BesseSydenham, Christchurch
Besse – Modern, international-style food
Besse – Modern, international-style food
Besse – Modern, international-style food
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Restaurant · Sydenham

Besse

Sydenham, Christchurch

Opening hours

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Hours not confirmed

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About

About Besse

Besse is a restaurant located at the Sydenham area, in the city of Christchurch, in New Zealand's Canterbury region. It sits right in the heart of Christchurch, within walking distance of the centre.

Diners come here for modern, international-style food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as share plates. With 104 international options across Christchurch, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

Opening hours for Besse have not been confirmed on our listing yet. As with many restaurants in New Zealand, trading hours can change with the seasons and public holidays, so we recommend calling ahead before you visit.

For budgeting, restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
MainsEye fillet

With potato gratin and jus

$42–52

Small PlatesCrispy pork belly bites

With apple and chilli

$18–23

Small PlatesSeasonal soup

With bread

$14–18

SidesSeasonal greens

With lemon

$10–13

SidesGarden salad

House dressing

$9–12

Small PlatesBurrata

With heirloom tomatoes

$20–25

Plan your visit

When is Besse busiest?

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

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Besse

Where is Besse?

Besse is at Sydenham, Christchurch, 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 Besse's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does Besse serve?

Modern, international-style food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Besse?

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

What other restaurants are near Besse?

The closest is Engineers (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Besse

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

Map of Sydenham
Engineers – Bar food 10 m
Bar

Engineers

178 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central
Sydenham, Christchurch
D&N Souvlaki – Greek food 30 m
Greek

D&N Souvlaki

593 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central
Sydenham, Christchurch
Empire – Bar food 30 m
Bar

Empire

172 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central
Sydenham, Christchurch
Cafe Valentino – Italian food 50 m
Italian

Cafe Valentino

168 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central
Sydenham, Christchurch
Ceylon Kitchen 60 m
Takeaway

Ceylon Kitchen

St Asaph Street, Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch
Shree Jagannath – Vegan food 100 m
Vegan

Shree Jagannath

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