The Esplanade Restaurant in Dunedin Menu

BREAKFAST MENU BREAKFAST MENU
  • Toasted ciabatta, jam $7.50
  • Granola, seasonal fruit, yoghurt $12.00
  • 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
  • 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
  • Pizza Atomica $22.00
    • tomato, mozzarella, red onion, cracked egg, speck
  • Panino Toastie $12.00
    • prosciutto cotto, piccanti, pesto, mozzarella
  • Panino Toastie $12.00
    • aubergine, provolone, pesto
  • Panino Toastie $12.00
    • mushroom, provolone, truffle oil
ANTIPASTI ANTIPASTI
  • Calamari Fritti $16.00
    • fried calamari, gremolata
  • Pork and porcini meatballs, chickpea cream $12.00
  • Antipasto $25.00
    • cured meat, cheese, olives, bread
  • Antipasto $25.00
    • fried seafood, braised shellfish, baccala mantecato, olives, bread
  • Olives, grissini $8.00
  • Fried sardines, onion pickle, pinenuts $12.00
  • Arancini $10.00
    • pea, saffron, mozzarella
  • Crocchette $11.00
    • potato, salami, mozzarella
  • Zuppa Di Pesce Del Pescatore $15.00
    • fishermans soup
  • Pepata Di Cozze $14.00
    • mussels, clams, white wine, peppercorn, lemon
  • Bruschetta $9.00
    • proscuitto cotto, ham, mozzarella
  • 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
  • Bread Basket $9.00
  • Pizza, garlic, rosemary $12.00
  • Pizza, tomato, oregano, garlic $15.00
PASTA PASTA
  • Pappardelle $26.00
    • braised lamb shoulder, mushroom
  • Scialiatelli $25.00
    • paolo's recipe havoc pork sausage ragu, tomato, ricotta
  • Tagliolini Zafferano $24.00
    • mussels, clams, white wine, garlic, parsley
  • Lasagne $24.00
    • beef ragu
  • Gnocchi $23.00
    • rocket, tomato, parmigiano
  • Ravioli $23.00
    • spinach, ricotta, sage butter
  • Risotto $24.00
    • cherry tomato, zucchini, aubergine
  • Cannelloni $23.00
    • pumpkin, mushroom, bechamel sauce
PIZZA / RED PIZZA / RED
  • Napoletana $23.00
    • tomato, mozzarella, anchovy, caper
  • Capricciosa $24.00
    • mozzarella, mushroom, artichoke, ham, olive
  • Margherita $21.00
    • mozzarella, tomato, basil oil
  • Quattro Stagioni $24.00
    • ham, artichoke, mushroom, anchovy, olive
  • Piccanti $23.00
    • tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami
  • Frutti Di Mare $23.00
    • calamari, mussel, octopus, clam
  • Prosciutto $24.00
    • crudo di parma, rocket, mozzarella
PIZZA / WHITE PIZZA / WHITE
  • - Add parmigiana reggiano $3.00
  • - Add mozzarella di bufala $5.00
  • - Add venison salami available $3.50
  • Quattro Formaggi $25.00
    • gorgonzola, mozzarella, emmental, edammer
  • Ortolana $24.00
    • aubergine, capsicum, mozzarella, ricotta
  • Calabrese $24.00
    • spicy 'nduja piccanti, capsicum, mozzarella
  • Popeye $23.00
    • spinach, mozzarella, parmigiano
  • Salsiccia $24.00
    • havoc pork and fennel sausage, mushroom, truffle oil, mozzarella
  • Salmone $24.00
    • cured salmon, mozzarella di buffala, rucala, balsamico
SIDES SIDES
  • French fries, garlic, parsley $8.00
  • Green leaves $7.00
  • Patata Al Forno $9.00
    • roast potato, garlic, evo
  • Wood-roast beetroot, mozzarella, lardons, balsamic $11.00
  • Caprese $15.00
    • bufala di mozzarella, tomato, basil
  • Insalata Rucala $12.00
    • rocket, pear, pecorino, walnut
  • Ciabatta $3.00
FORMAGGI FORMAGGI
  • Pecorino, honey $14.00
  • Gorganzola, pear $14.00
DESSERT 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

