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

  • -Or with the house smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce for $23
  • -To add bacon $24
  • Eggs Benedict $21
    • Poached eggs and toast
  • Vege Big Breakfast (GF) $25
    • Grilled halloumi, mushrooms, crunchy roast potatoes, tomatoes, wilted spinach, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce served on toast. An epic UTRV brekkie!
  • Oaty pancakes $21
  • Breads and Dips (GF) $15
    • House breads served with a trio of dips
  • Kedgery (GF) $23
    • Smoked fish kedgery, with crispy onions, finished with a poached egg
  • Corn Fritter Stack $21
    • Topped with a cooked salsa, sour cream and salad
  • Basil and Chili Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
  • Sweet and Sour & Rice $8.50
  • Chicken Satays (4) $6.00
  • Pork Spare Ribs $6.00
  • Spring Rolls (8) $5.00
  • Pad Thai Noodle $8.50
  • Cashew Nut Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
  • Choices of chicken, beef, pork,or prawn $11.00
  • TANDOORI CHICKEN HALF $14.00
    • One Leg, One Breast Pieces
  • CHICKEN MADRAS $10.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked with onion, ginger, fenugreek and spices
  • VEGETABLE KORMA $9.99
    • Vegetable Cooked In Mild Creamy Gravy.
  • MASHROOM DO PAYAZA $9.99
    • Mushroom Cooked With Diced Onion, Ginger, Garlic Tomato With Dry Roasted Spices And Cashew Nut Gravy.
  • MIXED PICKLE $3.50
  • 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.
  • CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA $10.50
    • Succulent tender chicken roasted in tandoori oven then cooked in spicy gravy and onions
  • TANDOORI MASHROOM $10.00
    • Mushroom Marinated in Indian Spices and Served on Salad
  • Vegetable roll $2.70
  • Banana Fritter $1.80
  • Warehou $4.30
  • Steak & onion pattie $2.20
  • Bluff Oyster 1/4 Doz $7.00
  • Fresh Fried 1/2 Doz $13.50
  • Ciant $6.80
  • Brill or flounder $5.30
  • On Fried Rice or Noodle $1.00
  • Crab Stick $2.00
  • 1 Chicken & Chips $16.00
  • 1 Dozen Wonton with sauce $10.50
  • Steak Pineapple (on fried rice) $11.70
  • Chilli or Curry $1.00
  • Steak Chow Mein
  • Curry Beef $12.20
  • Mushroom $4.20
  • Deep Fried mars bar each $3.00
  • Spicy wedges one scoop $3.00
  • Hashbrown 6 for $3.00
  • Corn Nuggets for 12 $8.00
  • Kendal Burger double meat bacon egg cheese pineapple $7.50
  • Vegetarian $4.50
  • Chocolate explosion Doughnut each $3.10
  • Fried Wonton $0.60
  • -Baked Bbq Pork Bun $3.00
  • Lunch Box 3 $8.50
    • Lemon On Fried Rice
  • Charsui Bun
  • Fried Prawn $1.00
  • Chinese Breadstick $1.00
  • Lunch Box 2 $8.50
    • Honey Chicken Or Bbq Pork Or Fried Rice
  • Honey Chicken Wing $2.50
  • Double $13.00
  • Double $12.50
  • Double $12.50
  • Double $12.20
  • Combo
  • Vegetarian Falafel
  • Single $10.20
  • Lamb
  • WARM APPLE WALNUT CAKE
    • I reckon this is better than grandma used to make, but then what do I know I’m just the sucker that has to type this. A warm rich style cake with apple syrup and homemade vanilla ice cream.
  • DUCK LEG $15.50
    • Roasted duck leg in honey & star anise sauce, with a potato puff and a watercress & apple salad.
  • GARLIC BREAD $7.20
    • This has no story... except to say it's bloody great!!!!
  • CAJUN FISH & PRAWN SALAD $26.50
    • Fillets of today’s fish coated in a yummy Cajun spice pan-seared to perfection and plonked on a salad of mandarins, snow pea shoots, cucumber, red onion and baby spinach and maybe some other goodies if you're lucky. finished with garlic aioli and grilled prawns. Yummo!
  • PASTA OF THE DAY $24.50
    • Depending on the way the winds blowing or whatever the chefs decide to feed ya!
  • SEAFOOD CHOWDER $14.50
    • Now even that chef from England would say this is NZ’s best. The finest morsels plucked from the sea, combined in our secret recipe. Slurp!
  • Moroccan LAMB SHOULDER $27.50
    • Tender pieces of a green salad with whole grain puffed wheat, feta cheese, roasted beetroot with a minted yoghurt and pomegranate dressing.
  • VENISON RIBS $16.50
    • Succulent ribs glazed with a homemade barbeque kinda sauce.
  • POTATO FRITTER $0.50
  • PINEAPPLE $4.00
  • PORK FRIED RICE $11.00
  • STEAK FRIED RICE $11.00
  • 1/2 CHICKEN & CHIPS $8.50
  • HOT DOGS $2.20
  • CHICKEN MUSHROOM CHOW MEIN $12.00
  • STEAK EGG FOO YOUNG $12.00
  • Spicy Tuna Cutlet Roll $ 5.50
  • Teka Maki $ 6.00
  • Sushi $ 12.00
    • Assortment of nigiri ( 5 pcs ) accompanied with wasabi and pickled ginger.
  • Salmon & Avocado $ 9.50
    • Sliced pieces of raw tuna salmon (4pcs) and avocado.
  • Fried Fish $ 9.50
    • Deep fried bread crumbed pieces of salmon, terakiki and gurnard (4pcs)
  • Tuna & Avocado $ 10.50
    • Sliced pieces of raw tuna (4pcs) and avocado
  • Spicy Fried Squid $ 9.00
    • Deep fried spicy squid with spicy sauce.
  • Philadelphia $ 6.00
  • Garlic Bread $8.00
  • Nachos $13.50
  • Ice Cream sundae
    • chocolate caramel raspberry or strowberry
  • Chicken & Chips $14.00
    • fried chicken & chips in a basket
  • BLT $18.00
    • grilled bacon lettuce tomatoes on toasted bread
  • Mixed Grill $22.00
    • Steak sausage, bacon, eggs, Tomato & chips
  • Crumbed Schnitzel $21.00
    • with mushrooms sauce, served with your choice of salad & chips, coleslaw & chips or vegetables
  • Chicken Pasta $22.00
    • pan fried chicken breast & bacon with onions, tomatoes, peppers in a creamy cheese sauce
  • Ham, Egg and Cheese N/A
  • M&M N/A
  • Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
  • Sweet Chilli N/A
  • Choc Chip N/A
  • Pickles N/A
  • Chipotle N/A
  • Flatbread N/A
  • Big Breakfast $19.00
  • House made Muesli $11.00
  • • Bacon, egg, Cheddar and tomato relish
  • Vegetarian Delight $16.50
  • Fresh fruit salad $11.00
  • Please place your order at the counter GF toast, GF bagel, whole grain available
  • Corn Fritters $18.00
    • With free farm bacon sour cream, sweet chilli jam, and parmesan
  • Pancake Stack with maple $16.00
  • Do you like it with Chicken, Beef, Pork, Prawns, Seafood or Vegetarian?
  • Rice $2.00
  • Peanuts sauce on top/ Cashew nuts $4.90
  • Gang Phet $14.90
    • Red Curry With meat and vegetables and Thai herbs, served with rice
  • Vegetarian Tom Yum $10.90
  • Garlic with meat and vegetables with rice $12.90
  • Guay tiew rad na - $12.90
    • Served With meat and vegetables and gravy on fried noodles
  • Fish cakes $8.90
    • Spicy fish cakes served with sweet chilli sauce
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