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

  • Mushrooms $6.00
  • (V+) vegan ( V) vegetarian (GF) gluten free (NF) Nut free (DF) Dairy free ** Contains nuts
  • Kumara, Sweet Corn, Kale And Feta Fritters (V) (GF) (NF ) $15.50
    • With beetroot relish
  • Petti Loaf’s $12.80
    • With house dips
  • - add bacon $18.50
  • Elixir’s Famous Mince on Toast $17.00
    • With a free range poached egg & aioli, using local beef from green meadows farm
  • Two Free Range Eggs $9.50
    • Served boiled with soldiers
  • Creamy Mushrooms (V) $15.50
    • Creamy roast garlic & balsamic mushrooms on toasted sourdough
  • Hawaiian $5.00
    • Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Lemon pepper chicken $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, fresh tomato, melting mozzarella & lemon pepper
  • Hash bites $3.50
  • BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
    • Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00
  • Tropical veg $5.00
    • Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Classic cheese $5.00
    • Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
  • Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
  • Meatfest $22.00
    • Beef, bacon and chrizo w caramelised onion, BBQ sauce and aioli
  • Crispy chilli squid $18.00
    • Wasabi lime mayo, madarin crispy shallot and cress salad
  • Chiken wings $16.00
    • Hot and spicy w ranch dipper
  • Rib eye 300g $41.00 / 400gm $55.00
    • Taranaki - green stone creek
  • Pull apart loaf $13.50
    • Warm cheese and bacon loaf w roasted garlic butter
  • Chicken caesar $18.50
    • Poached egg, anchovy, caesar dressing
  • Beef $19.50
    • 200g flame grilled angus homemade beef patties topped off with bacon, onion, and bourbon relish w swiss cheese and onion
  • Fish $19.50
    • Battered fish w chipotle mayo, slaw and sweet corn tomato salsa
  • Calamari $11.00
    • Crispy fried calamari coated with lemon pepper.
  • Mussels $10.00
    • Classic New Zealand mussels with a tomato, herb and coconut cream sauce.
  • Beer Batter Fries
  • Mushrooms $9.00
    • Perfectly sauteed button mushrooms, with fresh of rosemary and bacon served on a piece of garlic bread. Vegetarian option without bacon available.
  • Garlic Bread $6.00
    • Freshly toasted
  • Scotch Fillet $32.00
    • Cooked to your liking served alongside chunky beer battered fries and salad, bathed in mushroom sauce or our spicy pepper and cream sauce.
  • Vegetarian Samosa $10.00
    • Indian classic, spiced potato and peas in a crunchy crust, served with raita.
  • Fish & Chips $19.00
    • Light, crispy crumbed fish with fresh salad & chips.
  • Warm Thai Beef Salad with mesclun, cherry tomatoes, capsicums, red onion, crispy noodles,& yoghurt dressing ( GF ) $16.50
  • Prawn, Bacon & Avocado Salad with mesclun, cherry tomatoes, capsicum, red onion & drizzled with lemon aioli (GF) $19.00
  • 2 fillings $4.80
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries $8.50
  • Warm Dutch apple crumble with vanilla ice-cream and whipped cream $8.50
  • Bowl of fries(GF) $4.00
  • Seafood Basket with crumbed scallops, crumbed mussels, squid rings, crumbed fish bites and crumbed prawn cutlets served with fries and salad $21.00
  • Green Salad dressed with French dressing (GF) $8.00
  • burrito $9.90
    • A flour tortilla filled with fresh salad, blended pinto or whole black beans, cheese, seasoned rice and your choice of meat, fish or veg and sauces.
