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Inati restaurant

48 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand

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48 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand

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+64 3 390 1580
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Inati restaurant

Inati is where Christchurch diners trade standard menus for front-row seats at the kitchen bench. Grab a counter stool to watch the brigade assemble shared plates across Earth, Land, and Sea—from duck trumpets and smoked creamed corn with lime pickle to savory porcini desserts. The crew takes your coat for a warm cupboard upon arrival, the bar team mixes drinks with custom barware, and the kitchen sends out a surprise progression of Kiwi kai that leaves dinner entirely in the chefs' hands.

  • 'Trust Us' Tasting: Shared multi-course tasting menus spanning Earth, Land, and Sea allow diners to surrender menu choices entirely to the kitchen.
  • Chef's Bench Seating: Front-row counter seating wrapped around the open kitchen lets guests watch plate assembly and talk with the culinary brigade.
  • Heated Coat Storage: Attentive hospitality begins at the door, where coats are tucked into a heated cupboard or rack for the evening.
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Why Diners Choose Inati

Distinctive multi-course dining centered around an open kitchen counter in Christchurch

  • Front-Row Chef's Bench Seating

    Diners can sit directly around the bustling open kitchen to observe plate composition and interact with the culinary crew as dishes are prepared.

    such a fun spot to watch everything happen and chat with the team

    Nicky Turner

  • Immersive Kitchen Craftsmanship

    The surprise multi-course tasting experience entrusts the meal entirely to the kitchen across Earth, Land, and Sea courses paired with wines.

    you get to watch the chefs work their craft while you eat

    Giuliana Reagan

  • Heated Coat Storage on Arrival

    Guests' coats are checked upon arrival and kept in a heated rack during dinner, adding a thoughtful touch to the evening.

    They took our coats a d put them into the hot water cupboard which was a nice touch.

    Matthew Stanbridge

  • Attentive Dietary Accommodation

    The culinary team accommodates individual dislikes, restrictions, and allergies seamlessly without sacrificing course progression or menu quality.

    a staff member went through them without me needing to repeat them. Never have had that happen anywhere before!

    Tinja

  • Shared-Plate Celebration Menus

    The menu is built around multi-course shared plates structured for couples and groups marking birthdays, engagements, and travels.

    all dishes are designed to be share between two people, very innovative and tradition at the same time

    Carl Y H

  • Engaging, Welcoming Hospitality

    Approachable, communicative chefs and service staff put first-time fine dining guests completely at ease throughout the multi-course meal.

    The whole time the waiters (and even the chefs!) were asking how everything was going, and even made small talk about the dishes

    Cinnabar

Standout dishes celebrated by diners across Inati's shared tasting experience.

  • Duck trumpets

    Every dish was beautifully presented and delicious, but the tartar, duck trumpets, and dry-aged duck were truly remarkable.

    Jason Ma

  • Smoked creamed corn

    My second favourite was the smoked creamed corn, lime pickle and curry oil. It was the first time I’ve truly experienced eating an elevated home-style classic dish.

    Madi Burnett

  • Dry-aged duck

    The large plate was dry-aged duck with burnt orange, elderberry, and dukkah.

    david chellappa

  • Boeuf Nut

    The “Boeuf Nut” is a must buy, though, it was on another level. Sweet and savoury, indulgent.

    Cinnabar

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details that elevate the dining experience at Inati

  • Heated Coat Storage

    Guests' coats are taken upon arrival and placed in a heated storage rack / hot water cupboard for the duration of the meal.

  • Chef's Bench Conversation

    Guests dining at the kitchen counter interact directly with the chefs, including the owner, discussing dish preparation, career backgrounds, and restaurant history.

  • Tailored Course Adjustments

    Staff review pre-communicated allergies without prompting and spontaneously substitute or craft custom replacement dishes during multi-course surprise menus when personal preferences or dislikes arise.

  • Interactive Bar Craft

    Bartenders welcome guests with custom mixology, explain unique tools, and answer questions as drinks are built in front of waiting diners.

Before you head over

Practical guidance on seating, pacing, and dietary planning at Inati.

  • Book at the Chef's Bench

    Reserve seats directly at the counter or chef's bench if you want an interactive view of food preparation and the chance to speak with the culinary team.

  • Allow Plenty of Time

    Multi-course tasting menus often take between two and a half to nearly three hours, so plan your evening accordingly without tight post-dinner schedules.

  • Communicate Dietary Needs Early

    Let the kitchen know about allergies or ingredient dislikes ahead of time or upon arrival, as staff can readily swap courses or tailor dishes.

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