Hippopotamus in Wellington Menu

A LA CARTE A LA CARTE
  • Soupe Du Jour(Small) $15
    • Today’s Fresh Soup.
  • Mon Sashimi(Small/Large) $30/$45
    • Salmon Sashimi My Way (Signature Dish)
  • Promenade Dans Les Bois(Small/Large) $30/$45
    • Venison Carpaccio, Grated Beetroot, Plum Gel, Red Wine Dressing, Chocolate Shavings, Mint Sponge, Freeze Dried Plum & Beetroot Shoots.
  • La Chèvre Et La Citrouille(Small) $27
    • Whipped Martinborough Goat Cheese & Pumpkin Bric-À-Brac, Pumpkin Seed Oil Dressing & Pumpkin Seed Soil.
  • La Langoustine(Small/Large) $30/$48
    • Lemon Sautéed Scampi, Pork Hock Risotto, Pineau Des Charentes Sabayon, Bisque Sauce.
  • La Soupe À L’oignon (Small) $28
    • A French Classic Redefined
  • L’agneau(Large) $45
    • Lamb Rump, Curried Neck Confit, Labneh Yoghurt, Roasted Aubergine, White Anchovies, Fried Polenta & Olive Nut Brown Butter.
  • La Balade De L’océan(Small/Large) $26/$48
    • Akaroa Salmon, Scallops, Scampi, Caper & Anchovy Potato, Red Wine Butter Sauce & Baby Leek Ribbons With Sea Chicorée
  • Le Poisson Du Jour(Small/Large) $26/$45
    • Market Fish With Seasonal Garnish.
  • Le Boeuf Dans La Prairie(Small/Large) $26/$48
    • Medium Rare Beef Fillet On Celeriac Purée, Truffle Aioli, Mushroom Quenelle, White Needle Mushroom, Pickled Red Onion Slivers,Watercress & Truffle Oil Caviar.
  • Le Chevreuil Du Wairarapa(Small/Large) $26/$45
    • Tuatara Ranges Wild Venison Loin, Broccolini,Fern Shoot, Phoenix Mushroom, White Bean Purée, Red Berry Reduction, Freeze Dried Berry.
  • Jardin Printanier(Small/Large) $20/$38
    • Roasted Baby Root Vegetables In Hazelnut Oil,Mushroom Puree with “Soil, Rain & Snow”
  • Le Poussin(Large) $45
    • Roasted Baby Chicken Leg “Coq Au Vin Style”, Seared Breast, Chilli Popcorn, Corn Puree & Pomme Gaufrette.
  • Le Majestique Au Beurre Salé Pour Deux(Large) $96
    • 800g Hereford Rib of Beef Roasted In Thyme Butter, Roasted Pearl Potatoes, Cauliflower Gratin, Iceberg Lettuce, Red Wine Butter Sauce (For Two People)
  • Le Roy(Large) $99
    • Prime Cut of Beef Fillet (500-600g), Served With Sides & Sauces (For Two People)
SIDES SIDES
  • Pommes De Terre Lyonnaises $10
    • Bacon Fat Roasted Potatoes, Onion, Gipsy Bacon & Parsley.
  • Gratin Dauphinois $10
    • Traditional Potato Gratin with Gruyère Cheese.
  • Gratin De Brocolis Et Kikorangi $10
    • Broccoli & Kikorangi Cheese Gratin
  • Petite Salade $10
    • Iceberg Leaves, Cucumber, Mint & Lemon Dressing.
  • Petite César Végétarienne $10
    • Cos Lettuce, Croutons & Caesar Dressing.
  • Ratatouille $10
    • Eggplant, Capsicum, Zucchini, Onion, Garlic & Pesto Dressing.
CHEESE CHEESE
  • L’assiette De Fromages $25
    • Selection Of Three French Cheeses Served With Condiments & Homemade Bread.
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Entremet Caramel Et Noisette $18
    • Caramel Chocolate Mousse With Hazelnut & Pecan Sponge, Crunchy Praline Feuillantine, Vanilla Mascarpone Chantilly, Caramelised Hazelnut, Chocolate Crumble With Honey Roasted Pear Ice Cream .
  • La Crème Brulée $18
    • Vanilla Crème Brulée With Opaline, Sable Crumble, Basil Mousse, Fresh Strawberries & Strawberry Balsamic Sorbet.
  • Les Tropiques $18
    • Coconut & Mango Panna Cotta, Bruléed Fresh Pineapple, Kaffir Lime Gel, Toasted Coconut Crumble, Mango Gel, Freeze-Dried Pineapple, Mango Passionfruit Glass & Guava Sorbet.
  • Café Gourmand $15.5
    • Selection of Sweet Delicacies Served With Your Choice Of Coffee or Dilmah Tea
  • La Forêt-Noire $18
    • Chocolate Sponge, Kirsch Mascarpone Chantilly, 75% Dark Chocolate Mousse, Poached Cherries, Cherry Gel, Chocolate Soil, Chocolate Twigs & Bark With Cherry Kirsch Sorbet

