Ilex in Christchurch Menu

SANDWICHES SANDWICHES
  • Th Ruben sous vide beef with gruyere, sauerkraut. whole grain mustard aioli, rye and soft greens $8.00
  • Chicken pretzel roll with garlic aioli, soft greens, cheese and cucumber $9.00
  • Triple smoked ham with cheddar. relish, whole grain dijon noise and lettuce $7.00
  • Quinoa Falafel wrap with hummus. smoked yoghurt, cucumber. Lettuce and tomato salsa $ 9.00
BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • Fresh fruit salad with granola $8.00
  • Toasted muesli. yoghurt and poached fruits $8.00
  • Chia seeds $9.00
    • with almond milk, coconut cranberries, granola rhubarb, pecans and almonds
  • Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli, seeds, pistachio, black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
  • Cured local bacon $22.00
    • poached eggs. rosti. confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs (V) (GF)
  • Corn fritters with poached eggs avocado, tomato Kasumi, avocado creme. chilli and soft herbs(V)(GF) $19.00
  • Brioche burger $18.00
    • with fried free range egg, bacon, cheese, spinach, tomato and hollandaise served with hash browns and relish
  • Waffles with hazelnut caramel poached pears, berries, cream and toasted hazelnuts $19.00
PASTRY PASTRY
  • Local beef and Kapiti cheddar pie with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish $9.00
  • Free range chicken and almond pie $9.00
    • with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts. currants and radish
SMALL PLATES SMALL PLATES
  • French fries with garlic aioli(V)(GF) $7.00
  • Salad greens. hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad(V)(GF) $6.00
  • Seasonal soup of the day served with ciabatta $9.50
  • Green pea, feta and mint croquettes with roast hazelnuts, dehydrated olive, soft herbs and parmesan aioli(V) $11.00
  • Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavish, dried pear. pickled red onion and olives(V) $14.00
  • Kids pack $9.00
    • with mini ham and cheese roll, biscuit dried fruit and juice
  • Kids ‘fish and chips’ with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00
MAINS MAINS
  • Hot smoked Akaroa salmon $22.00
    • with house pickled beets, horseradish crème Fraiche, avocado, chives. Croute and soft herbs
  • Sous vide local chicken breast $21.00
    • with harissa, Pearl cous cous salsa, lemon, pancetta and pickled red onion(GF)
  • Grilled Canterbury steak sandwich $19.00
    • with streaky bacon, onion, jam, chimichurri, soft leafs, French fries and aioli
CABINET SELECTION CABINET SELECTION
  • Please see counter staff to make your selection

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Sweet Sour Chicken Noodles/Rice $9.80
  • Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
  • Fried Kuai Teow $9.80
    • Thick rice noodles with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in sweet soy and mild chili sauce.
  • Lemon Prawns Noodles/Rice $12.80
  • Sweet One $10.20
    • Egg noodles with roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in sweet sauce.
  • Sweet Sour Prawns Noodles I Rice $12.80
  • Sambal Chicken $9.80
    • Thin rice noodles with chicken and vegetables in Malaysian sambal sauce.
  • Hokkien Mee $9.80
    • Egg noodles with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in mild chili soy sauce
  • Avocado (seasonal) $2.5
  • Garlic Spinach $3
  • Pancakes $20
    • Savoury: Vege pancakes with our house made beetroot hummus, crispy bacon and poached eggs and finished with a balsamic reduction
  • Toast & Spreads $6
    • Your choice of sourdough or multigrain served with any two of the following: peanut butter, marmite, vegemite, marmalade, apricot jam or raspberry jam
  • Luciano’s Bruschetta $16
    • Toasted ciabatta with garden greens and Prosciutto, tomato, basil & mozzarella
  • House Made Hash Brown $2.5
  • Classic Bene Half $15 Full $20
    • Free range poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with Luciano’s famous hollandaise, a roasted tomato and Manuka Smoked Bacon
  • Luciano’s Big Breakfast $22.5
    • A real meal! Two free range eggs, poached, fried or scrambled, with manuka smoked bacon, house made hash brown, sausage, roasted tomato, market mushrooms and our house relish on your choice of toasted sourdough or multigrain
  • Coconut poached chicken $24.00
    • Asian slaw, peanut praline, palm sugar and chilli dressing, fragrant herbs
  • Baked Onion Tart $23.00 V
    • Beetroot, goats cheese, candied walnuts, herb salad, balsamic glaze
  • Steak fries $11.00
    • roast garlic aioli, tomato sauce
  • Crispy squid $18.00
    • chilli and lime mayo
  • Pork Belly $31.00 Gf
    • Twice cooked pork belly, warm potato salad, roast rhubarb, onion and apple compote
  • Aikmans Fried Chicken and Mash $20.00
    • Fried chicken, mash, bacon gravy, cress salad
  • Prawn mac 'n' cheese croquette $15.00
    • bacon jam, aioli
  • Aikmans French Toast $19.00
    • Brioche French toast served with macerated strawberry, blueberries meringue, pure Canadian maple syrup
  • ESPRESSO MARTINI $18.50
    • espresso shot, vodka and kahlua
  • FREE RANGE VENISON $37.50
    • dauphinoise potato, kumara, puree, red cabbage, pistachio crumb, white truffle oil.
  • COSMOPOLITAN $16.50
    • vodka, cointreau, cranberry and lime juice
  • THAI ROTI WITH SPICED CHICKEN $15.00
  • CANTERBURY MARINATED LAMB $24.00
    • balsamic tomatoes, confit garlic, rosemary and tzatziki
  • BEER BATTERED BLUE COD $29.00
    • with tartare, salad, lemon and chunky chips
  • Eton Mess n/a
    • Ice cream, cream, meringue, strawberry and chocolate
  • THAI CHICKEN ROTI $18.00
    • spicy thai chicken spring onions in crispy roti with red curry dressing.
  • Salsa (tomato) $5
  • Churros $12
    • Mexican style donut strips with dipping sauces and cream
  • Quesadillas see below
    • a folded flour tortilla filled with cheese and one of our fillings, grilled to perfection and served with rice and salad
  • Tacos Al Pastor (2 Tacos / 3 Tacos) $16 / $22
    • pibil braised pulled pork with smoked pineapple salsa and slaw
  • Frijoles Negros $8
    • Spicy black bean dip and corn chips
  • Quesadilla De Pollo $23
    • pibil braised chicken, chilli cheese and topped with poblano pesto
  • Taco Patatas (2 Tacos / 3 Tacos) $16 / $22
    • guajillo chilli spiced potatoes with fresh coriander and spring onions
  • Pollo Picante $12
    • habanero spiced chicken wings with chipotle mayonnaise and lemon
  • Two Eggs $4.00
  • Smashed Avocado $5.00
  • Buttermilk Fried Chicken Bites $14.00
    • Paprika aioli
  • Antipodean Plate $21.00
    • Halloumi, smashed avocado, vine tomatoes, spiced sweet potato, dukkah, grilled flat bread
  • Chef's Vegetables $7.00
  • Canterbury Lamb Rump $31.00
    • Crispy potatoes, peas, smoked tomato, green beans, goats cheese puree, mint jus
  • Hand Cut Pasta $21.50
    • Courgettes, bacon, greenshell mussels, karengo butter
  • The Big 27 $22.00
    • Bacon, soft eggs, pork sausage, potato hash, tomato fondue, mushroom, sourdough toast
  • Shish kebab Dish
  • Zucchini Fritters $1.50 each
  • -With Salad & Rice $12.00
  • -2 Shish kebabs with Riice $10.00
  • -Medium $6.50
  • Plain Burger $5.00
  • Deal 2 $8.00
    • Burger with chips & pop tops drinks
  • Homemade Mini Pides $7 each
  • MIXED PLATTER $15.00
    • Brie, olives and pesto, served with toasted ciabatta (V)
  • PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM, TOMATO & SPINACH ON POLENTA CAKE $18.00
    • Oven baked Portobello mushroom with tomato and spinach, served on herbed parmesan polenta cake with a poached egg and house made hollandaise sauce (V), (GF)
  • TOMATO, AVOCADO & POACHED EGG $17.00
    • Tomato, avocado, fresh basil leaves with a free range egg and a hint of lemon chilli oil, served on toasted rye (DF)
  • OVEN BAKED FRITTATA $17.50
    • Chorizos, free range eggs, potato, tomato, capsicum, feta, red onion, Italian parsley (GF)
  • BACON & EGGS $16.00
    • Two poached free range eggs & streaky bacon on toasted ciabatta (DF)
  • SMOKED SALMON EGG BENEDICT $21.50
    • Hot smoked salmon, spinach, two free range poached eggs, house made hollandaise sauce on toasted English muffin
  • CLASSIC BLT $12.50
    • Bacon, lettuce & tomato sandwich, served with fries and home made aioli (DF)
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $12.00
    • Freshly made soup of the day, served with toasted ciabatta. Please check our specials board.
  • Steak $4.40
  • Fish $4.00
  • Steak $3.50
  • Bacon $3.40
  • Pineapple $3.40
  • Chicken Nuggets 1/2 doz $3.80
  • Extra Fillings $1.00
  • Tomato $2.50
  • Shredded Pork With Hot, Sweet & Sour Sauce $11.99
  • Pita Bread $2.00
  • Chips $3.00
    • Regular
  • Mix S $9.00/ L $12.00 / El $14.50
  • Baklava $3.00
  • Large Souvlaki Of Your Choice + Fries + Can Of Drink $15.50
  • Spring Roll $5.00
    • 2 Pcs
  • Beef S $8.00/ L $11.00 / El $14
  • Honey BBQ pork $20
  • Pak choi and prawns $21
  • Lamb with cumin seeds on rice $15
  • Zhar Choi and beef soup $6.50
  • BBQ pork on rice and teriyaki chicken on rice $15
  • Slow cooked pork belly on rice $15
  • Chicken and corn Soup $6.50
  • Hot and spicy chicken $20
  • -Fried
  • -1. Bacon, Cheese and Tomato
  • Open Chicken Sandwich
  • Wedges $8.00
    • Served with sour cream and tomato sauce
  • Tomato Chicken Spaghetti $18.20
    • Chicken, onion, mushroom, capsicum, tomato and cream
  • Hawaii Pizza $19.80
    • Tomato paste base with mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato slice and fresh basil and oregano
  • -1. Seafood & Cream $17.50
  • Seafood Chowder $12.00
    • With shrimp, squid, and small mussel and mushroom
  • Creamy Risotto $12.00
    • With your choice of bacon or chicken
  • - Large $8.00
  • Corn fritters $12.00
    • 3 corn fritters with streaky bacon, relish and dressed with sour cream and salad greens
  • French Toast $14.00
    • Cinnamon egg dipped bread with your choice of grilled banana, crispy bacon and maple syrup or berry compote and cream
  • French Omelette $14.00
    • A traditional 3 Omelette filled with Ham or bacon, mozzarella cheese, Mushrooms and capsicum served with Toasted Ciabatta bread
  • Nachos $14.00
    • Served with house made salsa and sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Steak Sandwich $14.50
    • A 125g ribeye cooked to your liking and served on toasted ciabatta, salad greens, tomato and with a side of fries
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Two poached eggs on Vienna toasted bread, spinach, bacon or smoked salmon, homemade hollandaise
  • Pizza Slice $4.20
  • Scones $4.40
  • Breakfast Pie $7.30
  • Muesli & Yoghurt $6.80
  • Fruit Salad $6.80
  • Friands (Gluten Free) $4.70
  • Muffin Sweet or Savoury $4.70
  • Salads $6.30
  • Seek Kebab $6.00
  • Samosa Chat $6.00
  • Chicken Korma $10.00
  • Mango Chicken $10.00
  • Green Pea & Potato Curry $7.00
  • Tikka Wrap $6.00
  • Chicken Tikka $2.00
  • Lamb Madras $10.00
Ilex

Ilex

location

Address

5/887 New North Road, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand

phone

Phone

039415556

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegetarian

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  View ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Cards accepted ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
5/887 New North Road, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand