La Porchetta Riccarton sits on Rotherham Street at the edge of Westfield Riccarton, serving Italian-style food in a casual, welcoming setting. Diners can book a table, order takeaway or arrange delivery, which makes the restaurant equally useful before a film, during a shopping trip or for an easy group meal. The long daily service window also supports both lunch and dinner rather than restricting the venue to one sitting.
Pizza runs from restrained combinations to heavily topped crowd favourites. Margherita keeps the emphasis on tomato and mozzarella, while the Original Porchetta adds Italian pork sausage, basil and olive-oil purée. Marinara brings seafood, garlic and olives, and the Super Special layers ham, anchovies, mushrooms, capsicum, salami and olives. Calzone and filled focaccia provide a folded alternative for diners who prefer a softer, enclosed crust.
Pasta covers familiar sauces and more distinctive pairings. Spaghetti bolognese, fettuccine carbonara and layered lasagne sit beside chicken and mushroom fettuccine, beef ragu and spinach-and-pumpkin Alfredo. Seafood appears in pescatore spaghetti with garlic and white wine, while risotto offers another rice-based route through the menu. The broad selection makes it easy for a table to mix tomato, cream, meat, vegetable and seafood dishes.
The kitchen is not limited to pizza and pasta. Rib eye and porterhouse steaks, grilled salmon, garlic prawns, salt-and-pepper calamari and a seafood platter extend the main-course choices, with salads and seasonal vegetables available alongside them. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free markers and alternatives are identified across the menu, reinforcing the restaurant's practical appeal for families and groups whose preferences do not all fit one Italian classic.
Address: 20 Rotherham Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
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La Porchetta Riccarton Menu
Bundles
Bundles available for takeaway only.
Carb Loader NZ
1x Medium Classic Pizza, 1x Main Pasta and 1x Cheesy Garlic Bread *Excludes The Lot Pizza
Feed the Fam!
2x Large Classic Pizza, 2x Main Pasta, 1x Garlic Bread and 1x 1.5L Soft drink *Excludes The Lot Pizza
Footy Feast NZ
2 x Large Classic Pizzas, Choice of Garlic or Cheesy Garlic Bread, and choice of 1.5L Soft Drink *Excludes The Lot Pizza
Pizza Pizza Pizza
3 Large classic pizzas. *Excludes The Lot Pizza
Starter
Arancini – Vegetarian
Fried rice balls stuffed with gooey mozzarella served with Napoli sauce
Garlic Bread
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Available with vegan cheese +$1.50
Chips
Wedges
Served with sweet chilli sauce & sour cream
Seasonal Vegetables
Loaded Wedges
Served with grilled cheese, bacon, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
Meatballs
Nonna’s famous beef and pork meatballs slow cooked in a rich Napoli sauce
Arancini
Fried rice balls stuffed with gooey mozzarella served with Bolognese sauce
Salt & Pepper Calamari
Served with lemon wedge & tartare sauce
Mash Potato
Signature Pizza
No Alterations to Signature Pizzas. Small 9” Medium 11” Large 13”
Chicken & Bacon BBQ Supreme
BBQ sauce base, mozzarella, chicken & bacon with caramelised onion & aioli swirl
Italian Stallion
Tomato, mozzarella, salami, pork sausage, bacon, mushrooms, roast capsicum & hot chilli sauce
Prosciutto
From Emilia Romagna Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh prosciutto, shaved parmesan, rocket & balsamic glaze
Peri-Peri Chicken
Tomato, mozzarella, chicken, hot chilli sauce, caramelised onions, roast capsicum, mushrooms, peri peri mayo
Smoked Salmon
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, red onion, capers, cooked smoked salmon, basil and olive oil puree
Veggie Lovers
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, roasted pumpkin, sun-dried tomato, mushrooms, baby spinach & feta
Favourites Pizza
Small 9” Medium 11” Large 13”
Focaccia Garlic & Cheese
Mozzarella & crushed garlic
Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella & oregano
Mexicana
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, capsicum, salami & chilli
Mushroom
Tomato sauce, mozzarella & mushrooms
Capricciosa
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, anchovies & olives
Pineapple
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham & pineapple
American
Tomato sauce, mozzarella & salami
Classic Pizza
Small 9” Medium 11” Large 13”
Chicken Satay
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken, onion & satay sauce
Chicken & Cranberry
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken, roasted cashews, brie cheese & cranberry sauce
Marinara
Tomato sauce, marinara mix, mozzarella, garlic, olives, shrimps & mussels
Meat Lovers
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, salami, Italian pork sausage & bacon
Original Porchetta
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian pork sausage, basil & olive oil
Super Special
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, anchovies, olives, mushrooms, capsicum & salami
The Lot
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, capsicum, salami, olives, onions, shrimps, bacon, pineapple & anchovies
Vegetarian
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, olives, onion, capsicum & roast capsicum
Sweet Chilli Chicken
Tomato sauce, mozarella, chicken, capsicum, sour cream, spring onion & sweet chilli sauce.
Italian
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, salami, bacon, olives, anchovies, garlic & oregano
Hot 'N' Spicy
Tomato, mozzarella, pork sausage, salami, onions, jalapeños, capsicum & hot chilli sauce
Chicken
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken, pineapple & BBQ sauce
Ripiena & Calzone
Focaccia Ripiena Prosciutto
Pizza pocket layered with prosciutto, mozzarella & garlic, topped with basil & olive oil puree
Focaccia Ripiena Cheese
Pizza pocket layered with mozzarella & garlic, topped with basil & olive oil puree
Calzone Rustico from Calabria
Filled with tomato sauce, mozzarella, hot salami, olives & mushrooms, topped with tomato sauce & parmesan.
Pasta & Risotto
Napoletana
Homemade Napoli sauce
Mushroom
Mushrooms, spring onion & parmesan in a cream sauce
Pollo E Avocado
Chicken, spring onion & parmesan in a creamy avocado sauce
Prawn Aglio e Olio
Prawns sautéd in crushed garlic & olive oil with chilli & seared lemon
Alla Matriciana
Bacon, capsicum, onion & chilli in a homemade Napoli sauce
Pollo E Funghi
Chicken, mushroom, spring onion & parmesan in a cream sauce
Carbonara
Cream, bacon & parmesan
Pasta
Beef Ragu
Beef simmered in a homemade Napoli sauce
Spinach & Pumpkin Alfredo
Roasted pumpkin, sun-dried tomato, mushrooms & baby spinach in a Napoli sauce with cream
Spinach & Pumpkin Alfredo w/Bacon
Roasted pumpkin, sun-dried tomato, mushrooms & baby spinach in a Napoli sauce with cream and bacon
Pesto
A creamy, basil pesto sauce
Meatballs
Our homemade beef and pork meatballs in a Napoli sauce
Bolognese
Seasoned lean beef mince in a homemade tomato sauce
Carbonara
Cream, bacon & parmesan
Pescatore
Mixed seafood tossed in garlic, white wine & olive oil. Available with Napoletana sauce
Pescatore w/ Napoletana
Mixed seafood tossed in homemade tomato sauce. Seafood items may vary depending on season.
Lasagna
Pasta sheets layered with homemade Bolognese sauce, mozzarella & parmesan
Cannelloni
Pasta tubes filled with spinach & ricotta
Risotto
Pollo e Funghi Risotto
Chicken and mushrooms, cooked in a delicate stock.
Prawn & Baby Pea
Prawns & baby peas cooked in a delicate stock with basil pesto
Roast Pumpkin Risotto
Roasted pumpkin, baby spinach, parmesan cooked in delicate stock
Main Meals
All Mains Served With your Choice of Two Side Dishies
Porterhouse Steak (300g)
Cooked to your liking & served with your choice of sauce
Rib Eye Steak (300g)
Cooked to your liking & served with your choice of sauce.
Grilled Fish
Served with tartare sauce
Salmon Fillet
Pan seared to perfection with your choice of basil pesto or tartare sauce
Garlic Prawns
In a creamy garlic sauce, served on a bed of rice
Seafood Platter
Salt & pepper calamari, prawns & grilled fish
Grilled Chicken Breast
Served with your choice of sauce
Chicken Parmigiana
Schnitzel topped with mozzarella & Napoli sauce
Chicken Schnitzel
Served with your choice of sauce.
Salad
Caesar Salad
Lettuce, croutons, bacon, egg, anchovies & parmesan with a Caesar dressing
Caesar with Prawn
Lettuce, croutons, bacon, egg, anchovies & parmesan with a Caesar dressing
Caesar with Chicken
Lettuce, croutons, bacon, egg, anchovies & parmesan with a Caesar dressing
VG Italian Salad
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber & olives with a balsamic dressing
Roast Pumpkin Salad
Roasted pumpkin, balsamic onion, baby spinach & feta with a balsamic dressing served chilled
Roast Pumpkin Salad with Chicken
Roasted pumpkin, balsamic onion, baby spinach & feta with a balsamic dressing served chilled
Pesto Chicken Salad
Lettuce, cucumber, tomato, marinated capsicum, shaved parmesan & grilled chicken with a basil pesto dressing
Vegan Menu
VG Chips
VG Wedges
Served with sweet chilli sauce & vegan aioli
VG Garlic Bread
VG Cheesy Garlic Bread
Seasonal Vegetables
VG Mushroom Pizza
Tomato sauce, vegan mozzarella, mushrooms
VG Vegetarian Pizza
Tomato sauce, vegan mozzarella, mushrooms, olives & capsicum
VG Veggie Patch Pizza
Tomato sauce, vegan mozzarella, roasted pumpkin, sun-dried tomato, mushrooms & baby spinach
VG Spicy Pesto Pizza
Tomato sauce, vegan basil pesto, vegan mozzarella, chilli, onion, & capsicum
VG Spaghetti Broccoli
Broccoli, chilli & garlic in a vegan basil pesto sauce.
VG Penne Vegano
Roasted pumpkin, sun-dried tomato, mushrooms & baby spinach in a creamy vegan sauce.
VG Penne Creamy Pesto
Peas, capsicum & onion in a creamy vegan basil pesto sauce
VG Penne Napoletana
Homemade Napoli sauce
Dessert
Chocolate Calzone
Filled with a chocolate hazelnut spread
Chocolate Mousse
A temptingly rich, whipped chocolate delight for chocolate lovers of all ages.
Panna Cotta
A creamy, vanilla infused Italian custard served with a seasonal garnish
Tiramisu
Coffee and liqueur infused biscuit cake with fresh mascarpone cream and sprinkled chocolate
Chocolate Mud Cake
Cheesecake
Cold Drinks
Coke
Coke Zero Sugar
Fanta
San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water
Sprite
Fuzetea – Lemon
Fuzetea – Peach
Most Juice – Apple, Orange & Mango
Most Juice – Sparkling Apple & Blackcurrant
Pump Water TA
Iced Chocolate
Topped with whipped cream
Iced Coffee
Topped with whipped cream
Iced Mocha
Topped with whipped cream
Milkshake
Aranciata Rossa
Classic Italian citrus soda – Blood Orange
Chinotto
Classic Italian citrus soda
Limonata
Classic Italian citrus soda – Lemon
Hot Drinks
All items are marked SOLD OUT on the source.
Caffe Latte
SOLD OUT
Cappuccino
SOLD OUT
Flat White
SOLD OUT
Long Black
SOLD OUT
Double Espresso
SOLD OUT
Espresso
SOLD OUT
Long Macchiato
SOLD OUT
Short Macchiato
SOLD OUT
Hot Chocolate
SOLD OUT
Mocha
SOLD OUT
Tea
SOLD OUT
Beverages
All items are marked SOLD OUT on the source.
Ginger Beer
SOLD OUT
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Against typical prices in Christchurch
- Margherita pizza Typical in Christchurch: $26.00 $17.00
- Flat white Typical in Christchurch: $5.55 $6.00
- Long black Typical in Christchurch: $5.00 $5.90
- Tiramisu Typical in Christchurch: $16.00 $14.50
- Garlic bread Typical in Christchurch: $12.00 $11.50
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