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

  • Three Cows Whopper Steak Burger $24.50
    • Toasted sesame bun filled with salad greens, tomato, bacon, egg, hash brown, mushroom & ribeye. Finished off with aioli and beetroot pesto and fries and battered onion rings and Tommy sauce. I think there were 2 many ads in that...
  • Cajun fish and prawn salad $23.00
    • The above grilled and plonked on a salad of spinach, snow pea shoots, cucumber, red onion, mandarins and feta bound with vinaigrette and finished with a roast garlic aioli. Yummo..
  • Grilled black tiger prawns $14.50
    • Yummo chargrilled tiger prawn skewers resting on baby spinach & garlic aioli. Delectable morsels of the sea.
  • Crispy Chicken $14.50
    • Crispy, tasty chicken marinated overnight in our Chef's special sauce with petit salad and sweet chilli sauce. Finger licking good!Entrée-8 pieces
  • Cajun Fish & Prawn Salad $26.50
    • Fillets of today's fish coated in a Cajun spice, pan-seared to perfection & plonked on a salad of mandarins, snow pea shoots, cucumber, red onion & baby spinach. Bounded with vinaigrette & finished with avocado salsa, garlic aioli & grilled prawns.
  • Open chicken sammie $17.50
    • Corn chip herb crusted chilli lemon chicken on toasted focaccia with salad, cucumber pickles, roast tomato & pineapple, finished with streaky bacon, brie cheese & sweetcorn sour cream.
  • Cow Chips & Dip $12.70
    • Corn chips with a warmed Mexican style chilli bean dip. We've even thrown in some avocado salsa and sour cream to make a mess. Good for a nibble before your main fare me thinks...
  • Cracked pepper and bourbon pate $12.50
    • An old homemade favourite of ours. Bourbon & cracked pepper blended pate. Served with crusty bread, pickled cucumbers & beetroot pesto.
  • Pulled Pork Roll $19.80
    • Slow cooked pork pulled straight from the bone, with coleslaw and chipotle mayonnaise. Served with potato wedges
  • Open Style Moroccan Lamb Sandwich $19.80
    • Marinated strips of lamb, hummus and salad greens topped with minted yoghurt dressing. Served on Turkish bread with fries
  • Thai Green Chicken Curry $19.80
    • Homemade Thai green chicken curry served with rice and roti
  • Beef Schnitzel $19.80
    • Crumbed beef schnitzel with peas, fries and a generous serving of gravy
  • Spicy Chicken Quesadilla $19.80
    • The perfect combination of spices and chicken, with melted cheese, quacamole and sour cream
  • Salmon Nicose Salad $19.80
    • Grilled Akaroa salmon, baby spinach, lettuce, potatoes, beans, tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies and boiled egg finished with a traditional dressing
  • Set menu 1 - For 4 - 5 people $39.00
    • Wontons with Sweet and Sour Sauce, Chicken with Seasonal Veges, Steak with Black Bean Sauce, Roast Pork Fried Rice
  • Steak Tomato on Rice $11.00
  • Roast Pork & Seasonal Veges $12.50
  • Chili Chicken with BBQ Sauce $12.00
  • Pork Tomato on Rice $11.50
  • Prawn Satay on Rice $16.50
  • Set menu 2 - For 5 - 6 people $48.00
    • Sweet & sour Pork, Seasonal vegetables, Steak with Satay Sauce, Egg Fried Rice, Chicken with Charred Red Pepper
  • Double Chocolate Donut $2.00
  • Green tea $5.00
  • Negi mayo gyo-za dumpling $8.50/$10.00
    • deep fried dumpling with spring onion, mayonnaise and teriyaki sauce (6P/8P)
  • Teriyaki chicken-don $13.00
    • teriyaki chicken on rice
  • All topping samurai ramen $18.80
    • pork and soy sauce flavor soup, extra bean sprouts, extra roasted pork & ramen egg topping
  • Una-tama-don $14.00
    • BBQ eel & onion with egg on rice
  • Avocado & teriyaki chicken sushi $9.50
  • Raindrop jelly cake $6.80
    • served with soybean powder kinako and maple syrup
  • Kara-age-combo $15.00
    • golden fried crunchy chicken with mini salad, rice & miso soup
  • South american fish escabeche $28.90
    • Delicious crumbed fish with shrimp sauce, seasonal vegetables
  • Chicken greek salad $25.00
    • Chicken breast marinated in boteco marination grilled and served with greek salad
  • Fettucine $23.90
    • Cooked with chicken breast, smoked bacon and mushroom
  • Kokeba $18.90
    • Traditional beef minced made into a ball filled with tazitzki sauce
  • Falafel entree (V) $9.50
    • Home made vegetarian patties served with tazitzki sauce
  • Black tiger prawn $30.90
    • Whole cooked prawn, mash potato, seasonal vegetables with coriander sauce
  • Pico de gallo $6.00
  • Falafel kebab open souvlaki $18.90
    • Home made falafel served with greek salad, fries, homemade sauces and pita bread
  • These are small complimentary dishes to our wine list. They will be served when the bar is open from 4pm and throughout the evening for those that would prefer a snack and a glass of wine.
  • Whero Pea Taco $10.00
  • Toast and Toppings $7 each.
    • Quince and Yoghurt. Sauerkraut and Mushrooms. Eggs and Wilted Greens. Roasted Carrots.
  • Sauerkraut Grilled Cheese $10.00
  • Small Cheese or Nut Cheese Plate - $10.00
  • Carrot Dawg $10.00
  • Served between 12-2 Wednesday - Saturday. Wine beer and Coffee options available.
  • Bell Bird Sourdough and Black Truffle Butter. $60.00
  • Beef sliders 2 $9.00
    • Mini cheese burgers with bite
  • Chimichang $18.50
    • Large flour tortilla filled and wrapped with cheese rice and your choice of Vegetarian, pulled pork chipotle, chicken tinga or Carne asada (marinated beef) Cooked till crispy and golden served with salad, salsa, guacamole and sour cream
  • Onion rings $6.00
  • Beef sliders 2 $9.00
    • Mini cheese burgers. Made mild with beef patties cheese slices, tomato relish (Spanish onion, coriander and gherkins) Optional
  • Salsa $3.00
  • Corn chips and dips $8.00
    • House made corn chips seasoned with fire spice, served with sour cream, salsa roja and salsa queso
  • Add guacamole $3.00
  • Enchilada $14.50/ $19.50
    • Flour tortilla filled with cheese, chili and your choice of pulled chicken or pulled pork, Smothered in Enchilada sauce and grilled cheese, Served with Mexi corn salad, corn chips and sour cream. (Single/ Double)
  • Spicy Fried Rice $12.50
    • Fried rice cooked with special curry paste and spices, blended to enhance the traditional favourites. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Seafood $13.50
    • available in certain meals
  • Beef Salad $12.50
    • Wok fried beef or chicken slices mixed with Thai herbs, lemongrass, coriander, lime juice and chilli. Chicken or Beef
  • Larb Chicken Salad $12.50
    • Minced chicken mixed with special roasted rice powder, shallots, fresh spring onions, coriander, chilli and lime juice. Chicken
  • Pad Thai $12.50
    • White rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, spring onion and crushed peanuts in our special pad thai sauce, served with fresh lemon and sprouts. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Sweet Chilli Pork Salad $12.50
    • Meat slices covered with a seasoning of sweet chilli sauce, garlic, lemon slices and fresh coriander. Pork
  • Spicy Herbs $12.50
    • This dish is flavoured with a wonderful variety of Asian flavours, including lemongrass, fresh basil, garlic, green peppercorns and fresh vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Vietnamese Salad $13.00
    • Mint, lime juice, fish sauce and fresh coriander flavours, mixed with chopped cucumber, carrots, red onion and tomato. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara. Chicken or Pork
  • Potato Fritter $0.90
  • FOR 8 PEOPLE $82.00
    • 1/4 Dozen Fried Won Tons, 2 Plain Fried Rice Chicken and Cashew Nuts, Satay Steak Steak with Black Bean Sauce, Sweet and Sour Pork, Combination Chow Mein
  • Pork with Mushrooms on Fried Rice $10.80
  • Combo Soup with Oyster Sauce / Chicken Cashew Chow Mee $11.40
  • Satay Chicken $11.00
  • Cheese / Bacon / Double Meat $4.20
  • Plain $3.40
  • Fried Won Tons $0.80 ea
  • Big AZZZ $22.00
    • good grief it’s huge, upsized from any of the above selections (served without fries)
  • Vegetarian n/a
    • Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, pine nuts, light citrus oil and Halloumi
  • Pizza N/A
    • foot, large, halfsies or GF (please turn over for prices and flavours)
  • Salt ‘n’ Pepper Squid $14.00
    • with peri peri mayo
  • Italian n/a
    • Selected salamis, ham, olives, peppers, onion, mushroom, tomato and fresh herbs
  • Thai Chicken n/a
    • Yellow Thai curry marinated chicken, sweet chilli sauce, capsicum, onion, bamboo shoots, cashew pieces and coriander
  • Pizza Breads $7.00
    • basil pesto and parmesan or Brewers BBQ, cheese and bacon
  • 3 Free Range Egg Omelette $14.50
    • choose 3 fillings from the following: chorizo, tomato, onion, mushroom, bacon, capsicum, salami, ham, brie or shredded chicken
  • Sirloin Steak $22.00
    • Cooked to your liking with fresh garden salad, onion rings, fries and garlic butter
  • Choc-Berry Brownie $12.00
    • Served warmed with vanilla bean gelato and berry coulis
  • Herbivore $20.00
    • Pumpkin, mozzarella, roasted red capsicum, and cream cheese. Topped with basil pesto and rocket
  • Pasta of the Day T.B.A
    • Please see our blackboard for tonight's creation
  • Garlic and Parmesan Flat Bread $12.00
  • Fish and Chips $12.00
    • With salad
  • Trio of Gelato $12.00
    • Please ask for tonight's flavour selection
  • Tandoori Chicken $24.00
    • With roasted red capsicum, mozzarella, and mango chutney, topped with yoghurt swirl and Fresh coriander
  • Mixed Vegetable Chow Mein
  • Nasi Goreng (Rice)
  • Chicken Tomatoes on Rice
  • Fresh Seasoned Vegetable
  • Pork Foo Young
  • Combination Chow Mein
  • Steak Foo Young
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice
  • Normandy $22.00
    • Chicken, camembert, cranberry and mozzarella
  • Make your Own $15.00
    • Choice of three Extras below. Served with white or wholemeal toast
  • Beef Osco Bucco $30.00
    • Braised beef shanks served with truffle whipped mash, gremolata and roast vegetables
  • Scrambled Eggs, Tomato and Toasts $19.00
    • Eggs scrambled with your choice of creamy mushroom, bacon, smoked salmon served with grilled tomato and toasted ciabatta
  • Brioche French Toast $19.00
    • Slices of sweet battered brioche toast served with maple syrup and a light dusting of cinnamon sugar. Choose from berry compote & banana or bacon & banana
  • Spaghetti Meatballs $22.00
    • Basil Neapolitana cooked meatballs on a bed of spaghetti. Topped with parmesan
  • Chocolate Brownie $13.00
    • Warm triple chocolate brownie served with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge sauce
  • El Toro $34.00-$36.00
    • Canterbury Angus 30day aged beef with your choice of potato mash, pomme frittes, roast gourmet potatoes or potato and kumara gratin with either green salad or seasonal vegetables - Ribeye 250gm ($34.00), Prime Fillet 250gm ($36.00), On the Bone 400gm "El Grande" ($36.00)
  • Beef, Chicken or Falafel Burger $15.00
    • With Lettuce, Cheese, Tomato & Relish in a Freshly Baked Ciabatta Bun, Served with Fries
  • Eggs on Toast $9.50
    • Two Eggs Cooked to your Liking, Served on Toasted Bread
  • 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
  • Fish & Chips $15.00
    • Freshly Battered & Golden Fried or Grilled with Chips, Tomato & Parmesan Salad, Lemon
  • Steamed Green Lip Mussels $14.50
    • (1/2 kg) in Cider & Bacon Broth, Served with Toasted Garlic Bread.
  • Pineacres Big Breakfast $18.50
    • 2 Tasty Pork Breakfast Sausages, 2 Eggs, 2 Pieces Bacon, 2 Hash Browns, Toasted Bread, Grilled Tomato & Mushrooms
  • Breaded Brie Cheese $13.50
    • Deep Fried until Golden & Crispy with Beetroot Relish & Herb Salad
  • Nachos (corn chips, beans, cheese, sour cream) $9.00
  • Panini $8.00
  • Ham (Ham, Caramelised Onion and Basil Pesto)
  • Basil Pesto and Ricotta Bruschetta (3 pieces) $6.00
  • Pizza ​(with a homemade tomato sauce base) $10.00
  • Vege (Roasted pepper, Sundried tomato, Spinach with Basil Pesto)
  • Garlic bread (herbs, garlic butter) $5.00
  • Toastie $7.00
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