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

  • James Speight's Porter Sausage & Mash $14.00
    • Locally made porter sausages, served on potato mash and topped with caramelised onion, peas and gravy. Served with Ale House bread
  • Triple Star Pie $14.50
    • Home made pie of the day served with fresh salad and golden fries
  • Shearer's Shanks Med $17.00/Lge $24.00
    • Tender and delicious, oven-roasted with Central Otago thyme and garlic, topped with Ale House gravy, mint glaze, served on potato mash with a medley of Otago vegetables or with fresh salad
  • Rattray Street Ribs $18.50
    • Mouth watering pork ribs with our own marinade, served with salad greens and steak fries
  • Drunken Rump Steak $20.00
    • Prime Otago rump steak, cooked to your liking, served with fresh garden salad and golden fries. Accompanied by your choice of topping: Creamy mushroom sauce, fresh green peppercorn sauce, Ale House gravy or garlic butter and roast garlic
  • Wedges served with sour cream $13.00
    • Plus cheese & bacon
  • Pear $16.90
    • Freshly sliced pear with toasted walnuts, blue vein cheese and balsamic vinaigrette
  • Barnyard Omelette $17.50
    • Or smoked salmon and herbs
  • Black Pepper Stir Fry (*) (V) $15.00
    • Fried potatoes and fresh vegetables stir fried with cracked black pepper and garlic sauce. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Ginger Stir Fry (*) (V) $15.00
    • Fresh ginger root fried in the wok with fresh vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Guri Puffs (4) $6.50
    • Sweet potatoes and vegetables wrapped in fluffy pastry served with dipping sauces.
  • 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
  • Pad Thai (GF) (V) $15.00
    • White rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, spring onion and crushed peanuts in our special pad thai sauce, served with fresh lemon and sprouts. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Fresh Chilli And Basil Stir Fry (*) (V) $15.00
    • Fresh basil herb and hot chilli cooked with a generous assortment of fresh vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Served with steamed jasmine rice
  • Spicy Singapore Fried Rice (GF) (V) $15.00
    • Fried rice cooked with special curry paste and spices, blended to enhance the traditional favourites. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Steamed pork belly with salted dried mustard cabbage on rice $12
  • Crispy chicken nuggets noodle soup M $12 L $14
  • Hot and spicy soup with fish/chicken/beef $18
  • Combination meat stir fried with vegetables on rice M $12 L $14
  • Gong Bo chicken on rice M $12 L $14
  • Laksa noodle soup with chicken/beef/seafood M $12 L $14
  • Combination fried rice M $12 L $14
  • Sliced lamb with Chinese medicinal herbs hot pot $17
  • Seafood Deluxe $15.00
    • Rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts and served with fresh seafood and chicken, beef, pork in a Khmer style soup
  • Vegetarian Satay $11.00
    • Stir fry vegetables on a bed of steamed rice topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Hot & Spicy Cashew Nuts $14.00
    • Marinated chicken stir-fry with spring onion, celery, broccoli, cashew nuts & capsaicin on top of rice
  • Hot & Spicy Fried Rice Noodle $13.00
    • Fried rice noodle with the choice of chicken, beef, pork or seafood with fresh vegetables & bean sprouts
  • Khmer Style Curry $14.00
    • Choice of red, green or yellow curry with your favourite meat (beef, chicken or seafood) & vegetables served with rice
  • Supreme Satay $12.00
    • Grill marinated satay stir fried with vegetables on a bed of steamed rice and topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Garlic Pepper Pork $13.00
    • Stir-fried pork with fresh garlic & pepper with spring onion & capsaicin
  • Beef Noodle Soup $12.00
    • Fresh sliced beef and beef balls served in Cambodian style soup with fat rice noodles and bean sprouts
  • Vegetarian Mee Goreng $10.10
    • Fresh thick egg noodles with fresh vegetables in an Indian style sauce
  • Thai Curry Chicken $11.50
    • Thin rice noodles with chicken and fresh vegetables in a Thai spicy curry sauce
  • Vegetarian Singapore Noodle $9.90
    • Thin rice noodles with fresh vegetables in light curry sauce
  • Special Fried Rice $11.50
    • Traditional rice dish comprising of shrimps, BBQ pork and vegetable wok tossed in fried rice
  • Cashew Chicken Chow Mee $12.50
