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

  • Chicken Tikka Masala $20.99
    • Succulent Tender Chicken Pieces Cooked In A Spicy Sauce With Green Peppers And Diced Onions, Garnished With Fresh Coriander.
  • Beef Or Chicken Vindaloo $20.99
    • Spicy Curry Straight From The Beaches Of Goa, Cooked In Hot Vindaloo Sauce. Goes Well With Raita (Recommended By Chefs).
  • Goat Curry $19.99
    • A North Indian Favourite - This Traditional Goat Curry Is Cooked On The Slow Fire With Seven Spices And Finished With Coriander And Red Onion Garnish.
  • Butter Chicken $19.99
    • Tender Pieces Of Boneless Chicken, Half Cooked In Tandoor And Finished In A Creamy Tomato Flavoured Sauce And Garnished With Almonds.
  • Biryani Chicken Or Lamb $20.99 (V) $19.99
    • Traditional Muglia Delicacy Of Rice With Spices And Delicately Layered With Cooked Vegetables Or Meat Served With Yoghurt Sauce.
  • Lamb Nawabi $20.99
    • Succulent Tender Chicken Pieces Cooked In A Spicy Sauce With Green Peppers And Diced Onions, Garnished With Fresh Coriander.
  • Vege Lababdar $19.99
    • Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Cooked In Ginger And Garlic, Finished With A Creamy Tomato Flavoured Sauce With Sliced Capsicum And Onions.
  • Tandoori Chicken h $12.90 f $23.90
    • Chicken (With Bone) Marinated In Yoghurt And Spices Cooked In Tandoor. Served On A Hot Sizzling Plate With White Sauce.
  • Chicken breast $20
    • Rolled w spinach and cheese served w salad and roast capsicum mayo.
  • Roasted potatoes $5
  • Gambero $13.9
    • Prawns flamed w white wine, garlic, chilli, & lime oil, tossed through linguine pasta & rocket.
  • Sirloin $36.9
    • Silver fern sirloin cooked to your liking with creamy leek & potato, cauliflower & broccoli lasagne, crspy shallots, greens & rosemary jus
  • Sorbet (gf) $13.9
    • Three scoops of delizioso mixed berry flavour.
  • Vegetariana $10
    • Napoli, mozzarella, roast capsicum, olives, mushroom, spinach, potato, red onion.
  • Italian cream tart $13.9
    • Almond crust base, pecan, mascarpone & cream cheese served with chocolate ice cream
  • Warm vegetable salad $13.9
    • Grilled eggplant, capsicum, red onion, zucchini, & potato warm salad w bocconcini cheese and raspberry balsamic glaze.
  • Roasted beetroot $15.50
    • Marimated feta, toasted peanuts, fresh mint and balsamic glaze and lime infused olive oil (Add lamb for $5.00)
  • Pull apart loaf $13.50
    • Warm cheese and bacon loaf w roasted garlic butter
  • Prawn & bok choy risotto $23.00
    • With green pea, parmesan, lemon, mascarpone
  • 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
  • Margarita $19.00
    • Fresh tomato, red onion and bocconcini w fresh basil and olive oil
  • 1Kg mussels $18.00
    • Choice of white wine garlic cream or spanish style w chorizo and basil
  • Good home classic $22.00
    • Roasted chicken, bacon, mushroom, pineapple and aioli
  • Rib eye 300g $41.00 / 400gm $55.00
    • Taranaki - green stone creek
  • Corn Fritter, Fresh Spinach, Roasted Tomato Compote, Smoked Mushroom & Seasonal Garden Vegetable $25
  • Prime NZ Scotch Fillet $30
    • cooked to your liking w Caesar Salad and Pan Fried Potatoes, Jus
  • Bistro Burger w homemade 150 g Beef & Pork Pattie, Caramalised Onion, Brie, Gherkin and Salads, Egg, Shoestring Fries $19
  • Caesar Salad with Egg, Tomato, Cucumber, Parmesan, Bacon, Croutons and Free Range Chicken Breast $23
  • Slowly Braised Duck Confit Risotto Cake w Spinach and Shaved Parmesan N/A
  • Ora King Salmon Tartar atop Wakame Salad w Toasted Ciabatta $23
  • Cheeseboard $18
    • Kikorangi Blue, Port Wine Cheddar, Special Reserve Brie, Crackers, Raisin Compote
  • Prime NZ Scotch Fillet cooked to your liking w Caesar Salad and our Pan Fried Potatoes, Jus N/A
  • Chicken Tacos $11.00
    • Tasty pieces of paprika poached chicken breast garnished with salad and hollandaise on crispy taco shells.
