Ilex in Christchurch Menu

SANDWICHES SANDWICHES
  • Th Ruben sous vide beef with gruyere, sauerkraut. whole grain mustard aioli, rye and soft greens $8.00
  • Chicken pretzel roll with garlic aioli, soft greens, cheese and cucumber $9.00
  • Triple smoked ham with cheddar. relish, whole grain dijon noise and lettuce $7.00
  • Quinoa Falafel wrap with hummus. smoked yoghurt, cucumber. Lettuce and tomato salsa $ 9.00
BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • Fresh fruit salad with granola $8.00
  • Toasted muesli. yoghurt and poached fruits $8.00
  • Chia seeds $9.00
    • with almond milk, coconut cranberries, granola rhubarb, pecans and almonds
  • Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli, seeds, pistachio, black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
  • Cured local bacon $22.00
    • poached eggs. rosti. confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs (V) (GF)
  • Corn fritters with poached eggs avocado, tomato Kasumi, avocado creme. chilli and soft herbs(V)(GF) $19.00
  • Brioche burger $18.00
    • with fried free range egg, bacon, cheese, spinach, tomato and hollandaise served with hash browns and relish
  • Waffles with hazelnut caramel poached pears, berries, cream and toasted hazelnuts $19.00
PASTRY PASTRY
  • Local beef and Kapiti cheddar pie with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish $9.00
  • Free range chicken and almond pie $9.00
    • with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts. currants and radish
SMALL PLATES SMALL PLATES
  • French fries with garlic aioli(V)(GF) $7.00
  • Salad greens. hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad(V)(GF) $6.00
  • Seasonal soup of the day served with ciabatta $9.50
  • Green pea, feta and mint croquettes with roast hazelnuts, dehydrated olive, soft herbs and parmesan aioli(V) $11.00
  • Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavish, dried pear. pickled red onion and olives(V) $14.00
  • Kids pack $9.00
    • with mini ham and cheese roll, biscuit dried fruit and juice
  • Kids ‘fish and chips’ with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00
MAINS MAINS
  • Hot smoked Akaroa salmon $22.00
    • with house pickled beets, horseradish crème Fraiche, avocado, chives. Croute and soft herbs
  • Sous vide local chicken breast $21.00
    • with harissa, Pearl cous cous salsa, lemon, pancetta and pickled red onion(GF)
  • Grilled Canterbury steak sandwich $19.00
    • with streaky bacon, onion, jam, chimichurri, soft leafs, French fries and aioli
CABINET SELECTION CABINET SELECTION
  • Please see counter staff to make your selection

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Tuesday to Sunday Dinner from 5:00pm
  • -Churrasco de Vegetais
    • Selection of vegetables skewered and barbecued (on request)
  • -Linguiça Vegetariana
    • Vegetarian sausage (on request)
  • Mousse de Maracujá $ 9.50
    • Passionfruit mousse
  • Banana à Milanesa
    • Crumbed Banana
  • -Picanha ao Alho
    • Brazilian traditional rump cut, seasoned with garlic
  • Salada Verde (DF/GF/V)
    • Fresh green salad mix, with homemade dressing
  • Prato do Dia
    • Chef`s choice dish of the day
  • Homestyle pork ribs $24.00
    • Tender pork ribs, basted in our homemade bbq sauce, served with slaw & a side of mash, wedges or fries
  • The whitford's beef burger $18.50
    • Prime angus beef patty, sliced tomato, burger greens & aioli in a toasted bun, served with fries
  • -Add chicken $4.00
  • Cheesy pizza bread $9.00
    • Pizza base loaded with mozzarella & feta cheese and topped with fresh herbs
  • Wedges $8.00
  • Fisherman's burger $21.50
    • Crispy fried fish, in a toasted bun with burger greens, sliced tomato & tartare sauce, and served with fries
  • Chocolate brownie $10.00
    • Served with vanilla ice cream
  • Extra pizza toppings $5.00 each
    • Prawns / gluten free bases are also available on request
  • Baked scallops $21.50
    • with saffron, orange & ginger crust set on sauteed chard
  • Chefs roast special Market price
  • Grilled chicken breast escalope 32.50
    • avocado, tomato & mushroom butter / saffron risotto
  • -with garlic prawns $26.50
  • Pancakes $15.50
    • with glazed banana, bacon & maple syrup
  • -with garlic prawns $26.50
  • Pumpkin, blue cheese & smoked mushroom ravioli / sage & pine nut noisette butter $21.50
  • Assorted slices $4.50
  • Beer Battered Fish $22
    • (GF pan fried fish available)
  • Ice-cream sundae – chocolate or caramel $5.5
  • Garlic Loaf $10
    • Mini farmhouse loaf brushed with basil pesto smothered in garlic butter & baked
  • Chicken or Vegetarian Nachos $18
    • Spicy tomato & bean sauce with your choice of chicken or fresh seasonal vegetables on corn chips with cheese, sour cream, guacamole & sweet chilli sauce
  • Seafood Chowder $14
    • A thick creamy soup made from a selection of NZ’s freshest & finest Seafood. Served with garlic bread
  • Calcikids flavoured milk $3.5
  • Steak & Fries $12
    • 150g ribeye steak cooked medium with salad and fries
  • Salt on the Pier Muesli $12
    • A tasty blend of oats, cereals and dried fruits served with yoghurt & berry compote
  • All Mains Come With Rice,
  • Thai Fresh Spring Rolls (2) $9.50
    • Filled With Pork, Crab Meat, Egg, Cucumber, Tofu, Bean Sprouts Served With Tamarind Sauce
  • Larb Kai/ Minced Chicken Salad $14.50
    • Minced Chicken, Asian Herbs, Roasted Rice Powder, Chilli, Lime Juice, Topped With Fried Shallots
  • Stir Fried Pork Fillet With Garlic Sauce $17.00
    • Garlic, Black Pepper, Onion, Coriander, Snow Peas(Seasonal), Fried Garlic
  • Crispy Chicken With Sweet And Sour Sauce $18.00
    • Crispy Thigh Chicken Fillet, Garlic, Onion, Carrot, Pepper, Fresh Pineapple, Spring Onion, Tomato Pieces
  • -Chicken, Pork Or Beef $16.00
  • Stir Fried Chicken With Chilli Garlic And Basil $17.00
    • Chicken Breast, Chilli Garlic, Onion, Carrot, Basil
  • Panaeng Chicken Curry $17.00
    • Thick Curry With Taste Of Peanut, Green Beans, Onion
  • Seasonal Vegetables $7.50
    • Please ask your server
  • Seasonal Garden Salad $7.50
  • Mediterranean Sharing Platter $30.00
    • venison salami, hot pork, locally cold smoked Akaroa salmon, pickled vegetables, crostini and coriander crema
  • Three Cheese Fondue $16.00
    • served with pickled cauliflower and crostini
  • Creme Brulee $12.00
    • smooth and creamy baked custard with a caramelised topping and served with speculaas cookies
  • Double Chocolate Brownie $12.00
    • house-made chocolate brownie served with vanilla ice cream
  • Chef's Pasta of the Day N/A
    • POA. Please ask your server
  • Vegetarian Nachos $15.50
    • vegetable and bean mix served with corn chips, melted cheese, salsa and topped with sour cream
  • Sticky Date Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Salmon, Rocket, Dill, and Cream Cheese
  • Chicken, Spinach, Pine nut, and Pesto
  • Chicken Parmigana with Napoli Sauce, Olives, Ham and Parmesan, and Green Salad $18.5
  • Seasonal Fruit Crumble with Cream
  • Mushrooms $3.00
  • Add - Chilli $1.00
  • Ice Cream Sundae
  • Butter Milk Pancakes $18.50
    • served w/ Canadian maple syrup & your choice of: whipped cream & berry compote, or bacon & banana
  • Crumbed Calamari $15.00
    • Crumbed calamari rings with fresh lemon and chipotle mayo
  • Sorbet Selection $12.00
    • Today's selection of fruit sorbets
  • Peppers Breakfast $22.00
    • eggs your way: sausage, bacon, grilled tomato, hash brown, and mushrooms served w/ toasted ciabatta, rye or gluten free bread with tomato relish
  • Crumbed Calamari $15.00
    • Crumbed calamari rings with fresh lemon & chipotle mayo
  • Seasoned Wedges $10.00
    • Potato wedges with sweet chilli dipping sauce & sour cream
  • Panko Chicken $15.00
    • Panko Crumbed chicken Skewers with Katsu dipping sauce
  • Arabian Chocolate Cake $16.00
    • Queen of Sheba almond & chocolate cake with orange glaze, maple & walnut ice cream
  • Carved Roast Sirloin of Hereford Prime $38.00
    • With béarnaise, corned beef gratin, green beans, jus and horseradish Yorkshire pudding
  • Hand Cut Potato Chips $8.00
    • With tomato relish
  • Soup Festival $15.00
    • A rich and spicy soup with pheasant, basil and shredded vegetables
  • Canterbury Lamb $38.00
    • Carved rack on a parsnip rosti with minted peas, charred red pepper, jus and aioli
  • Festive Pudding $14.00
    • Steamed ginger sticky date pudding with cream and custard
  • Gold Medal Mussels $16.00
    • Steamed in Spruce beer, glazed under gruyere and speck with Swiss chard salad
  • Flatbread $8.00
    • Garlic and cheese
  • Baked Breast of Chicken $35.00
    • With a spinach and hazelnut mousse on a warm barley and romaine salad with salsa verde
  • Vegetarian Delight (V) (HC) $27.50
    • Mediterranean vegetable ragout accompanied with Israeli cous cous, lemon and polenta gnocchi, Portobello mushroom and mainland feta and sauteed spinach
  • Calamari $16.00
    • Tempura strips of calamari with a fresh melon and radish slaw, soba noodles with green tea and peanut vinaigrette and Wasabi mayo
  • Succulent Canterbury Lamb Shank $33.00
    • Slow cooked Lamb Shank accompanied with sauteed baby vegetables, creamy whipped kumara mash and crushed minted peas
  • Ibis Eton Mess $13.00
    • Our version of this old classic with Vanilla bean and white chocolate mousse, crisp dark chocolate pearls and topped with berry compote
  • Chilli and Garlic Prawns (GF)(DF) $17.00
    • Marinated prawns with avocado salsa, lemon aioli, lime & coconut
  • Fish of the Day (GF) (HC) (*) $31.50
    • Market available fish, oven baked and served with Lemon polenta gnocchi, Israeli Cous Cous, Caponata finished with house made Gremolata
  • Caponata with Three Cheese Ravioli (V) M $24.50 / L $27.00
    • Tomato, courgettes, eggplant and fresh herbs tossed through fresh pasta and finished with olive oil and basil pesto
  • Garlic Bread (V) $9.50
    • Toasted baguette topped with garlic butter, pesto and Parmesan, served with aged balsamic and olive oil
  • Ribs $31.00
    • Prime pork ribs Bourbon barbeque sauce
  • Nachos $9.00
    • Kids nachos with mild beef & beans, cheese & sour cream
  • Soba Noodle Salad $17.00
    • Shitake, edamame beans, spinach, spring onions on a bed of soba noodles with a sweet pineapple & cajun dressing
  • Eggs Benedict $19 Bacon / $21 Salmon
    • served on toasted bread with wilted spinach, hash brown & poached eggs topped with hollandaise
  • The Silverback Stack $16.00
    • with potato cake, spinach, field mushroom, hash brown & a poached egg topped with hollandaise
  • Marinated olives with grilled ciabatta $9.00
  • Popcorn chicken served with ranch $12.00
  • House made sausage $4.00
  • Stuffed chicken breast GF $27.50
    • Spinach and feta stuffed chicken breast served with crispy polenta, basil pesto, parmesan wafer and caper hollandaise
  • Vegetarian GF $26.50
    • Grilled polenta with roasted mediterranean vegetables, semi dried tomatoes, shaved parmesan and balsamic glaze
  • All day breakfast GF (on request) $19.50
    • Fried eggs, bacon, sausage, tomato and hash browns with toasted ciabatta
  • Marinated lamb (warm) GF $16.50
    • Grilled and served with semi dried tomatoes and bell pepper vinaigrette
  • Junior cheeseburger $9.50
  • Breads and dips (warm) $10.00
    • Warmed breads with housemade seasonal dips
  • Ham and cheese pizza $9.50
  • Crumbed Hoki $9.50
  • Falafel $0.50
  • Cheese $2.50
  • Lamb Kebab 1kg $35.00
  • Shish Taouk (Chicken) 1kg $33.00
  • French Fries (M/ L) $3.50/ $5.00
  • Warpat (Cheese filled filo pastry) $2.50
  • Add rice, humus & garlic dip $10.00
  • Lamb Kebab $14.00
  • Marinated Pan-Fried Fish $7.00
    • w sauce gribiche, pumpkin slaw, green chili crema
  • Charred Watermelon $12.00
    • queso, baby rocket, sunflower seeds, ancho dressing
  • Slow-Roasted Agave Baby Carrots $7.00
    • guajillo oil mole, goats feta, migas, baby cress
  • Ceviche $16.00
    • fish, orange blossom tiger’s milk, melon, chili, corn shards, hibiscus agua
  • Coffee Agave Lamb $16.00
    • zucchini, pumpkin, oregano, garlic chips, salsa borracha
  • Butternut Pumpkin $7.00
    • salsa negra, baby spinach, queso seco, crispy sesame
  • Panucho $8.00
    • spiced squid, red frijoles, mint, fennel, chili pico, olive powder, cucumber yoghurt
  • Al Pastor $18.00
    • Crispy Pork (Free Farmed), kimchi, apple yoghurt, radish, mint, sesame
  • Fried Egg $1.25
  • Famous Grill $27.90
    • Robbie’s famous mixed grill. Stacked with 100 gram ribeye steak, eggs, sausage, bacon, onion rings and fries.
  • Robbie’s Double Beef n Bacon Burger $19.90
    • One for the hungry! Two beef patties stacked in a toasted bun with bacon, tomato, lettuce, cheese, BBQ sauce and beetroot, served with fries.
  • Robbie’s Loaf $7.90
    • A crusted garlic loaf. A great warm up!
  • Bacon 1 Rasher $1.80
  • Seafood Chowder $13.50
    • A taste sensation! Filled with seafood and served with the chef’s choice of bread.
  • Apple Crumble $11.90
    • Our homemade apple crumble will impress, served warm with whipped cream and ice cream.
  • Homestyle Breakfast $16.90
    • 2 eggs, hash browns, bacon and sausage, served with toasted bread.
Ilex

Ilex

location

Address

5/887 New North Road, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand

phone

Phone

039415556

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegetarian

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  View ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Cards accepted ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
5/887 New North Road, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand