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

  • HAZELNUT-CHOCOLATE BOMBE 14
  • MIXED LEAF SALAD 8
    • palm sugar vinaigrette
  • PIQUILLO PEPPERS 8
    • filled with goat cheese, black olive tapenade
  • SPINACH-RICOTTA CONCHIGLIONI 18
    • tomato sugo, basil, Parmigiano
  • EMBUTIDOS PLATE 18
    • prosciutto di San Daniele, Veneto salami, coppa Piacentini, pickles
  • CONFIT MUSHROOMS 9
    • garlic, pepper, herbs
  • ZUCCHINI FALAFEL SLIDERS 16
    • tomato tapenade, tahini yoghurt, house pickle.
  • PULLED CHICKEN SALAD 16
    • baby cos, fennel, walnuts, buttermilk dressing
  • Battered Mussel $0.80
  • Big J's special with bacon, mushroom, fried onion, cheese & tomato sauce $6.50
  • Curry roll $2.50
  • Tomato sauce $1.00
  • Sausage $2.00
  • Chicken & mayonnaise $4.50
  • Cheese & onion $3.50
  • Hot dog on a stick & sauce $3.00
  • FRIDAY - GOAT CURRY $13.00
    • Served with Rice or Roti
  • Combination $15.00
  • Lamb $7.00
  • Combination $15.00
  • Prawn $13.00
  • Chicken $10.00
  • Vegetable $10.00
  • TUESDAY - PURI THALI
    • Puri with Curry, Dhal and Chutney
  • Ice Cream $8.50
    • Green Tea Flavor / Strawberry
  • -Teriyaki
    • 150g
  • Chicken Teriyaki Lunch Box / Spicy Pork Teriyaki Lunch Box $15.00
  • Californian Ruby Roll $15.00
  • Choose 3 types of meats $50.00
    • Chicken, Spicy Pork, Beef, Fish, Salmon, Prawn Teriyaki
  • Prawn Tempura Sushi Roll / Half and Half Roll Sushi $13.00
  • Extra Rice $2,00
  • Large Sashimi Plate $50.00
  • Olives & Feta $7.50
    • Marinated Feta, kalamata & almond-filled green olives in lemon & orange zest,drizzled with extra virgin olive oil (v) & (gf)
  • Haloumi $14.50
    • Grilled cypriot cheese on toasted ciabatta, basil pesto with pipirrana salad and sliced almonds
  • Albóndigas $14.50
    • Baked mini lamb meatballs, topped with brava sauce & village bread
  • Tuna Steak $34.00
    • Sesame seed coated fresh tuna, mashed agria potatoes, asparagus, caramelised apple & mustard seed sauce
  • Calamares $14.00
    • Crispy squid rings coated with breadcrumbs, served on apple & sweet chilli salsa
  • Movenpick Ice Cream $14.00
    • A trio of ice cream with chocolate sauce and toasted almonds
  • Patata Bravas $7.00
    • Fresh seasoned potato chunks, topped with bravas sauce & aioli (V) & (GF)
  • Spanish Breakfast $19.50
    • Baked Spanish chorizo, spinach, beans, scrambled egg & hash brown, on Ciabatta
  • Fried Chicken with Garlic sauce $23.00/$30.00
  • Spring rolls $10.00
  • Sauteed Beef and vegetables $23.00/$30.00
  • Chinese cold Roasted Beef $30.00
  • Stir Fried Rice(shrimp/beef/chicken/pork) $13.00
  • Cold Jelly Fish $28.00/$33.00
  • Steamed flower rolls $6.00
  • Braised Shank's Fin of Cantonese Style $30.00/$35.00
  • Eggs Benedict w/ bacon - Salmon $16.50 $17.80
  • Settlers Breakfast w/ eggs, bacon, tomato toast $13.00
  • B.L.T w/ bacon, lettuce & tomato $12.00
  • B.L.A.T w/ bacon, lettuce, tomato & avocado $14.00
  • Homestead Breakfast w/ eggs, bacon, tomato, sausage & hashbrown $17.50
  • Kiddy Breakfast w/ egg, bacon + toast $9.00
  • Kiddy's Pancakes w/ Maple Syrup $6.50
  • Creamy Mushrooms w/ bacon & tomato $16.90
  • Fries $5.50
  • Cubb Loaf 9.5
    • with garlic or plain butter
  • Loaded Wedges $14.50
    • Seasoned wedges topped with cheese, bacon and sour cream
  • Truck Stop $21.00
    • 300 g of Rump served with 2 free orange fried eggs, tomato, Onion and Fries
  • Basic Kiwi Burger $10.50 add a free range egg $2.00
    • 120g rump steak topped with red onion, tomato, beetroot, cheese and lettuce with mild American mustard or horseradish mayo in a ciabotto bun
  • Ice Cream Sundae $5.50
    • 2 Scoops vanilla ice cream with chocolate or raspberry syrup, whipped cream and topped with a cherry and chocolate flake
  • Apple and rhubarb crumble $13.50
    • Just like grandma used to make - served with vanilla Ice cream
  • Warm Chicken & Walnut Salad -With roasetd shallots, feta, cos lettuce & drizzled with an orange vianigrette $23.50
  • Ginger Chicken 2pieces
  • Pork (Spicy only) $14.00/$19.00
  • Rice
  • Miso
  • Prawn Temp Set $18.00
  • Tofu Teri $15.00/$19.00
  • Beef $17.00/$22.00
  • Udon $11.00/$24.00
  • 2 TOPPINGS $4.50
  • Tempura prawn $1.50
  • 3 TOPPINGS $5.50
  • Beef and gravy $7.50
  • Snapper $8.50
  • BACON BUTTY $5.00
  • Chicken and gravy $7.50
  • BACON AND EGG BUTTY $6.00
  • Snacks $10
    • Dukkah & Man O War oil with pide bread
  • Snacks $10
    • Gamembert, dates,apricots served with crackers
  • Cheese Board (serve 2 people) $25.50
    • A selection of 4 New Zealand cheese, apricots, dates served with local pide bread, crackers & spiced fruit chutney
  • Platter for two $29.50
    • Prosciutto, marinated olives, blue & camembert cheese, dpiced fruit chutney, micro greenery, dukkah & man O War oil for dipping served with warm local pide bread & crackers
  • $18 Combo $18.00
    • 3 Large Thighs, 3 Drumsticks, 6 Kumaras, 6 Potatoes
  • Stanley's Family Pack $32.00
    • 10 pieces of chicken, 10 potatoes, 10 kumara, large coleslaw, large gravy & 1.5L Coke range drink
  • $28 Combo $28.00
    • 1 Whole Chicken, 5 Pumpkin, 5 Kumaras, 5 Potatoes, 1 Large Gravy, 1 Apple Crumble
  • Stanleys Chicken $3.50
    • Large Thigh
  • Stanleys Chicken $2.00
    • Drumstick
  • $13 Combo $13.00
    • 20 Nibbles, 10 Potatoes
  • Lamb Shank $18.00
    • 2 Shank Meal
  • All served with Lettuce, Tomato, Onions and Gravy N/A
  • Teriyaki Chicken Roll $1.20
  • Chicken Katsu Bento Box $18.00
    • chicken katsu, sushi, salad, tempura, fruit, rice, miso soup
  • Crispy Chicken Katsu Bento Box $18.00
    • crispy chicken, sushi, salad, tempura, fruit, rice, miso soup
  • Seaweed Roll $1.20
  • Una Don (regular/small) $15.00/$ 10.00
    • teriyaki eel on rice
  • Salmon Don (regular/small) $15.00/$ 10.00
    • marinated raw salmon & spring onion on sushi rice
  • Tempura Udon $12.00
    • Japanese style noodles & deep fried prawn, vegetables with soup
  • Roll & Nigiri $43.00
  • Feast $28.5
    • 2*skewers(126g ea), salads, dips and flatbread
  • Falafel(vegan)
  • Sujuk
  • Iskender $22
    • labneh, pide
  • Cacik
  • Mumma’s Kitchen Table $23
    • shredded sujuk, fresh tomato, scrambled egg, cucumber, feta, honey, jam and pide
  • Baklava
    • Layers of file,chopped nuts and spiced syrup
  • Shakshuka
  • Falafel/chicken/lamb on rice, chips 355ml can $17.99
  • Mix on Chips
  • Extra cheese $1
  • Falafel Kebab
  • Falafel & Dolma On Rice & Salad
  • Mixed satay on rice & salad
  • Combination Souvlaki Kebab
  • Lamb on chips
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