Osteria del Toro in Wellington Menu

MENU TO START MENU TO START
  • Fresh Baked Bread (V) $3.50
    • made in-house daily with smoked sea salt butter
  • Mediterranean Olives (GF.V) $9.00
    • green Sicilian. Served with fennel grisini
  • Arancini (3 per order) (V) $8.00
    • saffron rice and mozzarella
  • Hummus Dip with Homemade Pita Bread (V) $8.50
    • chickpeas, sesame & NZ garlic topped with dukkah spice blend & olive oil.
  • Panko Crumbed Calamari $14.00
    • served with lemon aioli
  • Jamon Serrano (GF) $16.00
    • Spanish dried ham, aged 18 months
  • Zorba’s Famous Saganaki Cheese (V) $16.50
    • flamed with anise liqueur – OPA!
  • Lamb Souvlaki $15.00
    • grilled lamb skewers with tzatziki sauce
TO SHARE (Plate designed to share with family and friends) TO SHARE (Plate designed to share with family and friends)
  • Antipasto Platter $30.00
    • prosciutto, sopressa salami, thinly sliced house made porchetta & smoked provolone
  • Tapas Plate $29.00
    • daily changing selection of tapas
INSALATAS INSALATAS
  • Smoked Beets with French Goat Cheese (GF.V) $22.00
    • potato & cumin wafer, watercress leaves and balsamic reduction
MAINS MAINS
  • Market Fish (GF, DF) $32.00
    • grilled fennel, carrot and saffron potato
  • Cassoulet (GF optional) $28.00
    • duck confit, pork belly & Toulouse sausage cooked with beans
  • Ameera Tagine (vegan) $24.50
    • cauliflower, pumpkin & chick peas served with fragrant cous cous
  • Fatima’s Tagine (DF) $28.00
    • braised lamb shoulder, moroccan spices, prunes and cinnamon served with fragrant cous cous
  • Wakanui Beef Sirloin 300g (GF) $34.00
    • 90-day grain finished sirloin with shoestring fries, Cafe de Paris butter, craft beer mustard and red wine jus
  • Capretto (for two) (GF.DF) $54.00
    • a Mediterranean delicacy — slow roasted milk fed goat, greek style roast potato, whole garlic & pearl onions.
PASTA- Artisanal pasta handmade here in Wellington by our friend Roberto at Bongusto Pasta (Gluten free and egg free pasta available) PASTA- Artisanal pasta handmade here in Wellington by our friend Roberto at Bongusto Pasta (Gluten free and egg free pasta available)
  • Bolognese $27.00
    • pappardelle with our nine-hour bolognese – veal and pork mince braised with red wine and vegetables
  • Ravioli (V) $26.00
    • pumpkin ravioli stuffed with percorino cheese served with butter & sage
  • Rigatoni alla carbonara $25.00
    • long-cut rigatoni with dry cured Holly Bacon, cream, parmesan and coarse ground black pepper
  • Gnocchi $26.00
    • potato gnocchi with kale, pine nuts & gorgonzola cheese
  • Linguine $30.00
    • mussels, cockles & prawn with crayfish bisque sauce
PIZZAS- Daily hand-crafted using imported Italian pizza flour.(Gluten-free options available on request) (Red Pizzas) PIZZAS- Daily hand-crafted using imported Italian pizza flour.(Gluten-free options available on request) (Red Pizzas)
  • Margherita (v) $19.00
    • tomato, mozzarella, sweet basil & extra virgin olive oil
  • Meataly $23.00
    • pepperoni, prosciutto, roasted onion, tomato, mozzarella & wild oregano
  • Quattro Fromaggi (four cheeses) (v) $22.00
    • mozzarella, grana padano, taleggio & gogonzola
  • Homemade Italian Sausage $23.00
    • 100% pork sausage, fennel pollen, roasted onion, tomato, mozzarella & rosemary
PIZZAS- Daily hand-crafted using imported Italian pizza flour.(Gluten-free options available on request) (White Pizzas) PIZZAS- Daily hand-crafted using imported Italian pizza flour.(Gluten-free options available on request) (White Pizzas)
  • Smokey Bird $24.00
    • free range smoked chicken, kale, portobello mushrooms & mascarpone
  • Prawn $24.00
    • tiger prawns, mozzarella & cherry tomato
  • Pear & Gorgonzola (v) $21.00
    • gorgonzola, candied walnuts, sliced pear & rocket leaves
  • Funghi (V) $22.00
    • smoked portabella and button mushrooms
  • Cheeky Zucca $24.00
    • roasted pumpkin, rosemary, taleggio, guanciale & rocket leaves
SIDES SIDES
  • Polenta Chips (GF,V) $7.00
    • with smoked paprika and tomato sauce
  • Broccoli (GF.V) $8.00
    • with garlic & lemon juice (chili optional)
  • Hand-Cut Agria Potato Fries (GF.V) $7.00
    • with aioli
  • Roasted Pumpkin (GF.V) $7.00
    • with feat cheese and rosemary
  • Cos & Rocket Salad (GF.V) $9.00
    • with creamy French dressing
  • Gratin of the Day $9.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Fried chicken burger $22
    • pickles, jalapeno mayo, purple cabbage
  • Chipotle fried chicken $28
    • mashed potatoes, purple cabbage slaw, chicken gravy
  • Chipotle fried chicken $28
    • mashed potatoes, purple cabbage slaw, chicken gravy
  • Farmer’s market beets $19
    • aged balsamic, local goats feta, pumpkin seeds, hazelnuts*
  • Steak n eggs $29
    • flat iron bavette steak, coddled egg, crispy potatoes*
  • Ravioli of market fish $22
    • brown butter, lemon, shaved fennel, summer herbs
  • Grass-fed beef burger $22
    • provolone cheese, gentleman’s relish, sesame seed bun
  • Lightly smoked citrus cured salmon $22
    • summer beets, little gem, buttermilk curd, dill*
  • Fish Finger Sandwich $12.00
    • Sliced white bread, butter, rocket and tartare sauce
  • Flounder, Whole $9.90
    • Wonderful flatfish spices, grilled with garlic and herb butter and cooked on the bone for juicy and moist fillets. The bones are easy to remove for the uninitiated
  • Pulled Pork Sandwich $13.00
    • Slow roasted free-range pork shoulder, red onion, apple slaw and aioli
  • Gemfish $6.80
  • Zelati Passionatta Sorbet $6.00
    • With real seeded passionfruit
  • Blue Nose $12.40
    • Similar to Groper/Hapuka. Big meaty white fillets with a high oil content due to depth these tasty fish live in.
  • Turbot $9.70
    • Beautiful bright white fillets when cooked and delicate flavour - highly prized in Europe
  • Zelati Creme Caramel Gelato $6.00
    • Lightly salted creme caramel
  • Banh Tam Mixed Grilled Of Pork, Crispy Spring Rolls & Lemongrass Beef $29.5
    • Delicious Vietnamese mixed grilled of pork, lemongrass beef and crispy spring rolls. Served with udon noodles, fresh herbs, cucumber, carrot, peanuts, fried shallots, fish sauce and top with coconut sauce.
  • Sides
  • Bo Nuong – Vietnamese Street Style Chargrilled Beef Skewers $15.5
    • Premium Taupo grass fed Angus beef mince marinated with Vietnamese herbs & spices. Wrapped around fresh lemongrass & BBQ. Served with rice noodles, nuts, herbs & dipping sauce.
  • Ga Con Chien Drunken Salt & Pepper Baby Chicken $29.5
    • Traditional herbal wine poached baby chicken then fried until crispy. Served with Vietnamese style pot rice with pork sausages, dried shrimps and pork floss. Served with XO sauce Bok Choy. Best eaten with your hands.
  • Goi Cuon – Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls $14.5
    • Vietnamese signature dish. Fresh rice paper spring rolls filled with pork, prawn, rice noodles and herbs. Served with a classic in-house spiced bean dipping sauce. (Vegetarian on request).
  • Canh Ga Chien – Stuffed Chicken Wings With Pork & Prawns $15.5
    • Delicious stuffed chicken wings with our special prok & prawn filling. Fried until crispy, served with a tangy chilli & lime dressing. Labour of love.
  • Banh Bao – Steamed Pork Bun Sliders $15.5
    • Slow braised belly of pork in our master stock. Sandwiched between fluffy white steamed buns. Served with Hoisin, chilli sauce, pickled vegetables & coriander. Best eaten like a burger.
  • Thit Bo Luc Lac Vietnamese Wok Tossed “Shaking Beef"
    • Delicious sirloin beef two ways. Our special wok-tossed “shaking beef” with our in-house special marinate. Accompanied by a refreshing Vietnamese style grilled beef & papaya salad. Served with steamed rice.
  • -add bacon $5.00
  • Marinated steak espétinhos, baby potato, red onion w. smoked paprika tomato chutney (3 skewers, g/f) $14.00
  • Kumara, leek & halloumi espétinhos w. smoked paprika tomato chutney (3 skewers, v, g/f) $15.00
  • Albondigas $12.00
    • pork & beef meatballs in rich tomato sauce, feta cheese
  • ●Gaucho burger $21.00
    • spiced beef patty, cheddar, latin slaw, tomato, pickles, smoked paprika tomato chutney w. fries & chili mayo
  • ●Quesadilla of the day $14.00
  • Polenta mash (v, g/f) $7.00
  • Platter to share $26.00
    • choose any three of the small plates above
  • Banana Fritter $2.50
  • Crumb Fish Burger $6.00
  • Chips $3.20
  • Tiger Prawn Dinner $14.50
    • 4 prawns with 2 chicken nuggets
  • Fresh Coleslaw $3.50
  • Egg Burger $5.50
  • Crumbed Fish $3.50
  • Hash Brown $1.30
  • ●Stir Fried Noodles with Chilli and Basil $12.00
    • Chicken / beef / pork
  • Grilled $12.00
    • Grilled chicken, beef or pork with lime juice,chilli, garlic, tomato and cucumber
  • -King Prawn $15.00
  • Broken Sea Net $8.00
    • Mixed seafood tom gum
  • ●Green Curry and Vegetables $12.00
    • Sweet green curry and vegetables served with: chicken / beef / pork
  • ●Stir Fried with Chilli and Thai Basil $12.00
    • Chicken / beef / pork / vegetable
  • Tom Kha Chicken $6.00
    • Chicken with a delightful lemon flavour, coconut and fresh galangal
  • ●Pad Thai Stir Fried Noodles $12.00
    • Chicken / beef / pork
  • Creamy Mushrooms & Bacon $19.50
  • Sweetcorn Fritters & Bacon $18.00
  • Pancakes $16.50
    • bacon & banana or mixed fruit & cream/yoghurt
  • Eggs $5.00
  • Hollandaise $3.00
  • Toasted Sandwich $9.00
    • with sourdough & up to three fillings: cheese, onion, pineapple, ham, corn, tomato or mushrooms
  • Toast & Spreads $ 7.00
  • Eggs Benedict (Bacon) $16.50
  • Shoestring fries $7,50
  • Freshly baked bread
  • Bread & butter added $3,00
  • ●Mains meals
  • Mussels (GF) $13,00
    • Half shelled w white wine & garlic
  • -add smoked salmon $5,00
  • Prime scotch fillet $29,00
    • Spinach mash, greens, smoked horopito butter & red wine jus
  • Chef's special recipe lasagne $19,00
    • Layered vegetables & pasta , creamy white sauce napoli sauce , parmesan polenta chips
  • Enfrijoladas de cordero $23.00
    • Folded tortilla filled with slow cooked lamb, topped with beans sauce, feta cheese, chorizo and rice
  • Quesadillas $13.00–$17.00
    • Wheat tortilla filled with cheese and then grilled. Served with salad, red sauce, and pickle onion.
  • Enchiladas $23.00
    • Suiza chicken green enchilada baked with green sauce, melted cheese and beans
  • Flan de cajeta $8.00
    • Is an open pastry or sponge cake containing a sweet or savoury filling. A typical flan of this sort is round, with shortcrust pastry, usually coated with sweet syrup. Cajeta is made by simmering goat’s milk, stirring until it becomes very viscous due to evaporation of water, and caramelized.
  • Tacos $8.00–$22.00
    • Corn tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables and cheese.
  • Pie de queso con maracuya $8.00
    • Pasionfruit cheese cake
  • Jalapeños rellenos de queso $15.00
    • Jalapeños stuffed with cheese
  • Sopa de tortilla or Sopa Azteca $15.00
    • Aztec mexican traditional soup made of fried corn tortilla pieces, submerged into a broth of tomato, garlic, and onion. It is served with pieces of pasilla chilis, chicharrón, avocado, fresh cheese and sour cream.
  • Roti with Chicken Curry Sauce
  • Shrimp Mee Goreng $12.90
  • Roti with Vegetarian Curry
  • Sambal chicken with rice $12.90
  • Beef with Oyster Sauce with Rice $12.50
  • Sliced Chicken in Satay Sauce with Rice
  • Tofu & Vegetable with rice $11.90
  • Hot & Spice Fish Fillet $14.50
  • Noodle Soup $10.00
  • Cheese or tomato omellet $10.00
  • -Large $14.00
  • -Small $7.50
  • BLT burger $6.00
  • Chicken Sweetcorn Soup $8.50
  • Combo Fried Rice $11.00
  • Pork Wonton
  • Free range pork & shiitake mushroom dumplings $15.00
    • with red raspberry vinergar
  • Vegetable spring rolls $13.00
    • with sweet chili dipping sauce
  • Seasonal Vegetables $7.00
    • with oyster sauce
  • Malaysian style prime angus beef satay $18.00
    • with cucumber sticks & spicy peanut sauce
  • Orange & pistachio salad $16.00
    • with mint, coriander & chili
  • Free range chicken noodle soup 20.00
    • with egg noodle in a coconut, lemongrass & red curry broth
  • Asian Greens $12.00
    • with sesame oil & oyster sauce
  • Vietnamese rare beef pho $20.00
    • with lemon, rice noodles, spring onion, coriander & chili
  • Savoury wafles with Tuscan sauce, relish and a choice of or cheese spiced sausage $12.00/$13.00
  • Canadian premium maple syrup $4.50
  • Smoked pears with a hot Byrd's custard and nuts, served with or without candied bacon $12.00/$13.00
  • Gelato ice cream, nuts and sauce $12.50
  • Smoked chicken, brie, honey and sake apricots - finished with blanched almonds $9.00
  • Honey $4.00
  • Buttered crumpet $4.00
  • Salmon, cucumber, homemade yoghurt with lemon and mint $8.00
  • Vege Sammie $5.50
  • Mince & Cheese
  • Roast Chicken, Meski, Tomato & Aioli $5.50
  • Bacon, Maski, Tomato & Aioli $5.00
  • Sausage Rolls Spinach, Oar, Cheese Roll $3.50
  • Steak & Creamy Mushroom
  • Mince
  • Vege Muffin- Cheese, Onion Tomato, Spin, Rosemary Sweet Muffin Of The Day Cheese Scone $3.50
  • Tacos two $10.00/ three $15.00
    • to gluten-free soft corn tortillas folded and filled with cheese, capsicum, onion, mushroom, salad, chipotle salsa and avocado dressing
  • Quesadilla grande $10.00
    • flour tortilla folded over cheese with capsicum, onion, mushroom, salad, chipotle salsa and avocado dressing
  • Burrito regular $10.00
    • flour tortilla rolled into a pocket and stuffed with Mexican rice, beans, cheese, chipotle salsa, salad on side and avocado dressing
Osteria del Toro

Osteria del Toro

location

Address

60 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

043812299

clock

Opened hours

Monday 11.30 - 10:00 PM Tuesday 11.30 - 10:00 PM Wednesday 11.30 - 10:00 PM Thursday 11.30 - 10:00 PM Friday 11.30 - 3.00 \ 4.30 - LATE Saturday 4.30 PM - LATE Sunday 11:30 AM - 9.00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

European , Gluten Free , Italian , Mediterranean , Pizza , Spanish

features

Features

EFTPOS ,  Takeaway ,  Gluten Free Options ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Private Dining ,  Catering Available ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Buffet ,  Highchairs Available ,  Shared Plates ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar

Location
60 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand