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

  • Turkish poached eggs, garlic, dill, greek yoghurt, chilli and grilled bread $18
  • Ricotta hotcakes, roasted quince, cardamom, honeycomb, vanilla bean mascarpone $18
  • Crispy pork belly salad,edamame, spinach, lotus root, tamarillo vinaigrette $23
  • Steamed pork belly dumplings, 5 spice dipping sauce, fragrant herbs, pickled ginger $15
  • Southern fried chicken sandwich, soft Turkish roll, red slaw, handcut agria fries, dill pickles $25
  • Two Free range eggs any style on toast $13
  • Field and Japanese mushrooms, black pudding, tarragon, fried potato, poached egg $21
  • Crispy shrimp Huevos Rancheros, soft flour tortilla, black beans, avacado salsa, fried eggs, hot sauce, coriander $24
  • Chicken Cranberry & Brie
    • Cranberry base, smoked chicken and brie sprinkled with fresh rosemary
  • Large $36.50
  • Mexican Chicken Burger $27.50
    • Crumbed chicken, guacamole, chipotle slaw, bacon, cheese and cos lettuce served with cajun fries
  • Small $17.50
  • Medium $31.50
  • Chocolate Mudcake (a chocoholics favourite) $12.95
    • A generous slice of warm chocolate cake, with wild berry coulis and vanilla ice cream
  • Tossed Salad $15.00
    • Crisp lettuce leaves, crunchy croutons, cucumber, tomato and red onion with balsamic vinegarette (small/side $5.95)
  • Tandoori Chicken
    • Indian curry sauce, chicken fillet, red onion, roasted red capsicum, tomato, finished with curry mayo, papadum & mango chutney
  • Mushroom roasted in wild thyme, blue cheese, rocket V $17.00
  • Tahr Tartare $19.00
    • homemade mustard, saffron roll, pickles
  • TOMAHAWK STEAK $10.00
    • 1200-1500g grass-fed a serious steak to share allow 30 minutes cooking tim/100gram=
  • Apple Porridge $16.00
    • Oats cooked in apple juice roast plums brown sugar and vanilla mascarpone
  • wagyu bresaola, tomato, hummus, pickles, dukkah $17.00
  • Roast wild thyme mushrooms V
  • Buttermilk Pancakes $18.00
    • fluffy American style pancakes vanilla mascarpone caramelized banana and maple syrup
  • WAGYU FILLET STEAK $49.00
    • 250g grass-fed premium marbling score of 4-6 potatoes of choice
  • Organic Quinoa & Oat Porridge (vegan) $14.50
    • Apple & blackcurrant compote, cinnamon coconut sugar, walnut crumble
  • Hollandaise $2.50
  • Toast $8.50
    • Local preserves or queenstown honey wholemeal or sourdough- gluten free bread
  • Spinach $4.00
  • Ora King Smoked Salmon (gf) $21.00
    • Poached eggs, kumara, kale & agria rosti, watercress pesto, spring onion creme fraiched
  • Flatbread with Free Farmed Pulled Pork $21.00
    • Refried beans, red pepper chipotle pesto, pineapple salsa, spinach slaw
  • Buttermilk & Buckwheat Pancakes $19.00
    • Grilled banana, date caramel, lemon & raspberry mascarpone
  • Creamed Sago (gf, vegan) $14.50
    • Green tea poached pear, coconut sugar caramel, pistachio pumpkin seed crumb
  • Aloo Tikki Chaat $12.00
    • (Potato Cutlets, Yogurt, Chutneys, Spices)
  • Uttapam $14.00
    • (Rice-lentil Pancake, Sambhar, Coconut Chutney)
  • Idli $14.00
    • (Steamed savoury Rice -lentil Cakes, Sambhar, Coconut Chutney)
  • Masala Dosa $17.00
    • (Crispy Rice-lentil Crepe, spiced potatoes, Sambhar, Coconut Chutney)
  • Vada Pav $13.00
    • (Staple food of Mumbaikars, Spiced Potato Patties, Slider Buns)
  • Papri Chaat $12.00
    • (Thin crispy wheat Wafers, Yogurt, Chutneys, Spices)
  • Available from 12PM to 4PM
  • Plain Dosa $15.00
    • (Crispy Rice-lentil Crepe, Sambhar, Coconut Chutney)
  • Pork Rillette $13.00
    • caramelised apple & crispy wonton strips.
