Casa Nostra in Christchurch City Menu
PANE
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Garlic Bread
Melted homemade garlic butter on ciabatta, topped off with parmesan cheese |
$10.50 |
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Schiacciata
Traditional Tuscan flat bread topped with fennel, anchovies & mozzarella cheese |
$12.00 |
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Pane Cafone
Artisan bread filled mediterranean style, served with E.V.O.O and balsamic vinegar |
$12.00 |
ANTIPASTI
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Pate Della Casa
Homemade chicken liver pate with port, brandy & red onion confit |
$15.00 |
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Gamberoni Alla Griglia
Butterflied prawns served with roasted garlic & herb sauce |
$22.50 |
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Olive Siciliane
An assortment of Sicilian green olives, roasted almonds, pecorino cheese & grissini |
$14.00 |
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Cozze Pepate
Mussels served in a garlic, white wine, cracked pepper & parsley broth with fresh ciabatta bread |
$16.00 |
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Portobello Polenta
Grilled polenta with field mushrooms, ricotta & pesto |
$14.50 |
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Proscuitto Mare & Monte
Parma ham wrapped around seasonal fruit served with tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella & prawns |
$22.50 |
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Piatto Bruschetta
Ask the staff for our trio of the day |
$17.00 |
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Mozza Chips
Crumbed mozzarella with tomato sugo |
$11.00 |
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Insalata Calamari
Grilled squid with chorizo sausage, beans & mixed greens |
$18.00 |
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Suppli
Porcini mushrooms with arborio rice, proscuitto & served with aioli |
$14.50 |
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Calamari Fritti
Squid rings dusted in semolina & fried, served with aioli & lemon rocket salad |
$17.50 |
ANTIPASTO
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Perfect for sharing!
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 |
$35.00 |
ZUPPA
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Minestrone
Seasonal vegetable soup with basil & grilled bread |
$13.00 |
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Brodetto Ligure
A fresh mix of seafood in a tomato broth |
$17.00 |
INSALATE
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Caprese
Buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomatoes & basil |
$17.00 |
| Panzanella | $17.00 |
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Add Grilled Chicken
Rustic Italian tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, fresh basil, red capsicum with crispy grilled bread & red wine vinaigrette |
$21.00 |
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Beetroot
Tossed with rucola, hazelnuts, crumbed goats cheese & drizzled with a balsamic dressing |
$16.00 |
CONTORNI
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Shoestring Fries
With aioli or tomato sugo |
$9.00 |
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Polenta Chips
Chunky polenta fried & served with aioli |
$10.00 |
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Rucola
Served with pears, parmesan & white balsamic dressing |
$13.00 |
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Mixed Leaves
With tomatoes, cucumber, olives & avocado |
$10.50 |
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Broccoli
Lightly tossed with crushed garlic & olive oil |
$9.50 |
OUR PIZZA - SCHIACCIATA (SKIAH-CHA-TAH)
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Reginella
Pomodoro, buffalo mozzarella, basil & E.V.O.O |
$27.00 |
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Giardino
Pomodoro, zucchini, peas, ricotta, spinach, eggplant, sprinkled with dill |
$28.00 |
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Salmone
Pomodoro sugo, mozzarella, capers, smoked salmon, red onion & mascarpone cheese |
$29.00 |
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Splendida
Chicken meatballs, eggplant, pecorina cheese, zucchini, rucola & cherry tomatoes |
$28.50 |
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Contadina
Homemade sausage meat, capsicums, mushrooms & olives |
$28.00 |
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Gustosa
Roast lamb, potatoes, leaks, mozzarella & pancetta |
$28.50 |
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Maialona
Mozzarella, mortadella, Italian salami, proscuitto & parmesan cheese |
$29.00 |
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Rubacuori
Pesto, chicken, pinenuts, mozzarella, tomatoes & parmesan cheese |
$28.50 |
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11 Bello
Fior di latte, rucola, cherry tomatoes, proscuitto & grana cheese |
$28.00 |
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Nettuno
Pomodoro, mozzarella, chili prawns, squid, sundried tomatoes, pangrattato & salsa verde |
$29.00 |
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Verdure
Eggplant, zucchini, leeks, chilli, basil & tomato sugo |
$27.00 |
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Piselli
Peas, ricotta, bocconcini, fresh mint, sea salt & ground pepper |
$27.00 |
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Bambini (kids)
Cheese, ham, pineapple & pomodoro sauce - or - cheese, fresh basil & pomodoro sauce |
$17.00 |
PASTA
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Tordelle Di Carne
Handicrafted ravioli filled with chicken, pork, beef & silverbeet served in a bolognese sauce |
$24.50 |
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Ravioli Di Pesce
Hand-filled ravioli stuffed with prawns, crabmeat & smoked salmon in a creamy grilled pepper sauce |
$26.50 |
