Inati

Led by owner and chef Simon Levy alongside co-owner Lisa Levy, this avant-garde dining experience offers a playful and visually striking take on modern New Zealand cuisine. The experience is designed to surprise and engage with dishes that balance creativity, texture and unexpected flavour combinations. It’s the kind of place where every course feels like a reveal. The spacious, contemporary setting works equally well for intimate dining or for watching the chefs at work in the open kitchen, all supported by outstanding service that reflects the very best of Christchurch hospitality. The menu encourages trust in the kitchen, with the ‘trust us’ option, a popular choice for groups wanting a fully curated experience. One standout dish is roast duck with lemon, dill and dukkah. Another highlight is the porcini mushroom, sage and white chocolate course, sitting comfortably between savoury and sweet, lifted with touches of hokey pokey and chocolate crackle. A carefully curated wine list, strengthened by close relationships with leading New Zealand producers, elevates the experience further. Creative and memorable, Inati delivers a dining experience that feels genuinely different.