The Old Vicarage Cafe Restaurant and Bar in Christchurch Menu

DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Eton Mess - Vanilla mousse, crushed meringue and mixed berries $11.90
  • Cheesecake - Ask your friendly server for today's cheesecake flavour and with cream or yoghurt $11.90
  • Ice Cream Sundae Stack - Chocolate macadamia ice cream, Swiss meringue, praline and butterscotch sauce $10.90
  • Lemon Baked Alaska - Double sponge, vanilla bean ice cream, French meringue and lemon curd $12.90
  • Brandy Wafer Panier - Sliced banana, caramel sauce, Chantilly cream and chocolate shavings $11.90
  • Molten Chocolate Fondant - Chocolate ganache, chocolate wafer, chocolate ice cream and Chantilly cream $12.90
BREAD BREAD
  • Bread Plait Trio plait with garlic butter, hummus and Vicar's pesto. For 2 $10.90 / For 4 $16.90
  • FLAT BREADS -
  • Tomato, mozzarella and basil $8.90
  • Sweet chilli, mozzarella and cream cheese $8.90
  • Pine nut, pesto and parmesan $8.90
STARTERS STARTERS
  • Soup of the Day (GF*) With toasted ciabatta. $10.90 / Main $15.90
  • Smoked Fish Chowder (GF*) With toasted ciabatta. $13.90 / Main $17.90
  • Mussels (GF*) Green lipped mussels sauteed in a creamy white wine sauce, with toasted ciabatta. $10.90 / Main $18.90
  • Mini Chicken Drums (GF) With a chilli jam, kaffir lime and ginger sauce. $12.90
  • Arancini (GF) Pesto an buffalo mozzarella risotto balls, with aioli. $10.90
  • Salt and pepper squid (GF) Seasoned calamari with a lime, chilli and coriander sauce. $11.90
  • Vegetable Pakoras (GF) Onion and cauliflower deep fried in a cumin, coriander and spiced chana batter, with riata. $10.90
  • Salmon Bellini Cold smoked Akaroa salmon, house made mini bellini, hot smoked salmon mousse, rocket oil and watercress. $13.90
BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • Berry Waffles House made Belgian waffles with berry compote, vanilla syrup and whipped cream. $16.90
  • Eggs Florentine (GF*) Local free range eggs and wilted baby spinach on toasted ciabatta, topped with our special recipe house made hollandaise. $19.90
  • Eggs Royale (GF*) Local free range eggs and cold smoked Akaroa salmon on toasted ciabatta, topped with our special recipe house made hollandaise. $19.90
  • Eggs Benedict (GF*) Local free range eggs and crispy bacon on toasted ciabatta, topped with our special recipe house made hollandaise. $16.90
  • 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
  • Toasted Granola Toasted granola, berry compote, vanilla syrup and natural yoghurt. $14.90
  • Brioche French Toast Moreish cinnamon and cream battered brioche slices with crispy bacon and banana, drizzled with maple syrup. $17.90
  • 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
BREAKFAST SIDES BREAKFAST SIDES
  • Crispy bacon $5.90
  • Mushrooms $4.90
  • Gluten free pork sausage $4.90
  • House made potato rosti $4.90
  • Free range egg $1.50
  • Smoked tomato $1.50
SALADS SALADS
  • 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
  • Chicken Cous Cous Salad Winter roast vegetables, mixed leaves, cous cous, honey mustard vinaigrette, chargrilled chicken, tzatiki and cucumber ribbons $24.90
  • Caesar Salad (GF*) Baby cos, crispy bacon, anchovy fillets, caesar dressing, parmesan cheese and a free range poached egg / Add chargrilled chicken $5.00 $18.90
  • Honey Roasted Vegetable Salad (GF) Honey roasted winter root vegetables, baby beets, tomatoes, cucumber and mesclun bound in a roasted garlic aioli. $19.90
MAINS MAINS
  • Akaroa Salmon (GF) Smoked Akaroa salmon on house made potato rosti stack with a tomato, avocado and capsicum salsa. $25.90
  • Smoked Warehou Fishcakes Fresh, locally caught, house smoked warehou fishcakes with broccoli slaw and a mild horseradish mayonnaise. $19.90
  • Mac Saint Jac' Macaroni pasta, streaky bacon and queen scallops bound in our secret recipe cheese sauce and topped with bread crumb sprinkle. $19.90
FAVOURITES FAVOURITES
  • Fish and Chips Panko crumbled blue cod with house made tartare sauce, shoestring fries, lemon wedges and petit salad garnish. $24.90
  • Open Chicken Sandwich (GF*) House smoked chicken breast, mixed leaves, tomato, avocado, crispy bacon, aioli and house made tomato relish on toasted ciabatta, with shoestring fries. $23.90
  • Steak Burger (GF*) Marinated premium Wakanui flank steak, mixed leaves, roast field mushrooms, smoked cheddar cheese, onion jam, aioli and hickory smoked BBQ sauce in a toasted sourdough bap, with sea $24.90
PLATTERS PLATTERS
  • Antipasto Mild salami, champagne ham, cold smoked sliced salmon, sun dried tomatoes, chargrilled marinated Mediterranean vegetables, brie and olives, with crusty bread, hummus and sun dried tomato pes $49.90
  • Tasting Platter (For 2) A sample selection of our hot entrees. Arancini, mini chicken drums, vegetable pakora and calamari, with sweet chilli flatbread, hickory smoked BBQ sauce and house made aioli. $26.90
SIDES SIDES
  • - Medium / Large
  • Seasoned wedges $6.90 / $9.90
  • Shoestring fries $5.90 / $8.90
  • Crispy onion rings $6.90 / $9.90
  • Mac and cheese - / $7.90
  • Side salad - / $6.90

Nearby Sample Menus

  • PERi-PERi chips (Regular) $4.50
  • Old-style chips (Large) $6.50
  • Chicken Liver Salad $15.50
    • Grilled chicken livers basted to your choice served on a fresh garden salad setting.
  • Potato Salad (Large) $6.50
  • Potato Salad (Regular) $4.50
  • Cheddar Cheese $1.50
  • Spicy Rice (Regular) $4.50
  • Espetada (Portuguese Chicken Skewer) $15.90
    • Marinated thigh fillets skewered with fresh red capsicum and onion, flame-grilled to perfection, basted to your heart's desire, served over a regular side.
  • Gluten Free buns. $2.00
  • CHEERIOS $5.00
    • with tom sauce.
  • ONION RINGS $12.00
    • with SP BBQ Sauce.
  • CHICKEN BURGER $15.00
    • Chicken, chilli mayo, lettuce, smoked cheese and house-dried tomatoes.
  • OLIVES $10.00
    • marinated in chilli and herbs with pickled garlic.
  • BASIC $11.00
    • Beef, chutney, mayo and gherkin.
  • FALAFELBURGER $15.00
    • Falafel, cheese, lettuce, Smash Palace Pickle and mayo.
  • Add a second patty. $4.00
  • NZ Green Lipped Mussels $20
    • Served in a tomato and white wine sauce with fettuccine
  • Giugno M $15 L $19
    • Mushroom & Ham
  • Fettuccine Avocado $20
    • In a cream sauce
  • Spaghetti Napoletana $15
    • Spaghetti topped with our home-made tomato sauce
  • Spaghetti Marinara $20
    • A mixture of seafood cooked to perfection in our tomato sauce
  • Margerita M $15 L $19
    • Basil
  • Table Salad $12.5
    • Served with Italian dressing
  • Ravioli $20
    • Roast chicken filling served with mushrooms with parsley in a cream sauce
  • Steak With Oyster Sauce $12.70
  • Chicken With Satay Sauce $12.70
  • Crispy Skin Chicken $12.70
  • Chicken Mushroom Chow Mein $12.70
  • Steak With Satay Sauce $12.70
  • Chicken & Cashew $13.90
  • Nasi Goreng (Rice) $11.70
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $12.70
  • Combination Meats $16.50
  • Steamed Rice Per Portion $3
  • 7. Combination Entrée (for 2 people) $18
    • spring rolls (4 pieces), curry puffs (2 pieces), Chicken satay (2 pieces), Thai wonton (2 pieces), Fish cakes (2 pieces), spare ribs (2 pieces)
  • Roasted Duck $18
  • Mixed Seafood $18
  • Combination Meats $16.50
  • All served with rice
  • Chicken , Beef or Pork $16
  • x2 $15.50
  • Toasted Sandwich $7.00
    • served on 3 slices of bread, your choice of fillings
  • Cheesy French Toasted Sandwich $18.50
    • with your choice of fillings served with homemade chutney & a side garnish of salad
  • Potato cake, Bread $2.50
  • Bacon & Banana $19.50
    • stacked on a toasted wholemeal, cheese scone or French toast, then drizzled with maple syrup
  • Toasted Bagel or Croissant $7.50
    • served with either cream cheese & jams
  • Omelette 3 $15.50
    • eggs served with your choice of fillings
  • Pancakes
    • served with fruit or bacon, maple syrup or yogurt or cream
  • Garlic Bread $5.50
    • Fresh bread sticks brushed with our own garlic butter.
  • Volcano S $11.00 /M $16.50/ L $28.00
    • Pepperoni, Jalapenos (hot) and lava (hot space chilli). Get the drift?
  • Apricot Chicken S$12.00/M$17.50/L$29.00
    • A delicious combination of chicken, tomato, mushrooms, celery, topped off with Spag's homemade apricot sauce. Hard to beat!
  • Trio Napoli S $11.00/ M $16.50/ L $28.00
    • The Italian trio from the southern town of Naples - Anchovies, olives and capers.
  • Plain Wedges $8.00
    • For those who don't like spice in their life! Served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
