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

  • Lard Nar Seafood $17.00
  • Vermicelli Salad $12.00
  • Pad See Eiw Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50
  • Chicken Peanut Sauce and Vegetables $13.50
  • Salmon Curry $15.50
  • Tofu Cashew Nut and Vegetables $11.00
  • Spicy Chicken Lemongrass and Vegetables $13.50
  • Spicy Mix Seafood on Rice $17.00
  • Tom Yum Noodle Soup Minced Chicken or Pork $13.00
  • Thai Red Curry with Pineapple $18.00
    • chicken, beef or pork
  • Larb $19.00
    • (Thai salad with minced meat and Thai herb) Chicken, beef or pork
  • Pa-Nang Curry, $18.00
    • chicken, beef or pork with veges and thick red curry
  • -Prawns or lamb $20.00
  • Combination Meats and Cashew Nuts $19.00
    • with veges and cashew nuts
  • Gang Bpa Jungle Curry (no coconut cream)
  • Yum $20.00
    • Prawn with veges
  • Crispy Skin Chicken
  • 1/2 Doz Wonton with Sauce
  • Chicken Mushrooms Chow Mein $12.20
  • Pineapple/Mushroom/Tomato $3.00
  • Curry Beef $12.20
  • Crispy Skin Chicken
  • Combination Egg Foo Young $12.20
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice $11.70
  • Chicken Foo Young Egg $12.00
  • Potato Fritter $0.80
  • Extra Pineapple $1.80
  • Steak with Black Bean Sauce $12.00
  • Egg $3.90
  • Seafood Chow Mein $12.00
  • Sweet and Sour Fish $10.50
  • Roast Pork Chow Mein $10.50
  • Aloo Gobi $13.50
    • The Christchurch Press highly recommends this as the best of all - potatoes, cauliflower and our spices cooked in a dryish sauce, garnished with coriander
  • Tandoori Chicken $12 Half / $22 Full
    • Chicken marinated in yoghurt, lemon juice, garlic - grilled in the tandoor
  • Vegetable Biryani $10.00
    • Curried flavoured rice cooked with an array of mixed vegetables
  • Chicken Naan $4.50
    • Tandoori chicken filling
  • Kadai Prawn $18.00
    • Prawn cooked with capsicum and onions, in a tomato base sauce and spices
  • Anari Gosht $14.50
    • Cuisine magazine describes our Chef’s best lamb curry cooked with pomegranate
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $14.50
    • Chicken pieces cooked in a tomato-based sauce, garnished with coriander
  • Egg Plant $13.50
    • Eggplant roasted in the tandoor then cooked into a spicy, dryish sauce, garnished with coriander
  • Mixed
  • -Lamb & Falafel $11.00
  • -Lamb & Falafel $11.00
  • -Chicken & Falafel $11.00
  • -Beef & Falafel $11.00
  • Lamb single $9.00 / double $11.00
  • Mixed Salad $5.00
  • -Chicken & Lamb $11.00
  • Assorted mini club sandwiches
  • EGGS FLORENTINE(V) $15.00
    • with spinach
  • FRENCH TOAST $12.00
    • w grilled banana & maple syrup +bacon$15.00
  • GENT'S BREKKIE $19.50
    • eggs, bacon, sausages, tomato, mushrooms, homestyle potatoes
  • Kransky sausage wrapped in bacon w a mustard sweet chilli glaze GF
  • Plus daily changing seasonal selection(please enquire)
  • MORNING TEA A $7.40
    • club sandwich, mini muffin or mini scone, fresh fruit kebab
  • MORNING TEA B $8.00
    • club sandwich, mini sausage roll, mini muffin or mini scone
  • Pottle Fried Rice $5.00
  • Pottle Fried Noodle $5.00
  • Chicken Chow Mein $9.50
  • Mushroom, Tomato, Pineapple $2.00
  • Fish $2.30
  • Pork Egg Foo Young $10.00
  • Mushroom $3.80
  • Pork Chow Mein $9.50
  • Stir Fried Vegetarian Delight with Cashew Nuts R $11.90 / L $12.90
  • Mushrooms $4.00
  • Combination Fu Yong Egg R $11.90 / L $12.90
  • Steak with Satay Sauce R $11.90 / L $12.90
  • Hot Dog $2.20
  • Seafood Supreme Chow Mein R $11.90 / L $12.90
  • Cashew Nuts $4.00
  • Lemon Chicken R $11.90 / L $12.90
  • CURRY DOSA
    • Today’s curry served with a fresh dose and house chutney. Vegan and/or onion and garlic free options available. Gluten-free.
  • DAL
    • Blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection. Vegan option available, gluten-free.
  • NACHOS
    • Refrito beans served with melted cheddar, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips with a seasonal salad garnish. Gluten-free. Vegan option – vegan cheese and vegan aioli are available.
  • ANTIPASTO PLATTER
    • An appetising assortment of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed parties, house dips and grilled pita bread. Vegan option.
  • SWEET TREATS
    • A variety of cakes, slices and raw vegan cheesecakes are made daily.
  • BREAKFAST DOSA
    • a dosa filled with caramelised banana and drizzled with honey
  • PIZZA
    • Made fresh to order. Please allow 15-20 minutes for the pizza to cook.
  • NACHOS
    • Refrito beans served with melted cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips with a seasonal salad garnish. Gluten-free. Vegan option.
  • Salmon with Yakitori Sauce $16.00
    • meal on rice served with fresh side salad
  • Seasonal Vege $7.00
    • 2 skewers per serving
  • Miso Soup $2.50
  • Deep Fried Tofu Salad $13.50
    • chunky golden deep fried tofu tossed with crunchy veges, seeds, red onion & sesame dressing
  • Seaweed Salad $12.50
    • awesome combination of crunchy, textured green & black seaweed flavoured with sesame seed based vege dressing
  • Namban Style Karaage Chicken $14.00
    • karaage chicken lightly marinated in sweet & garlicky citrus soy sauce
  • Premium Wakanui Beef Salad $16.00
    • lightly seared fresh beef tossed with tangy lemon sauce & hot chilli pepper served with fresh mint & coriander
  • Dessert of the Day $12.50
  • Bacon (2) $3.00
  • Salmon $3.00
  • Eggs (2) $3.00
  • Thai Chicken Salad $17.00
    • Thai chicken with an Asian style salad and crushed peanuts, coated in a Thai salad dressing
  • Eggs Benedict $20.00
    • Poached free range eggs on an English breakfast muffin, topped with hollandaise, served with Smoked Salmon and Spinach
  • Toast $3.00
  • B.L.T $19.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato and cheese in a toasted focaccia bun, served with fries
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • Poached free range eggs on an English breakfast muffin, topped with hollandaise, served with Tomato, Mushroom and Spinach
  • Gai Satay $10.00
    • Chicken Satay
  • Pad Thai MILD $16.00
    • Fried egg noodles with tossed peanuts and sweet chilli, available with chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian and spiced to taste.
  • Pad Kaprao HOT $16.00
    • Finely chopped beef mixed with Thai holy basil and fresh chillies. A traditional dish served spicy hot, also available with chicken or pork.
  • Goong Put Gra Theum Khing $16.00
    • Stir fried prawns with garlic and fresh ginger in light Thai sauce.
  • Tod Man Pla $10.00
    • Thai Fish Cakes
  • Gai $10.00
    • Tempura Chicken Pieces
  • 300 Tom Yum Goong (Prawns) $17.00
  • Rice/Cashew Nuts/Peanut Sauce $3.00
  • OPEN BEEF SANDWICH WITH FRIES $16.00
    • served on lightly toasted ciabatta with mesclun salad tomato red onion aioli and beef strips with a side of mint yogurt
  • BURGERS AND CHIPS BEEF $16.00
    • cheese bacon egg tomato beetroot and lettuce topped off with garlic aioli and smoked hickory sauce, served on lightly toasted burger bun with a side of fries and tomato sauce
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS AND CHIPS $6.50
    • served with tomato sauce
  • 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
  • CATCH OF THE DAY $17.00
    • choice of pan fried or beer battered fillet served with a side of fries fresh garden salad and lemon comes with tomato and tartare sauce
  • SHARE PLATTER $22.50/$45.00
    • squid rings, Hoki bites crumbed prawns onion rings spring rolls vegetable samosas and crinkle cut fries with a selection of sauces, sweet chili, tartare and tomato sauce
  • WEDGES $11.00
    • with cheese and bacon served with salsa and sour cream
  • Garlic Bread $8.00
    • Home-made garlic butter spread upon a large pita bread then sliced
  • Dolma Entree $10.50
    • Vine leaves stuffed with rice and spices, served with a garnish
  • For Two $14.50
  • House Bite Entree $11.50
    • Ground chickpeas with cashew nuts, sultanas, mixed peas and corn, beans, carrot, garlic, 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
  • Borani Eggplant Dip $10.50
    • Roasted ground eggplant, mixed with olive oil, herbs and spices. Served with a side of pita bread.
  • 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.
  • Chicken Bursa $17 Single/$26 Double
    • P.K. diced and marinated chicken breast 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