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

  • 7 DAYS / 7AM- 3PM
  • Spring vegetable soup $11.90
    • With pea, courgette, leeks, creme fraiche & toasted multigrain vege- gluten free - vegan on request
  • Breakfast burger $18.90
    • With beef pattie, bacon crumb, fried egg, kraft cheese,maple mustard & chorizo hollandaise gluten free on request
  • Eggs on toast $9.90
    • Two eggs (poached, scrambled or fried) on toasted multigrain vege — dairy or gluten free on request
  • ·eggs benedict $17.90
    • Poached eggs with hollandaise on toasted multigrain with bacon
  • Curly fries $8.90
    • Delivered by pneumatic tube vege- contains gluten
  • - peanut butter $6.90
  • Extra toast $2
  • Pineapple Ring $1.60
  • Crumbed Prawn $0.80
  • Chocolate Donut $2.00
  • Scallop $ 1.60
  • Scoop chips $1.70
  • Steak $ 5.20
  • curry Rice Roll $2.60
  • Hoki $4.50
  • Beef Curry
  • Dessert, Pudding with Ice Cream
  • S=small / L= Large
  • Beef with Curry S $17.50 / L $30.00
  • Fried Fish Steak with Special Sauce S $23.00 / L $34.00
  • Roast Pork Fried Noodles
  • Squid with Curry & Vegetable S $19.00 / L $32.00
  • Sweet & Sour Beef with Vegetable S $17.50 / L $30.00
  • Sweet and Sour Wonton $10.00
  • Prawn Curry on Fried Rice $14.00
  • Chicken Satay on Fried Rice $11.50
  • Tomato $4.20
  • Prawn Foo Young $14.00
  • Sliced Steak and Seasonal Vegetables $12.50
  • 1/2 Chicken and Chips $10.00
  • Chicken and Cashew Nut $13.50
  • All served w/ fries
  • Bailies Pate $12.50
    • Freshly made pate, served with toasted ciabatta & pickled veges
  • New potatoes $5.50
  • Crispy Skin Salmon $24.00
    • Served on a beetroot & feta salad
  • Beetroot $13.00
    • Mesclun w/ baby beet's, toasted seeds & feta
  • All served w/ fries
  • All served w/ fries
  • Veggie $15.00
    • Lentil & chickpea pattie w/ raita, mesclun & tomato (contains nuts)
  • House made spicy beans served piping hot with fresh coriander, zesty avocado salsa with an egg on top and crusty ciabatta slices $16.00
  • 7am – 2.30pm
  • - with bacon $15.50
  • Pasta of the day See board
  • -Akaroa salmon and avocado with fresh lemon and dill $12.50
  • Daily Kitchen specials See board
  • Fillet steak open sandwich with portobello mushrooms, roasted tomato and mustard sauce $18.50
  • Oddfellow’s muesli and fruit $12.00
  • Falafel Pattie $15.50
    • Served w/ chips
  • Nachos (GF/Vegan available) $17.00
    • Smoked housemade beans served on warmed nacho chips w/ sour cream, salsa + guacamole
  • Harvest (GF or Vegan available) $21.50
    • Spinach, mushroom, tomato, seasonal veges & hash with poached eggs + hollandaise + wholegrain toast
  • ● Bagel w/ cream cheese + pesto or butter + jam $9.00
  • Burger du jour (GF/Vegan available) $11.00
  • -Tomato, mushies, avo, spinach $4.50 each
  • Bless Up Vegan (GF Optional) $22.50
    • Smoked housemade beans, tomato, mushrooms, spinach, hash, salsa & vegan aioli
  • Polenta Fries $8.50
  • Steak $5.20
  • Hot Dog
  • Pork Fried Noodle $9.50
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts $12.00
  • Prawn Fried Noodle $12.00
  • Giant Burger $6.50
    • double meat pineapple cheese bacon & egg
  • 1/2 Dozen Wontons $3.50
  • Mushroom $3.80
  • Chicken Kebab $15.50
  • Falafel veg $8.00/$11.00/$14.00
  • Kofta minced beef $8.00/$11.00/$14.00
  • Your choIce of the main served with pita bread, rice or couscous on our crisp salads and finished with our homemade sauce to take away
  • Beef $8.00/$11.00/$14.00
  • Barbosa $3.50
  • Egyptian Baked Potato $11.00
    • Served with rice, fresh doubLe cream, green salad and our dressing In a plastic box
  • Green salad $6.50/$8.50
  • Egg on toast (GF/DF) $8.70
    • Choose your bread served with tomato sauce
  • Dairy Free $1.00
  • Chicken nuggets (GF/DF) $8.70
    • Served with chips and tomato sauce
  • Healthy Option (GF/DF) $17.90
    • Poached eggs, hot smoked Akaroa salmon with baby spinach and wholegrain toast
  • -Add beans $2.00
  • Berries Pancakes $17.90
    • Served with berry compote, nutella and whipped cream or yoghurt
  • -Cream cheese and jam $9.70
  • Netts Wrap (GF/DF) $17.50
    • Moroccan lamb and vegetables served on flatbread with hummus, tzatziki sauce and salad
  • Green curry fried rice (chicken, pork or beef) $13.00
  • Sambal chicken (Indonesian chilli) $13.00
    • with side vegetables
  • Combination add $3.00
  • Pud Thai chicken $12.00
  • Chicken satay on rice $13.00
    • with side vegetables
  • Dried stir fried (chicken, pork or beef) $13.00
    • tossed chilli paste & vegetables
  • Extra meat add $3.00
  • Chilli Chicken $13.00
    • with side vegetables
  • Corn Fritters With Bacon $18.50
    • with bacon, baked tomato, sour cream, served with a side salad of your choice
  • French Toast Berry & Yoghurt $16.50
    • dusted in cinnamon sugar with berry compote and yoghurt
  • Bagel $9.00
    • toasted Bagel with butter and spread (marmalade, jam or honey)
  • Oven Baked Farmer Omelette $16.50
    • 3-eggs omelette with courgette, capsicum red onion,bacon & toast
  • Greens On Toast $12.50
    • a forest of greens over a bed of avocado, miso & our sour dough whole-grain bread
  • The Creamy Goat $12.50
    • tomato, olive oil and a mild goat cheese piled on our whole-grain sour dough bread
  • Bagel $12.00
    • toasted Bagel with cream cheese and salmon
  • French Toast Bacon & Banana $16.50
    • served with crispy bacon, banana & maple syrup
  • Spotted Dick $12.00
    • Traditional English sultana and lemon pudding with custard and late harvest reduction
  • Toasted flatbread with warm chilli and cheese dip $8.00
  • Panko crumbed prawns (5) with garlic aioli $8.00
  • Oven warmed olives with mint $8.00
  • Tender Goat pieces in Indian sauce $8.00
  • Canterbury Merino Lamb Shoulder $28 For 1 / $48 For 2
    • Raised on the Canterbury plains; Lamb braised in tomato, lemon and Moroccan spices on pumpkin, raisin and almond cous cous. Finished with house made yoghurt and our own garden mint
  • Tri Colour Scallops and Black Pudding $16.00
    • Scallops placed on locally produced black pudding, on a trio of purees; parsnip, butternut pumpkin and pea
  • Cotswold Porridge $12.00
    • Porridge and banana dusted with brown sugar, served with cream or milk
  • Big Breakfast $19.00
  • Bacon and egg focaccia $11.50
  • Choose from...
  • Available all day at $9.50, GF available
  • • Salmon, spinach, red onion, caper, brie
  • Vegetarian Delight $16.50
  • • Oven roasted vegetables, brie, chutney
  • • Smoked chicken, cranberry, brie with red onion
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