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

  • T-Bone Steak N/A Light / $28 Main
  • Fillet Steak N/A Light / $27 Main
    • On onion confit
  • Caramel Fudge Sundae $8.20
    • Vanilla ice cream, our homemade caramel sauce and freshly whipped cream.
  • Chocolate Mud Cake $8.20
    • A decadent dessert served with chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream and freshly whipped cream.
  • Chocolate Scallop Shell $8.20
    • Back by popular demand! Served with vanilla and chocolate ice cream and boysenberry sauce.
  • Fish Burger $15.95
    • Served with our own tartare sauce and chips
  • Vegetable Lasagne $15.95
    • Spinach, fetta and pumpkin with provencale sauce and sour cream
  • Fishermans Basket $15.95 Light / $23 Main
    • A selection of choice crumbed seafood
  • Vine Tomatoes, Avocado, Dukkha w Avocado Oil & Toasted Wholegrain $15.00
  • Creamed Smoked Potato $7.00
  • Pan-seared Cauliflower & Curried Potato Dumplings w Hoisin & Sesame Vegetable Broth $15.00
  • - For Two $22.00
  • Kahurangi Blue OR Over the Moon Brie w wafers & fruit chutney
  • Game fish salad, seared game fish fillet, baby cos, smoked eel, soft boiled egg, Caesar dressing $29.00
  • - Add Smashed Avocado/Spinach/Mushroom/Potato Rosti $4.00
  • Kahurangi Blue OR Over the Moon Brie w Wafers & Fruit Chutney
  • - Regular $4.50
  • Pineapple $1.50
  • - Regular $4.50
  • Chips
  • Classic Wrap $9.90
    • Chicken tenderloin, iceberg, tomato & light mayo wrapped up in a warm tortilla
  • Caramelised Onions $1.50
  • - Large $6.50
  • 5 Grilled Tenderloins $11.90
    • Choose your basting
  • Rocket & Grana Padano $9.50
  • Today’s fish $26.50
  • Midday to 3pm
  • Grilled haloumi on toast with cucumber, pomegranate & mint or Fried squid
  • Beetroot bruschetta with goats’ cheese vinaigrette $14.50
  • Choose two courses:
  • Lemon garlic chicken with zucchini ribbons & white beans $24.50
  • Cranky Goat ‘The Nag’ with grilled ciabatta $17.50
  • Streaky bacon , sausage , smoked salmon $5,00
  • Egg benedict GF on request $17,50
    • With smoked salmon or streaky bacon w house hollandaise
  • Porridge $11,00
    • Roiled oats , brown sugar, toasted almonds season's fruits
  • Burger of the night $24,00
    • Chefs inspired daily burger, the most popular burger will become our "wellington on a plate burger" competition entry 2015,
  • Mixed bread board $9,00
    • W housemade dips
  • Toasted ciabatta $14,00
    • Smoked salmon & caper cream cheese
  • Kiwi garden salad $7,50
  • ●Mains meals
  • Chicken Kurma - Pieces of chicken delicately cooked in a creamy sauce with a hint of fruit. $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Paneer Makhani - Paneer cooked in a sauce with a rich creamy tomato base. $9.50 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Aloo Saag - Potatoes simmered in a spinach gravy. $8.50 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Lamb Vindaloo - A blazing lamb curry cooked in a sauce for people with a fireproof palate. $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Lamb Kurma - Fine pieces of lamb cooked in a rich creamy sauce, with a hint of fruit. $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Chicken Saagwala - A unique combination of spinach, tomatoes and spices simmered gently together $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Butter Chicken - Barbequed chicken cooked in a creamy cashew and tomato based sauce $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Chicken Vindaloo - Chicken cubes cooked in a spicy hot sauce. For people with a taste for a burning hot curry! $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Won Tons deep fry 1/2 doz $5.00
  • Chicken Oyster Sauce & Vegetables $9.50
  • Spring Roll each $2.00
  • Beef Chinese Vegetables $9.50
  • Honey Chicken $10.00
  • Prawn Cashew Nut $13.00
  • Chicken & Chinese vegetables $9.50
  • Mee Goreng $9.50
  • Vege Roll $2.00
  • Mussels $ 1.20
  • Crumbed or Battered Prawns
  • Chip & Salad $ 4.90
  • Battered Fish $ 4.30
  • Meat Pattie $4.00
  • Spring Roll $2.80
  • Bluff Oysters 1/2 Doz $ 15.00
  • POLENTA 8 CORN FRITTERS $14.50
    • Served with salsa & salad greens( add bacon, field mushrooms or spinach -each $3.00)
  • TOAST OR FRUIT LOAF $5.00
    • With butter & preserves
  • MINI DESIGNER BREAKFAST $6.00
    • a great choice for small Tamariki
  • TOASTED MUESLI $8.50
    • With natural yoghurt.
