Best Restaurants Near Me In Sydenham, Woolston, Ferrymead, Sumner and Lyttelton, with up-to-date menus and prices

Best Restaurants Near Me In Sydenham, Woolston, Ferrymead, Sumner and Lyttelton

October 2, 2026
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Food from leading restaurants across Sydenham, Woolston, Ferrymead, Sumner and Lyttelton

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.

Shared seasonal dish at 5th Street in Sydenham

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
$16

Horopito. Lemon.

Tofu Gribiche
$24

Hashbrown. Carmelised Lemon. Buckwheat.

Stracciatella
$24

Jalapeño Agrodolce. Sourdough. V.GFO

Char Siu Pork
$27

Rice Crisp. Pickled Cucumber. Sesame. GF.DF

Karaage Fried Chicken
$28

Coriander Mayonnaise. Caramel. GF.DF

Salmon Tartare
$28

Bitters Crema. Fennel. Almond. Potato. GF.DFO

Spinach Palusami Croquette
$24

Coconut. Burnt Lime. V.

Brassica Salad
$25

Mint. Chilli Peanut. Shallot. Lemon Vinaigrette. VG.GF

Triple-Cooked Agria Potatoes
$26

Tomato Reduction. Balsamic. VG.GF

Charred Broccolini
$28

Smoked Cheddar Custard. Pink Pepper. V.GF.VGO

Fried Cauliflower
$28

Sour Cream. Zhoug. Currants. V.GF.VGO

Roasted Carrots
$26

Honey. Caraway. Chimichurri Creme. V.GF.VGO

Medium Plates

Kumara Gnocchi
$42

Kale. Miso Butter. Provolone. V.

Pan-Fried Market Fish
$62

Tarragon. Chardonnay. Butter. GF.DFO

Grilled Speckle Beef Sirloin
$62

Mushroom Duxelle Sauce. GF.DFO

Lamb Shoulder
$60

Butternut Pumpkin Yoghurt. Macadamia. GF.DFO

Grilled Speckle Beef Ribeye
$85

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
pp $75

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.

Colourful brunch plate at Hello Sunday in Sydenham

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
Hello Sunday Bacon $32 / Roasted Swiss Brown Mushrooms $31 / Cold Smoked Salmon $34

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
$29 / Add Poached Egg $4 / Add Hello Sunday Bacon $8

Mushroom Duxelles, Confit Oyster Mushrooms, Basil, Pesto Cream Cheese, Focaccia, Sesame Rice Cracker. GFO, DFO, Vegan Optional

Turkish Menemen
$26 / Add Halloumi $8 / Add Chorizo $7

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
$30 / Add Chorizo $7 / Add Meatballs $7

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
$36 / Add Kimchi $5 / Add Chorizo $7

Braised Beef Cheek Hash, Poached Eggs, Housemade Pickles, Chilli Garlic Hollandaise, Beef Jus. GF, DFO. Cocktail Pairing: Bloody Mary

Banoffee Waffle
$28 / Add Hello Sunday Bacon $8

Cinnamon Sugar Waffle, Dulce De Leche Mascarpone, Brûlée Banana, Toasted Swiss Meringue, Honeycomb. GFO

Rhubarb Custard Crumble
$26

Housemade Granola, Coconut Custard, Rhubarb Compote, Red Wine Poached Pear, Coconut Almond Crumble. GF, DF, Vegan

Southern Maple Chicken Waffle
$36

Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Chipotle Maple, Waffles, Baby Spinach, Smoked Corn, Pickles, Blue Cheese Aioli. GFO

HS Wellness Bowl
$26 / Add Fried Chicken $8 / Add Crispy Tofu $7

Hot Maple Cauliflower, Asian Cucumber Salad, Kumara Purée, Pickled Carrots, Edamame, Beetroot, Quinoa, HS Nut Mix. GF, DF, V, Vegan

Bratwurst Croissant
$29

Croissant, Beef Caramelised Onion and Mustard Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, Mustard Hollandaise Foam, Crispy Shallots, Grana Padano, Kumara Fries & Truffle Aioli. GFO

Wagyu Smash Burger
$30 / Add Hello Sunday Bacon $8

Smashed Wagyu Beef, Cheddar, Pickles, Black Garlic Aioli, Lettuce, Fries & Truffle Aioli. GFO, DFO. Cocktail Pairing: Chilli Marg

Something to Share?

Handcut Fries
$14

Served with Ketchup and Confit Garlic Aioli. GF, DF

Buttermilk Fried Chicken
$21

Chipotle Mayo, Jalapeños. GF

Seasonal Salad
$9

Fresh green side salad with seasonal produce. Vegan, GF

H.S. Buffalo Fried Chicken
$20

Secret recipe fried chicken served with blue cheese aioli. GF

8mm Fries
$12

Served with ketchup and spring onion aioli. GF, DF

Add Ons

Roasted Swiss Mushrooms
$7
Halloumi
$8
Potato Hash
$8
Chorizo
$7
Hello Sunday Bacon
$8
Chilli Crisp
$4
Hollandaise
$7
Kimchi
$5

Mains

Turkish Eggs
$22.50

Poached eggs, ciabatta, crispy chickpeas, garlic greek yoghurt, crispy sage, chilli butter and fresh dill. Vegetarian. GF Optional.

House Made Croffle
$26

Raspberry gel, blueberry compote, white chocolate mousse, pistachio crumb and Canadian maple syrup. Vegetarian. Free Range Bacon - Add 6

Seared Tuna
$37

Tuna tataki, vermicelli salad, pickled radish, wasabi mayo, and mango salsa. GF, DF

Burrata Salad
$22.50

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
$27.50

Sticky Korean chicken, shredded iceberg lettuce, kewpie mayo and 8mm fries. GF Optional. Free Range Bacon - Add 6

Coconut Brûlée Overnight Oats
$21

Coconut Creme Brûlée, blueberry compote, blackberry gel and seasonal fruit. DF, Vegetarian

Beef Cheek Hash
$28

Poached eggs, red wine braised beef cheek, bernaise sauce and beef jus. GF. DF optional. Premium chorizo - Add 6

Shakshuka
$27

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
Free Range Bacon $27.50 / Roast Swiss Mushrooms $26.50 / House Smoked Salmon $28.50

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
$27.50

Red rice, avocado, black beans, salsa verde, crispy tortillas and tahini coconut yoghurt. Vegan, GF. Fried Egg - Add 3.5

Smashed Avo
$24

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
$6
House Smoked Salmon
$8
Chorizo
$6
Free Range Bacon
$6
Avocado
$6
Roast Mushroom
$5
Potato Hash
$5
Kimchi
$4
Wilted Spinach
$4
Hollandaise
$4

Mimosas

Orange & Citrus
$19
Peach & Strawberry
$19
Berry & Elderflower
$19
Orange Mimosa
$19

Orange Juice Pearls, Sweet Citrus Rim, Prosecco

Iced

Latte
$8
Banana Bread Latte
$10
Chai
$8
Chocolate
$9

Hot Delights

Hot Chocolate
$6
Chai Latte
$6
Turmeric Latte
$6
Decadent Hot Chocolate
$9

Chocolate, Caramel, & Berry Swirl served with a Whittakers chocolate stick

Matcha

Matcha Latte
$7
Iced Matcha
$9
Iced Maple Matcha
$10
Iced Strawberry Matcha
$10

Harney & Sons Tea

English Breakfast
$6.50
Earl Grey Supreme
$6.50
Gunpowder Green
$6.50
Peppermint
$6.50

Cocktails

Salted Caramel Espresso Martini
$21

Spiced Rum, Salted Caramel Kahlua, Espresso

Chilli & Kaffir Lime Margarita
$21

Chilli Tequila, Lime, Kaffir Lime

Hello Sunday Special
$21

White Rum, Vanilla, Cranberry, Apple, Passionfruit & Housemade Strawberry Coulis

Ferrero Rocher Martini
$21

Baileys, Frangelico, Creme De Cacao, Milk, Nutella, Hazelnuts

Spirits

With your choice of a non-alcoholic mixer

42 Below Vodka
$12
Malfy Gin
$15
Bacardi Carta Blanca
$13

Three Boys Beer & Paynter's Cider

Pict Pear Cider
$12
The Huntress Medium Cider
$12
Session IPA 2.5%
$12
Hearty brewery meal with chips at Cassels in Woolston

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
SML $10 / LGE $15

Mixed greens, tomato, capsicum, cucumber, red onion with honey mustard vinaigrette

Fries
SML $12 / LGE $15

With house made aioli & tomato sauce

Onion Rings
$16

Beer battered onion rings, served with house made chipotle aioli

Soup of the Day
$18

Served with sliced Bellbird sourdough bread

Calamari
$23

Seasoned with lemon pepper, served with house made chipotle aioli & lemon

Winter Roast Vege Salad
$23

Winter roasted veges, baby spinich, pesto, feta & roasted seeds

Chilli Prawns
$24

Chilli marinated prawns on toasted ciabatta with lemon aioli

Karaage Fried Chicken
$25

Chicken, topped with roasted sesame dressing, served with teriyaki sauce & kewpie mayo

Wood Fired Flatbread

Hummus & dukkah
$22
Sweet chilli & garlic butter base, topped with mozzarella
$23

Chicken Wings

Chicken Wings
$27

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
$3
Sautéed spinach with garlic butter
$4
Perla potatoes
$6

