Bellas Cafe in Palmerston North Menu

BELLA'S BY DAY BELLA'S BY DAY
  • Toasted Rewana $9.50
    • With Seasonal Spreads
  • Grains, Nuts and Seeds $13.00
    • With Poached Stone Fruit and Yoghurt
  • Hot Cakes $17.00
    • With Bacon, Roasted Peach and Maple Whipped Butter
  • Poached Eggs, Roasted Tomato, Toasted English Muffin and Hollandaise $16.50
    • In The Style of: Benedict-Leg Ham / Florentine - Spinach / Vancouver - Salmon
BUILD A BREAKFAST- BELLA'S BY DAY BUILD A BREAKFAST- BELLA'S BY DAY
  • Spinach / Potato Hash $4.00 per Selection
  • Toasted Rewana / English Muffins / Whole Grain / Egg any Style / Leg Ham $4.00 per Selection
  • Bacon / Sausage / Confit Salmon / Steak / Tomato / Mushroom $4.00 per Selection
  • Condiments No Charge
    • Hollandaise, Bella's Apple & Onion Marmalade, Tomato Sauce
SHARE PLATES- BELLA'S BY DAY SHARE PLATES- BELLA'S BY DAY
  • Three Soft White Rolls $6.50
    • Oven Baked in Herb or Garlic Butter
  • Bella's Kitchen Breads $13.00
    • With Butter, Balsamic Oil and Spread
  • Bella's Kitchen Tasting Plate $20.00
    • A Selection of Tapas, dips, antipasto and spreads
  • Soup of the season $12.50
BELLA'S CLASSICS- BELLA'S BY DAY BELLA'S CLASSICS- BELLA'S BY DAY
  • Bella's Thai Chicken Curry $30.50
    • 17 years, no explanation required
  • Chilli Cream Mussels $20.50
    • Steamed Mussels in Shell, Sprinkled with Riesling and Finished in a Sweet Chilli and Herb Cream Reduction
  • Fettuccine Pollo $25.00
    • Sweet Tomato Cream. Poached Chicken Breast with Fettuccini, Herb Greens and Shaved Parmesan
  • Fettuccine Carbonara $25.00
    • Leg Ham and Sauteed Mushroom. Though Garlic Cream, Fettuccine, Shaved Parmesan and Egg Yolk to Blend
  • Spaghetti Fungi $25.00
    • Tomato and Mushroom Cabernet Sauce Served Though Spaghetti Noodles with Herb Greens and Shaved Parmesan
  • Sesame Calamari $25.00
    • Bella's Sesame Calamari on Oriental Styled Salad Fruits. Lead Greens and Noodle Shards with Honey Soy Syrup and Chilli Ginger Glaze
  • Seafood Risotto $29.00
    • Seared Fish, Scallops, Calamari and Prawns in Lemon Arborio Rice, Finished with Butter, Herb Greens and Shaved Parmesan
  • Char Grilled Chicken Salad $28.00
    • Char Grilled Breast of Chicken and Bella's Balsamic, Sweet Chilli Egg Mayonnaise, Leaf Salad and Tomato and Carrot Julienne, Topped with Parmesan Crouton Crumb
  • Pomegranate Roasted Root Vegetable Gnocchi $27.50
    • With a Smoked Onion Cream, Salad Herbs and Walnut Butter Fried Halloumi
  • Peppered Beef and Black Pear $28.50
    • With Blue Cheese and Red Cabbage and Carrot Coleslaw, Cucumber and Salad Onion Salsa Salad Greens
  • Confit Salmon and Pickled Kim Chi Vegetables Thru Salad Greens $28.50
    • With Coriander Mayonnaise and Citrus Crumb
  • Sliders, Slaw and Sauce with Fries $25.00
    • Choice of 3: Confit Salmon / Caper Egg Mayo / Pulled Sticky Pork / Bourbon & Beer Glaze / Char Grilled Beef / Bella's Apple Onion-mm-lade / Chicken / Bacon / Chilli Balsamic Mayo
  • Citrus Crumbed Market Fish $29.00
    • Fries, Mesclun Coleslaw, Tartare Egg Mayonnaise and Citrus Squeeze
  • Char Grilled Beef $29.00
    • Roasted Tomato and Mushroom, Potato Rosti, Sauteed Spinach and Apple Onion-mm-laude with Hollandaise and Jus
  • Mixed Leaf Salad / Fries and Sauce $5.00
JUST DESSERTS- BELLA'S BY DAY JUST DESSERTS- BELLA'S BY DAY
  • Visual Menu of Bella's House Made Cakes and Tarts Please Let us Describe the Selection Displayed in the Cabinet
  • 72% Dark Chocolate Tart $16.00
    • With Balsamic Beetroot Sorbet and Whipped Chantilly Cream
  • Vanilla Bean Pannacotta $16.00
    • With Black Doris Plum and Opal Nera Salsa, Cream Anglaise and Peanut Slab Cookies
  • Spiced Peach Queen Pudding $16.00
    • Cream Anglaise, Butterscotch Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Cheese Plate $16.00
    • With Sticky Fruit, Bella's Apple Onion-mm-lade and Oatmeal Cookies
