Address
214 The Parade, Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand
Empire Cinema & Eatery in Wellington Menu
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BRUNCH-
SMASHED AVOCADO $14.00
- mint, feta & Dukkah on toasted 5 grain, add an egg $2.00
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TURKISH BAKED EGGS $15.00
- spinach & chorizo with toasted 5 grain
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SALMON CARPACCIO $14.00
- pickles & mascarpone cream with ciabatta
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CHARRED BROCCOLINO $14.00
- toasted chilies, pepita butter grilled halloumi & lemon juice GF
- FREE RANGE EGGS 2 ON TOAST $9.00
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BUTTERMILK PANCAKES $12.00
- berry compote, caramelized banana & shaved coconut V
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EMPIRE MUESLI $9.00
- greek yogurt & poached seasonal Fruit GF
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SLOW ROASTED BEETS $14.00
- whiped goat cheese, hazelnuts & cured beet greens
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ARANCINI $12.00
- asiago cheese, basil & smoked tomato jam V
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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- Spinach, avocado, mushrooms or tomato $3.50
- Chorizo or bacon $4.50
- House-cured salmon $6.00
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-
PROSCIUTTO LEGATO $16.00
- roasted Brussel sprouts & black garlic aioli
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NOSTRANO SALUMI $15.00
- sundried tomato mousse, salsa verde & pickled onions
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MORTADELLA ROSA $15.00
- pesto Alla Genovese, olive tapenade & Artichoke Alla Romana
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HOUSE-CURED SALMON $15.00
- pickled Rhubarb, broad beans, radish & Crema
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ARANCINI $12.00
- Asiago cheese, basil & smoked tomato jam V
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CHARRED BROCCOLINI $14.00
- toasted chilies pepita butter grilled halloumi & lemon juice GF
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SLOW ROASTED BEETS $14.00
- whipped goat cheese, hazelnut & curried beet greens GF
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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)-
AGED ANGUS
- chives parmesan wafer & Napoli sauce
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FREE RANGE PORK
- preserved lemon aioli, sage & parmesan
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WAIRARAPA LAMB
- smashed peas, broad beans salsa verde peccorino
PASTAS-
SPAGHETTI $8.00
- aglio olio V
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HOUSE-MADE CNOCCHI $12.00
- handmade ricotta, chips, porchetta & cured egg yolk/half portion
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HOUSE-MADE CNOCCHI $16.00
- handmade ricotta, chips, porchetta & cured egg yolk/full portion
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SEASONAL RISOTTO $12.00
- ask about the daily creation GF /half
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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-
SQUID WITH SICHUAN PEPPER $11.00
- polenta crumb & saffron aioli
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MIXED MEDITERRANEAN OLIVES $8.00
- with feta & warm bread
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THICK CUT CHIPS $7.00
- with aioli & tomato sauce
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POLENTA & PARMESAN CHIPS $7.00
- with Napoli sauce
Nearby Sample Menus
- Cashew Nuts $8
- Satay – Chicken or Beef $8
- Chicken & Potato Balls $8
- Curry Puffs $8
- Smoking Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae $7
- Banana Fritter with Caramel Sauce $7
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Soup of the day $7
- self-service, complimentary with main course
- Child $12
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Kidneys & Mushrooms
- Lamb Kidneys and mushrooms in onion gravy served with mash and toast
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Chicken Licken $21.00
- Apricot chicken, mushroom, capsicum
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Stuffed Chicken Breast $25.50
- Chicken breast, stuffed with tomato, basil, cheese and wrapped in bacon, baked in the oven and served with bokchoy, spring onion, mash potato and a creamy mustard sauce
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Shank & Ale Night $19.00
- braised lamb shank with roasted vegetables, served with mash and gravy
- Garlic Bread $7.00
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Calamari $14.50
- Lemon pepper fried calamari served with fries
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Saturday $20.00
- 2 for 1 Beef Burger & Fries
- Choose From: $9.00
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Chicken Club $9.20
- These aren't some boring old chicken sandwiches. Meet Wendy's Chicken Club – tender, all-white whole chicken breast topped with thick-cut manuka smoked bacon, natural cheese, creamy mayo, hand-cut lettuce, and freshly sliced tomatoes.
- J $1.50
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Low Carb Burger $8.90
- The low carb burger features Wendy’s quality mark sourced fresh NZ beef or Inghams whole chicken breast, NZ natural cheese, manuka smoked bacon, pickles, onions, tomato, ketchup and mayo, all wrapped in a fresh lettuce leaf.
