Empire Cinema & Eatery in Wellington Menu

BRUNCH BRUNCH
  • SMASHED AVOCADO $14.00
    • mint, feta & Dukkah on toasted 5 grain, add an egg $2.00
  • TURKISH BAKED EGGS $15.00
    • spinach & chorizo with toasted 5 grain
  • SALMON CARPACCIO $14.00
    • pickles & mascarpone cream with ciabatta
  • CHARRED BROCCOLINO $14.00
    • toasted chilies, pepita butter grilled halloumi & lemon juice GF
  • FREE RANGE EGGS 2 ON TOAST $9.00
  • BUTTERMILK PANCAKES $12.00
    • berry compote, caramelized banana & shaved coconut V
  • EMPIRE MUESLI $9.00
    • greek yogurt & poached seasonal Fruit GF
  • SLOW ROASTED BEETS $14.00
    • whiped goat cheese, hazelnuts & cured beet greens
  • ARANCINI $12.00
    • asiago cheese, basil & smoked tomato jam V
  • SMOKED FISH CROCHETTE $14.00
    • horseradish, watercress & hibiscus pickled onion
  • PASTA OF THE DAY $14.00
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $10.00
  • SALAD OF THE DAY $9.50
ADD ADD
  • Spinach, avocado, mushrooms or tomato $3.50
  • Chorizo or bacon $4.50
  • House-cured salmon $6.00
KIDS MENU KIDS MENU
  • Free Range Egg on Toast $7.00
  • Peanut butter & jam toast $7.00
  • Pixie Pickles with Maple Syrup or jam $7.00
  • Plan Pasta Rummo linguini $5.00
  • Nonna's Meatballs with Pasta $10.00
ANTIPASTI ANTIPASTI
  • PROSCIUTTO LEGATO $16.00
    • roasted Brussel sprouts & black garlic aioli
  • NOSTRANO SALUMI $15.00
    • sundried tomato mousse, salsa verde & pickled onions
  • MORTADELLA ROSA $15.00
    • pesto Alla Genovese, olive tapenade & Artichoke Alla Romana
  • HOUSE-CURED SALMON $15.00
    • pickled Rhubarb, broad beans, radish & Crema
  • ARANCINI $12.00
    • Asiago cheese, basil & smoked tomato jam V
  • CHARRED BROCCOLINI $14.00
    • toasted chilies pepita butter grilled halloumi & lemon juice GF
  • SLOW ROASTED BEETS $14.00
    • whipped goat cheese, hazelnut & curried beet greens GF
  • SMOKED FISH CROCHETTE $15.00
    • horseradish, watercress & hibiscus pickled onions GF
  • CHEESEBOARD FOR ONE $10.00
  • CHEESEBOARD FOR TWO $16.00
MEATBALLS (FOR THREE BALLS $15.00) MEATBALLS (FOR THREE BALLS $15.00)
  • AGED ANGUS
    • chives parmesan wafer & Napoli sauce
  • FREE RANGE PORK
    • preserved lemon aioli, sage & parmesan
  • WAIRARAPA LAMB
    • smashed peas, broad beans salsa verde peccorino
PASTAS PASTAS
  • SPAGHETTI $8.00
    • aglio olio V
  • HOUSE-MADE CNOCCHI $12.00
    • handmade ricotta, chips, porchetta & cured egg yolk/half portion
  • HOUSE-MADE CNOCCHI $16.00
    • handmade ricotta, chips, porchetta & cured egg yolk/full portion
  • SEASONAL RISOTTO $12.00
    • ask about the daily creation GF /half
  • SEASONAL RISOTTO $16.00
    • ask about the daily creation GF /full
  • HANDCUT PAPPARDELLE ALLA CARBONARA HALF $14.00
  • HANDCUT PAPPARDELLE ALLA CARBONARA FULL $19.00
  • SEAFOOD LINGUINI HALF $15.00
  • SEAFOOD LINGUINI FULL $22.00
SNACKS SNACKS
  • SQUID WITH SICHUAN PEPPER $11.00
    • polenta crumb & saffron aioli
  • MIXED MEDITERRANEAN OLIVES $8.00
    • with feta & warm bread
  • THICK CUT CHIPS $7.00
    • with aioli & tomato sauce
  • POLENTA & PARMESAN CHIPS $7.00
    • with Napoli sauce

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Open steak, grilled pepper & melted cheese sandwich $24.50
  • Risotto vignole $21.50
  • ENTREE
  • Vanilla cheesecake with seasonal berries $15.50
  • Cranky Goat ‘The Nag’ with grilled ciabatta $17.50
  • Soft centered chocolate pudding with creme fraîche $15.50
  • Crushed roast potatoes, garlic and rosemary $8.50
  • Parmesan crumbed lambs’ liver with Gorgonzola dressed baby spinach $27.50
  • Nicoise Smoked Salmon Salad $17.50
    • Gourmet potatoes, cherry tomatoes, tender green beans, kalamata olives, soft boiled egg & baby lettuce drizzled with lemon verjuice dressing
  • - Rueben Sandwich $13.50
    • House made shaved corned beef topped with Swiss cheese & sour apple slaw served between slices of warm rye bread with lashes of horseradish mayo
  • Riverboat Fishcakes $16.00
    • Homemade fishcakes served with garden salad & a lime & chilli mayo
  • Garlic Bread $9.50
    • Freshly baked sourdough cob loaf with lashings of garlic butter
  • Steamed vegetables $4.50
  • Grilled Halloumi Salad $17.00
    • Grilled organic Zany Zeus Halloumi salad with cherry tomatoes, croutons, roasted capsicum & walnuts in a lemon olive oil dressing
  • Beef Stroganoff $14.50
    • Tender strips of beef, mushrooms & onion served in a rich creamy sauce on steamed rice
  • Add a side of fries to all these items for $4.00
  • Filet Mignon 350g $45
  • Pork Chops $35
  • Whitebait Omelette (In Season)
  • Fried Eggs $15
  • Greek Salad $20
  • Lamb’s Kidney And Bacon $22
  • Bacon and Eggs $22
  • Souvlaki (kebab) $34
  • CHICKEN PATTIES $3.00
  • SAUSAGE $2.50
  • WEDGES $5.00
  • E $10.50
    • 1 fish burger and chips come with free 420 ml coke range drink
  • VEGETABLE BURGER $5.00
  • FISH CAKES $2.50
  • PINEAPPLE FRITTER $2.00
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS $4.50
    • 1/2 DOZEN
  • Cheese Naan $5.50
    • Soft naan stuffed with garlic and cheese.
  • Karahii Chicken $24.00
    • Chicken pieces cooked with onions and tomatoes. Served in a traditional Karahii Wok. A North Indian specialty.
  • Kheema Naan $6.00
    • Leavened Indian bread stuffed with minced lamb and spices.
  • Lime Pickle $1.60
  • Mango Chicken $22.00
    • Tender chicken breast simmered in mango and fresh cream a delicate mild dish.
  • Tarka Daal $14.50
    • Selected lentils cooked in masala with butter and onions
  • Lamb Vindaloo $18.50
    • Lamb curry with potatoes, very hot.
  • Chicken Masta Masala $18.50
    • Boneless chicken tikka simmered in tandoori gravy (medium or hot)
  • BLACK QUINOA + RICE BERRY $ 20.50
    • Choc-tail tomatoes, tatsoi, snowpeas, red cabbage, purple carrot, rosemary + cabernet dressing.
  • Egg, cottage cheese, almonds + celery leaves $12.50
  • Seed bread $4.00
  • FARRO $21.50
    • Cos, whitlof, pea, split green bean, basil, green raisins , pinenuts + green yoghurt.
  • PASTA $ 22.00
    • Pasta tubes, spring lamb ragu, black cabbage, lemon + parmesan.
  • A PIE $27.00
    • Organic chicken, roasted fennel + tarragon
  • FREGOLA $21.50
    • Pulled chicken, red greens, baby carrots, radish, parsley, Nigella seeds + apple dressing.
  • Flat mushroom, roast garlic, thyme, parlsey + pea tendrils. $26.00
  • Seafood (or King Prawns) Tom Yum Laksa $13.00
    • Egg noodles with bean sprout, tofu, king pawn & seafood (or simply king prawn cutlets) served in Tom Yum soup.
  • Hainanese Chicken Rice $13.00
    • Bone-in & skin-on chicken thigh. poached in specially prepared chicken broth, chilled & steamed. served with garlic & sesame flavoured rice. pounded chilli & garlic condiment, and a bowl of chicken broth.
  • Fish Curry $12.00
    • Fish fillets & onion cooked in curry & coconut cream.
  • Seafood (or King Prawns)Tom Yum Soup $13.00
    • King prawn cutlets, squid, fish balls & stick (or simply king prawn cutlets) cooked in spicy & lemongrass flavoured broth
  • Squid Sambal $13.50
    • squid cutlets sautéed in chilli sambal and tamarind paste.
  • Black Pepper Beef $13.50
    • Beef fillets wok-fried with seasonal veggie & black pepper sauce.
  • Curry Puff $6.50
    • 4 pcs of deep fried Malaysian style curry vegetarian samosa.
  • Gongbao Squid $13.50
    • Squid cutlets sautéed with homemade Sze-Chuan sauce, dried chilli, seasonal veggie & topped with roasted cashew nuts.
  • Add Smoked Chicken, Smoked Salmon Or Halloumi $5
    • To any salad for
  • Pure Classic Burger $ 23
    • 100% pure angus patty, double smoked bacon , smoked cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle & chipotle mayo
  • Smoked Ham Wrap $ 20
    • Chilli pineapple relish, cos lettuce & ‘wild turkey’ honey bourbon dressing
  • Caesar $16
    • Cos lettuce, bacon bits, parmesan, anchovy dressing
  • Extra swap fries for salad for $3
  • Veggie Burger $ 20
    • Smoked portobello mushrooms, brie, roasted red peppers & zucchini
  • Spiced Hombre $ 23
    • chorizo patty, pulled pork, double smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheddar & bbq sauce
  • Chilli Cheese Dog $ 21
    • Chilli con carne, cheddar & green onion
  • Roast Duck on Rice $14.50
  • Crispy Pork with Bok Choy $13.90
  • Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables with Tofu (v) $12.50
  • Laab Chicken $13.90
  • Most main meals come with your choice of : chicken,beef, pork or vegetarian at no extra charge.
  • Fried Yellow Noodle $12.90
    • chicken, beef or pork
  • Panang Curry (spicy) $12.90
  • Beef Oyster Sauce $12.90
    • chicken, beef or pork
  • Bruschette del Giorno $14.50
    • Selection of bruschetta
  • Cappuccino Brulee' $14.50
    • Cappuccino cream brulee' with mascarpone and grated chocolate
  • Verdure $8.50
  • Suppli' al Telefono $14.50
    • Tomato & basil risotto balls with stringy mozzarella
  • Insalata $8.50
  • Salumi Misti $19.50
    • Prosciutto, salami, mortadella with crostini
  • Agnolotti alla Piemontese $26.00
    • Braised beef pasta parcels with butter sage sauce
  • Risotto al Funghi $24.50
    • Carnaroli rice with three types of mushroom and truffle oil
  • Chicken & Leek Pie $12
    • Creamy chicken pie with a side of Sojourn garden salad
  • Ciabatta Garlic Bread (V) $8
    • Toasted with garlic & herbs
  • Soup of the Day $9
    • Please ask for today’s special
  • Casarecce Pasta $15
    • Sicilian sauce, roasted eggplant, shaved parmesan, kale pesto
  • Apple Crumble $8
    • Granny Smith cinnamon apple crumbs with vanilla gelato
  • Bread & Dips (V) $10
