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

  • Apple Turnover $2.20
  • Hawaiian $5.50
  • Hot Dog $2.20
  • Fish $5.10
  • Chicken Patties $2.60
  • Big Hot Dog $2.60
  • Chicken Nuggets (Dozen) $8.50
  • Pacific Oyster (Dozen) $14.00
  • Pork on Fried Rice $9.80
  • Fish $2.00
  • One Dozen Wontons $8.00
  • Chicken Satay Sauce on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Mixed Vegetable Chow Mein $9.80
  • Steak Satay Sauce on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Prawn Foo Young Egg $13.00
  • Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
  • Freshly Baked Quiche $4.00
  • B.L.T. $12.90
    • Bacon, lettuce & tomato in wholesome focaccia bread served with fries
  • Basket of wedges $6.20
  • Fish $3.00
  • FISH FILLET AND FRIES $13.50
    • Served with salad and fries
  • Hot Dog $3.00
  • FILLED WRAP $12.90
    • Your choice of Chicken & Bacon, or Vegetarian, served with chips and salad
  • Seafood Basket & Fries $10.50
  • Murphy’s Pasta - $19.50
    • (see blackboard for today's pasta)
  • Mulligans Roast Meat Sandwich $19.50
    • Hot roast meat with gravy, fried onions, lettuce and tomato, served on ciabatta bread and fries.
  • Available from 11am - 5pm daily
  • Kids Bangers and Mash
  • Hot Chocolate Fudge Cake $8.90
    • Served with ice cream and cream.
  • Ice Cream Sundae $8.90
    • Your choice of chocolate, caramel, strawberry or passion fruit.
  • Polly’s Pita Pockets $19.50
    • Pita bread with marinated chicken, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, capsicum and onion, sweet chilli sauce and O'Sheas aioli
  • -Pasta
  • Speciality fish of the day also available cooked to order. (Crumbed fish 50c extra)
  • Fish & Egg $8.50
  • Chicken Nuggets 6 for $4.50
  • Steak & Egg $12.00
  • Mini Donuts 50c
  • Hot Dogs $2.20
  • Sausages $2.20
  • Bacon $4.00
  • Single $11.00
  • Single $10.50
  • Single $11.00
  • Single $10.20
  • Single $10.20
  • Double $12.50
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef pattie
  • Served with a side of greek salad & sauces
  • ● Shroom Room Shrooms $17.50
    • Muhsrooms cooked in a creamy garlic sauce served with pesto on wholegrain toast
  • ● Sides
  • Gangsta $22.50
    • Housemade walnut + parmesan sausages, tomato, mushroom, spinach and hash w/ poached eggs, hollandaise and wholegrain toast
  • ● Beans on Toast (GF/Vegan available) $11.50
    • Smoked housemade beans on wholegrain toast served w/ aioli our sour cream
  • Polenta Fries $8.50
  • Eggs on Toast $10.50
  • Bless Up Vegan (GF Optional) $22.50
    • Smoked housemade beans, tomato, mushrooms, spinach, hash, salsa & vegan aioli
  • All eggs free range
  • Kerala Fish - Tasty fillet pieces tempered with curry leaves & mustard seeds simmered in a light coconut cream sauce and homestyle spices $15.50
  • Dahl Maharani - Whole black lentils soaked overnight, cooked on a slow fire with fenugreek and mustard seeds $13.50
  • Tandoori Roti - Unleavened wholemeal bread $2.50
  • Tandoori Chicken - Whole Chicken - Exotic chicken barbeque – Indian style $19.50
  • Palace Platter - A tempting selection of entrees – 2 Samosas, 2 Bhajees, 2 Pakora & 2 Chicken Tikka, 2 Reshmi Kebab served with chutney $15.00
  • Aloo Gobi - Wok steamed cauliflower and potato tempered with cumin seeds in a masala sauce $13.50
  • Lamb Samosa - Tender lamb in a mild masala sauce, encased in a crispy tasty pastry (2 Samosa) served with chutney $7.50
  • Reshmi Kebab - Succulent chicken pieces – a milder version of chicken tikka (5 pieces) $12.50
  • Deep Fried Beancurd $4.00
  • Pork Pot Sticker/ 6 pieces $6.00
  • Handmade Spring Onion Pancake $4.50
  • Dry Noodle $6.00
    • Traditional noodle (dry). Can choose from cither noodle, rice noodle or vermicelli.
  • -Soft Peanuts
  • deep Fried Kumara Chips with Plum Powder $4.80
  • Braised Minced Pork Rice $5.80
    • Finely chopped of pork belly, slow cooked in aromatic soy sauce and five spice then spooned over a bowl of hot rice with pickles and soya egg. A mixture of sweet and salty' taste.
  • Handmade Taiwanese Style Meatballs Soup $5.50
  • Beef Nachos $20.00
    • Corn chips layered with beef and chilli beans, served with salsa and sour cream
  • Sausages $3.00
  • Waffles $17.00
    • Light, crispy waffles served with maple syrup and cream with your choice of streaky bacon or berries and banana
  • Thai Chicken Salad $17.00
    • Thai chicken with an Asian style salad and crushed peanuts, coated in a Thai salad dressing
  • Kids Menu N/A
    • Available to children 12 years and younger, this is the same as the main menu but half the portion
  • Chicken Burger $22.00
    • Crumbed chicken, avocado and seasonal slaw on a toasted bun, served with wedges
  • Hash Brown $3.00
  • Bacon (2) $3.00
  • Brunch: Kids Breakfast $10.50
    • Sausage, egg, bacon, toast
  • Fish of the Day $35.00
    • Staff will advise on today's special
  • Grilled Beef Rib-Eye $24.00
    • 200g rib-eye steak, hand cut fries, house-made butter, garden salad
  • Breads and Spread for Two $13.00
    • Selection of freshly baked breads (6 pieces), trio of house dips
  • French Toast $19.00
    • Brioche, mixed berries, grilled banana, maple syrup
  • Breads and Spreads for Two $13.00
    • Selection of Freshly Baked Breads (6pieces), Trio of House Spreads
  • Beef Fillet $39.00
    • 200g eye fillet, herb mashed potato, caramelized onions, cherry tomatoes, confit garlic, green beans, madeira jus
  • Three Cheese Souffle $19.50
    • Cheese souffle, apple, pickled beetroot & walnut salad, melba toast
  • Nachos $16.50
    • With cheese, beans guacamole and pico de gallo, vegetarian, beef or chicken
  • Fish $9.00
    • Mini fish bites served in a basket with fries
  • Fajitas $24.50 / $40.00
    • A basket of soft warm flour tortillas served with beautiful grilled strips of red and green capsicum, mushrooms and onion and your choice of chicken, beef or prawn (available for $2 extra) served with sides of guacamole, beans and sour cream. Available in a single serving or for two people
  • Chicken $9.00
    • Chicken nuggets served in a basket with fries
  • Queso Fundido $17.00
    • Hot, soft, creamy cheese-based Mexican goodness, a fondue family relation. Choose between spinach & mushroom or bacon & mushroom. Served for two people or more
  • Jalapeno Poppers $10.00
    • Deep fried, cheese filled, crumbed jalapenos served with a fine mexican chipotle dipping sauce
  • Baja Fish Tacos $27.50
    • Situated on the Baja Peninsula, a beautiful place called Ensenada has become world famous for these deep fried fish and salad tacos, on flour tortillas with red cabbage, aioli and chipotle cream dressing, drizzled with tequila salsa and served with fresh limes and pico de gallo
  • 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
  • INARI each $2.00
    • deep fried tofu skin with sushi rice
  • PRAWN NIGIRI each $2.50
    • prawn with sushi rice
  • EGG NIGIRI each $2.00
    • Japanese omelette with sushi rice
  • SALMON BALL each $2.90
    • raw Akaroa salmon, avocado, nori, sushi rice
  • OSAKA each $1.50
    • smoked salmon, cucumber, nori, sushi rice
  • SALMON each $1.40
    • flaked salmon, carrot, cucumber, omelette, nori, sushi rice
  • FRESH SALMON $1.40
    • raw, Akira salmon, carrot, cucumber, omelette, nori, sushi rice
  • SALMON NIGIRI each $2.00
    • raw Akaroa salmon with sushi rice
  • Chicken vindaloo $15.80
    • Goa's most popular dish. Hot spicy curry with vinegar and added capsicum
  • Lamb rogan josh $16.30
    • Tendered cubes of the lamb cooked in spices, onions, ginger and garlic with the little added water
  • Butter paneer $14.00
    • Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in a creamy buttery sauce
  • Dal punjabi $13.00
    • 5 different lentils cooked together slowly with nicely tempered chilly
  • Garlic naan $3.50
    • Leavened bread with a good sprinkling of crushed garlic
  • Prawn jalfrezee $16.90
    • Prawns cooked with the onion, capsicum and coconut cream with added spices
  • Prawn do pyaza $16.90
    • Prawn cooked with the diced onion and creamy gravy
  • Paneer kulcha $5.00
    • Naan bread stuffed with cottage cheese and spices
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $11.50
  • Cashew Nuts $4.00
  • Sweet & Sour Oysters (in season) $16.00
  • Steak Foo Young Egg / Pork Foo Young Egg $10.50
  • Quarter Chicken & Chips Meal $9.50
  • Sweet & Sour Fish $11.00
  • Chicken Foo Young Egg / Roast Pork Foo Young Egg $10.80
  • Steak, Cashew Nuts / Pork, Cashew Nuts $12.30
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