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

  • Satay Prawn and Vegetables $15.50
  • Bangkok Noodle Chicken Beef or Pork $13.50
  • Sweet and Sour Tofu and Vegetables $10.00
  • Kuy Tiew Tom Yum Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50
  • Salmon Curry $15.50
  • Tom Kga Tofu and Vegetables $11.00
  • Deep Fried Spring Rolls (Pack of 10) $7.00
  • (A) Vege $7.00
  • RICOTTA PANCAKE $17.00
    • Pancakes with berry compote, house made lemon curd, yogurt, oaty crumble and almond praline
  • FRENCH TOAST $19.50
    • Brioche raspberry and mascarpone French toast, streaky bacon, vanilla bean custard, maple syrup and berry compote
  • Vietnamese Salad $18.00
    • Mixed slaw, vermicelli & mung bean salad with grilled chicken & house made prawn spring rolls
  • GRANOLA $12.50
    • House made granola with dried fruit, seeds and nuts served with seasonal fruit, milk and natural yogurt
  • + Side of fries $5.00
  • Sour Dough/ Grain / GF Bread
  • CREAMY MUSHROOM $18.00
    • Combination of Shiitake, brown field & button mushroom sauteed with light cream, served on blue cheese polenta with a poached egg, balsamic glaze (GF)
  • (GF bagel available)
  • Crispy Chicken $6.50
  • Corn Nuggets (1/2 dozen) $2.00
  • Chips $2.70
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu Pattie $3.70
  • Steak Pattie $3.00
  • Spring Roll $3.00
  • Scallops (1/2 dozen) $9.00
  • Steak $6.00
  • Preserved Egg Pork Porridge $5.00
  • Rice & Sweet Sour Chicken N/A
  • Yangzhou Fried Rice $8.50
  • Honey - Stewed Bbq Pork With Vegetables $14.90
  • Fried Prawns(With Shell) With Special Salt $18.90
  • Rice & Prawn With Vegetables N/A
  • Lemon Fish Fillets $17.90
  • Eggplant With Blake Bean Sauce $3.80
  • Brioche Benedict $21
    • with Streaky bacon, Field Mushrooms and Poached Eggs with Smoked Paprika Hollandaise
  • Poached eggs $11
    • on Grain Toast with a side of Chef’s Chilli Relish
  • Thyme Roasted Chicken, walnut and olive tapenade, spinach $16
  • Marinated Artichoke, $14
    • Grilled Eggplant and Field Mushrooms with aioli dressed mesclun
  • Apple Crumble Porridge $12
    • with Cinnamon and Maple Syrup
  • The Soup of the day. $12
    • Chef’s daily creation served in a bowl with crusty, buttery Garlic Bread
  • Buttermilk Pikelets $17
    • with Raspberry Vanilla Chia Seed Jam and Crème Fraiche
  • Slow-cooked Pork Shoulder, seeded mustard and apple fennel slaw $17
  • Beer Battered Hoki $15.00
    • Two Fillets of Hokin in a Beer Batter, lots of Fries, two eggs & Slow
  • sausage, Egg & Chips $15.00
    • Two Sausages, Chips, Eggs with lashings of Gravy
  • Shrimp Cocktail $12.00
    • Made the olf Fashioned way
  • Bowl of Fries $7.00
    • Large bowl of fries with Tomato Sauce &Aioli
  • Beef Schntzel $16.00
    • Topped with Mushroom Sauce, two Eggs & Fries
  • Venison Shank $18.00
    • In a Red Wine & Plum jus with Mash & Peas
  • Mini Hotdogs or Chicken Nuggets $0.00
    • with Fries
  • LBj Burger $16.00
    • 120 g Pattie, Egg, Tomato, Lettuce, Mayo, Tomato Relish & Fries
  • Beef Sirloin Steak $26.90
    • 250g juicy sirloin steak served with your choice of a trio of vegetables OR salad and fries topped off with your choice of:
  • Fries or Spicy Wedges $8.50
    • Add bacon, cheese and spring onion topping $14.50
  • Eggs on Toast $10.50
    • Two eggs any style on buttered toast and a hash brown
  • Toasted Bagel $6.50
    • Topped with your choice of two spreads: Cream Cheese, Pesto, Jam, Hummus
  • Honey Roasted Muesli $13.50
    • With yoghurt, berry couli and seasonal fruits
  • Nachos $16.50
    • With traditional topping and your choice of Beef or Spicy Chicken
  • Banana Split $10.50
    • Banana, ice cream, chopped nuts and a choice of chocolate OR caramel sauce
  • Roast Vegetable, Mushroom and Feta Salad $16.50
    • With a balsamic dressing, capsicum couli and roasted nuts
  • Full Breakfast(GF/DF) $22.00
    • Two eggs, bacon, homemade hash brown, portobello mushrooms, breakfast sausage, slow roasted tomato and toast served with homemade hollandaise sauce
  • Wedges $9.50
    • Served with sour cream and sweet chili sauce
