Address
250 Forbury Road, Saint Clair, Dunedin, Otago, 9012, New Zealand
The Esplanade Restaurant in Dunedin Menu
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BREAKFAST MENU- Toasted ciabatta, jam $7.50
- Granola, seasonal fruit, yoghurt $12.00
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Bruschetta $9.00
- mixed mushroom
- Crisp fried calzone, ham, mozzarella $12.00
- Toasted sweet fruit panetone, seasonal fruit, mascarpone $16.90
- Uova al forno, skillet baked eggs with spinach, smoked scamorza cheese, tomato $18.50
- Uova al forno, skillet baked eggs with chorizo, potato, mushroom, tomato $18.50
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Esplanade Breakfast $19.00
- sage-fried eggs, prosciutto cotto, roast tomato, havoc pork & fennel sausage
- Scrambled free range eggs, havoc pork & fennel sausages, basil oil, toasted ciabatta $17.00
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Pizza Atomica $22.00
- tomato, mozzarella, red onion, cracked egg, speck
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Panino Toastie $12.00
- prosciutto cotto, piccanti, pesto, mozzarella
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Panino Toastie $12.00
- aubergine, provolone, pesto
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Panino Toastie $12.00
- mushroom, provolone, truffle oil
ANTIPASTI-
Calamari Fritti $16.00
- fried calamari, gremolata
- Pork and porcini meatballs, chickpea cream $12.00
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Antipasto $25.00
- cured meat, cheese, olives, bread
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Antipasto $25.00
- fried seafood, braised shellfish, baccala mantecato, olives, bread
- Olives, grissini $8.00
- Fried sardines, onion pickle, pinenuts $12.00
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Arancini $10.00
- pea, saffron, mozzarella
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Crocchette $11.00
- potato, salami, mozzarella
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Zuppa Di Pesce Del Pescatore $15.00
- fishermans soup
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Pepata Di Cozze $14.00
- mussels, clams, white wine, peppercorn, lemon
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Bruschetta $9.00
- proscuitto cotto, ham, mozzarella
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Bruschetta $9.00
- baccala mantecato, whipped salt cod
- Crisp calzone, aubergine, mozzarella, tomato sauce $13.00
- Pork and beef meatballs, tomato sauce $12.00
BREAD- Bread Basket $9.00
- Pizza, garlic, rosemary $12.00
- Pizza, tomato, oregano, garlic $15.00
PASTA-
Pappardelle $26.00
- braised lamb shoulder, mushroom
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Scialiatelli $25.00
- paolo's recipe havoc pork sausage ragu, tomato, ricotta
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Tagliolini Zafferano $24.00
- mussels, clams, white wine, garlic, parsley
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Lasagne $24.00
- beef ragu
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Gnocchi $23.00
- rocket, tomato, parmigiano
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Ravioli $23.00
- spinach, ricotta, sage butter
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Risotto $24.00
- cherry tomato, zucchini, aubergine
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Cannelloni $23.00
- pumpkin, mushroom, bechamel sauce
PIZZA / RED-
Napoletana $23.00
- tomato, mozzarella, anchovy, caper
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Capricciosa $24.00
- mozzarella, mushroom, artichoke, ham, olive
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Margherita $21.00
- mozzarella, tomato, basil oil
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Quattro Stagioni $24.00
- ham, artichoke, mushroom, anchovy, olive
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Piccanti $23.00
- tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami
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Frutti Di Mare $23.00
