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

  • Add Breakfast Sides
  • Add fries $5
  • Muncho Goodo $15.9
    • Grilled streaky bacon, ham, cheddar cheese, pickles, American mustard, mayo & tomato relish
  • Steak, Eggs & Fries (DF) $25
    • Prime Angus sirloin fillet (pan fried to your liking) 2 x fried eggs,onion rings served w/ side salad, skinny fries & gravy.
  • Roast Pork Cuban Roll $16.9
    • Roast pork & gravy, sliced crisp apple, kumara crisps, & diner slaw in a fresh baked buttered cuban roll
  • Deluxe English Big Breakfast $22.5
    • Streaky bacon, breakfast sausage, organic eggs, deluxe beans,portabello mushrooms, grilled tomato & toast
  • Deluxe Eggs Benedict(GF)
    • Poached local organic eggs on crisp potato rosti’s, w/ hollandaise
  • 2 X Waffles $18.9
  • - diced fresh tomato, basil, e.v.o.o, parsley, garlic, parmigiano & rocket $ 9.90 each
  • Calamari Alla Griglia
    • grilled squid rings tossed in garlic, olive oil, parsley, lemon juice & rocket
  • Insalata Di Pollo $23.90
    • grilled chicken breast, mixed leaves, pineapple, capsicum, onion & toscana dressing
  • Prosciutto E Melone $18.90
    • parma ham, fresh melon & cracked pepper
  • Fegatini Al Marsala $19.90
    • chicken livers sautéed in olive oil w. garlic, mushroom, sundried tomato & onion in a marsala creme sauce, grilled italian loaf
  • Bruschetta Alla Pizzaiola
  • Antipasto Toscano $22.90
    • a fine assortment of italian & NZ delicacies
  • Calamari In Crema
    • pan fried squid rings w. capers, lemon, garlic, olive oil & crema sauce, arborio rice & rocket
  • Margarita $12.9
    • Homemade napoli, sliced tomato, bocconcini, & fresh basil.
  • Diavola pizza $24.9
    • Napoli, mozzarella, italian salami, pastrami, prosciutto,chilli & roasted pepper.
  • Bolognese $10
    • Beef mince w napoli & parmesan cheese on linguine pasta.
  • Pasta n cheese $8
    • Short pasta cooked in creamy cheesy sauce with your choice of ham or bacon.
  • Confit duck $35.9
    • Confit duck leg, orzo pasta, roasted basil pesto potatoes, greens & citrus jus
  • Cheese selection $18.9
    • A selection of cheeses served with crackers, dried figs and apricots. For two - $28.90
  • Roasted potatoes $5
  • Linguine bolognese $24.9
    • Beef mince, parmigiana, napoli & linguine pasta
  • Butter Naan $3.50
    • Unleavened wholemeal flour bread layered withlashings of ghee. Baked in the tandoor.
  • 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.
  • AlooMattar $15.00
    • Potatoes and peas cooked with tomatoesand ground spices.
  • Cheese & Garlic Naan $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with home made Indian cottagecheese and spices.
  • Peas Pulao $6.50
    • Basmati rice cooked with sauteed peas,onions and spices.
  • Bombay Aloo $13.00
    • Diced potatoes cooked with cumin seeds andspices. This is a dry dish.
  • Bhuna Chicken $16.50
    • Boneless spring chicken cooked with ginger, garlic, fresh coriander, capsicum, onions
  • Tandoori Platter For Two $20.00
    • Consists of Chicken Tikka, Malai Tikka, lamb Kebab and Tandoori prawns..
  • Curry of the Day refer to specials board on the day, with jasmine rice and poppadum $16.50
  • Pie of the Day with fries and coleslaw $11.00
  • Seafood Basket with crumbed scallops, crumbed mussels, squid rings, crumbed fish bites and crumbed prawn cutlets served with fries and salad $21.00
  • add cheese for $4.00
  • Seafood Basket $21.00
    • with crumbed scallops, crumbed mussels, squid rings, crumbed fish bites, crumbed prawn cutlets, with fries and salad
  • Warm Thai Beef Salad(GF) $16.00
    • With mesclun leaves, cherry tomatoes, capsicums, red onion, crispy noodles and yoghurt dressing
  • -Small $13.00
  • Garlic Bread $5.00
  • Barron Builders Burger $11.50
    • t/relish
  • -mini hotdog $1.00
  • -vege samosa x3 $1.00
  • -meat pattie $2.50
  • -meat pattie $2.50
  • Bacon n Egg Burger $6.50
    • bbq sauce
  • -lasagne
  • Donut $1.80
  • Confit Duck Maryland
    • Roast duck pikelets / wonton crisps / New Zealand quinoa / peach compote / cucumber ribbons
  • Manuka Honey & Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
    • macadamia ginger praline / coconut scented tapioca / glazed blueberries / popcorn shoots.
  • Raw Berry Chocolate Cheesecake
    • Muesli & nut crumble / feijoa sorbet / fresh mint
  • Festival of Strawberries
    • Marinated strawberry jelly with elderflower / shortbread / white chocolate meringue /strawberry 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
  • Escargot Bourguignon
    • Half dozen garlic & herb butter escargot / Italian prosciutto / crispy rye bread / basil
  • Modern Caesar
    • Cos / crispy poached egg / white anchovy / pancetta / black garlic caesar dressing /parmesan wafer
  • Chicken/Beef/Lamb Dosa $14.99
    • A dosa stuffed with traditional potato filling and your choice of meat
  • Kerala Vegetable Salad $5.00
    • A salad made with mainly onion, carrot, tomatoes, lemon juice, corriander, vinegar, black pepper & salt
  • Lamb Korma $18.00
    • Cooked lamb and potatoes stewed in rich coconut milk and flavoured with whole spices and fresh herbs is a rich, thick and creamy dish
  • Potato peas Masala $14.00
    • A delighful combination of green peas, potato in rich onion tomato masala, finished with chefs special spices
  • Butter Chicken $15.00
    • Boneless chicken marinated overnight in a yoghurt and spice mixture and cooked in thick creamy tomato gravy and mixed with butter, cashew paste and other spices
  • Mixed Vegetable Biriyani $15.00
  • Ghee Roast (Butter flavoured with no filling) $10.99
  • Drums of Heaven (6 pieces) $11.99
    • Oriental style deep-fried chicken tossed in chefs special spicy garlic sauce
  • 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.
  • Bowl Fries $6.00
    • w/ tomato sauce or Aioli Bowl
  • aioli / hollandaise / sour cream / Greek yoghurt / ice-cream / GF bread (1 slice)
  • Chicken, brie and cranberry sauce $9.50
  • -2 pieces of fish $ 18.50
  • -Add streaky bacon $3.50
  • Eggs and Toast $9.00
    • 2 eggs of your choice (P/F/S) served w/ toasted sourdough.
  • 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.
  • -Refried pinto beans, guacamole & salsa $12.00
  • - Rocket salad
  • Steamed Seasonal Vegetables $ 6.00
  • Tout & Chocolate Brownie $ 14.00
    • With white chocolate yogurt
  • -Whiskey mushroom sauce
  • House Fries $ 14.00
    • With pickled mussels & Aioli
  • -Seasonal vegetables
  • Ploughman's Sharing Platter $ 16.00
    • Aged cheddar, chutney, pickled onions, warmed farmhouse bread, roast beef & pickles
  • Portabello Mushroom, spinach, poached eggs, tomato kasundi (GF) $16.00
  • Ask stuff what soup du jour it comes with fresh bread $12.00
  • Granola $14.00
    • with greek yoghurt and berry compote
  • Eggs on toast with hollandaise add salmon $17.00
  • Croque Madame (with egg) $16.00
  • Eggs on toast with hollandaise add bacon $17.00
  • Patil Dejeuner $14.50
    • toast with butter & jam, croissant, orange juice and coffee
  • Croque Monsieur
  • Confit Pork Belly $30.00
    • Cloudy Apple Cider puree / Spicy Cole Slaw / Roast Potatoes
  • Summer Salad $16.00
    • Roasted Beetroot / Baby Carrots / Mint / Orange Lotus Shoot / Mesclun
  • BBQ Pork Ribs
    • Fries / Salad
  • Eye Fillet $32.00
    • Buttermilk and Chive Mash / Baby Onion Jus / Seasonal Vegetables or Fries
  • Pumpkin, Feta 6* Potato Croquette With Kimchi ( 3) $12.00
  • Lamb Rump $30.00
    • Potato Gratin / Seasonal Vegetables Horseradish 0* Beetroot Puree / Cabernet Sauvignon Jus
  • Grilled Halloumi Burger $21.00
    • Hummus/ Roasted Peppers / Courgette / Guacamole / Caramelised Onion / Roasted Potatoes / Wasabi Aioli
  • Fry Me A River Burger $22.00
    • Multi grain Bun / Southern Fried Chicken / Slaw / Onion Rings / Plum Sauce / Dirty Sauce / Fries
  • Toasted sandwich $12.00
    • Toasted between four slices of either white, brown or grain bread with up to four toppings: onion-tomato-cheese-pineapple-mushroom / egg-beef-chicken-bacon-ham. With a choice of sauces - mayonnaise - tomato - chutney - aioli
  • Fries $5.00
    • served with your choice of tomato sauce or aioli
  • Savoury beef mince $17.00
    • Savoury beef mince cooked in a home-style gravy served on a lightly toasted bap topped with a poached free-range egg
  • Soup of the day $12.00
    • Served with freshly baked bread
  • B L T $14.00
    • Freshly baked bread, crispy bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomato and creamy mayo served with fries and tomato sauce
  • Juliana shrimp and pastrami salad $16.50
    • With brie cheese, orange segments and salad greens served with honey & seeded mustard house dressing
  • Kiwi style fish and chips $24.00
    • Beer battered fresh fish served with a seasonal salad and fries with tartare, tomato sauce and lemon wedges
  • Steak sandwich $22.50
    • Pan-fried 120gm steak served with a freshly baked bread bun filled with rocket, caramelized red onion marmalade and tomato slices served with fries and tomato sauce
  • Salad of the Day POA
    • (see specials)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Moroccan Chicken Burger $18.5
    • Moroccan spiced BLT chicken burger and fries served with a side of ketchup and aioli.
  • Extras and Snacks $7.5 / $12 / $7
    • Fries and aioli / Chicken nuggets and fries / Garden salad
  • Nachos $14.5
    • Our nachos are served with beef bolognaise with cheesy crust on crispy chips with sour cream.
  • Creamy Balsamic Mushrom $16
    • Served on toasted garlic ciabatta, spinach and topped with potato thins.
  • 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.
  • Chicken Parmigiana $24.00
    • Parmigiana coated chicken topped with tomato sauce & mozzarella served with vegetables & salad
  • Meze Platter for Two $27.00
    • A selection of hummas, zazik and bissare with feta sundried olives. Two sigarborek, 2 dolma, 2 falafel and 2 stuffed mushrooms served with israeli cous-cous & turkish bread
  • Vegetarian Delight $22.00
    • Pasta cooked in creamy tomato sauce with vegetables, topped with parmesan cheese
  • Sigara Borek $10.00
    • Deep fried rolls of filo pastry filled with feta cheese, potatoes and mixed herbs served with yogurt
  • Lental and Chickpea Stew $23.00
    • Lentals and Chickpeas cooked with tomato sauce, herbs and spices served with rice and salad
  • Seafood Pasta $26.00
    • Scallops, prawns, mussels, calamari infused with lime, sweet chilli and creamy tomato pesto sauce
  • Mixed Dip $10.00
    • A selection of Hummus, Zazik, Bissara served with pita breads
  • Kassaba's Meze Platter $10.00
    • A selection of 2 Sigara Borek, 2 deep fried mushrooms, 2 Falafel, served with Tabuleh, greek salad & Turkish breads
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