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Ravioli Di Zucca
Homemade pumpkin ravioli in a light sage sauce topped with pine nuts |
$25.50 |
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Gnocchi Di Patate
Handmade potato gnocchi with your choice of either a rich gorgonzola sauce -or -a fresh tomato & basil sauce |
$24.00 |
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Carbonara Modo Mio
Penne with pancetta, red onion, a little chilli in a traditional carbonara sauce |
$24.50 |
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Bolognese
Handmade spinach fettuccine with a classico ragu sauce |
$24.00 |
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Puttanesca
Kalamata olives, anchovies, capers, basil, chili, garlic in a pomodoro sugo |
$24.00 |
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Fettuccine con Pancetta
Taleggio, cream, crispy pancetta, cauliflower, rocket & pangratto |
$24.50 |
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Fettuccine Con Polpette
Homemade Italian fettuccine pasta with chicken meatballs in a fresh tomato -or - basil pesto sauce |
$24.50 |
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Linguine Pescatore
With mussels, clams, prawns & scallops cooked with garlic, parsley, white wine & a touch of napoli sauce |
$26.50 |
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Lasagne Di Mamma Alda
Thin layers of pasta, basil, bechamel, beef, napoli sauce, ham & melted cheese |
$25.50 |
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Cannelloni Piemonte
Spinach & ricotta rolled in handmade pasta sheets & baked in a napoli sauce |
$25.50 |
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Eggplant Parmigiana
Sliced eggplant topped with tomato sauce, basil & bocconcini cheese |
$25.50 |
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Bambini (kids)
Spaghetti - or - penne with a choice of bolognese sauce & napoli sauce - or - burro e formaggio |
$17.00 |
RISOTTO
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Risotto Pesce
Seafood risotto tossed with prawns, scallops, mussels, white wine & fresh Italian parsley |
$26.50 |
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Risotto Verdure
Arborio rice, green beans, peas, spring onions, zucchini, spinach & fresh mint |
$24.50 |
SECONDI
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Veal Portafoglio
Crumbed veal scallopine served with mozzarella, proscuitto & red pepper salsa |
$37.50 |
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Vitello Al Marsala
Veal scallopine with sliced field mushrooms & marsala wine sauce |
$37.00 |
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Chicken Parmigiana
Crumbed chicken breast topped with our fresh pomodoro sauce & melted mozzarella cheese |
$35.00 |
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Spiedini Di Pollo
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 |
$35.00 |
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Porchetta
The best roast pork loin with caramelised pears, broccoli, pancetta & almonds |
$36.00 |
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Agnello
Braised lamb shank in a chianti vino sauce on a potato mash |
$36.00 |
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Bistecca (400g)
Grilled sirloin steak served with your choice of brandy & green peppercorn, mushroom - or - gorgonzola sauce |
$36.00 |
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Filetto Di Manzo (300g)
Grilled fillet steak served with your choice of brandy & green peppercorn, mushroom - or - gorgonzola sauce |
$38.00 |
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Fritto Misto
Crispy fried calamari, prawns, fish fillet & scallops served with lemon mayo aioli |
$37.00 |
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Gamberoni Alla Griglia
Butterflied prawns served with roasted garlic & herb sauce |
$39.00 |
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Pesce Del Giorno
Ask your waiter for details, price varies |
N/A |
DOLCI
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Dolce Del Duca
Our own handcrafted Tiramisu |
$16.00 |
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Panna Cotta Al Miele
Honey panna cotta with sticky vincotto |
$16.00 |
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Coppa Pigiama
Fresh fruit served with caramel custard, gelato & cherries |
$16.00 |
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Cassata Napoli
A traditional three tiered Italian gelato served with fresh fruit |
$16.00 |
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Fondente
A hot chocolate fondant cake served with vanilla gelato & chocolate sauce |
$16.00 |
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Lemon Tart
A homemade lemon tart served with vanilla mascarpone gelato & berry sauce |
$16.00 |
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Affogato
Served with a shot of espresso & vanilla gelato. Add $4 for a dash of your favourite liqueur |
$11.00 |
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Bambini (kids)
Two scoops of vanilla gelato with a choice of chocolate - or - berry sauce |
$9.00 |
We make every attempt to keep menus up to date, but prices and items are subject to change without notice. This menu is to be used as a guide only.
We are a new Italian restaurant focusing on homemade Italian Cuisine. Open 7 days a week from 5pm until late and takeaways available.
Nearby Italian restaurants
| Name | Cuisines |
|---|---|
| Memphis Belle Pizzeria | Pizza, Pizza & Pasta, European, Italian |
| Pasta Vera | Pizza & Pasta, Italian |
| Native Thai Restaurant & Cafe Christchurch | Bar, Pizza, Pub Food, Thai, Cafe Food, Indian, Italian |
| The Mediterranean Food Company and Cafe | Cafe Food, Mediterranean, European, Greek, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, Pizza |
| BASE Woodfired Pizza | Gluten Free, Pizza, Vegetarian, Vegan, Pizza & Pasta, Italian, Fast Food |
Below you'll find samples from menus of places nearby.
Nearby sample menus
Sydenham Bakery (sample menu)
| Steak & Mushroom | N/A |
| Chicken | N/A |
| Chicken & Satay | N/A |
| Lamb & Kumara | N/A |
| Steak, Bacon & Cheese | N/A |
| Potato Top | N/A |
| Steak & Cheese | N/A |
| Chicken & Camembert | N/A |
| Clean Here for the full menu for Sydenham Bakery |
Sai tandoor Indian takeaway (sample)
| Chicken Jalfrezi | $16.99 |
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Veg Platter ( people) □
2 Samosa, 2 onion bhajees, 2 mix pakora & 2 cocktail kebabs. |
$14.99 |
| Butter Naan | $3.99 |
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Chicken Do-Pyaza
Diced chicken fresh onion, tomatoes cooked in mild delicately spiced gravy. |
$16.99 |
| □with gluten • with msg | |
| Green Salad | $5.99 |
| Mint Chutney | $2.99 |
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Butter Chicken
A whole world famous Indian delicacy chicken cooked with tomato, cream, butter and cashew. |
$16.99 |
| Clean Here for the full menu for Sai tandoor Indian takeaway |
Claude's Kitchen (sample)
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Paul-Made Hummus
w/ Avocado Toast Lemon, Tom's Dukkah & Spinach |
$9 |
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Toasted Sammy
2 Fillings. Extras 50c |
$5.50 |
| Eggs & Toast w/ Bacon | $14 |
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Claudes Feed
2 Eggs, Hash-Cake,Tomato Mushroom, Toast, Sausage |
$21 |
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Mince on Toast
Well in a Bowl… Beside Toast… |
$11 |
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Muesli
w a fruit situation & yoggy/milk |
$10 |
| Eggs & Toast | $9 |
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Corn Fritters
w/ Bacon, Cream Cheese & Maple or Relish |
$16 |
| Clean Here for the full menu for Claude's Kitchen |
Fendalton Takeaways (sample)
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Vegetable Biryani
Curried flavoured rice cooked with an array of mixed vegetables, garnished with almonds, nuts & coriander |
$15.00 |
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Prawn Vindaloo
Traditionally a Goan dish - shell-less prawns cooked in hot spices & vinegar in tomato base sauce, garnished with onions & coriander |
$18.00 |
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Mixed Platter for 2
All of the above items (two pieces of each) served on fresh salad along with mint & tamarind chutney |
$22.00 |
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Chicken Naan
Tandoori chicken filling |
$4.50 |
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Vegetable Korma
Mixed vegetables cooked in creamy cashew nut base sauce, garnished with almonds & raisins |
$13.50 |
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Mixed Vegetables
Fresh vegetables cooked in a rich blend of spices & green herbs, garnished with fresh coriander |
$13.50 |
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Vegetable Jalfrezie
Tomato based curry cooked with large chunks of onion, capsicum & tomato, garnished with fresh coriander |
$13.50 |
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Prawn Masala
Tomato based dish cooked with shell-less prawns, onion, tomato, capsicum & spices, garnished with coriander |
$18.00 |
| Clean Here for the full menu for Fendalton Takeaways |
Oddfellows Cafe (sample)
| Ham, Emmental, tomato omelette | $16.50 |
| Grilled haloumi / bacon / Akaroa salmon | $5.00 |
| Egg and bacon butty with Oddfellow’s relish on the side | $9.50 |
| 11am – 2.30pm | |
| Free range eggs on toast | $10.50 |
| -with Akaroa salmon | $18.50 |
| Oddfellow’s muesli and fruit | $12.00 |
| Classic avocado & tomato on grainy toast with fresh lemon | $11.00 |
| Clean Here for the full menu for Oddfellows Cafe |
Nearby restaurants
| Name | Cuisines |
|---|---|
| The Village Inn, Sumner | Brunch, Breakfast, Pizza & Pasta, Sandwiches, Seafood |
| Sydenham Bakery | Bakery |
| Orange House | Chinese |
| Springs Rd Takeaways | Takeaway Food, Chinese |
| Templeton Takeaways | Asian, Takeaway Food, Chinese, Fast Food |
| Edendale Cafe and Events | Cafe Food |
| Cashel Fish and Chip | Fish & Chips, Seafood |
| Wok Inn Chinese Takeaways | Asian, Chinese, Fast Food |
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- Location
- Christchurch City
- Type
- Service
- Table Service
- Price
- $30-$40
- Phone
- 033843186
- Fax
- Address
- 2 Waterman Place, Woolston, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8023, New Zealand
- Features
- Wheelchair accessible, Reservations, Waitstaff, Takeout, Cash, Groups, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Child-friendly, Full Bar
- Cuisine
- Gluten Free, Pizza, Vegetarian, Italian
- Website
- http://www.casanostraitalianrestaurant.co.nz/
Opening 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