Cafe Valentino in Christchurch City Menu

BREAD BREAD
  • Wood Fired Flatbreads (v) $11.00
    • Garlic, rosemary and rock salt finished with parmesan
  • Wood Fired Flatbreads (v) $12.00
    • Basil pesto, chilli and parmesan
  • Wood Fired Flatbreads (v) $13.50
    • Caramelised onion and feta
  • Tomato bruschetta $13.50
    • Grilled ciabatta bread, rubbed with garlic and topped with a salsa of vine ripened tomato, red onion and fresh basil. Finished with extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic.
  • Focaccia bruschetta with four pestos $11.50
    • Four pieces of focaccia brushed with extra virgin olive oil and garlic, grilled and served with four seasonal pests.
STARTERS STARTERS
  • Olive marinate (v) $10.00
    • Selection of olives marinated with fennel, orange, rosemary and garlic. Served gently warmed
  • Seafood chowder $13.50
    • Made with a selection of local seafood. Topped with garlic croutons and served with warmed ciabatta.
  • Ravioloni fritti entree/main $10.00/$22.00
    • Crispy fried three cheese and pesto ravioli. Topped with Parmesan and served with our house made tomato chutney.
  • Arancini (v) $15.50
    • Risotto balls – Mushroom, spinach and taleggio crumbed and lightly fried. Served with house made tomato chutney.
  • 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 liver and brandy parfait $14.50
    • Served with port wine jelly, gherkins and chargrilled ciabatta.
  • Calamari $15.50
    • Fresh local squid marinated in light chilli and lemon, coated in sea salt and cracked black pepper. Lightly fried and served crisp with a manuka smoked garlic and lemon aioli.
SALADS SALADS
  • Caesar salad $19.50
    • Our version of this classic with romaine lettuce, grilled pancetta, sundried tomatoes, anchovies, shaved parmesan, soft boiled egg and red onion with garlic croutons and anchovy dressing. With chicken breast add 5.00
  • Mediterranean salad (v) $19.50
    • With root vegetable crisps, balsamic roasted cherry tomatoes, artichokes, eggplant, feta cheese, rosemary roasted pecans, red peppers and olives. Tossed with mixed greens. With chargrilled Canterbury lamb or chicken add 5.00
  • Insalata Paesana $21.50
    • Warm Manuka smoked tomatoes, blue cheese, roasted kumara, avocado and smoky bacon with mixed salad greens and a walnut and raspberry vinaigrette.
FOR THE TABLE FOR THE TABLE
  • Golden fries (v) $8.50
    • Served with house made smoked garlic aioli.
  • Rocket, pear, blue cheese salad (v) $10.50
  • Truffle parmesan fries (v) $10.00
  • Broccoli and toasted garlic almonds (v) $9.50
MAINS MAINS
  • Pollo $21.00
    • Hazelnut crumbed chicken fillet on a salad of spiced beetroot, orange, feta cheese and mixed greens with a honey balsamic dressing.
  • Lamb Piadina $21.50
    • Italian flatbread topped with sundried tomato pesto, feta, herb marinated lamb, rocket, minted yoghurt dressing. Served with hand cut kumara fries.
  • Canterbury 300g Angus rib eye $36.00
    • Grass-fed. Aged 21 days. Rosemary roasted potatoes, caramelised onion confit, chargrilled tomato and garlic brandy mustard butter.
  • Pulled pork sandwich $22.50
    • Slow cooked Apple Tree Farm open range pork belly on toasted ciabatta with lemon aioli, cos lettuce, cucumber, apple chutney and fries.
  • Angus steak sandwich $22.50
    • 150gm Wakanui aged rump steak on toasted ciabatta with mushrooms, garlic aioli, peppercorn butter and fries.
  • Melanzane parmigiana (v) $24.50
    • Grilled eggplant layered with tomato, fresh basil and Clevedon Coast buffalo mozzarella and oven baked.
PIZZA PIZZA
  • Margherita (v) $21.50
    • Traditional, Napoli style tomato sauce, Clevedon Valley buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil.
  • Alpina $22.50
    • Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, blue cheese, prosciutto, rocket, shaved pecorino.
  • Porcino (v) $21.50
    • Portobello, porcini and button mushrooms, taleggio and mozzarella. Finished with truffle oil
  • San Marco $21.50
    • Manuka smoked speck bacon, garlic cloves, sliced vine ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, black olives, bocconcini cheese and a touch of chilli.
  • Genovese $22.50
    • Basil pesto, wood fire roasted chicken, pumpkin, pine nuts, brie, red onion, spinach
  • Molto Carne $22.50
    • Italian sausages, salami, Italian style bacon, tomatoes, mushrooms, black olives
  • Puttanesca $22.50
    • Cherry tomatoes, Clevedon Valley buffalo mozzarella, roast garlic, black olives, capers, anchovy, chilli and parsley.
  • Picante $22.50
    • Wood-fired roasted chicken, caramelised onion, spinach, mushrooms and pine nuts. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and shaved parmesan.
