Monica's Eatery in New Plymouth Menu

BREAKFAST - COLD BREAKFAST - COLD
  • Coyo natural coconut yogurt, berries, almonds and urban honey $9.90
  • Avocado, coyo natural coconut yogurt, extra virgin olive oil and pine nuts $9.90
  • Dragon fruit, pineapple, banana, kiwifruit, almond milk & chia pudding $12.90
BREAKFAST - BRUSCHETTA BREAKFAST - BRUSCHETTA
  • Santa maria sardines, marinated cherry tomatoes, salsa verde $14.90
  • Asparagus, poached egg, grana padano $14.90
  • Avocado, feta, lemon - Add free range poached egg $2.50 $12.90
BREAKFAST - EGGS BREAKFAST - EGGS
  • - Add crispy pancetta $5.90
  • - Add spinach $4.90
  • - Add vine tomatoes $4.90
  • - Add avocado $4.90
  • Free range eggs, toasted 5 seed $11.90
  • Benedict, grilled ham off the bone, free range eggs, muffin, croquette, hollandaise $18.90
  • Florentine, spinach, mushroom, free range eggs, muffin, croquette, hollandaise $18.90
  • Open omelette primavera, clevedon buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, baby peas, zucchini $18.90
BREAKFAST - HOT BREAKFAST - HOT
  • Pancakes, salted caramel mascarpone, maple, broken meringue - Add crispy pancetta $5.90 $14.90
  • Kedgeree, smoked kahawhai, coriander yoghurt, poached free range egg $18.90
  • Creamy portabello mushrooms, semolina gnocchi - Add crispy pancetta $5.90 $18.90
  • Breakfast salad, greens, crisp kale, marinated tomatoes, spiced seeds, pancetta, poached free range eggs $18.90
BRUNCH - BRUSCHETTA BRUNCH - BRUSCHETTA
  • Broad bean, mint and ricotta bruschetta $13.90
  • Avocado, feta and lemon bruschetta $12.90
  • Santa Maria sardines, marinated cherry tomatoes, salsa verde bruschetta $14.90
BRUNCH BRUNCH
  • Benedict, grilled ham off the bone, free range eggs, muffin, croquette, hollandaise $18.90
  • Green baby pea, mint, ricotta fritters, crispy pancetta, free range poached egg $16.90
  • Kedgeree, smoked kahawhai, coriander yoghurt, poached free range egg $18.90
  • Open omelette primavera, clevedon buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, baby peas, zucchini $18.90
BRUNCH - FAVOURITES BRUNCH - FAVOURITES
  • Calamari and baby octopus, micro herbs, aioli $16.90
  • Florentine fried chicken with garlic mayonnaise $16.90
BRUNCH - SALADS BRUNCH - SALADS
  • House smoked chicken salad, baby spinach, asparagus, roasted grapes, brown rice, hazelnuts, sage dressing $20.90
BRUNCH - PASTA BRUNCH - PASTA
  • House made pappardelle, beef cheek ragu, grana padano $22.90
  • Monica’s mac ‘n’ cheese, crispy pancetta, toasted bread crumbs $22.90
BRUNCH - PLATES BRUNCH - PLATES
  • Chicken cotoletta, caponata, cannellini beans, peppadew salsa $26.90
  • Market fish, warm buckwheat salad, kale, avocado, baby spinach, peppadew salsa $28.90
  • Angus eye fillet, duck fat potatoes, slow roasted vine tomatoes, roast garlic jus $35.90
BRUNCH - ADD BRUNCH - ADD
  • French fries, anchovy mayonnaise $7.90
  • Baby cos, shaved pecorino, crispy capers, extra virgin olive oil, flaky salt, aged balsamic $7.90
  • Crispy Pancetta $5.90
  • Potato Croquettes $4.90
  • Vine Tomatoes $4.90
DINNER - GRAZE DINNER - GRAZE
  • Marinated warm olives $16.90
  • Clevedon buffalo bocconcini extra virgin olive oil $16.90
  • Arancini, beef cheek ragu, tomato sauce, grana padano $16.90
  • House cured salmon, whipped feta, seed crackers $18.90
  • Calamari and baby octopus, micro herbs, aioli $16.90
DINNER - BRUSCHETTA DINNER - BRUSCHETTA
  • Semi-dried vine tomatoes, pancetta, rocket $14.90
  • Broad bean, ricotta and mint $13.90
DINNER - SHARE DINNER - SHARE
  • Cheese, gluten free seed crackers, pears, your choice of: Gorgonzola Dolce / Provolone Dolce / Grana Padano $15.90
DINNER - PASTA DINNER - PASTA
  • Handmade pappardelle, beef cheek ragu, grana padano $22.90
  • Ravioli organic ricotta and basil, asparagus, lemon, grana padano $24.90
  • Spaghetti puttanesca, olives, capers, anchovies, tomato, garlic, chili $22.90
  • Monica’s mac ‘n’ cheese, crispy pancetta, toasted bread crumbs $22.90
DINNER - WOOD FIRED DINNER - WOOD FIRED
  • Market fish, warm buckwheat salad, kale, avocado, baby spinach, pepadew $28.90
  • Angus eye fillet, duck fat potatoes, slow roasted vine tomatoes, roast garlic jus $35.90
  • Pork belly, chilli, lemon, rosemary, garlic, black olive, semolina gnocchi, asparagus $28.90
  • Chicken cotoletta, caponata, cannellini beans, pepadew salsa $26.90
DINNER - ADD DINNER - ADD
  • Duck Fat Potatoes $7.90
  • Asparagus, grana padano, extra virgin olive oil $7.90
  • Baby cos, shaved pecorino, crispy capers, extra virgin olive oil, flaky salt, aged balsamic $7.90
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Tiramisu, shaved callebaut chocolate $13.90
  • Panna cotta, mango, mint syrup $11.90
  • Chocolate hazelnut bonbons, amaretto biscuit cream $12.90
  • Macaron, rose petal gelato rosé syrup $11.90
MORNING TEA MORNING TEA
  • Standard $9.90 pp
    • Savoury or Sweet Mini Brioche / Monica's Club Sandwich Finger / Portuguese Custard Tart
WORKERS LUNCH - Fresh water, ozone coffee & tea included WORKERS LUNCH - Fresh water, ozone coffee & tea included
  • Special $17.90 pp
    • Monica's Warm Sourdough Sandwich / Smoked chicken salad, buckwheat, kale, avocado, baby spinach, roasted grapes, sage dressing / Fresh Fruit / Piccola Torta
CANAPE MENU - PARMESAN CRACKERS CANAPE MENU - PARMESAN CRACKERS
  • Seared yellow fin tuna, black sesame, chilli, salt flakes $3.00
  • Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomato, basil $3.00
  • Seared beef, horseradish, pickled red onion, shaved pecorino $3.00
CANAPE MENU - WATER BISCUIT, GLUTEN FREE CANAPE MENU - WATER BISCUIT, GLUTEN FREE
  • Scallop, pancetta, sage, anchovy mayonnaise $3.00
  • Smoked salmon, mascarpone, lemon $3.00
  • Whipped camembert, prosciutto, marinated tomato $3.00
CANAPE MENU - BRUSCHETTA CANAPE MENU - BRUSCHETTA
  • Roasted grapes, ricotta, thyme $3.00
  • Baby spinach, white anchovy, marinated tomato, pine nuts $3.00
  • Caramelised leek, prosciutto, grana padano $3.00
CANAPE MENU - MEATBALLS CANAPE MENU - MEATBALLS
  • Pork, sage, porcini cream $3.00
  • Chicken, thyme, lemon, watercress pesto $3.00
  • Lamb, chilli, rosemary, balsamic $3.00
CANAPE MENU - SEASONAL CANAPE MENU - SEASONAL
  • Fresh figs, prosciutto, mascarpone $5.00
  • Bluff oysters, shallots, red wine vinegar $4.00
  • Whitebait Fritters $4.00
  • Asparagus, prosciutto $3.50
SET MENU SET MENU
  • Set Menu 1 $60.00 pp
    • First Course - Warm olives on the table - House cured salmon, whipped feta, seed crackers OR Calamari, baby octopus, aioli, lemon OR Chicken liver and pistachio pate, pickled vegetables, crostini / Second Course - Market fish, warm buckwheat salad, kale, avocado, baby spinach, peppadew salsa OR Pork belly, chilli, lemon, rosemary, garlic, black olive, semolina gnocchi OR Chicken cotoletta, caponata, cannellini beans, pepadew salsa / Third Course - Chocolate hazelnut bonbons, amaretto biscuit cream OR Tiramisu, shaved callebaut chocolate OR Panna cotta, mango, mint syrup

