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

  • Pad Thai Noodle and Vegetables $10.00
  • Pork with Garlic and Pepper $13.50
  • Thai Suki Yaki Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50
  • Tofu Peanut Sauce and Vegetables $10.00
  • Prawn Salad (Plar Kung) $15.50
  • Salmon Curry $15.50
  • Sweet and Sour Tofu and Vegetables $10.00
  • Pad Thai Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50
  • Marshmallow & Ice-cream Sundae $11.00
    • Lots of vanilla ice-cream & marshmallows smothered in your choice of chocolate, strawberry, passionfruit or caramel sauce. Topped with whipped cream, wafers & chocolate shavings. So if you are in the mood for lots of ice-cream, then this is for you!
  • Cow Chips & Dip $12.70
    • Corn chips with a warmed Mexican style chilli bean dip. We've even thrown in some avocado salsa and sour cream to make a mess. Good for a nibble before your main fare me thinks...
  • Flat Bread $10.00
    • Pita bread coated with a mix of sun-dried tomatoes and garlic with a sprinkling of fresh parmesan and oven baked to perfection. Comes with a sweet chilli sauce & sour cream.
  • Pasta of the Day $22.50
    • What you get depends on the Chef's mood and whichever way the wind's blowing! Please ask the wait staff for today's yummy concoction. It could have seafood or any other delectable things in it.
  • Three Cows Brekkie $17.50
    • Toasted bread, mushrooms, tomatoes, streaky bacon, hash brown, (fried, poached or scrambled) eggs
  • Crispy Chicken $21.50
    • Crispy, tasty chicken marinated overnight in our Chef's special sauce with petit salad and sweet chilli sauce. Finger licking good!Main-10 pcs & fries
  • Cajun fish and prawn salad $23.00
    • The above grilled and plonked on a salad of spinach, snow pea shoots, cucumber, red onion, mandarins and feta bound with vinaigrette and finished with a roast garlic aioli. Yummo..
  • Chilli & Lime Chicken Sammie $24.50
    • An absolutely awesome chilli and lime chicken on toasted focaccia with roast peppers, char courgettes and bb pickles finished with streaky bacon, brie cheese and sweet corn sour cream, served with a side of fries and aioli. Yumm..
  • Waffles $16.50
    • Delicious brioche waffles w a crunchy caramalised shell served w fruit salsa, candied nuts, berry compote w Greek yoghurt
  • Spicy Pork Belly & Smashed Avocado $21.00
    • Served w green salad on toasted sourdough bread
  • Waffles $15.00
    • Delicious brioche waffles w a crunchy caramalised shell served w warm dark chocolate sauce and vanilla bean ice cream
  • Zucchini Green Bean Fritters $18.00
    • Topped with kimchi salad. Served w beetroot chutney
  • Creamy Oat Porridge $13.00
    • Served w caramelised nuts, dried fruit, milk and cream
  • Oven Toasted Muesli $14.50
    • Served w seasonal fruits, milk and Greek yoghurt
  • Eggs Benedict $21.00
    • Poached free-range eggs and lemon hollandaise sauce served w smoked salmon and sauteed spinach on pesto hash
  • Superfood Salad $18.50
    • Quinoa, chia seeds, brown rice, kale, roasted seasonal veges served w Pan grilled tofu
  • Pork Foo Young $10.00
  • Chicken Mushrooms on Rice $11.50
  • Extra Serving of Meat $4.00
  • Sliced Steak Fried Rice $10.00
  • Chilli Chicken Pie $5.00
  • Crabsticks $2.20
  • Sliced Beef Fried with Oyster Sauce $12.80
  • Roast Pork Tomatoes on Rice $11.50
  • Zero coke $3.50
  • Baked pudding $4.90
  • B special kid's meal car $11.00
    • Furikake rice,teriyaki chicken, crumbed prawn, french fried
  • Ribeye steak & chicken cutlet $29.00
  • Hamburger steak burger $14.70
  • Chocolate ice cream $4.90
  • Japanese tea $2.50
  • Teriyaki chicken & prawns cutlets $18.50
  • MANGO CHUTNEY $3.50
  • CHICKEN 65 $16.00
    • Cube Chicken marinated in ginger & garlic paste and deep fried. Tossed in diced onion, capsicum, yoghurt and mustard seed.
  • MALAI KOFTA $9.99
    • Potato And Cottage Cheese Dumplings Mixed With Cashew Nut Raisins, Simmered In Base Cashew Nut Gravy.
  • LAMB KORMA $10.50
    • Lamb cooked in homemade rich cream sauce
  • LAMB CHOPS SMALL $16.00
    • [4 pieces]
  • VEGETABLE KORMA $9.99
    • Vegetable Cooked In Mild Creamy Gravy.
  • LAMB DO PAYAZA $10.50
    • Tender pieces of Lamb cooked in diced onion, ginger, garlic, tomato and cashew nut gravy
  • CHEESE AND GARLIC NAAN $5.50
    • Naan Bread Stuffed With Chocolate & Cheddar Cheese And Cooked In Tandoor.
