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

  • Gluten free cassava & sunflower toast $2.50
  • - peanut butter $6.90
  • Super Grain muesli $11.90
    • With buckwheat, seeds, pistachio nuts, amaranth & millet. Served with spiced milk & yoghurt vege - gluten free - dairy free
  • Open breakfast burrito $17.90
    • With braised pork shoulder, black bean, quinoa,guacamole, salsa, parmesan cheese, chipotle mayonnaise & a poached egg vege and dairy free on request
  • Salmon & avocado on multi-grain $18.90
    • With salmon, avocado, beetroot relish lemon & cream cheese gluten free on request.
  • -salmon $19.90
  • Spring vegetable soup $11.90
    • With pea, courgette, leeks, creme fraiche & toasted multigrain vege- gluten free - vegan on request
  • - vegemite $6.90
  • Brunch Scramble $23
    • One of our favourites: New potatoes, green beans, olives, red onions, chorizo, and bacon all pan seared and tossed through pesto, and topped with a poached egg. Divine!
  • -With streaky bacon and hollandaise sauce for $21
  • Hot Pot $24
    • Slow cooked meaty dish of the day. Please ask wait person for more details.
  • -And you can add an egg! $24
  • Kedgery (GF) $23
    • Smoked fish kedgery, with crispy onions, finished with a poached egg
  • Eggs Benedict (GF) $21
    • Poached eggs and toast
  • Corn Fritter Stack $21
    • Topped with a cooked salsa, sour cream and salad
  • -Or with the house smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce for $23
  • Beer Batter Fish $17.50
    • Yip just good ole fish n chips with salad and tartare sauce. I suppose I could say that the fish is base and that the batter is crisp and that the fries are cooked to perfection and that the salad is fresh to make this dish sound more exciting....
  • Moroccan chicken filo $16.50
    • Marinated chicken in Moroccan spice wrapped in filo pastry with baby spinach & cream cheese, served with salad & golden fries & cranberry salsa.
  • Crispy Chicken $21.50
    • Crispy, tasty chicken marinated overnight in our Chef's special sauce with petit salad and sweet chilli sauce. Finger licking good!Main-10 pcs & fries
  • Pasta of the Day $22.50
    • What you get depends on the Chef's mood and whichever way the wind's blowing! Please ask the wait staff for today's yummy concoction. It could have seafood or any other delectable things in it.
  • Ribeye steak with chips and salad $12.00
  • Ribeye $33.50
    • Our famous 280gm Ribeye served with rosemary roast potatoes, with some sauté bokchoi, broccoli and Spanish roast onions. Topped with prawn twisters, streaky bacon and finished with yummy beetroot pesto and a dash of jus.
  • Ye Good Ole Foccacia Melt $23.50
    • Marinated chicken on toasted focaccia with cream cheese and cranberry. Finished with mozzarella and then oven baked. Comes with a salad, basil pesto & sour cream.
  • Pasta of the day $17.50
    • What you get depends on the chef's mood and whichever way the wind’s blowing. Please ask the wait staff for today’s yummy concoction. It could have seafood or any other delectable things in it.
  • Seared Chicken Breast $25.00
    • Chicken breast with potato salad, corn cob & jus
  • Veggie $15.00
    • Lentil & chickpea pattie w/ raita, lettuce & tomato relish (contains peanuts)
  • Bailies Vegetarian Big Breakfast $19.00
    • 2 poached eggs w/ beans, spinach, avocado, roast tomato, mushrooms, hash browns & toast
  • Lamb Rump $26.50
    • Herb crusted lamb rump on kumara chips & sour cream, & buttered beans w/ jus
  • Jus $2.00
  • Rye / Ciabatta $3.50
  • Ask wait staff for today's desserts
  • Baked beans / Hollandaise / Mushrooms $3.50
  • Donut $2.00
  • Vegetarian Fried Rice $10.00
  • Chicken Fried Rice $10.00
  • Prawn Fried Rice $16.00
  • Nasi Goreng (Rice) $11.00
  • Vegetarian Fried Noodle $10.00
  • Tomato $4.00
  • Pineapple $4.00
  • DOUBLE MEAT $4.40
  • TOMATO $4.00
  • EGG $4.00
  • MEAT PATTIES HOMEMADE $2.10
  • CRUMBED TARAKIHI $5.90
  • PINEAPPLE $4.00
  • HOTDOGS WITH SAUCE $2.70
  • CHOW CHOW $4.00
  • hash browns $5.00
  • - Chargrilled courgette, bell pepper, mushroom, caramelised onions & spinach
  • Ribs $9.00
  • Smoked salmon $7.00
  • West Coast Ribs $26.90
    • Tender pork ribs lightly smoked and smothered with our West Coast style BBQ sauce, served with fresh coleslaw and fries
  • Garlic Bread $8.20
    • Cobb style loaf, baked and loaded with garlic butter, ideal for sharing
  • toast $4.00
  • Seafood Chowder $19.90
    • Thick and creamy chowder – full of seafood, with toasted grain loaf
  • Steak Spring Onion & Ginger $9.50
  • 1 Dozen Wontons $7.00
  • Roast Pork Fred Noodle $11.00
  • Beetrcct $3.80
  • Jam rap
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice $11.00
  • Double Meat $3.80
  • Chow Chow $3.80
  • Agedashi Tofu $ 9.50
    • Deep fried tofu with homemade sauce
  • Fried Fish $ 9.50
    • Deep fried bread crumbed pieces of salmon, terakiki and gurnard (4pcs)
  • Okonomi Yaki $ 13.00
    • Japanese savoury pancake consisting of pork, seafood, and vegetables.
