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

  • Golden French Toast $23.00
    • French toast piled with your choice of free range bacon or grilled haloumi, with caramelised banana in pure maple syrup, cacao nibs and lime & coconut creme.
  • Bula Bean $4.90
    • A chocolate cacao pod filled with creamy smooth Fijian-vanilla-infused ganache and a layer of roasted cacao nibs.
  • Venison Short Ribs - Take a Leap! $26.50
    • Venison short ribs served with grilled pineapple, crunchy coleslaw, kumara crisps and house chocolate BBQ sauce.
  • Champagne Kiss
    • Milk Choc Champagne
  • Sweetheart $5.80
    • Our unique velvety dark chocolate salted caramel enrobed in dark chocolate.
  • - Add prawns $7.00
  • Raw Dessert $14.50
    • An avocado chocolate Torte on an almond base, sweetened with pure maple syrup. Chocolatey, rich, decadent and yes, raw! Served with coconut yoghurt and dry raspberry.
  • Eggs Any Way $16.50
    • Two eggs poached, fried or scrambled, served with house made tomato & mango chutney and toasted ciabatta, accompanied by your choice of mushrooms or bacon or grilled tomato.
  • Falafel: V The Pier’s chickpea falafel. $15.00
  • Spicy Wedges V option $13.50
    • Served with bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce.
  • Beer Battered fries $10.00
  • FreshGreen Salad with Tara Goats Cheese V GF $23.00
    • With house smoked salmon
  • FreshGreen Salad with Tara Goats Cheese V GF $18.50
    • With Falafel
  • The Pier Soup GF option $12.00
    • Served with toasted homemade bread.
  • Seafood Platter $38.00
    • A delicious combination of in-house smoked fish, salmon mousse, calamari, steamed mussels, battered fish & mussel fritters.
  • Garlic bread $9.50
  • 1 Dozen Wontons (no sauce) $9.00
  • Steak Mushroom on Rice $10.50
  • Roast Pork Chow Mein $10.50
  • Steak Chow Mein $9.50
  • Extra Serving of Meat $3.00
  • Pork Foo Young $9.50
  • Roast Pork Pineapple on Rice $11.00
  • Steak Black Bean Sauce $11.00
  • Chicken Tenders $12.00
    • Crumbled chicken tenders served with aioli & sweet chilli dipping sauce
  • Kid's Pasta $12.00
    • Pasta of the day, please check with staff for today's option
  • Beer Battered Hoki $13.00
    • served with tartare sauce, salad & fries
  • Mini Pavlova $13.50
    • Served with whipped cream, ice cream & brandy sauce
  • chocolate Lava Cake $13.50
    • Hot chocolate lava cake served with ice cream & berry compote
  • Kids' Roast of the day $12.00
    • Served with roasted and steamed vegies
  • Chicken Quesadillas $21.00
    • Grilled tortilla filled with spiced chicken, cheese and spring onions topped with a afresh salsa & sour cream, served with wedges and salad
  • Chatham Island Blue Cod Small $23.00 Large $30.00
    • Beer-battered or pan-fried, served with tartare sauce, fries and salad
  • Pesto $2.00
  • Beat street muesli $9.50
    • Served with organic yoghurt and fruit.
  • Veggie deluxe $18.50
    • Fresh veggies, free range eggs, organic toast and hollandaise sauce.
  • Spinach $4.50
  • Sausages (x2) $4.50
  • Bagels and spread $7.50
  • With free farmed bacon $14.50
  • Hash $4.50
  • 15. Chicken with Curry Sauce $14.00
  • 43. Sweet and Sour Chicken with Rice $13.00
  • 8. Cathay's Chicken $16.00
    • Deep fried crumbed chicken breast, served With sweet and sour sauce
  • All available with steamed rice, fried rice or fried noodles.
  • 8. Combination Fried Rice
  • 65. Beef Fried Rice $11.00
  • 72. Combination Fried Noodles $11.00
  • 12. Chicken with Mixed Vegetables $13.00
  • 1/2 dozen Chicken Nuggets $4.70
  • Bacon + Corn Pattie $2.20
  • Egg $4.50
  • vegetarian $4.50
  • Chips $2.50
  • Cheese $4.50
  • 1/2 dozen Wontons $4.50
  • Potato Fritter $1.20
  • Thousand Island N/A
  • Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A
  • Oven Roasted Chicken N/A
  • Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
  • Honey Oat N/A
  • M&M N/A
  • White Chip Macadamia N/A
  • Turkey N/A
  • Happy Ham $5.00
  • Free Range Chicken Tenders
  • Signature Kids $5.00 per head
  • Roast Lamb Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Roast Beef Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Chicken Crave Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Steak Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Brave Beef $5.00
  • Fries $5
    • Fries seasoned with our secret spice blend
  • Beef Brisket (200g) $12
    • Rubbed with salt and pepper, smoked up to 12 hours
  • Chicken Drumsticks $12
    • Rubbed with secret spice blend, smoked for 2 hours
  • Mac N Cheese $5
    • Macroni elbows in our creamy cheese sauce
  • Pulled Pork (200g) $12
    • Rubbed with our secret piece blend, smoked for 11 hours.
  • Pork $12
    • Pulled pork with slaw & BBQ sauce on a toasted brioche bun
  • The Mess $20
    • Fries topped with mac n cheese, pulled pork & BBQ sauce.
  • Jalapeno Poppers $3 ea
    • Jalapeno stuffed with American cheddar, crumbed and fried
  • Crispy skinned pork belly $33.00
  • Chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich $6.00
  • Silky smoked kumara with toasted pistachio crumb and grilled fennel wedges, pickled walnut salsa. G/F n/a
  • Epic breakfast, starts with two eggs on toast for $10.00
  • Foreign fish cakes with sticky rice balls, nam jim sauce and kyupi mayo. G/F. D/F $13.50
  • Ice cream sundae with treats and chocolate sauce (G/F avail ) $6.00 )
  • Buttermilk pancakes w/ vanilla ice cream, maple syrup and berry compote $9.00
  • Himalayan salted focaccia with locally sourced cold pressed extra virgin olive oil and roasted garlic, artichoke and gruyere dip. V. $12.50
  • Vegetable Lasagne $16
    • A selection of fresh vegetables layered between pasta sheets, served with Napoletana sauce and a sprinkle of cheese. A delicious vegetarian option
  • Pepperoni (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
    • Pepperoni nestled between sliced onions and freshly sliced tomato
  • Mediterranean $14.5
    • Mixed lettuce with feta, olives, red onion, roasted pepper and french dressing
  • Lambada (Sml / Med / Lge) $12.5 / $17.5 / $21
    • Succulent lamb pieces served with roasted red peppers, feta cheese, sliced tomato, kalamata olives, roasted garlic, herbs and minted yoghurt
  • Roast Pork (Sml / Med / Lge) $12 / $17 / $20.5
    • Tender pulled Pork nestled between seasonal roast veges finished with parsley and apple sauce
  • Little Italy (Sml / Med / Lge) $12 / $17 / $20.5
    • Chopped spinach and sundried tomatoes, topped with red onion, sliced tomato and feta cheese
  • Satay Chicken (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Shredded chicken breast served with onion and capsicum. Finished with satay sauce and parsley
  • Spags Special (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Bacon, pepperoni, sliced onions, freshly sliced tomato and mushrooms
  • Open Steak Sandwich $15.00
    • Tender Grilled steak with Lettuce, Tomato & Onion Marmalade, Served with Chips.
  • Chicken Salad $14.50
    • Grilled Chicken Breast with House Cured Bacon, Parmesan & Mesclun Salad, Ranch Dressing.
  • Fish & Chips $15.00
    • Freshly Battered & Golden Fried or Grilled with Chips, Tomato & Parmesan Salad, Lemon
  • Beef, Chicken or Falafel Burger $15.00
    • With Lettuce, Cheese, Tomato & Relish in a Freshly Baked Ciabatta Bun, Served with Fries
  • Breaded Brie Cheese $13.50
    • Deep Fried until Golden & Crispy with Beetroot Relish & Herb Salad
  • Pork Belly Roast $15.00
    • Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Red Wine Gravy & Seasonal Vegetables.
  • Chicken & Cognac Pate $13.00
    • Toasted Ciabatta Bread, Apple & Pear Relish, Balsamic Vinegar Glaze.
  • Beef Nachos $15.00
    • Crispy Corn Chips Topped with Chilli Bean Mince & Melted Cheese, Sour Cream & Tomato Salsa.
  • Bagel – Cinnamon bagel with jam and cream cheese $8.10
  • Kids Platter $8.50
    • Ham & cheese toastie, rice crackers, raisins, lolly cake & fruit
  • Cheese Toastie $8.50
    • Homestyle double decker toasted cheese sandwich with your choice of two extra fillings: tomato, ham, onion, or pineapple
  • Bagel – Smoked salmon and cream cheese $11.00
  • Pancakes $17.50
    • Banana, Bacon & Maple syrup
  • Pancakes $14.50
    • Blueberry
  • Smoked Salmon & Hash Browns $19.00
    • Served with a poached egg, avocado & hollandaise (Gluten Free)
  • The Works $20.00
    • Sausage, bacon, tomato, mushrooms, hash brown & toast with eggs as you like them.
  • Phad Mu Met Ma Muang $16.00
    • Mild fried pork with cashew nuts, vegetables & rice
  • Phad Pla King $18.00
    • Stir fried fish with ginger and veges
  • Phad Pahk Tafu Met Mamung $15.00
    • Stir-fried vegetables, tofu with cashewnut & rice
  • Gaeng Pah Goong $19.00
    • Jungle curry with prawn and veges and rice
  • Phad Mee Lueng $19.00
    • Stir fried egg noodles, eggs, prawns and veges
  • Khao Phad Nua $15.00
    • Mild fried rice with diced beef, egg & vegetables
  • -Small $19.00
  • Crispy Chicken with Satay sauce and rice $20.00
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