Nicolini's Italian Cafe Bar and Bistro in Wellington Menu

BREADS AND ENTREES BREADS AND ENTREES
  • Garlic Bread $7.5
    • Served on home baked focaccia with our decades' old recipe (v)
  • Bruschetta $9.5
    • Homebaked focaccia with fresh tomato, basil, garlic & extra virgin olive oil (v)
  • Olive Focaccia $7.9
    • Homebaked focaccia, kalamata olives, balsamic vinegar & extra virgin olive oil (v)
  • Antipasto $18.9
    • For Two (An Italian classic!) + 7.5 dollars per add person
  • Soup of the Day $14.5
    • Please ask your serve for today's exquisite flavour
  • Fresh Mussels $13.9
    • White wine, garlic and fresh parsley
  • Calamari $14.2
    • Fried squid in an Italian batter
  • Garlic Mushrooms $14.5
    • Our decades' old recipe, a favourite with 'almost' everyone!
  • Garlic Prawns Raffaele $18.90
    • Tiger prawns in half shell, olive oil, garlic and more
PASTA PASTA
  • Spaghetti Al Ragu Bolognese $19.5
  • Tortellini Ham $20.5
    • Homemade pasta with shoulder ham, cream and mushroom sauce
  • Ravioli $20.5
    • Homemade pasta with ricotta, pesto, blue cheese, cream and walnut sauce (v)
  • Fettucine Shrimps $20.5
    • Shrimps, garlic, spinach and more, in extra virgin olive oil
  • Penne Chicken $19.50
    • Chicken, mushrooms, red capsicum and cream sauce
  • Spaghetti Mussels $20.9
    • Spicy white wine and tomato sauce
  • Tortellini Amatriciana $20.9
    • Bacon, chilli and tomato sauce
  • Lasagna al ragu Bolognese $19.7
    • Made in a traditional Napolitan style
  • Cannelloni $19.7
    • Filled pasta with ricotta cheese and spinach (v)
  • Fettuccine Puttanesca $19.9
    • Capers, mixed olives, oregano, chilli and tomato sauce (v)
  • Spaghetti Prawns $23.9
    • Tiger prawns in half shell, capers, garlic, chilli and olives in olive oil
  • Risotto Funghi $23.9
    • Mushrooms, spring onion, fresh parsley and white wine (v)
CARNE & PESCE CARNE & PESCE
  • Fish (of the day)/Sambucca $34.9
    • Creamy sambuca sauce with roasted almonds and capers
  • White Veal Cutlet $31.8
    • Marsala wine and cream sauce
  • Chicken My Way $28.9
    • Brandy and cream sauce (40-year-old recipe)
  • Lamb Shanks $23.9/$29.9
    • One or Two oven baked shanks with a 30 minute wait time
  • Pork Scallopine $29.9
    • Madeira port, cream and mushroom sauce
SIDES SIDES
  • Small Salad $4.90
  • Medium Salad $9.50
  • Large Salad $14.50
  • Seasonal Vegetables $4.50/$7.90
    • Oven baked in small or large sizes
  • Warmed Olives $7.90
  • Plain Focaccia $2.00
  • Gluten Free Pasta $3.00
DOLCI DOLCI
  • Double Chocolate Torte $12.90
    • Beautiful chocolate torte, a layer of melted chocolate and dripping with our home made chocolate genache. Topped of with vanilla ice cream and fresh whipped cream
  • Baked Cheesecake of the Day $12.90
    • Freshly baked each day, ask your server about today's creation
  • Profiteroles $12.90
    • A cream puff pastry, filled with our special crema pasticiera and smothered with genache
  • Gelato Italiano $12.90
    • Freshly made in-house to our family recipe. A truly traditional Napolitan gelato. Ask your server about today's flavour
  • Tiramisu $12.90
    • Tiramisu or 'pick me up', is our way of ending the perfect meal. We only use our family recipe that has not changed for generations
  • Daily Special $12.90
    • Please ask your server what our Chef has created today!

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Alfajores (authentic Argentine cookies): handcrafted dulce de leche filled delights $7.50
  • Broad beans w cream, bacon & cos lettuce $12.50
  • Vegetariano burger: wood-fired mushroom, lettuce, aioli, tomato, cheese & beetroot relish in our homemade bun, served w patatas bravas $21.00
  • Paella w fresh mussels, fish, prawns, baby calamari & chorizo (for two to three) $59.00
  • Gaucho burger: wood-fired prime beef patty, bacon, cheese, lettuce, aioli, tomato & chimichurri in our homemade bun, served w patatas bravas $22.00
  • Hash brown / slow-roasted tomatoes / wilted spinach / mushrooms / avocado / ciabatta $4.00
  • Fire roasted sweetcorn w smoked paprika butter $11.50
  • w wood-fired chicken & chorizo $21.50
  • PRAWN $4.50
  • SASHIMI COMBO (LARGE 20 PCS 0 $25.00
  • EDAMAME $6.00
    • boiled green soy beans
  • M8 $18.00
    • teriyaki chicken, eel, tempura
  • ANGUS BEEF SET $18.00
    • Japanese style BBQ, Angus beef with teriyaki sauce in light mayo sauce
  • FRESH GREED SALAD LARGE $12.50
    • served with 2skewers choice of chicken, prawn, salmon, chicken meat ball
  • TAKOYAKI $6.50
    • 2 skewers of BBQ octopus balls with mayo katsu sauce and bonito flake topping
  • TUNA ROLL $4.50
  • Crisps $6.00
    • Sea salt, salt & vinegar, BBQ
  • Capricciosa $28.00
    • Capers, feta, roasted onion, capsicum, fresh chilli and olives
  • Fries $9.00
    • Aioli + 50c (Available until kitchen close)
  • Chicken $28.00
    • Fresh chicken, spinach, sundried tomatoes & mushrooms (plus $2.00)
  • Cheese $12.00
    • Choose between Whitestone Brie, Danish Blue or Port Salut. Served with crakers & quince paste.
  • Four Seasons $28.00
    • Mushrooms, ham, spicy Italian sausage sundried tomatoes & bacon (plus $2.00)
  • Little Treats $4.00
    • Roasted Peanuts, Lollies
  • Margherita $28.00
    • Classic Italian with mozzarella, bacconcini & fresh basil
  • Large Standard $13.40
  • Regular Standard $13.40
  • Regular Combo $11.50
  • Tempura Shrimp & Vegetable $4.50
  • Teriyaki Chicken Bento $17.90
  • Tempura Prawn $3.00
  • Sukiyaki Chicken Bowl
  • Large Standard $13.90
  • Grilled cheese toastie w Pickle $7.00
  • Hollandaise/aioli $1.50
  • Pizza of Roasted tomato, basil pesto & mozzarella $12.50
  • House cured salmon $6.00
  • Shoestring Fries aioli, katsup $6.00
  • Portobello mushroom $4.00
  • Chicken BLT Turkish sandwich and fries $14.50
  • Pulled pork burrito bowl rice, spicy beans, cheese avocado, salsa and sour cream $14.50
  • Saffron linguini, Australian ocean prawn, chilli, lemon $26.00
  • Loaded fries, dashi gravy, house cheese, chicken salt $11.00
  • 2.0 harissa lamb loaf, cress pesto, pickled blueberries, labne $19.00
  • Stone fruit, grilled taleggio, smoked pecan $18.00
  • - add line caught fish $25.00
  • -add pork belly $25.00
  • -add poached chicken $22.00
  • Rye noodle, pickled cucumber, sichuan, furikake, kailaan $16.00
  • -Paneer Tikka Masala
    • Homemade cheese cubes cooked in onion, tomato and capsicum gravy with mild spices
  • -Khade Masaly Ka Gosht
    • Lamb prepared in home style
  • Masala Prawn / Fish $17.90
    • Marinated prawn/fish cooked in onion, tomato and ginger thick gravy garnished with coriander
  • -Vegetable Korma
    • Fresh mixed vegetables cooked in mild creamy cashew nut gravy
  • Balti Kebab Curry $15.50
    • Med spiced kebab cooked in tandoor and simmered in special balti sauce
  • Chilli Mountain Chicken $14.90
    • Chicken cubes tossed with roasted chilli and garlic peppercorn and vodka
  • Veg Manchurian / Chilli Paneer / Vegetable Fried Rice $14.90
  • -Tikka Masala (Chicken/Lamb/Beef)
    • Cooked with onion, capsicums and special Indian spices
  • Salad special - Beef Salad N/A
    • Ask your lovely staff
  • Kids bacon & egg on toast $8.00
  • Add $3.50
    • house made potato cake
  • Savory Mince $17.00
    • on hot-buttered toast
  • Chicken nuggets & chips $7.00
  • Chorizo & black pudding $18.00
    • with sauteed potatoes and spinach with a poached egg & hollandaise
  • Toasted Sammy $5.00
    • two fillings - extra 50c - choose from ham, cheese, tomato, corn, pineapple, caramelized onion
  • Kids eggs & toast $5.00
  • Warm Olives, Bread & Hummus $11.00
    • marinated kalamata and green olives with crusty bread and hummus
  • Crispy Wings $18.00
    • crispy chicken wings tossed in hot sauce, smoky BBQ sauce or salt served with Panhead Port Road Pilsner aioli (16 wings)
  • Pizza Bread $9.50
    • sundried tomato and feta, or garlic and parmesan pizza bread
  • Pint of Sausage Rolls $11.00
    • pork caramelized onion and herb filled pastry with tomato chili jam and smoky BBQ sauce
  • LBQ Nachos $14.00
    • corn chips with jalapenos, melted cheese, fresh salsa, guacamole and sour cream
  • The LBQ Platter $28.00
    • create your own platter from our snack menu four choices
  • The LBQ Platter $342.00
    • create your own platter from our snack menu five choices
  • Cajun Chicken Burger
    • spiced chicken melted cheese, chili jam avocado slaw, and rocket on a brioche bun with hand-cut chips
  • Fresh fish of the day with seasonal vegetables & saffron butter sauce $29.00
  • Salad
  • Apple walnut slaw
  • Indian spiced potato cake, cheese, carrot, cucumber, radish with yoghurt & mango chutney $21.00
  • Beef patty $25.00
    • smoked cheese, lettuce, gherkins, mushrooms, beer battered onion rings & béarnaise sauce >>
  • Harissa spiced chicken, mozzarella cheese, bacon, avocado, tomato, red onion, cos & aioli $25.00
  • Vegetables
  • “The Bay” beer battered fish & chips with salad $25.00
  • Thai Curry Puff with Chicken & Vegetables (5) $8.50
  • Roti $3.50
  • Deep Fried Thai Spring Rolls (5) $8.50
  • Green Curry of Chicken or Beef $14.50
  • Steamed Rice $3.00
  • Chicken Soup with Lemon Grass & Cococnut Cream $8.50
  • Spicy Prawn or Combination Seafood Soup $9.50
  • Chicken or Beef with Garlic & Basil $14.50
  • Rocky Road $6.00
    • Marshmallow, Chocolate Chips & Roasted Peanuts With Hot Chocolate Sauce
  • Sweet Dream $6.00
    • Sticky Caramel Sauce, Roasted Sliced Almonds And Caramel Coffee
  • Banana Boat $7.00
    • Nutella Hazelnut Chocolate With Banana & Crunchy
  • Tropical Sunshine $6.00
    • Sweet & Sour Mango Sauce Topped With Roasted Coconut
  • Maple Cinnamon $5.00
    • Sweet Maple Syrup, Whipped Cream With A Dusting Of Cinnamon >>
  • Almond/Hazelnut/Banana $2.00
  • Peanut Butter Jelly Jam $5.00
    • Smooth Peanut Butter Sauce With Berry Jam
  • Three Musketeers $5.00
    • Milk Chocolate, White Chocolate & Dark Chocolate Chips With A Dash Of Whipped Cream
  • FIRECRACKER SLIDERS 1 FOR $5.00 OR
    • Firecracker spiced chicken sandwiched in a fresh bun with chilli mayo.
  • PEPPERED SQUID $14.00
    • With crispy panko crumbs and chilli flakes, served with lemongrass tartare
  • JUMBO PRAWNS $16.00
    • Steamed with fresh spring onion, coriander, mint and basil
  • SPICE GRILL CHICKEN SATAY $15.00
    • Topped with homemade peanut sauce
  • WANZI'S $12.00
    • Crispy bean curd, smoked pork, spring onion and bread crumbs, served with a honey, chilli, ginger soy dipping sauce
  • CORN FRITTERS $13.00
    • With spring onion, chilli, red onion and coriander
  • LITTLE TACOS $13.00
    • With shrimp in a smoky chilli sauce with avocado and fresh fresh coriander in a soft shell
  • SUMMER ROLLS $13.00
    • Vegetables and glass noodles wrapped in rice paper, served with a lime and chilli dipping sauce
  • Chipotle N/A
  • Three Pepper Chicken N/A
  • Aioli N/A
  • Apple Slices N/A
  • Yoghurt N/A
  • Steak, Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Flatbread N/A
  • Steak and Cheese N/A
  • Large Chips $3.50
  • Eggs Benedict $12.00
    • Poached Eggs & Bacon on English Muffins with Hollandaise Sauce
  • Steak Meal $14.00
    • Steak, Eggs & Tomato. Comes with a serving of Chips
  • Hash Brown & Eggs on Toast $8.00
  • Ham, Egg & Cheese Croissant $8.00
  • Waffle or Pancakes $12.00
    • Served with Maple Syrup & Choice of the Two Toppings: a) Grilled Bacon & Banana b) Mixed Berries & Cream
  • Sausage, Bacon & Eggs on Toast $10.50
  • Steak Sandwich $14.00
    • Marinated Beef Steak, Lettuce, Tomato, Sauteed Onions, Bacon. Comes with a serving of Chips
Nicolini's Italian Cafe Bar and Bistro

Nicolini's Italian Cafe Bar and Bistro

location

Address

26 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

048024442

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM, Friday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , Italian , Vegetarian

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  American Express ,  Bankcard ,  Accepts Discover ,  Seating ,  Cards accepted ,  Digital Payments ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
26 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand