La Pancetta in Wellington Menu

Chef’s selection cured meats platter $29
- A selection of three of our prodigal daughter house cured meats, pickles, bread
Chicken liver pate $17.50
- With tangelo jelly, pickles, bread, smoked chutney
Breads dips, oils $12.50
- A selection of dips, bread, leafy ridge extra virgin and infused oils
Olives $11
- Marinated mediterranean olives, citrus, garden herbs, smoked olive oil

Eggplant parmigiana $27.50
- Classic italian eggplant, parmesan tomato mozzarella bake
Pesce dal giorno
- Fresh line caught fish either to cook whole or in fillets poa
Porchetta $28.50
- Pork belly rubbed with italian seasonings, wrapped around a boneless pork ribeye and roasted>> Served in rounds with spiced plum sauce and roasted agree potatoes
Tagliata di manzo $33.50
- Pan-roasted and sliced local red devon sirloin, rocket, parmesan, smoked olive oil and lemon salad

Prawn linguine $29.50
- Sweet prawns, rich tomatoes, wild rocket, and a kick of chilli
Homemade ravioli $26.50
- Soft pillows of housemade ravioli filled with wild mushrooms, ricotta and our smoked pancetta, with thyme jus and local mushrooms
Pasta puttanesca $23.50
- Italian tomato sauce, anchovies, olives, capers

One variety $14.50
Two varieties $28
Three varieties $42
Kingsmeade riversdale pecorino
- Aged sheep's’ milk pecorino
Kingsmeade sunset blue
- Creamy cow's milk blue cheese
Cwmglyn traditional english style cheddar
- Rich farmhouse cheddar with milk from isobel, dizzy patsy and holly

Nearby Sample Menus

FEDUP B.L. T $12.50
- Traditional crispy bacon, fresh tomato, salad, aioli sauce on toast with side of chips
Eggs on Toast $7.00
- Eggs on toast cooked the way you like it
Chicken Salad $12.50
- Cajun Chicken with fresh salad and cashew nuts
Meat Patties (Homemade) $3.00
Combo small $8 large $9.50
King Prawn Dinner $11.00
- Four large king prawn cutlets with chips and salad garnished with garlic butter sauce
Fish & Chips $7.50
Pineapple Fritters $1.50

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
Lamb $12.00/$15.00/$19.00
Large $5.00
Kumara $0.80
Meals are served with Golden Potatoes, Kumara, Pumpkin, Peas. Carrots and our delicious homemade gravy + your choice of sauces (apple mint, horseradish) available on request
Pork $11.00/$14.00/$18.50

Vegetarian Gnocchi $21.50
- Homemade gnocchi cooked in a four cheese sauce w broccoli & hazelnut (V)
Antipasto Platter $18.00
- Charcuterie sliced ham, beef, salami, smoked salmon, sundried tomatoes, olives, artichokes, roasted pepper, crackers & dipping sauce (GF option available)
Confit Duck $28.50
- Duck leg cooked in confit style w thyme & juniper berries, homemade gnocchi w hoisin sauce, carrot puree & kumara shavings (GF)
Bistro 169 Signature Cut Beef $28.50
- 250g New York cut striploin steak. 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
Side Dishes $6.00/ $6.00/ $6.00/ $6.00
- Hand cut fries w aioli sauce/ Seasonal steamed vegetables/ Bistro 169 green salad w vinaigrette dressing/ Crumbed onion rings
Bistro 169 Lamb Rump $26.50
- Slow braised lamb rump w pea puree, vanilla parsnip puree, potato fondant & homemade mint sauce (GF)
Catch of the Day $29.50
- Pan fried fresh fish served w beetroot crumble pumpkin puree & burnt orange sauce (GF)
Baby Spinach & Tofu Salad $14.00
- Baby spinach, lettuce, crispy tofu, fava bean, roasted bell pepper, sundried tomatoes dressed w berry vinaigrette dressing (GF) (DF) (V)

Except chicken, fish, hot dogs & sausages
Kun bao chicken on rice (spicy) / singapore fried rice noodle ( spicy) $11.50
9 piece pack $25.00
- 5 thighs & 4 drums, no chips
Large $12.50
- (5 choices)
1/4 pounder B $5.50 / C $9.50
- 1/4 pound, 100gr beef pattie, tomato, lettuce, onion & tomato sauce
6 chicken nuggets $4.50
8 wontons / 6 squid rings $4.40
Snack box $6.30
- 1 thigh & small chips

Add a selection of sides to upsize your order: Bacon (6), Haloumi (6), Smoked Chorizo (5), Hash Browns (5), Spinach (4), House Baked Beans (4), Buttery Sage Stewed Tomatoes (4), Mushrooms (4)
Chargrilled Jalapenos $6.00
- Preserved lemon, olive oil
Labneh, za'atar, olive oil, charred bread $8.00
Duck Fat Potatoes, confit garlic $8.00
T-Bone Steak for two $38.00
- Red wine butter, jus
6 Piece $34.00
The Stratto Special + $3.00
- add Mortadella, jalapenos and pickles
- With Ice cream $12.00

BACON & EGG $3.60
SCAMMON $10.00
- scrambled eggs with salmon
SPAGHETTI $2.50
TOMATO $2.00
MINCE $3.60
STEAK & CHEESE $3.60
EGGS BENEDICT $12.00
- poached eggs with ham on toasted muffin topped with hollandaise sauce
SAVOURIES $1.60

Arba ello $22.50
- Tender chicken breast stuffed with ham, braised in white wine,served in a creamy herb sauce with salad, hummus and tabouli.
Zucchini $5.50
With extra fried zucchini or falafel $2.00
Simsemiya Slice $7.00
- A tasty mixture of sesame seeds, pistachio nuts and golden syrup served with chocolate sauce.
SALADBeef $9.50
Zucchini a carrot $8.50
mixed $14.00
Mixed meze $22.00
- A vegetarian selection of dips, falafel, eggplant and zucchini, served with salad sauce and a basket of pita bread.

Assorted flavours of yoghurt, milk and soy milk
Assorted jams
- spreads, dips and condiments
Seasonal fresh fruits featuring melons
- oranges and pineapples, as well as a variety of fruit compotes & fresh whole fruits
French toast
- accompanied by cinnamon sugar and maple syrup
A selection of continental meats and cheeses
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
Bircher muesli
- porridge with fresh cream
Assorted fresh juice
- selection including orange, grapefruit, tomato and apple