The best restaurants South Island

Here is an address for gourmets where they serve authentic hot chocolates, truffles and cocoa in all its forms. There are also good portions of ice cream and some snacks. But one also comes for the coffee and the prime location facing the lake upstairs. The Argentinian owners, Alex Gimenez and Lorena Giallonardo, created their store in 2005 to share their South American roots. Surrounding themselves with chocolatiers, roasters, chefs, baristas and ice cream makers, their products are pure gourmet goodness.

A chain that has 3 addresses in Christchurch and makes it possible to eat good sushi at reasonable prices.

The entrance is discreet for this renowned Nelson spot. Inspired by European cuisine, chef Kevin Hopgood plays with simple flavors and honors fresh local produce. Try the crispy duck and ginger salad or the lamb filet with potato and pumpkin gratin. Opened in 2005 by Chef Hopgood and his wife Jane, they choose to change their menu regularly to offer seasonal and local products. Nelson's is indeed a real farm where to get supplies as well as its vineyard.

Meat and grill lovers? Here you will be satisfied and served like a king. Here the grills are based on a real concept from South Africa: the braai, a type of barbecue as popular as rugby in New Zealand. It all starts with the choice of wood and meat, nothing is left to chance, starting with the breeding of the beef, and you'll see. If you still doubt it, go and have a look at the open kitchens of the restaurant, a real show. Vegetarian friends, don't panic, you won't be left out!

House converted to café-restaurant where menu choice is presented on a large black slate. The plates are fresh and sexy. Want a piece of meat? It's time to be fun.

In the marina, this pub is the place of gathering of the premises at major sporting events. Basic dishes at very reasonable prices.

Recently opened, this Thai restaurant offers good spicy cuisine at a very good price. The tight budgets will love!

In 1997, Georges and Huguette visited New Zealand and fell in love. La Veranda is the wine-growing restaurant. It offers tasty dishes at reasonable prices.

It is more of a Cambodian canteen than a restaurant, but it is still very busy. And for the reason, the kitchen is excellent and generous portions. Try one of the noodles soups. The mediums portions are copious.

Unlike the previous address, the austere décor of the latter is not committed. However, its cuisine will delight Chinese dishes and travellers in the small budget.

The most romantic restaurant in the surrounding area. The à la carte dishes are excellent.

There is a real institution, a local and a holiday house to eat a chowder mussel and drink a homemade beer. Twice a week, we dance to the sound of the groups invited to it. Don't miss it!

A 10-minute drive from Takaka, this allures coffee is perfect for a breakfast or lunch. Cuisine in the world.

Think about booking in high season.

There are not many restaurants in the vicinity, but tourists, on the other hand, if! Be tempted by fish or mussels.

Probably the best restaurant in Wanaka. It serves quality New Zealand cuisine and the wine list is enhanced. An address that will also suit vegetarians.

The best falafels in the city! All products are fresh and watering. Soups, falafels, salads and some options for vegetarians.

For a roller to the cheese, this is the imperative. This wooden cottage is one of the trendy places in the city where you can make a few purchases and enjoy a good coffee. If there is a ray of sunshine, the best is to sit underneath the glass window. Otherwise, one of the three tables housed in this shop will also make the case.

The decor is planted: portraits of the royal family with guarded walls and tables. This address offers fine cuisine at reasonably reasonable prices.

No doubt, the theme of this restaurant is the sea. Raise your eyes, the sail of the boat is on the ceiling! A good setting and well-established tables.

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The staff were friendly and helpful.