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About the restaurant
It's perfect for
A special-occasion date night when only good food will do.
You need to try
Whatever's on the four-course menu that week — it changes with the season.
Look out for
The heritage building's cosy, 22-seat scale.
Story treats dinner like a shared narrative, with chef Shafeeq Ismail and his kitchen team writing a new chapter every few months. Inside an intimate 22-seat heritage dining room in the Christchurch CBD, seasonal tasting plates arrive built from whatever's freshest that week, each course leaning into bold, considered flavour rather than fuss. It's a rare beast: a fine-dining address with plenty of warmth. Book the whole room for six or more and make your own milestone the next chapter.