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Steamed Edamame soy beans with smoked salt $8
  • Salt and pepper squid with Japanese mayo (8) $$ 8.5
  • Asian Styled Coleslaw $6
  • Steamed bun $2.5
  • Prawn, iceberg, black sesame, avocado $13
  • Bang Bang chicken salad with broccolini, asparagus, cashew, chilli (spicy) $15.8
  • Steamed rice Free
  • Pulled pork with hoisin $8.5
  • Chicken supreme $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl
  • Onion rings $3.50
  • Xtra Large $3.90
  • Trio of cheese $8.50
    • Melting mozzarella & swiss cheese with a parmesan sprinkle
  • 5 Spicy chicken wings $6.00
  • Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00
  • Veg supreme $7.50
    • Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • Beef and onion $5.00
    • Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
  • Mexican Large $16
    • Salsa Sauce, Chorizo, Onion, Jalapeno, Capsicum, Pepperoni & Cheese
  • God Father Large $16
    • Tom Sauce, Ham, Cheese, Bacon, Mushrooms, Capsicum, Onions, Sausage, Olives, Shrimps, Lemon & Herbs
  • Chicken Cranberry Large $16
    • Cream Sauce, Chicken, Mushrooms, Cranberry, Brie & Mozzarella Cheese
  • Chicken Teriyaki Large $16
    • Tomato Sauce, Chicken, Bacon, Onion, and a Teriyaki Swirl
  • Nepolitana Large $9
    • Olives, Cheese & Anchovies
  • Vegetable Pasta $9
  • Beef & Onion Large $13
    • BBQ Base, Beef, Onion & Cheese
  • Just Cheese Large $9
    • Tomato Sauce, Double Cheese
  • Walnut toast $10.5
    • our home-made walnut bread toasted with cream cheese & our own jammy rhubarb and plum conserve
  • Raisin toast $10.5
    • home-made spicy raisin bread toasted with local chunky honey & butter
  • Seafood chowder $16.5
    • smooth, creamy & filled with chunks of fresh fish, scallops & mussels served with ciabatta grilled w/ garlic butter
  • Free range egg $2.6
  • Vegan rosemary/ sage sausage $3.6
  • Creamed mushrooms $4.6
  • Manuka smoked hoki $7.0
  • Bach baked beans on toast $14.5
    • With bacon or 2 poached eggs $18.90
  • #1. Margherita with fresh basil (v) $13.00
  • #12. Quattro cheese: gorgonzola, tallegio, provolone $19.00
  • #10. Salami, garlic oil, rosemary, parmesan, cherry tomatoes $18.50
  • #13. Pork & fennel sausage meat, roasted onion, oregano, pistachio nuts $16.50
  • #3. Prosciutto, rocket, shaved parmesan $18.50
  • #4. Salami, mushroom, gorgonzola, taleggio $19.00
  • #8. Salami, chilli, garlic, fresh basil, olives $16.00
  • #9. Marinara (no mozzarella) oregano, garlic, sea salt, parmesan (v) $11.50
  • Curry of the Day refer to specials board on the day, with jasmine rice and poppadum $16.50
  • Add 50c extra for Chicken or Avocado
  • Seasoned Wedges with cream & chilli sauce
  • 250 Gram Beef Scotch Fillet - cooked to your liking with your choice of either mushroom, pepper, hollandaise sauce, garlic butter or fried onions, served with either fries and salad or vegetables $28.50
  • Dinner Hours Sunday from 5.30pm to 8.00pm Wednesday to Saturday 5.30pm to 8.30pm
  • Garlic Bread $5.00
  • -Small $13.00
  • Lamb Shanks slow braised , served with potato mash, steamed vegetables and gravy (GF)
  • Baked Provincial Vegetable Mille Feuille - choose one side
  • Locally Caught Market Fresh Today
    • Our creations are famous!
  • Venison Carpaccio
    • Silver Fern Farms’ finely sliced venison / beetroot harissa jelly / goats cheese snow / chorizocrumbs / raspberry balsamic
  • Dark Chocolate Delice
    • Coffee bavarois cream / chocolate crumbs / orange gel / doris plum & creme fraiche ice cream
  • Cauliflower Couscous
    • rocket pesto / cranberries / pinenuts / lemon olive oil
  • Steamed Broccoli, Courgettes, Spinach
    • slow roasted baby beetroot / artichoke puree /medley of micro greens / verjuice / lemon dressing
  • - pistachio rocket pesto / grilled haloumi / wild mushroom mascarpone / baby carrots / tempura broccoli / micro sunflower greens
  • Your choice of:
  • WHOPPER JR
