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

  • RISOTTO $25.00
    • Porcini, white button and portobello mushroom cream sauce risotto, with a touch of smooth gorgonzonla blue cheese. A fresh rocket and dried Prosciuto di Parma garnish.
  • MARGHERITA $17.00
    • Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil, parmesan cheese and olive oil.
  • MARGHERITA ORIGINALE $23.00
    • Italian tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, parmesan cheese and olive oil.
  • DOLCE DELLA CASA $9.00
    • Described as sweets from home, Italian Doughnuts stuffed with nutella chocolate the covered in cinnamon and sugar. Serving contain 8-10 doughnuts.
  • PULCINELLA $24.50
    • White base, mozzarella, provolone, cherry tomatoes, fresh rocket topped with provolone, rock salt, olive oil and vinaigrette.
  • PESCATORE $27.50
    • Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, seafood mix of octopus, shrimp and mussels, parsley basil and parmesan.
  • GELATO/SORBET $12.00
    • In spring Napoli offers three lovely scoops of gelato/sorbet in one serving. Our current Gelato flavours are chocolate and salted Caramel with a Forest Fruit sorbet. These are wonderfully fresh after a delicious meal.
  • CROCCHE DI PATATE $9.00
    • Potato croquettes, agree potatoes mashed stuffed with pecorino and mozzarella cheeses, basil and seasoning crumbed and deep fried to a lovely golden colour.
  • -add bacon or halloumi $5.00
  • -add halloumi (v) $5.00
  • Moqueca (g/f) $20/$38
    • Bahian seafood stew of prawns, red cod, mussels, capsicum, tomato, coriander, coconut milk, w. biro biro rice. Single serve or share a pot for two
  • Drunken chipotle chicken wings in honey lime glaze (g/f) $12.00
  • Black bean & cashew bolinhos w. habanero coconut yoghurt (v*, g/f) $9.00
  • -add bacon $3.00
  • -add fries $5.00
  • -add shredded chicken $5.00
  • GRATIN $6.50
  • PIE (SLICE) $5.00
    • with cream/ yoghurt add 0.50c
  • FRIENDS $5.00
  • SALAD (FULL) $7.50
  • SPANOKOPITA $9.00
  • BEEF $5.20
  • PAIN AN' RAISAN $4.00
  • MOUSETRAP $7.50
  • Bruschette del Giorno $14.50
    • Selection of bruschetta
  • Osso Bucco con Risotto Milanese $31.50
    • Venison shin on bone , braised in red wine, tomato, vegetables, saffron rice
  • Pesce alla Griglia contomate Oliva Caperi Salsa $32.50
    • Pan grilled fresh fish fillet with tomato, olives, and capers
  • Linguine alla Pescatora $26.50
    • Flat spaghetti like pasta, white wine, chili, garlic, mixed seafood, tomato
  • Minestrone $15.50
    • Meat broth with winter vegetables and pasta
  • Formaggi Misti con Frutta $26.00
    • Mixed Italian cheeses with fruit and bread
  • Gelato Misto o Vaniglia Affogato a Piacere $14.50
    • Mixed gelato or vanilla gelato with one topping of your choice
  • Vitello Tunnato $18.50
    • Thin slices of cooked veal with tuna and caper sauce
  • Lamb Sml $6.50 / Lrg $8.50
  • Family Meal 2 $43.90
  • Lamb $10.00
  • Garlic Bread $4.00
  • Hummus & Tabouli $7 / $8
  • Lamb $13.00
  • Mijvel $8 / $9
  • Babylon Pizza $15.00
  • The Full Monty $19.50
    • bacon, chorizo, potatoes, mushrooms & eggs on toast
  • Angus Beef Burger $15.50
    • caramelised onion, beetroot, barbecue sauce, aioli & mozzarella
  • Toasted Granola $11.50
    • with berry compote, vanilla yogurt & almond crumble
  • - Grilled Halloumi, Smoked Salmon or Poached Chicken $5.00
  • - with fresh tomato, avocado & pesto $10.50
  • Traditional Eggs Benedict
    • with hollandaise & English Muffin
  • smoked salmon $18.50
  • Raw Energy Salad $13.50
    • cos lettuce, beetroot, carrot, string beans & seeds with ginger dressing
  • Hash brown ( GF ) $3.00
  • -Full $4.80
  • Hotdog $3.50
  • Potato fritter $1.00
  • Deep fried meat patty $3.50
  • ●Gluten Free fish $15.00
  • ●Thick cut
  • Salad $5.50
  • Vege burger $16.00
    • crispy veggie pattie, crisp lettuce, tomato, cheese, pesto mayo, beetroot and tomato relish
  • Chicken Tenders $15.50
    • Chicken tenders coated in our special spice mix with sweet chilli dipping sauce.
  • Tortilla Wrap $16.50
    • choose from Nacho mince /Chilli beans(v)/ Grilled chicken strips with guacamole, salsa, grated cheese, lettuce and tomato, served with spicy wedges and sour cream.
  • Satay sauce $5.00
  • Chicken Satay Kebabs $24.00
    • Grilled chicken skewers on turmeric rice with salad and satay same. >>
  • Kahuna Burger $17.50
    • chicken tenders coated in our special spice, pineapple, bacon, crisp lettuce, tomato, cheese, smokey BBQ sauce and mayo.
