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

All $14.90
Crumbed Camembert $15.90
- An 80's retro hit served with pear and fig chutney, green leaves and fresh bread
Kiwi Pride Prime Ribeye Steak $32.90
- 300gm Ribeye steak served with garlic potatoes, summer salad and bearnaise sauce
Spiced Braised Pork Belly $27.90
- Served with garlic potatoes, seasonal salad, granny apple chutney and shiraz syrup
Try our vegetarian option with a field mushroom and tomato chilli jam
Garlic Potatoes
Hotdogs 'n Chips
- With tomato sauce
Shrimp Waldrof $16.90
- Shrimps served in a creamy mayonnaise with walnuts, apple and celery

Pork Croquette $6.50 ea.
- chipotle cream, potato & chorizo salad
Pure Angus Beef Fillet $39.00
- steak & cheese roll, mushrooms & onions
Asparagus $12.00
- feta, croutons, roast garlic & herb dressing
Fried Potatoes $10.00
- rosemary, crispy onions & buttermilk aioli
Soy Glazed Hot Smoked Salmon $24.00
- avocado, horseradish, apple & lime
Bread $10.00
- olives & truffle butter
Salt Cod & Crab Cake $6.50 ea.
- pickled cucumber, fennel & preserved lemon
Duck Confit $39.00
- beets, kumara, pear, macadamia & sour cherry relish

Elvego Brunch $17
- Black beans, egg, potato, cheese, greens, salsa fresca, salsa roja
Corned Beef $8
- Pulled corned beef, slaw, avocado & corn salsa, habanero mustard mayo
Popcorn $8
- Chilli & lime
Potato & Chorizo $15
- Potato, chorizo, slaw, salsa fresca, jalapenos, salsa roja
Coconut Spanish Flan $9
- with Holly's mango chilli ice cream
Empanadas $9
- Empanada del dia, savoury pastries (2) served with salsa and sour cream
Guacamole $10
- with corn chips
Steaktaco $8
- Flame grilled steak, slaw, pink onions, chilli jam, feta, crema

Mussaman Lamb Curry with onions, potato, peanuts & jasmine rice $28.80
Salmon Wontons $17.50
- (4) with sesame dressing and pickled cucumber
Grilled Spiced Ciabatta with tomato chilli jam $5.90
Thai Seared Beef Salad $18.90
- with iceberg, mint, coriander, shallots, sprouts & chilli
with miso butter $8.50
Crispy Red Braised Chicken Wings $15.50
- with plum sauce
Pad Thai with Tofu $26.90
Chilli Chocolate Mousse with cream and chocolate stick $12.00

Honey Oat N/A
Ranch N/A
Flatbread N/A
Thinly Cut Sour Cream & Chives N/A
Wheat N/A
Cheesy Garlic Toasties N/A
Cheddar N/A
White Bread N/A

BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
- Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Meat lovers $9.00
- Spicy pepperoni, beef, ham, cabanossi, bacon & melting mozzarella
Lemon pepper chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, fresh tomato, melting mozzarella & lemon pepper
Trio of cheese $8.50
- Melting mozzarella & swiss cheese with a parmesan sprinkle
Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00
Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
Onion rings $3.50
Pepperoni lovers $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella

Prawn Gyoza $17.00
- Lemongrass, Coriander, Lime, Ginger and Soy
Tasting of Jaffa $15.00
- Crème Brulée, Macaroon, Bon Bon Jaffa Soil and Cream
Green Beans $7.00
- Butter and Soft Herbs
White and Dark Chocolate Mousse $15.00
- With Espresso
Big Eye Tuna $39.00
- Lemon Purée, Puffed Quinoa and Braised Lentils
Selection of Local Cheeses $20.00
- Quince and Crackers
Selection of Breads $8.00
- Dukkah, Dips and Nelson Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Roasted Vegetables $7.00
- Glazed in Manuka Honey and Thyme

Sausage Lasagna $23.00
- Our lasagna is baked twice to allow the flavors to meld together. Fresh pasta sheets, our signature marinara tomato sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheese, roasted red capsicums, italian sausage locally made by Raeward Fresh, and topped with pesto and Parmesan. Comes with side salad.
Rocket $19.00
- Olive oil & garlic base, prosciutto ham, parmesan, mozzarella, fresh rocket greens & lemon slices
New Mexican $15.00
- Owners Mic and Molley grew up in New Mexico loving spicy food. This classic features tomato marinara sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and spicy jalapenos!
Pesto and Artichoke $20.00
- A basil pesto base topped with mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, fresh tomato slices, and artichoke hearts!
Funghi Town $21.00
- Olive oil and garlic base, slices of brie, mix of mushrooms, parmesan, and a drizzle of truffle oil
The Veggie $18.00
- Roasted red capsicums, tomatoes, fresh spinach, red onions, mushrooms, marinara, and mozzarella.
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!
Chipotle (Very Spicy!) $18.00
- Fiery hot & spicy chipotle chile sauce, mozzarella, smoked chicken breast & spicy jalapenos!

Poh Pieh Sod GF $10.50
- Two spring rolls made with fresh roast pork, shrimp, bean sprouts & vegetables served with sweet chilli & peanut sauce.
-Seafood or Prawns $13.50
Stir fried seafood with vegetables & a mild sweet sauce $14.50
-Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.50
Sweet Chicken Omelette on rice $11.00
-Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
Thod Mun Pla GF $9.50
- Four fish cakes served with sweet chilli sauce.
-Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00

Seafood $19.00
M4. Flaming Cashews
- Stir fried cashew nuts and fresh seasonal vegetables in our Chef’s famous sauce with
M5. Pad Bai Kra-Praow
- Fresh basil stir fried in our assortment of herbs, chilli and fresh vegetables with
Cashew Nuts $3.50
King Prawns $22.00
E4. Curry Phab (curry puff) $8.50
- Stir fried potatoes, kumara, chicken and vegetables with a sprinkle of curry powder, deep fried inside a Thai pastry served with sweet sauce
King Prawns $21.00
T3. Larb Gai $18.00
- Thailand’s most traditional diced chicken breast salad seasoned with Poppy Thais’ crushed chillies, unique combination of southern Thailand herbs, pieces of red tomato, onions, lemon juice and spring onions

Lamb/Venison $11.90
- Lamb or venison patty, caramelised onion, beetroot relish, salad & mayo
Gluten Free Donut $3.00
Kids Mini Pizza $6.50
- Ham, cheese, tomato
I Like Olives $19.90
- Salami, olives, sundried tomatoes, onion relish, red capsicum & feta
Wontons $9.00
- X 6 Plus Sweet Chilli Sauce
Fish of the day $3.90
Vege Field $19.90
- Spinach, mushrooms, cashews, feta & basil pesto
Meat Patty $3.50

Tomatillo (Mild)
- (Citrusy and Full of Flavour)
Chipotle (Med)
- (Smoked Jalapenos have their ways)
“Chipotle” Beef
- (Roasted With Smokey Chipotle, A Bit of heat with Mexican Soul)
Nachitos $5.50
- House made, Gluten -Free Corn Chips with Cheese
Mexican Desserts Specials
Jaritto Mexican Premium Soda $4.50
- Mexi-Cola, Lime, Mandarin, Mango, Guava, Grapefruit, Jamaican Hibiscus, Strawberry and Pineapple
-Guacamole
-Salsa

Beef Brisket $29.9
- mustard butter, polenta chips, radish & beetroot salad and red wine jus
Margherita Pizza $12.0
- Cheese and tomato pizza
Steamed mussels sml $16.9 lrg $23.9
- in creamy white wine & garlic sauce
Cajun chicken, peppers, onion, and chilli cheese sauce $13.9
BBQ braised pork ribs $27.9
- bbq braised pork ribs, house slaw, grilled lemon and fries
Mixed snack tray $21.9
- Olives, spiced nuts, bier sticks, pastrami and pickled veg
Smoothies $6.5
- Mango / Berry / Banana
Roasted capsicum & polenta pattie, fried gherkin, beetroot, mint yoghurt, lettuce and house burger sauce $22.0

Beef $7.00
Sausage Rolls $2.80
Fries small $2.50
Char Burger $6.50
Mega beef + cheese rolls $4.00
Or just Salad $6.00
Handmade chicken sliders $4.90
Lamb $8.00

Olive $17.00
- spinach, olives, feta, red onion, tzaki
Chilli Penne $22.50
- prawns, scallops, pine nuts, spinach, with sweet chilli lemon sauce
Fries with Aioli $7.50
Margarita $16.50
- with fresh basil, fresh tomato
Green Salad $6.50
Hawaiian $17.50
- with pineapple and diced ham
Olives and feta cheese $9.50
- served with bread
Mash Potato $5.00