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The Goldfinch brings a shared-plate restaurant and bar to Victoria Street, serving both lunch and dinner in central Christchurch. Its kitchen pairs New Zealand produce with Southeast Asian and European influences, an approach designed for a table to explore together rather than follow a rigid sequence of individual courses. Reservations are available for ordinary meals, while private dining, functions and larger group bookings give the same format scope for celebrations and work occasions.

Small plates provide an unusually broad opening to a meal. House focaccia and flamed edamame can begin simply, before choices such as mushroom tacos, scallops, karaage chicken, cauliflower pakora, seared tuna or coconut calamari bring more pronounced flavours and textures. Oxtail appears among the richer options, and a separate dumpling selection gives groups another route through the first course. It is a menu section built for contrast, not merely a procession of fried snacks.

The medium and large plates carry that range into more substantial territory. Glazed beef ribs, Panang chicken curry and Thai beef salad sit alongside octopus risotto and duck breast, showing how freely the kitchen moves between Asian seasoning and European technique. Rib eye, lamb shank and market fish provide familiar centrepieces, while tiger prawn curry and grilled eggplant widen the possibilities for a table assembling its own combination of meat, seafood and vegetable dishes.

Wok cooking adds another distinct layer through mapo tofu, kung pao chicken, sweet-and-sour pork and honey-chilli lamb. Vegetable sides make it easier to balance those bold dishes, and dessert does not collapse into a single generic option: tiramisu and crème brûlée sit beside sticky date pudding and poached pear. That progression lets diners build a meal with real movement, beginning with dumplings or raw and grilled seafood, developing through curry or wok dishes, then finishing in a more classic sweet register.

Address: 145 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand

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The Goldfinch Menu

Lunch Menu

Seared Ahi Tuna
$27

rare seared sesame tuna, fresh mango salsa, tobiko, ponzu, citrus herbs (GF) (DF)

Spiced Cauliflower Pakora
$18

aromatic cauliflower, avocado & coconut raita, tamarind glaze, chilli oil, chives (V) (GFO) (DFO)

Togarashi Mushroom Tacos
$17

crispy oyster mushrooms, avocado & corn salsa, cheese, harissa mayo in a soft taco shell (V) (GFO) (DFO)

Coconut Calamari
$21

seven spice, coconut, ajoblanco, lemon (GF) (DF)

Karaage Chicken
$21

free range chicken thighs, liquid sesame, pickled cucumber, sweet paprika aioli (GF) (DFO)

Fish & Chips Bites
$27

catch of the day, tartare sauce, fish roe, lemon, chives

The Pasta Special
$25

Ask your server about today’s seasonally inspired pasta

Classic Thai Beef Salad
$23

angus scotch fillet, chimichurri sauce, cucumber, crispy shallots & moong, nam tok dressing (GF) (DFO)

Octopus Risotto
$30

grilled octopus in roasted pineapple tiger milk, bisque and Pernod risotto, chives, herb oil (GF)

Grilled Eggplant
$26

honey feta, ginger jus, pomegranate, almond flakes, parmesan, focaccia, salad(V) (GFO) (DFO)

Braised Beef Cheek
$32

slow-braised beef cheek, parnsip purée, beef jus, parsnip chips, chives, truffle oil (GF) (DFO)

Oxtail
$30

twelve-hour braised oxtail, potato crema, red wine reduction, potato wafer, sweet cucumber, herb oil (GF)

Thai Panang Curry
$30

thai panang grilled chicken meatballs, sour cream, toasted peanuts, chilli oil, jasmine rice (GF) (DFO)

The Steak Meal
$32

grilled Angus scotch fillet, Goldfinch special sauce, truffle fries (GF)

Thai Chicken
$19

green curry broth, galangal, coriander, lemongrass oil (DF)

Beggar's Purse
$19

spinach, mushroom, corn, leek, scallion & mango salsa, roasted sesame & tomato chutney (VG) (DF)

Sichuan Prawn & Pork
$19

prawn & pork, sichuan chilli sauce, chives (DF)

Blue Cheese & Walnut Wonton
$19

medjool dates, plum sauce, chives (VG)

Pulled Beef Wonton
$19

roasted tomato & capsicum coulis, truffle oil (DF)

Smashed Beef
$19

2 smashed beef patties, smoked bacon, double cheese, gherkins, burger sauce (GFO) (DFO)

Crispy Chicken
$18

Free range chicken thigh, double cheese, lettuce, pickle, bird’s eye sauce (GFO) (DFO)

Spiced Potato & Lentils
$16

Vegetarian patty, double cheese, lettuce onion jam, pickle, habanero sauce (V) (DFO) (GFO)

Fries
$9

Ketchup & harrisa mayo (VG) (GF) (DFO)

7 Course Set Menu

$60pp

Coconut Calamari
Tacos
Dumplings
Skewers
Grilled Eggplant
From The Wok
Dessert

8 Course Set Menu

$75pp

Seared Ahi Tuna
Pressed Lamb Belly
Scallops
Dumplings
Classic Thai Beef Salad
Grilled Eggplant
From The Wok
Dessert

