Cafe ValentinoSydenham, Christchurch
Cafe Valentino – Italian food
Cafe Valentino – Italian food
Cafe Valentino – Italian food
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Italian restaurant · Sydenham

Cafe Valentino

168 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8011 Open 7 days · 11:45 am – midnight

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 11:45 am – midnight
Weekly opening hours for Cafe Valentino
Monday11:45 am – midnight
Tuesday11:45 am – midnight
Wednesday11:45 am – midnight
Thursday11:45 am – midnight
Friday11:45 am – midnight
Saturday11:45 am – midnight
Sunday11:45 am – midnight

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

168 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8011

About

About Cafe Valentino

Found at 168 St Asaph Street in Sydenham, Cafe Valentino is an Italian restaurant that has become part of the Sydenham dining scene. It sits right in the heart of Christchurch, within walking distance of the centre.

Expect the flavours of Italy: at Italian food venues like this, favourites such as tiramisu and lasagne are usually on the menu. It is one of 13 Italian venues we list in Christchurch. The menu also crosses into cafe & brunch and pizza territory.

Doors are open every day of the week. The earliest start is 11:45 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is midnight on Mondays. It stays open late on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, which is handy after a show or a late flight. In total it trades for about 86 hours each week.

For budgeting, Italian restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Sydenham easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Italian restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
PizzaFunghi

Mushrooms and truffle oil

$23–28

PastaTagliatelle al ragù

Slow-cooked beef and pork ragù

$26–32

PizzaMargherita

Tomato, fior di latte and basil

$20–25

DolciTiramisu

Coffee and mascarpone

$12–15

DolciAffogato

Espresso over gelato

$8–12

AntipastiBruschetta

Tomato, basil and garlic on toasted bread

$12–16

Plan your visit

When is Cafe Valentino busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at Italian restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Saturdays.

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Questions about Cafe Valentino

Where is Cafe Valentino?

Cafe Valentino is at 168 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8011, about 600 m from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Cafe Valentino's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11:45 am – midnight; Tuesday 11:45 am – midnight; Wednesday 11:45 am – midnight; Thursday 11:45 am – midnight; Friday 11:45 am – midnight; Saturday 11:45 am – midnight; Sunday 11:45 am – midnight. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Cafe Valentino open on weekends?

Yes – Cafe Valentino is open on both Saturday (11:45 am – midnight) and Sunday (11:45 am – midnight).

What kind of food does Cafe Valentino serve?

Italian food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Italian restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Cafe Valentino?

As an estimate, a meal at a Italian restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Cafe Valentino?

The closest is Empire (20 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Cafe Valentino

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Sydenham
Empire – Bar food 20 m
Bar

Empire

172 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central
Sydenham, Christchurch
Ceylon Kitchen 50 m
Takeaway

Ceylon Kitchen

St Asaph Street, Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch
Besse – Restaurant food 50 m
Restaurant

Besse

Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch
Engineers – Bar food 50 m
Bar

Engineers

178 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central
Sydenham, Christchurch
D&N Souvlaki – Greek food 70 m
Greek

D&N Souvlaki

593 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central
Sydenham, Christchurch
Shree Jagannath – Vegan food 120 m
Vegan

Shree Jagannath

shop 2 /574 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central
Sydenham, Christchurch

Other Italian places nearby

Italian in Christchurch
NameAreaStatusDistance
Baretta Bar & RestaurantSydenham–40 m
EarlSydenham–470 m
Chichi KitchenSydenham–520 m
A'mano authentic pasta & cucinaSydenham–570 m
Francesca's Italian KitchenSydenham–800 m
The Mediterranean Food CompanyWaltham–910 m