Curators House Restaurant in Christchurch Menu

TAPAS (These little tastes of Spanish gastronomy are to share between friends, enjoy at any time & any occasion traditionally accompanied by a good wine or beer. Ideal to enjoy before your main course arrives) TAPAS (These little tastes of Spanish gastronomy are to share between friends, enjoy at any time & any occasion traditionally accompanied by a good wine or beer. Ideal to enjoy before your main course arrives)
  • Aceitunas maceradas $10.00
    • Our special marinated olives
  • Patatas bravas $14.00
    • Cubed fries & paprika sauce
  • Croquetas de pollo con chorizo $19.00
    • Garcia chicken & chorizo garcia croquettes (4 units)
  • Salteado de habitas con jamon $19.00
    • Broad beans panfried in olive oil with Spanish ham
  • Chuletitas de cordero a la parilla $23.00
    • Canterbury spring lamb rack cutlets chargrilled, gourmet potatoes & aromatic olive oil drizzle (3 units)
  • Almejas a la marinera $24.00
    • Cloudy bay clams cooked in white wine, onion, and saffron ragout (LF)
  • Langostinos al ajillo $21.00
    • Australian wild Prawns pan-fried smothered in garlic & olive oil,hint of chilli (4 units)
  • Extras: prawn $4.00
  • Extras: croqueta $3.00
  • Extras: bread $2.00
  • Extras: lamb cutlet $6.00
  • Chorizo garcia a la sidra $19.50
    • Our own award winning chorizo cooked in apple cider
  • Angulas a la bilbaina $28.00
    • West Coast Whitebait sauteed in olive oil with garlic & chilli (LF)
  • Calamares a la andaluza $19.00
    • Calamari dusted in flour & flash fried (LF)
  • Salteado de setas al jerez $19.50
    • Sauteed mushrooms with garlic, parsley in px spanish sherry
  • Surtido de embutidos $27.50
    • House made chorizo, longaniza & Spanish ham served tomato bread (LF)
  • Tapas variadas $55.00
    • A tasting selection of our tapas including chorizo, croquetas, mushrooms, calamari, patatas bravas, ali oli & bread
ENTREES ENTREES
  • Soup of the day $18.00
    • served with crusty bread
  • Curator’s pate $23.00
    • Our house made duck pate served with wine reduction shallots & balsamic gelatin & tostas drizzled in virgin olive oil
  • Ensalada de queso de cabra $28.50
    • Caramelised Goat cheese atop salad greens, dried fruits & nuts, with a honey vinaigrette
  • Ensalada de salmon y aguacate $24.00
    • Cured akaroa salmon served with avocado on a warm kumara & parsnip salad
MAIN COURSES MAIN COURSES
  • Cordero asado - lamb shoulder $41.50
    • Slow roasted canterbury lamb shoulder served with a rosemary, thyme & red wine reduction
  • Pollo a la catalana – catalan chicken $38.00
    • Tender chicken thigh pieces slow cooked with dried apricots, prunes, sultanas, pinenuts & gourmet potatoes
  • Solomillo de buey - fillet of angus beef $45.00
    • Prime fillet grilled, tomato, dauphinoise with portobello mushroom & pedro Ximenez reduction
  • Butifarra garcia $39.00
    • Housemade catalan pork sausage with portobello mushroom & fries
  • Trio vegetal de texturas - vegetable trio $39.00
    • Escalivada marinated mediteranean vegetables with empanadilla pastries & sauteed mushrooms topped with blue cheese
  • Venado a la parrilla $42.00
    • Grilled venison rump with house vinaigrette, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes & panadera potatoes
SEAFOOD MAIN COURSES SEAFOOD MAIN COURSES
  • Suprema de pescado gratinado - gratin fish in alli oli $37.00
    • Fish fillet grilled gratin in alli oli on house made tomato sauce
  • Pescado entero al horno – whole oven baked fish $39.00
    • Whole fish of the day oven baked & served with santurce salsa
  • Pescado a la plancha – chargrilled fish fillet $41.50
    • Chargrilled fish of the day with canary island style mojo verde herbed vinaigrette & sautéed seasonal vegetables
  • Suquet de pescado y marisco $43.00
    • A ragout of fresh fish & seafood including prawn, clams & mussels with a saffron bisque atop potatoes
  • Paella mixta–house speciality Chicken, & Seafood tossed with saffron scented rice, tomatoes & vegetables. Cooked & served in a paella pan - Minimum order of two per table. We recommend pre-ordering paella at the Curator’s House, especially if you are dining at peak time. Please check the availability of paella with your waiter. Please allow at least 25 minutes cooking time. It is worth the wait! per person $43.00
SIDE ORDERS SIDE ORDERS
  • Side salad $9.00
  • Sauteed seasonal vegetables $9.00
  • Curator's fries $9.00
  • Patatas bravas $14.00
  • Bread slices $7.00
  • Pa amb tomaquet – bread with tomato and olive oil rub $10.00
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Arroz con leche $14.00
    • A light & creamy rice pudding mousse spiced with cinammon
  • Crema catalana $17.00
    • Our house speciality. Traditional Spanish cream with a hint of lemon, vanilla & cinnamon topped with caramilised sugar
  • Dark chocolate hazelnut brownie $18.00
    • Rich 70% dark chocolate with cream cheese & toasted hazelnuts served with a refreshing raspberry sorbet & sugared pistachios
  • Tarta de santiago – almond tarte $18.00
    • The famous Spanish almond tarte from the pilgrim's town of Santiago de compostela dusted in icing sugar, with triple chocolate ice-cream & served traditionally with a glass of pedro ximenez sherry
  • Affogato $12.00
    • Vanilla bean ice cream served with a shot of espresso
  • With: disaronno amaretto $18.00
  • Cheese... $ 32.00/ $18.00
    • A trio of the best available cheeses served with quince paste, local walnut halves (to share/ for one)

