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

  • - Rosti $3.50
  • BLT $17.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato w aioli & fries
  • - Sausages $5.00
  • - Montreal 'salmon' $19.50
  • Beans $12.00
    • On toast
  • Choose From Our Range Of Extras $1.50 - $5.00
  • Roasted Salmon $17.50
    • W your choice of salads
  • - Florentine 'spinach' & mushroom $18.00
  • Beef Schnitzel $19.90
    • A delicious slice of beef hand beaten and breaded then pan fried served with mashed potato, coleslaw and a side gravy
  • Roast vegetable salad $16.90
    • Baby beetroot, feta, pine nuts, salad greens and a balsamic reduction
  • Thai beef salad $20.90
    • Cooked diced beef tossed through a fresh salad with crispy noodles and a spicy dressing
  • Fries $3.90
  • BLT $14.90
    • classic bacon, lettuce and fresh local tomatoes on toasted bread with fries
  • Wedges $14.90
    • Topped with cheese, bacon, sour cream and salsa
  • 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
  • Seafood chowder $15.90
    • Loaded with a selection of seafood and served with freshly taosted bread
  • CHOICE COMBO(DF) $14.50
    • our magical muesli, fresh fruit & yoghurt served alongside toast and homemade jam
  • ALA BENEDICT $17.50
    • 2 poached eggs with home-made hollandaise on top of an English muffin with bacon
  • INDIAN POTATO SHAKE $12.50
    • Indian spiced potatoes lightly crushed & fried with spices and served with poached egg, yoghurt, cilantro and homemade Kasumi
  • PERFECT PORRIDGE(DF) $10.50
    • creamy oats with stewed fruits, honey roasted almonds & cinnamon, served with milk or runny cream
  • ALA BENEDICT $15.50
    • 2 poached eggs with home-made hollandaise on top of an English muffin with spinach
  • BIGGEST BREAKFAST(in town) $9.50
    • eggs on toast + add bacon /sausages ($5.50)
  • EST EVER SALAD(DF)(GF) $14.50
    • hot smoked salmon mixed with crunchy potatoes, baby spinach, herbed labneh and a zingy citrus dressing finished with a poached egg
  • AVOCADO SMASH(DF)(V)(GF) $10.50
    • fresh avocado squished on chunky grain toast with a poached egg, squeeze of lemon & fresh herbs
  • -bacon and cheese
  • Kidz Burger $4.00
    • t/sauce
  • -sausage $2.50
  • -oyster $2.00
  • -mini spring rolls x3 $1.00
  • -meat pattie $2.50
  • Sweet Slices $2.00
  • Chicken Burger $6.50
    • Apricot or Plum sauce
  • Baked Provincial Vegetable Mille Feuille - choose one side
  • Olive Infused Ricotta Gnocchi
    • Spinach puree / pickled baby beetroot / fine parmesan
  • Brie Mon Sire
  • Gorgonzola Prelibato (dolce)
  • Venison Carpaccio
    • Silver Fern Farms’ finely sliced venison / beetroot harissa jelly / goats cheese snow / chorizocrumbs / raspberry balsamic
  • Escargot Bourguignon
    • Half dozen garlic & herb butter escargot / Italian prosciutto / crispy rye bread / basil
  • Kaikora Tenara Ash Crusted Goat Cheese
  • Locally Caught Market Fresh Today
    • Our creations are famous!
  • Lamb Biriyani $19.00
  • Fish Curry $18.00
    • Typical Kerala fish speciality with authentic Malabar flavour. This probably is the most striking of all curries mainly because of its attractive colour in which fish is cooked in coconut milk along with fried rice chilly, onion, ginger, garlic, tomato, chopped coconut and other spices
  • Beef Stew $17.00
    • A simple coconut milk based stew with beef & vegetables, flavoured with whole spices and curry leaves that makes it deliciously aromatic and fragrant. Highly recommended with Appam.Taste it once...and you’ll be ordering it over and over again
  • Ghee Roast (Butter flavoured with no filling) $10.99
  • Cardamom Ice cream $6.00
  • Masala Dosa $11.99
    • Dosa stuffed with a lightly cooked filling of potatoes, onions and spices
  • Prawn Curry $20.00
    • Famous South Indian prawn or squid curry cooked in tangy gravy with a flavour of mustard seeds,ginger, garlic, onion, tomato and mild chilly and garnished with coconut cream
  • Beef Biriyani $17.00
  • Mini kebab platter $8.00
    • 1 Samosa, 1 Lamb Kebab, 1 Onion Bhaji and 1 Chicken Tikka.
  • Half size meals $11.50
  • Nuggets and fries $5.00
  • Prawn korma $17.00
    • Prawn cooked in korma sauce.
  • Lamb handi $15.00
    • Lamb cooked with onion, capsicum and tomato sauce.
  • Lamb korma $14.00
    • Diced lamb cooked in cashew nut sauce with condiments.
  • Lamb do plata $15.00
    • Diced lamb and onion pieces cooked in a spiced garlic, tomato and coriander sauce.
  • Prawn saag $17.00
    • Prawn cooked in spinach, onion and tomato finished with cream.
  • Tarka daal $15.00
    • Yellow split lentils cooked with cumin seeds Ginger, garlic, tomatoes and turmeric.
  • Cheese & garlic naan $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with tasty grated cheese & sprinkle with garlic.
  • Mixed platter for two $16.00
    • Consists of Vegetable Samosa, Onion Bhaji,Lamb Kebab and Chicken Tandoori tikka.
  • Mushroom-mattar $15.80
    • Peas and Mushroom cooked with tomatoes, spices and herbs.
  • Garlic naan $3.50
    • Naan bread sprinkled with crushed garlic.
  • Tandoori platter for two $20.00
    • Consists of Chicken Tikka, Malai Tikka, lamb Kebab and Tandoori prawns.
  • Korma(chicken/lamb/ beef) $15.50
    • Traditionally a mild dish cooked in a creamy Sauce made of Cashewnuts paste, cream and spices.
  • Paneer tikka masala $15.80
    • A delicious Punjabi dish of Indian Cottage Cheese Cooked in a secret recipe of yogurt, cream and spice.
  • Eye Fillet $32.00
    • Buttermilk and Chive Mash / Baby Onion Jus / Seasonal Vegetables or Fries
  • Confit Pork Belly $30.00
    • Cloudy Apple Cider puree / Spicy Cole Slaw / Roast Potatoes
  • -Small $4.00
  • -Whole Rack $36.00
  • Pumpkin, Feta 6* Potato Croquette With Kimchi ( 3) $12.00
  • Asian style Pork Dumpling(6) $14.00
    • with Pickled Vegetables and Ponzu Sauce
  • -Large $8.00
  • BBQ Pork Ribs
    • Fries / Salad
  • Chocolate eclairs $3.80
  • Lolly cake $3.00
  • Pana Chocolate $4.00
  • Mini quiche Lorraine $1.90
    • Spinach and feta
  • Steak and kidney pie $4.70
  • Fruit Danish $4.00
    • blackberry
  • Cream lamington $3.40
  • Chicken mornay pie $4.80
  • Bruschetta $16.80
    • Slow Roasted Tomato, Feta, Basil Pesto & Balsamic Syrup on Toasted Bread
  • Eggs on Toast $15.80
    • Poached or Fried or Scrambled With Bacon
  • Side of Fries $4.50 each
  • Eggs Benedict $19.50
    • Poached Eggs on Toast with Hollandaise & Hot Smoked Salmon
  • Hub Breaky $19.80
    • Poached Eggs on Toast, a Slice of Bacon, Kransky Sausage, Mushrooms, Potato Croquette & Relish (vegetarian option also available)
  • Eggs on Toast $10.80
    • Poached or Fried or Scrambled
  • Toasted Bagels $6.80
    • with Cream Cheese & Jam
  • Two Eggs/Fried Mushrooms $5.00 each
  • Sweet Crepes (GF) $14.50
    • Deliciously light crepes served with crispy bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • And crispy bacon served with toast
  • Eggs Benedict
    • A traditional benedict with two poached eggs, spinach and either salmon or bacon on toasted bread topped with our own botannix hollandaise sauce
  • All served
  • With a crunchy, generous side salad
  • A poached egg and hollandaise. Served with a slice of toast. Change bacon to pan-fried haloumi for a vegetarian option v
