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

Drunken Steak $29.90
- 250g of prime rump steak, cooked to your liking topped with your choice of either creamy mushroom sauce, roasted garlic sauce or green peppercorn sauce. Served with golden fries and fresh salad. Beer Match: Speight's Old Dark of course.
Warm Roast Vegetable Salad $20.00
- A combination of oven roasted root vegetables cooked with dukkah spices, feta cheese, cos lettuce, walnuts and olives finished with Ale House dressing and a splash of aioli. Add bacon: $ 23.60 Beer Match: A lovely meal to have with a Speight's nutty and grassy Gold Medal Ale.
Mushroom Sauce $2.50
In the Roar $36.00
- 200g of Denver leg of venison, grilled to medium rare, resting on a havarti and caramelised onion potato cake with glazed baby carrots and parsnips. Topped with chilli jam and a rich red wine beef jus.
Banana Cigars $13.00
- Deep fried until golden brown served with French vanilla bean ice cream, topped with a sensational thick coconut palm sugar sauce.
Cromwell Crumble $13.00
- A bounty of delicious fruit topped with a crispy golden crumble, anglaise and ice cream.
Deep South Salmon $33.50
- Pan roasted fillet of Salmon served on a garlic caper mash, topped with a tomato ragout and horseradish and lime cream. With a choice of garden salad or fresh vegetables on the side. Beer Match: Savour the flavour here with a glass of Speight's Gold Medal Ale.
Fries $4.00

Prawn $17
- Jalapeno butter prawns, avocado, red onion, feta, cilantro, salsa verde
Vegetable $8
- Baked pumpkin, black beans, feta, salsa fresca, salsa roja, crema
Vegetable $17
- Baked pumpkin, black beans, cheese, red rice, avocado, slaw, salsa fresca, salsa roja
Empanadas $9
- Empanada del dia, savoury pastries (2) served with salsa and sour cream
Salsa $7
- with corn chips
Quinoa Salad $18
- Quinoa with rice, spinach, caramelised orange, avocado, beetroot, toasted pumpkin seeds, salsa verde, crema
Smoked Fish $15
- Smoked Blue Warehou, greens, salsa fresca, salsa verde
Tarakihi Ceviche $12
- Citrus marinated fresh tarakihi ceviche with tequila jelly

Patacca S $15/ M $26/ L $33
- Mushrooms, Blue Cheese, Bacon
Funghi (V) S $9/ M $18/ L $24
- Mushrooms
Gluten Free Base $5.00
(V) = Vegetarian, (LG)= Low Gluten,( LD) = Low Dairy
Puttanesca S $15/ M $26/ L $33
- Chorizo, Red Onions, Capsicum
Quattro Formaggi (V) S $15/ M $26/ L $33
- Blue Cheese, Feta, Brie, Parmesan
Padrino S $15/ M $26/ L $33
- NZ Ham, Salami, Capsicum, Blue Cheese
Vege Supreme (V) S $11/ M $22/ L $27
- Mushrooms, Feta, Capsicum, Olives, Sundried Tomatoes, Red Onions

Fresh ciabatta with flavoured butter $7.00
Market fish with fennel risotto, pickled vegetables and grissini MP
Cider tempura battered gurnard with fries, tartare and slaw $25.00
Green-lipped mussels with coconut, lemongrass, chilli and coriander $20.00
Free-range pork belly roulade with mango and apple salad, relish, jus and fresh ciabatta $20.50
Lemon posset with cassis sorbet and ginger snap $14.00
Lightly smoked Ora King Salmon with lemon herb crust, cucumber and dill salad, potato cake and cherry tomatoes $26.50
Chocolate truffle $4.50

Beef Burger $22
- Caramelised onion, Swiss Cheese and bacon, hand cut chips
Chicken & Bacon Open Sandwich $22
- Our cranberry relish, brie, house baked bread, hand cut chips
Eggs Benedict $22
- Spinach, poached eggs, toast, hollandaise & Hot smoked Ora King Salmon $22
Thai Noodle Salad $19
- Vermicelli noodles, radish, sprouts, cabbage, chilli, sesame, coriander, chilli & capsicum dressing - Vegetarian
Seafood Chowder $19.50
- White fish, prawns, squid, bacon, corn, cream & salsa verde with toast
Pulled Pork Burger $19
- BBQ sauce, apple & hazelnut slaw, hand cut chips
Hot Smoked Salmon Salad $22
- Ora King Salmon, radish, fennel, capers & lemon, mustard cream cheese
Portobello & Halloumi Burger $19
- Portobello mushroom, grilled halloumi, aioli & salad with hand cut chips

Watermelon with Kalamata olives, feta & mint
Truffle fries with grated parmesan
Ōra King Salmon sashimi wonton tostada with cucumber, spring onion and sweet & sour dressing $18
Angus ribeye steak on roasted garam masala potatoes with coriander & tomato butter $36
Twice cooked hoisin pork belly, mung beans, coriander, crispy shallots and crushed peanuts $18
Corn chowder with fish, calamari, mussels & Cloudy Bay clams, served with focaccia $18
Steamed Marlborough mussels & clams, fennel, pasta, tomatoes, white wine & saffron butter, grilled focaccia $18
Ricotta gnocchi, slow-roasted tomatoes & onions, pinenuts & pecorino cheese $24

Crispy Red Braised Chicken Wings $15.50
- with plum sauce
Grilled White Fish $28.90
- with seasonal greens, green tea noodles, soy, ginger & lime
Jungle Curry (hot) with white fish, greens, potato & jasmine rice $28.80
Salmon Wontons $17.50
- (4) with sesame dressing and pickled cucumber
White Fish $28.50
Pad Thai with Prawns $28.70
Lentil Dahl with chappati $13.5
Sirloin Steak - grilled Sirloin with shiitake mushrooms, spinach, rice cakes & jus $31.00

- Bluerock – Soft Creamy Blue
Czech Pilsner Beer Battered Fish & Chips $26.00
- Can Be Ordered Grilled (GF). Served With Fresh Salad, Homemade Tartare Sauce and Lemon
Flames on Forty Flaming 450g Flintstone on the Bone $39.00
- Either Hand Cut Chips, Creamy Potato Gratin or Creamy Potatoes Mash And
Antipasto Platter
- Fresh Selection of Local Delights, Including Blackball Salami, Cold Smoked Salmon, Ham, Artichokes, Marinated Olives, Peppers, Local Cheeses and Sundried Tomatoes. Served With Toasted Sourdough, Kakariki Olive Oil and Dips
Roast of the Day $27.00
- Changing Daily, Served with Roast Vegetables, Traditional Accompaniments and Real Gravy
for two $32.00
ideal for one – $20.00

1/2 $3.70
Coned Wedges $4.50
Sausage 'n ' Chips $4.00
Battered Sausage $3.00
Fish Bites 'n' Chips $4.50
Chips and Gravy $4.00
Hamburger $7.50
- 120g Pattie, Salad, Tomato sauce, and Mayo
Chicken Nuggets x6 $3.50

Pasta Of The Day $18.00
- (wait staff will advise)
Cap On Nz Lamb Rump $30.00
- with red wine sauce and two sides
Westcoast Whitebait $29.50
- whitebait patties, salad, fries and lemon
Blue Cod & Fries $28
- Beer battered Cod, fries, salad and tartare sauce
Smoked Braised Lamb Shank (1) $22.00/ (2) $29.50
- and two sides
Waitoa ‘Popcorn Chicken’ $17.50
- New York style crispy chicken with buffalo sauce
350G Pure Angus Ribeye $36.00
200G Eye Fillet $40.00

M&M N/A
Flatbread N/A
Natural Swiss N/A
Turkey & Ham N/A
Beetroot N/A
Apple Slices N/A
Herb & Garlic Toasties N/A
Three Pepper Chicken N/A

Baked Mussels $15.50
- With Parmesan, Verjus, Prosciutto and Parsley
Fries $7.00
- Sea Salt
John Dory $39.00
- Mutton Bird Cannelloni, Artichoke, Pickled Mustard Seeds and Fried Hens Yolk
Selection of Breads $8.00
- Dukkah, Dips and Nelson Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Slow Roasted Beetroot $15.00
- Quark, Caraway and Truffle Honey
Fish & Chips $28.50
- Hand Cut Chips, Lemon and Tartar Sauce
Garden Salad $7.00
- Mustard Dressing
Potatoes $7.00
- Sea Salt, Parsley and Butter

Linguini "Aglio e olio" olive oil,garlic,anchovies,chilli,parsley and parmesan. $19.50
Crumbed fish tortilla , avokado,tomato and fennel slaw. $22.50
Green salad,parmesan and lemon dressing $8.00
Shoestring fries and homemade tomato sauce $8.00
- watties sauce available upon request
Caramel toasted brioche,strawberries and mascarpone. $12.00
300g. scotch fillet.mushroom taragon sauce,crispy potatoes and slaw.(gf) $34.50
Dark chocolate and rich porter mousse with honey comb. $12.00
Slaw with lime mayo $8.00

Chocolate Cake $13.50
- on chocolate and caramel sauces served with freshly whipped cream
Bowl of Green Queen and Greek Kalamata olives served with grissini bread sticks $7.50
The Drunken Pig $19.50/$29.50
- Slices of slow-cooked free-range pork scotch fillet with dry roasted kumara, red onion, pak choy, then drizzled with our sweet Jack Daniels glaze
Fowl Play $19.50/$29.50
- Slices of wood-roasted chicken breast, red onion, pumpkin, red capsicum, topped with mild sweet chilli sauce
Kid's Pizza (Sorry, children only) $9.50/$16.50
- Small pizza base topped with Neapolitan tomato sauce, shaved ham, pineapple pieces and mozzarella cheese
Bloke's Beef Salad $20.50
- Trust us on this one - it's good!
Mushroom & Chorizo Penne $19.50
- Spicy chorizo sausage from Blackball with creamy mushroom ragout on fresh penne pasta
Spaghetti Olio (small / large) $15.50 / $20.50
- Fresh spaghetti tossed in Nelson's Frog's End extra virgin olive oil, garlic, chilli, shaved parmesan cheese and freshly cracked pepper

Monteiths radler fish & chips (monteiths beer match - radler.) $28.00
- Fish of the day fillets lovingly coated in monteiths radler beer batter with crispy fries, garden fresh salad and tartare sauce (GF - pan-fried option).
Floaty coke $4.50
- Coca cola served with floating ice cream.
All day big breakfast $22.00
- Crispy rashers of bacon, new york sausage, fried eggs, homemade potato rosti, roasted tomato & mushrooms - all together on toasted bread
Chicken liver pate $16.00
- Made in house accompanied with toasted bread
Spanish omelette $18.00
- Red peppers, roasted potato, spring onion & chorizo sausage, served with toasted vienna bread
Chicken narcho $18.00
- Cajun spice chicken cheese baked & served with lashings of sour cream
Soup of the day $12.00
- Check the board for today's flavor served with a dinner roll
Monday-friday 7am-11am