Nova Cafe in Otago Menu

EARLY EARLY
  • BAGELS $6.5
    • Fix + Fogg peanut butter
  • BAGELS $6.5
    • Provisions ‘many berry’ jam’
  • BAGELS $15
    • smoked salmon, cream cheese, hard-boiled egg, cucumber + capers
  • GINGERBREAD $12
    • Rewarewa honey + soft butter
  • TOASTED GRANOLA $12
    • berry compote + yoghurt
  • HARRAWAY OAT PORRIDGE $11 (DF)
    • toasted pecans, apple + maple syrupchoose almond / coconut / soy milk
  • 2 EGGS + CIABATTA $12 (DF)
    • fried / scrambled / poached
  • EGGS ANY STYLE $19
    • rimu smoked bacon, slow roasted tomato + ciabatta
  • GRILLED HALOUMI $18 (GF)
    • slow roasted tomato, Nova hash + smoked beans
  • NOVA BREAKFAST $24 (DF)
    • poached eggs, bacon, apple + pork sausage, slow roasted tomato, Nova hash, smoked tomato jalapeno jam + ciabatta
  • FRENCH TOAST $17/+bacon $22
    • vanilla bean mascarpone, Provisions pinot noir marinated cherries + maple syrup
  • EGGS FLORENTINE / EGGS BENEDICT / EGGS MONTREAL $16
    • spinach
  • EGGS FLORENTINE / EGGS BENEDICT / EGGS MONTREAL $20
    • bacon
  • EGGS FLORENTINE / EGGS BENEDICT / EGGS MONTREAL $21
    • salmon
  • BREAKFAST BURRITO WRAP $18
    • spinach wrap, smoky beans, sour cream, avocado, rocket, scrambled egg, sweet corn + coriander salsa
  • ADD $5
    • bacon / black pudding / haloumi / hash brown / tomatoes
  • ADD $3
    • hollandaise / gluten free bread
MORNING / DAY FRESHLY BAKED MORNING / DAY FRESHLY BAKED
  • SWEET OR SAVOURY MUFFINS $4.20
    • (ask for flavours)
  • CINNAMON PINWHEELS $5.50
  • SAVOURY PINWHEELS $5.50
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • CHAI CRÈME BRÛLÉE $14
    • pistachio + rose water shortbread
  • ORANGE PARFAIT SANDWICH $14
    • chocolate crumble, candied mandarin + orange powder
  • SALTED CARAMEL + CHOCOLATE CONE $14
    • vanilla bean crème anglaise + peanut brittle(GF)
  • TIRAMISU $14
    • finished with Allpress coffee bean praline
  • RUM BABA $14
    • vanilla bean ice cream, molasses brandy snap + spiced sugar
ENTREES ENTREES
  • ARANCINI $10
    • roasted pumpkin, pine nut, feta + sage aioli
  • PORK RILLETTE $14
    • slow braised pork shoulder with BBQ plum relish + sesame lavash
  • SOUP OF THE DAY + toasted focaccia $13
  • WOOD + TEA SMOKED SALMON $14
    • steamed gourmet potatoes + salsa verde
  • CURRIED PRAWN BROTH $15
    • panko prawns, julienne vegetables, rice noodles + green curry broth
  • SHARING PLATTER $22
    • arancini, Evansdale cheese, toasted focaccia bread, soup tasters, olive oil, dukkah + hummus
MAINS MAINS
  • PORK BELLY $34
    • celeriac puree, pickled fennel relish, smoked bacon roasted shallots + apple cider jus (GF)
  • DUCK CASSOULET $32
    • confit duck legs, white bean + pork sausage stew, crisp pork skin + smoked paprika oil
  • BEEF FILLET $35.9
    • 250g eye fillet with hand cut fries + sauce béarnaise
  • BATTERED FISH $27
    • marinated slaw, paprika salt shoestring fries + tartare sauce
  • SLOW BRAISED BEEF CHEEKS confit garlic mash potato, roasted baby vegetables + lentil jus (GF) $33
  • MAPLE SALAD rimu smoked bacon, blue cheese, shaved pear, toasted walnuts + maple vinaigrette (GF) $18
  • CAESAR SALAD parmesan$19+chicken $22
    • cos lettuce, rimu smoked bacon, croutons, anchovies, poached egg +
  • CHICKEN BURGER $21
    • marinated chicken breast with bacon, smoked paprika cotija, harissa dressing, aioli, lettuce + shoestring fries
  • PO’BOY $19
    • French baguette, slow braised pork + pickled slaw
  • BEEF BURGER $23
    • 150g beef pattie, smoked cheddar, double crumbed onion, celery remoulade, bourbon BBQ sauce, lettuce + shoestring fries
  • EGGPLANT KASUNDI $22
    • spiced sweet tomato + eggplant, grilled haloumi + coconut ginger rice(GF)
  • WOK VEGETABLES $23
    • steamed jasmine rice + toasted cashew nuts $18 + chicken (GF) (DF)
  • RISOTTO $24
    • arborio rice, wild mushrooms, pine nuts, spinach + parmesan $18 + meat (GF)
  • CRAB LINGUINI $23
    • gremolata crumb, preserved lemon, cherry tomatoes + cured egg yolk
  • TOM YUM CURRY $24
    • spicy/sour curry broth served with prawns, chicken, steamed vegetables + rice noodles
SIDES SIDES
  • CAULIFLOWER GRATIN $10
    • curry sauce, panko bread crumbs + parmesan cheese
  • DOUBLE CRUMBED ONION RINGS $8
    • harissa aioli
  • HAND CUT FRIES $8/+poutine $12
    • twice cooked fries
  • SIDE SALAD $7
    • lettuce, cherry tomatoes + lemon vinaigrette (GF)
  • CROQUETTES $8
    • ham + cheese
  • SHOESTRING FRIES + aioli $6half/$9whole
  • SEASONAL VEGETABLES $10

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Jalfrezi Chicken or Lamb $18.00
    • Chicken or lamb cooked in a sour tomato gravy with onion and capsicum.
  • Vegetable Jaipuri $16.50
    • Mixed vegetable cooked in thick cashew gravy and garnished with popadoms.
  • Gulab Jamun (3 pcs) $7.00
    • Milk dumplings served in sugar and syrup.
  • Vegetable Kulcha $6.00
    • Leavened bread with stuffing of spices and potato and peas.
  • Coke/Sprite etc. Cans $3.00
    • Coke, Sprite, Fanta etc.
  • Mix Platter (serves 2) $20.00
    • Two pieces of vegetable samosa, onion bhajee, vegetable pakora, chicken tikka and burah kebab. Served with mint and tamarind sauce.
  • Whole Tandoori Chicken $22.00
    • Chicken with bones marinated in tandoori special masala and cooked in tandoor. Served with mint sauce.
  • Mango Chicken $18.00
    • Chicken cooked in cashew, mango sauce, and Indian spices. Chicken or keema naan bread are the best accompaniment with this curry.
  • Fried Spanish custard $15.00
    • with burnt caramel ice cream + salted caramel.
  • Chocolate tart $15.00
    • with raspberry sorbet.
  • Mt Cook salmon $34.00
    • with watercress + avocado salsa.
  • Open roast gooseberry tart $9.00
    • with pure cream.
  • Affogato $15.00
    • with vanilla bean ice cream + Lustau px sherry.
  • Marlborough figs $25.00
    • with goats curd, vincotto + roast almonds.
  • pan-fried fish with fennel risotto. $34.00
  • Chocolate sour cream cake $9.00
    • with mint ice cream.
  • -20" $45.00
  • The victoria beckham
    • Tomato base, cheese, red onion, sundried tomato, spinach, roast pumpkin, roast capsicum, feta and pesto oil. Add david for
  • -Gluten free $28.00
  • Onion rings $8.00
    • With aioli sauce
  • Jalapeno poppers $12.00
  • -Gluten free $28.00
  • The john candy
    • Cranberry base, cheese, smoked chicken, brie and fresh rosemary.
  • Chips $8.00
    • With aioli
  • Vege Fried Rice $11.50
  • Ton katsu (pork) don $13.00
  • Pork Curry $12.50
  • Pork Yoki Udon $12.00
  • Seafood Udon $11.00
  • Beef Fried Rice $12.50
  • Teriyaki Beef $13.50
    • w/curry
  • Seafood Yoki Udon $12.00
  • Pulled Pork Burger, $20.00
    • Apple slaw, lettuce, chipotle mayo & thick cut wedges
  • Chicken Breast $21.00
    • Served on turkish bread with greens, brie, cranberry aioli, rustic fries
  • Jalapeno Cornbread, $19.00
    • Spiced black beans, grilled tomato, chili lime salsa, 2 poached free range eggs
  • Halo Burger $20.00
    • 150g pure beef patty, streaky bacon, Swiss cheese, aioli & rustic fries
  • Eggs on Toast $12.00
    • 2 free range poached, scrambled or fried &grilled tomato with ciabatta or grain toast
  • Pancakes $10.00
    • 2 served with banana & maple syrup
  • Porridge $14.00
    • Oats cooked in milk with caramelized banana & cinnamon OR mixed berries & brown sugar
  • Ice Cream Sundae $6.00
    • Vanilla ice cream with chocolate or strawberry topping
  • Ham and cheese toastie $8.50
    • with fruit, chocolate chip cookie and a juiceHam and cheese toastie with fruit, chocolate chip cookie and a juice >>
  • Bircher Muesli $12.00
    • with apple, Fresh cinnamon, yoghurt and raspberry coulis
  • Bacon and eggs $18.50
    • (eggs any style) with fresh tomato, sautéed potatoes, ciabatta, pork sausages and our home made beans
  • French Toast with Bacon, Banana and maple $17.50
    • French toast topped with free range bacon, pure maple syrup and fresh banana
  • Malaysian Chicken Laksa Soup $14.00
    • with coconut, ginger, rice noodles, vegetables, bean sprouts, lime & peanuts
  • Greens with poached eggs and Harissa $16.50
    • wilted kale, silver beet and spinach topped with poached eggs and Harissa
  • Pancakes $8.50
    • with fresh fruit, yoghurt & maple syrup
  • Vegetable Plate $15.00
