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

  • Soft shell crab $29.50
    • Deep fried soft shell crab, served with oyster and chilli sauce
  • Ebimayo $22.50
    • 6 deep fried black tiger prawns served with special fruity mayo and chilli sauce
  • Shoga-yaki $21.50
    • Pork loin steak cooked with sweet ginger sauce, served with steamed vegetables
  • Salmon Sashimi (8pcs) $12.50
    • Marlborough king salmon
  • Ebi Fry Roll $18.00
    • Crumbed Prawn with lettuce and aioli
  • Umalı $10.00
    • Japanese style sweet egg omelette topped with BBQ eel
  • Assorted Sashimi (20 pcs) $27.50
    • Chefs special choice of assorted sashimi
  • Tofu Steak $19.50
    • Fried tofu steak with yuzu miso sauce
  • Kashmiri Naan (raisin, coconut, nuts) $5.00
  • Roti $3.50
  • Vegetable Biryani $17.00
    • Rice mixed with an assortment of vegetables & spices garnished with coriander
  • Keema Naan (mince Iamb) $5.00
  • Paneer Naan (homemade cheese) $5.00
  • Garlic Kebab (5 pieces) $16.00
    • Boneless chicken marinated in yoghurt, garlic, cheese, eggs and cashew paste baked in the tandoor
  • Mushroom Matter $13.00
    • Button mushrooms and green peas cooked with garlic, cream and spices
  • Mix Platter $25.00
    • 2 pieces of the above items served with salad
  • Breakfast menu until 11am daily
  • Childrens Combo
  • Serving of Fried Mushrooms $3.50
  • Newcastle Nachos (GF) $19.50
    • Vegetarian or chili beef and bean mix over corn chips and topped with cheese and sour cream.
  • Murphy’s Pasta - $19.50
    • (see blackboard for today's pasta)
  • Steak Special $22.50
    • Rump steak cooked to your liking served with coleslaw and fries and with your choice of garlic butter, mushroom or pepper sauce, Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer
  • Roast of the Day (GF) $22.90
    • Served with roast potatoes, pumpkin and seasonal vegetables of the day.
  • -Soup of the day
  • Salmon in Wholegrain $17.50
    • (veg) smoked salmon, 1 poached egg, minced spinach, cream cheese served on 7 grain toast
  • - chicken, cranberry, brie. fresh tomato & lettuce
  • Spinach (veg) $16.50
  • Hollandaise $2.00
  • Gourmet Bagels $12.90
  • - chicken, peach mango chutney, brie, tomato & lettuce
  • B.L.T $9.90
    • bacon, lettuce, tomato, honey mayo & tomato relish
  • Toasted Muesli $11.50
    • served with peaches and natural yogurt
  • Sole & Eggs $9.50
  • Steak ribeye $7.80
  • Hawaiian $3.30
  • Bacon & Eggs $9.50
  • Sausages & eggs $9.00
  • Sweet Chilli Chicken $10.00
  • Chow $3.30
  • Paua Pattie $2.40
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef pattie
  • Single $7.30
  • Vegetarian Falafel
  • Double $12.20
  • Double $12.50
  • Single $11.00
  • Childrens Souvlaki
  • Single $10.20
  • -Lamb & Falafel $11.00
  • Beef single $9.00 / double $11.00
  • Vegetarian $8.00
  • Turkish Delight $3.00
  • Mixed Salad $5.00
  • Vegetarian
  • Baklava $2.50
  • -Chicken & Falafel $11.00
  • Sweet & Sour Wonton $11.00
  • Prawn Foo Young Egg $12.00
  • Steak Mushroom on Rice $10.50
  • Tomato $4.00
  • Chicken Special $5.80
    • chicken pattie, pin, satay sauce
  • Onion $4.00
  • Steak with Blackbean Sauce $12.00
  • Pork Nibbles 1/2 doz $4.00
  • Kids brazilian burger (GF/DF) $9.50
    • Served homemade beef pattie on white bread, melted cheese, chips and tomato sauce.
  • Com fritters (GF) $17.50
    • Poached egg, baby spinach, slow roast tomato, portobello mushroom with homemade hollandaise sauce
  • Porridge (DF) $13.80
    • Served with roast almonds, banana, berry compote, milk and honey
  • SBC (GF/DF) $8.70
    • Sausage, beans and chips
  • Warm Salad (GF/DF) $17.50
    • Roast veg mix, streaky bacon, rocket and feta cheese with mixed nuts and seeds Add chicken $4
  • Homemade Chicken Goujons $13.50
    • Served with fries and tomato sauce
  • -Add bacon $4.00
  • - Small $4.00
  • Choo-Chee Black Tiger Prawns $23.00
    • Black tiger prawns with spinach and choo-chee (thick red curry) sauce and rice
  • Classic Green Curry $18.00
    • With rice
  • Sweet n Sour Chicken $19.00
    • Deep-fried crispy chicken pieces with pineapple, vegetables and sweet and sour sauce
  • Tom-Yum Soup $18.00
    • With rice
  • Spring Rolls $12.50
    • The nook’s special spring rolls with home-made kiwi apple sauce
  • 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
  • Roasted Vegetarian Curry $18.00
    • Red curry with roasted Vegetarian/ Duck, pineapple, tomato and grapes
  • Agedashi Tofu $ 9.50
    • Deep fried tofu with homemade sauce
  • California $ 5.50
  • Gyoza (4pcs) $ 5.00
    • Deepp fried pork and vegetable dumplings.
  • Sushi $ 12.00
    • Assortment of nigiri ( 5 pcs ) accompanied with wasabi and pickled ginger.
  • Saki Maki $ 5.50
  • Adamame $ 8.00
    • Boiled green beans seasoned with a pinch of salt.
  • Tuna & Avocado $ 10.50
    • Sliced pieces of raw tuna (4pcs) and avocado
  • Spicy Chicken Cutlet Roll $ 5.00
  • King Tempura Prawn Sushi $10.50
    • 4pcs per serving
  • Namban Style Karaage Chicken $14.00
    • karaage chicken lightly marinated in sweet & garlicky citrus soy sauce
  • Teriyaki Chicken $15.00
    • meal on rice served with fresh side salad
  • Beef with Yakiniku Sauce $15.00
    • meal on rice served with fresh side salad
  • Dumplings / Gyoza $6.00 / $9.00
    • 4 / 6pcs - pork & chives with red aioli dipping sauce
  • Vegetable $12.00
    • contains egg & fish sauce - Japanese style pizza savoury pancake with tonkatsu sauce & mayo, finished off with tempura chips, fine fish flakes
  • Seaweed Salad $12.50
    • awesome combination of crunchy, textured green & black seaweed flavoured with sesame seed based vege dressing
  • Premium Wakanui Beef Salad $16.00
    • lightly seared fresh beef tossed with tangy lemon sauce & hot chilli pepper served with fresh mint & coriander
  • Bombay special tikka (5pcs) $13.00
    • Fillets of chicken marinated in yoghurt, mustard, fenugreek and fresh ground spices, then cooked in tandoor
  • Vegetable platter $12.00
    • 2 paneer pakora, 2 samosa, 2 onionbhajee, 2 pakora. Served with mint and tamarind chutney
  • Goan prawn $16.90
    • Aromatic prawn curry cooked with the coconut, capsicum, cream, tomato and spices
  • Basmati rice $2.50
    • Aromatic steamed basmati rice
  • Chicken vegetable biryani $14.50
    • A wholesome blend of a chicken ,fragnant basmati rice, and seasonal vegetables-served with raita
  • Aloo gobi $13.00
    • Cauli and potatoes nicely tempered in masala sauce
  • Chicken afghani $15.80
    • Mildly marinated, tandoor roasted, and simmered in a delicate sauce with crushed cashews.
  • Prawn kadai $16.90
    • Prawns cooked in thick gravy with onions, capsicum and spices
  • 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
  • FLATBREAD $10.00
    • with a choice of roasted capsicum garlic butter sundried tomato or basil pesto topped off with cheese and baked until nice and crispy
  • FISH BITES AND CHIPS $6.50
    • served with tomato sauce
  • NACHOS $13.50
    • beef or vegetarian nachos served with sour cream and salsa
  • GARLIC BREAD $10.00
    • toasted slices of ciabatta with homemade garlic butter
  • 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
  • SAUSAGE EGGS AND CHIPS $13.50
    • crinkle cut fries pork sausages and eggs with tomato sauce
  • Carrot Kuku $22.00
    • Traditional house carrot frittata served on a bed of rice, a trio of seasonal salads and sauces
  • Adana Bursa $16 Single/$25 Double
    • Homemade ground lamb on top of a crispy garlic pita bread croutons, greek yoghurt and bursa sauce, accompanied by a seasonal salad
  • Fries $9.50
    • Served with tomato sauce
  • P.K. Dolma Dish $22.00
    • Vine leaves stuffed with rice and spices served on a bed of rice and a trio of salads and sauces
  • P.K. Rib Eye Steak $28 Double
    • Rib eye steak cooked in a P.K. style served with a side of seasonal wedges and seasonal salad
  • Haydari Dip $9.00
    • Natural yoghurt, mixed with honey, garlic and mixed herbs. Served with a side of pita bread.
  • P.K. Eggplant Dish $23.00
    • Eggplants fried and served on a bed of rice, trio of salads and sauces
  • Lamb Shish $17 Single/$26 Double
    • P.K. cubed and marinated grilled lamb served on a bed of rice, seasonal salad and sauces
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