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

  • Sausage (plain or battered) $2.00
  • Steak & Onion Roll $2.80
  • Spicy Wedges (box) $5.00
  • Squid Rings $0.90
  • Pacific Oysters $1.40
  • Roast Pork
  • Mussel Patties $2.00
  • Mexicano Chicken or Beef (HOT)
  • BUTTER CHICKEN $10.50
    • Boneless Chicken Half Cooked in Tandoor, Finished with Tomato Cream Butter Sauce and A Touch of Fenugreek
  • VEG HARA BHARA KABAB $12.00
    • Potatoes, Spinach and Mix Vegetables, Bread Crumb and Indian Spices mixed well then Flat Round Kabab Deep Fried. Four pieces per potion.
  • LAMB KADAI $10.50
    • Lamb chunks cooked in thick gravy with crushed tomato, onion, cream and fresh coriander
  • CHICKEN BHUNA $10.50
    • Boneless Chicken Cooked with Cumin Seeds, Sliced Onion, Capsicum, Ginger, Garlic Paste, Fresh Coriander and Spices
  • KADAI PRAWNS $10.50
    • Prawn Cooked In Thick Gravy With Crushed Tomatoes, Onions, Fresh Coriander And Spices.
  • DAAL MAKHNI $9.99
    • Black Lentils And Kidney Beans Cooked Over Low Heat And Spices.
  • MANGO CHICKEN $10.50
    • Cubes of Chicken Cooked in Tandoor, Creamy Gravy and Mango Sauce
  • LAMB CHOPS SMALL $16.00
    • [4 pieces]
  • Chicken Manchurian □ • $13.99
    • Chopped chicken cooked with capsicum, onion and dark soy sauce.
  • Aloo Gobi $14.99
    • Potatoes, cauliflower cooked with onion, tomatoes, herbs & spices.
  • Prawn Biryani $18.99
  • Kashmiri Naan $4.99
  • Chicken Biryani $16.50
  • Chana Masala $14.99
    • Chickpeas cooked with secret spices straight from the heart of India.
  • Chicken Jalfrezi $16.99
  • Keema Naan $5.50
  • Grilled tomatoes $4.00
  • Sweetie $11.80
    • Streaky Bacon And A Free Range Egg In A Warmed Joe’S Roll
  • Bratwurst $3.50
  • Brat $12.80
    • Spicy Bratwurst Sausage With Caramelised Onions And Melted Cheese In A Warmed Joe’S Roll
  • Joe's caesar $17.00
    • Streaky Bacon, Shaved Parmesan, Garlic Croutons, Cos Lettuce And A Soft Free Range Egg With Joe’S Caesar Dressing (Anchovies Optional)
  • Muesli (v) $10.80
    • Toasted Macadamia, Cashew Nuts, Rolled Oats, Almonds And Coconut With Natural Yoghurt And Freshly Grated Apple.
  • Joe's green salad $4.80
  • Beef burger (gfo) $17.80
    • Beef Pattie, Streaky Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Caramelised Onions, Lettuce And Aioli With Chips
  • Salad see specials board for today's salad $19.50
  • Childrens Combo
  • Hot Chocolate Fudge Cake $8.90
    • Served with ice cream and cream.
  • Kids Bangers and Mash
  • Ice Cream Sundae $8.90
    • Your choice of chocolate, caramel, strawberry or passion fruit.
  • Murphy’s Pasta - $19.50
    • (see blackboard for today's pasta)
  • Serving of Side Salad $3.50
  • Serving of Fried Mushrooms $3.50
  • Nachos $18.50
    • With traditional topping and your choice of Beef or Spicy Chicken
  • Chicken BLAT $16.90
    • Chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado and pesto served on Turkish bread
  • Rak's Pork Ribs $24.90
    • Rubbed in our own spices the slow cooked in our charsiu sauce
  • Fries or Spicy Wedges $8.50
    • Add bacon, cheese and spring onion topping $14.50
  • Mosaic Grand Breakfast $18.90
    • Two eggs any style on buttered toast, a hash brown, streaky bacon, sausage, grilled tomato and mushrooms
  • Mussels $16.50
    • Cooked in coconut, lemon grass and coriander broth with toasted bread
  • Beer Battered Fish n' Chips $18.50
    • Served with lemon wedges and tartare sauce
  • Honey Roasted Muesli $13.50
    • With yoghurt, berry couli and seasonal fruits
  • With a Stir-Fry Sauce
  • - Vermicelli
  • Cashew Nuts
  • Lemongrass
  • Pad See Ew
  • or as a Curry
  • Select your favourite:
  • Green
  • Prawn Fried Rice $11.50
  • Roast Pork Chow Mein $10.50
  • Potato Fritter $0.90
  • Fish Nuggets / Mussels / Squid Ring / Chicken Nuggets $0.80 ea
  • Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
  • Egg / Tomato / Mushroom / Pineapple $4.00
  • Akaroa Cod $5.00
  • Combo Soup with Oyster Sauce / Chicken Cashew Chow Mee $11.40
  • Combo Deal $3.50
    • All set menu includes a glass of house special of green or black tea
  • Black Sugar Cake $4.00
  • -Add egg $0.60
  • -Pineapple Jelly
  • Combination Braised Platter $7.00
    • four choice of 3 items from our braised food menu excluded of braised beef shank
  • -Lychee Jelly
  • Egg Fried Rice with Shrimps $9.00
  • (Bah Geng) Pork Thick Soup $7.00
    • A clear thick soup with pork strips wrapped in dry' fresh fish paste with bamboo shoots, mushrooms & radish. One of Taiwan’s signature dishes.
