The Arborist in Wellington Menu

DAY & NIGHT MENU DAY & NIGHT MENU
  • Market fish POA
  • Ceviche $13
    • lime, coconut, coriander, house made focaccia
  • Seared beef $14
    • rosemary, pine needle ash, candied beetroot, handpicked nasturtium
  • Lamb neck $14
    • moroccan spices, tzatziki, jus, wood sorrel flower
  • Wild venison backstrap $17
    • garlic, thyme, spiced kumara foam, kumara crisps
  • Crispy pork belly $15
    • celeriac purée, japanese honey suckle
  • Crispy tofu $10
    • sticky ginger soy glaze
  • Jerk chicken $13
    • jamaican marinated boneless thigh
  • Salt & pepper squid $12
    • wasabi kewpie & coconut
GREENS GREENS
  • New Season Asparagus POA
  • Superslaw $8
    • kale, carrot, red onion, corn, nuts, cabbage, fix n fog peanut butter, nuts, seeds.
  • Roasted root vege $8
    • love honey, thyme, dandelion leaves
  • Ancient grain salad $9
    • quinoa, buckwheat, amaranth, pomegranate, nuts, mint
  • Grilled broccolini $8
    • toasted almonds, wild turnip, lemon, basil
  • Watermelon $9
    • feta, strawberry, mint, onion, nuts, seeds
  • Stuffed mushrooms $11
    • confit portabella, chickpea, broccoli, zucchini, parmesan
  • all salads can be made vegan N/A
TUMMY FILLERS TUMMY FILLERS
  • Grilled flat bread $7
    • poppy seed, bull kelp & kawakawa powder, hummus
  • Foraged gnocchi- $9
    • potato, onion weed, lemon wood, sundried tomato
  • Polenta chips $9
    • rosemary, thyme, garlic, shallots, tomato relish
  • Bone marrow $8
    • pomegranate, parsley, onion salad, focaccia
  • Parmesan frieskewpie mayo $8
  • Fried potato & gravy $7
BURGERS BURGERS
  • Lumberjack burger $14
    • Double beef, cheese, house pickles, special sauce
  • Hot bird burger $14
    • Fried chicken, jalapenos, cheese, hot sauce, milk bun
  • Tree lover $14
    • chickpea, broccoli, zucchini patty, relish, aioli, milk bun
  • Chefs burger POA
    • changes weekly
  • Side of parmesan fries small $4
  • All burgers can be served on lettuce bun N/A
BAR BITES BAR BITES
  • Parmesan fries $8
    • with kewpie mayo
  • Crispy chilli chicken $7
    • steamed bun with pickled veges
  • Southern fried chicken (or Korean chicken) with hot sauce and blue cheese dip or Smokey maple $15
  • Tamari and sweet chilli Nuts and seeds $6
  • Salt and pepper squid $ $12
    • wasabi kewpie & coconut
  • Southern fried halloumi chips $11
  • Popcorn cauliflower $8
    • with garlic yoghurt
  • Crispy Tofu $10
    • sticky ginger soy glaze
  • House made onion rings $7.5
  • Flat bread $7
    • with garlic herb butter
  • Bone Marrow $12
  • Polenta chips $9
  • Vege burger balls $10
  • Prawns $15
    • cream, garlic, coriander, chilli served with grilled sourdough
BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • Fully Loaded BLOODY MARY $20
    • With Streaky bacon, slider, cheese, fried gherkin
  • Toast & Spreads $7
    • grainy or sourdough with your choice spreads, fix & fogg peanut butter or house preserves
  • Turkish Eggs $14
    • soft poached, savoury Greek yoghurt, chilli nut butter, toasted coriander seeds and grainy toast
  • Scrambled Eggs 2.0 $12
    • wood sorrel, chives, basil oil, grainy toast
  • Poached Eggs $10
    • served on foccacia
  • Add new season asparagus and hollandaise $5
  • Fruit Salad $10
    • honey, yoghurt, freeze dried berries, nuts & seeds
  • Muesli Bowl $12
    • toasted muesli, honey, yoghurt, berry compote, freeze dried berries, nuts, seeds
  • House Made Crumpets $16
    • lemon curd, strawberries, mascarpone, freeze dried berries
  • Lumberjack Breakfast $22
    • eggs, bacon, chorizo, beans, slow roasted tomato, kumara hash, sourdough
  • Vege Lover $22
    • eggs, stuffed mushroom, halloumi, beans, slow roasted tomato, kumara hash, avocado, grainy bread
  • Lamb & Kumara Hash $18
    • fried egg, edamame beans, spinach, jus
  • Mushroom Ragout $18
    • exotic wild mushrooms, panko crumbed poached egg, chives, grainy bread
  • Smashed Avo $15
    • avocado, spring onion, coriander, blistered cherry tomatoes, goats feta, grainy bread
  • Scrambled Tofu $14
    • orange, sesame, wilted nasturtium leaf, coriander, avocado grainy bread
ADD ON ADD ON
  • Slow roasted tomato $4
  • Guacamole $4
  • Chorizo $4
  • Mushroom Ragout $5
  • Garden salad $4
  • Bacon $5
  • Hash brown $4
  • Prosciutto $4
  • Burger + Parmesan fries +Monteiths pale ale $25
BURGERS BURGERS
  • Lumberjack burger $14
    • Double beef, cheese, house pickles, special sauce
  • Hot bird burger $14
    • Fried chicken, jalapenos, cheese, hot sauce, milk bun
  • Tree lover $14
    • chickpea, broccoli, zucchini patty, relish, aioli, milk bun
  • Chefs burger POA
    • changes weekly
  • Side of parmesan fries $4
  • All burgers can be served on lettuce bun N/A

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Seasoned wedges/w sour cream $5.90
  • Vegetable $11.90
  • Paua fritter-Genuine $6.90
  • Roti (1 piece) $3.00
  • Apple Turnover $2.50
  • Hot Dog $2.80
  • Oyster P.O.A
  • Steak $12.50
  • Bacon-Egg & Meat Pattie $6.50
  • Cheese $4.70
  • Combination $12.00
  • Pineapple Fritters $1.80
  • Steak & Egg $5.80
  • Seafood Combination $13.00
  • Seafood Dog $4.70
  • $27.00
    • 3 Fish, 2 Chips, 2 Sausage, 2 Hot Dog, 1 1.5L Drink
  • Vegetable Kofta $16.50
    • Dumplings of spiced mixed vegetables cooked in a delicious gravy.
  • Plain Yoghurt $2.50
  • Great India’s most Deluxe and newest Selection
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
    • Leavened flour bread with a touch of garlic.
  • Tandoori Chicken Whole $33/Half: $19.00
    • Traditional Charcoal Grilled Chicken
  • Tandoori Chicken Masala (for two) $60.00
    • This Tandoori Dish represents tender chicken on the bone barbecued on skewers, over flaming charcoal in the Tandoor, then garnished with a Masala sauce of delicate herbs and rich unique home prepared spices. Medium or hot, served with: Rogini Nan, Pullau Rice, Poppadom & Chutney.
  • Lamb Badam Pasanda $18.50
    • Marinated lamb pieces cooked in cream, spiced and garnished with almonds.
  • Murgh Chuttri $22.00
    • Tender breast pieces of chicken cooked with spices and capsicum. It is then finished off with m ushrooms southed in cumin seeds.
  • Scallop $2.10
  • P5 $24.50
    • 7 Fish, 2 Chips
  • Steak Burger $5.40
  • Cheese Burger $4.70
  • Hamburger $3.90
  • Steak & Egg Burger $6.20
  • 1/2 Chicken $10.50
  • Mussel $1.20
  • Lyall bay $10 / $20
    • Smoked chicken, roasted capsicum, basil, mushroom, mozzarella, tomato base
  • Petone $10 / $19
    • eggplant, roasted capsicum, olives, onion, parmesan, mozzarella, tomato base
  • Newtown $10 / $20
    • Salami, garlic, olive oil, spinach, parmesan cheese, mozzarella, tomato base
  • Roseneath $10 / $18
    • Mushrooms, garlic, olive oil, parmesan, cheese, oregano, mozzarella, white base
  • Brooklyn $20.50
    • Blue cheese, onion, rocket, wallnut, pear, honey drizzle, tomato base
  • Thordon $21.00
    • Chorizo, sundried tomato, oregano, olive oil, anchovies, mozzarella, pesto
  • Karori $10 / $17
    • Sundried tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, tomato base
  • All day large pizza, GF base $4.50, extra's $4, weekdays lunch time small pizza (limited), extra's $3
  • Pork Belly $33.00
    • mustard fruits, bread sauce, sage
  • Truffle fries $9.00
  • Extra Bread $4.00
  • Free Range Spatchcock $33.00
    • panzanella salad (30 minute cooking time)
  • Chicken Liver Parfait $14.00
    • ham hock jelly, wood fired bread
  • Wellington Sourdough $4.50 per person
    • house-churned butter (made at Whitebait restaurant)
  • Leaf salad, vinaigrette $7.00
  • Homestyle Chicken Broth $18.00
    • shredded chicken, supergreens, ancient grains
  • Ban Chow $24.00
    • Rice pancake filled with minced chicken, seafood, bean sprouts, onions, shredded coconut, served with peanut dipping sauce.
  • Stuffed Chicken Wings $13.00
    • Grilled chicken wings stuffed with vermicelli, water chestnut, onions, lemongrass and crushed peanuts.
  • Noodle Soup Seafood $18.00
    • A homemade fragrant broth, served with fine rice noodles, bean sprouts, chopped spring onions, coriander and a dash of fried garlic.
  • Curry Saramon with Roll $18.50
    • Diced, tender beef, simmered in coconut cream with whole peanuts, lime leaves, galangal and coriander seeds.
  • Lamb Rack $21.50
    • Lamb racks smothered in lemon grass herbs. Served with house salad.
  • Pork Spring Roll $10.00
    • Rice paper wrapped with minced pork, taro and peanut.
  • Green Curry Chicken & Prawn $18.00
    • Prepared in our traditional spices, simmered in coconut cream with mixed vegetables. Served with rice.
  • Deep Fried King Prawns $13.50
    • Crispy battered king prawns deep fried in vegetable oil, served with lemon garlic sauce.
  • Snack Box $5.50
    • 1 Thigh and Large Chips
  • Mix & Match $6.80
    • 3 Drums or Wings with Med Chips
  • Chips $2.80
  • Drum $2.50
  • Wedges $3.50
  • Wingman $3.00
    • 1 Wing 'n' Small Chips
  • Wing $2.00
  • Lunchbox $8.50
    • 2 Thighs and Chips
  • Chicken & brandy pate 15
    • ham hock jelly / apple syrup / cornichons / pickled onions / char grilled flat bread
  • Bread & Dips 18
    • warmed bambino ciabatta & char grilled flat bread w/ -Pukara caramelised balsamic & Santagata EVO -white truffle & mushroom mascarpone -Indian pumpkin dip -olives -semi dried tomatoes -balsamic gherkins
  • Single cheese 13.5
  • Bruschetta 15
    • -tuna tartare / wasabi caviar / coriander / giner-miso mayo -smoked salmon / citrus cream / avocado mousse / cab-sav pearls
  • Mahikiki Fries 6
    • w ketchup
  • Oysters 1/2 dozen dozen>>(according to availability) The current season's best oysters served either natural w prelibation white balsamic vinegar/lemon / Kaitaia fire, tempura w nori/miso mayo / pickled ginger or Kilpatrick w bacon/anchovy/chipotle/manuka smoke
  • Slow braised oxtail tortellini 19.5
    • Sauce Puttanesca / rocket & red onion salad / shaved pecorino
  • Mango "cheese cake" 16.5
    • coconut jelly / lime curd / raspberries / mango jelly / vanilla biscuit crumble / yoghurt sponge
  • Channa Masala
    • Chickpeas prepared in onion tomato base sauce with medium spices
  • Chicken Balti
    • Chargrilled pieces of chicken cooked with onion, tomato and capsicum in thick masala gravy.
  • Chicken Tikka Mania
    • Tandoori roasted chicken delicately cooked in onion and tomato sauce.
  • Butter Chicken (A Kiwi Favourite)
    • Boneless pieces of chicken marinated overnight, roasted in the tandoor finished in creamy tomato sauce.
  • Paneer Tikka Masala
    • Cubes of cottage cheese, tossed with onions, tomato and capsicum in thick masala sauce
  • Lamb Saag
    • Chunks of lamb cooked with spinach gravy and selected spices
  • Plain Naan $3.00
    • Bread made of refined flour
  • All served with a mint sauce and salad
  • Baked eggs benedict $13
    • served with slow roasted cherry tomatoes, basil infused hollandaise and toasted baguette
  • Omelet $11
    • your choice of fillings ham, tomato, cheese, mushroom
  • Crispy kale and sesame salad $16
    • crispy kale, avocado, cherry tomatoes served with a sesame seed oil and soya sauce vinaigrette. Finished with toasted sesame seeds
  • Dukkan beed salad $19
    • marinetd ribeye steak with a sprinkle of egyptian spice, tomato, mizuni and mesculan salad and bread crips
  • Honey grilled greek halloumi salad $17.50
    • roma tomatoes, black olives, red onion and cucumber with a sherry vinaigrette
  • Soup of day $10
  • Three cheese open tart $14
    • blue brie and goats cheese tart topped with a rocket and cherry tomato salad
  • Parmesan and truffle fries $8
  • Omelette & Toast $11.50
    • Your choice of three fillings
  • Mexican Beef Burger $8.00
    • Mexican Beef Pattie with Doritos Corn Chips and Home Made Tomato Salsa on Lettuce, Tomato and Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Hawaiian Burger $8.50
    • Streaky Bacon, Pineapple and a Beef Pattie on Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Red Onion with Garlic Aioli & Tomato Relish
  • Bacon & Eggs on Toast $10.50
  • Egg Burger $6.50
    • Grilled Beef Pattie with a Soft Fried Egg on Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Red Onion with Garlic Aioli & Tomato Relish.
  • Wedges with Sour Cream & Chilli Sauce $5.00
  • Hamburger $6.00
    • Grilled Beef Pattie on Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Red Onion with Garlic Aioli & Tomato Relish.
  • B.L.T. Burger $8.00
    • Two Rashers of Streaky Bacon on Lettuce, Tomato & Garlic Aioli, Topped with Home Made Tomato Salsa.
  • Timmy wrap with creamy mushrooms, black beans, potato, feta & spinach $10
  • Kumara nest with cheese, egg & feta $6
  • Coconut chia seed pudding with fruit $8
  • Daily changing Salads 360ml $8 500ml $12
    • Mix and Match the salads
  • Veggie lasagna with spinach & lentils $10
  • Richie sandwich with salami, pickle, spinach & cheddar $9
  • Rusty wrap with creamy coconut mushrooms, onion relish, kumara potato & spinach (DF) $10
  • Homemade granola with yogurt & fruit $12
  • Chocolate fondue (to share) $19.00
    • Served with an assortment of fresh fruit, spanish churros & marshmallows
  • Garlic, tomato prawns $12.50
    • With smoked paprika sauce
  • Crumble of the day (please refer to waitstaff for today's flavour) $12.00
    • Served cream and with ice-cream & cream anglaise
  • Lamb burger $25.50
    • Grilled lamb pattie on a focaccia bun with cos lettuce, aioli, onion jam & halloumi, served with chunky fries
  • Creme brulee (please refer to waitstaff for today's flavour) $12.00
    • Served with yoghurt & biscotti
  • Collie
    • Bacon, pineapple, spring onion & tomato
  • -Lg $32.00
  • All pizzas available as a calzone at no extra charge
  • BEEF TOURNEDOS $32.50
    • beef fillet wrapped in streaky bacon, served with gratin potato, roasted vegetables and merlot jus.
  • CAJUN BLACKENED FISH $24.90
    • cajun seasoned fish of the day seared on a hot skillet, served with sun-dried tomato & fruit salsa and with either rice or potato wedges.
  • SCALLOPS $12.90
    • pan seared and served with scallops, chorizo sausage, Nam scallop noodles name jing dressing.
  • GARLIC BREAD $5.50
  • LAMB FRYS $12.00
    • pan fried and served with greens, pancetta, blackcurrant sauce.
  • HOT WINGS $11.50
    • fried seasoned chicken wings served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • CHICKEN LIVERS $12.90
    • pan fried and served with crispy egg noodle pot, ginger wine $ bacon sauce.
  • FISH FILLET OF THE DAY $27.50
    • pan seared, served with baby potatoes, scallops scallops, cherry tomatoes , baby watercress, and peppercorn white wine sauce.
The Arborist

The Arborist

location

Address

166 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

049316161

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Breakfast , Diner , European , Gluten Free , Kiwi , New Zealand , Pub Food , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Bar ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
166 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand