Tomato, minced pork and beef, mozzarella, basil, parmesan and kalamata olives
ANTIPASTO
Antipasto Board $15.90
An appetite-whetting selection of cold meats, grilled vegetables, cheese and dips served with fresh pizza bread - serves 2
Cheese Platter $16.90
A selection of our Italian cheeses served with fresh rosemary scented pizza bread - serves 2
Arancini $12.90
Crisp little balls of piping hot risotto stuffed with melting gorgonzola cheese, served with a cool rocket salad
LUNCH / DINNER
Ravioli del Giorno $17.90
Dressed with our traditional recipe Napolitano sauce, is finished with shaved pecorino Romano and served with pizza bread. Ask about todays ravioli flavour
Pasta Salad del Giorno $15.50
Al dente pasta with fresh, seasonal vegetables finished with extra virgin olive oil and wine vinegar dressing. (Gluten Free)
Salsiccia $18.50
Our famous pork, white wine and fennel seed sausages on braised puy lentils with porcini mushrooms
Risotto del Giorno $15.50
Tender, creamy arborio rice finished with Italian parmesan cheese. Ask about todays flavour
DESSERTS
Tiramisu $10.90
Tiramisu means "pick me up". A heady combination of Marsala wine and espresso soaked sponge finger biscuits with creamy mascarpone cheese
Mandarin & Almond cake $6.80
(Gluten Free)
Torta del Giorno $11.50
A slice of tart with a scoop of your favourite gelato. Ask about today's flavour (Gluten Free)
Beef schnitzel lightly crumbed, served with either mushroom sauce or Ale House gravy, fries and salad greens.
Caesar Salad $19.80
The Ale House's spin on the traditional classic that has almost ingrained itself as a key part of the Kiwi dining scene. Cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, parmesan, anchovies, poached egg and our own caesar dressing. Add chicken: $23.60 Beer Match: The full flavours of Speight's Distinction Ale goes perfectly here.
Chocolate Mud Cake $13.00
Rich, moist chocolate cake served hot with a decadent chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream and cream.
Ale House Loaf $6.90/ $11.90
Locally baked Speight's bread. Hot and delicious served with garlic or plain butter. Half or whole loaves available.
Open Steak Sandwich $20.00
Locally baked foccaccia bread topped with rib-eye steak, homemade caramelised onions, mushrooms, egg and pesto mayo with your choice of english mustard or horseradish sauce.
Fries $4.00
Thai Beef Salad $23.80
Marinated beef in authentic thai ingredients with salad greens, roasted cashews, crispy noodles and a refreshing homemade dressing.
Coated in panko crumb and cracked pepper, deep fried and served on a winter ratatouille with potato croquettes and Moroccan preserved lemons.
1/2 $30.00
Sides $5.50
Green Salad / Mushrooms / Vege / Mash Potatoes
Salt & peppered squid with aioli and capers
Fruit crumble $10.50
A ramekin filled with stewed fruits, with a sweet oaty crumble topping, served with a jug of fresh cream, ice cream and anglaise sauce. (Refer Black board)
Filo $18.50
Herb and honey roasted pumpkin, mixed with cream cheese, cashew nuts and spinach. Folded inside filo pastry and baked. Served with a light salad with cashew nuts and spiced apricot sauce.
Marinated kalamata olives with fresh herbs and citrus
Lamb Shank
Oven roasted with fresh rosemary and thyme, on creamy mash potato with olive oil and served in a deep dish with bacon wafers, peas and gravy.