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

Pork belly tostada $18
- Chinese cabbage, toasted peanuts, crispy flour tortilla, nam jim dressing
Chipotle fried chicken $28
- mashed potatoes, purple cabbage slaw, chicken gravy
Farmer’s market beets $19
- aged balsamic, local goats feta, pumpkin seeds, hazelnuts*
Yellowfin tuna $22
- Caesar salad, slow egg, Parmesan, croutons, classic dressing
Crispy squid $17
- salt + pepper spice, cucumber yoghurt, coriander, green chilli
Brown butter mash $7
Lamb sausage $28
- fresh tagliatelle, zucchini, basil, ricotta
Fried chicken burger $22
- pickles, jalapeno mayo, purple cabbage

KHEEMA NAAN $4.00
- naan filled with lamb mince
VEGETABLE RAITA $4.00
- yoghurt with tomato, onion and spices
PRATHA $3.50
- flaky whole meal bread with butter
TANDOORI CHICKEN half$10.50/full$19.50
- chicken marinated in spicy yoghurt
MIXED VEGETABLES $12.50
- mixed vegetables cooked in tomato and onion sauce
CHICKEN MASALA $14.00
- chicken cooked in spicy tomato and onion gravy
CHICKEN BIRIYANI $10.00/$13.50
- spicy chicken with rice
VEGETABLES KORMA $12.50
- vegetables in a rich almond or cashew sauce

Coppa d' Olive $6.50
- Bowl of fries
Tiramisu $6.90
Pomodoro pan Pizza $7.50
- Tomato Pizza Bread
Chocolate Gelato $6.90
Affogato $12.90
- Gelato with a shot of espresso and a shot of frangelico
Boscaiola $16.00
- Tomato based pizza with mushrooms, sausages & mozzarella cheese
Aglio pan Pizza $7.50
- Garlic Pizza Bread
Montelupo $16.00
- Cranberry based pizza with wood smoked chicken & mozzarella cheese

Vivant Chicken Burger $22.00
- Marinated chicken thigh in a wholemeal bun with streaky bacon, cos lettuce, beetroot & horopito relish, marinated feta and rustic fries
Homemade Warm Double Chocolate Brownie $12.50
- W/ chocolate sauce & vanilla ice cream
Snack Platter for Two $23.00
- Peri peri chicken tenders, beef skewers, broccoli & cheese bites, crumbed prawns, salad and rustic fries
Seasonal Roast Vegetables $6.00
Chicken Breast $28.50
- Marinated w/ portuguese seasoning
Vivant Beef Burger $22.00
- Homemade beef patty in a ciabatta bun with streaky bacon, cos lettuce, caramelised onion, cheddar cheese & rustic fries
Chef's Creation POA
- Please ask our helpful staff about today's creation
Banana Split $6.50
- W/ vanilla ice cream

Wonton $11.80
Paua Fritter $2.50
Steak $11.80
BBQ Pork $11.80
Meat, Cashew Nuts $3.50
Potato Wedges $5.50
Fish $ Egg $7.90
Nasi Goreng rice $12.80

Chicken liver pate with grilled brioche - extra brioche $4.00 $14.00
Grilled ciabatta with garlic and herb butter $7.50
Jerk marinated chicken with coriander, yoghurt and sour cream dip $25.00 / $39.00
Antipasti platter with cured meats and cheese $30.00
Chutney, Kapiti blue cheese and swollen sultana bruschetta $12.00
Fennel and herb citrus slaw $11.00
Grilled zucchini with black sesame seeds, parmesan and vine tomatoes $12.00
Orange slow roasted pork belly with beetroot and apple chutney $27.00 / $44.00

SPANAKOPITA $8.50
- Feta & spinach wrapped in filo
FRESH SALAD $6.50/$9.50
- three options daily, small/large
TOASTED CROISSANT $5.50
- with jam and butter
BREAKFAST PIE $7.50
- Bacon, egg & veg served with tomato chutney
HOUSE-MADE MUESLI $8.00
- with seasonal fruit compote & greek yoghurts
VEGE FRITTATA $10.50
- veg & egg served with tomato chutney with toast
BREAKFAST PIE $11.50
- Bacon, egg & veg served with tomato chutney with toast
FRUIT SALAD $6.50
- Seasonal fruit with greek yoghurt

Capsicum N/A
Olives N/A
Aioli N/A
Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A
Turkey N/A
Chicken Classic N/A
Chipotle N/A

