Reviews of The Birdwood. (Restaurant) in Christchurch (Canterbury).

The Birdwood

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Italian restaurant

Pizza restaurant

76 Malcolm Avenue, Beckenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand

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Information of The Birdwood, Restaurant in Christchurch (Canterbury)

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Reviews of The Birdwood

I. L.

Had a lunch there on a Sunday for an adult birthday. Pleasent and friendly atmonsphere. Iimited but nice range lunch. Had GF DF and Vegan. We chose Bang Bang chicken Salad GF DF. Falafel Burger Both were scrummy and filling. It has been sometime since I have had a coffee dusted like this one. Thanks Birdwood cafe

N. H.

Oh my! This has been some of the best food I have had in ages! We had their breakfasts and they were absolutely perfect. On top of that, great coffee. They only have reusable cups at take out, which I fully support. If you don't have one you pay only $3 to borrow a metal one. Fully reimbursed upon return. Amazing service and you can buy their home-roasted beans too. Highly recommend.

f. k.

Friendly welcoming staff members. Wide variety of menu options, with vegetarian choices, including allergy Friendly options. Delicious food, I chose the cornbeef hash 😋 Do not overlook the cabinet items, because there are daily fresh made salads of a high standard. One of our folk chose a cheese scone, another had a date and cinnamon one , both stated worthy of a repeat tasting 😅 coffee ☕ great, takeaways in a reusable cup. All up, head to Birdwood for a lunch.

C. i.

This place is so lovely. Beautiful presentation of the meal and it tasted as good as it looks! Lovely staff overall I highly recommend!

K. S.

I love The Birdwood. The food is 'wow'. Everyone I go with loves the fantastic food and great atmosphere - it's cosy, inviting and the people who work there are lovely. There are lots of tasty gluten free options. Once I took my foodie uncle who lives in France - he absolutely loved his meal and we went back again the next night.

A.

Excellent restaurant and great service! Love the gin menu. We started with the Wairiri Buffalo Mozzarella and it was simple and delicious. The pizza was gorgeous. I had the Fiorentina and each bite was juicy with truffle oil and melted cheese. Wow. The chocolate cake was really rich but not too heavy and gets an honorable mention for my favorite application of hokey pokey crunchies.

P. L.

4 of us went on a Saturday night; the place was full. It could have been a little warmer, but otherwise I could not fault anything about the evening. The service was great - they gave us plenty of time to make our choices, never at any time made us feel like they were in a hurry. Our entrees were delicious. A good size for sharing, hot if they were supposed to be, cold if not. We were all very happy with our mains. Too much for 3 of us, really nicely cooked and presented, no mad rush to get us finished. Very happy with the evening, we will definitely be back.

S. N.

We had dinner here with some local friends and really enjoyed it. Salumi Antipasto was great, so was the pizza and everything else. Friendly staff and great service too! We would definitely visit again next time we are in Christchurch:-)

V.

The food was lovely, had good dietary options. Nice friendly staff and very popular.

N.

The staff is the most friendly you could imagine! I was there for a dinner with a friend, the food arrived quickly, everything was super yummy. Would love to go back for breakfast and lunch!

D.

Excellent atmosphere, authentic Italian style food that is simply delicious, beautifully presented and considerately served! Highly recommend having a fabulous experience at The Birdwood.

R. A.

Great coffee but such a long wait..15 min or more for a takeaway. No one even acknowledged me for a few minutes. Don't understand the return cup thing either as I didn't get any refund when bringing mine back the following time.

G. G.

Some of my favourite pizza (and pasta!) in the city. Great vibes, great food. Right by the river, too, so great for date night - eat in for cozy vibes or get takeout for a nice walk :)

M. T.

Best thing to ever happen to our neighbourhood. Consistently delicious food, divine drinks menu and friendly service at both the cafe and pizzeria. Not to mention the welcoming atmosphere and cool fit-out. While we're lucky to live nearby, it is more than worth a trip across town. No wonder its busy every day...

B. C.

Best food ever. Nice local touch with lots of locally sourced ingredients. The Italian style cannelloni was rich and tantalizing!!

j. p.

Best slow cooked lamb in Christchurch, better than Pedros. All the food we had here is amazing. We have already been back since and will definitely be back again.

S.

Great Italian food... service was superb. Met up with some great friends and had an awesome evening.

C.

The soy flat white and soy iced late was super delicious. The vegan pizza was just OK, maybe because of the takeaway.

K. G.

Great selection of food, always very tasty too. The coffee is good, and the sweet treats in the cabinet were yummy too. The staff are always friendly and accommodating, and it's in a lovely area too.

J. R.

Great place for a scone and a coffee in the day (or one of the breakfasts) and an even better place for a pizza in the evening. Not cheap, but the quality of the food shows. I'd recommend the Diavola pizza. Lovely place day or night.

L. F.

We are so lucky to have this local place to eat, there's always something new on the menu to try. Last night we had the table for an hour and half so we didn't feel hurried - ate more than we normally would... it was worth it! There are also seating arrangements for families and couples/small groups, so everyone is happy. The front of house staff were friendly and helpful, we like to sit at right angles to eat other as I have a quiet voice, (it can't be easy behind a facemask but somehow they still managed to tune into our needs and make us feel welcome). I haven't been keen on going out much during the latest COVID outbreak, but realised how much I missed being taken care of, not leaving it so long next time :-).

P.

Undoubtedly biased as I have worked with the Freeman's for 5 years. They have invested much time and effort into their latest restaurant after leaving Lyttelton. The hospitality is superb, the pizza oven is an amazing installment to what they previously used. The staff are incredible and friendly.

K. B.

Seafood Linguini and the Lamb Gnocci were just simply delicious! The polenta fries to start off with were nice and crispy on the outside whilst still creamy inside, with lovely rosemary fragrance and tang from the mushroom and Gorgonzola sauce. We'll definitely be back to give the pizza menu a try!

