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

  • Cucumber, Chilli & Ginger (6 or 12) $22 / $42
  • Gorgonzola Dolce $14 / $34
    • per single / selection
  • Tempura with Miso Mayo & Lemon (6 or 12) $24 / $44
  • Grilled Whole Tiger Prawns $20
    • chilli butter
  • 300g Wakanui Scotch Fillet $37
  • Espresso Semifreddo $16
    • honeycomb & chantilly cream
  • Frisee Salad $9
  • Green Apple, Wasabi Granita (6 or 12) $22 / $42
  • Choc Nut Sundae $10
    • Vanilla ice cream smothered in a rich chocolate sauce and chopped nuts.
  • Greek Salad (V) (GF) $9.9
    • With black olives and feta, EVO and balsamic.
  • Goodie Burger $22.9
    • Our Hawaiian Burger, topped with our creamy mushroom sauce. Decadence.
  • Fish & Chips $18.9
    • Fried in a light beer batter, served with tartare sauce and fries.
  • Eye Fillet $38.9
    • 200g
  • Mushroom Cheddar Melt $31.9
    • Rump topped with cheddar cheese and our creamy mushroom sauce.
  • Fat Tuesday Rump $47.9
    • 700g
  • Thai Chicken Salad $19.9
    • Tender chicken strips on salad, topped with a zingy dressing.
  • Paua fritters $2.50
  • Fish $2.50
  • Mussell fritter $2.50
  • Pineapple $4.00
  • Sausage $1.20
  • Sausage & Egg $12.00
    • 3 sausages & 2 eggs
  • Kumara chip $4.00
  • Chicken nuggets $0.60
  • LAMB ROGANJOSH 18.50
    • (Lamb cooked with exotic blend of herbs and spices in thick gravy)
  • BUTTER CHICKEN 18.90
    • (Marinated chicken fillets roasted in the Tandoor Oven and cooked in a creamy tomato gravy)
  • BREAD BASKET(choose any 3 breads) 13.50
  • BIRYANIS 17.50
    • (Muglhlai style Basmati Rice cooked with saffron, coriander, Onions & spices. With a choice of chicken/lamb/beef/Veg.)
  • SAMOSA 6.50
    • (Pastry stuffed with spicy Potatoes and Peas)
  • ALOO MATTAR 15.50
    • (Potato and fresh garden peas cooked with onion base and Indian spices)
  • PESHAWARI NAAN / LACHHA PARANTHA 4.50
  • BOLLYWOOD SPECIAL PLATTER (per person) 13.50
    • (Combination of Chicken Tikka, Tikka, Prawn Pakora and Lamb Kebab, served on sizzler platter)
  • HUMPHREY BURGER $10.50
    • Chicken, egg, ham, cheese, wedges & salad
  • Beef $15.50
  • BEEF NACHOS $9.00
  • CHICKEN WEDGES $8.50
  • Chicken $15.00
  • TOASTED BREAD $5.00
    • homemade bread selection, mixed berry preserve or marmalade
  • Lamb $15.00
  • MAD BURGER $10.50
    • Double meat patties, bacon, egg, pineapple, wedges & salad
  • 15. Tom Zap Oxtail Soup $8.50
    • E-san Thai style clear soup with Thai herbs and lime juice
  • 44. Saneh Thai Hormok
    • Steamed dish with red curry and egg served in young coconut
  • 3. Gai Stay (4pcs) $8.50
    • Skewered slices of marinated chicken topped with Thai peanut sauce
  • 18. Larb $19.00
    • Minced chicken, beef, pork cooked with spring onions, red onions, coriander, mint and lime juice
  • 75. Tom Kha Jae $7.00
    • Thai hot and sour soup with coconut cream, tofu and vegetables
  • 72. Poh Pia Sod Jae $7.00
    • Fresh vegetable, coriander, mint, lettuce and carrot stuffed in rice pastry
  • Chicken/Beef/Pork $17.00
  • 47. Choo Chee Pla $26.00
    • Pan fried whole snapper topped with red curry, coconut cream, Thai herbs and steamed vegetables
  • 63. Hainannese Chicken
  • a) Rendang Beef $14.90
  • 69. Sambal Chicken $25.00
  • 12. Hokkien Noodle $12.90
  • 72. Sambal Tofu $20.00
  • c) Curry Chicken $13.90
  • 95. Sambal Shrimp Petai $25.00
  • Pandan Kaya & Butter
  • 1/2 CHICKEN $6.80
  • LAMB $9.00/$12.00/$15.00
  • BBQ CHICKEN WING $1.40
  • EGG $3.50
  • MUSHROOM $2.50
  • WHOLE CHICKEN $12.80
  • HOMEMADE CURRY ROLL $1.90
  • (with fried soft noodles & vegetables)
  • Deep Creek burger $25.50
    • 200g Angus beef burger, swiss cheese, onion rings, beetroot, rocket slaw, jalapeno popper, tomato relish & chunky fries. (Beer match: Redwood/ Wine match: XYZIN Zinfandel)
  • Cheese Board $14.50
    • A selection of NZ cheeses served with crackers, grapes and dips
  • Market salad $8.50
  • Key Lime Pie $9.50
    • Our version of an American classic, made with NZ limes and served with whipped cream and crystal lime zest
  • Meat Lovers $39.50
    • Deep creek redwood sausages, prosciutto, pulled pork, chicken liver & bacon brandy pate, marinara meatballs, Moroccan lamb cutlets, pickled vegetables, rocket salad, onion jam, tomato relish, fresh toast and crostini
  • Black angus steak $20.00
    • Flame grilled rump steak with a chimichurri sauce, served with chunky fries and market salad. Beer match: Dusty gringo brown ale