Nearby Sample Menus

  • French toast $ 16.00
    • Bacon, grilled banana, maple syrup & whipped cream
  • Add bacon $ 4.00
  • Classic Calamari (df) $15.00
    • Salt & pepper squid, fries, side salad, sweet chilli & ranch dip
  • Tortilla Wrap $15.00
    • Fresh greens, salsa & hummus w/ fries & aioli. Your choice of spicy chicken or pulled pork or roasted capsicum, mushroom & halloumi (v)
  • Caesar Salad $ 15.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, poached egg & traditional dressing. Optional : Anchovies
  • Boston Style Seafood Chowder $15.00
    • Prawns, mussels, scallops & fresh fish w/ toasted sourdough
  • Homemade toasted muesli (v) $ 8.50
    • Banana & yogurt or milk
  • Fush 'n' Chups (df) $15.00
    • Ginger beer battered local fish, fries, salad & homemade tartare sauce
  • SALSICCIA $22.00
    • olive oil, Italian sausage, spinach, garlic, parmesan + buffalo, mozzarella
  • BUFALINA $21.00
    • fresh tomato sauce buffalo mozzarella basil + extra virgin olive oil
  • PAESANA $19.00
    • olive oil garlic roasted potatoes, pancetta, rosemary, mozzarella
  • PARMA $24.00
    • fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella rocket prosciutto parmesan + balsamic glaze
  • MOUGY $18.50
    • fresh tomato sauce mozzarella spinach, olives blue cheese+garlic oil
  • HAM & MOZZARELLA MELT $12.00
  • SNIKERS GF $5.00
  • POLLO $19.00
    • cream sauce, mozzarella, smoked chicken, mushrooms+ avocado
  • Fish stack $18.50
    • bubble & squeak stacked w dressed baby roquettes, house smoked market fish, poached egg & hollandaise
  • Tostada $18.50
    • w thunderspiced chicken
  • Buffalo wings $12.50
    • house smoked BBQ spiced chicken wings w blue cheese dressing
  • 5 grain, sourdough or gluten free toast n/a
  • Add capsicum, chiles and/or spring onion $1.50/each
  • Susieque $21.50
    • our famous BBQ free range pork ribs w dirty rice & coleslaw
  • The t dawg $14.50
    • american style chipolatas grilled w housemade mustard, melted cheese, pickled onions & jalapeno on a toasted bun
  • Bacon or sausages $5.50
  • Egg Noodle Soup with BBQ Pork $12.90
  • Crispy Noodle with Gravy Sauce (Raad Nah) $13.50
    • chicken, beef or pork
  • Red Curry (spicy) $12.90
    • chicken, beef or pork
  • Chicken Cashew Nuts $12.90
    • chicken, beef or pork
  • Duck Noodle Soup $14.50
  • Deep Fried Chicken with Mixed Vegetables $14.50
  • Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables with Tofu (v) $12.50
  • Chilli Chicken (spicy) $12.90
    • chicken, beef or pork
  • Classic Eggs Benny $14.90
    • poached eggs atop toasted bap with hollandaise & bacon, smoked salmon, ham or spinach
  • 'The Worx' Fries $10.50
    • with grilled cheese, bacon, t sauce & aioli
  • Thai Green chicken Curry $18.90
    • with vegetables & turmeric rice
  • Smoked Fish Chowder $11.90
    • with warm breads
  • Mamma's Fruit Crumble
    • please ask your waiter for the day's special
  • Housemade Baked Cheesecake
    • please ask your waiter for the day's special
  • Extras or Build Your Own $3.50 each
    • eggs, hash browns, tomato, sausage, baked beans, mushrooms, spinach, black pudding
  • Seasoned Potato Wedges $12.50
    • with grilled cheese, bacon & sour cream
  • Porridge $11,00
    • Roiled oats , brown sugar, toasted almonds season's fruits
  • Winter salad w toasted seeds $7,50
  • Hollandaise $2,50
  • Polenta parmesan chips $7,50
  • Tandoori spiced chicken in pita bread $24,00
    • Toasted pita, free range chicken , bnc crisp lettuce , red onion , pickled cucumber shoestring chips , cilantro aioli
  • Chef's special recipe lasagne $19,00
    • Layered vegetables & pasta , creamy white sauce napoli sauce , parmesan polenta chips
  • Freshly baked bread
  • Corn fritters w lime $14,00
    • Chilli coriander
  • TO SHARE - warmed olives / polenta chips / garlic & herb bruschetta each $9.00
  • Gnocchi with beetroot & sage butter $28.00
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
  • Earl Grey creme brulee $15.00
  • Sirloin steak with garlic mash, sauteed spinach & polenta chips $36.00
  • Braised pork belly with apple chutney & watercress $19.00
  • Bacon & eggs any style $17.00
  • Mushrooms $7.00
  • FORKED TONGUE
    • HUFFMANS HOT SAUCE
  • DOUBLE 12 INCHES FEEDS 2 SOULS
  • LUST
    • VENISON PEPPERONI, SALAMI, TRIPLE SMOKED CHAMPAGNE HAM, BACON, CABANOSSI & LASHED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF SAUCE: BBQ, SWEET CHILLI, SMOKEY BBQ, TOMATO, HONEY MUSTARD
  • PRAWN HORNS $7.00-$5.00
    • 1/2 DOZ IN A WONTON PASTRY & DIP
  • KALI $9.50
    • TENDER MARINATED TANDOORI CHICKEN PIECES SERVED IN A MILDLY SPICED, CREAMY TOMATO GRAVY FINISHED WITH BUTTER
  • SNACK $9.00
  • SNACK - ADD $2 PER PIZZA
  • SINISTER (VEGAN)
    • RE-FRIED BEANS, AVOCADO, ONIONS, SALSA, TOMATOES, JALAPENO PEPPERS & CAPSICUM. COMES WITHOUT CHEESE
  • Steak & Kidney Pie $5.10
  • Chicken, Bacon & mushroom savoury $2.90
  • Potato Top Pie $4.90
  • Mince Savoury $2.50
  • Mince & Cheese Pie $4.90
  • Steak & Creamy Mushroom Pie $5.10
  • Potato Top Savoury $2.50
  • Roast Chicken & Vegetable Pie $5.10
  • Porridge $7
    • Rolled oats with Banana & honey, or Berries & cinnamon sugar
  • Gourmet Granola $7
    • Served with banana, yogurt and mixed berries
  • Soup of the Day $10
    • Creamy pumpkin soup served with sour cream + cheese scone
  • Vegetarian Panini $8
    • Spinach, almonds, sundried tomato, pesto and tasty cheese
  • Soup of the Day $8
    • Creamy pumpkin soup served with sour cream
  • H.T.C. Panini $8
    • Free range ham, fresh tomato and tasty cheese
  • 3C Panini $8.5
    • Free range chicken, camembert cheese and cranberry sauce
  • Kids Panini $5
    • Your choice of any two fillings
  • MARGARET & RITA $15.90/$19.90
    • sliced Roma tomato with fresh basil and even fresher buffalo mozzarella
  • MARGARET & RITA
    • sliced Roma tomato with fresh basil and even fresher buffalo mozzarella
  • BEER GARDEN 2 $16.20/$22.20
    • feta, kalamata olives, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds, rocket and topped with basil
  • THREE LITTLE PIGGIES $17.60/$23.30
    • bacon, glazed ham, chorizo with beer braised caramelized onion and BBQ sauce
  • LBQ Sliders-Mini LBQ Burgers $12.00
    • three sliders no mixing
  • Cheeseboard $14.00
    • Aged cheddar with oatcakes, chutney, and olives
  • Summer Salad $16.00
    • pan fried halloumi Israeli couscous, orange rocket and kalamata olive salad with pine nuts, seeds, and citrus vinaigrette(add grilled chicken $20.00)
  • Pork Scratching $5.00
    • Classic pub snack
  • Avocado and slow roasted tomato on ciabatta $16.00
    • with rocket, preserved lemon and smoked feta
  • Crumbed chicken burger $15.00
    • with bacon, brie and onion jam on a brioche bun
  • Eggs benedict
    • on ciabatta with poached free ranged eggs and hollandaise
