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

  • Paua pattie $4.00
  • Bluff Oyster 1/4 Doz $7.00
  • Jam Rap or custard rap $2.20
  • Fish $4.80
  • Moki $4.30
  • Chicken $4.80
  • Akaroa Cod $4.80
  • Chicken Nugget $0.70
  • The Clubhouse Angus N/A
    • We’ve gone all out with this new burger. 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, Swiss cheese, caramelised onion and salad, topped with Big Mac® sauce. Get ready to be completely absorbed in The Clubhouse Angus.
  • Chicken McNuggets N/A
    • Everything's better when it's bite-sized. Like our nuggets made with tender juicy chicken breast in a crisp tempura coating. Start the fun with our delicious dipping sauces, in BBQ, Sweet 'n Sour or Mustard.
  • Mayonnaise N/A
    • Cool and creamy. A dollop of mayo is a perfect addition to your meal.
  • Coke Zero N/A
    • Enjoy the real Coke taste with zero sugar.
  • Ketchup Sauce N/A
    • Get the classic American taste. Thick and rich, our ketchup mixes tomato with vinegar, spiced up with the flavours of celery, clove, onion and cayenne.
  • Georgie Pie Hunger Buster N/A
    • Pinch yourself, this is really happening. A Georgie Pie, Quarter Pounder, medium fries, medium soft drink, and a small sundae. Meals include Medium Soft Drink and your choice of Medium Fries or Garden Salad.
  • Sprite Zero N/A
    • It's refreshing, with a great lemonade taste.
  • Cheeseburger & Small Fries Snack Deal $4.00
    • Get more bang for your buck with this great snack bundle! Just $4 will get you a cheeseburger and small fries! Snack-time - sorted!
  • Peas Rice $6.99
  • Chicken Do-Pyaza $16.99
    • Diced chicken fresh onion, tomatoes cooked in mild delicately spiced gravy.
  • Aloo Kulcha $4.50
  • Lamb Bhuna $17.99
    • Medium moist cooked with tomatoes and onion.
  • Raita $3.50
  • Chicken Kolhapuri $17.50
    • Chicken cooked in red gravy with coconut cream. Nicely tempered with whole chilli. Must try.
  • Aloo Gobi $14.99
    • Potatoes, cauliflower cooked with onion, tomatoes, herbs & spices.
  • Dal Tadka $14.99
    • Red and yellow lentils cooked with freshly chopped onions, tomatoes with herbs and spices.
  • Gang Panang (panang Curry) N/A
    • Coconut cream ,Spicy curry paste and sliced lime leaves, combined to create a creamy smooth taste.
  • Beef (Eye Fillet) $23.00
  • served with thai jasmine Rice N/A
  • Beef (Eye Fillet) $23.00
  • Kao Pad Kra Prow (Basil Fried Rice) N/A
    • Fried Rice with chilli, fresh basil leaf and vegetables
  • Seafood Prawns, Mussels ,Squid &Scallops) $19.00
  • Gang Parr (without coconut Milk) N/A
    • A mixture of vegetables with sweet basil, capsicum, kachai and young green peppers.
  • Pad Khing (Ginger) N/A
    • Tender morsels of your favourite meat or seafood re blended with thin strips of ginger, vegetables, and thai herbs.
