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

  • Seafood with Tofu / Bean Thread with Satay Prawns $26.00
  • Fried Tofu with Seafood / Steamed Tofu with Assorted Meat $22.00
  • Five Spice Beef / Beef with Ginger and Pineapple $18.80
  • Diced Chicken with Eggplant / Bean Thread with Satay Beef $24.80
  • Double Boiled Pork with Cordyceps Flower $168.00
  • Beef in Satay Sauce / Orange Beef / Beef & Cashew Nuts in a Taro Basket / Spicy Beef with Vegetable $22.80
  • Sliced Fish Soup with Century Egg & Coriander S $8 / M $36 / L $50
  • Stir-Fried Shrimps / Scallops Hong Kong Style / Scallops with Cashew Nut / Scallops with Ginger & Spring Onion $24.80
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu $18.00
    • Crumbed boneless thigh, stuffed with bacon and mozzarella cheese. Served with salad & fries.
  • Lamb Shank $18.00
    • On potato mash with steamed veg and mint sauce. extra shank + $5
  • Tarakihi $20.00
    • Crumbed Tarakihi fillet served with a fresh salad, fries, lemon & tartare sauce
  • Entree $4.00
    • Garlic Bread
  • Roast of the day $15.00
    • Please check the chalk board for today’s roasts. Served with roast and steamed veg
  • All Day Breakfast $18.00
    • Bacon, eggs, tomatoes, sausage, hash browns, black pudding and toast
  • Sirloin Steak $23.00
    • Cut to 250g and grilled to your liking. Served with 2 eggs, mushroom sauce, onion rings, salad and fries
  • Crumbed Beef Schnitzel $16.00
    • Cut from the whole loin, lightly crumbed and served with onion rings, gravy, salad and fries
  • Bami- goreng $11.50
  • Fish fillet & vegetables in black bean sauce $12.00
  • Stir- fried beef in oyster sauce with pork choy $12.00
  • Fried rice with chicken $11.50
  • Bbq pork foo young $11.00
  • Roast chicken $14.00
  • Chinese style hot & sour soup $10.00
  • Combination fried rice
  • V=Vegetarian / GF= Gluten Free / DO= Dairy Free Option / GO or GFO= Gluten Free Option / DF= Dairy Free
  • V=Vegetarian / GF= Gluten Free / DO= Dairy Free Option / GO or GFO= Gluten Free Option / DF= Dairy Free
  • V=Vegetarian / GF= Gluten Free / DO= Dairy Free Option / GO or GFO= Gluten Free Option / DF= Dairy Free
  • Baked ricotta and feta, roast balsamic tomato, with truffle honey and kumara crisps (V) (GF) $12.00
  • V=Vegetarian / GF= Gluten Free / DO= Dairy Free Option / GO or GFO= Gluten Free Option / DF= Dairy Free
  • Braised beef cheek, pickled rhubarb, hazelnut crumble (GO) (DO) $16.00
  • Muthu's lamb shank curry with roast kumara, cucumber achaar and rice (GF) (DF) $21.00
  • Salt and pepper squid with wasabi garlic aioli (DF) $13.00
  • Chicken gravy $5.00
  • Chicken and peanut noodle salad $9.00
  • Seasonal side salads S$7 / L$12
  • 11am-2pm tuesday to sunday
  • Buttermilk fried chook burger $9.00
  • Stuffing $6.50
  • -Gold cardholder $13.00
  • Rotisserie chicken
  • Egg, any style on toast $5
  • Poached eggs, colcannonan and white pudding N/A
  • Iced chocolate $5
  • The Deli B.L.T.Bacon swiss cheese and tomato on sourdough $15
  • Iced coffee $5
  • Deli kedgeree w potatoes smoked fish & poached egg $18
  • Fruit salad with passion fruit syrup and fresh mint $11
  • Affogato $4.5
    • Scoop of vanilla ice cream topped w a shot of espresso
  • Thyme Roasted Portobello Mushrooms & Balsamic $10.00
  • Bavette Steak with Chipotle, Lime, Garlic Butter, Portobello Mushrooms, Bacon & Smoked Cheddar Croquetas (200G / 400G) $23.00 / $38.00
  • Spicy Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Cream & Celery Sticks $14.50
  • Sheep Thrillz $19.50
    • Spiced Lamb Pattie, Feta Aioli, Baby Spinach& Beetroot Relish
  • Beetroot Relish $1.50
  • Fat Fries $5.00
  • Diet Fries $2.50
  • Pumpkin & Spinach Salad, Haricot Beans, Feta, Red Capsicum & Balsamic Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette $9.50
  • Salmon parcels $17.00
    • with spinach & cashew pesto, pickled ginger & soy sauce
  • Pumpkin & cashew fritters $14.00
    • with saffron, coriander & sweet chili sauce
