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

  • F.O.D P.O.A
    • The Team will gladly inform you of today’s creation
  • Bread & Dips $13.00
    • Half Vienna loaf served with garlice butter, basil pesto & Olive oil
  • Pork Belly $27.00
    • Served on mash with crackling, 1841 slaw, port jus & apple sauce
  • Railway Ribs $29.00
    • World Famous in J Vegas! 1kg of pork ribs, slow cooked in our own BBQ sauce served with home cut chips & 1841 slaw
  • Roast Vegetable Salad $19.00
    • Roasted pumpkin, kumara, potato & onion, tossed with fresh salad greens, pine nuts, feta & a balsamic reduction. Served in a crispy tortilla basket
  • Vegetarian Breakfast $12.00
    • Poached eggs, mushrooms, tomato, hash browns, spinach & toast
  • Sweet Corn & Potato Cakes $15.00
    • House made, served with bacon, sweet chilli, sour cream & rocket
  • Big Breakfast $12.00
    • Bacon, sausage, Poached eggs, tomato, hash browns & Toasted ciabata
  • MARGHERITA BAMBINO $10.00
    • Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil and parmesan.
  • SICILIANA $25.00
    • Italian tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, grilled aubergine with fresh basil and parmesan.
  • PEPPERONI $23.50
    • Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, fresh basil and parmesan.
  • GREEK SALAD $17.50
    • Cucumber, feta cheese, capsicum, red onions, cherry tomatoes, truss tomatoes and olives with extra virgin oil and oregano seasoning.
  • SORBET AND LEMONCELLO $11.00
    • Enjoy a fresh scoop of lemon sorbet accompanied by a golden shot Pallini Italian Lemoncello, to complete your true Napoli experience.
  • POSITANO $26.50
    • White base, mozzarella, provolone, rocket, prosciutto di Parma, finished with shaved provolone and olive oil.
  • PESCATORE $27.50
    • Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, seafood mix of octopus, shrimp and mussels, parsley basil and parmesan.
  • VESUVIUS $24.50
    • White base, mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, olives, Napoli chilli oil, fesh basil and parmesan. (Hot!!!)
  • Soup or Beetroot bruschetta with goats’ cheese vinaigrette
  • MAIN
  • Cranky Goat ‘The Nag’ with grilled ciabatta $17.50
  • Soup with grilled ciabatta $15.50
  • Crushed roast potatoes, garlic and rosemary $8.50
  • Midday to 3pm
  • Grilled haloumi on toast with cucumber, pomegranate & mint or Fried squid
  • Seared scallops with radicchio, pear & toasted almonds $25.50
  • Roast Vegetable Risotto $15.00
  • Pan Fried Chicken in a Creamy Mushroom Sauce $16.00
  • Beef Stroganoff with Fresh Rice & Salad $16.00
  • Pan Fried Steak Sandwich with Onion, Tomato, Ciabatta & Fries $18.00
  • Prawn Risotto infused with Vodka $18.00
  • Big Brekkie: Bacon, Eggs, Sausage, Mushroom, Hashbrowns, Tomato & Toast $18.00
  • Pan Fried Tofu Burger in a Mushroom Sauce, Tomato, Onions & Fries $14.00
  • Chicken Avocado Salad with Roast Vegetables & Balsamic Dressing $15.00
  • Chicken liver pate with home made loaf & chutney $14.00
  • Fresh Bongusto linguine with chilli, broccoli, courgette, pickled red onion, cherry tomatoes and sage butter $22.00
  • Big veggie with eggs, polenta chips, mushroom, hashbrown, kale & spinach $18.00
  • Fried Platter $40.00
    • Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Baby Back Ribs, Cheese Fondue, Polenta Chips, Fish Fingers, Olives & Pate
  • Lavendar Eton mess with fresh berries & whipped cream $10.00
  • Fennel roasted Sicilian olives $8.00
  • Buttermilk fried chicken pieces with chipotle mayo $15.00
  • Beer battered fish fingers with tartare and lemon $14.00
  • Tofu Pudding with tapioca $8.00
  • Herbal jelly no 4 $8.00
    • taro + red bean + boba
  • Taro ball no3 $8.00
    • red bean + peanut + boba
  • Mung bean cake $8.00
  • Purple rice no2 $8.50
    • sweet potato+barley+small taro ball
  • Meet fresh signature herbal jelly (ice) $8.50
    • herbal jelly + herbal blended ice + taro ball + coffee cream
  • Waffle no3 $16.80
    • vanilla ice cream + mango
  • Strawberry shaved ice w/condensed milk seasonal $13.80
  • Thordon $21.00
    • Chorizo, sundried tomato, oregano, olive oil, anchovies, mozzarella, pesto
  • Roseneath $10 / $18
    • Mushrooms, garlic, olive oil, parmesan, cheese, oregano, mozzarella, white base
  • Miramar $23.50
