Franco's Trattoria in Wellington Menu

Aglio $12.00
- Pizza Bread with garlic, olive oil, sea salt and herbs
Margherita $17.00
- Classic and simple, tomato, basil and bacooncini
Toscana $20.00
- White base, potato, chill and rosmary
Quattro Formaggio $23.00
- White base, gorgonzala, mozzarella, pecorino and feta
Quattro Stagioni $23.00
- Four seasons! artichokes, mushrooms, ham and olives
Pepperoni $23.00
- Salami, salami and a little bit more salami
Aotearoa $23.00
- Prosciutto, grilled pineapple and onion
Prosciutto e Funghi $24.00
- Prosciutto, mushroom and rocket
Pollo Arrosto $24.00
- Roast chicken, spinach, feta and olive tapenade
Veneto $24.00
- Fresh seafood, basil and a touch of chilli
Carne $24.00
- Prosciutto, salami and sausage
Doppio di carne $26.00
- The Carne with twice as much meat
Vegetariana $24.00
- Zucchini, capsicum, mushroom, spinach, olives and feta
Bianco $24.00
- White base, prosciutto, mushroom, artichokes and mozzarella
Salmone $24.00
- Smoke salmon, capers, spinach, lemon and mozzarella
Cacciatore $24.00
- Roast chicken, mushroom, ham and rocket
Gamberoni $24.00
- Prawns, basil, rocket and chilli
Salsiccie $24.00
- Pork and fennel sausage, capsicum, basil and chilli
Capricciosa $24.00
- Prosciutto, mushroom, olives, anchovies and artichokes
Additional toppings $3.00 each

Nearby Sample Menus

Papaya salad w/ crispy vermicilli, pork floss & thai fried eggs $24.50
Oysters / Clams / Fish MP
- Fresh + local, Opened by hand + sliced to order, The freshest and best seafood in Wellington
Kaffir lime squid w/ red chili $12.50
Thai yellow chicken curry, jasmine rice & fried egg $26.00
Mixed leaf salad $7.50
Beef shoulder fillet, chimichurri rojo, quinoa & roast parsnips $28.00
Market fish w/ tamarind, coconut rice, mint & cucmber salad $27.00
Iced rice noodles, ginger & soy $8.00

Steamed vegetables $4.50
Succulent Lamb Rump $22.00
- Served on sauteed baby potatoes, summer beans & jus
Shoestring fries $7.50
- Reggae Jerk Chicken Burger $14.00
- Chicken breast marinated in jerk spices then grilled. Served on a milk bun with apple slaw, mango & pineapple salsa & chilli lime mayo
Beer battered fries $8.00
Beef Stroganoff $14.50
- Tender strips of beef, mushrooms & onion served in a rich creamy sauce on steamed rice
Parmesan Crumbed Pork Florentine $19.50
- Rolled tender pork coated in parmesan & fresh herbs then pan fry until crisp. Served with baby spinach, fries & port jus
Add a side of fries to all these items for $4.00

Curry Laksa $11.50
Asian Greens $18
Creme Brulee $11
- ginger infused baked custard
Vegetarian Singaporean Vermicelli $11
Plum Duck $19 / $28
Roast Duck w Bok Choy $14
Seafood Soup $9
Ginger Duck $19 / $28

Hawaiian $7.50
Cheese/Egg/Pineapple/Onion $1.00
Pineapple $2.00
Won Ton Noodle $12.50
Beef $12.50
8 Fish & 3 Chips $33.00
Lemon Fish $12.50
(with vegetables and rice)

Many Italian and French Desserts
- Roasted Winter veggies Small $6.50 Large $8.50
- Beef and mushrooms
Soup $7.50
- served with fresh or baguettes - Lentils Soup
- Vegetarian and vegan focaccia sandwich $7.50
- Panfried chicken / lettuce / mayo / tomato / focaccia $9.50
Fresh Pasta:
Salads/Sides:

MIX VEGETABLES PAKORA $7.00
- fresh seasonal vegetables dipped in chickpea flour and spices then deep fried served with mint chutney
LACHHA PARANTHA $5.00
- wholemeal flour bread-flaky layered baked on a hot plate
PLAIN NAAN $3.00
- bread made of refined flour, baked on a hotplate
FISH MADRAS $16.00
- fresh boneless fish infused with Indian gravy and coconut cream
PANEER TIKKA MASALA $16.00
- home made paneer(cottage cheese) cooked in chef's special sauce
PRAWN PAKORA $11.00
- prawns battered with chickpea flour then golden fried
ONION PARANTHA $4.00
- variation of a naan bread, it has minced onion and spices, baked on a hot plate
ALOO PARANTHA $6.00
- bread made with refined flour, stuffed with mashed potatoes and spices

Chicken Vindaloo - Chicken cubes cooked in a spicy hot sauce. For people with a taste for a burning hot curry! $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
Masala Dosai - Gluten free crispy rice flour pancake, with a special vegetable filling served with coconut Chutney and sambar. $8.00
Dal Masala - Lentils simmered in a masala sauce with garlic and cumin. $8.50 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
Butter Chicken - Barbequed chicken cooked in a creamy cashew and tomato based sauce $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
Lamb Saagwala - A unique combination of spinach, tomatoes and spices simmered gently together $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
Rogan Josh - Traditionally cooked lamb pieces made with our special sauce of onions, tomatoes, yoghurt,coconut cream and fresh herbs. $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
Chicken Kurma - Pieces of chicken delicately cooked in a creamy sauce with a hint of fruit. $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
Aloo Mutter - Potatoes and green peas cooked with onions, tomatoes and a selection of Indian spices. $8.50 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)

Eton Mess $12.00
- Crumbled meringue w fresh berries, vanilla cream, berry coulis & caramel sauce (GF) (DF option available)
Vodka Cured Salmon $16.00
- Aoraki King Salmon cured w vodka, orange juice & fennel served w crème fraîche, bread croutons & garden mix lettuce & olive oil (GF option available)
Vegetarian Gnocchi $21.50
- Homemade gnocchi cooked in a four cheese sauce w broccoli & hazelnut (V)
Bistro 169 Signature Cut Beef $39.50
- 200g Beef fillet Beef cuts cooked to your liking & served w hand cut fries, onion relish, baby vegetables & your choice of sauce: green peppercorn, port wine or béarnaise sauce
Mediterranean Platter $15.00
- Flat bread w cheese and ham, falafel, hummus dipping sauce & babaganoush sauce
Artisan Bread Board $7.50
- Sliced sourdough & German rye bread w pesto dipping sauce, hummus w olive oil & balsamic reduction (GF option available)
Cheeseboard $17.00
- Local cheeses served w nuts, quince jelly & crackers
Catch of the Day $29.50
- Pan fried fresh fish served w beetroot crumble pumpkin puree & burnt orange sauce (GF)

Cheese toastie $5
Black pudding hash w poached egg $16.5
Pan-fried halloumi, mint sala and smoked tomatoes with bread $15
Greek yoghurt with vanilla berries $5
Iced coffee $5
The Deli B.L.T.Bacon swiss cheese and tomato on sourdough $15
Hot black currant $4
Eggs on toast $10
- Any style

Caesar salad $17
- cos lettuces, bacon, anchovy, croutons, parmesan, boiled egg and roasted chicken
Chicken sandwich $16
- Cajun chicken breast, lettuces, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, served with French fries
Curry chicken $10
- Japanese mind curry, potatoes and carrots, served with steamed rice.
Fish and chips $14
- panko crumbed fish with French fries, garden salad and tartare sauce.
Beef burger $14
- lettuces, sliced onion and tomatoes, beetroot, cheese, BBQ sauce, aioli, served with sesame buns and French fries. Add fried eggs $2. Add bacon $3
Open steak sandwich $20
- scotch fillet, tomato relish, caramelised onions, served with warm bun and French fries
Sweet sour chicken $10
- pineapples, toasted sesame seeds, served with steamed rice.
Lemon chicken $10
- sticky lemon sauce, toasted sesame seeds, served with steamed rice.

Pineapple
Mushroom
Creamcheese $0.50
Salmon $1.50
Sundried tomato $1.00
Salmon $11.50
Chicken $11.00
Ham

Waterloo Wings $14.00
- Cajun chicken wings smothered in hot chilli sauce. Served with fries
Garlic Bread $7.00
- With lashings of garlic butter
200g Sirloin Steak $15.00
- Cooked your way - served with fries, salad garnish & garlic butter
Spicy Wings $15.00
- Five chicken wings served with fries
Chicken & Bacon Salad $14.00
- Grilled chicken, bacon, fresh salad green & aioli
Thai Beef Salad $13.00
- Pan-seared sirloin strips, fresh salad greens, sweet chilli sauce & crispy noodles
Homemade Vegetarian Cakes $13.00
- Potato, kumara, pumpkin, corn, onion, spinach & coriander cakes, served with a fresh garden salad
Asian Mix $11.00
- Spring rolls & samosas with sweet chilli sauce

Cheese, Beetroot & Mango Chutney Sandwich / Ham & Egg Sandwich / Roast Beef & Horseradish Sandwich $3.50
Daily Lunch
- Extended variety of sweets filled rolls sandwiches
Tuna Salad Sandwich $4.00
Egg Sandwich $3.00
Ham & Cheese Bun $4.50
Ham & Cheese Bagel / Chicken & Avocado Bagel / Cranberry & Avocado Bagel / Bacon & Avocado Croissant / Ham & Cheese Croissant / Vegetarian Croissant $5.00
Big Bacon Breakfast $12.00
Sausage Roll $2.50

Mediterranean marinated olives, preserved lime $9
Breads dips, oils $12.50
- A selection of dips, bread, leafy ridge extra virgin and infused oils
Italian cheese and herb fritters $15
Tagliata di manzo $33.50
- Pan-roasted and sliced local red devon sirloin, rocket, parmesan, smoked olive oil and lemon salad
Breads Ciabatta, chef’s blend extra-virgin, smoked chilli infused oil $12.50
Olives $11
- Marinated mediterranean olives, citrus, garden herbs, smoked olive oil
Pasta puttanesca $23.50
- Italian tomato sauce, anchovies, olives, capers
Rocket, pear and parmesan salad $8

Unctuous & special, our caramelised pork belly on beetroot with kumara mash $28.00
Creamy seafood chowder with mussels, scallops, prawns, fresh fish, & mopping bread $22.00
Bread & dips $12.00
Chicken noodle salad $15.00
- w curry mayo
Garlic bread $6.00
Bacon & Eggs $13.00
- on homemade focaccia
Fish & chips
Chicken & bacon burger $17.00

Franco's Trattoria