  • Chicken and Bacon Carbonara $20.50
    • Bacon and chicken breast tossed in a mild garlic cream sauce.
  • Thai Chicken S $11.50 /M $17.00 /L $28.50
    • Chicken with Thai sweet chilli sauce, freshly diced capsicum and onions.
  • Seafood S $11.00/ M $16.50/ L $28.00
    • Seafood marinara mix including mussels, shrimps, squid and clams. Topped off with seafood sauce.
  • Thick cut toast w/ peanut butter $4.80
  • Deep fried tofu $5.00
  • Handmade spring onion pancake $4.50
  • Braised hard-boiled egg $1.00
  • Black sugar cake $4.00
  • Combination soup-tofu, meatballs & fish balls $6.00
  • Sesame oil chicken soup in hot pot $17.00
  • Mango shaved ice $6.00
  • Lamb or Chicken Bhuna Masala $17.50
    • Lamb/ chicken roasted with dry Indian spices, onion, ginger and garlic
  • Tandoori Roti $3.00
    • Wholemeal flour bread baked in tandoor
  • Mint Chutney $2.00
    • Yoghurt mixed with mint, green chillies and spices
  • Chicken or Lamb Korma $17.50
    • Choice of chicken/ lamb pieces cooked in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream and spices
  • Vegetarian Samosa - 2 pieces per portion $5.00
    • A tasty mixture of potatoes, peas, cumin seeds, spices and fresh herbs wrapped in a home made flaky pastry then deep fried golden brown
  • Onion or Vege or Paneer Kulcha $5.00
    • Naan bread stuffed with onions or vegetables or cheese and spices
  • Samosa Chaat (Chef Special) $5.00
    • Tasty Samosa topped with sauce of yoghurt, tomatoes & onions
  • Green Peas Pulao $5.50
    • Basmati rice cooked with green peas
  • Veggie Patty N/A
  • Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
  • Turkey & Ham N/A
  • Chicken Teriyaki N/A
  • Roast Beef N/A
  • Western Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Beetroot N/A
  • Cheddar N/A
  • Cannelloni Fiorentina $20.50 / $26.50
    • Filled with spinach, house ricotta & parmesan then baked with Napoli sauce. Served with chargrilled vegetables
  • NZ’s finest beef, aged for a minimum of 28 days ~ Supplied by Traiteur of Merivale ~ All our steaks are served with creamy potato gratin & chargrilled Mediterranean vegetables
  • Chargrilled Chilli Calamari $21.50
    • Served with capers, kalamata olives, tomatoes, mixed leaves & lemon vinaigrette
  • Funghi $24.50 / $34.50
    • White-sauce with porcini, Portobello, goat cheese & mozzarella with black truffle oil-crème fraiche & rocket
  • Salmone $24.50 / $34.50
    • Napoli sauce, smoked salmon, tomato, red onion, capers, dill & mozzarella
  • Penne Pollo $19.50 / $26.50
    • A tangy blend of Napoli sauce, grilled chicken, sundried tomatoes, black olives & capers
  • Beef Cheek Gnocchi One size ~ $24.90
    • Sticky slow-braised beef cheek mixed with house-made potato gnocchi & leeks. Garnished with shaved parmesan
  • Del Pastore One size ~ $17.50
    • Pecorino romano cheese with fresh pear, iceberg, baby spinach and toasted hazelnuts
  • Onion Bhaji (4 Pieces) $5.00
    • Chickpea batter mixed with chopped onions and spices, fried to crispy texture, served with mint sauce.
  • Dal - Black or Yellow Lentils $7.50
    • Black' or 'Yellow' dal boiled in turmeric, ginger and garlic then fried with onions, tomatoes and spices.
  • Aloo Gobi $7.50
    • Chunks of potato, cauliflower & spices cooked in 'dryish' sauce garnished with coriander.
  • Shahi Paneer $7.50
    • Homemade cheese cooked in creamy sauce with almond paste and spices, garnished with almonds and raisins.
  • Chicken Tikka (5 Pieces) $12.00
    • Fresh boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt, ginger and garlic - grilled in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
  • All mains served with rice and plain naan (Upgrade to garlic naan for $1)
  • Anari Kebab (5 Pieces) $12.00
    • Chunky lamb marinated overnight in pomegranate, garlic and ginger grilled in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
  • Tandoori Mushrooms (8 Pieces) $9.00
    • Mushrooms dipped in garlic and yogurt marinade then cooked in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
  • Lamb R $10/ L $12
  • Persian Chicken Salad (Olohveeyeh) $5
    • Mashed potato chicken, egg, gherkin, covered in mayonnaise and served with complimentary pita bread
  • Split Peas & Lamb (Gheymeh) $15.00
  • Combination $17
  • All Kebabs are served over Persian rice with grilled tomatoes
  • R= Regular / L= Large
  • Falafel R $8 / L $10
  • -Meat $5
  • Cheese Retro Vision $13.50
    • crumbed & fried camembert, tomato, lettuce, red onion & plum chutney. - Cheese is cooked in beef tallow
  • No Flour People $2.00
    • Gluten Free Burger Buns available on request. All other ingredients have had the gluten ripped out of them for your pleasure
  • Caesar Pleaser $11.00
    • parmesan cheese, cos lettuce, egg, bacon, croutons, Caesar dressing - with bird $13.00
  • Crumbed & fried camembert $3.00
  • Sunday Roast $13.50
    • grilled rosemary garlic sheep, minted pea pesto, roast pumpkin mayo, lettuce, kumara crisps. >>
  • Peal Habour $13.50
    • fresh market fish, wasabi aioli, iceberg lettuce, tomato.
  • Big Bag of Chips & Gravy $5.50
  • Billy Beef & Béarnaise $13.50
    • beef pattie, Béarnaise sauce, battered onion rings, mustard mix, roquette & lettuce.
  • Cheesecake of Day $7.5
  • Belgium Chocolate Brownie $4.5
  • Eggs Benedict $18.5 / $19.5 / $16.5
    • Poached eggs, battered spinach, hashbrown and hollandaise served on a toasted french batard. Bacon / Ora king salmon / Creamy mushrooms
  • Steak Sandwich $23
    • 150g Porterhouse stacked with lettuce, tomato, mustard, roasted mushrooms, fried egg, jalapeño mayo and curly fries
  • Any style egg $2
  • Salmon Nicoise $23
    • Potato, tomato, olives, boiled egg, capers and horseradish mayo
  • Savoury Mince $17
    • A good old fashioned kiwi classic ser ved in a rich sauce on toast with a fried egg & crumbed potato balls
  • Power Breakfast $14.5
    • 3 eggs scrambled, Ora king salmon, sauteed spinach and truffle oil. Add wholegrain toast: $3.5
The Old Vicarage Cafe Restaurant and Bar

The Old Vicarage Cafe Restaurant and Bar

location

Address

335 Halswell Road, Halswell, Halswell, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8025, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033221224

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

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

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Private Dining ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Television ,  Groups ,  American Express ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Drinks ,  Street Parking ,  Free Off-Street Parking ,  No Takeaway ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Desserts and Bakes ,  Local cuisine ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
335 Halswell Road, Halswell, Halswell, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8025, New Zealand