  • Beer Batter Fries
  • - One Shank $26.00
  • - With melted cheese and crispy bacon. $10.00
  • Chicken Curry $19.00
    • Yummy authentic Indian curry made with succulent chicken breast. Served on rice with a refreshing yoghurt raita.
  • Gourmet Beef $16.00
    • Great Kiwi burger with fresh salad and our own Burger beef pattie, served with beer battered fries.Or choose chicken, fish or pork.
  • Prawns $15.00
    • Tasty prawn cutlets with garlic, chilli & fresh lime.
  • Vegetarian Samosa $10.00
    • Indian classic, spiced potato and peas in a crunchy crust, served with raita.
  • #12. Quattro cheese: gorgonzola, tallegio, provolone $19.00
  • #9. Marinara (no mozzarella) oregano, garlic, sea salt, parmesan (v) $11.50
  • #2. Smoked paprika sausage, roasted red peppers, onions $15.50
  • #14. Garlic prawns, chilli, preserved lemons, rocket, chilli oil $19.00
  • #15. Fungi, prosciutto, garlic, rocket, truffle oil $17.00
  • #8. Salami, chilli, garlic, fresh basil, olives $16.00
  • #13. Pork & fennel sausage meat, roasted onion, oregano, pistachio nuts $16.50
  • #6. Spinach, goat cheese, chilli (v) $16.5
  • Garden Salad $8.9 Reg / $7.9 Petita
  • Chicken Crave Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
  • Brownie $2.50
  • Garden Pita $8.5 Reg / $7.5 Petita
  • - 4 Pack $4.90
  • Chicken Breast Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Very Vegemite $4.00
  • HUEVOS A LA MEXICANA(DF)(V)(GF) $16.50
    • homemade chilli beans served in a crispy tortilla with avocado, sour cream, salsa and a poached egg
  • ALA BENEDICT $17.50
    • 2 poached eggs with home-made hollandaise on top of an English muffin with bacon
  • SUPER SMOOTHIE(DF)(V)(GF) $9.00
    • banana, kiwifruit and strawberries blended with a dash of ginger and shot of chia seed
  • BIGGEST BREAKFAST(in town) $9.50
    • eggs on toast + add bacon /sausages ($5.50)
  • ALA BENEDICT $19.50
    • 2 poached eggs with home-made hollandaise on top of an English muffin with salmon
  • INDIAN POTATO SHAKE $12.50
    • Indian spiced potatoes lightly crushed & fried with spices and served with poached egg, yoghurt, cilantro and homemade Kasumi
  • CHOICE COMBO(DF) $14.50
    • our magical muesli, fresh fruit & yoghurt served alongside toast and homemade jam
  • BAGEL(GF) $10.50
    • hot smoked salmon on a toasted bagel topped with creamy scrambled eggs, lemonade creme fraiche and chopped chives
  • Lasagne square $2.90
  • Spinach / pumpkin pattie $2.90
  • Spring roll $2.50
  • Oysters (dozen bluff) $35.00
  • Italian
    • Cheese, pepperoni, mushroom, capsicums, olives & sundried tomato
  • Squid ring $1.50
  • Hawaiian $7.80
    • 1 ham steaks, pineapple, salad and tomato relish
  • Crab $7.50
    • 3 battered crab sucks, salad and tartare sauce
  • Lamb vindaloo $14.00
    • Diced lamb cooked in vindaloo sauce.
  • Samosa chat $9.00
    • Delicious Indian food. Samosa mixed with Raita, Tamarind and mint yogurt sauce.
  • Cheese & garlic naan $4.50
  • Lamb meatball $14.00
    • Cooked in Chef special sauce, cashewnut and onion.
  • Peshawar naan $4.00
  • Chicken madras $14.00
    • Boneless chicken cooked in coconut based sauce.
  • Mutter paneer $14.00
    • Cottage cheese cubes and green peas cooked in an onion based sauce.
  • Lamb rogan josh $14.00
    • Your choice of lamb in delicious onion and tomato base sauce and aromatic herbs and spices.
  • House Fries (Small/Large) $ 14.00/ $ 10.00
    • With rosemary celery salt
  • Ploughman's Sharing Platter $ 16.00
    • Aged cheddar, chutney, pickled onions, warmed farmhouse bread, roast beef & pickles
  • -Cauliflower and cheese sauce
  • Baileys Cheesecake Curd $ 13.00
    • With delicate shortbread
  • Steamed Seasonal Vegetables $ 6.00
  • -Chef de paris butter
  • Sirloin Steak $ 27.00
    • 300 grams + below selection
  • Chicken Open Sandwich $ 15.00
    • Chicken fillets, avocado, crispy pancetta & cranberry relish
  • Lamb Vindaloo $14.90
    • Lamb cooked in authentic vindaloo gravy "Goan" style
  • Pulaw $5.50
    • (Choices of vegetables, cumin, peas)
  • Aloo Parantha $3.50
  • Vegetable Jalfrezi $14.90
    • Vegetables, capsicum and onion cooked in onion tomato gravy
  • Malai Kofta $14.90
    • Balls of cottage cheese and potatoes, cooked in nutty gravy
  • Prawns or Fish Kadhai $16.90
    • Prawns or Fish cooked with ground spices, cubed onions, capsicum and tomato
  • Lamb Seekh Kebab (5 pcs) $10.00
    • Minced lamb mixed with delicious Indian spices and cooked over tandoor, served with chutney
  • Plain Rice $3.00
    • Steamed fine flavour basmati rice
  • -add poached egg $2.00
  • Salt and Pepper Squid $10.00
    • with aioli/sweet chilli sauce
  • -add fried egg $1.00
  • -large $17.50
  • John Wayne
    • salami, ham, ground beef, bacon, bbq sauce, mozzarella
  • Spicy Chicken Wings. $10.00
    • with sour cream and chillies
  • Open Steak Sandwich $19.50
    • grilled scotch fillet medium rare, lettuce, tomatoes, battered onion rings, mushroom sauce, on toasted bread with fries
  • Rick-star
    • scotch fillet, mushroom, caramelised onion, bbq sauce, mozzarella
  • GARDEN SALAD $12.90
    • with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, capsicum, onion & carrot tossed in the house dressing.
  • ICE CREAM SUNDAE $9.90
    • scooped ice cream topped with whipped cream, wafers, crushed nuts & your choice of chocolate, strawberry or caramel.
  • RIB EYE 250G $32.90
  • MUSHROOM & HALOUMI $18.90
    • grilled portobello and halloumi served with lettuce, tomato & house mayo.
  • SIRLOIN 200G $29.90
  • Garden salad
  • RUMP 250G $28.90
  • REEF & BEEF add $9.00
    • make your steak a reef and beef.
  • Creamy Balsamic Mushrom $16
    • Served on toasted garlic ciabatta, spinach and topped with potato thins.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Roast vegetables salad $16
    • Roast seasonal vegetables with mesculan salad served with avocado dressing.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $17.9
    • Succulent tender chicken pieces cooked in a spicy sauce with green peppers and diced onions, garnished with fresh coriander.(GF)
  • 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.
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