South and east of central Christchurch, the dining landscape changes quickly from Sydenham’s converted buildings and Colombo Street stalwarts to Woolston’s brewery culture, Ferrymead’s estuary edge, Sumner’s seaside pace and Lyttelton’s working harbour. The distances are manageable, yet each pocket offers a distinct reason to travel: a special dinner, an ambitious brunch, slow-smoked barbecue, wood-fired pizza or seafood beside the port.
The most rewarding meals here balance confident cooking with the informality of suburban dining. Shared plates and family-style menus appear often, but the flavours range widely across contemporary New Zealand, Italian, Indian, Nepalese, Thai and Asian-fusion traditions. Several venues also solve practical group needs with dietary options, broad menus and spaces that feel comfortable for children without reducing the experience to basic crowd-pleasers.
Choose according to the occasion and the direction of travel. Sydenham is strongest for a polished dinner or brunch, Woolston combines destination food with neighbourhood ease, and Ferrymead is useful for groups seeking choice and parking. Lyttelton earns the extra drive when harbour atmosphere and seafood matter. Menus change with seasons and supply, so confirm dietary requirements and any must-have dish directly with the restaurant before visiting.

5th Street
5th Street turns a leafy Sydenham dining room into a lively evening built around sharing. The kitchen works across small, medium and large plates, so a couple can graze through a few dishes while a bigger table can construct a generous spread. Seasonal vegetables receive as much attention as meat and fish, and the room feels polished without losing the easy rhythm of a neighbourhood restaurant.
Recent menus have moved confidently between market-fish crudo, sweetcorn doughnuts, fried chicken and steak tartare before larger plates such as Canterbury porchetta, lamb shoulder or pan-seared fish. Triple-cooked potatoes and carefully handled greens are useful anchors when several people are ordering together. It is especially well suited to birthdays, date nights and groups that enjoy passing plates rather than committing to one main each. A table of four can cover more ground by pairing two smaller plates with one vegetable dish and a larger centrepiece.
Address: 5 Elgin Street, Christchurch, Canterbury Region 8023, New Zealand
5th Street Menu
Small Plates
GF - GLUTEN FREE | DF - DAIRY FREE | V - VEGETARIAN | VG - VEGAN | O - OPTIONAL
Marinated Olives
Horopito. Lemon.
Tofu Gribiche
Hashbrown. Carmelised Lemon. Buckwheat.
Stracciatella
Jalapeño Agrodolce. Sourdough. V.GFO
Char Siu Pork
Rice Crisp. Pickled Cucumber. Sesame. GF.DF
Karaage Fried Chicken
Coriander Mayonnaise. Caramel. GF.DF
Salmon Tartare
Bitters Crema. Fennel. Almond. Potato. GF.DFO
Spinach Palusami Croquette
Coconut. Burnt Lime. V.
Brassica Salad
Mint. Chilli Peanut. Shallot. Lemon Vinaigrette. VG.GF
Triple-Cooked Agria Potatoes
Tomato Reduction. Balsamic. VG.GF
Charred Broccolini
Smoked Cheddar Custard. Pink Pepper. V.GF.VGO
Fried Cauliflower
Sour Cream. Zhoug. Currants. V.GF.VGO
Roasted Carrots
Honey. Caraway. Chimichurri Creme. V.GF.VGO
Medium Plates
Kumara Gnocchi
Kale. Miso Butter. Provolone. V.
Pan-Fried Market Fish
Tarragon. Chardonnay. Butter. GF.DFO
Grilled Speckle Beef Sirloin
Mushroom Duxelle Sauce. GF.DFO
Lamb Shoulder
Butternut Pumpkin Yoghurt. Macadamia. GF.DFO
Grilled Speckle Beef Ribeye
5th Street Spiced Reduction. Paprika Butter. GF.DFO
Trust The 5th
2 COURSES | $75 PP. A generous selection of small, medium, and large plates from our à la carte menu. Our 'Trust The 5th' menu is designed to be shared and enjoyed by the whole table.
Trust The 5th
2 COURSES | $75 PP. A generous selection of small, medium, and large plates from our à la carte menu. Designed to be shared and enjoyed by the whole table.

Hello Sunday
Hello Sunday occupies a former post office across Elgin Street from 5th Street, but its personality belongs firmly to daytime dining. The old building, warm service and busy brunch trade create a relaxed setting for coffee, a late breakfast or lunch. Plates are colourful and composed, with enough texture and acidity to keep familiar brunch ingredients from feeling routine.
The current menu stretches from Turkish eggs and shakshuka to beef-cheek hash, a sticky Korean chicken burger and the cafe’s potato-hash eggs Benedict. Sweet appetites are looked after with a house-made croffle, while seared tuna and a burrata salad give lunch a lighter direction. Dietary variations are clearly considered, though anyone with an allergy should still discuss kitchen handling with staff when ordering. Coffee is taken seriously, so it also works for a shorter catch-up when a full brunch is more than the moment requires.
Address: 6 Elgin Street, Christchurch, Canterbury Region 8023, New Zealand
Hello Sunday Cafe Menu
Brunch
Hello Sunday Signature Eggs Benny
Leek and Preserved Lemon Potato Hash, Fresh Spinach, Housemade Hollandaise. With your choice of: Hello Sunday Bacon, Roasted Swiss Brown Mushrooms, Cold Smoked Salmon. GF, DFO, VO. Cocktail Pairing: Salted Caramel Espresso Martini
Mushroom Duxelles Toast
Mushroom Duxelles, Confit Oyster Mushrooms, Basil, Pesto Cream Cheese, Focaccia, Sesame Rice Cracker. GFO, DFO, Vegan Optional
Turkish Menemen
Poached Eggs, Whipped Feta, Harissa, Crispy Beans, Fried Kale, Tomato and Capsicum Chutney served with Housemade Focaccia. GFO, V. Cocktail Pairing: Amalfi Lemon Sorbet
Shakshuka
Baked Eggs, Charred Peppers, Red Onion, Housemade Dukkah, Marinated Feta, Toasted Almonds, Shakshuka Sauce, Served with Housemade Focaccia. GFO, DFO, Vegan Optional
Beef Cheek Hash
Braised Beef Cheek Hash, Poached Eggs, Housemade Pickles, Chilli Garlic Hollandaise, Beef Jus. GF, DFO. Cocktail Pairing: Bloody Mary
Banoffee Waffle
Cinnamon Sugar Waffle, Dulce De Leche Mascarpone, Brûlée Banana, Toasted Swiss Meringue, Honeycomb. GFO
Rhubarb Custard Crumble
Housemade Granola, Coconut Custard, Rhubarb Compote, Red Wine Poached Pear, Coconut Almond Crumble. GF, DF, Vegan
Southern Maple Chicken Waffle
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Chipotle Maple, Waffles, Baby Spinach, Smoked Corn, Pickles, Blue Cheese Aioli. GFO
HS Wellness Bowl
Hot Maple Cauliflower, Asian Cucumber Salad, Kumara Purée, Pickled Carrots, Edamame, Beetroot, Quinoa, HS Nut Mix. GF, DF, V, Vegan
Bratwurst Croissant
Croissant, Beef Caramelised Onion and Mustard Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, Mustard Hollandaise Foam, Crispy Shallots, Grana Padano, Kumara Fries & Truffle Aioli. GFO
Wagyu Smash Burger
Smashed Wagyu Beef, Cheddar, Pickles, Black Garlic Aioli, Lettuce, Fries & Truffle Aioli. GFO, DFO. Cocktail Pairing: Chilli Marg
Something to Share?
Handcut Fries
Served with Ketchup and Confit Garlic Aioli. GF, DF
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Chipotle Mayo, Jalapeños. GF
Seasonal Salad
Fresh green side salad with seasonal produce. Vegan, GF
H.S. Buffalo Fried Chicken
Secret recipe fried chicken served with blue cheese aioli. GF
8mm Fries
Served with ketchup and spring onion aioli. GF, DF
Add Ons
Roasted Swiss Mushrooms
Halloumi
Potato Hash
Chorizo
Hello Sunday Bacon
Chilli Crisp
Hollandaise
Kimchi
Mains
Turkish Eggs
Poached eggs, ciabatta, crispy chickpeas, garlic greek yoghurt, crispy sage, chilli butter and fresh dill. Vegetarian. GF Optional.
House Made Croffle
Raspberry gel, blueberry compote, white chocolate mousse, pistachio crumb and Canadian maple syrup. Vegetarian. Free Range Bacon - Add 6
Seared Tuna
Tuna tataki, vermicelli salad, pickled radish, wasabi mayo, and mango salsa. GF, DF
Burrata Salad
In season Ugly Toms, Italian burrata, fresh basil, balsamic glaze, gremolata and extra virgin olive oil. GF, Vegetarian. Toasted Ciabatta - Add 4
Sticky Korean Burger
Sticky Korean chicken, shredded iceberg lettuce, kewpie mayo and 8mm fries. GF Optional. Free Range Bacon - Add 6
Coconut Brûlée Overnight Oats
Coconut Creme Brûlée, blueberry compote, blackberry gel and seasonal fruit. DF, Vegetarian
Beef Cheek Hash
Poached eggs, red wine braised beef cheek, bernaise sauce and beef jus. GF. DF optional. Premium chorizo - Add 6
Shakshuka
Baked eggs, tomato, capsicum, onion, Egyptian dukkah, marinated feta, toasted almonds, house made flatbreads and preserved lemon labneh with your choice of: Premium Iberian Chorizo - Add 6, Hearty beans - Add 5. GF, DF & Vegan optional
Hello Sunday's Signature Eggs Benny
Preserved lemon and thyme potato hash, fresh spinach with your choice of: Free Range Bacon, Roast Swiss Mushrooms, House Smoked Salmon. GF
Red Rice Powerbowl
Red rice, avocado, black beans, salsa verde, crispy tortillas and tahini coconut yoghurt. Vegan, GF. Fried Egg - Add 3.5
Smashed Avo
Smashed avocado, rye, sundried tomato hummus, whipped basil feta, crispy chickpeas, grilled fennel and Egyptian dukkah. GF, DF & Vegan optional. Poached Egg - Add 3.5, Free Range Bacon - Add 6
Sides
Halloumi
House Smoked Salmon
Chorizo
Free Range Bacon
Avocado
Roast Mushroom
Potato Hash
Kimchi
Wilted Spinach
Hollandaise
Mimosas
Orange & Citrus
Peach & Strawberry
Berry & Elderflower
Orange Mimosa
Orange Juice Pearls, Sweet Citrus Rim, Prosecco
Iced
Latte
Banana Bread Latte
Chai
Chocolate
Hot Delights
Hot Chocolate
Chai Latte
Turmeric Latte
Decadent Hot Chocolate
Chocolate, Caramel, & Berry Swirl served with a Whittakers chocolate stick
Matcha
Matcha Latte
Iced Matcha
Iced Maple Matcha
Iced Strawberry Matcha
Harney & Sons Tea
English Breakfast
Earl Grey Supreme
Gunpowder Green
Peppermint
Cocktails
Salted Caramel Espresso Martini
Spiced Rum, Salted Caramel Kahlua, Espresso
Chilli & Kaffir Lime Margarita
Chilli Tequila, Lime, Kaffir Lime
Hello Sunday Special
White Rum, Vanilla, Cranberry, Apple, Passionfruit & Housemade Strawberry Coulis
Ferrero Rocher Martini
Baileys, Frangelico, Creme De Cacao, Milk, Nutella, Hazelnuts
Spirits
With your choice of a non-alcoholic mixer
42 Below Vodka
Malfy Gin
Bacardi Carta Blanca
Three Boys Beer & Paynter's Cider
Pict Pear Cider
The Huntress Medium Cider
Session IPA 2.5%

Cassels The Brewery Bar & Restaurant
Cassels brings together an on-site brewery, wood-fired pizza and the atmospheric brickwork of The Tannery in Woolston. It works equally well for a casual breakfast, a family lunch or an unhurried evening with a tasting paddle. The scale of the room and the broad menu make it particularly practical when one table contains diners with very different appetites.
