Casa Nostra Italian Kitchen is a family-owned Ferrymead restaurant shaped by more than thirty years of hospitality experience. Italian chef Felice leads the kitchen with an emphasis on home-style cooking, handmade pasta and a combination of fresh local produce and Italian ingredients. The tone is deliberately welcoming rather than formal, making the dining room suitable for a family dinner, a celebration or a table that wants to share several courses in the Italian manner.
Antipasti offer several ways to begin. House chicken-liver pâté is served with ciabatta, butterflied prawns are roasted with garlic and herbs, and mussels arrive in a broth of garlic, white wine, cracked pepper and parsley. Calamari and mushroom arancini add crisp textures, while the larger antipasto board assembles cured meats, Italian cheeses, olives, smoked salmon and accompaniments for the whole table. Bread choices range from garlic ciabatta to schiacciata with fennel, anchovies and mozzarella.
The middle of the menu is split between hand-stretched pizza, house pasta and risotto. Pizzas move from tomato, basil and buffalo mozzarella to mushroom with truffle oil, seafood, cured meats and vegetable combinations. Pasta includes meat-filled tordelle in Bolognese, seafood ravioli in a grilled-pepper cream, pumpkin ravioli with sage, slow-cooked-lamb gnocchi and spinach fettuccine with classic ragu. Seafood risotto brings together prawns, scallops, mussels, clams and calamari, while a vegetable version uses beans, peas, spring onion, zucchini, spinach and asparagus.
Secondi continue the traditional register with stuffed veal scallopine, chicken parmigiana, roast porchetta, braised lamb shank and market fish. The range gives diners room to stay with pasta or build a longer dinner around a meat or seafood main. Dessert is equally recognisable: house tiramisu, panna cotta with honey and vincotto, three-flavour Italian gelato, hot chocolate fondant and lemon tart. Those familiar endings reinforce Casa Nostra's central promise of an Italian meal constructed course by course rather than a menu reduced to pizza and pasta alone.
Address: 2 Waterman Place, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
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Casa Nostra Italian Restaurant Menu
Pane
Garlic Bread
Melted homemade garlic butter on ciabatta, topped off with parmesan cheese (v)
Schiacciata
Traditional Tuscan flat bread topped with fennel, anchovies & mozzarella cheese
Pane Cafone
Artisan bread filled mediterranean style, served with E.V.O.O. & balsamic vinegar (v)
Antipasti
Paté Della Casa
Homemade chicken liver paté with port, brandy & red onion confit with ciabatta bread
Gamberoni Alla Griglia
Butterflied prawns served with roasted garlic & herb sauce on salad
Olive Siciliane
An assortment of Sicilian green olives, roasted almonds, pecorino cheese & grissini (v)
Cozze Pepate
Mussels served in a garlic, white wine, cracked pepper & parsley broth with fresh ciabatta bread
Portobello Polenta
Grilled polenta with field mushrooms, ricotta & pesto (v)
Prosciutto Mare & Monte
Parma ham wrapped around seasonal fruit served with tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella & prawns
Piatto Bruschette
Ask the staff for our trio of the day
Mozza Chips
Crumbed mozzarella with tomato sugo (v)
Insalata Calamari
Grilled squid with chorizo sausage, beans & mixed greens
Calamari Fritti
Squid rings dusted in semolina & fried, served with aioli & lemon rocket salad
Arancini
Crumbed mushroom & truffle risotto balls with mozzarella filling, served with aioli, red pepper salsa, rocket oil
Antipasto
Antipasto
Perfect for sharing! A taste of Italy with a selection of mixed cured meats, pickles, Italian cheeses, olives, smoked salmon, a bit of this & a bit of that
Zuppa
Minestrone
Seasonal vegetable soup with basil & grilled bread (v)
Brodetto Ligure
A fresh mix of seafood in a tomato broth & grilled bread
Insalate
Caprese
Buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomatoes & basil (v)
Panzanella
Rustic Italian tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, fresh basil, red capsicum with crispy grilled bread & red wine vinaigrette (v)
Panzanella with Grilled Chicken
Rustic Italian tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, fresh basil, red capsicum with crispy grilled bread & red wine vinaigrette, add grilled chicken
Beetroot
Tossed with rucola, hazelnuts, crumbled goats cheese & drizzled with a balsamic dressing (v)
Beetroot with Smoked Salmon
Tossed with rucola, hazelnuts, crumbled goats cheese & drizzled with a balsamic dressing, add smoked salmon
Contorni
Truffle Fries
With aioli & grana padano
Shoestring Fries
With aioli – or – tomato sugo (v)
Polenta Chips
Chunky polenta fried & served with aioli (v)
Rucola
Served with pears, parmesan & white balsamic dressing (v)
Mixed Leaves
With tomatoes, cucumber, olives & avocado (v)
Broccoli
Lightly tossed with crushed garlic & olive oil (v)
Our Pizza
A hand-stretched fresh Italian flat bread loaded with toppings and packed with taste. Add 3.95 for gluten free. Extra toppings available at an extra price: Add Cheese 4.5, Add Meat 5, Add Other Toppings 3.5.