  • -medium $9.90
  • -crispy $6
  • -sauces / sour cream $1.00
  • -sauces / sour cream $1.00
  • -meat, fish or vege $2.00
  • Choose your homemade filling.... Pollo Asada - Marinated Chicken Marinated in Tequila, Lemon & Garlic. Barbacoa - Shredded Beef Braised beef cooked with smoked chile, garlic and mexican spices. Seasoned Mince Ground beef seasoned with onions, tomato and mexican spices. Pescado - Grilled Fish Local catch marinated in a citrus vinaigrette. (when available) Grilled Vegetables Fresh Vegetables tossed with a mild ancho chilli paste and olive oil. Choose your homemade sauce... Mild (Zesty Tomatillo), Medium (Roasted Guajillo) or Hot (Chile de arbol). Choose your cream... Sour cream or Chipotle Crema (smoked chile cream sauce with a garlic base) optional extras at an extra cost ... guacamole $2 tapitio hot sauce, extra hot habanero or jalapenos $1 *salad includes homemade salsa fresca, corn and lettuce.
  • -cheese $9.90
  • Venison Carpaccio
    • Silver Fern Farms’ finely sliced venison / beetroot harissa jelly / goats cheese snow / chorizocrumbs / raspberry balsamic
  • Hot Platter
    • Turkey & cranberry terrine / tempura prawn cutlets / BBQ beef & chorizo skewers / Thai fish spring roll / baguette
  • All cheeses served with rice crackers / fresh grapes / poached baby pears / fig walnut whiskey chutney
  • Locally Caught Market Fresh Today
    • Our creations are famous!
  • Gorgonzola Prelibato (dolce)
  • Tables Artisan Cheese Selection
  • Locally Baked Breads $12
    • House marinated Italian olives / sundried tomatoes / truffle butter / extra virgin olive oil.
  • Olive Infused Ricotta Gnocchi
    • Spinach puree / pickled baby beetroot / fine parmesan
  • Prawns orangery $37.00
    • flambéed w pernod deglazed w white wine finished w cream served on a pilaf of rice
  • Market fish panko $35.00
    • crumbed w tartare or pan-fried w tomato salsa , preserved lemon mayonnaise, mash GFA
  • Potato croquettes $6.00
  • Roast beetroot salad, feta, mint yogurt, extra virgin oil $9.00
  • 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
  • Homemade crusty loaf $9.00
  • Affogatto w sponge biscuits & liqueur $17.00
  • Cheese plate served w fruit paste & oat crackers or gluten free rice crackers/ 2 people $18.00/ $25.00
  • 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.
  • Country Breakfast $16.00
    • Streaky bacon, Kransky sausage, hash browns and baked beans w/ 2 eggs of your choice (P/F/S) Served w/ toasted sourdough.
  • -Add bacon $3.50
  • Chicken and Cranberry Salad(GF) $13.00
    • w/fresh chicken, lettuce and mesclun mix, fresh mint, red cabbage, carrot, tomato, feta cheese, dried cranberries and a coriander/ginger/lime dressing.
  • Extras $1.00
  • -Add streaky bacon $3.50
  • -Add a fried egg... $2.50
  • Prawn and Mango Salad(GF) $13.00
    • w/fresh cooked prawns, lettuce and mesclun mix, fresh mint, red cabbage, carrot, capsicum, red onion, mango salsa and a drizzle of house-made mango vinaigrette.
  • Poppadom (3pcs) $4.00
  • Cheese naan $4.00
  • Papadum(6 pcs) $3.00
  • Vegetable samosa $6.00
    • Triangular flour shells filled with potatoes, green peas, nuts. Deep fried and served with a tamarind dressing. Two pieces per servings.
  • Vegetable biryani $14.00
    • Basmati rice cooked along with vegetables, dry fruits and herbs.
  • Saag paneer $14.00
    • Spinach, cream, ginger and garlic sauce based cottage cheese curry.
  • Chicken saag $14.00
    • Boneless chicken pieces cooked in spinach base along with condiments.
  • We offer a delicious range of tender meat and vegetarian dishes, some slowly cooked in the tandoor and then cooked in the variety of traditional Indian sauces. While placing the order, please indicate your preferences of mild, medium.Kiwi hot or Indian hot.
  • Chicken tandoori tikka (4pc) $8.00
    • Chicken marinated overnight and cooked in tandoor.
  • Mixed vegetable pulao $7.50
  • Madras(chicken/lamb/ beef) $15.50
    • A favourite with those who enjoy their curry With coconut. A South Indian dish with onions, ginger, garlic and spices.
  • Raita $2.50
    • Cucumber & Yogurt
  • Tandoori platter for two $20.00
    • Consists of Chicken Tikka, Malai Tikka, lamb Kebab and Tandoori prawns.
  • Seafood coconut curry $21.90
    • Prawns, scallops, calamari and fish sautéed in a delicious Sauce of coconut cream, tomato, onion, cinnamon and fenugreek seeds
  • Maharaja banquet $30.00
    • Minimum For 2 Persons. Appetisers: Samosa, Lamb Seekh Kebab, Chicken Tikka And Onion Bhajji / Main Course: Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh, Vege Korma, With Basmati Rice, Naan & Condiments.
  • Mint chutney $2.50
    • Mint & Yogurt
  • Dark Chocolate Delice $18.00
    • Coffee bavarois cream / chocolate crumbs / orange gel / doris plum & creme fraiche ice cream
  • -Brie Mon Sire S $19 / L$38
  • S= small L= large
  • S= single D=double
  • -Smoked Pakari Aged Cheddar S $19 / L$38
  • -$6 per extra person
  • Riverlands Greenstone Creek Eye Fillet 200g $39.00
    • Served with smoked parsnip puree / confit garlic / hand cut fries / red wine braised onions / beef cheek / jus (GF)
  • Black Tiger Prawns $18.00
    • Ripened avocado / lime & coriander / mango / tamarind
  • Side of Garden Salad $4.50 each
  • Bruschetta $16.80
    • Slow Roasted Tomato, Feta, Basil Pesto & Balsamic Syrup on Toasted Bread
  • Omelette $14.50
    • caramelised Onion, Mozzarella & Fresh Herb, Omelette served with Hub Relish (GF)
  • B.L.A.T $17.80
    • Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado & Tomato on Toasted Ciabatta
  • Balsamic Cream Mushrooms $15.80
    • On Toasted Ciabatta
  • Meat Fillings = Ham, Bacon, Chicken
  • Kids Wedges $8.00
    • Wedges with Tomato Sauce
  • Eggs on Toast $10.80
    • Poached or Fried or Scrambled
  • Toasted Sour Dough $7.90
    • with Inch Valley apricot jam & butter -
  • Aglio Olio e Peperoncino $15.90
    • Spaghetti served with chilli, parsley, garlic, Cairnmuir Olive Oil & Curio Bay Pecorino Romano
  • Today’s homemade soup $13.90
    • served with toasted sourdough & butter -
  • All Day Breakfast $21.90
    • 2 of Annie’s free range eggs, toasted sourdough, free range bacon, slow roasted tomato, hash brown and Portabello mushroom
  • Burgers $15.90
    • Chicken - Free range chicken breast, guacamole, tomato, cos, brioche bun
  • Airspresso Door Stop Butties $8.90
    • Chip butties - Airspresso chips on buttered bread with your choice of sauce on the side -
  • Greek Yogurt $12.90
    • with seasonal fruit & our own granola -
  • Portobello mushrooms - $4.50
  • Creamy Balsamic Mushrom $16
    • Served on toasted garlic ciabatta, spinach and topped with potato thins.
  • Hot Blond(not for the faint hearted) $18.9
    • An exotic indian hot chicken curry cooked with cumin seed and red onions served with a side of vanilla ice cream to cool the mouth and refresh your taste buds.
  • Butter Chicken $17.9
    • Tender piece of boneless chicken, half cooked in tandoor and finished in a creamy tomato flavoured sauce. (GF)
  • Mantra Burger $18
    • American style burger served with wasabi mayonnaise, pear 'n' fig chutney, petit salad, fried egg and fries served with a side of ketchup and aioli.
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $17.9
    • Diced lamb cooked in traditional North indian style with onion gravy.
  • Roast vegetables salad $16
    • Roast seasonal vegetables with mesculan salad served with avocado dressing.
  • Beef Nawabi $17.9
    • Sauteed beef with onions and tomatoes, garnished and flavoured with cashew nuts and onions.(GF)
  • Moroccan Chicken Burger $18.5
    • Moroccan spiced BLT chicken burger and fries served with a side of ketchup and aioli.
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