Casa Nostra in Christchurch City Menu

PANE PANE
  • Garlic Bread $10.50
    • Melted homemade garlic butter on ciabatta, topped off with parmesan cheese
  • Schiacciata $12.00
    • Traditional Tuscan flat bread topped with fennel, anchovies & mozzarella cheese
  • Pane Cafone $12.00
    • Artisan bread filled mediterranean style, served with E.V.O.O and balsamic vinegar
ANTIPASTI ANTIPASTI
  • Pate Della Casa $15.00
    • Homemade chicken liver pate with port, brandy & red onion confit
  • Gamberoni Alla Griglia $22.50
    • Butterflied prawns served with roasted garlic & herb sauce
  • Olive Siciliane $14.00
    • An assortment of Sicilian green olives, roasted almonds, pecorino cheese & grissini
  • Cozze Pepate $16.00
    • Mussels served in a garlic, white wine, cracked pepper & parsley broth with fresh ciabatta bread
  • Portobello Polenta $14.50
    • Grilled polenta with field mushrooms, ricotta & pesto
  • Proscuitto Mare & Monte $22.50
    • Parma ham wrapped around seasonal fruit served with tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella & prawns
  • Piatto Bruschetta $17.00
    • Ask the staff for our trio of the day
  • Mozza Chips $11.00
    • Crumbed mozzarella with tomato sugo
  • Insalata Calamari $18.00
    • Grilled squid with chorizo sausage, beans & mixed greens
  • Suppli $14.50
    • Porcini mushrooms with arborio rice, proscuitto & served with aioli
  • Calamari Fritti $17.50
    • Squid rings dusted in semolina & fried, served with aioli & lemon rocket salad
ANTIPASTO ANTIPASTO
  • Perfect for sharing! $35.00
    • A taste of Italy with a selection of mixed cured meats, pickles, Italian cheeses, olives, smoked salmon, a bit of this & a bit of that
ZUPPA ZUPPA
  • Minestrone $13.00
    • Seasonal vegetable soup with basil & grilled bread
  • Brodetto Ligure $17.00
    • A fresh mix of seafood in a tomato broth
INSALATE INSALATE
  • Caprese $17.00
    • Buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomatoes & basil
  • Panzanella $17.00
  • Add Grilled Chicken $21.00
    • Rustic Italian tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, fresh basil, red capsicum with crispy grilled bread & red wine vinaigrette
  • Beetroot $16.00
    • Tossed with rucola, hazelnuts, crumbed goats cheese & drizzled with a balsamic dressing
CONTORNI CONTORNI
  • Shoestring Fries $9.00
    • With aioli or tomato sugo
  • Polenta Chips $10.00
    • Chunky polenta fried & served with aioli
  • Rucola $13.00
    • Served with pears, parmesan & white balsamic dressing
  • Mixed Leaves $10.50
    • With tomatoes, cucumber, olives & avocado
  • Broccoli $9.50
    • Lightly tossed with crushed garlic & olive oil
OUR PIZZA - SCHIACCIATA  (SKIAH-CHA-TAH) OUR PIZZA - SCHIACCIATA (SKIAH-CHA-TAH)
  • Reginella $27.00
    • Pomodoro, buffalo mozzarella, basil & E.V.O.O
  • Giardino $28.00
    • Pomodoro, zucchini, peas, ricotta, spinach, eggplant, sprinkled with dill
  • Salmone $29.00
    • Pomodoro sugo, mozzarella, capers, smoked salmon, red onion & mascarpone cheese
  • Splendida $28.50
    • Chicken meatballs, eggplant, pecorina cheese, zucchini, rucola & cherry tomatoes
  • Contadina $28.00
    • Homemade sausage meat, capsicums, mushrooms & olives
  • Gustosa $28.50
    • Roast lamb, potatoes, leaks, mozzarella & pancetta
  • Maialona $29.00
    • Mozzarella, mortadella, Italian salami, proscuitto & parmesan cheese
  • Rubacuori $28.50
    • Pesto, chicken, pinenuts, mozzarella, tomatoes & parmesan cheese
  • 11 Bello $28.00
