Monica's Eatery in New Plymouth Menu

BREAKFAST - COLD BREAKFAST - COLD
  • Coyo natural coconut yogurt, berries, almonds and urban honey $9.90
  • Avocado, coyo natural coconut yogurt, extra virgin olive oil and pine nuts $9.90
  • Dragon fruit, pineapple, banana, kiwifruit, almond milk & chia pudding $12.90
BREAKFAST - BRUSCHETTA BREAKFAST - BRUSCHETTA
  • Santa maria sardines, marinated cherry tomatoes, salsa verde $14.90
  • Asparagus, poached egg, grana padano $14.90
  • Avocado, feta, lemon - Add free range poached egg $2.50 $12.90
BREAKFAST - EGGS BREAKFAST - EGGS
  • - Add crispy pancetta $5.90
  • - Add spinach $4.90
  • - Add vine tomatoes $4.90
  • - Add avocado $4.90
  • Free range eggs, toasted 5 seed $11.90
  • Benedict, grilled ham off the bone, free range eggs, muffin, croquette, hollandaise $18.90
  • Florentine, spinach, mushroom, free range eggs, muffin, croquette, hollandaise $18.90
  • Open omelette primavera, clevedon buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, baby peas, zucchini $18.90
BREAKFAST - HOT BREAKFAST - HOT
  • Pancakes, salted caramel mascarpone, maple, broken meringue - Add crispy pancetta $5.90 $14.90
  • Kedgeree, smoked kahawhai, coriander yoghurt, poached free range egg $18.90
  • Creamy portabello mushrooms, semolina gnocchi - Add crispy pancetta $5.90 $18.90
  • Breakfast salad, greens, crisp kale, marinated tomatoes, spiced seeds, pancetta, poached free range eggs $18.90
BRUNCH - BRUSCHETTA BRUNCH - BRUSCHETTA
  • Broad bean, mint and ricotta bruschetta $13.90
  • Avocado, feta and lemon bruschetta $12.90
  • Santa Maria sardines, marinated cherry tomatoes, salsa verde bruschetta $14.90
BRUNCH BRUNCH
  • Benedict, grilled ham off the bone, free range eggs, muffin, croquette, hollandaise $18.90
  • Green baby pea, mint, ricotta fritters, crispy pancetta, free range poached egg $16.90
  • Kedgeree, smoked kahawhai, coriander yoghurt, poached free range egg $18.90
  • Open omelette primavera, clevedon buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, baby peas, zucchini $18.90
BRUNCH - FAVOURITES BRUNCH - FAVOURITES
  • Calamari and baby octopus, micro herbs, aioli $16.90
  • Florentine fried chicken with garlic mayonnaise $16.90
BRUNCH - SALADS BRUNCH - SALADS
  • House smoked chicken salad, baby spinach, asparagus, roasted grapes, brown rice, hazelnuts, sage dressing $20.90
BRUNCH - PASTA BRUNCH - PASTA
  • House made pappardelle, beef cheek ragu, grana padano $22.90
  • Monica’s mac ‘n’ cheese, crispy pancetta, toasted bread crumbs $22.90
BRUNCH - PLATES BRUNCH - PLATES
  • Chicken cotoletta, caponata, cannellini beans, peppadew salsa $26.90
  • Market fish, warm buckwheat salad, kale, avocado, baby spinach, peppadew salsa $28.90
  • Angus eye fillet, duck fat potatoes, slow roasted vine tomatoes, roast garlic jus $35.90
BRUNCH - ADD BRUNCH - ADD
  • French fries, anchovy mayonnaise $7.90
  • Baby cos, shaved pecorino, crispy capers, extra virgin olive oil, flaky salt, aged balsamic $7.90
  • Crispy Pancetta $5.90
  • Potato Croquettes $4.90
  • Vine Tomatoes $4.90
DINNER - GRAZE DINNER - GRAZE
  • Marinated warm olives $16.90
  • Clevedon buffalo bocconcini extra virgin olive oil $16.90
  • Arancini, beef cheek ragu, tomato sauce, grana padano $16.90
  • House cured salmon, whipped feta, seed crackers $18.90
  • Calamari and baby octopus, micro herbs, aioli $16.90
DINNER - BRUSCHETTA DINNER - BRUSCHETTA
  • Semi-dried vine tomatoes, pancetta, rocket $14.90
  • Broad bean, ricotta and mint $13.90
