Vesuvio Cafe in Christchurch Menu

TAPAS TAPAS
  • Moroccan Olives, Country Pate & Roast Ciabatta $17.50
  • Bruschettini w. Tomato, Garlic, Basil & Buffalo Feta $16.50
  • Bruschettini w. Roast Salmon, Grilled Peppers & Aioli $17.50
  • Chargrilled Lamb, Dukkha, Olives & Tapenades (V) Chargrilled Mushrooms $36.50
  • Chargrilled Lamb, Dukkha, Olives & Tapenades (V) Chargrilled Mushrooms $36.50
  • Antipasto w. Prosciutto, Coppa, Pancetta & Aged Cheese $36.50
  • Charcuterie w. Cured Meats, Terrine, Pate & Pickles $38.50
CHARGRILLED TAPAS CHARGRILLED TAPAS
  • Chargrilled Mushrooms w. Figs, Walnuts & Buffalo Feta $18.50
  • Black Tiger Prawns & Queen Scallops al Andalus $23.50
  • Chargrilled Moroccan Lamb w. Cilantro & Harissa Aio $18.50
  • Chargrilled Halloumi & Pancetta Parcels $16.50
  • Chargrilled Chorizo & Spiced Meatballs al Alicante $18.50
LUNCH TAPAS LUNCH TAPAS
  • Croute aux Fruits de Mer (HOT) $19.80
    • Scallops & Black Tiger Prawns in a cream, parsley & white wine sauce
  • Venison Ragout (HOT) $19.50
    • Slow-cooked Venison & field mushrooms in a Merlot, roast garlic & shallot sauce
  • Bouchee a la Reine (HOT) $18.90
    • Free-range Chicken Fillets & Champignons in a white wine, thyme & béchamel sauce
  • West End Sub (COLD) $17.80
    • Crusty Baguette filled with Prosciutto or Puhoi Double Cream Brie & Tomato Tapenade
  • Roast Salmon Salad (COLD) $18.90
    • Roast Salmon, Rocket, Roast Peppers, Fresh Basil, Virgin Olive Oil & Lemon
  • Marrakesh Salad (COLD) $17.80
    • Fresh Rocket, Balsamic Mushrooms, Walnuts, Figs, Croutons & Buffalo Feta

Nearby Sample Menus

  • 450gm Canterbury Angus Flintstone $42.0
  • Summer Pot $12.5
    • vanilla custard, blueberry, lemon curd and mascarpone
  • Hot Fudge Sundae $12.5
    • vanilla soft serve, hot fudge sauce, toffee shards
  • Fish & Chip Friday $15.0
    • Beer battered Fish & Chips
  • Grilled Chicken Burger $23.5
    • jerk marinated thigh, Caribbean slaw and a yoghurt dressing
  • Aubergine Melt Burger $19.5
    • grilled eggplant, bell peppers, mozzarella, fresh tomato salsa, summer greens
  • Jerk Chicken Wrap ‘ina’ Basket $12.5
    • marinated chicken, pineapple, cucumber, slaw and yoghurt dressing with shoestring fries
  • Grilled Chicken Burger $23.5
    • jerk marinated thigh, Caribbean slaw and a yoghurt dressing
  • Gobi Manchurian $15
    • Marinated cauliflower deep fried & stir fried with fresh vegetables and finished on a soya based sauce
  • Boiled Egg $2
  • Egg Curry $15
    • Traditional Kerala boiled egg curry finished in onion tomato based gravy
  • Kerala Beef Masala $16
    • Tender beef cubes simmered in stock, roasted spices, onion and tomatoes and curry leaves
  • Chicken Tikka 5 pieces $11
    • Chicken marinated overnight with north Indian spices and baked in clay oven
  • Veg Platter for Two $15
    • Veg platter includes Onion Bhaji, Masala Bonda, Vada, and Pappadam and served with dips
  • Soft Drinks from $2
  • Onion Dosa $10
    • Dosa topped with chopped onion
  • Shanghai Fried Noodles $15.50
    • Fried noodles with seasonal vegetable and Emperor Norman's special Toppings: Prawns with (Spicy, Kung Pao, Hoisin) sauce
  • Ho Fen (Rice Noodles) $15.50
    • Stir-fried rice noodles with bean sprouts, garlic chives - Bacon with soy sauce
  • Prawns and Capsicum, Mushroom, Potato, Onion $18.50
    • with kung-pao sauce
  • Combination Fried Rice $18.50
    • Fried rice with BBQ pork, beef, free range chicken with seasonal vegetable
  • Barbeque pork $18.00
  • Free-range Pork and Capsicum, Mushroom, Onion, Potato $17.50
    • with Hoisin sauce
  • Green bean salad $12.00
  • Rice fries $10.50
  • Pad Se Ew
    • Flat Rice Noodles, Garlic, Egg, Chinese Broccoli, With Black Sweet Soy Sauce
  • Braised Pork Shoulder In Rich Red Curry $18.00
    • Pork Shoulder Cut, Coconut Cream, Zucchini, Green Beans, Red Pepper, Pumpkin, Basil
  • Spring Roll Lover (7) $7.00
    • Vegetarian Thai Style Spring Rolls Served With Dipping Sauce
  • -Chicken, Pork Or Beef $16.00
  • Steamed Seasonal Asian Greens $9.00
    • With Roasted Sesame Seed Dressing
  • Classic Tom Kha Kai (Chicken) $9.50
    • Coconut Soup Base, Galangal, Lemongrass And Mushroom With Chilli Jam
  • -Prawns $19.00
  • Grilled Prawns Salad $19.00
    • Marinated Prawns, Coconut Cream, Shallots, Asian Herbs, Lemongrass, Cabbage, Chilli Jam, Lime Juice
  • Nasi Goreng (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $18
    • A classic Jasmine rice stir-fried with egg, peas, onions and fresh seasonal vegetables
  • Deng Deng Balado $20
    • Caramelized short rib beef with kaffir lime chilli, lemon and basil
  • Kungpao Chicken $19
    • Spicy, sweet and delicious battered chicken thighs, Szechuan peppercorn, garlic, ginger, spring onions, and dried red chillies, and peanuts
  • Satay Chicken Skewers $9
    • Tender cuts of chicken marinated in Thai spices, grilled to perfection and served with house peanut sauce.
  • Fresh Basil and Herbs (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $19
    • Wok fried your choice of meat with fresh basil, hot chilli and fresh vegetables
  • “Flirting With Danger” Chiang Mai Fermented Pork Ribs $15
    • Sour cured pork ribs that are fermented with cooked rice then deep fried and served with ginger soy sauce.
  • Mongolian Fish Roti $9
    • Battered fish, wrapped with toasted roti, red onion and coriander. Comes with delicious dipping sauces.
  • Coconut Prawns $9
    • King prawns coated with shredded coconut, served with honey mustard sauce.
  • TARAKIHI FILLETS $4.50
  • SQUID RINGS $4.80 1/2 doz
  • JAM RAP DONUTS $2.40
  • SAUSAGES $2.40
  • ONION SAUSAGES $2.40
  • MINI SPRING ROLLS $6.00 doz
  • POTATO FRITTERS $4.80 1/2 doz
  • BLUE COD FILLETS $5.80
  • Italian Dressing N/A
    • Lighten up. Enjoy a vinaigrette-blend of vinegar, lemon, garlic, onion, and capsicum, with a mix of herbs including parsley and allspice.
  • Chicken McWrap® Aioli - Grilled N/A
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • Chick’n McCheese® Combo N/A
    • With a crispy Chick’n McCheese, a chilled medium soft drink, and a medium fries, it’s a chicken lover’s dream. Just like that time you turned up to school, wearing your pyjamas. But luckily you woke up and realised it was all a dream.
  • Sweet 'n Sour Sauce N/A
    • Enjoy the fruity taste, with a hint of spice and soy.
  • Wake up with a Chicken McMuffin® N/A
    • Take one delicious chicken patty made with NZ chicken breast sourced from Ingham®, in a seasoned tempura coating, then sandwich it with creamy mayo and cheese inside a warm, toasted English muffin.
  • Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap® N/A
    • It may be little, but there's a lot to love. 100% chicken breast fillet marinated with spices and grilled to perfection. With fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise.
  • Strawberry Jam N/A
    • Your toasted bagel has never tasted this good. Slather on some of Craig's® sweet Strawberry Jam, made with real strawberries.
