Mediterranean Foods Trattoria & Deli Christchurch grew from a food importer and wholesaler into a combined restaurant, pizzeria, shop and deli. The business established its Tuam Street home in 2001, and the retail shelves still inform the dining room: Italian pantry goods, salumi, cheeses, wine and bread are part of the same experience as lunch at a table. Brunch is served alongside the main trattoria offering, while Friday evening service and reservations extend the venue beyond a daytime deli stop.

The opening plates make full use of that deli identity. House-made focaccia comes with Italian extra virgin olive oil, and diners can begin with mozzarella di bufala or a tasting of prosciutto crudo. The Assaggio platter combines salami, cheese, vegetables and olives with fresh bread, while another platter concentrates on formaggi and salumi. Anchovy bruschetta brings marinated fish, toasted house bread and tomato coulis together in a sharper, savoury starter.

Pasta stays close to recognisable Italian combinations. Carbonara uses Italian pancetta, Parmigiano Reggiano and Pecorino Romano, while amatriciana adds tomato, chilli, onion and garlic. Potato gnocchi can be paired with blue-cheese cream or a pork and beef ragù. Seafood pasta gathers mussels, prawns, shrimp and clams in a house tomato sauce, and a changing risotto gives the kitchen room to follow the season rather than hold every dish fixed year round.

Pizza ranges from the restraint of Marinara and Margherita to fuller combinations built with imported deli ingredients. Napolitana layers anchovies, capers and mozzarella over tomato; Ortolana uses artichokes, mushrooms, roasted pepper and onion; and the prosciutto pizzas can add mushrooms or rocket and aged Parmigiano. Breakfast, takeaway and larger functions widen the ways to use the venue, but its clearest thread remains the direct connection between the deli counter, house-made breads and the trattoria kitchen.

Address: 322 Tuam Street, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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Mediterranean Food Co. Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Breakfast

Available until 11am.

Croissant

$11

Ham & alpine cheese, jam & butter, or pistachio cream.

Sweet & Creamy Polenta

$18

Served with sautéed apple & pear.

French Toast

$21

Served with sautéed peach & pistachios.

Toasted Housemade Bread

$16

Salami & cheese.

Toasted Housemade Bread

$9.50

Jam & butter.

Eggs Your Way

$25

Fried, poached or scrambled free-range eggs, with: bacon & mushrooms; free range ham & mesculin; cold smoked salmon & rocket.

Starters

Available from 11am.

Marinated Olives

$10

Med Food olives with our housemade marinade. Pairs well with Grecanico.

Prosciutto Crudo

$13

A tasting of our famous Prosciutto crudo. Pairs well with Chianti.

Assaggio Platter

reg $36 / lrg $65

A tasting from the deli & store selection of salami, cheese, vegetables & olives served with housemade bread. Pairs well with Prosecco/Rosé.

Caesar Salad

$24

Cos lettuce, pancetta, parmesan chips, croutons, anchovy dressing. Pairs well with Grecanico.

Housemade Focaccia

Our famous housemade focaccia, sliced & served with Italian extra virgin olive oil. Pairs well with Prosecco/Rosé.

Mozzarella di Bufala

$12

A tasting of our famous Mozzarella di bufala. Pairs well with Nero D’Avola.

Formaggi e Salumi Platter

reg $36 / lrg $65

A selection of our best salami and cheeses from our deli, served with housemade bread. Pairs well with Prosecco/Rosé.

Bruschetta di Acciughe

$21

Italian marinated anchovies on toasted housemade bread with tomato coulis. Pairs well with Rose.

Medfood Salad

$25

Mesclun, Spanish peach, Prosciutto from Emilia Romagna, blue cheese, semi-dried tomatoes & peach dressing, served with housemade focaccia. Pairs well with Nero D’Avola.

Mains

Available from 11am.

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

$29

Italian pancetta, eggs, pepper, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano. Pairs well with Chianti.

Penne all’Amatriciana

$29

Italian pancetta, onion, garlic, chilli, tomato, Pecorino Romano. Pairs well with Barbera.

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio & Peperoncino

$27

Garlic, chilli, Parmigiano Reggiano, parsley. Pairs well with Tempranillo.

Medfood Salad

$25

Mesclun, Spanish peach, Prosciutto from Emilia Romagna, blue cheese, semi-dried tomatoes & peach dressing, served with housemade focaccia. Pairs well with Nero D’Avola.

‘Liguori’ Gnocchi di Patate

$29

Served with cream & blue cheese or house made pork & beef ragu. Pairs well with Barbera / Chianti.

Duck Rillette

$21

Served with relish, gherkins, pickled vegetables & housemade bread. Pairs well with Grillo.

Fettucce ai Frutti di Mare

$30

Mussels, prawns, shrimp, clams, and garlic, served with housemade tomato sauce. Pairs well with Fiano.

‘Bertagni’ Filled Pasta of the Day

$29

Served with sage & butter, or house made tomato sauce. Pairs well with Macabeo / Tempranillo.

Seasonal Risotto

Please see the black board for our special. Pairs well with Prosecco.

Pizza – White Base

Available from 11am. Pairs well with Macabeo.

Bianca

$27

Pecornio romano, Buffalo mozzarella, mozzarella fior di latte, basil, extra virgin olive oil.

Quattro Formaggi

$28

Parmigiano aged 18th months, blue cheese, Provolone, Pecorino romano, mozzarella fior di latte.

Maialona

$31

Free range ham, Italian pancetta, Prosciutto from Emilia Romagna, mascarpone.

Campagnola

$30

Italian pancetta, onions, Provolone, oregano, mozzarella fior di latte.

Carciofi

$28

Marinated artichokes, blue cheese, Parmigiano aged 18 months, mozzarella fior di latte, parsley, extra virgin olive oil.

Funghi

$30

Mushrooms, blue cheese, Parmigiano aged 18 months, with truffle oil, mozzarella fior di latte. Pairs well with Nero D’Avola.

Mare e Monte

$32

Mushrooms, prawns, Italian pancetta, white truffle oil, mozzarella fior di latte. Pairs well with Rosé.

Portafoglio (Folded Pizza)

$30

Buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, rocket, extra virgin olive oil.

Pizza – Tomato Base

Available from 11am. Pairs well with Chianti.

Cotto

$30

Tomato, free range ham, mozzarella fior di latte, buffalo mozzarella.

Margherita

$28

Tomato, organic basil, buffallo mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil. Pairs well with Chianti.

Marinara

$25

Tomato, garlic, oregano, extra virgin olive oil.

Diavola

$28

Tomato, garlic, Italian marinated chilli, Pecorino Romano, mozzarella fior di latte.

Napoletana

$28

Tomato, anchovies, capers, mozzarella fior di latte, extra virgin olive oil.

Ortolana

$29

Tomato, artichokes, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, onion, mozzarella fior di latte.

Prosciutto

$30

Tomato, Prosciutto from Emilia Romagna, mozzarella fior di latte.

Prosciutto e Funghi

$31

Tomato, mushrooms, Prosciutto from Emilia Romagna, mozzarella fior di latte.

Prosciutto e Rucola

$31

Tomato, Prosciutto from Emilia Romagna, rocket, mozzarella fior di latte, 18 month aged Parmigiano. Pairs well with Barbera.

Siciliana

$31

Tomato, spicy salami from South Italy, onions, Greek black olives, mozzarella fior di latte.

Quattro Stagioni

$31

Tomato, mushrooms, mild salami from North Italy, Greek black olives, artichokes, mozzarella fior di latte.

Capricciosa

$31

Tomato, free range ham, mushrooms, artichokes, Greek black olives, mozzarella fior di latte.

Calabrese

$31

Tomato, spicy salami from South Italy, mushrooms, Italian marinated chilli, mozzarella fior di latte, oregano. Pairs well with Barbera.

Pizza Special

Please see the black board for our special.

Desserts

Tiramisu

small $8 / large $14

Our best seller, the specialty. Classic Italian dessert. Matilde Vicenzi lady fingers, Atomic espresso coffee, Lombardo marsala, and mascarpone cream. Topped with cocoa powder.

Affogato al Cafe

$10

Your choice of gelato with a shot of Atomic espresso.

Gelato

single $5.50 / double $7.50

Italian “ice cream”. Because of its lower milk fat content, it’s much softer, denser, and has smaller ice crystals compared to regular ice cream. Please check the flavours of the day with the staff.

Formaggio del Giorno

$14

Our selection of cheeses served with nuts, quince paste, and housemade relish.

Non-Alcoholic

Polara Sicilian Soda

$7.50

Choose: Orange, Blood Orange, Chinotto, Limonata or Tonica.

Traditional Recipe: Cola

Italian Fruit Nectar

Choose: Peach, Apricot or Pear.

Juice

$6.50

Choose: Orange or Apple Juice.

Coffee

Espresso / Lungo / Americano

$5.50

Macchiato (long/short)

$5.50

Flat white / Cappuccino

Latte

$6.50

Beer

Three Boys Pilsner 5.0%

$12

On tap.

MA.MA IPA 5.0%

$10

Italian Craft.

MA.MA Chiara (Blonde) 5.1%

Italian Craft.

MA.MA Wheat 5.9%

Italian Craft.

Aperitivo

Aperol Spritz

$15

Sperone Aperitivo and Prosecco.

Medfood Catania Spritz

$15

Sperone aperitivo, limoncello and blood orange.

Medfood Amalfi Spritz

$15

A tasting of our three Sperone Vermouth, garnished with orange and olives.

Negroni

$17

Medfoods signature cocktail. Refreshing limoncello and Polara limonata.

Sangria

Sangria Orange & Cinnamon

$10

Sangria Pink Grapefruit, Juniper & Tonic

$10

Housemade Sangria Jug Small

$28

Housemade Sangria Jug Large

$45

Vermouth

All served with ice & orange. Add 1L Sparkling water +5.

Sperone Bianco

glass $12

Sperone Dry

glass $12

Sperone Rosso

glass $12

Sperone Rosso Di Torino

glass $13 / btl $42

Sparkling

‘Gran Sello’ Spanish Cava Brut

glass $13 / 500ml $38 / bottle $48

‘Valdo’ Prosecco Origine Brut

glass $14 / 500ml $42 / bottle $52

‘Valdo’ Paradise Prosecco Rose

glass $14 / 500ml $40 / bottle $50

Liqueurs & Moscato

Amaro

$8.50

Limoncello

$8.50

Grappa

$8.50

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Margherita pizza Typical in Christchurch: $26.00 $28.00
Flat white Typical in Christchurch: $5.55 $6.00
Tiramisu Typical in Christchurch: $16.00 $8.00
Caesar salad Typical in Christchurch: $24.00 $24.00
Short black Typical in Christchurch: $5.00 $5.50

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Mediterranean Foods Trattoria & Deli Christchurch Menu

Mediterranean Food Co. Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Breakfast

Starters

Mains

Pizza – White Base

Pizza – Tomato Base

Desserts

Non-Alcoholic

Coffee

Beer

Aperitivo

Sangria

Vermouth

Sparkling

Liqueurs & Moscato

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