Vespa in Christchurch Menu

PIZZA PIZZA
  • The Big Meaty $34.00
    • the classic Kiwi favorite with locally cured chorizo, smoky bacon, pepperoni homemade meatballs fresh mozzarella and lashings of BBQ sauce
  • Fresh Exotica $32.00
    • fresh and tasty kalamata olives with roasted capsicum feta, red onion, and sundried tomato, on our awesome tomato sauce topped with mozzarella and fresh basil
  • Margherita $30.00
    • simple and succulent-our beautiful tomato sauce with buffalo mozzarella and freshly ripped basil
  • Salmon Zing $34.00
    • it's the capers that add the zing with hot smoked salmon red onions basil pesto and a light creamy sauce
  • Hot Rocket $30.00
    • an uncomplicated delight, topped with chili a punch of parmesan and finished with fresh peppery rocket
  • Italian Sausage $32.00
    • subtle and sophisticated, locally cured chorizo, spicy pepperoni, and fresh herbs
SPAGHETTI SPAGHETTI
  • Mama's Meatballs $20.00
    • the ultimate comfort food, simple tasty meatballs with a tomato sauce topped with parmesan
  • Saucy Salmon $22.00
    • delish dish, hot smoked salmon with a garlic white wine sauce and a chili and lemon dressing
  • Spaghetti Aglio $18.00
    • simplicity in a bowl, spaghetti tossed in garlic olive oil, chili, and fresh herbs
SNACKY FAVOURITES SNACKY FAVOURITES
  • Jin's Fried Chicken $14.00
    • superb morsels of Korean Style Chicken, introduced by our fab chef jin-we can't get enough of it
  • Sticky Ribs $20.00
    • demolish our mini stack of sticky pork ribs with your finger & enjoy with an apple slaw and a side of fries
  • Paprika Fries $9.00/$5.00
    • golden and crunchy with our awesome housemade aioli, served as a side or a bowl to share
  • Albondigas $12.00
    • meaty balls of snack size goodness a delicious combination of fresh herbs, local lamb, beef and pork with garlic red onion and other delicious flavors served with a spicy yogurt dipping sauce
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $12.00
    • our idea of perfect Squid, fresh, lightly fried and simply served with lemon and garlic aioli
  • Tasting Plate $30.00
    • tasty bits and pieces to share with feta kalamata olives, cured meats, hot smoked salmon basil pesto sundried tomato and garlic bread
SALAD BOWL SALAD BOWL
  • Deliciously Dressed Fresh salad $14.00
    • bursting with tasty and healthy crunchy veg topped with your choice of Jin's Chicken, hot smoked salmon, feta, olives and basil
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Mini Churro's $12.00
    • deep fried crispy sugary naughtiness with a hot chocolate dipping sauce
  • Gelato $9.00
    • amazing Kapiti Vanilla Bean Icecream, Either served simply
  • Gelato Affogato $12.00
    • with a shot of espresso
  • Gelato Cheeky Nip $14.00
    • choose your favorite liqueuer

Nearby Sample Menus

  • -Molho de BBQ
    • Homemade BBQ sauce
  • -Picanha ao Alho
    • Brazilian traditional rump cut, seasoned with garlic
  • Bolo de Chocolate $ 12.00
    • Chocolate mud cake topped with a delicious chocolate sauce and served with your choice of sorbet or ice cream
  • -Vinagrete
    • Thin tomato slices, fresh local herbs, lemon juice and olive oil
  • Arroz Temperado (GF/V)
    • Brazilian style rice, seasoned with garlic, onion, fresh vegetables and raisins
  • ●Pork
  • ●Lamb
  • *Dairy free dessert available on request
  • Cakes By Anna $7.50 slice
  • Orange Almond Cake $9.50
    • rosewater syrup, candied pistachio, vanilla bean ice cream
  • Farmers Market Soup $15.50
    • Organic Celeriac w lemon gremolata. Served with toasted ciabatta & butter. Optional - add smoked bacon or house smoked salmon
  • Dark Chocolate Torte $9.50
    • dried raspberry, vanilla mascarpone, chocolate sauce
  • Rocket Salad $5.00
    • good parmesan, local walnuts
  • Panko Crumbed Market Fish $21.50
    • hand-cut chips, lemon aioli, caper raisin salsa, prosciutto, rocket salad
  • Local Grazing Plate $18.50
    • House-smoked Akaroa salmon, horseradish cream, Mariano's chorizo, 'Whitestone' good cheddar cheese, relish, artisan bread
  • Please ask about our daily baking including muffins, GF friands, cinnamon scrolls and cheese scones
  • Red Curry ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • ​Red Curry with seasonal vegetables and coconut milk.
  • Beef Oyster Sauce $10.00
    • Stir fried beef vegetables with oyster sauce.
  • Stir Fried Basil ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried basil and vegetables
  • B.B.Q Pork Noodle Soup $10.00
    • Rice noodle with B.B.Q pork, bean sprouts.
  • Thai Laksa Chicken $10.00
    • Egg noodle with chicken, bean sprouts, crispy noodle.
  • Thai Red Orchid
    • Stir fried red orchid noodles with bean sprouts, spring onion,capsicum
  • Thai Fried Rice ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Steamed rice stir fried with mix vegetables and egg.
  • Pad Sea Eaw ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables and egg.
  • Crispy squid $18.00
    • chilli and lime mayo
  • Chicken Parma $27.00
    • Napoli, prosciutto, mozzarella, asparagus, honey roasted spring carrots
  • Aikmans Cheese Burger $23.00
    • Half pound grass fed beef, Barrys Bay cheddar, mayo, house pickles, fries
  • Aikmans Naked Burger $22.00
    • Grass fed beef, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, red capsicum and avocado relish Barrys Bay cheddar, polenta fries
  • Panko crumbed pork Bao $18.00
    • hoisin, pickles, spring onions
  • Aikmans Grazing Platter $38.00
    • Cured meats, chorizo, cheeses, terrine, crackers, pickles, spreads, Turkish bread
  • Toasted garlic bread $13.00
    • Cornichons, poached pear, pickles, toasted ciabatta
  • Beer Battered Market Fish $27.00
    • Tripple cooked fries, slaw, tartare sauce, lemon
  • Red Curry $10
    • Bamboo shoots & vegetables with coconut milk. Vegetables, chicken, beef or pork or tofu
  • Special Noodle Soup
  • Green Curry $10
    • Bamboo shoots & vegetables with coconut milk. Vegetables, chicken, beef or pork or tofu
  • Pad thai (noodle) $10
    • 3mm rice noodle, fangy thai flavour crushed peanuts & bean sprouts. Vegetables or tofu, chicken, beef or pork
  • Mussamun Curry
    • Potato, carrot & nut with coconut milk. Chicken, beef or pork
  • Sweet & sour sauce $10
    • served with rice. Softly fried pineapple, tomato and vegetables with sweet & sour sauce. Vegetables or tofu. Chicken, beef or pork
  • -Yen Ta Fo Seafood Pink Noodle Soup $12.50
  • Peanut Sauce $10
    • served with rice. Softly fried vegetables in our homemade peanut sauce. Vegetables of tofu. Chicken, beef or pork
  • Spicy Tortilla Chips and Volstead Salsa $11
  • Chicken Burrito OR Vegetarian Burrito $18 / $15
    • Served with mesclun salad, spiced rice, corn salsa, black beans, red onion, capsicum and Volstead chilli.
  • Chef's Weekly Special N/A
    • Please see the blackboard behind the bar
  • Vegetarian Sliders $13
    • House made spicy black bean patties, red onion, haloumi, sweet pickle and chipotle mayo.
  • Pulled Pork Sliders $14
    • In a fresh toasted ciabatta with sweet chilli, sauerkraut and mayo.
  • Spicy Chilli Squid $12
    • Served with lime aioli.
  • Beer Battered Onion Rings $10
    • Prepared in our fresh craft beer batter & served with chipotle mayo.
  • Venison Sliders $15
    • In a fresh toasted ciabatta with blue cheese sauce, beetroot, mesclun and horopito relish.
