Casa Nostra in Christchurch City Menu

PANE PANE
  • Garlic Bread $10.50
    • Melted homemade garlic butter on ciabatta, topped off with parmesan cheese
  • Schiacciata $12.00
    • Traditional Tuscan flat bread topped with fennel, anchovies & mozzarella cheese
  • Pane Cafone $12.00
    • Artisan bread filled mediterranean style, served with E.V.O.O and balsamic vinegar
ANTIPASTI ANTIPASTI
  • Pate Della Casa $15.00
    • Homemade chicken liver pate with port, brandy & red onion confit
  • Gamberoni Alla Griglia $22.50
    • Butterflied prawns served with roasted garlic & herb sauce
  • Olive Siciliane $14.00
    • An assortment of Sicilian green olives, roasted almonds, pecorino cheese & grissini
  • Cozze Pepate $16.00
    • Mussels served in a garlic, white wine, cracked pepper & parsley broth with fresh ciabatta bread
  • Portobello Polenta $14.50
    • Grilled polenta with field mushrooms, ricotta & pesto
  • Proscuitto Mare & Monte $22.50
    • Parma ham wrapped around seasonal fruit served with tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella & prawns
  • Piatto Bruschetta $17.00
    • Ask the staff for our trio of the day
  • Mozza Chips $11.00
    • Crumbed mozzarella with tomato sugo
  • Insalata Calamari $18.00
    • Grilled squid with chorizo sausage, beans & mixed greens
  • Suppli $14.50
    • Porcini mushrooms with arborio rice, proscuitto & served with aioli
  • Calamari Fritti $17.50
    • Squid rings dusted in semolina & fried, served with aioli & lemon rocket salad
ANTIPASTO ANTIPASTO
  • Perfect for sharing! $35.00
    • A taste of Italy with a selection of mixed cured meats, pickles, Italian cheeses, olives, smoked salmon, a bit of this & a bit of that
ZUPPA ZUPPA
  • Minestrone $13.00
    • Seasonal vegetable soup with basil & grilled bread
  • Brodetto Ligure $17.00
    • A fresh mix of seafood in a tomato broth
INSALATE INSALATE
  • Caprese $17.00
    • Buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomatoes & basil
  • Panzanella $17.00
  • Add Grilled Chicken $21.00
    • Rustic Italian tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, fresh basil, red capsicum with crispy grilled bread & red wine vinaigrette
  • Beetroot $16.00
    • Tossed with rucola, hazelnuts, crumbed goats cheese & drizzled with a balsamic dressing
CONTORNI CONTORNI
  • Shoestring Fries $9.00
    • With aioli or tomato sugo
  • Polenta Chips $10.00
    • Chunky polenta fried & served with aioli
  • Rucola $13.00
    • Served with pears, parmesan & white balsamic dressing
  • Mixed Leaves $10.50
    • With tomatoes, cucumber, olives & avocado
  • Broccoli $9.50
    • Lightly tossed with crushed garlic & olive oil
OUR PIZZA - SCHIACCIATA  (SKIAH-CHA-TAH) OUR PIZZA - SCHIACCIATA (SKIAH-CHA-TAH)
  • Reginella $27.00
    • Pomodoro, buffalo mozzarella, basil & E.V.O.O
  • Giardino $28.00
    • Pomodoro, zucchini, peas, ricotta, spinach, eggplant, sprinkled with dill
  • Salmone $29.00
    • Pomodoro sugo, mozzarella, capers, smoked salmon, red onion & mascarpone cheese
  • Splendida $28.50
    • Chicken meatballs, eggplant, pecorina cheese, zucchini, rucola & cherry tomatoes
  • Contadina $28.00
    • Homemade sausage meat, capsicums, mushrooms & olives
  • Gustosa $28.50
    • Roast lamb, potatoes, leaks, mozzarella & pancetta
  • Maialona $29.00
    • Mozzarella, mortadella, Italian salami, proscuitto & parmesan cheese
  • Rubacuori $28.50
    • Pesto, chicken, pinenuts, mozzarella, tomatoes & parmesan cheese
  • 11 Bello $28.00
    • Fior di latte, rucola, cherry tomatoes, proscuitto & grana cheese
  • Nettuno $29.00
    • Pomodoro, mozzarella, chili prawns, squid, sundried tomatoes, pangrattato & salsa verde
  • Verdure $27.00
    • Eggplant, zucchini, leeks, chilli, basil & tomato sugo
  • Piselli $27.00
    • Peas, ricotta, bocconcini, fresh mint, sea salt & ground pepper
  • Bambini (kids) $17.00
    • Cheese, ham, pineapple & pomodoro sauce - or - cheese, fresh basil & pomodoro sauce
PASTA PASTA
  • Tordelle Di Carne $24.50
    • Handicrafted ravioli filled with chicken, pork, beef & silverbeet served in a bolognese sauce
  • Ravioli Di Pesce $26.50
    • Hand-filled ravioli stuffed with prawns, crabmeat & smoked salmon in a creamy grilled pepper sauce
  • Ravioli Di Zucca $25.50
    • Homemade pumpkin ravioli in a light sage sauce topped with pine nuts
  • Gnocchi Di Patate $24.00
    • Handmade potato gnocchi with your choice of either a rich gorgonzola sauce -or -a fresh tomato & basil sauce
  • Carbonara Modo Mio $24.50
    • Penne with pancetta, red onion, a little chilli in a traditional carbonara sauce
  • Bolognese $24.00
    • Handmade spinach fettuccine with a classico ragu sauce
  • Puttanesca $24.00
    • Kalamata olives, anchovies, capers, basil, chili, garlic in a pomodoro sugo
  • Fettuccine con Pancetta $24.50
    • Taleggio, cream, crispy pancetta, cauliflower, rocket & pangratto
  • Fettuccine Con Polpette $24.50
    • Homemade Italian fettuccine pasta with chicken meatballs in a fresh tomato -or - basil pesto sauce
  • Linguine Pescatore $26.50
    • With mussels, clams, prawns & scallops cooked with garlic, parsley, white wine & a touch of napoli sauce
  • Lasagne Di Mamma Alda $25.50
    • Thin layers of pasta, basil, bechamel, beef, napoli sauce, ham & melted cheese
  • Cannelloni Piemonte $25.50
    • Spinach & ricotta rolled in handmade pasta sheets & baked in a napoli sauce
  • Eggplant Parmigiana $25.50
    • Sliced eggplant topped with tomato sauce, basil & bocconcini cheese
  • Bambini (kids) $17.00
    • Spaghetti - or - penne with a choice of bolognese sauce & napoli sauce - or - burro e formaggio
RISOTTO RISOTTO
  • Risotto Pesce $26.50
    • Seafood risotto tossed with prawns, scallops, mussels, white wine & fresh Italian parsley
  • Risotto Verdure $24.50
    • Arborio rice, green beans, peas, spring onions, zucchini, spinach & fresh mint
SECONDI SECONDI
  • Veal Portafoglio $37.50
    • Crumbed veal scallopine served with mozzarella, proscuitto & red pepper salsa
  • Vitello Al Marsala $37.00
    • Veal scallopine with sliced field mushrooms & marsala wine sauce
  • Chicken Parmigiana $35.00
    • Crumbed chicken breast topped with our fresh pomodoro sauce & melted mozzarella cheese
  • Spiedini Di Pollo $35.00
    • Free range chicken breast with courgettes, capsicums on skewers in a hot arrabiata sauce served on crostini, mixed leaves & a squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • Porchetta $36.00
    • The best roast pork loin with caramelised pears, broccoli, pancetta & almonds
  • Agnello $36.00
    • Braised lamb shank in a chianti vino sauce on a potato mash
  • Bistecca (400g) $36.00
    • Grilled sirloin steak served with your choice of brandy & green peppercorn, mushroom - or - gorgonzola sauce
  • Filetto Di Manzo (300g) $38.00
    • Grilled fillet steak served with your choice of brandy & green peppercorn, mushroom - or - gorgonzola sauce
  • Fritto Misto $37.00
    • Crispy fried calamari, prawns, fish fillet & scallops served with lemon mayo aioli
  • Gamberoni Alla Griglia $39.00
    • Butterflied prawns served with roasted garlic & herb sauce
  • Pesce Del Giorno N/A
    • Ask your waiter for details, price varies
DOLCI DOLCI
  • Dolce Del Duca $16.00
    • Our own handcrafted Tiramisu
  • Panna Cotta Al Miele $16.00
    • Honey panna cotta with sticky vincotto
  • Coppa Pigiama $16.00
    • Fresh fruit served with caramel custard, gelato & cherries
  • Cassata Napoli $16.00
    • A traditional three tiered Italian gelato served with fresh fruit
  • Fondente $16.00
    • A hot chocolate fondant cake served with vanilla gelato & chocolate sauce
  • Lemon Tart $16.00
    • A homemade lemon tart served with vanilla mascarpone gelato & berry sauce
  • Affogato $11.00
    • Served with a shot of espresso & vanilla gelato. Add $4 for a dash of your favourite liqueur
  • Bambini (kids) $9.00
    • Two scoops of vanilla gelato with a choice of chocolate - or - berry sauce

