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

  • Oaty pancakes $21
  • Fruit Salad $15
    • Served with yoghurt
  • -With berry compote and yoghurt for $21
  • Scrambled or Poached Eggs on toast $15
    • Options of eithe
  • -Or with the house smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce fo $23
  • Corn Fritter Stack $21
    • Topped with a cooked salsa, sour cream and salad
  • Pumpkin and Feta Salad $19
    • Pumpkin and feta tossed through a green salad and topped with dukkah. This recipe has graced the menu here for ages and remains and all time favourite!
  • Fish of the Day POA
    • Always fresh. Always delicious! Check our specials board for details
  • T-Bone (Gourmet) $36.50
    • Classier version for the farmer folk wife. 500g T-Bone on baby potatoes, balsamic roasted tomatoes and a cracked pepper and mushroom sauce and a baby salad too!
  • Chicken/smoked salmon tortilla chicken14/salmon15.50
    • Pair of wraps, ever so popular, so now you have a choice. Cheesy tortilla with lettuce, salad prep, avocado and tomato salsa and bb pickles. Choice of chicken or smoked salmon….
  • Marshmallow & Ice-cream Sundae $11.00
    • Lots of vanilla ice-cream & marshmallows smothered in your choice of chocolate, strawberry, passionfruit or caramel sauce. Topped with whipped cream, wafers & chocolate shavings. So if you are in the mood for lots of ice-cream, then this is for you!
  • Cajun fish and prawn salad $23.00
    • The above grilled and plonked on a salad of spinach, snow pea shoots, cucumber, red onion, mandarins and feta bound with vinaigrette and finished with a roast garlic aioli. Yummo..
  • Flat Bread $10.00
    • Pita bread coated with a mix of sun-dried tomatoes and garlic with a sprinkling of fresh parmesan and oven baked to perfection. Comes with a sweet chilli sauce & sour cream.
  • Mad Cow's Cheesecake $11.00
    • Well after 12 & a half years here at the Three Cows we've made about 3 billion types of cheesecake and all different. We are slowly running out of flavours to make but don't panic! We've always got the internet to help us out!
  • Cracked pepper and bourbon pate $12.50
    • An old homemade favourite of ours. Bourbon & cracked pepper blended pate. Served with crusty bread, pickled cucumbers & beetroot pesto.
  • chicken and salad wrap with chips $12.00
  • Chicken Nibble $0.90
  • Gluten free extra $0.60
  • Crumbed Extra $0.60
  • Bluff Oyster 1/4 Doz $7.00
  • Mini veggie roll 1/2 Doz $2.50
  • Bacon $4.00
  • Curry rice roll $2.70
  • Warehou $4.30
  • Portobello mushrooms, wilted baby spinach and cheddar omelette $17.50
  • Toast with jam $7.50
  • Eggs benedict on an English muffin $17.50
  • -Classic Emmental, ham, pineapple $9.50
  • - Cheddar, red onion and fresh basil $9.50
  • Oddfellow’s classic free range chicken and avocado burger on ciabatta $17.50
  • Pancakes with berry compote, maple syrup, whipped cream or yoghurt $15.50
  • -Akaroa salmon and avocado with fresh lemon and dill $12.50
  • Vegetarian $4.50
  • Bacon & egg $5.50
  • Extras $1.70
  • Corn Nuggets for 12 $8.00
  • Chicken $4.50
  • Chow Chow $4.20
  • Hashbrown 6 for $3.00
  • Corn Nuggets for 6 $4.00
  • Sliced Beef Fried Noodles N/A
  • Mini Donuts $0.60
  • Curry Pork & Vegtables On Rice N/A
  • Plain Donuts $2.00
  • Pork & Tomato On Rice N/A
  • Crab Sticks $1.80
  • Pork Foo Young Egg N/A
  • Prawn Chow Mein N/A
  • Combination Meat Soup Noodles $9.00
  • Beef With Vegetables In Chilli Sauce $14.90
  • Deep Fried Spring Rolls(Vegetaian) $5.00
  • Rice & Chicken With Blake Bean Sauce N/A
  • Sauteed Shredded Pork In Spicy Sauce $15.90
    • (Green Pepper , Bamboo Shoots)
  • Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup $5.00
  • Rice & Sizzling Beef Steak With Black Pepper N/A
  • Sauteed Vegetables With Chopped Garlic $10.00
  • PLAIN $3.40
  • BATTERED SCALLOPS $1.70
  • EGG $4.00
  • DONUTS $2.10
  • BATTERED TARAKIHI $5.90
  • CORN FRITTERS HOMEMADE $2.10
  • DOUBLE MEAT $4.40
  • HAWAIIAN $6.20
  • Hot Smoked Lamb Fillet and Salad $19.50
    • Carved over warm gourmet potatoes, garlic aioli, topped with salad greens and spiced plum sauce
  • BLT Sandwich and Chips $15.90
    • Crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato with aioli in Turkish bread
  • Pan Roasted Chicken Breast $26.90
    • Stuffed with ricotta and spinach. Served on a potato gratin, with seasonal green vegetables, Cherry tomatoes and smoked paprika aioli
  • Mosaic Garden Salad $14.50
    • Mixed greens, avocado, seasonal fruit drizzled with a citrus dressing
  • Rak's Pork Ribs $24.90
    • Rubbed in our own spices the slow cooked in our charsiu sauce
  • Crumbed Camembert $12.50
    • Served with grapes, crackers and spiced plum sauce
  • Crispy Calamari Salad $19.50
    • Tender pieces of squid in a crispy salt and pepper coating. Served with Asian Noodle salad
  • Breakfast Burrito $16.90
    • Scrambled eggs wrapped in a tortilla with cheese, beans, tomato, spicy salsa, sour cream and guacamole, served with hash brown
  • Broccoli and toasted garlic almonds (v) $9.50
  • Seafood chowder $13.50
    • Made with a selection of local seafood. Topped with garlic croutons and served with warmed ciabatta.
