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

  • Longboard Taco Salad $15.10
    • Pulled pork carnitas with seasoned black beans, fresh fruit salsa, chipotle crema and guacamole
  • - Chargrilled Chicken a la Brasa $14.60
  • - Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa $11.90
  • Taco Salad
  • - Chargrilled Chicken a la Brasa $14.50 / $10.50 Mini
  • - Chargrilled Chicken a la Brasa $14.60
  • - Fajita Veggies with Guac $13.40
  • Nacho Supreme $16.20
    • Seasoned double mince with traditional pinto beans, chipotle crema and guacamole
  • GOLDEN LUNCH 5
    • Vegetarian Curry Puff, Vegetarian Green Curry cooked with tofu, bamboo shoots strips and seasonal vegetables, Jasmine Rice
  • 1. Cashew nuts lover with rice
    • Stir fried with cashew nuts, vegetables and oyster sauce
  • GOLDEN LUNCH 3
    • Spring Roll, Stir Fried Thick Rice Noodles with combination of chicken, beef, and pork cooked with season vegetables
  • Drunken noodles
    • Chicken or Beef or Pork Stir fried flat noodles or egg noodles with your choice of meat, sweet basil, chilli, beans, bamboo shoots, and Thai herbs
  • Fries $4.00
  • Jasmine Rice $2.00
  • Beef $16.50
  • Vegetarian $15.50
  • Fat Tuesday Rump $47.9
    • 700g
  • The T-Bone $47.9
    • 500g
  • Scallop & Sirloin $39.9
    • Sirloin topped with cheese, scallops and our creamy garlic sauce.
  • Goodie Burger $22.9
    • Our Hawaiian Burger, topped with our creamy mushroom sauce. Decadence.
  • New York Strip $34.9
    • 300g
  • Grilled Chicken Burger $20.9
    • Succulent chicken breast, char–grilled and coated in our basting sauce, served with your choice of pepper, garlic or mushroom sauce.
  • Choc Nut Sundae $10
    • Vanilla ice cream smothered in a rich chocolate sauce and chopped nuts.
  • Steak Sandwich $19.9
    • Sliced premium steak, relish lettuce and tomato.
  • Crumbed Calamari Rings $16
    • With green salad, lemon, tartare sauce
  • Fettuccine $23.00
    • with fish, prawn, broccoli, sundried tomato & basil cream sauce
  • Express Breakfast $15.00
    • Includes pastry and bread selections with a variety of spreads as well as freshly brewed coffee & tea
  • Your preferred cut of meat served with potato croquettes, smoked eggplant caviar,buttered broccolini, sautéed Swiss brown mushrooms and o sauce to your taste;
  • Amora Club Sandwiches $22.00
    • ham, fried egg, chicken, tomato, cheese, shoestring fries and tomato sauce >>
  • Steamed Vegetables (V,GF,DF) $7.0
    • with extra virgin olive oil
  • Tossed Green Salad (V,GF,DF) $7.0
    • with balsamic vinaigrette
  • Char Grilled Breads For Two $12.5
    • Chefs’ selection of house made dips
  • BEEF KEBAB $8.50
    • spicy beef with tabbouleh salad & yoghurt sauce
  • MIXED KEBAB $9.50
    • chicken, spicy beef, spicy lamb with tabbouleh salad & yoghurt sauce
  • POTATO SKINS $6.50
  • STEAK DELUXE $7.50
  • Lamb $16.00
  • CHEESE BURGER $4.50
  • Beef $12.50
  • Lamb $13.50
  • Beans $2.00
  • Bite Queijo $6.00
    • served in a cup
  • Bite Beef $14.50
    • Beef with grilled onions served with rice,beans,farofa,fries and green salad
  • Bite Coxinha $10.00
    • Chicken delights served with fries or salad.
  • Fries $2.50
  • Farofa $2.00
  • Bite Calabrese $15.00
    • Calabrese sausage with grilled onions served with rice, beans,farofa, fries and green salad.
  • Bite Parmegiana $16,00
    • Crumbed chicken breast with ham, cheese and tomato sauce served with rice, fries and salad
  • Battered Fish & Chips, Pickles, Tartare $24.00
  • Baked Figs, Goats Cheese, Prosciutto, Sourdough $23.00
  • Wood Mushroom, Baby Onion, Truffle Oil, Poached Egg, Sourdough $21.00
  • Hand Cut Chips, Burnt / Onion Mayonnaise / Garden Salad, Monte, Vecchio, Walnuts $8.00
  • -Add Pancetta $28.00
  • Omelette; Leek, Goats Cheese, Herbs $19.00
  • Smoked Trevally / Bacon / Butchers Sausage / Pancetta $7.00
  • -Add Pancetta $28.00
  • Mix rice $14.50
    • Lamb,Chicken with mediterannean Rice,hummus,salad,sauces.
  • Kumara $6.00
    • Aioli
  • Falafel salaed $12.00
  • Wedges $6.00
    • Sour Cream.
  • Chicken souvlaki kebab $12.00
    • cajun,chilli served with bread,hummus,salad,sauces.