  • ANGUS STRIP LOIN $36.00
    • Cut from the short loin, grass fed, NZ Reared. 300gm.
  • Creamy Seafood Chowder $14.00
    • with toasted bread & herbed butter.
  • Grilled Vegetable Salad $22.00
    • Chargrilled courgette, eggplant, roasted pumpkin, green beans, baby spinach, goats feta, toasted almonds & lemon mustard vinaigrette.
  • Mixed Marinated Olives $9.00
  • Salmon Duo $14.00
    • smoked salmon mousse, salmon gravlax, avocado salsa & crostini.
  • Caesar Salad $22.00
    • Baby cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, anchovies, parmesan, soft poached free range egg.
  • Tomato, Cucumber, Feta & Mesculin Salad $7.00
  • Venison Satay $14.00
    • Marinated venison & pickled vegetables nestled in lettuce cups, served with our homemade peanut sauce
  • 2-Egg Thai Omelette N/A
    • Served plain, with minced pork or chicken, or with prawns
  • Spring Rolls $8.50
    • Vietnamese-inspired fried rice paper rolls with chicken & glass noodles
  • Soft Shell Crab $30.00
    • Stir fried in our special scrambled curry with red pepper, onion, egg, celery & spring onion
  • Coconut Rice N/A
    • Served in small, medium & large portions
  • Green Chicken Curry $20.00
    • A Thai classic with tender chicken, courgette, bamboo shoots & fresh basil
  • Tom Kha Gai $9.50
    • Chicken in a hot & sour coconut soup with banana blossom & galangal
  • Plain Rice or Egg Noodles N/A
    • Served in small, medium & large portions
  • TOBLERONE $18.00
    • baileys, frangelico, crème de cacao, chocolate, cream
  • SELECTION OF HOUSE MADE SORBETS $14.00
  • CHARRED MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE STACK $34.00
    • quinoa, polenta & chia seed cake, petite salad, toasted almonds, smoked tomato dressing
  • FOVEAUX STRAIT SQUID & OCTOPUS SALAD $25.00
    • kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, rocket, feta, balsamic
  • ORGANIC HONEYCOMB $19.00
    • selection of seasonal fruits
  • GIBBSTON ASPARAGUS SPEARS $19.00
    • dried parma ham, hollandaise foam
  • STICKY ORANGE SEMOLINA CAKE $18.00
    • hot orange syrup, chocolate orange ice cream
  • Seasonal beans w/ bacon $15.00
  • Onion Rings $6.50
  • Caesar Salad: $17.50
    • Cos lettuce, crispy streaky bacon, homemade croutons, shaved parmesan with a soft boiled egg(Add smoked chicken to the Caesar Salad for $3.50)
  • Fish and Chips: $16.50
    • A beer battered fish, served with chunky fries, coleslaw, lemon wedge & tartar sauce
  • Warm Chocolate Brownie Served with Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Angus Rump: $19.00
    • 250 gramme Angus Rump steak, cooked to your liking with coleslaw, fries, gravy and a fried egg
  • Asian Basket -(Spring rolls, samosas & fries) $12.50
  • Lamb Shank: $25.00
    • Braised lamb shanks served with creamy mashed potatoes, steamed carrots and homemade rosemary gravy
  • Mango Cheese Cake
  • Cheese Board $14.00
    • A selection of cheese served with crackers a pumpkin chutney
  • Lamb Backstrap $14
    • Lamb on a spiced cous cous with courgette, capsicum red onion topped with a mint yoghurt
  • Kids Fish & Chips
  • Ugly Bread $13.00
    • Our own special pumpkin chutney served on a garlic baguette with cheese & sour cream
  • Fush & Chups $12
    • Lunch sized portion of tempura battered fish served with a pub tartare sauce & a handful of fries
  • Smoked Fish Pie $20.00
    • Smoked seasonal fish, prawns, asparagus & egg topped with a parsley & parmesan crumb. With pub slow & ciabatta
  • Sides $6.00
    • Rosemary Potatoes/ Pub Slow/ Pub fries/ Potato Wedges/ Roasted Vegetables
