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

  • Sliced Beef with Oyster Sauce on Fried Rice $14.50
  • Bacon & Egg
  • Pottle Fried Noodles $6.50
  • Pottle Fried Rice $6.50
  • Donuts $2.20
  • Pork Satay on Fried Rice $14.50
  • Roast Pork Pineapples on Rice $11.50
  • Prawn Foo Young $11.50
  • Mango Pudding $5.00
  • Lemon Fish Fillets $17.90
  • Rice & Sweet Sour Chicken N/A
  • Chicken With Black Bean Sauce $13.90
  • Rice & Sizzling Beef Steak With Black Pepper N/A
  • Season Vegetable With Oyster Sauce $5.00
  • Singapore Fried Rice Noodles $11.00
  • Combination Seafood With Tofu Casserole $16.90
  • Hollandaise $2.00
  • - chicken, cranberry, brie. fresh tomato & lettuce
  • Eggs on Wholegrain $11.50
    • 2 free range eggs poached, fried, scrambled on a grain bread
  • Bacon $16.50
  • Bacon $4.50
  • - plain bagel with cream cheese & jam
  • Salmon in Wholegrain $17.50
    • (veg) smoked salmon, 1 poached egg, minced spinach, cream cheese served on 7 grain toast
  • - bacon, basil, brie
  • Vegetarian no meat $5.30
  • Fish $2.40
  • Spring Roll $2.80
  • Sole Fillets $4.50
  • Curry Roll $2.80
  • Fish & Eggs $9.00
  • Steak ribeye $7.80
  • Hot Dog $2.00
  • Topkapi Iskander (Beef Kofteh) (GF) $21.00
    • Marinated beef kofteh cooked on the hot plate
  • Lamb Shank (GF) $28.00
    • Fresh seasoned slow cooked lamb shank, served with basmati rice mixed with dill, broad beans and pormegranate sauce
  • Garlic Bread $4.00
  • All mains are served with a side of Basmati rice, our seasonal salads and our Topkapi
  • Meze Platter
    • Selection of chips, dolma (sutffed vine leaves) olives, Topkapi finger bites, selection of diced vegetables - served with bread
  • Khoresht-e-Ghaimeh (Persian lamb stew) (GF) $21.00
    • Savoury mix of tender lamb cubes, yellow split peas, flavoured with rich tomato and tangy dried Persian limes
  • $42.00 per person without dessert / $47.50 per person with dessert
  • ●-DESSERT
  • Chicken Egg Foo Young $11.00
  • Prawn Fried Rice $14.00
  • Bami Gorin (Fried Noodles) $11.00
  • Beef with Tomatoes Mein $11.00
  • Beef with Mushrooms Mein $11.00
  • Beef Fried Rice $9.90
  • Curry Beef Mein $10.50
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice $10. 50
  • EGGS ON TOAST $14.00
    • three eggs poached, scrambled or fried on toast
  • CEREAL $11.50
    • muesli with yoghurt and berries
  • BAGEL $7.50
    • fresh toasted bagel with fruit conserve and cream cheese
  • Extra fillings $1.00 each
  • TOASTED SANDWICH $7.50
    • with your choice of 3 fillings
  • BURGER $8.50
    • chicken, lamb or bacon and egg with fresh lettuce, tomato and dressings
  • CHICKEN AND BACON SALAD
    • with salad greens and aioli dressing
  • LAMB SALAD
    • with mint marinade, salad greens and yoghurt dressing
  • Open Cajan Lamb on Clabatta $16
    • Sliced lamb with Cajun, Rub olsonTomato, Cucumber, Lettuce, a Mint & Yoghurt dressing on Toasted Ciobotto & Fries
  • Beef & Vegetable Stew $10.00
    • Chunks of rich Beef & hearty Vegetables
  • Roast Pork $12.00
    • Served with roosted & Seasonal Vegetables with home made Gravy
  • Shrimp Cocktail $12.00
    • Made the olf Fashioned way
  • Ice Cream Sundae $7.00
    • Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate, Caramel or Raspberry topping
  • Chicken Brie & Bacon Burger $16.00
    • Chicken Pattie topped with Brie & Bacon with a side of Fries
  • Beef Schntzel $16.00
    • Topped with Mushroom Sauce, two Eggs & Fries
  • Seafood Basket $12.00
    • 3 x Calamari Rings, Fish Bites, 4 x Salt & Pepper Squid bites with Fries
  • Tom-Yum Soup $18.00
    • With rice
  • Pad Thai $18.00
    • Classic noodle dish with eggs, protein of your choice, bean sprouts and pad thai sauce. Served with lemon wedge, chili flakes and crushed peanuts
  • Satay Chicken $6.50
    • Marinated chicken satay with peanut sauce
  • Classic Green Curry $18.00
    • With rice
  • Sweet n Sour Chicken $19.00
    • Deep-fried crispy chicken pieces with pineapple, vegetables and sweet and sour sauce
  • Crispy Prawn Sticks $12.50
    • Deep-fried crumbed prawns with home-made sweet and sour sauce
  • Roasted Vegetarian Curry $18.00
    • Red curry with roasted Vegetarian/ Duck, pineapple, tomato and grapes
  • Choo-Chee Black Tiger Prawns $23.00
    • Black tiger prawns with spinach and choo-chee (thick red curry) sauce and rice
  • PIZZA
    • Made with locally sourced seasonal produce, organic where possible. Our gourmet vegetarian pizzas come with a tomato base and a blend of tasty cheeses. Vegan cheese, add $3.00. Gluten free bases in medium and large sizes available – add 2.50.
  • BREAKFAST DOSA
    • a dosa filled with caramelised banana and drizzled with honey
  • HUMMING BURGER
    • Our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo. Served with salad and/or fries.
  • BREADLESS BURGER PLATTER
    • A tasty veggie pattie topped with grilled cheese, gherkins, tomato and mayo. Served with fries and a fresh seasonal salad. Gluten free and vegan options.
  • PONDICHERRY DOSA
    • A lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with hot and spicy chutney, potato masala, onion and fresh coriander. Served with dal and chutney. Vegan, gluten-free.
  • OMELETTE
    • A free-range egg omelette with onion, cheese, fresh herbs and either mushroom or tomato. Served with a side salad.
  • SUN BURGER
    • A tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheddar, mayo, house chutney, gherkins, tomato and lettuce. Served on a Turkish roll. The sunflower seed pattie is vegan. Vegan cheese and mayo are available by request.
  • SWEET TREATS
    • A variety of cakes, slices and raw vegan cheesecakes are made daily.
  • Pla Raad Prik
    • Stir fried fish fillet wife your choice of whiskey or chilli sauce.
  • Hormok
    • seafood special. Combination of mussels, squid, fish, and prawns steamed wife coconut cream and red curry paste, wrapped in tin foil parcel.
  • Spare Ribs
    • Bahn Thai marinated pork spare ribs, slow baked then grilled.
  • Prawns with whiskey or Chilli Sauce
    • Steamed prawns wife mushrooms, pineapple, capsicum and carrots.
  • Gaeng Phed Ped Yang
    • red chilli paste curry, with coconut cream, bamboo shoots and fresh vegetables.
  • Sweet and sour Vegetable
    • Bahn Thai sweet and sour sauce stir fried with fresh seasonal vegetables.
  • Gai Tord Krob
    • Stir fried crispy chicken wife sweet chilli sauce and vegetables
  • Tord Kra Tiem
    • Stir fried meat with garlic. Served on a bed of fried vegetables
  • Khao Pad Gaeng Kheo Whan (Chicken, Pork, Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried rice with green curry paste and vegetables
  • Thursday to Sunday 11.30am to 2.30pm
  • Green Curry (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Green curry with bamboo shoots, capsicum and vegetables
  • Red Curry (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Red curry with vegetables and topped with kaffir lime leaves
  • Pad Krapao Moo Krob $12.50
    • Stir fried crispy pork belly with chilli, garlic, bamboo shoots, onion, green bean and basil
  • Pad See-Eiw (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried flat noodle with dark soy sauce and seasonal vegetables
  • Pad Peanut Sauce (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried chicken, pork or beef with vegetables and peanut sauce
  • Pad Kratiam Moo Krob $12.50
    • Stir fried crispy pork belly with mushroom, garlic, vegetables and pepper sauce
  • Large $9.50
  • Chicken Drumstisck $3.30
  • Large $3.00
  • Plain sausage $2.80
  • Rolls standard $5.30
  • Salad small $4.50
  • Rolls cheese knot $6.30
  • Fish $2.80
  • Family veal pie $13.80
  • Salmon & cream cheese quiche (SM) $5.20
  • Sausage rolls $2.50
  • Vegetarian quiche (SM) $5.20
  • Family satay chicken pie $14.60
  • Chicken croquettes $2.60
  • Quiche lorriane $17.50
  • Chicken, brie, spiced plum quiche (SM) $5.20
  • P.K. Rib Eye Steak $28 Double
    • Rib eye steak cooked in a P.K. style served with a side of seasonal wedges and seasonal salad
  • Persian Delight $9.00
    • Filo pastry rolled with mixed nuts and berries, smothered in a home-made honey syrup
  • Zucchini Kuku Entree $11.50
    • Zucchini frittata with herbs and spices. Served with a trio of sauces
  • P.K. Kids Shish $12.50
    • Beef, lamb, chicken, adana or doner served with a side of fries, trio of salads and sauces
  • Vegetarian Combination $25.00
    • Chef's selection of three of the vegetarian dishes served on a bed of rice and a trio of salads and sauces
  • P.K. Eggplant Dish $23.00
    • Eggplants fried and served on a bed of rice, trio of salads and sauces
  • P.K. Dolma Dish $22.00
    • Vine leaves stuffed with rice and spices served on a bed of rice and a trio of salads and sauces
  • Bano Sultana Dip $9.50
    • Ground sultanas, mixed with sundried fruits, mixed nuts, mixed berries, mixed herbs and spices. Served with a side of pita bread.
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