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

  • Braised Beef $16.00
    • coleslaw and grilled corn salsa (pair).
  • Funghi $17.00
    • roasted mushrooms / blue cheese / onion confit / mozzarella
  • Battered Market Fish $16.00
    • shredded iceberg, charred pepper, coriander + lime aioli
  • Calamari $15.00
    • with chilli & ginger jam
  • Cured Pork Belly or Hot Smoked Salmon $19.00
    • poached eggs, toasted Vienna, Hollandaise and spinach
  • Cauliflower and 3 Cheese Croquettes $15.00
    • with French mustard mayonnaise.
  • Mushroom Filos $27.00
    • mushrooms in a creamy sauce with a hint of blue cheese, wrapped and baked in crispy filo pastry.
  • Lamb & Leek Cigars $18.00
    • with coriander & yoghurt dressing
  • Egg Fried Rice $9.00/ $14.00
  • Bami Goreng (Chicken and Shrimp) (Spicy) ( Reg/ Med ) $10.00/ $16.00
  • Beef Brisket on Rice (Gravy) $10.00
  • Vegetarian Fried Rice $10.00/ $16.00
  • Prawns with Chilli Sauce (Spicy) ( Reg/ Med ) $21.00/ $27.00
  • Wonton Noodle Soup $10.00
  • Honey Roast Pork on Rice $10.00
  • These dishes can be made at a larger size (Medium) $16.00
  • Ham Steak, Pineapple, Chips and a Garden Salad $13.50
  • Battered Hoki, Chips and a Salad $10
  • Crispy Chicken and Bacon Salad $16.50
  • Wedges topped with Bacon and Grilled Cheese and Sour Cream $9.50
  • Wedges topped with Sour Cream $7.00
  • Seafood Platter $14.50
  • Bacon and Eggs $10
  • Bacon and Tomato Omelette and a Garden Salad $12.00
  • Salmon Salad $25.00
    • Hot smoked salmon with quinoa, honey roast vegetables, crisp leaves, a citrus vinaigrette and pine nuts.
  • Egg Benedict $20.00
    • Two poached eggs with smoked streaky bacon, toasted English muffin, homemade hashbrown and hollandaise.
  • French Toasted Banana Bread $17.00
    • Served with Strawberry Jam and Cream
  • Nachos $12.00
    • Melted cheese, sour cream, salsa
  • Duck $38.00
    • Confit leg and seared breast with confit potato, braised red cabbage, dukkah roasted carrots.
  • Lamb $35.00
    • Slow cooked lamb shoulder with kumara gratin, roast beetroot and a minted pea and bean salsa
  • Sauces N/A
    • Wild Mushroom, Bèarnaise, Red Wine Jus, Garlic Butter, Green Peppercorn, Smokey BBQ.
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $25.00
    • Cos lettuce with parmesan, bacon, croutons, soft boiled egg and classic dressing.
  • CHIPS $7.00
    • with Aioli.
  • CHIPS $12.00
    • with cheese and bacon.
  • BODGIEBURGER $15.00
    • Beef, cheese, lettuce, chutney, mayo, beetroot and egg.
  • Add Fries or Coleslaw to Any Burger $3.00
  • WEDGES $8.00
    • with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli.
  • ONION RINGS $12.00
    • with SP BBQ Sauce.
  • DUMPLINGS $10.00 / $18.00
    • Nepalese dumplings vegan or chicken half/dozen.
  • BACONBURGER $15.00
    • Beef, bacon, mushroom, lettuce, chutney, cheese and mayo.
  • Poached Pear w Wholemeal Crumble, Butter Scotch Sauce and Quince - Crab Apple Sorbet. $60.00
  • Sauerkraut Grilled Cheese $10.00
  • -Extra Toast $3.00
  • -Add Wiled Greens $3.00
  • These are small complimentary dishes to our wine list. They will be served when the bar is open from 4pm and throughout the evening for those that would prefer a snack and a glass of wine.
  • Whero Pea Taco $60.00
  • Potato Truffle Vichyssoise Mille Feuille $60.00
  • Carrot Dawg $10.00
  • Taiwanese style beef noodle soup $12.00
    • Taiwanese version of the beef noodle soup is now one of the most popular dishes in Taiwan
  • Dry noodle $6.00
    • Traditional noodle (dry). Can choose from either noodle, rice noodle or vernicelli
  • Handmade white radish cake $5.00
  • (Bah Geng) Pork thick soup $7.00
    • A clear thick soup with pork strips wrapped in dry fresh fish paste with bamboo shoots, mushrooms & radish. One of Taiwan's signature dishes.