DINNER - SHARE DINNER - SHARE
  • Cheese, gluten free seed crackers, pears, your choice of: Gorgonzola Dolce / Provolone Dolce / Grana Padano $15.90
DINNER - PASTA DINNER - PASTA
  • Handmade pappardelle, beef cheek ragu, grana padano $22.90
  • Ravioli organic ricotta and basil, asparagus, lemon, grana padano $24.90
  • Spaghetti puttanesca, olives, capers, anchovies, tomato, garlic, chili $22.90
  • Monica’s mac ‘n’ cheese, crispy pancetta, toasted bread crumbs $22.90
DINNER - WOOD FIRED DINNER - WOOD FIRED
  • Market fish, warm buckwheat salad, kale, avocado, baby spinach, pepadew $28.90
  • Angus eye fillet, duck fat potatoes, slow roasted vine tomatoes, roast garlic jus $35.90
  • Pork belly, chilli, lemon, rosemary, garlic, black olive, semolina gnocchi, asparagus $28.90
  • Chicken cotoletta, caponata, cannellini beans, pepadew salsa $26.90
DINNER - ADD DINNER - ADD
  • Duck Fat Potatoes $7.90
  • Asparagus, grana padano, extra virgin olive oil $7.90
  • Baby cos, shaved pecorino, crispy capers, extra virgin olive oil, flaky salt, aged balsamic $7.90
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Tiramisu, shaved callebaut chocolate $13.90
  • Panna cotta, mango, mint syrup $11.90
  • Chocolate hazelnut bonbons, amaretto biscuit cream $12.90
  • Macaron, rose petal gelato rosé syrup $11.90
MORNING TEA MORNING TEA
  • Standard $9.90 pp
    • Savoury or Sweet Mini Brioche / Monica's Club Sandwich Finger / Portuguese Custard Tart
WORKERS LUNCH - Fresh water, ozone coffee & tea included WORKERS LUNCH - Fresh water, ozone coffee & tea included
  • Special $17.90 pp
    • Monica's Warm Sourdough Sandwich / Smoked chicken salad, buckwheat, kale, avocado, baby spinach, roasted grapes, sage dressing / Fresh Fruit / Piccola Torta
CANAPE MENU - PARMESAN CRACKERS CANAPE MENU - PARMESAN CRACKERS
  • Seared yellow fin tuna, black sesame, chilli, salt flakes $3.00
  • Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomato, basil $3.00
  • Seared beef, horseradish, pickled red onion, shaved pecorino $3.00
CANAPE MENU - WATER BISCUIT, GLUTEN FREE CANAPE MENU - WATER BISCUIT, GLUTEN FREE
  • Scallop, pancetta, sage, anchovy mayonnaise $3.00
  • Smoked salmon, mascarpone, lemon $3.00
  • Whipped camembert, prosciutto, marinated tomato $3.00
CANAPE MENU - BRUSCHETTA CANAPE MENU - BRUSCHETTA
  • Roasted grapes, ricotta, thyme $3.00
  • Baby spinach, white anchovy, marinated tomato, pine nuts $3.00
  • Caramelised leek, prosciutto, grana padano $3.00
CANAPE MENU - MEATBALLS CANAPE MENU - MEATBALLS
  • Pork, sage, porcini cream $3.00
  • Chicken, thyme, lemon, watercress pesto $3.00
  • Lamb, chilli, rosemary, balsamic $3.00
CANAPE MENU - SEASONAL CANAPE MENU - SEASONAL
  • Fresh figs, prosciutto, mascarpone $5.00
  • Bluff oysters, shallots, red wine vinegar $4.00
  • Whitebait Fritters $4.00
  • Asparagus, prosciutto $3.50
SET MENU SET MENU
  • Set Menu 1 $60.00 pp
    • First Course - Warm olives on the table - House cured salmon, whipped feta, seed crackers OR Calamari, baby octopus, aioli, lemon OR Chicken liver and pistachio pate, pickled vegetables, crostini / Second Course - Market fish, warm buckwheat salad, kale, avocado, baby spinach, peppadew salsa OR Pork belly, chilli, lemon, rosemary, garlic, black olive, semolina gnocchi OR Chicken cotoletta, caponata, cannellini beans, pepadew salsa / Third Course - Chocolate hazelnut bonbons, amaretto biscuit cream OR Tiramisu, shaved callebaut chocolate OR Panna cotta, mango, mint syrup

