Bella's Cafe in Palmerston North City Menu

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Chargrilled Chicken Tossed Amongst Salad Greens, Croutons and Shaved Parmesan with a Chilli Egg Mayonnaise $18.00
Steamed Mussels in the Shell, Spiked with Rielsing and finished in a Sweet Chilli Cream Reduction $18.00
Fettuccine Pollo – Sliced Chicken Breast Sauteed with Herbs, Folded into a Rich Tomato Cream Sauce and Ribbon Pasta Sm $18.00 / Lg $22.00
Spaghetti Marinara – Selected Seafood Panfried in Garlic and Tossed Through Spaghetti Noodles and Bound in a Chilli, Herb Tomato Salsa Sm $18.00 / Lg $22.00
Fettuccine Cabonara – Shaved Ham and Button Mushroom Tossed into a Parmesan Cream Sauce With an Egg Yolk to Blend Sm $18.00 / Lg $22.00
Spaghetti Fungi – Tomato and Mushroom Cabernet Sauce with Spaghetti Noodles and Shaved Parmesan Sm $18.00 / Lg $22.00
Bella's Thai Chicken Curry $23.00

Toasted Brioche & Bella's Preserves $9.50
Museli of Toasted Grains, Tropical Fruits & Yoghurt $15.50
Poached Eggs, Roasted Tomato, Toasted English Muffin & Hollandaise in the style of: Benedict - Leg Ham / Florentine - Spinach / Vancouver - Salmon $16.50
Hotcake Stack with Bacon, Banana & Maple to Pour or Berry Compote, Yoghurt & Honey $16.50
Breakfast of Bacon, Eggs, Tomato, Potato Hash, Kransky Sausage & Mushrooms with Bella's Sauce $20.50
3 Soft White Rolls Oven Baked in Fresh Herb or Garlic Butter $6.50
Homemade Bread & Calzone with Spreads $12.50
Tasting plate of Tapas, Antipasto & Dips $18pp
Soups from the Season $12.50
Fish, Scallops, Calamari & Prawns, Lime & Sweet Chilli Glaze, Crisp Noodle & Mixed Leaf Salad with Cucumber Yoghurt $18.00
Butter Chicken and Smokey Bacon with Naan Bread Wafers, Cucumber, Tomato and Leaf Salad with Herbed Yoghurt $18.00
Truffle Roasted Mushroom & Pan Fried Haloumi, Root Vegetable Rosti, Rocket & Tomato Salad with Avocado Mayonnaise & Balsamic Drizzle $18.00
Pinot Noir Glazed Beef Fillet, Balsamic Pear & Blue Cheese through Baby Spinach Coleslaw & Crouton Shards $18.00
Risotto of your Chef’s Kitchen Infused with Herb Butter & Shaved Parmesan $22.00
Roasted Salmon, Lemon Risotto Cake and Tomato, Olive and Rocket Salad with Tatare Mayonnaise and Honey Balsamic Olive Oil $22.00
Chargrilled Beef Fillet, Potato Hash, Roasted Mushroom & Wilted Spinach with Balsamic Beetroot Relish and Tomato Jus $22.00
Herb Crumbed Fish, Balsamic Spinach Coleslaw with Shoestring Fries, Caper & Gherkin Mayonnaise with Lemon Squeeze $22.00
Shoestring Fries & Garlic Aioli $5.00
Mixed Leaf Salad & Honey Balsamic Olive Oil $5.00
Chargrilled Chicken Tossed Amongst Salad Greens, Croutons & Shaved Parmesan with a Chilli Egg Mayonnaise $18.00
Steamed Mussels in the Shell, Spiked with Riesling & finished in a Sweet Chilli Cream Reduction $18.00
Fettuccine Pollo - Sliced Chicken Breast Sauteed with Herbs, folded into a Rich Tomato Cream Sauce & Ribbon Pasta Sm $18.00 / Lg $22.00
Spaghetti Marinara - Selected Seafood Panfried in Garlic & Tossed through Spaghetti Noodles & Bound in a Chilli Herb Tomato Salsa Sm $18.00 / Lg $22.00
Fettuccine Carbonara - Shaved Ham & Button Mushroom Tossed into a Parmesan Cream Sauce with Egg Yolk to blend Sm $18.00 / Lg $22.00
Spaghetti Fungi - Tomato & Mushroom Cabernet Sauce with Spaghetti Noodles & Shaved Parmesan Sm $18.00 / Lg $22.00
Bella's Thai Chicken Curry $23.00

