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

  • CHEESE AND GARLIC NAAN $5.50
    • Naan Bread Stuffed With Chocolate & Cheddar Cheese And Cooked In Tandoor.
  • LAMB VINDALOO $10.50
    • Lamb cooked with onion, capsicum, vinegar, vindaloo paste and spices
  • KADAI PANEER $9.99
    • Cumin Seeds, Sliced Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Tomatoes, Homemade Cottage Cheese And Coriander.
  • Cumin Seeds, Sliced Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Tomatoes, Vegetables & Rice With Touch Of Cashew Nut Gravy. $10.50
  • MANGO CHICKEN $10.50
    • Cubes of Chicken Cooked in Tandoor, Creamy Gravy and Mango Sauce
  • FISH CURRY $10.50
    • Boneless fillets Of fish cooked with onion, ginger, garlic, tomato and fresh coriander
  • BUTTER PRAWNS $10.50
    • Cooked With Homemade Butter Sauce And Selection Of Spices.
  • CHICKEN PATIYALA $10.50
    • Boneless Chicken cooked with Cumin Seed, Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Veg Gravy and Indian Species. Garnishd with chopped Coriander and Egg Omelette
  • Half $10.00
  • Monster $6.80
  • Whole $20.00
  • Tomato $4.30
  • Donut-Jam $2.20
  • Onion Rings $2.50
    • 6 for
  • Meat $1.30
  • Giant $6.30
  • Chocolate Donuts $2.20
  • Sole Fillets $4.90
  • Bacon & Corn Patties $2.20
  • Banana Fritters $2.20
  • Jam Wraps $2.20
  • Plain $3.50
  • Mini Spring Rolls $6.00
  • Curry Rolls $2.50
  • Prawns $19.00
  • Pad Krateum Prik Thai (Garlic and cracked Pepper) N/A
    • Thailand's version of the eer- popular garlic flavoured dish.
  • Beef (Eye Fillet) $23.00
  • Hot Mok Talay $19.00
    • Steamed fish fillet, mussels, squid and scallops with curry paste and coconut milk.
  • Money Bags $8.50
    • Deep fried minced pork and vegetables wrapped in wonton pastry, with sweet chili sauce
  • Fish cakes $8.50
    • Deep- fried patties of fish, lightly seasoned served with sweet chili sauce
  • Wild Venison (Tender loin -organic) $25.00
  • Pad Drunken Noodle N/A
    • Stiir fried flat rice noodle with fresh basil leaf, Thai herbs and vegetables
  • Cheese $4.00
  • Cheese & Egg $3.50
  • Chicken Burger $4.60
  • Fish Bites $2.30
  • Chicken Burger $4.60
  • Egg $4.00
  • 2 Fish
  • Double Meat $4.50
  • CRAB STICKS $2.10
  • BOWER SPECIAL $7.80
  • BATTERED MUSSELS 1/2 DOZ $5.20
  • HAWAIIAN $6.20
  • DOUBLE MEAT $4.40
  • GIANT $6.20
  • BATTERED COD $5.70
  • CHIPS $2.40
  • Large $14.50
  • Beef
  • Triple $17.00
  • Small $8.00
  • Triple $13.50
  • Small $8.00
  • Deluxe $17.00
    • Your choice of meat or falafel with grilled capsicum, onion, mushroom, served on flat pita bread with our signature sauce sprinkled with mozzarella cheese in a pizza box.
  • Triple $13.50
  • Tomatoes $3.00
  • Bacon benedict $19.00
    • Free farmed local bacon, free range eggs, organic toast and hollandaise sauce.