R. H.

I absolutely love this place! Try the zucchini fries, they are Devine! On Tuesday they have cheaper pizzas and they are so so so good that I am literally salivating thinking about them. The interior aesthetic is very modern and chic. Cannot reccomend this place more. Even better for being tucked away so they will build up a loyal base of supportive and the buzz is building. I rate it in my top 5 restaurants in chch. Thanks guys. And from me to you reading this try this place and if you aren't to full try the tiramisu, heavenly.

C.

First time in a long time I visited - but as usual the food and service just great .

N.

Friendly and attentive staff. The food was amazing! The bang bang chicken salad was flavourful and filling. First time visiting and will definitely be back

F.

- Delicious food - Relaxing atmosphere and great seating arrangements - Slightly slow service, took almost 20mins for drinks to arrive

N. S.

Such a good pizza! This is the real place mate, coming from Italy, this pizza made us feel a little bit closer to home. Chips outstanding as well. Staff friendly and great service. Recommend!

C. B.

Pizza base was amazing as was the pizza in it's entirety, we had the pollo. Pasta was great, we had the chicken, bacon and blue cheese tortellini which as heavy as it sounds came across otherwise, well balanced and a pleasure to eat. Then came the baked mandarin cheesecake with coconut ice cream. Do yourself a favour and get this at the very least. Divine. Just one thing I would change and that is the lighting in the non booth areas, far to bright for a dinner, needs to be softened, otherwise we will definitely be repeat diners.

B.

Great food (especially the Ravioli and the Tortellini), friendly and helpful staff. The Birdwood always delivers a wonderful experience.

I.

Best dinner I've had in a while - absolutely delicious. Great atmosphere and service too.

S.

Amazing food!! So much selection Super fast service

F.

Lovely food, lovely staff. Always clean and lovely, and it's just a wonderful place. Lovely.

S. S.

I am so happy that the Birdwood has opened up in our neck of the woods - it is split into a Cafe and a Restaurant. I went to the Cafe for brunch a while ago and decided on getting the Chicken 'Bang Bang' Salad which was definitely a great choice (as photographed). The Salad reminded me of a cold Pad Thai crossed with a Peanut Satay but without any Rice or Noodles - so delicious!! My friend got the full breakfast and it was a huuuuuge portion that also included a complimentary juice or coffee. I have also tried the restaurant and had their italian woodfired pizza, and arancini balls - best arancini I have had! I would love to try the Lamb Gnocchi next time! Thanks guys!

M. F.

The Birdwood is a delightful neighbourhood gathering spot - cafe by day, pizza and pasta restaurant by night. We used to walk past it in the evening and notice how it was always full - such a good sign of a great eatery. We've been there 3 times now, and the food has been fantastic each time. It specialises in Italian food, and the pizza bases taste just like pizza bases do in Italy, with wonderfully tasty flavours on top. Tonight we had prawn and crispy bacon. So yummy. Really friendly and efficient service to back up the good food. Always a nice evening out.

M.

Sunday breakfast 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 great great great coffee and eats, lovely atmosphere, great service..Beautiful!

D.

Great pizza and good Italian food, not cheap but very nice wine

y.

5 stars customer service, 1 star coffee; I am very disappointed that my 7.30nzd Oat Moccachino tastes like Milo mixed with water :(

m.

Friendly, efficient service and fabulous food. The rhubarb and raspberry gin was good too! Very highly recommended 👌

B. K.

Best meal out in a long time! Booked a table for 4 at the Pizzeria to take family from out of town, on a surprisingly busy Tuesday evening. From the starters, to the mains, to the service, all aspects can be complimented. The quality of food preparation was excellent, those in the kitchen clearly love their menu and turn out good looking and delicious dishes. Table service was engaging and attentive. Highly recommend - we will be back!

A.

Good food, indoor and outdoor seating available. Friendly and helpful staff

S.

excellent menu, great atmosphere and really nice staff too. will be back

M.

Nice place to have a meal, reasonable menu choices plenty gf options.

C. B.

I enjoyed a falafel and halloumi burger, with polenta chips. It was very tasty. my only issue was that i struggled to cut the bun with my knife and instead had to tear it away. The customer service was 5 stars though, thanks

a.

There was 6 arriving impromptu, so they opened up the other area for us, thank you. I ordered a big hot chocolate with marshmallows, which was yum. Others ordered berry smoothies, slice and a pie, which all looked delicious.

P.

Delicious food as always, excellent service as always, can’t fault it, can’t wait to visit again.

V. A. K.

Excellent service and food! The woodfire pizzas are delicious! 😋

G. S.

My husband and I LOVED our meal at The Birdwood. So easy to book online and such a warm welcome when we arrived. The wait-staff were friendly and helpful. We shared an outstanding entree (octopus) and both commented it was the best we'd tasted in a long time. We both had a pizza each - delicious - beautiful flavours and lovely artisan dough. We will be back again and again. Yummmm

T.

Charming wee eatery. The first time I've been and couldn't fault the pizza and pasta (can't believe I've never visited earlier!) The seafood pasta and margherita are a must try! :)

J. S.

The Birdwood is Beckenham's best kept secret. Our recent first time visit did not disappoint! Delicious meals, divine flavours, an excellent dining experience. The Birdwood could well be our new favourite! We will be back, that's for sure. Thank you!

H. T.

Delicious pizzas and super thick cut hot chips. Always busy so pays to book ahead. We’ve dined in twice and had take away once. Consistently well made and fresh food. Staff are great and have good humour. Good vegetarian and vegan options. Located in an unassuming street. Writing this review is making me feel like having pizza again!

z. h.

