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

  • Molten Chocolate Fondant - Chocolate ganache, chocolate wafer, chocolate ice cream and Chantilly cream $12.90
  • Honey Roasted Vegetable Salad (GF) Honey roasted winter root vegetables, baby beets, tomatoes, cucumber and mesclun bound in a roasted garlic aioli. $19.90
  • Eggs Benedict (GF*) Local free range eggs and crispy bacon on toasted ciabatta, topped with our special recipe house made hollandaise. $16.90
  • Mushrooms $4.90
  • Vegetable Pakoras (GF) Onion and cauliflower deep fried in a cumin, coriander and spiced chana batter, with riata. $10.90
  • Vicar's Grill (GF*) The best big breakfast in town! Local free range eggs cooked any style, gluten free pork sausage, crispy bacon, herb roasted field mushrooms, smoked tomato, house made potato rosti $21.90
  • Smoked tomato $1.50
  • Salt and pepper squid (GF) Seasoned calamari with a lime, chilli and coriander sauce. $11.90
  • Chicken Chow Mee $9.80
    • Egg noodles with chicken and vegetables in oyster sauce.
  • Lemon Prawns Noodles/Rice $12.80
  • Singapore Fried Noodles $9.80
    • Thin rice noodles with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in mild curry sauce.
  • Seafood Mee Goreng $11.00
    • Egg noodles with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls, tofu and vegetables in Malaysian-style sauce.
  • Special Fried Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in traditional Chinese sauce.
  • Vegetarian Fried Rice $9.00
  • Honey Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.
  • Singapore Fried Rice $9.80
  • Sumac beef kofta with pomegranate sauce $16.00
  • Marinated Moroccan lemon chicken $18.00
  • Harira (Hearty Soup: Lamb, chickpeas and vegetable) $12.00
  • Grilled sumac Lamb Kona with yoghurt and mint sauce $12.50
  • Bean & Spinach Salad Med $7.50 Large $10.00
  • Preserved lemon chicken and olives $18.00
  • Preserved lemon chicken with coriander & olives $12.50
  • Pavlova Roulade with Turkish delight $7.90
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • Roasted mushrooms
  • Spanish Omelette $13.50
    • Chorizo, smoked cheddar & roasted pumpkin
  • Chicken & Brie Sandwich $20.00
    • On toasted Turkish bread with spiced plum chutney, lettuce, vine ripened tomato & fries
  • Smoked Akaroa Salmon $20.00
    • Pickled cucumber, radish & potato salad with a lemon aioli
  • Chicken Liver & Smoked Bacon Pate one $12.50/To share $24.50
    • House-made pate, fig chutney with toasted crostini
  • Misceo Caesar Salad $21.00
    • Cos lettuce, anchovies, parmesan, crispy bacon, poached free range egg, croutons & aioli
  • Buttermilk Pancakes $16.00
    • with maple syrup, cream & caramelised banana
  • Streaky bacon $5.00
  • Cervo $26.00
    • seared venison, muscat raisins, ricotta, pecorino, walnut, parsley
  • Bianca $24.00
    • potato, Rosemary, oil, caramelised onions, Parmesan
  • Iceberg wedge with blue cheese dressing $6.00
  • One cheese $18.00
  • Smoked Portobello Mushrooms $18.00
    • with house made whole grain toast, truffled ricotta and poached eggs
  • Quattro Formaggio $24.00
    • smoked mozzarella, pecorino, provolone, gorgonzola
  • Cervo $24.00
    • seared venison, muscat raisins, ricotta, pecorino, walnut, parsley
  • Parpadelle $28.00
    • local fresh picked asparagus, broad bean, lemon, Pernod marscapone
  • Fettuccine Smoked Chicken $20
    • Mushrooms, chicken & parsley with a cream sauce
  • Settembre M $16 L $21
    • Olives, Capers & Anchovy
  • Cannelloni $20
    • Beef, full of diary protein, herbs, baked with our tomato sauce
  • Dicembre M $16 L $21
    • Salami, Ham & Bacon
  • Gennaio M $15 L $19
    • Bacon
  • Spaghetti Meatballs $20
    • Spaghetti and meatballs with our home-made tomato sauce
  • Marzo M $15 L $19
    • Mushroom
  • NZ Green Lipped Mussels $20
    • Served in a tomato and white wine sauce with fettuccine
  • Small Souvlaki $8.00
    • Served in a hot pita pocket with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, feta cheese (or green salad: $6.50). Served with lettuce, coleslaw, humus, tahini, tzatziki, Turkish salad, mayo.
  • Mix $12.50
  • Souvlaki
    • Wrapped in a hot pita bread with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, feta cheese (or green large: $8.50). Served with lettuce, coleslaw, humus, tahini, tzatziki, Turkish salad, mayo.
  • Large $11.00
  • Kebab Skewers $5.00
    • Lamb, beef or chicken, served with your choice of sauce: sweet/mild/hot chilli, barbecue or satay.
  • Triple $13.50
  • Kebab Meals $15.00
    • Served in a plastic container with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel with pita bread or rice and salads & sauces.
  • Delux Souvlaki $17.00
    • Served in an open pizza box with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef or kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, on a flat pita bread with green salad, cheese, mushrooms & sauces.
  • Prawn wonton $8.00
    • prawn and pork in boiled wonton
  • Lemon ramen $12.80
    • fresh lemon & pork flavor
  • Chicken-katsu-combo $15.00
    • crumbled fried chicken with BBQ sauce and spicy miso sauce, mini salad, rice & miso soup
  • Cream croquette $5.00
    • deep fried crab flavored cream croquette
  • Spicy miso scallops $7.00
  • Fresh tuna sashimi $15.80
  • BBQ beef combo $15.00
    • stir fried beef with original BBQ sauce with mini salad, rice & miso soup
  • Green tea $5.00
  • The Serious Angus® N/A
    • It’s time to get serious. With our new chilli chive bun, juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, red onion, fresh tomato, lettuce and cheese, not much will be able to distract you from The Serious Angus.
  • Cheeseburger N/A
    • Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun.
  • The Clubhouse Chicken - Grilled N/A
    • A tender, grilled chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun. Feast your eyes, and your mouth, on the Clubhouse Chicken – Grilled.
  • Filet-o-Fish® N/A
    • Dive in and enjoy our Filet-o-Fish. Sourced for its succulent and fresh flavour, the fish we use is renowned for its succulent moist texture, white flesh and great taste.
  • Balsamic Dressing N/A
    • Splash your salad with our delicious combo of Balsamic and white wine vinegar. Love that Mediterranean flavour.
  • Barbeque Sauce N/A
    • Sweet? Spicy? Tangy? Savour it all, with this rich blend of tomato, vinegar and spices.
  • Double Quarter Pounder® N/A
    • Satisfy your ultimate hunger. Take two quarter pounds* of 100% NZ beef, then complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions, tangy mustard and pickles. Bet your mouth is watering right now.
  • $20 Mates Hunger Buster $20
    • Grab a mate and share 2 Big Mac and 2 Cheeseburgers, fries and drinks. This deal is sure to bust your hunger.
  • ROASTED MUSHROOM, BLEU CHEESE, WATERCRESS, MAYO(V)
  • SPICY CRAB & PIMENTO CHEESE DIP $12.00
    • WITH PRETZEL BREAD TOASTS
  • WARM PRETZEL BREAD LOAF $10.00
    • WITH CHILI-SPIKED GARLIC BUTTER(V)
  • VENISON BOUDIN BALLS (4) $14.00
    • Andouille mayo, grain mustard, pickle relish
  • ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD $15.00
    • Andouille sausage, bleu cheese, cherry tomato, buttermilk ranch,(VO)
  • SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN TENDERLOINS $18.00
    • served with maple & black pepper caramel(GFO)
  • TEXAS CAVIAR (BLACK-EYED BEAN SALAD)(GF), (V $9.00
  • SWEET POTATO GRIT CAKES $15.00
    • okra ratatouille shaved parmesan, rocket,(V)
  • The ''John Gotti'' $26.00
    • Silky smoked salmon, caper berries, ricotta, basil and lemon mayo
  • Caesar Salad $18.50
    • Crisp cos, bacon, parmesan, egg and croutons tossed in a garlicy, cheesy, anchovy mayo
  • Garlic Flat Bread $14.00
    • With guacamole, tomato salsa, and sweet basil pesto
  • Horrendous Honolulu $24.00
    • Kids love it, real pineapple, real ham, real cheese..... - if we have to do it...it has to be a good one!
  • Fredo De Pussi $26.00
    • A beetroot puree base with mushrooms, artichoke, charred pimento, black olives, jalapenos, feta and mozzarella and seasoned with rosemary, thyme and garlic
  • Don Mario Santoini $26.00
    • Pulled pork, cowboy beans, smoked hickory BBQ sauce, mozzarella and sour cream
  • Anti-Pasto Platter $35.00
    • Including assorted cheeses, rookworst, pepperoni, smoked chicken, pastrami, smoked salmon, pickled vegetables, olives served with freshly baked parmesan flat breads
  • Roasted Corn and Bacon Chowder $16.00
    • Served in a sour dough bread cob
  • Omelette $16.00
    • Freshly made to order with a choice of three fillings- mushroom, ham cheese, spinach, onion, tomato.
  • Eggs florentine $14.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, poached eggs with creamed spinach and hollandaise sauce
  • Breakfast stack $15.00
    • Hash Browns, grilled tomato, bacon & eggs
  • Eggs benedict $16.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, streaky bacon and poached eggs topped with hollandaise
  • Vegetarian breakfast $16.00
    • Eggs, spinach, mushroom, hash brown, grilled tomato & toast
  • Big breakfast $20.00
    • Sausages, bacon, eggs, hash brown, mushroom, grilled tomato & a side of toast
  • Cheese or Date scone n/a
  • Mocha $4.50
  • Cappacino $4.00
  • Iced coffee $7.00
  • Breads + spreads $10.00
  • Bagel n/a
  • Tea $3.00
  • Hot chocolate $4.00
  • Chicken & Cranberry $4.80
  • Steak & Mushroom $4.80
  • Savouries $2.50
  • Mince & Cheese $4.80
  • Chicken Satay $4.80
  • Steak $4.60
  • Sausage Roll $3.10
  • Traditional Kiwi Mince $4.50
  • Peacemaker (V) $9.90
    • Falafel, lettuce, tomato, red onion and hummus
  • Strawberry & chocolate $5.40
  • Barnyard $8.20
    • Bacon, egg, cheese & tomato salsa relish
  • Egg $7.20
  • Guacamole $5.40
  • BLT $4.30
  • Big schnitz $11.20
    • Chicken schnitzel, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheese, salsa relish and mayonnaise
  • Cream cheese $4.30
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