    • Fior di latte, rucola, cherry tomatoes, proscuitto & grana cheese
  • Nettuno $29.00
    • Pomodoro, mozzarella, chili prawns, squid, sundried tomatoes, pangrattato & salsa verde
  • Verdure $27.00
    • Eggplant, zucchini, leeks, chilli, basil & tomato sugo
  • Piselli $27.00
    • Peas, ricotta, bocconcini, fresh mint, sea salt & ground pepper
  • Bambini (kids) $17.00
    • Cheese, ham, pineapple & pomodoro sauce - or - cheese, fresh basil & pomodoro sauce
PASTA PASTA
  • Tordelle Di Carne $24.50
    • Handicrafted ravioli filled with chicken, pork, beef & silverbeet served in a bolognese sauce
  • Ravioli Di Pesce $26.50
    • Hand-filled ravioli stuffed with prawns, crabmeat & smoked salmon in a creamy grilled pepper sauce
  • Ravioli Di Zucca $25.50
    • Homemade pumpkin ravioli in a light sage sauce topped with pine nuts
  • Gnocchi Di Patate $24.00
    • Handmade potato gnocchi with your choice of either a rich gorgonzola sauce -or -a fresh tomato & basil sauce
  • Carbonara Modo Mio $24.50
    • Penne with pancetta, red onion, a little chilli in a traditional carbonara sauce
  • Bolognese $24.00
    • Handmade spinach fettuccine with a classico ragu sauce
  • Puttanesca $24.00
    • Kalamata olives, anchovies, capers, basil, chili, garlic in a pomodoro sugo
  • Fettuccine con Pancetta $24.50
    • Taleggio, cream, crispy pancetta, cauliflower, rocket & pangratto
  • Fettuccine Con Polpette $24.50
    • Homemade Italian fettuccine pasta with chicken meatballs in a fresh tomato -or - basil pesto sauce
  • Linguine Pescatore $26.50
    • With mussels, clams, prawns & scallops cooked with garlic, parsley, white wine & a touch of napoli sauce
  • Lasagne Di Mamma Alda $25.50
    • Thin layers of pasta, basil, bechamel, beef, napoli sauce, ham & melted cheese
  • Cannelloni Piemonte $25.50
    • Spinach & ricotta rolled in handmade pasta sheets & baked in a napoli sauce
  • Eggplant Parmigiana $25.50
    • Sliced eggplant topped with tomato sauce, basil & bocconcini cheese
  • Bambini (kids) $17.00
    • Spaghetti - or - penne with a choice of bolognese sauce & napoli sauce - or - burro e formaggio
RISOTTO RISOTTO
  • Risotto Pesce $26.50
    • Seafood risotto tossed with prawns, scallops, mussels, white wine & fresh Italian parsley
  • Risotto Verdure $24.50
    • Arborio rice, green beans, peas, spring onions, zucchini, spinach & fresh mint
SECONDI SECONDI
  • Veal Portafoglio $37.50
    • Crumbed veal scallopine served with mozzarella, proscuitto & red pepper salsa
  • Vitello Al Marsala $37.00
    • Veal scallopine with sliced field mushrooms & marsala wine sauce
  • Chicken Parmigiana $35.00
    • Crumbed chicken breast topped with our fresh pomodoro sauce & melted mozzarella cheese
  • Spiedini Di Pollo $35.00
    • Free range chicken breast with courgettes, capsicums on skewers in a hot arrabiata sauce served on crostini, mixed leaves & a squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • Porchetta $36.00
    • The best roast pork loin with caramelised pears, broccoli, pancetta & almonds
  • Agnello $36.00
    • Braised lamb shank in a chianti vino sauce on a potato mash
  • Bistecca (400g) $36.00
    • Grilled sirloin steak served with your choice of brandy & green peppercorn, mushroom - or - gorgonzola sauce
  • Filetto Di Manzo (300g) $38.00
    • Grilled fillet steak served with your choice of brandy & green peppercorn, mushroom - or - gorgonzola sauce
  • Fritto Misto $37.00
    • Crispy fried calamari, prawns, fish fillet & scallops served with lemon mayo aioli
  • Gamberoni Alla Griglia $39.00
