SPQR Cafe Restaurant and Bar in Auckland Menu

PANE PANE
  • Pizza Bread $9.5
    • garlic, cheese, Maldon sea salt & olive oil
PRIMI PIATTI PRIMI PIATTI
  • Crayfish Ravioli $17.5
    • dill, creme fraiche, chives, lemon zest, truffle salt
  • Char-grilled Calamari $19.5
    • chilli, parsley & lemon juice
  • Prawns Gremolata $25.5
    • garlic, parsley, extra virgin olive oil & lemon zest
  • West Coast Whitebait Fritter $26
    • chives, lemon butter
  • Eggplant Parmigano $19.5
    • a true Italian delight in a rich Napoletana sauce
  • Eye Fillet Carpaccio $26.5
    • truffle oil, anchovy dressing, Maldon sea salt, shaved parmesan & watercress
  • Caprese Salad $35 / $19.5
    • fresh Clevedon buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, vine-ripened tomatoes, basil & olive oil
PLATTERS PLATTERS
  • S.P.Q.R. Mini Platter $16.5
    • olives, feta cheese, tomatoes & prosciutto
  • S.P.Q.R. Classic Platter $39
    • individual tastings of Italian crudites
  • S.P.Q.R. Meat Platter $39
    • platter of chorizo, salami, cured meats w/- olives, artichokes, cheese & truffle oil
TASTING PLATES TASTING PLATES
  • Salmon Gravlax $19.5
    • cured in Hendrick’s Gin w/- capers, onion & dill mustard sauce
  • Oven Baked Scallops $19.5
    • served in the shell w/- basil, mint brandy & breadcrumbs
  • Prawn Cocktail $6.5
    • w/- avocado salad (minimum of 3) (each)
  • Piccolo Platter $19.5
    • salmon, prosciutto, pate, olives & tomatoes
INSALATE INSALATE
  • Char-grilled Calamari Salad $26.5
    • rocket, roast garlic, baby spinach, balsamic & virgin olive oil
  • S.P.Q.R Caesar $23.5
    • cos lettuce, par-boiled egg, anchovies, bacon & croutons
  • S.P.Q.R Caesar $27.5
    • w/- char-grilled chicken or prawns
  • Scampi Tail Salad $29.5
    • a light fresh salad w/- fennel, cucumber, radish, basil, mint, chiili & apple mustard vinaigrette
  • Seared Rare Tuna $28.5
    • smoked tomato salsa, rocket, balsamic & virgin olive oil
  • Char-grilled Eggplant $25.5
    • slow roasted capsicum, goat’s cheese, basil & olives
PASTA PASTA
  • Saffron Risotto $30.5
    • sautèed prawns, snowpeas, chilli & garlic
  • Cockle Linguini $27.5 share $40
    • white wine, garlic, Italian parsley broth
  • Scampi Tail Linguini $33 share $45
    • garlic, chilli, Italian parsley & lime
  • Fettuccine $27.5
    • char-grilled chicken, porcini mushrooms, spinach, leeks & cream sauce
  • Fresh Crab Spaghettini (50gms) $26.5 / $44.5
    • lemon butter, chilli
  • Scallop & Prawn Spaghettini $29.5
    • garlic, white wine, parsley & chilli
  • Vegetarian Linguini $23.5
    • crushed chilli, roast garlic cloves, pinenuts, olives, wilted spinach & rocket
  • Vegetarian Linguini $27.5
    • w/- char-grilled chicken
PIZZA PIZZA
  • Fresh tomato, basil & buffalo mozzarella $24.5
    • w/- truffle oil
