The Square Restaurant in Christchurch Menu

A LA CARTE LUNCH MENU - FIRST A LA CARTE LUNCH MENU - FIRST
  • Artisan bread, dips, flavoured oils $10.00
  • Apple Tree Farm pork belly, green tomato jam, chorizo chilli crumbs, micro greens $23.00
  • Add cured salmon or goat cheese $22.00
  • Roast squash and spinach salad, hazelnut vinaigrette $18.00
  • Signature chowder, seafood, vegetables, Pernod, crusty bread $23.00
A LA CARTE LUNCH MENU - SECOND A LA CARTE LUNCH MENU - SECOND
  • Akaroa salmon fillet, tagliatelle, vegetables, caramelised shallots, lemon foam $37.00
  • Free range chicken, sauteed spinach, kumara mash, pan jus $36.00
A LA CARTE LUNCH MENU - SIDES A LA CARTE LUNCH MENU - SIDES
  • Mesclun salad, cherry tomatoes, avocado, house vinaigrette $7.00
  • Wild rocket salad, parmesan, aged balsamic $7.00
  • Steamed seasonal vegetables, cold pressed olive oil $7.00
  • Potatoes, mashed or herb roasted $7.00
  • Roast vegetables, thyme, cold pressed olive oil $7.00
  • Fries or potato wedges, tomato sauce, sour cream $8.00
A LA CARTE LUNCH MENU - THIRD A LA CARTE LUNCH MENU - THIRD
  • Duo of chocolate torte, chocolate mousse, berry compote, macadamia sable $17.00
  • Créme brulee, cherry meringue, almond financier $16.00
  • Pear and frangipane tart, salty caramel sauce, pecan vanilla ice cream $15.00
DINNER MENU - TASTERS DINNER MENU - TASTERS
  • Flat Bread $7.50
    • Warmed and topped with cheese and fragrant herbs
  • Bruschetta $8.50
    • A traditional Italian dish with flavoursome tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil
  • Olives $7.50
    • Pick away at these garlic and herb marinated olives mixed with creamy feta
DINNER MENU - STARTERS DINNER MENU - STARTERS
  • Seafood Chowder $20.00
    • Chef's special, bold and full of flavour
  • Green Lipped Mussels $19.50
    • Steamed and infused with white wine sauce and market fresh vegetables
  • Chicken Pate $18.00
    • Served with a full flavoured, house-made piccalilli and fresh char-grilled ciabatta
  • Barbeque Pulled Pork $19.00
    • Bursting with smokey barbeque goodness, served with watercress, apple slaw and crispy kumara ribbons
  • Sous Vide Akaroa Salmon $24.00
    • The renowned Akaroa salmon accompanied with scallop ceviche, avocado puree, shaved fennel and watercress salad
  • Tarte $14.00
    • A distinctively rustic baked pizza with mozzarella, tomato and basil
DINNER MENU - MAINS DINNER MENU - MAINS
  • Char-grilled Angus Beef Rib Eye $38.00
    • Mouth-watering beef served on the bone and cooked to your liking, with rustic fries, bacon wrapped beans, scorched tomato and jus
  • Chicken Saltimbocca $35.00
    • Full of tantalising flavours, wrapped in pancetta and sage, oven-baked, served with ratatouille and potato gnocchi
  • Akaroa Salmon $36.00
    • An exquisite fish poached in North Canterbury Chardonnay accompanied with parisienne potato and
  • Chermoula Spiced Lamb Rump $36.00
    • An earthy aromatic dish served on cous cous with tomato, capsicum, mint raita and naan bread
  • Prawn Cutlets $34.00
    • Exotic and flavoured with mild spices, in a red curry coconut sauce with jasmine rice and bok choy
  • Organic Mixed Quinoa Pilaf $26.00
    • A vegetarian delight with sweet corn, spinach, bell pepper, grilled haloumi and lemon-maple vinaigrette
  • Slow Cooked Duck $39.00
    • Rich and flavourful leg confit and crispy pan fried breast served with sautéed kumara, fennel and beetroot
DINNER MENU - SIDES DINNER MENU - SIDES
  • Rosemary Roasted Baby Potatoes $8.00
  • Chunky Chips $8.00
    • With roasted garlic aioli
  • Steamed Green Vegetables $8.00
    • Drizzled with sun-dried tomato oil
  • Sautéed Garlic Herb Mushrooms $8.00
  • Young leaves, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction $8.00
DINNER MENU - DESSERTS DINNER MENU - DESSERTS
  • New Zealand Cheese $15.00 / $25.00
    • A selection of fine New Zealand cheese served with warm walnut bread
  • Bitter Sweet Chocolate Tart $15.00
    • A chocolatey sensation served with raspberry & white chocolate ice cream and chilli macerated pineapple
  • Kaffir Lime Panna Cotta $15.00
    • Simply divine, served with toasted sponge, hokey pokey and rhubarb compote
  • Apple Strudel $15.00
    • A heavenly treat served with Tahitian vanilla ice cream
  • Pavlova $12.00
    • A true kiwi dessert, served with kiwifruit and whipped cream
  • Ice Cream Tub $6.00
    • A mini tub of tip top vanilla ice cream with house-made hokey pokey

