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

TASTY APPETISERS TASTY APPETISERS
  • 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
HEALTHY SALADS HEALTHY SALADS
  • 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
DELICIOUS HOME-MADE FRESH PASTA DELICIOUS HOME-MADE FRESH PASTA
  • ( 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
FRESH MUSSELS FRESH MUSSELS
  • (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
HEARTY RIBS HEARTY RIBS
  • 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
TREATS TREATS
  • 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
WOOD-FIRED PIZZAS WOOD-FIRED PIZZAS
  • 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.
NEW! VALUE PIZZAS NEW! VALUE PIZZAS
  • 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
TRADITIONAL GOURMET PIZZAS TRADITIONAL GOURMET PIZZAS
  • 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

  • - For Two $48.00
  • Tasman Seafood Chowder $15.00
    • Scallops, prawns, fish of the day, mussels w/ fresh herbs & plant pot bread
  • Margherita $22.00
    • Italian tomatoes w/ fresh mozzarella, basil & parmesan
  • Gourmet Fish Burger $19.00
    • W/ tartare sauce, gherkins & fresh salad served w/ hand cut chips
  • Meat Cravers $22.00
    • Italian sausage, pepperoni, manuka smoked bacon, honey roasted ham, salami w/ BBQ sauce
  • Caesar Salad $14.00
    • Cos lettuce, anchovies, soft egg, crispy bread, bacon & parmesan - W/ chicken or salmon $17.50
  • Seasonal Vegetables $8.00
  • Tasman Seafood Chowder $26.00
    • Scallops, prawns, fish of the day & Marlborough green lipped mussels w/ fresh herbs & ciabatta
  • Fried Potatoes $10.00
    • rosemary, crispy onions & buttermilk aioli
  • Iced Lemon & Mascarpone Parfait $16.00
    • strawberry meringue & mandarin sorbet
  • Chicken Liver Parfait $22.00
    • toasted brioche, pickles & onion jam
  • Warm Beet & Local Mozzarella Salad $22.00
    • asparagus, pine nut & vincotto
  • Salad Greens $10.00
    • radish, fennel, parmesan & cabernet sauvignon dressing
  • Goat Cheese Fritter $6.50 ea.
    • date relish & spiced carrot
  • Braised Beef Short Rib $38.00
    • mustard crust, carrots, prunes & PX sherry
  • Sliver Fern Farms Lamb $39.00
    • artichoke, asparagus, salted grape & capers
  • Elvego Brunch $17
    • Black beans, egg, potato, cheese, greens, salsa fresca, salsa roja
  • Beetroot Sombrero Salad $18
    • Nut filled beetroot sombreros, ensalada del dia
  • Empanadas $9
    • Empanada del dia, savoury pastries (2) served with salsa and sour cream
  • Potato & Chorizo $15
    • Potato, chorizo, slaw, salsa fresca, jalapenos, salsa roja
  • Coconut Spanish Flan $9
    • with Holly's mango chilli ice cream
  • Prawn $17
    • Jalapeno butter prawns, avocado, red onion, feta, cilantro, salsa verde
  • Popcorn $8
    • Chilli & lime
  • Guacamole $10
    • with corn chips
  • Green-lipped mussels with coconut, lemongrass, chilli and coriander $20.00
  • Cider tempura battered gurnard with fries, tartare and slaw $25.00
  • Garlic and herb buttered hot ciabatta $7.00
  • Affogato $14.50
    • with liqueur
  • Beetroot carpaccio marinated in balsamic and lemon, crumbed mussels stuffed with stracchino cheese, coriander and mint salad $21.00
  • Canterbury Angus Porterhouse on toasted ciabatta with barbecued onions, mozzarella, semi-dried tomatoes and fries $24.50
  • Free-range pork belly roulade with mango and apple salad, relish, jus and fresh ciabatta $20.50
  • Chocolate truffle $4.50
  • Side of wedges $6.00
  • Synful seafood chowder $17.90
    • Smoked fish, shrimps, mussels & squid poached in a white wine cream chowder, served with crusty bread
  • Fresh fish tacos $19.50
    • Three soft shell tacos filled with pan seared fresh fish, shredded lettuce and topped with a fresh mango, pineapple, red onion, coriander, herb and tomato salsa finished with a citrus wedge and side of lime aioli
  • large $32.90
  • 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
  • Bosuns beef burger $23.90
    • Prime beef patty grilled and topped with cheese, caramelised onion, tomato and lettuce with beetroor relish and aioli, served with seasoned fries
  • The outlaw $32.90
    • 300gm Chargrilled ribeye steak cooked to your liking served with caramelised onions and garlic butter, seasoned fries and a house salad
  • Side of fries $4.50
  • Big Mac® N/A
    • Take two 100% beef patties sourced from farmers in regions such as the King Country and Canterbury. Add the delicious combination of crisp iceberg lettuce, melting cheese, onions, and tasty pickles, all framed between a toasted sesame seed bun. And for the grand finale a generous helping of our famous McDonald's special sauce!
  • Gum Drop McFlurry® N/A
    • A kiwi favourite! For a delicious mouthful of gum drop pieces and bubblegum topping both blended into creamy soft serve, try the new Gum Drop McFlurry®.
  • NYC Benedict Bagel® N/A
    • Mark the morning with rasher bacon, egg, cheese and creamy hollandaise sauce, all on a lightly toasted bagel.
  • $25 Classics ShareBox® $25
    • Included in the Classics ShareBox®: 1 x Big Mac®, 1 x Cheeseburger, 1 x Quarter Pounder®, 1 x McChicken®, 2 x Small Fries, 2 x Medium Fries, 2 x Small Soft Drinks, 2 x Med Soft Drinks
  • Bacon & Cheese Sauce Loaded Fries N/A
    • Enjoy our legendary super-tasty fries loaded up with tasty cheese and bacon. These toppings really bring your fries to life.
  • Filet-o-Fish® N/A
    • Dive in and enjoy our Filet-o-Fish. Sourced for its succulent and fresh flavour, the fish we use is renowned for its succulent moist texture, white flesh and great taste.
  • Loaded Fries Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream N/A
    • Bring your fries to life...Try our legendary crispy french fries topped with smooth sour cream and finished off with tasty sweet chilli sauce. Your tastebuds will be screaming for more!
  • Chicken Bacon Deluxe N/A
    • It’s deluxe, and it’s back. Crispy coated chicken dressed with rasher bacon, fresh tomato, cheese with a Swiss accent and topped off with creamy mayo.
  • Grilled Spiced Ciabatta with tomato chilli jam $5.90
  • Steamed Jasmine Rice $4.50
  • Thai Seared Beef Salad $18.90
    • with iceberg, mint, coriander, shallots, sprouts & chilli
  • Crispy Red Braised Chicken Wings $15.50
    • with plum sauce
  • Fruit Mess with mascapone, cream, meringue & puffed rice $12.00
  • White Fish $28.50
  • Jungle Curry (hot) with white fish, greens, potato & jasmine rice $28.80
  • Kaffir Lime Tart with pineapple & cream $12.00
  • Sauces $1.00
    • Sour Cream, sweet chilli, BBQ, Aioli, homemade Tartare, Mushy Peas or Gravy
  • Beef Nachos $15.00
    • Corn chips, melted cheese, chilli con-Carne, home-made salsa, sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Kids Hot Dog $11.00
    • 3x mini hot dogs on a stick, served w/. Fries
  • Shrimp popcorn $8.00
    • Deep fried crumbed shrimp, served w. sweet chilli & fresh lemon
  • Two Course Roast of the Day $21.50
    • Slow roasted prime cuts served w. GLUTEN FREE gravy
  • Garlic Prawns (GF) $18.00
    • Served w. salad & fries
  • Veggie $18.00
    • Seasonal roasted vegetables, feta cheese, olives, caramelised onion, mozzarella & homemade tomato sauce
  • Little “fish & chips” $11.00
    • Battered fish, chips & tomato sauce
  • ‘Poutine’ Beer battered chips, cheese, red wine gravy $13
  • Cajun spiced shoestring fries, aiol $8
  • Smoked eel bruscetta, slow roasted tomatoes, red wine vinagrette $14.5
  • Organic southern style free fried chicken, lemon mayo, crispy onions, hot sauce $19
  • Wild venison, mushroom paté, red wine reduction $20
  • Mussel, scallop, smoked eel filo $16.5
  • Organic chicken madras, jasmine rice, chutney $20
  • Side salad N/A
  • Bruschetta $15.00
  • Panna cotta $12.00
    • cream berries, chocolate
  • Zuppa di calamari $12.00
  • Ravioli ricotta spinaci $18.00
    • Handmade pasta filled with ricotta and spinach
  • Gnocchi al ragu or pesto $15.00
  • -Grilled chicken rosemary dressing $15.00
  • gnocchi gorgonzola pere e noci $15.00
    • Handmade lasagne with bolognese sauce
  • Ricotta marmellata di fichi $15.00
  • Dun Mountain $23.00
    • Ricotta, mozzarella, Italian sausage, roasted red capsicums, mushroom, fresh spinach, garlic & red onion
  • Chipotle (Very Spicy!) $18.00
    • Fiery hot & spicy chipotle chile sauce, mozzarella, smoked chicken breast & spicy jalapenos!
  • Simplicity $11.00
    • Extra virgin olive oil and garlic topped with mozzarella and parmesan.
  • Chips and Salsa $5.00
    • Corn chips with fresh made tomato salsa (tomato, onion, jalpeno, coriander, garlic)
  • Hawaiian $15.00
    • Pineapple and ham with marinara sauce and mozzarella.
  • Waimea $22.00
    • Lavendar & Rosemary accent smoked chicken, red onions, feta and mozzarella cheese with fresh tomatoes on a extra virgin olive oil and garlic base.
  • Californian $19.00
    • Bursting with flavor from an olive oil and garlic base, fresh tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, feta and mozzarella cheeses, capers & topped with fresh oregano.
  • Spinach Artichoke Dip $13.00
    • A molten blend of cheeses (Parmesan, Brie, Feta & Cheddar) with spinach and artichoke hearts. Served hot with fresh baked pita.
  • Bacon and cheese wedges $15.00
    • With sweet chilli, sour cream, salsa .
  • Nachos (vege option available) . $15.00
  • Bacon - each $2.00
  • Fried sports platter . $30.00
  • Soup of the day $12.00
  • Seafood chowder $15.50
  • -Small $17.00
  • Toasted sandwich with fries $10.00
    • Choose 2 fillings from: ham, bacon, egg, mushroom, cheese, tomato, pineapple or onion .
  • Summer Salad $21.90 / $17.50
    • House Smoked Chicken, apple, orange, camembert & crispy Pestellʼs bacon over green salad with orange dressing, drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Served with garlic ciabatta (Regular / Small)
  • Housemade Paleo Sun Kiss Surprise $10.00
  • Housemade Espresso & Sillan Paleo Truffles $10.00
  • Chongos $20.60 / $15.80
    • Extra crunchy Chicken breast strips coated with Crusoeʼs mixture served with crispy shoestring fries, salad & Housemade Aioli. Kumara fries extra $1.00. Housemade Olive Oil Aioli extra $0.50 (Regular / Small) >>
  • Bowl of Fries $9.00/$5.00
    • Served with tomato sauce OR Housemade Aioli (Regular/Small)
  • Prawngos $22.10 / $17.80
    • Skewered prawns coated with Crusoeʼs crunchy mixture served with crispy shoestring fries, fresh salad & Housemade Aioli. Kumara fries extra $1.00. Housemade Olive Oil Aioli extra $0.50 (Regular / Small)
  • Chicken Panini $19.80/$15.80
    • House-smoked chicken, Camembert & cranberry sauce (Regular/Small)
  • Side Salad $6.00
    • Fresh salad drizzled with Housemade orange mayonnaise
  • Market fresh Fish of the Day The freshest fish that can be found daily. The chef’s imagination is the only limit. $33.00
  • Chicken kebabs Tender breast fillet kebabs with roast Tuscan tomatoes complemented with a Tzatziki dip. $29.00
  • Calamari Salt & pepper calamari rings served on a bed of salad greens, lemon wedges & aioli mayonnaise. $16.50
  • Fruit and Muesli Toasted Muesli with fresh fruit and yoghurt. $13.50
  • Berry & Apple Crumble Gluten Free. Served with French vanilla ice cream. $13.00
  • Fish of the Day The chefs imagination is the only limit, Let's hope they have been creative today. $25.50
  • Beer Battered Fries - topped with bacon, cheese & sour cream $11.50
  • Ice Chocolate with GF French Vanilla ice cream -
  • Ham and cheese $5.00
    • Ham topped with mozzarella
  • Large fries $3.50
  • Hawaiian $5.00
    • Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Xtra Large $3.90
  • Tropical veg $5.00
    • Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Super supreme $9.00
    • Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Hash bites $3.50
  • Veg hot 'n' spicy $5.00
    • Capsicum, spicy jalapeno & mozzarella
Bel-Aire Tavern

Bel-Aire Tavern

location

Address

8-10 Tahunanui Drive, State Highway 6, Nelson, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

+64 (3) 546-4421

email

Email

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clock

Opened hours

price range

Price

$10 - $20

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service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Pub Food

features

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Bar Scene

Location
8-10 Tahunanui Drive, State Highway 6, Nelson, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand
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