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

  • Texas Bbq Steak $23.9
    • Prime Angus sirloin, streaky bacon, smoky onions,mushrooms,BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, fried egg, onion rings & mayo.
  • Add streaky bacon $4.8
  • Usa Loaded Fries $18.9
    • Classic American dish, fries layered W/pulled beef, mexican beans, grilled cheese topped w/gherkins, coriabder, salsa accompanied by jalapenos & sour cream
  • Skinny Fries (Small/Large) $6/$8
    • w/ Aioli
  • Avo (seasonal) $3.5
  • Pesto, tomato & grilled halloumi cheese $16
  • GF Bread Available Add $2
  • Add Egg $2
  • Chicken And Bacon Burger $18.50
    • Chicken breast and bacon on toasted burger bun with cranberry sauce, lettuce, tomato, mayo and brie served with a side of fries.
  • Open Chicken Sandwich $18.50
    • Fresh chicken and bacon on toasted ciabatta bread with aioli, lettuce, tomato, cheese, topped with onion jam. Served with fries.
  • Big Jim’s Whopper Burger $17.50
    • Tender beef pattie served on toasted burger bun with mayo, salad, cheese, tomato, fried egg, onion jam, served with a side of fries.
  • Mini Hawaiian pizza with fries $8.50
  • Nachos $14.50
    • Corn chips topped with spicy mince with mild chilli beans, topped with grilled cheese served with sour cream and salsa.
  • Egg $2.50
  • Toasted Muesli $7.90
    • Toasted muesli served with banana or blueberries, yoghurt and milk.
  • Omelette ( GF available) $15.90
    • Three egg omelette. Choice of two fillings: Cheese / Onion / Salmon Mushroom /Tomato / Bacon /Spinach
  • Classic fries $5.90
    • Served with tomato sauce + cheese and gravy add $4.90
  • Crumbed scallops $20.90 / $30.90
    • Hand crumbed scallops with your choice of colesalw or salad served with fries and tartare sauce 1/2 doz / 1 doz
  • Garlic bread $6.90
    • Hot crusty bread with an infusion of garlic butter
  • Lambs Fry $17.90
    • A true fresh and local kiwi experience served on mashed potato with bacon, tomato and a red wine jus.
  • Side of seasonal vegetables $5.90
  • Mashed potato $3.90
  • Side salads $3.90
  • Texas chicken salad $19.90
    • Golden grilled chicken pieces tossed through salad and greens with a ranch dressing
  • Chiken wings $16.00
    • Hot and spicy w ranch dipper
  • Crispy chilli squid $18.00
    • Wasabi lime mayo, madarin crispy shallot and cress salad
  • Chicken $19.50
    • Crumbed chicken breast, bacon, fried egg and cos lettuce w ranch dressing
  • Margarita $19.00
    • Fresh tomato, red onion and bocconcini w fresh basil and olive oil
  • Fettuccine $18.50
    • Creamy mushrooms, spring onion, pine nuts and babu spinach w shaved parmesan (Add chicken for $3.00)
  • Rib eye 300g $41.00 / 400gm $55.00
    • Taranaki - green stone creek
  • Beef $19.50
    • 200g flame grilled angus homemade beef patties topped off with bacon, onion, and bourbon relish w swiss cheese and onion
  • Lamb shank pie $23.00
    • Braised lamb shank w feta and spring onion mash
  • Mango Chutney $2.50
  • Butter Chicken(MurgMumtaz) $16.50
    • A world famous Indian delicacy.Also known as butter chicken. Half cooked the tandoori way and finished the curry way, with crushed cashews, cream and spices.
  • Vegetarian Biryani $15.50
    • Basmati rice cooked with mixed seasonalvegetables. Infused with freshly ground spices and garnished with coriander. A delicious whole some meal served with raita, mixed pickle and papadoms.
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
    • Leavened bread sprinkled with crushed garlic,baked in the tandoor.
  • Basmati Rice $2.50
    • Plain, steamed Basmati rice.
  • Peas Pulao $6.50
    • Basmati rice cooked with sauteed peas,onions and spices.
  • Tandoori chicken(full/half) $20.00/$10.00
    • Tender spring chicken marinated with fresh herbs and spices, then skewered and cooked in the tandoor.