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Jam Wrap $2.00
  • Potato Fritter $1.00
  • Mussels (1/2 Doz) $5.00
  • Extra $1.00
  • Vegetarian $4.80
  • Fish $2.50
  • Pineapple $4.00
  • Plain Donut $2.00
  • Brickworks beef burger $20.00
    • Homemade prime beef pattie served with streaky bacon, cheese, onion jam lettuce, tomato & beer battered onion rings
  • Works wedges $16.50
    • Cheese & Bacon Wedges served with Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream
  • Breads & dips (gf) $14.50
    • A loaf served with our very own homemade dips
  • Mini hot dogs $14.50
    • Mini Hot Dogs served with chunky fries, salad and tomato sauce
  • Crumbed chicken tenders $14.50
    • Crumbed chicken tenders, served with chunky fries salad & tomato sauce
  • Free range chicken salad $14.50
    • Drizzled with aioli.
  • Mushroom sauce / pepper sauce $3.00
  • Traditional caesar salad $22.50
    • with crusty croutons shaved parmesan, streaky bacon, cos lettuce tossed in a rich caesar dressing sauce topped with an egg.
  • No MSG added / Vegetarian and Gluten Free Available
  • Mini Mix Wontons (2) + Puffs (2) $5.00
  • Pad Num Man Hoy $12.00
    • Stir fried with oyster sauce, broccoli, mushroom, onion, baby corn & green beans
  • Pad Thai $12.00
    • Thai rice noodles cooked with meat, leek, bean sprouts, cabbage & carrot
  • Pad Peanut Sauce $12.00
    • Stir fried meat with peanut sauce, broccoli, mushroom, carrot & pumpkin
  • Monday - Saturday from 11.30 am - 2.30 pm. Original Thai Cuisine
  • Pad Mee $10.00
    • Stir fried egg noodles with meat, broccoli, carrot, cabbage & bok choy
  • Panaeng $12.50
    • Panaeng curry with coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, chillies, peanuts & capsicum
  • - Medium $13.50
  • Combo 2 $12.50
    • Two Pieces of Fried Chicken, 4 roast potatoes, 420ml coke
  • Salads S $5.00 each / L $6.50 each
  • Apple and mint sauce available on request
  • -Gravy $2.00 each
  • 2 Lamb Shanks $17.50
  • -Small $10.50
  • -Large $17.50
  • Prawn Biryani $15.90
  • Kashmiri Pulao $8.50
  • Butter Prawns $15.50
  • Rass Malai $8.50
  • Paneer Tikka $10.50
    • Marinated homemade cottage cheese, skewered and slow cooked in the tandoor.
  • Vege Biryani $12.90
  • Gulag Jamun $6.50
  • Pani Puri $5.50
    • Fried puff pastry balls filled with spiced mashed potato, spiced water and tamarind juice.
  • Steamed Vegetables $9
    • with ginger sauce
  • 20. A Spicy Drunken Fried Rice Noodles
    • spicy noodle dish, stir fried rice noodle with chef’s selected vegetables, chili & fresh basil
  • 15. Thai Oyster Sauce Dish
    • Served with rice, stir fried with chef’s selected vegetables
  • Chicken, beef or Pork $16
  • Chicken, beef or Pork $16
  • Roasted Duck $18
  • Chicken $10.50
  • Roasted Duck $18
  • 8PC. JUMBO $10.10
  • 8PC. REG $7.90
  • SMALL $3.90
  • - 8 pieces Fresh Salmon Supreme & Double Avocado
  • Vegetarian Snackbox
  • - For Kids! (Serves 6-10)
  • Fancy Platter - 2 $32.90
  • 8PC. JUMBO $9.50
  • ROASTED KUMARA/ PUMPKIN $22.00
    • cashew nuts, green salad, feta, honey dressing
  • FRIES $7.00
  • LEMON CRUSTED FISH $13.50
    • preserved lemons, capers
  • BEEF FILLET $33.50
    • red wine jus, crisp potato rosti, roasted mushroom, sugarhorse butter
  • BEEF FILLET OPEN SANDWHICH $22.50
    • confit onion, tomato, lettuce, aioli, onion rings, sour dough
  • TANDOORI CHICKEN $22.50
    • orange & cardamon rice pilaf, yogurt, crispy poppadum
  • 3 TOPPINGS $22.00
  • CHEERIOS
    • tomato sauce
  • Add Pate $6.50
  • Add Artichokes $5.50
  • Shellfish & Prawn Zarzuela al Andalus $23.50
    • Shellfish, Tiger Prawn, Garlic Butter, Grilld Ciabatta
  • Add Dukkha $5.50
  • Antipasto Misto $32.50
    • Prosciutto, Coppa, Pancetta, Terrine, Pate, Pickles, Marinated Olives, Grilled Ciabata
  • Dukkha, Lamb or Vegetarian $32.50
    • Marinated Olives, Artichokes, Tapenade, Roasted Red Peppers, Buffalo Feta, Grilled Ciabatta
  • Late Night Olives $28.50
    • Olives, Tapenades, Grilled Ciabatta
  • Add Salami $6.50
  • PULLED PORK $11.50
    • Slow cooked pulled port, coleslaw, mung beans, red onion, barbecue sauce and plum chutney
