Artisan bread, toasted with garlic, fresh tomato, basil and olive oil.
BRUSCHETTA alla PUGLIESE $8.00
Artisan bread, toasted with garlic, fresh tomato, black olives and anchovies.
BRUSCHETTA con PANCETTA e SPINACCI $8.00
Artisan bread, toasted with garlic, fresh spinach, feta and crispy bacon.
FETTUNTA $5.00
‘Garlic Bread’ as its made in Italy – with fresh garlic and Virgin Olive Oil.
PRIMO PIATTO (First Course)-SALADS
INSALATA MISTA $8.00
A fresh seasonal salad selection, including tomato, capsicum and cucumber; drizzled with a light Italian Balsamic vinaigrette.
POLLO con INSALATA VERDE $16.50
Chicken breast portions (or marinated prime beef ) delicately sautéed with capsicum and garlic; served on fresh salad greens splashed with vinaigrette.
INSALATA di FEGATINI $16.50
Chicken livers sautéed with bacon, mushrooms and flamed brandy; served on fresh salad greens tossed in a mild vinaigrette.
PRIMO PIATTO (First Course)-PASTA
SPAGHETTI alla MARINARA $25.00
Spaghetti tossed in an Italian tomato and fresh herb sauce; with sautéed fresh Tarakihi fillets and whole shelled prawns. (This dish may also be ordered as Entrée Size).
FARFALLE al SALMONE $26.00
Farfalle (bow-tie shaped) pasta tossed in cream sauce with NZ smoked salmon and fresh spinach. (This dish may also be ordered as Entrée Size).
PENNE all’ ARRABBIATA (Vegetarian) $24.00
Penne tubes cooked in a spicy tomato sauce, tossed with garlic, onion, chilli, capsicum and Italian herbs (Add Prime NZ Scotch Fillet strips @ $5.50 extra). (This dish may also be ordered as Entrée Size).
FARFALLE al FEGATINI $26.00
Chicken livers sautéed with bacon, mushrooms and flamed brandy, finished in a cream sauce tossed with farfalle (bow-tie shaped) pasta (This dish may also be ordered as Entrée Size).
RAVIOLI al GORGONZOLA e NOCI $26.00
Ravioli parcels filled with ricotta cheese and spinach; in a creamy blue-vein cheese and roasted walnut sauce. (This dish may also be ordered as Entrée Size).
FETTUCCINE DELLA NONNA $26.00
Tender chicken breast portions, sautéed with onions, capsicums and mushrooms; finished in a lite cream sauce tossed with fettuccine pasta. (This dish may also be ordered as Entrée Size).
LASAGNE al RAGU $24.00
A traditional beef bolognaise including tomatoes, spinach, onions, cheese, garlic and Italian herbs; Served with a fresh side salad.
SECONDO (Main Course)
PESCE al POMODORO e SPINACI $28.00
Fresh fillets of Tarakihi (or chef’s ‘market‘ fresh selection), pan-grilled and finished in an Italian tomato, mushroom and fresh spinach sauce.
PESCE alla PARMIGIANA $28.00
Fresh fillets of Tarakihi (or chef’s ‘market‘ fresh selection) pan-fried and served with a melted Parmesan cheese, Chardonnay and lemon crust.
PETTO POLLO al POMODORO e MOSTARDA $28.00
Tender chicken breast fillets, delicately sautéed in a creamy sun-dried tomato and wholegrain mustard sauce.
FILETTO al FUNGHI $32.00
Prime Scotch Fillet char-grilled and served with a red wine, tomato, garlic and mushroom reduction.
FILETTO al PEPE $32.00
Char-grilled Prime Scotch Fillet served with a cream and green peppercorn sauce.
POLLETTO al ROSMARINO $32.00
Succulent whole baby chicken, marinated in garlic, fresh lemon juice, olive oil and rosemary; then oven-grilled to perfection (Please specify with or without Chilli).
DOLCE (Dessert)
TIRAMISU $13.00
A traditional coffee-flavoured dessert with layers of sponge cake & mascarpone cheese, topped with chocolate.
CHEESECAKE $13.00
Served with raspberry coulis.
ITALIAN APPLE COMPOTE $13.00
Baked apple slices, seedless raisins plumped in citrus juice and roasted pine nuts layered with Marsala flavoured cream and topped with chocolate and a lite dusting of cinnamon.
GELATO $13.00
Scoops of premium Vanilla Ice Cream, drizzled with chocolate sauce and garnished with whipped cream and toasted almonds.
AFFOGATO $13.00
A traditional Italian favourite of vanilla Ice cream, a shot of Amaretto Liqueur and an espresso coffee (for you to mix at the table).
CHEESE BOARD (for 2 persons) $19.00
A selection of premium New Zealand cheeses and crackers.
Poached Eggs on Toasted Turkish Bread with Fresh Salad Greens, Tomatoes, Avocado and Feta Cheese and drizzled with Hollandaise Sauce
SOUP OF THE DAY $9.90
Fresh Homemade Soup served with Toasted Turkish Bread
SAUSAGES, EGGS AND CHIPS $16.90
Savoury Sausages, Eggs any style and French Fries served with Tomato Sauce & a fresh Garden Salad
BACON BRUSCHETTA $14.90
Toasted Turkish Bread topped with Basil Pesto, Fresh Tomato, Spanish Onion and served with grilled Streaky Bacon
CREAMY CARBONARA $17.90
Penne Pasta with Chicken or Bacon, Capsicum. Spinach and Mushroom in a creamy cheese and Pesto Sauce
STEAK BURGER $19.90
Freshly Grilled Rump Steak. creamy mushroom Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato and Spanish Onion on a Toasted Turkish Bread Bun and served with French Fries and Tomato Sauce
FRUIT AND NUT MUESLI $9.90
Toasted Muesli and Banana served with Natural Yoghurt and drizzled with Honey
Sour Cream / Garlic Mayo / Blue Cheese / Sweet Chilli / Salsa
Raspberry Sorbet $5.00
Gellicious Gelato's 2013 Silver Award winning Sorbet. Bursting with real authentic fruit flavour. Gluten free, 99% fat free and vegan. 180ml tub - big enough to share, but you'll probably wish you hadn't
Tuna Salad $6.00
All the Essentials as well as Tuna, Sundried Tomatoes and Sunflower Seeds - with your choice of dressing on the side
Prawn Horns $7.50
6 whole Prawns seasoned with coriander and green onions rolled in a crispy wonton style pastry..with your choice of dip
Free Range Chicken Nibbles $7.50
6 succulent free range nibbles on the bone, lashed with your choice of sauce
Pandemonium $18.50 / $9.00
Chicken, Cranberry Sauce and Camembert. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)