Ambrosia Cafe in Nelson Menu

BREAKFAST MENU BREAKFAST MENU
  • Eggs Benedict $18.5 / $19.5 / $16.0
    • Free range eggs, english muffin and house-made hollandaise. Served with your choice of: Bacon / Salmon / Spinach & Mushroom
  • Big Breakfast $21.0
    • Streaky bacon, free range eggs fried, roast tomato, sausage, hash brown on ciabatta.
  • Haloumi Salad $19.5
    • Baby spinach, mushroom, roasted nuts and seeds, haloumi and poached egg.
  • Omelette $18.5
    • Free range eggs, bacon, mushroom and cheddar cheese.
  • French Toast Stack $18.0
    • Cinnamon and vanilla brioche with caramelised banana, maple syrup and cream.
  • Nachos $16.8
    • Chilli bean and vegetable salsa topped with guacamole and sour cream.
  • Nachos $18.8
    • With smoked chicken
  • Toasted Bagel $12.5
    • Caramelised onion, baby spinach, sundried tomato and feta.
  • Toasted Bagel $15.5
    • With salmon and cream cheese
  • Gourmet Toasties $16.0
    • Ginger simmered steak, mushroom, aioli and cheddar cheese.
  • Gourmet Toasties $13.0
    • With roast capsicum, red onion, baby spinach and blue cheese
  • Berry Crepes $17.5
    • Vanilla crepes, blueberry compote, caramelised almonds and Greek yoghurt.
  • Bruschetta Stack $16.0
    • Avocado, tomato, red onion, olive, parmesan and balsamic glaze.
  • Toasted Muesli $13.0
    • House-made toasted muesli with blueberry compote and Greek yoghurt.
  • Blue Cod $22.0
    • Asian style fish on mesculin salad with Japanese mayonnaise.
SIDES SIDES
  • Bowl of wedges with sour cream and sweet chilli $10.0
  • Bowl of fries and aioli $8.0
  • Garlic and herb ciabatta bread $7.8
  • Side salad $7.5
LUNCH MENU LUNCH MENU
  • Check out our daily lunch specials at the café! N/A
SNACK MENU SNACK MENU
  • Bowl of Fries $8.0
    • with aioli
  • Bowl of Wedges $10.0
    • With sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Selection of Breads and Spreads $13.5
  • Nachos $16.8
    • Chilli bean and vegetable salsa topped with guacamole and sour cream.
  • Nachos $18.8
    • With smoked chicken
  • Garlic and Herb Ciabatta $7.8
  • Side Salad $7.5
SPECIALITY DRINKS SPECIALITY DRINKS
  • Protein powder, banana, blueberry, almond, honey and cinnamon. $9.0
  • Energy Juice $9.0
    • Orange, berries, carrot, spinach, kiwifruit and pineapple.