  • Bacon $3.50
  • Warm Vegetable Salad $16.95
    • Roasted seasonal vegetables with grated cheese, tossed through a fresh garden salad, drizzled with an aioli dressing
  • Ribeye Steak (~200g) 20.95
    • Cooked to your liking, topped with either garlic butter, plain, garlic or mushroom gravy, served with fries & your choice of salad or vegetables $
  • Mixed Berry Parfait $9.95
    • Served with vanilla ice cream, marshmallows & whipped cream
  • Mash instead of fries/potatoes $2.00
  • Side Salad $5.90
  • Bowl of fries $6.90
  • Mushrooms $3.00
  • Cooked Tuna $7.50
    • avocado carrot and cucumber
  • Teriyaki Chicken and avocado $8.00
  • Fresh Salmon $7.90
    • avocado capsicum and cucumber
  • Cooked tuna $4.50
  • Tempura Soba $11.00
    • buckweat noodles
  • Salmon $5.00
    • lettuce capsicum and cucumber
  • Cucumber $4.50
  • (stir fried noodles with vegetables)
  • Noodle Soup (No Rice) (GF) (V) $15.00
    • A generous portion of this famous Asian soup cooked with our special sauce, fresh vegetables and noodles. Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls (3) (GF) $8.00
    • Freshly made rice paper rolls, stuffed full of minced pork, blanched bean sprouts, fresh mint and udon-style noodles.
  • Vietnamese Salad (GF) (V) $15.00
    • Mint, lime juice, fish sauce and fresh coriander flavours mixed with chopped cucumber, carrots, red onion and tomato. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara. Chicken, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Hot Jungle Curry With Fresh Basil (GF) (V) $15.00
    • Red based curry cooked without coconut cream, with vegetables, lime leaves and fresh basil herb.Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • V = can be made vegan
  • Cashews And Tempura Battered Chicken (*) (V) $16.00
    • Sweet chilli jam sauce cooked with battered chicken and vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Larb Chicken Salad (GF) $15.00
    • Minced chicken or pork salad, mixed with special roasted rice powder, shallots, fresh spring onions, coriander, chilli and lime juice.Chicken or Pork
  • * = can be made gluten free
  • -20" $45.00
  • ●pepperoni
    • Tomato base, cheese and pepperoni.
  • -Gluten free $28.00
  • -20" $45.00
  • -Gluten free $28.00
  • The john candy
    • Cranberry base, cheese, smoked chicken, brie and fresh rosemary.
  • -12" $24.00
  • -12" $24.00
  • HOME MADE FULL FLAVOURED SOUPS ALWAYS AVAILABLE $ 12.00
    • 2 CHEESE ROLLS
  • SMASHED AVO $13.00
    • SMASHED AVOCADO & TOMATO ON FIVE GRAIN W/ A WEDGE OF LEMON
  • Eggs Benedict $16.00
    • Served with -MUSHROOMS & WILTED SPINACH
  • ADD TOMATO (1) $4.00
  • CREAMY PORRIDGE $12.00/ $8.00
    • W/ FRUIT, NUTS & MAPLE SYRUP OR HONEY (CAN BE MADE VEGAN FRIENDLY WITH RICE, SOY, COCONU OR ALMOND MILK) (FULL/HALF)
  • Marmite & swiss cheese $7.00
  • WITH 2 POACHED EGGS & COLD SMOKED SALMON OR BACON $20.00
  • GRILLED HALLOUMI $ 16.00
    • PAN FRIED HALLOUMI CHEESE SERVED ON TOASTED CIABATTA W/ CHILLI JAM, ROCKET & AVOCADO
  • Stir- Fried Diced Fillet Of Beef $14.00
  • Namvang Style Noodle Soup
  • Grilled Marinated Chicken with Frvs Spices $ 12.00
  • -L $9.00
  • ●Vermicelli served with salad & special sauce
  • -L $ 10.00
  • Braised Chicken With Ginger $ 12.00
  • -M $8.00
  • BACON AND EGGS (GF) $15.50
    • Slightly more complicated: toast and eggs with bacon - fried, scrambled or poached.
  • SHOESTRING FRIES (V) (VE) — $6.00
    • ADD GARLIC BUTTER OR AIOLI FOR $1.00
  • WEDGES (V) (VE) $9.00
    • With sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
  • BREAKFAST BURRITO (V) $16.00
    • Something different: scrambled eggs, cheese, capsicums, onions, black beans, and fried potatoes wrapped in a tortilla and lightly grilled. Served with handmade salsa and sour cream.
  • Toast & Spreads $5.00
  • Fried Potatoes $2.00
  • ENGLISH BREAKFAST $19.50
    • Can’t leave old England behind? Bacon, sausage, black pudding, potatoes, fried eggs, and ciabatta toast.
  • TIM’S TOASTED SANDWICHES (V) (VE) (GF) $7.50
    • ADD CHICKEN, BACON, OR FRIED EGG FOR $2.50.Made with white or brown bread. Choose three of the following fillings: hummus, tomato relish, aioli, onion, ham, tomato, capsicum, cheese, Brie, mesclun salad, and pineapple.
  • Deep Fried Pork Spring Rolls
  • Custard Bun
  • Beef Balls
  • Beef Rice Rolls
  • Steamed BBQ Pork Bun
  • Pan Fried Pork Dumpling
  • Spare Ribs with Black Bean Sauce
  • Mustard Vegetables with Pork Tero Tero
  • Sweet and Sour Pork $35.00 per person
  • Foo Young Egg $25.00 per person
  • -Large $20,00
  • Spicy Pork Spare Ribs
  • Stir Fried King Prawns
  • -Large $20,00
  • Roast Pork with Seasonal Vegetables $25.00 per person
  • Chicken and Cashew Nuts $35.00 per person
  • Char sui pork, chilli caramel, pickled ginger, carrot $17.90
  • Salt and pepper squid salad w mango, crispy noodles, mandarin, coriander, chilli, lemon aioli, caramelised lime $14.90
  • Platter of 10 (up to two flavours) $54.90
  • Mexican pulled pork w slaw, sriracha, pickled red onion, chilli, like $18.90
  • Blackened fish & chorizo w guacamole, corn salsa, chilli, lime $19.90
  • -Add a slider $5.40
  • Eight spiced porchetta, wasabi slaw, kumara bake, jus (GF) $19.90
  • -Add a slider $5.40
  • Moroccan Lamb Wrap $17.5
    • With Straight cut chips & aioli
  • BLT $16.5
    • With Straight cut chips and aioli
  • Pan fried Mushrooms $16.5
    • On Ciabatta and salad
  • Sweet Corn Feta and Sundried Tomato Fritters $17
    • With salad
  • Straight cut chips $7
    • Served with Garlic Aioli
  • Cajun Chicken & Bacon Sandwich $18.5
    • With Straight cut chips & aioli
  • Capers Seasonal Soup $9.5
    • Served with Toasted Ciabatta
  • Chef's Special N/A
    • Check menu board or ask our staff
  • Grandpa's Granola $9.50
    • natural yoghurt, berry compote
  • Hollandaise $3
  • Artisan toast $3
  • Pancakes $16.50
    • bacon, banana, maple syrup, cream
  • Omelette $15.50
    • three egg omelette with hash browns and your choice of fillings, choose from: ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion
  • Ham $3
  • Sausage $3
  • Tea and Toast $11.50
    • toasted sour dough with a selection of spreads, served with tea or coffee
  • Stir Fried beef with spring onion and ginger on hot plate $18
  • Combination chow mein $10 / $14
  • Price: $180 (Or $18 Per Person)
  • Stir Fried Lamb with Spring Onion and Ginger on Hot Plate
  • Steamed Rice X 7
  • Sweet and Sour Pork (Large)
  • Chicken Corn Soup $8.00 / $14.00
  • Stir Fried beef with mushroom $18
  • Pork & chive dumplings $8.00
    • With dipping sauces
  • Mini spring rolls $8.00
    • With sweet chilli sauce
  • The dilusso platter $49.90
    • Salt & pepper squid, chicken yakitori, beef skewers, sticky bbq chicken shanks, smoked fish cakes, kransky, hoprocker battered fish bites, onion rings, green lipped mussels, char sui pork belly, devils on horseback, artisan breads,local cheeses.
  • Breads & dip $10.00
    • Artisan breads w pesto & balsamic olive oil
  • Chicken (for 3) $14.90
    • Panko crumbed with slaw, cheddar, smoked paprika aioli
  • -add extra slider $5.50
  • Available until 10pm
  • Local fish
    • Crumbed with greens,tomato,tartare
  • Parma Ham, Blue Cheese, Fig and Hazelnut Salad $20.00
  • Vegetarian Sandwich
    • Changes daily, please ask your friendly wait staff
  • Pork Ribs $22.00
    • In chipotle barbecue sauce
  • Seared Lamb Salad $20.00
    • With fresh seasonal slaw, feta, mint chilli and garlic seeds, and over dried tomatoes
  • Seared Lamb Salad $20.00
    • With fresh seasonal slaw, feta, mint, chilli and garlic seeds, and oven dried tomatoes
  • Marinated Feta and Olives $15.00
    • With flatbread
  • Battered Blue Cod and Chips $30.00
    • With tartare and tomato sauces
  • Beetroot, Goats Cheese and Spinach Salad $12.00
The Esplanade Restaurant

The Esplanade Restaurant

location

Address

250 Forbury Road, Saint Clair, Dunedin, Otago, 9012, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034562544

clock

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 range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

European , Gluten Free , Italian , Pizza , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

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

Location
250 Forbury Road, Saint Clair, Dunedin, Otago, 9012, New Zealand