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

  • Pan Fried Chicken in a Creamy Mushroom Sauce $16.00
  • Pan Fried Steak Sandwich with Onion, Tomato, Ciabatta & Fries $18.00
  • Bacon & Eggs $10.00
  • Beef Burger with Tomato, Egg, Bacon & Fries $14.00
  • Omelet: Ham & Cheese or Vege $12.00
  • Fruit Salad with Yoghurt $7.00
  • Roast Vegetable Risotto $15.00
  • Salmon Penne with Capers, Spinach & Blue Cheese $16.00
  • Steamed Prawn Cake $14
  • Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup $6.80
  • Ginger Duck $19 / $28
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $17 / $25
  • Tiramisu Ramekin $9
    • brandy, creme mousse, coffee dipped chocolate sponge center
  • Beef Rib $35
  • Duck Triangles $14
  • Hot and Sour Soup $8
  • Quinoa & Kumara $16
    • Mixed greens, toasted almonds & citrus dressing
  • Adobo Burger $ 21
    • Sweet & spicy pulled pork, celery & apple slaw
  • Smoked Beef Brisket $ 22
    • pastrami style, rye bread, panhead mustard aioli & dill pickles
  • Chilli Cheese Dog $ 21
    • Chilli con carne, cheddar & green onion
  • Pure Classic Burger $ 23
    • 100% pure angus patty, double smoked bacon , smoked cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle & chipotle mayo
  • Jalapeno Burger $ 21
    • 100% pure angus patty, jalapenos, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle
  • Clubhouse Sandwich $ 17
    • Smoked chicken, fried bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli
  • Smoked Ham Wrap $ 20
    • Chilli pineapple relish, cos lettuce & ‘wild turkey’ honey bourbon dressing
  • ROAST PORK WONTON $9.20
  • CHICKEN NUGGET $0.80
  • HOT DOG $2.50
  • LEMON CHICKEN $11.80
  • VEGETABLE $8.50
  • PAUA FRITTER $2.80
  • CRAB STICK $2.00
  • PLAIN $9.00
  • Chicken $10.00
  • Mixed & Chips $11.00
  • Mijvel $8 / $9
  • Chicken Sml $6.50 / Lrg $8.50
  • Vege Sml $6.50 / Lrg $8.50
  • Kebab Combo $15.50
  • Chicken Pide $12.00
  • Garlic Bread $4.00
  • Egg, Onions $1.50
  • Sausage $2.00
  • Sausage Classic
    • three sausages served with twoeggs, coleslaw and chips
  • Mushrooms $4.00
  • Fish & Chips
    • served with fresh garden salad and chips
  • BLT & Chips
    • bacon, lettuce, tomato & garlic aioli on an open sandwich
  • Tomato, Bacon, Side of Salad or Vegetables $3.00
  • Beef Burger
    • beef pattie, lettuce, tomato and cheese served with chips
  • Peperoni $28.00
    • Spicy Italian sausage with garlic, chilli & capsicum.
  • Chicken $28.00
    • Fresh chicken, spinach, sundried tomatoes & mushrooms (plus $2.00)
  • Anti Pasto Platter $38.00
    • Wellington's famous antipasto platter consisting of a selection of cheese, meats and dips, served with pizza bread
  • Cheese $12.00
    • Choose between Whitestone Brie, Danish Blue or Port Salut. Served with crakers & quince paste.
  • Crisps $6.00
    • Sea salt, salt & vinegar, BBQ
  • Little Treats $4.00
    • Roasted Peanuts, Lollies
  • Fries $9.00
    • Aioli + 50c (Available until kitchen close)
  • Bruschetta $10.00
    • Fresh tomato, red onion and basil topped with parmesan and rocket
  • Eggs, Poached/Fried/Scrambled With Smoked Tomato Relish $10
  • Crumbed Mushroom Aranchini Balls With Aioli $15
  • Eggs Benedict With Streaky Bacon, Hollandaise Sauce $17
  • Eggs Montréal With Hot Smoked Marlborough Salmon And Hollandaise Sauce $19
  • String Fries With Parmesan & Aioli $8
  • Ice Cream - Check For Todays Sorbets And Ice Creams $10
  • Beans $5
  • Free Range Eggs (2) $5
  • Chefs Homemade Curry $26.00
    • Choose From Or Hot, Served With Rice, Poppadum Roti And Raita.
  • Rack Of Lamb $38.00
    • Macadamia And Herb Crusted Iamb Rack On Creamy Mash Accompanied With An Aubergine Ragout Of Tomatoes And Lentils Served With Mint Jelly And Jus
  • Steamed Chicken Wontons $14.00
    • In A Tangy Plum Sauce
  • Fruit Salad 8 Ice Cream $12.00
    • Chef'S Selection Of Sesaonal Fresh Fruits And Ice Cream
  • Sticky Date Pudding $15.00
    • Served With Butterscotch Sauce And Salted Caramel Gelato
  • Apple Crumble Pie $14.00
    • Served With Kapiti Vanilla Bean Ice Cream And Creme Anglaise
  • Pulled Lamb Croquettes $15.00
    • Served With Fresh Greens And Homemade Mint Yoghurt Sauce
  • Steamy Fish $29.00
    • Freshly Steamed White Fish Fillets Dressed With A Tomato, Cucumber, Avocado, Olive Caper And Fresh, Mint Salsa, Served On A Bed Of Steamed Spinach With Baked Sweet Potato Wedges.
  • Chocolate Trio $14.00
    • Chocolate mousse, bourbon truffle & deconstructed brownie served on chocolate sauce
  • Catch of the Day $29.50
    • Pan fried fresh fish served w beetroot crumble pumpkin puree & burnt orange sauce (GF)
  • Vodka Cured Salmon $16.00
    • Aoraki King Salmon cured w vodka, orange juice & fennel served w crème fraîche, bread croutons & garden mix lettuce & olive oil (GF option available)
  • Side Dishes $6.00/ $6.00/ $6.00/ $6.00
    • Hand cut fries w aioli sauce/ Seasonal steamed vegetables/ Bistro 169 green salad w vinaigrette dressing/ Crumbed onion rings
  • Bistro 169 Lamb Rump $26.50
    • Slow braised lamb rump w pea puree, vanilla parsnip puree, potato fondant & homemade mint sauce (GF)
  • Mediterranean Platter $15.00
    • Flat bread w cheese and ham, falafel, hummus dipping sauce & babaganoush sauce
  • Vegetarian Gnocchi $21.50
    • Homemade gnocchi cooked in a four cheese sauce w broccoli & hazelnut (V)
  • Bistro 169 Signature Cut Beef $28.50
    • 250g New York cut striploin steak. Beef cuts cooked to your liking & served w hand cut fries, onion relish, baby vegetables & your choice of sauce: green peppercorn, port wine or béarnaise sauce
  • Potato Cake $17.00
    • with salmon
  • Floyds Florentine $17.00
    • Sauteed Spinach, two poached eggs on toast w hollandaise
  • Add $7.50
    • salmon
  • Fries w aioli $7.00
  • Sliced sirloin steak sandwich $20.00
    • plus sauteed potatoes, caramelized onions, haloumi
  • Add $1.50
    • gluten free bread
  • Vege Floydo $20.00
    • eggs your way, hollandaise, a corn fritter, mushrooms, spinach, potato cake, roasted potato and toast
  • Kids eggs & toast $5.00
  • Channa Masala
    • Chickpeas prepared in onion tomato base sauce with medium spices
  • Chicken Sabzi Wala
    • Tender chicken pieces tossed with assorted vegetables herb and spices with thick medium hot sauce
  • Main $18.90
    • Mild/Med/Hot
  • Aloo Mutter
    • A combination of potatoes green peas cooked in tomato onion and ground spices
  • Main $18.90
  • Chicken Curry
    • Simple home style chicken curry with medium spices, tomatoes and corianders
  • Lamb Peshwari
    • Boneless lamb prepared with capsicum, cashew nuts and cherries in creamy sauce
  • Lamb Rogan Josh
    • Tender pieces of lamb cooked with selected spices and herbs in traditional kashmiri styles
  • Poached Saffron Prawn and Avocado Salad $14
    • with rice wafers & chilli lime dressing
  • Pan Roasted Kumara $8
    • with sour cream and chive dressing, rocket leaves & red onion
  • Cos Lettuce Salad $8
    • with feta, sunflower seeds, kale shards & ranch dressing
  • Yoghurt and Honey Panna Cotta $12
    • fresh berries & toasted almonds
  • Sautéed Green Beans and Halloumi $10
    • with fried shallots & fresh herbs
  • Cornbread $8
    • house made paprika whipped butter
  • Orange Harissa Whole Roasted Chicken $28
    • with mint yoghurt
  • Chunky Fries $9 add gravy + $2
    • with aioli
  • 1/2 chicken $12.00
  • Coleslaw $5.00
  • Combo with potatoes and coleslaw $16.00
  • Roasted duck $40.00
  • Duck fat roasted gourmet potatoes $7.00
  • 1/2 Roasted duck $22.00
  • Pork sandwich with coleslaw and aioli $8.00
  • Roasted pork $40.00
  • Margherita
    • Mozzarella & fresh basil on a tomato base
  • -Lg $29.00
  • Pork belly with crackling $27.00
    • With kumara crisps, salad, pickled veges & apple jus
  • -Add chicken $4.00
  • Water hound
    • Smoked salmon, capers, red onion & seared prawns
  • ●Pizza extras
  • Antipasto platter (suitable between 2 to 4) $29.00
    • A variety of cold cuts, cheese, condiments, breads & dips
  • Asian platter $15.00
    • A variety of asian bites with dipping sauces
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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