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

  • japanese steamed gyoza $8.50
    • Vege, dumpling
  • Large $15.50
  • Prawn Katsu $8.00
  • Miso Soup $2.00
  • Assortment of Sashimi
    • fresh salmon, tuna, prawn, daily market, etc..
  • Teriyaki Eel $18.80
  • Teriyaki Chicken / Teriyaki Beef $14.50
  • Takoyaki (octopus) $6.00
  • Chicken $12.00
  • Vegetarian Tofu, Mushroom & Veg $16.00
  • Curry Chicken $11.00
  • Singapore Fried Vermicelli $13.00
    • with Curry, BBQ Pork & Shrimp
  • Pork $12.00
  • Stir Fry Season Bean $16.00
  • Hot & Sour Soup $9.00
  • Spare-rib with Black Bean Sauce $11.00
  • Grilled or Battered Fish Tenders $12.00
    • Fries + salad
  • Gremolata Beef on Ciabatta $18.90
    • Seared beef, pickled onion, rocket, carrot, aioli, pineapple + chilli relish
  • ●Choose your pasta
  • Pizza Bread $9.90
    • Roast garlic, herb or caramelised onion, rosemary
  • Roast Chicken Breast Panzanella $23.50
    • Veges, roast peppers, rocket, balsamic vinaigrette
  • Mini Eggs on Toast $8.50
    • Eggs cooked your way with toasted ciabatta + streaky bacon
  • S=Small / L=Large
  • Orange Frangipane Cake $11.00
    • Toasted almond, berry jelly, lemon + vanilla syrup + pistachio gelato
  • Spicy basil sauce (medium)
    • A spicy flavor with basil, bamboo shoot, vegetable
  • Mixed entree (4pcs) $9.50
    • Chicken wing, curry puff, spring roll, passion on bread
  • Curry puff (4 pcs) $8.50
    • Minced curried chicken mashed potato in puff pastry
  • Vegetable $2.00
  • Bangkok fried rice (mild)
    • Traditional fried rice, egg, onion, mixed vegetable
  • Fried egg $2.00
  • Duck with tamarind sauce (warm) $20.90
    • A flavor of grilled duck topped with homemade sauce, vegetable
  • Noodle gai sub (mild)
    • Stir fried flat rice noodle topped with minced chicken and gravy sweet & sour sauce
  • Sizzling Surf n Turf $33.90
    • Scotch fillet with creamy herbed garlic prawns
  • Chicken Tenders $11.90
    • Chicken breast pieces slightly crumbed and deep fried. Served with fries
  • Oyster Natural $12.90
    • Half a dozen pacific half shell oysters
  • Pork Steak $19.90
    • Juicy pork steak pre rubbed with a blend of garlic and oregano with leaks
  • Fresh Fish of The Day $21.90
    • Pan fried with fresh cream, wine garlic, almonds and almond liqueur
  • Spanakopita $10.90
    • Greek vegetarian speciality made with spinach, feta cheese, onions & spices encased in filo pastry
  • Bangers & Mash $11.90
    • Vienna sausage & mash with sauteed onions and peas
  • Kiwi Scotch $23.90
    • Served with two fried eggs and canadian fries
  • letter series b $12.50
  • cinammon coconut "cheesecake", crumbed nuts, pineapple wafer, sorbet $12.00
  • wagyu beef or buttermilk fried chicken burger, swiss cheese, tomato, iceberg lettuce, dill & house pickles, brioche bun, fries $19.00
  • seven spiced calamari, smoked tomato aioli, coriander $15.00
  • beef fat shoestring fries, garlic aioli
  • martell cordon bleu $18.00
  • green salad, house vinaigrette
  • martell vsop $13.00
  • Vegetable Hooba Zen $8.90
  • Salmon Nabe Zen $8.90
  • Shrimp Roll (4 pieces) $5.00
  • Pork Ramen $12.50
    • Slow cooked pork on top.
