Pescatore

Pescatore Review

This second-floor restaurant looking out to Hagley Park is known for creative, conceptual New Zealand cuisine. The über-cool space is designed to enhance all the senses, starting with the space-age all white foyer. They have a la carte and degustation menus; deconstructed dishes are used well, too. Local foods dominate the menu, with New Zealand specialties such as smoked scallops with black fennel puree, chorizo and confit orange, or the Canterbury Lamb trio of poached loin, braised lamb neck, and lamb chips. For dessert, try the white chocolate and wasabi parfait. There's an extensive wine list.