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Hugo

126 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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126 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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+64 3 374 5200
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Hugo

Hugo delivers classic French bistro swagger to Oxford Terrace, bypassing rigid tasting menus for a genuine à la carte run. Snag a window seat upstairs for views over the river while the room fills around a glowing marble bar. The kitchen handles the heavy hitters with sharp timing—think rich escargots, crisp duck leg, and hand-cut steak tartare alongside airy goats' cheese soufflé. Meat lovers point straight to the dry-aged ribeye, seared to an exacting cuisson and coated in melted café de Paris butter, finished off with a spoonful of crème brûlée.

  • Standout Steaks: Dry-aged ribeye served with rich café de Paris butter, frequently cited by diners as a standout cut in the city.
  • Classic French Fare: An à la carte lineup featuring traditional courses like escargots, duck confit, beef tartare, and goats' cheese soufflé.
  • Romantic River Views: Upper-level dining room on Oxford Terrace offering direct window vistas across the river.
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Why Choose Hugo

Why diners choose Hugo for authentic French cuisine and milestone celebrations along Oxford Terrace

  • Traditional French À La Carte Courses

    Hugo provides a dedicated traditional French dining format focused on classic courses rather than communal sharing plates.

    nice to be less of a sharing plate venue and a traditional French cuisine restaurant.

    Katrina Beresford

  • Independent Multi-Course Dining Selection

    Guests can tailor their meal across a broad spectrum of authentic classic French entrees and mains instead of mandatory degustation formats.

    this restaurant offers a wide range of à la carte choices.

    Jason Ma

  • Memorable Milestone and Anniversary Celebrations

    A refined ambiance and thoughtful personal touches make the restaurant an ideal choice for celebrating romantic relationship milestones.

    Wedding anniversary dinner-so needed a special venue- Hugo’s delivered!

    Dermot Martin

  • Chic Setting for Romantic Evenings

    The stylish interior design and welcoming hospitality establish an intimate, elevated environment suited for romantic dinners.

    The beautiful fit-out and romantic atmosphere make it feel instantly special, and the staff were genuinely lovely and very helpful with the menu.

    Rebekah Stewart

  • Scenic Upper-Level Riverfront Views

    The elevated dining room provides direct, scenic outlooks across the river, enhancing gatherings and celebratory meals in central Christchurch.

    Really amazing interior with views out to the river.

    Hayley Mulligan

  • Accommodating Layouts for Group Gatherings

    The team provides adaptable seating configurations and thoughtful service to host group dinners and shared gatherings comfortably.

    The staff were very accommodating and arranged for us to sit close together, which we really appreciated.

    Thuy Tran

Most celebrated classic French entrées and mains on our à la carte menu

  • Steak

    the dry-aged ribeye steak was absolutely outstanding—perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavour. In my opinion, it is the best steak in Christchurch at the moment.

    Qinzi Xu

  • Escargots

    the escargots were rich and delicious

    Qinzi Xu

  • Oysters

    The oysters were incredibly fresh

    Qinzi Xu

  • Duck Confit

    We had the duck confit which never disappoints. It is on a bed of red cabbage with lots of jus. Succulent and tasty.

    Vic Maggs

Other favorites

Traditional starters, accompaniments, and desserts to complete your course

  • Crème Brûlée

    To round things off we had a cream burlee which was delicious!!

    Vic Maggs

  • French Onion Soup

    the french onion soup took me straight back to France

    Emma Summers

  • Fennel Salad

    We also had the fennel salad which was finely sliced and a perfect accompaniment with the duck.

    Vic Maggs

  • Salmon Rillette

    salmon rillette with bread were all highlights

    Thuy Tran

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and personalised gestures that elevate classic French dining on Oxford Terrace.

  • Personalised Celebration Cards

    Guests celebrating anniversaries and birthdays arrive to personalised greeting cards waiting at their table.

  • Tableside Escargot Guidance

    Waitstaff offer table tutorials on how to properly handle and enjoy classic escargots for first-timers.

  • Guided Wine Tastings

    When guests are undecided on beverage pairings, servers pour complimentary wine tastings to ensure the perfect match.

  • Coordinated Group Seating

    The team accommodates staggered group arrivals by seating split booking times together at adjacent tables.

Before you head over

Practical advice for planning reservations, ordering courses, and celebrating special occasions.

  • Request a River-View Window Table

    Reserve in advance through the website and request a window table on the upper floor to take in open views over the river.

  • Pace Courses for Individual Dining

    Unlike small-plate sharing spots, Hugo formats its menu around classic individual courses; entrees can be sampled together, but mains are best enjoyed individually.

  • Note Milestone Celebrations in Advance

    When dining for birthdays or anniversaries, mention your milestone during reservation so the team can prepare personal touches at your table.

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