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

  • Prawn Malabari $18.90
    • Tempting Indian classic with red onion and fresh chilli (medium hot)
  • Onion Bhajees $8.00
    • Crispy onion, sliver beet, and spinach fritters (6), served with tamarind chutney
  • Chicken Biryani $16.90
    • Blend of tender chicken and fresh basmati rice with seasonal vegetables - mixers choice (medium - hot)
  • Butter Chicken $16.90
    • World famous Indian delicacy-marinated chicken slow cooked and finished with a creamy tomato masala sauce (mild - medium)
  • Tamarind & Date $3.00
  • Chicken Korma $16.90
    • An all time favourite curry in a rich cashew sauce for mild curry lovers (mild)
  • Vegetable Korma $15.90
    • Assorted vegetables with a mild masala blend and a creamy sauce (mild)
  • Lamb Palak $17.90
    • Spinach based sauce simmered with lamb and finished with a touch of cream (medium - hot)
  • Pan Fried Scallops & Roasted Garlic with Salad $18
  • Spider Roll (soft shell crab) $20
  • Soft Shell Crab & Cauliflower Tempura with Salad $20
  • Shimeji-Mushroom $6
  • Vegetable Roll $14
  • Crumbed Chicken Sweet Miso Dipping with Salad $18
  • Japanese Sake Steamed NZ Mussels $18
    • garlic flavour
  • Deep Fried Octopus $6
  • PRAWN MEAL $19.50
    • garlic or tempura prawns (6), salad, chips, lemon
  • Tempura prawns $1.80
  • Chips . Regular $2.50
  • FAMILY PACK $29.50
    • 5 Fish, 2 Chips, 2 Hot Dogs, 2 Donuts, 1 salad
  • Spring roll $2.50
  • GROPER/SOLE/BLUE COD
  • SCALLOP MEAL $19.50
    • scallops (6), chips, salad, tartare sauce, lemon
  • Hot dog $2.00
  • The Cup Classic Lambs Kidneys $17.00
    • Lambs kidneys, herb mashed potato, creamy bacon and mushroom sauce with toasted ciabatta
  • Pasta of the Day $19.00
    • (Ask your wait person for the Chef’s flavour of the day)
  • Sides $4.50 each
    • Streaky bacon / Portobello mushrooms / Refried herb potatoes / Cumberland sausages / Creamy garlic mushrooms / Free Range Eggs (any style) / Smoked Salmon / Roasted tomatoes / Toasted bread / Baked Beans / Steamed Spinach
  • Gourmet Grilled Chicken Sandwich $20.00
    • Grilled chicken, mayo, bacon, lettuce, tomato, French Dijon and olive tapenade on toasted rye with fries
  • Japanese Warm Chicken Salad $19.50
    • Grilled chicken, mesculin salad, red capsicum, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and crispy noodles with toasted sesame and lime dressing
  • Caesar Salad $17.50
    • Cos lettuce, crispy bacon, croutons, parmesan and soft poached egg (Anchovies optional). Add grilled chicken $4.50 Add smoked salmon $5.00
  • The Cup Bacon and Cheese Burger $21.50
    • Succulent prime beef, bacon, gruyere cheese, caramelised onion, mayo, mesculin and tomato with fries
  • Toasted Raisin Bread $7.50
    • Home made raspberry jam and butter
  • Espresso coffees – flat white, latte, cappuccino, mochaccino, macchiato, chai lattee, hot chocolate $5.0
  • The Traditional Breakfast $24.0
    • eggs cooked to your liking, with sausage, hash brown, portobello mushrooms, grilled tomato & bacon
  • Banana Split $5.0
    • marshmallow & fresh fruit salad, mini meringue
  • Bolognaise, tomato or butter & parmesan cheese with your choice of one of the following $15.0
    • fresh banana, ice cream, chocolate sauce
  • Duck Liver Parfait $19.5
    • green beans, 63°c egg, heirloom tomato, spring onion & anchovy stuffed olives
  • Creamy Risotto $23.0
    • please ask your server for today’s creation
  • Seared Scallops $22.0
    • NIFTY 50 LUNCH - SALADS
  • Includes start, middle & sweet ending & children’s drink $22.0
    • cheese, fruit & vegetable sticks, peanut butter dip, grapes & grain waves
  • Fried rice
    • A traditional Asian favourite cooked with quality jasmine rice, fresh seasonal vegetables.
  • -prawn $22.50
  • Vietnamese seafood broth $24.00
    • Mixture of Fresh mussels, squid, fish, prawns in an Asian coconut broth, served with rice. This is our signature dish.
  • Garlic prik thai on hot plate (s)
    • Fresh garlic strips fried in the wok with a selection of vegetables - a must for garlic lovers, served on a steamy hot plate.