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Side of Pigtails $5.00
  • 15% surcharge applies on public holidays
  • Available until 2.30 pm
  • The Big Naki Plank (Feeds around 6) $140.00
    • Crispy onion rings, market fish goujons with tartare, BBQ chicken wings, prawn twisters, wicked wedges, pork bangers, side of chowders, classic steak and Crowdies awesome slow smoked ribs. Served with dipping sauces
  • The Big Naki Burger $22.90
    • Flame-grilled beef patty with melted cheese, bacon, lettuce, crispy onion rings and BBQ sauce. Served on a locally made bun with fries
  • Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Milkshakes $9.90
    • Chocolate, strawberry, caramel, vanilla, lime, halzenut, three berry, or gingerbread
  • The Short Rack $19.90
    • A 1/2 Rack of succulent slow cooked pork ribs covered in our secret sauce. Served with fries
  • Chicken Tenders and Chips $9.90
    • Crumbed chicken tenders with chips and sauce
  • #1. Margherita with fresh basil (v) $13.00
  • #3. Prosciutto, rocket, shaved parmesan $18.50
  • #8. Salami, chilli, garlic, fresh basil, olives $16.00
  • #9. Marinara (no mozzarella) oregano, garlic, sea salt, parmesan (v) $11.50
  • #4. Salami, mushroom, gorgonzola, taleggio $19.00
  • #5. Manuka smoked ham, cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapenos $16.50
  • #10. Salami, garlic oil, rosemary, parmesan, cherry tomatoes $18.50
  • #14. Garlic prawns, chilli, preserved lemons, rocket, chilli oil $19.00
  • Hamburger $5.50
    • t/sauce
  • -hotdog $2.50
  • Chicken Burger $6.50
    • Apricot or Plum sauce
  • -meat pattie $2.50
  • Steak Burger $7.50
    • t/relish
  • Large $3.20
  • ●rolls
  • Barron Builders Burger $11.50
    • t/relish
  • Kaikora Tenara Ash Crusted Goat Cheese
  • Riverlands Greenstone Creek Eye Fillet 200g
  • Venison Carpaccio
    • Silver Fern Farms’ finely sliced venison / beetroot harissa jelly / goats cheese snow / chorizocrumbs / raspberry balsamic
  • Served with smoked parsnip puree / confit garlic / hand cut fries / red wine braised onions /beef cheek / jus
  • Cauliflower Couscous
    • rocket pesto / cranberries / pinenuts / lemon olive oil
  • - pistachio rocket pesto / grilled haloumi / wild mushroom mascarpone / baby carrots / tempura broccoli / micro sunflower greens
  • Hot Platter
    • Turkey & cranberry terrine / tempura prawn cutlets / BBQ beef & chorizo skewers / Thai fish spring roll / baguette
  • All cheeses served with rice crackers / fresh grapes / poached baby pears / fig walnut whiskey chutney
  • Steamed Seasonal Vegetables $ 6.00
  • Peggy's Beef & Guinness Pie $ 22.00
    • house made patty, pickles, bacon, eggs, cheddar, beetroot relish, fries and aioloi
  • Rib Eye $ 29.00
    • 250 gram + below selection
  • Served with your choice of:
  • Sirloin Steak $ 27.00
    • 300 grams + below selection
  • Drambuie Crème Brulee $ 15.00
    • Torched table side
  • -Whiskey mushroom sauce
  • Garlic Bread $ 10.00
    • With Irish Cheddar
  • -9 inch $11.00
  • Assorted Drinks from $2.00
  • :- Satay, BBQ, Hollandaise, Tomato, Mayonnaise or Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • - 12 inch $14.00
  • Mixed Meats
  • Pasta of the Day
  • - Small $11.00
  • -9 inch $15.00
  • French Fries or Polenta Chips (GF)
    • housemade tomato sauce / aioli
