Bel-Aire Tavern in 8-10 Tahunanui Drive, State Highway 6 Menu

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Selection of breads baked on the premises, local dips and Nelson’s Frog’s End extra virgin olive oil $14.50
Chef’s antipasto platter for two $27.50
Bowl of fries cooked in oil (Add sauce, 50c) $6.50
Wedges with sour cream (Add cheese and bacon, $6) $9.00
Bowl of Green Queen and Greek Kalamata olives served with grissini bread sticks $7.50
Pizza bread with rock salt and garlic (Add Nelson’s Frog’s End extra virgin olive oil dip, $2) $8.00
Pizza bread with sun-dried tomato and basil pesto $9.50
Home-made soup (or chowder, add $3) and bread of the day ( Add $3 for gluten-free bread) $12.50

Mixed Green Salad $7.50
- with balsamic vinaigrette dressing >>
Greek Salad $15.50
- with salad greens, tomato, cucumber, Kalamata olives and feta >>
Warm Chicken Salad $17.50
- with wood-roasted chicken, crispy noodles, roasted capsicums, red onion, cashew nuts and salad greens served with a chilli mango dressing >>
Caesar Salad $18.50
- with Cos lettuce, croutons, walnuts, anchovies, bacon, poached free-range egg and shaved parmesan cheese. Add wood-roasted chicken or house smoked salmon, $4.00

( Wheat-free and gluten-free pasta by request, add $4.00)
Bambino Pasta (Sorry, children only) $10.50
- – Pasta spirals in our Neapolitan tomato sauce with bacon
Spaghetti Olio $ 15.50/$20.50
- Fresh spaghetti tossed in Nelson’s Frog’s End extra virgin olive oil with garlic, chilli, shaved parmesan and freshly cracked pepper. Add salmon or chorizo, $3.00
Cannelloni $18.50
- tubes filled with spinach and ricotta cheese, topped with Neapolitan tomato sauce, served with side salad
Beef Lasagne Bolognese $19.50
- served with mixed green salad and dressing
Mushroom & Chorizo Penne $19.50
- Spicy chorizo sausage from Blackball with creamy mushroom ragout
Salmon Penne $20.50
- House smoked salmon on fresh penne pasta with capers, dill and cream sauce
Spaghetti Marinara $21.50
- Fresh spaghetti with green-lipped mussels, fresh fish, calamari, shrimps, prawns, garlic and our Neapolitan tomato sauce. Add salmon, $3.00
Chicken Carbonara $21.50
- Slices of wood-roasted chicken breast on fresh pappardelle pasta with bacon, free-range egg and parmesan cheese. Add mushrooms, $2.00

(Served with our bread of the day. Add $3 for gluten-free bread)
Mussels Moulin Rouge $22.50
- A pot of fresh green-lipped mussels from Tasman Bay, steamed open in a tomato, onion, garlic and red wine broth
Thai Mussels $22.50
- A pot of fresh green-lipped mussels from Tasman Bay, steamed open in a Thai red curry, coconut milk and freshly-chopped coriander broth

Pork Ribs marinated, wood-roasted with caramelised onion, served with our own special sauces. Add a bowl of fries $6.50 or a mixed green salad $7.50 $26.50

Tiramisu $14.50
- Classic Italian-style coffee and chocolate dessert made on the premises
Banana Rumba $14.50
- Banana pan-fried in a hot caramel and rum sauce, served with ice cream
Tuscan Ricotta Cheesecake $13.50
- Crustless with citrus flavours of lemon, orange and orange liqueur, served on a wild berry coulis
Chocolate Cake $13.50
- on chocolate and caramel sauces served with freshly whipped cream
Vanilla Ice Cream Single scoop with chocolate, berry or caramel sauce (Extra scoop @ $1.50) $6.50

All our pizza are freshly made with our traditional home-made thin base, spread with our own Neapolitan tomato sauce and topped with fresh New Zealand mozzarella cheese. Two sizes; Small (9”/22cm), Large (12”/30cm – Serves 1–2 approx). Wheat-free, gluten-free, soy-free, egg-free pizza base (small only) by request, add $3.

Small/ Large
Kid’s Pizza $9.50/ -
- (Sorry, children only) Small pizza base topped with Neapolitan tomato sauce, shaved ham, pineapple and mozzarella cheese
Naked $10.50/16.50
- Neapolitan tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and freshly chopped basil
Vego $ 12.50/$19.50
- Base, sauce, cheese with two vegetable toppings of your choice
Hawaiian $12.50/$19.50
- Shaved ham and pineapple pieces
Italian $12.50/$19.50
- Italian salami from Blackball and sliced fresh mushrooms
Tahuna $12.50/$19.50
- Tuna, capers and sliced red onion
Red Chicken $12.50/$19.50
- Slices of wood-roasted chicken breast and red capsicum

Extra topping add $3 for meat/chicken/fish/egg/cheese, otherwise add $2. Half & Half (large size only) add $2
I’m on Fire! $ 15.50/$24.50
- Refried beans, fresh tomato, olives and avocado topped with sour cream, served with Tabasco sauce on the side. Add fresh chilli ($2), Jalapeño peppers ($2), beef ($3) or chicken ($3)
Vege Patch $18.50/ $27.50
- Wood-roasted pumpkin and kumara, red capsicum, broccoli and mushroom, topped with lemon pepper yogurt finished with a hint of cumin
Piggy’s Choice $18.50/$27.50
- Shaved ham, pineapple pieces, mushroom and red capsicum
Upstream $18.50/$27.50
- House smoked South Island salmon, avocado, cream cheese, capers, with a hint of dill and chives
Nelson Bays $18.50/$27.50
- Green-lipped mussels, fresh fish, prawns, shrimps, calamari marinated in a mango, chilli & coriander salsa
Fowl Play $18.50/$27.50
- Wood-roasted chicken breast, red onion, pumpkin, red capsicum, topped with mild sweet chilli sauce
The Big Easy $18.50/$27.50
- Chunks of wood-roasted chicken breast pan-fried in Cajun spices, mushroom and pineapple, finished with unsweetened yogurt
French Chick $18.50/$27.50
- Slices of wood-roasted chicken breast, brie, sprinkling of chopped nuts, topped with cranberry sauce
Southern Man $18.50/$27.50
- Chorizo sausage and pepperoni from Blackball, bacon, roast beef, red onion, mushroom
Woolly Woolly $18.50/$27.50
- Marinated lamb, feta, sun-dried tomato, Kalamata olives, topped with mint infused yogurt
Spring Nelson Lamb $18.50/$27.50
- Marinated lamb, dry-roasted kumera, spinach, tomato drizzled with rosemary infused olive oil
Island Bay $18.50/$27.50
- Pepperoni from Blackball, anchovies, Kalamata olives, mushroom, enhanced with anchovy butter
Chicken Calzone $23.50/-
- Pizza base filled with wood-roasted chicken, brie, chopped nuts and cranberry sauce, folded over to a 2half-moon shape, then sprinkled with our Neapolitan tomato sauce, served with mixed green salad

Nearby Sample Menus

Soup of the Day $15.00
- W/ fresh baked ciabatta
Gourmet Burger: Fish or Beef $17.50
- W/ cheddar cheese, sliced tomato, mayo & lettuce w/ hand cut chips
House Smoked Fish Cakes $16.50
- W/ wilted greens & pebre salsa
BBQ Chicken $22.00
- Styx BBQ sauce w/ smoked chicken, red onions & fresh coriander
Wakefield $22.00
- Roast pumpkin, asparagus, fire roasted peppers, feta & rocket dressed w/ aioli
Hound Dogs & Chips $10.00
- Battered hot dogs & chips
Ground Beef Burger $18.00
- W/ gherkin, relish, mayonnaise, tomato, cheese & fresh salad served w/ hand cut chips
Tasman Seafood Chowder $26.00
- Scallops, prawns, fish of the day & Marlborough green lipped mussels w/ fresh herbs & ciabatta

Lamb pancakes, spiced slow cooked lamb, lettuce, tzatziki, fresh flipped curly kale pancakes $25.00
Two cheeses, homemade chutney, lavroche biscuits $14.00
Korean spiced duck nibbles, toasted sesame seeds, sweet & spicy sauce $18.00
Warm spiced pumpkin, spinach & feta salad, toasted walnuts $9.00
Fresh oysters (weather dependent), shallot vinegar - freshly shucked $4.50 ea
Cold smoked pork crackles $7.00
Cold smoked venison carpaccio, creamed red cabbage, pickled vege, toasts, marahau goats cheese whip $24.00
Tempura $5.00ea