  • Tuna & Avocado $ 10.50
    • Sliced pieces of raw tuna (4pcs) and avocado
  • Teka Maki $ 6.00
  • Gyoza (4pcs) $ 5.00
    • Deepp fried pork and vegetable dumplings.
  • Spicy Chicken Cutlet Roll $ 5.00
  • Kenzo $ 10.00
  • Hot Plate Venison $24.00
  • Spicy diced Chicken with Peanuts $14.00
  • Foo Young Egg $14.00
  • Hot Plate Beef $18.00
  • Chicken and Corn Soup Sml $5.00/Lge $15.00
  • Fried Rice $12.00
    • with Shrimp/Beef/Pork/Chicken
  • Sea Cucumber Soup Sml $8.00/Lge $22.00
  • Sour and Spicy Soup Sml $5.00/Lge $15.00
  • Vegetarian Pan-fried Dumplings $7.00
  • -Lychee Jelly
  • Vegetarian Minced Tofu Rice $6.50
  • -Soft Peanuts
  • Combination Soup-Tofu, Meatballs & Fish Balls $6.00
  • Braised Beef Shank $7.00
  • Sesame Oil Chicken Soup in Hot Pot $17.00
  • Egg Fried Rice with Shrimps $9.00
  • Edamame $6.00
    • baby sy beans in pods great with Japanese beers
  • Chef's Gourmet Teriyaki Chicken $8.50
    • 4pcs per serving
  • Yakitori Platter $18.00
  • King Salmon Platter $15.00 / $25.00
    • gluten free soy sauce available
  • Pork Rib Eye $7.00
    • 2 skewers per serving
  • Vege & Prawn (2pcs) $13.00
  • Bowl of Rice $3.00
  • Karaage Chicken $13.00 / $16.00
    • Japanese style fried chicken
  • HAMBBURGER + CHIPS $14.50
  • MINI HOTDOGS+ CHIPS $11.00
  • TOASTED SANDWICH + CHIPS $9.00
  • CHICKEN BBURGER + CHIPS $14.50
  • BANGERS + MASH $13.50
  • WEDGES $11.00
  • HAM STEAK, CHIPS + SALAD $13.50
  • SEAFOOD BASKET $12.50
    • served with tartare sauce
  • Singapore Fried Noodles / Young Chow Fried Rice $11.80
  • Sweet & Sour Fish $11.00
  • Tomatoes / Pineapple / Mushrooms $3.00
  • Half Chicken, Cashew Nuts $12.50
  • Steak Chow Mein / Pork Chow Mein / Vegetarian Chow Mein $10.50
  • Chicken, Pineapple on Rice / Chicken, Mushrooms on Rice / Roast Pork, Tomatoes on Rice / Roast Pork, Pineapple on Rice / Roast Pork, Mushroom on Rice $11.50
  • Extra Serving on Meat $5.50
  • Half Chicken & Chips Meal $12.00
  • Dolma Entree $10.50
    • Vine leaves stuffed with rice and spices, served with a garnish
  • Carrot Kuku Entree $11.50
    • Carrot frittata with herbs and spices. Served with a trio of sauces
  • Chicken Bursa $17 Single/$26 Double
    • P.K. diced and marinated chicken breast on top of a crispy garlic pita bread croutons, greek yoghurt and bursa sauce, accompanied by a seasonal salad
  • Chef's Finest Combination of Dips
    • Chef's selection of the persian dips, Served with a side of pita bread. (4 dips for Two, 5 dips for Four)
  • P.K. Kids Pocket $8.50
    • Delicious marinated, flame grilled meat or vegetable served with a mixture of salads and sauces in a pita bread pocket
  • P.K. Dolma Dish $22.00
    • Vine leaves stuffed with rice and spices served on a bed of rice and a trio of salads and sauces
  • Zucchini Kuku $22.00
    • Traditional house zucchini frittata served on a bed of rice, a trio of seasonal salads and sauces
  • Carrot Kuku $22.00
    • Traditional house carrot frittata served on a bed of rice, a trio of seasonal salads and sauces
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