    • A salad compiled of baby beets, roasted vegetables, cherry tomatoes, mint, lemon, cottage cheese, puy lentils and salsa verde
  • Savannah beef fillet $38.00
    • Served with buttered poached fondant potatoes, edamame bean puree and roasted baby vegetables
  • Hummus $12.50
    • Sundried tomato infused hummus served with pita bread and homemade Dukkah (peanut free available on request)
  • Lamb tataki $18.50
    • Seared Southland lamb served medium rare, brushed with sesame soy marinade on a bed of spring leaves served with roasted macadamia nuts, mango julien and Otago honey white balsamic dressing
  • Salmon and tuna tartare $18.50
    • Queenstown’s Zenkuro sake, cured salmon and tuna tartare served with cucumber, radish, wasabi infused goma wakame seaweed salad and seaweed crisp
  • Green side salad $8.50
  • Chocoholic $15.00
    • Rich chocolate brownie, white chocolate sauce, dried raspberries and Wanaka pure roasted white chocolate and dark chocolate ice cream
  • Smoked Jack Mackerel Risotto $29.00
    • Smoked Jack Mackarel and pea risotto, topped with spinach and a soft poached egg
  • Beetroot risotto $24.00
    • Roasted beetroot risotto with goats cheese, golden baby beetroot, balsamic reduction and rocket
  • Frozen parfait, razzcherry & pistachio praline $15.50
    • dark chocolate biscuit, citrus syrup & white chocolate crumbs
  • Minestrone of clams, prawns & white fish $18.50
    • smoked salmon, chorizo, fennel seed aioli, grilled petite baguette
  • Warm salad, crisp pork belly $26.00
    • seared scallop, cucumber, daikon & granny smith apple, hoisin syrup, citrus dressing
  • Mixed leaf salad, parmesan & basil dressing $7.00
  • Whitestone Windsor blue cheese $18.00
    • red onion marmalade, homemade oatmeal cookies
  • Tiramisu, raspberry tea poached pear raspberry dust $15.50
  • Local Evansdale farmhouse cheese, quince paste, water crackers $18.00
  • Child portion $16.50
    • fish & chips with ketchup
  • Chicken Garden Salad $14.50
    • Flame Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken breast strips, capsicum, olives, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, carrot & mixed lettuce
  • Portuguese Rolls
  • Spicy Rice
  • - +2 Large sides $35.90
  • Grilled Haloumi & Veggie Strips $14.90
    • A mix of veggies and Haloumi grilled with your choice of Peri-Peri basting, and served with a regular side
  • Seriously Large Chips $9.50
  • Nandino Burger & Regular Side $10.90
    • Flame Grilled Chicken with BBQ Basting, Swiss cheese & light mayo on a soft seeded bun plus a kids juice & corn or chips
  • - Regular $4.50
  • Crumbed wedge of smoke brie cheese $12,9
    • with apricot brandy sauce
  • Green Salad $7,5
  • Fresh Fettuccini Carbonara $16,9
    • shaved ham & mushroom in a parmesan cream with roasted garlic bread
  • Filo Tart of roasted baby beets, red onion, cherry tomatoes and goats cheese drizzled $16
    • with a beetroot balsamic glaze served with wispy beet leaves
  • Portobello mushrooms $15,9
    • mulled in curded cream, spinach and tomato sauce served on toasted rye with hummus curly shoots and red beet leaves with walnut dressing
  • Chargrilled chicken breast salad $17,5
    • with Sage derby, semi dried tomato & pancetta on grilled ciabatta with rocket leaves & caper butter sauce
  • Tender pork fillet pan seared $17,9
    • with a green peppercorn, mushroom & bacon cream sauce on Lyonnaise potato and salad greens
  • Bowl of Fries $7,5
  • KIDS BEEF BURGER(GFO) $12.80
    • beef pattie and lettuce with chips and tomato sauce.
  • Large Chips $9.50
  • GORGEOUS GEORGE (GF) (VO) $17.00
    • substitute streaky bacon for cold smoked salmon(add spinach + 2.00)
  • Spinach $4.80
  • EASY TIGER SALAD (GF) $21.80
    • free range chicken rubbed in harissa spices with rocket, masculine, orange, red onion, cherry tomatoes and minted yoghurt
  • ROAST VEGE SALAD (GF)(V ) $18.80
    • roasted vegetable medley with rocket, cashews, feta and aioli.
  • Small Chips $4.80
  • Grilled Tomatoes $4.00
  • Smoked Salmon Bagel (GF*) $10.50
    • Smoked salmon served on a lightly toasted bagel with cream cheese, salad greens & creamy caper aioli
  • Classic Caesar Salad $16.00
    • Cos lettuce served with crispy bacon, shaved parmesan cheese, poached egg, croutons and an anchovy garnish. Add: seared smoked chicken $2/smoked salmon $3
  • Mini Ploughman's Platter (GF*) $25.00
    • Selection of cold cuts, dips, grilled bread, corn chips, pickles and cheese (for two)
  • Kids Toasted Sandwich $7.50
    • Toasted cheese sandwich and fries with tomato sauce
  • Toasted BLT (GF*) $16.50
    • Thick sliced farmhouse loaf filled with crispy bacon, sliced tomato, lettuce & aioli. Served with fries(Add avocado for $2.50)
  • Pork Belly Salad (GF) $18.00
    • Braised pork belly served with mixed greens, walnuts, apple, red onion, carrot & sprouts drizzled with a creamy aioli & balsamic dressing
  • Kids Toast $6.50
    • Kids toast served with jam & peanut butter
  • The Famous Meltdown (GF*) $12.50
    • Fries topped with crispy bacon, aioli and melted cheese
  • Eggs on toast ( 2 eggs served any way) $8
  • Toasted Bagel with cream cheese
    • Choose from
  • -Roasted red peppers,basil pesto & pinenuts $16.50
  • -Chorizo, red peppers,avocado & paprika
  • Omelette(2 eggs) with 3 fillings $12
    • Choose from cheese, ham, tomatoes, bacon,mushrooms,cheese,onions,peppers.
  • -Basil pesto $7.50
  • Caesar Salad $14.50
    • -served with ciabatta croutons,parmesan & poached egg.
  • - Smoked salmon $9
  • Inferno $22
    • Smoked Capsicum with Confit Garlic, Braised Tomato, Fresh Chili & Shaved Parmesan
  • Brownie $13
    • Raspberry & Macadamia Chocolate Brownie With Kapiti Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Mixed Berry Compote
  • Arancini $14
    • Crumbed Fried Risotto Balls Stuffed With Mushroom, Mozzarella & Confit Garlic Served On A Bed of Mesclun With Beetroot Relish
  • Zucca $22
    • Nutmeg Roasted Pumpkin & Blue Cheese With Onions, Leeks & Confit Garlic Finished In A White Wine Cream Sauce
  • Rouge $18
    • Roasted Beets, Marinated Feta With Pear Slivers & Honey Roasted Walnuts Served On Green Garden Leaves with Balsamic Vinaigrette. Add chicken $22
  • Gelato $13
    • A Trio Of Kapiti Mixed Berry, Limoncello & Lime Sorbet
  • Tuscan Beef Ragu $22
    • Braised Beef In Red Wine With Tomato, Oregano, Rosemary & Shaved Parmesan
  • Cheesecake du Jour $13
    • Manhattan Baked In House, Served With Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
  • Soup w bread $12.00
    • A bowl of steaming hot goodness! See our blackboard to choose
  • Smoked chicken $12.50
    • Smoked chicken, cranberry and brie w salad
  • The carnivore L $21.5 / S $16.5
    • All your usual meaty toppings w cheese and smokey bbq sauce
  • Salmon $14.00
    • Smoked salmon, cream cheese, caper and red onion w salad
  • Pasta $19.50
    • See our blackboard for the pasta of the week
  • Prawn $19.50
    • 4 prawn skewers w your choice of garlic or sweet chilli served on a fresh salad
  • Chicken & bacon L $21.5 / S $16.5
    • With capsicum, cheese and apricot sauce
  • Garlic bread $6.50
    • A multi pull apart loaf smothered in garlic herb butter, perfect to share
Nova Cafe

Nova Cafe

location

Address

29 The Octagon, Dunedin, Dunedin, Otago, 9058, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034790808

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

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

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Desserts and Bakes ,  Local cuisine ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
29 The Octagon, Dunedin, Dunedin, Otago, 9058, New Zealand