Caprese salad - tomato, mozzarella and basil, with red onion, kalamata olives and crostini $19.00
Creamy seafood chowder with grilled ciabatta $17.00
Affogato $14.50
- with liqueur
Cider tempura battered gurnard with fries, tartare and slaw $25.00
Affogato $9.50
Free-range pork belly roulade with mango and apple salad, relish, jus and fresh ciabatta $20.50
Smoked tomato soup with roasted garlic, cumin and grilled ciabatta bread $15.50
Zeppole with salted caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream $14.00

Ploughman's platter (v) $20.90
- A shareable selection of cold meats and cheeses served with pickles, chutney, bread and crackers.
Scarecrows salmon patè $15.50
- Homemade smoked salmon paté made with cream cheese, dill, lemon and horseradish served with crusty bread, crackers and salad garnish
Lightmeals
Skulking loafer (v) $10.90
- Oven warmed mini garlic and caramelised onion leaf served with a side of garlic herb butter
Fresh local catch POA
- Your Inn keeper will inform you in today's catch
Side of salad $5.00
Chicken filo $17.90
- Sautéed chicken mixed with cranberries and cream cheese, wrapped in filo passtry and baked golden brown, finished with a hollandaise sauce and house salad
small $24.90

Huevos Rancheros, corn tortilla, refried beans, eggs, fresh salsa & cheese $18.50
Beef Carpaccio with Appleby salad, straw potatoes, lemon & anchovy mayonnaise $19.50
Fish empanada (4) with jalapeno yogurt dips $9.50
Heirloom tomato salad, marinated feta, olive crumb, hazelnuts, capers & tomato dressing $19.50
Reuben Sandwich: sauerkraut, Emmental cheese, corned beef, Russian dressing caraway rye with gherkin & fries $20.50
Roast potato, mixed season vegetables, garden green salad, fries $5.00
Fish empanadas (4) with jalapeno yogurt dip $9.50
Add grilled chicken $3.50

Fish & Chips $21
- Today’s beer battered fresh fish, rosemary & sea salt chips, tartar sauce & lemon
Rib Eye Steak Open Sandwich $22
- Fried free range egg, caramelized onion, house baked bread, hand cut chips
Eggs Benedict $16.50
- Spinach, poached eggs, toast, hollandaise & Mushrooms
Seafood Chowder $19.50
- White fish, prawns, squid, bacon, corn, cream & salsa verde with toast
Green Salad $5
Eggs Benedict $18
- Spinach, poached eggs, toast, hollandaise & Bacon
Greek Salad $7
Apple Slaw $7
- With hazelnuts

Chicken Larb $16.80
- chicken, lime juice, chilli & Kaffir lime with lettuce, cucumber & crisp wontons
Jungle Curry (hot) with white fish, greens, potato & jasmine rice $28.80
Thai Green Curry (hot) with eggplant, greens & jasmine rice Chicken or Tofu $26.90
Grilled Spiced Ciabatta with tomato chilli jam $5.90
Salmon Wontons $17.50
- (4) with sesame dressing and pickled cucumber
with miso butter $8.50
Thai Seared Beef Salad $18.90
- with iceberg, mint, coriander, shallots, sprouts & chilli
Fruit Mess with mascapone, cream, meringue & puffed rice $12.00

Samosas & Fries $9.00
Large Mixed Platter $30.00
Cheese & Cracker Platter (serves 2) $15.00
Basket of Fries $5.00
Mini Spring Rolls & Fries $9.00
Chicken Nuggets & Fries $9.00
Baby Sausages & Fries $9.00
Small Mixed Platter $16.00

Simplicity $11.00
- Extra virgin olive oil and garlic topped with mozzarella and parmesan.
Italian $15.00
- Fresh made focaccia bun with pepperoni, prosciutto ham, tomato, red onion, rocket, italian dressing topped with mozzarella cheese and toasted.
Cheesy Focaccia $6.50
- Our fresh baked focaccia bread toasted with garlic & cheeses with a side of hot marinara sauce
Chocolate Mousse $9.00
- Our rich and decadent chocolate mousse is made fresh in house!
Mt Arthur $23.00
- Our calzones are made by stuffing a pizza dough full of delicousness and baking until piping hot! Ricotta, chevre goat cheese, mozzarella, feta, artichoke hearts, roasted red capsicums, kalamata olives, fresh spinach. Topped with hot marinara sauce and parmesan!
Classic Cheese $11.00
- Marinara tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and topped with fresh basil.
Chicken & Pesto $15.00
- Fresh made focaccia bun with Oven-roasted chicken breast in a pesto-mayonaisse sauce, artichoke hearts, roasted-red capsicums, red onions, topped with mozzarella cheese and toasted.
Pesto and Artichoke $20.00
- A basil pesto base topped with mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, fresh tomato slices, and artichoke hearts!

Aoraki salmon house smoked nicoise style salad.(gf). $29.50
Caramel toasted brioche,strawberries and mascarpone. $12.00
Green salad,parmesan and lemon dressing $8.00
Shoestring fries and homemade tomato sauce $8.00
- watties sauce available upon request
Crispy agrias,rosemary and aioli. $8.00
Linguini "Aglio e olio" olive oil,garlic,anchovies,chilli,parsley and parmesan. $19.50
Cumin roast cauliflower salad, fried chick peas,feta , pine nuts,rocket and pesto. $19.50
Sauthern style spicy smokey pork ribs- small size or monster size. $18.50 $29.50

Sauces - each $3.00
- Mushroom & bacon, peppered mustard, or garlic butter
Bacon - each $2.00
The bach venison burger $24.00
- With smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, gherkin, marmalade, swiss cheese, sour dough bun, peppered tobacco onions served with fries .
Eggs - each $1.00
2 old english pork sausages $15.00
- With mash, gravy, onion marmalade .
Battered onion rings - each $0.60
Garlic loaf $10.00
Bacon and cheese wedges $15.00
- With sweet chilli, sour cream, salsa .

E.7 Pigs Can Fly $8.50
- Baby sized pork spare ribs marinated over night in our signature Home-made sauce for a strong infused taste then grilled to perfection to enhance our combination of herbs
S2. Tom Kar
- A mildly spiced sour and aromatic traditional coconut soup seasoned with some of the best herbs East Asia has to offer
F3. Pad Ped Talay $25.00
- Flame fried king prawns, mussels, squid and scallops with fresh seasonal vegetables and our enhanced curry style sauce
F2. Crouching Tiger $30.00
- Grilled king prawns, served with our secret sauce
King Prawns $19.00
C7. Fire Dragon $26.00
- Roasted duck thigh, simmered in red curry, a hint of coconut and fresh seasonal vegetables, our more experienced Poppy Thai taste
King Prawns $22.00
King Prawns $21.00

Roast Meat Sandwich and French Fries $10.00
Choc Pot Brownie, whipper cream and ice cream
Homemade Pie of the Day $10.00
- Changes often, served with mashed potato and gravy or homemade french fries
Crispy Chicken Salad $23.00
- Chicken breast strips tossed in our blend of spices over salad greens, tomato, capsicum and crispy noodles then drizzled with roast garlic mayonnaise
VEGETARIAN
Ribeye steak, garlic butter and your choice of salad and chips or stuffed potato and steamed vegetables
Toasted Sandwich (3 fillings) with hand cut chips $10.00
Chicken Schnitzel Cordon Bleu $25.00
- Two chicken fillets stuffed with ham and cheese and rolled in a light crumb. Served with either hand cut chips and salad or steamed vegetables and a stuffed potato

NAVRATAN KORMA A medley of seasonal vegetables cooked in a delicately spicedcreamy gravy of cashew nuts garnished with sliced almonds $12.98
BHAJI DUM MASALA Seasonal mixed vegetables cooked with chef’s own special spices garnished with coriande $ 12.98
BEEF MADRAS Tender boneless cubes of beef cooked in a rich gravy with a subtle hint of coconut cream garnished with shredded coconut (available in Lamb & Chicken as well) $ 15.98
(ALL OUR CURRIES ARE GLUTEN FREE and all but a few mains cooked mild, medium or hot & served with basmati rice) -
NAAN - plain white flour bread. $2.48
SAAG ALOO Tender diced potatoes cooked with onions and tomatoes in a fresh spinach gravy garnished with julienne ginger $ 12.98
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TANDOORI PLATTER A combination of four of the above scrumptious meat delicacies served as an entrée platter enough for two people $ 18.98

BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
- Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Apricot chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
Dipping sauces $0.50
- Choose from: tomato, BBQ, aioli, sweet chilli, american mustard
Italiano $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, cabanossi, mushroom, capsicum, olives and melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
Hash bites $3.50
Meat lovers $9.00
- Spicy pepperoni, beef, ham, cabanossi, bacon & melting mozzarella
Hawaiian $5.00
- Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
Beef and onion $5.00
- Beef & onion topped with mozzarella