Pizza is the clearest food signature. Options range from pepperoni and roasted mushroom combinations to the Lyttelton with anchovies, olives, capers and chilli, or the Rakaia with hot-smoked Akaroa salmon. There are gluten-free bases and vegan cheese options, and the kitchen also serves breakfast before shifting into its all-day offering. Match a pizza to one of the beers brewed on site, or treat the bar as a food destination even if beer is not the main event. The Tannery setting adds interest before or after eating, making Cassels an easy anchor for a longer Woolston outing.
Address: 3 Garlands Road, Christchurch, Canterbury Region 8023, New Zealand
Cassels & Sons Brewing Menu
Small Plates
Garden Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, capsicum, cucumber, red onion with honey mustard vinaigrette
Fries
With house made aioli & tomato sauce
Onion Rings
Beer battered onion rings, served with house made chipotle aioli
Soup of the Day
Served with sliced Bellbird sourdough bread
Calamari
Seasoned with lemon pepper, served with house made chipotle aioli & lemon
Winter Roast Vege Salad
Winter roasted veges, baby spinich, pesto, feta & roasted seeds
Chilli Prawns
Chilli marinated prawns on toasted ciabatta with lemon aioli
Karaage Fried Chicken
Chicken, topped with roasted sesame dressing, served with teriyaki sauce & kewpie mayo
Wood Fired Flatbread
Hummus & dukkah
Sweet chilli & garlic butter base, topped with mozzarella
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings
House smoked chicken wings, served with blue cheese dip & ranch sauce. Choose your spice: BBQ (mild), Buffalo (medium), Spicy Boys Jerk Sauce (hot), Spicy Boys Lizard Exposer (extra hot)
Sides
Toast - Bellbird sourdough bread
Sautéed spinach with garlic butter
Perla potatoes
Large Plates
Dukkah Roasted Pumpkin
Dukkah roasted pumpkin, served on a bed of romesco, with perla potatoes & lemon slaw (contains nuts)
Vegetarian Burger & Fries
Corn pattie, lettuce, tomato, chow chow & vegan aioli
Cassels Burger & Fries
Beef pattie, lettuce, tomato, cheese, pickles, caramelised onion, & secret burger sauce
Fried Chicken Burger & Fries
Buttermilk fried chicken, pickles, coleslaw, ranch dressing & house made chipotle aioli
Bangers & Mash
Peter Timbs sausages served on creamy mash, with winter roasted vegetables & rich onion gravy
Market Fresh Fish N' Chips
Fish battered with Cassels Woolston Pale Ale, served with salad, chips, tomato sauce, tartare sauce & lemon
BBQ Pork Ribs
Texan style smokey BBQ ribs, served with fries & coleslaw
Pan Seared Salmon
NZ King Salmon, with perla potatoes, crispy capers & romesco sauce (contains nuts)
Beef Cheek Bourguignon
Red wine braised Savannah beef cheek, braised with carrots onion & mushrooms served on creamy mash with a rich bourguignon sauce
Wood Fired Pizza
Gluten-free bases available +3 / Half & half +3. Vegan cheese is available at no extra cost. All pizza bases are vegan.
Heathcote
Parmesan & thyme on a tomato base with mozzarella
Styx Mill
Roasted mushrooms, confit garlic ricotta on an olive oil base with mozzarella & parmesan, topped with rocket & truffle oil
Avoca
Spinach, kalamata olives, feta, red onions & sundried tomato on a tomato base with mozzarella
Lyttelton
Anchovies, kalamata olives, parmesan & chilli flakes on a tomato base with mozzarella
Sumner
Pineapple & ham on a tomato base with mozzarella
Burnham
Pepperoni, kalamata olives, mushrooms & red onion on a tomato base with mozzarella
Woolston
Pepperoni on a tomato base with mozzarella
Horotane
Pear, blue cheese, bacon & thyme on an olive oil base with mozzarella
Parklands
Mushrooms, sundried tomato, roasted pumpkin & spinach on a vegan basil pesto base with vegan mozzarella
Pigeon Bay
Chicken, roasted red capsicum, red onion & jalapeños on a sweet chilli & tomato base with mozzarella, topped with guacamole & fresh coriander
Mt. Vernon
Spanish-style chorizo, chilli flakes, roasted red capsicum, on a basil pesto base, topped with honey & rocket
Darfield
Cassels Milk Stout braised brisket on a tomato base with red onion, capsicum, BBQ sauce & mozzarella (not available gf)
Linwood
Chicken, pepperoni & bacon on a tomato & BBQ base with mozzarella
Port Levy
Spiced, beer braised lamb & currants with mozzarella, topped with yoghurt swirl & chopped mint (not available gf)
Godley Head
Prawns, chili flakes & parmesan cheese on a confit garlic ricotta base
Rakaia
House smoked salmon, dill cream cheese & capers on an olive oil base with mozzarella, topped with rocket
Desserts
Loaded Donut
Donut coated in cinnamon sugar, served with vanilla bean ice cream & whipped cream. Choose you topping - chocolate, caramel or berry
Sundae
Vanilla bean ice cream, served with whipped cream & fruit. Choose your topping - chocolate, caramel or berry
Cabinet Cake Selection
Ask your server about our cakes of the day, served with yoghurt, whipped cream or vanilla bean ice cream
Breakfast
Toasted Bellbird Bread
Seeded sourdough or ciabatta, with butter & jam or marmite
Gilbert's Muesli
Lightly toasted nuts, seeds, grains & dried fruit, served with yoghurt & poached fruit
Eggs on Toast
Your choice of eggs, served with seeded sourdough or ciabatta
Waffles
Three waffles served with berry compote, whipped cream & chocolate sauce
Eggs Benedict
Poached eggs, hash browns & hollandaise
Woodfired Creamy Mushrooms
Creamy woodfired portobello mushrooms served on seeded sourdough with poached eggs, rocket & parmesan cheese
Brewer's Vegan Breakfast
Grilled tofu, hash brown, sautéed spinach, woodfired mushrooms & tomato with toasted seeded sourdough
Smashed Avocado
Smashed avocado served on seeded sourdough, with poached eggs, feta & red onion
Brewer's Breakfast
Poached eggs, Spanish style chorizo & streaky bacon with woodfired mushrooms, tomato & hash brown, served with seeded sourdough
Chicken & Waffles
Buttermilk fried chicken served with waffles, streaky bacon & maple syrup
Breakfast Sides
streaky bacon
Spanish style chorizo
hot smoked salmon
tofu
spinach
feta
hash browns
tomatoes
woodfired mushrooms
gluten free bread
Sparkling Wine
Canti Prosecco 200ml (Italy)
Canti Prosecco Rosé 200ml (Italy)
Canti Prosecco 750ml (Italy)
White Wine
Pyramid Valley Sauvignon (Waipara, NZ)
Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, NZ)
Terrace Edge Alberino (Waipara, NZ)
Sheild Pinot Gris (Nelson, NZ)
Black Estate Pinot Gris (Waipara, NZ)
Main Divide Riesling (Waipara, NZ)
Rosé Wine
Saddleback Rosé (Central Otago, NZ)
Black Estate Rosé (Waipara, NZ)
Greystone Rosé (Waipara, NZ)
Red Wine
Greystone 'Nor'Wester' Pinot Noir (Waipara, NZ)
Chard Farm 'Finla Mor' Pinot Noir (Central Otago, NZ)
TW Merlot (Gisborne, NZ)
Los Cardos Malbec (Argentina)
Grant Burge 'Barossa Ink' Shiraz (Barossa Valley, AU)
Claymore 'Dark Side of the Moon' Shiraz (Clare Valley, AU)
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Soft Drinks
Coca-Cola, Zero Sugar Coca-Cola, Lemonade, Sprite Zero, Fanta
Ginger Beer (Can)
L&P, Ginger Ale (Can)
Juice
Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Cranberry
Aroha Sparkling Drinks Bottle
Blackcurrant, Elderflower, Feijoa, Rhubarb
B.Effect Kombucha (Can)
Original, Earl Grey Tea, Jasmine
Beer
Glass / Pint
Light Owl 2.5%
Low in alcohol, large in personality. Light Owl features distinctive pine aromas from Chinook hops that are rounded out by citrusy, floral flavours from Taiheke hops.
Lager 4.3%
Pale golden with a lingering, white foam, this Lager is as easy on the eye as it is on the palate.
Pilsner 4.8%
Motueka and Nelson Sauvin hops bring lime and sauvignon grape flavours, alongside subtle juniper berry characters leading to a crisp, refreshingly bitter finish.
Woolston Pale Ale 4.5%
A traditional Pale Ale with distinctive New Zealand characteristics. Fruity, wine-like aromas with a smooth mouthfeel.
Fogged Up Hazy Pale Ale 4.7%
Juicy tropical fruit notes combine with punchy hop characteristics to bring you a balanced and refreshing brew that will have you coming back for more!
Tasting Tray
Tasting Tray
4 for $24 or 6 for $30

Formaggio's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Formaggio’s is an established Colombo Street dining room with the reassuring feel of an old-school Italian neighbourhood restaurant. It favours familiar, generous cooking over minimal presentation, making it a comfortable option for families, multigenerational dinners and anyone who wants pasta and pizza in the same meal. The atmosphere is relaxed, and current feedback continues to praise both the food and personable service.
The kitchen’s recurring strengths include gnocchi, lasagne, arancini, filled pasta and pizzas with a properly substantial crust and topping balance. Diners also return for dishes such as spaghetti, meatballs and classic Italian desserts, with vegetarian and plant-based choices available alongside the traditional menu. This is a useful place for a straightforward celebration dinner where broad appeal matters more than culinary theatrics. Ask about the day’s pasta and dessert choices if the table wants to move beyond the most familiar pizza combinations.
Address: 150 Colombo Street, Christchurch, Canterbury Region 8023, New Zealand
Formaggio's Restaurant & Pizzeria Menu
Antipasti ~ Small Plates
Arancini Siciliani
Crumbed then lightly fried taleggio & roasted red pepper risotto balls. Served with smoky tomato aioli [v]
Baked & Marinated Italian Olives
Succulent kalamata & green Sicilian olives with house-made focaccia, olive oil & balsamic [vegan]
Truffled Polenta Chips
Crispy, soft centred golden polenta chips with aioli [v]
Bruschetta Classica
Toasted focaccia topped with tomato, garlic, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic reduction [vegan]
Pizza Bread
Our signature pizza bread; baked with the delicious combo of garlic, cheese, chilli & basil-pinenut pesto [gfa, v]
Pane all’Aglio
Formaggio’s ciabatta baked with garlic & herb butter [v]
Della Casa
House salad of mixed leaves, tomato, cucumber, carrot, red onion, black olives and Italian dressing [gf, vegan]
Crispy Potato Skins
With kalamata olive tapenade and tomato salsa and aioli [vegan]
Side of Seasonal Vegetables
Defined by chef’s whim and the season of the year [gf, vegan]
Italian French Fries – Kiwi-style
Canterbury Agria, Our aioli, Our crunch [df, vegan]
Bistecca
NZ’s finest beef, aged for a minimum of 28 days ~ Supplied by Traiteur of Merivale ~
Beef fillet
Grilled Canterbury beef fillet with potato gratin, seasonal vegetables and Café Roma butter [gf]
Pasta ~ Gnocchi ~ Risotto
Spaghetti Puttanesca
Tasty combination of Napoli sauce, Portobello mushroom, sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives & capers [gfa, v]
Cannelloni Fiorentina
…oodles of spinach, ricotta and parmesan baked with Napoli sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables [v]
Spaghetti Bolognese
Bolognese originates from Bologna. Our hearty ragu is prepared with organic beef & pork from Traiteur [gfa]
Spaghetti Roberto
A favourite. Spiiiicy Italian sausage, chicken meatballs in a tomato, basil & garlic sauce [gfa]
Le Lasagne
Formaggio’s rendition of a best-loved Naples classic. Served with seasonal vegetables
The Carbonara
Fettuccini, smoky streaky bacon sautéed with Portobello mushroom in a rich cream, egg yolk & parmesan sauce [gfa]
Gnocchi Piselli & Zucca
Delicious potato gnocchi with pumpkin, chargrilled zucchini and peas, finished with goat cheese, crispy sage and pinenuts [v]
Gnocchi Verde
Our potato gnocchi, smoked chicken, spiiicy sausage & zucchini. Served with a creamy basil-pinenut pesto sauce
Braised Beef Ravioli
Slow-braised beef short rib ravioli in a creamy Portobello mushroom & roasted capsicum sauce
The Risotto
Your waitstaff will advise our latest creation [gf]
Plant Based – Antipasti ~ Small Plates
Bruschetta Classica
Toasted focaccia topped with tomato, garlic, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic reduction
Baked & Marinated Olives
Succulent kalamata & green Sicilian olives with house-made focaccia, olive oil & balsamic
Crispy Potato Skins
With kalamata olive tapenade and tomato salsa & aioli
Della Casa
House salad of mixed leaves, tomato, cucumber, carrot, red onion, black olives and Italian dressing [gf]
Italian French Fries – Kiwi-style
Canterbury Agria; Our aioli; Our crunch
Side of Seasonal Vegetables
Defined by chef’s whim and the season of the year [gf]
Plant Based – Pasta ~ Gnocchi
Spaghetti Puttanesca
Tasty combination of Napoli sauce, Portobello mushroom, sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives and capers
Fettuccine Arrabiata
A traditional Italian dish with basil, tomato, flavoursome vegan sausage, garlic and chilli sauce. Garnished with ‘parmesan’
Spaghetti & Neatballs
Neatballs and rich Napoli sauce, fresh basil and a hint of chilli
Gnocchi ai Tartufo
Panfried truffle & thyme gnocchi with cashew & cauliflower cream, truffle paste and Portobello mushroom
Ravioli Raniero
Hand-made ravioli filled with roasted eggplant & smoked garlic, served with Roma tomatoes, confit garlic and basil
Plant Based – Pizzeria
One size Medio 30cm (8 slices). gfa = gluten-free available on request
Zucca e Zucchine
Roasted pumpkin, chargrilled zucchini, caramelised onion, sundried tomato, roasted garlic and ‘mozzarella’ with ‘parmesan’ [gfa]
Ortolana
Spinach, fresh tomato, mushroom, olives, artichokes, capsicum, roasted garlic & ‘mozzarella’. Garnished with ‘parmesan’, rocket, pinenuts [gfa]
The Luciano
The original! Flavoursome vegan sausage, tapenade, fresh tomato, basil, chilli, cracked black pepper and aioli
Deliziosa
Basil and rocket pesto, thyme-roasted potato, roasted red pepper, extra-virgin olive oil and fresh rocket [gfa]
Plant Based – Dolce
Sorbetti di frutta
Trio of delicious sorbet [gfa]
The Crumble
Seasonal fruit stewed with cinnamon and star anise then baked with a coconut and oat crumble
Sticky Date Pudding
Warmed and served with a lightly-salted caramel sauce, orange, thyme & pistachio salad and coconut sorbet
Affogato di Elena
Plant-based vanilla ice cream, espresso and a shot of amaretto [gf]
Dolci (Desserts)
Tiramisu
Espresso & liqueur-dipped lady fingers layered with cream & mascarpone. Mamma mia!
Sticky Date Pudding
Warmed and served with a lightly-salted caramel sauce, orange, thyme & pistachio salad and coconut sorbet
The Crumble
Seasonal fruit stewed with cinnamon and star anise then baked with a coconut and oat crumble
Panna Cotta
Rose-infused, softly-set Italian cream dessert served with pistachio and ice-cream [gf]
Fondente al Cioccolato
Molten chocolate cake - warm soft-centred dessert with vanilla bean ice-cream & berry compote
Campana con Gelati
Gelato and sorbet served with biscotti & fresh cream [gf option on req.]
Dine-in Pizza
Formaggio's crust ~ Formaggio's combinations. One size Medio 30cm / 8 slices. gfa=gluten-free available on request.
Zucca e Zucchine
Roasted pumpkin, zucchini, caramelised onion, sundried tomato, garlic & plant-based mozzarella & 'parmesan'. [vegan, gfa]
Ortolana
Spinach, tomato, mushroom, olives, artichokes, capsicum, roasted garlic & plant-based 'mozzarella'. Garnished with 'parmesan', rocket, pinenuts. [vegan, gfa]
Margherita
The classic combination of Napoli sauce, tomato, mozzarella, basil, olive oil and parmesan. [v, gfa]
Fiorentina
Napoli sauce, tomato, spinach, ricotta, olives, mozzarella, parmesan & pinenuts. [v, gfa]
Funghi
White-sauce with porcini, portobello, goat cheese & mozzarella, black truffle oil-crème fraiche & rocket. [v, gfa]
Salmone
Napoli sauce, smoked salmon, tomato, red onion, capers & mozzarella. [gfa]
Pollo Pesto
Our most popular pizza. Basil-pinenut pesto, smoked chicken, tomato, avocado, mozzarella & parmesan. [gfa]
New Zealand Favourite
Napoli sauce, ham, pineapple & mozzarella. [gfa]
Montanara
Napoli sauce, spicy Italian sausage, blue cheese, mushroom & mozzarella, garnished with prosciutto & rocket. [gfa]
Magnifico!
Napoli sauce, tomato, salami, ham, mushroom, capsicum, black olives & mozzarella. [gfa]
Di Carne
Napoli sauce, spicy Italian sausage, chicken meatballs, ham, salami, mushroom, black olives & mozzarella. [gfa]
Diavola
Back by popular demand! Napoli sauce, salami, anchovies, olives, tomato, garlic & chilli. [gfa]
Calzone Paradiso
Folded pizza. Napoli sauce, salami, smoked chicken, tomato, mozzarella, ricotta, capsicum & parmesan.
Kids Menu
This Menu is available for children aged 10 and under only, please.
Spaghetti Bolognaise
Potato gnocchi pillows with bolognaise meat sauce
Cannelloni Fiorentina
Spinach & ricotta-filled tubes baked with our tomato sauce. [v]
Gnocchi Napoletana
Potato pillows with our tomato sauce & parmesan. [v]
Bambini Margherita Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, parmesan & tomatoes. [v]
Bambini New Zealand Favourite Pizza
Tomato sauce, ham, pineapple, mozzarella
Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce & sprinkles
Plant Based – Aperitivo ~ Cocktails
Aperol Spritz
Prosecco, Aperol & soda – wildly popular in Italy
Bellini
Quintessential Italian, Prosecco & peach puree
Negroni
Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth. Gorgeous!
Margarita
Tequila, triple sec, lemon & lime, well-shaken
Plant Based – Wine
Prosecco, Villa Sandi, Italy
Ripe golden apples, acacia and honeysuckle
Chardonnay, Ataahua, Waipara NZ
Substantial body, ripe citrusy fruit flavours. Matured for nine months in seasonal French Oak barrels
Pinot Grigio, Villa Sandi, Treviso Italy
Exotic fruit and floral fragrances with a dry, soft-textured palate
Rose, Te Mania, Nelson NZ
A soft, subtle, fruity and elegant wine made from Pinot Noir grapes. Deliciously creamy fresh strawberry, red currant
Plant Based – Beer ~ Cider
Steinlager Pure
Panhead Supercharger APA
Mussel Inn Whale Pale Ale
Rekordelig Strawberry & Lime Cider
Fancy a Cocktail?
Margarita
The winning combination of tequila, triple sec, lemon & lime
Islander
The taste of summer! Midori, Malibu, orange, & pineapple
Espresso Martini
The coffee lover’s favourite!
Limoncello Martini
Italians love this one
Italian Whites
Available as 150 ml glass or 750 ml bottle
Rocca Ventosa Pinot Grigio, (D’Abruzzo)
This Italian charmer has full-bodied pear & apple flavours and a well-balanced slightly dry finish
Villa Sandi, Pinot Grigio, Treviso [v]
Exotic fruit and floral fragrances with a dry, soft-textured palate. Villa Sandi wines; enjoyed by the President of Italy and the Pope
Ataahua, Waipara [v]
Substantial, ripe citrusy fruit flavours and toasty oak. Grown on 20 year old Mendoza clone vines in the warm dry Waipara Valley. Harvested and matured for nine months in seasonal French Oak barrels
Briar Gully, Marlborough
With a bouquet of gooseberry, fresh herbs and melon, tropical passionfruit and citrus fruit flavours on the palate and a smooth balanced acidity
Italian Reds
Available as 150 ml glass or 750 ml bottle
Chianti Casalino, Tuscany
Dark red with orange hues, revealing a clean floral bouquet with hints of oak, red berry fruit and vanilla. Warm and harmonious to taste, rich in the mouth. A long finish with notes of dark Morello cherry
Colle Secco Montepulciano, D’Abruzzo
Earthy and herbal aromas complemented by brown spice, plum and raspberry notes on the nose. The palate is fuller than the nose … hints of blue & black fruit, raisin, cherry, pepper & spice
Sangiovese Merlot, Ancona [v]
A robust, dry red with a smooth texture and red berries on the palate. Impressive!
Montepulciano San Lorenzo, Ancona
Delicate aromas of plum & cherry. Full-bodied with a dry powerful finish
Beers
Available by 330ml bottle
Peroni Nastro Azzuro
Panhead Supercharger APA
Steinlager Pure
Non-alcoholic
Aroha Sparkling Apple & Blackcurrant
Superbly refreshing!
Fresh Juices: Orange, Apple, Cranberry, Tomato, Pineapple
Coke, Coke Zero, Lemonade

Smoke 'n' Barrel
Smoke ’n’ Barrel approaches barbecue as slow cooking rather than fast food. The Woolston restaurant grew from a market and catering operation, and its menu still carries that sociable, shareable spirit. Deep smoke, pickles, sauces and fresh sides stop the meat from feeling one-note, while the casual room suits groups that want plenty of flavour without a formal occasion.
