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

  • Veg hot 'n' spicy $5.00
    • Capsicum, spicy jalapeno & mozzarella
  • Classic cheese $5.00
    • Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
  • Veg supreme $7.50
    • Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • Beef and onion $5.00
    • Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
  • Italiano $8.90
    • Spicy pepperoni, cabanossi, mushroom, capsicum, olives and melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • Large fries $3.50
  • Hawaiian $5.00
    • Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00
  • ●Pork
  • ●Chicken
  • *Dairy free dessert available on request
  • -Alcatra
    • Rump Steak
  • Bolo de Chocolate $ 12.00
    • Chocolate mud cake topped with a delicious chocolate sauce and served with your choice of sorbet or ice cream
  • ●Vegetarian
  • Prato do Dia
    • Chef`s choice dish of the day
  • ●Sauces
  • Honey Roasted Vegetable Salad (GF) Honey roasted winter root vegetables, baby beets, tomatoes, cucumber and mesclun bound in a roasted garlic aioli. $19.90
  • Arancini (GF) Pesto an buffalo mozzarella risotto balls, with aioli. $10.90
  • Lamb Salad (GF) Twice cooked Canterbury lamb shoulder with honey roasted winter root vegetables, baby beets, tomatoes, cucumber and mesclun bound in a roasted garlic aioli and drizzled with a fresh mi $23.90
  • Vicar's Grill (GF*) The best big breakfast in town! Local free range eggs cooked any style, gluten free pork sausage, crispy bacon, herb roasted field mushrooms, smoked tomato, house made potato rosti $21.90
  • Mac and cheese - / $7.90
  • Molten Chocolate Fondant - Chocolate ganache, chocolate wafer, chocolate ice cream and Chantilly cream $12.90
  • Bacon and Eggs (GF*) Local free range eggs done any style on a toasted split bagel, with crispy bacon and house made tomato relish. $14.90
  • Mini Chicken Drums (GF) With a chilli jam, kaffir lime and ginger sauce. $12.90
  • Hot & Spicy Beef Fried Rice $9.00
  • Pork Fried Noodle $9.00
  • Beef Black Bean Vegetable on Rice $9.00
  • Garlic shrimp vegetable on Rice $10.00
  • Pork Foo Young $9.00
  • Hot & Spicy Chicken Fried Rice Noodle $9.00
  • Honey Chicken on Noodle $9.00
  • Extra Ingredient (Cashew) $2.00
  • Gurnard $3.90
  • Thai Sweet Chilli-Beef $11.00
  • Steak Fried Noodles $7.50
  • Chicken Fried Rice $10.00
  • BBQ Pork $11.00
  • Roast Pork Fried Noodles $7.50
  • Roast Pork Chow Mein $10.00
  • Vegetarian Chow Mein $8.50
  • Grandma's Cheese Pastries $11.99
    • Just like our Grandma used to make, flaky triangular pastries filled with four varieties of scrumptious melted cheese, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V
  • Old-Fashioned Zucchini N' Feta Fritters $11.99
    • Fresh zucchini and melted feta cheese mixed with Costas, traditional blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, flash fried to golden perfection, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki and roasted capsicum sauce. V
  • Meze Platter $43.00
    • Delightful feast of Mediterranean meatballs, drunken tiger prawns, calamari, golden falafel, marinated feta, marinated mixed olives, dolmades, zucchini n’ feta fritters and cheese pastries, served with toasted village pita bread on a classic wooden platter.
  • Garlic Pita Bread $9.99
    • Freshly toasted pita bread filled with creamy garlic butter. V
  • Filleto Fantastico 225g $37.00
    • 225g pure Angus fillet lightly seasoned and char-grilled, served with Mediterranean style beetroot and slow roasted Portobello field mushrooms, drizzled with tarragon red wine sauce on a bed of aromatic garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes. DF GF
  • Drunken Tiger Prawns $16.99
    • Juicy tiger prawns in a piquant tomato, fresh garlic and Metaxa brandy sauce, topped with crumbled feta cheese, served with toasted village pita bread.
  • Barbequed Greek Beef Patties $23.50/ $28.50
    • Thick ‘n juicy Canterbury Angus beef marinated with Costas® traditional herbs ‘n spices and barbequed for a full flavoured finish. (R/ G)
  • Mediterranean Meatballs $11.99
    • Fork-tender marinated meatballs oven baked and finished in a rich tomato, onion and red wine sauce, topped with melted Kefalograviera cheese, served with toasted village pita bread.
  • Mini Chicken Burger & Chips $12.00
  • Polenta Fries $10.00
    • Herb and roast pumpkin and cumin with parmesan.
  • Brownie $6.00
    • Chocolate brownie with berries and ice cream
  • French Toasted Banana Bread $17.00
    • Served with Strawberry Jam and Cream
  • Chicken Wings $14.00
    • Spicy or BBQ with lemon and herb sour cream.
  • Lamb $35.00
    • Slow cooked lamb shoulder with kumara gratin, roast beetroot and a minted pea and bean salsa
  • Thai Beef Salad $25.00
    • Marinated grilled beef with herbs, capsicum, mango, cucumber, tomato, vermicelli noodles, crispy shallots and peanuts with a Nam Jim dressing.