    • Our WHOPPER JR.® features a flame-grilled beef patty topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun. Sized right for a smaller appetite
  • CRUNCHY BBQ BACON DOUBLE WHOPPER
    • The Crunchy BBQ Bacon Double Whopper: comes with all the goodness of a Double Whopper with Cheese plus BBQ sauce, 4 Rashes of Bacon and Onion Chips. Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
  • ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
    • A flame-grilled AngusPure Steakhouse Patty, Heinz Seriously Good Aioli, premium lettuce, freshly sliced tomato, sliced red onion, tomato relish, mustard, cheese and Ploughman’s chutney. Top-notch. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • DOUBLE WHOPPER WITH CHEESE
    • Our DOUBLE WHOPPER® is a pairing of two flame-grilled beef patties topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun and with two slices of cheese. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • JUNIOR SALAD BURGER
    • Crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato and cheese with our creamy mayonnaise, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. This Junior burger may be small in size but is BIG on taste. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
  • BEEF BIG FEED
    • Enjoy a classic Whopper with regular fries, a regular soft drink, three chicken nuggets and a sundae all for only $12 – what a deal! Available for a limited time at participating restaurants.
  • CRISPY CHICKEN BURGER
    • A new addition to the chicken family; delicious crispy chicken patty, with crunchy lettuce and mayo in a sesame seed bun.
  • THE KING'S BREKKIE
    • Dine like The King with a Bacon & Egg Muffin, two delicious breakfast sausages and hash bites. Perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast.
  • Ploughman's Sharing Platter $ 16.00
    • Aged cheddar, chutney, pickled onions, warmed farmhouse bread, roast beef & pickles
  • Garlic Bread $ 10.00
    • With Irish Cheddar
  • -Cauliflower and cheese sauce
  • Steamed Seasonal Vegetables $ 6.00
  • -Creamy mashed potatoes
  • Baileys Cheesecake Curd $ 13.00
    • With delicate shortbread
  • Aged Irish Cheddar $ 14.00
    • With Guinness & onion relish
  • Sirloin Steak $ 27.00
    • 300 grams + below selection
  • Vegetarian Platter (V) (GF) $30.00
    • Quinoa & falafel cakes / roast peach chutney / polenta chips / artichoke & caper tapenade / bruschetta / Kaikoura tanara ash goats cheese
  • Black Tiger Prawns $18.00
    • Ripened avocado / lime & coriander / mango / tamarind
  • Silver Fern Farms Reserve Scotch Fillet 300g $39.00
    • Served with smoked parsnip puree / confit garlic / hand cut fries / red wine braised onions / beef cheek / jus (GF)
  • Land & Garden Salad (GF) S $8 / D $15
    • fresh melon / prosciutto / rocket / shaved apple / walnuts
  • -$6 per extra person
  • Venison Carpaccio (GF) $18.00
    • Silver Fern Farms’ finely sliced venison / beetroot harissa jelly / goats cheese snow / chorizo crumbs / raspberry balsamic
  • Manuka Honey & Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta $18.00
    • macadamia ginger praline / coconut scented tapioca / glazed blueberries / popcorn shoots.
  • S= small L= large
  • Steak, Egg & Cheese T/S $10.00
    • Served with Fries.
  • Steak & Onion T/S $9.00
    • Served with Fries.
  • Fries $5.00
  • Sportys Burgers $10.00
    • Fish, Chicken or Beef. All served with fries.
  • Sunday Roast $12.00
    • Also available from 5:30-8pm. See staff
  • 12-2pm
  • Homemade Cabinet food also available, see staff.
  • -Extra fillings $0.50
  • Smoked Salmon Bagel $15.50
    • Premium aoraki mt cook cold smoked salmon on a toasted bagel with cream cheese, capers and a generous side salad
  • -salmon $18.00
  • All served
  • With a crunchy, generous side salad
  • Balsamic Mushrooms $16.50
    • Pan-fried button mushrooms finished with balsamic and cream; garnished with a slice of bacon and served on toasted rye
  • Traditional Omelette $16.50