Beef brisket is the essential order: long smoking softens a tough cut while preserving a satisfying mix of lean and marbled pieces. Pork shoulder, ribs and other smoked meats may appear in boards, burgers or changing combinations, supported by seedy slaw, burnt-end beans, cornbread and inventive vegetable sides. The brisket Reuben is a good compact choice, while a shared board gives newcomers a broader picture of the kitchen’s range. Vegetarians can build a meal from the kitchen’s salads and sides, but should confirm the current meat-free range before arriving.
Address: 616 Ferry Road, Christchurch, Canterbury Region 8023, New Zealand
Smoke 'n' Barrel Menu
Snacks
PEPPER POPPERS
crispy coated ’n’ fried jalapeños, stuffed with tequila & achiote chorizo cream cheese | Vegetarian Option; Gluten Free Option
CHEESE ’N’ CORNMEAL HUSH PUPPIES
southern style golden fritters, harissa dipping sauce | Vegetarian Option; Gluten Free Option
LOADED POTATO SKINS
fried potato skins, melted cheese, bacon, spring onion, chilli-lime cream cheese | Vegetarian Option; Gluten Free Option
Large Plates
EPIC NACHOS
140g PORK / CHEEK / tofu; fresh-fried corn chips, smoked green chilli cheese, black bean puree, house-made baked beans, avocado crema, pickled red onion, fresh coriander | Sharing Guide; Vegan Option; Gluten Free Option
RIBS
bbq glazed baby back ribs, seedy slaw, twice-cooked ’taters | Gluten Free Option
Boards
THE MEAT BOARD
creamy parmesan polenta, red wine jus, miso-tahini charred veg | Sharing Guide; Gluten Free Option
300g BEEF CHEEK
300g BEEF BRISKET
300g LAMB SHOULDER
300g brisket + 300g beef cheek + 400g ribs
cornbread, slaw, miso-tahini charred veg; want it all? + 300g lamb shoulder | +$35
THE VEGGIE BOARD
smoked ’n’ fried cauliflower, smoked tofu, smoked mushrooms, seedy slaw, russian aioli, harissa sauce, miso-tahini charred veg, jalapeño cheddar cornbread | Vegetarian Option; Vegan Option; Gluten Free Option
Sides
PORK, GREEN CHILLI MAC ’N’ CHEESE
chef Cory’s homage to two of his favourite foods; make it a Beanie Mac | +$5
BUILT SALAD
ask your server for today’s flavour | Vegetarian Option
SEEDY SLAW
white wine vinaigrette, grainy mustard, toasted seeds | Vegan Option; Gluten Free Option
BURNT-END BAKED BEANS
spicy slow-baked beans, charred carrots & onions, beef brisket burnt ends | Vegan Option; Gluten Free Option
JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR CORNBREAD
toasted with salted maple butter | Vegetarian Option; Gluten Free Option
TWICE-COOKED ’TATERS
baked then fried, tossed in lemon parmesan garlic butter | Vegetarian Option; Gluten Free Option; add meat ’n’ gravy | +$12; 100g pork shoulder / beef cheek
Burgers
Served with twice-cooked ’taters
BBQ PULLED PORK
seedy slaw, texas bbq sauce, dijonnaise | Gluten Free Option
BEEF BRISKET REUBEN
sauerkraut, melty swiss cheese, russian aioli | Gluten Free Option
SMOKED CAJUN CHICKEN
cajun spice rub, seedy slaw, dill pickle, roasted garlic aioli | Gluten Free Option
BEEF CHEEK
beef demi glacé, creamy slaw, dill pickle | Gluten Free Option
SMOKED TOFU
seedy slaw, crispy fried onions, harissa sauce, vegan lemon aioli, coriander | Vegan Option; Gluten Free Option
Sweet Treats
AMERICAN PIE
homemade with three generations of family recipes…ask your server for today’s slice | Vegetarian Option
CHOCOLATE POLENTA BROWNIE
fudgy in texture, served warm with vanilla ice cream | Vegetarian Option; Gluten Free Option
BREAD PUDDING DONUTS
fresh-fried and served with strawberry ’n’ rosemary coulis or caramel apple dulce de leche | Vegetarian Option
Additions
Add to any menu item
100g PORK / CHEEK / TOFU
EXTRA SAUCE
EXTRA JUS
pork / beef; texas bbq, harissa sauce, russian aioli, garlic aioli
SAUCE FLIGHT (ALL 4 SAUCES)

The Birdwood
The Birdwood sits on the Beckenham side of the wider Sydenham dining area and combines a cafe, Italian restaurant and neighbourhood bar under one roof. Service runs from breakfast into dinner, so the same warm corner room can host morning coffee, a family meal or an evening with wine. Its wood-fired oven and handmade pasta give the menu a clear identity rather than the scattershot feel that all-day venues sometimes develop.
At dinner, hand-stretched pizzas include puttanesca, diavola, gamberi with pancetta and a mushroom-rich fiorentina. Pasta and risotto bring richer alternatives, while antipasti such as stuffed dates, croquettes and pizza fritti make sharing easy. Breakfast is more than an afterthought, with Turkish eggs and a composed house breakfast among the options. The Birdwood is particularly handy when a group needs both child-friendly familiarity and enough detail to keep keen diners interested. The shift from cafe to dinner service is part of its charm, though checking the relevant menu first prevents crossed expectations.
Address: 76 Malcolm Avenue, Christchurch, Canterbury Region 8023, New Zealand
The Birdwood Menu
Lunch & Dinner Menu – To Start or Share
Tuesday to Saturday 12-9 pm Sunday 12-8pm. We try to keep our online menu up to date but subject to supply some dishes may not always be available.
WARM MIXED OLIVES
Vegan; Vegetarian
STUFFED DATES
Pancetta wrapped and ricotta stuffed dates
PEAR & BLUE CHEESE
w whitloof, fennel, rocket, walnut, saffron pear and gorgonzola. Vegetarian; Gluten Free Ingredients
CROQUETTES
Ham, leek & teleggio w warm tartare fennel and rocket
SIZZLING SQUID (for 2)
Skillet fried squid, salsa rossa, capers, shoestring fries and chipotle mayonnaise. Gluten Free Ingredients
Fresh Viavio Burrata
w Beetroot, Pomegranate, Dukkah, Rockett and Pizza Fritti with chilli butter add Proscuitto + $8
Smoked Salmon Parfait
Housemade sourdough crackers w Dragoncello Salsa
Platter
Emilio’s Grotta Blue & Taleggio w apricot relish, apple, celery, sour dough & tamari crackers
Lunch & Dinner Menu – Breads
These dishes are great for sharing
GARLIC & CHEESE FLATBREAD
w Hummus, Avocado, Yoghurt & Chilli oil Ask about Vegan/Dairy Free Option
PIZZA FRITTI
Fried pizza dough w whipped truffled ricotta and chilli butter. Vegetarian
Lunch & Dinner Menu – Sides
A diverse range of flavorful dishes which are all sourced daily and locally
HAND CUT CHIPS
w Aioli. Vegetarian
ROCKET & PARMESAN
w aged balsamic. Vegetarian
GARLIC CRUMBED MUSHROOMS
w chilli butter & parmesan. Vegetarian
Lunch & Dinner Menu – Mains
Tuesday to Saturday 12-9pm and Sunday 12-8pm Please inform the team of any dietary needs or allergies. All efforts will be made to accommodate but we cannot guarantee ingredients are allergen free.
LAMB
Overnight cooked, pressed shoulder of lamb, mash potato, minted peas & seasonal greens. Gluten Free Ingredients
VENISON GNOCCHI
Slow cooked venison brisket, mushrooms, smoked bacon lardons, baby spinach & gremolata. Gluten Free Ingredients
MUSHROOM RISOTTO
Swiss Browns, Oyster Mushroooms, Shitake Mushrooms, Parmesan Crisp w soft herbs and Marscapone. Gluten Free Ingredients; Vegetarian
CASARECCE VEGANESE
A puttanesca style sauce w olives, capers cherry tomato, chilli & garlic & toasted seeds. Vegetarian; Vegan
RAVIOLI
Roasted pumpkin, toasted almonds, sage & butter & amaretti. Vegetarian
TORTELLINI
Confit chicken, pancetta, hazelnuts, parmesan & Gorgonzola sauce
Lunch & Dinner Menu – Pizza
Our Pizza dough is made just of Italian “OO” flour, water, salt and fresh yeast (or eventually mother yeast - sourdough), handstretched on durum wheat semolina and cooked on stone in an italian wood fired oven at 35O’C. Italian pizza at its best. Gluten Free Base is additional $4
QUEEN MARGHERITA
Tomato base, fresh mozzarella, dried oregano, fresh basil & evoo. Vegetarian
PUTTANESCA
Tomato base, fiordilatte, olives, capers, anchovies, cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, parsley & chilli oil
CAPRICCOSA
Tomato base, fiordilatte, champagne ham, mix NZ mushrooms, artichokes, olives, dried oregano & parsley
SALMONE
Fresh mozzarella, salmon, capers, olives, cherry tomato, fennel & rocket
TUTTA CARNE
Fiordilatte, fresh mozzarella, champagne ham, hot sopressa, cured bacon, caramelised onion, balsamic glaze & rocket
DIAVOLA
Tomato base, fiordilatte, hot sopressa, fresh mozzarella, olives, parmesan, chilli oil & parsley
GAMBERI & PANCETTA
Fiordilatte, fresh mozzarella, prawns, cherry tomatoes, pancetta, avocado, chilli oil & parsley
FIORENTINA
Fresh mozzarella, taleggio, spinach, mushroom varieties, truffle oil & parmesan. Vegetarian
LUCA'S ITALIANA
Tomato base, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, cherry tomato, rocket, parmesan & aged balsamic
VEGETARIANA
Basil pesto, fiordilatte, spinach, feta, pumpkin, cherry tomato, fresh chilli & almonds Ask the team about a Vegan option. Vegetarian; Vegan options available
DIPPING SAUCES
Choice of Chilli Cream, Truffle & Roast Garlic and Pesto
Lunch & Dinner Menu – Desserts
Our desserts are made in house by our pastry chef
TIRAMISU
Ladyfingers dipped in Espresso, layered with Mascarpone & Chocolate Shavings
PANNACOTTA
Vanilla Pannacotta, Berry Compote, Sesame Tuile Biscuit & Amaretti
CHOCOLATE CAKE
caramel sauce, truffle chocolate ice cream & hokey pokey. Gluten Free Ingredients
MIXED BERRY CHEESECAKE
w Marshmallow, Vanilla Ice Cream & Berry Compote
AFFOGATO
Scoop of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and a Shot of Espresso Add liqueur $14.50
GELATO
From the fabulous local Gelato Lab. Ask the team for this weeks flavours
Kids Lunch & Dinner
3 Course Bambino Menu $17.50 incl Starter, Choice of Mains and Dessert (or kids mains items can be purchased individually)
VEGETABLE STICKS w HUMMUS
HAWAIIAN PIZZA - KIDS
CHEESE & TOMATO PIZZA- KIDS
HAM & CHEESE AND TOMATO PIZZA - KIDS
TOMATO PASTA
MUSHROOM PASTA
PLAIN BUTTER PASTA
Cheese optional
GELATO
SORBET
Breakfast Menu
Available Mondays from 9am to 2pm. Tuesday-Saturday 8am-12pm Sunday 9am-12pm
THE BIRDWOOD
Soft boiled FR eggs, rarebit soldiers, apple and rhubard crumble, thick yoghurt granola & berry compote
TURKISH EGGS
Poached eggs, thick greek yoghurt, avocado, mixed seeds, warm chilli butter & house baked sourdough
MUESLI
Bircher style, seasonal fresh & poached fruits w thick yoghurt (vegan on request)
BENEDICT
Fried bubble’n’squeak, poached eggs & Birdwood hollandaise with either bacon or smoked salmon
HASH
Corned beef, fried agria potato, capers, spinach, gherkin, poached eggs, Birdwood hollandaise & worcestershire reduction
BANOFFEE WAFFLE
Vanilla bean waffle, banana, caramel sauce, berry compote, mascarpone, hazelnuts & toasted marshmallow
CHILLI SCRAMBLED EGGS
Gratin potatoes, mushrooms & dukkah
CREAMED MUSHROOMS
Tamari seeds, spinach, poached eggs & parmesan and house soudough
"BANG BANG' CHICKEN SALAD
Sichuan shredded chicken, crispy chicken skin, asian greens, peanuts, chilli & corriander
VEGAN SALAD BOWL (NOT AVAILABLE SUNDAYS)
Add Protein Mozzarella +6 Grilled Haloumi +5 Crispy Bacon +6 Poached Egg +4 Chicken Mayonnaise +9 Smoked Salmon +8
Kids Breakfast
KIDS EGGS & BACON ON TOAST
KIDS FRUIT BOWL
KIDS BOILED EGGS & SOLDIERS
Cabinet Treats
CABINET TREATS
Savoury or Sweet Muffins, Scones, Eccles Cake, Friand, Brownie, Afghan $5.50 - $8.00
Elevenses
FANCY A TIPPLE?
BIRDWOOD BLOODY MARY
APEROL SPRITZ
BELLINI
PROSECCO
MIMOSA

Everest Indian Restaurant Woolston
Everest serves Indian and Nepalese cooking from a compact Woolston dining room on Ferry Road. Its strongest appeal is range: familiar curries sit beside momos, dal bhat, Indo-Chinese dishes and Nepalese specialities, so diners can stay close to known favourites or move into less familiar territory. Recent customer evidence repeatedly highlights warm hospitality, freshly cooked food and a willingness to discuss dietary needs.
Dal bhat offers a balanced introduction to the Nepalese side of the menu, while momos, goat curry, lamb kolapuri and chilli chicken provide bolder directions. Breads arrive as an important part of the meal rather than an afterthought, with naan and requested alternatives useful for building a shared table. Ask about heat levels instead of assuming every dish follows the same scale, and order a mix of dry, sauced and vegetable dishes for a more varied meal. For newcomers to Nepalese food, staff guidance can help balance a comforting lentil dish with a sharper pickle or chilli-led plate.
Address: 608 Ferry Road, Christchurch, Canterbury Region 8023, New Zealand
Everest Indian Restaurant Menu
Entree
Panner Tikka
Cheese marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then skewered and cooked intandoor. Served with mint sauce.
Chicken Malai Tikka (6pc)
Chicken buttered in cashew paste, cream cheese with chick pea flour, curd and cooked in tandoor.
Chicken Momo (9 Pcs)
Chicken mince / seasonal veggies mixed with onion, garlic with soya sauce andclove garlic covered under bared flour and 8 deep fried. Served with momos sauce.
Vegetable Momo (9 Pcs)
Seasonal veggies mixed with onion, garlic, with soya sauce and clove garlic covered under baked flour and deep fried.
Vegetable Samosa (2 Pcs)
Curry pasty filled with mushed potatoes, peas and cumin seed.
Onion Bhajees (6 Pcs)
Crispy onion and silver beet fritter served with tamarind sauce or mint chutney.
Vegetable Mixed Pakora
Grispy cauli, potato, onion dipped in spicy chick pea flour batter and deep fried.Served with tamarind sauce or mint chutney
Tandoori Soya Chaap
Soya chaap marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then skewered and cooked in tandoor. Served with mint sauce.
Tandoori Soya Malai Chaap
Soya chaap marinated in cashew paste, cream cheese with chick pea flour. Served with mint sauce.
Tandoori Chicken
Whole chicken marinated overnight and traditionally cooked in tandoor.
Chicken Tikka (6 Pcs)
Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then skewered and cooked in tandoor.
Tandoori MoMo (9 Pcs)
Momo marinated with herbs and spices, yoghurt. Cooked in the tandoor. Served with capsicum, onions and mint sauce.
Indian Chilli Chicken
Boneless chicken with capsicum, onion and spices cooked in dark soy.
Lamb Seekh Kebab (6 Pcs)
Lamb mince marinated in mint and spices. Grilled in tandoor and served withmint sauce.
Amritsari Fish (6 Pcs)
Fish fillet and lemons lightly battered in butter flour and deep fried. Served withmint sauce.
Tandoori Prawn
Prawns battered with garlic and cooked in tandoor. Served with mint sauce.
Garlic Prawns (8 Pcs)
Prawns battered with garlic and cooked in tandoor. Served with mint sauce.
Bombay Potato
Diced potato cooked with onion, tomato and tempered with cumin seeds and spices.
Everest Mixed Platter (2 People)
2 Seekh kebab, 2 chicken tikka, 2 vegetable samosas, 2 onion bhajees. Served with tramarind and mint sauce.
Everest Vegetarian Mixed Platter (2 people)
2 Samosas, 2 onion bhajees, 2 mix pakoras, 2 vegetable momos. Served with tamarind and mint sauce.
Chicken Lollipop
Chicken deep fried with ginger and garlic sauce.
Tandoori Mushrooms
Mushrooms marinated in tandoori masala, yoghurt and garlic. Cooked in tandoor, served with chutney.
Mains
Vindaloo
Hot dish from South Indian based chilli, spices and fresh tomatoes. Goes well with plain naan.
Kadai
Cooked in onion based thick gravy of capsicum, tomatoes and spices.
Saag
Diced chicken cooked in a gravy of spinach, cream, and spices.
Madras
A dish from South India cooked with mustard seeds, curry leaves and coconut cream.
Korma
Diced chicken / lamb cooked in cashew nut based sauce garnished with cashew and sultanas.
Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken pieces grilled in a tandoor, finished in tomato gravy with cream and fenugreek.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices. roasted on a skewer, and grated tomatoes and onions.
Chicken Jhal Frezi
Cooked in green chilies, fried onions, green peppers and tomaotes.
Kali Mirch
Boneless chicken cooked in cashew sauce added with black pepper spices.
Pasanda
Cooked in fresh cream, yoghurt, mixed ground cashew and mild spices.
Bhuna
Medium moist cooked with tomatoes and onions.
Rogan Josh
Diced chicken / lean lamb cooked in north Indian Style with herbs and spices.
Lamb Handi Meat
Tender diced lamb cooked with fresh onion, ginger, garlic and tomatoes in Indian style.
Mango Chicken
Exotic curry with tender chicken pieces cooked in subtle mango sauce.
Lamb Tikka Masala
Lamb cooked in mild delicately spiced gravy added with grated tomatoes and onions.
Seafood
Tikka Masala
Fish fillet / prawn cooked with brown onion, tomato, ginger, garlic with freshly grounded spices.
Fish Curry
Cooked in North Indian style, a real taste of India.
Malabari
A dish from south India cooked with mustard seeds, curry leaves and coconut cream.
Saag
Fish / prawn cooked with cumin, cloves, fresh tomato, ginger, garlic and spinach.
Kadai
Fish / prawn cooked in Indian spice gravy with capsicum, onion and tomatoes.
Fish Jalfrezii
Fish prepared with ginger, garlic, chilli, capsicum, onion and coriander.
Butter
Fish or prawn cooked in tomato creamy gravy
Indo-Chinese
American Chopsuey
Schezwan
Tempered spices with schezwan chilli sauce
Manchurian
Your selection of battered meat or vegetarian cooked in a soya sauce, tomatoes, chilli sauce with onions, capsicum and spices.
Chilli
Your selection of meat or vegetarian cooked with onions, capsicum and spices in dark soya sauce
Chicken 65
Small chicken pieces fried and then cooked with yoghurt, curry leaves and mustard seeds. Dish from South India - must try.
Schezwan Fried Rice
Boiled rice cooked with egg, mixed vegetables and tossed with schezwan sauce.
Fried Rice
Boiled rice cooked with chicken / vegetables, onion and capsicum then fried in a pan with spices.
Chilli lollipops (9pc)
Fried chicken wings tossed in garlic, ginger, onion and capsicum with schezwan sauce.
Schezwan Noodles
Himalayan stir-fried chicken with egg and mix vegetables and tossed with schezwan sauce.
Manchow Soup
Himalayan soup with a combination or vegetables, herbs and soy sauce. Served with fried noodles.
Vegetarian
Mix Vegetables
Mixed vegetables cooked in onion, tomato sauce mixed with herbs and spices.
Aloo Sagh
Diced potato cooked in cumin seeds, garlic and spinach.
Vegetable Korma
A medley of seasonal vegetables cooked in a delicately spiced creamy gravy ofcashews nuts. Garnished with cashews and sultanas.
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes, cauliflower cooked with onion, tomato, herbs and spices.
Dal Makhani
Lentils cooked with butter cream and spices. Enjoyed best with cheese naan.
Malai Kofta
Potatoes and homemade cottage cheese mix with cashew, sultanas, herbs and spices simmered with cream cheese.
Chana Masala
Chick peas cooked with secret spices straight from the heart of India.
Paneer Makhani
Homemade cottage cheese cooked with tomato creamy gravy.
Palak Panner
Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a gravy of spinach cream and spices.
Kadai Panner
Homemade cottage cheese cooked in ginger, garlic, curry sauce with capsicum, onion and tomatoes.
Matar/Mushroom Paneer
Peas cooked with cottage cheese mushroom in North Indian style.
Vegetable Jaypuri
Crisp seasonal vegetable with aromatic spices and garnished with cashew and pappadum pieces.
Chole Bhatura
White chickpeas cooked with spices and tomato gravy. Comes with deep fried naan.
Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils cooked with garlic and spices.
Shahi Paneer
Indian cottage cheese cooked with nuts and a touch of cream in fresh herbs and spices.
Vegan Mains
Vegan Butter
Chunky soy pieces flavoured with coconut cream cashew gravy.
Soy Chaap Saag
Tender soy pieces cooked in a spinach gravy with tomatoes, herbs and spices.
Vegan Korma
Tender soy pieces cooked in cashew nut based sauce, with coconut cream.
Kadai Soya Chaap
Cooked in onion based thick gravy af capsicum, tomatoes and spices.
Soya Chaap Tikka Masala
Cooked in mild delicately spiced sauce. With grated tomatoes and onion.
Nepalese Food
Dal Bhat (Thali)
Nepalese style dal, mixed vegetables, rice, roti, poppadoms, pickle.
Momo Steamed 9pc
Chicken mince / seasonal veggies mixed with onion, garlic, ginger, soya sauce and clove garlic covered under baked flour and steamed.
Nepalese Special Thali (Chicken / Goat)
Nepalese style chicken / goat, dal, mixed vegetables, rice, roti, poppadams, pickle.