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS $6.00
    • with fries.
  • DESIGNER BREAKFAST $8.50
    • With scrambled, poached or fried eggs on wholegrain toast (add bacon, hash brown, field mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, sausages or baked beans- each $3.00)
  • TOASTIE $6.00
    • grilled cheese & ham on toast
  • PANCAKE STACK $13.50
    • Your choice of bacon, fresh banana & lashings of maple syrup
  • - Vege bowl loaded with zucchini mushrooms, onion, carrots, chickpeas & lentils
  • - Free range bbq pulled pork served with caramelized onion & apple relish
  • - Free range chicken, slow cooked in herbs, served with guacamole & homemade salsa
  • A box meal layered with brown rice, quinoa, lettuce, hummus & a choice of either:
  • - Slow cooked, tender free range lamb topped with mint tzatziki
  • Savory mince on toasted sourdough $17.0
    • poached egg, lea & perrins worcestershire sauce
  • Steamed mussels $26.0
    • coconut cream, ginger, coriander, spring onion, chill, lemon & fish sauce. Served with toasted sourdough
  • Steamed mussels $26.0
    • coconut cream, ginger, coriander, spring onion, chill, lemon & fish sauce. Served with toasted sourdough
  • Lambs fry $21.0
    • liver, bacon, onion & mushroom gravy on creamy mashed potato
  • Chocolate brownie $12.5
    • chocolate sauce & vanilla ice cream
  • Prawn cocktail $14.0
    • sautéed prawns, tomato & garlic mayo, lettuce, avocado & mango salsa with a wedge of lemon
  • Ribs $13.0
    • tasty BBQ ribs, coleslaw, fries & tomato sauce
  • Steamed mussels $16.0
    • Coconut cream, ginger, coriander, spring onion, chili, lemon & fish sauce. Served with toasted sourdough
  • Pork Riblet N/A
  • Western Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Wrap N/A
  • Thinly Cut Sour Cream & Chives N/A
  • Thousand Island N/A
  • Bacon, Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Apple Slices N/A
  • Ham, Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Tom Yum Soup w/rice/noodles $12.90
    • chicken beef pork
  • Stir Fried Mixed Vegetable w tofu $12.50
  • Crispy Pork w Bok choy $13.90
  • Seafood Noodle Soup $14.50
  • Fried Fish w Thai Chili sauce $13.90
  • Deep Fried Chicken w mixed vegetables $14.50
  • Panang Curry $12.90
    • chicken beef pork
  • Steamed Rice $2.00
  • PULLED PORK
    • 12hr slow cooked free range pork, apple & fennel ‘slaw, chipotle mayo, Pepitas.
  • FISH
    • Freshly battered fish, ‘slaw, lime & black pepper mayo, capers.
  • CRISPY POTATO
    • Potato in a crispy tortilla, Jalapeno ricotta, ‘slaw, Salsa verde, pepitas
  • CHICKEN
    • Marinated free-range chicken, baby spinach leaves, corn salsa, chipotle mayo
  • BACON or ​CORIANDER ​stuffed Jalapeno with 2 kinds of cheese, dipping sauce - Chipotle mayo or lime & black pepper mayo
  • Water hound
    • Smoked salmon, capers, red onion & seared prawns
  • -Lg $29.00
  • Snoopy $8.50
    • Ham, cheese and spaghetti
  • Home-made garlic bread $7.00
  • -Med $19.00
  • Pluto $8.50
    • Ham, cheese and pineapple
  • -Lg $29.00
  • Chunky handcut fries $9.00
    • With aioli
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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