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

  • Double Ferg w/cheese $15.50
    • Blue, Swiss, Brie
  • Mr Big Stuff $16.00
    • 1/2 lb of prime New Zealand beef topped with melted cheddar cheese, American streaky bacon & bbq sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli
  • Crumbed Calamari with Ferg's wasabi mayonnaise (½ dozen / dozen) $5.00 / $9.00
  • Southern Swine $12.50
    • Prime New Zealand beef American streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado, aioli & tomato relish.
  • The Dawn Horn $12.50
    • American streaky bacon, egg, hash brown, cheddar cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, beetroot, tomato relish & Ferg's tarragon mayonnaise.
  • Fergburger w/ cheese $12.50
    • Blue, Swiss, Brie
  • Homemade onion rings with aioli sauce $5.50
  • Extra sauces $0.50
  • Large $38.50
  • Large $36.50
  • Large $36.50
  • Winnies' Freshly Baked Loaf $9.50
    • Daily baked bread loaf served with lashings of garlic butter
  • Large $34.50
  • Mexican Chicken Burger $27.50
    • Crumbed chicken, guacamole, chipotle slaw, bacon, cheese and cos lettuce served with cajun fries
  • Vegetable Lasange $13.00
    • Healthy lasanga
  • Large $38.50
  • Beetroot Salad V $13.00/$24.00
    • pear candied walnuts and local blue cheese
  • Eichardt’s Legendary seafood chowder $12.00
    • sourdough, wakame, lemon
  • Wild Mushroom Mousse (v) $16.00
    • olive tapenade, crispbreads, pickles
  • Grilled Tomatoes V
  • Havoc free range bacon
  • Homemade Pork Sausages
  • Steak Frites $35.00
    • Angus sirloin (90 days grain-fed), with chips & roast garlic aioli
  • Serrano Ham $20.00
    • broad beans, sourdough
  • CAULIFLOWER GRATIN $15.50
    • oven baked w cheddar & mozzarella cheese -grilled turkish bread. >>
  • JALAPEÑO POPPERS $14.50
    • spicy cheese stuffed croquettes.
  • 200 g. FILLET $35.50
  • GRILLED BREADS & DIPS $15.00
    • served w todays selection of dips
  • ADD GRILLED CHICKEN TO ANY SALAD $5.00
  • GARLIC BREAD $10.00
  • GRILLED BREADS & DIPS $16.00
    • served w todays selection of dips
  • GREEK $13.50
    • tomato, cucumber, feta, olives, red onion, greek dressing.
  • Cold smoked Aoraki salmon, capers & cream cheese
  • Garlic bread & dips $6.00
  • Cured pastrami, grilled mozzarella& aioli
  • Cheese and antipasto platter 2-4 people $30.00
    • Whitestone Windsor blue, Curio bay sheep’s milk pecorino, KaikouraLabneh. Zamora havoc Salami, Pastrami &Coppa.Aoraki cold smoked salmon & capers. Marinated olives, sundried tomatoes &peppadew. Relishes, fruits, crackers & breads
  • all toasted sandwiches served with chips and aioli
  • Bowl of fries $6.00
  • Chicken quesadilla w/ melted cheddar red onion and guacamole
  • Avocado, grilled halloumi & tomato
  • Spring Salad $12
    • Rocket, asparagus, shaved parmesan, mustard dressing
  • Buttermilk pancakes $16
    • lemon mascarpone, blueberries, maple, toasted pistachios
  • Smoked Kransky Hotdog $18
    • smoked cheese, pickles, mustard
  • Duck Pâté $19
    • Pinot noir, cherry, 4 grain crackers
  • Manuka smoked Marlborough salmon $19
    • flax seed bagel, caviar cream cheese, citrus spring avocado salad
  • Bacon butty $12
    • hollandaise, rocket
  • Jack's Beef Burger $26
    • cheddar, bacon, caramelised onion
  • Southern Blue Cod $32
    • hand cut chips, caper mayo
  • Poached Eggs on Toast $12.00
  • Public's Breakfast Burger $14.00
    • Bacon, eggs, relish and coleslaw
  • Beef Burger $14.00
    • 100% prime New Zealand beef patty w beetroot, gherkins and onions finished with old fashioned relish
  • Extra Poached Egg $2.00
  • Public's duck fat potatoes w sage and roasted shallots $9.00
  • Extras
  • Public's Hash $14.00
    • Sauteed potatoes, spinach, mushrooms and a poached egg. Choose smoked fish or corned beef
  • Public's Chicken $14.00
    • Fried chicken w coleslaw, homemade aioli and our special peanut sauce
  • Summer Rolls $12.50
    • DIY rice paper rolls with Thai-tea infused chicken, crunchy vegetables & tasty sauces
  • Jasmine Rice N/A
    • Served in small, medium & large portions
  • Pad See-Ew $19.50
    • A Chinese-influenced dish of flat rice noodles wok-fried with beef, seasonal vegetables & egg
  • Spring Rolls $8.50
    • Vietnamese-inspired fried rice paper rolls with chicken & glass noodles
  • Chicken & Prawn Phad Thai $22.00
    • The first choice of noodle lovers – served with egg, tofu, bean sprouts & peanuts
  • Salmon Fins $11.50
    • Sesame-coated fins fried crispy, served with a green apple som tum salad
  • My Thai Lamb Curry $24.50
    • Lamb slow cooked in our fresh herb curry paste. Served medium or hot only.
  • Coconut Greens $19.00
    • This aromatic vegetarian dish combines fresh seasonal greens & tofu with a coconut & lime gravy
  • Fries $9.00
    • With aioli and tomato sauce
  • All burgers served with a side of fries *Lettuce burger buns are available on request (No bun, low carbohydrates and gluten free) $21.00
  • Bolognese $24.00
    • Ground beef, napolitana sauce and parmesan
  • Seafood Chowder $18.00
    • Stacks classic seafood chowder served with roasted garlic bread
  • Frankly My Dear, I Don't Give A Lamb $26.00
    • Lamb shoulder, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, coriander and mint yoghurt
  • Pan Fried Market Fish $27.00
    • Market fish of the day, roast potatoes and fennel salad, salsa verde and lemon
  • Warm Chocolate Brownie $13.00
    • Served with white chocolate sauce, berry compote and hokey pokey ice cream
  • All fettuccine dishes are served with roasted garlic bread
  • Ben Lomond $20.00
    • Roast kumara, spinach, mushroom, cashews, mozzarella, feta & pesto
  • Nevis $19.00
    • Fresh basil, tomato & mozzarella
  • Chicken parmigiana $20.00
    • Corn fed chicken breast, Napoli sauce, smoked ham, mozzarella. Served with salad & fries.
  • Thai style massaman curry $22.00
    • Braised lamb shank, root vegetables & scented rice. Add an additional lamb shank $7
  • Mini Angus steak $12.00
  • Beer battered fish & chips $23.00
    • served with rustic fries, dill & caper mayo
  • Silverfern Reserve beef ribeye $34.00
  • Eton mess $13.00
    • Meringue, mixed berries, chantilly cream & berry coulis
  • Venison $40
    • Wild Fiordland venison cutlet, pithivier of braised leg, parsnip and gruyere gallette, silverbeet, sauce soubise.
  • Beef $42
    • Pan roasted Wakanui beef tenderloin, braised cheek tortellini, baby spring vegetables, port wine jus.
  • Confit garlic buttered greens lemon vinaigrette, almonds $9
  • Paua $24
    • Hand picked West Coast abalone ravioli, confit garlic cream, parmesan crumb, baby watercress, parmesan croute. -
  • Truffle mash croquettes $9
  • Tasting Plate $48
    • Chef's selection from our menu for two to share.
  • Parfait $19
    • Duck liver parfait, tamarillo chutney, house pickles, toasted brioche.
  • Rocket, tomato and goats cheese salad $$12 / $18
  • - On its own $24.90
  • Pineapple $1.50
  • - Creamy chip dip $2.50
  • - Large $6.50
  • Chicken Pita $10.90
    • Chicken breast, cucumber, iceberg, tomato & light mayo in a warm pita
  • - +1 Large side $29.90
  • Fresh Garden Salad $8.90
    • Mixed lettuce, capsicum, olives, cucumber, red onion, carrot & cherry tomatoes
  • - Regular $4.50
  • Free range pork fillet, roasted parsnip puree, granny smith & red chilli salsa $22.00
  • Southland lamb rump, swede & dukkah gratin, pickled beets $23.00
  • Leafy greens, blached broccoli, forvn chardonnay dressing, pepitas $12.00
  • Miso cured wakanui beef, celeriac & fennel raw salad, toasted sesame $25.00
  • Potato bravas, chilli tomato sauce, aioli $11.00
  • Fried alamari, baby rocket, aioli $17.00
  • Jamaican jerk chicken breast, sticky black rice, coconut yoghurt $19.00
  • Crusted butternut pumpkin, broccoli, creamed corn, romano cheese, basil $18.00
  • Ha Cao $9.00
    • Deep Fried Dumping (10 rolls)
  • Heo Xa Xiu $18.50
    • Honey roast pork
  • Ca Chien Nuoc man $28.00
    • Deep fried fish steak with fish sauce
  • Heo Hanh Gung $18.50
    • Ginger and spring onion pork
  • Bo dau Giam $18.50
    • Beef with fresh coriander & tomatoes
  • Bo Sot Nam $18.50
    • Beef with mushroom sauce
  • Com Chien Trai Thom $13.50
    • Pineapple fried rice (Chicken/pork) and cashews
  • Goi Chay $18.00
    • Hanoi special vegetarian salad
  • Carnivore’s Dream $25.00
    • Chorizo, bacon, ham off the bone & caramelised onion with Fork and Tap BBQ sauce
  • Wild Fiordland Venison $29.00
    • Cooked mediun rare with potato gratin, jus and greens
  • Tap Burger $19.00
    • House made prime beef, smoked cheese, red onion, tomato, Fork and Tap BBQ sauce, aioli and shoestring fries
  • Rustic Potato Fries $8.00
    • With house made spicy tomato relish and aioli (V)(GF*)
  • Blue Cod $28.50
    • A Southern delicacy – cooked in a light beer batter served with shoestring fries, our own tartare sauce & garden salad
  • Greens $6.00
    • Sauté green beans and broccoli
  • Polenta Fries $9.00
    • With chipotle aioli (V)(GF*)
  • 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