Good feeds. Selection of pizza and pasta as well as a few other dishes. Several drinks on tap. Staff were friendly and attentive but didnt come past too often. Food was tasty and filling. Prices are middle range.

w.

3 of us went to dinner the meal was amazing service was great do book it gets busy wear a mask and keep safe in this mad world we are in

C. M.

A great family destination - we had from a 4-year old to a 90-year old for a family dinner last night! Something for everything on the menu and a warm and cozy environment. My husband and I also dine there regularly on impromptu 'date' nights - warm and cozy covers it!

S.

Fantastic food especially the pizza which was as good as pizza we b had in Italy. But all was delicious. They were great with our son who is 4, having the menu and coloring ready for our arrival and offering vanilla Gelato when they thought the other flavors were a bit adventurous ( they weren't he demolished the dark chocolate Gelato) . This will be our new special occasion venue for sure

G.

Met a couple of old friends for breakfast. Very pleasant surroundings, nice friendly staff and good food. What more could you want?

J.

Great service...great coffee...good size meals...lovely place

A.

Highly recommend the polenta fries, mushroom pizza with sourdough crust, and tiramisu! Comfortable dining experience during Level 2

T. W.

I love this place, it has both a cafe and restaurant. The cafe has a wonderful family atmosphere and a neat little outdoor area (although there's no cover if it rains it outdoor heating). The restaurant has amazing wood fired pizzas. One of my favorite things is the location, just nestled in amongst the community! Also the person across the road has a mini cooper car collection parked on the street so that's something to see!

T. K. t. J.

Great atmosphere, loved the service. Pasta was amazing defiantly know it's hand made. Mind you this Authentic Italian Pizza isn't what Freemans used to be, this soft and doughy with no crunch like all pizzas you get from an Italian 🙄

S.

Such delicious food, this is the best dine-in pizza restaurant in the city. To be honest, everything else on the menu is pretty excellent too so you might have a hard time deciding!

K.

Amazing food, lovely service, well priced for the quality. Definitly the best pizza in town! Have been many a times before and will be back again soon no doubt. Keep up the fantastic work and ethos.

C.

Amazing service and food as always. We had our work dinner here, and everyone had a lovely time. Great drinks, pizza, and chips!

H.

Gorgeous place for coffee and breakfast or a lovely pizza in the evening. The staff are always helpful and the atmosphere is nice and easy going. Our takeaways during level 3 lockdown from The Birdwood were so good we've been back several times. Best hot chocolates ever.

H.

My son and I had a meal here last night to celebrate his end of year irish dancing show. We had to book last minute so the pizzeria restaurant was full so we had to eat in the cafe part. We had lovely fresh flowers on our table and a nice view by the window. The atmosphere is not as suited to evening dining as the pizzeria part but it was fine as the food and service were great. We had the margarita pizza and fries and it was delicious. The pizza is so authentic and the fries and sauce are delicious. My son had gelato and didn't like the mint flavour but I tried it and was amazing. Will be back again

d.

Really good food and drink, fast service and really friendly staff. Not much room to sit though.

W. E.

The Birdwood was a great venue for our gathering of 18 for a special occasion. They were thoughtful, accommodating with fantastic food and service. Even lovely when reminding us of there neighbourhood license. We DO recommend!

M. T.

Such a great cafe. The food is always amazing and the service is great. Their breakfast menu is especially good! Try the waffles.

B.

Excellent breakfast/brunch/lunch place, and always busy (a good sign I guess!)

g.

Really great atmosphere, staff were really helpful and knowledgeable about the food and the food was GREAT!!!

S. R.

My friend and I order a variety of nibbles and it did not disappoint. Polenta fries were on point, the stuff courgette flowers were simply amazing along with the homemade chicken pate with fig chutney and lightly toasted bread (delicious) and lastly the stuffed dates were a great mix of sweat verses savoury. As always the coffee is well made and always delivered with a smile. Thankyou Birdwood we'll be back again to try the pizza next.

A.

Great service and excellent food. Delightful staff

P.

Best Italian food I have had in New Zealand

J. P.

Wonderful pizzas and great ambience. Staff very welcoming and helpful.

R.

Tucked away in a quiet residential area. This restaurant is a hidden gem. Fantastic pizza and pasta relatively inexpensive in a cozy relaxing atmosphere. Ideal to place to take a date or have a early dinner before heading out.

A.

Just a great local eatery. Menu is relatively simple, but the food is well made and to a high standard. Service is friendly and pretty prompt. You do need to book

M. K.

So very good. Pizzas are a hit with plain and fancy tastes both and the pastas are delicious. Agree with other reviews - book ahead! We regularly get pizza and pasta to takeaway and it never fails to impress.

D.

Excellent food and great service, always consistent.

P. D. S.

Can't fault the food as to taste. As to presentation again this is only my preference pizza needs to be cut including toppings. Not very authentic using a knife and fork to eat a pizza. Waiters need to be more intuitive with customers needs. She was so busy chatting to her friend and colleague miss opportunity to get more beer sales. Overall food good, service has room for improvement

C.

Always good. Lovely food. Gorgeous coffee and great service. Amazing Vegan Vegan gluten free options. Neighbourly vibe.

J. &. L. A.

The service was excellent and the food was delicious. We had a family get together and it was good to be able to hear each other talk! Excellent experience in every way.

J. C.

Very busy for a Tuesday night, so quite noisy. Reasonably priced pizzas and pastas with nightly specials. Great thin based pizzas. Very good service. Only downer was the poor lighting, too dark to read the menu

L.

Very slow service. Atmosphere ok. Food good.

j. b.

Very good front of house. Exquisite menu and great value for money. Reccomend the mandarin cheesecake. Yum!

C. C.

Best place. Real Italian pizzas, lamb gnocchi hard to go past. Great coffee. Warm and friendly but efficient staff. Highly recommend.

C.

Really great staff and mouth watering wonderful food.

