Chillingworth Road

Chillingworth Road has all gastronomical corners covered: there’s a bistro section for brunching crowds and lunchtime patrons, a bar for casual visitors, a cooking school for the food enthusiasts and a fine dining restaurant for those extra special occasions. A decadent 14-seating dining room, which can be booked for private functions, offers a degustation-only experience with five-, seven- and nine-course menus that are known for their fresh ingredients and contemporary flavours.

Chillingworth Road's degustation dining, which centres around classic cuisine, done well, is one to shout about. The culinary style at this Redwood restaurant is classic European fare influenced by seasonal local flavours and ingredients. Choose from five-, seven- or nine-course degustation options, with dishes served in the elegant formal dining room adorned with chandeliers, plush seating and dark wooden tables.

Let owners Darren and Leanne Wright take you on a unique culinary journey at their elegant restaurant, Chillingworth Road. With Darren being a Platinum Ambassador Chef for Beef + Lamb New Zealand he knows how to prepare and present stunning lamb dishes. On his menu to celebrate New Zealand lamb is ‘lamb rump and braised lamb shoulder with roast pumpkin and goat cheese tortellini celeriac peas and date purée’.

Chillingworth Road offers an upscale dining experience that focuses on the fine details, creating a sophisticated yet approachable atmosphere. The degustation menu is a showcase of local produce, with each dish carefully constructed to complement the next. This restaurant is perfect for those special occasions, offering a refined setting and a wine list curated to complement the exquisite culinary creations.

Eat, Drink, Learn', is the self-made motto of this culinary school-come-bar-come-kitchen on Cranford Street. The chic interior is finished with the finest furnishings and elaborate chandeliers, while the food menu is big on presentation and oozes a true 'fine dining' character. The dishes are touted as the creations of preeminent New Zealand chef Darren Wright, while the adjoining culinary sch...

Chillingworth Road Restaurant offers a romantic escape with upscale New Zealand cuisine in an elegant, contemporary setting. Indulge in degustation-only dining, with 5, 7, or 9-course options, accompanied by curated wine matches. Sample dishes include Pan Seared Duck Breast and Braised Lamb Leg, crafted from locally sourced ingredients.

Offering a full dining experience, Chillingworth Road is the place to go for a true dining journey. The award-winning kitchen produce a formal evening menu featuring locally sourced ingredients and five-star dishes. You’ll feel you have escaped real life for a few hours when settled into the elegant dining room.

This is one of the restaurants in which it is wise to choose a degustation menu. If you really want to get acquainted with the skills of the chefs in the back, then this is the way to go. They offer 5, 7 or 9 courses with an optional extra of wine pairings.

Chillingworth Road: For an indulgent culinary journey, dine at Chillingworth Road, where Chef Darren Wright creates stunning seasonal tasting menus inspired by local and international flavors.

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Impeccably-presented plates in a restaurant adorned in fabric draping down the walls, Chillingworth Road (478 Cranford Road) offers a European bistro experience in elegance.