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

  • Old-style chips (Large) $6.50
  • Portuguese Rolls (Large) $6.50
  • 8 BBQ Ribs $11.90
    • Bite sized chicken on the bone.
  • Portuguese Rolls (Regular) $4.50
  • Corn on the Cob (Large) $6.50
  • PERi-PERi chips (Large) $6.50
  • Creamy Chip Dip $2.50
  • Veggie Pita $10.90
    • Our scrumptious home-style veggie patty will please when placed in a warm pita with fresh lettuce, tomato, cucumber & our special light mayo.
  • Won Ton Soup $10.00
    • Won ton and bean sprouts.
  • Chicken Cashew Nut $10.00
    • Stir fried chicken with vegetables and cashew nut
  • Thai Red Orchid
    • Stir fried red orchid noodles with bean sprouts, spring onion,capsicum
  • Pineapple Fried Rice ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried steamed rice with pineapple, egg,curry powder.
  • Chicken NoodleSoup $10.00
    • Rice noodle with chicken, bean sprouts.
  • Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork)
    • Thai fried rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, crushed peanut.
  • Beef Oyster Sauce $10.00
    • Stir fried beef vegetables with oyster sauce.
  • Red Curry ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • ​Red Curry with seasonal vegetables and coconut milk.
  • Dicembre M $16 L $21
    • Salami, Ham & Bacon
  • Table Salad $12.5
    • Served with Italian dressing
  • Cannelloni $20
    • Beef, full of diary protein, herbs, baked with our tomato sauce
  • Settembre M $16 L $21
    • Olives, Capers & Anchovy
  • Marzo M $15 L $19
    • Mushroom
  • Luglio M $15 L $19
    • Capsicum & Onion
  • Fettuccine Avocado $20
    • In a cream sauce
  • Spaghetti Carbonara $20
    • Bacon, cream, egg & parsley
  • Tarka Dal $12.00
    • Yellow split lentils cooked with ginger and laced with royal cumin, fried garlic and asafoetida
  • Bombay Aloo $6.00
    • Diced potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices
  • Fish / Prawn Korma $16.50
    • Fish or Prawn cooked in a cream and cashew based gravy
  • Kuchember $4.00
    • Indian salad made of diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber, and coriander with a touch of lemon juice and spices
  • Paneer Pasanda $13.90
    • Homemade Indian cottage cheese with mint and dried fruits in a creamy cashew and onion gravy
  • Shahi Paneer $13.90
    • Homemade Indian cottage cheese in a delicious lightly spiced cashew gravy
  • Chicken/Lamb Jalfrezi $14.90
    • Boneless chicken or lamb cooked with coriander, capsicum, crushed garlic and thick onion and tomato gravy
  • Fish Fingers $10.00
    • Fish cubes battered in chickpea flour with ginger, garlic and spices and deep fried served with tamarind sauce
  • Prawn Gyoza $6
  • Chicken Katsu Don $11.50
  • Pork & Chive Gyoza $7.00
  • Tofu Teriyaki Don $11.50
  • Beef Yakiniku Don $11.50
  • Pork Katsu Curry Don $12.50
  • Spicy Chicken Don $11.50
  • Udon $10.00
  • Funghi $24.50 / $34.50
    • White-sauce with porcini, Portobello, goat cheese & mozzarella with black truffle oil-crème fraiche & rocket
  • Penne Pollo $19.50 / $26.50
    • A tangy blend of Napoli sauce, grilled chicken, sundried tomatoes, black olives & capers
  • Pasta del Giorno $22.50 / $28.50
    • Pasta Chef’s whim. Please ask your wait-staff
  • Risotto Piselli & Zucca One size ~ $24.90
    • Butternut pumpkin & pea risotto finished with mascarpone, crispy sage & pinenuts
  • Polenta Chips $10.50
    • Crispy, soft-centred golden polenta chips served with our classic aioli
  • New Zealand Favourite $23.50 / $33.50
    • Napoli sauce, double ham, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Bruschetta Classica $14.50
    • Toasted focaccia topped with garlic, sliced tomato, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar
  • Beef Fillet $39.50
    • 300 gram premium fillet; or
  • Small $5.50
  • Sandwiches - Beef $6.90
  • 2 Lamb Shanks $18.50
    • Served with potatoes, pumpkin, kumara, carrots, peas, corn and gravy
  • 1 Lamb Shank $13.50
    • Served with potatoes, pumpkin, kumara, carrots, peas, corn and gravy
  • Quarter $6.50
  • Roast pumpkin $0.90
  • Cheesecake $2.50
  • Chicken $10.50/$13.50/$17.00
    • Apple and mint sauce available on request
  • Meatlovers $22.50 / $32.50
    • New York spicy sausage, smoked chicken, ham, pepperoni.
  • Gluten Free Fusilli Pasta $2.00
    • Extra
  • Lewinsky $22.50 / $32.50
    • Salami, spinach, mushroom, garlic, BBQ sauce, oregano, tasty cheese. Goes down a treat.
  • Italian $22.50 / $32.50
    • Tomatoes, garlic with fresh basil - a fantastic pizza.
  • Fillies Flat Bread $10.50
    • Sun dried tomato oil, Parmesan cheese, sour cream and sweet chili. Very nice.
  • New York Classic $22.50 / $32.50
    • Garlic, oregano.
  • Vegan $22.50 / $32.50
    • Fresh vegetables, sun dried tomatoes and nuts - no animal or dairy products.
  • Cappucinno $3.50
  • Asparago (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Asparagus served with red onion and crumbled feta cheese
  • Cajun Wedges $7.5
    • Cajun wedges cooked in 100% vegetable oil, served with sweet Thai chilli sauce and sour cream
  • Spaghetti and Meatballs $16.5
    • Served with spaghetti. A bolognaise sauce served with delicious meatballs and garnished with parsley
  • The Anti-pasto (Sml / Med / Lge) $12 / $17 / $20.5
    • Anti-pasto on a chutney pizza base. Pepperoni, gherkins, red peppers, kalamata olives and sundried tomatoes
  • Mexican (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
    • Spags own chilli sauce, seasoned topside, red kidney beans, capsicum, topped off with sour cream
  • Hawaiian Pizza (Sml / Med / Lge) $10 / $14 / $18.5
    • A favourite with all the family. Lashings of ham and pineapple
  • Lambada (Sml / Med / Lge) $12.5 / $17.5 / $21
    • Succulent lamb pieces served with roasted red peppers, feta cheese, sliced tomato, kalamata olives, roasted garlic, herbs and minted yoghurt
  • Spagalimis Bolognaise $16.5
    • Served with spaghetti. A delicious bolognaise sauce served through seasoned topside beef and garnished with parsley
  • French Toast - With bacon, banana, yoghurt, fruit and maple syrup $19.00
  • Chai Latte - cup or glass $4.30
  • Bagels - Salmon and cream cheese $14.00
  • Paninis - Olive and feta tomato and pesto $9.20
  • Cream Cheese $2.10
  • Brie $3.20
  • Hummus $2.10
  • Smoked Salmon $6.20
  • Fishermans Basket (Single serve / Share serve) $13 / $18
    • Crumbed Prawns, Calamari, Prawn Twisters & Fish Goujons w sweet chilli, tomato & tartar sauces
  • Pasta of the Day Priced daily
    • Please ask your server for today’s creation
  • Margarita Pizza $17
    • Traditional margarita pizza of fresh tomatoes & basil with mozzarella
  • Chunky Roasted Vegetable Salad $16
    • Lightly tossed through salad leaves served with honey mustard dressing & a balsamic drizzle
  • Dumplings six $9 twelve $17.50
    • Locally made Momoo Said dumplings, served with A hand crafted authentic Nepalese sauce. Chicken/vegan available
  • Eggs Benedict $16.50
    • Two perfectly poached eggs served on ciabatta with middle bacon & hollandaise
  • Extra Sauces $1.00
  • Lentil & Tomato Moussaka $18
    • Layered and baked with aubergine & tasty cheese, served with a side salad
  • Roast Chicken Wraps, also GF $5.00
  • Falafel Pita Pockets ( with Hummus, Mint Yogurt, Fragrant Falafel, Feta, mixed Salad) $7.00
  • Sausage Rolls $2.80
  • Soup (changes Daily) with fresh bread and butter $6.50
  • Ham cheese Mini Savouries $2.50
  • Egg Sandwiches $3.50
  • Steak pie with side Salad $7.50
  • Bacon Brie Flute $6.50
  • Quesadilla $18
    • A 10.5inch tortilla folded over marinated and slow-cooked meat. Cheese, chipotle hot-sauce, salsa, sour cream, lettuce
  • Big Hector $19
    • 2 eggs, 2 sausages, bacon, roast tomato, home-fries, beans, mushroom, toast
  • Frenchy Toast $15
    • Hector’s house-baked loaf, fresh toasted and served with either maple, yoghurt and seasonal roast fruit
  • Pancakes
    • Buckwheat pancakes with roast fruit
  • For dietary options please ask staff: Gluten free/vege/vegan etc
  • Tomatoes & Peppers $5
  • Yoghurt and maple $15.5
  • Little Hector $12
    • Eggs done your way on Hector’s home-made bread
  • Vegetarian $5.00
  • Extras for Burgers $1.00
  • Chicken Pattie $2.40
  • Scallops (dozen) $16.00
  • Hot Dog on Stick (with sauce) $2.80
  • Steak Pattie $2.40
  • Jam Wrap $2.00
  • Potato Fritter $0.80
  • Chili Tenders and Chicken Chippies $31.80 / $43.80
    • Includes dipping sauces (Small / Large)
  • Sweet Treats Platters $39.00 / $56.00
    • A selection on our famous sweet treats cut into finger / bite sizes (Small - 22 piece / Large - 32 piece)
  • Vol-au-vents $15.50/dozen
    • Assorted mixture of flavours available: Curry Chicken and Mushroom / Savoury Ham and Onion / Spinach Chicken and Garlic
  • Morning / Afternoon Tea Platters $29.80 / $39.80
    • Assorted Muffins and Scones cut into bite sizes. Includes butter sachets (Small Platter - 24 piece / Large Platter - 36 piece)
  • Savoury Platters $25.50 / $35.50
    • Mixed Savouries including: Mince, Cottage, Chicken, Sausage Rolls, Chilli Roll Bites & Dipping Sauces (Small - 24 piece / Large - 36 piece) (Can be delivered heated or cold for you to heat)
  • Sandwiches (Healthy Choice) $31.00 / $42.00
    • Small platter / Large platter
  • Sushi $47.00
    • Made to order - Only available after 11am
  • Fruit Platters $29.00 / $37.00
    • Small Fruit Platter / Large Fruit platter (Fruit platter prices are approximate and subject to current fruit prices)
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