  • Old no.7 Jack Daniel's bbq ribs $20.00
    • Lunch portion of our famous Jack Daniel's bbq ribs served with chunky fries & coleslaw. Beer match: leprechaun's belle irish red ale
  • Chicken or vegetarian quesadilla $20.00
    • Free range chicken and refried bean quesadilla with fresh guacamole, sour cream and corn & capsicum salsa. Served with mrket salad. Vegetarian option is available. Beer match: Undercurrent pilsner
  • Kiwi Munch $7.50
    • 1 Thigh, 1 Drum & Small Chips
  • Mammoth Munch $37.50
    • 6 Thighs, 9 Drums, 2 Jumbo Chips
  • Masala Chicken (Hot - Dry) $10.50/$13.50
    • includes 2 Rotis - Small / Large
  • Mega Munch $25.50
    • 5 Thighs, 5 Drums, Jumbo Chips
  • Goat $10.50/$13.50
    • includes rice - Small / Large
  • Duck - (Hot - Dry) $14.00/$17.00
    • No rice - includes 2 rotis
  • Extra rice $2.50
  • Extra roti $1.00
  • Goats cheese croquettes, Kamahi honey $8.00
  • Cebo Ibérico hand carved ham 40g $25.00
  • Terrine of the day $18.00
  • Something fish (market price) -
  • Seasonal soufflé, ice-cream $15.00
  • Oyster, shitake, portobello, garlic & herbs $15.00
  • Apéro sweet treat $9.00
  • Roasted cauliflower, goats curd, almond & mint $16.00
  • Mini Breakfast $7.50
    • Free range eggs, free range bacon, sausage, garlic bread, home style beans
  • Egg on Toast $7.50
    • Free range eggs (any style), garlic bread
  • - Free Range Eggs (Any Style), Free Range Bacon $11.50
  • Squid Salad $14.50
    • Grilled squid, chorizo sausage, salad, homemade aioli, croutons, parmesan cheese
  • - Avocado, Free Range Bacon $11.50
  • - Cream Cheese, Jam $7.50
  • - Free Range Bacon, Chorizo Sausage, Free Range Eggs, Breakfast Sausage, Salmon, Fries, Wedges, Portabello Mushroom with Basil Pesto, Champagne Ham $4.50 for each
  • Toast Croissant
  • KAO PAD $17.50/$19.50
    • Thai style rice cooked with eggs, pepper, spring onion, tomatoes/CHICKEN/PRAWNS
  • PARAM JUM SIL $18.50
    • tofu stir fried with market vegetables and soy sauce topped with delicious peanut sauce
  • YUM KA TI $17.50
    • steamed market vegetable tofu roasted crushed peanuts red onion shallots, coconut milk cooked in homemade spicy sauce
  • KAO PAD KRA PRAW JAE $17.00
    • rice cooked with tofu sweet basil chili onion carrots, mushroom beans zucchini and bamboo shoots
  • Goong Hom Pa $9.50
    • marinated King Prawns wrapped in spring roll pastry and vermicelli
  • PAD KHING $18.50
    • with fresh ginger onion mushroom, zucchini, carrots and market vegetables/chicken/beef/lamb
  • TOFU PAD PRIK THAI $17.50
    • stir fried tofu garlic leek and market vegetables in homemade black pepper sauce
  • PAD PRIK THAI $18.50
    • with garlic leek and market vegetables in homemade black pepper sauce/lamb
  • The Mini Breakfast $12.00
    • Crispy bacon, poached egg, toast and a hash brown
  • The Waffles $17.50
    • Served with strawberry sauce, seasonal fruit & fresh whipped cream
  • Porky’s pizza, Cheesed out, or Hawaiian $9.50
    • All served with small fries and a Just Juice
  • The Satay Chicken RG$18.50 LG $23.50
    • Satay chicken, onion, capsicum, mushrooms & cashew nuts drizzled with a tasty peanut sauce
  • The Meat Feast RG$18.50 LG $23.50
    • Chorizo sausage, salami, bacon, beef & onion topped with tangy tomato sauce
  • The TexanBacon RG $17.50 LG $20.50
    • salami, ground beef & onion
  • The Mini French ToastFrench toast served with bacon, banana and maple syrup. $12.00
  • Warm Chilli Chicken Salad $19.00
    • Leafy green salad topped with oven roasted chilli chicken & crispy noodles, drizzled with a peanut sauce
  • VEGETARIAN & GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
  • FRESH LINGUINE $29.50
    • w chicken, baby spinach lemon & feta in a creamy white wine sauce FW fresh thyme
  • RISOTTO $26.50
    • changes daily your wait person will advise
  • WARM PISTACHIO CRUSTED GOAT CURD $17.50
    • sw oven roasted beetroot, toasted ciabatta fresh rocket & FW balsamic reduction
  • FISH CHIPS & SALAD $11.50
    • fresh battered market fish SW chunky fries & salad
  • SALAD OF ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST $23.50
    • filled w cream cheese basil & pistachio SW Israeli Couscous, Roasted red pepper pine nut FW lemon juice & olive oil
  • ICY SLICYS $6.50
    • vanilla ice cream sandwiched betwen pink wafer biscuits
  • 250 GRAM PRIME ANGUS SCOTCH FILLET $36.50
    • SW chunky fries eggs, rocket salad & truffle infused portobello mushroom
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