  • Fresh tomato, basil & buffalo mozzarella $25.9
    • w/- prosciutto
  • Pamplona chorizo $25.9
    • Pamplona chorizo, blue cheese, fresh rosemary, red onion, chilli & Italian parsley
  • Smoked ham $25.9
    • Smoked ham, mushrooms, taleggio cheese, balsamic, truffle oil & Italian parsley
  • Chorizo $25.9
    • Chorizo, tomato, red onions, olives & shaved parmesan
  • Fresh buffalo mozzarella $25.9
    • Fresh buffalo mozzarella, pesto, pepperoni, cherry tomatoes & watercress
  • Eggplant $25.9
    • Eggplant, zucchini, capsicum, roasted garlic, capers, olives, fresh rosemary & goats cheese
  • Pepperoni $25.9
    • Pepperoni, olives, chilli, cherry tomatoes & anchovies
  • Prawns $25.9
    • Prawns, chilli, proscuitto, mushrooms, rocket & cherry tomatoes
  • Wild mushrooms $25.9
    • Wild mushrooms, crispy sage & Kikorangi blue cheese
  • Cajun chicken $25.9
    • Cajun chicken, caramelised onions & feta
  • Fresh prosciutto $25.9
    • Fresh prosciutto, rocket, rosemary, caramelised onion, red onion & chilli
  • Salami $25.9
    • Salami, anchovies, capers, olives, chorizo, mushrooms, chilli & oregano
SECONDI - FRUTTI DI MARE SECONDI - FRUTTI DI MARE
  • Oven Roasted Snapper $38.5
    • saffron lime risotto, rocket, shaved Monte Vecchio, extra virgin Olive oil & chardonnay vinaigrette
  • S.P.Q.R. Seafood Paella $30.5 / $50
    • selection of fresh seafood & chorizo (for 1 / to share)
  • Italian Fish Stew $35.5
    • prawns, calamari, fish, cockles, & mussels in a rich tomato & Pernod ragu
  • Seafood Risotto $29.5
    • sautéed prawns, mussels, calamari, cockles, scallops & fresh fish
SECONDI - DI CARNE SECONDI - DI CARNE
  • Veal Scaloppine Marsala $33.5
    • traditional veal marsala & sautèed parsley potatoes
  • Vitello alla Milanese - Veal Scaloppine $32.5
    • crumbed w/- parmesan and parsley w/- rocket, lemon & truffle oil
  • Free Range Chicken Breast in Italian Herb Rub $33.5
    • w/- homemade coleslaw & mash
  • Angus Pure Wakanui Scotch Fillet $46.5
    • 340 gram, hand-cut fries, pinot jus, truffle herb butter, coleslaw
  • Duck Confit $38
    • truffle mash, sauteed spinach & a rich duck jus
  • Glazed Duck Confit $38.5
    • (glazed in a sherry reduction) parsnip puree, salsa verde
  • Free Farmed Pork Belly Confit Entree $19.5 Main $29.5
    • Giusti Richardo balsamic & Italian coleslaw
  • Angus Pure Eye Fillet $39.5
    • marinated in thyme, lemon, garlic, served w/- cubed potatoes, spinach & red wine jus
CONTORNI CONTORNI
  • Sautèed beans $8
    • w/- cherry tomatoes & olives
  • Minted pea salad $8.5
    • w/- red onion & feta
  • S.P.Q.R herb & garden salad $9.5
  • Tomato & fresh basil $8
    • w/- extra virgin olive oil
  • Rocket $9.5
    • w/- balsamic & reggiano
  • Crispy potatoes $8.5
    • w/- rosemary & salt
  • Garlic linguini $7.5
  • Sautèed spinach $8.5