    • Prosciutto, sundried tomato, olives, rocket, mozzarella, balsamic glaze, tomato base
  • Island bay $10 / $20
    • Prawn, garlic, zucchini, mozzarella, sundried tomato, anchovies, olive oil, tomato base
  • Brooklyn $20.50
    • Blue cheese, onion, rocket, wallnut, pear, honey drizzle, tomato base
  • All day large pizza, GF base $4.50, extra's $4, weekdays lunch time small pizza (limited), extra's $3
  • Tawa $9 / $17
    • Ham, pineapple, mozzarella, tomato base
  • Petone $10 / $19
    • eggplant, roasted capsicum, olives, onion, parmesan, mozzarella, tomato base
  • Summer Roll $2.50
  • Fried Rice $6.00
  • Roti $0.60
  • MEE ROJUK $10.00
    • 3 satays, noodle, salad
  • BRAISED PORK
    • braised pork, cucumber, herbs, pickle
  • GRILLED CHICKEN
    • grilled chicken, cucumber, herbs, pickle
  • CLASSIC $10.00
    • 2 satays, 1 wrap, noodle salad
  • THE DUO $10.00
    • 2 satays, 2 wraps, 2 rice, 1 roti
  • PINEAPPLE FRITTER $2.00
  • DIMSIM EACH $1.00
  • CORN NUGGETS 6 FOR $3.00
  • 10 FISH + CHIPS(3 scoops) $39.50
  • MEAT PATTIE $2.50
  • WONTON EACH$1.00
  • LASAGNE SQUARE $2.60
  • JAM FILLED DONUT $2.60
  • French Toast with Banana & Maple Syrup $12.50
  • Eggs $11.50
    • 2 poached on toast
  • Porridge with Fruit Compote $12.00
  • 5 Grain Toast with Avocado, Bacon & Salsa $14.00
  • Rasp Jam / Marmalade / Vegemite / Honey $2.00
  • Homemade Granola & Fresh Fruit, Yoghurt & Honey $12.00
  • French Toast with Bacon, Banana & Maple Syrup $15.50
  • Sliced Tomato with Olive Oil & Rock Salt $4.20
  • Chicken liver pate $13.00
    • withport jelly, toasted ciabatta
  • Pie of the day $12.00
    • served with brown sauce and salad
  • Cheese board $18.00
    • selection of three cheeses, house chutney, jelly and crackers
  • Please see our cabinet for other food items and ask one of our friendly staff for details on our pie, cheeses, meats and accompanying chutneys of the day.
  • Charcuterie Board for two $23.00
    • selection of speciality deli meats, olives, house relish, cheese and fresh breads
  • Salt & pepper squid $12.00
    • withlime pickle
  • Breakfast burger $21.00
    • sausage, egg, bacon, smoked tomato relish & black pudding hash brown
  • Potato & Herb Rosti $19.00
    • smoked salmon, potato & herb rosti, tomato and caper dressing
  • Sausage Roll $2.20
  • Vegetable
    • silverbeet, capsicum, cauliflower, carrot, onion, tomato, mushroom, chili and curry powder with cheese topping
  • Small $4.20
  • Mince Savouries
    • Quality beef mince with added vegetables
  • Steak & kidney
    • Traditional Steak and kidney
  • Curry Chicken
    • Tasty chicken fillet with a mild curry and vegetables
  • Savories $1.60
  • Steak & cheese
    • Cheese topping on prime beef Steak
  • Rocket Salad 8
    • pear / Manchego / Santagata extra virgin olive oil / balsamic reduction
  • Affogato 8/with liqueur14
    • Immigrant's Son espresso / vanilla ice cream / biscotti
  • Arancini 8
    • porcini / portobello / black truffle / mozzarella w parmesan fondue
  • Crowd of cheese 26
  • Roasted pumpkin salad 10
    • toasted pine nuts / oregano / basil / buffalo mozzarella / rocket pesto
  • Calamari & prawn salad 21
    • Sichuan & lemon pepper squid / prawn cutlet / Thai basil & mint salad / Nahm jim / 5 spiced cashews / red chilli mayonnaise
  • Oysters 1/2 dozen dozen>>(according to availability) The current season's best oysters served either natural w prelibation white balsamic vinegar/lemon / Kaitaia fire, tempura w nori/miso mayo / pickled ginger or Kilpatrick w bacon/anchovy/chipotle/manuka smoke
  • Warmed bread 9
    • w Pukara caramelised balsamic / Pukara extra virgin olive oil / white truffle & mushroom mascarpone
  • Stir fry noodles with chicken $15.00
  • Pork and pineapple summer rolls $7.00
  • Tofu and vegetable on rice $14.00
  • Stirred fry noodles with beef $15.00
  • Stir fry noodle with seafood $16.00
  • Sweet & sour vege rice noodle $15.00
  • Vege noodle rolls $7.00
  • Beef vietnamese sandwich $10.00
  • ●Pizza
  • ●Crispy Chicken, Wings & Sweet Chilli Aioli $12.00
  • BBQ Chicken $18.00
  • Curly Fries with Tomato Sauce $9.50
  • Chunky Chips with Tomato Sauce $9.50
  • Margherita $15.00
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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