  • Sushi Party Platter $38.40
    • (32 pieces) Salmon Roll - 16 pieces / Chicken Roll - 8 pieces / Shrimp Roll - 4 pieces / Tuna Roll - 4 pieces
  • Chicken Curry Zen $8.90
  • Pork Gyoza Zen $8.90
  • Pork Roll (4 pieces) $5.00
  • Cheese avocado, mushrooms, egg, blue cheese, camembert $2.50
  • Satay Lamb Kebab $11.90
    • panut satay
  • Mixed Rice $13.90
    • lamb & Chicken
  • (served with sesame bun relish mesclun salad aioli)
  • (served with Mediterranean rice, hummus salad sauce)
  • Combo Deal $4.00
    • get small chips & 420ml coke with any meals
  • Chicken Souvlaki kebab $11.90
    • cooked with hot chili sauce
  • Kumara & Aioli $4.50
  • Onigiri $3.50
    • Salmon or Teriyaki Chicken with Avocado, Sushi Rice, Chopped Veges & Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • Party Pack $45.00
    • (60+ mini rolls combination of fillings)
  • Teriyaki Beef $7.90
    • 6 Rolls Teriyaki Beef with Avocado, Cucumber & Capsicum
  • Sushi Combination $8.50
    • 6 Rolls Assorted Sushi
  • Onigiri $3.00
    • Tuna or Avocado with Sushi Rice, Chopped Veges & Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • Seafood Combination $10.00
    • 4 pcs Nigiri — Prawn, Crab Leg, Salmon, Tempura Crab & 3 Tuna Rolls
  • Salmon $8.70
    • 6 Rolls Salmon with Avocado & Cucumber
  • Teriyaki Chicken $8.30
    • 6 Rolls Teriyaki Chicken with Avocado, Cucumber & Capsicum
  • Bowl of Soup & Salad $6.75
    • House sa1ad and soup of the day
  • Capellini con Gamberi e Roasted Garlic $12.00
    • Sauteed Shrimp with roasted garlic in fresh basil romano tomato Sauce over angel hair pasta
  • SCALLOPINI
  • Spaghetti, Capellini, Penne, Fettuccini or Linguini $7.00
    • Choice of marinara or garlic and oil
  • 4 OZ FILET MIGNON
  • Shrimp Scampi $12.00
    • Sauteed shrimp in lemon white wine garlic sauce over linguini
  • La Gondola Sub $8.00
    • Italian cold cuts, fresh buffalo mozzarella, roasted bell peppers, sliced tomato, basil pesto
  • Forestiera - Chicken sauteed with mushrooms in a brandy cream sauce $11.00
  • Sausage Roll $2.00
  • Bacon & Egg Pie $3.60
  • Bacon & Vege Quiche $3.60
  • 6 Piece Pak + Large Chips $17.90
  • Mince Potato Top Savory $1.50
  • Mince Curry Pie $3.40
  • Mince Pie $3.20
  • Steak Pie $3.40
  • Steak mushroom $2.80
  • Steak curry $2.80
  • Mince savoury $2.50
  • Mince and cheese $2.80
  • Steak curry $2.80
  • Pork pastry $2.80
  • Pork pie $2.80
  • Steak and cheese $2.80
  • French Toast N/A
    • battered brioche w banana, bacon, maple cream and berry sauce
  • Salmon N/A
    • roasted salmon fillet w a kumara & quinoa salad & beetroot hummus
  • Vege Breaky N/A
    • eggs any style, avo wedge, roast tomato, potato cake, spinach, cottage cheese, ciabatta
  • Chicken Livers N/A
    • livers saute' w bacon, mushroom, onion, garlic, herbs in a cream sauce w poached egg, bagel, hollandaise sauce
  • Sides N/A
    • bacon, smoked salmon, kransky sausages, 2 eggs, avocado, mushrooms, hash cakes, roast tomato, banana, spinach, gluten free bread, bagel, croissant, toast
  • Fresh Fruit N/A
    • seasonal fresh fruits w natural yoghurt
  • Beef Burger N/A
    • beef pattie, bacon, egg, cheese, beetroot, relish, coleslaw w fries
  • Chicken Burger N/A
    • crispy chicken, brie, avocado, cranberry sauce & salad w fries
  • Thighs $3.50
  • 10 piece pak + large chips $23.00
  • Drums $2.30
  • Hunger pak $23.00
    • 4 thighs, 4 drums + large chips
  • Hot Chips $2.50
  • All with cosmo's tasti chicken salt N/A
  • 3 piece pak + regular chips $8.00
  • 6 piece pak + large chips $15.00
  • Flaming Chook $12
    • Chicken Breast, Hot Sauce, Jalapeños, Tzatziki Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion & Aioli
  • Bacon, Mushroom, Egg, Mango Chutney, Caramelised Onion, Hot Sauce, Avocado, Gluten Free Bun, Satay Sauce $2
  • Fancy That $11.5
    • Prime NZ Beef, Caramelised Onion, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion & Aioli
  • Bachelorette $11
    • Chicken Breast, Mango Chutney, Avocado, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion & Aioli
  • Kumera Fries $6
    • Sprinkled with Burger Bach seasoning
  • Satay $11
    • Prime NZ Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Satay Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion & Aioli
  • Beef, Chicken, Lamb $3
  • Veggie Delight $11
    • Veggie Pattie, Cheddar Cheese, Beetroot, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion & Aioli
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