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

  • Unearthly Dessert Pizza $6.00
    • Banana, Berries, Chocolate, White Chocolate and Custard on an original snack base
  • Wrath $16.00 / $8.00
    • Pepperoni, Onion, Capsicum, Tomatoes, Chilli. Optional Kalamata Olives, Jalapeno Peppers and Anchovies. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Pride $16.00 / $8.00
    • Onions, Mushrooms, Capsicum, Tomatoes and Pineapple. Optional Kalamata Olives, Garlic, Jalapeno Peppers (Double / Snack)
  • Free Range Chicken Nibbles $7.50
    • 6 succulent free range nibbles on the bone, lashed with your choice of sauce
  • Sea Salt Caramel Gelato $5.00
    • Our newest flavour from the award-winning Gellicious Gelato. Salted caramel is so hot right now and this one won't disappoint. Contains Dairy. 180ml tub - share it or smash it yourself
  • Corn Nuggets $4.50
    • A dozen battered balls of sweet corn deep fried and served with a dip of your choice
  • Grimm $18.50 / $9.00
    • Apricot Sauce, Chicken, Pine Nuts, Spring Onions, Cream Cheese and Rosemary. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Camembert Salad $7.00
    • All the Essentials as well as Camembert, Avocado, Sundried Tomatoes & Sunflower Seeds - with your choice of dressing on the side
  • Salad of free range Canterbury Pork $24.50
    • marinated in Coconut & palm sugar, Asian greens, sticky Rice, Peanut Chili caramel dressing.
  • Spicy Lentil, Tomato & Coconut Soup $18.50
    • with chargrilled Flatbread & Yoghurt Riata.
  • Laphroaig, single malt Crème Brulée $16.50
    • with Monte Cristo Tobacco Biscotti.
  • Baby Cos Leaves, Garlic Croutons, Lemon Confit dressing. $9.50
  • Navarin of Southland Lamb shoulder with Shallots & Port wine, $26.50
    • Served with Jasmine Rice.
  • Creamed Spinach, Nutmeg & Crème Fraiche. $9.50
  • Saffron’s salad of green Leaves, Pear, Nuts and shaved Parmesan with a Herb Vinaigrette. $15.50
  • Trio of Fresh Fruit Sorbets. $14.50
  • PLOUGHMANS’ PLATTER $45.00
    • selection of New Zealand cheeses, cold meats, peppadews and chutney served with local artisan breads
  • VENISON & BACON BURGER $23.00
    • wild venison pattie, streaky bacon, Whitestone cheese & cranberry jelly, served with fries
  • POACHED CHICKEN SALAD $26.00
    • vietnamese coconut-poached chicken (cold) with vermicelli, mint & coriander (G.F option)
  • BREAD $1.50
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $14.00
    • chef’s daily special, served with crusty toasted bread
  • KIDS ICE-CREAM SUNDAE $7.50
    • chocolate, strawberry or caramel sundae
  • SPINACH $3.50
  • TOMATO $2.50
  • Nevis Garden’s asparagus with crispy capers & browned butter $9.50
  • Cloudy Bay Surf Clams stir-fried with XO sauce $21
  • Locally baked Bread with fresh cultured butter (seriously good!) from the Whitestone Cheese Company in North Otago $9
  • Gurnard $25.90
    • battered with pickled onion mayonnaise
  • Whole Flounder $38
    • oven baked with capers, lemon, browned butter & our hand cut chips
  • Sole $38
    • sweet mild flavour with a fine, delicate texture - pan-roasted fillet with shaved courgettes, preserved lemon, toasted pine nuts, salted fish, tomatoes, crushed spring peas & tarragon mayonnaise
  • Live from our tank $135
    • Steamed then grilled with tarragon butter & our chips
  • Beef & Reef $46.50
    • grass fed & char-grilled - eye fillet with Chatham Island scampi, roasted garlic butter, potato terrine & cauliflower puree
  • Mashed potato N/A
  • Fishcakes $17
    • Salmon and blue cod fish cakes served on a bed of lettuce with a  trio of mayo
  • Blue Cod $39
    • Chatham Island blue cod, pan fried with potato, capers, spinach  and hollandaise sauce
  • Chicken Liver Parfait $16
    • Smooth chicken liver pâté with toasted ciabatta and onion relish
  • Pork Fillet $30
    • 200g Harmony free range fillet, with apple sauce
  • Cabbage and bacon N/A
  • Pork Belly $15
    • Apple Tree pork slow poached in apple cider served on parsnip purée
  • Chicken Breast $28
    • 200g free range, grain fed, best taste on the stone, with Thai plum marmalade
  • Prawn malabari $17.90
    • Prawn curry made with freshly ground coconut and an array of masterfully blended spices
  • Paneer paratha $5.00
    • Soft whole wheat bread kneaded well stuffed with homemade cottage cheese and cooked in the tandoor oven
  • Bombay aloo $15.90
    • Diced potatoes cooked with cumin and fenugreek, recommended with garlic naan
  • Kadai paneer $15.90
    • Fresh homemade cheese cooked with onions, tomatoes, green capsicums and in a thick sauce
  • Butter chicken $15.90
  • Mixed platter (for 2) (Per Person) $19.90
    • Tempting selection of Tandoori chicken, Chicken tikka, sheek kebab,chicken kali mirch, pakora, onion bhaji and poppadoms served with chutney
  • Kashmiri naan $5.00
    • Stuffed with mixed dry fruits, coconut and nuts
  • Lamb rogan josh $15.90
    • A specially from kashmir, lean chunks of lamb cooked in a rich almond sauce with a blend of fragrant spices
  • Portobello mushroom $16.50
    • caramelised onion, cheddar, sundried tomato, spinach
  • Frittata $8.80
    • seenthe cabinet for today's frittata served with relish and salad greens
  • Tomatoes $4.00
  • Salad selection (small / large) $6.00
    • add chicken/ hot smoked salmon
  • Spiced Corn and Cauliflower Fritters $15.50
    • with relish and salad greens
  • Fried potatoes $3.00
  • Bacon $6.50
  • Mexican chicken burger $17.80
    • with cos, tomato, red onion, avocado cream & chipotle aioli
  • Ham Steak and Pine apple see above
  • Caesar Salad $17.5 w/ Chicken $21.5
    • Baby cos lettuce, crispy bacon, parmesan, poached egg, caesar dressing, garlic croutons
  • Chicken Mushroom Risotto $21
    • Chicken breast, mushroom, spinach, garlic, creamy white wine sauce
  • Fish and Chips $9
  • Angel Bay Beef Patty $3.5
    • lettuce, tomato relish, cheese
  • Garlic Bread $10
    • w/ cheese & bacon
  • Aioli / Tartare / Garlic Butter $1
  • T-bone 300g $30
    • 300g T-bone steak cooked to your liking served with your choice of sauce, chips & a fresh garden salad
  • Served with chips, lettuce, carrot and your choice of “meat” & sauce
  • Chicken Doner Kebab
    • Marinated chicken breast cooked on the open spit
  • Kofta Shish in Pita or Wrap
    • Spiced minced lamb chargrilled
  • Sweet Mix Plates (serves 2) $15.00
    • A selection of imported & in house Turkish sweets, served with fresh seasonal fruits
  • -Small $9.00
  • -Jalapenos $1.00
  • Served in a burger bun, with salad, small chips plus your choice of sauce
  • -Large $8.00
  • Chicken and Swiss Cheese Burger (GF available) $19.90
    • Grilled chicken breast served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, swiss cheese, tomato relish and garlic aioli.
  • Southern Man Steak Sandwich $18.90
    • Porterhouse steak served in a toasted Tuscan square with lettuce, tomato and caramelised onions and drizzled with aïoli. Served with fries.
  • Chicken Hawk Nuggets $12.50
    • Six chicken nuggets served with fries and a small salad.
  • Beer Battered Onion Rings $10.90
    • Served with aioli.
  • Cheesecake of the Day $12.90
    • Served with whipped cream
  • Black Peak Chocolate and Raspberry Brownie $12.90
    • Rich chocolate and raspberry brownie drizzled with chocolate sauce and raspberry coulis. Served with real vanilla ice cream, cream and topped with macadamia nut praline
  • Cat’s Revenge $12.50
    • Three mini hot dogs on sticks, served with fries and a small salad.
  • Pisa Ranges Platter $15.90
    • A selection of spring rolls, samosa, prawn twisters, squid rings and hook fish bites. Served with sweet chilli and tartare sauces.
  • Bowl of Fries $5.00
    • Always a good choice to have own their own or add to a meal.
  • Wedges $10.00
    • Tasty fried Wedges served with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli Sauce.
  • -Pasta
    • Free Drink and Free Sundae!!
  • Open Bacon Sandwich $16.00
    • Bacon sandwich served with salad,chutney, tomato and aioli on warm Ciabatta bread.
  • Open Steak Sandwich $18.00
    • Steak sandwich served with salad,chutney, tomato and aioli and honey mustard dressing, on warm Ciabatta bread.
  • Egg $2.00
  • Gravy/Sauces $1.00
  • Chicken Schnitzel $25.00
    • Crispy Chicken Schnitzel served with salad and your choice of mushroom or pepper sauce or gravy served with fries.
  • Bacon & egg buttie $12
    • As above with Egg
  • Smashed avo 3 $20
    • Smashed Avo 1 plus 2 poached eggs and cold smoked salmon OR bacon. Next level.
  • Vege eggs benedict $17
    • The earthy version.. Served with Grilled Mushrooms and Wilted Spinach and, of course, delicious hollandaise
  • - Tomato (1)/ Avocado (1/2)/ Chorizo Sausages (2) $4
  • Toast $8
    • Homemade Preserves on Five Grain Toast or Ciabatta
  • House made muesli
    • Toasted Muesli w/ Unsweetened Yogurt, Honey, & Seasonal Fruit.
  • - Full serving $12
  • French toast $18
    • Sweet and sour and delicious with Bacon, Banana & Maple Syrup
  • Old Smokey
    • Mushrooms, premium bacon, roast onions and our smoked tomato sauce
  • Pepe le Bleu
    • Pepperoni, blue cheese, walnuts and caramelised onion with mozzarella
  • Half and Half Option $1 extra at Gourmet Pizza Price *** Gluten Free Bases available in Nedium $1 extra
  • Shoe String Fries $7
  • Beer Battered Blue Cod  One piece $5
  • Porky’s
    • Chorizo, ham and hot pork with fire roasted capsicums, semi dried tomatoes and a smoky tomato base
  • BBQ Chicken
    • Smoked chicken, red peppers and our tasty BBQ sauce
  • -Add chicken $3.5
  • Pumpkin Soup $12.50
    • Roast pumpkin with cream cheese, garlic croutons, olive oil & parmesan cheese
  • Warm Chicken Salad $24.50
    • Chicken thighs, spinach, lettuce, onion & orange
  • Sticky Date Pudding $13.50
    • Served with custard and cream
  • Lamb Shanks - one/two $19.00/$28.50
    • served with creamy mash & fresh seasonal vegetables
  • Egg - one/two $2.00/$3.00
  • Beef Osso Bucco $27.50
    • Braised low and slow with herbs and vegetables. Served with risotto, saffron & parmesan
  • Home-Made Pear Tart $14.50
    • Served with syrup and ice cream
  • Home Made Beef Lasagne $18.50
    • Served with a fresh salad
  • Lamb Salad $18.50
    • Marinated Lamb with Beetroot, Buckwheat, Green Beans, Caramelised Walnuts & Feta Cheese Tossed with a Pomegranate Dressing *Vegetarian option available
  • Breakfast Quesadilla $16.50
    • Our Own Breakfast Quesadilla Filled with Eggs, Tomato, Spinach, Cheddar & Feta Cheese and Avocado Served with Homemade Salsa, Sour Cream & Breakfast Potatoes
  • Bacon Butties $12.50
    • Streaky Bacon on Ciabatta Buns with Mayo & Tomato Sauce
  • Duck Risotto $21.50
    • Confit of Duck Risotto, with Spinach, Mushrooms & Crispy Parsnip
  • Quinoa Prawn Stack (GF) $19.50
    • Quinoa Stack with Grilled Chilli & Garlic Prawns, Avocado & Roasted Corn *Vegetarian option available
  • Steamed Mussels $19.50
    • Steamed Mussels in a Delicious Arrabbiata Sauce Served with Crusty Bread
  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich $18.50
    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Smoked Gouda, Avocado Cream, Lettuce, Tomato, Gherkin & Red Pickled Onion Served on Ciabatta Bread with a Side of Hand-Cut Chips *Vegetarian option available
  • The Kitchen Burger $17.50
    • Homemade Beef Burger with Onion & Bacon Jam, House Slaw & Choice of Creamy Blue Cheese or Swiss Cheese served with a side of Hand-Cut Chips
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