Reginella
Pomodoro, buffalo mozzarella, basil & E.V.O.O (v)
Giardino
Pomodoro, zucchini, ricotta, spinach, eggplant, sprinkled with dill (v)
Salmone
Pomodoro sugo, mozzarella, capers, smoked salmon, red onion & mascarpone cheese
Splendida
Chicken meatballs, eggplant, pecorino cheese, zucchini, rucola & cherry tomatoes
Contadina
Homemade sausage meat, capsicums, mushrooms & olives
Gustosa
Roast lamb, potatoes, leeks, mozzarella & pancetta
Maialona
Mozzarella, mortadella, Italian salami, prosciutto & parmesan cheese
Rubacuori
Pesto, chicken, pinenuts, mozzarella, tomatoes & parmesan cheese
Il Bello
Fior di latte, rucola, cherry tomatoes, prosciutto & grana cheese
Nettuno
Pomodoro, mozzarella, chili prawns, squid, sundried tomatoes, pangrattato & salsa verde
Verdure
Eggplant, zucchini, leeks, chili, basil & tomato sugo (v)
Piselli
Peas, ricotta, bocconcini, fresh mint, sea salt & ground pepper (v)
Funghi
White sauce with porcini, portobello, mascarpone cheese & Mozzarella, black truffle oil, rocket, parmesan (v)
Bambini
Cheese, ham, pineapple & pomodoro sauce – or – cheese, fresh basil & pomodoro sauce (kids)
Pasta
Gluten free pasta available for 3.95 extra per serve.
Tordelle Di Carne
Handcrafted ravioli filled with chicken, pork, beef & silverbeet served in a bolognese sauce
Ravioli Di Pesce
Hand-filled ravioli stuffed with prawns, crabmeat & smoked salmon in a creamy grilled pepper sauce
Ravioli Di Zucca
Homemade pumpkin ravioli in a light sage sauce topped with pine nuts (v)
Gnocchi Di Patate
Handmade potato gnocchi with your choice of either a rich gorgonzola sauce – or – a fresh tomato & basil sauce (v)
Gnocchi Di Agnello Lento
Handmade potato gnocchi served with slow-cooked lamb, mixed mushrooms, porcini, cherry tomatoes & truffle oil
Carbonara Modo Mio
Penne with pancetta, red onion, a little chili in a traditional carbonara sauce
Bolognese
Handmade spinach fettuccine with a classico ragu sauce
Puttanesca
Kalamata olives, anchovies, capers, basil, chili, garlic in a pomodoro sugo
Fettuccine con Pancetta
Taleggio, cream, crispy pancetta, cauliflower, rocket & pangrattato
Fettuccine Con Tartufo E Fungo
Homemade Italian fettuccine pasta, with creamy mushroom sauce, truffle oil, rocket & pangrattato
Fettuccine Con Polpette
Homemade Italian fettuccine pasta with chicken meatballs in a fresh tomato – or – basil pesto sauce
Linguine Pescatore
With mussels, clams, prawns, scallops & fish calamari, cooked with garlic, parsley, white wine & a touch of napoli sauce
Lasagne Di Mamma Alda
Thin layers of pasta, basil, bechamel, beef, napoli sauce, ham & melted cheese
Cannelloni Piemonte
Spinach & ricotta rolled in handmade pasta sheets & baked in a napoli sauce (v)
Eggplant Parmigian
Sliced eggplant topped with tomato sauce, basil & bocconcini cheese (v)
Bambini
Spaghetti – or – penne with a choice of bolognese sauce – napoli sauce – or – burro e formaggio (kids)
Risotto
Risotto Pesce
Seafood risotto tossed with prawns, scallops, mussels, clams, calamari, white fish, white wine & fresh Italian Parsley
Risotto Verdure
Arborio rice, green beans, peas, spring onions, zucchini, spinach & fresh mint (v)
Secondi
All our main courses are served with seasonal vegetables & roast potatoes. For a well done steak, please allow adequate time for correct cooking.
Veal Portafoglio
Crumbed veal scallopine filled with mozzarella, prosciutto, basil & sundried tomatoes red pepper salsa
Vitello Al Marsala
Veal scallopine with sliced field mushrooms & marsala wine sauce
Chicken Parmigiana
Crumbed chicken breast topped with our fresh pomodoro sauce & melted mozzarella cheese
Spiedini Di Pollo
Free range chicken breast with courgettes, capsicums on skewers in a hot arrabbiata sauce, mixed leaves & a squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Porchetta
The best roast pork loin with caramelised pears, broccoli, pancetta & almonds
Agnello
Braised lamb shank in a chianti vino sauce on a potato mash
Bistecca (400g)
Grilled sirloin steak served with your choice of brandy & green peppercorn, mushroom – or – gorgonzola sauce
Filetto Di Manzo (300g)
Grilled fillet steak served with your choice of brandy & green peppercorn, mushroom – or – gorgonzola sauce
Pesce Del Giorno
Market fish – Ask your waiter for details
Dolci
All desserts served with fresh fruit.
Dolce Del Duca
Our own hand-crafted Tiramisu
Panna Cotta Al Miele
Honey panna cotta with sticky vino cotto
Coppa Pigiama
Fresh fruit served with caramel custard, gelato & cherries
Gelato Bandiera
A traditional three flavour Italian gelato served with fresh fruit
Fondente
A hot chocolate fondant cake served with vanilla gelato & chocolate sauce
Lemon Tart
A homemade lemon tart served with vanilla gelato & berry sauce
Affogato
Served with a shot of espresso & vanilla gelato. Add 4.00 for a dash of your favorite liqueur
Bambini
Two scoops of vanilla gelato with a choice of chocolate – or – berry sauce (kids)
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Against typical prices in Christchurch
- Garlic bread Typical in Christchurch: $12.00 $17.75
- Chicken parmigiana Typical in Christchurch: $29.00 $40.75
- Spaghetti bolognese Typical in Christchurch: $29.98 $29.95
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