Choila
Barbeque chicken / lamb cooked in Nepali spices. Served with puffed rice.
Chicken Curry Nepalese Style
Boneless chicken cooked Nepalese style with fresh herbs and spices. Served with rice.
Soup MoMo (9Pcs)
Momos served with tomato based soup, sesame and timmur spices.
Thukpa
A popular Himalayan Noodle Soup cooked with Nepalese herbs and spices
Chilli Momo
Fried Momo chicken cooked with capsicum, ginger, garlic, onion and tomato served with thick gravy.
Hakka Noodles
Mixed vegetables with chow mein / chicken. Cooked in Nepalese style.
Chefs Special
Paneer Bhurji
A flavourful dish made from crumbled Indian cottage cheese. Cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices.
Everest Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken cooked in ginger, garlic with grated tomatoes and onion.
Lajabab
Cooked with onion tomato and cashew sauce and fenugreek leaves flavour.
Kolapuri
Diced chicken / lamb. Cooked with tomatoes and onions in coconut based gravy.
Goat Curry
Goat on bone in Nepalese style with fresh herbs and spices
Paneer Tikka Masala
Indian cottage cheese marinated in yoghurt and spices, roasted and cooked with fresh Indian herbs
Butter Chicken Bone in
A traditional Indian-style preparation where succulent chicken is first roasted to perfection in a Tandoor (clay oven) and then simmered in a rich, velvety butter sauce for an authentic, smoky finish.
Pulao/Rice
Peas Pulao
Cumin Rice
Plain Rice
Biryani
Rice, chicken, lamb and vegetables are cooked together with nuts and spices to make a sumptuous one pot meal.
Goat on Bone Biryani
Rice/ chicken/ lamb or vegetables are cooked with nuts and spices to make a sumptuous one pot meal and served with raita.
Vegetable Biryani
Rice/ chicken/ lamb or vegetables are cooked with nuts and spices to make a sumptuous one pot meal and served with raita.
Biryani
Rice and chicken and lamb and vegetables are cooked together with nuts and spices to make a sumptuous one pot meal and served with raita.
Everest Biryani
Prawn, lamb, chicken mixed with vegetables and rice
Indian Breads
Plain Naan
Traditional Indian leavened bread.
Butter Naan - Indian Style
Naan bread stuffed with butter. A nice crispy one.
Garlic Naan
Naan with topping of garlic
Garlic and Cheese Naan
Naan with topping of garlic and stuffed with melting cheese.
Lacha Paratha
Flaky wholemeal bread. A nice crispy one.
Onion Kulcha
Naan stuffed with onions and spices.
Aloo Paratha
Your choice of traditional wholemeal bread or soft leavened naan, both stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes and herbs.
Keema Naan
Naan stuffed with spiced minced lamb.
Chicken Naan
Naan stuffed with minced chicken
Paneer Kulcha
Naan stuffed with cottage cheese, herbs and spices
Gobi Kulcha
Naan stuffed with cauliflower and herbs. Must try.
Kabli Naan (Peshawari Naan)
Desiccated coconut, sultanas, butter and nuts.
Chocolate Naan
Delicious naan bread stuffed with chocolate. All time favourite.
Tandoori Roti
Unleavened wholemeal bread
Cheese Naan
Naan with stuffed melting cheese.
Side Dishes
Mint Chutney
Mango Chutney
Mixed Pickle
Raita
Kachumber
Pappadums (2 Pcs)
Everest Salad
Pappadum Platter
6 Poppadom, raita, mint sauce and mango chutney. A must try.
Dessert
Gulab Jamun (2 Pcs)
Ice Cream
Gulab Jamun and Ice Cream
Drinks
Ginger Beer / Lemon Lime & Bitters
Masala Tea
Mango Lassi
Soft Drink (Can)
Coke, Coke Zero, Fanta, L&P, Sprite

Fisherman's Wharf Lyttelton
Fisherman’s Wharf uses its position above the working port to frame a relaxed seafood meal with genuine Lyttelton character. Harbour views are part of the pleasure, but the kitchen has enough substance to justify the trip in poor weather too. The restaurant sources around a broad seafood menu, balancing familiar fish and chips with dishes that make greater use of shellfish and the catch of the day.
The seafood sizzle plate combines fish, scallops, prawns, mussels and squid, while the chowder offers a richer, comforting alternative. Paua and prawn dumplings, green-lipped mussels and scallops wrapped in bacon work well for sharing before a main. Diners who prefer a single fillet can choose the catch and preparation style, and the crispy-skin salmon risotto broadens the choice beyond fried seafood. Confirm the day’s fish and any market-dependent preparation when booking. A clear day rewards outdoor seating, while the port activity remains visible enough from inside to retain the sense of place.
Address: 39 Norwich Quay, Lyttelton, Canterbury Region 8082, New Zealand
Fisherman's Wharf Lyttelton Menu
Entree
Garlic Bread
Ciabatta lathererd in home-made garlic butter and toasted until golden (V). (Add cheese and sweet chili for 5)
Mushroom Croquette
Homemade Crispy Mushroom Croquette infused with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs served with homemade garlic aioli and Chipotle sauce (V)
Scallops Wrapped in Bacon
Pan seared and finished with Pernod and herb butter (GF)
Paua & Prawn Dumplings
House made dumplings filled with fresh NZ Paua and prawn mince, deep fried, served with garlic aioli.
Salt and Pepper Squid
Fresh Squid coated in chickpea flour, salt, pepper and lightly deep fried served with house made wasabi mayonnaise. (GF)
Fresh NZ Green Lipped Mussels
Steamed in white wine and house made creamy tomato salsa served with toasted garlic bread.
Fisherman’s Chili & Garlic Prawn
Fresh prawn pan seared with garlic butter, chili, fresh parsley, white wine and served with toasted garlic bread.
Crispy Chicken
Southern-style crispy chicken served on bed of fresh coleslaw and house made Chipotle sauce.
Prawn Cocktail
Chilled prawn seasoned with smoked paprika served with crisp lettuce, cucumber, tomato and Marie rose sauce. (GF) (DF)
Light Meals
Fisherman's Pie
A traditional treat, a homemade pie made with fresh fish and seasonal vegetables in a bechamel sauce topped with Japanese panko, parmesan cheese, Lemon zest herb crust, served with fresh salad.
Warm Salads
Seasonal salad greens, delectable homemade dressing, and aioli.
Beef Burger
With Bacon, Tomato Relish, Cheese, and Onion Rings
Crumbed Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger
Tender chicken thigh, marinated in spiced buttermilk with crispy bacon, coleslaw, relish, and house made chipotle sauce.
Fish Burger
Fresh crumbed fish, Tomato Relish, Coleslaw and house made Tartare sauce.
Mains
Seafood Sizzle Plate
A selection of fresh fish, scallops, prawns, mussels and squids pan seared served on a hot sizzling plate, drizzled with house made garlic aioli and served with coconut infused jasmine rice and a crisp garden salad. (GF) (DF) *Our Most Popular Dish*
Fisherman’s Seafood Chowder
A fisherman’s classic, mix of fresh fish, prawns, mussels, shrimp, squid and vegetables in a creamy volute served with toasted garlic bread.
Good Fry-Days
Traditional fish N chips. Your choice of beer battered or crumbed fish served with golden fries, fresh salad and house made tartare sauce.
Out of the Net
Freshly caught fish from our boats, choose your fish and have it cooked in one of the following ways: Herb Butter – pan-seared served with potato of the day and fresh steamed seasonal vegetables or salad. Cajun Spices – seared and topped with mango nam prik sauce served with kumara fries and crisp salad. Coconut Lime – baked with a lime pickle, coconut cream, seared banana, served with coconut rice and fresh salad.
Fisherman’s Basket
A selection of seafood, mussels, prawns, fish and calamari served with golden fries and fresh slaw, house made tartare sauce.
Crispy Skin Salmon Risotto
A fresh salmon fillet seared with a crispy skin finish served on a vibrant saffron, thyme and sweet pea risotto, topped with creamy lemon butter sauce.
Rib-Eye Steak
250g Ribeye cooked to your liking, served with golden onion rings, fresh salad greens, and topped with your choice of Mushroom sauce, peppercorn sauce, or garlic butter. Add 3 bacon scallops for 12
Creamy Tomato Gnocchi
Indulge in our savory tomato gnocchi where house made tender potato dumplings are deliciously tossed in a rich tomato sauce, infused with aromatic herbs and topped with parmesan and bocconcini cheese. Add prawns (5 prawns) for 10 (v)
Kid's Menu
Hot Dogs & Chips
Chicken Tenders & Chips
Fish Bites & Chips
Chicken Burger & Chips
Fish Burger & Chips
Mini Sundae
Fizzy
Juice
Kid's Hot Chocolate
Fluffy

Winnie Bagoes Ferrymead
Winnie Bagoes is a Canterbury pizza institution with a spacious Ferrymead branch that handles families, sports nights and large celebrations with ease. Its pizzas lean into generous New Zealand-style toppings and playful combinations rather than strict Neapolitan restraint. The lively room, courtyard and flexible group spaces make it a strong answer when the occasion needs energy as much as food.
The menu covers traditional combinations alongside loaded gourmet pizzas, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options clearly built into the offering. Local ingredients and bold toppings are the point, whether the table wants a familiar pepperoni pizza or something with more sweetness, spice and crunch. Sharing different pizzas is the best way to use the breadth of the menu; smaller groups can add snacks or a salad, while families benefit from the relaxed pacing and broad appeal. The branch is also practical for functions, though groups should arrange space and any set-menu details directly in advance.
Address: 2 Waterman Place, Christchurch, Canterbury Region 8023, New Zealand
Winnie Bagoes Ferrymead Menu
Salads
Greek
Feta, sundried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion and cucumber with mesclun lettuce and balsamic dressing. GF,VGO
Seared Lamb
New Zealand lamb marinated in Moroccan spices on a mixed salad of mesclun, feta, sundried tomatoes, red onions and pine nuts with olive oil, lemon and balsamic reduction. GF
Chicken Caesar
POACHED FREE RANGE EGG AND ANCHOVIES OPTIONAL. Pan fried chicken with crispy bacon, croutons, shaved parmesan and cos lettuce and classic Caesar dressing. GFO
House Coleslaw or Salad
Pasta
Cajun Chicken
Chicken sautéed in a creamy Cajun spiced sauce on penne with cherry tomatoes and shaved parmesan. GFO
Carbonara
Bacon, mushrooms and onions in a white wine and cream sauce with fettuccine and shaved parmesan. GFO
Vegetarian
Sautéed capsicum, broccoli, sundried tomatoes and onions on penne with pesto, cream and rocket leaves. GFO,VGO
Desserts
Our dessert pizzas are topped with vanilla ice cream
Ice Cream Sundae
Decadent choices of either chocolate, caramel or berry. GF
Warm Chocolate Brownie
With vanilla ice cream and berry coulis. GF
Warm Buttermilk Doughnut
Filled with your choice of berry or salted caramel with vanilla ice cream
Mini Dessert Pizzas
Banana & Caramel: Banana slices, cream cheese and caramel with chocolate and caramel sauce. Raspberry & White Chocolate: Raspberries, white chocolate and cream cheese, drizzled with mixed berry coulis and white chocolate sauce
Sharing Plates
Chicken Nibbles
Glazed chicken nibbles with buffalo sauce and aioli. GF
Cheese Sticks
Mozzarella sticks coated in crispy bread crumbs with marinara sauce
Jalapeño Bites
Jalapeños and cream cheese in a golden crumb shell
Winnie's Crispy Chicken
Crispy chicken pieces marinated in buttermilk and coated in Winnie's herbs and spices, with aioli
Garlic Prawns
Quick fire garlic prawns on a bed of mesclun leaves, julienne carrots and cucumber. GF
Ribs
Pork ribs in sticky plum sauce. GF
Wedges
With sour cream and sweet chilli sauce. GF
Shoestring Fries
With garlic, aioli and tomato sauce. GF
Winnie's Platter
Cheese sticks, jalapeño bites, crispy chicken, chicken nibbles and garlic prawns with dipping sauces
Gourmet Pizzas
SMALL $22 | MEDIUM $34 | LARGE $42 | HALF & HALF ADD $4. GLUTEN FREE BASES AVAILABLE IN SMALL & MEDIUM SIZE ONLY. EXTRA PROTEIN $4 | EXTRA VEGETABLES $2
Sweet Satay Chicken
Chicken in a sweet chilli, lime and coriander marinade on a peanut satay base with pineapple pieces. GFO
Jack's BBQ Chicken
BBQ chicken, caramelised onions, streaky bacon on a white base sauce lavished in Jack Daniels BBQ sauce and chipotle glaze
Teriyaki Chicken
Teriyaki chicken on a garlic butter base with rocket and red onion, finished with teriyaki reduction, Japanese mayo and julienne carrots
Chicken, Cranberry & Brie
Smoked chicken and slices of brie on a cranberry base topped with fresh rosemary. GFO
Thai Chicken
Thai style chicken with red capsicum, green beans, red onion and fresh coriander on a tomato base. GFO
Florentina
Smoked chicken on an apricot base with cashew nuts, cream cheese and fresh rosemary. GFO
Chicken or Lamb Souvlaki
Chicken or lamb on a peanut satay base with sundried tomatoes and onions, topped with fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion and yoghurt. GFO
Kiwi Craving
Roasted lamb marinated with mint, wholegrain mustard, honey and soy sauce on a tomato base with kumara, red onion, green capsicum and fresh rosemary
Spicy Lamb
Seared lamb marinated in fresh chilli, Cajun spices and lemon juice on a tomato base with jalapeños, red capsicum, fresh garlic and red onion. GFO
Moroccan Lamb
Baked lamb marinated in Moroccan spices and coconut cream on a tomato base with red and green capsicum, red onion, garlic and fresh coriander. GFO
Honey Beef
BBQ & honey marinated beef on a tomato base with bacon, pepperoni and chorizo, finished with horseradish aioli and fresh garlic. GFO
BBQ Brisket
Texas spiced brisket on a BBQ sauce with caramelised onions, sweet spicy pickles and smoked cheddar cheese
The Philly
Slow baked beef brisket in a creamy white sauce with mushrooms, red onions and chipotle mayonnaise
The Butcher's
Braised beef, bacon, chorizo and pepperoni on a smoked hickory base with a BBQ bourbon sauce. GFO
BBQ Pork
Pulled pork in a smoked BBQ sauce on a tomato base with red onions and red capsicum. GFO
Sticky Pork
Asian style sweet and sticky pork belly with green capsicums, onions and fresh chilli on a tomato base – Ferrymead exclusive
Hawaiian
Lashings of ham with pineapple pieces on a tomato base. GFO
Grand Chicago
Shaved ham, pepperoni, mushrooms and green capsicum on a tomato base with garlic, thyme, red onion and fresh tomato. GFO
Italian
Pepperoni, mushrooms and feta on a tomato base with sundried tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, garlic and thyme. GFO
Vegetali
Roasted pumpkin and kumara with mushrooms, green beans, broccoli and sundried tomatoes on a tomato base with pesto, feta, red onions, garlic, thyme and aioli. GFO,VGO
Salmon Caper
Smoked salmon with cream cheese on a garlic butter base with capers. GFO
Seafood Marinara
Smoked fish fillets, mussels and shrimps on a sweet chilli and pesto base with red onions, red and green capsicum, fresh garlic, fennel and aioli. GFO
Pizza Creation
Something unique created by Winnie's Master Chef. Ask the team for this month's flavour
Traditional Pizzas
MEDIUM $26 | LARGE $32 | HALF & HALF ADD $4. ALL OF OUR PIZZAS ARE TOPPED WITH MOZZARELLA AND PARMESAN. VEGAN CHEESE IS AVAILABLE
Margherita
On a tomato base with fresh tomato and basil. GFO,VGO
Sicilian
Peppered salami, red capsicum, sundried tomatoes, Kalamata olives and garlic on a tomato base. GFO
Cheese
Mozzarella cheese on a creamy white sauce base with fresh garlic
Funghi
Mushrooms and garlic on a tomato base. GFO,VGO
Pepperoni
Peppered salami with garlic and extra tomato base. GFO
The New Yorker
Bacon, sundried tomatoes and cream cheese on a tomato base with garlic and fresh oregano. GFO
BBQ Beef
Honey marinated beef on a tomato base with red onions and BBQ sauce. GFO
Veggie Mama
Feta and caramelised onions topped with rocket leaves and shaved parmesan. GFO,VGO
Breads
Gourmet Flat Bread
With sundried tomatoes, basil pesto, feta, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sweet chilli sauce, olives and herbs. GFO,VGO
Fresh Garlic Bread
Loaf of freshly baked bread, served with garlic butter and fresh herbs
Chilli Pesto Bread
Loaf of freshly baked bread, served with garlic butter, pesto and sweet chilli sauce
Bread Fingers
Flatbread with cheese, garlic and herbs, served with 3 dipping sauces (aioli, pesto, sweet chilli). GFO
Continuous Courtyard Lunch
Includes fries, pizza and drinks from the list below. $69 per person 90 minutes. Drink refills limited to the beverages named as part of the package. Refills are available for up to ninety minutes after your confirmed booking time. Drinks must be consumed at Winnie Bagoes Ferrymead and pizza must not be ordered with the intention to takeaway. This is not an all you can eat package. You must have an empty glass before ordering a refill. No pizza, no drinks (we're responsible hosts). No refills to anyone showing signs of intoxication. Sorry, you can't order extra drinks from the bar while you are long lunching.
Sweet Satay Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken
Grand Chicago
The Philly
BBQ Pork
Souvlaki Chicken
Honey Beef
Chicken, Cranberry & Brie
GF
Thai Chicken
Hawaiian
GF
Moroccan Lamb
Vegetali
GF, V
Vegantali
GF, V
Florentina
GF
Jack's BBQ Chicken
Margherita
Cheese
Pepperoni
Cocktails
Aperol Spritz
The Classic Italian cocktail! Aperol, prosecco and soda served over ice
Bad Boy
The true Winnies cocktail! Vodka, Apple sours, passionfruit and fresh lime & a cranberry float
Cherry Bomb Cola
Fizzy just got fun! Vodka, cherry liqueur, Fever Tree Distillers cola, lemon
Melon Ball
Vibrantly green and sweet blend of Midori, vodka and pineapple juice
Wine – Sparkling
Canti Prosecco DOC Italy
Lindauer Brut Marlborough
De Bortolli Prosecco Australia
Daniel Le Brun NV Marlborough
Wine – Sauvignon Blanc
The Ned Marlborough
Kopiko Bay Marlborough
Jules Taylor Marlborough
Wither Hills Low Alc 9.5% Marlborough
Wine – Aromatics
Main Divide Riesling Waipara
The Ned Pinot Gris Marlborough
Jules Taylor Pinot Gris Central Otago
Beer & Cider – On Tap
Mac's Gold Lager
Speight's
Mac's Cloudy Apple Cider
Steinlager Super Cold
Beer & Cider – Bottled & Canned
Mac's 0%
Steinlager Light
Steinlager Zero
Corona Mexico
Non~Alc
Coke & Raspberry
Coke / Coke Zero
Fanta
Lemon Lime & Bitters
Mocktails
Raspberry Cooler
A refreshing mix of raspberry, mint and cranberry juice topped with soda
Non Cheechee
Cranberry, lime, lemonade, pineapple
Good Boy
Apple, passionfruit pulp, lime topped with cranberry

La Ruby Thai Restaurant
La Ruby brings a wide Thai menu to Ferrymead, moving from familiar noodles and curries to richer duck and lamb dishes. The dining room works for a sit-down meal, while active delivery and takeaway channels make it equally practical at home. Strong recent platform feedback supports the branch’s current popularity, although the menu’s size rewards a little planning before placing a large order.
Pad Thai, pad kee mao and stir-fried egg noodles cover distinct noodle textures, while panang, green and massaman curries offer different balances of coconut, spice and aromatics. Roasted duck red curry and massaman lamb shank add extra richness for a shared dinner. Pair one curry with a drier stir-fry or noodle dish, include rice where needed, and state the preferred chilli level clearly so the table gets variety without every plate landing at the same intensity. Fresh herbs, citrus and chilli make the lighter plates useful counterpoints when the richer coconut-based curries dominate the order.
Address: 9 Kite Lane, Christchurch, Canterbury Region 8023, New Zealand
La Ruby Thai Restaurant Menu
Entrees
Single Mixed Entree Platter
A combination of spring rolls, money bags, fish cakes and chicken satay.
Double Mixed Entree Platter
A combination of spring rolls,money bags, fish cakes and chicken satay.
5pcs Thai Spring Rolls
Homemade vegetarian roll deep fried served with sweet chilli sauce
4pcs Golden Money Bags
Wrapped with mix of chicken & Thai herbs served with a sweet and sour dipping sauce.
5pcs Thai Fish Cakes
Fish patties with Thai herbs served with chilli sauce. Very popular in Thailand.
3pcs Deep Fried Chicken Wings
Deep fried chicken wings served with sweet chilli sauce.
Vegetable Tempura
Mixed vegetables deep fried in a light tempura batter.
6pcs Deep Fried Tofu
Deep fried tofu served with peanut sauce
4 or 5pcs Chicken Satay
Skewered tender grilled chicken pieces served with chef's style peanut sauce
6pcs Pork Spare Ribs
Sweet and tender deep fried pork spare ribs with chef's special sauce
4pcs Curry Puffs
Deep fried minced chicken with onion & kumara in puff pastry
4pcs Crumbed Prawns
Butterflied prawn cutlets coated in a light golden coconut breadcrumbs.
Fresh Spring Rolls
Freshly made rice pepper rolls with prawns, chicken, rice noodles, fresh vegetables.
Soups
Small Soups and Medium Soups
Regular Tom Yum Soup
Traditional hot & sour soup with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, lemon juice and fresh coriander.
Regular Tom Kha Soup
A rich aromatic soup that you can enjoy throughout the meal. Fresh tron kaffir lime leaves are used with galangal & coconut milk.
Large Tom Yum Soup
Traditional hot & sour soup with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, lemon juice and fresh coriander.
Large Tom Kha Soup
A rich aromatic soup that you can enjoy throughout the meal. Fresh tron kaffir lime leaves are used with galangal & coconut milk.
Main Stir Fry
Cashew Nuts
Your choice of tender pieces of meats stir fried with cashew nuts, Chilli paste with fresh veggies.
Oyster Sauce
Your choice of tender pieces of meats stir fried with oyster sauce and seasonal vegetables.
Peanut Sauce
Your choice of tender pieces of meats stir fried with vegetables and chef's special peanut sauce.
Basil Stir Fry
Chopped meat, Stir fried with fresh chilli, Garlic, vegetables and thai basil.
Pad Prik Sod
(fresh chilli stir fried) Your choice of tender pieces of meats stir fried with fresh chilli, Garlic and seasonal vegetables.
Ginger Stir Fry
Your choice of meat delicately stir fried with fresh ginger & vegetable.
Garlic And Pepper
Your choice of meat stir fried with Garlic, Pepper and vegetable.
Sweet And Sour
Your choice of meat combined with Tomato, Pineapple, Cucumber & stir fried with chef's sweet & sour sauce.
Pad Prik Gaeng
(curry paste stir fried) Your choice of meat stir fried in curry paste with fresh green beans, Kaffir lime leaves, Vegetables & coconut cream.
Thai Salads
Larb
Choice of meat finely minced cooked with chilli powder, Ground roasted sticky rice, Lemon juice, Coriander, Onion and galangal served on a base of fresh salad vegetables.
Nam Tok
Tender sliced barbecue choice of Meat marinated in fish sauce & combination with lemon juice, Onion, Coriander & Chilli Paste served with selection of fresh salad.
Yum Thai (Vegetarian Yum)
Crispy tofu & Thai style peanut sauce with Mix vege Fresh cucumber, Tomato, Carrots, Lettuce.
Som Tum
Spicy Thai country style salad with carrot, Chilli, Tomato, Crushed peanuts and lemon juice.
Thai Curries
Green Curry
Your choice of meat with green curry, Coconut Milk, Bamboo shoots and Vegetables.
Red Curry
Your choice of Meat in a traditional red curry with coconut milk and vegetables
Massaman Curry
Your choice of Meat in a Massaman curry with coconut milk, Diced potato, Carrots, Onion & peanuts
Panang Curry
Our most popular curry. Your choice of meat sliced in a thick panang curry sauce, with vegetables. Topped with peanuts.
Yellow Curry
The mildest flavour yellow curry with vegetable and your choice of protein.
Pineapple curry
Seasonal vegetable and your choice of meat, dice pineapple finish with yummy curry powder.
Authentic Thai Noodle Soup
Tom Yum Minced Pork Noodles
Minced pork & pork meat balls with noodle soup that is spicy and sour and all kinds of yum.
Pork Meat Ball Noodles
Fresh pork meat balls & noodles with delicious soup.
Beef Meat Ball Noodles
Fresh beef meat balls & noodles with delicious soup.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Delicious and healthy chicken noodle soup to warm you up from the inside out.
Rice & Noodles
Pad Thai
Stir fried thai rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts,chives & crushed peanut.
Fried Rice
Fried rice with egg & vegetables prepared in chef's Thai style
Pineapple Fried Rice
Turmeric style fried rice with pineapple, vegetables & eggs
Pad See-Ew
Stir fried big rice noodles in dark soy sauce & seasonal vegetables in chef's secret recipe.
Noodles Pad Kee Mao
Spicy basil flavoured noodles stir fried with your choice of meat.
Green Curry Fried Rice
Tossed with fragrant, flavourful finish with green curry paste.
Stir Fry Egg Noodles
Delicately stir-fry egg noodle with vegetable and choice of meat.
Nasi Goreng
Enjoy Nasi Goreng, a delicious fried rice dish. Choose from Rice/Noodles with Meat or Rice/Noodles with Spice. A tasty option in the Rice & Noodles category.
La Ruby Signature Dishes
Pork Belly In Basil Sauce
Pork belly with aromatic fresh basil, veggie and bold savoury flavour.
Roasted Duck Red Curry
Roasted duck in a traditional red curry with Pineapple, Tomato and Vegetables
Tom Yum Curry Chicken
Infused with fragment aromatic Thai herbs and seasonal veggie, flavourful finish with tom yum curry paste, serve with roti bread and jasmine rice.
Crispy Chicken Stir Fry With Vege
Crispy battered fried chicken tossed with Thai chilli paste and seasonal veggie.
Crumbed Prawn Stir fry
Gently tossed crispy crumbed prawn with veggie sweet savoury Thai sauce.
Crispy Prawn Stir Fry With Vege
Crispy battered fried prawn tossed with Thai chilli paste and seasonal veggie.
Massaman Lamb Shank(with Roti)
Slow braised New Zealand lamb shank with massaman curry & five spice, finish with carrot, Onion & Potato.
Simmer Duck Noodles Soup
Simmer duck over noodles bathed in a delicious sauce.
Sweet & Sour Pla Tod Krob
Deep fried fish fillets with sweet & sour sauce on bed of vegetables.
Choo Chee Pla Tod Krob
Deep fried fish fillets served with a chef's special curry sauce.
Crispy Pork Stir Fried With Mixed Vegetables
Stir fried mixed vegetable & crispy pork in garlic sauce.
Tom Yum Curry Chicken
Enjoy the rich and spicy flavors of Tom Yum Curry. This dish brings together aromatic herbs and a zesty broth, perfect for a warming meal.
Pork Belly In Basil Sauce
Pork belly with aromatic basil and bold savoury flavour
Crispy Chicken Stir Fry
Crispy battered fried chicken tossed with Thai chilli paste and seasonal veggie.
Extra
Rice (extra)
Cashew Nut
Peanut Sauce
Fried Egg
Vegetables
Paratha Bread ( Flaky , Layered Flat Bread )
Roti Bread ( Whole Wheat Bread )
Extra Prawns
Cocconut Rice
Coconut Rice is a fragrant and tasty dish made with rice cooked in creamy coconut milk. Enjoy its rich flavor and smooth texture, perfect for any meal.
Desserts Menu
Banana Fritters
Deep fried banana coated in batter and served with ice-cream & caramel syrup. Topped with cashew nut.
Brownie
Warm chocolate brownie served with ice cream, chocolate syrup & Cashew nut.
Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla Ice Cream served with whipped cream, chocolate syrup & Cashew nut.
Mixed Ice Cream
Chocolate and Vanilla ice-cream topped with Whipped cream. Chocolate syrup & Cashew nut.
Lunch Menu - Entrees
Mixed Entree Platter
A combination of spring rolls, money bags, fish cakes & chicken satay
4pcs Thai Spring Rolls
Crispy golden rolls served with sweet chilli sauce
4pcs Golden Money Bags
Wrapped with mix of chicken & Thai herbs served with a sweet & sour dipping sauce
5pcs Thai Fish Cakes
Fish patties with Thai herbs served with chilli sauce. Very popular in Thailand
6pcs Deep Fried Chicken Nibbles
Deep fried chicken nibbles served with sweet chilli sauce
Vegetable Tempura
Mixed vegetables deep fried in a light tempura batter
6pcs Deep Fried Tofu
Deep fried tofu served with peanut sauce
4pcs Chicken Satay
Skewered tender grilled chicken pieces served with chefs style peanut sauce
6pcs Pork Spare Ribs
Sweet and tender deep fried pork spare ribs with chefs special sauce
4pcs Curry Puffs
Deep fried minced chicken with onion & kumara in puff pastry
4pcs Crumbed Prawns
Butterflied prawn cutlets coated in a light golden coconut breadcrumbs
Lunch Menu - Soups
Tom Yum
Hot. Traditional hot & sour soup with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, lemon juice & fresh coriander
Tom Kha
A rich aromatic soup that you can enjoy throughout the meal. Fresh torn kaffir lime leaves are used with galangal & coconut milk
Lunch Menu - Thai Curries
Yellow Curry
A mild and hearty curry with onions, carrots, potatoes and pumpkins in a gently spiced coconut base
Red Curry
A rich and aromatic red curry with coconut milk, broccoli, carrot, beans, pumpkin & bamboo shoots
Massaman Curry
A mild, comforting curry with coconut milk, potatoes, carrots and onions, finished with subtle spices and peanuts
Panang Curry
A thick, creamy curry with broccoli, carrot and beans, finished with a rich peanut flavour
Green Curry
A fragrant Thai green curry with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, broccoli, carrot, beans & pumpkin
Lunch Menu - Thai Salads
Yum Thai
Vegetarian Yum. Crispy tofu & Thai style peanut sauce with mix veggie, fresh cucumber, tomato, carrots & lettuce
Larb
A traditional Thai salad with ground roasted sticky rice, chilli, lemon juice, coriander, onion and galangal served over fresh salad greens
Nam Tok
A flavourful Thai salad marinated in fish sauce tossed with lemon juice, onion, coriander and chilli paste, served on a bed of fresh salad
Lunch Menu - Main Stir Fry
Cashew
Stir-fried with roasted cashew nuts, fresh vegetables and rich chilli paste
Oyster Sauce
Cooked in savoury oyster sauce with seasonal vegetables
Peanut Sauce
Stir-fried with vegetables in a creamy, chefs special peanut sauce
Basil
Hot. Stir-fried with fresh chilli, garlic, vegetables and aromatic Thai basil
Pad Prik Sod
Hot. Fresh chilli stir fried. Cooked with fresh chilli, garlic and seasonal vegetables for a bold kick
Ginger
Lightly stir-fried with fresh ginger and crisp vegetables
Garlic & Pepper
Flavoured with garlic, black pepper and fresh vegetables
Sweet & Sour
Cooked with tomato, pineapple, cucumber with chefs sweet & sour sauce
Lunch Menu - Rice & Noodles
Fried Rice
Fried rice with egg & vegetables prepared in chefs Thai style
Pad Thai
Stir fried Thai rice noodles with bean sprouts, chives & crushed peanuts
Pad See-ew
Stir fried big rice noodles in homemade soy sauce & seasonable vegetables in chefs secret recipe
Noodles Pad Kee Mao
Hot. Spicy basil flavoured noodles stir-fried with veggies and your choice of protein
Stir Fried Egg Noodle
Stir fried with egg noodles & seasonable vegetables
Lunch Menu - Authentic Thai Noodle Soup
Tom Yum Minced Pork Noodle Soup
Hot. Minced pork with noodle soup that is spicy & sour and all kinds of yum
Pork Meat Ball Noodle Soup
Fresh pork meat balls & noodles with delicious sauce
Beef Meat Ball Noodle Soup
Fresh beef meat balls & noodles with delicious sauce
Chicken Noodle Soup
Delicious and healthy chicken noodle soup to warm you up from the inside out
Lunch Menu - Breads
Roti Bread
Drinks
Coke
Ginger beer
Fanta
Sprite
Thai Ice Tea (Lemon)
KombuchaI (Ginger & Lemon)
Kombucha (Rasberry Lemonade)
Final Thoughts
These neighbourhoods reward diners who match the venue to the mood. 5th Street and Hello Sunday bring detail and energy to Sydenham, while Cassels, Smoke ’n’ Barrel and Everest give Woolston three very different reasons to linger. Ferrymead covers everything from exuberant pizza and Thai curries to Italian comfort, and Fisherman’s Wharf turns the harbour itself into part of lunch or dinner.
A shared-table strategy works especially well across this part of Christchurch: combine vegetables, smaller plates and one or two signature dishes rather than ordering identical mains. For weekend brunches, larger groups and waterfront tables, booking ahead is sensible. Check the current menu, dietary handling and service period directly, then let the setting decide whether the meal should be quick and casual or long and celebratory.