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

  • HOUSE MADE FOCACCIA $14.00
    • with olive oil, balsamic & pesto
  • ASSAGGIO $56.00
    • a tasting from the deli prosciutto, salami, cheese, marinated vegetables & olives
  • CLASSIC PEACH & PROSCIUTTO SALAD $21.00
    • with gorgonzola & peach dressing
  • SICILIANA $20.00
    • tomato, spicy salami, onions, olives, mozzarella
  • ROMANA $19.00
    • tomato, anchovies, oregano, mozzarella
  • BRUCHETTA $14.00
    • with mushrooms, taleggio, & balsamic figs
  • AGLIO E PEPERONCINO $19.00
    • tomato, garlic, chilli, mozzarella
  • BIANCA $18.00
    • parmesan olive oil, mozzarella
  • Guinness N/A
  • Chicken & Camembert N/A
  • Lamb & Kumara N/A
  • Peppered Steak N/A
  • Steak, Bacon & Cheese N/A
  • Beef Chilli N/A
  • Mince & Cheese N/A
  • Curried lamb N/A
  • CHUTNEY & PICKLES $2.50
    • tamarind chutney, mango chutney, mint chutney-each
  • LAMB MADRAS $16.00
    • cooked with onions, green chilli and oriental spices
  • DAAL MAKHANI $13.50
    • slow cooked black lentils and kidney beans spiced up with herbs and spices
  • KASHMIRI NAAN $5.00
    • naan bread stuffed with nuts and sultanas
  • CHEESE NAAN $5.00
    • leavened naan stuffed with a mild cheese
  • CHICKEN VINDALOO $15.00
    • a powerful curry with ground chilli, chopped onion vinegar and garam masala
  • POTATO PAKORAS $4.00
    • crispy fritters of mildly spiced potatoes, served with tamarind chutney
  • FISH MASALA $14.50
    • fish served in a gravy, seasoned with dry fenugreek
  • Egg Curry $15
    • Traditional Kerala boiled egg curry finished in onion tomato based gravy
  • Masala Bonda $5.50
    • Potato masala balls marinated in gram flour and deep fried
  • Chutney $2.50
  • Paneer Peas Masala $15
    • Indian cottage cheese and peas in a tangy tomato based gravy
  • Sambar $3
  • Onion Bhaji $5.50
    • Deep fried onion slices marinated with chick pea flour, a blend of South Indian herbs and spices
  • Southern Spices Special Ghee Roast $12
    • Thin and crispy dosa spread with spicy tomato chutney and seasoned with clarified butter
  • Puttu and Kadala (chickpea) curry or chicken malabari $14
  • Lunch Box 3 $8.50
    • Lemon On Fried Rice
  • Lunch Box 2 $8.50
    • Honey Chicken Or Bbq Pork Or Fried Rice
  • Savoury Fried Rice $2.00
  • Chinese Breadstick $1.00
  • Chicken Satay $3.80
  • Honey Chicken Wing $2.50
  • Spring Roll $3.00
  • Lemon Chicken $7.00
  • Peach Milk Tea $4.80
  • Sambal Fried Noodles (beef) $11.00
  • Chicken Soup $5.50
  • Beef Brisket on Rice $11.50
  • Milky Toast $5.30
  • Kolo-Mee (Pork mince with noodles) $10.00
  • Salty Fish Chicken Fried Rice $10.50
  • Fried Noodles Soup (chicken & prawn) $11.80
  • Fruit toast $12.50
    • Fruit toast soaked in egg dip, grilled and smothered in maple syrup
  • Add bacon $4.00
  • Kids mac 'n' cheese $11.50
    • Macaroni in the cheesiest of sauces topped with more cheese
  • Vegetarian risotto $22.00
    • Spinach and roast kumara through creamy arborio rice
  • All day breakfast stone $20.00
    • Tastes so good on the stone. Two eggs, bacon, tomato and mushroom with fries and hollandaise
  • French toast $10.50
    • Served with maple syrup and cream
  • Hotcakes $17.00
    • Crispy bacon and grilled banana
  • Add beetroot $2.50
  • Bami Goreng (Noodles) $11.00
  • Fresh Season Veggies $10.00
  • Chicken Mushroom Soup $6.50
  • Steak Chow Mein $11.00
  • Steak Tomatoes on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Combination Fried Rice $12.00
  • Roast Pork Chow Mein $11.00
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $12.00
  • Garlic and Parmesan Bread $12.50
    • thick cut sourdough baguette smothered in garlic butter, topped with mozarella and parmesan cheese and baked
  • Crispy Spiced Calamari $16.00
    • served with coriander crema
  • Beer Battered Steak Fries $8.50
    • with a choice of sauce: house-made ketchup, aioli or chipotle mayo - add extra sauce $1.00
  • Chef's Pasta of the Day N/A
    • POA. Please ask your server
  • Salmon Nicoise $20.00
    • locally cold smoked Akaroa salmon, olives, green beans, new potatoes, tomato, croutons and sherry vinaigrette
  • Vegetable Stack $12.00
    • served with seasonal salad and house-made ketchup
  • Vegetarian Nachos $15.50
    • vegetable and bean mix served with corn chips, melted cheese, salsa and topped with sour cream
  • Pork Loin Chop $29.00
    • with white wine sauce, ginger and apple preserve. Served with caramelised red cabbage and smashed gourmet potatoes
  • Albarino Scallops w. Pernod Gremolata $21.50
    • Scallops, Pernod Gremolata, Butter, Spice
  • Add Artichokes $5.50
  • Atlantic Caviar Tivoli $21.50
    • Egg, Caviar, Grilled Ciabatta
  • Late Night Olives $28.50
    • Olives, Tapenades, Grilled Ciabatta
  • Shellfish & Prawn Zarzuela al Andalus $23.50
    • Shellfish, Tiger Prawn, Garlic Butter, Grilld Ciabatta
  • Duck Liver Mousse Rossini $18.50
    • Duck Liver Mouse, Red Pepper Tapenade, Grilled Ciabatta
  • Antipasto Misto $32.50
    • Prosciutto, Coppa, Pancetta, Terrine, Pate, Pickles, Marinated Olives, Grilled Ciabata
  • Maroccan Spiced Lamb $18.50
    • Spiced Lamb, Courgette, Rocket, Harrissa
  • Nachos $ 10.00
    • Beef & bean minced with sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Garlic bread $ 8.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Chips $ 5.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 4.00
    • 2 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
  • Farmhouse wedges $ 8.00
    • With cheese, bacon, sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Oak bread $ 9.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
    • 3 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
    • Bacon & Egg
  • COMBINATION EGG FOO YOUNG $11.50
  • STEAK TOMATOES ON RICE $10.50
  • Hot Dogs $2.00
  • Sole Fillets $4.50
  • PRAWN & CASHEW NUTS $13.50
  • PRAWN FRIED NOODLES $10.50
  • ROAST PORK TOMATOES ON RICE $10.50
  • Spring Rolls $2.50
  • Couscous Salad $3.00
  • Kunafa $2.50
  • Shish Kebab 1kg $32.00
  • Labneg (Thickened yogurt) (M/ L) $3.50/ $4.50
  • Falafel (Vegetarian) $10.00
  • Hummus (M/ L) $3.00/ $4.00
  • Warpat (Cheese filled filo pastry) $2.50
  • Shish Kebab $13.00
  • Burrito (tex-mex) $24.50
    • Originating from Chihuahua, comprised of flour tortilla stuffed with beans, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream and with your choice of vegetarian, chicken, beef, salsa verde pork or prawns (available for $2 extra) options. Dressed in our special red salsa, sour cream and cheese and served with guacamole and pico de gallo
  • Mango Ice Cream $9.00
    • A delicious ice cream, made with pulped mango and served with mango slices
  • Taquitos $14.00
    • Small fried corn tortillas filled with mashed potato and cheese and topped with salad and sour cream
  • Gringo Nachos (tex-mex) $24.00
    • Border style nachos with hand-made corn chips, melted cheese, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole. Three different flavours available, chicken, beef or vegetarian
  • Mini Burrito $16.50
    • Filled with rice, beans and cheese and your choice of chicken or beef
  • Ceviche Cancun $15.50
    • Lime marinated succulent prawns, freshly chopped tomato, orange, onion, avocado, a little spicy jalapeno and coriander. This is a traditional dish from Cancun, located on the Caribbean coast of Mexico
  • Filete a Ia tampiquena $29.00
    • A rib eye steak with caramelised onion on top and served with a deep fried chicken taquito dressed in salsa verde. Accompanied by pico de gallo, refried beans and salad
  • Crema de Calabaza $10.50
    • This Mexican pumpkin cream soup is infused with the rich, smoky and smooth flavour of chipotle sauce
  • Quiche $12
    • In house made quiche with side salad
  • Corn Fritter Salad $12
    • Bacon, salad leaves, avocado salsa, asparagus, Corn fritters
  • Eggs Benedict $16
    • Hash brown, Asparagus, poached egg, spinach, hollandaise sauce
  • Fish $ Chips $16
    • Beer battered fish served with chips and tartar sauce
  • Roast Vegetable Salad $12
    • Roasted vegetables, salad leaves, honey mustard dressing
  • Lamb Salad $16
    • Lamb, roast veg, salad leaves, tomato, asparagus, feta, cucumber, minted yoghurt dressing
  • Salmon Fillet $16
    • Asparagus wrapped in bacon, mint & butter potoatoes, roasted tomato, hollandaise sauce
  • Moroccan Chicken Salad $12
    • Moroccan chicken, fresh salad, minted yoghurt dressing
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