    • Butterflied prawns served with roasted garlic & herb sauce
  • Pesce Del Giorno N/A
    • Ask your waiter for details, price varies
DOLCI DOLCI
  • Dolce Del Duca $16.00
    • Our own handcrafted Tiramisu
  • Panna Cotta Al Miele $16.00
    • Honey panna cotta with sticky vincotto
  • Coppa Pigiama $16.00
    • Fresh fruit served with caramel custard, gelato & cherries
  • Cassata Napoli $16.00
    • A traditional three tiered Italian gelato served with fresh fruit
  • Fondente $16.00
    • A hot chocolate fondant cake served with vanilla gelato & chocolate sauce
  • Lemon Tart $16.00
    • A homemade lemon tart served with vanilla mascarpone gelato & berry sauce
  • Affogato $11.00
    • Served with a shot of espresso & vanilla gelato. Add $4 for a dash of your favourite liqueur
  • Bambini (kids) $9.00
    • Two scoops of vanilla gelato with a choice of chocolate - or - berry sauce

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Potato Fritter $1.00
  • Spring Roll $2.70
  • Kumara Chips $3.00
  • Gurnard $5.30
  • Mushroom $0.70
  • Steak & onion pattie $2.20
  • Corn Nugget 1/2 Doz $2.00
  • Groper $5.80
  • Red Snaper $5.00
  • Apple Turnover $2.00
  • Chicken Nibbles (1/2 dozen) $4.70
  • Wontons (1/2 dozen) $4.70
  • Meat Pattie $2.00
  • Crab Stick (2) $1.80
  • Mini Spring Rolls (1/2 dozen) $2.50
  • Giant $7.00
  • Toasted sandwiches
  • BRAT Crispy bacon, rocket, avocado and tomato on toasted focaccia $14.00
  • Pancakes with berry compote, maple syrup, whipped cream or yoghurt $15.50
  • we only use free range eggs and chicken.
  • Avocado / mushrooms / spicy sausage / roasted tomatoes/ spinach /house beans $4.00
  • Grilled haloumi / bacon / Akaroa salmon $5.00
  • Portobello mushrooms on ciabatta with fresh thyme and lemon $14.50
  • -Classic Emmental, ham, pineapple $9.50
  • Single $7.30
  • Lamb
  • Single $10.20
  • Childrens Souvlaki
  • Double $12.50
  • Combo
  • Combo (choice of 2 fillings)
  • Double $12.50
  • Buttermilk Pikelets $17
    • with Raspberry Vanilla Chia Seed Jam and Crème Fraiche
  • Honey toasted Nut and Oat Muesli $12
    • served with Central Otago Preserves and Vanilla Yoghurt
  • Thyme Roasted Chicken, walnut and olive tapenade, spinach $16
  • Smoothie Bowl $14
    • with Avocado, Spinach and The Nutmylk Co. Almond Milk. Topped with Chia Seeds, Banana and Raw Nuts
  • The Soup of the day. $12
    • Chef’s daily creation served in a bowl with crusty, buttery Garlic Bread
  • Broad Beans, Smashed Avocado on Grain Toast $17
    • with Feta and Rocket, sprinkled with Roasted Pinenuts
  • Marinated Artichoke, $14
    • Grilled Eggplant and Field Mushrooms with aioli dressed mesclun
  • Poached eggs $11
    • on Grain Toast with a side of Chef’s Chilli Relish
  • SIDE SALAD
    • If you feel like you need something extra fresh and crunchy, try our garden salad. Crisp, fresh vegetables with a zingy dressing.
  • HASHBITES
    • These tiny, golden pieces of crunchy potato are just waiting to be eaten. These guys add a bit of bite (and crunch) to your breakfast.
  • CRUNCHY BBQ BACON WHOPPER
    • The classic Whopper with a Crunchy twist! Comes with all the goodness of a Whopper plus BBQ sauce, Cheese, 4 Rashes of Bacon and Onion Chips. Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
  • BACON, EGG & CHEESE STUNNER
    • The Bacon, Egg & Cheese Stunner Meal includes one Bacon, Egg & Cheese muffin, Small Fries, Regular Hot Drink and a Link Sausage. Now that's value. Available until 11 am at participating restaurants.