  • King Prawns with Cashew nut, Pepper & Onion S $23.00 / L $36.00
  • Tofu Lemongrass with Chilli S $17.50 / L $30.00
  • King Prawns with Sate (Hot) S $21.00 / L $34.00
  • S=small / L= Large
  • Deep Fried Mini Spring Rolls
  • (Minimum 8 People) $30.00 Per Person
  • S=small / L= Large
  • Stewed Spicy Fish in Soy Sauce S $23.00 / L $34.00
  • Philly cheese Steak Sandwich $22.90
    • Chargrilled ribeye, caramelised, onions, Served with fries
  • - Chicken Supremo - herb roasted chicken, mushrooms, feta, olives & sun ripened tomatoes
  • Canterbury Lamb short loin $36.50
    • Grilled to m/r over duck fat roasted potatoes, seasonal green vegetables, smoked salt and drizzled with d’ulivo grove olive oil
  • Salt & Pepper Calamari Rings $16.90
    • Crusted in salt & pepper, lemon zest, coriander with Aioli dipping sauce
  • -Add Gluten Free base to any pizza $3.00
  • Chicken and bacon fettuccine $19.90
    • Sauteed chicken and bacon bound in a creamy mustard, and parmesan sauce
  • Porchetta sandwich $22.90
    • Slow cooked roasted pork, caramelised onions, salsa verde and mozzarella fries
  • Grilled tomato $5.00
  • Nooch-O's $15
    • Corn Chips, Saucy Beans, Avo, Salsa, Vegan Tastiness
  • Pancakes $15
    • Bacon & Maple, Berries & Cream
  • Paul-Made Hummus $9
    • w/ Avocado Toast Lemon, Tom's Dukkah & Spinach
  • French Toast $16
    • Berry & Banana / Chocolate / Bacon & Banana / Savoury
  • Mince on Toast $11
    • Well in a Bowl… Beside Toast…
  • Corn Fritters $16
    • w/ Bacon, Cream Cheese & Maple or Relish
  • Claudes Feed $21
    • 2 Eggs, Hash-Cake,Tomato Mushroom, Toast, Sausage
  • Eggs & Toast $9
  • Curry Roll $2.70
  • Spring Roll $2.70
  • 3 Fish Bites $2.20
  • Tarakihi $4.50
  • Chicken & Cheese Pattie $2.70
  • Chips $2.50
  • Deep Sea Cod $4.50
  • Steak Pattie $2.70
  • 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
  • Toong-Tong (Money Bags) $6.50
    • Prawns, fish meat peas and corn filling with The Nook Sauce
  • Tom-Yum Soup $18.00
    • With rice
  • Fresh Spring Rolls $12.50
    • Rice paper wrapped fresh crispy veges with sweet chilli sauce
  • Saang Ka Ya $8.50
    • Sweet sticky rice infused with coconut cream and topped with Thai custard
  • Sweet n Sour Chicken $19.00
    • Deep-fried crispy chicken pieces with pineapple, vegetables and sweet and sour sauce
  • Lamb Shank Massaman $23.50
    • Slow cook lamb shank infused with Massaman sauce served with The Nook chunky potato bites and onion
  • Fresh Spring Rolls (3pcs) $10.00
    • salad & chicken filling with Mee-Mee dipping sauce
  • Pud Thai chicken $12.00
  • Fried rice chicken $13.00
  • Tom yum soup with chicken/prawn $9.00/$11.00
  • Kari Ayam Indonesian chicken curry $13.00
    • with potato
  • Nasi goreng (spicy fried rice) $13.00
  • Tom yum Noodle soup $13.00
    • with chicken
  • Spring Rolls (8pcs) $5.00
  • French Toast $15.50
    • Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
  • Robert Harris Big Breakfast $18.50
    • Free range eggs any style served with bacon, breakfast sausages, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast
  • Eggs Any Style with Toast $10.50
    • Free range eggs scrambled, poached or fried served with toast
  • B.L.T Sandwich $14.50
    • Toasted focaccia bread with bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli. Served as an open sandiwich
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Free range eggs, poached on toasted focaccia bread, served with hollandaise sauce
  • Crumbed Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
    • Made with crumbed chicken, cos lettuce, premium middle bacon, poached egg, focaccia croutons, parmesan & anchovies
  • Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
    • Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread
  • Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
    • Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
  • Market Fish of the Day $21.50
    • Lemon and herb crumbed served with salad and fries
  • Warm Teriyaki Chicken & Orange Salad $20.00
    • Topped with toasted sesame seeds
  • Hot Chips $7.50
    • With tomato sauce and aioli
  • Please ask staff about our gluten free options
  • -Add fries and tomato sauce $12.00
  • all served with fries.
  • Wedges Works $14.00
    • Bacon, grilled cheese, sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
  • Toasted Sandwich $8.00
    • With your choice of three fillings: mushroom, cheese, ham, tomato, onion, pineapple
  • BACON BUTTIE $9.00
    • served on lightly toasted ciabatta crispy strips of bacon cheese onion and a tasty mix of garlic aioli and hickory sauce
  • EGGS OR BACON ON TOAST $12.50
    • served on lightly toasted ciabatta
  • BEER BATTERED FRIES $10.00
    • served with garlic aioli
  • FISH BITES AND CHIPS $6.50
    • served with tomato sauce
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS AND CHIPS $6.50
    • served with tomato sauce
  • FRIES $8.00
    • served with tomato sauce
  • BURGER AND CHIPS FISH 16.00
    • Hoki fillet onion rings lettuce tomato cheese and tartare
  • THAI BEEF SALAD $16.00
    • fresh salad topped with marinated beef strips and crunchy noodles with your choice of mint yogurt or creamy lime and coriander dressing
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