  • -vegetarian, with either mushrooms or tomato (V) $15.00
  • -bacon $16.50
  • Broccoli and Cheese Balls Sml $18.50 Large $26.50
    • Served with roast vegetables and a side of fries
  • Chicken Nuggets $10.50
    • Served with fries & tomato sauce
  • Seafood Basket $24.50
    • Selection of seafood served with fries and fresh salad and tartare sauce
  • Broccoli & Cheese Balls Sml $8.00 Large $12.50
    • Served with fresh salad and an Italian dressing
  • Chicken & Bacon Burger $19.50
    • Fresh chicken breast with mixed salad, tomato, cheese, bacon, aioli sauce, and served with a side of fries
  • Open Toasted Sandwiches $6.50 / $8.50 / $10.50
    • Two Fillings / Three Fillings / Four Fillings
  • Vegetarian Cake Benedict $19.50
    • Spinach, poached eggs, mushrooms and hollandaise sauce sitting on top of a potato herb cake
  • Pacific Seafood Chowder $12.50
    • Served with warm bread
  • Riggers Pasta $19.90
    • Sautéed chicken, bacon and mushroom fettuccine in a creamy garlic sauce
  • Garden Salad $16.00
    • Mesclun, carrot, avocado, cucumber, tomato and red onion tossed with sesame seeds and a light lemon dressing
  • Vegetarian Pasta $16.50
    • Fettuccine with mushroom, red onion and sundried tomato finished in a cream sauce
  • Mashed potato $4.00
  • Chicken and Bacon Salad $19.90
    • Sautéed chicken and bacon tossed through mesclun, carrot, red onion, cucumber and avocado, finished with an aioli dressing
  • Chicken Burger $19.90
    • Seasoned chicken breast, melted cheese, bacon, cranberry, aioli and lettuce, served with shoestring fries
  • Salmon Salad $19.90
    • House smoked salmon tossed through mesculin, tomato and cucumber finished with a lemon and red onion mayonnaise, sprinkled with fresh chilli
  • Pulled Pork Burger $17.50
    • 3 hour slow cooked pork in a beef jus, stacked with sautéed onions, gherkins and coleslaw, drizzled in BBQ sauce, served with shoestring fries
  • Bissara (Fawa Bean Dip) $10.00
    • Moroccan dip made of fawa beans blended with Tahini, garlic, lemon juice & olive oil with pita bread or Turkish Bread
  • Middle-Eastern Falafel $10.00
    • The most popular vegetarian patties of chickpeas, onion and mild spices served with warm Mediterranean salad, hummus, and Pita breads
  • Meze Sultan Meze Platter (For Two) $28.00
    • Served with grilled chicken tender, kebab borek, lamb pattie, hummas, zazik and bissara with olive, feta and sundried tomato and israeli cous-cous & turkish bread
  • Pasta Chicken - Mushroom Pasta $10.00
    • Marinated chicken, mushrooms, tossed with creamy blue cheese sauce and sprinkle with cashew nuts and sweet chlli sauce
  • Deep Fried Mushrooms $10.00
    • Fresh battered mushrooms stuffed with brie cheese and served with salad and yogurt
  • Doner Kebab-Lamb $10.00
    • Traditional marinated slices of meat, served with salad, hummus, pita breads, rice and garnished with yogurt
  • Roasted Vegetable Salad $18.00
    • Roasted vegetables topped with green salad and feta cheese
  • Sigara Borek $10.00
    • Deep fried rolls of filo pastry filled with feta cheese, potatoes and mixed herbs served with yogurt
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