Large Plates

Dukkah Roasted Pumpkin
$27

Dukkah roasted pumpkin, served on a bed of romesco, with perla potatoes & lemon slaw (contains nuts)

Vegetarian Burger & Fries
$26

Corn pattie, lettuce, tomato, chow chow & vegan aioli

Cassels Burger & Fries
$29

Beef pattie, lettuce, tomato, cheese, pickles, caramelised onion, & secret burger sauce

Fried Chicken Burger & Fries
$29

Buttermilk fried chicken, pickles, coleslaw, ranch dressing & house made chipotle aioli

Bangers & Mash
$29

Peter Timbs sausages served on creamy mash, with winter roasted vegetables & rich onion gravy

Market Fresh Fish N' Chips
SML $20 / LGE $30

Fish battered with Cassels Woolston Pale Ale, served with salad, chips, tomato sauce, tartare sauce & lemon

BBQ Pork Ribs
$34

Texan style smokey BBQ ribs, served with fries & coleslaw

Pan Seared Salmon
$35

NZ King Salmon, with perla potatoes, crispy capers & romesco sauce (contains nuts)

Beef Cheek Bourguignon
$32

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
$27

Parmesan & thyme on a tomato base with mozzarella

Styx Mill
$28

Roasted mushrooms, confit garlic ricotta on an olive oil base with mozzarella & parmesan, topped with rocket & truffle oil

Avoca
$28

Spinach, kalamata olives, feta, red onions & sundried tomato on a tomato base with mozzarella

Lyttelton
$28

Anchovies, kalamata olives, parmesan & chilli flakes on a tomato base with mozzarella

Sumner
$28

Pineapple & ham on a tomato base with mozzarella

Burnham
$28

Pepperoni, kalamata olives, mushrooms & red onion on a tomato base with mozzarella

Woolston
$28

Pepperoni on a tomato base with mozzarella

Horotane
$29

Pear, blue cheese, bacon & thyme on an olive oil base with mozzarella

Parklands
$29

Mushrooms, sundried tomato, roasted pumpkin & spinach on a vegan basil pesto base with vegan mozzarella

Pigeon Bay
$29

Chicken, roasted red capsicum, red onion & jalapeños on a sweet chilli & tomato base with mozzarella, topped with guacamole & fresh coriander

Mt. Vernon
$29

Spanish-style chorizo, chilli flakes, roasted red capsicum, on a basil pesto base, topped with honey & rocket

Darfield
$29

Cassels Milk Stout braised brisket on a tomato base with red onion, capsicum, BBQ sauce & mozzarella (not available gf)

Linwood
$31

Chicken, pepperoni & bacon on a tomato & BBQ base with mozzarella

Port Levy
$31

Spiced, beer braised lamb & currants with mozzarella, topped with yoghurt swirl & chopped mint (not available gf)

Godley Head
$31

Prawns, chili flakes & parmesan cheese on a confit garlic ricotta base

Rakaia
$32

House smoked salmon, dill cream cheese & capers on an olive oil base with mozzarella, topped with rocket

Desserts

Loaded Donut
$15

Donut coated in cinnamon sugar, served with vanilla bean ice cream & whipped cream. Choose you topping - chocolate, caramel or berry

Sundae
$14

Vanilla bean ice cream, served with whipped cream & fruit. Choose your topping - chocolate, caramel or berry

Cabinet Cake Selection
$13

Ask your server about our cakes of the day, served with yoghurt, whipped cream or vanilla bean ice cream

Breakfast

Toasted Bellbird Bread
$9

Seeded sourdough or ciabatta, with butter & jam or marmite

Gilbert's Muesli
$14

Lightly toasted nuts, seeds, grains & dried fruit, served with yoghurt & poached fruit

Eggs on Toast
$14

Your choice of eggs, served with seeded sourdough or ciabatta

Waffles
$18

Three waffles served with berry compote, whipped cream & chocolate sauce

Eggs Benedict
with spinach $22 / with streaky bacon $25 / with salmon $28 / with brisket $28

Poached eggs, hash browns & hollandaise

Woodfired Creamy Mushrooms
$25

Creamy woodfired portobello mushrooms served on seeded sourdough with poached eggs, rocket & parmesan cheese

Brewer's Vegan Breakfast
$26

Grilled tofu, hash brown, sautéed spinach, woodfired mushrooms & tomato with toasted seeded sourdough

Smashed Avocado
$26

Smashed avocado served on seeded sourdough, with poached eggs, feta & red onion

Brewer's Breakfast
$28

Poached eggs, Spanish style chorizo & streaky bacon with woodfired mushrooms, tomato & hash brown, served with seeded sourdough

Chicken & Waffles
$28

Buttermilk fried chicken served with waffles, streaky bacon & maple syrup

Breakfast Sides

streaky bacon
$5
Spanish style chorizo
$5
hot smoked salmon
$6.50
tofu
$5
spinach
$3
feta
$4
hash browns
$5
tomatoes
$4
woodfired mushrooms
$4
gluten free bread
$2

Sparkling Wine

Canti Prosecco 200ml (Italy)
Bottle $16
Canti Prosecco Rosé 200ml (Italy)
Bottle $16
Canti Prosecco 750ml (Italy)
Bottle $56

White Wine

Pyramid Valley Sauvignon (Waipara, NZ)
Glass $14 / Bottle $65
Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, NZ)
Glass $16 / Bottle $75
Terrace Edge Alberino (Waipara, NZ)
Glass $15 / Bottle $70
Sheild Pinot Gris (Nelson, NZ)
Glass $14 / Bottle $65
Black Estate Pinot Gris (Waipara, NZ)
Glass $16 / Bottle $75
Main Divide Riesling (Waipara, NZ)
Glass $15 / Bottle $70

Rosé Wine

Saddleback Rosé (Central Otago, NZ)
Glass $15 / Bottle $70
Black Estate Rosé (Waipara, NZ)
Glass $16 / Bottle $75
Greystone Rosé (Waipara, NZ)
Glass $16 / Bottle $75

Red Wine

Greystone 'Nor'Wester' Pinot Noir (Waipara, NZ)
Glass $15 / Bottle $70
Chard Farm 'Finla Mor' Pinot Noir (Central Otago, NZ)
Glass $18 / Bottle $85
TW Merlot (Gisborne, NZ)
Glass $15 / Bottle $70
Los Cardos Malbec (Argentina)
Glass $15 / Bottle $70
Grant Burge 'Barossa Ink' Shiraz (Barossa Valley, AU)
Glass $15 / Bottle $70
Claymore 'Dark Side of the Moon' Shiraz (Clare Valley, AU)
Glass $18 / Bottle $85

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Soft Drinks
Glass $5 / Pint $7

Coca-Cola, Zero Sugar Coca-Cola, Lemonade, Sprite Zero, Fanta

Ginger Beer (Can)
$7
L&P, Ginger Ale (Can)
$5
Juice
Glass $5 / Pint $7

Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Cranberry

Aroha Sparkling Drinks Bottle
Bottle $7

Blackcurrant, Elderflower, Feijoa, Rhubarb

B.Effect Kombucha (Can)
$7

Original, Earl Grey Tea, Jasmine

Beer

Glass / Pint

Light Owl 2.5%
Glass $9.50 / Pint $13

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%
Glass $10 / Pint $14

Pale golden with a lingering, white foam, this Lager is as easy on the eye as it is on the palate.

Pilsner 4.8%
Glass $10 / Pint $14

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%
Glass $10 / Pint $14

A traditional Pale Ale with distinctive New Zealand characteristics. Fruity, wine-like aromas with a smooth mouthfeel.

Fogged Up Hazy Pale Ale 4.7%
Glass $10 / Pint $14

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 $24 / 6 $30

4 for $24 or 6 for $30

Pizza and pasta dishes at Formaggio’s in Christchurch

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
$19.50

Crumbed then lightly fried taleggio & roasted red pepper risotto balls. Served with smoky tomato aioli [v]

Baked & Marinated Italian Olives
$19.50

Succulent kalamata & green Sicilian olives with house-made focaccia, olive oil & balsamic [vegan]

Truffled Polenta Chips
$14.50

Crispy, soft centred golden polenta chips with aioli [v]

Bruschetta Classica
$19.50

Toasted focaccia topped with tomato, garlic, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic reduction [vegan]

Pizza Bread
$19.50

Our signature pizza bread; baked with the delicious combo of garlic, cheese, chilli & basil-pinenut pesto [gfa, v]

Pane all’Aglio
$15

Formaggio’s ciabatta baked with garlic & herb butter [v]

Della Casa
$14

House salad of mixed leaves, tomato, cucumber, carrot, red onion, black olives and Italian dressing [gf, vegan]

Crispy Potato Skins
$13.50

With kalamata olive tapenade and tomato salsa and aioli [vegan]

Side of Seasonal Vegetables
$14

Defined by chef’s whim and the season of the year [gf, vegan]

Italian French Fries – Kiwi-style
$13.50

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
$43.50

Grilled Canterbury beef fillet with potato gratin, seasonal vegetables and Café Roma butter [gf]

Pasta ~ Gnocchi ~ Risotto

Spaghetti Puttanesca
$31

Tasty combination of Napoli sauce, Portobello mushroom, sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives & capers [gfa, v]

Cannelloni Fiorentina
$31

…oodles of spinach, ricotta and parmesan baked with Napoli sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables [v]

Spaghetti Bolognese
$32

Bolognese originates from Bologna. Our hearty ragu is prepared with organic beef & pork from Traiteur [gfa]