K. F.

Amazing breakfast! And fab service! Would recommend anyone for top class food!

F.

I have been to "The Birdwood" few times already. For me, the best Polenta (starter) and Pizza in town. I am a pizza lover and I have to say that they have the best base and ingredients, you won't be disappointed. The environment and service is great. MUST visit if you are in Christchurch.

V. M.

Awesome pizza and gnocchi. Can't beat it. Has been great for takeout when I a rush. Great for morning coffees too. Best local!

D. G.

When was someone going to tell me about this secret gem??? Absolutely amazing.

M.

We had dinner with our family of 5 on Saturday night. It was so good to eat out again. Also we loved the fact that the kids menu actually had a little starter platter of vegetables. This is one of our locals and we love it for breakfast or dinner and will be back again and again 😁

b.

We are so lucky to have The Birdwood in our neighborhood. Great coffee, food and super nice staff.

D.

Very good coffee. Nice range of foods to eat in and take away, including some fab gluten free options. My wife loves the salads from this place.

C.

Opened up their restaurant at lunchtime so the family could share together a delicious lunch with our 90yr old Mother on her special Birthday. Food excellent. Service excellent. But if you don't eat shellfish or Pork the menu only has one option. They have a good ramp for wheelchair access as well.

J. P.

Called in here on a lazy sunday afternoon, nice place to soak up the afternoon sun. Service was fantastic, lovely lady welcomed us and offered us a pizza menu to order from. Coffee was perfect and the buffalo mozzarella pizza we chose was the best ever! Definately coming back for a dinner date 😊

A. T.

Overall good experience with the food, hard to find authentic flavors of Italian cuisine yet in Chch. Mainly talking about the restaurant pizzeria as we don't visit the cafe as often. Service could be improved as we didn't feel as welcome when we went back with my nan's partner and a few times after that, also I wish they had checked on me and my partner during meals like they were with tables around us (dunno maybe cause we are young, but I still appreciate a well rounded experience when out to eat and that made me feel they weren't using as much regard because they had more important clients - totally my opinion and feelings). Food is delicious and heavily inspired by Italian cuisine. A bit disappointed that the pizzas have gone up in price gradually, as well as pizza night, and quality decreased a bit having less toppings and chioce. Still very good food and lovely environment, but feels like something genuine is missing that could make this place unbeatable.

K.

Good food and coffee. Very efficient and pleasant staff. Always busy so pays to book

R.

Good food salads looked delicious friendly staff

I. C.

Went here because they declined Billy TK to congratulate and buy. Was rewarded again by excellent coffee and scone at excellent pricing. Place was so full, and totally deserved

S. A.

WOW!! I mean....mindblown! My family just had takeaways from The Birdwood,and our first experience was AMAZING! The pizza was delicious, and very authentic Italian. I ordered the Cannelloni,and it made my day! This place was hands down OUTSTANDING!

N.

Excellent food and coffee, friendly service.

R.

Crisp pizza bread... Excellent fresh and locally sourced toppings... Yummy yummy dessert!

K.

Really good pizza! Good service too - will be back!

E. G.

Great place for a catch up with friends- excellent pizza with just the right amount of topping and light crispy base ... other delicious menu choices available... good wine selections also and great service. Definitely recommended!

R.

Got taken here for morning tea, pleasant enough, small

J. H.

First time to The Birdwood and would highly recommend! Lovely cosy ambiance, especially on a wintery, wet evening, and food was delicious. Highly recommend the stuffed dates, Capricciosa pizza, zucchini fries and panna cotta. Also had a very nice Bellini. Husband said the olives, Italiano pizza and Affogato were excellent and he very much enjoyed his Cassell's Milk Stout. Great service. Will definitely be back, although may share a pizza next time and have an extra side plate instead.

S.

Best prawn pizza I've ever eaten! Great atmosphere and lovely staff. Definitely recommend for delicious authentic Italian food.

C. S.

Saturday breakfast was top notch. Coffee was brilliant. Delivery of food was timely. Quality was great, and good flavours. Wait staff (Argentinian was average) but the staff were very friendly. We Ordered: The Birdwood - okay slightly fiddly Corned Beef Hash - excellent & delicious House cured salmon - excellent & delicious Green Vegetable fritatta - tasty but rich Creamed Mushrooms - excellent & delicious Overall very good will return.

F.

We came for bubbles and dessert. Our waitress was lovely, timing ideal, ambiance relaxed and pleasant and food delish. I love The Birdwood

B.

We had a nice night at the Birdwood. The food was very good, and I especially recommend the zucchini (courgette) fries. The dates were a little underwhelming as was the ravioli. The pizza we had was really amazing. Service was perfect. All told, a very good evening.

k.

Loved the food, the staff were awesome. Coffee was nice but could have been hotter tho.

D.

Lovely great service coffee good. We didnt have food but looks very inviting

E.

We love The Birdwood! Friendly staff, always a good busy atmosphere, and the food is fab. Favourites are the Puttanesca pizza (GF base is good too!) and the amaaazing chicken meatballs on creamy polenta. Hardest part of dining here is choosing which of those to have. ;)

E.

We love going to The Birdwood as the food is always 10/10. We have just moved to the other side of the city, but will happily take the drive to visit one of our favourite restaurants in Christchurch. For groups the booth seating is perfect, we have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries and even valentines day together with friends.

K.

the food was excellent , the service was really great, friendly and helpful, and best of all it was quiet enough that we couldn't have a good conversation. Really appreciated that.

L. D.

Had our first meal at the restaurant last week. Superb tortellini, fresh, real food with a delicious creamy sauce. Wonderful arancini balls and olives as a starter. The gluten free cannoli had my daughter singing its praises and our son particularly enjoyed the vegan pizza which had the tastiest plant based "meat" in it ( provided by locals too). Great atmosphere and wonderful, friendly service. We will be back!

