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.