  • Banana leaf wrapped tarakihi $16.00
    • with sweet & tangy coconut sauce
  • Marlborough mussel fritters $15.00
    • with carrot, garlic & coriander
  • Crispy fried chicken $15.00
    • with sweet chili sauce
  • Red duck curry $25.00
    • with cherry tomatoes, bamboo shoots, pineapple, beans & thai basil
  • Coconut prawn dumplings $15.00
    • with galangal, bamboo & lemongrass
  • Vietnamese rare beef pho $20.00
    • with lemon, rice noodles, spring onion, coriander & chili
  • Enmolada De Cabra $20.00
    • Slow braised goat shoulder, mole sauce, feta and sesame seeds
  • Pescado $19.00
    • Beer battered fish with salad & chipotle chilli mayo (grilled fish optional)
  • Carnitas $19.00
    • Crispy free-range pork shoulder, salsa verde, chile habanero onions & coriander
  • Manuka Smoked Fish
    • Line-caught fish cactus, onions, carrots, tomato, lettuce and chipotle mayonnaise
  • Churros $12.00
  • Quesos Fundidos $16.00
    • Baked ricotta, cheddar & feta, seasonal salsa and house-made totopos (corn chips)
  • Salsa $4.00
    • Choice of smoked arbol, habanero, ranchera or verde - Sour cream $2.50
  • Tostadas De Haloumi Y Verduras $16.00
    • Crispy fried corn tortillas topped with ZanyZeus halloumi, seasonal veggies, black beans and salsa
  • - Slow cooked, tender free range lamb topped with mint tzatziki
  • - Free range bbq pulled pork served with caramelized onion & apple relish
  • - Free range chicken, slow cooked in herbs, served with guacamole & homemade salsa
  • - Vege bowl loaded with zucchini mushrooms, onion, carrots, chickpeas & lentils
  • A box meal layered with brown rice, quinoa, lettuce, hummus & a choice of either:
  • Beer battered tarakihi & chips $26.0
    • coleslaw, tartare sauce & lemon wedge
  • Ribs ½ kg $27.0 1kg $38.0
    • our own bourbon, mango & bbq sauce, fries & coleslaw (gf)
  • Steamed mussels $26.0
    • coconut cream, ginger, coriander, spring onion, chill, lemon & fish sauce. Served with toasted sourdough
  • Lamb Shanks (1) $23.0 (2) $28.50
    • your choice of creamy mashed potato or buttered couscous – gravy, spiced prunes, roasted almonds and a garden salad
  • Toasted chicken sandwich $21.0
    • sourdough, bacon, lettuce, tomato, brie, garlic aioli, tomato relish & fries
  • “The Crate” (serves 4) $60.0
    • Cajun spiced calamari, beer battered tarakihi bites, corn fed chicken liver pate, crumbed chicken tenders, ribs with mango & bbq sauce, ½ loaf & chunky wedges. Served with our own tomato sauce, cranberry & orange relish, tatare sauce & lemon wedges
  • Lamb rump $28.0
    • seasoned with rosemary & garlic on gourmet potatoes, mediterranean vegetable salad with tomato & caper fondu
  • Sliders $18.0
    • Choose 3 from the following: beer battered tarakihi, gherkin & tatare sauce / beef pattie, brie & tomato relish / chicken & garlic aioli / pork belly & apple relish
  • Egg with mayo $3.50
  • Seafood $3.50
  • Hot chips $2.60
  • Fried chicken (per piece) $3.50
  • Chicken with mayo $3.50
  • Dinner box $12.50
    • 3 piece of chicken & chips
  • Steak & mushroom $3.50
  • ●Cakes
  • Extra Sausage $4.00
  • • Tomato Sauce (Ketchup)
  • • French Wholegrain Mustard
  • • Mild English Mustard
  • • Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Moroccan Lamb $7.00
    • Pure NZ Lamb rich with Moroccan flavours and raisins giving a tasty burst of sweetness.
  • • Dijon Mustard
  • Spicy Bratwurst $7.00
    • 150gms of spicy beef & pork manuka smoked
  • Beef fried rice $11.00
  • Battered fish $2.50
  • Hawaiian burger $4.80
  • Chcken nugget $1.00
  • Chicken Pattie $2.50
  • Wonton $0.80
  • Curry/ vegetable roll $1.70
  • Barbeque squid with spicy $16.00
  • Lemongrass pork $8.50
  • Up size deal $11.50
  • Grilled chicken $8.50
  • Five spice beef $8.50
  • Spicy tofu $8.50
  • The classic $8.50
  • Drink combo $10.50
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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