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

  • - Add house cured salmon + $7.00
  • Each main includes dessert of Vanilla Ice Cream and Chocolate or Berry Sauce
  • Affogato, vanilla bean ice-cream & espresso - Add a nip of liqueur $15.00 $11.00
  • Woodgrilled, lemon & thyme infused quarter chicken, fondant potato, salsa verde - Or with hand-cut chips $31.00 $35.00
  • Warm woodgrilled asparagus, balmac garden leaves, sunflower seed alliade, citronette dressing, shaved parmesan - Add woodgrilled chicken + $6.00 $18.00
  • BBQ'd free range belly pork, cider-braised onion, crushed peas jus $37.00
  • Panna cotta, warm dulce de leche, shortbread crumb, strawberry granita. $15.90
  • Bruschetta $14.00
  • - Perinaise $2.50
  • Dessert $4.00
    • Choose from Cheesecake or Choc Mousse!
  • Egg $1.50
  • - Regular $4.50
  • 3 BBQ Thigh Fillets $11.90
    • 3 BBQ Chook thigh fillets, kids juice & corn or chips
  • Peri-Peri Chips
    • Curb your craving
  • Chips
  • Supremo Veggie Burger $12.90
    • Veggie patty, mixed lettuce, tomato, light mayo & Peri-Peri chutney on a Portuguese roll
  • Aioli $1.50
  • Polenta Fries $9.50
  • Citrus Toasted GranoLa $12.50
    • with toasted almonds, coconut, seasonal fruit & greek yoghurt
  • Otaku $23.90
    • Southern clams, muttonbird, calamari & mozzarella on a tomato base
  • Hot Smoked Salmon $6.00
  • Soup of the Day $12.90
    • served with ciabatta toast
  • Brown sugar Buttermilk waffles - with vanilla bean mascarpone, citrus rhubarb & toasted hazelnuts $18.50
  • Hearth Seeded Rye Toast $4.00
  • Garlic twist-packed $8.50
    • full of herb and roasted garlic butter >>
  • Ironic Brunch Stack $21.50
    • Our Café of the Year 2014 winning signature dish- Sautéed greens. chorizo and spinach with roasted tomato, poached egg and avocado crème on toasted ciabatta {OR)(V)
  • Salmon Roulade $18.50
    • smoked salmon, baby spinach & cream cheese in an egg sponge. Served with green salad (GF)
  • Ironic baked beans $4.00
  • Eggs on Toast $13.50
    • Poached free-range eggs on toast served with Ironic tomato relish
  • Royale with Cheese $21.50
    • Soft ciabatta bun filled with a beef patty, house-smoked cheddar cheese, roasted garlic aioli, shredded lettuce, gherkin, red onion and bourbon-bacon jam, one tasty burger. Served with fries.
  • Pork & Sage sausage roll $ 13.50
    • served with tomato sauce >>
  • Salmon Bagel $ 11.50
    • smoked salmon, cream cheese & baby spinach in a toasted bagel >>
  • Chorizo chilli buns $12.00
    • with smokey onions & chipotle mayo
  • Patatas de maiz $8.00
    • with burnt onion cream
  • Smokey mexican beef $15.00
  • BBQ achiote prawns(GF) $13.00
    • with red rice, chimichurri
  • Corn & peppers $14.00
  • TACO BREADS
  • Roasted eggplant $16.00
    • with black bean & corn salsa
  • Smokey Mexican beef $23.00
  • Choose your Sauce: $1.00 each
    • Wasabi Mayo, Sriracha Chilli Mayo, Garlic Aioli, Gravy
  • Choose your Salt:
    • Sea Salt, Five Spice Chicken, Cajun, Smoked Chilli
  • Sweet Beetroot Salad $13.50
    • Sweet Fresh Beetroot Salad With Currants, Mint, Basil Pesto, Spiced Dukkah, & Grilled Haloumi
  • Pick your Salt: Sea Salt, Five Spice Chicken, Cajun, Smoked Paprika
  • Capers $2.00
  • Vegetarian Tasting Plate $12.50
    • A tasting plate of Kiki's Beetroot Salad, Basil Pesto, Spiced Dukkah, served with Grilled Ciabatta
  • Kiki's Poutine $9.50
    • The classic greasy spoon delicacy - Salt 'n' Pepper Fries, topped with Lashings of Gravy & Melted Swiss Cheese
  • Beetroot $2.00
  • PREFEITTI $29.00
    • Half and half available only on request on a 1metre only Gluten free bases available on grande pizza only
  • ONE METRE (4-6 people) $50.00
  • AL TANDOORI
    • Tandoori spiced chicken, mozzarella capsicum with minted yoghurt
  • STICKY MAPLE RIBS (FULL RACK)
    • Full rack of BBQ pork ribs, triple-basted with our homemade maple bourbon sauce.Not for the faint hearted
  • CAESAR SALAD
    • Traditional salad of bacon, cos lettuce and parmesan, served with a caesar dressing, topped with a soft egg, (chicken optional extra)
  • CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
    • Chicken breast stuffed with ham, parmesan, brie & spinach, served with gourmet potatoes and salad
  • WARM CHOCOLATE MUDCAKE $10.00
    • Served with vanilla ice cream
  • FISH & CHUNKY SPUDS
    • Succulent gurnard in a light batter served with our own chunky spuds, garden salad and homemade tartare
  • Shrimp Cocktail (GF) $12.50
    • Traditional shrimp cocktail bound together with Thousand Island dressing served over shredded iceberg lettuce
  • Crumbed Mushrooms (V) $12.00
    • Golden crumbed mushrooms stuffed with cream cheese and sweet chilli, served with a petit salad and a chilli and coriander dipping sauce
  • Karaage Chicken $12.50
    • Crispy chicken served with a petit salad and sweet chilli aioli
  • Lamb’s Fry $20.00
    • Succulent lamb’s liver flambéed in a brandy cream sauce, served with bacon, mushrooms and lightly grilled bread
  • Eggs Benedict Stack $17.50
    • Bacon, hash browns, spinach, served with poached eggs topped with hollandaise sauce
  • Beer Battered Blue Cod $32.00
    • Speight’s beer-battered blue cod served with a green salad, fries and tartare sauce
  • Thai Beef Salad $17.00
    • Thinly sliced beef, cherry tomatoes, red onion and chilli tossed with leafy greens, with a zesty Thai dressing and topped with crispy noodles
  • DC Burger $22.00
    • Your choice of an Angus beef patty or crumbed chicken breast served with bacon, tomato, cheese, lettuce and house made chilli lime jam and beer battered onion rings on a toasted bun, served with fries and aioli
  • Kiwi lamb burger with fried egg, tomato, lettuce, and eggplant relish served with kumara fries $22.00
  • Castle made soup of the day served with a scone trap $11.00
  • Hoki bites with fat chips, tartare and lemon $10.00
  • Toasted baguette with chicken, roasted capsicum, rosemary cream cheese, smoked brie and spiced apricot sauce $8.00
  • Smoked salmon on toasted bagel, caper cream cheese, fresh tomato poached egg and salad $17.00
  • Basil pesto, capsicum, red onion, sundried tomato and olive panini served with a side salad $12.50
  • Cajun chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato and aioli toasted sandwich stack $19.50
  • with bacon and cheese $12.00
  • 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
  • All-Day
  • Beef Rendang with Nasi Lemak (GF) $18.00
  • Caramelised Banana & Bacon Waffle $16.00
    • Belgian waffle (or toasted ciabatta) crispy bacon & caramelised banana serve with maple syrup
  • Thai Fish Cakes (5pcs) $9.00
  • Spicy Chicken Bites $9.00
  • Open - 2pm
  • 11 pm Onwards
  • Honey Chicken Noodle $10.50
    • Battered succulent chicken pieces tossed in honey sauce on wok tossed thin egg noodles and vegetables
  • Vegetarian Mee Goreng $10.10
    • Fresh thick egg noodles with fresh vegetables in an Indian style sauce
  • Honey Box $11.90
    • Thin egg noodles cooked with beef, chicken, BBQ, pork and fresh vegetables tossed with our special Honey Box sauce
  • Honey Box $11.90
    • Thin egg noodles cooked with beef, chicken, BBQ, pork and fresh vegetables tossed with our special Honey Box sauce
  • Seafood Combination Noodles $13.50
    • Thin egg noodles with prawns, fish ball, salad mix and fresh vegetables in oyster sauce
  • Combination Fried Rice $12.90
    • Fresh vegetables with pork, beef, chicken and prawns tossed in fried rice
  • Honey Chicken Fried Rice $10.50
    • Battered succulent chicken pieces tossed in honey sauce on wok tossed fried rice and vegetables
  • Curry Laksa $11.90
    • Fresh thick egg noodles with prawns, chicken, salad mix and fresh vegetables in a Malaysian-style coconut curry soup
  • Stuffed kulcha $4.50
    • Plain flour stuffed with spiced potatoes & peas.
  • Chicken/lamb vindaloo $6.00
    • Cooked with fiery red hot curry sauce.
  • Chicken tikka masala $6.00
    • Succulent tandoori chicken morsels cooked in spicy gravy with green peppers.
  • all curries are served with rice.
  • Chicken naan $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with spiced chicken tikka.
  • Lamb nawabi $6.00
    • Lamb sauteed with onions, tomatoes, cooked in cream & garnished with coconut powder.
  • Cheese naan $4.00
    • Naan stuffed with cheese & coriander.
  • Malai kofta $6.00
    • Mashed potatoes & cottage cheese balls, deep fried & cooked in cashews gravy.
  • Inferno $22
    • Smoked Capsicum with Confit Garlic, Braised Tomato, Fresh Chili & Shaved Parmesan
  • Liqueurs $13
    • Cointreau, Kahlua, Baileys, Amaretto, Frangelico, Jamesons or Drambuie
  • Spiced Braised Beef $18
    • With Tomato, Capsicum, Red Onion, Preserved Lemon Zest & Spicy Aioli On Toasted Ciabatta with Side Salad & French Fries
  • Arancini $14
    • Crumbed Fried Risotto Balls Stuffed With Mushroom, Mozzarella & Confit Garlic Served On A Bed of Mesclun With Beetroot Relish
  • Big Brunch $22
    • Free Range Poached Eggs, With Havoc Bacon, Grilled Portobello Mushrooms & Spinach On Ciabatta,
  • Tea and Coffee with Biscotti $7
  • Affogato $13
    • Kapiti Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Covered With An Espresso Shot, Enhanced With Your Choice of Liqueur
  • Mushroom Medley $16
    • French Herb Cream Roasted Mushrooms with Truffle Oil, Confit Garlic & Wilted Spinach Served On Toasted Foccacia
  • Full breakfast w two free range eggs poached or scrambled on ciabatta w free range bacon, house baked beans, roasted field mushrooms and tomato $21
  • Local free range poached or scrambled eggs on ciabatta toast $10.5
  • house smoked salmon $6
  • free range bacon $5
  • free range bacon $16
  • Eggs benedict served on ciabatta with spinach and field mushroom $15.5
  • add haloumi $3
  • Soup of the day served w ciabatta $10
  • Prima Colazlone $8.00
    • Chorizo sausage, egg & rocket on vogels
  • Yoghurt Compote $8.00
    • Berries & natural yoghurt
  • Cantina Bun $8.50
    • Fried egg, prosciutto, cilantro & cumin gouda
  • Granola $9.00
    • Berry compote & yoghurt
  • Schiacclata $10.50
    • Fennel sausage & cumin gouda salami, tomato & feta pumpkin, walnut & pecorino mortadella & artichoke
  • - Provolone $5.00
  • Biscotto Biscuits $2.00
    • Ricciarelli, chocolat, pepita, walnut moon, pistachio
  • Ciabatta Bun (daily selection – please ask) $8.50
    • Rare roast beef & blue cheese with horseradish smoked salmon, dill, cream cheese & capers
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