Cafe Olive in Nelson Menu

Hawaiian S $10/ M $18/ L $25
- NZ Ham, Pineapple
M.O.B. S $11/ M $22/ L $27
- Mushrooms, Red Onions, Bacon
Prosciutto & Funghi S $11/ M $20/ L $25
- NZ Ham, Mushrooms
Margherita (V) S $8/ M $15/ L$20
- Oregano
Popeye (V) S $11/ M $20/ L $25
- Spinach, Feta
Extra meat topping S $4/ M $5/ L $6
Puttanesca S $15/ M $26/ L $33
- Chorizo, Red Onions, Capsicum
Parmigiana S $13/ M $26/ L $33
- Parma Ham, Parmesan Cheese

Fish empanada (4) with jalapeno yogurt dips $9.50
Add mushroom, bacon or tomato $2.50
Corn fed chicken, corn & black bean succotash, grilled spring onion, chipotle sauce $35.00
Reuben Sandwich: sauerkraut, Emmental cheese, corned beef, Russian dressing caraway rye with gherkin & fries $20.50
Truffle fries (Grana Padano & white truffle oil) $6.50
Add grilled chicken $3.50
Beef Carpaccio with Appleby salad, straw potatoes, lemon & anchovy mayonnaise $19.50
Fish empanadas (4) with jalapeno yogurt dip $9.50

Eye Fillet $42.00
- Truffle mash/ burst cherry tomatoes/ red wine jus (GF) (Jim Barry Cover Drive Cabernet Sauvignon)
Rocket and Parmesan Salad/ Balsamic Vinaigrette $7.00
Pan Fried Marlborough King Salmon Fillet $38.00
- Crushed potatoes / crispy kale / coconut lemongrass sauce (GF) (Lawson's Dry Hill Sauvignon Blanc)
Warm Flourless Chocolate Fudge Cake $15.00
- Chocolate sauce/ hazelnut praline/ Vanilla ice cream (GF)
Duck and Mushroom Risotto $29.00
- Rocket/ parmesan/ hoi sin jus (GF) (Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Pinot Noir)
Spaghetti Marinara $29.00
- Scallops/ prawns/ mussels/ calamari in spicy Napolitano sauce (Waimea Estate Sauvignon Blanc)
Recommended wines available by the glass
Macadamia Nut Crumbed Chicken Breast $36.00
- Crushed potatoes/ parmesan/ spicy napolitano sauce (Waimea Chardonnay)

Truffle fries with grated parmesan
Pan baked flounder with capers, pinenuts & lemon butter sauce $22
Corn chowder with fish, calamari, mussels & Cloudy Bay clams, served with focaccia $18
Steamed Marlborough mussels & clams, fennel, pasta, tomatoes, white wine & saffron butter, grilled focaccia $18
Seared Big eye tuna, avocado and tomato salad with chimichurri dressing & herbs $20
Milkdrop mozzarella, chargrilled nectarines, basil, salted almonds & local Frogs End olive oil $22
Sautéed broccoli with preserved lemon, cranberries & garlic butter
House baked focaccia with emulsified tomato foam & balsamic reduction $10

Chicken Liver & Brandy Pate $14.00
- With Black Currant Jelly and Toasted Buttered Brioche
- Either Garlic and Herb Butter, Peppercorn and Brandy Sauce or Bearnaise Sauce
Warm Lamb Salad $21.00
- Baby Spinach, Grilled Halloumi Cheese, Honey Roasted Pumpkin, Toasted Pine Nuts, Smoky Eggplant and Mint Yogurt Dressing
Flames on Forty Burger
Grilled to your liking
Warm Bread Loaf $7.00
- Garlic and Herb Butter
Bread & Dips $10.00
- 3 Warm Breads served with Kakariki Olive Oil, Today’s Fresh Homemade Dips
Fries with Aioli $5.00

