Casa Nostra in Christchurch City Menu

 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

• 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

• 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

• Minestrone $13.00
  • Seasonal vegetable soup with basil & grilled bread
• Brodetto Ligure $17.00
  • A fresh mix of seafood in a tomato broth

 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

• 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)

• 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

• 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 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

• 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

• 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

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

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