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Market fish POA
    • roasted cauliflower / cauliflower puree / grenobloise / walnut crumb
  • Beef Tartare $24.00
    • pickled shitake / horseradish / egg yolk / mayo / fries
  • Petit pain « Pissaladiere » $9.00
  • Add hollandaise sauce $23.50
  • Potato & herb hash $19.50
    • poached egg / hollandaise w/ choice of: Akaroa salmon or streaky bacon or mushroom
  • Suzette $13.50
    • Orange / Grand-Marnier / walnuts
  • Garlic pizza bread $8.00
  • Caesar salad $19.00
    • baby cos / pancetta / parmesan / soft boiled egg / anchovies / croutons
  • Chicken & Satay $11.90
  • Seafood $14.90
  • Chicken & Cashews $11.90
  • Combination $12.90
  • Chicken $10.40
  • Combination $12.90
  • Prawn $11.90
  • Mushroom $4.00
  • Mixed Sashimi 36.00
    • Chef’s selection of today’s best market fish*9 pieces
  • Oyster Tempura 21.00
    • w/ wasabi tartar & lemon—3 pieces
  • Edamame 8.00
    • soy beans w/ smoked sea salt
  • Ramen Sushi Roll 26.00
    • w/ prawn, soy paper, cucumber, salmon roe & chukka dressing
  • Entree-Tonkatsu Cup
    • w/ panko crumbed pork belly, crisp lettuce cup, Japanese BBQ sauce & mayonnaise
  • Main-Char-Grilled Savannah Sirloin
    • w/ sesame-soy sauce
  • Free Range Karaage Chicken 19.00
    • w/ mixed carrot salad & soy onion dressing*
  • Sticky Pork Belly 35.00
    • w/ hoisin miso sauce, pickled red cabbage & spring onion
  • Hot dog $1.70
  • Prawn $11.50
  • Cheese, egg, pineapple, mushroom $0.70
  • Steak $9.50
  • Combination $11.00
  • Satay steak $10.00
  • Ham $2.60
  • Chicken $9.50
  • Ham / Bacon / Salmon add $1 $17.50
    • Poached eggs, sauteed spinach, house made hollandaise on Toasted English Muffin
  • Free range Eggs on Toast $8.90
    • any egg style, scramble eggs add $1
  • Housemade Organic Toasted Muesli $12.50
    • seasonal fruit, served with Greek style yoghurt and housemade berry coulis
  • Soup of the day $10.50
    • with bread
  • Seafood Chowder / Vege Soup $14.50
  • Bacon & Eggs any style $13.90
    • with roasted vine tomato, sauteed mushroom with toast
  • Free range Eggs Benedict $13.50
    • Poached eggs and house made Hollandise
  • Toast Preserves $6.50
    • raspberry jam, marmalade and cream cheese - Sourdough, Ciabatta, 5 Grain add $1, Best ugly bagel add $1
  • Teriyaki Chicken Box $12.5
  • Deep-fried Chicken Sushi $1.5
  • Crispy Chicken Stripe $1.2
  • Fish Katsu (Cutlet) $9.9
  • Spicy Pork $9.5
  • Salmon Sashimi Box $14.5
  • Teriyaki Salmon $9.9
  • Salmon Cheese California Roll $1.2
  • Toast $4.00
  • Spanish Breakfast $19.50
    • tomato, capsicum, bean cassoulet, chorizo, bacon, baked eggs, mozzarella, organic sourdough, sour cream
  • Kids Eggs on Toast $6.50
    • on 5 grain or gluten-free toast
  • Garden Stack $18.00
    • red cabbage and apple slaw, toasted sesame seeds, avocado, lemon, olive oil, mint, creamy feta, roasted tomato, organic sourdough
  • Sauteed mushrooms $4.00
  • Crispy Squid $14.00
    • salad leaves, red cabbage, spicy green nam jim sauce
  • Avocado $4.00
  • Beef Burger $19.00
    • 150g beef pattie, rustic fries, brioche bun, salad leaves, sliced tomatoes, caramelised onion, mozzarella, garlic aioli
  • Jing Jiang Sauce/Spicy And Vinegar With Shredded Pork $18.00
  • Steamed Pork Buns (4 Pcs) $5.00
  • Salty Vege/Whine Sauce With Fish Fillet $20.00
  • Fried Spring Onion Pancake(2Pcs) $5.00
  • Noodle With Spicy Pork And Veges $9.50
  • Braised Pork Ball Noodle Soup $9.50
  • Fried Rice With Egg $8.00
  • Crispy Noodle With Shrimp And Veges $13.00
  • K1 Chicken or pork katsu $12.00
    • deep fried crispy chicken/ pork cutlet with rice, salad & miso soup
  • Edamame $4.00
  • O1 Avocado onigiri $2.50
  • Green tea $2.00
  • N1 Vegetarian udon $9.00
  • Takoyaki (5pcs) $4.00
  • Bento $12.50
    • teriyaki chicken, teriyaki salmon, pork katsu or chicken katsu with rice, salad, prawn and vege tempura and 1 pc of sushi
