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

  • Prosciutto E Bufala $26.90
    • buffalo mozzarella w parma ham, sundried tomato, fresh basil & marinated olives (as available)
  • garlic pizza pane $ 6.90
  • Insalata Di Pollo $23.90
    • grilled chicken breast, mixed leaves, pineapple, capsicum, onion & toscana dressing
  • chilli pizza pane $ 6.90
  • Caprese $17.90
    • fresh tomato, mozzarella, basil, e.v.o.o, balsamico, rock salt & cracked pepper
  • m. $28.90
  • Calamari Alla Griglia
    • grilled squid rings tossed in garlic, olive oil, parsley, lemon juice & rocket
  • e.$ 23.90
  • Aloo Gobhi $18.99
    • Potatoes And Cauliflower Florets Cooked Together With Red Onion, Tumeric, Herbs And Spices. Goes Well With Raita. (Recommended By Chefs).
  • Malai Kofta $18.99
    • Mashed Potatoes And Cottage Cheese Deep Fried And Cooked In A Rich Gravy.
  • Lamb Or Chicken Do Piaza $20.99
    • Boneless Lamb Or Chicken Cooked With Red Onions, Capsicum And Whole Spices.
  • India Today Prawns $14
    • Prawns, Stepped In Egg Batter, Flash Fried In Vegetable Oil And Served Amidst A Green Salad.
  • Chicken Or Beef Korma $19.99
    • Boneless Pieces Of Chicken Or Beef Cooked In Cashew Nut And Yoghurt Sauce, Garnished With Cashew Nuts (Chef Special).
  • Garden Salad $9.99
  • Saag - Aloo Or Paneer $18.99
    • A Laid Back And Lightly Spiced Puree Of Spinach With Your Choice Of Potato Or Cottage Cheese.
  • Daal Makhani $17.99
    • Lentils Stewed On A Slow Fire Overnight, Garnished With Ginger And Coriander.
  • Manuka smoked hoki $7.0
  • Vegan brekky $22.5
    • two rosemary & sage sausages, vege hash cake, baked beans, tomato, spinach, crunchy smoky fakebacon crisps & toast w/ olivani & relish
  • Eggs Florentine $18.5
    • 2 poached eggs on wholegrain toast w/ sauteed spinach, grilled tomato and bach lemony hollandaise
  • Pesto pile-up $22.9
    • with bacon or haloumi cheese
  • Soup of the day $13.5
    • a winter warmer, thick and tasty made with whatever's in season, w/ our garlic-butter grilled ciabatta (available between easter & labour wkd)
  • Nachos $16.5
    • crisp corn chips served with barbara's famous soy mince w/ sour cream or avocado mash
  • Eggs benedict $18.5
    • 2 poached eggs on wholegrain toast w/ bacon or manuka smoked hoki and bach lemony hollandise
  • Potato & vege hash cake $3.6
  • Fish And Chips $18.50
    • Deep fried, beer battered cod fillets served with fries, salad and tartare sauce.
  • Tomato $3.00
  • Salmon Ceviche $18.50
    • Ceviche salmon on bed of seasonal salad with feta cheese and raspberry vinegar dressing.
  • Eggs on Toast ( GF available) $11.50
    • Your choice of eggs, scrambled, poached or fried on wholegrain toast.
  • Super Vegetarian Nachos $14.20
    • Topped with grilled cheese, served with sour cream and salsa.
  • -Add Chicken $18.90
  • Hot Cakes $16.90
    • Hot cakes stacked with bacon and banana served with whipped cream, maple syrup and blueberries.
  • Big Jim’s Caesar Salad (GF available) $16.90
    • Shredded chicken, crispy bacon, parmesan cheese, croutons, on a bed of seasonal green salad topped with soft poached egg.
  • Ice cream sundae with berry coulis & chocolate sauce $10.00
  • Honey glazed duck breast with potato croquette, soy glazed vege, orange puree & spiced jus $34.00
  • Salad of the day
  • Silver Fern Farms eye fillet with potato fondant, artichoke, creamed chicken, baby vege and mulled wine jelly $34.00
  • Add some sides $6.50
  • Half Chicken - roasted breast and confit leg with sweet carrot puree and crispy leeks $30.00
  • Silver Fern Farms beef tartare and crispy rib, rice cracker, beetroot paint, wasabi powder and snow (gf)
  • Green lip mussels in a spicy creamy tomato sauce with toasted bread $26.00
  • Pan Roasted Fish of the day, Italian Risotto Cakes, Sautéed $30
    • Garden Spinach, Seasonal Vegetable, Melted Tomato and Garlic Butter
  • Original German Bratwurst Sausages N/A
    • One each Thüringer Bratwurst and Münchener Weisswurst served w our finger licking good Pan Fried Potatoes, Sauerkraut, Red Cabbage, Jus and sweet German Mustard
  • Vegetable,Tomato and Garlic Butter N/A
  • Schweins Hax’n Our Signature Dish N/A
    • Bavarian Style Pork Shank, served of the bone with our famous finger licking good Pan Fried Potatoes, Jus, Sauerkraut and Red Cabbage
  • Potato Gnocchi w Smoked Portobello Mushrooms, Seasonal Vegetables, Bacon & Parmesan $23
  • Pan Fried Zany Zeus Haloumi, Tomato Compote, Prosciutto Ham, Avocado oil $23
  • Caramelized Apple Crème Brulee w Mango & Vodka Sorbet $14
  • Pan Fried Zany Zeus Haloumi, Tomato Compote, Prosciutto Ham, Avocado oil N/A
  • Spinach & Cheese $4.90
  • *NEW* Keema Naan $5.90
  • Beef Rogan Josh $9.90
    • Brown onion gravy with tender beef
  • Wholemeal Roti $3.90
  • Garlic & Cheese $4.50
  • Raita $2.90
  • Dutch Apple Crumble Pie $8.90
    • Chunky baked apple, cinnamon and spices on a sweet pastry base all topped with crunchy crumble
  • Plain Naan $3.90
  • #2. Smoked paprika sausage, roasted red peppers, onions $15.50
  • #4. Salami, mushroom, gorgonzola, taleggio $19.00
  • #8. Salami, chilli, garlic, fresh basil, olives $16.00
  • #1. Margherita with fresh basil (v) $13.00
  • #15. Fungi, prosciutto, garlic, rocket, truffle oil $17.00
  • #3. Prosciutto, rocket, shaved parmesan $18.50
  • #9. Marinara (no mozzarella) oregano, garlic, sea salt, parmesan (v) $11.50
  • #13. Pork & fennel sausage meat, roasted onion, oregano, pistachio nuts $16.50
  • PERFECT PORRIDGE(DF) $10.50
    • creamy oats with stewed fruits, honey roasted almonds & cinnamon, served with milk or runny cream
  • 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
  • ALA BENEDICT $19.50
    • 2 poached eggs with home-made hollandaise on top of an English muffin with salmon
  • MAGICAL MUESLI(DF) $10.50
    • lovingly toasted with homegrown honey, nuts, seeds and fruits served with seasonal fruit, greek yoghurt & milk
  • ALA BENEDICT $17.50
    • 2 poached eggs with home-made hollandaise on top of an English muffin with bacon
  • BIGGEST BREAKFAST(in town) $9.50
    • eggs on toast + add tomatoes/mushrooms/spinach/potatoes/beans ($4.50)
  • Mixed $11.50
  • Humuz & Tabouli $11.00
  • Falafel $15.00
  • Chicken $15.00
  • Mixed $11.50
  • Zuchini $15.00
  • Lamb $11.50
  • Lamb $15.00
  • Cumberland Sausages $ 20.00
    • With colcannon, giant Yorkshire pudding & gravy
  • -Chef de paris butter
  • Baileys Cheesecake Curd $ 13.00
    • With delicate shortbread
  • Pork Pasties & Puddings $ 20.00
    • With swede, apple, mash & gravy
  • Sirloin Steak $ 27.00
    • 300 grams + below selection
  • Peggy's Beef & Guinness Pie $ 22.00
    • house made patty, pickles, bacon, eggs, cheddar, beetroot relish, fries and aioloi
  • -Whiskey mushroom sauce
  • Ploughman's Sharing Platter $ 16.00
    • Aged cheddar, chutney, pickled onions, warmed farmhouse bread, roast beef & pickles
  • BBQ Pork Ribs
    • Fries / Salad
  • Ice Cream Sundae
    • Berry, Caramel or Chocolate
  • Raspberry Cheesecake / Vanilla Ice Cream $14.00
  • Eye Fillet $32.00
    • Buttermilk and Chive Mash / Baby Onion Jus / Seasonal Vegetables or Fries
  • -Large $8.00
  • Grilled Halloumi Burger $21.00
    • Hummus/ Roasted Peppers / Courgette / Guacamole / Caramelised Onion / Roasted Potatoes / Wasabi Aioli
  • Screaming Eagles $18.00
    • Spicy Beef Meatball Po’ Boy / Bocconcini / Fries
  • Tempura Banana Split / Cinnamon Sugar / Ice Cream $12.00
  • Chicken tikka (GF) H $8.00 / F $15.00
  • Korma (GF) $14.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken, lamb, Vegetables cooked in delicious cashew nut gravy
  • Madras $14.50
    • Pieces of chicken, lamb cooked with tomato and onion gravy in coconut cream
  • Dal fry $14.50
  • Shahi paneer $14.50
    • Cottage cheese cubes cooked in tomato gravy & cashew nut paste
  • veg makhani $14.50
    • Vegetables cooked in a creamy tomato gravy with butter
  • Plain naan $2.00
  • Garlic & cheese naan $3.50
  • Samosa (2 pcs) $5.00
    • Triangular pastry filled with seasoned potatoes and peas, deep fried till golden brown and served with chutney
  • Tandoori Chicken Half $9.00 Full $16.90
    • Tender spring chicken marinated in yoghurt, spices and gently roasted over tandoor
  • Chicken Tikka (5 pcs) $10.00
    • Tender morcels of boneless chicken marinated overnight in ginger, garlic and yoghurt and gently cooked in tandoor to perfection
  • Peshawari Naan $4.00
  • Aloo gobi $14.90
    • Cubed potato and cauliflower deep fried and cooked with sliced onion, ginger, chillies and tomato based gravy
  • Mixed Raita $3.00
  • Chicken Naan $4.00
  • Lamb Seekh Kebab (5 pcs) $10.00
    • Minced lamb mixed with delicious Indian spices and cooked over tandoor, served with chutney
  • Chicken Burger $19.90
    • Seasoned chicken breast, melted cheese, bacon, cranberry, aioli and lettuce, served with shoestring fries
  • Vegetarian Burger $18.50
    • Vegetarian pattie, beetroot, onion, cheese, egg and coleslaw with aioli and tomato relish, served with shoestring fries
  • Chicken and Bacon Salad $19.90
    • Sautéed chicken and bacon tossed through mesclun, carrot, red onion, cucumber and avocado, finished with an aioli dressing
  • Classic Steak $30.50
    • 200g Scotch cooked to your liking, served with eggs and house made fries covered with your choice of sauce: Mushroom, pepper or onion jus
  • Fish Burger $20.90
    • Boundary Road beer battered fish of the day with onion, tomato, egg, lettuce and tartare sauce, served with shoestring fries
  • Rig 66 Burger $17.50
    • 150g House made beef pattie, beetroot, onion, cheese, egg and coleslaw with aioli and tomato relish, served with shoestring fries
  • Vegetarian Burger $18.50
    • Vegetarian pattie, beetroot, onion, cheese, egg and coleslaw with aioli and tomato relish, served with shoestring fries
  • Riggers Pasta $19.90
    • Sautéed chicken, bacon and mushroom fettuccine in a creamy garlic sauce
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