A'mano Authentic Pasta & Cucina takes its name from the Italian expression for made by hand, a principle that reaches from the pasta and pizza dough to focaccia and dessert. The Lichfield Street restaurant approaches Italy as a collection of regional traditions rather than a single shorthand style. Its menu encourages the classic sequence of antipasti, pasta, a main course, side dishes and something sweet, though sharing several stages is just as natural.

The opening plates make the kitchen's craft visible without overcomplicating it. Bruschetta layers organic sourdough with heirloom tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and aged balsamic, while pumpkin arancini and a brisket-ragù version take risotto in vegetarian and meat directions. Burrata is paired with smoked tomato and house focaccia croutons, cured beef comes with caper berries and lemon mayonnaise, and the A'mano platter gathers salumi, cheeses, olives and fresh focaccia for the table.

Fresh pasta is the heart of the offering, but the variety goes well beyond one familiar sauce. Slow-cooked brisket fills the lasagna, beef cheek sits inside ravioli with sage and truffle oil, and pumpkin and ricotta agnolotti meet basil pesto and almonds. Gnocchi carries lamb ragù, mushroom and tomato, while squid-ink tonnarelli brings together clams, mussels, calamari, prawns and fish. Sourdough pizzas and secondi such as market fish or beef cheeks broaden the choices for a mixed group.

Dessert continues the house-made theme through tiramisu, baked cheesecake, dark chocolate mousse, affogato and changing gelato or sorbetto. Italian aperitivi and digestivi frame the meal, joined by wine, beer and a cocktail list that includes both classics and house combinations. Vegetarian dishes are distributed across antipasti, pasta and pizza, and the menu also flags gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free choices or adaptations, making the Italian progression easier to tailor.

Address: Unit 6, 150 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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A'mano Authentic Pasta & Cucina Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

Antipasti

Our products contain allergens, such as gluten, dairy, and eggs. Gluten-free items are not prepared in an entirely gluten-free environment, some cross-contamination may occur. Please inform our staff of any allergies or dietary requirements as not all ingredients are listed.

Focaccia

$14

Homemade rosemary focaccia served with EVOO*

Mix olives

$12

Marinated mixed olives, sun-dried tomatoes, EVOO*

Bruschetta

$18

Sourdough, heirloom cherry tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil, EVOO*, Modena balsamic glaze

Arancini

$20

Pumpkin risotto balls, Fior di latte mozzarella, Grana Padano, smoked sauce

Brisket Arancini

$26

Risotto balls, brisket ragù, Fior di latte mozzarella, Grana Padano, aioli

Burrata

$22

Creamy burrata cheese, roasted marinated baby beetroot, smoked heirloom cherry tomato, witloaf, EVOO*

Polpette

$24

Beef and ricotta meatballs in a rich Napoli sauce, basil, Grana Padano, organic sourdough

Carpaccio di manzo

$18

Homemade beef carpaccio, heirloom cherry tomatoes, rocket, caper berries, lemon EVOO*, Cipriani sauce

The A’mano Platter

$22 / $40

Selection of prosciutto, spicy salami, homemade bresaola, Manchego, Pecorino, Gorgonzola piccante, homemade focaccia, mixed olives, cornichons, EVOO*

Pasta & Risotto

*saucy and perfect with our fresh homemade scarpetta $6 per serve

Fettuccine alla Bolognese

$30

Rich slow-cooked bolognese ragù, parmesan foam

Tonnarelli ai Frutti di mare

$38

Squid ink pasta, fresh chilli, garlic, Italian parsley, clams, mussels, calamari, prawns, monkfish in a rich homemade marinara sauce

Agnolotti di Zucca*

$32

Pasta filled with Pumpkin and ricotta cheese, creamy basil pesto sauce, shaved almonds, Pecorino cheese

Beef Ravioli*

$34

Slow-cooked beef cheek filled pasta, A’mano creamy sauce, sage, truffle oil, Grana Padano

Gnocchi al Ragù d’agnello

$36

Slow-cooked lamb ragù, wild mushroom, cherry tomato, truffle oil, Grana Padano

Gnocchi al Gorgonzola*

$32

Gorgonzola piccante, walnuts, truffle oil, Grana Padano

Duck Tortelloni*

$36

Pasta filled with duck, creamy duck jus, peas purée, Grana Padano

A’mano Lasagna

$31

Slow cooked brisket ragù, béchamel, mozzarella, Grana Padano, salad

Cannelloni ricotta & spinach

$32

Ricotta, spinach, mushroom, béchamel, Napoli sauce, basil, mozzarella, Grana Padano, salad

Risotto ai funghi

$32

Wild mushroom, porcini, spinach, leek, pecorino cheese, truffle butter

Secondi

Market fish

$38

Parsnip puree, roasted brussels, crispy kale, salsa rossa

Beef cheeks

$42

Slow-cooked beef cheeks, horseradish potato mash, salsa verde, A’mano beef jus

A’mano Meatballs

$36

Chicken and pork meatballs, truffle soft polenta, kale, salsa verde, Napoli sauce, Grana Padano

Contorni

Truffle fries

$12

Patata Pacciani

$14

Crispy potato skin, Grana Padano, aioli

Polenta

$16

Homemade crispy polenta chips, rosemary, truffle oil, Grana Padano, aioli

A’mano garden salad

$14

balsamic dressing, Grana Padano

Scarpetta

a side of homemade rosemary focaccia

Cucina di Casa

minimum of 4 people, $58 per p. A’mano platter and antipasti to start, a variety of our signature handmade pastas to share, and a home-made dessert to finish. A taste of everything we do best!

A’mano platter and antipasti to start

a variety of our signature handmade pastas to share

a home-made dessert to finish

Dolci

Tiramisú

$16

Coffee, lady finger, mascarpone cream, cacao.

Sicilian Cannoli

$16

Homemade cannoli shells filled with ricotta cheese, candied orange, pistachio and dark chocolate.

A’mano Cheesecake

$18

Baked cheesecake, vanilla mascarpone cream, Calvados, berries, served with your choice of toppings: Raspberry coulis or Chocolate sauce.

Affogato

$10

Vanilla gelato, espresso.

Selection of gelato or sorbetto

per scoop $6

Ask our staff for flavours.

Digestivi

Coffee Liquor available with any digestive/spirit.

Galliano Almond, Italy

$12

Galliano Black Sambuca, Italy

$12

Tia Maria Coffee & Vanilla, Italy

$12

Santa Maria Elixir di Caffe, Italy

$14

Signature Cocktails

Limone & Basillico Spritz

$18

Lemoncello, Prosecco, soda, homemade basil syrup

La Dolce Vita Spritz

$18

Malfy Gin con Arancia, Prosecco, aranciata

Ciao Bella

$20

vodka, Campari, Maraschino, sweet vermouth, orange

O Sole Mio!

$20

Kapriol gin, aperitivo, apricot preserve, lemon, soda

Italian Classics

Classic cocktails available on request.

Sgropinno

$18

vodka, lemon sorbet, Italian prosecco

Sbagliato

$19

Campari, sweet vermouth, prosecco

Hugo Spritz

$18

Elderflower liqueur, prosecco, soda, mint, lime

Amaretto Sour

$20

bourbon, amaretto, lemon, sugar, whites

Non-Alcoholic

Smeraldina Sparkling Water 750ml, Italy

$12

San Pellegrino Aranciata Rossa, Italy (blood orange)

San Pellegrino Limonata, Italy (lemon)

Coke / Coke Zero / Ginger Ale / Ginger Beer / Sprite

Birre

Three Boys Hazy Pale Ale 3.8%, Canterbury

$12 / $14

Three Boys IPA 5.2%, Canterbury

$12 / $14

Three Boys Pilsner 5% Canterbury

$13

Manabrea Lager 4.8% Italy

$13

Spiriti

Finlandia Vodka, Finland

$12

Grey Goose Vodka, France

$14

Bacardi Spiced Rum, Puerto Rico

$12

Flor de Cana 4yo White Rum, Nicaragua

$13

Rossi / Reds

Il Muri Negroamaro (Negroamaro) IGP, Puglia

$15 / $70

Renzo Masi Contrappasso Rosso, (Sangiovese & Shiraz) IGT 2020, Tuscany

$16 / $75

Catalina Sounds (Pinot Noir) 2023, Marlborough

$17 / $80

Bianchi / Whites

Pipoli Bianco Basilica (Greco & Fiano), Basilicata

$15 / $70

Atzei Saragat Isola dei Nuraghi (Vermentino) IGT 2023, Sardinia

$16 / $75

Dog Point (Sauvignon Blanc) 2024, Marlborough

$17 / $80

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