- 5 pcs $4.20
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French Fries
- Made from New Zealand grown potatoes, golden, crunchy and generously sized.
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Loaded Cheese Fries $5.80
- Wendy’s hot and crispy fries, made from NZ grown potatoes and topped with creamy cheese sauce and crunchy bacon pieces.
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Baconator $10.20
- Introducing the meaty masterpiece. Four strips of New Zealand manuka smoked bacon, two Quality Mark sourced fresh beef patties, natural cheese, and topped with mayo and ketchup on a premium toasted bun. Carnivores rejoice!
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Hamburger $2.90
- Made with fresh 100% Quality Mark beef, topped with red onion, pickles, mustard and ketchup on a plain bun.
- Fish & Chips $7.30
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Coleslaw $2.50 / $5.10
- regular / large
- 1/4 chicken meal $11.80
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Fish Dinner $14.60
- served with chips, coleslaw, lemon & tartare sauce
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Potato Wedges $4.90 / $8.30
- regular / large
- Beef meal $11.80
- Whole chicken $18.90
- 1 chicken schnitzel $11.80
- Cranky Goat ‘The Nag’ with grilled ciabatta $17.50
- Gnocchi sardi with tomato semi crudo $19.50
- ENTREE
- Open steak, grilled pepper & melted cheese sandwich $24.50
- Limoncello curd with rhubarb & italian meringue $15.50
- Grilled ciabatta with local olive oil $4.50
- Choose two courses:
- Soup with grilled ciabatta $15.50
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Accompaniments N/A
- You have the choice of two of the following sides with any steak/ Seasonal Vegetables: Chefs selection of fresh seasonal vegetables/ Potato Gratin: A creamy potato gratin packed full of goodness finished with a cheese topping./ Steakhouse Fries: Steak cut fries seasoned for maximum flavour./ Longhorn Slaw: Homemade coleslaw comprising of red and green cabbage, carrots, red onion and or very own dressing.Cauliflower Gratin: Creamy baked cauliflower grilled with cheese.Garlic Mash: Creamy garlic mashed potato
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Lamb Shanks $26.00/ $30.00
- ( One Shank/Two Shanks ) Lamb Shanks braised in rich balsamic, mustard and red wine gravy until tender, placed on garlic mash and vegetables
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Add a beverages and a sundae $5.00
- Drinks: Orange Juice, Cola, Diet Cola, Lemonade, Raspberry & Lemonade, Raspberry and Cola, Ginger Ale, L&P/ Sundaes: Caramel, Chocolate, Strawberry, Passion fruit
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Pasta O' Day $18.00
- House pasta dish made daily
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Eggs Bene $13.00
- Poached eggs & Bacon on toasted bread with hollandaise sauce
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The “Boss” Burger $18.00
- Homemade ground beef patty with cheese, rocket fuel & crisp garden salad with a side of fries or wedges & aioli >>
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Beef Burger $12.00
- A delicious homemade ground beef burger with lettuce, cheese and crispy fries
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Lemon Pepper Calamari $10.00
- Calamari rings coated in lemon pepper flour served with our popular homemade aioli and a slice of lemon
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QUESADILLA STACK $16.00
- roasted stringed chicken, salsa, baby spinach and cheddar cheese grilled between two tortillas
- Grilled lemon, sugar and whipped cream $3.50
- Boysenberry Compote and whipped cream $4.00
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TOASTED MUESLI $8.50
- Our blend of toasted oats, seeds, nuts and fruit with yoghurt, milk, and honey
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NACHOS $15.00
- baked Mexican corn chips topped with cheese, chilli beans, avocado, sour cream and salsa with beef or chicken
- Pikelets with cream and jam $3.50
- Fish bites and fries $7.50
- Baked beans $3.50
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The Brooklyn + $8.00
- add an extra patty, grilled tomato, onion and smoked Pastrami
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Buttermilk Fried Chicken
- with biscuits and gravy
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Fried Cauliflower $8.00
- Harrisa yogurt, almond, lemon
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Eggs Anyway $9.00
- Poached, scrambled or fried on toast.
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Double $15.00
- Double beef, double cheese
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M.O.T. $15.00
- Mince on toast with a poached egg
- Recommended additions: Make it...