Cheeseboard $14.00
- Aged cheddar with oatcakes, chutney, and olives
Panhead Battered Fish & Chips $22.50
- freshly battered gurnard fish fillet with salad, twice cooked chips tartare sauce and a lemon wedge/full size
RETURN OF THE SPICY CHICKEN $16.70/$22.90
- citrus marinated chicken with balsamic roasted onion, Brie, and boozy plum sauce
LBQ Cheeseburger
- 200g beef patty topped with cheddar tomato beetroot, lettuce and tomato chili jam in a brioche bun with fries and aioli
Summer Salad
- halloumi, Israel couscous, orange, rocket and kalamata olive salad with nuts, seeds, and citrus vinaigrette
LBQ Nachos
- corn chips with jalapenos, melted cheese, fresh salsa, guacamole and sour cream
Panhead Battered Fish & Chips
- freshly battered fish fillet with salad, twice cooked chips, tartare sauce and lemon wedge
Open Steak Sandwich $20.00
- sirloin steak, vintage cheddar, beer-braised onions, chili jam masculine and Panhead Port Road Pilsner aioli with fries

Charcuterie Board for two $23.00
- selection of speciality deli meats, olives, house relish, cheese and fresh breads
Please see our cabinet for other food items and ask one of our friendly staff for details on our pie, cheeses, meats and accompanying chutneys of the day.
Eggs Benedict $17.00
- maple cured ham, toasted muffin withhollandaise
Breakfast burger $21.00
- sausage, egg, bacon, smoked tomato relish & black pudding hash brown
Chicken liver pate $13.00
- withport jelly, toasted ciabatta
Pie of the day $12.00
- served with brown sauce and salad
Cheese board $18.00
- selection of three cheeses, house chutney, jelly and crackers
Salt & pepper squid $12.00
- withlime pickle

(Soft Shell – Gluten Free available) Price per Taco
Small Breakfast $7.00
- One Egg cooked your way, Bacon, Hash Brown, Thick Cut Toast
Kiwi Classic $18.00
- 250g Rump cooked to your liking, Caramelised Onion, Fried Eggs, Fries topped with Mushroom Sauce or Garlic Butter
Pulled Pork Sub $17.00
- BBQ sauce, Fennel Slaw, Chipotle mayo, Fried Shallots
Chicken Parmigiana $20.00
- Golden crispy bread coated Chicken Breast topped with Napoli Sauce, Melted Parmesan cheese and served with Seasonal Vegetables
All Served with Fries
Chicken Burger $16.00
- Cajun Chicken thigh, Slaw, Ranch
-Large $19.00

Brisket on Rice $11.00
BBQ Pork & Roast Pork on Rice $12.50
Orange Beef on Rice $13.00
Sweet and Sour Pork on Rice $11.50
Gong Bao Chicken on Rice $11.00
Salt and Pepper Squid on Rice $12.00
Salty Fish and Chicken Fried Rice $12.50
Seafood Noodle Soup $12.00

QUICHE $5.20
SAUSAGE ROLL $2.20
STEAK, CHEESE & MUSHROOM
- Whole mushrooms and cheese on top of prime beef steak
FAMILY PIES $18.00
POTATO TOP SAVOURY
- Quality lean beef mince with added vegetables
QUICHE
- Bacon, Egg, Cheese and Vegetables
POTATO TOP
- Creamy potato topping on quality beef mince
STEAK & CHEESE
- Cheese topping on prime beef Steak

Pork Loin T Bone Chop 300g $29.00
- This little piggy came from the market
Mushroom Sauce $2.00
Bruschetta $18.00
- w Fresh Tomato, Basil, Bocconcini & Balsamic Glaze
Baa Baa Lamb Sliders $15.00
- 3 Sliders w Tzatziki & Relish
Bavette Steak 300g $20.00
- On Parsnip puree w rosemary red wine jus
Potato Gratin $8.00
Fried Eggs $4.00
Seared Scallops & Chorizo $27.00
- On Apple Fennel Remoulde w Sherry Reduction

Eggs Benedict $12.00
- Poached Eggs & Bacon on English Muffins with Hollandaise Sauce
Waffle or Pancakes $12.00
- Served with Maple Syrup & Choice of the Two Toppings: a) Grilled Bacon & Banana b) Mixed Berries & Cream
Hash Brown & Eggs on Toast $8.00
Ham, Egg & Cheese Croissant $8.00
Small Chips $2.50
Fillings $2.50
- Mushrooms
Snack Box $5.80
- Thigh & Chips
Chicken Wing $1.20