  • Rocket, pear, blue cheese salad (v) $10.50
  • Pulled pork sandwich $22.50
    • Slow cooked Apple Tree Farm open range pork belly on toasted ciabatta with lemon aioli, cos lettuce, cucumber, apple chutney and fries.
  • Porchetta $22.50
    • Manuka smoked pork, marinated in a tangy sauce, red onions, green peppers, bocconcini cheese and cherry tomatoes. Finished with fresh lime, coriander and chilli.
  • Wood Fired Flatbreads (v) $12.00
    • Basil pesto, chilli and parmesan
  • Pesto linguine (v) $18.50
    • Fresh linguine pasta tossed with a pesto of fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic and parmesan in a light cream sauce. With chicken breast, add 5.00
  • Alpina $22.50
    • Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, blue cheese, prosciutto, rocket, shaved pecorino.
  • - Bacon egg BBQ sauce toastie
  • Amaci's big breakfast $14.00
    • Bacon, sausage, free range egg (poached, fried or scramble ) grilled tomato, mushroom and hash brown, served with two pieces of toast (brown or white )
  • - Bacon and egg toastie
  • Egg benedict $14.00
    • Poached free range egg, bacon with hollandaise sauce on toasted muffin
  • Soup of the Day
  • - Bacon egg and relish 7 actie
  • One or Two Choice Meal (small Plate) $12.90
  • Classic Garlic Bread $3.50
  • Salmon $18.00
    • Cured salmon, pickled cucumber, beetroot carpaccio, creme fraiche, herb salad
  • Pork Belly $36.00
    • Confit pork belly, savoy cabbage, bacon lardons, carrot & ginger puree, seared scallops, soy jus
  • Breads and Dips to Share $16.50
    • Selection of freshly baked breads (9 pieces), trio of house dips
  • Beef Fillet $39.00
    • 200g eye fillet, herb mashed potato, caramelized onions, cherry tomatoes, confit garlic, green beans, madeira jus
  • Croque Monsieur $21.50
    • Toasted brioche, ham off the bone, cheddar or Gruyere cheese, shoestring fries, garden salad
  • Three Cheese Souffle $19.50
    • Cheese souffle, apple, pickled beetroot & walnut salad, melba toast
  • Soup of the Day $16.00
    • Staff with advise on today's special, served with a bun
  • Venison $38.00
    • Roasted venison (served medium rare), fondant potatoes, braised red cabbage, celeriac puree, berry jus
  • BANGERS + MASH $13.50
  • MINI HOTDOGS+ CHIPS $11.00
  • CHICKEN BBURGER + CHIPS $14.50
  • SEAFOOD BASKET $12.50
    • served with tartare sauce
  • HAM STEAK, CHIPS + SALAD $13.50
  • TOASTED SANDWICH + CHIPS $9.00
  • SAUSAGES, EGGS + CHIPS $13.50
  • NACHOS $12.50
  • -Add fries and tomato sauce $12.00
  • Soup of the Day $12.50
    • Served with toasted ciabatta
  • Chicken Pesto & Brie Sandwich $20.50
    • With lettuce and tomato served with fries
  • Ground Beef Nachos $19.00
    • With chilli bean mix, grilled cheese, topped with sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Chicken Souvlaki $20.50
    • Topped with hummus and salad, yoghurt dressing and sweet chilli sauce
  • Spicy Wedges $11.00
    • Plain with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Steak Sandwich $21.50
    • Sirloin steak with caramelised onions and topped with a fried egg
  • Thai Beef Salad $20.00
    • With crispy noodles and roasted peanuts.
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