Zest in Canterbury Menu

PIZZAS Regular $20.00/Large $27.00 PIZZAS Regular $20.00/Large $27.00
  • Aoraki Smoke
    • Lightly smoked salmon partnered with fried capers, spinach, parsley and dill finished with cream cheese and mozzarella.
  • Apricot Chicken
    • Tender chicken, sun dried apricots, roasted capsicums and onions topped with a spiced apricot sauce and cream cheese
  • Broccoli & Blue Cheese
    • Sweet onion relish base, caramelised onion, broccoli, spinach, mozzarella and blue cheese.
  • Farmyard
    • Seasoned chicken, bacon, fried egg, sweet corn and diced white onion topped with BBQ sauce.
  • Greek
    • A tomato base with fresh roasted garlic, feta cheese, olives, chunky tomatoes, red onions and spinach topped with sour cream and a sprinkling of parmesan.
  • Hawaiian Zest
    • Ham, pineapple, onions and capsicums with a Hawaiian chutney base and mozzarella cheese.
  • Little Italy
    • A tomato base layered with pepperoni, salami, tomatoes, mushrooms, red onions, capsicums topped with a basil pesto swirl and a sprinkle of parmesan.
  • Seafood Mornay
    • Selection of mixed seafood, fresh herbs and onions topped with mozzarella and a rich mornay sauce.
  • Summer BBQ
    • Prime beef, smoky bacon, tomatoes, onions and mushrooms on a sweet onion relish base topped with BBQ sauce.
  • Sweet Chilli Chicken
    • Chicken, ham, capsicum, red onion, mozzarella and cream cheese with a sweet chilli swirl.
  • The Mongrel
    • Sweet onion relish base with salami, chicken, white onion, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, feta and mozzarella topped with a BBQ sauce swirl.
  • The Roast
    • Roast chicken, pumpkin, kumara and caramelised onions topped with Brie cheese and plum sauce.
  • Vegetarian Delight
    • Pesto base covered with roast capsicums, sundried tomatoes, red onions, mushrooms and mozzarella finished with a parmesan sprinkle and an aioli swirl.
  • Zest Favourite
    • Tender chicken pieces alongside red onions, capsicums, cranberry sauce and Brie cheese.
LUNCH MEALS LUNCH MEALS
  • Soup of the Day $11.50
    • Made with our ever changing fresh market produce.
  • Seafood Chowder $13.50
    • A selection of seafood in a delicious cream-based chowder.
  • Chicken Nachos $16.50
    • Spicy corn chips topped with seasoned chicken tossed through a tomato and coriander salsa with melted cheese and finished with sour cream on top
  • Wedges with Bacon and Cheese $16.50
    • Seasoned wedges tossed through sweet chilli, partnered with bacon and melted cheese, topped with sour cream.
  • BLT $17.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise in lightly toasted bread served with fries.
  • Moroccan Chicken Salad $19.00
    • $19.00Grilled chicken pieces dusted with Moroccan spices tossed through a market salad, served with a fresh herb yoghurt dressing and finished with triangles of flatbread.
  • Smoked Salmon & Spinach Omelette $18.20
    • Smoked salmon mixed with spinach and fresh herbs in a 3 egg omelette served with salad.
  • Vegetarian Tartlet $18.50
    • Roasted pumpkin, red onion, spinach, courgettes with cream cheese and basil pesto alongside a garden salad.
  • Smoked Chicken Salad $19.00
    • Smoked chicken, snow peas and cherry tomatoes tossed through a garden salad, dressed with a strawberry vinaigrette and partnered with rosemary potatoes.
  • Zest Vegetarian Salad $17.80
    • $17.80A mixed salad of lettuce, capsicum, carrot, cucumber, red onion, pumpkin seeds, tomato, sprouts, spring onion, roast pumpkin, Swiss cheese, partnered with toasted garlic bread.
  • Pan-fried Fish $19.00
    • Pan fried fish topped with a lemon hollandaise served with salad and your choice of steamed potatoes or creamy kumara mash.
  • Prawns Wrapped in Bacon $19.50
    • Succulent prawns wrapped in prime bacon and pan-fried with lemon, sweet chilli and garlic served over rice with salad.
  • Chicken & Bacon Pasta $19.20
    • Sauteed chicken, bacon and onions in a creamy herb sauce tossed through penne pasta topped with parmesan cheese.
  • Chicken & Banana Curry $19.50
    • Chicken, onions and capsicums in a mild green curry finished with banana slices and toasted cashew nuts served on jasmine rice.
  • Stir fry Choice $19.00
    • Your choice of Chicken or Beef or Pork with stir fried seasonal vegetables served on jasmine rice.
  • Tortilla Stack $19.50
    • Battered Cajun chicken on guacamole and salad, sitting in a tortilla stack topped with melted cheese and sour cream.
  • Beer Battered Blue Cod $19.50
    • Everybody’s favourite Blue Cod encased in a fine ale batter served with fries and salad.
  • Lunch Rib Eye $19.90
    • 200gram Rib Eye steak grilled the way you like it, served with fries and salad.
  • Sauces
    • mushroom, pepper, garlic butter
BREADS AND SOUPS BREADS AND SOUPS
  • Garlic Bread $7.50
    • Slices of ciabatta bread covered with garlic butter
  • Cheese & Herb Ciabatta $8.50
    • Toasted ciabatta topped with Italian herb butter and melted cheese.
  • Sundried Tomato Flatbread $11.50
    • Sundried tomato pesto, onions, herbs and mozzarella cheese.
  • Pesto Flatbread $11.50
    • Basil pesto, parmesan, mozzarella and cream cheese.
  • ½ and½ Flatbread $12.50
    • Basil pesto and Sun-dried tomato.
  • Caramelized Onion & Blue Cheese Flatbread $11.50
    • Sweet onion relish, caramelised onions, mozzarella and creamy blue cheese.
  • Bread Selection $14.80
    • >A variety of breads and dips.
EXTRAS EXTRAS
  • Steamed Vegetables $8.00
  • Greek Salad $8.00
  • Garden Salad $7.00
  • Seasoned Wedges served with sour cream $6.80
    • To.Share
  • Seasoned Wedges served with sour cream $4.40
    • Small Bowl
  • Fries $5.50
    • To Share
  • Fries $3.00
    • Small Bowl
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Cheesecake $11.00
    • Our waiting staff will let you know today’s yummy flavour served with cream and ice cream
  • Mud Cake $11.00
    • A rich and decadent mud cake served warm with ice cream and cream.
  • Ice Cream Sundae $10.00
    • Your choice of strawberry, caramel or chocolate sauce on a sundae topped with cream and mixed nuts.
  • Apple Crumble $11.00
    • Traditional style crumble partnered with warm custard, cream and ice cream
  • Pavlova $11.00
    • $11.00Home-made individual Pavlova topped with cream and fruit served with ice cream
  • Warm Caramel Crepes $11.00
    • Fresh crepes drizzled with warm caramel sauce accompanied with ice cream and cream.
  • Boysenberry Parfait $11.00
    • Layers of sweetened boysenberries, meringue and ice-cream topped with cream