  • 7pcs salmon & avocado roll $7.90
  • Bhuna gosht
    • The indian stir fry! stir fried marinated pieces of meat in a spice infused onion based sauce. choice of chicken & lamb
  • Chilly Chicken $15.90
    • Stir fried chicken and fresh veggies in a spicy chilli based sauce with spring onions and ginger. choice of paneer available
  • Mango kulfi $5.90
  • Onion bhaji $6.90
    • Onion dipped in a spicy batter and deep fried to perfection
  • Lamb madras $16.90
    • A south indian special! succulent pieces of lamb cooked with grated coconut & curry leaves in a light coconut milk flavoured curry
  • Nirvana special lamb chops $14.90
    • Our chef's secret! lamb chops (4 no) marinated in our chef's special marinade and served with fresh salad
  • Madras $17.90
    • Fish/prawn cooked in a coconut based gravy with fresh curry leaves and ginger. choice of fish & prawn
  • ●Vegetarian $11.90 / Chicken $12.90 / Seafood $14.90
  • EGGS BENNIE WITH BACON $14.50
  • CHICKEN $12.50
    • CAMEMBERT CHEESE, APRICOT
  • VEGIE $11.00
    • OLIVES, MUSHROOMS, ONIONS, SUN DRIED TOM'S & PESTO SAUCE
  • CHOICE OF...HAM, EGG, OLIVES, CHICKEN BREAST, SALAMI, CHEESE, PINEAPPLE, TOM, ONION, SUN DRIED TOM, MUSHROOMS OR JALAPENO'S
  • NUGGETS & CHIPS $9.00
  • WEDGES WITH SOUR CREAM $6.50
  • SERVED ALL DAY
  • JALAPENO CHICKEN $12.50
    • CHICKEN, MUSHROOM, JALAPENOS, CAPSICUM & BBQ SAUCE
  • Chicken Teriyaki $27.9 / $37.9
    • Petti / Main
  • Chicken Salad $12
  • Beef Tataki $12
  • Sashimi (S) (15Pcs) $24.5
  • Sashimi (M) (25Pcs) $39.5
  • Seaweed Salad $8
  • Chicken Katsu Udon $14.5
  • Tempura Donburi $13
    • Vege(3pcs) and Prawn(2pcs)
  • -With salmon $16.50
  • With Bacon
  • -With bacon $12.90
  • TOASTED BAGEL OR CROISSANT OT ENGLISH MUFFIN OR FOCACCIA BREAD $6.50
    • Jam and cheese
  • -Salmon, cream cheese and avocado $15.50
  • EGGS BENEDICT
    • Toasted english muffins served with poached eggs, spinach and hollandaise
  • With 2 slices of bacon and banana
  • -With bacon $14.70
  • Channa Masala $10
    • Chickpea masala with Date and Tamarind Chutney
  • Pataki Chicken or Paneer $10.90
    • Explode your taste buds with this bomb in your mouth
  • Masala Chips $4.90
    • Fries with a Tangy Seasoning
  • Mango Lassi $4.00
  • Parathas (Stuffed Bread) $7.90
    • Potato*Califlower*Onion Chilli
  • Delivery Zone within 3 km. Minimum order $30 for free Delivery, Or a $5 charge for less than $30.
  • Butter Chicken or Paneer Makhani $10
    • Your favorite butter chicken or butter paneer
  • If you have any allergies, please make it known when you place your order. Additional charge for extra layer of egg and extra meat or paneer.
  • Bacon & Egg Burger $7.00
  • Oyster $2.00
  • Kiwi Burger $7.50
    • beetroot, cheese, egg
  • Egg Burger $5.50
  • Fish Of The Day $3.50
  • Family Pack 1 (Serve 4) $20
    • 4 fish of the day, 4 sausages, 2 large chips
  • You can add on an extra fish if you have someone to share with
  • Meat Pattie (battered) $4.00
SPQR Cafe Restaurant and Bar

SPQR Cafe Restaurant and Bar

location

Address

150 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland, Auckland, 1011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

093601710

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Thursday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Friday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Saturday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Sunday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , Italian , Pizza , Vegetarian

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Luxury Dining ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  No Takeaway ,  Cards accepted ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
150 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland, Auckland, 1011, New Zealand