Franco's Trattoria in Wellington Menu

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Bastoncini all' aglio $8.00
- Garlic bread sticks
Pizza entree $10.00
- Homemade pizza with olive oil & rosemary
Carpaccio di bue caldo $18.00
- Classic beef carpaccio served warm with parmesan shavings & crostini
Antipasto $35.00
- Selection of cured meats, pickles, fish & fresh breads
Calamari fritti $18.00
- Finely sliced calamari rings deep fried, served with fresh home-made tartare sauce & fresh salad
Zuppa del giorno $11.00
- Soup of the day

You can find our specials on the blackboard or feel free to ask us

Wednesday
- Buy 400ml of Peroni or Tuatara on tap and get any pizza for half price
Thursday $80.00
- Free glass of house wine with every man meal or Two main meals and a battle of house wine

Risotto del giorno
- Risotto of the day
Farfalle con salsiccie
- Butterfly pasta served with homemade sausages, tomato sauce & mozzarella
Ravioli ai quattro formaggi
- Homemade spinach ravioli tossed in a four cheese sauce au gratin
Spaghetti Balognese
- Traditional spaghetti served with tomato & beef ragout
Canelloni con carne
- Large tube pasta filled with beef ragout, topped with tomato, mozzarella, parmesan served au gratin
Pappardelle con gamberoni
- Homemade ribbon pasta served with prawns, chilli, garlic, & tomato sauce

Costata ai ferri $31.00
- 350gm ribeye steak chargrilled served with fries & tartare sauce
Entrecote alla Fiorentina $32.00
- Prime sirlion steak grilled & carved served with garlic butter sauteed mushrooms
Maiale al marsala $30.00
- Medallions of pork loin panfried served with a marsala & walnut sauce
Pesce del giorno $31.00
- Pan fried market fish of the day served with fries & aioli
Agnello fritto con risotto $31.00
- Crumbed and fried lamb loin served with risotto & tomato sauce
Mains served with potaoes of the day

Insalata mista
- Fresh mixed green salad
Patate fritte
- Fries
Funghi in padella
- Mushrooms sauteed in garlic, olive oil & lemon juice
Spinaci al burro
- Spinach pan fried in clarified butter

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

Spaghetti bolognese
Calamari
Mini Margheritta pizza
Sausage and fries
Crumbed chicken with fries

Crema Caramella $12.00
- Cream caramel served with fresh fruit & ice cream
Tiramisu $12.00
- Classic Italian truffle with mascarpone & amaretti biscuits
Pere al vino rosso $12.00
- Red wine poached pears, ice cream & biscolti
Formaggi misti $12.00
- A selection of local and imported cheeses served with crackers & fresh fruits

Nearby Sample Menus

Lamb Shank $18.00
- On potato mash with steamed veg and mint sauce. extra shank + $5
Entree $4.00
- Garlic Bread
All Day Breakfast $18.00
- Bacon, eggs, tomatoes, sausage, hash browns, black pudding and toast
Tarakihi $20.00
- Crumbed Tarakihi fillet served with a fresh salad, fries, lemon & tartare sauce
Crumbed Beef Schnitzel $16.00
- Cut from the whole loin, lightly crumbed and served with onion rings, gravy, salad and fries
Roast of the day $15.00
- Please check the chalk board for today’s roasts. Served with roast and steamed veg
Scotch Fillet Steak $23.00
Pea Pie Pud $10.00
- Your choice of pie (baked here daily) served with a steamed vegetable combo and mashed potato with gravy

-vege $12.90
Lamb Curry with Roti Chanai and Rice: $10.90
- Traditional lamb curry with potatoes. Best enjoyed with roti.
jasmine rice $2.00
Lamb Cutlets: $12.00
- French cutlets marinated in spices and barbequed over charcoal. Delicious
Banana Roti with ice cream $10.50
- Your waiting staff will let you know of any other specials we may have available.
-Meat $9.00
Rojak: $11.00
- This is a salad of finely sliced cucumber and carrot with slices of homemade doughboys served with a rich rojak sauce.
Nasi Goreng Kampung $12.50
- Stir fried rice with spices, dried anchovies and seasonal vegetables. Choose mild medium or spicy, vegetarian, seafood or chicken.