  • -Smoked Pakari Aged Cheddar S $19 / L$38
  • - per extra person $30 / $6
  • Vegetarian Platter (V) (GF) $30.00
    • Quinoa & falafel cakes / roast peach chutney / polenta chips / artichoke & caper tapenade / bruschetta / Kaikoura tanara ash goats cheese
  • Hot Platter $30.00
    • Turkey & cranberry terrine / tempura prawn cutlets / BBQ beef & chorizo skewers / Thai fish spring roll / baguette
  • (V)VEGETARIAN (GF) GLUTEN FREE
  • Caprese Salad (GF) (V) S $8 / D $15
    • vine ripened tomatoes / baby mozzarella / fresh basil / balsamic pearls / avocado oil
  • S= small L= large
  • Creamy Mushrooms on Toast (Gluten Free Available) $14.00
  • Cheesy Bacon Wedges $12.50
  • Fish n Chips $6.00
  • Twiced Cooked Pork Belly on Roasted Veges (Gluten Free) $16.00
  • Bacon Pasta $6.00
  • 2 Filled Toasties with Fries $6.00
  • Warm Roasted Vegetable Salad with Feta (Gluten Free) $10.00
  • Bacon Benny (Gluten Free) $15.00
    • Two eggs poached with bacon on 2 potato roasties with hollandaise sauce
  • Mixed raita $2.50
  • Paratha platter (stuffed naan) $12.00
    • One each of Kheema Naan (Mince stuffed), Peshawari Naan, Aloo Naan (Potato stuffed) and Onion Kulcha
  • Malai Kofta $14.50
    • Cottage cheese and potato balls cooked in cashew nut gravy
  • Cheese naan $3.00
  • Harabara kebab (DF) (V) $6.00
    • Spinach, potato, corn and paneer flavored with Indian herbs & spices
  • Bombay roll V $8.00 /M $10.00
    • Your choice of chicken, lamb or Vegetable with salad, and rolled in tandoori naan bread.
  • Veggie samosa (DF) (V) $6.00
    • Triangular pastry filled with potatoes and peas succulently flavoured with spice
  • Tikka masala (GF) $14.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken, lamb, paneer cooked in a spicy sauce with capsicum and diced onions
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
  • Chicken Vindaloo $14.90
    • Chicken cooked in authentic vindaloo gravy "Goan" style
  • Chicken Do Pyaaza $14.90
    • Chicken pieces prepared traditionally in special spices sauteed twice with cubed onion
  • Chicken Korma $14.90
    • Chicken cooked in fresh cream, cashew nuts and delicious Indian spices with fenugreek flavoured gravy
  • Murg lababdar $14.90
    • Tender pieces of chicken cooked with garlic, ginger, onion and tomato gravy to perfection topped with coriander leaf
  • Mixed Pickle $2.50
  • Malai Tikka (5 pcs) $10.00
    • Tender chicken marinated in yoghurt, cream, cashew nut paste with cheese flavour and gently roasted in tandoor
  • Chicken Jalfrezi $14.90
    • Chicken saute with sliced capsicums, onions and tomato sauce gravy
  • Balsamic Mushrooms $16.50
    • Pan-fried button mushrooms finished with balsamic and cream; garnished with a slice of bacon and served on toasted rye
  • -bacon $16.50
  • Botannix Stack $18.50
    • Potato and herb rosti with wilted spinach, portobello mushroom, roasted tomato, pan-fried bacon,
  • -vegetarian, with either mushrooms or tomato (V) $15.00
  • Bacon and Eggs $13.50
    • Two eggs (fried, poached or scrambled) with bacon, served with toast
  • Until 2pm
  • All served
  • A poached egg and hollandaise. Served with a slice of toast. Change bacon to pan-fried haloumi for a vegetarian option v
  • Garlic Aioli $3.00
  • Dory* $2.90
  • Donut V $2.00
  • B.L.A.S.T. Sandwich Bacon, lettuce, guacamole, cheese, tomato, relish, mayo $8.50
  • Mussel $1.50
  • Banana Fritter $2.50
  • Satay Sauce $4.00
  • 400g Rump Steak LG* $23.00
  • Broccoli & Cheese Balls Sml $8.00 Large $12.50
    • Served with fresh salad and an Italian dressing
  • Potato Cake Benedict $20.50
    • Spinach, homemade potato hash cake, poached eggs, bacon, and hollandaise sauce sitting on top of a potato herb cake. Add smoked salmon, extra $3.00
  • Squid Rings Sml $8.00 Large $12.50
    • Served with fresh salad and fries
  • Antipasto Platter $28.50
    • Mixed selection of cold cuts, cheese and dips with toasted bread
  • Muesli $15.50
    • Muesli trifle with fresh yogurt and seasonal fruits
  • Beef Lasagne $15.50
    • Served with a fresh salad
  • Bowl of Fries Sml $4.50 Large $7.50
    • Served with Aioli and tomato sauce
  • Mini Hot Dogs $10.50
    • Served with fries & tomato sauce
  • Roasted Vegetable Risotto $17.5
    • Served in a rich and creamy pesto au gratin.
  • Roast vegetables salad $16
    • Roast seasonal vegetables with mesculan salad served with avocado dressing.
  • Pasta of the Day POA
    • (see specials)
  • Extras and Snacks $7.5 / $12 / $7
    • Fries and aioli / Chicken nuggets and fries / Garden salad
  • Beef Nawabi $17.9
    • Sauteed beef with onions and tomatoes, garnished and flavoured with cashew nuts and onions.(GF)
  • Mantra Burger $18
    • American style burger served with wasabi mayonnaise, pear 'n' fig chutney, petit salad, fried egg and fries served with a side of ketchup and aioli.
  • Nachos $14.5
    • Our nachos are served with beef bolognaise with cheesy crust on crispy chips with sour cream.
  • Butter Chicken $17.9
    • Tender piece of boneless chicken, half cooked in tandoor and finished in a creamy tomato flavoured sauce. (GF)
  • Warm lamb salad $18.00
    • Lamb pan-fried with dried tomato and feta, topped with salad honey mustard and avocado oil
  • Landing works $19.00
    • Bacon kransky sausage, tomato mushroom, hashbrown, baked bean, fried eggs and toast
  • Eggs benedict $17.00
    • Choice of bacon or salmon,topped with hollandaise sauce
  • White chocolate pancakes $18.00
    • Served with poached strawberries, topped with honey and mapple syrup
  • Monsignor croute $12.00
    • French style toasted sammy with tomato and brie or ham and cheese
  • Butty $9.50
    • Bacon or kransky sausage with fries egg served on stoch roll
  • French toast $17.00
    • Served with bacon, banana, mapple syrup and whipped
  • Chiclken laksa $17.50
    • Chicken cooked in ligth coconut red curry sauce, served with udon noodle and chinese dumplings
Monica's Eatery

Monica's Eatery

location

Address

42 Queen Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki, 4310, New Zealand

phone

Phone

067592038

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Thursday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Friday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Sunday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , Italian , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Bar Not Available ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Drinks ,  Brunch ,  No Takeaway ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
42 Queen Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki, 4310, New Zealand