24 Welles Street, Christchurch
Call: 021932606

Welcome

Your neighbourhood European dining bar. A place to gather with friends, family, and colleagues.

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Ciao Christchurch

Indulge in Modern European Flavours

Ciao is more than a dining bar; it’s a cosy neighbourhood spot inspired by the best of European cuisine. We serve seasonal small plates, fresh pasta, and an ever-rotating wine list from Europe and New Zealand.

Whether you’re here for a morning espresso, a casual lunch, or an evening of shared dishes, Ciao is where simplicity meets quality. 

OUR SAMPLE MENU

Our menu is designed to share and will constantly change and evolve. 
We endeavour to keep this sample as upto date as possible, but things can change subject to growers availability at short notice, so please be aware that the menu on the day that you join us may be slightly different to this. 
 If you would like to see this weeks menu please message us directly and we can send it to you. Ciao! 

Day

Available from 10am - 2pm.

House-made Focaccia $12

+ parmesan butter

Kalamata + Sicilian Green Olives $12

orange + thyme (GF)(VE)

Stuffed Olives $14

feta + sun-dried tomato stuffed olives (V) (GF)

Spiced Nuts $12

almonds, hazelnuts + pistachio (GF)(VE)

Cold Cuts (90g)

Prosciutto $14 / Truffle Salami $15 / Mortadella $16

Kapiti Aged Cheddar $16

house made crackers + grape mustarda

Mortadella + Pear $25

stracciatella, hot honey + pistachio (GF)

Buffalo Chicken Parmigiana Sando $26

a twist on a classic - breaded chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomato + ranch dressing sandwiched between slices of focaccia

Truffle Fries $14

shoestring fries, truffle emulsion + parmesan (V) (GF)

Mushroom Gnocchi $29

panfried gnocchi, sautéed mushrooms + a creamy garlic sauce (V)

Strawberry + Basil Waffles $23

macerated strawberries, creme fraiche + basil (V)

Chilli Eggs on Toast $20

chilli scrambled eggs with chives + pecorino on Sourdough toast (V)

Sun-dried Tomato + Red Pepper Arancini $18

stuffed with mozzarella (1) (V)

Steak Tartare $29

beef fillet, capers, mustard, house spices, shallot, parsley + hens yolk. Topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano + truffle emulsion. Served with puffed rice (GF)

Akaroa Salmon Crudo $29

shallot, green chilli, capers, lemon, EVOO + parsley (DF) (GF)

Baked Rigatoni $26

rigatoni, spiced tomato sauce + mozzarella (V)

Broccoli Malfadine $28

broccoli, ricotta, lemon + pine nuts (V) (GFA)

Fennel Salad $22

mixed leaves with orange + an avocado dressing (GF)(VE)

Dinner

Available from 4pm.

House-made Focaccia $12

+ parmesan butter

Kalamata + Sicilian Green Olives $12

orange + thyme (GF)(VE)

Stuffed Olives $14

feta + sun-dried tomato stuffed olives (V) (GF)

Spiced Nuts $12

almonds, hazelnuts + pistachio (GF)(VE)

Cold Cuts (90g)

Prosciutto $14 / Truffle Salami $15 / Mortadella $16

Kapiti Aged Cheddar $16

house made crackers + grape mustarda

Mortadella + Pear $25

stracciatella, hot honey + pistachio (GF)

White Anchovies $24

orange marinated white anchovies with red capsicum + Sourdough toast

Sun-dried Tomato + Red Pepper Arancini $18

stuffed with mozzarella (1) (V)

Steak Tartare $29

beef fillet, capers, mustard, house spices, shallot, parsley + hens yolk. Topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano + truffle emulsion. Served with puffed rice (GF)

Akaroa Salmon Crudo $29

shallot, green chilli, capers, lemon, EVOO + parsley (DF) (GF)

Beef Carpaccio $31

fried capers, Parmigiano-Reggiano, roquette + truffle emulsion (GF)

Sicilian Tuna Crudo $28

raw tuna, caper verjus + scallions (DF)(GF)

Salt + Pepper Calamari $27

dressed leaves, lemon + basil oil (gf)

Chicken Piccata $28

lemon cream, Parmigiano- Reggiano, capers + chives

Sumac Lamb Loin $28

labneh, eggplant pickle, chilli oil + mint (gf)

Baked Rigatoni $26

rigatoni, spiced tomato sauce + mozzarella (V)

Creamy Garlic Fusilli $26

blue cheese, walnuts + pangrattato (v)

Potato Pave $12

creme fraîche + chives (V)(GF)

Roast Cauliflower $22

onion veloute, shallot crumb + parmesan (v) (gf)

Balsamic Brussels $19

crispy prosciutto, parsley + olive oil (gf) (df)

Fennel Salad $22

mixed leaves with orange + an avocado dressing (GF)(VE)

Dessert

Tiramisu $15/scoop

Honey + Vanilla Creme Brûlée $18

(gf)

Yoghurt Panna Cotta $14

blackberry + almond (GF)

Good Food
Good Time

At Ciao, we believe in bringing people together over delicious, shareable plates and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. From handcrafted pasta to fresh seasonal dishes, every bite is made to be enjoyed with friends, family, and neighbours. Come for the food, stay for the good times.
Monday

closed

Tuesday - Wednesday

10:00 AM – 9:30 PM

Thursday

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday – Saturday

10:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday

closed

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European dining bar in the heart of The Welder neighbourhood, Christchurch.

24 Welles Street, Christchurch

Call: 021932606

Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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