  • Beef Cheek Arancini $14.50
    • Soy, pinot noir, Sishuan salt
  • Spelt Banana Bread $12.50
    • Whipped coconut butter jam
  • Smoked Salmon $6.00
  • Today's Bread $16.00
    • Whipped butter, olive oil, balsamic
  • Two $24.50
  • Salted Caramel Delice $17.00
    • Passionfruit, pistachio crisp, popcorn
  • Ceviche $16.00
    • Pickled cucumber, shallot, avocado, coriander
  • Kids Bacon, Scrambled Eggs $11.00
    • On toasted ciabatta, tomato sauce
  • Toast w selection of jams $5.80
  • Granola with natural yoghurt and berries $9.00
  • French toasted banana bread with maple mousse and berries $15.00
  • Eggs Benedict $16.50
  • Mince on toast w a poached egg $16.00
  • Creamy Pumpkin $15.00
  • Soup of the day $15.00
  • Caesar salad - add chicken $4.00 $10.00
  • White Chocolate Fudge $4.50
  • Crème Brûlée $15.00
  • Agnolotti pasta $42.00
    • Kalamata olives, White asparagus, Tomato emulsion
  • Persian Feta and Lemon salad $25.00
    • Pickled vegetables, Beurre Noisette Rye crumb
  • Steak tartare $24.00
    • Hens yolk, Baguette
  • Loin of 'Lovat' venison $45.00
    • Pickled red cabbage, Roasted kumara, Sautéed broccolini
  • Lemon Curd $16.00
    • Macaron, Pinenut tuile, Raspberry sorbet
  • Ora King salmon pastrami $26.00
    • Cucumber and horseradish sorbet, Lemon, Gingerbread
  • Vegetarian $5.50
    • Mushroom, beetroot, cheese and pineapple
  • Wontons 1/2 Dozen $6.00
    • With sauce
  • Pineapple Rings $2.60
  • Crab Stick $2.60
  • Chicken Patties $2.80
  • Plain $4.30
  • Potato Fritters $1.00
  • Chow Chow $5.00
  • Gamba Al Ajillo $19.00
    • Sauteed prawns with garlic, coriander, paprika and olive oil with ciabatta bread. Served in a sizzling hot pot
  • Bucket of Mini Doughnuts $13.00
    • Cinnamon sugared doughnuts served with warm caramel and chocolate sauce
  • Sides $9.00
    • Seasonal Vegetables
  • For 2 to share $68.00
    • Greek style slow cooked baby leg of lamb served with confit potatoes, roast carrots, gravy and mint jelly
  • Normandy $22.00
    • Chicken, camembert, cranberry and mozzarella
  • Margherita $20.00
    • Sliced tomato, fresh basil and mozzarella
  • Extras $3.50
    • Mushrooms
  • Pescado $27.00
    • Estrella beer battered fresh fish, salad, fries and tartare sauce
  • Chicken in black bean sauce with capsicum $18.00
  • Beef in black bean sauce with capsicum $18.00
  • Chicken & corn soup (small/ large) $6.00/ $15.00
  • Steamed chinese BBQ pork buns $7.00
    • 3 pcs
  • Singaporean fried rice noodles $18.00
  • Egg Foo young with chicken/ beef $23.00
  • Seasonal greens in broth $15.00
  • Slow braised beef brisket noodle soup $19.00
  • Falafel (vegetarian):
  • Combinations:
  • Large: $14.00
  • Small: $7.50
  • Chicken:
  • Large: $14.00
  • Combinations:
  • Polow Morgh One size: $17.00
    • (5pm onwards) A scrumptiously seasoned chicken leg served with wild Persian rice, made with a blend of peas, Persian herbs and garlic.
  • Chocolate Donut or Jam Rap $2.30
  • Roast Pork with Cashew Nut & Mushroom $13.50
  • Chicken with Pineapple on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Roast Pork Chow Mein $10.50
  • Slice Pork Chow Mein $10.50
  • Steak with Oyster Sauce $12.50
  • Chicken Pattie $3.00
  • Bacon $4.60
  • Roasted Baby Beetroot $12.00
    • wilted kale, walnut, queso seco, orange, chili, red quinoa
  • Crumbed Chili Portobello $16.00
    • w bruised cherry tomatoes, chili, capsicum mojo
  • Charred Watermelon $12.00
    • queso, baby rocket, sunflower seeds, ancho dressing
  • Butternut Pumpkin $7.00
    • salsa negra, baby spinach, queso seco, crispy sesame
  • Cinnamon Spiced Churros $12.00
    • w dulce de leches & dark cacao soil
  • Mexico Fried Chicken (Free Range) $16.00
    • Not to be missed!
  • Crunchy Papas & Olive $15.00
    • frijoles, cress, carrot slaw, pepitas, blackened onion crema
  • Panucho $8.00
    • spiced squid, red frijoles, mint, fennel, chili pico, olive powder, cucumber yoghurt
Vespa

Vespa

location

Address

225 High Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

039435980

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM, Saturday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM, Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Bar , Cafe Food , European , Latin American , Pizza , South American

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Nightlife ,  American Express ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Drinks ,  Cards accepted ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
225 High Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand