Formaggio's – Ristorante & Pizzeria
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  • 150 Colombo Street
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Our objective is to create delicious dishes using ingredients made in-house by our dedicated team.
To offer you a varied menu; something to suit all palates and dietary requirements.

Please note: during autumn winter 2022 there may be times when not menu choices are available.

We apologise in advance and trust you will discover your next new-favourite dish.

Antipasti (Starters)

Arancini Siciliani [v]

Crumbed then lightly fried taleggio & roasted red pepper risotto balls. Served with smoky tomato aioli 16

Baked & Marinated Italian Olives [vegan]

Succulent kalamata & green Sicilian olives with house-made focaccia, olive oil & balsamic 16.5

Pane (Breads)

Bruschetta Classica [v, vegan]

Toasted focaccia topped with tomato, garlic, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic reduction 16.5

Pizza Bread [v, gfa]

Our signature pizza bread; baked with the delicious combo of garlic, cheese, chilli & basil-pinenut pesto 15.5

Pane all’Aglio [v]

Formaggio’s ciabatta baked with garlic & herb butter 12.5

Contorni (Sides)

Della Casa [gf, vegan]

House salad of mixed leaves, tomato, cucumber, carrot, capsicum, spring onion & Balsamic dressing 11.5

Crispy Potato Skins [vegan]

With Kalamata olive tapenade and tomato salsa 11.5

Side of Seasonal Vegetables [gf, vegan]

Defined by chef’s whim and the season of the year 11.5

Truffled Polenta Chips [v]

Crispy, soft centred golden polenta chips with aioli 11.5

Italian French Fries – Kiwi-style [df, v]

Canterbury Agria, Our aioli, Our crunch 11.5

Good to know …

If you have an allergy or dietary restriction, please inform your wait-staff before ordering.

Decode our acronyms
vegan = plant based
v = vegetarian
df = dairy-free
gf = gluten-free
gfa = gluten-free on request

We offer gluten free options however our kitchen is not a ‘gluten-free zone’ and therefore we cannot guarantee an ingredient or dish is free of allergens.

Bistecca

NZ’s finest beef, aged for a minimum of 28 days

~ Supplied by Traiteur of Merivale ~

Sirloin [gf]

Aged marbled sirloin grilled to your liking. Served with potato gratin seasonal vegetables and a red wine & thyme jus 39.5

Pasta

Spaghetti Puttanesca [gfa, vegan]

Tasty combination of Napoli sauce, Portobello mushroom, sundried tomatoes, Kalamata olives & capers 26

Cannelloni Fiorentina [v]

…oodles of spinach, ricotta and parmesan baked with Napoli sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables 28

Spaghetti Bolognese [gfa]

Bolognese originates from Bologna. Our hearty ragu is prepared with organic beef & pork from Traiteur 28

Spaghetti Roberto [gfa]

A favourite. Spiiiicy Italian sausage, chicken meatballs in a tomato, basil & garlic sauce 28

Le Lasagne

Formaggio’s rendition of a best-loved Naples classic. Served with seasonal vegetables 28

The Carbonara [gfa]

Fettuccini, smoky streaky bacon sautéed with Portobello mushroom in a rich cream, egg yolk & parmesan sauce 28

Braised Beef Ravioli

Slow-braised beef short rib ravioli in a creamy Portobello mushroom & roasted capsicum sauce 28

Risotto – Gnocchi

Gnocchi Piselli & Zucca [v]

Delicious potato gnocchi with pumpkin, chargrilled zucchini and peas, finished with goat cheese, crispy sage and pinenuts 28

Gnocchi Verde

Our potato gnocchi, smoked chicken, spiiicy sausage & zucchini. Served with a creamy basil-pinenut pesto sauce 28

Risotto ai Funghi [gf, v]

Rich mushroom risotto with porcini, Portobello mushroom & truffle oil 28

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  • Dessert
  • Wine & Beverage List
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Opening hours

Wednesday to Sunday
Takeaways from 4:30pm until 8:00pm

Contact us

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Ph: 03 331 6674

150 Colombo Street
Beckenham
Christchurch 8023
(Parking available)

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  • Contact
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