Bottle and Stone

Bottle and Stone aren't afraid to do things differently. Delicious al taglio pizzas find companions in hand-crafted cocktails and international wines, making for a meal worth remembering in Christchurch city centre.

An informal and relaxed diner is the perfect place to indulge in Italy's lesser-known pizzas. Delightfully laid-back with canteen-style tables and an exposed kitchen, you can see all the culinary action firsthand. A base flip here, a chef wielding a rolling pin there and the pop of a wine cork elsewhere... it's a hive of action and good fun at Bottle and Stone.

Now, what's pizza al taglio? Subverting the traditional circular shape, these pizzas take on a rectangular form and are baked in a metal tray for the ultimate slice. Crispy on the bottom, light and airy at the top, these guys boast a honeycomb-like structure that fills you up just the right amount. And over at Bottle and Stone, they're topped with anything from spicy salami to rosemary potatoes, cauliflower carbonara, vegan chorizo and fresh pesto.

The other half of their name is down to their varied selection of vegan, organic and biodynamic wines. As well as that, they have beer and cocktails to give your meal that extra fizz. Italian food, done differently, this eatery is offering something new and exciting. Go on... be a square!