Cafe Valentino in Christchurch City Menu
BREAD
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Wood Fired Flatbreads (v)
Garlic, rosemary and rock salt finished with parmesan |
$11.00 |
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Wood Fired Flatbreads (v)
Basil pesto, chilli and parmesan |
$12.00 |
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Wood Fired Flatbreads (v)
Caramelised onion and feta |
$13.50 |
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Tomato bruschetta
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. |
$13.50 |
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Focaccia bruschetta with four pestos
Four pieces of focaccia brushed with extra virgin olive oil and garlic, grilled and served with four seasonal pests. |
$11.50 |
STARTERS
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Olive marinate (v)
Selection of olives marinated with fennel, orange, rosemary and garlic. Served gently warmed |
$10.00 |
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Seafood chowder
Made with a selection of local seafood. Topped with garlic croutons and served with warmed ciabatta. |
$13.50 |
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Ravioloni fritti entree/main
Crispy fried three cheese and pesto ravioli. Topped with Parmesan and served with our house made tomato chutney. |
$10.00/$22.00 |
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Arancini (v)
Risotto balls – Mushroom, spinach and taleggio crumbed and lightly fried. Served with house made tomato chutney. |
$15.50 |
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Arrosticini
Traditional Italian lamb skewers, marinated in garlic, lemon and rosemary. Chargrilled, served with lemon, sea salt and salsa verde. |
5for$15.50/10for$22.00 |
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Chicken liver and brandy parfait
Served with port wine jelly, gherkins and chargrilled ciabatta. |
$14.50 |
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Calamari
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. |
$15.50 |
SALADS
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Caesar salad
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 |
$19.50 |
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Mediterranean salad (v)
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 |
$19.50 |
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Insalata Paesana
Warm Manuka smoked tomatoes, blue cheese, roasted kumara, avocado and smoky bacon with mixed salad greens and a walnut and raspberry vinaigrette. |
$21.50 |
FOR THE TABLE
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Golden fries (v)
Served with house made smoked garlic aioli. |
$8.50 |
| Rocket, pear, blue cheese salad (v) | $10.50 |
| Truffle parmesan fries (v) | $10.00 |
| Broccoli and toasted garlic almonds (v) | $9.50 |
MAINS
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Pollo
Hazelnut crumbed chicken fillet on a salad of spiced beetroot, orange, feta cheese and mixed greens with a honey balsamic dressing. |
$21.00 |
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Lamb Piadina
Italian flatbread topped with sundried tomato pesto, feta, herb marinated lamb, rocket, minted yoghurt dressing. Served with hand cut kumara fries. |
$21.50 |
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Canterbury 300g Angus rib eye
Grass-fed. Aged 21 days. Rosemary roasted potatoes, caramelised onion confit, chargrilled tomato and garlic brandy mustard butter. |
$36.00 |
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Pulled pork sandwich
Slow cooked Apple Tree Farm open range pork belly on toasted ciabatta with lemon aioli, cos lettuce, cucumber, apple chutney and fries. |
$22.50 |
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Angus steak sandwich
150gm Wakanui aged rump steak on toasted ciabatta with mushrooms, garlic aioli, peppercorn butter and fries. |
$22.50 |
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Melanzane parmigiana (v)
Grilled eggplant layered with tomato, fresh basil and Clevedon Coast buffalo mozzarella and oven baked. |
$24.50 |
PIZZA
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Margherita (v)
Traditional, Napoli style tomato sauce, Clevedon Valley buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil. |
$21.50 |
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Alpina
Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, blue cheese, prosciutto, rocket, shaved pecorino. |
$22.50 |
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Porcino (v)
Portobello, porcini and button mushrooms, taleggio and mozzarella. Finished with truffle oil |
$21.50 |
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San Marco
Manuka smoked speck bacon, garlic cloves, sliced vine ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, black olives, bocconcini cheese and a touch of chilli. |
$21.50 |
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Genovese
Basil pesto, wood fire roasted chicken, pumpkin, pine nuts, brie, red onion, spinach |
$22.50 |
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Molto Carne
Italian sausages, salami, Italian style bacon, tomatoes, mushrooms, black olives |
$22.50 |
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Puttanesca
Cherry tomatoes, Clevedon Valley buffalo mozzarella, roast garlic, black olives, capers, anchovy, chilli and parsley. |
$22.50 |
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Picante
Wood-fired roasted chicken, caramelised onion, spinach, mushrooms and pine nuts. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and shaved parmesan. |
$22.50 |
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Porchetta
Manuka smoked pork, marinated in a tangy sauce, red onions, green peppers, bocconcini cheese and cherry tomatoes. Finished with fresh lime, coriander and chilli. |
$22.50 |
PASTA
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Fettuccine apollo
Fresh flat pasta tossed with smoked chicken, bacon, onions and mushrooms with a touch of chilli. Cream or tomato and herb Napoletana sauce. |
$21.50 |
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Rigatoni Zucca aerostat e Pollo affricate
Fresh hollow tube pasta. Tossed with roast pumpkin, smoked chicken, spinach and roast garlic cream sauce. Topped with sundried tomato pesto. |
$21.50 |
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Linguine marinara
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. |
$21.50 |
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Lasagne al Forno
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 |
$21.00 |
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Fettuccine al Salmone e vodka
Smoked salmon, beet greens, onion, garlic and capers with a dash of lemon infused vodka. Cream, or tomato and herb Napoletana sauce. |
$21.50 |
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Penne Basilicata
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. |
$21.50 |
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Cannelloni (v)
Spinach, mushroom and ricotta filled cannelloni, topped with a fresh tomato and basil sauce. |
$21.50 |
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Pesto linguine (v)
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 |
$18.50 |
We make every attempt to keep menus up to date, but prices and items are subject to change without notice. This menu is to be used as a guide only.