  • Cheeseburger N/A
    • Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun.
  • Wedges with Sour Cream & Chilli Sauce (v) $13.50
  • Lamb Kiwi Classic with a Twist (gf) $39.50
    • Glazed rack of lamb, grilled soya & chilli lamb rump sitting on a baby pea & mint potato cake served with a shot of roasted lamb soup
  • Calamari Salad $21.00
    • Tempura battered salt & pepper calamari, served with salad greens & dressed with lime chilli mango dressing
  • Cauliflower cheese $6.00
  • Crisp apple slaw (gf) (v) $6.00
  • Add Chicken $23.50
  • Golden fries with tomato & aioli (gf) (v) $6.00
  • Grilled Halloumi on Bruschetta $18.00
    • Toasted bruschetta topped with olive tapenade & mixed lettuce with chilli spiced grilled halloumi cheese and a balsamic dressing
  • Summer Berry Tart $16.00
    • Fresh berry & frangipane tart with raspberry coulis & vanilla ice cream
  • Affogato $14.00
    • Classic two scoops of vanilla ice cream with a shot of coffee & your choice of Cointreau, Baileys or Tia Maria
  • Panko Chicken $15.00
    • Panko Crumbed chicken Skewers with Katsu dipping sauce
  • Flat Bread $9.00
    • Rosemary, garlic and parmesan baked flat bread
  • Butter Milk Pancakes $22.50
    • maple syrup, whipped cream, berry compote or bacon & banana
  • Omelette $18.50
    • Classic 3 egg omelette; filled w/ your choice of: tomato, cheese, ham, onion, mushroom or smoked salmon / served w/ tomato relish & toasted ciabatta, rye or gluten free bread
  • Beer battered Fries / Fresh salad greens / Roasted seasonal vegetables $9.00
  • Grilled Sirloin Steak $28.00
    • 200g Sirloin steak with roasted field mushroom, fresh spinach & cherry tomato coleslaw, beer battered fries & cafe de Paris butter
  • Custom Mix $10.00 per head
  • Ediballs $3 or $5 for two packs
  • Signature Mix $10.00 per head
  • Falafel Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Happy Ham $5.00
  • Grilled Wedges $4.90
  • The Family Feast $40.00
  • Chicken Caesar Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Deep Fried Wontons - 8pcs $6.00
  • Combination Egg Foo Young $10.00
  • Salted Peppered Chicken $11.00
  • Fish Balls Soup $5.00
  • Milk Butter Chicken $11.00
  • Beefballs & Vegetables Soup $5.00
  • Milk Butter Pork (Spicy) $11.00
  • Chicken with Satay Sauce $10.00
  • Pan Fried Dumplings (6 pcs) $7.50
  • Fish Fillet with Vegetable $18.50
  • Beef Fried Noodles $11.50
  • Squid with Black Bean Sauce $17.50
  • Beef with Oyster Sauce $15.50
  • Honey Prawns $20.50
  • Beef with Vegetables $15.50
  • Entree
    • Spring Rolls / Deep Fried Wontons
  • Combination Udon Noodle Soup $10.00
    • With fish, surimi, egg fu yong, BBQ pork
  • Large $7.50
  • Ma Po Tofu
  • Wonton BBQ Pork Noodle Soup $8.50
  • Large $11.00
  • Large $12.00
  • Large $13.00
  • Small $9.90
  • French Toast $19.50
    • Light and crispy w bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • Thai Chicken Salad $21.00
    • Grilled chicken, cucumber, red onion, carrot, capsicum, tomato, mint, coriander, crispy noodles, crushed peanuts with a chilli fresh lime and palm sugar dressing
  • Caesar Salad $17.50
    • Cos lettuce, bacon, poached free range egg, shaved parmesan, anchovies and crouton with seven’s caesar dressing w grilled chicken + $4.50. w smoked salmon + $6.00
  • Mushroom Stack $19.50
    • Duo of Portobello and button mushrooms in a creamy sauce with bacon, toast and a drizzle of truffle oil
  • Urban Platter $40.00
    • A delicious selection of cold meats, homemade smoked salmon, cheese , gherkins, sundried tomatoes, olives, dips, bread and crackers
  • Wedges $13.50
    • Home style wedges w cheese, bacon, sweet chilli and sour cream
  • Sticky Pork Sandwich $22.50
    • Slow roasted pork belly on a open style ciabatta sandwich w bacon, brie, homemade apple chutney & fries
  • B.L.T. $19.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, and tomato relish on toasted ciabatta w fries and aioli
  • Lamb Ragout $24
    • Served with brown rice and quinoa with tomato, mint and feta salad
  • Savoury Mince $17
    • A good old fashioned kiwi classic ser ved in a rich sauce on toast with a fried egg & crumbed potato balls
  • Apple + Macadamia Cake $6
  • Hash Browns $4
  • Seafood Chowder $16.5
    • Classic creamy style seafood soup, with mussels, sh, salmon and prawns served with garlic bread
  • Curly Fries $9
  • Streaky bacon $5
  • Bacon and Eggs $13.5
    • Any style with crispy bacon on toasted french batard
Vesuvio Cafe

Vesuvio Cafe

location

Address

4 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8014, New Zealand

phone

Phone

+64 3-355 8530

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM, Tuesday: 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM, Wednesday: 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM, Thursday: 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM, Friday: 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM, Saturday: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Sunday: 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Mediterranean , Spanish , Wine Bar

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Wine and Beer ,  Bar Not Available ,  Seating Not Available ,  Seating ,  Street Parking ,  Free Off-Street Parking ,  No Takeaway ,  Free Wifi ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
4 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8014, New Zealand