Medium $3.00
Southern Fried Chicken $11.00/$14.00/$18.50
Rolls $6.50
- choice of roast beef, pork, lamb or fried chicken served with lettuce, onion tomato & gravy
Small $2.00
Vegetarian $7.00/$9.50/$11.50
GoldenPotato $0.80
Beef $11.00/$14.00/$18.50
Southern Fried Chicken 1 pcs $3.30

Seafood Fried Noodle $17.00
Sweet & Sour Pork $11.50
Honey Chicken $12.50
Wonton Noodle Soup $9.30
Vegetable Bean Curd $11.00
Vegetables & Black Bean Sauce $10.50
Bacon & Egg $5.00
Combination Fried Rice $11.50

Tarrago (Egg Sushi) $3.30
Salmon Sushi $4.00
Scallop Sushi $5.00
Oyster Sushi $5.00
Bento Set $9.00
- Salmon x 1, Whitefish x 2, Foto Maki x 2, Hoso Maki x 3
Bento Set $11.00
- Salmon x 2, Whitefish x 2, Foto Maki x 1, Hoso Maki x 3, Ula x 1
Seafood Salad $4.00
Squid Sushi $3.30

Lamb Tagine $22.90
- Succulent slow-cooked lamb with fresh seasonal vegetables, served with rice.
Spicy Chickpeas $9.90
- Blended with Moroccan spices, fresh herbs and tomato. Served with bread.
Mrouzia Tagine $24.90
- Sweet and spicy lamb tagine with raisins, honey and almonds. Served on fluffy couscous.
Fish fingers $8.90
- served with chips and tomato sauce.
Sauce on the Side $2.50
- Tomato sauce, sour cream, harissa (hot sauce), plain yoghurt.
Bessara $9.90
- Smooth green pea dip, blended with Moroccan spices, served with fresh bread.
Chicken salad $15.90
- Couscous salad with tender strips of marinated chicken breast.
Harrira $11.90
- Healthy vegetarian tomato-based soup, with chickpeas and lentils, served with fresh bread.

Roma Tomato $19
- Mozzarella, Balsamic Vinegar, Pine Nuts, Basil
Lemon $17
- Rosemary, Olive Oil, Orange Blossom, Poppyseed
Salmon $21
- Crab, Green Beans, Black Olives, Mango
Jano Tasting Plate For 2 $48
- Salmon, Free-Range Pork, Roma Tomato
Lamb $37
- Eggplant, Apricot, Lavender
Poussin $38
- Peas, Porcini, Walnuts
White Chocolate $17
- Strawberry, Rhubarb, Cardamon
Catch Of The Day MP
- Calamari, Spaghetti, Speck, Egg Yolk, Parmesan

Fries $7.00
- Served with tomato sauces
Fish 'n' chips $19.50/$12.50
- Pan-fried Smooth Dory fillets with tartar sauce, salad & fries.Main Size/1/2 Size
Baked Chicken Breast $20.00
- Wrapped in bacon, filled with Brie and topped with cranberry sauce, with salad & fries
Beef & Guinness Pie $17.00
- Homemade pie topped with a puff pastry lid and served with peas and mashed potatoes
Beef Nachos $13.00
- Mild Chilli con Carne, topped with cheese and sour cream
Salt & Pepper Squid $11.00
- With tartare sauce and salad gamnish
Chicken Burger $15.00
- Crumbed Schnitzel with salad greens, brie, and capsicum apricot relish, served on a focaccia bun with fries
Warm Chicken Salad $18.00
- with bacon, parmesan and Caesar dressing

Curried Sausages with Peas & Mashed Potato $10.00
Creamy Mushrooms & Herb Penne Pasta with Salad $10.00
Winemakers Beef and Cheese Burger With Special Sauce, Salad & Wedges $10.00
Crumbed Chicken with Wedges $7.50
Hamburger with Wedges $7.50
Flapjacks, Bacon & Banana with Maple Syrup $10.00
Crumbed Fish Pieces with Wedges $7.50
Vegetarian Fritters with Tomato Salsa, Wedges & Salad (DF)(GF) $10.00

Wairarapa Jack Cheddar $15.00
-served with Crackers
Kiwi Oysters Natural or Tempura (3) $12.50
Japanese Tempura Prawns (3) $10.00
Italian Caesar Chicken sliders (3) $14.00
Kapiti Aorangi Brie $15.00
French Croque Monsieur $12.00
Wedges /with Bacon & Cheese $12.00/ $14.00

5 Grain Toast with Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon $12.50
Toasted Croissant with Tomato & Cheese $7.00
Avocado / Bacon / Breakfast Sausages $4.50
Gluten Free $5.50
Bagel with Cream Cheese & Jam $8.00
Porridge with Brown Sugar & Milk $10.50
Toasted Croissant with Ham & Cheese $8.00
Big Breakfast $20.00
- your choice of eggs, with bacon, sausage, tomato, mushrooms

West coast whitebait omelette N/A
- with oyster veloute and fine herbs
Snapper crudo N/A
- with preserved lemon salsa, mint and Juno olive oil
Squid roasted over charcoal N/A
- with venison boudin noir, gremolata and sauce nero
Asparagus $10
Market Cheese N/A
- with sultana sourdough, rye cracker and Braeburn apple salad
2 courses $35
Josper roasted asparagus N/A
- with dill and mint emulsion
3 courses $45

ARANCINI $12.00
- asiago cheese, basil & smoked tomato jam V
Free Range Egg on Toast $7.00
SMOKED FISH CROCHETTE $15.00
- horseradish, watercress & hibiscus pickled onions GF
PROSCIUTTO LEGATO $16.00
- roasted Brussel sprouts & black garlic aioli
Nonna's Meatballs with Pasta $10.00
SMASHED AVOCADO $14.00
- mint, feta & Dukkah on toasted 5 grain, add an egg $2.00
MIXED MEDITERRANEAN OLIVES $8.00
- with feta & warm bread
HOUSE-MADE CNOCCHI $16.00
- handmade ricotta, chips, porchetta & cured egg yolk/full portion

Slow roasted pork belly 35
- bacon, chestnut & Brussel sprout fricassee / parsnip puree / crackling / caramelized verjuice apple / hasselback potato / horse radish & chive cream
Seasonal vegetables 8
Affogato 8/with liqueur14
- Immigrant's Son espresso / vanilla ice cream / biscotti
Shed 5 seafood chowder 18.
- market fish / prawns /green lip mussels / Cloudy Bay clams / lemon sherry creme
Spiced calamari popcorn 13
- smoked paprika mayo
Chocolate truffles 2.5 each
Seafood risotto 32
- changes daily depending on what the tide brings in
Market fish 33.5
- Served with your choice of one of the following: smoked fish kedgeree / chilli & baby shiso leaves / cauliflower curry / coriander & cucumber raita / onion bhaji

Spinach $2
Vegie rosti $16
- potato and carrot rosti topped with a poached egg and a crushed pea and spinach salad
Omelet $11
- your choice of fillings ham, tomato, cheese, mushroom
Goats cheese and honey ravioli $16
- served with spinach, broccolini, tomatoes and eggplant finished with a butter sage sauce
Scrambled eggs on brioche $15
- creamy french style scrambled eggs served with house made toasted brioche slices
Three cheese open tart $14
- blue brie and goats cheese tart topped with a rocket and cherry tomato salad
Almond pancakes $16.50
- served with caramelized banana and almond butter
Black pudding $6