Nearby Sample Menus

  • LAMB VINDALOO $10.50
    • Lamb cooked with onion, capsicum, vinegar, vindaloo paste and spices
  • LAMB SAAG $10.50
    • A delightful preparatiom of lamb cooked with fresh tomato, spinach gravy, herb and spices
  • ALOO KULCHA $5.00
    • Plain Flour Bread Stuffed With Spiced Potatoes, Cooked In Tandoor Oven.
  • Fresh Vegetables Cooked With Cumin Seeds, Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Tomatoes And Spices. $9.99
  • 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.
  • PANEER PAKORA $15.00
    • Cottage Cheese Stepping Mint Coated in Chickpea Flour Batter and Deep Fried
  • All mains are served with Rice and Plain Naan. We enhance all dishes to your taste: MILD, MEDIUM, HOT, EX HOT
  • TANDOORI CHICKEN FULL $20.00
    • Two Legs, Two Breasts Pieces
  • Donut Double Chocolate $2.00
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken $12.50
  • Pork Chow Mein $10.00
  • Pineapple $2.50
  • Mushroom $4.20
  • Bacon and Egg $5.00
  • Sweet and Sour Pork $12.50
  • Mushrooms $3.00
  • Chicken Naan $4.50
    • Tandoori chicken filling
  • Vegetable Biryani $16.00
    • Curried flavoured rice cooked with an array of mixed vegetables, garnished with raisins, nuts and coriander
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 pieces) $5.00
    • Triangular pastry stuffed with mashed potatoes, peas and cumin seeds, fried to a golden brown, served with tamarind chutney
  • Korma (Chicken or Lamb) $14.50
    • The Moguls, connoisseurs of foods describe this mixture of cream and masala, tossed with cashew nuts. Leaves an unforgettable taste in your mouth
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 pieces) $6.00
    • Triangular pastry stuffed with mashed potatoes, peas and cumin seeds, fried to a golden brown, served with tamarind chutney
  • Prawn Masala $18.00
    • Tomato based dish cooked with prawns, onions, tomatoes, capsicum and spices
  • Chicken Curries $10.00
  • Dal - Black or Yellow Lentils $7.50
    • Chopped onions, ginger, garlic and spices fried and then added to boiled black or yellow lentils
  • Pita Bread $1.50
  • Mixed
  • Triple $13.50
  • Combo
    • Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink.
  • Large $14.50
  • Small $8.00
  • Large $10.90
  • Feta Cheese $2.00
  • Beer Battered Hoki $15.00
    • Two Fillets of Hokin in a Beer Batter, lots of Fries, two eggs & Slow
  • Ice Cream Sundae $7.00
    • Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate, Caramel or Raspberry topping
  • Gourmet Flat Bread $10.00
    • Topped with olives, Cheese, Basil, Peppers & Red onion
  • Lbjpizza -Beef $23.00
    • Beef,Bacon, Red Onions, Mushrooms,& BBQ Sauce
  • Seafood Basket $12.00
    • 3 x Calamari Rings, Fish Bites, 4 x Salt & Pepper Squid bites with Fries
  • Shrimp Cocktail $12.00
    • Made the olf Fashioned way
  • Bar Basket $12.00
    • 4 x Chicken Nuggets, Spring Rolls,Samosas & Fries with sweet Thai Chilli Sauce
  • Chicken Brie & Bacon Burger $16.00
    • Chicken Pattie topped with Brie & Bacon with a side of Fries
  • Chocolate Mousse $8.50
    • Served with an almond tulle
  • Chicken BLAT $16.90
    • Chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado and pesto served on Turkish bread
  • Oven Baked Focaccia $8.50
    • With herb butter, served with olive oil and sweet chilli sauce
  • Seafood Chowder (Entree / Main) $14.90 / $19.90
    • Thick creamy chowder with smoked fish, fresh fish, mussels, calamari and shrimps
  • Classic Caesar Salad $15.50
    • Cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, a poached egg, parmesan and Caesar dressing
  • Tasty Toasties from $7.50
    • Your choice of bread loaded with your favourite fillings
  • Golden Chicken Filo $18.50
    • Daily fresh flavour, served with fries and a side salad
  • Breakfast Burrito $16.90
    • Scrambled eggs wrapped in a tortilla with cheese, beans, tomato, spicy salsa, sour cream and guacamole, served with hash brown
  • Muesli $10
    • w a fruit situation & yoggy/milk
  • Claudes Feed $21
    • 2 Eggs, Hash-Cake,Tomato Mushroom, Toast, Sausage
  • Pancakes $15
    • Bacon & Maple, Berries & Cream
  • Mince on Toast $11
    • Well in a Bowl… Beside Toast…
  • Nooch-O's $15
    • Corn Chips, Saucy Beans, Avo, Salsa, Vegan Tastiness
  • Corn Fritters $16
    • w/ Bacon, Cream Cheese & Maple or Relish
  • Eggs & Toast $9
  • Eggs Benny $16
    • w/ Bacon or Spinach & Mushroom
  • HOKI FISH CRUMBED $2.50
  • CHIPS 1 SCOOP $2.50
  • CHEESE $9.99
    • mozzarella & mild cheese
  • CORN FRITTER $2.20
  • SQUID RINGS 5 FOR $3.50
  • BEEF IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE $10.80/$12.80
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS 6 FOR $4.80
  • PINEAPPLE, MUSHROOM EGG
  • -Cream cheese and jam $9.70
  • French Toast (GF/DF) $17.90
    • Served with maple syrup, bacon and warm banana
  • Com fritters (GF) $17.50
    • Poached egg, baby spinach, slow roast tomato, portobello mushroom with homemade hollandaise sauce
  • Eggs Benedict (GF/DF) $17.90
    • Poached eggs and bacon on an english muffin with homemade hollandaise sauce
  • -Bacon, avocado, cream cheese, pesto and tomato $10.70
  • Baby Spinach $4.00
  • Eggs Florentine (GF/DF) $18.90
    • Poached eggs, hot smoked Akaroa salmon and baby spinach on an english muffin with homemade hollandaise sauce
  • French toast (GF/DF) $8.70
    • Served with maple syrup, whipped cream and bacon
  • Veggie deluxe $18.50
    • Fresh veggies, free range eggs, organic toast and hollandaise sauce.
  • Avocado $3.00
  • Bagels and spread $7.50
  • Salmon $5.50
  • 7am - 2pm / 7 days a week
  • With free farmed bacon $14.50
  • On organic toast $10.50
  • Pesto $2.00
  • Steamed Rice $2.50
  • Chicken with Cashew nut $16.00
  • Hot Plate Venison $24.00
  • Stir Fried Chinese Mushroom with Vegetables $14.00
  • Fried Rice with Sea Cucumber $15.00
  • Fried Dumplings - each $1.00
  • Spicy diced Chicken with Peanuts $14.00
  • Braised Sea Cucumber with Spring Onions $28.00
  • Enchiladas (GF) $24.50
    • These are corn tortillas rolled around a chicken filling and covered with a sauce of your choosing with cheese and grilled. You can choose between green tomatillo sauce, red salsa or mole poblano. You shouldn’t miss out on our unique enchiladas.
  • Queso Fundido (V) $17.00
    • Hot, soft, creamy cheese-based Mexican goodness, a fondue family relation. Choose between spinach & mushroom (V ) or bacon & mushroom. Served for two people or more.
  • Tostadas (GF) $25.50
    • From Mexico City, these beautiful homemade crunchy corn tortillas are lavishly topped with refried beans, shredded lettuce, cheese and red salsa, served with guacamole and pico de gallo and your choice o f Chicken, beef, vegetarian or prawns* (*available for $2 extra).
  • Chicken $9.00
    • Chicken nuggets served in a basket with fries.
  • Ensalada de Pollo (G F) (Chicken Salad) $16.50
    • Grilled chicken strips and bacon seasoned with a chipotle cream dressing and served on a bed of green salad.
  • Ensalada de Mango con Almendras (V, GF) (Mango Salad with Almond) $16.50
    • Succulent sliced mango with a mix of green salad, fresh lime juice and almonds to make the perfect salad. Mexico is now one of the world’s largest exporters of mangos.
  • Fries $8.00
    • Basket o f fries served with tomato sauce.
  • Baja Fish Tacos $27.50
    • Situated on the Baja Peninsula, a beautiful place called Ensenada has become world famous for these deep fried fish and salad tacos, on flour tortillas with red cabbage, aioli and chipotle cream dressing, drizzled with tequila salsa and served with fresh limes and pico de gallo.
  • Chicken Katsu $14.00
    • meal on rice served with fresh side salad
  • Dumplings / Gyoza $6.00 / $9.00
    • 4 / 6pcs - pork & chives with red aioli dipping sauce
  • Karaage Style Fried Chicken $13.00
    • meal on rice served with fresh side salad
  • Dessert of the Day $12.50
  • Yakitori Platter $18.00
  • Vege & Prawn (2pcs) $13.00
  • Namban Style Karaage Chicken $14.00
    • karaage chicken lightly marinated in sweet & garlicky citrus soy sauce
  • Prawn (3pcs) $12.50
  • • Salmon, spinach, red onion, caper, brie
  • Bacon and egg focaccia $11.50
  • Corn Fritters $18.00
    • With free farm bacon sour cream, sweet chilli jam, and parmesan
  • Potato Hash $14.00
    • With roasted mushroom and free farm bacon Served with peach, red onion and avocado salsa
  • • Oven roasted vegetables, brie, chutney
  • Choose one of...
  • Beef Nachos $18.00
    • The classic; Crunchy tortilla chips covered in homemade beef ‘n bean chilli.Served with melted Cheddar and sour cream
  • Vegetarian Delight $16.50
  • Wedges Works $14.00
    • Bacon, grilled cheese, sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
  • Warm Teriyaki Chicken & Orange Salad $20.00
    • Topped with toasted sesame seeds
  • Lamb Burger $21.50
    • Ground lamb mince marinated in garlic and rosemary with feta topped with beetroot relish served with fries
  • all served with fries.
  • Ground Beef Nachos $19.00
    • With chilli bean mix, grilled cheese, topped with sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Thai Beef Salad $20.00
    • With crispy noodles and roasted peanuts.
  • Chicken Pesto & Brie Sandwich $20.50
    • With lettuce and tomato served with fries
  • Market Fish of the Day $21.50
    • Lemon and herb crumbed served with salad and fries
Casa Nostra

Casa Nostra

location

Address

2 Waterman Place, Woolston, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8023, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033843186

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Italian , Pizza , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar

Location
2 Waterman Place, Woolston, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8023, New Zealand