Inati
A Michelin-starred sharing-plate restaurant where guests sit around a brass chef's counter to watch the cooking. Famous for its beef doughnut.
Inati means "to share" in Māori. Opened in 2017 by UK chef Simon Levy and his wife Lisa, it was awarded one Michelin star in 2026. Diners sit around a brass chef's counter to watch the preparation of dishes that reinterpret European classics using premium Canterbury and New Zealand ingredients. The signature "Boeuf-nut" is a sweet and savory doughnut filled with slow-braised beef cheek. Other dishes include spiced dry-aged duck and pāua. Sharing menus are available: the "Trust Us" menu is 145 NZD for 6 courses or 185 NZD for 8 courses. Reservations require a credit card guarantee, with fees for no-shows. Located on Hereford Street in the city center, within walking distance.
Opening hours
Tue-Sat dinner from 17:00 (sources vary between 17:00 and 17:30); the menu also lists a sharing lunch from 12:00-14:00, check the official website for available days; Sun-Mon closed
Nearby sights
- Bridge of Remembrance
- Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū
- Riverside Market
- The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
- Quake City
- ChristChurch Cathedral & Cathedral Square
- Punting on the Avon
- New Regent Street & Christchurch Tram