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Caesar Salad $19.80
    • The Ale House's spin on the traditional classic that has almost ingrained itself as a key part of the Kiwi dining scene. Cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, parmesan, anchovies, poached egg and our own caesar dressing. Add chicken: $23.60 Beer Match: The full flavours of Speight's Distinction Ale goes perfectly here.
  • Grandma's Lambs Fry $23.50
    • Thinly sliced lamb's liver, fried with bacon and caramelised onions, bound in a rich Speight's Old Dark gravy, served on potato mash, with toasted Ale House bread. Beer Match: Just has to be Speight's Porter with this one.
  • Mushroom Sauce $2.50
  • Gold Medal" Calamari $19.80/ $25.80
    • Seasoned and lightly golden fried, match this with salad greens, lemon and aioli and there you have the makings of a classic. Small or large portions available. Beer Match: Goes without saying. Speight's Gold Medal – perfect!
  • Ale House Loaf $6.90/ $11.90
    • Locally baked Speight's bread. Hot and delicious served with garlic or plain butter. Half or whole loaves available.
  • Crunchy Potatoes $4.50
  • Cromwell Crumble $13.00
    • A bounty of delicious fruit topped with a crispy golden crumble, anglaise and ice cream.
  • Chicken Parcels $25.00/ $29.20
    • Chicken breast, bacon, Turkish apricots, cream cheese and smoked paprika wrapped in golden filo pastry, topped with plum sauce and toasted almond shavings. Served with green salad and crispy potatoes. Beer Match: Enjoy with a glass of distinctively hoppy Speight's Summit.
  • Carciofini (V) S $9/ M $18/ L $24
    • Italian Artichokes
  • Quattro Formaggi (V) S $15/ M $26/ L $33
    • Blue Cheese, Feta, Brie, Parmesan
  • Marinara (LD) S $8/ M $15/ L$20
    • Oregano, Anchovies, Garlic Oil, (without mozzarella)
  • Funghi (V) S $9/ M $18/ L $24
    • Mushrooms
  • M.O.B. S $11/ M $22/ L $27
    • Mushrooms, Red Onions, Bacon
  • (V) = Vegetarian, (LG)= Low Gluten,( LD) = Low Dairy
  • Prosciutto & Funghi S $11/ M $20/ L $25
    • NZ Ham, Mushrooms
  • Godfather S $15/ M $26/ L $33
    • NZ Ham, Salami, Chicken, Chorizo, BBQ Sauce
  • Urban chips, caramelised onion & roast garlic aioli $11.00
  • Korean spiced duck nibbles, toasted sesame seeds, sweet & spicy sauce $18.00
  • Crab 'n' buns, tempura soft shell crab, jeff's steam buns, apple & fennel salad, tom yum mayo $24.00
  • Urban's marinated bowl of olives $6.00
  • Crying tiger, pulled pork, iceberg cups, nahm prik, crispy shallots $20.00
  • Smoked beef short rib, celeriac puree, red cabbage, confit tomato, crispy onions $27.00
  • Miso cured angus beef, wild rice bubble crisp, kewpie, dashi, cured yolk $8.00 ea
  • Black forest floor, cherry sorbet, chocolate marquise $13.00
  • Canterbury Angus Porterhouse on toasted ciabatta with barbecued onions, mozzarella, semi-dried tomatoes and fries $24.50
  • Garden salad with candied walnuts and mint dressing $7.00
  • Creamy seafood chowder with grilled ciabatta $17.00
  • Garlic and herb buttered hot ciabatta $7.00
  • Hokey pokey semifreddo with hard shell dark chocolate melt and vanilla cone $14.00
  • Fresh ciabatta with flavoured butter $7.00
  • Beetroot carpaccio marinated in balsamic and lemon, crumbed mussels stuffed with stracchino cheese, coriander and mint salad $21.00
  • Free-range pork belly roulade with mango and apple salad, relish, jus and fresh ciabatta $20.50
  • Thai Fish Cakes $19.00
    • Lemongrass syrup/ cucumber strips/ toasted crushed peanuts (GF) (Lawson" s Dry Hill Sauvignon Blanc)
  • White Chocolate Creme Brulee $15.00
    • Macadamia nut/ crystallised ginger sable (GF on request)
  • Lamb Back Strap $36.00
    • Honey roasted kumara/ parsnip puree/ chimichurri/ confit garlic (WiId Rock Gravel Pit Merlot Malbec)
  • Sticky Date Toffee Pudding $15.00
    • Caramel Sauce/ Anglaise/ Ice Cream
  • Venison Denver Leg $38.00
    • Honey masted kumara/ Wilted greens/ star anise jus (GF) (WiId Rock Gravel Pit Merlot Malbec)
  • Warm Flourless Chocolate Fudge Cake $15.00
    • Chocolate sauce/ hazelnut praline/ Vanilla ice cream (GF)
  • Lamb Salad $27.00
    • Semi dried tomatoes/ feta/ sweet potato/ red onion/ pumpkin seeds/ rocket/balsamic Vinaigrette (GF) (Ropaura Springs Reserve Pinot Noir)
  • Wangapeka Cheese Selection $20.00
    • Tui / B1ue Rock / Matariki / Brie/ Spiced pear paste / crostni / selecton of seasonal fresh fruit / nuts (GF on request) (Sweet Agnes Riesling) and/or (Lake Hayes Noble)
  • Side Salad - lettuce, cucumber, shallots with asian mayonnaise $6.50
  • Pic’s Salted Peanuts $5.00
  • Salmon $29.80
  • Wasabi Coated Peas $7.50
  • Lentil Dahl with chappati $13.5
  • Pad Thai stir fried rice noodles, egg & condiments n/a
  • Steamed Jasmine Rice $4.50
  • Pad Thai with Prawns $28.70
  • Choc Chip N/A
  • Thinly Cut Sour Cream & Chives N/A
  • M&M N/A
  • Cheesy Garlic Toasties N/A
  • Apple Slices N/A
  • Cheddar N/A
  • Natural Swiss N/A
  • Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
  • Fish Bites & Fries $9.00
  • Samosas & Fries $9.00
  • Mini Spring Rolls & Fries $9.00
  • Mini Hot-Dog & Fries $9.00
  • Large Mixed Platter $30.00
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries $9.00
  • Small Mixed Platter $16.00
  • Basket of Fries $5.00
  • Falafel Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Chicken Breast Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
  • Grilled Wedges $4.90
  • Roast Beef Salad $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Marmite Mania $4.00
  • Roast Lamb Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Happy Ham $5.00
  • Baked Mussels $15.50
    • With Parmesan, Verjus, Prosciutto and Parsley
  • Tui N/A
    • Tui is an aged cheese with a smooth texture and sweet aromatic flavours that delicately linger on the palate.
  • Seafood Chowder $15.50
    • With Garlic Croutons
  • Matariki N/A
    • Matariki is a beautiful cheese coated with garlic, spices and herbs which form a jacket that infuses flavour through the cheese. This delicious tasting cheese is creamy, aromatic and delightfully spicy.
  • Tofu and Pumpkin Ravioli $24.00
    • Quinoa, Wilted Spinach and Cashew Nut Dressing
  • Rakau Blue N/A
    • A decadent creamy, mild blue cheese with a soft texture. Not a strong blue, but is beautiful to eat. This cheese is made using vegetarian rennet so is perfect for vegetarians.
  • Fries $7.00
    • Sea Salt
  • Garden Salad $7.00
    • Mustard Dressing
  • Crumbed fish tortilla , avokado,tomato and fennel slaw. $22.50
  • Sauthern style spicy smokey pork ribs- small size or monster size. $18.50 $29.50
  • Cumin roast cauliflower salad, fried chick peas,feta , pine nuts,rocket and pesto. $19.50
  • Aoraki salmon house smoked nicoise style salad.(gf). $29.50
  • Slaw with lime mayo $8.00
  • Linguini "Aglio e olio" olive oil,garlic,anchovies,chilli,parsley and parmesan. $19.50
  • Caramel toasted brioche,strawberries and mascarpone. $12.00
  • Shoestring fries and homemade tomato sauce $8.00
    • watties sauce available upon request
  • Stir Fried Crispy Pork with Whisky Sauce $14.50
  • Samosa V $8.50
    • Eight crisp spicy vegetarian pastries served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Duck Noodle soup $11.50
    • Rice noodle soup with duck, bean sprouts, cabbage & broccoli.
  • -Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
  • -Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • Street Noodles $11.00
    • A Golden Bell special. This noodle dish & the noodle soup dish listed below are our Head Chef’s versions of authentic Thai noodle dishes commonly available on the streets of Thailand’s cities & villages and much loved by generations of Thai people. Rice noodles with minced pork, crispy pork, bean sprouts & crushed peanuts are flavoured with lime, lemon & Thai herbs.
  • -Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
  • Bar 321's Famous Pie and Fries $10.00
  • Big Breaky $20.00
    • Noi torike light hearted, tow fried eggs, bacon, sausages, hash brown, garlic, tomato, mushrooms and hot buttered wholegrain toast
  • Steak, Eggs, Chips
  • (Please alert the server when ordering)
  • Takeaways
    • Add $1.00
  • Fish and Chips $25.00
    • Our fish of the day in a crispy beer batter served over hand cut triple cooked chips with a side of garden salad and homemade tartare sauce
  • Ribeye steak, gluten free gravy, salad and chips
  • Hand Cut Chips $6.00
  • Tomatillo (Mild)
    • (Citrusy and Full of Flavour)
  • Chipotle (Med)
    • (Smoked Jalapenos have their ways)
  • -Black Beans
  • Tacos-soft or Crispy,
    • 100% corn tortilla (Gluten free) is heated and served with you choice of filling.
  • Side Orders $3.00
  • VegeTariano
    • (Seasonal Veggie Mix Includes Guacamole, which is both green and good for you)
  • Grilled Chicken or Steak Salad $10.50
    • Our Paso Ancho Chicken or Steak Salad Combo: Lettuce, Mexi-Slaw Veggies, Vinaigrette Topped with toasted Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds) and Salsa
  • “Chipotle” Beef
    • (Roasted With Smokey Chipotle, A Bit of heat with Mexican Soul)
  • Small Quiche Combo $12.00
    • Your choice of quiche - Onion & Cheddar OR House Smoked Chicken OR Spinach & Mascarpone OR Ham & Cheese OR Broccoli & Blue cheese served with a side salad & Housemade relish
  • Housemade Wedges $15.50
    • Seasoned with Housemade Cajun spice, served with cheese, Pestellʼs bacon, sour-cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • Rösti $18.90
    • Potato & seasonal vegetable patties made to order, served with a grilled tomato, sour cream & Housemade tomato relish
  • Mediterranean Style Prawn Fettuccine $21.30 / $16.30
    • Zesty Mediterranean style prawns served on Fettuccine noodles with fresh herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, capsicum and onion. Served with grilled lemon (Regular / Small)
  • Raw Coconut Slice $10.00
    • Extra Ice Cream/Cream/Housemade Yoghurt $2.00
  • Steak Panini $19.80/$15.80
    • Steak, cheddar, caramelised onions & Pestell's bacon (Regular/Small)
  • Vegetarian Fava Fettuccine $21.30 / $16.30
    • Broad beans, green beans, sun-dried tomatoes & garlic confit in creamy white wine sauce with Fettuccine noodles. Served with parmesan cheese (Regular / Small)
  • Breakfast Extras $6.00
    • Generous serving of Crusoe’s “Magical Mushrooms”
Ambrosia Cafe

Ambrosia Cafe

location

Address

226 Queen Street, Richmond, Nelson, Tasman, 7020, New Zealand

phone

Phone

035440025

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Bar Not Available ,  Quick Bites ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  No Takeaway ,  Local cuisine ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
226 Queen Street, Richmond, Nelson, Tasman, 7020, New Zealand