  • Warm Salad (GF/DF) $17.50
    • Roast veg mix, streaky bacon, rocket and feta cheese with mixed nuts and seeds Add chicken $4
  • BB Pancakes $8.70
    • Served with banana, bacon and maple syrup
  • French Toast (GF/DF) $17.90
    • Served with maple syrup, bacon and warm banana
  • Cheese toasty(GF/DF) $7.50
    • Served with tomato sauce
  • - Large $7.00
  • Portobello Mushrooms $4.00
  • Thai Pineapple Fried Rice
  • Choose your cooking style:
  • Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.00
  • Singapore Noodle Combination
  • Prawn, Seafood or Combination $5.00
  • Oyster & Soy
  • - Thin Rice
  • Ginger & Shallot
  • MASALA DOSA
    • Our signature South Indian lentil and rice crepe filled with potato masala. Served with dal and chutney. Vegan, gluten-free.
  • NORI WRAP
    • Spicy fermented kimchee, salad, vegan mayo and activated spicy seeds, wrapped in toasted nori. Vegan, gluten-free, raw option – raw nori available on request.
  • GARDEN BURGER
    • A tasty protein pattie inside a soft tortilla wrap with fresh salad, grated Edam cheese and mayo. Vegan cheese adds $2.50.
  • CURRY DOSA
    • Today’s curry served with a fresh dose and house chutney. Vegan and/or onion and garlic free options available. Gluten-free.
  • BREADLESS BURGER PLATTER
    • A tasty veggie pattie topped with grilled cheese, gherkins, tomato and mayo. Served with fries and a fresh seasonal salad. Gluten free and vegan options.
  • NORI WRAP
    • Kimchee, salad, cashew mayo and activated spicy seeds wrapped in a toasted nori sheet. Vegan, gluten-free. Raw option – raw nori available on request.
  • HALLOUMI BURGER
    • Grilled halloumi cheese, chargrilled capsicum, basil pesto, caramelised onion, lettuce and mayonnaise. Served with salad and/or fries.
  • SUN BURGER
    • A tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheddar, mayo, house chutney, gherkins, tomato and lettuce. Served on a Turkish roll. The sunflower seed pattie is vegan. Vegan cheese and mayo are available by request.
  • Wood Fired Flatbreads (v) $13.50
    • Caramelised onion and feta
  • Pollo $21.00
    • Hazelnut crumbed chicken fillet on a salad of spiced beetroot, orange, feta cheese and mixed greens with a honey balsamic dressing.
  • Rigatoni Zucca aerostat e Pollo affricate $21.50
    • Fresh hollow tube pasta. Tossed with roast pumpkin, smoked chicken, spinach and roast garlic cream sauce. Topped with sundried tomato pesto.
  • Rocket, pear, blue cheese salad (v) $10.50
  • Arancini (v) $15.50
    • Risotto balls – Mushroom, spinach and taleggio crumbed and lightly fried. Served with house made tomato chutney.
  • Fettuccine apollo $21.50
    • Fresh flat pasta tossed with smoked chicken, bacon, onions and mushrooms with a touch of chilli. Cream or tomato and herb Napoletana sauce.
  • Puttanesca $22.50
    • Cherry tomatoes, Clevedon Valley buffalo mozzarella, roast garlic, black olives, capers, anchovy, chilli and parsley.
  • Arrosticini 5for$15.50/10for$22.00
    • Traditional Italian lamb skewers, marinated in garlic, lemon and rosemary. Chargrilled, served with lemon, sea salt and salsa verde.
  • CHICKEN MUFFIN
    • Our new Chicken Muffin is a combination of our juicy, crispy Chicken patty, Heinz Seriously Good Aioli and melted cheese nestled inside a warm English muffin
  • DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
    • Make room for our Double Cheeseburger, two signature flame-grilled beef patties topped with two slices of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
  • SALAD BURGER
    • Crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion and cheese with our creamy mayonnaise, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. One bite and you’ll be hooked. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
  • CHEESE & BACON TENDERCRISP
    • Try our latest King's Collection addition! Juicy Tendercrisp Chicken Patty made with 100% Ingham's Chicken Breast, 2 slices of Cheese, Premium Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions, 2 layers of Bacon Rashes and Aioli sauce, all on a lightly corn dusted bun.
  • BBQ BEEF APRIL 2017
    • A flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of mayo and sliced onions, and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. All on a toasted sesame seed bun. Part of the new 2 for $5 promotion!
  • CHOCOLATE SUNDAE WITH OREO COOKIES
    • Cool, creamy, and velvety Soft Serve topped with chocolate sauce, and sprinkled with Oreo Cookies. Our sundae with Oreo Cookies is only here for a limited time at participating restaurants
  • CHICKEN FRIES
    • BK’s Chicken Fries are made with New Zealand chicken, with a light, seasoned crispy coating. Chicken Fries are shaped like fries and are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces. Choose from Heinz Seriously Good Peri Peri Mayo or Aioli, BBQ and Sweet & Sour
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS STUNNER $5.50
    • The new Chicken Nuggets Stunner includes 5 x Chicken Nuggets, Small Fries, Small Drink and a Sunday. Now that's value!
  • Mussels with honey, soy and sesame seeds $8.00
  • Polenta Chips, sea salt, roasted rosemary $8.00
  • - Streaky Bacon $17.50
  • Tea or Coffee and Toast $10.00
    • Served with a selection of spreads
  • Tudors Beef Burger $25.00
    • 180gm house made prime beef pattie layered on lettuce, tomato, cheese, bacon, red onion, beetroot chutney and a sour dough bun. Served with onion rings, fries and coleslaw
  • Omelette $16.50
    • A three-egg omelette with your choice of ham, onion, cheese, mushroom and tomato
  • Canterbury Tasting Platter $20 For 1 / $35 To share
    • Barrys Bay cheese, Aoraki smoked salmon, duck liver parfait, pickled onions, steamed mussels, crumbed prawns, quince paste, and toasted ciabatta
  • Croissant and Coffee $12.00
    • Freshly baked croissant filled with ham and Gruyere served with espresso coffee of your choice
  • Pad See-Eiw (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried flat noodle with dark soy sauce and seasonal vegetables
  • Pad Prik Pao (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried chicken, pork or beef with chilli paste and vegetables
  • Pad Krapao Moo Krob $12.50
    • Stir fried crispy pork belly with chilli, garlic, bamboo shoots, onion, green bean and basil
  • Khao Pad Gaeng Kheo Whan (Chicken, Pork, Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried rice with green curry paste and vegetables
  • Green Curry (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Green curry with bamboo shoots, capsicum and vegetables
  • Pad Kratiam Moo Krob $12.50
    • Stir fried crispy pork belly with mushroom, garlic, vegetables and pepper sauce
  • Thursday to Sunday 11.30am to 2.30pm
  • Pad Peanut Sauce (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried chicken, pork or beef with vegetables and peanut sauce
  • Churros $9.00
    • Scrumptious deep fried Mexican doughnut, coated with sugar and cinnamon. Choose your favourite topping to compliment them, chocolate, condensed milk or cajeta (goat milk caramel)
  • Ceviche Cancun $15.50
    • Lime marinated succulent prawns, freshly chopped tomato, orange, onion, avocado, a little spicy jalapeno and coriander. This is a traditional dish from Cancun, located on the Caribbean coast of Mexico
  • Taquitos $14.00
    • Small fried corn tortillas filled with mashed potato and cheese and topped with salad and sour cream
  • Empanada de Platano $9.50
    • Hot, deep fried corn empanada, stuffed with banana, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar and drizzled with condensed milk and chocolate sauce
  • Flautas $14.00
    • These popular crispy golden tortillas are filled with your choice of chicken or potato and cheese served with fresh lettuce, sour cream and cheese on top
  • Pescado a la Veracruzana $27.50
    • This dish is the best example of "jarochos" (people from Veracruz) cuisine. This Spanish influenced fish is baked and served with cooked tomato, olives, spices served on a bed of diced potato dressed with a mild creamy chipotle sauce
  • Mini Burrito $16.50
    • Filled with rice, beans and cheese and your choice of chicken or beef
  • Burrito (tex-mex) $24.50
    • Originating from Chihuahua, comprised of flour tortilla stuffed with beans, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream and with your choice of vegetarian, chicken, beef, salsa verde pork or prawns (available for $2 extra) options. Dressed in our special red salsa, sour cream and cheese and served with guacamole and pico de gallo
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