Winnie Bagoes City is the central Christchurch home of a pizza business that began in 1989. The Welles Street venue is presented as the place where the brand started, now one of three Canterbury locations alongside Ferrymead and Rangiora. Its appeal is deliberately broad: families can settle in for dinner, friends can share a table, and larger groups can turn the same relaxed format into a celebration. Reservations and online pickup make the city branch useful for both a night out and an easy meal at home.
Gourmet pizza is the restaurant's defining idea, with generous toppings and combinations that move well beyond the standard list. Sweet satay chicken brings together chilli, peanut and pineapple, while smoked chicken is matched with cranberry, brie and rosemary. The Kiwi Craving uses lamb, kumara, mustard, honey and soy, and the vegetable-focused Vegetali layers pumpkin, kumara, broccoli, green beans, feta and pesto, with a vegan adaptation available. More traditional margherita, pepperoni, mushroom and cheese pizzas keep familiar choices in the mix.
The menu is built for groups that want more than pizza alone. Fried chicken, mozzarella sticks, jalapeño bites, ribs and garlic prawns can start the table, while salads range from Greek and Caesar styles to lamb or prawn combinations. Pasta includes Cajun chicken, carbonara and a vegetable option that can be prepared vegan. Dessert continues the playful approach through sundaes, warm brownie, filled doughnuts and miniature pizzas topped with banana and caramel or raspberry and white chocolate.
Dietary choice is integrated into the range, with gluten-free bases and clearly signposted vegetarian and vegan options. The City venue also extends its social role through group functions and fundraiser nights, while the children's pizza school turns dough rolling and topping selection into part of the occasion. That mix of creative pizzas, familiar comforts and hands-on family experiences explains why the restaurant can serve a date night, a busy family table and a large gathering without changing its easygoing character.
Address: 40 Welles Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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Winnie Bagoes Menu
Option tags, such as Vegan Option (VGO), mean the dish can be made that way on request: ask for that version when you order.
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Salads
Greek
GF, VGO. Feta, sundried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion and cucumber with mesclun lettuce and balsamic dressing
Seared Lamb
GF. 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
Chicken Caesar
GFO. Pan fried chicken with crispy bacon, croutons, shaved parmesan and cos lettuce and classic Caesar dressing. Poached free range egg and anchovies optional
House Coleslaw or Salad
Pasta
Cajun Chicken
GFO. Chicken sautéed in a creamy Cajun spiced sauce on penne with cherry tomatoes and shaved parmesan
Carbonara
GFO. Bacon, mushrooms and onions in a white wine and cream sauce with fettuccine and shaved parmesan
Vegetarian
GFO, VGO. Sautéed capsicum, broccoli, sundried tomatoes and onions on penne with pesto, cream and rocket leaves
Desserts
Ice Cream Sundae
GF. Decadent choices of either chocolate, caramel or berry
Warm Chocolate Brownie
GF. With vanilla ice cream and berry coulis
Warm Buttermilk Doughnut
Filled with your choice of berry or salted caramel with vanilla ice cream
Mini Dessert Pizzas
Topped with vanilla ice cream. Choices: 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
GF. Glazed chicken nibbles with buffalo sauce and aioli
Cheese Sticks
Mozzarella sticks coated in crispy bread crumbs with marinara sauce
Jalapeño Bites
Jalapeños and cream cheese in a golden crumb shell
Winnie’s Crispy Chicken
Crispy chicken pieces marinated in buttermilk and coated in Winnie’s herbs and spices, with aioli. Like it hot! Add hot sauce
Garlic Prawns
GF. Quick fire garlic prawns on a bed of mesclun leaves, julienne carrots and cucumber
Ribs
GF. Pork ribs in sticky plum sauce
Wedges
GF. With sour cream and sweet chilli sauce. Add gravy
Shoestring Fries
GF. With garlic, aioli and tomato sauce. Add gravy
Winnie’s Platter
Cheese sticks, jalapeño bites, crispy chicken, chicken nibbles and garlic prawns with dipping sauces
Breads
Gourmet Flat Bread
GFO, VGO. With sundried tomatoes, basil pesto, feta, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sweet chilli sauce, olives and herbs
Fresh Garlic Bread
Loaf of freshly baked bread, served with garlic butter and fresh herbs
Chilli Pesto Bread
Loaf of freshly baked bread, served with garlic butter, pesto and sweet chilli sauce
Bread Fingers
GFO. Flatbread with cheese, garlic and herbs, served with 3 dipping sauces (aioli, pesto, sweet chilli)
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. All of our pizzas are topped with mozzarella and parmesan.
Sweet Satay Chicken
GFO. Chicken in a sweet chilli, lime and coriander marinade on a peanut satay base with pineapple pieces
Jack’s BBQ Chicken
BBQ chicken, caramelised onions, streaky bacon on a white base sauce lavished in Jack Daniels BBQ sauce and chipotle glaze
Teriyaki Chicken
Teriyaki chicken on a garlic butter base with rocket and red onion, finished with teriyaki reduction, Japanese mayo and julienne carrots
Chicken, Cranberry & Brie
GFO. Smoked chicken and slices of brie on a cranberry base topped with fresh rosemary
Thai Chicken
GFO. Thai style chicken with red capsicum, green beans, red onion and fresh coriander on a tomato base
Florentina
GFO. Smoked chicken on an apricot base with cashew nuts, cream cheese and fresh rosemary
Chicken or Lamb Souvlaki
GFO. Chicken or lamb on a peanut satay base with sundried tomatoes and onions, topped with fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion and yoghurt
Kiwi Craving
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
GFO. Seared lamb marinated in fresh chilli, Cajun spices and lemon juice on a tomato base with jalapeños, red capsicum, fresh garlic and red onion
Moroccan Lamb
GFO. Baked lamb marinated in Moroccan spices and coconut cream on a tomato base with red and green capsicum, red onion, garlic and fresh coriander
Honey Beef
GFO. BBQ & honey marinated beef on a tomato base with bacon, pepperoni and chorizo, finished with horseradish aioli and fresh garlic
BBQ Brisket
Texas spiced brisket on a BBQ sauce with caramelised onions, sweet spicy pickles and smoked cheddar cheese
The Philly
Slow baked beef brisket in a creamy white sauce with mushrooms, red onions and chipotle mayonnaise
The Butcher’s
GFO. Braised beef, bacon, chorizo and pepperoni on a smoked hickory base with a BBQ bourbon sauce
BBQ Pork
GFO. Pulled pork in a smoked BBQ sauce on a tomato base with red onions and red capsicum
Hawaiian
GFO. Lashings of ham with pineapple pieces on a tomato base
Grand Chicago
GFO. Shaved ham, pepperoni, mushrooms and green capsicum on a tomato base with garlic, thyme, red onion and fresh tomato
Italian
GFO. Pepperoni, mushrooms and feta on a tomato base with sundried tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, garlic and thyme
Vegetali
GFO, VGO. 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
Salmon Caper
GFO. Smoked salmon with cream cheese on a garlic butter base with capers
Seafood Marinara
GFO. 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
Pizza Creation
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
GFO, VGO. On a tomato base with fresh tomato and basil
Sicilian
GFO. Peppered salami, red capsicum, sundried tomatoes, Kalamata olives and garlic on a tomato base
Cheese
Mozzarella cheese on a creamy white sauce base with fresh garlic
Funghi
GFO, VGO. Mushrooms and garlic on a tomato base
Pepperoni
GFO. Peppered salami with garlic and extra tomato base
The New Yorker
GFO. Bacon, sundried tomatoes and cream cheese on a tomato base with garlic and fresh oregano
BBQ Beef
GFO. Honey marinated beef on a tomato base with red onions and BBQ sauce
Veggie Mama
GFO, VGO. Feta and caramelised onions topped with rocket leaves and shaved parmesan
Express Lunch
Available between 12-3pm Thursday & Friday only. Gluten free bases are available.
Express Lunch
Choose any small gourmet pizza
Medium Traditional
Any medium traditional pizza
Lunch Meal Deal
Any gourmet medium pizza plus your choice of fries, wedges or house salad. ½ and ½ add $4
Cocktails
Bad Boy
Vodka, apple sours, passionfruit with fresh lime and a cranberry float
Cherrybomb Cola
Vodka, cherry liquer, cola, cherry, lemon
Passionfruit Mojito
Rum, lime, mint, passionfruit, soda
Espresso Martini
Vodka, Kahlua, cold brew
Perky Nana
Crème de banane, crème de cacao, chocolate and cream
Sangria & Margarita
Sangria Jug
Your choice of red or white, 1.5 ltr, served with fresh fruit
White Sangria Glass
Margarita on Tap
Wine
Canti Prosecco DOC Italy
Sparkling
Lindauer Brut Marlborough
Sparkling
Edenvale Cuvée 0.5%
Sparkling
Paradise Prosecco Australia
Sparkling
Daniel Le Brun NV Marlborough
Sparkling
Beer & Cider
Mac's Gold Lager
On Tap
Speight’s
On Tap
Mac’s Cloudy Apple Cider
On Tap
Panhead Super Charger APA
On Tap
Panhead Sandman Hazy Pale Ale
On Tap
Non~Alc
Pint | 12OZ
Coke & Raspberry / Coke / Coke Zero
L&P
Fanta
Lemon Lime & Bitters
Winnies Sodas
Your choice of Six Barrel Soda Co syrup topped with fresh soda water and ice.
Raspberry & Lemon
Cherry & Pomegranate
Creaming Soda
Mocktails
Raspberry Cooler
Raspberry, mint and cranberry topped with soda
Good Boy
Apple, passionfruit pulp, lime topped with cranberry
Strawberries & Cream
Strawberries, cream, whipped cream and sprinkles
Kiwi Crush
Kiwifruit, apple, lime and mint topped with soda
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Against typical prices in Christchurch
- Margherita pizza Typical in Christchurch: $26.00 $26.00
- Pepperoni pizza Typical in Christchurch: $26.00 $26.00
- Hawaiian pizza Typical in Christchurch: $26.00 $34.00
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