Reviews of Formaggio’s. (Restaurant) in Christchurch (Canterbury).

Formaggio’s

981 Reviews

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Italian restaurant

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New Zealand restaurant

Pizza restaurant

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Vegetarian restaurant

150 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand

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Information of Formaggio’s, Restaurant in Christchurch (Canterbury)

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Reviews of Formaggio’s

S. K. F.

Cozy and warm place. Food was delicious and staff so friendly. Went there with my 2 kids - it was nice feeling welcome when having kids in tow.

S. F.

Absolutely fantastic night! The food was delicious, the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive and they had an insanely good plant based menu. 100% be heading back for another visit thanks so much for a perfect evening 🥰

V. H.

Very friendly helpful service..lovely n warm atmosphere and temperature for a winters night. Quick efficient food prep and yummy pizza with beer battered chips. Very pleasant with food allergy and intolerant options. We'll be back!

C. M.

I can not sing their praises enough. It's the first time we have been there and we will go again and again. Things didn't start well as I had booked for the night before, they didn't make a fuss of my mistake and fitted us (a table of 4) even though they were clearly busy. The food was second to none, all 4 for of us loved our meals and had no complaints about the service throughout the meal. Thank you again for a lovely night with fabulous food and friendly, welcoming service.

H.

Awsome food great freindly staff highly very highly recomend

E.

My partner and I dined here last Friday night. The food was fantastic and so was the service! I got the Gnocci Verde after reading the reviews here for it and was so glad I did! It was so delicious! My partner got the lamb as said it was very good also! We will be back for sure ☺️🍝

N. S.

We ordered and 5mins later had a call from the grandparents that one of our children needed us to come home straight away. My parents raised 4 kids so I know if they say we need to come home, then we need to come home. We told the waitress who talked to the chef who put our order through straight away so we could take our food home with us. We are so grateful to still be able to enjoy date night, albeit at home with 2 kids, but with delicious food. Thank you Fromaggio's, we will be back 👍🏽

M.

Myself my daughter and my mum had dinner with here.Everything we ordered was beautifully cooked and presented,we enjoyed every bite.Service was fantastically friendly.Highly recommended with very cosy atmosphere.👍

k.

Had the montanara pizza, gnocchi Verde and the tiramisu. One of the best pizzas I have had in NZ and the gnocchi was special. Nothing needs to be said about the tiramisu. The service was also brilliant

A.

Did not disappoint. Good Italian atmosphere and well mannered, helpful staff. We had one of the breads to start which was very tasty. I had the Gnocci as a main and it was beautifully flavourful!

S. S.

The cutest Italian restaurant in Christchurch, I absolutely love the decor in this place, and the service is great. We ordered arancini balls for entree, and shared a pizza and potato skins for our main. Very filling, and well worth using First Table for 50% off - Thank you for having us!

M. I.

Really good place for dinner. Service was outstanding and the meals were delicious. We will be back again soon.

C. G.

My favourite restaurant in Christchurch. With borders being closed, this is the closest you will get to an authentic Italian restaurant. The best food in Christchurch, service is great and atmosphere in the restaurant is very classy and ambient. Marcus is a legend.

L.

Best authentic Italian food I've had in New Zealand!! Portions were generous and so tasty!! Plus a separate plant based menu which I absolutely rate!!

J. A.

It's hard to find good vegetarian and vegan options in a lot of restaurants, but Fromaggio's has a who plant based menu and hands down the best vegan pizza I ever tried :) Staff were all really nice and it's got a nice Italian atmosphere too. Definitely recommend, especially for vegetarians and vegans :)

M. P.

The general atmosphere at Formaggio's is a delight, the food is delicious, wine exquisite and the people who work there are so friendly and make you feel at home. Always a wonderful experience!

B.

We went here for dinner and it was one of my favourite dining experiences, a genuine Italian restaurant with the amazing taste & hospitality you’d expect! Highly recommend!!

R. T.

Its all about the food. I had the beef ravioli and my wife had the chicken and mushroom frangellico. Both were great. Really good. Everything else was fine.

J. A.

Amazing food! Ordered off there fully separate vegan menu. Great flavours, lovely service with a nice cosy atmosphere to the place. Found out same vegan menu as there sister restaurant Tutto Bene which also has incredible food. Highly recommended for sure. Vegan cannelloni pictured.

J. L.

Food met our expectations. Was the best Italian meal we have had for quite awhile

Y. T. W.

Lovely food! Portions are large, although the servers were surprised at how a group of 6 only ordered one starter and one dessert

R.

Staff were lovely, the food was absolutely delicious, the only problem was the time it took between ordering food and having it arrive at the table.

M. S.

The pizza is very good and the tiramisu is really good. Lovely restaurant. The atmosphere is wonderful.

H.

Food was amazing, and service was quick. Friendly and helpful staff made the experience all the better.

A.

Our family love this place. So, we are going there every other week. The folded pizza is our favorite.

S.

Delicious food! Staff efficient and friendly.. Enjoyed my visit.

N. N.

Serving very good Italian food. You should not miss their Mama cake for dessert. It is a Tiramisu... One of the best I've tasted. Pizza was excellent and the staff was friendly. Very homely feel to this restaurant.

V. N.

I had been looking forward to dining here for a long time. The vibe was great, the service very good. My meal was 3 stars. $37 for a steak...it should be pretty bloody good. It wasn't. The pizza was good. Will go back and try the pasta one day.

J. D.

What a fantastic restaurant. Wonderful food every time and great service. We've been several times and will keep returning. Best vegan pizza in town! Really appreciate that they have clearly thought of different meals for vegans, not just taken something off meals to make it vegan. And the vegan items are clearly shown, including the wine. Wonderful, thank you!

A. V.

Great service, great food. What can you expect more. For our first visit to this place we were a bit reluctant since some of the comment were quite negativ. But we had a great dinner there with friends. We tried the polenta fries and the Italian french fries with mocktails from the bar for a start. Then we ordered pizzas with some steamed veggies on the side. The pizzas were very good and we rated them as the best pizzas we had so far in Christchurch. We ended with some yummies from the dessert menue and the Tiramisu was awesome.

Z.

Delicious authentic Italian cuisine. Staff are happy to work here and friendly, even when given a sudden thank you hug from my son :) he loved his pizza. My lasagna was delicious. Thank you formaggios, see you next time.

C. G.

Cosy Italian with friendly staff, great wine list, and fantastically executed food. Great for a family dinner or date night.

K. A.

Fantastic restaurant, memorable, so nice staff, and I love the pleasant scent of Calzone Paradiso. Strongly recommended 👌

P. J.

Went for a birthday party. Food was good, certain things were amazing and certain things were a miss but overall had a great night and will be back to try the rest of the menu.

E. T.

Great vegan pizza!! Absolutely stoked with my visit to Formaggios. The staff were so great and one was super lovely (from Brazil) spoke Portuguese with my partner. The polenta chips are super good and this pizza (can’t remember the flavour) was half and half. Very tasty and enough for two people. Will definitely be coming back when I return to chch. Thanks!!

D.

Cosy atmosphere, everything is superb Dessert is a must get 🤤😍

R.

Fantastic experience there tonight. Our server, Amelia was extremely helpful and happy, food was superb, nice atmosphere will definitely go back

C.

Fabulous place to meet up with friends for an evening meal, it was very special

R. T.

Have not been here for a while. Really enjoyed ambience, attention to detail from staff. Menu changed smaller but very tempting. Had the fish of the day. Lovely delicate lemon sauce. Crispy salmon and stacks of crisp fresh vegetables. Loved it. Will return. Pizza was great for others at table.

c.

Very wonderful service and great food! It was my friend’s birthday but she didn’t want a dessert so the waitress surprised her with a mini scoop of ice cream and a candle. It was wholesome :)

S.

We had an amazing experience tonight. Awesome food, superb service from the staff. And to top it off, the birthday cake they made for us was 10/10 👌. Highly recommend. And we will definitely be back.

J. S.

All 8 at our table didn't stop raving about their experience and their meal over the weekend. When the waiter brought my Rhubarb and Apple Crumble with a candle on top, to celebrate my 70th birthday, my night was complete. Great staff. Going back again, and again.

M. F.

The Arancini and Bruschetta are delicious. The Ravioli and Pizza are authentic Italian. And also devoured the BEST Tiramisu in Christchurch!!. Overall the food was absolutely divine and the service was excellent. The staff were AMAZING - had lovely conversations in Italian with the female waitress and a lovely man from Brazil. Could not recommend enough, will definitely be coming back.

S. J.

love it that they are having a seperate plant based menu !!!! Food is delicious, we were a group of 7 for a Birthday dinner and the friendly staff and great service made this evening special for us, everyone loved it.

T. D.

One of the best Italian restaurants in Christchurch. I had from here the risotto ai funghi, della casa salad, spaghetti bolognese and the yummy ortolana and salmone pizza. I also had a really yummy tiramisu. I saw that formaggio has lots of vegetarian, vegan and GF options for who needs it. Lovely atmosphere, great service and food!

R. &. B. A.

Very nice service and food. Flavours and seasoning were perfect. Great presentation of desserts. Warm and comfortable setting with a good amount of space. Thanks guys 😁

I. B.

Absolutely fantastic. A wonderful Italian restaurant who can help every step of the way. Their staff are kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. The pasta dishes are to kill for! You wouldn't want to die for it because then you couldn't eat it.... A warm homey atmosphere, welcoming staff, fantastic drinks and top of the line food. Formaggio’s is always worth it, from a spontaneous pizza snack to an all out pasta birthday dinner. They have the Italian food you want! I will be going back, and not just because they gave me the secret to getting good Italian wine in New Zealand.

L. G.

As a family restaurant, Formaggios is hard to fault. The atmosphere is great, and it seems to cater for everyone from fussy children to less adventurous elderly parents. I have to commend the staff in particular, who were so friendly and helpful, and definitely gave the impression they enjoyed their job. As an Italian restaurant, it doesn't quite hit the mark. The food seems to lack the fresh, rich flavours I woud associate with Italian cuisine, and everything just ended up tasting a bit flat. The pizza dough was very 'bready', with a consistency more like a focaccia than the crisp, chewy texture you would expect. If you're after a fun, easy going family dining experience you'll probably enjoy it. If you're after good Italian style food, you'd be better off walking a few more blocks to the Birdwood.

A.

Ah its awesome. Simple food, executed perfectly, solid staff, great little venue

G. F.

Great authentic Italian dining....will be back.

J. G.

A very exceptional experience here tonight. We were a group of 10 and had the most amazing service. The food was top class with a fantastic ambience. They even offered to give us a ride back to our accommodation. Highly recommend dining here for a true Italian experience 👌

j.