  • -eggs / avocado /spinach / homemade hash / tomato / coleslaw / hashbrowns / kransky / bacon /mushrooms $4.00
  • -bacon $18.00
  • -bacon $17.00
  • Classic big breakfast $20.00
    • free range eggs on ciabatta - to your liking. With slow roasted tomato, bacon, mushrooms, kransky, spinach and hash browns
  • -add fries $4.00
  • Market Fish (GF, DF) $32.00
    • grilled fennel, carrot and saffron potato
  • Smoked Beets with French Goat Cheese (GF.V) $22.00
    • potato & cumin wafer, watercress leaves and balsamic reduction
  • Arancini (3 per order) (V) $8.00
    • saffron rice and mozzarella
  • Jamon Serrano (GF) $16.00
    • Spanish dried ham, aged 18 months
  • Fatima’s Tagine (DF) $28.00
    • braised lamb shoulder, moroccan spices, prunes and cinnamon served with fragrant cous cous
  • Cos & Rocket Salad (GF.V) $9.00
    • with creamy French dressing
  • Polenta Chips (GF,V) $7.00
    • with smoked paprika and tomato sauce
  • Smokey Bird $24.00
    • free range smoked chicken, kale, portobello mushrooms & mascarpone
  • Quesadilla grande $10.00
    • flour tortilla folded over cheese with capsicum, onion, mushroom, salad, chipotle salsa and avocado dressing
  • Burrito regular $10.00
    • flour tortilla rolled into a pocket and stuffed with Mexican rice, beans, cheese, chipotle salsa, salad on side and avocado dressing
  • Tacos two $10.00/ three $15.00
    • to gluten-free soft corn tortillas folded and filled with cheese, capsicum, onion, mushroom, salad, chipotle salsa and avocado dressing
  • Cereal selection of Muesli
    • Cornflakes, All Bran, Rice and Weet-Bix
  • French toast
    • accompanied by cinnamon sugar and maple syrup
  • Bircher muesli
    • porridge with fresh cream
  • Seasonal fresh fruits featuring melons
    • oranges and pineapples, as well as a variety of fruit compotes & fresh whole fruits
  • Assorted flavours of yoghurt, milk and soy milk
  • Freshly baked danishes,
    • croissants, bagels, assorted muffins & a selection of sliced bread
  • Whitby’s Breakfast Special of the Day
    • Oven-baked rindless smoked bacon, breakfast sausages, scrambled eggs Sautéed mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, hash browns, baked beans and spaghetti
  • Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of tea and herbal infusions
Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus

location

Address

90 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

048028935

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 6:30 – 10:30 AM, 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 6:30 – 10:30 AM, 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 6:30 – 10:30 AM, 12:00 – 4:30 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 6:30 – 10:30 AM, 12:00 – 4:30 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 6:30 – 10:30 AM, 12:00 – 4:30 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 – 11:00 AM, 2:00 – 4:30 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 7:00 – 11:00 AM, 2:00 – 4:30 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

European , French , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Private Dining ,  Wine and Beer ,  Groups ,  American Express ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Valet Parking ,  Seating ,  View ,  Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Full Bar

Location
90 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand