Cafe Olive in Nelson Menu

Fresh made pancakes w caramelised banana, streaky bacon, maple syrup & butter $17.50
Prosciutto & buffalo mozzarella w roasted pumpkin, mint, rocket & salted almonds $22.00
Fried west coast whitebait w rocket, bread, butter & lemon $21.50
Roasted field & button mushrooms w poached eggs on toasted ciabatta w rocket $17.50
Add ōra king salmon or bacon $6
- (Eggs benedict & smoked fish cakes served Saturdays and Sundays only)
Double baked chocolate soufflé w coffee sauce, chocolate tuile & soft whipped cream $12.50
Seafood soup w john dory, mussels, cockles, potatoes & cream w bread & butter $20.50
Double baked goat cheese & roasted garlic soufflé w fresh beetroot, endive, cress & walnuts $16.50

SWEET CHILLI, CHEESE & GARLIC BREAD $7.80
- Very, very tasty- so good you will want more but plenty for two.
OVEN FRESH GARLIC & PARSLEY BREAD $6.90
- Straight from the oven and oozing with flavour, heaps for two.
GREEN THAI CHICKEN CURRY $18.90
- Sautéed chicken thigh, aromatic lemongrass in a Thai-inspired coconut cream sauce, garnished with peanuts, fried shallots and accompanied with fragrant jasmine rice.
CHICKEN LIVER AND PORT PÂTÉ $19.90
- A thick slice of rich, smooth pâté, flavoured with herbs and a dash of port, wrapped in bacon and baked in a terrine. Served with roasted pears and toasted bread.
West Coast whitebait pattie $ 8.00
CITRUS CURED SALMON $21.50
- Traditionally cured salmon using vodka, dill salt and lemon, served with, leafy greens and herb salad, with glazed beetroot, lemon and dill crème fraîche.
RED CURRY GREEN LIPPED MARLBOROUGH MUSSELS $19.00
- Marlborough mussels steamed open in a red Thai curry, lemon and coconut cream broth, served with toasted bread and seasonal salad.
Bowl of fries $6.50

Poached free range eggs, champagne ham, hash brown & hollandaise $18.50
Fish of the Day – Market fresh, wait staff will advise $33.50
Jamaican jerk glazed pork belly, naked Waldorf salad, fried onion rings $19.50
Pan-fried fillet steak, ratatouille, potato terrine, Black garlic butter & watercress $35.00
Add blackened fish $4.50
Braised beef cheek, soft polenta, Wilted greens, bacon marmalade, green peppercorn sauce $35.00
Huevos Rancheros: crispy corn tortilla, refried beans, free range eggs, salsa & cheese $18.50
Caesar salad – Cos, croutons, anchovies, Grana Padano, homemade dressing $19.50

Thai Noodle Salad $19
- Vermicelli noodles, radish, sprouts, cabbage, chilli, sesame, coriander, chilli & capsicum dressing - Vegetarian
Eggs Benedict $22
- Spinach, poached eggs, toast, hollandaise & Hot smoked Ora King Salmon $22
Thai Noodle Salad $23
- Vermicelli noodles, radish, sprouts, cabbage, chilli, sesame, coriander, chilli & capsicum dressing - Grilled chicken
Green Salad $5
River Kitchen Squid Salad $19
- Asian slaw, coriander, chilli, citrus miso dressing, peanuts
Greek Salad $7
Hot Smoked Salmon Salad $22
- Ora King Salmon, radish, fennel, capers & lemon, mustard cream cheese
Eggs Benedict $16.50
- Spinach, poached eggs, toast, hollandaise & Mushrooms

Vegetables in the meal $3.50
Roast Duck Curry (Gaeng Ped Pet Yang) [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $27.00
- Roasted duck cooked in traditional creamy Thai red curry with pineapple, tomato, lychee, grape and capsicum garnished with sweet basil.
Pork Spare Ribs Thod $9.50
- Country style pork ribs marinated in zesty Thai seasoning and deep-fried. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
Lemongrass Salad (Phah Talay) [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $24.50
- Hot, spicy and refreshing. Lemongrass combined with mint, kaffir lime leaf, onions, Thai herbs and chilli, with your choice of: Mixed seafood or Squid $23.00 / Prawns
Chicken Satay $9.50
- Tender chicken marinated in traditional spices and barbecued on skewers. Served with Thai peanut sauce.
Thai Fish Cake $10.00
- Traditional Thai-style home-made fish patties, deep fried and served with sweet and sour cucumber and ground peanut dipping sauce.
Phad See-Ew $19.00
- Wide rice noodles stir-fried with eggs and vegetables with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 Prawns $24.50 Vegetarian with tofu
Rice $3.50

Spicy Tuna Roll $17.50
- Inside out roll with fresh tuna with spicy sauce, cucumber and spring onion and Avocado
Miyazu Salad Fresh seasonal green salad tossed in house made soy-based sesame dressing $21.50
- Marlborough Cold Smoked Salmon
Salmon Sashimi $20.00
- Premium Marlborough Ora King salmon (9 pieces)
Assorted Sashimi
- Chef ’s selection of freshest tuna, salmon and white fish Entrée(12pieces)$22.50 Main(24pieces)$42.50
Assorted Tempura $21.50
- A selection of prawns, fish and vegetables deep fried in a light and crispy Japanese batter with tempura dipping sauce.
Vegetarian Roll $15.50
- Assorted Tempura vegetables, sesame infused Wakame seaweed and sushi ginger
Tempura Prawn Roll $18.50
- Inside out roll with tempura prawns, flying fish roe, cucumber and avocado, served with mayonnaise and teriyaki sauce.
Sushi and Sashimi platters are portioned per person and include 7 pieces of assorted Nigiri and Maki Sushi and 6 slices of premium Sashimi $24.50
- 1 person

Cheese Board Platter $35.00
- A selection of delicious New Zealand cheese served with crackers, bread, fruit and tomato relish.
Pasta of the Day $24.00
- Refer to specials board.
Chocolate Kahlua Cake $12.00
- A delicious chocolate and Kahlua mix served with chocolate fudge walnut sauce and vanilla ice cream.
Antipasto Platter $35.00
- A tasty selection of edried and cured meats, cheese, bread, dips, crackers, fruit and marinated vegetables.
Chicken, Brie, Cranberry and Filo Pastry $24.00
- Oven baked in filo pastry and served with salad, seasoned wedges, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
Mussels in Bays Pilsner $23.00
- Green lipped mussels steamed in Pilsner beer, finished with manuka smoked bacon, parsley and garlic, served with toasted bread.
Caesar Salad $23.50
- Tender chicken fillet, poached egg, croutons, bacon and parmesan cheese, served with anchovies all tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing.
Garlic Prawns $28.00
- Garlic and herb marinated prawns served with a crispy noodle salad and red pepper aioli.

Basket of Fries $5.00
Samosas & Fries $9.00
Mini Hot-Dog & Fries $9.00
Mini Spring Rolls & Fries $9.00
Cheese & Cracker Platter (serves 2) $15.00
Fish Bites & Fries $9.00
Chicken Nuggets & Fries $9.00
Large Mixed Platter $30.00

Taglia telle alla carbonara $15.00
Affogato al caffe $10.00
- Hazelnut ice-cream, espresso coffee
-Ricotta and figs jam $15.00
Tiramisu $14.00
Zuppa di calamari $12.00
Tagaliatelle al ragu or pesto $15.00
-Grilled chicken rosemary dressing $15.00
Ricotta marmellata di fichi $15.00

Mixed Green Salad $7.50
- with balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Bloke's Beef Salad $20.50
- Trust us on this one - it's good!
Mussels Moulin Rouge $22.50
- A pot of green-lipped mussels from Tasman Bay steamed open in a tomato, onion, garlic and red wine broth
Bambino Pasta (Sorry, children only) $10.50
- Tri-colour pasta spirals in our Neapolitan tomato sauce with bacon
Beef Lasagne Bolognese $19.50
- served with mixed green salad and dressing
Salmon Penne $20.50
- House smoked South Island salmon on fresh penne pasta with capers, dill and cream sauce
Chicken Calzone $24.50
- Pizza base filled with wood-roasted chicken, brie, chopped nuts and cranberry sauce, folded over to a half-moon shape, then sprinkled with our Neapolitan tomato sauce, served with a mixed green salad
Wedges with sour cream (Add cheese and bacon, $6) $9.00

Steak, Eggs & Chips $15.90
- 200g Rump Steak cooked to your liking served with fried eggs and chunky fries
Vegetable Fritter Stack $14.90
- Carrot and zucchini fritters with seasonal greens and pomodoro sauce
Vege Delight $15.90
- Fresh seasonal vegetables tossed through spaghetti with garlic and olive oil. Topped with Parmesan
Apple Strudel $11.90
- House made apple strudel, topped with sliced almonds. Served with whipped cream
Thai Beef Salad $19.90
- Thai marinated Rump served on julienne vegetables, mesclun salad, egg noodles and roasted cashew pieces with a lime and coriander dressing
Roast of the Day $15.90
- Classic Kiwi roast with all the trimmings. Check with your wait staff for todays roast flavour
Bacon $3.50 EA
Soda Water REG $2.00 LGE $3.00

Mexican Desserts Specials
-2 Tacos $8.00
-Black Beans
Chipotle (Med)
- (Smoked Jalapenos have their ways)
Side Orders $3.00
-Corn Chips
Fire Grilled “AsaDero” Steak
- (We Marinate our Skirt Steak in Dried Chilli Adobo and Grill it)
PicaDillo Beef
- (Mexican Style Home Cooking Mince, Beef Slow Cooked with a Combination of Dried Chillies and Herbs)

HERBED POLENTA CHIPS $12.00
- w/-house sweet chilli aioli. (V) (GF) (DF)
PANAMA EGGS $18.00
- Scrambled eggs in a flour tortilla w/- avocado, char-grilled corn, roasted capsicum, tomato salsa & chipotle sprinkle. (Add bacon $4).
PULLED PORK&'SLAW SLIDERS $15.00
- Sticky hoisin & soy pork w/- Asian coleslaw. (DF)
HAM & CHEESE SLIDERS $12.00
- with chips
CAJUN,PANKO CRUMBED CHICKEN BURGER $18.00
- w/- bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato & avocado aioli.
EGGS ON TOAST $12.00
- Two eggs, as you like (poached, scrambled or fried) on toast. (Add bacon $4).
MUSHROOMS $3.00
OMELETTE $19.00
- Bacon, mushroom & cheese, toasted ciabatta.

Home Cut Fries Aioli and homemade tomato sauce (gf, df) $7.0
Deconstructed Pavlova Passionfruit cream, Pineapple and mint Carpaccio, mango salsa (gf) $14.5
Lemon Assiette Lemon and chilli cake, Lemon posset, chilli syrup $14.5
Sabayon ice-cream Brandy snap wafer, seasonal berries $14.5
Chicken Thigh Wrapped in streaky bacon and stuffed with garlic prawns, baby vegetables, red onion puree, pernod cream $31.5
Poisson du Jour Chef’s daily preparation of the markets freshest local seasonal and sustainable fish $31.5
Charcutiere (2 people) A selection of cooked and cured meats, pickles, Olives, chutney, Baguette $26.0
Chocolate and Almond cake White chocolate mousse, Berry coulis, nut praline, candied orange zest (gf) $14.5

Ham
Garden Salad Box $7.50
Falafel Burger (v) $10.00
- Home made spicy Falafels with Yoghurt and sweet chili jam, salad
Tomato
Margarita $10.00 / $16.00
- Cheese, tomato and basil oil
FRESH FISH OF THE DAY $4.60
- Crumbed or Battered
Pepperoni $12.00 / $18.00
- Pepperoni, onion, peppers and chili, cheese
Mediterranean roast vegetable(v) $12.50 / $18.50
- Roasted vegetables, feta, caramelized onion, olives, basil oil

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