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St Germain

88-96 Papanui Road, Christchurch 8050, New Zealand
03 355 3096
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Ranked #2 of 406 restaurants in Christchurch
Price range: €22 - €25
Cuisines: French
Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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18 reviews 18 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Enjoyable evening, enjoyed the menu, food and the wine matches with their "surprise menu", we have dined here before and each time the food, wine and service has been very good.

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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21 reviews 21 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

This restaurant is pure perfection in every way. The staff are truly outstanding, just have everything in control at all times. The attention to detail with both food and wine is fantastic. Save St Germain for that very special occasion when you have time to relax and enjoy everything from the pre-dinner drinks to the after dinner aperitif.Félicitations!!

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See 2 more reviews by MACS77B for Christchurch
NZ
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31 reviews 31 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Saturday night parking can be a bit tricky so be prepared to have to search outside of the venue. However, once there the experience begins with impeccable service which continues for the entire evening. We chose the 8 course surprise menu and were immediately asked if there was anything we really didn't eat or like. The "surprise", one with matched... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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38 reviews 38 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

What a fabulous place for a special occasion. We went here for a recent anniversary after being highly recommended by friends and....wow!! Beautiful food, romantic surroundings, attentive and knowledgeable staff, all made for a fantastic experience. A celebratory glass of bubbles to start was beautiful. I had the salt crusted beef fillet (sensational) with ratatouille and mash and my fiance... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

This is a favourite restaurant of mine, having been a number of times over the years. Experience has always been a good one, and it is a top choice for a special occasion dinner. Food is beautiful, somehow manage to fit in several courses when I am there (they take their time so you get to enjoy the meal). Wines... More

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Ashburton, New Zealand
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22 reviews 22 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Dining in this restaurant was a very enjoyable experience. Staff were very attentive, without being over the top and knowledgeable about the food and able to help with food choices. The setting is lovely and the food is amazing. Wonderful French food and service experience. Will definitely be back to try other menu choices.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

My partner and I went for diner at St Germain last night: My partner is Kiwi, and I wanted him to try french food. I wasnt dissapointed! Escargots à l'Auvergnate as a starter, they were absolutely delicious! Then Canard à l'Orange for me, Ostrich for him ... Maybe a bit more in the plate would have been better, but everything... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013 via mobile

After having this place recommend to us we're really disappointed. Entree average. Main average. Wouldn't recommend and definitely wouldn't go back

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Melbourne, Australia
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42 reviews 42 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

We booked a meal here after reading the reviews and we were not disappointed. The restaurant was relocated from the city centre after the earthquake and I was talking to the maitre d' who it turns out is one of the owners. He told me that there is no way they would be going back to the city centre in... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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41 reviews 41 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

Wonderful service, great food, lovely wine. Our first night in Christchurch was our best dining experience during our trip of 2 weeks on the South Island. A family run restaurant, they serve authentic French dishes with nice variety. My daughter had lobster raviolo which was really well prepared - she finished her meal before my wife and I were half... More

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