# Casamassima Italian Fare, Christchurch Central City

Casamassima Italian Fare is a restaurant at 48 Salisbury Street, Central City, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Casamassima%20Italian%20Fare%2C%2048%20Salisbury%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<http://www.casamassima.co.nz/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Casamassima%20Italian%20Fare%2C%2048%20Salisbury%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: 03 366 1828.

## About, in one paragraph

Its own website describes it as “Looking to buy Italian food in New Zealand? Find artisan pasta, sauces, olive oil, wine and more—handpicked from Italy’s best small producers”. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Salisbury St near Victoria St, route 1, route 29, route 95) is 22 m away; a cycle lane passes within 43 m; council off-street parking is 93 m away. The address’s own page keeps 2 council reports on file. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go.

_Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 48 Salisbury Street, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Restaurants _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 03 366 1828 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** http://www.casamassima.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Email:** info@casamassima.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Social:** https://www.facebook.com/casamassimaitalianfare/, https://www.instagram.com/casamassima_italianfare/ _(Its own website)_

## In its own listing

This new Italian offering is a multi-layered experience that brings high quality, regional Italian food, together with traditional artisan products to Christchurch! Open Monday - Friday 7am-5pm & Saturday 8am-4pm, open late Friday & Saturday

_Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._

## The ground it stands on

_Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._

- **District Plan zone:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [48 Salisbury Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/48-salisbury-street), 2 reports on file


## The reports nearby
2,018 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9166236), [72A Victoria Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/72a-victoria-street)
- [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9166215), Victoria St near Peterborough St, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9166195), [52 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/52-peterborough-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9166159), [52 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/52-peterborough-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9166148), [77 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/77-victoria-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9166131), [65 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/65-victoria-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9166130), [65 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/65-victoria-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9166116), [61 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/61-kilmore-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9166090), [61 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/61-kilmore-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9166091), [61 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/61-kilmore-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9166067), [57 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/57-kilmore-street)
- [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9165786), [76 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/76-peterborough-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Salisbury St near Victoria St, 22 m (routes 1, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Victoria St near Peterborough St, 70 m (routes 1, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Park Tce near Peterborough St, 279 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, 43 m _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Central Park off-street parking, 93 m (6 spaces) _(Council parking data)_
- [Salisbury Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/salisbury-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Casamassima%20Italian%20Fare%2C%2048%20Salisbury%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5245537093182,172.63160714225344)

## Nearby

- [Apollo Power Yoga](https://www.chch.live/business/apollo-power-yoga-christchurch-central-city), Gyms & fitness, 12 m
- [Spice Paragon Victoria Street](https://www.chch.live/business/spice-paragon-victoria-street-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 24 m
- [The Beam Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-beam-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 25 m
- [Khao San Road Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/khao-san-road-bar-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 30 m
- [Surreal Hair](https://www.chch.live/business/surreal-hair-christchurch-central-city), Business, 30 m
- [Smoke Shack - Victoria Street](https://www.chch.live/business/smoke-shack-victoria-street-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 37 m
- [Victoria Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1836-victoria-triangles), park, 143 m
- [Aldred Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1725-aldred-reserve), park, 205 m
- [Cranmer Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1817-cranmer-square), Botanic, 368 m

_Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._
- [Aldersgate](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-32), Car park, 405 m

## The nearest other restaurants

- [Spice Paragon Victoria Street](https://www.chch.live/business/spice-paragon-victoria-street-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 24 m
- [Smoke Shack - Victoria Street](https://www.chch.live/business/smoke-shack-victoria-street-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 37 m
- [Smokeshack Victoria BBQ](https://www.chch.live/business/smokeshack-victoria-bbq-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 45 m
- [The Lane - Sudima Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/the-lane-sudima-hotel-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 70 m
- [The Dish](https://www.chch.live/business/the-dish-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 82 m
- [The Bog Irish Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/the-bog-irish-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 91 m
- [Spagalimis](https://www.chch.live/business/spagalimis-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 102 m
- [Spagalimis Pizzeria](https://www.chch.live/business/spagalimis-pizzeria-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 104 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [Silk Clinical Aesthetics](https://www.chch.live/business/silk-clinical-aesthetics-christchurch-central-city), Beauty, 39 m
- [Become Wealth](https://www.chch.live/business/become-wealth-christchurch-central-city), Banks, 41 m
- [Surreal Hair & Beauty](https://www.chch.live/business/surreal-hair-beauty-christchurch-central-city), Hairdressers, 44 m
- [Ströer Labs NZ](https://www.chch.live/business/stroer-labs-nz-christchurch-central-city), Company, 57 m
- [Sudima Christchurch City](https://www.chch.live/business/sudima-christchurch-city-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 60 m
- [Kebab Hut](https://www.chch.live/business/kebab-hut-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 64 m
- [Sudima Hotel - Central City](https://www.chch.live/business/sudima-hotel-central-city-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 70 m
- [Mainland Turkish Food - Victoria Street](https://www.chch.live/business/mainland-turkish-food-victoria-street-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 72 m
- [Mr Sushi](https://www.chch.live/business/mr-sushi-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 77 m
- [Black & White Coffee Cartel](https://www.chch.live/business/black-white-coffee-cartel-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 93 m
- [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5245537093182&lon=172.63160714225344)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5245537093182,172.63160714225344,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Casamassima%20Italian%20Fare)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Casamassima Italian Fare?**

A restaurant in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is Casamassima Italian Fare?**

48 Salisbury Street, Central City, on [Salisbury Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/salisbury-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5245537093182,172.63160714225344,17)

**Is Casamassima Italian Fare still trading?**

Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go.

**How do you contact Casamassima Italian Fare?**

phone [03 366 1828](tel:033661828) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.casamassima.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [info@casamassima.co.nz](mailto:info@casamassima.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other restaurants are near Casamassima Italian Fare?**

[Spice Paragon Victoria Street](https://www.chch.live/business/spice-paragon-victoria-street-christchurch-central-city) (24 m), [Smoke Shack - Victoria Street](https://www.chch.live/business/smoke-shack-victoria-street-christchurch-central-city) (37 m), [Smokeshack Victoria BBQ](https://www.chch.live/business/smokeshack-victoria-bbq-christchurch-central-city) (45 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant).

**What’s near Casamassima Italian Fare?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/48-salisbury-street) holds 2 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Apollo Power Yoga](https://www.chch.live/business/apollo-power-yoga-christchurch-central-city) (12 m); the Salisbury St near Victoria St bus stop is 22 m away: routes 1, 29, 95; a cycle lane passes within 43 m; nearest park: [Victoria Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1836-victoria-triangles) (143 m).

**What stood where Casamassima Italian Fare is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5245537093182&lon=172.63160714225344)

## Sources

- Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0)
- Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0)
- Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0)
- Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin
- Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0)
- The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly
- Record assembled 2026-10-28

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