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

  • Chicken filo $20.00
    • Filo parcel, filled with chicken, apricots and cream cheese, and topped with apricot sauce. Served with chips & salad
  • -Large $12.50
  • Omelette (GF)(V) $10.00
    • Tasty, fluffy omelette with your choice of two fillings. Served with salad
  • Crumbed prawn cutlets $8.50
    • Served with sweet thai chilli sauce
  • Rocky road sundae adults $6.50
    • Ice cream sundae with chocolate sauce, nuts, marshmallows and chocolate chips
  • Note: some salads & vegetables may be served with a sauce or dressing, please inform the staff of any allergies.
  • Banoffee cup (GF) $8.00
    • Layered biscuit, caramel, banana & cream
  • Roast of the day sml or lge (GF)
    • Please see the board for today's meat options Tender roast meat served with potato, pumpkin, vegetables and gravy
  • Gang Par $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • Red based curry cooked without coconut cream, with vegetables, lime leaves and fresh basil herb. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Beef Salad $18.00
    • Wok fried beef or chicken slices mixed with Thai herbs, lemongrass, coriander, lime juice and chilli. Chicken or Beef
  • Lemongrass Stir Fry $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • Your choice of meat stir-fried with fresh lemongrass and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Honey Lemon Chicken $19.00
    • Battered chicken pieces stir fried with a tangy lemon sauce and sweet honey sauce. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara, fresh salad and steamed jasmine rice.
  • Fried Rice $17.50 / $18.00 / $18.50
    • A traditional Asian favourite cooked with quality jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood or Combination / Prawn
  • Coconut Cream Soup $16.50 / $17.00 / $18.50
    • Spicy yet smooth and tantalising to the taste buds, similar to Tom Yum but with added coconut cream, distinct flavours of lemon and fresh coriander. Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Larb Chicken Salad $18.00
    • Minced chicken mixed with special roasted rice powder, shallots, fresh spring onions, coriander, chilli and lime juice. Chicken
  • Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls (3) $7.50
    • Freshly made rice paper rolls, stuffed full of minced pork, blanched bean sprouts, fresh mint and udon-style noodles.
  • Turkish Mixed Grill $24.00
    • A combination of lamb shish, chicken shish & kofta shish, plated & served with salad, sauce & pita bread.
  • Mixed Salad Plate $12.00
    • Pasha's salad selection served with hummus, cacik, olives, dolma & pita bread.
  • Bread Basket $6.00
  • Chocolate Delight Cake $12.00
    • Sweet semolina cake, served with fresh cream or natural unsweetened yoghurt.
  • Baklava $8.00
    • Filo pastry layered with walnuts smothered in a sugar & lemon syrup served with fresh fruit & whipped cream.
  • Falafel medallion (each) $3.00
  • Chicken Shish Small $13.00/Large$19.00
    • Cubes of marinated chicken chargrilled, plated & served with pita bread, sauce & salad.
  • Muska Boregi $19.50
    • Filo pastry pies filled with feta cheese, parsley & spices, served with a salad garnish 5 pieces:
  • Chocolate mud cake $14.00
    • gluten free with warm chocolate sauce & mascarpone cream
  • Spaghetti carbonara $27.00
    • bacon, egg & parmesan with a creamy sauce
  • Rib eye $33.00
    • 250g, garlic butter, battered onion rings, crunchy slaw & triple cooked fries
  • Buttermilk chicken $12.50
    • with ranch dipping sauce
  • Toasted ciabatta or rye, free range egg $3.00
  • Crunchy slaw $8.00
  • French toast $16.50
    • with maple syrup, bacon & grilled banana
  • Creme brulee $14.00
    • with rhubarb compote & shortbread
  • Very Vegemite $4.00
  • Extra Dip $1.00
  • Signature Kids $5.00 per head
  • Ediballs $3 or $5 for two packs
  • Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
  • Roast Beef Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Chicken Crave Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Free Range Chicken Tenders
  • Smokey Mexican beef $23.00
  • Chipotle chicken $22.00
  • Chorizo chilli buns $12.00
    • with smokey onions & chipotle mayo
  • Achiote shrimp $17.00
    • with cucumber & tomato salsa
  • Black angus beef $6.00
    • with chorizo & chimichurri
  • SOFT SHELL TACOS
  • Grilled corn cobs(GF,V) $8.00
    • with butter lime
  • SNACKS & STARTERS
  • Veal pate with beetroot relish + hot toasts $16.00
  • Lamb denverteg on parsnip skordalia, spinach + black olive tapenade $35.00
  • Chocolate of the day $12.00
  • Corn fritter with smoked salmon, passion + fennel bulb $16.00
  • Hoisin pork belly on kumara fondant with scallion salsa $ 34.00
  • Copper rhubarb brulee $12.00
  • Hoisin pork belly on kumara fondant with scallion salsa $34.00
  • Prime beef au-frites with red wine jus + salsa verde $36.00
  • Nanking Roast Duck (Half)
  • -Large $20,00
  • Sweet and Sour Pork $25.00 per person
  • Stir Fried Noodles
  • Chinese Tea, Tea or Coffee (per person) $3,00
  • Ice Cream Sundae $9.50
    • Choice of Chocolate, Strawberry or Caramel topping with cream
  • Mussels and Black Bean Sauce
  • Wonton Soup $7,00
  • Lolly Molly $7.90
    • Gummy lollies with strawberry and chocolate sauce
