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

  • CRISPY WONTONS 6 for $4.90
    • with s/s sauce
  • MINI DONUTS 4 FOR $2.00
  • CHEESE & PINEAPPLE $4.90
  • PLAIN $3.70
  • GURNARD CRUMBED $6.20
  • BACON & CORN PATTY $2.70
  • CHIPS 1/2 SCOOP WITH OTHER FOOD $1.80
  • BACON $4.90
  • Sole $5. 20
  • curry Rice Roll $2.60
  • Hoki $4.50
  • Corn Fritter $2.20
  • Chocolate Donut $2.00
  • Scallop $ 1.60
  • Deep Fried mMoro Bar $3.80
  • 2 chips, 3 fish, 2 plain donuts, 4 crab sticks, 6 chicken nuggets, 12 mini spring rolls, 2 hot dog $26.00
  • Garlic Prawns $12.50
    • Sauteed in garlic, olive oil & parsley, on warmed ciabatta w/ lemon & aioli
  • All served w/ fries
  • Baked beans / Hollandaise / Mushrooms $3.50
  • Chicken $15.00
    • Mesclun, chicken, bacon & brie salad
  • Wedges $5.00
  • Old Fashioned Cheeseburger $16.00
    • w/ homemade beef pattie, caramalised onion,pickles, Cheddar cheese, lettuce & tomato
  • Ask wait staff for today's desserts
  • Bailies Tasting Platter $25.00
    • Perfect to share, selection of cold meats, pickled vegeta bles, pate, bread & cheese
  • Village Pita Bread $11.99
    • Freshly toasted pita bread served with made-in-house spreads. V
  • Mamma's Moussaka $27.99
    • Baked layers of herb crusted agria potato, fresh eggplant and rich mince sauce, topped with creamy béchamel and sprinkled with imported Kefalograviera cheese, served with a side of fresh garden salad.
  • Legendary Lamb Shanks $25.50/ $29.99
    • Slide-off-the-bone Canterbury lamb shanks braised in fresh garlic, tomato, and red wine sauce, served over fragrant jasmine rice and a medley of fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables. DF GF (R/ G)
  • Dreaming Of Dolmades $11.99
    • Steam softened grape vine leaves packed with sticky arborio rice and fine herbs, dressed with extra virgin olive ‘n lemon oil, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V GF
  • Flame-Grilled Tiger Prawns $32.99
    • Plump tiger prawns marinated in Greek extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, lemon zest and a hint of chilli to spice things up, char-grilled and served with fragrant jasmine rice, herbed tomato ‘n capsicum sauce and village style Greek salad. GF
  • Old-Fashioned Zucchini N' Feta Fritters $11.99
    • Fresh zucchini and melted feta cheese mixed with Costas, traditional blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, flash fried to golden perfection, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki and roasted capsicum sauce. V
  • Spanakopita Of Kiani $11.99
    • Crispy golden filo pastry filled with melted feta cheese, steam softened spinach leaves, fresh herbs and sautéed onions, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V
  • Spanakopita Of Kiani $27.99
    • Aromas of freshly baked pastry evoke memories of the mainland’s Village Kiani, enjoy layers of golden filo filled with melted feta cheese, steam softened spinach leaves, fresh herbs, and sautéed onions, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki and village style Greek salad. V
  • Pulao Rice $6.00
  • Tandoori Chicken Half $16.00 / Full $25.00
    • Chicken marinated the night before in spices, yoghurt, lemon then barbequed in the tandoor
  • Cheese Naan (cheese) $5.00
  • Plain Naan $3.50
  • Paneer Naan (homemade cheese) $5.00
  • Tandoori Mushroom $14.00
    • Mushroom dipped in a spicy garlic & yoghurt marinade cooked in the tandoor
  • Kadai $14.00
    • Meat cooked with capsicum, onions in a tomato base sauce and spices
  • AIoo Kuicha (potatoe & pea) $5.00
  • PORK BELLY $16.00
    • bbq pork belly, sticky chilli caramel + pineapple salad
  • available from 11.30am - 2.30pm daily
  • FRENCH TOAST $17.00
    • french toast styled cinnamon sugared ciabatta bread with blueberry compote, bacon, banana, natural yogurt + salted caramel
  • BREAKFAST RATATOUILLE $17.00
    • tomato ratatouille with spinach + chickpeas, a poached egg, warm tortillas, smashed avo + crumbled feta
  • ​​available all day from 10.00am daily​​
  • CHICKEN $30.00
    • confit chicken leg, pumpkin puree, dukkah, chicken tagine, pickled red cabbage + apple
  • BEEF $32.50
    • rib eye steak, warm potato + vegetable salad, crumber egg + salsa verde
  • CHICKEN SALAD $27.00
    • mixed leaves, bacon, grilled chicken, parmesan, ciabatta, egg + caesar styled dressing
  • Roast of the Day $15.00
    • (GF available) Ask your server about today’s roast
  • Beef Short Rib (GF) $15.50
    • Slow cooked beef short rib with roast gourmet potatoes and slaw
  • Quinoa Falafel Wrap $15.50
    • With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, lettuce and tzatziki, served with fries
  • Caesar Salad $15.50
    • (GF available) Streaky bacon, toasted croutons, caesar dressing, cos lettuce, oregano shaved parmesan and anchovies (optional)(Add Chicken $4.00)
  • Beer Battered Fish of the Day $15.50
    • With fries, chop salad and house made tartare sauce
  • Seafood Chowder $12.50
    • With artisan soup roll
  • Garlic Bread $7.50
    • With house made confit garlic butter
  • Ground Beef Burger $15.50
    • House made beef pattie with gruyere cheese, pickles and aioli, served with fries
  • Home Made Muesli $12.50
    • w’ seasonal fruit & natural yoghurt
  • Seasoned Wedges $10.00
    • w’sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Kudos Porridge $11.50
    • w’ rhubarb compote and milk
  • Gluten Free Pancakes $18.50
    • mixed berries w‘ yoghurt
  • Hot Chocolate $1.50
    • Fluffy
  • Smoothies $8.00
    • Banana, Berry, Mango, Feijao. Add chocolate $0.50
  • Hot Drinks $4.00
    • Lemon, Honey & Ginger / Honey & Blackcurrant
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $19.50
    • grilled chicken, crispy lettuce, poached egg, crispy bacon, croutons, parmesan & our own Caesar dressing
  • crispy base / tomato sauce / mozzarella
  • FRIED POTATOES $17.50
    • bacon, roasted tomatoes, poached eggs
  • MOROCCAN SPICED LAMB $13.50
    • tomato salsa, yogurt, flat bread
  • WEDGES $8.00
  • HAWAIIAN PIZZA
  • FISH / CHIPS $24.50
    • herb & parmesan crumbed, salad, aioli
  • BOWL OF CHEERIOS $8.00
  • FRIES $7.00
  • Chocolate crème brûlée with berries ice cream
  • Soup of the day Served house baked bread
  • Pan fried groper
    • Rice pilaf, cucumber & carrot salad,stay sauce
  • Roasted beetroot and goats cheese salad,balsamic dressing
  • Beef fillet, horseradish whipped potato,seasonal vegetables, port jus
  • Trio of ice cream
  • Yellow fin tuna sesame crusted pan seared,wakame orange salad, soy dressing
  • Confit Duck leg, tomato and herb cassoulet,seasonal vegetable, port jus
  • HALF CHICKEN $8.50
  • SMALL $6.50
  • 1/4 CHICKEN + FRIES $7.30
  • 1/2 CHICKEN $12.40
  • 1/4 CHICKEN $9.30
  • 1/2 CHICKEN + FRIES $10.90
  • HAWAIIAN $5.80
  • BASIC CHICKEN $5.80
  • Sweet Chilli (Medium Hot) R $8 / L $20
  • Teriyaki R $8 / L $20
  • Spicy Pork $5.00
  • Vegetarian $5.00
  • Chicken Curry $7.00
  • Crispy Chicken $7.00
  • Spicy Pork $7.00
  • Chicken R $9 / L $12
  • Big pineapple $27.00/ $16.00
    • Ham, pineapple, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
  • Jersey girl $29.00/ $17.00
    • Chicken, italian fennel sausage, capers, herbs, red onion, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
  • Cream cheese $4.30
  • Egg $7.20
  • Harlem hustle (V) $18.00/ $13.00
    • Herbs, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
  • Strawberry & chocolate $5.40
  • Peacemaker (V) $9.90
    • Falafel, lettuce, tomato, red onion and hummus
  • Low fat plain $5.40
  • CALIFORNIA each $2.20
    • avocado, carrot, cucumber, omelette, prawn, seafood stick, nori, sushi rice
  • SALMON each $1.40
    • flaked salmon, carrot, cucumber, omelette, nori, sushi rice
  • OSAKA each $1.50
    • smoked salmon, cucumber, nori, sushi rice
  • SALMON NIGIRI each $2.00
    • raw Akaroa salmon with sushi rice
  • INARI each $2.00
    • deep fried tofu skin with sushi rice
  • VEGETARIAN each $1.40
    • avocado, carrot, cucumber, omelette, lettuce, daikon, nori, sushi rice
  • JR ROLL each $1.50
    • raw Akaroa salmon, avocado, nori, sushi rice
  • EGG NIGIRI each $2.00
    • Japanese omelette with sushi rice
  • Salt & Pepper Calamari $12.50
    • With salad garnish & dipping sauce
  • Flaming Flintstone 400g $ 30.00
    • Ribeye Steak, bone in with smashed potato, sautéed vegetables & topped with our Chefs peppercorn or mushroom sauce
  • Ham & Cheese croquetas
    • Croquetas with a tomato chilli jam dip
  • Patatas bravas
    • Spanish potato cubes in a chilli tomato sauce
  • Sautéed chorizo with red wine
    • Chorizo sautéed with olives, garlic, red wine & honey served with crusty bread
  • Seared beef, grilled pepper & caper berry
    • Skewers of beef, grilled peppers & capers drizzled with dressing
  • 200g Ribeye Steak $ 24.00
    • Served with 2 eggs, fries & a garnish salad
  • Roast Vegetable Salad $17.50
    • Seasonal selection of roasted vegetables, chickpeas, crispy lettuce & kumara chips
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