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Combination Fried Rice $9.00
  • Pork Fried Noodle $9.50
  • Fried Tofu $4.50
    • with Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Sambal Squid on Rice $10.50
    • Stir fried squid with vegetables in shrimp paste chilli sauce served with rice
  • Vegetables with Cashewnuts $11.00
    • stir fried with your choice of sauce
  • Cashews $3.00
  • Pork and Vegetables $11.00
    • stir fried with your choice of sauce
  • Tom Yam Soup $4.50 / $6.00 / $4.50
    • Thai crystal spicy sour soup. Chicken / Seafood / Vegetarian
  • 300gm ribeye steak $25.00
    • Scotch fillet that has been tender-hung for 2 weeks then aged for a further 21 days with your choice of garlic aioli or mushroom sauce topping
  • Mac n' cheese $12.00
    • A pub classic, macaroni with a cheese blend of parmesan and mozzarella with added bacon and spring onions
  • Double bacon, sausages & eggs $12.00
    • One harris meats’ beef sausage, two slices of bacon, two fried eggs served with chips and tomato sauce
  • Lamb salad $20.00
    • Warm roasted pulled lamb & roasted pumpkin on top of a lightly dressed mix of feta, red onion, beetroot, cucumber & mesclun. Finished off with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
  • 300gram rib-eye steak $25.00
    • Scotch fillet that has been tender-hung for 2 weeks then aged for a further 21 days with your choice of garlic aioli, mushroom sauce or red wine jus with salad and chips
  • Fish $12.00
    • Tasty piece of beer battered snapper (130gram) with our homemade tartare sauce served with chips
  • Vegetarian salad $18.00
    • Roasted pumpkin with a lightly dressed mix of feta, red onion, beetroot, cucumber & mesclun. Finished off with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
  • Mussels $12.00
    • Six fresh omega mussels steamed in white wine, with a chilli, coriander, roasted garlic and coconut cream sauce served with our delicious garlic bread
  • Steak & Onion Patties $2.60
  • Bacon Corn Patties (Crum Bed) $2.60
  • Crab Sticks $2.00
  • Wontons (Dozen) $10.00
  • Sole Fillets (Crumbed) $5.70
  • Oysters In Season $10.00
  • Fish $2.60
  • Corn Patties $2.50
  • Risotto $18.50
    • Roast pumpkin spinach and feta risotto topped with dukhah
  • Baked Brie $12.00
    • Served with capsicum jam and focaccia croutes
  • Cookies ‘n’ Cream Hot Chocolate $6.50
    • Finished with whip cream and Oreo’s
  • Eggs $4.00
  • Toast $4.00
  • Thai Beef Salad $20.00
    • Roast pumpkin kaffir lime and peanut Thai dressed salad
  • Spinach $4.00
  • Mushroom $4.00
  • Palace Platter - A tempting selection of entrees – 2 Samosas, 2 Bhajees, 2 Pakora & 2 Chicken Tikka, 2 Reshmi Kebab served with chutney $15.00
  • Dahl Maharani - Whole black lentils soaked overnight, cooked on a slow fire with fenugreek and mustard seeds $13.50
  • Garlic Naan - Leavened bread with a good sprinkling of crushed garlic $3.50
  • Ginger Chicken /Lamb - Onion and tomato based exotic curry simmered with fresh ginger $15.50, Lamb: $16.50
  • Khadai Chicken - A rich flavorsome curry with crushed tomato, capsicum and green chillies in a thick masala sauce $15.50
  • Chicken Afghani - Mildly marinated, tandoor roasted, and simmered in a delicate sauce with crushed cashews $15.50
  • Mango Chicken - An exotic curry with tender chicken in a subtle creamy sauce $15.50
  • Tandoori Chicken - Whole Chicken - Exotic chicken barbeque – Indian style $19.50
  • Honey toasted Nut and Oat Muesli $12
    • served with Central Otago Preserves and Vanilla Yoghurt
  • Broad Beans, Smashed Avocado on Grain Toast $17
    • with Feta and Rocket, sprinkled with Roasted Pinenuts
  • Smoothie Bowl $14
    • with Avocado, Spinach and The Nutmylk Co. Almond Milk. Topped with Chia Seeds, Banana and Raw Nuts
  • Thyme Roasted Chicken, walnut and olive tapenade, spinach $16
  • Tender Porterhouse Steak Sandwich $18
    • with red onion jam and rocket
  • Scrambled Eggs $14
    • on Potato Hash. Add Manuka Smoked Salmon $20
  • Slow-cooked Pork Shoulder, seeded mustard and apple fennel slaw $17
  • The Soup of the day. $12
    • Chef’s daily creation served in a bowl with crusty, buttery Garlic Bread
  • 18 Korma $15.00
    • Meat dishes prepared in a gravy rich in cream, masala and cashew nut paste
  • Stuffed Prantha $5.00
  • 14 Mixed Platter $20.00
    • Combination of Samosa, Onion Bhaji and Lahori Kebab
  • 27 Goanese Prawns $15.50
    • Prawns cooked in a special masala paste
  • 28 Fish Malabari $15.50
    • Fish fillets cooked in coconut based gravy typical costal Indian (Malabar) style
  • 3 Onion Bhaji $6.00
    • Chopped onions mixed with our Chef’s special spices, coated with Besan (special flour from India) and deep fried in healthy vegetable oil
  • 24 Rogan Josh $15.50
    • A Kashmiri lamb dish cooked in spices, onions, tomatoes etc
  • 15 Butter Chicken $15.00
    • Tender baked chicken cooked in special creamy and tomato gravy
  • Lamb Korma $9.50
    • lamb in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream & spices.
  • Mattar Paneer $8.50
    • Peas and homemade cottage cheese cooked with tomatoes, spices and herbs.
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $9.50
    • Its making marked the pinnacle of the culinary Craft of Kashmir. The master chefs of the Royal Mughal kitchens boasted about perfecting this dish. Lean lamb cooked with roasted & crushed spices.
  • Chicken Korma $8.50
    • Boneless chicken in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream & spices.
  • Chicken Vindaloo $8.50
    • A hot dish, made world famous by the chefs of Goa. It has a Portuguese influence. It is cooked with vinegar, capsicum & whole spices.
  • Aaloo Posht $8.50
    • Tender cubes of aloo sautéed in onions, garlic, ginger, fresh coriander and tomato then cooked with roasted poppy seed and spices.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $8.50
    • An internationally renowned dish Boneless chicken cooked in a secret recipe of yoghurt, spices.
  • Chicken Madras $8.50
    • A favourite with those who enjoy their curry hot. Boneless chicken cooked in hot spices.
  • Rezala (chicken or lamb or beef or pork) $10.40
    • Meat cooked with onion, spices, capsicum and fresh homemade yoghurt.
  • Aam or Apricot Chicken $9.90
    • (Boneless diced chicken cooked with pureed mango or apricot and mild spices.)
  • Daal Aloo $12.90
    • A combination of spiced potato & Yellow lentils serve together to give you a unique & healthy taste.
  • Papadom (each) $0.90
  • Green Salad $9.90
    • A portion of healthy salad made of fresh cucumber, tomato, apple, carrot and masculine leaves garnish with cottage cheese and Nobanno lemon dressing
  • Plain Basmati Rice $2.40
  • Daal Naan $4.90
    • Naan bread stuffed with aromatic mixed lentils & herbs
  • Peaz Bhaja $7.90
    • Sliced onions dipped in lentils and chickpea batter & deep fried and served with Nobanno specialty fruit sauce.
  • Signature Butter Milk Fried Chicken $ 28.50
    • Chicken marinated in a selection of spices and buttermilk (Choice of one side)
  • Flintstone Steak $ 38.50
    • A premium Canterbury steak cooked to your liking, truffle dressed watercress (Choice of two sides & one sauce)
  • Seasonal Vegetables
  • Canterbury Rack of Lamb $ 33.50