  • Old fashioned Chocolate $7.90
  • Vegie Magic $7.90
    • Mozzerella, tomatoes, spinach, pineapple sprinkled with dust chocolate
  • Old School L$19.90/M $15.90/Q$4.50
    • Pepperoni, Italian fennel suasage, tomatoes, red onion and feta
  • Peanut Chocolate Caramel $7.90
  • Meatkid $7.90
    • Mozzerella, salami, ham, chicken with optional tomato/bbq sauce
  • Gourmet Mince Nachos $7.90
    • Beef mince, mozarella, salsa sauce and sour cream with sprinkled parsley
  • Jacket Potatoes $5.50
    • Oven baked potatoes filled with capsicum, tomatoes, mozarella and sour cream
  • Hawaiian $5.00
    • Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Italiano $8.90
    • Spicy pepperoni, cabanossi, mushroom, capsicum, olives and melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
  • Chicken supreme $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl
  • Tropical veg $5.00
    • Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella
  • BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
    • Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Garlic bread $3.50
  • Meat lovers $9.00
    • Spicy pepperoni, beef, ham, cabanossi, bacon & melting mozzarella
  • Free Range Eggs and Toast $9.00
    • poached, fried, scrambled - grain, sourdough, seed (+$2.00), gluten free (+$1.00)
  • Bruschetta $12.00
    • grilled focaccia bread with vine tomato, homemade hummus, dukkah and balsamic drizzle
  • Salad selection (small / large) $6.00
    • add chicken/ hot smoked salmon
  • Eggs any style $6.00
  • Steak open sandwich $22.90
    • chermoula ribeye steak, dukkah roasted tomatoes, salad greens and crumbed feta on grilled focaccia
  • Toast and House Made Raspberry Jam $8.00
    • grain/ sourdough
  • Aioli $2.00
  • Salad selection (small / large) $6.00 / $9.50
    • see the cabinet for fresh salads of the day
  • Gluten Free Bun $2.5
  • Soft Drinks $4.5
  • Big Bro $14.90
    • I guess if we had a Kiwi Burger this would be it, Its good times. Beef Pattie, Salad, Bacon, Egg, Portobello Mushroom, Beetroot, Cheese with Aioli, and Velvet Relish.
  • Mini Animal Rights $9.90
    • 1/2 size Kumara & Coriander Pattie, Salad, Yoghurt Sauce, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
  • Goneburger $16.00
    • If you can eat this one someone will definitely give you a high five Goes down great with a cold beer. Beef Pattie, Crumbed Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Energy Drinks $5
  • Animal Rights $12.50
    • We believe this is the most versatile vege burger in town. It’s a kumara & coriander pattie, salad, beetroot, a minty yoghurt sauce, Aioli and Velvet Relish. Also available with a mushroom or falafel pattie.
  • Goneburger $16.00
    • If you can eat this one someone will definitely give you a high five Goes down great with a cold beer. Beef Pattie, Crumbed Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • 13 Mee Goreng $10
    • Mamak style egg noodle wok fried with chicken, shrimps, bean sprout and egg
  • 16 Curry Laksa $10
    • A hawkers egg noodle soup prepared in rich coconut curry gravy, garnished with fish balls, tofu, chicken pieces, bean sprout and boiled egg
  • 46 Char Kuey Teow $14
    • Thick flat rice noodles fried with chicken, shrimps, fish cakes and eggs
  • 29 Squid Sambal $17.90
    • Squid in thick onion chili and tomato sambal sauce
  • Dishes served with rice
  • 2 Chicken Satay $9
    • 6 pieces of chicken satay with homemade satay sauce, coriander and onion
  • 65 Plain Roti Canai $2.50
  • 41 Egg Roti With Onion $10
    • Freshly made Malaysian flak bread served with chaat, curry gravy and sambal sauce
  • spring vegetables $7,5
  • Chicken liver brandy $12
    • in-house pate with german toasted rye bread
  • Deconstructed steak and kidney pie $17,5
    • with black pudding, creamed potato, a puff pastry hat and a poached Hokonui egg
  • Greek style calamari steak dipped in feta egg batter, shallow fried and served on $16,9
    • a lemon scented salad with a zesty tomato, soy dressing
  • Sea Salted Chat Potatoes $7,5
  • Bowl of Fries $7,5
  • Bagel toasted with cream cheese $13,5
    • smoked salmon, avocado & crispy streaky bacon
  • Moroccan Lamb Wrap freshly cooked spiced lamb rolled into flat bread with $16,5
    • hummus & greens, served on a tabbouleh salad with tomato & fruit chutney and minted yoghurt
  • served till 5pm
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
    • House made soup served with warmed Focaccia bread
  • Pork Belly & Crackle $28.50
    • Braised in pear cider til tender and served on a bed of roast kumara cubes and bacon with sesame broccoli and a pear & apple sauce
  • Terrace Burger $18.00
    • 180gm prime beef pattie served with lettuce, tomato, bacon and cheese topped with onion confit and aioli in a Focaccia style bun with fries
  • served all day
  • Breads & Dips $12.00
    • An assortment of toasted breads served with hummus, olive oil & balsamic, and house made tomato pesto
  • Bacon & Eggs $10.00
    • toasted rye bread, crispy streaky bacon, grilled vine tomato and eggs any way served with a house made tomato relish(GF option available on request)
  • Dipping Sauces (Choose 1)
    • BBQ, Aioli, Teriyaki, Tartare , Garlic Butter, Mint Sauce, or Wholegrain Mustard
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