  • Hotcakes n/a
    • Start your day the McDonald's® way. Enjoy the great feeling of pouring sweet syrup over melting whipped butter. Watch while it seeps between the layers of fluffy, warm hotcakes for a soft, sweet and delicious breakfast
  • The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy n/a
    • Turn your attention to The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy. With a crispy chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss Cheese, tomato, lettuce, and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun; this burger tastes as good as it looks
  • Chicken 'n' Mayo n/a
    • Enjoy mouth watering crispy-coated chicken with crunchy, fresh iceberg lettuce and cool delicious mayo, all within a tasty bun
  • Chicken McWrap® Aioli - Crispy n/a
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go
  • Double Quarter Pounder n/a
    • Satisfy your ultimate hunger. Take two quarter pounds* of 100% NZ beef, then complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions, tangy mustard and pickles
  • Bacon & Cheese Sauce Loaded Fries n/a
    • Enjoy our legendary super-tasty fries loaded up with tasty cheese and bacon. These toppings really bring your fries to life
  • Mayonnaise n/a
    • Cool and creamy. A dollop of mayo is a perfect addition to your meal
  • Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy n/a
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go
  • Lemon Chicken $14.50
    • Marinated chicken pieces cooked with fresh lemon, Indian spices & fenugreek, garnished with coriander
  • Butter Chicken (Everybody Loves Butter Chicken) $14.50
    • Chunkey chicken pieces grilled in tandoor, mixed in creamy sauce, crushed cashew nuts, butter & spices
  • Hariyali Tikka (5 Pcs) $12.00
    • Chicken pieces marinated in spinach & spices - grilled in tandoor, served with mint chutney
  • Plain Naan $3.00
  • Prawn Vindaloo $18.00
    • Traditionally a Goan dish - shell-less prawns cooked in hot spices & vinegar in tomato base sauce, garnished with onions & coriander
  • Aloo Kulcha $4.50
    • Potato & pea filling
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
  • Paneer Shimla Mirch $13.50
    • Homemade cheese cooked with capsicum, onion, tomato & spices, garnished with coriander
  • Basmati Rice - Premium Indian rice $2.50
  • Chana Masala - Chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and green chilli, garnished with onion rings $14.50
  • Vegetable Jaypuri - Crisp seasonal vegetables with aromatic spices – garnished with cashews and poppadom pieces $14.50
  • Khadai Chicken - A rich flavorsome curry with crushed tomato, capsicum and green chillies in a thick masala sauce $15.50
  • Kheema Naan - Naan stuffed with mildly spiced minced lamb $6.00
  • Malai Kofta - Delicious clusters of lightly fried homemade cottage cheese, potato and nuts, served with a delicate cashew sauce $14.50
  • Chili Shrimp - A feisty seafood curry with green chilies – garnished with fresh coriander $15.50
  • Vegetable Samosa - Wholesome vegetables in a mild masala sauce, encased in a crisp tasty pastry (2 Samosa) served with chutney $6.50
  • Classic Chicken Caesar Salad $20.00
    • Cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, a poached egg, parmesan and Caesar dressing
  • Fries or Spicy Wedges $8.50
    • Add bacon, cheese and spring onion topping $14.50
  • Chocolate Mousse $8.50
    • Served with an almond tulle
  • Seafood Chowder (Entree / Main) $14.90 / $19.90
    • Thick creamy chowder with smoked fish, fresh fish, mussels, calamari and shrimps
  • Omelette $16.90, Extra: $2.00
    • Served with either toast or a hash brown and your choice of three of the following:
  • Grilled Flat Bread $7.50
    • Served with Hummus and petite greens
  • Lamb Shank (Single / Double) $19.50 / $26.90
    • Oven roasted tender and delicious shanks of lamb, served over lemon mash with Vegetables, speck bean and tomato sauce
  • Mussels $16.50
    • Cooked in coconut, lemon grass and coriander broth with toasted bread
  • PASTA OF THE DAY $24.50
    • Depending on the way the winds blowing or whatever the chefs decide to feed ya!
  • CHOCOLATE OVERLOAD
    • A rich moist chocolate brownie smothered in baileys chocolate sauce and homemade chocolate ice cream (told ya it was choc madness!)
  • LAMB SHANK $26.50/double$32.50
    • Lots of shanks slowly braised for hours & hours with mushrooms, celery and carrots in a rich merlot sauce. Comes with garlic butter potato mash. Sounds nice if you’re into stews...Good on a chilly night.
  • DUCK LEG $15.50
    • Roasted duck leg in honey & star anise sauce, with a potato puff and a watercress & apple salad.
  • Foccacia MELT $24.50
    • Now! want to take it off from the menu, but you guys said you wouldn’t vote for me to become the Mayor II did. Chicken with cream cheese, cranberry, mozzarella, Drizzled with honey basil pesto. Your choice of a side of chips or salad.
  • VENISON CARPACCIO $16.50
    • Horseradish aioli shaved parmesan & pickled walnut.Melts in your mouth, mmm..
  • FAMOUS FRITTERS $21.50
    • our legendary sundried tomato, sweet corn and kumara fritters on a pine nut and leaf salad, with smoked salmon. Yeah there are other spectacular goodies in the salad but I can’t be telling ya everything or there will be no surprise.
  • KING SALMON & SCALLOP $31.50
    • Oven baked king salmon fillet, with gnocchi and creamy vermouth & tarragon sauce. Finished with grilled scallops plus a watercress & apple salad. Now don't feel too guilty for looking at the dessert menu, coz this is rather healthy!
  • Pottle Fried Rice $5.00
  • Double Meat $4.30
  • Deep Fried Mushroom (each) $0.80
  • Cheese $4.00
  • Pineapple Ring $2.00
  • Thorrington Chow Mein $12.00
  • Onion Ring (each) $0.50
  • Bacon $4.30
  • Fruit Pancake Stack $15.00
    • Pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruit, yoghurt and wild berry coulis
  • Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
    • Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread
  • Muesli with Fruit and Yoghurt $10.50
    • Toasted Muesli served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
  • Eggs Any Style with Toast $10.50
    • Free range eggs scrambled, poached or fried served with toast
  • Breakfast Stack (Vegetarian) $16.00
  • Angus Beef Burger $15.50
    • Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun
  • B.L.T Sandwich $14.50
    • Toasted focaccia bread with bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli. Served as an open sandiwich
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Free range eggs, poached on toasted focaccia bread, served with hollandaise sauce
  • Prawn Chow Mein / Combination Chow Mein $11.80
  • Half Chicken & Chips Meal $12.00
  • Quarter Chicken & Chips Meal $9.50
  • Singapore Fried Noodles / Young Chow Fried Rice $11.80
  • Sweet & Sour Oysters (in season) $16.00
  • Sweet & Sour Won Tons 1 doz $9 / 1/2 doz. $5
  • Chicken Fried Rice / Roast Pork Fried Rice / Prawn Fried Rice / Combination Fried Rice $10.80
  • Steak Fried Rice / Pork Fried Rice $10.50
  • Caesar Salad $21
    • add chicken
  • Bagel $9
    • w. 2 fillings - cream cheese, tomato or pesto
  • Berry Cheesecake $12.50
    • berry cheesecake served with ice cream and whipped cream
  • Eggs Your Way $12.50
    • free range eggs your way either poached, scramble or fried served on multigrain toast
  • Svickova $22.50
    • delicious creamy sauce & beef served w. bread dumplings
  • Soup of The Day $12.50
  • Trio Omelette $17
    • served w. toast or fresh bread and 2 choices of either: ham, cheese, mushroom, spring onion
  • House Hot Smoked Salmon Focaccia Sandwich $24
    • served w. grilled capsicum, eggplant courgette and crème fraiche dill remoulade
  • Bigi $14.00
  • Roast lamb with apple and mint jelly
  • Butti $8.00
  • Bratwurst sausage with onion marmalade
  • Salmon omelette with hollandaise
  • Portobello mushrooms with hollandaise
  • Cold roast chicken with smokorun's tangy BBQ sauce
  • Ham off the bone and cheese with whole grain mustard
  • Pla Goong $23.00
    • king prawn Salad & herbs
  • Tom Yum Talay $19.00
    • Seafood
  • Wonton (V) $9.50
    • 6 pcs
  • Mussaman potato curry $17.00
  • Fish cake $9.50
    • 6 pcs
  • Green Curry $17.00
  • Tofu -$0.50
  • Seafood Thai salad $20.00
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