Inati restaurant
About the Business
Welcome to INATI, a one-of-a-kind dining experience located in the heart of Christchurch, New Zealand. Our restaurant, situated on Hereford Street, offers a unique and invigorating atmosphere that will leave you with a sense of excitement and wonder.
At INATI, we believe that dining should be more than just a meal - it should be a theatrical experience. That's why we invite you to dine around our chef's table, where you can witness the magic of our kitchen unfold before your eyes. Our talented chefs will create seasonally-inspired tasting plates that challenge the traditional notions of dining, using only the finest locally sourced produce. We are proud to showcase the best of Canterbury and New Zealand in an elegant, approachable, and most importantly, respectful manner.
Our menu is designed to excite your palate with a variety of small plates, allowing you to indulge in as many taste delights as you desire. For those looking to share their experience with friends and loved ones, we also offer "middle of the table" large plates that are perfect for sharing. At INATI, we believe that food is best enjoyed in the company of great friends, and we strive to create an atmosphere that encourages laughter, conversation, and joy.
Please note that our menu changes regularly to ensure that we bring you the freshest local ingredients. To get a taste of what we have to offer, click below to view a sample menu. However, please keep in mind that our chef's table reservations cannot be guaranteed, and we can accommodate parties of up to 10 guests. Multiple bookings to create a large party may be cancelled.
To secure your reservation, we require a credit card and charges may apply for no-shows or cancellations within 72 hours for parties of 6 or more. The cancellation or no-show charge is $50.00 per person, so please notify us of any changes prior to your arrival time. If you have any questions or need to cancel, please email or call us.
INATI was born out of the passion and love for hospitality of our founders, Lisa and Levy. After years of working in London, including at Gordon Ramsay's The Warrington, they returned to New Zealand to create a restaurant that reflects everything they adore about the industry. Inati is a place where loved ones can come together over local produce and share plates, creating unforgettable memories.
We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, please send your CV and cover letter to lisa@inati.nz.
Come and experience the joy of exceptional food, great company, and the magic of our chef's table at INATI. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
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Location & Phone number
48 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch, Canterbury 8013, New Zealand
Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday:
5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews
"Absolutely amazing! We had the eight plate trust the chef menu and the food was exceptional. Interesting flavours, varied dishes, and everything cooked to perfection. Particular standouts were the Black Pepper Octopus and the Duck Trumpets. We also had two cocktails which were both great. In total we spent $350 for two people. It's not cheap, but one of the best places I've been to at that price point. The service was also top notch, friendly staff who were happy to answer questions about the menu. We sat at the bar and so were able to watch the food being made which I loved. The staff are clearly invested in ensuring the guests are enjoying themselves, and encouraged us to eat a few dishes with our hands. Didn't feel like a pretentious restaurant at all, and we were very comfortable! The atmosphere is lovely, music not too loud, chairs comfortable, good vibes. It's a small place and you can have a cocktail in their lounge to start as well. The bar chairs are a little tricky to get in and out of. If you have trouble with mobility I'd recommend requesting to be seated at a table at time of booking."
"Best restaurant we have been to in NZ so far! By no surprise it’s also the most expensive, but worth every penny. The ambiance, service, the food quality is all too notch. Service staff are friendly, welcoming, and most importantly professional. The menu design is very unique, all dishes are designed to be share between two people, very innovative and tradition at the same time. The food really demonstrates their care and the skill of the chef, nothing on their menu is easily duplicable or common, which make them very impressive and unforgettable. We really enjoyed our celebration and will be happy to come back one day."
"We absolutely loved our experience at Inati. We got the "trust us 6 plates" and it was such a great choice. The highlight for me was the smoked venison and haggis, while my husband enjoyed the crispy artichoke the most. We also relished being able to observe the chef and his team preparing our plates, with our seats at the chef's table. The atmosphere at Inati was also so welcoming, despite it being a fine dining restaurant. We felt so at home the moment we stepped in, with a warm welcome by the funny and friendly Angela, and we even had the chance to speak to the chef Simon a couple of times. (Thank you for putting up with our questions while you were all busy preparing our plates!) All in all, it was truly an unforgettable experience and the perfect way to cap off our honeymoon on the South Island. We'll definitely be back."
"We chose this place because we knew we would gain experience and we did. They give you a good view of your kitchen in action. The dishes were well done and tasted great, our two favorites were the first two we had, the fish fillet in curry leaves and the duck trumpet with blackberry sauce. We picked a nice 2018 Pegasus Bay red. If you want a full dining and immersive experience, this is a great place to visit."
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