Best restaurant in Christchurch. Amazing food and amazing service.

Y. X.

We are the only Chinese customers there tonight. And we did not have much knowledge about Italian food. We were a bit of hesitating to try this famous restaurant before we booked. But it turned out to be such a lovely night with food of heart, friendly staff. We sat in the middle and stayed long to farewell one friend to leave NZ. And waiter asked us whether we wanted more water. Big thumb up to you guys.

M. A.

Great service, great food. A wee bit pricey, and they could get food out faster. Recommended if you are looking for a spot for a romantic dinner.

w. t.

It is one of the best in Christchurch If you haven't been there you are missing the best meal in your life The service is A1 The meals are amazing Cheers 🥂🍹🍸🍷

m.

Excellent staff and service with exceptional food,well worth going 👍👌😁

M.

Wonderful ambience and excellent food. Staff was very helpful

z. h.

Very pleasant little restaurant, nice food at reasonable prices. Went there for lunch and it's was very quiet, so naturally staff were very attentive and quick to serve us. Ordered a couple of starters, they were fantastic, should have got more starters! The mains came out and they were pleasant as well. Most of the food is done in a traditional Italian style and it was done well. Would go there again.

R.

Fantastic little place with great food! Highly recommend ordering the Gnocchi and the Roberto pasta. Delicious and full of flavor! End your meal with a tiramisu as it was one of the best I’ve had. Marcus was pleasant and very friendly to my family and I. Thank you for such an enjoyable meal! Our family won’t forget this place!!

J. P.

This is an amazing Italian gem with the most exquisite food! Full of flavour and beautifully prepared and presented. The staff are so accomodating, helpful and friendly - we felt we were back in Italy! We were fortunate to be served by Valeria, who went above and beyond. Such an exceptional experience.

S.

Really nice waitress. Lovely crispy pizza. Treasure close to home ;-)

T. B.

My partner and I were on holiday to the South Island and this was the last meal we had before we flew home. We are Vegan and saw that they had a separate menu for it on Google so we gave it a shot. Absolutely delicious Italian food! We got the gnocchi and the pasta and it was great. 10/10 would go again (also please open a store in Auckland!)

J. B.

A lovely, welcoming atmosphere, even though the restaurant was full Greater warmly. Waitress was helpful, particularly with wine choice. I require gf food. There is a large portion of the menu that is gf or is available as gf. The pizza bread starter was a generous serving for the two of us. I had the risotto al funghi and my partner had the cannoli. Generous servings, tasty and satisfying. Great service. Reasonable prices.

C. H.

This is an absolutely amazing restaurant. The food is incredible and truly delicious with a menu that is very well varied and has options for everyone and their needs. The waitstaff are friendly and incredibly helpful in a nicely arranged setting with beautiful artwork and an appropriate ambience. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone and everyone. You have to go at least once and that experience will leave you wanting more.

M. d. N. M.

My partner and I had a great first experience in this restaurant. Staff is very friendly, and every staff member takes care of your food and drinks. We shared our starter and pizza. It all tasted great. Of course there's much more Italian food on the menu. Cosy, busy place for a nice evening out.

A. K.

Lovely place, nice atmosphere and super friendly staff! I had a risotto and it was delicious. The pizzas are not Italian style though, they're typically New Zealand, especially the dough and crust, would be nice for Italian restaurants to stick to Italian style pizzas, but otherwise I highly recommend this place!

R.

Very cosy, great food and great service. Will definitely be back 😀

M. C.

Enjoyable meal; relaxed and informal atmosphere; traffic noise is a trade-off if you like being seated close to the bi-fold doors opened to enjoy the outside. Look forward to going back to Formaggio's for another meal in the future.

J. A.

Good food, cosy and friendly atmosphere. Pretty affordable too and customer service is great.

P. C.

Really great staff. Parking out back. Food was really tasty - especially the antipasto platter. Pizza is good size but original style, so don't expect layers of topping. Great family friendly place.

J. H.

Really good pizza, delicious from the first bite to the very last morsel. Great fries as well.

j. p.

Great Italian food. Been here a few times now and the food has been perfect every time. The beer batter chips are so crispy and we'll seasoned, they are a must! Lamb shoulder is incredibly soft as well. Can't wait to go back.

H. A.

The service here was amazing last time we went. It is well set up to accommodate the large group we went with once and also great for when we have gone with a couple of friends. The pizzas are totally worth trying and with a nice variety of flavours. Also the chips are just divine!! Thank you lots. Keep up the good work!

r.

Braised Beef Ravioli and Montanara pizza were amazing and peacefull atmosphere, really enjoyed our meals here , plus great option for vegan

S. B.

Went for a dinner on Saturday evening and enjoyed the ambience and the food. Quite a classy old school decor inside. Had a Crispy Calamari for starter. Not the hard fried crispy though. It was soft, flavorful and succulent. Quite liked the option of a half-n-half pizza for an extra dollar. Get two types that suit you and your partner. We chose to have a Montanara and a Pollo Pesto. The pizza was very nice as well. The blue cheese was good. Easy to find off-street parking as well

M.

Absolutely the best place to eat in Christchurch! Really yummy food (even for picky kids!) Really lovely staff. Highly recommend

A. F.

I love love Formaggios Restaurant! 100% best steak and pasta meals in town !

E. W.

Excellent food and exceptional service. Food came out fast. Doesn’t look like much from the outside but don’t underestimate this place! Looks fabulous in the inside! Loved the pizzas we ordered and it was a great price. I was a little disappointed in the mocktail I ordered but overall was very impressed.

E. C.

An authentic Italian experience! The atmo is warm and relaxing, the pasta and pizza are amazing and authentic, but with plenty of options. We were also treated to a show with the staff singing for our group in Italian, which is something above and beyond the usual restaurant experience. Grazie mille for a great night out!

s. m.

Some nights we go just for a piece of cheesecake. Tonight we had wine, pasta and pizza. Always delicious. Carbonara a favorite.

S. M.

Visiting Christchurch for the weekend and dined here with a group of friends. I thought my fave Italian was in Wellies but these guys do the Best Gnocchi Verde in NZ! Great service, beautiful wine, outstanding food. Thank you so much Formaggio's. Totally recommended.

J. M.

Friendly real Italians. Large menu of delicious food. Our antipasto plate was generous. Of special mention were the basil pesto and olive pesto. The mains we chose were chicken, lamb and steak. Excellent in every way. If you are in Christchurch and love Italian food you won’t be disappointed.

H.

Authentic Italian pizza plus range of other tasty menu items ... to eat onsite or takeaway. Attentive, friendly and professional service. Gluten free bases excellent. Parking at rear. Highly recommend.

W.

Great menu selections, the meal and service were very nice.

J. S.

A group of us went to Formaggios for a birthday celebration on a Monday. Our waitress was friendly & efficient. The food was excellent & we were all delighted with our evening. Great job Formaggios 4.5 stars from me!

B.

Nice atmosphere. Reasonable quick service. Food was authentic and delicious however they should include more gf desserts. Overall would go again

W. D.

Awesome service. Totally delicious food. Lovely chats with the staff. And a few special touches added by them to add to a very memorable night at a local restaurant! Many thanks.. we're sure to be back soon. Maybe tomorrow...?!!

I. G.

Love this place. Warm. Genuine. The food is tasty and the waiters and waitresses welcoming. My partner and I eat here often. The warmed olives with herbs and rosemary are delicious.

K. W.

Best pizza I have had in a long time. I have had takeaways from here twice in the last fortnight and it was amazing (and must be even better if you dine in and eat the pizza while it's still fresh and hot). The margherita pizza is delicious, definitely recommend. Will be taking everyone we know here instead of to their regular pizza haunts.

D.

Delicious food, wonderful friendly staff. Will definitely be back.

N. K.

My husband and I had dinner here last night for our wedding anniversary. The food is beautiful, the atmosphere is lovely...not too fancy so you can wear jeans if you want but not too casual like a takeaway place. The service was wonderful. I cannot speak highly enough about Formaggio's. Thanks!

W.

Delicious food, great atmosphere!

M. P.

Bloody amazing food! Went here in a group and we all loved it! Amazing Lamb, pizza and pastas! Delicious ravioli. Great vegan menu aswell. Will be back soon

C.

Wonderful food and lovely lovely staff. Really enjoyed and most definitely recommend.

N.

I ordered the Gnocchi Verde, an exceptional dish in every way. It was generous and flavoursome with a tantalizing melange of classic, succulent pieces spiced with subtle chorizo slices. My party is still singing the praises of their dishes and my two friends, recently returned from regular visits to Italy, were over the moon to be introduced to Formaggios for the first time. Authentic flavours and excellent portions for a dining experience made all the more enjoyable by attentive, articulate and warmly interactive staff.

E. T.

My sister and I went for my Birthday meal tonight. We loved the place, the people who run the place and the food was amazing! And I got a candle in my beautiful desert!I can't wait to take the rest of our family there, it'll be our new go to place. Thank you so much for a lovely time. 🤩

A. M.

Went there last night to celebrate my husbands birthday. He loved the gnocchi verde and said it was absolutely delicious. I had the carbonara which was very rich, so much so I couldn't finish it! our 7 year old had the fish and chips off the kids menu which he said were really yummy. They looked crisp and delicious. He couldn't finish it all either so they packed it all up for us happily. Can I just say that the service was amazing. They were lovely to our son and attentive to us, even putting a candle in our tiramisu and singing happy birthday to my chagrined husband. I giggled at that. Very warm and friendly and we will definitely be back.

P. T.

Cosy Italian classic. Food comes a wee bit to quick for my liking. But Everything I've eaten there Especially the Gnocchi is Delicious. One let down though was the chowder. Not very large bowl and little pieces of fish ect. Not thick and creamy. Maybe that's the way the Italians like it.

S. C.

Very friendly and attentive service. The gluten free pizza was excellent, good base and quality ingredients. Steak was fine if a bit on the small side. Nice atmosphere especially compared to neighbouring restaurants.

R. H.

OMG! Take some simply divine Italian dishes, concentrate on quality, deliver great table service, AND c have a multinational team = Formaggios! The price is great and the ambiance, while somewhat procosious, is like that of a true, local neighbourhood ristorante... Excellent!

C. T.

Great place to eat. Beautiful meals and generous helpings. Waiter was perfect. Will definitely go back.

G. a. A.

This place has certainly turned around for the better from the previous incarnation. Great food, full of flavour, good atmosphere, great service. Have been twice since the change and had been consistently great!

T. L.

My daughter and I don't go out often. We had a beautiful meal. Staff were friendly. A warm and relaxing surrounding. Totally recommend it. Will definitely be going back.

L. S.

This would be the best meal I have for many years, fresh, flavoursome and beautifully presented. The Italian waiters are brilliant, my taste buds are buzzing with the flavours. Highly recommend

J.

This was the first time I'd visited this restaurant, and my regret is that I hadn't done so sooner. The food arrived quickly, tasted amazing, great prices, and the service was excellent, the waiter was very funny. I will go back again soon.

D. D.

The food was absolutely delicious, one of the best I ever had in an Italian restaurant, nice atmosphere and friendly service. We'll definitely go again.

n.

Had an amazing DF pizza best I've had in ages. Had a catch up with friends and we all had amazing food. Service was great lovely people.

H. S.

Gorgeous little restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere. Food was great, they had an incredible selection of vegetarian and vegan food. Service could have been faster, however we were always served with a smile.

J.

Always a good place to dine. Tiramisu to die for ,staff friendly. Good experience.

H.

Everything i had was excellent!! Would definitely come here again. Also the service was the best in town. Hundred percent recommend.

S.

Staff appeared to be wishing they were somewhere else and not very welcoming. I mean, it doesn't hurt to smile and look cheerful. Also, the Risotto ai Funghi tasted extremely bland. Having said this, the Salmone Pizza was perfect.

M.

I absolutely love the gnocchi verde. Keep up the good work! Recommend to all.

M. D.

Friendly staff and authentic Italian cuisine gets busy booking advised

B. T.

The carbonara was perfect. My sons loved the pizza and desert. It did take a while for service at the start I had to approach the bar to order a drink but the staff were really friendly:)

L. A.

We've been meaning to come here for ages and it did not disappoint. The staff was so friendly and the food was great - all for a very decent price. This may become our new local!!

C.

Great food in a nice environment.

G.

Had a good meal the other night but not up to the standards that I’ve had before Will think twice about returning.

N.

THE BEST gluten feee pasta and pizza bread I’ve ever had (and I’ve been through Italy) definitely will be coming back!

M.

I was quite dissapointed by the pizza. I mean the base was not even close to Italian standard. The rest of the ingredients was ok but you don't normally want the pizza to be hard to bite, it should be soft and solid. The restaurant is not the cheapest and seems to be quite busy so maybe my expectations were just too high. But anyways the pizza wouldn't be like that in Italy.

S.

Lovely meal, great staff,😊

A. G.

The food is moderately good. The Ravioli was undercooked so more firm than al-dente at the corners. The filling, however, was delicious and was of a good serving. Chicken Parmigiana was well cooked and presented. As a desert choice the Lemon Tarte is fresh and flavourful. The base was a little heavy and stodgy but take that out of the equation and it is quite a refreshing dessert. Service was below average initially with the wait staff walking away part way through taking our dining order (to organise the drink order). It is a popular location with good patronage at the time we dined. We will go back and try the Pizzas.

A.

Had an amazing dinner tonight! The staff were friendly and amazing! Had an some awesome meal with amazing Gluten free pasta! Definitely recommend and will be back one day!

N. S.

It was good.I ate a lunch here via firstable. Staff was nice and friendly. I take the ratings quite literally, it just didn't knock my socks off. I think the pizza crust was lacking for my tastes.

K. E.

Absolutely amazing. We just arrived home and I'm still amazed by the experience. Beautiful food and amazing staff. Very welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. Can not wait to visit again.

F. M.

On Monday 19th November we had dinner at Formaggio's Restaurant. There were 5 adults and 2 children to celebrate my 70th birthday. The service was excellent with all staff very friendly and efficient and the food was amazing-so tasty and plenty to eat. Thank you Formaggio's for helping make my birthday so enjoyable. We will be back very soon.

M.

We had a fantastic meal here. Food was delicious and waiter was really lovely and speaking bits of Italian which was really cool. Nice wee place too! 😊😊

S.

Great meal and service. Very enjoyable evening

N.

Food tasted great and highly recommend the pasta Roberto and pizza Regina. Waited a hit long for the food though. Also, maybe the crust of the pizza could be a bit thinner like authentic Italian pizzas.

E. B.

Absolutely awesome. Fantastic service. Marcus and his team were happy and cheerful in their work and made for a special evening. Definitely be back when next in town

C. W.

Lovely place for meal. Staffs are friendly and very approachable. Food are good, our salmon pizza seems a but dry. But after all a nice restaurant.

D. F.

Pasta is awesome. Tiramasu desert was big enough to share for two. And the lemoncillo from Italy is outstanding. Service friendly and prompt. Highly recommended

J.

Great pizza and gnocchi. Very tasty desserts. Friendly staff and good atmosphere.

L. D.

I went there a few times and the food was very good. Everytime I try something new and I'm never disappointed. The atmosphere was good (old Italian music) and the staff was nice. Cheers to the manager, always very friendly.

L. 9.

The food here seems to get better each time I go. Gnocci, pizzas and pasta were all really good with no complaints from anyone at our table.

i.

Braised Beef Ravioli was very yummy but the portion was a bit on the small side, especially for what I paid. I wasn't satisfied when I left the restaurant.

C.

Fantastic authentic Italian Pasta & Pizza. Lovely staff and a warm inviting atmosphere.

P.

Lovely restaurant. The ambience is wonderful. Loved the pizza and the staff are very kind and helpful. 👍

M. M.

I loved the gnocchi with pesto sauce! My husband ordered the chicken parmigiana and didn't like because it doesn't have sauce, was quite dry everything together.

L.

Beautiful food and really reasonably priced. Staff are lovely and helpful. Deffinatley a must try if you like Italian food

Z.

Went as a bday party. Nice place and staff. Food is pretty good but not worth what you pay for it unfortunately.

B. C.

Great atmosphere in the restaurant. Great flavoursome food. We had a large group and the service was fantastic. Thanks Marcel.

N. C.

Nice atmosphere. Braised Canterbury Lamb. Very filling, cooked beautifully. Another satisfying visit.

A.

Beautiful gourmet Italian restaurant. Staff are gorgeous humans who are excited to have you dine. Food was true Italian and dining experience was cozy and homely.

D.

Beautiful meal with great service. Having gluten-free pasta as an option was a rare bonus.

I. B.

One of the best Italian restaurants I've ever been in my life, all food just perfect. Highly recommended.

A.

Loved it and have been a few times now. Always cheerful and great service. Great choice of wine and the food... Magnifico!

M.

Great Italian food. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere 😊

M. C.

The Torta al Limone was an out of this world experience. A perfect juxtaposition of sweet and sour. Well done chefs! And everyone at our table of 8 had nothing bad to say about any of the other serves.

T. P.

Great quality pizza, nice ambience. Nice gluten free and vegan pizzas. The service is great too. Recommended.

A.

Authentic and traditional Italian food, though I felt that it was missing something to make it special. Rated number one restaurant at TripAdvisor though, worth a try if you're around the area.

G.

A taste if Italy in Beckenham No need to go to Lygon street, Melbourne for an authentic Italian meal. Gorgeous Italian food with tremendous service....and I hear they are open on Christmas night ...a really lovely experience

R.

Amazing food with fun staff & excellent service. Love going there my favourite dish Roberto's Pasta.

J.

Small Italian restaurant with great food. Service is fast and friendly. Pizzas and pastas outstanding. Tiramisu tasted like done by an Italian grandma!

L.

Amazing food. Very fulling and enjoy. Can't wait to go back

N. S.

Fantastic Italian restaurant, the food was very good, especially the pastas. Our waitress Valerie was very friendly and looked after us.

W.

Food was amazing and had excellent service from the staff. Would recommend eating there multiple times in a trip

r.

Fantastic food especially there starters and the lasagne is yum. Fantastic service. Great atmosphere. Totally recommend.

A.

The staff is lovely. Pizzas are decent, and the tiramisu is really good.

H.

The best service and food here! The staff were so lovely and welcoming.

J.

Always yummy food, served by friendly and helpful staff. One of our family's favourite places to eat.

E. V.

I left the restaurant reeking of grease! Definitely not what Italian food is like. On a positive note, the staff are really friendly and professional and, despite the food, they made us feel welcome.

J.

Nice and tasty food but a long wait for it....2nd round of drinks arrived 1st! Waitress was too much, maybe new. Hopefully training will help

B.

Incredible food, lovely service with a smile. Really loved the carbonara and tiramisu. Perfect experience

S.

Great priced Italian wines by glass. Their Montepuciano was yum with one of the best gnochi's lve tasted for yonks.

M.

Our favourite restaurant. Love it! Great food & great service. Their pizzas are outstanding 👌😊

J.

nice

G. L.

Very yummy food. Best Pizza around. Staff are very friendly. Great Customer service.

A.

One of my favourites for sure, great food and friendly staff, best Italian in Christchurch

J.

My favourite Italian restaurant, friendly staff with pizza and pasta dishes that never fail to impress

J.

Great main dishes for meat eaters and great vegan pizza. Amazing service!

J. K.

Good food... Italian classics plus some original dishes. Nice atmosphere. Ok wine selection

A.

Great food and atmosphere. Waiting staff were attentive, helpful and personable. Kids really enjoyed it.

j.

Excellent. Very nice and fun staff. Our waitress was excellent. Looking forward to our next visit.

D.

Best Pasta in Christchurch. Love the Italian wine selection.

C.

Yummy food, really friendly staff.... try the steak or lamb.... a... maze.... ing

S.

Food was hot when served. The waiter also recommended a suitable wine to accompany the food.

J.

Great food for a great price and you are served so welcoming!

S.

Fantastic as always. The food is amazing, but the staff make the place. Love it!

S.

Great cosy Italian restaurant, food was excellent, service was very good, and they had Italian movies playing on a TV !! Makes you want to see the real thing 😃

H.

Friendly and efficient staff and the food was delicious.

T.

"Italian" restaurant - more formulaic than authentic feeling. At least they had a few Italian wines available. No complaints about the food or service.

D.

Cheerful, tasty Italian food. Very friendly and pleasant atmosphere.

I.

Totally excellent food with excellent service from all staff. Highly recommended

S.

The best service and amazing food. Gnocchi Verde is highly recommended!

A.

Great thin crust pizzas, friendly and enthusiastic staff, wine list was kiwi, and the fireplace and lighting made it for a great first nights dinner in Christchurch!

A.

Extremely friendly staff and delicious food. Lovely Italian restaurant

t.

Great food and service.

R.

Wonderful atmosphere and delicious food. Well worth a visit. Friendly staff.

F.

great service and excellent food... would recommend this to anybody who likes Italian food.. awesome pizza too.!!

H.

Not only was it great Italian food but we had a great vegan meal from appetizer to dessert!