    • German rye, ciabatta & focaccia chargrilled with today’s selection of dips
  • Pulled Lamb Sandwich $15
    • Spiced Arabic style pulled Silver Fern lamb, mixed greens, roasted beetroot, hummus and charred onion in a farmer baguette with a side of fries
  • Catch of the Day $18
    • Beer battered or pan-fried fish fillet with fries, garden salad and lemon
  • AFTERS:gold splashed truffles/ Shortbread / NZ cheese & crackers $9/ $5/$18
  • Braised pork belly with apple chutney & watercress $19.00
  • dinner mon - sat from 5pm
  • Seared scallops with cauliflower puree & apple rocket salad $19.00
  • Brie stuffed chicken breast with sweet corn croquettes, silver beet & roast pumpkin $30.00
  • Grilled lambs fry with hash & bacon $18.00
  • Panfried fresh tarakihi with steamed mussels & chorizo ragout $38.00
  • Grilled tomato $7.00
  • Steak pie $3.50
  • Bacon & egg $3.50
  • Mince & cheese $3.50
  • Steak & cheese $3.50
  • Big breakfast $10.00
    • 2 slices of bacon & 2 eggs on toast with sausage & chips
  • Kebab $2.70
  • ●Doughnuts
  • Large apple pie $5.50
  • Larb $12.50
    • Thai spicy salad with choice of minced chicken, beef or pork
  • Kaow Pad Sarparod $12.50
    • Fried rice pineapple with chicken, beef or pork
  • Larb Tod $8.00
    • Spicy chicken meat balls
  • Pad Katiem Prik Thai $12.50
    • Stir-fried garlic and black pepper with choice of chicken, beef or pork
  • Pad Khee Mao $12.50
    • Stir-fried egg noodles, chillies and basil with choice of chicken, beef and pork
  • Pad Khing $12.00
    • Stir-fried with ginger with choice of chicken, beef or pork
  • Curry Puff $6.00
  • Tod Mun Pla $8.50
    • Thai fish cakes
  • Idli (df gf*) S$10 V$8 L+$2
    • Steamed rice and lentil cakes served with a green coconut chutney and a curry.
  • Chicken drumpops (df gf) $5.50 (2 pak) or $3 each
    • Marinated, deep fried chicken drumsticks.
  • String hoppers (df gf*) S$10 V$8 L+$2
    • Steamed rice flour strings served with a spicy fresh coconut sambol, kirihodhi (coconut milk soup) and a curry.
  • Parippu vade (df gf v) $4(3 pak)
    • Deep fried savoury biscuits made of split peas, onions & spices.
  • DF= dairy free, GF*= gluten free (options)
  • Kadalatheldala (df gf v) $4(3 pak)
    • Chickpeas seasoned with chilli flakes, onions & spices, and sprinkled with fresh grated coconut.
  • Pan rolls (df) $3
    • Beef mince, potatoes and spices wrapped in a pancake, battered, crumbed and deep fried.
  • Malu cutlets (df gf) $4(3 pak)
    • A mixture offish, onions, potato & spices; battered, cmmbed and deep fried.
Empire Cinema & Eatery

Empire Cinema & Eatery

location

Address

214 The Parade, Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand

phone

Phone

049397557

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

7 AM to 3 PM, 5 PM to 11 PM (Mon-Fri), 8 AM to 3 PM, 5 PM to 11 PM (Sat-Sun)
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Italian

features

Features

EFTPOS ,  Takeaway ,  Gluten Free Options ,  Craft Beer ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Breakfast ,  Cash ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Dinner ,  Full Bar

Location
214 The Parade, Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand
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