  • Tandoori Platter For Two $20.00
    • Consists of Chicken Tikka, Malai Tikka, lamb Kebab and Tandoori prawns..
  • Affogatto w sponge biscuits & liqueur $17.00
  • Spicy beef salad w crispy noodle & cashew nut slaw (entree/ main) $18.00/ $32.00
  • Steak Dianne $39.00
    • butterfly cut fillet spiced w onions, peppers & mushrooms flambéed in brandy at your table & finished w a demi glaze sauce
  • Chateaubriand for two $85.00
    • double fillet steak prepared & flambéed at your table spiced w mushrooms & worcestershire finished w a demi glaze & cream
  • Potato croquettes $6.00
  • Fries $6.50
  • Crêpes suzette $17.00
    • thin pancakes warmed over a flame w the juice of lemon, orange & grand marnier flambéed at your table w brandy served w vanilla ice cream GFA
  • Toasted garlic loaf $6.00
  • -Add a fried egg... $2.50
  • Tawa-naki Burger $18.50
    • The size of a small mountain! 100% angus beef pattie, BBQ sauce, caramelised onions, bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce and carrot in a lightly toasted sourdough bun. Served w/ a side of fries.
  • Chicken, brie and cranberry sauce $9.50
  • -Add avocado... $2.50
  • -Add mushrooms... $3.50
  • Creamy Mushrooms & Bacon $15.50
    • TG’s secret recipe! Served on two slices of lightly toasted ciabatta.
  • Sides $3.50
    • streaky bacon (2) / hash browns (2) / mushrooms / side salad / side of fries
  • Eggs Benedict(GF) $16.50
    • House-made kumara and potato rosti topped w/ 2 poached eggs, streaky bacon and hollandaise sauce. Swap bacon for mushrooms... N/C
  • Olive Infused Ricotta Gnocchi $18.00
    • Spinach puree / pickled baby beetroot / fine parmesan
  • Venison Carpaccio (GF) $18.00
    • Silver Fern Farms’ finely sliced venison / beetroot harissa jelly / goats cheese snow / chorizo crumbs / raspberry balsamic
  • Locally Caught Market Fresh Today $39.00
    • Our creations are famous!
  • -Smoked Pakari Aged Cheddar S $19 / L$38
  • -Gorgonzola Prelibato (dolce) S $19 / L$38
  • S= small L= large
  • -Brie Mon Sire S $19 / L$38
  • Vegetarian Platter (V) (GF) $30.00
    • Quinoa & falafel cakes / roast peach chutney / polenta chips / artichoke & caper tapenade / bruschetta / Kaikoura tanara ash goats cheese
  • Spinach and feta quiche $4.80
  • Fruit loaf $5.60
  • Pana Chocolate $4.00
  • Steak and peppercorn pie $4.70
  • Sweet Muffins $4.50
  • Charlottes $3.80
    • apricot
  • Streaky bacon with sauteed mushrooms and capsicum, red onion, kalamata olives and mozzarella $100.00
  • Focaccia $5.60
  • Malai Tikka (5 pcs) $10.00
    • Tender chicken marinated in yoghurt, cream, cashew nut paste with cheese flavour and gently roasted in tandoor
  • Lamb Madras $14.90
    • Pieces of lamb cooked with onion, tomato and rich coconut based gravy
  • Prawn or Fish Butter Masala $16.90
    • Marinated prawns cooked in creamy tomato gravy
  • Beef Vindaloo $14.90
    • Beef cooked in authentic vindaloo gravy "Goan" style
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $14.90
    • Chicken mixed with yoghurt and spices, roast in oven, cooked with onion tomato based gravy
  • Vegetable Korma $14.90
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in an exotic curry variation using cashew nut base
  • Cheese and Garlic Naan $4.00
  • Chicken Saagwala $14.90
    • Pieces of chicken cooked with garlic, ginger, fresh spinach paste and gravy
  • BBQ, Diane, Tomato, Tartare $1.00
  • NZ Lamb Shank Braised lamb shank with rosemary & mint gravy, served with buttered mashed potato, steamed seasonal vegetables & cheese sauce (Double the Shank +$12.00) $22.00
  • Chicken Hawaiian Grilled chicken breast topped with tomato salsa, pineapple, and melted cheese served with salad & tumeric flavoured rice $15.00
  • Double BBC Burger Double beef pattie, double bacon, double cheese, BBQ, mayo $8.50
  • Groms Mini Hot Dog (2) -
  • Snapper**(subject to availability) $6.50
  • - Nacho Mince $9.00
  • Sweet Chilli, Aioli, Satay $1.50
  • Sweet 'n Sour Fish
    • Deep fried fish portions served with sweet 'n sour sauce.
  • BBQ Pork Curry
    • Broccoli, cauliflower, mushroom, carrots, and BBQ pork stir fried with yellow curry. Served with white rice. Tell us how spicy you would like it in the comments.
  • Mussel
    • Deep fried battered mussel.
  • Satay BBQ Pork
    • Carrots, capsicum, cucumber and BBQ pork stir fried with satay sauce. Served with white rice. Tell us how spicy you would like it in the comments.
  • Vegetable Soft Noodle
    • Soft noodles stir fried with broccoli, cauliflower, onions, carrots, cabbage, mushroom, and seasonal vegetables.
  • Potato Fritter
  • BBQ Pork Fried Rice
    • Fried rice cooked with onions, egg, carrots, peas, corn, and BBQ pork.
  • Beef Oyster Sauce
    • Broccoli, cauliflower, mushroom, carrots, and beef stir fried with oyster sauce. Served with white rice.
  • Garlic Bread or Garlic Cheese $10.50
  • Moroccan Lamb Burger $19.50
    • Moroccan lamb burger containing salad, tomato, cheese, aioli sauce, and served with a side of fries
  • Antipasto Platter $28.50
    • Mixed selection of cold cuts, cheese and dips with toasted bread
  • NZ Green Lipped Mussels Sml $14.50 Large $24.50
    • Served with creamy white wine garlic sauce and garlic bread
  • Cajun Chicken Salad $28.50
    • Served with fresh mixed salad, tomato, olives, Feta cheese, and an Italian dressing
  • Hunger Breakfast $22.50
    • Crispy potato hash cake, toast, eggs, grilled tomato, mushroom, sausage, and bacon. Gluten free option, add $3
  • Vegetarian Lasagne Served with a fresh salad $15.50
  • Mushrooms on Toast $14.50
    • Creamy spinach and mushroom on toast Add two fry eggs or make it gluten free for an extra $3.00
  • Fish Burger $20.90
    • Boundary Road beer battered fish of the day with onion, tomato, egg, lettuce and tartare sauce, served with shoestring fries
  • Coleslaw $4.00
  • Riggers Pasta $19.90
    • Sautéed chicken, bacon and mushroom fettuccine in a creamy garlic sauce
  • Thai Beef Salad $21.00
    • Sliced scotch cooked in a Thai paste and coconut cream tossed through mesclun, carrot, red onion and crispy noodles finished with a sprinkle of fresh chilli
  • Vegetarian Burger $18.50
    • Vegetarian pattie, beetroot, onion, cheese, egg and coleslaw with aioli and tomato relish, served with shoestring fries
  • Extra: Bacon, egg, sausage, tomato, onion, or toast $2.00
  • Chicken and Bacon Salad $19.90
    • Sautéed chicken and bacon tossed through mesclun, carrot, red onion, cucumber and avocado, finished with an aioli dressing
  • Mashed potato $4.00
  • Chicken tawa $19.00
    • Served with salad, homemade, turkish bread, roasted pepper, rice, comes with homemade dips, aioli sauce on top
  • Cajun chicken $16.00
    • Marinated chicken and seasonal salad
  • Passion fruit cheesecake $8.50
    • Comes with ice cream
  • Turkish delight $5.00
  • Cigara borek $8.50
    • Pastry rolls with feta cheese and parsley served with mint yoghurt
  • Dolma (with tzatziki) $7.50
    • Vine leaves stuffed with mediterranean couscous
  • Farm vegetable $19.00
    • Traditional seasonal vintage cook with olive oil, with fresh garlic, grill comes with salad, turkish bread and tzatziki
  • Chicken thigh grill $18.50
    • Served with rice and salad, roasted pepper and served with homemade dip
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