  • Porchetta $22.50
    • Manuka smoked pork, marinated in a tangy sauce, red onions, green peppers, bocconcini cheese and cherry tomatoes. Finished with fresh lime, coriander and chilli.
PASTA PASTA
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Linguine marinara $21.50
    • A selection of premium local seafood tossed with coriander and linguine pasta, in a lemon infused extra virgin olive oil or tomato and herb Napoletana sauce.
  • Lasagne al Forno $21.00
    • Herbed low-fat ground beef and pork with tomato, onions, garlic and vegetables between sheets of fresh pasta. Topped with béchamel, parmesan and tomato and herb Napoletana
  • Fettuccine al Salmone e vodka $21.50
    • Smoked salmon, beet greens, onion, garlic and capers with a dash of lemon infused vodka. Cream, or tomato and herb Napoletana sauce.
  • Penne Basilicata $21.50
    • Fresh penne pasta tossed with Canterbury lamb fillet. Pan seared with manuka smoked tomatoes, feta and spinach. Tossed with sweet chilli and sun-dried tomato infused olive oil and topped with shaved parmesan.
  • Cannelloni (v) $21.50
    • Spinach, mushroom and ricotta filled cannelloni, topped with a fresh tomato and basil sauce.
  • Pesto linguine (v) $18.50
    • Fresh linguine pasta tossed with a pesto of fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic and parmesan in a light cream sauce. With chicken breast, add 5.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • House hot smoked salmon, sugar snap peas, crumbed egg, Asian greens, roast peanuts, coconut tamarind caramel $25.00
  • Smoked tomato chilli beans $3.50
  • Potato rosti $2.50
  • Baked Beans, poached eggs, white beans, chorizo, smoked tomato chilli sauce, Danish feta, Turkish bread $18.50
  • Honey maple roasted muesli, coconut yoghurt, saffron poached pear, seasonal fruit, passionfruit $13.00
  • Chilli scrambled eggs, shiitake mushrooms, house smoked lemon ricotta, purple radish, sour dough toast $19.50
  • Seasonal greens $5.00
  • Chipotle hollandaise $5.50
  • Tom Kga Tofu and Vegetables $11.00
  • Red Curry Seafood $17.50
  • Tofu Peanut Sauce and Vegetables $10.00
  • Chicken Satay Sticks (Pack of 4) $10.00
  • Basil Tofu and Vegetables $10.00
  • Tom Zap $13.50
  • Pad Egg Noodle with Honey Pork or Chicken $13.50
  • Tofu Oyster Sauce $10.00
  • DAAL TARKA $9.99
    • Specially Prepared Lentil Tempered With Cumin Seeds And Garlic. Full Of Flavour And Nutrition.
  • 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.
  • DAAL MAKHNI $9.99
    • Black Lentils And Kidney Beans Cooked Over Low Heat And Spices.
  • CHICKEN LOLLYPOP $8.50
    • Chicken Wings Marinated in Ginger, Garlic & Light Spices and Deep Fried
  • KADAI PANEER $9.99
    • Cumin Seeds, Sliced Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Tomatoes, Homemade Cottage Cheese And Coriander.
  • MASHROOM DO PAYAZA $9.99
    • Mushroom Cooked With Diced Onion, Ginger, Garlic Tomato With Dry Roasted Spices And Cashew Nut Gravy.
  • CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA $10.50
    • Succulent tender chicken roasted in tandoori oven then cooked in spicy gravy and onions
  • Fresh Vegetables Cooked With Cumin Seeds, Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Tomatoes And Spices. $9.99
  • Pork and Cashew Nut $13.00
  • Sweet and Sour Fish $10.50
  • Curry Roll $2.80
  • Vegetarian Chow Mein $10.00
  • Sweet and Sour Sauce $1.00
  • Lemon Chicken $12.00
  • Double Chocolate Donut $2.00
  • Crab Stick $1.50
  • Chicken, Beef or Pork $17.00
  • Squid $20.00
  • Sweet & Sour Sauce comes with rice
    • This is naturally Thai cuisine, this is not a spicy dish, cooked with our chef's sweet & sour sauce
  • Num Tok $19.00
    • A Thai traditional dish, cooked with Chef selected vegetables, herbs & roasted ground rice - Beef or Pork
  • Chicken, Beef or Pork $17.00
  • Peanut Sauce Noodles
    • Fried egg noodle with Chef's selected vegetables in our homemade peanut sauce
  • Combination Meats $18.00
  • Thai Red Curry
  • Minestrone $13.00
    • Seasonal vegetable soup with basil & grilled bread
  • Cassata Napoli $16.00
    • A traditional three tiered Italian gelato served with fresh fruit
  • Coppa Pigiama $16.00
    • Fresh fruit served with caramel custard, gelato & cherries
  • Porchetta $36.00
    • The best roast pork loin with caramelised pears, broccoli, pancetta & almonds
  • Cannelloni Piemonte $25.50
    • Spinach & ricotta rolled in handmade pasta sheets & baked in a napoli sauce
  • Linguine Pescatore $26.50
    • With mussels, clams, prawns & scallops cooked with garlic, parsley, white wine & a touch of napoli sauce
  • Giardino $28.00
    • Pomodoro, zucchini, peas, ricotta, spinach, eggplant, sprinkled with dill