Assorted Vegetable Tempura $29.50
- A selection of tofu and vegetables fried in a light and crispy Japanese batter with tempura dipping sauce.
Assorted Vegetable Tempura $18.00
- A selection of tofu, vegetables deep fried in a light
Shabu-Shabu $59.50 per person
- Minimum of two guests required with 24 hours advance pre-order:Shabu-Shabu is a Japanese hot pot meal in which you are presented with a selection of finely sliced beef and vegetables that you cook yourself hot Dashi broth. All Shabu-Shabu set menus are served with chef ’s appetiser of the day, your choice of a sushi or tempura entrée, miso soup, steamed rice, pickles and finished with green tea ice cream and fruit. >>
Pork Kakuni $18.00
- Slowly braised, sweet and tender pork belly served in Mirin Sake & soy broth.
Chicken Kara-age $17.50
- Traditional Japanese marinated fried chicken served with Japanese mayonnaise sauce.
Assorted Tempura $34.00
- A selection of prawn, fish and vegetables fried in a light and crispy Japanese batter with tempura dipping sauce
Tarantula Roll $20.00
- Deep fried soft shell crab, flying fish roe, avocado, cucumber, snow pea shoots and bonito flakes served with mayonnaise and teriyaki sauce.
Fish of the Day $37.00
- Please ask our friendly team for today’s creation with Panko Prawn and Miyazu’s special miso sauce.

Bread $3.00
Fish n Chips $22.00
- Fresh fish in a crispy Golden Bays beer batter, served with thick cut fries salad and homemade tartare sauce.
Platter for Two $19.00
- Six spring rolls, six samosas, fries and wedges served with sour cream and chilli sauce.
Cajun Chicken Salad $23.50
- Cajun seasoned chicken breast, spring onion and capsicum topped with crispy noodles and finished with a chilli, lime and ginger dressing.
Garlic Prawns $28.00
- Garlic and herb marinated prawns served with a crispy noodle salad and red pepper aioli.
Childrens' Platter $12.00
- A fun, healthy platter of bread, cheese, fruit, crackers, raisins and tomato.
Pasta of the Day $24.00
- Refer to specials board.
Stables Burger $20.00
- Two beef patties, bacon, egg, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato and cheese on a toasted bun served with thick cut fries.

Tagliata di manzo con balsamico $18.00
Affogato al caffe $10.00
- Hazelnut ice-cream, espresso coffee
gnocchi gorgonzola pere e noci $15.00
- Handmade lasagne with bolognese sauce
-Grilled chicken rosemary dressing $15.00
-Tuna steaks $20.00
Gnocchi al ragu or pesto $15.00
Tagaliatelle al ragu or pesto $15.00
Tagliata di pollo al rosmarino $15.00

Italian $15.00
- Fresh made focaccia bun with pepperoni, prosciutto ham, tomato, red onion, rocket, italian dressing topped with mozzarella cheese and toasted.
Chips and Salsa $5.00
- Corn chips with fresh made tomato salsa (tomato, onion, jalpeno, coriander, garlic)
Classic Cheese $11.00
- Marinara tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and topped with fresh basil.
Mushroom Medley $18.00
- A mix of mushrooms, roasted garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, marinara tomato sauce topped with fresh basil.
Sausage Lasagna $23.00
- Our lasagna is baked twice to allow the flavors to meld together. Fresh pasta sheets, our signature marinara tomato sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheese, roasted red capsicums, italian sausage locally made by Raeward Fresh, and topped with pesto and Parmesan. Comes with side salad.
Waimea $22.00
- Lavendar & Rosemary accent smoked chicken, red onions, feta and mozzarella cheese with fresh tomatoes on a extra virgin olive oil and garlic base.
Buller $22.00
- Built for those wanting a hearty pizza! Pepperoni, locally made Italian sausage, ham, spicy jalapenos, mozzarella & marina sauce.
Funghi Town $21.00
- Olive oil and garlic base, slices of brie, mix of mushrooms, parmesan, and a drizzle of truffle oil

MINI DOUGHNUTS $2.00
- packet of three rolled in cinnamon sugar
Seasoned crispy wedges $4.80
- served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
The Hau $14.50
- The works! Homemade beef patty, grilled with cheese, mustard and tomato sauce, topped with an egg, grilled bacon, pineapple ring and beetroot. Aioli dressing, relish and salad complete this awesome feed!
GOURMET ICE CREAM TUBS $3.80 each
- selection of flavours (subject to availability)
The Cow Pat $12.80
- Our own tasty homemade beef patty grilled with cheese, mustard and tomato sauce, topped with salads, aioli dressing & tangy homemade tomato relish.
Ewe Beaut $14.00
- Homemade Moroccan inspired lamb patty, dolloped with mint yoghurt and chunks of herb & garlic marinated feta, topped with tangy tomato relish, salads and aioli dressing!
Sparrows Fart $12.80
- the bacon and egg bonanza! Golden hash brown layered with cheese and crispy bacon + an egg, salad, avocado, tangy relish and dressing, this wee number will keep you going!
PINEAPPLE RING $1.50 each
- battered and fried and coated in cinnamon sugar. Selection of baked goodies & sweeties also available on the counter

King Prawns $21.00
Choose traditional or spicy
Jasmine Rice $2.00
Seafood $19.00
E.5 Gai Thod $7.50
- Five flash fried marinated chicken wings, served with sweet Thai sauce
Seafood $19.00
Fish, Seafood $19.00
Side Salad $5.50

KIDS SUSHI PLATE $7.50
ASSORTED SUSHI $16.50
- Chef's choice 8pc Sushi
TEMPURA EGGPLANT NIGIRI (3p) $7.00
MINI VEGETABLE TEMPURA (5pc) $7.50
EDAMAME $7.50
- Original or Garlic
SHRIMP TEMPURA (6p) $20.50
SPARK TUNA ROLL $7.00
- (with Fish Roe) (4p)
CHICKEN SESAME KATU $19.50
- Crumbed chicken with original vegetable sauce and sesame

CAJUN,PANKO CRUMBED CHICKEN BURGER $24.00
- w/- bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato & avocado aioli.w/- Fries (and aioli)
GARDEN FRESH SALAD $6.00
ANGUS BEEF BURGER $18.00
- Our own 200g Angus beef pattie in a bun w/- blue cheese, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion, gherkin & aioli.
SALT&PEPPER CALAMARI $19.00
- Chargrilled baby vegetables, rocket, walnuts, polenta, sweet chilli aioli. (GF)(DF)
BACON $4.00
POLENTA FRIES $6.00
- w/- house sweet chilli aioli.
AFTER DINNER MINT SUNDAE $13.50
- Chocolate & vanilla ice creams, peppermint gel, whipped cream & chocolate shard. (GF)
HOLLANDAISE $3.00

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Warm Chocolate Brownie with chocolate sauce $4.00
Greek Salad Box $9.50
Battered Sausage $3.20
Pineapple Ring $2.50
Calamari - 2 Rings $1.20
Gluten Free Base Available $2 / $3
Handcut Agria $6.50

Tofu chermoula $24
- spiced tofu sautéed with seasonal vegetables enjoy with spiced Couscous and organic yoghurt.
Fettuccine al Fungi $21
- fettuccine tossed in creamy mushroom sauce, sundried tomato, spinach and capsicum with a hint of chili.
Arancini Risotto balls $12.50
- filled with camembert cheese and served with petite salad.
Cheese Board $15
- a selection of New Zealand Cheeses, enjoy with seasonal fruits and water crackers.
Salad Mediterranean $12.50
- Salad mixed lettuce tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with artichoke, olives, sundried tomato, and cucumber and feta cheese.
Chocolate Mud Cake $12.50
- accompanied with ice cream, berry compote and chantily cream.
Thai Vegetable Curry $22 with Tofu $24
- seasonal vegetables cooked in mild coconut curry sauce served with jasmine rice.
Field Mushroom $12.50
- roasted Portobello mushroom with rosemary and fire roasted capsicum with crumbled feta cheese.

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