Cocopelli Gourmet Pizza Bar occupies The Palms Restaurant & Bar Arena with a format built around casual, all-day dining. It opens from late morning until late seven days a week, pairing its hand-crafted pizzas with a full restaurant menu, cocktails and an alfresco option when the weather suits. Bookings, online ordering and set menus for larger groups give the busy Shirley venue several ways to serve both quick lunches and longer celebrations.
Pizza remains the defining attraction. Traditional choices cover Margherita, house meatball, mushroom and familiar ham or pepperoni combinations, while the gourmet list builds bolder contrasts. The Montonara layers chicken, sun-dried tomato, brie, spring onion and sweet chilli with pistachio cream; other pizzas use slow-braised lamb with feta and tzatziki, mixed cured meats, or beef and chorizo with jalapeño. Vegan cheese and gluten-free bases widen the possibilities.
The menu has enough depth to support a meal without pizza. Wings can arrive with New York-style heat or Cocopelli barbecue sauce, and the starters continue through seafood chowder, sizzling garlic prawns, calamari and loaded fries topped with pulled pork. Pasta ranges from hot-smoked salmon linguine and a vegetable pesto preparation to house meatballs, chicken and bacon penne, prawn and chorizo spaghetti, and slow-braised lamb ragù.
Porterhouse steak, pork belly and composed salads give the main-course section further weight, while banoffee pie, sticky date pudding and a hot dessert pizza bring distinct endings. Children have their own menu, and group set menus combine antipasto, wings, pizzas, salads and sides for the table. Staff also invite advance discussion of allergies and dietary needs, useful at a restaurant where the appeal often lies in sharing several different plates.
Address: The Palms Arena, 18 Marshland Road, Shirley, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand
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Cocopelli Menu
Kids Menu
All Kids Meals available all day.
Battered Fish & Chips
Traditional Italian Spaghetti & Meatballs
Bacon & Cheese Penne Pasta
Kids Pizza
21cm – 6 Slices.
Cheese
Ham & Cheese
BBQ Chicken
Cheese & Pineapple
Pepperoni & Cheese
Kids Dessert
Icecream Sundae
Served with whipped cream & sprinkles with the choice of: Chocolate, Berry or Caramel.
Long Lunch Menu
Minimum of 4 people. 2-hour package deal every Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 11am – 3pm (Bookings Essential). $85 per person. Guests must be 18 years and over.
Garlic Bread
A selection of gourmet & traditional Pizzas
Coco’s fries
Roast vegetable salad
Starters
Garlic Bread
Grilled ciabatta bread with garlic butter.*
Pizza Bread
All served with mozzarella. Choice of: Basil pesto and parmesan; Cream cheese and sweet chilli
Wings (GF)
Succulent grilled chicken wings. Choice of: New York style hot and spicy with celery sticks and a blue cheese dip; Cocopelli BBQ with aioli
Seafood Chowder
A selection of jewels from the sea in a rich, creamy traditional chowder. Served with a slice of garlic bread.
Sizzling Garlic Prawns
King prawns served sizzling in succulent garlic butter. Served with a slice of toasted ciabatta.
Calamari (GF)
Crispy coated, flash fried calamari, dusted in Coco’s seasoning served with chipotle aioli.
Loaded Fries
Slow-cooked pulled pork, whiskey maple BBQ sauce, roasted capsicum, jalapeño and grilled mozzarella on top of Coco’s fries and drizzled with chipotle aioli.
Traditional Pizza
Available all day. All served with mozzarella and Parmesan. Half/half on large pizzas only, add $3.00. Small: 21cm, 6 slices $19.50; Medium: 28cm, 8 slices $28.50; Large: 33cm, 12 slices $34.50. Gluten Free bread option add on from $2.00.
Margherita (V)
Fresh cherry tomatoes, fresh basil on a tomato base.
Aloha
Ham off the bone, pineapple on a tomato base.
Mario
Sliced housemade meatballs and BBQ sauce on a tomato base.
Napolitana
Napoli sauce, kalamata olives, anchovies and oregano.
Cheese Trio (V)
Mozzarella, parmesan, brie on a tomato base.