    • Oven roasted with a rosemary and mint pistachio crust, sweet potato gnocchi (Choice of one side & sauce)
  • Chimichurri
  • Filo Prawn Twisters
  • Chicken Liver Pate $ 14.00
    • Crispbread, beetroot puree
  • Beer Battered Fries
  • Salmon rosti $15.5
    • Potato rosti with hot smoked salmon and dill mayo
  • Eggs Benedict $17.5
    • with hot smoked salmon
  • Toast $6.0
    • Turkish or grain. spreads- honey, jam, nutella or vegemite
  • Free range egg $2.5
  • Baked beans single $6.0 double $10.0
    • Homemade baked beans in a rich tomato sauce served on Turkish toast
  • Eggs Benedict $16.5
    • with spinach
  • Cola $4.0
  • Hot smoked salmon $6.5
  • Garlic Loaf $9.00
    • Becks high top loaf served piping hot, smothered in garlic and herb butter.
  • Southern Style Fried Chicken Wings $13.50
    • Served with petite salad, sour cream and sweet chilli.
  • Two Fried Eggs $4.00
  • Calamari $13.50
    • Tender salt and pepper calamari served with a petite salad and lemon pepper aioli.
  • Tiramisu $10.00
    • Rich vanilla cream and mascarpone cheese layered with sponge fingers dipped in espresso coffee. Topped with chocolate shavings.
  • Pasta of the Day $12.00
    • Please ask your wait staff for today's creation.
  • Eggs Benedict $17.50
    • Poached eggs and bacon on sour dough with hollandaise or Poached eggs and Portabello mushroom on sour dough with hollandaise.
  • Thai Chicken Curry $20.00
    • Chicken with coconut cream, fried shallots, lemon and aromatic rice.
  • Sides $8 each
    • Fries, Salad, Potatoes
  • Spiced Chicken and Bacon Sandwich and Basil and Watercress Pesto $22
  • All Mains Served with Seasonal Greens and Side of Chefs Potatoes
  • ANZCO Steak Sandwich $22
    • w/ Fries & tweLves Aioli
  • Seafood Risotto w/ Salmon & Prawns $18 g.f.
  • tweLves Famous Crème Brûlée w/ Sorbet g.f. $14
  • French Onion Soup $16
    • w/ Gouda Crouton
  • ANZCO 21 Day Aged Fillet of Beef $38 g.f.
    • w/ Beetroot Remoulade, Roast Yams, Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes and Cafe de Paris Butter
  • Churros $12.00
    • crispy donuts with chocolate orange sauce
  • Benedict Cortado $17.00
    • poached free range eggs, tarragon mustard hollandaise, english muffin bacon — smoked salmon — mushroom
  • Pork belly taco $15.00
    • crispy belly, black beans, avocado & lime
  • Churros $12.00
    • crispy donuts with chocolate orange sauce
  • Ceviche $15.00
    • super fresh seafood, marinated in lemon & lime (gf)
  • Garlic Prawn $18.00/ $25.00
    • Prawns, capsicum, cream cheese, spinach & cheese (Reg/ Large)
  • Wedges with sour cream & sweet chilli $12.00
  • The Square Meal $20.00
    • free range eggs, crushed potatoes, bacon, pesto tomatoes, mushrooms, chorizo
  • Fish $3.00
  • Crispy Skin Chicken $11.90/$12.90
  • Thai Chicken & Peanut Sauce $11.90/$12.90
  • Hot Dog $2.20
  • Chicken nuggets 1/2 dozen $4.00
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts & Vegetables $11.90/$12.90
  • Cheesecake (boysenberry & strawberry $3.50
  • Pork & wonton soup $9.00
Zest

Zest

location

Address

4A Elizabeth Place, Timaru Central, Timaru, NZ, 7910, New Zealand

phone

Phone

036888313

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM, Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM, Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM, Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Sunday: 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Gluten Free , New Zealand , Pizza , Pizza & Pasta , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
4A Elizabeth Place, Timaru Central, Timaru, NZ, 7910, New Zealand