  • Bacon & Mushrooms $14.00
    • served on a toasted garlic roll with fries & salad
  • Bowl Of Fries $6.00
  • Pasta Of The Day POD
    • see daily specials board
  • Beef Taco $10.00
    • beef mince, tomato, cheese with sour cream and chips
  • Hot Roast Pork Roll $13.00
    • crusty white roll with coleslaw, gravy & apple sauce served with fries
  • Dory Fillets $19.50
    • lightly crumbed served with tartare sauce
  • Mince on Toast $17.50
    • savoury mince served on toast topped with two poached eggs
  • Mushrooms $5.50
  • CHEESEBURGER STUNNER MEAL $5.00
    • The Cheeseburger Stunner Meal includes one Cheeseburger, small fries, small soft drink and a sundae. Now that's value.
  • CHICKEN CAESAR TENDERCRISP
    • Take a delicious TENDERCRISP® fillet made with 100% NZ chicken breast, Heinz Seriously Good Caesar Dressing, tomato relish, premium lettuce, tomato, bacon and some more of that Seriously Good Dressing. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • BBQ RODEO
    • A flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crispy golden onion rings, and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. All on a toasted sesame seed bun
  • LONG BBQ BEEF RODEO
    • Now with a long bun for double the taste! Flame-grilled beef topped with melted cheese, crispy onion rings, creamy mayo and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants.
  • MALTESERS FILLED WAFFLE CONE
    • Stay cool this Summer with our NEW Maltesers Filled Waffle Cone. Creamy and velvety Soft Serve topped with Maltesers served in a waffle cone filled with more Maltesers goodness
  • BEEF BIG FEED
    • Enjoy a classic Whopper with regular fries, a regular soft drink, three chicken nuggets and a sundae all for only $12 – what a deal! Available for a limited time at participating restaurants.
  • TITLE FEAST
    • Enjoy a classic Whopper, Crispy Chicken burger with regular fries, a regular soft drink, three chicken nuggets and a limited edition 'Road to the Title' wristband all for just $15.00 – what a deal! Available for a very limited time at participating restaurants.
  • WHOPPER
    • Our world famous WHOPPER® features our flame-grilled beef topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • Seasonal Vege $7.00
    • 2 skewers per serving
  • Miso Soup $2.50
  • Namban Style Karaage Chicken $14.00
    • karaage chicken lightly marinated in sweet & garlicky citrus soy sauce
  • Japanese Style Chicken Salad $14.50
    • tender shredded chicken, flavoured with Japanese dashi sauce, tossed with crisp veges, finished with Gama Dare sauce
  • Karaage Chicken $13.00 / $16.00
    • Japanese style fried chicken
  • Bowl of Rice $3.00
  • Ice Cream Stack $10.50
    • green tea ice cream, walnut green tea & vanilla ice cream
  • Yakitori Platter $18.00
  • Go Fish $8.40
    • One piece of crumbed fish
  • Crumbed Breast Of Fresh Breast Tenderloins
  • Pineapple $1.00
  • Dips
    • Garlic Mayo, Blue Cheese Mayo, Spicy Satay, Cranberry, Wisconsin BBQ, Ketchup
  • Kumara Fries $5.90
  • Triple C L $13.40 / S $11.90
    • Chicken w/ camembert, cranberry sauce, salad & mayo
  • -Cheddar $1.50
  • Chicken Littles $8.40
    • Three tempura nibbles
  • Chicken Fried Rice / Roast Pork Fried Rice / Prawn Fried Rice / Combination Fried Rice $10.80
  • Chicken Foo Young Egg / Roast Pork Foo Young Egg $10.80
  • Quarter Chicken & Chips Meal $9.50
  • Sweet & Sour Fish $11.00
  • Curry Steak on Rice / Curry Pork on Rice / Steak, Tomatoes on Rice / Steak, Mushrooms on Rice / Pork, Tomatoes on Rice / Pork, Mushrooms on Rice $10.80
  • Fried Prawns, Cashew Nuts / Beef Oyster Sauce / Honey Lemon Chicken $12.00
  • Chicken Chow Mein / Roast Pork Chow Mein $10.80
  • Steak Tomatoes on Rice $10.50
  • Traditional House Falafel $22.00
    • Ground Chickpea mixed with garlic, herbs and spices, served on a bed of rice and a trio of salads and sauces
  • P.K. Eggplant Dish $23.00
    • Eggplants fried and served on a bed of rice, trio of salads and sauces
  • Persian Combination $35 Double
    • Adana, chicken and beef shish served on a bed of rice accompanied by a seasonal salad and sauces
  • 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)
  • Fries $9.50
    • Served with tomato sauce
  • Adana Bursa $16 Single/$25 Double
    • Homemade ground lamb on top of a crispy garlic pita bread croutons, greek yoghurt and bursa sauce, accompanied by a seasonal salad
  • P.K. Kids Kuku $10.50
    • Carrot frittata or zucchini frittata served with a side of fries, trio of salads and sauces
  • 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
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