J. B.

Lovely, staff attentive and friendly. Food and coffee were of a high standard too.

C.

Wonderful pizza! Great service and understandably, every table filled on Friday evening. You'll need to book a table. Will certainly visit again!

L. S.

Love this place! Whether it's breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner you are after, and whether you are solo, with friends, family, have little ones or even pets - this place welcomes everyone, and still has a cool and modern vibe. Great food, amazing coffee, lovely friendly good service. Love that it's tucked away in a residential area, there's a real local feel yet worldly quality!

B. T.

Would have been a 5 but ..... on finding a hair at the bottom of my lamb dish I mentioned to waitress when asked how meal was and she apologised profusely and offered me a free coffee. All great at this point. However she then returned to advise me that no-one in the kitchen matched the grey curly hair so must have been one of us at the table. She only had to look and see 2 brunettes and a blonde - no curls in sight - to know that was wrong. She should have stopped while ahead - at the apology. Disappointing customer service

N.

The food is always fantastic and the staff really friendly. However drinks take way too long to get to the table. 10-15 minutes waiting isn't acceptable.

K. C.

The Birdwood is absolutely lovely. Great cozy atmosphere, delicious food and drinks. A go to option for us.

M. B.

We had dear friends staying with us, and took them to the Birdwood as an example of some of the amazing food available locally. As always, the staff were lovely and the food divine. Thanks Birdwood!

K.

Two vegetarian dishes on the menu Falafel Burger and pasta dish. Falafel burger came with polenta fries which was lovely. I prefer polenta fries to chips. Friendly atmosphere and the staff was great. It was a Christmas lunch with 20 people.

W. P.

One of the best Italian restaurants that I have ever been to. Had a pizza - so delicious. Very comfortable place and their pasta dishes were excellent. Staff happy and helpful. Wonderful local eatery.

M. B.

Beautiful, nice and shiny cafe. Menu was a tad pricey (for a cafe in a young-family type neighbourhood). Mocha was really special (personal rating 9/10). Delicious flavour without too much sweetness. Will be back to carry out further research and flavour testing to work out how they make it so great.

B. S.

Hands down the best food we have found in Christchurch. Been there four times in the last couple months - everything on their menu, breakfast and dinner, is amazing. So much thought and care put into every dish. 100% recommend to all

E. M.

This place is really amazing. It's a shame it's tucked away on a quiet street, I hope more people get to know it. I've been there twice now with my husband, 1st time I had slow cooked lamb with gnocchi, 2nd time I had salmon, super delicious!!!!! Wish I could give a 100 stars!

S. D.

One of my favourite restaurants in Christchurch. Always great service and food. The pizza and pasta is to die for. The wine list is excellent.

D. D.

Really nice relaxed vibe and superb Italian food

A. C.

Lovely ambience on entry, welcomed by friendly faces. Outstanding pizza, and starters, very busy for week night, however the wait wasn’t too bad. It’s awesome to have a local that makes pizza like our favorite pizza place in Melbourne.

S. T.

Lovely space, bright and airy inside and out on a hot day. Really friendly welcome and great service. Loads to choose from, the food we had was fantastic. Generous portions, fresh and well made. Really recommended!

J. M.

Another amazing night at The Birdwood. Great food, wine and the service was spot on. I absolutely love the vibe at the small neighbourhood pizzeria, you're an asset to our wee suburb x

M. C.

My favourite spot. I love stopping for takeaway coffee on my way to work as the coffee is excellent and the staff are very friendly. I have taken family and friends to both the eatery and pizzeria because I wanted to show off this wonderful addition to the Beckenham community and they all agree we have a gem here! We have been back again and again and again and never found a single fault. The pizza choices are amazing and the banana split is scrummy!

A.

Super delicious spicy chai! Only had drinks this time round but will definitely return to sample some of the food, which looked extremely enticing on other people’s tables! Lovely service too and a nice space.

M.

Brilliant food prepared and presented with panache. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, we had a great time! Will very definitely be back.

M.

Wonderful meal, great menu options, amazing food. The gnocchi is incredible! The booth's are great for a group as can chat easily

J.

Very classy Italian. Marinaded Aubergine (eggplant) was exceptional.

A.

Have you ever had sourdough pizza?! No? You need it in your life ASAP. The Birdwood was perfect for a rainy (and hailing) Friday evening. Cozy and packed to the brim, you'll need to be sure to book prior or you'll be turned away. Eggplant starter with whipped ricotta was good, although portion size needs to be looked at.. Pizza was perfect and the sourdough base didn't leave us feeling stuffed or bloated like standard pizza bases. We can't wait to come back here for some pasta.

E.

Had takeaway pizzas this evening. And wow blew me away as to how perfect the pizzas were. Fantastic.

S.

All round great experience, great food, great presentation, great service. Definitely a great restaurant for every occasion and for every age.

A. Q.

I had one tutto carne pizza and one Aperol Spritz, both were average, paid $42 but i wasn't impressed. Nice to have a cafe/restaurant in the Beckenham neighborhood though, will try it again another day.

M.

Absolutely delicious pizza, great gluten free base too. Have added this to our list of Chch faves. The Eatery is also a great brunch option, try the hand cut chips.

J.

Great place to a quick bite or long lunch in the eatery. The pizzaera has a hand made wood fire pizza with great toppings. If pizza not your thing there are other things to choose from. Plenty of chose to drink. Coffee is roasted on site to high standards

V.

Great food. Friendly staff. Highly recommended 🤩

j.

The service here last night was outstanding. We all really enjoyed our meals. We had the Italiana, Fiorentina, Queen Margherita Pizza and the Gnocci. We definitely will be back and recommend this beckenham gem to others.

H. S.

Pretty cool place, lil bit expensive but you know it’s a great quality cafe so we always love some local businesses.