S. B.

I had the sirloin steak and it was beautiful. I loved the glass of pinot noir I had too. Service was excellent. Definitely will be back 😊

A.

The best restaurant in our hood. Almost authentical. Great portions (might need to change the movie sometimes even I like Gina Lolobrigida)

B.

Food was average. Nice ambience. Expected more but was a disappointment

n.

Great staff. A bit of a wait but they tried their best even though the restaurant was full and get what can ya expect with a full resturant..

M.

Amazing food, staff make you feel very comfortable and are very helpful. Couldn’t ask for more!

P.

Amazing food and service! Everything we had was delicious

j.

Amazing authentic Italian fare, very attentive and knowledgeable staff, and great atmosphere. Will highly recommend !

D.

Delicious!!! BEST PLACE EVER! If I could I would go everyday. Thanks Ana for everything ❤️ And Marcos!

P.

My 2nd time here and I love it. Nice ambience, good food, pleasant and friendly staff. Definitely worth visiting

J.

A very busy positive family friendly experience. Authentic food presented.

V.

Wonderful service delicious food pleasant ambience able to have conversation at the table without being drowned out by noise which I really appreciate will go again

D.

Good service. Excellent food. Beef ravioli were delicious. Yummy tiramisu too

j.

Amazing service, food was very good. I honestly can't say I've ever had better service

A.

We had a great time here. Really attentive staff and delicious food. Tiramisu is a must. :)

D.

Love coming here everytime. The food is amazing!!!! And the staff are awesome!!

J. W.

They also have an entire vegan menu full of amazing options! Would definitely visit again.

s.

Amazing food and passionate staff makes Formaggios one of my favorite restaurants of all time.

B.

Excellent atmosphere, authentic and perfectly delicious food and friendly service with a smile.

s.

Thank you for a wonderful evening, Paige was fantastic helping us organise our daughters 21st and the staff and food on the evening were fantastic.

V.

Absolutely loved this restaurant the aracini balls for starter were delicious and Pollo la Chianti (chicken in a delicious rich sauce) for main service was exceptional.

s.

Family friendly, vegan options and great service. I love it!

B.

Great evening. Food very nice...very Italian. Good service. Def go again.

S.

This place is great. Great service and excellent food. Thoroughly recommended.

J.

Great place for chats. Quiet and organised. Quick easy meals and tasted great. Lovely staff

C.

Staff and service are amazing. Food is pretty good but not worth what you pay for it unfortunately

K.

Fantastic food, weird Italian drama on the TV in the corner. Friendly staff

S.

They went out of their way to cater for my wife's needs due to her medical issues. Thankyou for such great service.

D.

Excellent food, fast and friendly service - what's not to love?

J.

Great food and wonderful ambience without being overly expensive. Really enjoyed the experience.

S.

Always great food and service. The staff always make you feel welcome

J.

Their pesto chicken pizza is amazing. Share one large between two people.

D.

Excellent food been eating there regular drinks little expensive

R.

Love the pizza, the fries, the ambience, the waiters. Love dining there. Great food.

B.

Great food. Great service. Will definitely be back again

B.

Have been here a few times and food is always a bit average. Good service though.

N.

Beautiful authentic Italian food. Recommend trying the chicken parmigiana

M.

Lovely local Italiano restaurant. Great experience. Recommend highly.

S.

Fantastic service, excellent lamb shoulder dish, nice pizzas

O.

Hidden gem in Christchurch, awesome food, ambient atmosphere, perfect service. Recommended.

T.

Lovely small Italian Restaurant. I had Lasagne and it was excellent.

S.

Beautiful food and wonderful service. We love hearing here 😁

F.

Love this place. Awesome food and people! Best Italian in town :)

W.

Fantastic food and service coupled with great atmosphere - perfect

S.

Great service and spot on food. Would go back again

A.

Delicious meals, good value. Friendly attentive service. Toilets clean.

P.

6 of us had a great night there recently with good food and great service

P.

Went there on a work do. Really enjoyed the atmosphere. Great food.

S.

Love the food and the staff. I was nicely surprised and will definitely go back soon!

G.

Love this place. Great food. Cosy atmosphere

S.

Pasta was delicious but the cake was over baked.

U.

Great service, Great food!!

C.

Food Great - drinks a bit pricey . Service great and friendly

S.

All the food was incredible. Some of the best I've had in Christchurch.

C.

Great service, good food. Nice atmosphere.

C.

Very nice pizza. Excellent helpful welcoming and enthusiastic staff.

N.

The pizza there was good but the pasta was soft ,overcooked and overpriced. Service was excellence.

M.

Amazing food and staff were very friendly and inviting!

T.

Great staff and lovely food.

M.

Pizza was devine. Coupled with some of the best customer service I have ever encountered in a restaurant, it was a great experience.

N.

Very goooooood! Fresh product and big plate. The personal is very kind, I'll come back !

P.

Good selection of vegan dishes. Gnocchi was soooo yummy!

j.

Great service, pleasant staff. Yummy food

R.

Good food, friendly Italian staff. A popular local eatery.

M.

Pizza was ok, but the desert was absolutely delicious! Recommend to order the tiramissu!!!

M.

Lovely food and service in a cosy setting. Love going there!!

S.

Very nice meal and great venue for a group booking.

n.

Just moved to Christchurch & very happy to find a great Italian restaurant next door 😊

T.

Super tasty and huge pizza! The vegan melanzane is amazing!

L.

Thank god for fromaggios

L.

Great family restaurant. Staff are great and really friendly.

B.

Great restaurant very good service and food

V.

Dont order there fish and chips here! Fish are not fresh its frozen.

C.

Quite nice food and service. Nice decor and good atmosphere. Booking recommended.

J.

Delicious food, friendly staff, and great atmosphere

T.

Wonderful food, great service, and good value.

S.

What an adorable restaurant. Food and wine was yummy. Service was lovely.

D.

Great food & service. Will definitely be going back!

T.

Great food and service! Highly recommend the carbonara 😊

S.

Always pretty good here , its not flash bit its reliable. Good service too !

s.

Great food, friendly service and the tiramasu was excellent!

L.

We've been many times before but this time wasn't so great ,the food was bland and the service was hit and miss

T.

Great food, fantastic deserts, attentive staff...

J.

Awesome restaurant made our Wedding Anniversary extra special.

A.

Beef ravioli was a fine choice!

M.

Had lovely family celebration my sons engagement and arrival in christchurch

A.

Everything was good, food and service, i will be back for sure

P.

Great service and food, would recommend!

C.

Dinner was fabulous atmosphere was nice

D.

Highly recommended this place food was excellent and very attentive staff

B.

Beef ravioli, tiramasu, Italian movies, friendly staff, a wonderful evening at this sweet restaurant.

S.

Great food, excellent service. Thank you.

k.

I love love the food and love the stuff and always come here when I can !

S.

Such a lovely place. Great ambience. Great food.

S.

Great place to dine out with your family. Great staff.

M.

Great

D.

Nice food, great wait staff and ambience

M.

An awesome place to have delicious Italian food.

A.

Awesome food and great service. Highly recommend

D.

Our favorite Christchurch Italian restaurant. We stop here whenever we are in chch

n.

Great Italian pizza if you are looking for it!

c.

Very good restaurant, particularly in pizzas and wines

W.

I have always found it has great food and service. Go back frequently.

H.

Best pizza we’ve had in New Zealand!

N.

Just had lunch there..was delicious. Will be going back for sure.

P.

Really enjoyed the food service and experience here.

M.

Brilliant food... Would recommend!!

K.

Best risotto in town. And wonderful service.

D.

Great selection of beautiful food.generous portions.

M.

Great Gluten Free menu and awesome service

N.

Stunning meal Highly recommend the Canterbury Lamb!

J.

Great food ambience and service...every time

S.

Excellent service and the food was brilliant.

C.

The food is nice. Big portion of food.

A.

Good pizza, friendly staff.

L.

Great food and ambience, great service

G.

Service and food absolutely fantastic :)

I.

Nice friendly place. Good food and very friendly service...

M.

Nice food great service

S.

Was taken here for my birthday, loved it

J.

Great space for our family dinner ....

C.

Great pizza, great atmosphere, great staff.

P.

Great atmosphere great service great food!!

W.

Pleasant atmosphere and a nice meal.

P.

Great pizza. Friendly for the kids

K.

Delicious food with an extremly nice friendly service !

C.

A date night favourite, absolutely love this place!

C.

Yummy pizza and lovely staff!

E.

Great company, great food, great service.

Z.

Gf options and a lot more. Everyone can find something on their menu and if you can not find it, just ask.

A.

Friendly staff, great food.

J.

It is ok. Nothing special. Used to be much better, years ago.

A.

Fantastic great service grate food

T.

Always delicious with great service!

C.

Great food, good staff

P.

great pizzas...ltitle pricey

J.

This has really lovely Italian food.

S.

place a bit dated but nice food

N.

Amazing customer service and top notch food

C.

Wonderful kai & fantastic service

M.

Great food and service!

A.

Great Italian food and good service

S.

Amazing food and even better service

L.

Is a very nice place, great food

P.

A best pizza I have had in a while

J.

Beat pizza and salads. Lovely team.

C.

Top food top people loved it. Thanks

S.

Nice food good menu and service

C.

Food was ok... bit too much oil

P.

Great pizzas. Delicious pizza bases.

M.

Good quality and awesome ambiance

i.

Pasta and Mama Cake are highly recommended.

O.

Nice food and friendly helpful staff.

T.

Great pizza, authentic Italian!

I.

Very nice Italian restaurant in Christchurch.

H.

Awesome food and service... cheers

A.

Yummiest pasta and excellent service

H.

Loved the gluten free pizza!!

L.

Lovely place, great customer service.

M.

Delicious food & wine good service

G.

awesome food great service

N.

Divine! The gnocchi is superb.

S.

Food, service & company great - thank you

C.

Fantastic Italian Restaurant

C.

Great low key and friendly environment.

C.

Great atmosphere and great food

J.

Nice Italian style restaurant :)

A.

Really really good food!

M.

Great pizza 🍕

A.

Loved the meals

A.

Yummy foods and great services :)

H.

Nice pizza, nice service

L.

You are definitely the best ever. I know

J.

Fantastic! Worth the long drive.

D.

Fantastic food and staff

C.

Great food and great service

s.

Friendly staff and good food

c.

Expensive but is definitely worth it 😊

P.

Very Good place . Nicely staff

K.

Delicious!

A.

Delicious food and attentive service

A.

Fantastic food and service

K.

Good Italian food

A.

Great food great service

c.

Great food!

P.

Vegan pizza was lovely

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