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

  • Quattro Stagioni $ 25.50
    • Napolitana sauce, mozzarella, manuka ham, mushroom, artichokes, olives, oregano
  • Gelato $11.00
    • 3 Scoops ask our staff for the flavours
  • PROSCIUTTO SALAD $20.00
    • Prosciutto Emiliano, marinated figs, blue cheese, walnut, cherry tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil & glaze of balsamic
  • Pollo $25.50
    • Napolitana sauce, mozzarella, chicken, avocado, mushroom
  • Pizza Add-ons $ 4.00
    • Ham, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Zucchini, Eggplant, Capsicum, Artichoke, Rocket, Mozzarella, Feta, Anchovies, Salami
  • Pepperoni $23.00
    • Napolitana sauce, mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, basil
  • Fish of the day $27.50
    • Pan seared fish of the day braised with white wine, lemon, ginger, garlic and rosemary served with vegetables
  • POLPETTE $12.00
    • Organic lamb and beef meatballs seasoned with Italian herbs
  • PORK BUNS $2.80
  • BURGER PATTIE $2.50
  • SEAFOOD $12.50
  • STEAK $11.50
  • STEAK $10.00
  • MUSSEL FRITTERS $2.50
  • STEAK $12.50
  • CHICKEN SATAY SAUCE $11.00
  • -Choose your salad
  • Smoked Ham Wrap $ 20
    • Chilli pineapple relish, cos lettuce & ‘wild turkey’ honey bourbon dressing
  • Nacho Chicken Sandwich $ 19
    • Crumbed chicken, cheddar, bbq sauce, lettuce & tomato
  • Chilli Cheese Dog $ 21
    • Chilli con carne, cheddar & green onion
  • Quinoa & Kumara $16
    • Mixed greens, toasted almonds & citrus dressing
  • 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
  • Extra swap fries for salad for $3
  • Hawaii fried rice $12.50
  • Crispy chicken $16.50
  • Thai prawns $18.50
  • Pumpkin with lily red dates porridge $14.50
  • Sichuan chicken $16.50
  • Chicken and cream corn soup $7.50
  • Chicken gristle $2.00
  • Sweet pot squid $17.50
  • Anatoki Salmon Tartar & Honey Mustard
  • Brettl` Jause $22.50
    • Typical Austrian Speck & Dip platter
  • Wiener Schnitzel $22.50
    • Tenderized Pork, hand pounded, breaded & lightly fried golden, Potato Salad & Lingonberry Sauce
  • Kasnock´N $18.50
    • Mac & Cheese, Austrian style, green salad
  • Tiroler Groestl´ $19.50
    • Potatoes fried with Onions & Speck, seasoned & spiced with fresh herbs, served with a fried egg, green side salad.
  • Avocado, Feta, Mint Mash & Poached Eggs $16.00
    • On Rye Sourdough
  • -Add Bacon Or Sausage $15.00
  • Granola $10.50
    • Yoghurt & Fruit Compote
  • Crumbed Fish & Chips $17.00
    • With balsamic vinaigrette, mixed lettuce & tartare sauce
  • Ice Cream Trio $10.50
    • W/ mixed berry compote or chocolate sauce
  • Herb Crusted NZ Lamb Rack $36.00
    • W/ lentil mash, seasonal green vegetables & vegetable ratatouille sauce
  • Antipasto Platter for Two (CN) $26.00
    • Crumbed squid, roast beef, chicken pate, caramelised onion, pickled vegetables, basil pesto, marinated feta, crostini bread
  • Two Eggs Sunny Side Up $6.00
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread $8.00
    • Ciabatta bread w/ herb & cheese, garlic butter
  • Vivant Chicken Burger $22.00
    • Marinated chicken thigh in a wholemeal bun with streaky bacon, cos lettuce, beetroot and horopito relish, marinated feta & rustic fries
  • Garden Salad w/ Homemade Dressing $6.00
  • Steamed Seafood $15
    • w Riesling, Celery, Garlic & Fresh Herb Broth
  • Smoked Beetroot $14
    • w Horseradish Cream & Toasted Almond
  • Roasted Red Onion $6
    • w Balsamic & Olive Oi
  • Pate $16
    • w Blackcurrant Gel & Toast
  • Soup of the Day $12
    • w Toast & Butter
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $14
    • w Wasabi Mayonnaise
  • Seared Beef Salad $18
    • w Roasted Red Onion, Wholegrain Mustard, Pickled Cauliflower & Almond
  • Fresh Greens $6
    • w shaved Parmesan & Lemon Vinaigrett
  • Combination Meat and Vegetables Filed Noodle $13.80
  • Stuffed Mushrooms $5.50
  • Nasi Goreng (Rice) $10.50
  • Chicken Fried Rice $9.50
  • Lemon Chicken $15.90
  • Sweet and Sour Pork $14.90
  • Prawn with Cashew Nuts and Vegetables $26.50
  • Combination Egg Fu Yong $14.80
  • Beef burger $14
    • lettuces, sliced onion and tomatoes, beetroot, cheese, BBQ sauce, aioli, served with sesame buns and French fries. Add fried eggs $2. Add bacon $3
  • Curry chicken $10
    • Japanese mind curry, potatoes and carrots, served with steamed rice.
  • Fish and chips $14
    • panko crumbed fish with French fries, garden salad and tartare sauce.
  • Caesar salad $17
    • cos lettuces, bacon, anchovy, croutons, parmesan, boiled egg and roasted chicken
  • Lemon chicken $10
    • sticky lemon sauce, toasted sesame seeds, served with steamed rice.
  • Chicken sandwich $16
    • Cajun chicken breast, lettuces, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, served with French fries
  • Open steak sandwich $20
    • scotch fillet, tomato relish, caramelised onions, served with warm bun and French fries
  • Fettuccine $15
    • cooked with mushroom and bacon, in a cream reduction sauce, serve with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
  • Roast cauliflower salad with grilled garlic shoots and ponzu $10.00
  • Chargrilled baby cos with house cured gypsy bacon lardons, panna grata, Manchego and anchovy emulsion $15.00
  • The breakfast menu is for the café. It is available from 7:00am till 11:30 am Monday to Friday
  • Horseradish dumplings with ginger lime vinegar and wasabi cream $9.00
  • Pork dumplings, fried greens and dashi broth $10.00
  • Hand Cut Potato fries with garlic mayo $7.50
  • Eggs benedict or Florentine on house hash browns $15.50
  • Served from 11:30 till 4pm Monday. 11:30am till 8pm Tuesday to Friday
  • Cashew Nuts $4.00
  • Specials $25.00
    • Weekday lunchtime - pizza & 2 half pints (starting 12.00 pm till 2.00 pm)
  • Smoked Chicken $17.00
    • Smoked Chicken, Mushroom, Onion, Artichoke with Tuatara Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella
  • Goose Shack Cut Chips with Lemon Mayo $7.00
  • Specials $20.00
    • Tuesday night - pint of Tuatara & all you can eat pizza (starting from 5.30 pm)
  • Margherita $14.00
    • Fresh Tomato, Tuatara Tomato Sauce, Basil Herbs & Mozzarella
  • Marinated Kalamata Olives & Green Olives $7.00
  • Garlic $12.00
    • Tuatara Garlic Paste, Mozzarella & Herbs
  • Breakfast #5 n/a
    • Toasted Bagel
  • Breakfast #3 n/a
    • Egg Benedict
  • Breakfast #1 n/a
    • French Toast
  • Breakfast #2 n/a
    • Big Breakfast
  • Breakfast #4 n/a
    • Egg Omelette
  • Pan Roasted Kumara $8
    • with sour cream and chive dressing, rocket leaves & red onion
  • Chocolate Torte $13
    • hazelnut praline & coconut cream
  • Calamari $13
    • with smoked chipotle aioli
  • Chipotle Lamb Rump $15
    • with cumin carrot puree, candied fennel seeds & coriander
  • 2 courses $35
    • Suitable for 10 guests or more
  • Orange Harissa Whole Roasted Chicken $28
    • with mint yoghurt
  • Line Caught Catch of the Day $24
    • with crispy capers, paprika butter & watercress
  • 3 courses $45
    • Suitable for 10 guests or more
  • -Mains $16.50
  • Toasted muesliwith rhubard compote and vanilla yoghurt $13.50
  • Gluten free bread available $2.00
  • Seasonal soup with fresh bread $12.50
  • Streaky bacon $6.00
  • Black pudding and grilled halloumi $5.00
  • Sautéed garlic and chilli prawns (8 Prawns)(GF) $12.50
  • Hollandaise $2.00
  • Kebab on Rice $10.00
  • Donner Kebab $9.00
  • Salads $9.00
  • Coleslaw $4.00
  • Chicken Nuggets $6.00
  • Hot Chips $4.00
  • Roti Wrap $9.00
  • Kumara Chips $6.00
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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