  • Chilli Prawn $19.00
    • Red onion, sweet chili, garlic
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken $10.00
  • Chicken Pineapple on Rice $10.50
  • Pork Curry on Fried Rice $9.50
  • Pottle Fried Noodles $6.00
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts $12.00
  • Steak Mushroom on Rice $10.50
  • Extra Serving of Meat $3.00
  • Steak Black Bean Sauce $11.00
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS $4.80 1/2 doz
  • GROPER FILLETS $5.80
  • CHIPS ($1.60 1/2 scoop) $2.40
  • SPICY WEDGES (350g) $3.50
  • POTATO FRITTERS $4.80 1/2 doz
  • BACON PATTIES $2.40
  • CORN FRITTERS $2.40
  • SAUSAGES $2.40
  • Prawn Malabari $15.50
  • Goat Vindaloo $14.00
  • Onion Bhaji $6.50
    • Slice onion with Indian spices coated with chickpea batter. Served with mint and tamarind chutney
  • Mixed $10.50
  • Rogan Josh $12.00
  • Tandoori Prawns $16.90
    • 8 tasty prawns
  • Masala Challi $6.50
    • 4 cobs of tasty corn dressed in Masala. Very popular Delhi Street treat.
  • Chicken Lollipop $10.90
    • 5 pieces of Tandoor roasted Chicken. Deliciousness
  • Mushrooms $ 1.50
  • Open Steak Sandwich $15.00
    • Porterhouse Steak served on Toasted Ciabatta with Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot, Cheese, Caramelised Onion & drizzled with Aioli. Served with Fries.
  • Clubhouse Breakfast $12.00
    • Bacon, Sausages, Hash-Brown, Grilled Tomato, Grilled Mushrooms, Egg, Toast & Jam.
  • Egg’s Your Way $6.00
    • Poached, Scrambled or Fried, your choice! Served with toast.
  • Served without fries $9.00
  • Homemade Pancakes $10.00
    • Served with Bacon, Banana & Maple Syrup or Berry Coulis, Whipped Cream & Cinnamon.
  • Green Salad $ 4.00
  • Deep Fried Fish
    • Tartare, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Aioli. Served with Fries.
  • Vegetarian Snack $8.00
    • Spring rolls, Samosas, Onion Rings, served with chips & sweet chilli sauce
  • Nuggets & Chips $8.00
    • Chicken Nuggets served with tomato sauce
  • Fish & Chips $8.00
    • Fish Bites served with tomato sauce or tartare sauce
  • Pies $4.00
    • Steak, Mince & Cheese
  • Snack Basket $8.00
    • Chicken Nuggets, Fish & Mini Hotdog, served with chips & tomato sauce
  • Sausage Rolls $3.50
  • - Ham & Cheese
  • Basket of Chips $6.50
    • Served with tomato sauce
  • Special Family Pack/Any Large Sushi 3 for $20.90
  • Platter/big $45.00
  • Prawn & Koroket $7.90
  • Salmon Nigiri $7.90
  • Sakura Bento $10.50
  • Nicy & Spicy $7.90
  • Nicy & Spicy $7.90
  • Platter/medium $35.00
  • Fruit Platter - Fresh Seasonal Fruit Skewers & Organic Honey Yoghurt $7.00
    • A selection of in-season fresh fruit served with local organic honey yoghurt for dipping (2 skewers per person)
  • Lean Vegetarian Wrap (2 halves, serves 1-2 people) $10.00
    • Lean wrap filled with seasonal fresh salad, Pure's own made hummus, quinoa & feta for protein
  • Chef's Large Salad Box (per person) seasonal variety of fresh local produce $12.50
    • Salad is fresh/seasonal & changes daily - tofu is made locally with water
  • Lean Chicken Wrap (2 halves, serves 1-2 people) $10.00
    • Lean wrap filled with seasonal fresh salad, sous vide lemon & thyme chicken & Pure's own made hummus
  • Chef's Medium Salad Box (per person) variety of fresh seasonal & local produce $8.50
    • Salad is fresh/seasonal & changes daily
  • Mocha Slice 'RAW' $4.50
    • Very moorish slice with cacao, espresso, nuts & seeds for a healthy chocolate hit
  • Beef & Seasonal Salad Wrap (2 half wraps) $10.50
    • Fresh seasonal salad filled wrap with lean braised beef & Pure's own made dressing
  • Paleo Banana & Salted Caramel Muffin $4.40
    • These muffins are nutition packed! Made with almond meal so also high in protein, other healthy ingredients include; linseeds, sunflower seeds, coconut flour, apples, carrots, eggs, spices & date
  • FRUIT, HONEY AND YOGHURT (GF) $9.00
  • CREAMY MUSHROOM $17.50
    • TOASTED CIABATTA, BAKED MUSHROOM, PARMESAN CHEESE WITH RICH HOMEMADE CREAMY SAUCE
  • HOLLANDAISE $1.80
  • BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS $17.50
    • 2 FISH FILLETS & SEASONED CHIPS, SERVED WITH GARNISH, TOMATO & TARTARE SAUCE
  • AVOCADO $3.00
  • MARMITE CREAM CHEESE BAGELS $6.50
  • BERRY COMPOTE $4.00
  • CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST $12.50
    • WITH BACON, BANANA, MAPLE SYRUP
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