Bella Cucina in Queenstown Menu

APERITIVO APERITIVO
  • Aperol Spritz $11
ANTIPASTI PLATES ANTIPASTI PLATES
  • Freshly baked dough balls: garlic butter, olive oil & balsamic vinegar (v) $12
  • Add warm marinated Sicilian olives $8
  • Soup: Cannelini, cabbage, confit garlic, grillled bread (v) $14
  • Bruschetta: artichoke ,olive, fontina, roast onion, rosemary $16
  • Char grilled squid, orange, chilli, fennel, herb salad (gf) $17
  • Parma ham, roast apples, goats cheese, honey, hazelnuts (gf) $19
  • Pan Fried Veal liver, capers, olives, shallots, parsley, grilled bread $18
  • Pot of mussels, tomato, capers, fennel, saffron garlic, grilled bread $19
  • Bella's Famous Beef Carpaccio, parmesan, rocket, aioli, capers (gf) $20
INSALATE INSALATE
  • Beetroot, spinach, goat's cheese, walnut (v)(gf) $15
  • Mixed leaf, olives, sundried tomato, feta (v)(gf) $15
  • Sauteed greens, roast garlic, almond, lemon (v)(gf) $15
  • Honey roasted pumpkin, sage, aioli (v)(gf) $15
FRESH PASTE FRESH PASTE
  • Rigatoni, tomato, roast fennel, confit garlic, rocket, cream (v) $25
  • Fettucine Carbonara, bacon, cream, garlic, egg yolk $26
  • Spaghetti Bolognese, braised beef blade, oregano, parmesan $27
  • Shells, mussels, clams, garlic, chillies, lemon juice, herbs, anchovy crumb $29
  • Risotto, parma ham, parsnip cream, spinach (gf) $30
  • Bella's Beef Lasagne, bechamel, mozzarella, parmesan $29
  • Pappardelle,braised pork, pumpkin, tomato, rocket $28
WOOD-FIRED PIZZE WOOD-FIRED PIZZE
  • Margherita (v) $25
  • Pumpkin, pinenuts, sundried tomatoes, spinach, feta (v) $27
  • Bacon, roast onion, rosemary, pecorino $28
  • Salami, capsicum, olives, leeks $28
  • Parma ham, mushroom, watercress, parmesan $29
  • Prawn, capers, artichokes, roast garlic, red onion $29
MAINS MAINS
  • Chicken breast, lentils, bacon, roast garlic, silverbeet , jus, gorgonzola (gf) $35
  • Roast Lamb, rosemary polenta, braised shallots, baby spinach, jus (gf) $35
  • Sicilian seafood stew, fish, squid, clams, mussels, saffron, fennel, capers $34
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Tiramisu, covered in chocolate flakes $13
  • Vanilla panna cotta, rhubarb jam, biscoti $14
  • Mini Nutella and banana pizzas , vanilla ice cream $15
HOME MADE ICE CREAM & SORBET HOME MADE ICE CREAM & SORBET
  • Ice Cream –Vanilla, Rum and Raisin, Cinnamon $12.5
  • Sorbet – Mixed Berrys $8.5
  • Affogato $8.5
ITALIAN CHEESE BOARD ITALIAN CHEESE BOARD
  • Includes the following cheeses: $19.5
    • Pecorino, Aged, sharp, hard cheese made with goat’s milk Gorgonzola: rich, blue-veined cow's milk cheese Tallegio: soft cow's milk cheese with a crisp, washed rind

