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

  • Egg & soldiers $6.50
    • One egg any way you like it with fingers of buttered toast.
  • Nutty porridge $8.50
  • Western $18.20
    • Bacon, onions, garlic, bell peppers & tomato.Large thin crepe, filled, rolled and served with two eggs any style, served with hashbrown
  • Featured breakfast Varies
    • Ask your waitperson about our latest feature breakfast
  • Hot or mild salsa sauce $2.80
  • Mini cakes $6.50
    • Three kid sized pancakes with cream and maple flavoured syrup.
  • Apple compote $5.20
  • Canadian maple syrup $2.20
    • "The Real Stuff" (25ml) For all your pancakes, waffles or French toast.
  • Raita $3.00
    • Cucumber and yoghurt - cools and delights
  • Pindi Chana $15.90
    • Chickpeas accompanied with tomatoes, ginger and garlic (medium - hot)
  • Poppadoms $3.00
    • Roasted Indian crisp bread (4)
  • Chicken Wrap $12.00
  • Chicken Korma $16.90
    • An all time favourite curry in a rich cashew sauce for mild curry lovers (mild)
  • Lamb Palak $17.90
    • Spinach based sauce simmered with lamb and finished with a touch of cream (medium - hot)
  • Cheese Naan $6.00
  • Mango Chicken $16.90
    • Exotic curry with tender chicken cooked in a subtle mango sauce (mild)
  • Moroccan Spiced Filo $28
    • Filled with spiced pumpkin, kumara, capsicum, feta, pine nuts, marinated mushrooms & bell pepper coulis. Served with summer vegetables.
  • Ice-cream sundae – chocolate or caramel $5.5
  • Cheese Board $16
    • Variety of local cheese’s accompanied by a selection of nuts, seasonal & dried fruits .
  • Bacon & Eggs $17
    • Bacon, grilled tomato, toasted sour dough and your choice of eggs
  • Extras can only be ordered with a main meal $N/A
  • Crispy Calamari $ $16
    • Served with petit salad & aioli
  • Cheese Board $18
    • Gluten free option available
  • Fries and Aioli $8
    • Large bowl of fries with our own aioli sauce
  • Lamb (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Falafel (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Combo (Small / Medium / Large) $16.90 / $18.90 / $22.90
    • Drinks and chips
  • Chicken (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Falafel $13.90
  • Combo $15.90
    • Drinks and chips
  • Lamb (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Chicken (Small / Medium / Large) $8.90 / $10.90 / $12.90
  • Prawns or Lamb $23.90
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $21.90
  • Fried Rice
  • Vegetarian $19.90
  • Vegetarian $19.90
  • Gang Daeng (Red Curry)
    • Thailand's spicy coconut-based curry with red chillis, vegetables and sweet basil leaves.
  • Vegetarian $18.90
  • Prawns or Lamb $22.00
  • Roasted Cashew Nuts / Jasmine Rice $2.00
  • Beef Cheek Massaman Curry $18.00
    • Slow Cook Beef Cheek In Coconut Milk, Fried Pickling Onion, Potato, Tamarind Juice, Peanut
  • Spring Roll Lover (7) $7.00
    • Vegetarian Thai Style Spring Rolls Served With Dipping Sauce
  • Pad Kea Mow (Chilli Basil Noodles)
    • Flat Rice Noodles, Garlic, Egg, Basil, Carrot And Spring Onions
  • Twice Cooked Pork Belly With Chilli Garlic And Basil $18.00
    • Crispy Pork Belly, Chilli Garlic, Green Bean, Spring Onion And Basil
  • -Chicken, Pork Or Beef $16.00
  • Any Dish Is Completely Gluten Free
  • -Prawns $19.00
  • Chicken Tikka $14.00
    • Chicken fillets marinated in yoghurt, fresh spices and then cooked in Tandoor. Six pieces per portion.
  • Poppadum $1.00
  • Prawn Masala $18.90
    • Prawns cutlets cooked in special sauce and herbs.
  • Tandoori Roti $3.00
    • Unleavened whole meal bread baked in Tandoor
  • Raita $3.00
    • Yoghurt mixed with cucumber, cumin powder and spices.
  • Pearls’ Mix platter for two $19.90
    • Consist of 2 onion Bhaji , 2 vegetable samosa’s, 2 lamb kebab, 2 Pearl Special Chicken ,2 Chicken Tikka.
  • Lamb Vindloo $16.90
    • Very hot lamb curry prepared with vinegar and spices.
  • Prawn Jalfrezi $18.90
    • A tangy flavoured prawn dish cooked with chunks of capsicum, tomatoes, onions and garnished with fresh coriander.
  • Chicken, Cranberry or Brie $24.00
    • Creamy Brie cheese, smoked chicken or mozzarella, drizzled with a delicious cranberry sauce
  • Option 1 $13.00
    • Fish Bites / Chicken Nuggets / Fries / Jelly / Drink
  • Fish of the Day $23.00
    • Market fresh fish, battered or pan fried, served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Vegetarian $15.00
  • BLAT $18.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato on gorgeous Turkish bread served with fries
  • Chicken Filo $20.00
    • Changes weekly, please check the specials board, served with salad & fries
  • Chicken & Bacon $20.00
  • Bower Salad $20.00
    • Our signature salad, Harrisa chicken thigh, tossed with slow roasted seasonal veges & chick peas drizzled with a deep roasted sesame dressing
  • Chicken Fried Noodle $9.00
  • Beef Brisket Soup Noodle $9.00
  • Vegetarian Soup Noodle $8.50
  • Fried Egg & Roast Pork on Rice $10.00
  • Hang Seng Hot & Spicy Soup Noodles $9.50
  • Extra Seafood $6.00
  • Lemon Grass Chicken Soup Noodle $8.00
  • Extra Rice or Noodle $1.50
  • Garlic bread $ 8.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Farmhouse wedges $ 8.00
    • With cheese, bacon, sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Chips $ 5.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Oak bread $ 9.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
    • Bacon & Egg
  • Nachos $ 10.00
    • Beef & bean minced with sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 4.00
    • 2 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
    • 3 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
  • -Supreme Burger
  • -10 Pieces of Chicken
  • Regular Drink
  • Regular Chips
  • Chicken Nuggets Meal $8.90
  • -Regular Chips
  • Regular Drink
  • Onion Rings $3.30
  • Teriyaki Chicken Don
    • Teriyaki chicken, salad & rice
  • Takoyaki
    • 8 pcs octopus or prawns
  • Sashimi Combo
    • 15pcs
  • Prawn Tempura
    • 6 prawns
  • Beef Don
    • Bulgogi beef, salad & rice
  • Tempura Udon
    • Prawn, vegetable tempura
  • Kake Udon
    • Plain
  • Tofu Salad
    • Fresh tofu, mixed salad & sesame sauce
  • Fresh Tuna Loin Nicoise G $29.50
    • Lightly seared tuna loin to rare served on a nicoise salad of green beans, baby potatoes, olives, capers and tomatoes with soft egg and olive tapenade
  • Wilted Spinach $4.00
  • BLAT $17.80
    • Crispy bacon, lettuce, avocado & sliced tomato between a toasted bagel with aioli and hash browns
  • Mutineers Mac Cheese $12.50
    • Macaroni cheese with bacon and topped with melted cheese and serve with a side salad
  • Warmed Triple Garlic Loaf $7.20
    • Filled with melted garlic & herb butter
  • With a Breast of house Smoked Chicken $9.50
  • Eggs[any style] $4.50
  • Roasted Pork Belly [G] $35.00
    • Slow roasted pork belly cooked with aromatic spices served with lotus root, cha siu pork bun, crackling and braising juices
  • Steak $4.60
  • Sausage Roll $3.10
  • Chicken & Cranberry $4.80
  • Steak & Mushroom $4.80
  • Chicken Satay $4.80
  • Mince & Cheese $4.80
  • Savouries $2.50
  • Traditional Kiwi Mince $4.50
  • Chicken Fajita With Red Onions, Garlic & Chilli Packed With Crunchy Lime Slaw, Smoked Corn Salsa & Chiptole Mayo N/A
  • Coffee & Cayenne Rubbed Beef Cheek, Carrot And Beetroot Slaw With Horseradish And Ranch Sauce N/A
  • Sauteed Garlic Mushrooms, With Zingy Coriander & Jalapeno Sauce & Red Cabbage N/A
  • 8 Hour Braised Pork Shoulder, Ranch Dressed Slaw, Crunchy Tortilla Chips With A Chipotle & Lime Sauce N/A
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