D. L.

We had dinner here Saturday night. It was a great experience. We shared two plates ... pork cheeks with celeriac mash and red cabbage salad and lamb skewers with aubergine tapanade. Both dishes were delicious, the pork was tender and succulent. Tiramisu for dessert was the best I have had. Excellent service from friendly and helpful staff. Recommended.

R.

Lovely service great bam bam chicken salad. Good place for casual lunch

C.

Such good food and service. Always a treat to enjoy the offers here

D.

Fabulous flavours, freshly squeezed orange juice was a highlight, friendly prompt service. Definitely recommend this café dining experience.

A.

Really good pizza and super generous portion of chips. I love my Gamberi &Pancetta. Will definitely come back! Thank you.

M.

Amazing friendly staff and some of the very best coffee in CHCH. I love the bangers and mash!

C.

Fantastic food great service and friendly staff. The best pasta l have had in years just like my Grandmother's really enjoyed. Also child friendly. Thank Birdwood.🌟🌟🌟

E.

Definitely worth deviating from the central city. Good variety and the lamb gnocchi had a fully rich, rounded flavour and texture ... Wanted more but my stomach certainly didn't need it!

C.

Great food. Friendly staff and a nice relaxing atmosphere.

N.

Good atmosphere, varied menu, huge beer selection, friendly helpful staff. Was a good meal and a good night

B.

The Birdwood for dinner is like a great neighbourhood restaurant from Milan got deposited in Christchurch. Yes, the pizzas are good, but it is the other dishes that really underscore just how talented the kitchen is. The rest of the staff are friendly and professional making this a gem of a neighbourhood restaurant!

P.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Well presented and clean premises. Pretty good value for money. Would happily return for the "Tongue of fire " pizza! I recommend this place highly.

B.

A very nice place to eat at. Nice food and good service. Nice and relaxing and very pleasant staff.

B.

Brief but delicious lunch menu and good coffee. A tad noisy inside, needs some soft panelling and/or ceiling baffles. Prices feel just a little high, else would be 5-stars.

Z.

The pizzas here are incredible. I can tell they put so much love into the pizzas. Customer service is fantastic too.

D.

Lovely cafe, good espresso based coffee and lovely brumch/lunch menu. Corned beef hash a standout. Good place for kids with some duplo to play with in the corner. Some sun soaked seating outdoors in the courtyard out the back as well.

A.

Very good quality and delicious food. Very busy even in the middle of week. Reservation is required

L.

Another great experience, delicious lunch and staff very accommodating of gluten free needs. Thank you!

w.

Ridiculously good coffee, even better cheese scones. Fabulous team

K.

Had a fantastic evening, the food was delicious and the staff were cheerful and attentive.

H.

Our go-to cafe. Great coffees and meals. Love all the staff - everyone is friendly and welcoming.

N.

Really amazing pizza, topped by an equally delicious affogato. Wow. Staff really friendly! Definitely recommend it!

J. E.

Enjoyed my lunch the there. Cosy cafe with a good selection in the cabinet and reasonable menu. Modern decor and very sunny so lovely on a winter's day. Staff friendly and efficient.

C.

Great little spot. A very nice fitout and great service. Would like to come back for something to eat next time. The price of coffee was mid to high, but the location and service (and the coffee!) made up for that.

J.

Yummy food and great service!

A.

Really great pizza everytime in a cosy environment and friendly staff!

R.

The cafe is lovely and has multiple points of entry for wheelchairs/prams etc. The food is devine. The coffee is good. The staff are lovely and the atmosphere is so breezy and light.

O.

The service was sublime. The food was delicious and we'll presented, I would highly recommend the gnocchi with a Cassels Milk Stout.

C.

Delicious food outstanding service!

M.

Best authentic pizza in Christchurch

S.

Delicious generous sized meals.

I.

Delicious pizza and very friendly service. The best was that we could bring our doggy into the outside area.

J.

Great food and chilled out vibe. Will definitely be back for sure!

R.

Been here a few times so I clearly like it. Food is great but the staff are greater.

S.

We had a special family dinner tonight for my granddaughter and all of us loved our meals which is not easy for 18 people. Our waitress also was wonderful.

M.

Great coffee, and I love the cup system!

G.

Great food, would have got 5 stars however families letting their young kids wander around our table most the time was a little unrelaxing...

P.

Have dined at the Eatery & Pizzeria both have great food and service, the staff are very helpful and friendly even during the busy times.Will definitely book again & highly recommend.

P.

Happy busy place just a bit overcrowded which when you think about it is simply indicative of how good they really are.😀

B.

Great menu and well executed. Staff were attentive and friendly. Top spot!

C. S.

The place is cozy, the food was really good and the attention was awesome. We definitely will be back.

R.

Wonderful team who will do anything to ensure you are surrounded by thoughtful intelligent people to complement their food.

R.

Great ambience. Food great. Coffee for me was average.

O.

Fantastic upstanding community restaurant, that respects its clients and locale. An absolute asset to the community

C.

Went with a party, friendly and flexible service willing to mix and match different meals. Obviously very popular with locals and with good reason.

D.

Delicious food, fantastic staff, love the coffee window option.

J.

Excellent pizza , good size and super tasty👌

A. W.

Stunning decor, even kept some of the original framing shop items. Very tasty food. Love how it's all home made. I'll be back!

T.

Food was delicious 👍 service was fantastic im sorry i cannot remember the name of charming red headed guy that looked after us 3 ladies on wed night 🤔 great location i will be back for sure.😁

B.

The salami and pizza puff starters are excellent. Good choice of pizzas and mains. Definitely worth a night out if you are in the south of Chch.

M.

Very pleasant place to sit and catch up.

S.

Amazing pizza's, delicious desserts and great service, definitely recommend:)

A.

Amazing pizzas, amazing service, amazing pasta and other food. We all love it every single time we come for dinner, brunch or coffee!! ❤️

V.

What a surprise, used to come here when it was a picture framers. The coffee and food was excellent and the setting is great. It's a wee secret that I now know. Will be back with friends

c.

Top service. Top atmosphere. Beautiful food. Perfect

S.

Fab food. Beautiful pasta. Tasty as. We'll be back soon. 😁😁

g.

Great service very pleasant staff. Excellent food. Well worth a visit for coffee or an evening meal.

V.

Thank you for fighting against dangerous conspiracies! Your menu looks delicious and we will be visiting soon :)

M.

Our waitress was so nice, the wine was very good & our meal was very good I will definitely be back & have recommended it to my friends

B. C.

nice pizza. very very slow service. didnt get our pizza for 90mins to 2 hours!! overall, average

S.

Amazing food and friendly staff.

D.

Really good pizza. Right up there with the best

C.

A pleasant spot for a coffee or lunch. Quiet, clean, plenty of parking. The coffee was good and their was a reasonable range of food on the menu.

N.

Went there with family, lovely made food that is beautifully presented. Staff was at hand and could not be more helpful. Would recommend.

K.

Great food, best chai around, nice relaxed space

J.

Food was brilliant in Pizzeria. Staff seem rushed and came across as irritable. Layout of tables doesn't quite work.

A.

Had brunch with 6 Adults and a child, every meal was amazing highly recommended, coffee always perfect as well.. best hidden Jem

T. P.

Loved it.👌 They went out of their way for a birthday celebration. The staff are open and friendly.🐱‍💻

S. J.

Great yummy salad, all fresh and healthy. friendly service. Good parking.

P.

Great coffee excellent breakfast and very friendly staff.

M.

Amazing food and friendly staff! Looking forward to hearing Isaac's name over an inflight PA when he gets his pilot's license 😁

E.

Very nice food . Its a bit busy. but the waiter was very pleasent at the end all n all top job

R.

The coffee was outstanding ! Honestly, the best we had on our entire south coast trip! And we went to a lot of places !

O.

Nice place wonderful atmosphere can be busy sometime but over all very nice

E.

Great café, yummy coffee and local friendly vibes ❣️

C.

Great place, highly recommend for moral stand and good food.

C.

Delicious food, excellent service and a warm, friendly environment

S.

Really delicious food and relaxed atmosphere. Would highly recommend. Staff are great too!

C.

The Pizza is always amazing. The cassels nitro wasn’t available, shame as it’s the best in the world.

J.

Food is great. The staff are rude and dismissive and have thought about not going back because of it. Have experienced it on several occasions

K.

Oh my god, between myself, my girlfriend, I think we've tried everything on the menu, this is easily our go to when we be lazy, the cafe side during the day is awesome as well

C.

Great coffee lovely cheesecake nice atmosphere.

J.

Great food. Very long wait. Don't go here unless you've got a few hours to spare.

N.

Excellent choice for lunch by partner, quality ingredients used, top notch cooking, friendly service we will be back keep it up.

B.

Great service, great food, great place. Couldn't think of a better place to enjoy a meal.

C.

Delicious and incredibly friendly! Highly recommend stopping here if you're in Christchurch!

G.

Fantastic food and service. Will be back regularly.

s.

Good coffee, nice staff. Glad I'm not in a wheelchair though. Steps to the counter and restrooms

G.

Great food and friendly staff. Nice location too.

S. C.

Stopped there for my morning coffee. What can I say have found my new coffee place. Lovey and friendly staff and great coffee.

c.

Shared a pizza and pasta with friend both were excellent really nice selection of vegetarian dishes which will keep us coming back.

S.

Fabulous meal, a great night & birthday celebration Thank you Birdwood.

B.

Great pizza, beer, wine atmosphere and pretty good value too. 👍

A.

A lovely place my daughter and I went to have lunch a little noisy cause of Saturday lunch time with small children but such friendly staff the food was delicious a smallish menu but a good selection of food on show

t.

Nice coffee and muffins

P.

Excellent Italian style pizza and Tiramisu, great staff and good beer & wine on tap!

S.

Best little coffee shop in Christchurch, lovely staff.

b.

Great pizza and prompt staff despite it being busy

M.

Lovely place. Great cafe during the day and yummy wood fired pizza and Italian in the evening

N.

La pizza is bellisimo🤌

T.

Super food. Excellent coffee. Very crowded...reserve if you can .

p.

Great little spot. My pick for birthdays and and other celebrations!

T.

Great place a gem for the locals.

T.

Really delicious pizza, staff were really friendly and the restaurant is very stylish. Will be back!

D.

Good wood fired pizzas. Make sure to make a booking if you want to be seated indoors.

A.

Cozy, good food, with the best kids' menu in town.

A.

Always great service & excellent food.

R.

Very good food, felt slightly cramped but the staff were all very cheerful and helpful.

J.

Nice food. Could do with a slightly nicer outdoor seating area.

J.

Just excellent in every way. Top class. Contemporary Italian dining.

S.

The most delicious pasta...and as for those stuffed dates!😋

P.

Excellent Excellent Ecles cake if a bit small. Needs a couple of small tables outside front sheltered entrance..plus out back in the shade ??

S.

Wonderful service, great prices, delicious selection of fresh salads and coffee to die for😊

J.

A group of us went to Birdwood today. The service was very friendly and also the food. We will be back.

J.

Exceptional. Great pizza, great pasta, great mains, great ambiance, great wine selection great service. Highly recommended.

J.

Better Italian than in Italy. Seriously lovely food. Great service. I'll be back.

L.

Great coffee for a good price. Support local businesses!

C.

Nice atmosphere decent prices but my wine was small and pizza was a little over cooked.

R.

Very nice food and a busy place

D.

Great brunch, lunch and dinner. The pizzas are delicious.

d.

Had the Gnocchi and Tiramisu. 5 stars speaks for its self. Book in advance.

P. F.

just lovely, shame not more staff, it was busy and they were attentive but our special meal was much enjoyed. thankyou.

s.

The Birdwood never lets you down. The quality of the food, the service and the ambiance are fantastic.

R.

Consistently good. Range of food, service and atmosphere excellent.

G.

Great service and amazing pizza - best in Christchurch.

T.

Great food, great service. Will definitely be back!

D.

Loved the food & service! Highly recommend this restaurant 😍👍😊

M.

Excellent venue friendly staff good vibes wonderful food and wine

M.

Very good food and service combined with a nice vibe in a good location.

A.

Nice atmosphere good service and nice food mandarin cheesecake superb!

N.

Great place to spend a sunny afternoon with beer and pizza

B.

Nice modern cafe with friendly service. Great little area for kids to play.

B.

Friendly staff, good food and service

L.

Beautiful service and food, impressed the friend we took along 🤩

J.

Great pizza, fries and beer.

D.

Great vibe, Great pizza, Great service...... can you ask for more!?!?!

C.

Nice atmosphere and great food both during the day and at night.

A.

Great service & great food, we’ll be back 😊

P.

Very good eggs benny. Coffee was also top notch.

J.

Always great to visit... love "the birdwood" dish and the staff are friendly

C.

Great food and cozy environment delighted to have this establishment in our neighborhood

D.

Great that you stood up to BTK. Well done guys.

M.

Very fabulous coffee and food in a quiet location.

M.

Table service in a cafe. Nice 👍🙂

F.

Went for pizza very good.... Only I got rather intoxicated.. Apologies to staff and patrons

C.

Such a lovely local eatery...lovely staff and wonderful food:)

P.

Love the birdwood! Food is always absolutely delicious and the coffee perfect 😊

T.

Probably the best pizza in Christchurch. Very friendly and attentive service.

D.

Amazing food,service atmosphere at superb value

C.

Excellent food, great staff 5 star+

T.

Enjoyed the lamb meal. A little noisy with a crowd in and from the coffee making etc.

t.

Very good place to share a cuppa.

T.

10\10 Great food, great service will definitely be back.

M.

Best Pizza and Best Sirloin stake you can find in Christchurch!

A.

Loved it. Great hosts. Great food and coffee and wine.

D.

Lovely place, friendly staff and great food!

S.

Really yummy food and great staff

B.

That gnocchi was unreal, we will definitely be back.

j.

a bit pricey but very good food and coffee

D.

Great food, great coffee

S.

Cozy little cafe but a bit small when busy and not much of a play area for kids.

T.

Perfect service food atmosphere a must to visit

E.

Great coffee,fresh and inviting food.

T.

The best coffee!!! ( love the takeaway coffee window for a before work mad dash!)

S.

Loverly food and very yummy coffee you must go there

R.

Lovely helpful staff Gorgeous food Thankyou

Y.

Sensational food, the best Italian Restaurant ever 😊

S.

Loved the food and customer service

J.

I just had a coffee (flat white) but it was excellent.

G.

Great little venue, friendly staff and nice food.

A.

Nice pizza! 🍕 recommended

V.

Very nice.

H.

Luvly food good service will b back

E.

Loved the food and the staff were great 👍

N.

Yes very good the chesse, & ham toastie was great.

S.

Nice chai

L.

Love the fries

W.

Great coffee food and service thank you

T.

Nice coffee!

A.

Beautiful. Friendly vibrant staff.. Food outstanding

P.

great place , pizza is amazing

F.

Great food and drink. A bit noisey

K.

Great food and service as usual.

R.

Great place, best kept secret in chch

N.

Pleasent enough but coffee not so good. Not likely to go back there

D.

Very noisy ! Hard to have a chat.

J.

Suburban Cafe good food & friendly staff

S.

Great food fast friendly service

N.

Amazing authentic pizza, this is the real deal

P.

food great as expected, service was below standard sadly.

R.

Good way great. Great pizzas

S.

Good spot easy parking good service and food

P.

Nice vibe, service and menu.

R.

Delicious food, and lovely staff!

A.

Tasty pizza. Good for children

A.

Friendly, local cafe with good coffee :)

G.

Great food great staff great venue

K.

Delicious coffee and friendly service

R.

Great food

J.

Great coffee. Friendly service

N.

Hands down best pizza in Christchurch!

A.

Delish food and great service

C.

Great coffee and service.

e.

Fantastic pizza and atmosphere.

B.

yum

F.

Authentic Italian food... excellent

K.

Amazing coffee and delicious food!!

M.

great atmosphere, food I service

D.

Great authentic pizza place

M.

Nice coffee, noisy coffee machine on mezzanine floor though

A.

Excellent service and food to match

A.

Great pizza and great staff!

J.

Interesting meals, looked fairly healthy too

P.

Great pizzas and beer to match!!

L.

Great pizza and gnocchi.

R.

Lovely service and great desert

R.

Great.

L.

Breakfast was fab

C.

Awesome food service average

A.

Just such a busy place@@

M.

Best chips and aioli in chch!

D.

Recommend the chicken meatballs

M.

Great service and coffee.

K.

Great atmosphere and coffee

t.

Exceptional food and good service

m.

Finally a good pizza in Christchurch

n.

Coffee are soo good!!!!

D.

Great chai just how I like it

B.

Best pizza for me in nz

G.

The best!

A.

Best pizza in town!!!

C.

Good food

C.

Great food and service.

G.

Genuine Italian food.

S.

Awsome food and staff

a.

Great pizza!

M.

Great coffee and scones

K.

Awesome suburban cafe.

N.

Most excellent as usual😎

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