- calamari, mussel, octopus, clam
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Prosciutto $24.00
- crudo di parma, rocket, mozzarella
PIZZA / WHITE- - Add parmigiana reggiano $3.00
- - Add mozzarella di bufala $5.00
- - Add venison salami available $3.50
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Quattro Formaggi $25.00
- gorgonzola, mozzarella, emmental, edammer
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Ortolana $24.00
- aubergine, capsicum, mozzarella, ricotta
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Calabrese $24.00
- spicy 'nduja piccanti, capsicum, mozzarella
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Popeye $23.00
- spinach, mozzarella, parmigiano
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Salsiccia $24.00
- havoc pork and fennel sausage, mushroom, truffle oil, mozzarella
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Salmone $24.00
- cured salmon, mozzarella di buffala, rucala, balsamico
SIDES- French fries, garlic, parsley $8.00
- Green leaves $7.00
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Patata Al Forno $9.00
- roast potato, garlic, evo
- Wood-roast beetroot, mozzarella, lardons, balsamic $11.00
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Caprese $15.00
- bufala di mozzarella, tomato, basil
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Insalata Rucala $12.00
- rocket, pear, pecorino, walnut
- Ciabatta $3.00
FORMAGGI- Pecorino, honey $14.00
- Gorganzola, pear $14.00
DESSERT- Cannoli, ice-cream $8.00
- Butterscotch creme pot $8.00
- Baked lemon cheese slice, thyme roasted grapes $8.00
- Dark chocolate torta, mascarpone, cherries $8.00
- Tiramisu $8.00
- Knickerbooker glory $13.00
- Tartufo, vanilla & chocolate ice - cream, shot of espresso $11.00
- Caffe corretto, espresso-grappa $10.00
Nearby Sample Menus
- - Balmac Garden Spinach + $5.00
- Balmac breakfast, poached or fried free range eggs, pork sausage, free-range streaky bacon, breakfast potatoes, garlic-thyme roasted tomato, toast $22.50
- - Ashby's Streaky Bacon + $7.00
- Granola, strained yoghurt, stewed & roasted fruit $14.00
- Garden pesto, hummus, spiced chickpeas, ciabatta $15.00
- - Add onion rings + $4.50
- - Hereford Dry Aged Scotch 300gms $39.00
- Pasta Pomodoro $13.00
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Mediterranean Salad $9.90
- Mixed lettuce, feta, capsicum, olives, cucumber, red onion, carrot & cherry tomatoes
- - Large $6.50
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3 BBQ Thigh Fillets $11.90
- 3 BBQ Chook thigh fillets, kids juice & corn or chips
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Peri-Peri Chips
- Curb your craving
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Chicken Paella $13.90
- Grilled Chicken breast with a combination of grilled veggies tossed over our spicy rice
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Veggie Wrap $9.90
- Veggie patty with iceberg lettuce, tomato & our light mayo wrapped up in a warm tortilla
- Swiss Cheese $1.50
- Add
- Vault Sliders $15.50
- Steamed rice $5.50
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12 hour braised beef brisket $34.00
- w- duck-fat roasted jersey bennes, caramelised shallots, soy-ginger glaze + coriander chimichurri
- House made slider sesame buns (3) N/A
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Smoked maple Oraking salmon tacos $15.00
- w- red cabbage, peanut slaw, micro herb (3)
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Sticky beef wontons $15.50
- w-lemon grass, chilli, coriander + white miso mayo (3)
- Crispy pork belly, sesame-cabbage, mash, roasted sweet apple, soy, black vinegar + chili oil $34.00
- Crispy pork belly, pear jam, radish salad, coriander N/A
- Sweet and sour pork wontons $7
- Laksa noodle soup with chicken/beef/seafood M $12 L $14
- Deep fried squid $8
- Chicken and cashews on rice M $12 L $14
- Sauteed shredded beef stir fried with hot sauce $20
- Beef brisket and radish in earthen-pot with rice $15
- Steamed vegetable with soy sauce $4
- Lemon chicken/ fish on rice M $12 L $14
- Chicken $11.50
- American Donuts $1.50
- Pork Don $11.50
- Chicken Sweet Corn Soup $4.00
- Beef Don $11.50
- Half Roast Duck $20.00
- Deep Fried Dumpling (12) $6.50
- Hot dog $2.00
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Chicken Burger (G.F.O) $17
- marinated in Smoky BBQ flavours with Pineapple, Dressed Red Slaw, Aioli & Hummus
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Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast $16
- with Poached, Pear, & Maple Syrup
- G.F.O= Gluten Free Option
- Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Beans, Hollandaise $4
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Soup of the Day (V, G.F.O) $10
- served piping hot with Fresh Sourdough
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Big Veggie Breakfast $19
- Mushrooms, Hash Brown, Roasted Tomato, Spinach, Beans, Sourdough & Cashew Sour Cream (V., G.F.o)
- Omelette of 3 eggs - with today’s special fillings & Salad Greens (G.F.) $16
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The Dog’s Breakfast $24
- Poached Eggs, Sourdough, Beans, Pork, Apple, & Herb Sausage, Streaky Bacon, Hash Brown & Roasted Tomato (G.F.o)
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Garlic Naan $3.50
- Stuffed with garlic
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Prawn Malabri $14.99
- Thick creamy gravy cooked in tomatoes and coriander leaves
- Plain Rice $3.00
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Lamb Masala $13.99
- Thick spicy curry cooked in a blend of chopped capsicums, tomatoes and coriander
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Mango Chicken $13.99
- Boneless pieces of chicken cooked with mango pulp and cream
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Bombay Aloo $12.00
- Fresh potatoes cooked in creamy gravy and cumin seeds
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Fish Masala $14.99
- Thick spicy curry cooked in a blend of chopped capsicums and coriander
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Kadai Paneer $13.99
- Cottage cheese cooked in onion gravy with capsicum
- Vegan Special Dish $ 15.80
- Soup of the day
- A plate of vege side dish(Small/Large) $ 5.80/$8.80
- Prawn Noodle Soup $ 15.80
- A bowl of rice $ 3.00
- Meat
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Jumbo Dumplings(Medium/Large) $ 9.80/$ 13.80
- vegan/kale/beef/chicken
- Vegan Noodle Soup $ 9.80
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BLUESKIN ANTIPASTO PLATTER $18.00/$27.00
- a selection of dips, meats, Evansdale cheeses + bread(for 1/for 2)
- KIDS MENU AVAILABLE
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BACON CHEESE BURGER $14.50
- chunky beef patty, bacon, cheese, mayo, lettuce, ketchup+ dill pickle
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GREEK YOGHURT $9.00
- roast rhubarb + pear with our own granola crumb
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ROCKET
- fennel salad
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PRAWNS + CHORIZO $17.50
- baked in a clay pot with garlic + chilli served with bread + preserved lemon aioli
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GARDENERS BREAKFAST $19.50
- free range poached eggs, Kransky mushrooms bacon, hash browns, tomato + ciabatta
- Toast/ hashbrowns/tomato/mushrooms $2.50
- Pineapple, Mango or Beetroot $1
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Mini Squawk Dawg $7.40
- 1/2 size Beef Pattie, Salad, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
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Velvet Lady $13.90
- Everybody wants her but she keeps it classy just like your mum back in the day - Grilled Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Avocado and Cheese with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
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Mini Velvet Burger $7.90
- 1/2 size Venison Pattie, Salad, Grilled Pineapple, Chilli Mayonnaise & Velvet Relish.
- Blue/Brie Cheese $3
- Bacon $2.5
- Soft Drinks $4.5
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Homegrown $10.90
- All that is good about this country can be found in the Homegrown. Lamb, Salad, a choice of Beetroot & Horopito Chutney or a Minty Yoghurt Sauce, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
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Spicy Chicken Bites Waffle $17.00
- Belgian waffle (or toasted ciabatta) southern style chicken bites spiced with cayenne crispy bacon with side maple syrup & ketchup
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Roast Vege Wrap with Mushrooms & Spinach (V) $17.00
- Roasted kumaras, pumpkin & potatoes pan fried portobello mushrooms wilted spinach & side of aioli or pesto
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Poached Eggs with Hollandaise $12.00
- On toasted ciabatta, waffles, or gf bread additional
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Fruity Fruits $14.00
- Belgian waffle, fresh fruit salad lemon and passionfruit drizzle with ice cream or yogurt
- Thai Fish Cakes (5pcs) $9.00
- - Mixed berry compote
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Chocolate Choc $14.00
- Belgian waffle, choc crinkles, ferrero rocher & choc drizzle with ice cream or yogurt
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Kiwi Berry $14.00
- Belgian waffle, kiwi fruit, mixed berry compote, blueberry drizzle with ice cream or yogurt
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23 Lamb Biryani $14.90
- Basmati rice cooked with lamb infused fresh spices, cashew nuts and fresh coriander served with acar rampal and papadoms
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51 Spinach Dhal Curry $13.50
- South indian style dish cooked in dhai, spinach finished with coconut milk
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9 Butter Chicken $14.90
- Chicken pieces marinated overnight, grilled and cooked with rich butter sauce
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36 Egg Dosai $10
- Giant Asian crepe made out of rice flour served with chaat, coconut chutney and tomato chutney
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8 Chicken Korma $14.90
- Chicken cooked to perfection in rich coconut cream and almond & cashew nut paste
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10 Chicken Varuval $15.90
- Tender pieces of chicken, potato, carrots and capsicum, cooked with ground mixed spices
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13 Mee Goreng $10
- Mamak style egg noodle wok fried with chicken, shrimps, bean sprout and egg
- 59 Caramel Pudding $6
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Mexi jalapeno bread $11,5
- spiced tomato suls and sour cream
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Deconstructed steak and kidney pie $17,5
- with black pudding, creamed potato, a puff pastry hat and poached Hokonui egg
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Greek style calamari dipped in a feta egg batter $13,5
- with lemon pepper mayo
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Eggs benedict on toasted Ciabatta
- with Ham or spinach $16.50 / Salmon or bacon $18.50
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Coconut battered scallops served $14,5
- with a sweet chilli mango tartare
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Inspired Chef’s creation p.o.a
- of select prime beef steak
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3 egg Spanish omelette $17,9
- with chicken, ham or smoked salmon with spinach, herbs, mushrooms, feta, tomato and cheddar
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Chicken liver brandy $12
- in-house pate with german toasted rye bread
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Onion bhaji $5.00
- Light crispy fritter served with tamarind sauce
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Chicken naan $4.50
- Naan stuffed with spiced chicken tikka.
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Veg pakora $5.00
- A mixture of fresh vegetables dipped in spiced chickpea flour batter and deep fried.
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Lamb rogan josh $6.00
- Diced lamb cooked with ginger, garlic, onions & spices in a traditional north indian style.
- any dish can be served at your choice of mild, medium, hot or indian hot.
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Stuffed kulcha $4.50
- Plain flour stuffed with spiced potatoes & peas.
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Veg samosa $4.00
- Filled with diced potatoes, peas & cumin seeds, then fried golden brown.
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Mixed platter for two $14.00
- A combination of the above entrees: 2 veg samosa, 2 onion bhaji, 2 choosa tikka, and 2 seekh kebabs
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Ciabatta Bun (daily selection – please ask) $8.50
- Rare roast beef & blue cheese with horseradish smoked salmon, dill, cream cheese & capers
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Vegetarian Sandwich $8.50
- Roasted pepper, tomato, red onion & feta
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Granola $9.00
- Berry compote & yoghurt
- - Provolone $5.00
- Cakes & Pastries $5.00
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Eggs & Soldiers $8.00
- Soft boiled eggs & toast fingers
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Classic Reuben $10.00
- Corned beef & sauerkraut on rye - Half sandwich $5.50
- - Tomato $3.50
The Esplanade Restaurant
Phone
034562544
Opened hours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Price
$20 - $30
Type
None
Service
Table Service
Cuisine
European , Gluten Free , Italian , Pizza , Vegan , Vegetarian
Features
Mastercard , Takeaway , Visa , Wheelchair accessible , Business meetings , After-hours , Breakfast , Waitstaff , Takeout , Wine and Beer , Cash , Groups , Lunch , Bar Scene , Seating , Highchairs Available , Drinks , Brunch , Free Wifi , Cards accepted , Disabled Friendly , Special Occasion Dining , Serves Alcohol , Dinner , Child-friendly , Outdoor Seating , Full Bar , Cash only