  • Omelette $14.00
    • three eggs omelette with bacon, cheese, onion, tomato and mushrooms served with salad
  • Today's Cheesecake $12.00
    • See the specials board for details, served with sauce and whipped cream.
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $11.00
    • With tartare sauce and salad gamnish
  • Beef & Guinness Pie $17.00
    • Homemade pie topped with a puff pastry lid and served with peas and mashed potatoes
  • Steamed Mussels $13.50
    • In a garlic, tomato & white wine broth, served with a homemade Speight's loaf
  • Homemade Pate $10.00
    • Brandy & apple pate served with pita bread
  • BLT $13.00
    • A bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich on Turkish bread with fries
  • Fish 'n' chips $19.50/$12.50
    • Pan-fried Smooth Dory fillets with tartar sauce, salad & fries.Main Size/1/2 Size
  • Garlic Bread $7.00
    • with lashings of garlic butter
  • 2 Fried Eggs $3.50
  • Wedges /with Bacon & Cheese $12.00/ $14.00
  • Main $29.50
  • Tandoori Chicken Pizza $24.50
  • Greek Lepanto Olivas Mixtas (*GF) (V) (DF) $9.00
  • Shoe String Fries with Tomato Sauce $9.00
  • Wairarapa Jack Cheddar $15.00
  • Entrée $21.50
  • Free Range Chicken Achari Masala Curry $34.00
  • Peanut butter, chocolate & salted caramel
    • Our most popular flavour
  • Pea, mint & chorizo soup $14
  • Spiced duck livers & sautéed spinach on toast $19
  • Spiced duck livers & sautéed spinach on toast $19
  • Honeycomb
    • Our take on the kiwi classic & kids favourite Hokey Pokey
  • French toast, bacon, date syrup $18
  • Fish finger sandwich, tartare sauce $19
  • Shropshire Blue, fennel crackers, mango chutney $17
  • Grilled Steak $21.90
    • Sirloin steak, onion rings, hollandaise, cos lettuce & tomato
  • Classic Margherita $18.90
    • Tomato, fresh basil, cracked pepper, extra virgin olive oil & mozzarella
  • Moroccan Lamb $22.90
    • Moroccan lamb, cherry tomatoes, courgettes, pine nuts, fresh coriander & mozzarella
  • BBQ Pork $21.90
    • Pulled pork, bacon, red onion, BBQ sauce, fresh oregano & mozzarella
  • Spicy Lamb $21.90
    • Spiced lamb patty, feta, cos lettuce, red onion, tomato & tzatziki
  • Add bacon $4.00 / Tomato $3.00 / Spinach $3.00 / Hashbrown $3.00 / Mushrooms $3.00
  • Cajun Chicken $22.90
    • Cajun chicken, capsicum, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes & mozzarella
  • Classic BLT $16.90
    • Streaky bacon, cos lettuce, tomato & aioli
  • -bacon $18.00
  • -add fries $4.00
  • Toast and spreads $6.00
    • on ciabatta or 5 grain
  • Chicken curry $18.50
    • with rice and roti
  • -salmon $18.50
  • Open steak sandwich $15.00
    • served on ciabatta with salad, onion rings and a creamy mushroom sauce
  • Free range eggs $8.50
    • scrambled / poached / fried on ciabatta or 5 grain
  • Gluten free $2 extra
  • Garlic $12.00
    • Tuatara Garlic Paste, Mozzarella & Herbs
  • Italian Mortadella, Hot Cabreses, Pork & Fennel Sopressa, Italian Smoked Provolone, Dutch Cumin Gouda & New Zealand Mt Peel Blue, Pickled Onions, Cornichons with toasted Rye Bread, Crostini and Feijoa Chutney $32.00
  • Goose Shack Pale Ale Bacon Nut spread with toasted Sourdough $16.00
  • Goose Shack Cut Chips with Lemon Mayo $7.00
  • Specials $20.00
    • Tuesday night - pint of Tuatara & all you can eat pizza (starting from 5.30 pm)
  • Goose Shack Smoked Fish Pate with toasted Sourdough $15.00
  • Smoked Chicken $17.00
    • Smoked Chicken, Mushroom, Onion, Artichoke with Tuatara Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella
  • Pilsner Corned Beef, Onion, Cabbage & Cheese $9.00
  • Beef stir-fry with seasonal veg's $15.90
  • Prawn Stir-fry $18.90
  • Garlic Roti $3.00
  • Spring Rolls 8 per serving $7.00
    • mini crispy crackly skin filled with light, full of tender crisp vegetables served with sweet chili sauce
  • curry Laksa $15.90
  • Samosa 8 per serving $7.00
    • vegetable filled triangle pockets served with homemade mint yogurt and sweet chili sauce
  • Papa's Rendang Corner $15.90
    • Succulent bite size pieces of meat cooked in curry spices simmered in coconut milk & ground whole spices and Heavily reduced to achieve a complex and unique taste all rendang served with basmati rice/BEEF
  • Veg stir fry $13.90
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