  • Affogato $16.00
    • Espresso, Ice Cream and Your Choice of Liqueur
SHARE PLATES- BELLA'S BY EVENING SHARE PLATES- BELLA'S BY EVENING
  • Three Soft White Rolls $6.50
    • Oven Baked in Herb or Garlic Butter
  • Bella's Kitchen Breads $13.00
    • With Butter, Balsamic Oil and Spread
  • Bella's Kitchen Tasting Platter $20.00
    • A Selection of Tapas, Dips, Antipasto and Spreads
  • Black and White Sesame Calamari $25.00
    • with Oriental Salad, Chilli Ginger and Honey Soy Dip
  • Cashew and Coconut Prawns $25.00
    • with curried avocado mayonnaise and Cilantro Slaw
  • Rewana Crumbed Mussels $12.50
    • with garlic butter farce with salad greens and Chilli Bacon Mayonnaise
SALADS- BELLA'S BY EVENING SALADS- BELLA'S BY EVENING
  • Pomegranate Roasted Root Vegetable Gnocchi $27.50
    • With a Smoked Onion Cream, Salad Herbs and Walnut Butter Fried Halloumi
  • Char Grilled Chicken Salad $28.00
    • Char Grilled Breast of Chicken and Bella's Balsamic, Sweet Chilli Egg Mayonnaise, Leaf Salad and Tomato and Carrot Julienne, Topped with Parmesan Crouton Crumb
  • Confit Salmon and Pickled Kim Chi Vegetables Thru Salad Greens $28.50
BELLA'S CLASSICS- BELLA'S BY EVENING BELLA'S CLASSICS- BELLA'S BY EVENING
  • Bella's Thai Chicken Curry $30.50
    • 17 Years, No explanation Required
  • Chilli Cream Mussels $20.50
    • Steamed Mussels in Shell, Spiked with Riesling and Finished in a Sweet Chilli and Herb Cream Reduction
  • Fettuccine Pollo $25.00
    • Sweet Tomato Cream, Poached Chicken Breast with Fettuccine, Shaved Parmesan and Egg Yolk to Blend
  • Fettuccine Carbonara $25.00
    • Leg Ham and Sauteed Mushroom Through Garlic Cream, Fettuccine, Shaved Parmesan and Egg Yolk to Blend
  • Spaghetti Marinara $25.00
    • Tomato and Mushroom Cabernet Sauce Served Through Spaghetti Noodles with Herb Greens and Shaved Parmesan
  • Spaghetti Fungi $25.00
    • Tomato and Mushroom Cabernet Sauce Served Through Spaghetti Noodles with Herb Greens and Shaved Parmesan
  • Sesame Calamari $25.00
    • Bella's Sesame Calamari on Oriental Styled Salad Fruits, Leaf Greens and Noodle Shards with Honey. Soy Syrup and Chilli Ginger Glaze
  • Seafood Risotto $29.00
    • Seared Fish, Scallops, Calamari and Prawns in Lemon Aborio Rice, Finished with Butter, Herb Greens
MAINS- BELLA'S BY EVENING MAINS- BELLA'S BY EVENING
  • Served with your choice of complimentary side
  • Todays Fish from the Market to Your Table $36.00
    • Via the Province of Bella's Kitchen
  • Roasted Pork Fillet and Sticky Feijoa Belly $36.00
    • Baked Apple and Lemon Mustard Emulsion
  • Char Grilled Beef Filets, Truffle Scented Arancini Bar $37.00
    • With Peppered Brussels sprouts and Sweet Onion Just
  • Venison Filet, Two Toned Gnocchi and Walnuts $37.00
    • With Baby Beets, Orange Curds and Red Wine Just
  • Chicken Roulade $37.00
    • Porty Apricot, Cream Cheese and Prociutto on Roasted Swede Puree and Chargrilled Broccoli
  • Baked Filo Encasing Kumara and Spinach Pesto $36.00
    • On Fried Gnocchi with Sweet Tomato and Green Herb Salsa
  • Add Some Sides $5.00
    • Shoestring Fries & Garlic Aioli, Mixed Leaf Salad, Vegetables of the Season, Potato of the Day
JUST DESSERTS- BELLA'S BY EVENING JUST DESSERTS- BELLA'S BY EVENING
  • Visual Menu of Bella's House Made Cakes and Tarts. Please let us Describe the Selection Displayed in the Cabinet
  • 72% Dark Chocolate Tart $16.00
    • With Balsamic Beetroot Sorbet and Whipped Chantilly Cream
  • Vanilla Bean Pannacotta $16.00
    • With Black Doris Plum and Opal Nera Salsa, Cream Anglaise and Peanut Slab Cookies
  • Spiced Peach Queen Pudding $16.00
    • Cream Anglaise, Butterscotch Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Cheese Plate $16.00
    • With Sticky Fruit, Bella's Apple Onion-mm-lade and Oatmeal Cookies
  • Affogato $16.00
    • Espresso, Ice Cream and Your Choice of Liqueur

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Rainbow Roll
    • Fresh tuna, salmon, white fish, prawn, crab meat salad, avocado, wasabi, mayo, tobiko
  • Chicken Miso Katsu $21.00
    • Panko crumbed crispy roll chicken with bacon, pineapple, cheese, shredded cabbage salad, misodare sauce, rice, miso soup
  • Haru Dinner Set (V) $28.00
    • Choose one main: Teriyaki chicken / teriyaki salmon / teriyaki beef / teriyaki tofu (V) / spicy pork. Comes with mixed tempura, sushi & sashimi, karaage chicken, agedashi tofu, salad, rice, miso soup
  • V=Vegetarian / GF=Gluten free
  • Edamame (GF/V) $7.00
    • Boiled premium grade green soya bean with Marlborough flaky sea salt
  • Fresh Spring Roll (GF/V) $12.00
    • Wrap with rice paper, filled with various fresh vegetable served with yuzu ponzu sauce
  • Miso Soup $3.00
    • With wakame seaweed, spring onion
  • V=Vegetarian / GF= Gluten free
  • Ale House Loaf $6.90/ $11.90
    • Locally baked Speight's bread. Hot and delicious served with garlic or plain butter. Half or whole loaves available.
  • Gourmet Ice Cream $13.00
    • Dunedin's own speciality, gourmet ice cream – Speight's Old Dark, topped with caramel and coffee sauce.
  • 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.
  • Pasta of the Day $24.90
    • Our friendly staff will let you know the pasta of the day special. Beer Match: Your waiter can suggest a suitable beer to have with today's pasta dish.
  • 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.
  • Crispy Crumbed Camembert $16.00
    • An oldie but a goodie! Crispy camembert with a gooey centre, with spiced plum chutney.
  • Farmhouse Cheesecake $13.00
    • Ask for today's selection.
  • Onions $3.50
  • Chicken $7.50
    • Mediterranean Style
  • Salad $7.00 / $8.00
    • Wrapped in Pita Bread. Small / Large
  • Veg Fritter $2.50
  • Chicken $12.90 / $15.90
    • Served with Rice. Small / Large
  • Chicken $7.50 / $9.90
    • Mini / Large
  • Mixed $7.50
    • Mediterranean Style
  • Falafel $2.00
  • Mixed $9.50 / $11.90
    • Wrapped in Pita Bread. Small / Large
  • BACON SWISS CRISPY CHICKEN TENDER SANDWICH $9.50
    • A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet, bacon, swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and ranch dressing on a seeded bun.
  • JR. FISH 'N CHIPS $6.50
    • 2 pieces of fish with small fries and drink/COMBO
  • ALABAMA CHICKEN $9.90
    • A breaded chicken fillet topped with bacon, onion straws, cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato and slathered top and bottom with creamy aioli.
  • MEMPHIS BBQ THICKBURGER $12.50/$14.50
    • Pulled Pork with a Charbroiled Beef Patty, Crispy Onion Straws, Melting Cheese and BBQ sauce on a Seeded bun.
  • CHICKEN TENDERS $6.00/$9.00
    • Chicken tenders dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded and cooked to a golden brown. Served with a choice of ranch, honey mustard or BBQ dipping sauces. Available as a 3pk or 5pk./ 3PCS/5PCS
  • HASHROUNDS $2.50
    • Crispy, poppable potato rounds.
  • NATURAL-CUT FRENCH FRIES $2.50/$3.20/$4.00
    • Premium quality, skin-on, natural cut french fries/small/medium/large
  • ORIGINAL THICKBURGER $9.90/$11.90
    • Chargrilled 100% Angus beef patty, two slices of cheddar cheese, two slices of tomato, red onion, pickles, lettuce, mustard, mayo and ketchup on a seeded bun.
  • Angus Pure steak Sammy $22.00
    • Grilled mushroom, Streaky bacon, Onion jam, Salad, Ciabatta, Beamaise
  • Crumbed mushrooms drizzled in truffle aioli $8.50
  • Lamb burger $22.00
    • Artisan bun, Gruyere cheese, Grilled red onion rings, Fries
  • Red chicken curry $22.00
    • Coconut Rice, Poppadom
  • Crab, mussel & cumin fritters $18.00
    • Coriander infused sour cream, Apple slaw
  • House fries $8.50
  • Eggs Benedict $19.00
    • Ciabatta, Hollandaise - with Salmon
  • Seafood risotto $22.00
    • Calamari, Salmon, Prawns, Blue cod, Wild roquette, Grilled lemon
  • (V)= Vegetarian
  • (Lg)= Low Gluten - Made To A Gluten Free Recipe But May Come In Contact With Gluten During Preparation In Store.
  • May also be made on low gluten bread (gluten free recipe) for an additional 1.00
  • Chicken Parmigiana $21.50
    • Crispy chicken schnitzel topped with bacon, napolitana sauce, melted cheese & served with honey mayo slaw & seasoned chips.
  • Smoked Salmon $6.90
  • Lemon Pepper Calamari $19
    • Panko crumbed lemon pepper calamari, seasoned chips, salad, tartare sauce.
  • Egg on Toast (V) $11
  • French Toast with Caramelised Banana (V) $15
    • With candied walnuts, lemon cream cheese, maple syrup.
  • Petit Dejeuner Vegetalien (Vegan Breakfast) $18
    • Sauteed potato chunks, tomato, mushroom, kale and herb salad, roasted chickpea served with wholegrain toast and tomato chilli jam
  • Beef Salad $20
    • With roasted red pepper, whipped feta, crispy noodles finished with Thai lime dressing
  • Bowl of Fries $7.5
    • Served with tomato sauce or aioli
  • Pasta of the Day $18
    • See the staff for today's flavour
  • Pain Perdu (French Toast) $18
    • Cinnamon Brioche, with bacon, banana, maple syrup
  • Pain Perdu (French Toast) $16
    • Berry Compote and cream or yoghurt
  • Cordon Bleu $22
    • Chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese served on mash and finished with red wine jus
  • Oeufs Benedicte (Eggs Benedict) $19
    • Served on English muffins with baby spinach and hollandaise. Bacon or Salmon
  • AMERICAN MUSCLE DOUBLE $14.90
    • Double 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Double Melted Cheddar, Sliced Sandwich Pickles, Free Range Mustard Aioli and Relish
  • COMBUSTION TOFU $7.50
    • Organic Tofu, Teriyaki Sauce, Peanut Sauce, Smashed Avocado, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli On A Smaller Bun Remove Aioli To Make It Vegan
  • THUNDERBIRD $10.90
    • Free Range Grilled Chicken Breast, Sliced Jalapenos, Salad, Relish and Free Range Chipotle Aioli
  • FORD FREAKOUT $12.70
    • 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Tasty Bacon, Smashed Avocado, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli
  • BACON BACKFIRE $12.90
    • Free Range Grilled Chicken Breast, Tasty Bacon, Melted Brie, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli
  • BIO FUEL $11.50
    • 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Free Range Egg, Raw Grated Beetroot W/Chia Seeds, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli
  • V-DUB VEGE $10.90
    • Crumbed Pumpkin, Carrot, Chickpea and Ginger Bites, Melted Cheddar, Raw Grated Beetroot W/Chia Seeds, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli Remove Aioli and Melted Cheddar To Make It Vegan
  • KUMARA FRIES WITH AIOLI $5.90
    • Sweet Potato Bro With Fresh Natural Free Range Bf Aioli
  • The Family Feast $40.00
  • Roast Beef Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
  • Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
  • Chicken Crave Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Cheeky Chicken $5.00
  • Brownie $2.50
  • Chicken Crave Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
  • -Full $13.50
  • ·Kadhai Chicken/ Lamb/ Beef (GF) (DF)
    • Oven cooked meat tossed with onion, capsicum & coriander seeds, finished with special kadhai gravy
  • ·Aloo Saag (GF)
    • Diced potato cooked with green herbs and spices, finished with fresh spinach and onion sauce
  • ·Malai Kebab (8 - 10 pcs) (GF)
    • Chicken marinated overnight in a juicy yogurt and cashew nut mixture lightly spiced then cooked in clay oven, served with salad
  • Pulao Rice (GF) $5.00
  • -Half $8.49
  • ·Vindaloo Chicken/ Lamb/ Beef (GF) (DF)
    • A unique dish famous among the portuguese in goa, meat cooked in tomato sauce and strong aromatic spices
  • Papadum (4 Pieces) $1.50
  • OMELETTE WITH SALAD $15.80
  • ROSIE’S SEAFOOD BASKET $20.90
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $10.00
  • TOASTED SANDWICHES from $4.20
    • HAM, EGG, CHEESE, TOMATO, ONION, PINEAPPLE
  • THAI BEEF ON RICE $18.20
  • STUFFED MUSHROOMS $8.20
  • STEAK SANDWICH & CHIPS $14.00
  • HAM STEAK SALAD & CHIPS $17.20
  • ●Main
  • ●Main
  • ●Appetizers
  • ●Soup
  • Deep Fried Spring Roll
  • Bbq Pork
  • Deep Fried Spring Roll
  • Crumbed Fish
  • Potato Fritter $1.00
  • Tomato Sauce $1.00
  • Tomato $1.00
  • Churry Chips $5.00
    • Cheese & Curry Sauce
  • Coleslaw $3.00
  • Egg $5.30
  • Gurnard N/A
    • (Battered / Crumbed )
  • Bacon, Tomato, Cheese $4.50
  • Pasta of the Day $19
  • 300g Scotch Fillet Steak $34
    • Premium New Zealand Angus scotch fillet steak served on thyme potato’s, wilted spinach drizzled with béarnaise sauce & topped with house made onion rings
  • Apple & Plum Crumble $14
    • Served with French vanilla ice cream
  • (GF = Gluten Free)
  • Beef & Reef (GF) $38
    • 200gm of Premium New Zealand Angus eye fillet, seared prawns & scallops infused w garlic butter accompanied by button mushrooms, cherry tomatos & green beans
  • New Zealand Diamond-Shell clams & Nz green lipped mussels (GF w/o the ciabatta) $29
    • This dish is one to get your mouth watering! Fresh clams & mussels steamed together in tomato, chilli & mint - served with toasted ciabatta
  • (GF = Gluten Free)
  • -NZ Wallaby Burger $32
    • House-made patty served on toasted bun with fresh salad, sliced tomato & drizzled with spiced plum sauce - served with rustic thick cut fries
  • Chicken Kali Mirch 15.90
    • Chicken marinated with cheese and cashews. Cooked in the tandoor and finished with tomatoes in a creamy sauce with a tinge of black pepper
  • Palak Paneer 14.90
    • Fresh homemade cottage cheese, grounded spices and tomatoes cooked in spinach gravy
  • Chicken/Beef Korma 14.90
    • Traditionally a mild dish cooked in a creamy sauce made of cashew nut paste, cream and spice
  • Onion Bhajee 4.90
    • Shredded onions, battered and fried with spices and chick pea flour (Three per person)
  • Fish Kolkata 15.90
    • Chunky fillets of fish cooked with fresh tomatoes, red onions, ginger, garlic, coriander and spices
  • Butter Prawns 16.90
    • King Prawns cooked in tomato gravy and butter finished with cream
  • Palak Kofta 14.90
    • Homemade Indian cottage cheese, crushed cashew nuts, potatoes and spices mixed together and then finished in hot oil and served with a fresh tomatoes and spinach gravy
  • Pickles 3.50
Bellas Cafe

Bellas Cafe

location

Address

2 The Square, Palmerston North, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4410, New Zealand

phone

Phone

+64 6-357 8616

clock

Opened hours

Tuesday: 09:00-22:00, Wednesday: 09:00-22:00, Thursday: 09:00-22:00, Friday: 09:00-22:00, Saturday: 09:00-22:00,
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Breakfast , Italian , Pacific

features

Features

EFTPOS ,  Breakfast ,  Cash

Location
2 The Square, Palmerston North, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4410, New Zealand