Restaurant
No 5 Churchlane
3/5 Church Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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3/5 Church Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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Tucked away in a quiet laneway off the lakefront, No 5 Churchlane delivers a warm, unhurried Italian dining retreat. Diners settling in after a day on the slopes head here for a slower pace by the fireplace. Service moves with genuine care—staff break down the craft behind the house focaccia, while chefs frequently step out to tables to talk through dish inspirations. The menu keeps things grounded in real comfort: crisp pecorino-laced carbonara, seared steak with serious char, and rich shared mains. Finish with an espresso-soaked tiramisù.
- Tableside Chef Visits: Chefs routinely visit tables to greet guests, share recipe inspirations, and talk through dish sourcing.
- Story-Driven Service: Servers share detailed stories behind bread craftsmanship, ingredient provenance, and menu preparations.
- Intimate Laneway Setting: A peaceful laneway retreat with a fireplace, offering a relaxed respite away from crowded lakefront streets.
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Why Dine at No 5 Churchlane
An intimate dining sanctuary where culinary craft, tableside connection, and cozy hospitality converge.
Direct Tableside Chef Engagement
Chefs step directly out from the kitchen to share the craft, philosophy, and personal stories behind every plate.
One of my favourite parts was that the chef came out to say hello and have a chat. It made the whole experience feel really personal and showed how much they genuinely care about what they’re creating.
Esme and Logan Culinary Storytelling and Sourcing Narratives
Front-of-house staff enrich dining by narrating dish origins, baking techniques, and ingredient sourcing details.
Something I love about no5, the staff tells you where the ingredients come from, they explain the dishes for us.
Rocio Figueroa Salazar Peaceful Hearthside Sanctuary
An unhurried sanctuary tucked into a laneway away from busy streets, offering a calm retreat for personal connection.
Sat by the fireplace and enjoyed quiet conversation with my partner.
Susan Elizabeth Cared-For Milestone Hospitality
Thoughtful, attentive service and tailored touches create deeply memorable occasions for couples and milestones.
Andres took care of us with such warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail — going above and beyond to make the evening special.
Maichi Vongsaphay Post-Ski Culinary Recharge
A cozy dining room and generous shared mains provide ideal replenishment after full days on the ski slopes.
After a full day of skiing 🎿 we are so glad we had dinner here! one word: delicious! 🤤
Sam Taylor Generous Shared Dining Experience
Balanced, shareable mains and attentive pacing ensure groups and pairs leave fully satisfied without pretense.
As a party of 4 we shared all the main dishes (fish, lamb ,beef and chicken) and I can say we were not disappointed . Amazing flavours and taste. The dining area was well appointed and cosy and warm .
David Cigognini
Most popular items
Standout mains and signature preparations celebrated by diners
Steak
We then shared the steak, which was the standout of the evening. We genuinely didn’t expect to be so pleasantly surprised by a steak, but the depth of flavour was exceptional.
Anna Van Steenbergen Carbonara
The ingredients are great quality and the carbonara is made with pecorino and guanciale, which is rare to find.
Deb Oysters
oysters were insane, fresh and big!
Tegan Simon Aglio e Olio with Prawns and Clams
the aglio e olio with prawns and clams. Both were perfectly prepared and bursting with flavour.
Anna Van Steenbergen
Other favorites
Starters and decadent desserts crafted with heritage recipes and artisanal techniques
Tiramisu
The tiramisu was to die for dont skip it!
Tegan Simon Focaccia
Omgggg, the focaccia 🤤
Rocio Figueroa Salazar Panzanella
We began with the panzanella and the focaccia and loved hearing about the craftsmanship behind their bread-making.
Anna Van Steenbergen Chia Cheesecake
As a dessert, Andres recommended us a chia cheesecake, that was simply sublime — a recipe from the chef’s grandmother.
Mariana Sabater
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful culinary interactions and attentive hospitality details that elevate your evening.
Direct Tableside Visits from the Chefs
Chefs regularly step out of the kitchen directly to your table to greet guests, check on dishes, and converse about their craft.
Culinary Narratives & Philosophy at the Table
The culinary team shares the stories behind their preparations, including zero-waste sourcing philosophies and family heritage recipes.
Detailed Sourcing & Bread Craftsmanship Explanations
Floor staff enrich each course by explaining the origins of ingredients and the craftsmanship behind staples like in-house bread-making.
Accommodating Custom Off-Menu Requests
The kitchen comfortably accommodates personal dining needs, including off-menu preparations for children so families can relax together.
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