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

  • Fruit crumble $12.00
    • rhubarb, plum and apple served warm with premium vanilla bean ice cream
  • Cajun joe $23.00
    • harissa marinated free range chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, caramelised onions, rocket, mozzarella, joe’s tomato sauce and minted yoghurt dressing
  • Chocolate brownie $8.00
    • with vanilla bean ice cream
  • Autobalm $18.80
    • crumbed beef schnitzel with lemon wedges, gravy and chips
  • Streaky bacon $4.80
  • Joe’s hash $4.00
  • Chicken joe $25.80
    • free range chicken breast stuffed with herbs, lemon and cream cheese, with joe’s green salad, gravy and mash
  • Skewers $11.80
    • harissa rubbed chicken breast
  • Served with homemade turkish bread with seasonal salads, dips (cacik, hummus, tabouli and spicy walnut sauces, choice of your meat and rice
  • -Large 12´´ $12.00
  • Dolma( stuffed vine leaves) $1.00 ea
  • Adana(hot beef) $10.50
  • ●Lamb doner
  • Falafel (vegetarian) $9.50
  • Chicken $8.00
  • Kofte (beef) $10.50
  • Navratan Korma $18.99
    • Fresh Mixed Vegetables Cooked In A Cashew Nut And Yoghurt Sauce.
  • Butter Scallops $24.99
    • Scallops Cooked In Creamy Tomato Flavoured Sauce, Garnished With Sliced Almonds.
  • Aloo Chat $9.99
    • Grilled Croquettes Made With Potato, Red Onion And Various Spices, Served With Yoghurt, Cucumber And Tamarind.
  • 3 Saag Lamb Or Chicken $20.99
    • A Laid Back And Lightly Spiced Puree Of Spinach With Lamb Or Chicken.
  • Vege Lababdar $19.99
    • Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Cooked In Ginger And Garlic, Finished With A Creamy Tomato Flavoured Sauce With Sliced Capsicum And Onions.
  • Butter Prawn Or Fish $22.99
    • Prawns Or Fish Cooked In Creamy Tomato Flavoured Sauce.
  • Chicken Lababdar $20.99
    • Tender Pieces Of Boneless Chicken With Ginger And Garlic, Half Cooked In The Tandoor And Finished With A Creamy Tomato Flavoured Sauce With Sliced Capsicum And Onions.
  • Prawn Or Fish Madras $22.99
    • Prawn Or Fish Cooked In Onion Sauce And Finished With Coconut Sauce.
  • Bella gelato $13.9
    • Creamy vanilla ice cream mixed with chopped nuts, mixed fruit, bacardi and marsala.
  • Liqueur coffee $11.9
    • (a wide range of liqueurs available)
  • Affogato (gf) $13.9
    • A scoop of vanilla ice cream with espresso coffee and liqueur of your choice.
  • calamari $16.9
    • lemon & garlic crispy calamari with mixed salad & capsicum mayo
  • Lamb salsiccia risotto $14.9
    • Napoli risotto w mint & rosemary, italian lamb sausage and green peas.
  • green lipped mussels $17.9
    • with tomato & orange sauce served with toasted bread
  • Seasonal vegetable $8
    • W creamy cheesy sauce
  • Antipasto platter $39.9
    • Caper berries, gherkins, pepper dews, olives, feta cheese, sundried tomatoes, grilled artichoke, salami, prosciutto, chorizo sausage, smoked salmon & fresh salad with homemade dips and breads
  • Eggs Benedict (GF) $16.90
    • Poached eggs served on homemade rosti with hollandaise sauce and your choice of one topping, bacon, spinach or balsamic mushrooms.
  • 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.
  • Balsamic Mushroom Stack (GF) $17.50
    • Creamy balsamic mushrooms stacked between golden homemade potato rosti topped with bacon.
  • Tomato $3.00
  • -Gluten Free Bread - add $1.00
  • Big Jim’s Whopper Breakfast $20.90
    • 2 pieces bacon, 2 breakfast sausages, balsamic mushrooms, 2 hash browns, tomato, eggs of your choice: poached, scrambled or fried, two slices wholegrain toast.
  • Egg $2.50
  • Smoked Chicken Mango Salad $17.20
    • Smoked chicken with mango, fresh salad, served in a taco basket with mango salsa.
  • Scallops (Battered or Crumbed) $36.00
    • with handcut chips & salad
  • Creamy Mussels $16.00
  • -1/2 doz $24.00
  • Warm Scallop & Bacon Salad $19.00
    • with fresh salad greens & housemade vinaigrette
  • NZ Whitebait Fritter $34.00
    • with handcut chips & salad
  • Prawn Cutlets $16.00
    • Marinated in sweet chilli & garlic, battered to finis
  • -1 doz $36.00
  • Big Breakfast S $14 / L $14
    • Bacon, egg, hash brown, sausage, toast and tomato
  • Chicken liver pate $15.00
    • Chicken liver pate, onion, relish, crostini
  • Sticks N/A
    • Three of each beef and chicken skewers w onion rings
  • Beef $19.50
    • 200g flame grilled angus homemade beef patties topped off with bacon, onion, and bourbon relish w swiss cheese and onion
  • Chicken caesar $18.50
    • Poached egg, anchovy, caesar dressing
  • Steak sides N/A
    • Duck fat roasted potato, mini caesar salad, hand cut fries, fried eggs(2), spring onion & seeded mustard mash, house slaw, beer battered onion rings
  • Rib eye 300g $41.00 / 400gm $55.00
    • Taranaki - green stone creek
  • Chiken wings $16.00
    • Hot and spicy w ranch dipper
  • Spring onion $22.00
    • Aparagus & risoni w salad greens, lemon olive oil dressing
  • Wedges $6.90
  • Creamy chicken bacon & mushroom fettucine $20.90
    • diced chicken with bacon, mushroom & fresh fettucine tossed in a classic creamy cheese and herb sauce
  • Side of seasonal vegetables $5.90
  • Tempura prawns $19.90 / $28.90
    • Coated in a light Japanese style batter with your choice of colesalw or salad served with fries and tartare sauce 1/2 doz / 1 doz
  • Wedges $14.90
    • Topped with cheese, bacon, sour cream and salsa
  • Beef Nachos $16.90
    • Topped with chees, salsa and sour cream
  • Prime Taranaki scotch fillet steak $31.90
    • Cooked to your liking served with your choice of colesalw and salad served with fries and your choice of garlic butter, mushroom and pepper sauce
  • Roast vegetable salad $16.90
    • Baby beetroot, feta, pine nuts, salad greens and a balsamic reduction
  • Ice-cream $6.90
    • Vanilla or chocolate ice cream with your choice of drizzles and sprinkles
  • Mango Chicken w rice $11.90
  • Garlic & Sesame $4.90
  • Butter Chicken $8.90
    • Chicken Tikka in creamy tomato gravy
  • Vegetable Korma $8.90
    • Mild cashew gravy with veggies
  • Chicken Korma $8.90
    • Mild creamy cashew gravy with chicken
  • Dutch Apple Crumble Pie $8.90
    • Chunky baked apple, cinnamon and spices on a sweet pastry base all topped with crunchy crumble
  • Garlic, Olive & Chilli $5.90
  • #15. Fungi, prosciutto, garlic, rocket, truffle oil $17.00
  • #11. Zucchini, pine nuts, chilli, garlic, fennel, ricotta $15.50
  • #4. Salami, mushroom, gorgonzola, taleggio $19.00
  • #8. Salami, chilli, garlic, fresh basil, olives $16.00
  • #3. Prosciutto, rocket, shaved parmesan $18.50
  • #1. Margherita with fresh basil (v) $13.00
  • #9. Marinara (no mozzarella) oregano, garlic, sea salt, parmesan (v) $11.50
  • #6. Spinach, goat cheese, chilli (v) $16.5
  • 2 fillings $4.80
  • - 1 shank $14.50
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries $8.50
  • Soup of the Day with garlic bread $8.50
  • Warm Sticky Date Cake with toffee sauce and whipped cream $7.00
  • Beef Nachos with melted cheese, sour cream, tomato salsa and guacamole $14.00
  • -Small $13.00
  • Soup of the Day $8.50
    • with garlic bread
  • aioli / hollandaise / sour cream / Greek yoghurt / ice-cream / GF bread (1 slice)
  • Bowl Fries $6.00
    • w/ tomato sauce or Aioli Bowl
  • -Add avocado... $2.50
  • Avocado and Feta Smash $12.00
    • Served atop 2 slices of lightly toasted ciabatta w/ a drizzle of balsamic glaze and topped w/ tomato relish and fresh coriander.
  • Wedges $8.00
    • w/ sweet chilli sauce or sour cream
  • 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.
  • Chicken, brie and cranberry sauce $9.50
  • -Add streaky bacon... $3.50
  • Turkish bread $5.60
  • Fruit Danish $4.00
    • apple
  • Lolly cake $3.00
  • Gluten free ginger slice $4.50
  • Savoury pull-apart $6.80
    • spinach and feta
  • Steak, bacon and cheese pie $4.70
  • Mini quiche Lorraine $1.90
    • Bacon and egg
  • Ciabatta rolls $1.40
  • Two Eggs/Fried Mushrooms $5.00 each
  • The Hub Stack $19.50
    • Hub Potato Croquettes Stacked with Bacon, Avocado & Portobello Mushroom Drizzled with Balsamic Syrup & topped with Pesto-Sour Cream Mousse
  • Eggs Benedict $19.50
    • Poached Eggs on Toast with Hollandaise & Hot Smoked Salmon
  • Kids Bacon Bap $8.00
    • Bacon & Tomato Sauce Slapped in a Bap with Fries
  • Open Steak Sandwich $19.80
    • Steak Strips, Caramelised Onion, Garlic Butter, Salad, Aioli & Fries on Toasted Bread
  • B.L.A.T $17.80
    • Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado & Tomato on Toasted Ciabatta
  • Kids Wedges $8.00
    • Wedges with Tomato Sauce
  • Eggs Benedict $17.50
    • Poached Eggs on Toast with Hollandaise & Roasted Tomato & Spinach
  • Farm vegetable $19.00
    • Traditional seasonal vintage cook with olive oil, with fresh garlic, grill comes with salad, turkish bread and tzatziki
  • Passion fruit cheesecake $8.50
    • Comes with ice cream
  • Chicken moussaka $19.50
    • Traditional eggplant layer, potato, corjet with chicken comes with salad and tzatziki
  • Bread and dips $10.00
    • Comes with 3 chef special dips
  • Grilled halloumi $18.00
    • Served with mediterranean salad and grilled halloumi and walnut sauce
  • Cigara borek $8.50
    • Pastry rolls with feta cheese and parsley served with mint yoghurt
  • Lamb iskender $16.50
    • Served with rice, salad, homemade turkish bread and homemade dips
  • Urfa shish kebab (mild chilli) $19.50
    • Served with rice and salad, roasted pepper with turkish bread and served with dips
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