3 Soft White Rolls Oven Baked in Fresh Herb or Garlic Butter $6.50
Homemade Bread and Calzone with Spreads $12.50
Tasting Plate of Tapas, Antipasto & Dips $18.00pp
Soups from the Season $12.50
Blue Cheese Wontons Stacked with Balsamic Glazed Pear, Rocket Salad and Candied Walnuts $18.00
Lemon Infused Prawns with Avacado and Tomato Salsa, Salad Leaves and Ciabatta Wafers with Marie Rose Cocktail Sauce $18.00
Foccacia Crumbed Brie Over a Tomato & Basil Salad, Balsamic Reduction & Olive Oil Drizzle $18.00
Pinot Noir Glazed Beef Satay Resting on Coriander, Crispy Noodle & Bok Choy Coleslaw with a Sweet Chilli & Peanut Sauce $18.00
Twice Cooked Pork Belly, Oriental Greens & Cashew Salad with Rice Wafer Shards, Lime & Palm Sugar Splash & Sweet Chilli Glaze $18.00
Risotto of your Chef’s Kitchen Infused with Herb Butter & Shaved Parmesan $22.00

Pan Seared Salmon Fillet with a Lemon Risotto Cake, Shaved Fennel and Rocket Salad, Caper Mayonnaise and Chilli Tomato Jam $35.00
Roasted Breast of Chicken and Smokey Bacon with Apricot and Thyme Farce, Root Vegetable Rosti and Bread Sauce $35.00
Char Grilled Angus Beef Fillets on Truffle Mushroom Bread and Butter Pudding with Pan Fried Watercress and Tarragon Hollandaise $35.00
Roasted Pork Fillet, Sticky Belly & Crackling Stack with Apple Coleslaw, Sweet Mustard Sauce & Riesling Glaze $35.00
Sauteed Mushroom, Pan Fried Haloumiand Vegetable Hash Cake with a Rocket and Tomato Salad, Avocado Mayonnaise and Balsamic Glaze $35.00
Pan Fried Venision Fillet Resting on Steamed Spinach and Kumera Hash with Honey Roasted Blue Cheese Figs and Tomato Scented Jus $35.00
Today's Fresh Fish from the Markets to Your Table Via the Province of Bella's Kitchen $35.00
All mains served with your choice of compliment: -
Shoestring Fries and Garlic Aioli $5.00
Mixed Leaf Salad and Honey Balsamic Olive Oil $5.00
Vegetables of the Season $5.00
Potato of the day $5.00

Sticky Date & Brioche Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream & Butterscotch Sauce $16.00
Raspberry Jelly and White Chocolate Anglaise Trifle Layered with Whipped Cream & Sherry Macerated Sponge $16.00
Coconut Pannacotta with Malibu Infused Mango Salsa, Coconut Macaroons & Whipped Cream $16.00
Salad of Tropical Fruits with Lemoncello Shot, Citrus Sorbet & Toffee Shards $16.00
Frozen Chocolate Mousse with Berry Salsa, Vanilla Cream & Pecan Fudge Brownies $16.00
Tasting Plate of Sweet Treats $16.00 pp
Brie and Blue Cheese with Sticky Fruit, Apple and Onion M-M-Lade, and Oatmeal Cookies... $16.00
Bella's Liqueur Truffles $4.00

Delamain Pale and Dry 25 Year Old XO $15.00
Espresso $3.00
Pawlownia Estate Noble Sauvignon Blanc $7.50/$30.00
Alpha Domus Leonarda Late Harvest Riesling $8.50/$34.00
Domaine de Coyeux Muscat de Beaumes de Venise $12.00/$48.00
Warres Kings Tawny Port $7.00
Warres Warrior Finest Reserve Port $8.50
Warres Otima 10 Year Tawny Port $15.00
Antinori Grappa Tignanello $12.00
Lemon Z Limoncello $8.00
Marnier VSOP $12.00
Ristretto $3.00
Macchiato $3.00
Flat White $4.00
Cappucinno $4.50
Mochacinno $4.50
Latte $4.50
Hot Chocolate $4.50
Tea Selection $4.50
Liqueur Espresso, a double shot of your favourite $13.00

Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvee NV Ay, France $150.00
Champagne Ayala Zero Dosage Brut Nature NV Ay, France $125.00
Huia Blanc de Blanc 2004 Marlborough $49.00
Louis Bouillot Peele de Vigne NV Burgandy, France $11.00 / $43.00

Paulownia Rose Masterton $7.50 / $29.00
Alpha Domus The Wingwalker Viognier Hawkes Bay $9.00 / $35.00
Kingsmill Estate Tippet's Race Riesling Central Otago $10.00 / $40.00
Palliser Estate Pinot Gris Martinborough $10.50 / $42.00
Rippon Gewurztraminer Central Otago $59.00

Nautilus Estate Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough $9.00 / $35.00
Pencarrow Sauvgnon Blanc Martinborough $7.50 / $29.00
Urlar Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough $39.00
Auntsfield Long Cow Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough $10.50 / $42.00

Pencarrow Chardonnay Martinborough $7.50 / $29.00
Black Barn Unoaked Chardonnay Hawkes Bay $9.50 / $37.00
Waipara Springs Premo Chardonnay Waipara $10.50 / $42.00
Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Chardonnay Marlborough $49.00

Pencarrow Pinot Noir Martinborough $9.50 / $37.00
Rabbit Ranch Pinot Noir Central Otago $12.00 / $47.00
Kingsmill Tippet's Dam Pinot Noir Central Otago $15.00 / $60.00
Auntsfield Hawk Hill Pinot Noir Marlborough $70.00
Rippon Pinot Noir Central Otago $90.00

Running with Bulls Tempranillo South Australia $9.50 / $38.00
Cantena Zapata Alamos Malbec Mendoza, Argentina $46.00

d'Arenberg The High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon McLaren Vale, South Australia $9.00 / $36.00
Glazebrook Merlot Cabernet Hawkes Bay $11.00 / $43.00
Yalumba The Ciga Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra, South Australia $12.50 / $50.00
Alphus Domus The Aviator Hawkes Bay $85.00

Earthworks Shiraz Barossa Valley, South Australia $8.00 / $32.00
Alphus Domus The Barnstormer Syrah Hawkes Bay $9.50 / $37.00
Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rhone Valley, France $11.50 / $45.00
Yalumba Hand Picked Shiraz Viognier Barossa Valley, South Australia $65.00
John Duval Entity Shiraz Barossa Valley, South Australia $89.00

Paulownia Noble Sauvignon Blanc Hawkes Bay $7.50 / $29.00
Alpha Domus Leonardo Late Harvest Hawkes Bay $8.50 / $34.00
Domaine de Coyeux Muscat de Beaumes de Venise Rhone Valley, France $12.00 / $48.00

Players Old Tawny Australia $5.50
Warre's Warrior Finest Reserve Port $8.50
Warre's Otima 10 Year Old Tawny $15.00

Antinori Grappa Tignanello Italy $12.00
Marnier VSOP France $12.00
Delamain Pale and Dry 25 Year Old XO France $15.00
Laphroaig Single Malt 10 Year Old Whiskey $15.00
Glenmorangie Single Malt 10 Year Old Whiskey $15.00

Antipodes Sparkling Mineral Water 500ml $5.50
Antipodes Sparkling Mineral Water 1 Litre $10.00
Simply Squeezed Fruit Juices $4.00
Bundaberg Ginger Beer $4.00
Lemonade, Coke, Diet Coke, Soda $4.00

Amstel Lite / Speights Gold / Speights Old Dark / Speights Distinction / Stella Artois / Crown Larger All $6.50
Corona / Heineken / Steinlager Pure / DB Export / Tui / Peroni All $6.50
BYO Service Charge (per person) - $5.00 -

Nearby Sample Menus

Fried eggs (2) $3
Chicken Schnitzel - lightly crumbed chicken schnitzel with salad, chips and plum sauce $17.50
Fish Pie - poached smoked hoki, salmon & dory in a parsley cream sauce topped with potato and cheddar gratin, served with salad $15
Homemade Apple Pie - deep dish apple pie with cinnamon & sultanas served with vanilla ice cream & whipped cream $11
NZ Lamb Shank - braised lamb shank with a rosemary & mint gravy, buttered potato mash, steamed seasonal vegetables and cheese sauce *double the shank + $12 $28
Salt & Pepper Squid - lightly fried salt & pepper squid with sweet chili dipping sauce and salad $14
Nachos - your choice of beef, bean or a combination of both topped with salsa, melted cheese and sour cream $15
Fish & Chips - golden fried dory with salad, chips, and tartare sauce *double the fish + $4.50 $15

Aoili $2.90
Savoury Crepes $19.50
- Succulent chunks of Roast Chicken and sauteed fresh country Mushrooms, bound in a creamy Cheese Sauce and wrapped in Crepes, with House Salad and Seasoned Fries
The Bay of Naples see above
- Shrimps, Mussels & Calamari (add Anchovies at no extra charge)
Red Tide see above
- Spicy Chilli Shrimps, Creamy Brie, Red Capsicum and Onion, Swirled with Thousand Island Dressing
Other Classic Topping $1.50
Victorious Vegetarius see above
- Mushroom, Onion, Capsicum & Gherkin (add Olives at no extra charge)
Garlic & Mozzarella Bread $5.50
Colossus $25.90
- 10 slices

Bruschetta $14.00
- Topped with vine ripened tomatoes, basil leaves, feta, balsamic reduction & olive oil
Soup of the Day $12.00
- Served with Ciabatta
Home Made Gnocchi $22.00
- Homemade potato and parmesan gnocchi with roasted vine tomato, capsicum, spinach, pine nuts and sage beurre noisettes
Chicken Salad $24.00
- Moroccan spiced chicken with mixed green, avocado, feta, capsicum, roasted almonds, maple and seeded mustard dressing
Seafood Chowder $17.00
- A selection of seafood in a creamy veloute. Served with toasted ciabatta
Confit Duck Salad $24.00
- With mixed greens, orange, apple, cranberry, maple walnuts and honey mustard dressing
Fish and Chips $24.00
- Parmesan crumbed fish of the day, mixed salad greens & home cut fries. Served with tartare sauce
Mediterranean Crispy Prawns $18.00
- Pan fried salt and pepper prawns with honeydew melon, green olives, feta and green gazpacho dressing

Wakame Salad $12.00
- seaweed salad with a sesame/soy dressing
Unatama
- fresh water eel omelette served over rice
Okonomiyaki $21.00
- meat and vegetable fritter served with special toppings: choice of pork, squid, chicken or vegetarian
Potato croquettes $16.00
- served with sauce and salad
Saikoro cut steak $22.00
- large cubed scotch fillet pan fried with vegetables and a thick soy based sauce
Katsu $16.00
- panko crumbed cutlets/fillets with tofu
Unagidon $24.00
- grilled fresh water eel served over rice with sauce and pickles
Beef $18.00

Chada Thai Beef Steak - Beef sirloin marinated in Thai style and grilled, served with chips in a sizzling hot plate $17.50
Satay Sauce - Your choice of meat stir-fried with potatoes and carrots in our homemade satay sauce (Chicken/pork/beef/vegetables/tofu) $14.50
Grilled Chicken on Rice - Thai marinated and roasted chicken served with a boiled egg and our homemade gravy sauce $15.50
Grilled Banana and Vanilla Ice-cream with Caramel Sauce $7.50
Siam Noodles - Thin noodles stir-fried with TomYum paste, lots of prawn, chive and bean sprout (This dish is very well-known in Singapore and Malaysia) $16.50
Golden Fish Meatballs - Crispy deep-fried fish meatballs on skewers served with sweet chilli sauce $6.50
Thai Beef Salad - Grilled beef, thinly sliced tossed with tomato, cucumber, celery, onion and spring onion in lemon, chilli and coriander dressing $16.50
Steamed Rice Noodles $5.00

Combination Fried Rice $10.50
Stuffed Mushroom $1.00
Honey Chicken Noodles $9.50
- Batter chicken in honey sauce with noodles and vegetables
Mussel Fritter $2.50
Jumbo $7.00
Special Fried Rice $9.50
- Wok toss fried rice with shrimps, roast pork and vegetables
Cashew Nuts $3.00
Combination Egg Fu Young $11.00

Herb & Garlic Toasties N/A
Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
Bacon, Egg and Cheese N/A
Sweet Onion N/A
Sweet Chilli N/A
Cucumber N/A
Beetroot N/A

Curry Rice Chicken $12.00
Honey Glazed Beef Hotplate with Rice
Fishball Noodle Soup $11.50/ half $8.50
Fishballs Sticks $8.50
Lemon Chicken Hotplate with Rice
Seafood Tofu Stir Fry $15.00
Fried Dumplings $11.00
Wonton Soup $11.50/ half $8.50
- (with or without noodles)

BACON CHEESEBURGER
- All the goodness of a Cheeseburger plus bacon! Made with our signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, bacon rashes, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun
TRIPLE CHEESEBURGER
- Three delicious, signature flame-grilled beef patties topped three slices of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
SIDE SALAD
- If you feel like you need something extra fresh and crunchy, try our garden salad. Crisp, fresh vegetables with a zingy dressing.
CREAMY MAYO DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
- You can't go wrong with our new Creamy Mayo Double Cheeseburger, 2 signature flame-grilled beef patties, topped with 2 slices of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, ketchup and of course, mayo. All on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
ANGRY ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
- A juicy 1/3 pound of flame grilled 100% Angus beef with two slices of cheese, spicy jalapeños, crispy golden onion chips, tomato, lettuce, creamy mayo and a dash of our secret Angry hot sauce all on a lightly corn dusted bun. Take a bite out of the Angry Angus Steakhouse the next time you get hungry.
BUFFALO CHICKEN FRIES
- The latest edition to the Chicken Fries family has arrived.....Buffalo Chicken Fries! Fries made of real chicken, with a crispy coating and Buffalo spice and Buffalo attitude. Only available for a limited time so you'll better hurry.
BK CHICKEN WITH CHEESE
- Our tender chicken patty, topped with shredded lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, two slices of cheese and served on a long sesame seed bun. Everything a chicken burger should be. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
CHICKEN HONEY MUSTARD TENDERCRISP
- Try a mouth watering Tendercrisp chicken patty made with 100% Ingham's chicken breast, cheese, premium salad, aioli and our tangy honey mustard sauce! This tender, crispy chicken fillet burger is only available for a limited time!

Mixed Entrees $12.50 / 10 pcs
- Mixed selection of Money bags, Curry puffs, Spring rolls, Wontons and Chicken Satays served with peanu
Stir Fried Satay Sauce with chicken $11.90 / 1 pc
- Our special peanut satay sauce with chicken and fresh vegetables.
Curry Puffs $5.90 / 6 pcs
- Minced chicken and potato in puff pastry, deep fried and served with sweet chilli sauce.
Chicken & Cashew Nuts $11.90 / 1 pcs
- With oyster sauce, mushroom, vegetables and cashew nut.
Wontons $ 5.90 / 7 pcs
Large (for 2-3 people).
Small (for 1 person)
Red Curry Roast Duck $ 13.50 / 1 pc
- Roast duck cooked with pineapple, tomato, bamboo shoots and fresh vegetables in red curry and coconut milk.

- Berry Sundae
- with Cheese $8.00
Mac’s Beer Battered Fish & Chips $23.00
- Fresh Gurnard coated in a lager beer batter or pan fried (GF) served with a garden salad & fries
Beef & Guinness Pot Pie $23.00
- Braised Angus Pure Beef slow cooked in Guinness and presented in a pot topped with a pastry crown, served with winter vegetables & creamy mash potato
Bangers & Mash $10.00
- 2 sausages on mash served with gravy
Beef & Cheese Burger & Chips $10.00
- Angus Beef Patty with lettuce and tomato served with fries
Haloumi Salad with Turkish Bread $18.00
- (V) Grilled Haloumi cheese layered over a Mediterranean garden salad with garlic infused crusty Turkish bread & balsamic dressing
- Chocolate Fudge Brownie with Chocolate Mousse (GF)

FISH 'N' CHIPS 'N' SALAD $12.00
TOASTED SANDWICHES $6.00
SPECIALITY Bread $5.50
SCRAMBLED EGGS ON TOAST $9.50
SAVOURIES $2.30
HALF ALL DAY BREAKY $11.50
BIG BREAKY $17.00
- Sausage, bacon, tomato, mushroom, egg - scrambled/fried/poached
KIDS NACHOS $6.00