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 $15

feta + lemon stuffed olives (V) (GF)

Honey Nuts $14

sweet spiced roasted almonds (GF)(V)

Cold Cuts (90g)

Prosciutto $14 / Mortadella $16

Mortadella + Pear $25

stracciatella, hot honey + pistachio (GF)

Spinach + Feta Arancini $18

Beurre Blanc (V)

Waffles $23

macerated oranges creme custard + maple (V)

Pork Belly Benedict $27

English muffin, rocket, pickled fennel, poached eggs, herb hollandaise + paprika

Chicken Piccata Sando $26

breaded chicken, shaved parmesan + anchovy dressing on top of toasted focaccia with cos + tomato

Avocado + Prosciutto Toast $26

sourdough toast, smashed avo, tomato salsa, prosciutto + ricotta. Add a poached egg $3

Truffle Fries $14

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

Mushroom Gnocchi $29

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

Salt + Pepper Calamari $27

dressed leaves, lemon + basil aioli (gf)

Baked Rigatoni $27

rigatoni, spiced tomato sauce + mozzarella (V)

Mixed Salad $20

mixed leaves, anchovy dressing, croutons + parmesan

Dinner

Available from 4pm.

House-made Focaccia $12

+ parmesan butter

Kalamata + Sicilian Green Olives $12

orange + thyme (GF)(VE)

Stuffed Olives $15

feta + lemon stuffed olives (V) (GF)

Honey Nuts $14

sweet spiced roasted almonds (GF)(V)

Cold Cuts (90g)

Prosciutto $14 / Mortadella $16

Mortadella + Pear $25

stracciatella, hot honey + pistachio (GF)

Spinach + Feta Arancini $18

Beurre Blanc (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 aioli (gf)

Chicken Piccata $28

lemon cream, Parmigiano-Reggiano, fried capers + soft herbs

Ricotta Gnudi $26

sage brown butter, pecorino + rum raisins (V)

Prawns + Chorizo $24

garlic, red capsicum + tomato (GF)

Baked Rigatoni $27

rigatoni, spiced tomato sauce + mozzarella (V)

Beef Ragu Fazzoletti $30

hand-made herb handkerchief pasta tossed with beef ragu, topped with pangrattato

Three Cheese Ravioli $26

burrata filled, blue cheese butter, parmesan + walnuts (5) (V)

Jerusalem Artichokes $22

tahini yoghurt, gremolata + artichoke crisps (GF) (V)

Potato Pave $15

truffle mascarpone pickled mushrooms + pecorino (GF)(V)

Roasted Brussels $19

beurre blanc, basil oil, crispy leeks + hazelnuts (GF)(V)

Mixed Salad $20

mixed leaves, anchovy dressing, croutons + parmesan

Dessert

Tiramisu $15/scoop

Chocolate Cremeux $18

olive oil + sea salt (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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