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

  • Mushrooms $5.30
  • Curry Rolls $2.00
  • Crab Dogs $2.80
  • Mussels Fritters $3.00
  • Mini Spring Rolls 8 for $3.00
  • Extra From $1.00
  • Pork Schnitzel $6.00
  • Donut $1.20
  • Lamb Momo $14.50
    • nepali style dumpling with lamb mince, spices, garlic and ginger then steamed and served with homemade pickle
  • Stuffed Mushroom $15.00
    • mushroom stuffed with corn,, carrots, peas and cottage cheese the rolled in the breadcrumbs and deep fried
  • Aloo Gobi $14.00
    • cauliflower and potatoes cooked in spices
  • Fish Pakora(Half/Full) $8.00/$18.00
    • fish mixed with chickpea batter and deep fried
  • Hotdog And Chips $7.00
  • Chicken Tikka(Half/Full) $10.00/$18.00
    • tender chicken fillet marinated in yoghurt and spices cooked in the tandoor
  • Aloo Tikki (3Pcs) $6.00
    • mashed potato mix with ginger, garlic, onion and fresh coriander then deep fry. Serve with tamarind sauce
  • Lamb Korma $17.00
    • tender boneless lamb pieces cooked in a creamy sauce of almonds and cashew nuts
  • Salted Shrimp Paste with Ham Fried Rice $11.90
  • Stewed Beef Brisket Pot $16.90
  • pan- fried prawns with milk & egg whites $25.00
  • Curry Seafood with Rice $15.00
  • Sizzling Ginger & Spring Onion Lamb Ribs $25.90
  • Combination Meat & Vegetables on Rice $12.90
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls (8) $6.50
  • Ginger & Onion stir Fry Squid $16.90
  • Spring roll $2.50
  • Bacon & egg* $5.00
  • Scallop $1.80
  • Snapper $5.50
  • With cheese $4.00
  • Mushroom $2.80
  • Cheese $4.00
  • Steak (scotch fillet) chips & eggs $15.00
  • Tomato $2.40
  • Fish Cake $2.80
  • Cheese Burger $4.80
  • Egg Burger $4.80
  • Wontons $0.80
  • Potato fritters $0.80
  • Chicken Nuggets $0.80
  • Hawaiian Burger $4.80
  • Combination Fried Rice / Hokkien Fried Rice $20.00
  • Sweet & Sour Pork on Rice
  • Sweet & Sour Pork with Pineapples $20.00
  • Braised Prawn with Vegetables $30.00
  • Pork Rib with Black Bean Sauce on Rice
  • Chicken with Veges on Rice
  • Stir-Fried Fish Fillet with Veggies / Grilled Fish Fillet with Lemon / Sautéed Fish Fillet with Black Bean Sauce / Stir-fried Squid with Vegetables $24.00
  • Roasted Duck Half $19 / Whole $36
  • Garlic bread $9.00
  • Prime sirloin $24.00
    • With potato gratin & parsnip puree
  • -veg $14.00
  • Smoked fish remoulade $15.00
    • With lightly smoked fish, with a delicate remoulade mix bound with garlic aioli
  • Freemans $25.00
    • Oak smoked fish, calamari, prawn meat, capers & remoulade
  • Charcuterie board $21.00
    • Cured meats, olives, sun dried tomato, cheese, slaw & crostini
  • Crispy wings $13.00
    • Served with mustard yoghurt
  • -beef $19.00
  • Blat $16.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, avocado, fresh salad and tomato with chutney on toasted Turkish bread served with chips
  • Homemade Muesli $10.50
    • Yoghurt, honey and berry compote with fresh milk
  • Smoked Salmon, Avocado And Cheese $17.50
  • Grilled Cajun Chicken Toasted Sandwich $13.50
    • Cranberry sauce, mushrooms, avocado, tomato, cheese and side salad
  • Bacon, Grilled Banana With Maple Syrup $16.50
  • Seasonal Fresh Fruits, Yoghurt Topped with Berry Compote $15.50
  • Omelette
  • Cajun Chicken Burger $21.50
    • Grilled marinated Cajun chicken thigh, light sauced with sweet chilli and pesto on toasted bop served with fries and salad on the side
  • Prawn & Egg Gravy on Rice $ 12.50
  • Roast Duck Noodles Soup $ 8.50
  • Roast Duck $ 10.00
  • BBQ Pork & Egg Gravy Fried Noodles $ 11.00
  • Chicken Fried Rice Noodles $ 11.00
  • Vegetable Fried Noodles $ 11.00
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice $ 11.00
  • BBQ Pork Fried Rice $ 11.00
  • Pad Thai (Chicken/Beef/Pork / Prawn/Seafood) $13.00 / $15.00
    • Stir fried rice noodle with a choice of meat, egg, bean sprouts and crushed peanut in delicious homemade Pad Thai sauce
  • Sesame Prawns (5 pcs) $10.00
    • Tempura king prawns roiled in sesame seeds.
  • Fried Rice With Cashew Nuts (Chicken/Beef/Pork / Prawn/Seafood) $15.00 / $17.00
    • Stir fried Thai jasmine rice with cashew nuts, onion, and mixed vegetables
  • Extra Jasmine Rice $2.00
  • Pad Kee Mow (Drunken Noodle) (Chicken/Beef/Pork / Prawn/Seafood) $13.00 / $15.00
    • Stir fried flat noodle in dark sweet richness of soy sauce, oriental broccoli, basil, bell peppers an chilli
  • Satay (5 pcs) $9.00
    • Chicken marinated with herbs served with peanut sauce
  • Pad Ka Pao (Chicken/Beef/Pork / Prawn/Seafood / Roasted Duck / Fish Fillets) $13 / $15 / $17 / $15
    • Stir fried with basil leaves, chilli, bamboo shoots, green beans and vegetables
  • Prawn Spring Roll (5 pcs) $10.00
    • Deep fried king prawns wrapped in spring roll sheet
  • Mini Go-deli Grill $12.90
  • Pasta of The Day P.O.A
    • Please ask your waiter
  • Bowl of Fries $6.90
  • Streaky Bacon (3) $4.50
  • Roasted Muesli $12.90
    • House roasted muesli served with fresh fruit & natural yoghurt
  • Cajun Chicken & Spicy Chorizo Sandwich $18.90
    • Cajun chicken, spicy chorizo open sandwich with chips
  • Smoked Salmon Scramble $14.90
    • Smoked south island salmon in creamy scrambled eggs with cream cheese, lemon & served on toasted ciabatta
  • Egg Benedict (Bacon/Salmon/Mushroom) $12.90
  • Lust $16.00 / $8.00
    • Pepperoni, Salami, Ham, Bacon and Chorizo. Optional BBQ, Sweet Chilli, Smokey BBQ, Tomato... Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Sloth $16.00 / $8.00
    • Tuna, Onions, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Garlic Mayo and Lemon Pepper. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Limbo $18.50 / $9.00
    • Blue Cheese, Caramelised Onions, Mushrooms and Tomatoes. Optional Kalamata Olives (Double / Snack)
  • Underworld $18.50 / $9.00
    • Smoked Mussels, Calamari, Shrimps, Onion Garlic and Lemon Pepper. Optional Tomatoes or Seafood Sauce (Double / Snack)
  • Free Range Chicken Nibbles $7.50
    • 6 succulent free range nibbles on the bone, lashed with your choice of sauce
  • Fresh Green Salad $5.00
    • All the Essentials
  • Prawn Horns $7.50
    • 6 whole Prawns seasoned with coriander and green onions rolled in a crispy wonton style pastry..with your choice of dip
  • The Kraken $21.00 / $10.00
    • Smoked Paprika Spanish 'Sofrito' Sauce, Mozzarella, Calamari, Prawns, Chorizo, Cannellini Beans, Roasted Red and Green Peppers, finished with Chipotle Mayo (not GF) and Fresh Lemon Wedges
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • On toasted split English muffin with hollandaise, and either Bacon or smoked salmon or spinach.
  • Catalina $24.00
    • Chicken, capsicum, red onion.
  • Angus Beef Burger $21.00
    • With bacon, Swiss cheese, béarnaise sauce and fries.
  • Garden Salad $8.00
  • Kransky Sausage $5.00
  • Mushrooms $4.00
  • Marmite and Cheese on Toast $5.00
  • Hollandaise $3.00
  • Tempura Udon $18.00
  • Beef Yakiniku Roll $7.50/$14.00
    • 4 pcs / 8 pcs
  • Chicken Teri & Karage Set $23.90
  • Soft Shell Crab Sushi $9.50/$18.00
    • 4 pcs / 8 pcs
  • Nigiri Sushi $20.00/$30.00
    • S (8 pcs)/M (12 pcs)
  • Spider $18.00
  • Hand Roll Sushi $4.00
  • Tofu Steak $8.50
  • Combo 5 $13.50
    • Curry mock chicken, 1 tofu/beancurd dish, 1 vegetable
  • Combo 3 $13.50
    • Fried noodle, 1 tofu/beancurd dish, 2 vegetable
  • Combo 4 $10.50
    • Spicy mapo tofu, spring rolls, 1 vegetable
  • *dishes may vary according to availability
  • Combo 2 $13.50
    • Fried noodle, 1 sweet sour dish, 1 braised dish, 1 vegetable
  • Combo 1 $10.50
    • Fried noodle, 1 braised dish, 1 vegetable
  • Every combo meal* comes with: Jasmine Rice, 1 free Drink of the day
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