Small Plates

Wild Garlic & Tomato Foccacia
$18

House made focaccia bread, stracciatella, baby cucumber pickle, fragrant chilli oil (V) (DFO)

Flamed Edamame
$12

Flamed in sake, furikake & togarashi seasoning (VG) (GF) (DF)

Roasted Leek & Carrots
$18

slow roasted leek& carrot, whipped labneh, glazed grapes, shisho-grape vinaigrette, chilli peanut (V) (GF)

Togarashi Mushroom Tacos
$24

Crispy oyster mushrooms, avocado & corn salsa, cheese, harissa mayo in a soft taco shell (V) (GFO) (DFO)

Scallops
$28

Hokkaido scallops, fermented leek & cream sauce, green leek coulis, scallops roe crisps, dashi dust (GF)

Seafood Chowder
$28

tiger prawns, foccacia, onion dust, lemon

Karaage Chicken
$27

Free range chicken thighs, liquid sesame, pickled cucumber, sweet paprika aioli (GF) (DFO)

Spice Cauliflower Pakora
$25

Aromatic cauliflower, avocado & coconut raita, tamarind glaze, chilli oil, chives (V) (GFO) (DFO)

Seared Ahi Tuna
$28

Rare seared sesame tuna, fresh mango salsa, tobiko, ponzu, citrus herbs (GF) (DF)

Coconut Calamari
$28

sumac, coconut, ajoblanco, lemon (GF) (DF)

Oxtail
$29

twelve-hour braised oxtail, potato crema, red wine reduction, potato wafer, sweet cucumber, herb oil (GF)

Eel & Pāua
$29

smoked eel, tangy pāua fritter, crispy potato, sauce vierge, tamarind & coriander glaze (GF) (DF)

Thai Chicken
$28

green curry broth, galangal, coriander, lemongrass oil (DF)

Beggar's Purse
$27

spinach, mushroom, corn, leek, scallion & mango salsa, roasted sesame & tomato chutney (VG) (DF)

Sichuan Prawn & Pork
$28

prawn & pork, sichuan chilli sauce, chives (DF)

Blue Cheese & Walnut Wonton
$28

Medjool dates, plum sauce, chives (V)

Pulled Beef Wonton
$26

Roasted tomato & capsicum coulis, truffle oil, chives (DF)

Medium Plates

Grilled Chicken Skewers
$35

free-range Waitoa chicken thigh in lemongrass, labneh, capsicum. crispy potato, herb oil (GFO) (DFO)

Glazed Beef Ribs
$38

slow cooked angus beef, crispy artichoke, bread & cream sauce, salsa verde, jus, chives

Thai Panang Curry
$34

Thai panang grilled chicken meatballs & chicken thighs, sour cream, toasted peanuts, chilli oil, jasmine rice (GF) (DFO)

Classic Thai Beef Salad
$36

Angus scotch fillet, chimichurri sauce, cucumber, crispy shallots & moong, nam tok dressing (GF) (DFO)

Grilled Confit Cabbage
$28

parsnip miso emulsion, cauliflower ketchup, honey & butter almonds, sour cream & onion dust (V) (GF)

The Pasta Special
$36

ask your server about today’s seasonally inspired pasta

Octopus Risotto
$38

grilled octopus in roasted pineapple tiger milk, bisque & Pernod risotto, chives, herb oil (GF)

The Duck
$45

Medium rare Canter Valley duck breast, parsnip & vanilla purée, glazed pineapple, yuzu caramel, crispy kale (GFO) (DFO)

Large Plates

Beef Rib Eye
$56

Dry aged angus beef rib eye, green peppercorn & truffle jus, chimichurri, dates & caramelized shallots purée (GF) (DFO)

Lamb Shank
$48

braised NZ lamb shank, minted-mix-beans polenta, lamb reduction, chives

Briased Beef Cheek
$48

slow-braised beef cheek, parsnip purée, beef jus, parsnip chips, chives, truffle oil

Market fish
$48

Line-caught fish, beurre monté, rocket-fennel & green apple salad, rustic potato mash, roasted honey almonds, herb oil (GF)

Tiger Prawn Curry
$45

Black tiger prawns, aromatic sauce, tamarind & fish croquette, edamame, chorizo crumbs, jasmine rice (GF) (DFO)

Grilled Eggplant
$40

Honey feta, ginger jus, pomegranate, almond flakes, parmesan, focaccia bread (V)(GFO) (DFO)

From The Wok

Woks are served with jasmine rice

Sichuan Soya Mapo Tofu
$40

Soya mince, capsicum, crispy onions, peanuts (VG) (GF) (DF)

Kung Pao Chicken
$45

Capsicum, mushrooms, chilli pepper, peanuts (GF) (DF)