    • Thin egg noodle with chicken, fresh vegetables, cashew nuts and bean sprouts in dark sauce
  • Fried Kuai Teow $11.70
    • Traditional Malaysian thick rice noodle dish tossed with BBQ pork, shrimp and fresh vegetables in a dark soy sauce
  • Curry Laksa $11.90
    • Fresh thick egg noodles with prawns, chicken, salad mix and fresh vegetables in a Malaysian-style coconut curry soup
  • Seafood Combination Noodle Soup $13.50
    • Thin egg noodles with prawns, fish ball, salad mix and fresh vegetables served in a soup
  • A bowl of soup (Small/Large) $ 5.80/$8.80
  • RICE OR NOODLE DISHES
  • Organic Salad $ 11.80
    • with garlic bread or gluten free bread
  • Chunky Beef(Small/Large) $ 9.80/ $ 13.80
  • Add $ 1.00
    • for organic five gram large rice or large noodles
  • Stewed Pork Noodle Soup $ 13.80
  • Garlic Chive Parcels or Kale parcels $ 8.80
  • Soup $ 14.80
    • Garlic chive pockets or kale pockets or six dumpling
  • 16. Karaage chicken $14.50
  • 14. Teriyaki chicken $14.00
  • - 12pcs $15.00
  • 9. Tuna tataki -6 pcs $9.00
  • - add tofu $14.00
  • 19. Curry on rice $12.00
  • - From 2 pcs $4.50
  • - From 2 pcs $4.00
  • Mini Velvet Burger $7.90
    • 1/2 size Venison Pattie, Salad, Grilled Pineapple, Chilli Mayonnaise & Velvet Relish.
  • Gluten Free Bun $2.5
  • Fatties or Skinnies (Full scoop / 1/2 Scoop) $5.5 / $3.9
  • Bottled Water $4
  • Mini Velvet Lady $10.90
    • 1/2 size Grilled Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Avocado, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
  • Big Brown $13.90
    • This one goes down quite nicely with a can of double brown (available on request.) Two Beef Patties with Double Cheese, Salad, Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Native Kumara Chips $7.5
  • Hashies $5.5
  • Chocolate Choc $14.00
    • Belgian waffle, choc crinkles, ferrero rocher & choc drizzle with ice cream or yogurt
  • Thai Beef Salad (GF) $18.00
    • Ribeye steak slices with fresh thai salad mild, in-house thai nam jim sauce serve with a small side of fries
  • Green Curry Prawns on Jasmine Rice (DF) $18.00
  • Roast Vege Wrap with Mushrooms & Spinach (V) $17.00
    • Roasted kumaras, pumpkin & potatoes pan fried portobello mushrooms wilted spinach & side of aioli or pesto
  • Straight Cut Fries $6.00
  • Toasted Muesli (V) $12.00
    • With yogurt & fruits
  • Wok-Tossed Mixed Vegetables (DF)(V) $16.00
    • Ribeye steak slices with fresh thai salad mild, in-house thai namjim sauce serve with a small side of fries
  • Caramelised Banana & Bacon Waffle $16.00
    • Belgian waffle (or toasted ciabatta) crispy bacon & caramelised banana serve with maple syrup
  • - 1 Shank $24.00
  • Classic B.L.T $12.50
    • Rashers of streaky bacon, salad greens and slices of vine tomato served in toasted ciabatta with aioli. served with fries (GF option available)
  • Terrace Porterhouse $32.00
    • A massive 300gm steak, cooked to your liking, served with roast garlic potatoes, grilled Portobello mushroom, garden salad and a fried egg, with your choice of red wine jus or compound butter
  • Ice-cream Sundae $7.50
    • Vanilla ice-cream with your choice of sauce: French chocolate, caramel, strawberry or Passionfruit. Topped with whipped cream and wafers
  • -4 meats $31.00
  • Premium Porterhouse $22.00
    • A lean, juicy 200gm porterhouse steak with flavours enhanced by the stone
  • Pear, Walnut & Blue Cheese Salad (V) (GF) S $12.00 / L $17.50
    • Slices of fresh pear, roasted walnut and blue cheese tossed through crisp salad greens, dressed with a lemon & mustard vinaigrette
  • Ploughman's Platter $25.00
    • (GF option available) A selection of cured meats, cheeses, seafood and pickled vegetables with hummus, chutney, crackers and crostini
  • Toasted House-made 5 Seed Rye Sour Dough $13.50, $8.50
  • Smashed Roasted Pumpkin Bruschetta $17.50
    • Poachced free range egg, grilled halloumi, balsamic syrup, dukkah & rocket
  • Shoestring Fries $7.50
    • Rosemary salt, roasted garlic aioli
  • Toasted Bagel
    • Smoked salmon, rocket, dill, cream cheese & capers $16.50
  • Nectar Full Breakfast $23.00
    • Poached free range eggs, mushrooms, hashbrowns, grilled vine tomato, bacon, black pudding sausages & house-made tomato jam
  • Smoked Salmon Rosti $19.50
    • House smoked maple cured salmon,poached free range egg, potato rosti, wilted baby spinach, dill, creme fraiche
  • Grilled Garlic Ciabatta Bread $12.50
    • Spiced lentil dip, toasted seeds
  • all curries are served with rice.