  • SIDE SALAD
    • If you feel like you need something extra fresh and crunchy, try our garden salad. Crisp, fresh vegetables with a zingy dressing.
  • BACON CHEESEBURGER
    • All the goodness of a Cheeseburger plus bacon! Made with our signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, bacon rashes, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.
  • ONION RINGS
    • Served hot and crispy, our golden Onion Rings are the perfect treat.
  • BK CHICKEN WITH CHEESE
    • Our tender chicken patty, topped with shredded lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, two slices of cheese and served on a long sesame seed bun. Everything a chicken burger should be. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • Beef Cheeks $22.00
    • Caramelised beef cheeks with sweet and sour red curry
  • Sweet n Sour Chicken $19.00
    • Deep-fried crispy chicken pieces with pineapple, vegetables and sweet and sour sauce
  • Lamb Shank Massaman $23.50
    • Slow cook lamb shank infused with Massaman sauce served with The Nook chunky potato bites and onion
  • Fresh Spring Rolls $12.50
    • Rice paper wrapped fresh crispy veges with sweet chilli sauce
  • Spring Rolls $12.50
    • The nook’s special spring rolls with home-made kiwi apple sauce
  • Roasted Vegetarian Curry $18.00
    • Red curry with roasted Vegetarian/ Duck, pineapple, tomato and grapes
  • Tom-Yum Soup $18.00
    • With rice
  • Crispy Prawn Sticks $12.50
    • Deep-fried crumbed prawns with home-made sweet and sour sauce
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Free range eggs, poached on toasted focaccia bread, served with hollandaise sauce
  • Omelette $15.50
    • Free range eggs, with you choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion, pineapple, served with toast
  • Bacon & Eggs $15.50
    • Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
  • -With Salmon $17.50
  • Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
    • Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
  • Robert Harris Big Breakfast $18.50
    • Free range eggs any style served with bacon, breakfast sausages, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast
  • Chicken B.L.T Open Sandwich $15.50
    • Toasted focaccia bread with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mango peach chutney & aioli. Served as an open sandwich
  • Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
    • Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread
  • Kenzo $ 10.00
  • Teriyaki Chicken $ 5.00
  • Gyoza (4pcs) $ 5.00
    • Deepp fried pork and vegetable dumplings.
  • Philadelphia $ 6.00
  • Spicy Chicken Cutlet Roll $ 5.00
  • Spicy Fried Squid $ 9.00
    • Deep fried spicy squid with spicy sauce.
  • Saki Maki $ 5.50
  • Okonomi Yaki $ 13.00
    • Japanese savoury pancake consisting of pork, seafood, and vegetables.
  • Karaage Chicken $13.00 / $16.00
    • Japanese style fried chicken
  • Beef with Yakiniku Sauce $15.00
    • meal on rice served with fresh side salad
  • Deep Fried Tofu Salad $13.50
    • chunky golden deep fried tofu tossed with crunchy veges, seeds, red onion & sesame dressing
  • Seaweed Salad $12.50
    • awesome combination of crunchy, textured green & black seaweed flavoured with sesame seed based vege dressing
  • Pork Rib Eye $7.00
    • 2 skewers per serving
  • Premium Wakanui Beef Salad $16.00
    • lightly seared fresh beef tossed with tangy lemon sauce & hot chilli pepper served with fresh mint & coriander
  • Vegetable $12.00
    • contains egg & fish sauce - Japanese style pizza savoury pancake with tonkatsu sauce & mayo, finished off with tempura chips, fine fish flakes
  • King Salmon with Double Avocado $9.00
    • 4pcs per serving
  • Crabsticks $1.90
  • Corn Fritters $2.60
  • Onion Rings $0.90
  • Veggie Burger $9.50
    • Onion , Cheese , Lettuce , Tomato , Beetroot , Mushroom , Pineapple , Potato - Cake , Mayonnaise And Tomato , Or Barbeque Sauce .
  • 1/2 Scoop Chips $1.80
  • Fish Bites $1.20
  • Potato Fritters $1.00
  • Choc Explosions $3.50
  • Caldo de Pollo $10.50
    • Our Mexican Grandma's chicken soup recipe. This soup is invigorating! Zesty and mildy spiced, the ultimate traditional style chicken soup
  • Burrito (tex-mex) $24.50
    • Originating from Chihuahua, comprised of flour tortilla stuffed with beans, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream and with your choice of vegetarian, chicken, beef, salsa verde pork or prawns (available for $2 extra) options. Dressed in our special red salsa, sour cream and cheese and served with guacamole and pico de gallo
  • Salsa Selection $13.50
    • Our Chef's selection of the most traditional sauces eaten in Mexico, including green and red salsa, black beans and guacamole served with freshly made corn chips
  • Tostadas $25.50
    • From Mexico city, these beautiful homemade crunchy corn tortillas are lavishly topped with refried beans, shredded lettuce, cheese and red salsa, served with guacamole and pico de gallo and your choice of chicken, beef, vegetarian or prawns (available for $2 extra)
  • Mango Ice Cream $9.00
    • A delicious ice cream, made with pulped mango and served with mango slices
  • Pescado a la Veracruzana $27.50
    • This dish is the best example of "jarochos" (people from Veracruz) cuisine. This Spanish influenced fish is baked and served with cooked tomato, olives, spices served on a bed of diced potato dressed with a mild creamy chipotle sauce
  • Chiles Rellenos $26.50
    • Famous all over Mexico, it is hard to find a more traditional dish than these stunning stuffed chilli peppers, steeped in red salsa with grilled cheese and sour cream, filled with your choice of chicken, vegetarian, beef or prawn (available for $2 extra)
  • Chimichanga (tex-mex) $25.50
    • A flour tortilla delicately fried, filled to the brim with beans, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream and your choice of vegetarian, chicken, beef, salsa verde pork or prawns (available for $2 extra) Dressed with our red salsa, sour cream and cheese and served with guacamole and pico de gallo
  • Som turn $10.90
    • Spicy Thai style salad made from shredded carrots, fresh beans,tomatoes, with dried shrimps.
  • Peanuts sauce on top/ Cashew nuts $4.90
  • Tom Yum Gai (Chicken) $10.90
  • Cashew nuts $12.90
    • with meat and vegetables with rice
  • Pad Krathium Rad Kao - $12.90
    • Stir fried meat with garlic with rice [no vegetables]
  • Extra meat/ Combination of meats (chicken, beef, pork) $4.90
  • Do you like it with Chicken, Beef, Pork, Prawns, Seafood or Vegetarian?
  • Pad Thai Noodles $12.90
    • -Fried rice noodles with meat and chopped nuts, egg, vegetables
  • Prawn Foo Young Egg / Combination Foo Young Egg $11.80
  • Extra Serving on Meat $5.50
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken $12.00
  • Chicken Chow Mein / Roast Pork Chow Mein $10.80
  • Pottle of Fried Rice / Pottle of Fried Noodles $5.80
  • Steak Tomatoes on Rice $10.50
  • Chicken Foo Young Egg / Roast Pork Foo Young Egg $10.80
  • Sweet & Sour Fish $11.00
  • Chicken afghani $15.80
    • Mildly marinated, tandoor roasted, and simmered in a delicate sauce with crushed cashews.
  • Kashmiri naan $5.00
    • Naan bread stuffed with coconut, cashews and sultanas
  • Kadaipaneer $14.00
    • Cottage cheese cooked in thick gravy with onions, capsicum and spices
  • Plain naan $2.50
    • Traditional indian leavened bread
  • Chicken bhuna $15.80
    • Diced chicken cubes cooked with fresh onions and tomato in thick gravy
  • Butter paneer $14.00
    • Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in a creamy buttery sauce
  • Chicken madras $15.80
    • A dish from south of india. Chicken pieces cooked with the onion, garlic, ginger, green chillies and oriental spices
  • Prawn jalfrezee $16.90
    • Prawns cooked with the onion, capsicum and coconut cream with added spices
Casa Nostra

Casa Nostra

location

Address

2 Waterman Place, Woolston, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8023, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033843186

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Italian , Pizza , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar

Location
2 Waterman Place, Woolston, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8023, New Zealand