    • A traditional omelette with your choice of filling - cheese, ham, tomato, mushroom, spinach, red onion (choose up to three). Served with a slice of toast
  • Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich (BLT) $15.50
    • Pan-fried bacon, tomato slices and garden fresh lettuce with aioli in toasted super grain bread. Served
  • -vegetarian, with either mushrooms or tomato (V) $15.00
  • Soup of the Day $9.50
    • Served with fresh focaccia bread & butter. Please ask to the counter for today's flavour
  • Crumbed Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
    • Made with crumbed chicken, cos lettuce, premium middle bacon, poached egg, focaccia croutons, parmesan & anchovies
  • Robert Harris Big Breakfast $18.50
    • Free range eggs any style served with bacon, breakfast sausages, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast
  • Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
    • Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
  • French Toast $15.50
    • Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
  • Angus Beef Burger $15.50
    • Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun
  • Breakfast Stack (Vegetarian) $16.00
  • Chicken B.L.T Open Sandwich $15.50
    • Toasted focaccia bread with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mango peach chutney & aioli. Served as an open sandwich
  • Extra sides $5.50
  • WEDGES $12.50
    • served with sour cream & sweet chilli.
  • GARLIC BREAD $7.50
    • four slices of toasted ciabatta.
  • MUSHROOM & HALOUMI $18.90
    • grilled portobello and halloumi served with lettuce, tomato & house mayo.
  • RIB EYE 250G $32.90
  • FISH & CHIPS $18.90
    • battered gurnard with chips, salad, lemon wedge and tartare sauce.
  • SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN BURGER $21.90
    • house crumbled buttermilk chicken with lettuce, tomato & house mayo on ciabatta.
  • CAESAR SALAD $15.90
    • with cos lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons & bacon tossed in caesar dressing, topped with a poached egg & anchovies.(Add grilled chicken or smoked salmon to your salad for $7.50)
  • Cajun Spiced Chicken Open Sandwich $18
    • Served on toasted garlic ciabatta, fresh garden salad finished with hollandaise sauce topped with potato thins.
  • Roasted Vegetable Risotto $17.5
    • Served in a rich and creamy pesto au gratin.
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $17.9
    • Diced lamb cooked in traditional North indian style with onion gravy.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $17.9
    • Succulent tender chicken pieces cooked in a spicy sauce with green peppers and diced onions, garnished with fresh coriander.(GF)
  • Beef Nawabi $17.9
    • Sauteed beef with onions and tomatoes, garnished and flavoured with cashew nuts and onions.(GF)
  • Fresh Fish Fillet $20
    • Options: Battered or Pan Fried. The choice of battered or pan fried served with fresh garden salad and fries, finished with garlic aioli and a lemon wedge.
  • Creamy Balsamic Mushrom $16
    • Served on toasted garlic ciabatta, spinach and topped with potato thins.
  • Butter Chicken $17.9
    • Tender piece of boneless chicken, half cooked in tandoor and finished in a creamy tomato flavoured sauce. (GF)
Monica's Eatery

Monica's Eatery

location

Address

42 Queen Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki, 4310, New Zealand

phone

Phone

067592038

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Thursday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Friday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Sunday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , Italian , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Bar Not Available ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Drinks ,  Brunch ,  No Takeaway ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
42 Queen Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki, 4310, New Zealand