- Recommended: the Dirty Down, bacon and egg sandwiched between two hash browns + $2.00
- Family of cheese 32
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Rocket Salad 8
- pear / Manchego / Santagata extra virgin olive oil / balsamic reduction
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Iceberg wedge 6
- vine tomatoes / cucumber / egg / buttermilk / ranch dressing
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Bread & Dips 18
- warmed bambino ciabatta & char grilled flat bread w/ -Pukara caramelised balsamic & Santagata EVO -white truffle & mushroom mascarpone -Indian pumpkin dip -olives -semi dried tomatoes -balsamic gherkins
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Mahikiki Fries 6
- w ketchup
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Warmed bread 9
- w Pukara caramelised balsamic / Pukara extra virgin olive oil / white truffle & mushroom mascarpone
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Whangamata scallops 25
- pan seared / potato & chive risotto / asparagus / parmesan crumble / pea puree
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Slow roasted pork belly 35
- bacon, chestnut & Brussel sprout fricassee / parsnip puree / crackling / caramelized verjuice apple / hasselback potato / horse radish & chive cream
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B.L.A.T. $3.80
- Bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato
- Steak & cheese $3.50
- Chicken with mayo $3.50
- Large apple pie $5.50
- Smoked chicken with cranberry sauce $3.50
- Hot chips $2.60
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Egg on toast $5.00
- Poached or scrambled eggs
- Seafood $3.50
- Yangchow fried rice
- Mee Goreng $11.80
- Wonton Noodle Soup $11.80
- Beef Hofen $12.50
- Singapore fried rice noodles
- Sichuan Noodles $11.80
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Noodle salad - Cold noodles $6.00
- choice of meat chicken or pork, get the sauce, honey soya, choose your own salad
- Seafood fried noodles
- Pan Roasted Market Fish Served with Creamy Mash, Steamed Green & Semi Dried Tomato Vinaigrette (GF) $34.00
- Seasonal Veg (V) $7.00
- Gourmet Pesto Potatoes (V) $6.00
- Baked Lemon Cheesecake with seasonal fruit and house made sauce $12.00
- Prawn Schnitzel with Creamy Mash, Seasonal Veg Jus, & Pineapple Salsa $28.00
- NZ Wild Black Paua Fritter House Made with Aioli & Green Salad Garnish $28.00
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Dessert Options
- ice Cream sundae, Caramel, chocolate or berry flavours OR Mini Pavlova Served with vanilla ice cream & seasonal Fruit Garnish, Whipped Cream
- Chargrilled Bread & House Dips (V) $10.00
- HALOUMI WITH CIABATTA ROASTED TOMATOES AND DRIZZLED WITH GREENWOOD OIL $12.00
- FETA AND SPINACH QUESADILLAS OR CHORIZO AND FETA, 2 XS PER SERVING $10.00
- SPANISH BAKED EGG - TOMATO, BLACK BEANS & CHORIZO - HAM, FETA & TOMATO OR - FETA, TOMATO & BLACK BEANS $14.00
- AVOCADO & TOMATO ON SOURDOUGH TOAST $15.00
- MUESLI WITH FRUIT & YOGURT $12.50
- FREE-RANGE PULLED PORK TOASTED SANDWICH WITH HOMEMADE APPLE SAUCE + SWISS AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE $12.00
- TOASTED SALMON & CREAM CHEESE BAGEL WITH CAPERS $12.00
- TWO SCOOPS OF DELICIOUS HOMEMADE ICE CREAM AND ONE BISCOTTI BISCUIT $9.00
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CRISPY POTATO
- Potato in a crispy tortilla, Jalapeno ricotta, ‘slaw, Salsa verde, pepitas
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CHICKEN
- Marinated free-range chicken, baby spinach leaves, corn salsa, chipotle mayo
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PULLED PORK
- 12hr slow cooked free range pork, apple & fennel ‘slaw, chipotle mayo, Pepitas.
- BACON or CORIANDER stuffed Jalapeno with 2 kinds of cheese, dipping sauce - Chipotle mayo or lime & black pepper mayo
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FISH
- Freshly battered fish, ‘slaw, lime & black pepper mayo, capers.
- Fried rice $11.50
- Vietnamese roll $8.50
- Beef noodles soup $11.50
- Spring roll with rice noodle $12.50
- Grilled pork, pork skin, fried egg & steamed rice $13.50
- Shaking beef with rice $12.50
- Grilled pork roll $8.50
- Vietnamese style fried rice $9.50
Empire Cinema & Eatery
Phone
049397557
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
$20 - $30
Type
None
Service
None
Cuisine
Cafe Food , Italian
Features
EFTPOS , Takeaway , Gluten Free Options , Craft Beer , Vegetarian Friendly , Breakfast , Cash , Lunch , Seating , Free Wifi , Cards accepted , Disabled Friendly , Dinner , Full Bar
214 The Parade, Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand
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