  • On organic toast $10.50
  • Salmon $5.50
  • Spinach $4.50
  • Mushrooms $4.00
  • With free farmed bacon $14.50
  • Free range eggs (your style)
  • Bacon and Egg / Cheese and Egg / Cheese and Pineapple / Tarakihi Fillet / Gurnard Fillet $5.00
  • Plain $3.40
  • Pan Fried Prawns with Mushrooms $12.00
  • Pacific Oysters $1.50
  • Steak Foo Young Egg $10.80
  • Chicken with Tomatoes on Fried Rice $10.80
  • Cashew Nuts $3.60
  • Sweet and Sour Pork $11.00
  • Lanson Black Label Brut NV 200ml. Bottle $24.90
  • PROSCIUTTO E BUFALA- Bufalo mozzarella w parma ham, fresh basil & marinated olives (as available) 22.9
  • Italian Stillion $14.50
  • Shingle Peak Reserve Chardonnay Bottle $42.90
  • Rusty Nail $14.50
  • Fruit Cocktails $7.50
  • Tequila Sunrice $14.50
  • Bulmers - Original Cider $8.00
  • Meatball N/A
  • Chipotle N/A
  • Beetroot N/A
  • Capsicum N/A
  • Avocado Toasties N/A
  • Mayo N/A
  • Roasted Garlic N/A
  • Flatbread N/A
  • -With Bacon $15.50
  • Chicken B.L.T Open Sandwich $15.50
    • Toasted focaccia bread with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mango peach chutney & aioli. Served as an open sandwich
  • -With Salmon $17.50
  • Omelette $15.50
    • Free range eggs, with you choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion, pineapple, served with toast
  • Robert Harris Big Breakfast $18.50
    • Free range eggs any style served with bacon, breakfast sausages, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Free range eggs, poached on toasted focaccia bread, served with hollandaise sauce
  • Eggs Any Style with Toast $10.50
    • Free range eggs scrambled, poached or fried served with toast
  • Crumbed Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
    • Made with crumbed chicken, cos lettuce, premium middle bacon, poached egg, focaccia croutons, parmesan & anchovies
  • Mousse de Chocolate al Tequila $9.50
    • A rich, creamy and frothy chocolate mousse with a touch of tequila
  • Baja Fish Tacos $27.50
    • Situated on the Baja Peninsula, a beautiful place called Ensenada has become world famous for these deep fried fish and salad tacos, on flour tortillas with red cabbage, aioli and chipotle cream dressing, drizzled with tequila salsa and served with fresh limes and pico de gallo
  • Pescado a la Veracruzana $27.50
    • This dish is the best example of "jarochos" (people from Veracruz) cuisine. This Spanish influenced fish is baked and served with cooked tomato, olives, spices served on a bed of diced potato dressed with a mild creamy chipotle sauce
  • Ensalada de Mango con Almendras (Mango Salad with Almond) $16.50
    • Succulent sliced mango with a mix of green salad, fresh lime juice and almonds to make the perfect salad. Mexico is now one of the world's largest exporters of mangos
  • Fries $8.00
    • Basket of fries served with tomato sauce
  • Chicken $9.00
    • Chicken nuggets served in a basket with fries
  • Mango Ice Cream $9.00
    • A delicious ice cream, made with pulped mango and served with mango slices
  • Ensalada de Pollo (Chicken Salad) $16.50
    • Grilled chicken strips and bacon seasoned with a chipotle cream dressing and served on a bed of green salad
  • Hot Chips $7.50
    • Bowl of hot chips served with aioli and tomato sauce
  • Bacon and Eggs $12.00
    • Bacon, eggs on toast
  • Eggs Benedict $16.50
    • Poached eggs with bacon and spinach served on English muffins with Hollandaise sauce
  • Omelette $10.00
    • Your choice of up to three fillings - ham, cheese, onion, mushrooms or tomato, Served with toast
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls $6.00
    • Plate of 8 mini spring rolls served with chilli sauce
  • Big Breakfast $16.50
    • Eggs, bacon, mushrooms, sausages, tomatoes, hash browns and toast
  • Onion Rings $6.00
    • Plate of 8 onion rings served with at dipping sauce
  • Toasted Bagel $6.00
    • Served with cream cheese, jam or basil pesto. Salmon and Bacon available for an extra $2.00
  • Prawns $13.00
  • Pad Thai/Egg Noodles/Fried Rice $14.00
    • Prawns
  • Thai Vegetarian Spring Rolls (6) $8.50
  • Red Curry/ Green Curry/ Yellow Curry/ Panang Curry/ Massaman Curry/ Jungle curry $14.00
    • Prawns
  • Prawns Noodle Tom Yum Soup $13.00
  • Sweet and sour/Fresh Ginger/Chilli Basil/Pad Keemou $14.00
    • Prawns
  • Thai Money Bags (4) $8.50
  • Sweet and sour/Fresh Ginger/Chilli Basil/Pad Keemou $11.00
    • Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and tofu
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