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

  • ORTOLANA $19.00
    • tomato, artichokes, red peppers, mushrooms, onion, mozzarella
  • MARGHERITA $20.00
    • tomato, basil, buffalo mozzarella
  • HOUSE MADE FOCACCIA $14.00
    • with olive oil, balsamic & pesto
  • BIANCA $18.00
    • parmesan olive oil, mozzarella
  • MARINATED OLIVES $12.00
    • with Italian crackers
  • CAPRICCIOSA $20.00
    • tomato, ham, mushrooms, artichokes, olives, mozzarella
  • SICILIANA $20.00
    • tomato, spicy salami, onions, olives, mozzarella
  • MARINARA $18.00
    • tomato, garlic, parsley, no mozzarella
  • Café Granola $12.00
    • Homemade - with organic oats, almonds, coconut and heaps of dried fruit. Served with organic yoghurt and berry compote (fresh berries in season).
  • Café Hotcakes $16.50
    • Our own buttermilk cakes with maple syrup and either: Bacon and banana / Berry compote / Lemon curd, with cream or yoghurt on the side.
  • Warm Lamb Salad $25.00
    • Tender sliced marinated backstrap, on a bed of salad and served with carrot hummus, feta cheese and a minted Tzatziki style dressing. Served with bread.
  • Steak Sandwich $27.50
    • Marinated ribeye, with rocket, melted smoked cheese, sliced tomato, caramelised onion jam and grilled bread.
  • Open Sammie $22.00
    • Our well known concoction of toasted Italian bread, layered with hummus, sliced tomato, lettuce, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken tenderloins and bacon. And topped with our 'pink' mayo.
  • French Toast $16.50
    • Thick baguette slices, soaked in vanilla and cinnamon flavoured mix and served with either maple, bacon and banana OR berry compote.
  • Sides $4.00 per serve
    • Toast, Mushrooms, Potato Hash, Tomato, Sausage, Bacon.
  • Toasted Bagel $7.50
    • Your choice of a delicious Vic's Bakery raisin or plain bagel, toasted, with: raspberry jam, butter and cream cheese / sliced tomato and cream cheese / sliced tomato and hummus
  • Fried Oysters 1 Doz. $6.40
  • Chicken Mushrooms (on fried rice) $12.20
  • On Fried Rice or Noodle $1.00
  • Banana Fritters $2.20
  • 1 Chicken & Chips $16.00
  • Roast Pork Tomatoes $12.00
  • Pineapple/Mushroom/Tomato $3.00
  • 6 Deep Fried Chicken Nibble
  • Chicken With Pineapple On Fried Rice $10.50
  • Prawn with Satay Sauce $14.50
  • Chicken Fried Rice $10.00
  • Tomato $2.50
  • Prawn Fu Yong Egg $13.50
  • Prawn With Mushroom Chow Mein $13.50
  • Nice Cook Fu Yong Egg $12.50
  • Roast Pork with Cashew Nut & Mushroom $13.00
  • Prawn Kadai $17.99
    • Prawn cooked in butter with garlic, tomatoes, ginger and fresh coriander.
  • Chicken Tikka $11.99
    • Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then skewered and cooked in tandoor.
  • Prawn Biryani $18.99
  • Chicken Kadai $16.99
  • Vegetable Korma $15.50
    • A medley of seasonal vegetables cooked in delicacy spiced cream y gravy of cashew nuts and garnished with sliced almonds.
  • Matar Paneer $15.99
    • Peas cooked with cottage cheese/mushroom in North Indian style.
  • Cheese & Garlic Naan $5.50
  • Lamb Biryani $16.99
  • Eggplant $13.50
    • Eggplant roasted in tandoor then cooked in dryish sauce, garnished with coriander
  • Dal - Black or Yellow Lentils $13.50
    • Your choice of lentils boiled in turmeric, ginger & garlic, then fried with onions, tomatoes & spices, garnished with coriander
  • Mutter Paneer $13.50
    • Homemade cheese cooked with fresh green peas in tomato based sauce, garnished with coriander
  • Aloo Kulcha $4.50
    • Potato & pea filling
  • Fish Tikka (5 Pcs) $14.00
    • Ling fish marinated in garlic, ginger & spices - grilled in tandoor together with onion, capsicum & tomato, served with mint chutney
  • Papadam $1.00
    • Crispy lentil wafers roasted in tandoor
  • Raita $3.00
    • Cucumber & carrot mixed in yoghurt
  • Ansari Kebab (5 Pcs) $12.00
    • Chunkey lamb marinated in pomegranate, ginger, garlic & spices - grilled in tandoor to give its earthy aroma, served with mint chutney
  • CHIPS 1/2 SCOOP $1.60
  • CRUMBED COD (AKAROA COD) $5.70
  • BATTERED TARAKIHI $5.90
  • JAM RAP $2.10
  • BEETROOT $4.00
  • BLUFF OYSTERS (IN SEASON) 1/2 DOZ $14.50
  • CHOW CHOW $4.00
  • CRUMBED SCALLOPS $1.70
  • Garlic Bread $9.00
    • A large loaf, enough to share
  • Hawaian $22.00
    • Ham & Pineapple Pieces
  • Paltter $40.00
    • 6 x Fish Bites, Samosas, Spring Rolls, Chicken Nuggets, Squid Rings & Chips
  • Seafood Chowder $16.00
    • Full of Fish, Shrimps, Mornoro, Mussels, Scallops & whole grilled Prawn
  • Lbjpizza -Beef $23.00
    • Beef,Bacon, Red Onions, Mushrooms,& BBQ Sauce
  • Mini Pork Roast $10.00
    • with vegetables and Gravy
  • Omelette $10.00
    • Three Egg Omelette Nled with Bacon, Cheese, Tomato & Side salad
  • Chicken Brie & Bacon Burger $16.00
    • Chicken Pattie topped with Brie & Bacon with a side of Fries
  • Crumbed Camembert $12.50
    • Served with grapes, crackers and spiced plum sauce
  • Chicken BLAT $16.90
    • Chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado and pesto served on Turkish bread
  • Salt n' Pepper Calamari $10.90
    • With a green salad drizzled with a sweet chilli and lemon vinaigrette
  • Classic Chicken Caesar Salad $20.00
    • Cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, a poached egg, parmesan and Caesar dressing
  • Stuff Field Mushroom $19.50
    • Field mushroom stuffed with cream cheese, spinach, feta and pine nuts. Served with roasted capsicum couli and a green salad
  • Crispy Calamari Salad $19.50
    • Tender pieces of squid in a crispy salt and pepper coating. Served with Asian Noodle salad
  • Tasty Toasties from $7.50
    • Your choice of bread loaded with your favourite fillings
  • Asian Spicy Chicken Noodle Salad $19.00
    • Asian slaw with cashews, fresh berbs, rice noodles and Asian vinaigrette
  • Curry Beef with Vegetables R $11.90 / L $12.90
  • Lemon Chicken R $11.90 / L $12.90
  • SzeChuen Chilli Pork R $11.90 / L $12.90
  • 1/2 doz wontons, any 2 large mains and 1 regular main, plain fried rice, prawn crackers, 1.5L drink $50.00
  • Cashew Nuts $4.00
  • Wontons with Sweet & Sour Sauce 1/2 doz $5 / 1 doz $9
  • Cheesecake (Boysenberry & Strawberry) $3.50
  • Chocolate Mousse $3.50
  • HASH BROWNS 4 for $2.80
  • CRUMBED MUSSELS 1/2 DOZ $4.80
  • DOUBLE CHOCOLATE $2.00
  • BATTERED SCALLOPS 1/2 DOZ $9.00
  • COMBINATION FRIED NOODLES $12.80
  • ONION RINGS 6 for $2.00
  • FAMILY PACK $19.95
    • 2 fish filets, 2 hot dogs, 2 meat pattie, 2 sausages, 4 pineapple rings & 2 scoops of chips
  • FISH BITES 5 FOR $3.20
  • BACON & CHEESE TOASTED SANDWICH $5.00
  • SPRING ROLL $3.80
    • Chinese pork & vegetables wrapped in fried noodle pastry
  • PINEAPPLE RING $3.60
    • A delicious ring of pineapple coated with crispy batter with cinnamon
  • BACON, EGG & CHEESE BURGER $7.80
    • Crispy fried bacon, melted cheese & fried egg with all the trimmings
  • BACON & CHEESE BURGER $6.80
    • Crispy fried bacon & melted cheese with all the trimmings
  • BACON & EGG BURGER $6.80
    • Crispy fried bacon & fried egg with all the trimmings
  • SAUSAGE $3.60
    • Battered or plain
  • HAM TOASTED SANDWICH $4.00
  • Paua Fritter $2.90
  • Lemon Chicken $16.00
  • Pork Satay on Rice $13.00
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken $16.00
  • Steak Mushroom on Fried Rice $12.50
  • Extra Bacon or Meat $1.00
  • Cheese and Pineapple $5.10
  • Steak and Cashew Nut $15.00
  • Spicy Sichuan-style king prawns $32.00
  • Deep-fried ice cream $14.50
  • OPENING HOURS TUES - SUN Lunch 11.30am - 2.00pm Dinner 5.30pm - late
  • Sweet & sour pork with fresh fruits $30.00
  • Steamed pork & prawn dumplings with black caviar (4 dumplings) $14.00
  • Combination seafood fried rice (prawn, scallops and squid) $32.00
  • Chicken teriyaki $30.00
  • Steamed white rice (bowl) $3.00
  • Chilled Chocolate Fondant $14.00
    • Dark chocolate mousse, salted caramel popcorn, vanilla cream, chocolate sorbet
  • Venison Salad $23.50
    • Pan seared venison loin, pear, walnuts, crispy kumara, mixed leaves, berry & balsamic dressing
  • Cheese Souffle $17.00
    • Three cheese souffle, apple & walnut salad, melba toast
  • Lunch & Dinner: Homemade Pasta $13.50
    • Served with tomato sauce and grated cheese
  • Breads and Spreads to Share $16.50
    • Selection of Freshly Baked Breads (9 pieces), Trio of House Spreads
  • Pasta $31.00
    • House-made fettuccine, peas, sauteed mushrooms, creamy basil pesto sauce. Add chicken strips for an extra $3.00
  • Dessert: Little Blue Penguin $5.00
    • Scoop of vanilla ice cream on blue fizzy
  • Venison $38.00
    • Roasted venison (served medium rare), fondant potatoes, braised red cabbage, celeriac puree, berry jus
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