  • -prawn $22.50
  • -chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian $19.50
  • -prawn $22.50
  • -chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian $19.50
  • 1 Fried Rice
  • Pork Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Prawn Mushroom Chow Mein $12.00
  • Tray of fried rice $7.00
  • Chicken Chow Mein $11.00
  • Steak Mushroom Chow Mein $11.00
  • Prawn and Cashew Nuts $14.00
  • Vegetarian Delight on Fried Rice $10.00
  • Salt & pepper calamari rings $15.90
    • Crusted in salt / pepper, lemon zest, coriander with aioli dipping sauce
  • -Basil and cashew pesto and cream cheese
  • Curry and a pint $25.00
    • Chef's latest creation served on rice with poppadom, cucumber and yoghurt raita
  • Beef, beer and mash $19.90
    • Slow cooked beef in monteith's black beer, served with creamy mash potato, green peas and crispy pastry
  • Homemade apple pie $11.90
    • Spiced apples in a buttery pastry pie crust with vanilla ice cream
  • Two fried eggs $5.00
  • Garlic bread $7.90
    • Cobb style loaf, baked and served with butter
  • South island salmon fillet $30.50
    • Pan seared over potato gratin, creamed spinach, parmesan crisps and hollandaise
  • Regular $9.80
  • R/combo $13.60
    • with miso or green tea
  • Regular $11.90
  • Large $12.50
  • R/combo $11.50
    • with miso or green tea
  • Chicken Kushiage $4.50
  • Chicken Katsu $6.00
  • L/combo $14.00
    • with miso or green tea
  • Boulevard salad (GF) $22.00
    • Lamb loin medium- rare on leaves, cucumber, olives, feta, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts & balsamic dressing
  • Tomatoes $4.00
  • Mini Bagel (GFO) (V) $8.50
    • cream cheese, jam & pesto
  • Bread & butter $2.50
  • Mushrooms $4.00
  • Haloumi Salad (GF)(V) $19.50
    • Leaves, Quinoa, roasted capsicum, cashews & House made lime, ginger & chilli dressing
  • Pasta $18.00
    • fettuccini, bacon, mushroom & spinach in a creamy sauce
  • Eggs Benedict(GFO)(V) $17.00
    • poached free range eggs, toasted ciabatta with house made hollandaise/mushroom or spinach
  • Cheese and garlic naan $5.00
    • Stuffed with grated cheese and garlic.
  • Do pyaza chicken/lamb/beef/prawn
    • A thick tomato curry cooked with dice onion, fresh tomato, herbs & spices. Choice of your meat.
  • Kadai chicken/lamb/beef/prawn/fish
    • Choice of your meat sauteed with thick cut pieces of onion and capsicum, cooked in onion gravy and spices with a dash of cream.
  • Seafood $17.99
  • Dal tadka $14.50
    • Lentils cooked in indian spices.
  • Raita (cucumber & yoghurt) $3.00
  • Vindaloo chicken/lamb/beef/ prawn
    • Red hot curry from goa, choice of your meat.
  • Veg chowmein $11.00
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN (regular/large) $4.00/$5.00
  • BEEF BOWL
    • marinated beef, cabbage, hot chilli or mayonnaise
  • FRESH SALMON (regular/large) $5.00/$6.00
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN BOWL $11.50
  • CHICKEN AND TUNA (6 pc/ 8 pc) $6.00/$7.50
  • MEAT $1.00
  • SALMON BOWL
    • shredded cabbage, cucumber, avocado, hot chilli or mayonnaise
  • CHILLI PORK BOWL
    • spicy marinated pork, shredded cabbage, mayonnaise & hot chilli
  • Steak & Cheese $4.80
  • Sausage Roll $3.10
  • Chicken Satay $4.80
  • Savouries $2.50
  • Steak $4.60
  • Chicken & Cranberry $4.80
  • Steak & Mushroom $4.80
  • Mince & Cheese $4.80
  • Chicken Nugget & fries $7.00
  • Wedges $7.00
    • Sour Cream, Sweet Chilli & Oil
  • Nachos & Sour Cream $6.50
  • Basket fries $4.50
    • w Tom sauce or aioli
  • Toasties $3.50
  • Fish Bites & fries $7.00
  • Seafood Basket $12.50
  • Th Ruben sous vide beef with gruyere, sauerkraut. whole grain mustard aioli, rye and soft greens $8.00
  • Triple smoked ham with cheddar. relish, whole grain dijon noise and lettuce $7.00
  • Kids ‘fish and chips’ with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00
  • Toasted muesli. yoghurt and poached fruits $8.00
  • Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavish, dried pear. pickled red onion and olives(V) $14.00
  • Green pea, feta and mint croquettes with roast hazelnuts, dehydrated olive, soft herbs and parmesan aioli(V) $11.00
  • Chia seeds $9.00
    • with almond milk, coconut cranberries, granola rhubarb, pecans and almonds
  • Corn fritters with poached eggs avocado, tomato Kasumi, avocado creme. chilli and soft herbs(V)(GF) $19.00
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