Sicilian
Bacon, mushroom and caramelised onion on a tomato base.
Luigi
Pepperoni, capsicum, red onion on a tomato base.
Funghi (V)
Fresh button mushrooms, thyme & rosemary on a garlic béchamel base.
Leonardo (V)
Caramelised onions, feta, rosemary & thyme on a garlic bechamel base.
Gourmet Pizzas
Available all day. All served with mozzarella and Parmesan. Half/half on large pizzas only, add $3.00. Extra toppings from $2.50. Extra pistachio nut cream $4.00. Extra meat/seafood Small +$4.00, Medium +$6.00, Large +$8.00. Vegan cheese option Small +$2.50, Medium +$3.50, Large +$4.50. Small: 21cm, 6 slices $23.50; Medium: 28cm, 8 slices $36.50; Large: 33cm, 12 slices $46.50. Gluten Free bases on small pizzas only (add $3.00).
Montonara
Grilled chicken, sun-dried tomato, brie, spring onion, sweet chilli. Topped with our famous pistachio nut cream. Coco’s signature pizza!
Trojan
Slow-braised lamb, feta, red onion, roasted red capsicum on a tomato sauce base, topped with tzatziki.
The Godfather
Salami, pepperoni, sliced ham, chorizo and Cocopelli’s BBQ sauce on a tomato base.
Matador
Sliced beef, chorizo, jalapeños, red onion, roasted red capsicum on a chilli hot sauce base. Topped with sour cream. This one is hot and spicy … not for the faint-hearted!
CCB
Grilled chicken, brie, rosemary & thyme on a cranberry base.
The Buffanator
Grilled chicken, bacon, roasted red capsicum, spring onion on mild spicy Buffalo base sauce. Topped with a blue cheese sauce.
Oceania
NZ mussels, prawns, calamari on a creamy garlic base with our own Thousand Island and dill dressing.
Rakaia
Hot smoked Akaroa salmon, cream cheese, capers, baby spinach, on a tomato base.
Grande
Sliced beef, bacon, mushroom, red onion, roasted red capsicum on a basil pesto base with a honey mustard dressing.
Bellisimo
Salami, sliced ham, kalamata olives, red onion, roasted red capsicum, mushroom on a tomato base with oregano.
Tuscan (V)
Artichokes, red onion, roasted red capsicum, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomato and fresh basil on a tomato base.
Julius Caesar
Grilled chicken, bacon, on a creamy garlic base with traditional Caesar dressing and cos lettuce garnish.
Blue Belle
Slice beef with a Port & blueberry sauce, red onions, roasted red capsicum on a tomato base, topped with a blue cheese sauce.
Chicken Apricot
Grilled chicken, apricot chutney, cream cheese and cashew nuts on a tomato base.
Zucha (V)
Baby spinach, roasted pumpkin, kumara, kalamata olives, feta, roasted red capsicum on a tomato base with toasted almond garnish.
Bootlegger
Whisky maple BBQ pulled pork, caramelised onion on a tomato base finished with chipotle aioli.
Pasta
All served with Parmesan.
Salmon Linguine
Hot smoked Akaroa salmon with baby spinach, served with a rich caper and creamy vino bianco sauce.
Mambo Italiano (V)
Artichokes, roasted red capsicum, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and chilli tossed through linguine with a basil pesto and olive oil. Add chicken +$8.50
Mama Mia*
Traditional Italian in house made meatballs with a fresh basil, garlic, spicy Tuscan sauce, served on spaghetti. *meatballs are not GF
Pollo
Penne pasta, grilled chicken, bacon and mushrooms in a creamy vino bianco sauce.
Spaghetti Rosa
King prawn & chorizo sauteed with garlic, chilli and baby spinach in a rosa creamy tomato sauce with spaghetti.
Lamb Ragù
Slow-braised NZ lamb in rich red wine, mushroom and herb Tuscan sauce, tossed with linguine.
Salad
Caesar (GF on request)
Soft poached egg, streaky bacon and parmesan on a bed of cos lettuce with Cocopelli’s Caesar dressing and garlic and herb croutons. Add chicken +$8.50. Add hot smoked salmon +$9.50
Sticky Pork (DF) (GF)
Asian style twice cooked pork belly slices on crisp gourmet salad, with julienned apple, toasted sesame seeds and aioli dressing.
Prawn & Calamari (GFI)
King prawns and crispy coated flash fried calamari, tossed through a garden salad with a lime, coriander & chill dressing
Roasted Vege (V) (GF)
Garlic & herb roasted kumara & pumpkin served with baby spinach salad, sundried tomato vinaigrette and sunflower & pumpkin seeds. Add bacon +$7.50. Add Chicken +$8.50
Significant Others
Available all day.
Porterhouse Steak (GF)
250g Porterhouse steak cooked your way, served with a choice of 2 sides: Salad & Fries or Seasonal Vegetables & Garlic Roasted Potatoes. And a choice of: Creamy peppercorn sauce, Creamy mushroom sauce, Garlic butter. Add a side of garlic king prawns +$9.50
Chicken Parmigiana
Parmesan and herb crumbed chicken breast smothered in Napoli sauce and melted mozzarella served with a choice of 2 sides: Salad & Fries or Seasonal Vegetables & Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Fish of the Day
Chef’s creation. Please ask your server for details. Price: POA
Pork Belly (GF)
Twice cooked pork belly, with rich homestyle gravy, roasted herb & garlic potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Sides
Coco’s Fries
Served with Coco’s signature seasoning and a choice of: Tomato sauce and housemade aioli; Rich brown gravy
Wedges
Served with sweet chilli and sour cream. Add bacon and mozzarella $5.50
Garden Salad
Freshly mixed green salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, capsicum, red onion and sun-dried tomato vinaigrette
Desserts
Cheesecake of the Day
Your server will advise you of today’s inspiration.
Chocolate and Hazelnut Mudhut (GF)
Rich dark chocolate and hazelnut brownie served warm with vanilla ice cream, cream and a fudge and Frangelico sauce.
Banoffee Pie
Biscuit based pie filled with rich caramel and topped with freshly slice banana and whipped cream.
Sticky Date Pudding (GF)
Decadent warm caramelised date pudding with a rich butterscotch sauce served with vanilla ice cream & whipped cream.
Classic Sundae (GF)
Vanilla ice cream with your choice of chocolate, caramel or berry sauce. Topped with whipped cream and chopped peanuts. Add crushed Oreo’s +$2.00. DF ice cream option +$3.50
Dessert Pizza
Fresh sliced banana, cream cheese & caramel, served hot with vanilla ice cream.
Daily Rituals
Conditions apply. Offers are dine in only. Not available on Public Holidays.
Weekday Lunch Special Small pizza (11am-3pm)
Monday
Any medium pizza
Tuesday, from 5pm
Any pasta
Wednesday
Any small pizza and dessert
Thursday, from 5pm
Cocktail of the Day
Saturday, 4pm-6pm
Any large traditional pizza
Sunday
Special Kids Drinks
Traffic Light
Galaxy Lemonade
Spider
Bubblegum Fizz
Long Lunch Cocktails
Each drink will be served in order over your long lunch.
LIMONCELLO SPRITZ
Limoncello, De Bortoli Prosecco, soda and fresh lemon
ONE IN A MELON
Lime Finlandia Vodka, De Kuyper Watermelon liqueur, watermelon syrup, lime juice and soda
PEACH DON’T KILL MY VIBE
Malty Blood Orange Gin, De Kuyper peach schnapps, peach puree, lime juice and pineapple juice
PASSIONFRUIT MARG
El Jimador Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and passionfruit pulp
SALT IT LIKE IT’S HOT
Kahlua, Vanilla Vodka, salted caramel syrup and cream
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Against typical prices in Christchurch
- Garlic bread Typical in Christchurch: $12.00 $14.50
- Chicken parmigiana Typical in Christchurch: $29.00 $36.50
- Seafood chowder Typical in Christchurch: $25.00 $23.50
- Sticky date pudding Typical in Christchurch: $16.00 $18.50
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