  • Extra Filling $2.00
  • With Chicken $19.50
  • EGGS BENEDICT
    • Choose from streaky bacon, smoked salmon, pulled pork or portobello mushrooms, house made hollandaise sauce
  • Add house made hash brown, roasted tomato, baby spinach, portobello mushrooms, house made beans or bratwurst sausage for $3 each
  • SMOKED SALMON $11.50
    • Smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese, lettuce, red onion and dill pickle
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $12.00
    • Served with toast
  • BLAT $11.50
    • Crispy streaky bacon, lettuce. avocado, tomato and house made aioli
  • Haast Whitebait Fritter $8
  • Deluxe Cheese Toastie $8
  • Smoked Chicken Sage / Onion Relish $10
  • Plus Fried Eggs $1
  • Best Bacon Buttie $8
  • Pulled Pork, Grilled Cheese, Red Pepper Relish $10
  • Kransky and Egg Roll $8
    • Fried or Scrambled
  • Rump Steak, Roast Veg Chutney, Grilled Cheese $10
  • Squid Ring 12 for $9.00
  • Giant Burger $5.50
  • Fish $2.40
  • Chocolate Donut $2.10
  • Sole (Batter/Crumbed) $4.30/$4.50
  • Batter Mushroom $0.80
  • Steak & Onion Patty $2.10
  • Mussels each $0.70
  • Chicken Korma $8.50
    • Boneless chicken in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream & spices.
  • Tadka Daal $8.50
    • Yellow split lentils cooked with cumin seed, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and turmeric.
  • Aaloo Posht $8.50
    • Tender cubes of aloo sautéed in onions, garlic, ginger, fresh coriander and tomato then cooked with roasted poppy seed and spices.
  • Vegetable Biriyany $9.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with vegetable in an exotic blend of spices.
  • Mattar Paneer $8.50
    • Peas and homemade cottage cheese cooked with tomatoes, spices and herbs.
  • Lamb Combo $13.50
    • Curry+Rice+Naan+Soft Drink(355ml)
  • Chicken Madras $8.50
    • A favourite with those who enjoy their curry hot. Boneless chicken cooked in hot spices.
  • Lamb Tikka Masala $9.50
    • An internationally renowned dish lamb cooked in a secret recipe of yoghurt, spices.
  • Creamy Bacon Mushroom Spaghetti $18.20
    • Bacon, mushroom, onion, cream and garnished with capsicum and parmesan cheese
  • -Scramble
  • Garlic Mussels Spaghetti $19.20
    • Mussels, onion, mushroom, cream, cheese and garnished with basil
  • Open Chicken Sandwich
  • Tomato Chicken Spaghetti $18.20
    • Chicken, onion, mushroom, capsicum, tomato and cream
  • -Bacon and aioli sauce with chips $21.00
  • Toast $6.00
    • With Jam & Butter
  • Cajun Chicken Salad $19.80
    • Grilled chicken on gourmet salad with honey roasted cashew nuts. Can be gluten free
  • Bombay Aloo $8.00
    • Potatoes sautéed with onion and cumin
  • Chicken Naan $5.50
    • Naan stuffed with chicken mince (pre-cooked with spices).
  • Vegetable Biryani $17.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with fried onions, spices and seasonal vegetables.
  • Seekh Kebab $ 11.00
    • Lamb mince mixed with spices skewed & cooked in Tandoor.
  • Papadom $0.50
    • Wafer thin spiced crisp bread.
  • Vege- Samosa (2 per plate) $ 6.00
    • Crispy pastry stuffed with mashed potatoes & green peas, deep fried in healthy vegetable oil.
  • Mushroom Mattar $17.50
    • Mushroom and Green peas curry cooked in spices full of flavor
  • Paneer Makhani $17.50
    • Cottage cheese cooked in a creamy tomato based gravy
The Square Restaurant

The Square Restaurant

location

Address

52 Cathedral Square, Novotel Hotel, Level 1, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033722111

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Open 24 hours, Tuesday: Open 24 hours, Wednesday: Open 24 hours, Thursday: Open 24 hours, Friday: Open 24 hours, Saturday: Open 24 hours, Sunday: Open 24 hours
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Kiwi , New Zealand

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  No Takeaway ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Desserts and Bakes ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar

Location
52 Cathedral Square, Novotel Hotel, Level 1, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand