# Pinocchios Restaurant, Christchurch — Reviews & Opening Hours > Pinocchios Restaurant — Italian Restaurant in Christchurch with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 3.9/5 from 476 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/christchurch/restaurants/pinocchios-restaurant (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Italian Restaurant # Pinocchios Restaurant 5 Church Street, Christchurch [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8256671068907597649&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Pinocchios Restaurant](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117208512058336139121) **In short:** Pinocchios Restaurant is an Italian restaurant in Christchurch, rated 3.9 out of 5 from 476 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Pinocchios Restaurant Pinocchios Restaurant on Church Street serves Italian dishes including tortellini alla panna and pizza. The restaurant has a charming, old-fashioned interior and staff described as friendly. It holds a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 out of 5. The venue accommodates children and groups, and accepts bookings. Diners report variable experiences; some find the food authentic, whilst others note it can lack flavour. Service has been described as both attentive and inattentive. ## Opening hours **Monday** 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM **Tuesday** 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM **Wednesday** 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM **Thursday** 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM **Friday** 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM **Saturday** 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM **Sunday** 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM ## What's nearby - Soho next door - PizzaExpress next door - Arcado Lounge next door - The Regent 150m away - Christchurch Priory 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners appreciate this Italian restaurant for its authentic food, including creamy tortellini alla panna and delicious pizza, along with its charming, old-fashioned atmosphere and friendly staff. Other reviews mention the food can be bland and the service can be inattentive. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 3.9 / 5 (476 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Christchurch Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1351780). [More restaurants in Christchurch](https://staycation.co.uk/christchurch/restaurants) ★ 3.9 (476 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £20 – £30 [01202 484910](tel:01202484910) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Christchurch **Plus Code** 9C2WP6MF+9Q ### 🏨 Places to stay near Christchurch Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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