Nearby Cafe Food restaurants
| Name | Cuisines |
|---|---|
| Edendale Cafe and Events | Cafe Food |
| HarBar, Beachfront Cafe, Akaroa | Gluten Free, Bar, Tapas, New Zealand, Vegetarian, Pub Food, Pizza & Pasta, Cafe Food, Seafood |
| Kadett | Cafe Food |
| Harrington's Cafe, Bar and Restaurant | Bar, Steakhouse, Pub Food, Cafe Food, European, Seafood, Irish |
| Oderings Cafe | Cafe Food |
Below you'll find samples from menus of places nearby.
Nearby sample menus
Sydenham Bakery (sample menu)
| Vension Portbello | N/A |
| Potato Top | N/A |
| Chicken | N/A |
| Lamb & Kumara | N/A |
| Chicken & Satay | N/A |
| Peppered Steak | N/A |
| Curried lamb | N/A |
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Back by popular demand
Butter Chicken |
N/A |
| Clean Here for the full menu for Sydenham Bakery |
Sai tandoor Indian takeaway (sample)
| Kachumber | $5.99 |
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Matar Paneer
Peas cooked with cottage cheese/mushroom in North Indian style. |
$15.99 |
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Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade cottage cheese cooked in mild delicately spiced, added with tomatoes and onion |
$15.99 |
| Chicken Tikka Masala | $16.99 |
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Sarso Da Saag
Mustard leaves cooked with onion, tomatoes, herb and spices. |
$15.99 |
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Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked with secret spices straight from the heart of India. |
$14.99 |
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Chicken □ •
Small chicken pieces fried and cooked with yoghurt, curry leaves and mustard seeds. Dish from south of india. |
$13.99 |
| Peas Rice | $6.99 |
| Clean Here for the full menu for Sai tandoor Indian takeaway |
Claude's Kitchen (sample)
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Pancakes
Bacon & Maple, Berries & Cream |
$15 |
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Corn Fritters
w/ Bacon, Cream Cheese & Maple or Relish |
$16 |
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Mince on Toast
Well in a Bowl… Beside Toast… |
$11 |
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Creamy Mushrooms
w/ Spinach & Relish |
$15 |
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French Toast
Berry & Banana / Chocolate / Bacon & Banana / Savoury |
$16 |
| Eggs & Toast w/ Bacon | $14 |
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Muesli
w a fruit situation & yoggy/milk |
$10 |
| Eggs & Toast | $9 |
| Clean Here for the full menu for Claude's Kitchen |
Fendalton Takeaways (sample)
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Prawn Biryani
Curried flavoured rice cooked with shell-less prawns, garnished with almonds, nuts & coriander |
$18.00 |
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Paneer Shimla Mirch
Homemade cheese cooked with capsicum, onion, tomato & spices, garnished with coriander |
$13.50 |
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Vegetable Korma
Mixed vegetables cooked in creamy cashew nut base sauce, garnished with almonds & raisins |
$13.50 |
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Shahi Paneer
Homemade cheese cooked in creamy sauce with almond paste & spices, garnished with almonds & raisins |
$13.50 |
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Ansari Kebab (5 Pcs)
Chunkey lamb marinated in pomegranate, ginger, garlic & spices - grilled in tandoor to give its earthy aroma, served with mint chutney |
$12.00 |
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Cucumber Salad
Fresh cucumber & tomato salad sprinkled with chaat masala |
$4.00 |
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Prawn Vindaloo
Traditionally a Goan dish - shell-less prawns cooked in hot spices & vinegar in tomato base sauce, garnished with onions & coriander |
$18.00 |
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Prawn Kadai
Shell-less prawns cooked with capsicum, tomato & onion, in tomato based sauce & spices, garnished with coriander |
$18.00 |
| Clean Here for the full menu for Fendalton Takeaways |
Oddfellows Cafe (sample)
| House made spicy beans served piping hot with fresh coriander, zesty avocado salsa with an egg on top and crusty ciabatta slices | $16.00 |
| -Akaroa salmon and avocado with fresh lemon and dill | $12.50 |
| Fillet steak open sandwich with portobello mushrooms, roasted tomato and mustard sauce | $18.50 |
| Grilled haloumi / bacon / Akaroa salmon | $5.00 |
| Soup of the day | See board / $11 |
| Bagel with chilli scrambled eggs, feta, spring onion and rocket | $13.50 |
| Eggs benedict on an English muffin | $17.50 |
| Full breakfast with eggs, bacon, spicy sausage, hash, mushroom, tomato and toast | $20.50 |
| Clean Here for the full menu for Oddfellows Cafe |
Nearby restaurants
| Name | Cuisines |
|---|---|
| The Village Inn, Sumner | Brunch, Breakfast, Pizza & Pasta, Sandwiches, Seafood |
| Sydenham Bakery | Bakery |
| Orange House | Chinese |
| Springs Rd Takeaways | Takeaway Food, Chinese |
| Templeton Takeaways | Asian, Takeaway Food, Chinese, Fast Food |
| Edendale Cafe and Events | Cafe Food |
| Cashel Fish and Chip | Fish & Chips, Seafood |
| Wok Inn Chinese Takeaways | Asian, Chinese, Fast Food |
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- Location
- Christchurch City
- Type
- Service
- Table Service
- Price
- $0-$10
- Phone
- 033771886
- Fax
- None
- mail@cafevalentino.co.nz
- Address
- 168 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch City Centre, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand
- 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
- Cuisine
- Gluten Free, Pizza, Vegetarian, Vegan, Cafe Food, European, Seafood, Italian
- Website
- http://www.cafevalentino.co.nz/
Opening 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