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Burmese Shan Tofu: Kanu made yellow split pea tofu with Miso sauce $14.00
  • Spicy Chicken Karaage with Sesame Wasabi Aioli $15.00
  • Volcano Kona Crusted Beef Cheek, Hot Sour Salad, Beef Phŏ $34.00
  • Cardamom and Vanilla Panna Cotta, Baby Coconut Marshmallow, Lychee Sorbet $15.00
  • Octopus and Shitake stuffed Squid, Baked in Banana leaves $28.00
  • Rēwena Parāoa: traditional maori kumara bread with horopito avocado oil $10.00
  • Fire Cracker Chicken with Island Seaweed Coleslaw, Chilli Jam $31.00
  • Sour Orange Curry of Smoked Fiji Game Fish, Prawn, Mussels and Eel $39.00
  • Jalapenos $2.00
  • Di Pollo $21.90
    • Chicken, ham, mushrooms, chillies - hot & spicy
  • Homemade Bread $7.50
  • Capers $2.00
  • Napolatana $20.90
    • Half serves of spaghetti are available
  • Plain (Small / Large) $18.90 / $26.90
    • Cheese and tomato
  • With Chicken Livers $21.90
    • Chunky tomato and basil sauce
  • Bolognese $19.90
    • Rich meat sauce - a specialty
  • Eggs Benedict $18.50
    • Apple cider hollandaise, oven dried tomatoes, toasted english muffin - vegetarian
  • Silverbeet & Chicken Broth (df) $17.50
    • Pearl barley, leek, crispy corn, parsley, cashew & miso crouton
  • Toast $8.50
    • Local preserves or queenstown honey wholemeal or sourdough- gluten free bread
  • Eggs Benedict $21.00
    • Apple cider hollandaise, oven dried tomatoes, toasted english muffin - hot smoked salmon
  • French Toast Pudding $18.50
    • Raspberry & rhubarb smash, maple roasted pistachio and pumpkin seeds, creme patisserie
  • Eggs with Bacon or Pork Sausage $18.50
    • Pan-fried potatoes, fresh herbs, toast
  • Organic Quinoa & Oat Porridge (vegan) $14.50
    • Apple & blackcurrant compote, cinnamon coconut sugar, walnut crumble
  • Toast $7.00
    • Local preserves or queenstown honey wholemeal or sourdough
  • Chicken Burger $28
    • kimchi, gruyere, cos, mayo, brioche
  • Jack's Beef Burger $26
    • cheddar, bacon, caramelised onion
  • Southern Blue Cod $32
    • hand cut chips, caper mayo
  • Cheese Board $36
    • selection of kiwi cheese, chutney, bread
  • Affogato, $12
    • vanilla ice cream, espresso, Frangelico
  • Black pudding benedict $20
    • farm eggs, English muffin, poached asparagus, rocket salad, fresh horseradish
  • Ice Cream Sundae $12
    • ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, brownie bits, nuts
  • Hand Cut Chips $12
    • Parmesan, aioli, tomato sauce
  • Jalapenos N/A
  • Beetroot N/A
  • Steak and Cheese N/A
  • Sweet Onion N/A
  • Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Hot Chilli N/A
  • Thinly Cut Ready Salted N/A
  • Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
  • Fish of the Day (GF-) $20.00
    • Fish of the Day served on crispy potatoes with fresh garden salad. Topped with chef's daily topping. Beer Match: Speight's Pilsner
  • Egg $2.00
  • Antipasto Platter $18.00/ $28.00/ $38.00
    • Small/ Medium/ Large
  • Chicken Parcels $14.00/ $21.00
    • Chicken, bacon, peach and soft cheese, wrapped in golden filo pastry. Topped with roasted almonds and aioli served with a fresh garden salad, main size comes with crispy potatoes. Beer match: Speight's Cider. (Entrée/ Main) >>
  • Cavalcade Ribeye $30.00
    • 250g Prime Ribeye steak grilled to your liking, served with a fresh garden salad or seasonal vegetables with golden fries. Accompanied by your choice of topping: Creamy mushroom sauce, Peppercorn sauce or Roasted garlic butter. Beer match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale >>
  • Wedges $4.00
  • Vegetables $4.00
  • Golden Fries (GF-) $8.00/ $9.00
    • With tomato ketchup/ With Cheese
  • Cake of the day with cream or Greek yoghurt $6.00
  • Big Breakfast $21
    • Eggs any style, crispy bacon, breakfast sausages, potato gratin & toast
  • Toast with house-made conserve & butter $6.90
    • Choice of sourdough, wholegrain or focaccia.
  • BLT $10
    • Crispy bacon, lettuce & tomato on house made focaccia bread with onion jam & mayonnaise
  • Top of the morning porridge $12
    • Athletes blend of grains, nuts, seeds & seasonal fruit compote
  • Eggs Benedict $17
    • Poached eggs, crispy bacon & wilted spinach on toasted sourdough
  • Three Egg Omelette $13
    • Fresh tomato, cheese & herbs with freshly baked focaccia on the side.
  • Soup of the day with toast $12
    • see ‘What’s Cooking’ board
  • Toasted pumpkin batard bread(V) $14
  • Whitestone cheese board $19
    • Lindis pass brie, totara tasty cheddar, windsor blue, quince paste & crackers
  • Salmon fillet / Ver jus dressing (GF) (DF) $34
    • Served with your choice of either , thick cut chips or kumara mash, steamed greens or side salad
  • Sole fillets & chips $26
    • Lightly crumbed, served with fries, tartare sauce & salad
  • Caesar salad $18
    • Cos lettuce, shaved parmesan, crispy prosciutto, croutons & anchovies dressing
  • Potato wedges $12
    • Served with sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Falafel wrap (V) $16
    • Served with salad, pickled vegetables & yoghurt dressing on roti bread
  • Pat malone burger $18
    • Served with fries, two beef patties, smoked cheese, coleslaw & chilli tomato jam
  • Garlic Bread $7.00
  • Kumara, pumpkin, olives, feta, courgette, tomato, mushrooms
  • VKNOW Venison, Parmesan & Caramelised Onion Bruschetta $12.00
  • Chilli prawn & blue cod with lemon
  • Crispy Duck Confit on a Puy Lentil Salad with an Asian Dressing $34.00
  • Gibbston Brie & Kikorangi Blue Cheese with Oatcakes & Fruit Pastes $20.00
  • Pepperoni, mushroom, tomato, feta, kalamata olives & basil
  • Real Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae $12.00
  • Teriyaki Chicken
  • 8PC. JUMBO $11.00
  • Fresh Salmon Nigiri
  • Fresh Salmon Supreme
  • Katsu Chicken
  • 8PC. DBL AVO $7.30
  • - 8 pieces Jumbo Teriyaki Chicken
  • 8PC. REG $8.90
  • ROAST VEGE SALAD (GF) (V) $18.80
    • roasted vegetable medley with rocket, cashews, feta and aioli.
  • THE LOCAL( GFO) (VO) $22.80
    • streaky bacon, two free range eggs, toast, tomato, mushrooms and joe’s hash with spicy bratwurst or Kransky sausages.(vegetarian option includes spinach and baked beans)
  • BACON AND EGG (GFO) $7.80
    • bacon and a free range egg on toast.
  • Baked Beans $3.20
  • EGGS (GFO) (VO) $12.00
    • two free range eggs, toast and hollandaise
  • AUTOBAHN $18.80
    • crumbed beef schnitzel with lemon wedges, gravy and chips.
  • Kransky $3.50
  • KIDS BEEF BURGER(GFO) $12.80
    • beef pattie and lettuce with chips and tomato sauce.
  • Beer Battered Blue Cod  One piece $5
  • Pepperoni
    • Premium pepperoni, mozzarella and mushrooms
  • Garlic Bread Small $7.00 / Large $ 10.00
  • -Add chicken $3.5
  • Chicken, Cranberry and Brie
    • The traditional classic but with a white béchamel sauce flavoured with roast garlic, bringing a whole new taste to this favourite.
  • -Large $29.00
  • Seafood
    • Blue Cod, Shrimp and Scallops, with garlic butter, parsley and tomato base
  • BBQ Chicken
    • Smoked chicken, red peppers and our tasty BBQ sauce
  • Chicken tenders $12.00
  • Sizzling beef with black pepper & vegetables $19.00
    • Prime rump steak, seasonal vegetables & scented rice.
  • Arrow $21.00
    • Chorizo, bacon, chicken, bbq sauce, mozzarella & aioli
  • Nevis $19.00
    • Fresh basil, tomato & mozzarella
  • Butterscotch or chocolate ice cream sundae $9.00
  • Fresh fruit salad $9.00
  • Eton mess, Meringue, mixed berries, chantilly cream & berry coulis $13.00
  • Mini Angus steak $12.00
  • Cairnmuir extra virgin olive oil $6.00
  • Traditional Greek salad $14.00
  • Local cheeses $22.00
    • house-made date & orange chutney, spiced pear (v) (gf*) Wine match - Gibbston Valley Riesling
  • Kumara, broccoli and courgette fritters, with Moroccan spices roast red onion, date syrup, beluga lentils and tomatoes (gf) (df) Wine match - Le Maitre Pinot Noir $28.00
  • House-made fresh pasta,made daily with free-range Hokanui eggs. Please ask wait staff for today’s choice & wine match $26.00
  • Deconstructed white chocolate cheesecake, lemon curd, apricot biscotti, saffron pashmak. Wine match - Le Fou Bendigo Riesling $14.00
  • Chicken bolognaise $15.00
    • fresh pasta, grated cheese (v*) (gf*)
  • Free range chicken braised, with ginger, lime and honey Corn couscous and courgette and mint salad (gf) (df) Wine match - Red Shed Pinot Blanc $30.00
  • Meat Platter $22.00
    • Selection of cured meats, chicken liver paté with beetroot chutney, pickles, breads and crackers
  • Jerk Spiced Chicken $25.00
    • Jerk spiced chicken, fire-roasted peppers, finished with corn and coriander salsa
  • Rustic Potato Fries $8.00
    • With house made spicy tomato relish and aioli (V)(GF*)
  • Pork Belly Burger $19.00
    • Slow-roasted New Zealand pork belly in hoisin/ginger/5-spice sauce, with tart apple, coleslaw and shoestring fries
  • Toasted Tortilla Wraps $14.00
    • Free range pulled chicken, red onion, cabbage, coriander and chipotle aioli/ Slow cooked wild venison, fresh beetroot, parmesan and redcurrant aioli/ Vegetarian wrap with spiced beans, coriander and smoked cheese
  • Polenta Fries $9.00
    • With chipotle aioli (V)(GF*)
  • Autumn Harvest $25.00
    • Roast pumpkin, walnuts, blue cheese, caramelised onion and sage (V)
  • Hawaiian n/a
    • Ham off the bone, cheese & pineapple
Bella Cucina

Bella Cucina

location

Address

6 Brecon Street, Queenstown Central, Otago, 9300, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034426762

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

European , Gluten Free , Italian , Mediterranean , New Zealand , Pizza , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Cards accepted ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
6 Brecon Street, Queenstown Central, Otago, 9300, New Zealand