Ossobuco alla Milanese – Milan’s Style Veal Ossobuco $33.50
It is a Milanese speciality of cross-cut Veal shank braised with vegetables, wine and Broth. Served on a bed of saffron risotto
Cannoli alla siciliana $13.50
Classic recipe from south of Italy, filled with ricotta, chocolate and pistachios
Add prosciutto $4.00
Spaghetti al profumo di mare –Pasta with fresh mussels, and anchovies $24.50
Transport yourself to the shores of the Adriatic Sea with this pasta dish brimming with fresh mussels and anchovies, fresh tomato base and Italian capers plus a selection of fresh seafood that changes every day
Zuppa di cipolle (chee-pol-le) Toscana – Onion soup $11.00
The Real and original Onion soup “Did you know… the onion soup was born originally in Florence: Caterina de’ Medici imported to the court of France”
Pappardelle Col ragu di Cinghiale – Wild Boar Pappardelle $23.50
Meltingly tender wild boar, stewed in rich tomato and red wine sauce. Like mama used to make
Risotto of the day – please see the specials for tonight n/a
Thin crepes with sweet toppings, preserves and syrups, and assorted New Zealand ice cream
Caesars Palace
Craft your own version of a classic Caesar salad: shaved parmesan from the "wheel", crisp salad leaves, mesclun, endive, cos and iceberg lettuce, capers, anchovy fillets, garlic croutons, toasted almonds, grilled streaky bacon
Mediterranean Fare
Shaved coppa (cured pork scotch), cured beef pastrami, hot Spanish chorizo sausage, Italian salami, continental sausages, chicken liver pate with sauteed mushroom
Dressings, Oils and Vinegars
Extra virgin olive oil, hazelnut oil, avocado oil, Balsamic, sherry and cider vinegar, Italian, French, coriander and ginger dressing
The Southern Oceans
Smoked salmon fillet brushed with manuka honey and orange glace, in-house marinated green-lipped mussels with sweet chilli and ginger, cooked prawn salad with bamboo shoots, toasted sesame seeds, lime and fresh coriander, pickled bismark herrings with sour cream, apples and chives, whole cooked tiger prawns, Coromandel half shell mussels with zingy chilli and red onion salsa, hot smoked New Zealand fish fillet (daily catch)
Art of the Grill
Beef sirloin steak, peppered or natural, Hungarian pork loin steak, pork fillet medallions, tender venison steak, marinated chicken fillet. German bratwurst, boerewurst and smoked kransky. Fresh fish fillets (subject to catch)
Mussel Pot
Live green-lipped mussels from the tank, steamed fresh, served with your choice of red curry and coconut cream or traditional garlic, white wine and herb stock
Mediterranean Fare
Italian salami, shaved smoked ham, roasted chicken
- Available between 11am & 5pm Daily - Choose Two fillings - Ham/Cheese/Onion/Pineapple/Egg/Mushroom: any extra filling 0.50¢ extra - Gluten Free Bread extra $1
Hot Cakes with bacon, fresh banana and maple syrup $9
Grazing Platter $60
A mix of cured meats and smoked salmon, cheeses, garlic prawns, kala mata olives, pesto, hummus, crackers and grilled croutes .Serves 6. Half patter available $40.
Wilted Spinach $4
Pulled Pork Baguette $
Pulled pork slow cooked in our smoke bbq & chilli suace, on toasted ficelle with poached eggs
Pasta of the Moment $POA
Created with the chef,s inspiration of the day.
Hawaiian pizza with tomato and cucumber salad $9
Cheese Board $25
A Selection of cheeses and crackers is with quince jelly, pesto and grapes.
250g of prime New Zealand scotch fillet served with fried egg or prawns, fries, tomato sauce, salad and your choice of - garlic butter, mushroom sauce, peppercorn sauce or creamy blue cheese sauce. Please note that 'well done' steaks take up to 40 minutes to prepare - including cooking and resting time.
Fish and Chips $23.90
John Dory fillet coated in a delicious batter made with Monteith’s Radler. Steakhouse fries, salad, aioli style tartare sauce and tomato sauce complete this classic Kiwi dish.
Vegetable Stack (v) $19.90
Roasted pumpkin, grilled capsicum and portobello mushroom served on marinated tofu with pea puree, pesto and a rocket salad.
Chicken Fettuccine $23.90
Tender chicken, bacon, mushrooms, cashew nuts and spinach cooked in a creamy white wine sauce with fettuccine pasta and topped with parmesan cheese
Every month we have a choice of 3 special lunches for just $10.00 each. Please ask a member of staff for details or see the specials board on the bar.
Camembert Filo $12.90
Pieces of creamy Camembert wrapped in filo pastry and oven baked. Served with salad and plum sauce.
With Baby Spinach, Roast Mushrooms, Roast Tomatoes, Hollandaise And Toasted Ciabatta Bread.
Bolognaise S $9 / L $17
Topped With Bolognaise Sauce, Parmesan And Fresh Chopped Tomato. Finished With Pesto. Meat-Lovers Bacon, Chicken, Ham, Chorizo And Salami. Topped With A Swirl Of Bbq Sauce. Seafood Marinara Fresh Fish, Shrimps, Mussels, Calamari And Capers.
Caesers S $10 / L $19
Chicken, Bacon & Parmesan. W, Rocket Leaves And Caeser Dressing.
Eggs Benny With Smoked Salmon $17.00
Smoked Salmon, Hollandaise, Rocket Leaves And Toasted Ciabatta Bread.
Smoked Chicken S $10 / L $19
Smoked Chicken, Feta, Olives And Caramalised Onions.
Scotch Fillet Steak $19.00
Marinated With Rosemary & Garlic Oil. Served With Herb Roasted Potatoes, Mushroom Sauce & A Crisp Green Salad.
Vegetarian 1 S $9 / L $17
Olives, Sundried Tomato, Capers, Roasted Mushrooms And Capsicum.
Nicoise Salad $15.00
Tuna, Olives, Feta, Egg, Mesculin Leaves & Italian Dressing.