Spaghetti Roberto
$32.50

A favourite. Spiiiicy Italian sausage, chicken meatballs in a tomato, basil & garlic sauce [gfa]

Le Lasagne
$32.50

Formaggio’s rendition of a best-loved Naples classic. Served with seasonal vegetables

The Carbonara
$30.50

Fettuccini, smoky streaky bacon sautéed with Portobello mushroom in a rich cream, egg yolk & parmesan sauce [gfa]

Gnocchi Piselli & Zucca
$33

Delicious potato gnocchi with pumpkin, chargrilled zucchini and peas, finished with goat cheese, crispy sage and pinenuts [v]

Gnocchi Verde
$33

Our potato gnocchi, smoked chicken, spiiicy sausage & zucchini. Served with a creamy basil-pinenut pesto sauce

Braised Beef Ravioli
$33

Slow-braised beef short rib ravioli in a creamy Portobello mushroom & roasted capsicum sauce

The Risotto
$32

Your waitstaff will advise our latest creation [gf]

Plant Based – Antipasti ~ Small Plates

Bruschetta Classica
$18.50

Toasted focaccia topped with tomato, garlic, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic reduction

Baked & Marinated Olives
$18.50

Succulent kalamata & green Sicilian olives with house-made focaccia, olive oil & balsamic

Crispy Potato Skins
$13

With kalamata olive tapenade and tomato salsa & aioli

Della Casa
$13.50

House salad of mixed leaves, tomato, cucumber, carrot, red onion, black olives and Italian dressing [gf]

Italian French Fries – Kiwi-style
$13

Canterbury Agria; Our aioli; Our crunch

Side of Seasonal Vegetables
$13.50

Defined by chef’s whim and the season of the year [gf]

Plant Based – Pasta ~ Gnocchi

Spaghetti Puttanesca
$30

Tasty combination of Napoli sauce, Portobello mushroom, sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives and capers

Fettuccine Arrabiata
$30

A traditional Italian dish with basil, tomato, flavoursome vegan sausage, garlic and chilli sauce. Garnished with ‘parmesan’

Spaghetti & Neatballs
$30

Neatballs and rich Napoli sauce, fresh basil and a hint of chilli

Gnocchi ai Tartufo
$31.50

Panfried truffle & thyme gnocchi with cashew & cauliflower cream, truffle paste and Portobello mushroom

Ravioli Raniero
$31.50

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
$29

Roasted pumpkin, chargrilled zucchini, caramelised onion, sundried tomato, roasted garlic and ‘mozzarella’ with ‘parmesan’ [gfa]

Ortolana
$29

Spinach, fresh tomato, mushroom, olives, artichokes, capsicum, roasted garlic & ‘mozzarella’. Garnished with ‘parmesan’, rocket, pinenuts [gfa]

The Luciano
$29

The original! Flavoursome vegan sausage, tapenade, fresh tomato, basil, chilli, cracked black pepper and aioli

Deliziosa
$29

Basil and rocket pesto, thyme-roasted potato, roasted red pepper, extra-virgin olive oil and fresh rocket [gfa]

Plant Based – Dolce

Sorbetti di frutta
$17

Trio of delicious sorbet [gfa]

The Crumble
$18

Seasonal fruit stewed with cinnamon and star anise then baked with a coconut and oat crumble

Sticky Date Pudding
$18

Warmed and served with a lightly-salted caramel sauce, orange, thyme & pistachio salad and coconut sorbet

Affogato di Elena
$18

Plant-based vanilla ice cream, espresso and a shot of amaretto [gf]

Dolci (Desserts)

Tiramisu
$18.50

Espresso & liqueur-dipped lady fingers layered with cream & mascarpone. Mamma mia!

Sticky Date Pudding
$18

Warmed and served with a lightly-salted caramel sauce, orange, thyme & pistachio salad and coconut sorbet

The Crumble
$18

Seasonal fruit stewed with cinnamon and star anise then baked with a coconut and oat crumble

Panna Cotta
$17.50

Rose-infused, softly-set Italian cream dessert served with pistachio and ice-cream [gf]

Fondente al Cioccolato
$18

Molten chocolate cake - warm soft-centred dessert with vanilla bean ice-cream & berry compote

Campana con Gelati
$17

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
$30

Roasted pumpkin, zucchini, caramelised onion, sundried tomato, garlic & plant-based mozzarella & 'parmesan'. [vegan, gfa]

Ortolana
$30

Spinach, tomato, mushroom, olives, artichokes, capsicum, roasted garlic & plant-based 'mozzarella'. Garnished with 'parmesan', rocket, pinenuts. [vegan, gfa]

Margherita
$30

The classic combination of Napoli sauce, tomato, mozzarella, basil, olive oil and parmesan. [v, gfa]

Fiorentina
$30

Napoli sauce, tomato, spinach, ricotta, olives, mozzarella, parmesan & pinenuts. [v, gfa]

Funghi
$30

White-sauce with porcini, portobello, goat cheese & mozzarella, black truffle oil-crème fraiche & rocket. [v, gfa]

Salmone
$31.50

Napoli sauce, smoked salmon, tomato, red onion, capers & mozzarella. [gfa]

Pollo Pesto
$31.50

Our most popular pizza. Basil-pinenut pesto, smoked chicken, tomato, avocado, mozzarella & parmesan. [gfa]

New Zealand Favourite
$31.50

Napoli sauce, ham, pineapple & mozzarella. [gfa]

Montanara
$32.50

Napoli sauce, spicy Italian sausage, blue cheese, mushroom & mozzarella, garnished with prosciutto & rocket. [gfa]

Magnifico!
$31.50

Napoli sauce, tomato, salami, ham, mushroom, capsicum, black olives & mozzarella. [gfa]

Di Carne
$31.50

Napoli sauce, spicy Italian sausage, chicken meatballs, ham, salami, mushroom, black olives & mozzarella. [gfa]

Diavola
$31.50

Back by popular demand! Napoli sauce, salami, anchovies, olives, tomato, garlic & chilli. [gfa]

Calzone Paradiso
$31.50

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
$16.50

Potato gnocchi pillows with bolognaise meat sauce

Cannelloni Fiorentina
$16.50

Spinach & ricotta-filled tubes baked with our tomato sauce. [v]

Gnocchi Napoletana
$16.50

Potato pillows with our tomato sauce & parmesan. [v]

Bambini Margherita Pizza
$16.50

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, parmesan & tomatoes. [v]

Bambini New Zealand Favourite Pizza
$16.50

Tomato sauce, ham, pineapple, mozzarella

Ice Cream Sundae
$7.50

Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce & sprinkles

Plant Based – Aperitivo ~ Cocktails

Aperol Spritz
$18

Prosecco, Aperol & soda – wildly popular in Italy

Bellini
$15

Quintessential Italian, Prosecco & peach puree

Negroni
$18

Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth. Gorgeous!

Margarita
$18

Tequila, triple sec, lemon & lime, well-shaken

Plant Based – Wine

Prosecco, Villa Sandi, Italy
Glass $12.50 / Bottle $56

Ripe golden apples, acacia and honeysuckle

Chardonnay, Ataahua, Waipara NZ
Glass $14 / Bottle $63

Substantial body, ripe citrusy fruit flavours. Matured for nine months in seasonal French Oak barrels

Pinot Grigio, Villa Sandi, Treviso Italy
Glass $12.50 / Bottle $56

Exotic fruit and floral fragrances with a dry, soft-textured palate

Rose, Te Mania, Nelson NZ
Glass $12.50 / Bottle $56.50

A soft, subtle, fruity and elegant wine made from Pinot Noir grapes. Deliciously creamy fresh strawberry, red currant

Plant Based – Beer ~ Cider

Steinlager Pure
$9.50
Panhead Supercharger APA
$11.50
Mussel Inn Whale Pale Ale
$11.50
Rekordelig Strawberry & Lime Cider

Fancy a Cocktail?

Margarita
$18

The winning combination of tequila, triple sec, lemon & lime

Islander
$18

The taste of summer! Midori, Malibu, orange, & pineapple

Espresso Martini
$18

The coffee lover’s favourite!

Limoncello Martini
$18

Italians love this one

Italian Whites

Available as 150 ml glass or 750 ml bottle

Rocca Ventosa Pinot Grigio, (D’Abruzzo)
150ml $11.50 / 750ml $52

This Italian charmer has full-bodied pear & apple flavours and a well-balanced slightly dry finish

Villa Sandi, Pinot Grigio, Treviso [v]
150ml $12 / 750ml $54

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]
150ml $14 / 750ml $63

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
150ml $13 / 750ml $59

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
150ml $13 / 750ml $59

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
150ml $14 / 750ml $63

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]
150ml $14 / 750ml $63

A robust, dry red with a smooth texture and red berries on the palate. Impressive!

Montepulciano San Lorenzo, Ancona
150ml $15 / 750ml $67

Delicate aromas of plum & cherry. Full-bodied with a dry powerful finish

Beers

Available by 330ml bottle

Peroni Nastro Azzuro
330ml $9.90
Panhead Supercharger APA
330ml $11.50
Steinlager Pure
330ml $9.50

Non-alcoholic

Aroha Sparkling Apple & Blackcurrant
$6.50

Superbly refreshing!

Fresh Juices: Orange, Apple, Cranberry, Tomato, Pineapple
$6
Coke, Coke Zero, Lemonade
$5
Slow-smoked meats and colourful sides at Smoke ’n’ Barrel

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
$14

crispy coated ’n’ fried jalapeños, stuffed with tequila & achiote chorizo cream cheese | Vegetarian Option; Gluten Free Option

CHEESE ’N’ CORNMEAL HUSH PUPPIES
$14

southern style golden fritters, harissa dipping sauce | Vegetarian Option; Gluten Free Option

LOADED POTATO SKINS
$18

fried potato skins, melted cheese, bacon, spring onion, chilli-lime cream cheese | Vegetarian Option; Gluten Free Option

Large Plates

EPIC NACHOS
$36

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
400g $37 / 800g $72

bbq glazed baby back ribs, seedy slaw, twice-cooked ’taters | Gluten Free Option

Boards

THE MEAT BOARD
$115

creamy parmesan polenta, red wine jus, miso-tahini charred veg | Sharing Guide; Gluten Free Option

300g BEEF CHEEK
$60
300g BEEF BRISKET
$65
300g LAMB SHOULDER
$70
300g brisket + 300g beef cheek + 400g ribs

cornbread, slaw, miso-tahini charred veg; want it all? + 300g lamb shoulder | +$35

THE VEGGIE BOARD
$70

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
$23

chef Cory’s homage to two of his favourite foods; make it a Beanie Mac | +$5

BUILT SALAD
$18

ask your server for today’s flavour | Vegetarian Option

SEEDY SLAW
$10

white wine vinaigrette, grainy mustard, toasted seeds | Vegan Option; Gluten Free Option

BURNT-END BAKED BEANS
$14

spicy slow-baked beans, charred carrots & onions, beef brisket burnt ends | Vegan Option; Gluten Free Option

JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR CORNBREAD
$16

toasted with salted maple butter | Vegetarian Option; Gluten Free Option

TWICE-COOKED ’TATERS
$18

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
$27

seedy slaw, texas bbq sauce, dijonnaise | Gluten Free Option

BEEF BRISKET REUBEN
$30

sauerkraut, melty swiss cheese, russian aioli | Gluten Free Option

SMOKED CAJUN CHICKEN
$27

cajun spice rub, seedy slaw, dill pickle, roasted garlic aioli | Gluten Free Option

BEEF CHEEK
$27

beef demi glacé, creamy slaw, dill pickle | Gluten Free Option

SMOKED TOFU
$23

seedy slaw, crispy fried onions, harissa sauce, vegan lemon aioli, coriander | Vegan Option; Gluten Free Option

Sweet Treats

AMERICAN PIE
$15

homemade with three generations of family recipes…ask your server for today’s slice | Vegetarian Option

CHOCOLATE POLENTA BROWNIE
$15

fudgy in texture, served warm with vanilla ice cream | Vegetarian Option; Gluten Free Option

BREAD PUDDING DONUTS
$15

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
$12
EXTRA SAUCE
$2
EXTRA JUS
$3

pork / beef; texas bbq, harissa sauce, russian aioli, garlic aioli

SAUCE FLIGHT (ALL 4 SAUCES)
$6
Plated lamb with peas at The Birdwood

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
$10

Vegan; Vegetarian

STUFFED DATES
$12

Pancetta wrapped and ricotta stuffed dates

PEAR & BLUE CHEESE
$20

w whitloof, fennel, rocket, walnut, saffron pear and gorgonzola. Vegetarian; Gluten Free Ingredients

CROQUETTES
$20

Ham, leek & teleggio w warm tartare fennel and rocket

SIZZLING SQUID (for 2)
$26

Skillet fried squid, salsa rossa, capers, shoestring fries and chipotle mayonnaise. Gluten Free Ingredients

Fresh Viavio Burrata
$36 / add Proscuitto + $8

w Beetroot, Pomegranate, Dukkah, Rockett and Pizza Fritti with chilli butter add Proscuitto + $8

Smoked Salmon Parfait
$20

Housemade sourdough crackers w Dragoncello Salsa

Platter
$26

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
$23

w Hummus, Avocado, Yoghurt & Chilli oil Ask about Vegan/Dairy Free Option

PIZZA FRITTI
$19

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
$15

w Aioli. Vegetarian

ROCKET & PARMESAN
$16

w aged balsamic. Vegetarian

GARLIC CRUMBED MUSHROOMS
$16

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
$40

Overnight cooked, pressed shoulder of lamb, mash potato, minted peas & seasonal greens. Gluten Free Ingredients

VENISON GNOCCHI
$39

Slow cooked venison brisket, mushrooms, smoked bacon lardons, baby spinach & gremolata. Gluten Free Ingredients

MUSHROOM RISOTTO
$36

Swiss Browns, Oyster Mushroooms, Shitake Mushrooms, Parmesan Crisp w soft herbs and Marscapone. Gluten Free Ingredients; Vegetarian

CASARECCE VEGANESE
$34

A puttanesca style sauce w olives, capers cherry tomato, chilli & garlic & toasted seeds. Vegetarian; Vegan

RAVIOLI
$34

Roasted pumpkin, toasted almonds, sage & butter & amaretti. Vegetarian

TORTELLINI
$35

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
$30

Tomato base, fresh mozzarella, dried oregano, fresh basil & evoo. Vegetarian

PUTTANESCA
$32

Tomato base, fiordilatte, olives, capers, anchovies, cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, parsley & chilli oil

CAPRICCOSA
$35

Tomato base, fiordilatte, champagne ham, mix NZ mushrooms, artichokes, olives, dried oregano & parsley

SALMONE
$35

Fresh mozzarella, salmon, capers, olives, cherry tomato, fennel & rocket

TUTTA CARNE
$35

Fiordilatte, fresh mozzarella, champagne ham, hot sopressa, cured bacon, caramelised onion, balsamic glaze & rocket

DIAVOLA
$35

Tomato base, fiordilatte, hot sopressa, fresh mozzarella, olives, parmesan, chilli oil & parsley

GAMBERI & PANCETTA
$35

Fiordilatte, fresh mozzarella, prawns, cherry tomatoes, pancetta, avocado, chilli oil & parsley

FIORENTINA
$33

Fresh mozzarella, taleggio, spinach, mushroom varieties, truffle oil & parmesan. Vegetarian

LUCA'S ITALIANA
$38

Tomato base, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, cherry tomato, rocket, parmesan & aged balsamic

VEGETARIANA
$33

Basil pesto, fiordilatte, spinach, feta, pumpkin, cherry tomato, fresh chilli & almonds Ask the team about a Vegan option. Vegetarian; Vegan options available

DIPPING SAUCES
$4

Choice of Chilli Cream, Truffle & Roast Garlic and Pesto

Lunch & Dinner Menu – Desserts

Our desserts are made in house by our pastry chef

TIRAMISU
$15

Ladyfingers dipped in Espresso, layered with Mascarpone & Chocolate Shavings

PANNACOTTA
$15

Vanilla Pannacotta, Berry Compote, Sesame Tuile Biscuit & Amaretti

CHOCOLATE CAKE
$15

caramel sauce, truffle chocolate ice cream & hokey pokey. Gluten Free Ingredients

MIXED BERRY CHEESECAKE
$15

w Marshmallow, Vanilla Ice Cream & Berry Compote

AFFOGATO
$9

Scoop of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and a Shot of Espresso Add liqueur $14.50

GELATO
Small $5.80 / Medium $7.20 / Large $9.20

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
$15
CHEESE & TOMATO PIZZA- KIDS
$15
HAM & CHEESE AND TOMATO PIZZA - KIDS
$15
TOMATO PASTA
$15
MUSHROOM PASTA
$15
PLAIN BUTTER PASTA
$15

Cheese optional

GELATO
SORBET

Breakfast Menu

Available Mondays from 9am to 2pm. Tuesday-Saturday 8am-12pm Sunday 9am-12pm

THE BIRDWOOD
$29

Soft boiled FR eggs, rarebit soldiers, apple and rhubard crumble, thick yoghurt granola & berry compote

TURKISH EGGS
$29

Poached eggs, thick greek yoghurt, avocado, mixed seeds, warm chilli butter & house baked sourdough

MUESLI
$27

Bircher style, seasonal fresh & poached fruits w thick yoghurt (vegan on request)

BENEDICT
$30

Fried bubble’n’squeak, poached eggs & Birdwood hollandaise with either bacon or smoked salmon

HASH
$30

Corned beef, fried agria potato, capers, spinach, gherkin, poached eggs, Birdwood hollandaise & worcestershire reduction

BANOFFEE WAFFLE
$29

Vanilla bean waffle, banana, caramel sauce, berry compote, mascarpone, hazelnuts & toasted marshmallow

CHILLI SCRAMBLED EGGS
$29

Gratin potatoes, mushrooms & dukkah

CREAMED MUSHROOMS
$29

Tamari seeds, spinach, poached eggs & parmesan and house soudough

"BANG BANG' CHICKEN SALAD
$30

Sichuan shredded chicken, crispy chicken skin, asian greens, peanuts, chilli & corriander

VEGAN SALAD BOWL (NOT AVAILABLE SUNDAYS)
Small $14 / Medium $18 / Large $22

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
$14
KIDS FRUIT BOWL
$14
KIDS BOILED EGGS & SOLDIERS
$14

Cabinet Treats

CABINET TREATS
$5.50

Savoury or Sweet Muffins, Scones, Eccles Cake, Friand, Brownie, Afghan $5.50 - $8.00

Elevenses

FANCY A TIPPLE?

BIRDWOOD BLOODY MARY
$17
APEROL SPRITZ
$19
BELLINI
$16
PROSECCO
$16
MIMOSA
$15
Indian and Nepalese dishes served at Everest Woolston

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
$17

Cheese marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then skewered and cooked intandoor. Served with mint sauce.

Chicken Malai Tikka (6pc)
$19

Chicken buttered in cashew paste, cream cheese with chick pea flour, curd and cooked in tandoor.

Chicken Momo (9 Pcs)
Steamed $16.99 / Fried $15.99

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)
Steamed $16.99 / Fried $15.99

Seasonal veggies mixed with onion, garlic, with soya sauce and clove garlic covered under baked flour and deep fried.

Vegetable Samosa (2 Pcs)
$8

Curry pasty filled with mushed potatoes, peas and cumin seed.

Onion Bhajees (6 Pcs)
$8

Crispy onion and silver beet fritter served with tamarind sauce or mint chutney.

Vegetable Mixed Pakora
$8

Grispy cauli, potato, onion dipped in spicy chick pea flour batter and deep fried.Served with tamarind sauce or mint chutney

Tandoori Soya Chaap
$16.99

Soya chaap marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then skewered and cooked in tandoor. Served with mint sauce.

Tandoori Soya Malai Chaap
$16.99

Soya chaap marinated in cashew paste, cream cheese with chick pea flour. Served with mint sauce.

Tandoori Chicken
Half $17 / Full $28

Whole chicken marinated overnight and traditionally cooked in tandoor.

Chicken Tikka (6 Pcs)
$18

Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then skewered and cooked in tandoor.

Tandoori MoMo (9 Pcs)
Chicken $21.99 / Veg $19.99

Momo marinated with herbs and spices, yoghurt. Cooked in the tandoor. Served with capsicum, onions and mint sauce.

Indian Chilli Chicken
$18

Boneless chicken with capsicum, onion and spices cooked in dark soy.

Lamb Seekh Kebab (6 Pcs)
$18

Lamb mince marinated in mint and spices. Grilled in tandoor and served withmint sauce.

Amritsari Fish (6 Pcs)
$17

Fish fillet and lemons lightly battered in butter flour and deep fried. Served withmint sauce.

Tandoori Prawn
$18

Prawns battered with garlic and cooked in tandoor. Served with mint sauce.

Garlic Prawns (8 Pcs)
$19

Prawns battered with garlic and cooked in tandoor. Served with mint sauce.

Bombay Potato
$15

Diced potato cooked with onion, tomato and tempered with cumin seeds and spices.

Everest Mixed Platter (2 People)
$24

2 Seekh kebab, 2 chicken tikka, 2 vegetable samosas, 2 onion bhajees. Served with tramarind and mint sauce.

Everest Vegetarian Mixed Platter (2 people)
$23

2 Samosas, 2 onion bhajees, 2 mix pakoras, 2 vegetable momos. Served with tamarind and mint sauce.

Chicken Lollipop
6Pcs $14.99 / 9Pcs $17.99

Chicken deep fried with ginger and garlic sauce.

Tandoori Mushrooms
$17

Mushrooms marinated in tandoori masala, yoghurt and garlic. Cooked in tandoor, served with chutney.

Mains

Vindaloo
Chicken $22.99 / Lamb $24.50

Hot dish from South Indian based chilli, spices and fresh tomatoes. Goes well with plain naan.

Kadai
Chicken $22.99 / Lamb $24.50

Cooked in onion based thick gravy of capsicum, tomatoes and spices.

Saag
Chicken $22.99 / Lamb $24.50

Diced chicken cooked in a gravy of spinach, cream, and spices.

Madras
Chicken $22.99 / Lamb $24.50

A dish from South India cooked with mustard seeds, curry leaves and coconut cream.

Korma
Chicken $22.99 / Lamb $24.50

Diced chicken / lamb cooked in cashew nut based sauce garnished with cashew and sultanas.

Butter Chicken
$22.99

Boneless chicken pieces grilled in a tandoor, finished in tomato gravy with cream and fenugreek.

Chicken Tikka Masala
$22.99

Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices. roasted on a skewer, and grated tomatoes and onions.

Chicken Jhal Frezi
$22.99

Cooked in green chilies, fried onions, green peppers and tomaotes.

Kali Mirch
Chicken $22.99 / Lamb $24.50

Boneless chicken cooked in cashew sauce added with black pepper spices.

Pasanda
Chicken $22.99 / Lamb $24.50

Cooked in fresh cream, yoghurt, mixed ground cashew and mild spices.

Bhuna
Chicken $22.99 / Lamb $24.50

Medium moist cooked with tomatoes and onions.

Rogan Josh
Chicken $22.99 / Lamb $24.50

Diced chicken / lean lamb cooked in north Indian Style with herbs and spices.

Lamb Handi Meat
$24.50

Tender diced lamb cooked with fresh onion, ginger, garlic and tomatoes in Indian style.

Mango Chicken
$22.99

Exotic curry with tender chicken pieces cooked in subtle mango sauce.

Lamb Tikka Masala
$24.50

Lamb cooked in mild delicately spiced gravy added with grated tomatoes and onions.

Seafood

Tikka Masala
Fish $24.50 / Prawn $24.50

Fish fillet / prawn cooked with brown onion, tomato, ginger, garlic with freshly grounded spices.

Fish Curry
$24.50

Cooked in North Indian style, a real taste of India.

Malabari
Fish $24.50 / Prawn $24.50

A dish from south India cooked with mustard seeds, curry leaves and coconut cream.

Saag
Fish $24.50 / Prawn $24.50

Fish / prawn cooked with cumin, cloves, fresh tomato, ginger, garlic and spinach.

Kadai
Fish $24.50 / Prawn $24.50

Fish / prawn cooked in Indian spice gravy with capsicum, onion and tomatoes.

Fish Jalfrezii
$24.50

Fish prepared with ginger, garlic, chilli, capsicum, onion and coriander.

Butter
Fish $24.50 / Prawn $24.50

Fish or prawn cooked in tomato creamy gravy

Indo-Chinese

American Chopsuey
Veg $17.99 / Chicken $18.99
Schezwan
Chicken $19 / Prawn $20

Tempered spices with schezwan chilli sauce

Manchurian
Veg $18 / Chicken $19

Your selection of battered meat or vegetarian cooked in a soya sauce, tomatoes, chilli sauce with onions, capsicum and spices.

Chilli
Paneer $18 / Mushroom $18 / Chicken $20 / Prawn $20

Your selection of meat or vegetarian cooked with onions, capsicum and spices in dark soya sauce

Chicken 65
Dry $19 / Gravy $19

Small chicken pieces fried and then cooked with yoghurt, curry leaves and mustard seeds. Dish from South India - must try.

Schezwan Fried Rice
Veg $17 / Chicken $18

Boiled rice cooked with egg, mixed vegetables and tossed with schezwan sauce.

Fried Rice
Veg $16 / Chicken $17

Boiled rice cooked with chicken / vegetables, onion and capsicum then fried in a pan with spices.

Chilli lollipops (9pc)
$21.99

Fried chicken wings tossed in garlic, ginger, onion and capsicum with schezwan sauce.

Schezwan Noodles
Veg $16 / Chicken $17

Himalayan stir-fried chicken with egg and mix vegetables and tossed with schezwan sauce.

Manchow Soup
Veg $13 / Chicken $14

Himalayan soup with a combination or vegetables, herbs and soy sauce. Served with fried noodles.

Vegetarian

Mix Vegetables
$19.99

Mixed vegetables cooked in onion, tomato sauce mixed with herbs and spices.

Aloo Sagh
$19.99

Diced potato cooked in cumin seeds, garlic and spinach.

Vegetable Korma
$21.50

A medley of seasonal vegetables cooked in a delicately spiced creamy gravy ofcashews nuts. Garnished with cashews and sultanas.

Aloo Gobi
$19.99

Potatoes, cauliflower cooked with onion, tomato, herbs and spices.

Dal Makhani
$20.99

Lentils cooked with butter cream and spices. Enjoyed best with cheese naan.

Malai Kofta
$21.50

Potatoes and homemade cottage cheese mix with cashew, sultanas, herbs and spices simmered with cream cheese.

Chana Masala
$19.99

Chick peas cooked with secret spices straight from the heart of India.

Paneer Makhani
$21.50

Homemade cottage cheese cooked with tomato creamy gravy.

Palak Panner
$21.50

Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a gravy of spinach cream and spices.

Kadai Panner
$21.50

Homemade cottage cheese cooked in ginger, garlic, curry sauce with capsicum, onion and tomatoes.

Matar/Mushroom Paneer
$19.99

Peas cooked with cottage cheese mushroom in North Indian style.

Vegetable Jaypuri
$19.99

Crisp seasonal vegetable with aromatic spices and garnished with cashew and pappadum pieces.

Chole Bhatura
$19.99

White chickpeas cooked with spices and tomato gravy. Comes with deep fried naan.

Dal Tadka
$19.99

Yellow lentils cooked with garlic and spices.

Shahi Paneer
$21.50

Indian cottage cheese cooked with nuts and a touch of cream in fresh herbs and spices.

Vegan Mains

Vegan Butter
$22

Chunky soy pieces flavoured with coconut cream cashew gravy.

Soy Chaap Saag
$22

Tender soy pieces cooked in a spinach gravy with tomatoes, herbs and spices.