  • Olive Siciliane $14.00
    • An assortment of Sicilian green olives, roasted almonds, pecorino cheese & grissini
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice $11.50
  • Pork Curry on Rice $12.00
  • Prawn Chop Suey $13.00
  • Egg $4.20
  • Bacon Pattie $2.20
  • Tomato $2.50
  • Extra for Meat or Bacon $1.30
  • Roast Pork Curry on Rice $12.50
  • Cheese $3.90
  • Pineapple $3.90
  • Hawaiian $6.20
  • Chicken Kebabs $2.50
  • Crab Sticks $2.10
  • Meat Patties $2.10
  • Chicken Nibbles (1/2 dozen) $4.50
  • Hot Dog $2.10
  • Rak's Pork Ribs $24.90
    • Rubbed in our own spices the slow cooked in our charsiu sauce
  • Steamed Marlborough Mussels (Entree / Main) $10.50 / $18.50
    • In a lemongrass, coconut cream broth served with warm bread
  • Stuff Field Mushroom $19.50
    • Field mushroom stuffed with cream cheese, spinach, feta and pine nuts. Served with roasted capsicum couli and a green salad
  • Curry of the Day $16.50
    • Our staff will advise you of today's authentic flavour
  • Golden Beer Battered Fish n' Chips (Two fish / Three fish) $18.50 / $23.50
    • With a freshly prepared green side salad and tartare sauce
  • Grilled Flat Bread $7.50
    • Served with Hummus and petite greens
  • Barbeque Pork Ribs $15.50
    • Rubbed in our own spices the slow cooked in our BBQ sauce
  • Lamb Rack $34.00
    • Rubbed in oregano and garlic, carved over a kumara mash served with sauteed seasonal vegetables, mint pesto and rosemary jus
  • Paul-Made Hummus $9
    • w/ Avocado Toast Lemon, Tom's Dukkah & Spinach
  • French Toast $16
    • Berry & Banana / Chocolate / Bacon & Banana / Savoury
  • Eggs & Toast $9
  • Nooch-O's $15
    • Corn Chips, Saucy Beans, Avo, Salsa, Vegan Tastiness
  • Eggs Benny $16
    • w/ Bacon or Spinach & Mushroom
  • Muesli $10
    • w a fruit situation & yoggy/milk
  • Eggs & Toast w/ Bacon $14
  • Pancakes $15
    • Bacon & Maple, Berries & Cream
  • Prawn $4.00
  • Chicken Chow Mein $9.50
  • Pork Fried Rice $9.50
  • Mixed Vegetable Chow Mein $10.00
  • 3 fish Bites
  • Pottle Fried Noodle $5.00
  • Steak Onion on Rice $9.50
  • Steak Tomato on Rice $9.50
  • Jam Rap $2.00
  • Roast Pork & Cashewnuts $12.50
  • Cheese $4.00
  • Pork Nibbles 1/2 doz $4.00
  • Tomato $4.00
  • Sweet & Sour Sauce $2.00
  • Extra servings of Cashewnuts on meal $4.50
  • Bacon & Egg $5.30
  • 3 X $4.60 Burgers, 2 Scoops Chips, 2 Patties, 1 Hotdog, 1 Fish & 1.5Lilte budget drink $20.00
  • Doz Chicken Nuggets $7.00
  • 1 Fish, 1 Hotdogs, 1 Scoops Chips, 2 Patties & 2 Crab Sticks $10.00
  • Fresh Crumbed Chicken $4.50
  • Snack Box $3.20
  • Samosa $2.80
  • Combination Fried Rice $11.00
  • Small $7.50
  • Spicy diced Chicken with Peanuts $14.00
  • Stir Fried Vegetables $12.00
  • Chicken and Corn Soup Sml $5.00/Lge $15.00
  • Braised Ox Tongue Slice $10.00
  • Seaweed Salad $6.00
  • Tofu with preserved Egg $8.00
  • Griddle cooked Beans (Hot & Spicy) $16.00
  • Chef's cold salad $6.00
  • Pad See-Eiw (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried flat noodle with dark soy sauce and seasonal vegetables
  • Fried Rice (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried rice with eggs, vegetables and dark soy sauce
  • Thursday to Sunday 11.30am to 2.30pm
  • Green Curry (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Green curry with bamboo shoots, capsicum and vegetables
  • Pad Peanut Sauce (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried chicken, pork or beef with vegetables and peanut sauce
  • Pad Prik Pao (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried chicken, pork or beef with chilli paste and vegetables
  • Pad Kratiam Moo Krob $12.50
    • Stir fried crispy pork belly with mushroom, garlic, vegetables and pepper sauce
  • Pad Krapao Moo Krob $12.50
    • Stir fried crispy pork belly with chilli, garlic, bamboo shoots, onion, green bean and basil
Cafe Valentino

Cafe Valentino

location

Address

168 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch City Centre, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033771886

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$0 - $10

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , Italian , Pizza , Seafood , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Validated Parking ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  American Express ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Luxury Dining ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Off-Street Parking ,  No Takeaway ,  Cards accepted ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
168 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch City Centre, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand