Nicola's Cantina in Nelson Menu

ENTRADA - starter ENTRADA - starter
  • Popcorn $8
    • Chilli & lime
  • Guacamole $10
    • with corn chips
  • Salsa $7
    • with corn chips
  • Nachos $11
    • Refried beans, black beans, salsa fresca, sour cream
  • Tamales $9
    • Steamed sweetcorn on corn husk, feta, salsa roja
  • Empanadas $9
    • Empanada del dia, savoury pastries (2) served with salsa and sour cream
TACO TACO
  • 6 Inch Flour Tortilla (Corn Add 50C)
  • Fish $8
    • Fish of the day, slaw, pickled cucumber, salsa verde, crema
  • Chicken $8
    • Chicken adobo, black beans, salsa fresca, crema
  • Pork $8
    • Tamarind pork, black beans, slaw, kiwi salsa fresca, chipotle tomatillo salsa, cilantro, crema
  • Vegetable $8
    • Baked pumpkin, black beans, feta, salsa fresca, salsa roja, crema
  • Corned Beef $8
    • Pulled corned beef, slaw, avocado & corn salsa, habanero mustard mayo
  • Potato & Chorizo Taco $8
    • Potato, chorizo, slaw, feta, pink onions, salsa, crema
  • Steaktaco $8
    • Flame grilled steak, slaw, pink onions, chilli jam, feta, crema
CEVICHE CEVICHE
  • Tarakihi Ceviche $12
    • Citrus marinated fresh tarakihi ceviche with tequila jelly
BURRITO BURRITO
  • Elvego Brunch $17
    • Black beans, egg, potato, cheese, greens, salsa fresca, salsa roja
  • Chicken $17
    • Braised chicken adobo, rice, black beans, cheese, salsa fresca, salsa roja
  • Pork $17
    • Tamarind braised pork, rice, black beans, cheese, salsa fresca, chipotle tomatillo salsa
  • Vegetable $17
    • Baked pumpkin, black beans, cheese, red rice, avocado, slaw, salsa fresca, salsa roja
QUESADILLA queso = cheese QUESADILLA queso = cheese
  • Vegetable $15
    • Mixed cheeses, seasonal greens, avocado salsa fresca, salsa roja
  • Chicken $15
    • Spice rubbed baked chicken, greens, salsa fresca, salsa roja
  • Pork $15
    • Braised pork, greens, salsa fresca, chipotle tomatillo salsa
  • Smoked Fish $15
    • Smoked Blue Warehou, greens, salsa fresca, salsa verde
  • Prawn $17
    • Jalapeno butter prawns, avocado, red onion, feta, cilantro, salsa verde
  • Potato & Chorizo $15
    • Potato, chorizo, slaw, salsa fresca, jalapenos, salsa roja
ENSALADA - salad ENSALADA - salad
  • Side Salad $8
    • Mixed greens, pink onions, jalapenos, beetroot, toasted pumpkin seeds, salsa verde, crema
  • Quinoa Salad $18
    • Quinoa with rice, spinach, caramelised orange, avocado, beetroot, toasted pumpkin seeds, salsa verde, crema
  • Beetroot Sombrero Salad $18
    • Nut filled beetroot sombreros, ensalada del dia
PLATO - PLATES PLATO - PLATES
  • Huevos Rancheros $20
    • Braised pork, black beans, fried eggs, salsa fresca, salsa roja, on crisp corn tortillas
  • Carne Fajitas $22
    • Flame grilled flank steak, onions, peppers, rice, black beans, salsa, crema
POSTRE - DESSERT POSTRE - DESSERT
  • Coconut Spanish Flan $9
    • with Holly's mango chilli ice cream

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Gourmet Fish Burger $19.00
    • W/ tartare sauce, gherkins & fresh salad served w/ hand cut chips
  • Tasman Seafood Chowder $26.00
    • Scallops, prawns, fish of the day & Marlborough green lipped mussels w/ fresh herbs & ciabatta
  • Seasonal Vegetable Fritters $15.50
    • Served w/ poached eggs & hollandaise sauce
  • Fish & Fries $15 Small / $18 Large
    • Fish of the day in a crisp golden beer batter w/ fries, salad greens, lemon wedge & tartare sauce
  • Fish of the Day N/A
    • W/ chef's choice of seasonal sides
  • Caesar Salad $14.00
    • Cos lettuce, anchovies, soft egg, crispy bread, bacon & parmesan - W/ chicken or salmon $17.50
  • Seafood Basket
    • Crumbed fish of the day, prawns, tempura scallops, malborough green lipped mussels & calamari w/ side salad, tartare & sweet chilli dipping sauces
  • BBQ Chicken $22.00
    • Styx BBQ sauce w/ smoked chicken, red onions & fresh coriander
  • Southern Man's "All Day" Breakfast $22.80
    • A breakfast feast available all day. Fried eggs, corn fritter, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, grilled tomato and Speight's Ale House hash browns. Served with toasted Ale House bread. Beer Match: OK – if you have to have a beer with breakfast, it has to be Gold Medal Ale.
  • Sour Cream $2.00
  • Peppercorn Sauce $2.50
  • Aioli $2.00
  • Banana Split $13.00
    • With all the bells and whistles!
  • Gold Medal" Calamari $19.80/ $25.80
    • Seasoned and lightly golden fried, match this with salad greens, lemon and aioli and there you have the makings of a classic. Small or large portions available. Beer Match: Goes without saying. Speight's Gold Medal – perfect!
  • Chocolate Mud Cake $13.00
    • Rich, moist chocolate cake served hot with a decadent chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream and cream.
  • Pasta of the Day $24.90
    • Our friendly staff will let you know the pasta of the day special. Beer Match: Your waiter can suggest a suitable beer to have with today's pasta dish.
  • ANCHOR STEAK $29.90
    • An Anchor favourite, scotch fillet steak cooked to your liking on the char-grill, topped with bacon, onions & mushroom, served with seasonal salad & fries, finished with a beef jus.
  • A skewer of four scallops $14.00
  • New Zealand battered scallops $3.50
  • BREAD & DIPS $13.50
    • Selection of bread with our homemade dips and spreads.
  • SWEET CHILLI, CHEESE & GARLIC BREAD $7.80
    • Very, very tasty- so good you will want more but plenty for two.
  • RED CURRY GREEN LIPPED MARLBOROUGH MUSSELS $19.00
    • Marlborough mussels steamed open in a red Thai curry, lemon and coconut cream broth, served with toasted bread and seasonal salad.
  • TWICE COOKED ROASTED PORK BELLY $23.90
    • Pork belly rubbed in rosemary, lemon & garlic, slow roasted to perfection, served with lightly roasted baby potatoes seasonal vegetables, apple purée and crackling, and drizzled with a rich jus. >>
  • OVEN FRESH GARLIC & PARSLEY BREAD $6.90
    • Straight from the oven and oozing with flavour, heaps for two.
  • Bannana Fritter $2.50
  • Fresh fish available daily, see blackboard for varieties and prices
  • Garlic Dough Balls $8.00
    • 10 Dough balls with garlic butter
  • - Crumbed or Battered $4.60
  • - Oven Baked Fish extra $0.50
  • Fish Burger $10.00
    • Fillet of battered fish served with our home made tartare sauce, salad
  • Margarita 7” $10.00 / 12” $16.00
    • Cheese, tomato and basil oil
  • Beef Burger $10.00
    • Home made beef patty with caramelised onion, beetroot, salad
  • TY Tom Yum [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $19.00
    • Hot, spicy and sour Thai soup, seasoned with lemon juice, lemongrass, mushrooms, tomato, galangal and fresh coriander with your choice of: Chicken $19.00/ Fish $23.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 /Vegetarian with tofu
  • Phad Puck Satay $19.00
    • Stir fried vegetables with home-made Thai peanut sauce with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
  • Pork Spare Ribs Thod $9.50
    • Country style pork ribs marinated in zesty Thai seasoning and deep-fried. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Phad Khing Sod $19.00
    • Stir fried fresh ginger and vegetables with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Fish $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
  • Kha Noom Pung Na Moo $9.50
    • Minced pork mixed with garlic, onion and coriander, spread on bread and deep fried to golden brown. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Prawns (each) $3.50
  • Served with Thai jasmine rice N/A
  • Goong Ka Tiem $29.00
    • Garlic king prawns serve with stir fried vegetables.
  • Steak Sandwich $20
    • Ribeye steak, chips, parmesan sauce, rocket, grilled sweet sensation tomatoes & chunky fries
  • Blue Cod & Fries $28
    • Beer battered Cod, fries, salad and tartare sauce
  • 200G Eye Fillet $40.00
  • Corn Cobs With Herb Butter $7.00
  • Margherita $16.00
    • tomato, buffalo mozzarella, oregano and basil
  • 350G Pure Angus Ribeye $36.00
  • Seasonal Oysters $3.00/$3.50
    • natural $3.00/beer battered $3.50
  • Gourmet Of Sauteed Potatoes $6.00
  • Open Steak Sandwich $22.00
    • Rump steak served on char grilled bread with lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion and pickle served with thick cut fries.
  • Caesar Salad $23.50
    • Tender chicken fillet, poached egg, croutons, bacon and parmesan cheese, served with anchovies all tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing.
  • Mushrooms $4.00
  • Mussels in Bays Pilsner $23.00
    • Green lipped mussels steamed in Pilsner beer, finished with manuka smoked bacon, parsley and garlic, served with toasted bread.
  • Mini Hot Dogs $12.00
    • Made for little fingers mini battered hot dogs served with a fresh salad and fries.
  • Bread $3.00
  • 250gm Beef Sirloin $30.00
    • Sirloin steak cooked to your liking, served with thick cut fries, salad and your choice of garlic butter or mushroom sauce to complement your steak.
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $23.50
    • Smoked salmon, asparagus, tomato and salad greens tossed in aioli seasoned with dill.
  • Kids Cheese $4.50
    • as kids plus cheese
  • Chicken Satay $8.00
    • as chicken fillet + satay sauce
  • Steak $8.50
    • mayo, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, BBQ sauce onion steak cheese
  • Mushroom $8.00
    • as plain + mushroom
  • Plain $7.00
    • mayo lettuce beetroot, tomato, beef pattie, onion, tomato sauce
  • Bacon cheese mushrooms pineapple $0.50
  • Bacon & Egg $8.80
    • as plain + pineapple + ham steak
  • Vegetarian $8.00
    • mayo lettuce tomato, beetroot veggie pattie onion mushroom, tomato sauce
  • Crumbed chicken, Willow Creek fried egg sandwich $18
    • home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
  • Homemade fresh pasta alla carbonara $18
    • Heck’s bacon, cream, Willow Creek egg
  • Fish & chips $18
    • hand cut wedges, onion rings, mayo & tomato sauce, salad
  • Lamb rump $30
    • green beans, Heck’s bacon, grilled tomato, green salad
  • Home smoked salmon sandwich $18
    • home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
  • Tiger prawn risotto $18
    • tomato, onion sofrito
  • Pan fried halloumi $18
    • lentil salad, Urban Hippie miso vinaigrette, mix lettuce
  • French goat cheese tartelette $18
    • roasted beetroot, apple-rhubarb compote, onion jam, green salad, chardonnay dressing
  • Chicken Calzone $24.50
    • Pizza base filled with wood-roasted chicken, brie, chopped nuts and cranberry sauce, folded over to a half-moon shape, then sprinkled with our Neapolitan tomato sauce, served with a mixed green salad
  • Pizza bread with rock salt and garlic (Add Nelson's Frog's End extra virgin olive oil dip, $2) $8.00
  • Red Chicken 14.50/$21.50
    • Slices of wood roasted chicken breast and red capsicum $
  • Thai Mussels $22.50
    • A pot of green-lipped mussels from Tasman Bay steamed open in a Thai red curry, coconut milk and freshly-chopped corriander broth
  • Build My Own $11.50/$18.50
    • Base plus our Neapolitan tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and your choice of additional toppings
  • Southern Man $19.50/$29.50
    • Chorizo sausage and pepperoni from Blackball, bacon, roast beef, red onion, mushrooms
  • Cannelloni $18.50
    • tubes filled with spinach and ricotta cheese, topped with Neapolitan tomato sauce, served with side salad
  • Wedges with sour cream (Add cheese and bacon, $6) $9.00
  • King Prawns $22.00
  • Roti (great with curries) $2.50
  • Cashew Nuts $3.50
  • S2. Tom Kar
    • A mildly spiced sour and aromatic traditional coconut soup seasoned with some of the best herbs East Asia has to offer
  • Seafood $19.00
  • Chicken, Beef, Vegetarian $18.00
  • N2. Pad See Eiw
    • Flat white rice noodles stir fried in our combination of herbs, fresh seasonal vegetables and soy sauce, one of our favourite Asian dishes, with your choice of
  • Peanut Sauce $3.00
  • Chicken Hit/Chicken Satay $11.90
    • Chicken breast coated with cajun seasoning & onion jam or satay sauce, salad & mayo
  • Southern $19.90
    • Salami, ham, chorizo, red onion, mushrooms, red capsicums, cheese & BBQ sauce
  • Oinker $19.90
    • Ham, pineapple & tomato
  • Jam Wrap $3.00
  • Vege or Corn Patty $3.00
  • Aloha $11.90
    • Homemade meat patty, caramelised onion, bacon, pineapple,salad & mayo
  • Squid Ring $1.30
  • Steak & Onion Roll $3.00
  • 300gm sirloin steak $32.9
    • seasonal greens, hand-cut chips, onion rings and red wine jus
  • Roasted mushroom scotch eggs $15.9
    • with caramelised onion & chilli jam
  • Welsh Rarebit open sandwich, caramelised onion & chilli jam $11.9
    • add crispy bacon bites $14.9
  • Juices $5.0
    • Orange / Cranberry / Apple / Pineapple / Tomato
  • Soup of the Day sml $8.9 lrg $12.9
  • BBQ braised pork ribs $27.9
    • spiced bbq sauce, house slaw, grilled lemon and fries
  • The vic's beef nachos $17.9
    • homemade tortilla chips, guacamole and chilli cheese sauce
  • Roast of the Day $12.0
    • with roasted & steamed vegetables and a rich gravy
  • pepper lemon chicken wings $2.50
  • Sausage Rolls $2.80
  • Fries large $4.00
  • Lamb $8.00
  • (served with open flat pita bread with green salad and choice of meat)
  • Mega beef + cheese rolls $4.00
  • Bacon cheese egg with English muffin $3.50
  • Chicken $7.00
  • SALMON CHOWDER $ 16.00
    • Beautiful chowder with Moroccan flavored hot smoked salmon, fluffed milk, fresh herbs and crispy mini ciabattas. (only available from May - October)
  • Sandwich $10.00
    • with your own favorite filling dressed in fresh lettuce/GOAT CHEESE, LEMON & ROSEMARY
  • Sandwich $ 16.00
    • with your own favorite filling dressed in fresh lettuce/CLASSIC SMOKED SALMON
  • SALADS - FROM $ 16.00
    • Cold smoked salmon salad or feta, apple, mandarin salad with local organic greens. (Only available from October - May)
  • SALMON MUFFIN $ 5.00
  • Sandwich $13.00
    • with your own favorite filling dressed with fresh lettuce/BEEF CROQUETTES
  • COCKTAIL BITES $ 5.00
    • crunchy salmon or chicken bites.
  • SALMON PLATTER FOR TWO $ 32.00
    • A variety of our most delicious menu dishes on a platter for two.
Nicola's Cantina

Nicola's Cantina

location

Address

6 Church Street, Nelson, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand

phone

Phone

035488761

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Sunday: Closed
price range

Price

$0 - $10

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Latin American , Mexican , South American , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Vegan Options ,  Wine and Beer ,  Groups ,  Quick Bites ,  Lunch ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
6 Church Street, Nelson, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand