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

  • -With berry compote and yoghurt for $21
  • -Or with the house smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce fo $23
  • Steak Sandwich $22
    • Served in our on house focaccia bread with salad greens, caramelised onions and blue cheese aioli, and accompanied by crispy potatoes.
  • Oaty pancakes $21
  • Pumpkin and Feta Salad $19
    • Pumpkin and feta tossed through a green salad and topped with dukkah. This recipe has graced the menu here for ages and remains and all time favourite!
  • Bacon and Eggs (GF) $20
    • Streaky bacon, poached eggs and our own toasted house bread.
  • Hot Pot $24
    • Slow cooked meaty dish of the day. Please ask wait person for more details.
  • Brunch Scramble $23
    • One of our favourites: New potatoes, green beans, olives, red onions, chorizo, and bacon all pan seared and tossed through pesto, and topped with a poached egg. Divine!
  • Peanut Sauce Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
  • Garlic Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
  • Ginger Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
  • Choices of chicken, beef, pork,or prawn $11.00
  • Basil and Chili Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
  • Wontons (6) $5.00
  • Red Curry & Rice $8.50
  • Chicken Satays (4) $6.00
  • Bacon and Egg Burger $5.20
  • Hot Dog $2.30
  • Pauna Pattie $2.50
  • Dim Sum 3 for $2.30
  • Oysters seasona
  • Chocolate Explosion Doughnut $3.80
  • Curry Roll $2.80
  • Egg burger $4.20
  • Double Chocolate Donut $2.20
  • Hot Dog $2.20
  • Plain $3.50
  • Donut or gluten free donut $2.00
  • Corn Nugget 1/2 Doz $2.00
  • Pineapple Ring $2.00
  • Curry rice roll $2.70
  • Spicy Chips/wedges $3.00
  • Young Chow Fried Rice $12.00
  • Prawn With Mushroom Chow Mein $13.50
  • Chicken Chow Mein $10.00
  • Chips $2.40
  • Steak With Mushroom On Fried Rice $10.50
  • Steak With Mushroom Chow Mein $10.50
  • Chicken Fried Rice $10.00
  • Steak With Tomato On Fried Rice $10.50
  • -Sausage & Egg Meal $10.50
    • 3 sausages, 2 eggs, chips, salad
  • Bacon Patties / Meat Patties / Corn Patties / Frankfurters / Hot Dogs (with sauce) $2.20
  • Squid Rings 1/2 doz. $4.80 / 1 doz. $9.60
  • -Bacon / Steak $1.10
  • Donuts $1.90
  • ● Meals
  • Steak $3.50
  • Fish Nuggets $0.70
  • Chicken with Cashew nuts on Rice $12.00
  • Chicken Curried Rice $10.50
  • Sausage $2.00
  • Prawn Curried Rice $11.00
  • Double meat $4.20
  • Satay Beef $12.00
  • Chicken Chow Mein $10.50
  • Prawn Chow Mein $11.00
  • Easy tiger salad( gf) $21.80
    • Free Range Chicken Rubbed In Harissa Spices With Rocket, Mesculin, Orange, Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes And Minted Yoghurt
  • Joker $14.80
    • Spicy Bratwurst Sausage, Streaky Bacon And A Free Range Egg In A Warmed Joe’S Roll
  • Eggs (gfo vo) $12.00
    • Two Free Range Eggs, Toast And Hollandaise
  • Baked beans $3.20
  • - Add Avocado (Seasonal) $12.80
  • Brat $12.80
    • Spicy Bratwurst Sausage With Caramelised Onions And Melted Cheese In A Warmed Joe’S Roll
  • vegetarian option includes spinach and baked beans
  • Mushrooms $4.80
  • Shish Entrée $14.50
    • Combination of chicken and lamb with beef peppers and onion
  • Falafel Entrée (GF) $12.50
    • Vegetarian pattie mixed with special herbs and spices served with homemade tomato sauce and minted garlic yoghurt
  • Chicken Shish (GF) $23.00
    • Marinated cubed chicken cooked on the charcoal
  • Carrot Iskander $19.50
    • Traditional home made carrot fritters
  • Lamb Iskander (GF) $23.00
    • Marinated lamb cubed cooked on the hot plate
  • Zeytoon Parvadeh (GF) $13.00
    • Marinated green olives with walnuts, mountain herbs, spices and pomegranate sauce
  • Pita Bread $2.50
  • $42.00 per person without dessert / $47.50 per person with dessert
  • ● Sides
  • ● Bagel w/ cream cheese + pesto or butter + jam $9.00
  • French Fries (GF/Vegan) $9.00
    • Served w/ flaked sea salt, tomato sauce & aioli
  • Bless Up Vegan (GF Optional) $22.50
    • Smoked housemade beans, tomato, mushrooms, spinach, hash, salsa & vegan aioli
  • Nachos (GF/Vegan available) $17.00
    • Smoked housemade beans served on warmed nacho chips w/ sour cream, salsa + guacamole
  • -Holly, aioli, pesto, toast $2.00 each
  • All eggs free range
  • ● Beans on Toast (GF/Vegan available) $11.50
    • Smoked housemade beans on wholegrain toast served w/ aioli our sour cream
  • Cha Gio Deep Fried Vietnamese Spring Rolls x4 $8.00
  • Ca Chien Gion Deep Fried Whole with Spicy Sauce / Ca Kho To Clay Pot Fish $24.00
  • Muc Xao Sa Ot Chilli Lemongrass Squid / Muc Chien Gion Deep Fried Squid / Muc Xao Chua Ngot Sweet Sour Squid $18.00
  • Muc Chien Gion Deep Fried Squid $8.00
  • ● Menu 2
  • Chao Torn Prawn Porridge / Chao Ga Chicken Porridge / Chao Ca Fish Porridge / Chao Bo, Heo, Beef or Pork Porridge / Chao Hai San Seafood Porridge / Chao Trung Bach Thao Thit Heo Preserved Egg Porridge $6.00
  • Com Xao Heo Quay Crispy Pork On Rice / Com Xao Xa Xiu BBQ Pork On Rice $9.00
  • Ha Cao Chien Deep Fried Dumpling x10 $8.00
  • Roast Beef N/A
  • Avocado Toasties N/A
  • Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt N/A
  • Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Onion N/A
  • Ham N/A
  • Honey Mustard N/A
  • Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A
  • WEDGES $11.00
  • CHICKEN BBURGER + CHIPS $14.50
  • BANGERS + MASH $13.50
  • MINI HOTDOGS+ CHIPS $11.00
  • SEAFOOD BASKET $12.50
    • served with tartare sauce
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS+ CHIPS $11.00
  • SAUSAGES, EGGS + CHIPS $13.50
  • HOT CHIPS $5.00
  • Sandwich w/ smoked salmon, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
  • Sandwich style $10.00
  • Plain $2.50
  • Sandwich w/ bacon, egg, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
  • Plain w/ cream cheese & jam $4.50
  • Plain w/ cream cheese $4.00
  • Sandwich w/ casalinga, egg, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
  • Plain w/ choc hazelnut spread $4.50
  • P.K. Kids Kuku $10.50
    • Carrot frittata or zucchini frittata served with a side of fries, trio of salads and sauces
  • Traditional House Bite $22.00
    • Ground Chickpeas with cashew nuts, sultanas, mixed peas and corn, beans, carrot, garlic, herbs and spices, served on a bed of rice and trio of salads and sauces
  • Haydari Dip $9.00
    • Natural yoghurt, mixed with honey, garlic and mixed herbs. Served with a side of pita bread.
  • Zucchini Kuku Entree $11.50
    • Zucchini frittata with herbs and spices. Served with a trio of 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.
  • For Two $14.50
  • Borani Spinach Dip $9.50
    • Ground spinach, mixed with feta cheese, mixed herbs and spices. Served with a side of pita bread.
  • Lamb Bursa $17 Single/$26 Double
    • P.K. diced and marinated lamb on top of a crispy garlic pita bread croutons, greek yoghurt and bursa sauce, accompanied by a seasonal salad
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