Sweet & Sour Crispy Pork
$45

Seasonal vegetables, spring onion, peanuts (GF) (DF)

Honey Chilli Lamb
$46

Sliced lamb leg, spring onion, shallots, sweet peppers, baby beans, peanuts (GF) (DF)

Sides

Sautéed Beans & Brocollini
$18

Sautéed in truffle butter, romesco, honey almonds, hazelnut dust (V) (GF) (DFO)

Free Range Egg Fried Rice
Classic $18 / Chicken $19 / Prawns $22

W garlic, chives, onions, shallots (GF) (DF)

Potato Bravas
$18

Crispy new season baby potato, habanero & tomato sauce, kewpie, chives (V) (GF) (DF)

Fries
$5

W ketchup & harissa mayo (VG) (GF) (DF)

Jasmine rice
$5

Desserts

Tiramisu
$20

Coffee liqueur. cream cheese, savoiardi biscuits, cocoa nibs

Sticky Date Pudding
$17

Sesame tuile, dehydrated orange, vanilla bean ice-cream

Champagne Poached Pear
$16

Sorbet, amaranth & rose brittle, orange sauce (VG) (GF) (DF)

Dark Chocolate Mousse
$18

dark chocolate mousse in almond praline base, seasonal fruits

Crème Brulèe
$17

Saffron & cardamon custard, pickled lime, biscotti (GFO)

Affogato
$12

Espresso, vanilla bean ice cream (GF)

Signature Cocktails

The Goldfinch
$22

Gin, prosecco, passion fruit, pineapple, lemon & lime marmalade

The Rosefinch
$21

Vodka, lychee liqueur, cranberry, lemon

The Junglefowl
$22

White rum, cherry liqueur, coconut, Aperitivo Botanical, pineapple

The Passerina
$22

Tequila, cherry gin liqueur, black doris plum, lime, egg white, cracked pink pepper

The Crossbill
$22

Whisky, house-made ginger liqueur, egg white, lemon, honey syrup

Desert Cocktails

The Nightingale
$22

Spiced rum, caramel liqueur, dulce de leche, warm frothed milk, cinnamon

The Laughing Dove
$20

Vodka, Frangelico, coffee liqueur, coconut

The Coffee with liquor

Choose from: Frangelico, Kahlua, Baileys, Q.B.F Coffee liqueur, Q.B.F flat white liqueur, Amaretto, Drambuie

Kiwi Classics

Classic cocktails made exclusively with spirits from Aotearoa

Kiwi Negroni
$22

Broken Heart navy strength gin, Aperitivo Botanical, Sandymount sweet vermouth

Dark 'N' Cloudy
$21

Helmsman spiced rum, house-made ginger liqueur, lime, lemonade

Espresso Martini
$22

Goldfinch Vodka, Quick Brown Fox coffee liqueur, espresso shot

Light Cocktails

Cocktails designed to contain a maximum of 1 standard drink

The Bellbird
$17

whiskey, apple, egg white, lemon, saffron & spice syrup, soda

The Toucan
$17

Vodka, vanilla liqueur, passion fruit, cranberry, pineapple, lemon

The KāKāpō
$18

Feijoa vodka, house-made ginger liqueur, kiwifruit, apple, lemon, mint

White Wine

Alpha Domus The Skybolt 2023
Glass $14 / Bottle $70

Hawke’s Bay, NZ, 12.5%

Neudorf TiriTirri 2024
Glass $15 / Bottle $70

Nelson, NZ, 14%

Matawhero BF 2024
Glass $16 / Bottle $80

Gisborne, NZ, 13%

Domaine Rewa 2023
Bottle $90

Central Otago, 14%

Riesling & Gewurztraminer

Matawhero Gewurztraminer 2025
Glass $14 / Bottle $70

Gisborne, NZ, 13%

The Bone Line Hell Block 2023
Glass $16 / Bottle $80

Canterburry, NZ, 11%

Peregrine Riesling 2023
Bottle $75

Central Otago, NZ, 12%

Framingham Select Riesling 2024
Bottle $85

Malborough, NZ, 9.5%

Rosé

Rabbit Ranch Rosé
Glass $14 / Bottle $65

Central Otago, NZ, 13%

Ata Rangi Rosé 2024
Glass $15 / Bottle $70

Martinborough, NZ, 13%

Terra Sancta Pinot Noir Rosé 2024
Bottle $75

Central Otago, NZ, 13%

Craggy Range Rosé 2025
Bottle $80

Hawke’s Bay, NZ, 13%

Reds

Gibbston Valley Gold River 2023
Glass $15 / Bottle $70

Central Otago, NZ, 13.5%

Mt Beautiful 2020
Glass $17 / Bottle $80

Canterbury, NZ, 14.1%

Chard Farm River Run 2023
Glass $18 / Bottle $85

Central Otago, NZ, 13.5%

NeudorfTom's Block 2023
Bottle $90

Nelson, NZ, 13.5%

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