  • 3 Hour Slow Cooked Beef $20.00
    • Slow cooked Rump steak served medium/rare with mushroom sauce, Pub slow, rosemary potatoes & onion rings
  • Leafy greens, blached broccoli, forvn chardonnay dressing, pepitas $12.00
  • Poached tiger praws, kalamata olive & chives sauce, bay leaf frosted almonds $19.00
  • Portabello mushroom balls, spiced tomato, buffalo mozzarella & truffle cream $17.00
  • Fried alamari, baby rocket, aioli $17.00
  • Jamaican jerk chicken breast, sticky black rice, coconut yoghurt $19.00
  • Free range pork fillet, roasted parsnip puree, granny smith & red chilli salsa $22.00
  • Southland lamb rump, swede & dukkah gratin, pickled beets $23.00
  • Crusted butternut pumpkin, broccoli, creamed corn, romano cheese, basil $18.00
  • Savoury mince on sourdough $17.00
    • fried eggs and herb pesto
  • Chef pie of the day $23.00
    • Ask us for todays special
  • Streaky bacon $5.00
  • Trio of mushroom risotto w/ goats cheese $24.00
  • Pier 19’s famous seafood platter $95.00
    • New Zealand green lipped mussels, garlic butter prawns, whitebait omelette, Stewart Island smoked salmon, natural oysters, tempura fish of the day, salt and pepper calamari
  • Zamora charcuterie board $38.00
    • with a selection of accompaniments
  • Southland spring minted lamb rack $39.00
    • Choose of sauce choices: Café de Paris butter, Garlic aioli, Green peppercorn, Bearnaise, Pinot noir jus
  • Prawn linguine $24.00
    • with lemon, caper, white wine, garlic and cream
  • Goi Chay $18.00
    • Hanoi special vegetarian salad
  • Pho Botai $15.00
    • Raw beef rice noodle soup
  • Pho Dac Biet $16.00
    • Beef Combination rice noodle soup
  • Canh ga Chien gion $9.00
    • Deep fried Chicken NbbIe (6 pieces)
  • Mussel With Satay $21.00
  • Pho Heo Xaxiu $16.00
    • Honey roast pork noodle soup
  • Mi Xao Gion Hai San $15.00
    • Crispy Noodle with Seafood
  • Goi Hanoi $18.50
    • Tasty Hanoi fresh beef salad served with garden fresh salad, dressing& cashews
  • PIKELETS (VO) $13.80
    • streaky bacon, maple syrup and banana
  • GORGEOUS GEORGE (GF) (VO) $17.00
    • substitute streaky bacon for cold smoked salmon(add spinach + 2.00)
  • VEGE BURGER (GFO)( V) $17.80
    • house made kumara, pea and lentil patty, with green tomato relish, lettuce, onion, tomato and aioli with chips.
  • JOE'S CAESAR $17.00
    • streaky bacon, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, cos lettuce and a soft free range egg with joe’s caesar dressing (anchovies optional).
  • Small Chips $4.80
  • EGGS (GFO) (VO) $17.80
    • two free range eggs, toast and hollandaise + add cold smoked salmon
  • KIDS BEEF BURGER(GFO) $12.80
    • beef pattie and lettuce with chips and tomato sauce.
  • JOSE BURRITO(VO) $16.80
    • streaky bacon, a free range egg, spinach, baked beans, caramelised onions rolled in a flour tortilla, served with joe’s hash
  • Hawaiian
    • Premium ham, cheese, pineapple and oregano
  • Bali Chicken
    • Tender chicken marinated in honey and soy with broccoli, cashews, banana and button mushrooms drizzled with minted yoghurt
  • Extra Toppings $2.00 for the first topping, $1.00 for the second
    • Anchovies / Bacon / Mushrooms / Egg / Ham / Pepperoni / Chicken / Jalapenos
  • BBQ Chicken
    • Smoked chicken, red peppers and our tasty BBQ sauce
  • Xtra Aioli, Hollandaise, Sour Cream, Sweet Chili $0.5
  • Wedges $$11.00
  • Seafood Chowder $13
  • Pepe le Bleu
    • Pepperoni, blue cheese, walnuts and caramelised onion with mozzarella
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