  • Sanbeiji as "Three cups chicken" $14.00
    • Chopped chicken drumstick slow cook with a cup of rice wine, a cup of sesame oil, and a cup of soy sauce. One of signature Taiwanese dish
  • Add egg $ .60c
  • Braised chicken gizzards $4.00
  • Pan fried salmon fillet $16.00
  • Ganga Jamuna Vegetables - Chef Special $14.00
    • Fresh vegetables with a rich blend of spices, green herbs and garnished with fresh coriander
  • Tandoori Aloo - 6 pcs per portion $6.00
    • Fresh potatoes mixed with yoghurt, mustard oil, ginger, garlic and Indian spices
  • Prawns Jalfrezi $19.00
    • Pieces of prawns cooked with green capsicum, coconut milk, tomato, spring onions and spices
  • Mango Lassi or Plain Lassi $4.00
    • Yoghurt mixed with mango and sugar
  • Veg. Manchurian (Chef Special) $16.00
    • Deep fried dumplings of finely chopped fresh veges and sauted with garlic, soya sauce and vinegar
  • Curry Pot Special Kebab - 5 pcs per portion $14.50
    • Chicken marinated in cumin, spices with a touch of wheat flour
  • Paneer Tikka - 5 pieces $10.00
    • Cottage Cheese baked in tandoor
  • Aloo Gobi $14.00
    • Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander and spices
  • 200gm Sirloin Steak (GF) $15.50
    • Cooked to your liking and served with fries, salad and aioli
  • Caesar Salad (GF available) $15.50
    • Streaky bacon, toasted croutons, caesar dressing, cos lettuce, oregano shaved parmesan and anchovies (optional) Add Chicken $4.00
  • Steak Sandwich $17.50
    • 200gm sirloin with salad greens, beetroot relish and crispy onion rings in artisan bread, served with fries
  • Seafood Chowder $12.50
    • With artisan soup roll
  • Abode Chicken Burrito $15.50
    • With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, cheddar cheese and fennel slaw, served with fries
  • Lambs Fry and Bacon(GF) $18.50
    • Pan seared liver, onions, mushrooms, bacon, jus and creamy potato mash
  • Jacket potatoes (GF) $8.00
    • With sour cream, tomato relish and chilli salt
  • Quinoa Falafel Wrap $15.50
    • With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, lettuce and tzatziki, served with fries
  • Spagalimis Bolognaise $16.5
    • Served with spaghetti. A delicious bolognaise sauce served through seasoned topside beef and garnished with parsley
  • Venison (Sml / Med / Lge) $12.5 / $17.5 / $21
    • Wild venison served with kalamata olives, red onion, feta, roasted garlic and topped with plum sauce and parsley
  • Vegetable Lasagne $16
    • A selection of fresh vegetables layered between pasta sheets, served with Napoletana sauce and a sprinkle of cheese. A delicious vegetarian option
  • Spaghetti and Meatballs $16.5
    • Served with spaghetti. A bolognaise sauce served with delicious meatballs and garnished with parsley
  • Bacon & Asparagus (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Bacon and asparagus garnished with cracked pepper
  • Broccoli & Blue Cheese (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Broccoli, blue cheese & sliced pear. Garnished with walnut & parsley
  • Prosciutto (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Prosciutto ham, mushrooms and cracked pepper. Topped with parsley
  • Porto-Fino (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
    • Bacon, sliced mushrooms and prawns. Where the surf meets the turf
  • Big Breakfast $18.50
    • Bacon, eggs, sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes, hashbrowns & toast
  • Bagels $7.00
    • Cream cheese & jam
  • Butter and Jam $6.50
  • Kids Pancake $6.50
    • Fruit, marshmallows & golden syrup
  • Extras
  • Berry Compote & Yoghurt $12.00
  • Kids Toastie $6.50
    • Banana & nutella
  • Bacon & Apple $12.00
  • Chilli Mince & Cheese $4.50
  • Mini Savouries $1.40 / $16.8
  • Steak & Cheese $4.50
  • Crostini $2 / $24
    • An assortmet of gourmet toppings on crusty rounds of baguette
  • Chicken & Mushroom $4.50
  • Homemade Vol-au-vonts $2.20 / $26.4
    • An assortment of fillings
  • Mini Rice Balls $1.20 / $14.4
  • Meat Balls $1.70 / $20.4
    • pork with an Asian styled dipping sauce
  • Farmhouse Duck & Pork Terrine $26.00
    • Cider gel, Granny Smith apples
  • Chocolate torte $18.00
    • Spiced rum jelly, coffee, Cocoa nibs, Salted caramel ice cream
  • Persian Feta and Lemon salad $25.00
    • Pickled vegetables, Beurre Noisette Rye crumb
  • Steak tartare $24.00
    • Hens yolk, Baguette
  • Ora King salmon pastrami $26.00
    • Cucumber and horseradish sorbet, Lemon, Gingerbread
  • Silver Fern beef fillet $43.00
    • Agria, Braised Brisket, Parsnip crisp - Cooked to order: bleu / rare / medium-rare / medium
  • Crème Brûlée $15.00
  • Pan-fried Duck breast $44.00
    • pickled butternut, beet root fondant, Fennel, marinated orange
  • -cheese toastie & fluffy
  • ham & cheese $4.90
  • -yogurt
  • chocolate, strawberry or caramel server with cream & nuts $7.50
  • -sausage roll & fluffy
  • -kid biscuit & 2x cocktail sausages & fluffy
  • Price: Large / Small
  • Combo#2 $5.90
  • The Stone and Bone $15.50
    • Roasted chicken breast, capsicum, creamy apricot sauce, compote with X-Brie cheese
  • Family Pack $18.00
    • Includes 2 bags of chips and 4 sides as per above
  • Chips $4.50
    • per bag
  • Fish $3.50
    • per piece
  • Chicken Nuggets $4.00
    • half dozen
  • Spring Roll $3.50
  • Very Vegetarian $15.50
    • Fresh tomatoes, field mushrooms, capsicum, red onion, garlic with a base of tomato and onion relish.
  • Hot dog $3.00
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