Vegan Korma
$22

Tender soy pieces cooked in cashew nut based sauce, with coconut cream.

Kadai Soya Chaap
$22

Cooked in onion based thick gravy af capsicum, tomatoes and spices.

Soya Chaap Tikka Masala
$22

Cooked in mild delicately spiced sauce. With grated tomatoes and onion.

Nepalese Food

Dal Bhat (Thali)
$26

Nepalese style dal, mixed vegetables, rice, roti, poppadoms, pickle.

Momo Steamed 9pc
Chicken $16.99 / Veg $15.99

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)
$28

Nepalese style chicken / goat, dal, mixed vegetables, rice, roti, poppadams, pickle.

Choila
Chicken $16.99 / Lamb $18.99

Barbeque chicken / lamb cooked in Nepali spices. Served with puffed rice.

Chicken Curry Nepalese Style
$23

Boneless chicken cooked Nepalese style with fresh herbs and spices. Served with rice.

Soup MoMo (9Pcs)
Veg $20.99 / Chicken $21.99

Momos served with tomato based soup, sesame and timmur spices.

Thukpa
Chicken $21.99 / Veg $20.99

A popular Himalayan Noodle Soup cooked with Nepalese herbs and spices

Chilli Momo
Veg $20.99 / Chicken $21.99

Fried Momo chicken cooked with capsicum, ginger, garlic, onion and tomato served with thick gravy.

Hakka Noodles
Veg $15 / Chicken $16

Mixed vegetables with chow mein / chicken. Cooked in Nepalese style.

Chefs Special

Paneer Bhurji
$24.50

A flavourful dish made from crumbled Indian cottage cheese. Cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices.

Everest Chicken Curry
$24.50

Boneless chicken cooked in ginger, garlic with grated tomatoes and onion.

Lajabab
Chicken $24.50 / Lamb $24.50

Cooked with onion tomato and cashew sauce and fenugreek leaves flavour.

Kolapuri
Chicken $24.50 / Lamb $24.50

Diced chicken / lamb. Cooked with tomatoes and onions in coconut based gravy.

Goat Curry
$24.50

Goat on bone in Nepalese style with fresh herbs and spices

Paneer Tikka Masala
$24.50

Indian cottage cheese marinated in yoghurt and spices, roasted and cooked with fresh Indian herbs

Butter Chicken Bone in
$24.50

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
$6
Cumin Rice
$6
Plain Rice
$5

Biryani

Rice, chicken, lamb and vegetables are cooked together with nuts and spices to make a sumptuous one pot meal.

Goat on Bone Biryani
$22.50

Rice/ chicken/ lamb or vegetables are cooked with nuts and spices to make a sumptuous one pot meal and served with raita.

Vegetable Biryani
$19.99

Rice/ chicken/ lamb or vegetables are cooked with nuts and spices to make a sumptuous one pot meal and served with raita.

Biryani
Chicken $23 / Lamb $24.99 / Prawn $24.99

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
$25

Prawn, lamb, chicken mixed with vegetables and rice

Indian Breads

Plain Naan
$4

Traditional Indian leavened bread.

Butter Naan - Indian Style
$5

Naan bread stuffed with butter. A nice crispy one.

Garlic Naan
$5

Naan with topping of garlic

Garlic and Cheese Naan
$7.99

Naan with topping of garlic and stuffed with melting cheese.

Lacha Paratha
$5

Flaky wholemeal bread. A nice crispy one.

Onion Kulcha
$6

Naan stuffed with onions and spices.

Aloo Paratha
$6

Your choice of traditional wholemeal bread or soft leavened naan, both stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes and herbs.

Keema Naan
$7

Naan stuffed with spiced minced lamb.

Chicken Naan
$7

Naan stuffed with minced chicken

Paneer Kulcha
$7

Naan stuffed with cottage cheese, herbs and spices

Gobi Kulcha
$7

Naan stuffed with cauliflower and herbs. Must try.

Kabli Naan (Peshawari Naan)
$7

Desiccated coconut, sultanas, butter and nuts.

Chocolate Naan
$7

Delicious naan bread stuffed with chocolate. All time favourite.

Tandoori Roti
$4

Unleavened wholemeal bread

Cheese Naan
$7

Naan with stuffed melting cheese.

Side Dishes

Mint Chutney
$5
Mango Chutney
$5
Mixed Pickle
$5
Raita
$5
Kachumber
$5
Pappadums (2 Pcs)
$1.99
Everest Salad
$8
Pappadum Platter
$12

6 Poppadom, raita, mint sauce and mango chutney. A must try.

Dessert

Gulab Jamun (2 Pcs)
$6
Ice Cream
$6
Gulab Jamun and Ice Cream
$8

Drinks

Ginger Beer / Lemon Lime & Bitters
$5
Masala Tea
$7
Mango Lassi
$8.49
Soft Drink (Can)
$4

Coke, Coke Zero, Fanta, L&P, Sprite

Fresh fish dish overlooking Lyttelton Harbour

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
$12

Ciabatta lathererd in home-made garlic butter and toasted until golden (V). (Add cheese and sweet chili for 5)

Mushroom Croquette
$18

Homemade Crispy Mushroom Croquette infused with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs served with homemade garlic aioli and Chipotle sauce (V)

Scallops Wrapped in Bacon
$26.50

Pan seared and finished with Pernod and herb butter (GF)

Paua & Prawn Dumplings
$24.50

House made dumplings filled with fresh NZ Paua and prawn mince, deep fried, served with garlic aioli.

Salt and Pepper Squid
$21.50

Fresh Squid coated in chickpea flour, salt, pepper and lightly deep fried served with house made wasabi mayonnaise. (GF)

Fresh NZ Green Lipped Mussels
$25.50

Steamed in white wine and house made creamy tomato salsa served with toasted garlic bread.

Fisherman’s Chili & Garlic Prawn
$23.50

Fresh prawn pan seared with garlic butter, chili, fresh parsley, white wine and served with toasted garlic bread.

Crispy Chicken
$21.50

Southern-style crispy chicken served on bed of fresh coleslaw and house made Chipotle sauce.

Prawn Cocktail
$23.50

Chilled prawn seasoned with smoked paprika served with crisp lettuce, cucumber, tomato and Marie rose sauce. (GF) (DF)

Light Meals

Fisherman's Pie
$29.50

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
$30.50

Seasonal salad greens, delectable homemade dressing, and aioli.

Beef Burger
$28.50

With Bacon, Tomato Relish, Cheese, and Onion Rings

Crumbed Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger
$28.50

Tender chicken thigh, marinated in spiced buttermilk with crispy bacon, coleslaw, relish, and house made chipotle sauce.

Fish Burger
$28.50

Fresh crumbed fish, Tomato Relish, Coleslaw and house made Tartare sauce.

Mains

Seafood Sizzle Plate
$46.50

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
$30.50

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
Orange Roughy $32 / Catch of the Day $34.50 / Blue Cod $40

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
Orange Roughy or catch of the day $42.50 / Blue Cod $46.50

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
$38.50

A selection of seafood, mussels, prawns, fish and calamari served with golden fries and fresh slaw, house made tartare sauce.

Crispy Skin Salmon Risotto
$44

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
$42

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
$30.50

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
$17
Chicken Tenders & Chips
$12
Fish Bites & Chips
$17.50
Chicken Burger & Chips
$17
Fish Burger & Chips
$17.50
Mini Sundae
$6.50
Fizzy
$4.50
Juice
$5.50
Kid's Hot Chocolate
$4.50
Fluffy
$2.50
Loaded gourmet pizza at Winnie Bagoes Ferrymead

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
$18

Feta, sundried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion and cucumber with mesclun lettuce and balsamic dressing. GF,VGO

Seared Lamb
$27

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
$26

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
$12

Pasta

Cajun Chicken
$26

Chicken sautéed in a creamy Cajun spiced sauce on penne with cherry tomatoes and shaved parmesan. GFO

Carbonara
$26 / Add chicken $4

Bacon, mushrooms and onions in a white wine and cream sauce with fettuccine and shaved parmesan. GFO

Vegetarian
$24

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
$12

Decadent choices of either chocolate, caramel or berry. GF

Warm Chocolate Brownie
$13

With vanilla ice cream and berry coulis. GF

Warm Buttermilk Doughnut
$10

Filled with your choice of berry or salted caramel with vanilla ice cream

Mini Dessert Pizzas
$12

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
$16

Glazed chicken nibbles with buffalo sauce and aioli. GF

Cheese Sticks
$16

Mozzarella sticks coated in crispy bread crumbs with marinara sauce

Jalapeño Bites
$15

Jalapeños and cream cheese in a golden crumb shell

Winnie's Crispy Chicken
$21 / Like it hot! Add hot sauce $2

Crispy chicken pieces marinated in buttermilk and coated in Winnie's herbs and spices, with aioli

Garlic Prawns
$19

Quick fire garlic prawns on a bed of mesclun leaves, julienne carrots and cucumber. GF

Ribs
$18

Pork ribs in sticky plum sauce. GF

Wedges
$13 / Add gravy $2

With sour cream and sweet chilli sauce. GF

Shoestring Fries
$12 / Add gravy $2

With garlic, aioli and tomato sauce. GF

Winnie's Platter
$70

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
Small $22 / Medium $34 / Large $42

Chicken in a sweet chilli, lime and coriander marinade on a peanut satay base with pineapple pieces. GFO

Jack's BBQ Chicken
Small $22 / Medium $34 / Large $42

BBQ chicken, caramelised onions, streaky bacon on a white base sauce lavished in Jack Daniels BBQ sauce and chipotle glaze

Teriyaki Chicken
Small $22 / Medium $34 / Large $42

Teriyaki chicken on a garlic butter base with rocket and red onion, finished with teriyaki reduction, Japanese mayo and julienne carrots

Chicken, Cranberry & Brie
Small $22 / Medium $34 / Large $42

Smoked chicken and slices of brie on a cranberry base topped with fresh rosemary. GFO

Thai Chicken
Small $22 / Medium $34 / Large $42

Thai style chicken with red capsicum, green beans, red onion and fresh coriander on a tomato base. GFO

Florentina
Small $22 / Medium $34 / Large $42

Smoked chicken on an apricot base with cashew nuts, cream cheese and fresh rosemary. GFO

Chicken or Lamb Souvlaki
Small $22 / Medium $34 / Large $42

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
Small $22 / Medium $34 / Large $42

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
Small $22 / Medium $34 / Large $42

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
Small $22 / Medium $34 / Large $42

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
Small $22 / Medium $34 / Large $42

BBQ & honey marinated beef on a tomato base with bacon, pepperoni and chorizo, finished with horseradish aioli and fresh garlic. GFO

BBQ Brisket
Small $22 / Medium $34 / Large $42

Texas spiced brisket on a BBQ sauce with caramelised onions, sweet spicy pickles and smoked cheddar cheese

The Philly
Small $22 / Medium $34 / Large $42

Slow baked beef brisket in a creamy white sauce with mushrooms, red onions and chipotle mayonnaise

The Butcher's
Small $22 / Medium $34 / Large $42

Braised beef, bacon, chorizo and pepperoni on a smoked hickory base with a BBQ bourbon sauce. GFO

BBQ Pork
Small $22 / Medium $34 / Large $42

Pulled pork in a smoked BBQ sauce on a tomato base with red onions and red capsicum. GFO

Sticky Pork
Small $22 / Medium $34 / Large $42

Asian style sweet and sticky pork belly with green capsicums, onions and fresh chilli on a tomato base – Ferrymead exclusive

Hawaiian
Small $22 / Medium $34 / Large $42

Lashings of ham with pineapple pieces on a tomato base. GFO

Grand Chicago
Small $22 / Medium $34 / Large $42

Shaved ham, pepperoni, mushrooms and green capsicum on a tomato base with garlic, thyme, red onion and fresh tomato. GFO

Italian
Small $22 / Medium $34 / Large $42

Pepperoni, mushrooms and feta on a tomato base with sundried tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, garlic and thyme. GFO

Vegetali
Small $22 / Medium $34 / Large $42

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
Small $22 / Medium $34 / Large $42

Smoked salmon with cream cheese on a garlic butter base with capers. GFO

Seafood Marinara
Small $22 / Medium $34 / Large $42

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
Small $22 / Medium $34 / Large $42

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
Medium $26 / Large $32

On a tomato base with fresh tomato and basil. GFO,VGO

Sicilian
Medium $26 / Large $32

Peppered salami, red capsicum, sundried tomatoes, Kalamata olives and garlic on a tomato base. GFO

Cheese
Medium $26 / Large $32

Mozzarella cheese on a creamy white sauce base with fresh garlic

Funghi
Medium $26 / Large $32

Mushrooms and garlic on a tomato base. GFO,VGO

Pepperoni
Medium $26 / Large $32

Peppered salami with garlic and extra tomato base. GFO

The New Yorker
Medium $26 / Large $32

Bacon, sundried tomatoes and cream cheese on a tomato base with garlic and fresh oregano. GFO

BBQ Beef
Medium $26 / Large $32

Honey marinated beef on a tomato base with red onions and BBQ sauce. GFO

Veggie Mama
Medium $26 / Large $32

Feta and caramelised onions topped with rocket leaves and shaved parmesan. GFO,VGO

Breads

Gourmet Flat Bread
$17

With sundried tomatoes, basil pesto, feta, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sweet chilli sauce, olives and herbs. GFO,VGO

Fresh Garlic Bread
$12

Loaf of freshly baked bread, served with garlic butter and fresh herbs

Chilli Pesto Bread
$15

Loaf of freshly baked bread, served with garlic butter, pesto and sweet chilli sauce

Bread Fingers
$16

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
$17

The Classic Italian cocktail! Aperol, prosecco and soda served over ice

Bad Boy
$17

The true Winnies cocktail! Vodka, Apple sours, passionfruit and fresh lime & a cranberry float

Cherry Bomb Cola
$17

Fizzy just got fun! Vodka, cherry liqueur, Fever Tree Distillers cola, lemon

Melon Ball
$17

Vibrantly green and sweet blend of Midori, vodka and pineapple juice

Wine – Sparkling

Canti Prosecco DOC Italy
200ML BTL $14
Lindauer Brut Marlborough
200ML BTL $13
De Bortolli Prosecco Australia
750ML BTL $45
Daniel Le Brun NV Marlborough
750ML BTL $70

Wine – Sauvignon Blanc

The Ned Marlborough
150ML $13 / 250ML $20.50 / BTL $55
Kopiko Bay Marlborough
150ML $12 / 250ML $19 / BTL $50
Jules Taylor Marlborough
150ML $14 / 250ML $22 / BTL $60
Wither Hills Low Alc 9.5% Marlborough
150ML $13 / 250ML $20.50 / BTL $55

Wine – Aromatics

Main Divide Riesling Waipara
150ML $14 / 250ML $22 / BTL $60
The Ned Pinot Gris Marlborough
150ML $13 / 250ML $20.50 / BTL $55
Jules Taylor Pinot Gris Central Otago
150ML $14 / 250ML $22 / BTL $60

Beer & Cider – On Tap

Mac's Gold Lager
$12
Speight's
$12
Mac's Cloudy Apple Cider
$12
Steinlager Super Cold
$12

Beer & Cider – Bottled & Canned

Mac's 0%
$11
Steinlager Light
$11
Steinlager Zero
$11
Corona Mexico
$11

Non~Alc

Coke & Raspberry
PINT $6 / 12OZ $4.50
Coke / Coke Zero
PINT $6 / 12OZ $4.50
Fanta
PINT $6 / 12OZ $4.50
Lemon Lime & Bitters
PINT $6 / 12OZ $4.50

Mocktails

Raspberry Cooler
$11

A refreshing mix of raspberry, mint and cranberry juice topped with soda

Non Cheechee
$11

Cranberry, lime, lemonade, pineapple

Good Boy
$11

Apple, passionfruit pulp, lime topped with cranberry

Thai curry at La Ruby Thai Restaurant in Ferrymead

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
$16

A combination of spring rolls, money bags, fish cakes and chicken satay.

Double Mixed Entree Platter
$25

A combination of spring rolls,money bags, fish cakes and chicken satay.

5pcs Thai Spring Rolls
$15.50

Homemade vegetarian roll deep fried served with sweet chilli sauce

4pcs Golden Money Bags
$16

Wrapped with mix of chicken & Thai herbs served with a sweet and sour dipping sauce.

5pcs Thai Fish Cakes
$16

Fish patties with Thai herbs served with chilli sauce. Very popular in Thailand.

3pcs Deep Fried Chicken Wings
$14.50

Deep fried chicken wings served with sweet chilli sauce.

Vegetable Tempura
$15.50

Mixed vegetables deep fried in a light tempura batter.

6pcs Deep Fried Tofu
$13

Deep fried tofu served with peanut sauce

4 or 5pcs Chicken Satay
$17

Skewered tender grilled chicken pieces served with chef's style peanut sauce

6pcs Pork Spare Ribs
$16

Sweet and tender deep fried pork spare ribs with chef's special sauce

4pcs Curry Puffs
$15.50

Deep fried minced chicken with onion & kumara in puff pastry

4pcs Crumbed Prawns
$18

Butterflied prawn cutlets coated in a light golden coconut breadcrumbs.

Fresh Spring Rolls
$17

Freshly made rice pepper rolls with prawns, chicken, rice noodles, fresh vegetables.

Soups

Small Soups and Medium Soups

Regular Tom Yum Soup
$20

Traditional hot & sour soup with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, lemon juice and fresh coriander.

Regular Tom Kha Soup
$20

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
$24

Traditional hot & sour soup with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, lemon juice and fresh coriander.

Large Tom Kha Soup
$24

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
$26.50

Your choice of tender pieces of meats stir fried with cashew nuts, Chilli paste with fresh veggies.

Oyster Sauce
$26.50

Your choice of tender pieces of meats stir fried with oyster sauce and seasonal vegetables.

Peanut Sauce
$26.50

Your choice of tender pieces of meats stir fried with vegetables and chef's special peanut sauce.

Basil Stir Fry
$26.50

Chopped meat, Stir fried with fresh chilli, Garlic, vegetables and thai basil.

Pad Prik Sod
$26.50

(fresh chilli stir fried) Your choice of tender pieces of meats stir fried with fresh chilli, Garlic and seasonal vegetables.

Ginger Stir Fry
$26.50

Your choice of meat delicately stir fried with fresh ginger & vegetable.

Garlic And Pepper
$26.50

Your choice of meat stir fried with Garlic, Pepper and vegetable.

Sweet And Sour
$26.50

Your choice of meat combined with Tomato, Pineapple, Cucumber & stir fried with chef's sweet & sour sauce.

Pad Prik Gaeng
$26.50

(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
$26.50

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
$26.50

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)
$26.50

Crispy tofu & Thai style peanut sauce with Mix vege Fresh cucumber, Tomato, Carrots, Lettuce.

Som Tum
$26.50

Spicy Thai country style salad with carrot, Chilli, Tomato, Crushed peanuts and lemon juice.

Thai Curries

Green Curry
$26.50

Your choice of meat with green curry, Coconut Milk, Bamboo shoots and Vegetables.

Red Curry
$25.50

Your choice of Meat in a traditional red curry with coconut milk and vegetables

Massaman Curry
$25.50

Your choice of Meat in a Massaman curry with coconut milk, Diced potato, Carrots, Onion & peanuts

Panang Curry
$25.50

Our most popular curry. Your choice of meat sliced in a thick panang curry sauce, with vegetables. Topped with peanuts.

Yellow Curry
$25.50

The mildest flavour yellow curry with vegetable and your choice of protein.

Pineapple curry
$25.50

Seasonal vegetable and your choice of meat, dice pineapple finish with yummy curry powder.

Authentic Thai Noodle Soup

Tom Yum Minced Pork Noodles
$27

Minced pork & pork meat balls with noodle soup that is spicy and sour and all kinds of yum.

Pork Meat Ball Noodles
$26

Fresh pork meat balls & noodles with delicious soup.

Beef Meat Ball Noodles
$26

Fresh beef meat balls & noodles with delicious soup.

Chicken Noodle Soup
$25

Delicious and healthy chicken noodle soup to warm you up from the inside out.

Rice & Noodles

Pad Thai
$25.50

Stir fried thai rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts,chives & crushed peanut.

Fried Rice
$25.50

Fried rice with egg & vegetables prepared in chef's Thai style

Pineapple Fried Rice
$25.50

Turmeric style fried rice with pineapple, vegetables & eggs

Pad See-Ew
$25.50

Stir fried big rice noodles in dark soy sauce & seasonal vegetables in chef's secret recipe.

Noodles Pad Kee Mao
$25.50

Spicy basil flavoured noodles stir fried with your choice of meat.

Green Curry Fried Rice
$25.50

Tossed with fragrant, flavourful finish with green curry paste.

Stir Fry Egg Noodles
$25.50

Delicately stir-fry egg noodle with vegetable and choice of meat.

Nasi Goreng
$25.50

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
$32

Pork belly with aromatic fresh basil, veggie and bold savoury flavour.

Roasted Duck Red Curry
$32.50

Roasted duck in a traditional red curry with Pineapple, Tomato and Vegetables

Tom Yum Curry Chicken
$29

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
$32

Crispy battered fried chicken tossed with Thai chilli paste and seasonal veggie.

Crumbed Prawn Stir fry
$33

Gently tossed crispy crumbed prawn with veggie sweet savoury Thai sauce.

Crispy Prawn Stir Fry With Vege
$32

Crispy battered fried prawn tossed with Thai chilli paste and seasonal veggie.

Massaman Lamb Shank(with Roti)
$33.50

Slow braised New Zealand lamb shank with massaman curry & five spice, finish with carrot, Onion & Potato.

Simmer Duck Noodles Soup
$31.50

Simmer duck over noodles bathed in a delicious sauce.

Sweet & Sour Pla Tod Krob
$33

Deep fried fish fillets with sweet & sour sauce on bed of vegetables.

Choo Chee Pla Tod Krob
$33

Deep fried fish fillets served with a chef's special curry sauce.

Crispy Pork Stir Fried With Mixed Vegetables
$31

Stir fried mixed vegetable & crispy pork in garlic sauce.

Tom Yum Curry Chicken
$26

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
$31

Pork belly with aromatic basil and bold savoury flavour

Crispy Chicken Stir Fry
$31

Crispy battered fried chicken tossed with Thai chilli paste and seasonal veggie.

Extra

Rice (extra)
$3.50
Cashew Nut
$3.50
Peanut Sauce
$3.50
Fried Egg
$4
Vegetables
$3.50
Paratha Bread ( Flaky , Layered Flat Bread )
$3.50
Roti Bread ( Whole Wheat Bread )
$3.50
Extra Prawns
$4
Cocconut Rice
$5.99

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
$14.50

Deep fried banana coated in batter and served with ice-cream & caramel syrup. Topped with cashew nut.

Brownie
$14

Warm chocolate brownie served with ice cream, chocolate syrup & Cashew nut.

Ice Cream Sundae
$13

Vanilla Ice Cream served with whipped cream, chocolate syrup & Cashew nut.

Mixed Ice Cream
$13

Chocolate and Vanilla ice-cream topped with Whipped cream. Chocolate syrup & Cashew nut.

Lunch Menu - Entrees

Mixed Entree Platter
$15

A combination of spring rolls, money bags, fish cakes & chicken satay

4pcs Thai Spring Rolls
$15.50

Crispy golden rolls served with sweet chilli sauce

4pcs Golden Money Bags
$16

Wrapped with mix of chicken & Thai herbs served with a sweet & sour dipping sauce

5pcs Thai Fish Cakes
$13

Fish patties with Thai herbs served with chilli sauce. Very popular in Thailand

6pcs Deep Fried Chicken Nibbles
$13

Deep fried chicken nibbles served with sweet chilli sauce

Vegetable Tempura
$13

Mixed vegetables deep fried in a light tempura batter

6pcs Deep Fried Tofu
$13

Deep fried tofu served with peanut sauce

4pcs Chicken Satay
$13

Skewered tender grilled chicken pieces served with chefs style peanut sauce

6pcs Pork Spare Ribs
$15

Sweet and tender deep fried pork spare ribs with chefs special sauce

4pcs Curry Puffs
$13

Deep fried minced chicken with onion & kumara in puff pastry

4pcs Crumbed Prawns
$18

Butterflied prawn cutlets coated in a light golden coconut breadcrumbs

Lunch Menu - Soups

Tom Yum
$15

Hot. Traditional hot & sour soup with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, lemon juice & fresh coriander

Tom Kha
$15

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
$16.50

A mild and hearty curry with onions, carrots, potatoes and pumpkins in a gently spiced coconut base

Red Curry
$16.50

A rich and aromatic red curry with coconut milk, broccoli, carrot, beans, pumpkin & bamboo shoots

Massaman Curry
$16.50

A mild, comforting curry with coconut milk, potatoes, carrots and onions, finished with subtle spices and peanuts

Panang Curry
$16.50

A thick, creamy curry with broccoli, carrot and beans, finished with a rich peanut flavour

Green Curry
$16.50

A fragrant Thai green curry with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, broccoli, carrot, beans & pumpkin

Lunch Menu - Thai Salads

Yum Thai
$16.50

Vegetarian Yum. Crispy tofu & Thai style peanut sauce with mix veggie, fresh cucumber, tomato, carrots & lettuce

Larb
$16.50

A traditional Thai salad with ground roasted sticky rice, chilli, lemon juice, coriander, onion and galangal served over fresh salad greens

Nam Tok
$16.50

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
$16.50

Stir-fried with roasted cashew nuts, fresh vegetables and rich chilli paste

Oyster Sauce
$16.50

Cooked in savoury oyster sauce with seasonal vegetables

Peanut Sauce
$16.50

Stir-fried with vegetables in a creamy, chefs special peanut sauce

Basil
$16.50

Hot. Stir-fried with fresh chilli, garlic, vegetables and aromatic Thai basil

Pad Prik Sod
$16.50

Hot. Fresh chilli stir fried. Cooked with fresh chilli, garlic and seasonal vegetables for a bold kick

Ginger
$16.50

Lightly stir-fried with fresh ginger and crisp vegetables

Garlic & Pepper
$16.50

Flavoured with garlic, black pepper and fresh vegetables

Sweet & Sour
$16.50

Cooked with tomato, pineapple, cucumber with chefs sweet & sour sauce

Lunch Menu - Rice & Noodles

Fried Rice
$16.50

Fried rice with egg & vegetables prepared in chefs Thai style

Pad Thai
$16.50

Stir fried Thai rice noodles with bean sprouts, chives & crushed peanuts

Pad See-ew
$16.50

Stir fried big rice noodles in homemade soy sauce & seasonable vegetables in chefs secret recipe

Noodles Pad Kee Mao
$16.50

Hot. Spicy basil flavoured noodles stir-fried with veggies and your choice of protein

Stir Fried Egg Noodle
$16.50

Stir fried with egg noodles & seasonable vegetables

Lunch Menu - Authentic Thai Noodle Soup

Tom Yum Minced Pork Noodle Soup
$15.50

Hot. Minced pork with noodle soup that is spicy & sour and all kinds of yum

Pork Meat Ball Noodle Soup
$15.50

Fresh pork meat balls & noodles with delicious sauce

Beef Meat Ball Noodle Soup
$16

Fresh beef meat balls & noodles with delicious sauce

Chicken Noodle Soup
$14.99

Delicious and healthy chicken noodle soup to warm you up from the inside out

Lunch Menu - Breads

Roti Bread
$4

Drinks

Coke
$3.99
Ginger beer
$5.50
Fanta
$3.99
Sprite
$3.99
Thai Ice Tea (Lemon)
$6.50
KombuchaI (Ginger & Lemon)
$7.50
Kombucha (Rasberry Lemonade)
$7.50

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.