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

  • Tofu Garlic Pepper and Vegetables $10.00
  • Kuy Tiew Tom Yum Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50
  • Sweet and Sour Pork $13.50
  • Tom Kha Talay (Mixed Seafood) $17.50
  • Fish Cakes (Pack of 6) $6.00
  • Green or Red Curry Tofu and Vegetables $11.00
  • Massaman Curry (Lamb $15.00) $14.50
  • Tofu Peanut Sauce and Vegetables $10.00
  • Plain Burger $3.50
  • Vegetarian Spring Roll $2.80
  • tarakihi $5.00
  • Sole $5.00
  • Tomato Burger $4.20
  • Pineapple burger $4.20
  • Spicy Wedges $5.00
  • Cheese & Pineapple Burger $5.20
  • Tuna Sashimi
  • Sweet Apple Spring Rolls $10.00
    • served with vanilla Ice cream
  • Nanban Chicken $22.50
    • Deep fried chicken pieces, served on lettuce with Japanese style tartar sauce and sweet and sour sauce
  • - Fresh seafood spring roll served with Yuzu pepper sauce (nuts)
  • -10 pcs $19.50
  • Kumo's Special Roll $19.50
    • Tempura prawn wrapped with salmon scallop, seared w ith may o and Chef 's special sauce
  • Umalı $10.00
    • Japanese style sweet egg omelette topped with BBQ eel
  • Teriyaki Chicken Roll $19.00
    • Teriyaki chicken, lettuce and onion
  • Japanese Chicken Burger $18.50
    • House brioche bun, karaage chicken, tomato relish, tonkatsu mayo, cajun fries & kewpie mayo
  • + Side of fries $5.00
  • Sour Dough/ Grain / GF Bread
  • RICOTTA PANCAKE $17.00
    • Pancakes with berry compote, house made lemon curd, yogurt, oaty crumble and almond praline
  • Lamb Tortilla $18.50
    • Moroccan spiced lamb served on a tortilla with fresh salsa, tzatziki sauce, mixed salad & kumara crisps
  • SMOKED SALMON $14.50
    • Sliced smoked salmon, caper cream cheese, red onion and green salad
  • Available till 11am
  • All eggs are free range
  • Sweet & Sour Sauce $2.00
  • Crispy Skin Chicken
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $13.20
  • Lemon Chicken $13.70
  • Pork & Cashew Nut $13.20
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice $11.70
  • Chicken Pineapple (on fried rice) $12.20
  • Fried Oysters 1 Doz. $6.40
  • Roast Pork with Cashew Nut & Mushroom $13.00
  • Pineapple Ring $2.20
  • Chips $2.40
  • Prawn Fu Yong Egg $13.50
  • Prawn with Cashew Nut & Mushroom $15.00
  • Steak with Oyster Sauce $12.00
  • Curry Chicken On Fried Rice $10.50
  • Roast Pork With Mushroom Chow Mein $10.50
  • Prawn Biryani $18.00
    • Curried flavoured rice cooked with shell-less prawns, garnished with raisins, nuts and coriander
  • Kadai Prawn $18.00
    • Prawn cooked with capsicum and onions, in a tomato base sauce and spices
  • Plain Naan $3.00
  • All banquet meals are served with rice, naan, raita and mango chutney (minimum of four people)
  • Mix Platter for 2 - da best $25.00
    • All of the above items (two pieces each) sizzling on a hot platter, served with mint and tamarind chutney- what a drama
  • Anari Kebab (5 pieces) $12.00
    • Lamb marinated overnight in pomegranate, garlic, ginger and spices grilled in tandoor
  • Mattar Paneer $13.50
    • Homemade cheese cooked with fresh green peas in a tomato based sauce
  • Butter Chicken
    • Skewered tandoori boneless chicken pieces mixed in creamy crushed cashew and butter sauce
  • Chicken $5.50
  • Beef $5.00
  • Beef single $9.00 / double $11.00
  • Cheese Burger $3.50
  • -Chicken & Lamb $11.00
  • -Chicken & Falafel $11.00
  • -Lamb & Falafel $11.00
  • -Chicken & Falafel $11.00
  • Plain $3.50
  • Pineapple Ring $2.20
  • Sausage $2.20
  • Chocolate Doughnut $2.20
  • Double Meat $5.20
  • Cheese + Onion Pattie $2.20
  • 1/2 dozen Scallops $8.00
  • Curry + Rice Roll $2.60
  • Caramel Flan (GF) $9.00
    • A lusciously smooth, chilled, light Mexican caramel flan.
  • Jalapeño Poppers (V ) $10.00
    • Deep fried, cheese filled, crumbed jalapenos served with a line mexican chipotle dipping sauce.
  • Filete a la tampiqueña (GF) $29.00
    • A rib eye steak with caramelised onion on top and served with a deep fried chicken taquito dressed in salsa verde. Accompanied by pico de gallo, refried beans and salad.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • Empanada de Platano (V, GF) $9.50
    • Hot, deep fried corn empanada stuffed with banana, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar and drizzled with condensed milk and chocolate sauce.
  • Cochinita Pibil (GF) $27.00
    • This is a traditional Mexican slow-roasted pork dish from the Yucatan Peninsula and o f Mayan origin. The pork is marinated in acidic citrus juice and achiote and accompanied with a mild red onion sauce and served with corn tortillas, refried beans and salad.
  • Taquitos $14.00
    • Small fried corn tortillas filled with mashed potato and cheese and topped with salad and sour cream.
  • Beef Galbi $8.00
    • 2 skewers per serving
  • Karaage Chicken $13.00 / $16.00
    • Japanese style fried chicken
  • Seafood $14.00
    • Japanese style pizza savoury pancake with tonkatsu sauce & mayo, finished off with tempura chips, fine fish flakes
  • Namban Style Karaage Chicken $14.00
    • karaage chicken lightly marinated in sweet & garlicky citrus soy sauce
  • Salmon with Yakitori Sauce $16.00
    • meal on rice served with fresh side salad
  • King Salmon with Double Avocado $9.00
    • 4pcs per serving
  • Takoyaki $6.00 / $9.00
    • 4 / 6pcs - Japanese octopus ball
  • Pork Rib Eye $7.00
    • 2 skewers per serving
  • Carrot N/A
  • BBQ N/A
  • Yoghurt N/A
  • Wheat N/A
  • Thousand Island N/A
  • Pork Riblet N/A
  • Subway Club N/A
  • Oat & Raisin N/A
  • Soup of the Day $9.50
    • Served with fresh focaccia bread & butter. Please ask to the counter for today's flavour
  • Chicken B.L.T Open Sandwich $15.50
    • Toasted focaccia bread with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mango peach chutney & aioli. Served as an open sandwich
  • French Toast $15.50
    • Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
  • B.L.T Sandwich $14.50
    • Toasted focaccia bread with bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli. Served as an open sandiwich
  • -With Salmon $17.50
  • Eggs Any Style with Toast $10.50
    • Free range eggs scrambled, poached or fried served with toast
  • Omelette $15.50
    • Free range eggs, with you choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion, pineapple, served with toast
  • Angus Beef Burger $15.50
    • Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun
  • B.L.T $19.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato and cheese in a toasted focaccia bun, served with fries
  • Creamy Garlic Mushrooms $18.00
    • Served with streaky bacon and toasted ciabatta
  • Cornfritter Stack $19.00
    • Cornfritters served with streaky bacon, tomato and avocado salsa and a fried egg
  • Toast $3.00
  • Verge Traditional Breakfast $22.00
    • Grilled streaky bacon, free range eggs, hash brown, breakfast sausage, tomato and mushroom with your choice of white or rye toast
  • Beef Nachos $20.00
    • Corn chips layered with beef and chilli beans, served with salsa and sour cream
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • Poached free range eggs on an English breakfast muffin, topped with hollandaise, served with Tomato, Mushroom and Spinach
  • Eggs Benedict $20.00
    • Poached free range eggs on an English breakfast muffin, topped with hollandaise, served with Smoked Salmon and Spinach
  • Scallops $20.00
    • Pan seared scallops, pumpkin puree, caramelized pineapple, toasted pumpkin seeds
  • Lunch & Dinner: Crumbed Chicken Tenders $13.50
    • Served with your choice of chips and salad or potatoes and veggies
  • Fish of the Day $35.00
    • Staff will advise on today's special
  • The Chef's Own - Seafood Chowder $22.50
    • Fresh mussels, today's fish, prawn cutlets, squid, tiger prawn, melba toast
  • Pancakes $20.50
    • Chocolate chip pancakes, mixed berries, grilled banana, maple syrup, cinnamon ice cream
  • Breads and Dips to Share $16.50
    • Selection of freshly baked breads (9 pieces), trio of house dips
  • Fish & Chips $22.50
    • House battered fish of the day, hand cut chips, garden salad, tartare sauce
  • Lunch & Dinner: Battered Fish of the Day $13.50
    • Served with your choice of chips and salad or potatoes and veggies
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