  • Hot dog $6.00
    • With Tomato Sauce
  • Hummus dip $6.00
    • Garlic Pita Bread
  • Chips $3.50
    • Tomato sauce
  • Seafood Chowder $15.90
    • our signature seafood chowder filled with shrimp clam mussels and calamari
  • Calamari Salad $16.90
    • served with tomatoes cucumber olives house salad and aioli
  • Fish & Chips $16.90
    • Lightly Battered fresh Tarakihi Served with fries salad & tartare sauce
  • Bread & Dips $9.90
    • oven warmed bread with assorted dips
  • Open Steak Sandwich $16.90
    • served with toasted Turkish bread tomato red onion cucumber a fried egg aioli & fries
  • BBQ PORK RIBS $26.50
    • marinated and cooked in our history smoked BBQ sauce served with thick cut fries and house salad
  • Chicken Salad $16.90
    • grilled chicken strips served with avocado cucumber tomatoes house salad and crispy noodles
  • CAESAR SALAD $21.90
    • baby cos leaves with croutons crispy bacon anchovies parmesan & a poached egg(add grilled chicken strips for $5.90
  • Dawson Special
  • C $17.00
    • steak chow mein(chicken or pork meats), egg fried rice, 6 wontons
  • Roast Pork $12.00
  • Steak & Pineapple Gorang
    • with rice & eggs
  • P $16.00
    • 4 fish,4 hot dog,2 potato fritter,$2 chips
  • Roast Pork Fu Yoong $11.50
  • B $36.50
    • bbq pork fried rice,steak chow mein, sweet & sour pork (fish), chicken egg fu yong, 8 wontons >>
  • Chicken Wing $0.80
  • Taste of the Tropics, rum infused pineapple, lemon polenta cake, shaved coconut, basil and mint sorbet [gf] $16
  • Beef burger, with cheese, beetroot relish, cos lettuce, tomato, dill pickles and aioli served with chunky fries $26
  • Traditional Indonesian beef rendang, served with turmeric rice and fried onion [gf] $28
  • Warm farro salad, roast Portobello mushrooms,pumpkin, courgette, olives and capers finished with basil and pistachio pesto [vegan, gf] $28
  • Smith, baked Granny Smith apple, walnut sweet paste crumb, cinnamon infused ice cream $16
  • Bay leaf Panacotta, caramelised bobby banana, butter scotch sauce and amoretti $16
  • Kapiti cheese board. Choose 2 from the following. Blue, brie, ramara or aged cheddar. Served with fresh fruit and fruit paste $18
  • Soup of the day $16
    • Ciabatta bread [vegan]
  • Housemade Granola $9.00
    • Manuka honey, vanilla yoghurt, berries
  • - Add bacon $5.00
  • Baby Cos Salad $15.00
    • Crispy kale, orange, tomato, coconut & peanut dressing - Add smoked chicken $4.00
  • Good Morning Board $19.00
    • Eggs and Danish rye soldiers, fried halloumi, bacon jerky, pickles, granola, coconut yoghurt
  • - Add poached egg $3.00
  • Streaky Bacon $5.00
  • Eggs Benedict on Bagel $19.00
    • Streaky bacon or Mushroom and spinach
  • Avocado Smash $11.00
    • Avocado, cottage cheese, herb, polenta corn hash, beetroot créme
  • KIDS MENU POA
    • Half sized dishes are available for kids based on menu above or upon request
  • EGGS BENEDICT $16.50
    • Bacon and eggs served on English muffins with our own hollandaise sauce
  • EGGS NEPTUNE $16.50
    • Smoked salmon and eggs - served on English muffins and our own hollandaise sauce
  • GRANOLA / CEREAL $9.50
    • Our energy boosting special blend of dried fruits, nuts, seeds and grains served with natural yogurt, milk and fresh or poached fruit
  • RUPA'S BIG BREAKFAST $18.50
    • Eggs, sausage, Rupa's hash brown, tomato, mushrooms, bacon (optional baked beans)
  • Salmon $4.00
  • Avocado $2.00
  • Bacon $2.00
  • Applejack's legendary sliders $20.00
    • A serving of three sliders of either buffalo 'n' cheese, memphis style pulled pork, or beer battered fresh fish or a mix of all three
  • Add an extra pattiess for $6.00
  • Beef nachos $18.00
    • Corn chips, ground beef, cheese, tomato salsa, avocado & sour cream
  • Greek salad (GF/V) $22.00
    • Sundried tomatoes, crispy fta, red onions, cucumber, olives & balsamic glaze
  • Chicken ribs $18.00
    • Hot & spicy or BBQ sauce
  • Seafood chowder $11.00/ $23.00
    • With Indian mascarpone (Cup/Bowl)
  • Chicken risotto (GF) $27.00
    • With mushrooms & spinach finished with parmesan creme (vegetarian option available)
  • Rotisseries chicken (GF) $28.00
    • 1/2 roaster chicken with our Applejack's slaw, mashed potato, seasonal greens & jus
  • French Toast $14.50
    • served with crispy bacon, grilled banana, maple syrup & a side of fresh cream
  • Mexican Breakfast $14.50
    • crispy tortilla topped with refried beans, spinach, eggs, grilled cheese and homemade tomato salsa
  • Smoked Chicken, Pesto and Bacon Melt $15.50
    • with fries
  • Beef Salad $14.50
    • salad
  • - Fries with aioli $6.50
  • Pancakes $17.50
    • with bacon or seasonal fruit
  • Homemade Soup $12.50
    • served with 5 grain (seasonal)
  • Livers, Mushrooms and Bacon $14.50
    • in a brandy cream sauce, served on grilled foccacia
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