  • Peshwari naan(kashmiri naan) $4.50
    • Special naan from peshawar; plain flour bread stuffed with sultana, coconut & cottage cheese.
  • Veg samosa $4.00
    • Filled with diced potatoes, peas & cumin seeds, then fried golden brown.
  • Keema naan $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with a spiced mince mixture.
  • Roti $2.50
    • Unleavened wholemeal flour bread and baked in the tandoor.
  • Stuffed kulcha $4.50
    • Plain flour stuffed with spiced potatoes & peas.
  • Chana masala $6.00
    • Tender chickpeas cooked in a spicy curry with ginger, onions and tomatoes
  • Poppadums $1.00
    • Crispy, salty indian wafers
  • Platter (10) $49.90
  • Chicken (for 3) $14.90
    • Panko crumbed with slaw, cheddar, smoked paprika aioli
  • 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.
  • Pork & chive dumplings $8.00
    • With dipping sauces
  • Shoestring fries $8.00
    • With garlic aioli
  • Local fish
    • Crumbed with greens,tomato,tartare
  • Breads & dip $10.00
    • Artisan breads w pesto & balsamic olive oil
  • Sirloin steak
    • With greens, onion rings,tomato, chimichurri.
  • Crumbed chicken salad $26.50
    • salad of fresh greens, tomato, cucumber, feta and crisp prosciutto topped with roasted thyme and nacho crumbed chicken breast served with croutons and our balsamic dressing
  • Chicken mousselini $12.00
    • bite sized chicken and herb mousselini with a cranberry salsa and salad greens
  • Mushroom chicken $29.50
    • dijon marinated chicken breast served on gourmet potatoes, grilled chorizo sausage and topped with a mushroom sauce
  • Stuffed capsicum $13.00
    • packed with cashews, herbs, leek and tomato and grilled with a smoked applewood cheddar cheese and topped with capsicum relish
  • Gourmet ice cream $11.50
    • three flavours of gourmet ice cream served with whipped cream and fresh fruit
  • Double angus $37.00
    • 300g angus pure beef sirloin and an angus beef sausage served with mash potato, caramelised onions, fried egg and a beef jus
  • Apple pie $12.00
    • warm apple pie served with vanilla ice cream, cream and fresh fruit
  • Angus sirloin $29.50
    • 300g angus pure beef sirloin served with a gourmet potatoes, coleslaw, topped with a fried egg and angus sauce of the day
  • - Tomato $3.50
  • Prima Colazlone $8.00
    • Chorizo sausage, egg & rocket on vogels
  • - Prosciutto or Smoked Salmon $6.00
  • Country $10.00
    • Tuna, olive, egg, parsley & artichoke - Half sandwich $5.50
  • Yoghurt Compote $8.00
    • Berries & natural yoghurt
  • Cakes & Pastries $5.00
  • Cantina Bun $8.50
    • Fried egg, prosciutto, cilantro & cumin gouda
  • Schiacclata $10.50
    • Fennel sausage & cumin gouda salami, tomato & feta pumpkin, walnut & pecorino mortadella & artichoke
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