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Beibyoke $12.00
    • Lightly spiced and sauteed blue peas, sprinkled with crispy shallots.
  • Biay-ji Ngajo $16.00
    • Tender squid pieces sauteed with basil, chilli and onion.
  • Le Pet Thoke $14.50
    • Famous tea salad - pickled tea leaves mixed with lentils, nuts, sesame seeds & chilli.
  • Tohu Thoke $13.50
    • Yellow split-pea tofu tossed with salad greens & dressed with tamarind sauce & crispy shallots.
  • Napijo $14.50
    • Crumbly fish, served spicy with crisp lettuce.
  • Ciandi Thoke $12.50
    • Grilled eggplant with sesame seeds, chilli, olive oil, shallots & coriander.
  • Ameyda Nut $16.00
    • Mild beef curry/stew slow cooked in shallots, garlic & light spices.
  • Nga Kin $17.00
    • A boneless fillet of fresh fish baked in the oven, simple but superb!
  • Preserved lemon chicken and olives $18.00
  • Moroccan Tagine slow cooked lamb and quince $12.50
  • Sautéed Calamari with lemon, olives and fresh herbs $10.00
  • Berber couscous (vegetarian) $ 17.00
  • Moroccan meatball with tomato and oregano sauce $18.00
  • Dolmades of mint and rice stuffed vine leaves with garlic & cucumber dip (6 pieces) $8.50
  • Grilled sumac Lamb Kona with yoghurt and mint sauce $12.50
  • Pavlova Roulade with Turkish delight $7.90
  • COMBINATION CHOW MEIN $11.50
  • TOMATO $4.00
  • LEMON CHICKEN $12.50
  • PLAIN WON TON $6.00
  • CHOW CHOW $4.00
  • CASHEW NUTS $4.00
  • ROAST PORK TOMATO ON RICE $12.00
  • SWEET & SOUR FISH $12.50
  • Panaeng $12.50
    • Panaeng curry with coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, chillies, peanuts & capsicum
  • Pad Thai $12.00
    • Thai rice noodles cooked with meat, leek, bean sprouts, cabbage & carrot
  • Kow Pad $10.00
    • Thai fried rice with egg, meat, broccoli, onion, tomato & carrot
  • Thai Orchid Noodle Soup $12.00
    • Home-made special noodles soup with meat, bean sprouts & bok choy
  • Pad Mee $10.00
    • Stir fried egg noodles with meat, broccoli, carrot, cabbage & bok choy
  • Gaeng Kari $12.50
    • Thai yellow curry with onion, potato, pumpkin, pineapple, carrot & peanuts
  • Pad Khing $12.00
    • Sauteed meat with ginger, onion, capsicum & chinese mushrooms
  • Pad Krapao $12.00
    • Stir fried meat with fresh chillies, basil leaves, garlic, green beans & capsicum
  • 6 mini donuts $3.50
  • Patties $2.50
  • 6 mini vegetarian rolls $3.00
  • Spring rolls $3.50
  • 2 fish 2 hot dogs
  • 6 corn nuggets $3.50
  • Scaliops $20.00
    • DOZEN COOKED
  • Curry rolls $3.50
  • Gorgonzola picante -
    • is a soft, sharp, aged blue cheese made with full flat pasteurised cows milk
  • Pork Belly $31.00 Gf
    • Twice cooked pork belly, warm potato salad, roast rhubarb, onion and apple compote
  • Panko crumbed pork Bao $18.00
    • hoisin, pickles, spring onions
  • Grilled Pork skewers $18.00
    • chilli sambal, lime, coriander
  • Aikmans Cheese Burger $23.00
    • Half pound grass fed beef, Barrys Bay cheddar, mayo, house pickles, fries
  • Toasted garlic bread $13.00
    • Cornichons, poached pear, pickles, toasted ciabatta
  • Braised Lamb Shank $31.00 Gf, V
    • Mashed potato, peas and bacon, red wine jus
  • Bangers 'n' Mash $22.00
    • Bubble and squeak, Italian sausage, ale and onion gravy
  • Gang Par $12.50
    • Red based curry cooked without coconut cream, with vegetables, lime leaves and fresh basil herb. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Clay Pot Rice $13.00
    • Mild fried rice stir fried with ginger and fresh vegetables, topped with a sweet soy sauce and roasted cashew nuts. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Tom Yum $12.50
    • Spice, kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, galangal and fresh lime juice topped with fresh spring onion and coriander. Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Combination $12.50
    • Combination of chicken wings, spring rolls, spare ribs and guri puffs.
  • Sweet Chilli Pork Salad $12.50
    • Meat slices covered with a seasoning of sweet chilli sauce, garlic, lemon slices and fresh coriander. Pork
  • Stir Fried Noodles $12.50
    • Egg noodles and seasonal vegetables stir fried in the wok. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Seafood Salad $12.50
    • Cooked at a lower heat in stock, this very spicy seafood dish includes celery, shallots and tomato. Vegetables & Tofu
  • Green Curry $12.50
    • The finest green curry paste, slow cooked with coconut cream, spices, an array of selected fresh vegetables, and fresh basil herb.Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Bagels $14.50
    • w' cold smoked salmon and cream cheese
  • Iced Drinks $7.40
    • Iced Mochaccino
  • Kudos Porridge $11.50
    • w’ rhubarb compote and milk
  • Long Black / Short Black / Americano $3.60
  • Iced Drinks $6.80
    • Iced Coffee, Chai, Chocolate
  • Coffees (reg / large / bowl) $4.80 / $5.20 / $5.70
    • Mochaccino
  • Open Chicken Sandwich $20.50
    • an open sandwich with grilled chicken, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, brie and plum sauce on ciabatta
  • Gluten Free Pancakes $18.50
    • mixed berries w‘ yoghurt
  • 150gSirloin Steak Sandwich on Toasted Ciabatta, Cos Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Rings and fries $17.00
  • -Add Fries $4.00
  • Ice Cream Sundae
  • Mushroom and Blue Cheese Tarts with Rocket $12.00
  • Orzo Pasta with Creamy White Wine Sauce, Crispy Bacon, Pumpkin and Rocket. Sprinkled with Parmesan $16.50
  • Onion Rings $7.00
  • Sticky Date Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream
  • House made Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce $10.00
  • Slow Baked Beans $17.50
    • Spicy Chorizo, Wilted Spinach, House Ricotta, Soft Boiled Egg, Toasted Ciabatta
  • Gluten & Dairy Free Bread / Free Range Egg / House Ricotta / Avocado / House Smoked Tomato Chutney $2.00
  • Eggs on Toast $11.50
    • Eggs cooked your way, House Smoked Tomato Chutney, Toasted Sourdough
  • Chilli Scrambled Eggs $18.50
    • Marinated Mushrooms, Black Sesame Seeds, House Ricotta, Toasted Ciabatta
  • Braised Beef Brisket $18.50
    • Whipped Cream Cheese, Sautéed Spinach, Poached Egg, Pomegranate Molasses, Pea Shoots, Toasted Sourdough
  • Extras
  • Brioche French Toast $18.50
    • Hazelnut Syrup, Saffron Poached Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Mascarpone, Crème Anglaise, Hazelnut Crumb, Flowers
  • Acai Bowl $17.50
    • House Granola, Goji Berries, Chia Seeds, Coconut Flakes, Cacao Nibs, Bee Pollen, Almond Milk, Toasted Almonds, Seasonal Berries
  • Vegetarian yaki udon $11
  • Rice Ball N/A
  • Nigiri Sushi N/A
  • Baby Stick N/A
  • Teriyaki Beef $11
    • Beef with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Sushi Roll N/A
  • Teriyaki Eel $15
    • Grilled eel with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Japanese Curry $10
    • Chicken with Japanese curry & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Loaded Wedges $14.00
    • With cheese, bacon, sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
  • Pasta of the Day T.B.A
    • Please see our blackboard for tonight's creation
  • Salad of the Day T.B.A
    • Please see our blackboard for tonight's creation
  • Beer Battered Fish and Chips $22.00
    • Today's catch served with salad and fries served with lemon caper mayonnaise
  • Macaroni and Cheese $12.00
    • With salad
  • Trio of Gelato $12.00
    • Please ask for tonight's flavour selection
  • Carnivore $24.00
    • With spicy sausage, smoked bacon, salami, sirloin steak, mozzarella, and caramelised onion. Finished with BBQ sauce
  • Breads and Dips $15.00
    • Served with Brie Cheese
  • Spiced Porridge (V) $11.50
    • cream & brown sugar or berry compote
  • Caesar Salad (GFO) $17.00
    • cos lettuce, bacon lardons, anchovies, poached egg, croutons & house made dressing
  • Soup of the day (GF) $ 9.50 I $12.50
    • served with toasted bread
  • Eggs Benedict(GFO)(V) $20.00
    • poached free range eggs, toasted ciabatta with house made hollandaise/salmon
  • Spinach $4.00
  • Haloumi Salad (GF)(V) $19.50
    • Leaves, Quinoa, roasted capsicum, cashews & House made lime, ginger & chilli dressing
  • Mushrooms $4.00
  • BLAT (GFO) $14.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato on Multigrain or Ciabatta
  • Warm Apple Frangipani Tart $13.00
    • with brandy custard
  • 3-Scoop Ice-cream Chocolate Sundae $13.00
    • topped with Pink Wafers
  • Baked Lemon Cheese Cake $13.00
    • With Citrus Mascarpone & Passion Fruit Coulis.
  • Steak Sandwich $18.50
    • 200gm Sirloin ~ Pickle ~ Tomato ~Lettuce & Aioli.
  • Seafood Chowder $14.00
    • Mussels, Squid, Prawns & Clams Served with Garlic Bread
  • Vegetarian Nachos $15.50
    • Chilli Bean Mix Served on Corn Chips with Melted Cheese & Sweet Chilli Guacamole.
  • Caesar Salad $14.50
    • Cos Lettuce tossed with Bacon, Anchovies, Freshly Shaved Parmesan topped with Poached Egg & Drizzled with Caesar Dressing.
  • Beer Battered Fish Fillet $18.50
    • served with Fries & Salad
  • Sweet Slices $4.20
  • Hand Crafted Bread Sandwiches $8.20
  • Cake Slices $4.20
  • Pizza Slice $4.20
  • Breakfast Wrap $7.90
  • Gourmet Pies $7.20
  • Bacon & Cheese or Spinach & Ricotta Roll $5.70
  • Muesli & Yoghurt $6.80
Curators House Restaurant

Curators House Restaurant

location

Address

7 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033792252

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
price range

Price

$50+

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

European , Gluten Free , Mediterranean , New Zealand , Spanish , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Private Dining ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  View ,  Highchairs Available ,  No Takeaway ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Local cuisine ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
7 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand