The Big Orange in Manawatu-Wanganui Menu

MAINS MAINS
  • Lamb Rack $35.50
    • Served with chateau potatoes. forest mushrooms, green beans and with a basil balsamic glaze
  • Seared Duck Breast $40.00
    • Seared then flash roasted to medium rare and served with fondant potato, braised red cabbage with a star anise jus
  • Angus Beef Fillet S35.00
    • Grilled eye fillet served with horseradish mash, roasted heirloom carrots, rosemary yorkshire pudding with a bordelaise sauce.
  • Ballotine Of Chicken $32.00
    • Boned leg of chicken with mushrooms and served with boulangere potatoes, steamed green vegetables, crispy chicken skin and a white wine, thyme sauce
  • Twice Cooked Pork Belly $29.50
    • Served with braised savoy cabbage, apple potato mash, crispy crackling and black pudding sauce
  • Beetroot Risotto $32 00
    • A beetroot risotto served with goats cheese, toasted walnuts and rocket
  • Ravioli Of Pork $26.50
    • Pork, anchovy, thyme & parmesan ravioli served with a lemon beurre blanc sauce.
  • Venison Loin $39.50
    • Served with asmoked garlic mash, balsamic roasted beets, black kale and a port jus .
  • Fish Of The Day
    • Please select the type of fish you like then the way you want it cooked. (All fish is subject to availability)
  • Tempura Battered $30.50
    • Served with fries and a side salad accompanied by homemade tartare and lemon
  • Pan Fried $33.50
    • Fish of your choice, served with parsnip mash, pea panacoita and pea shoots
  • Chef'S Fish Special PRICED DAILY
    • Please ask your server about todays special.

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Small $13.90
  • Falafel
    • Chickpeas balls with spices and herbs
  • Halloumi Salad Large size only
  • Tiramisu $7.50
    • Mascarpone cheese, lady fingers and espresso coffee
  • Vege Falafel Meal (Large size only)
    • Falafel with tabouleh, eggplant, hummus and jack dip served on salad
  • Calamari Salad $16.90
  • Chicken Kebab
  • Humus
  • Spaghetti alla Bolognese $15.00
    • traditional meat sauce, parmesan cheese
  • Napoletana Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • tomatoes, anchovies, olives, oregano, mozzarella cheese
  • Spaghetti alla Carbonara $15.00
    • bacon, egg, garlic, cracked pepper, parmesan cheese
  • Vegetariana Classico Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • tomatoes, mushrooms, capsicum, zucchini, avocado, artichokes, oregano, mozzarella cheese
  • Margherita Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • tomatoes, basil pesto, parmesan cheese, oregano, mozzarella cheese
  • Pollo Rucola Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • chicken breast, spinach, feta cheese, oregano, mozzarella cheese
  • Siciliana Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • tomatoes, anchovies, olives, capers, oregano, mozzarella cheese
  • Fettuccine alla Pollo $15.00
    • chicken & mushrooms in a creamy sauce, parmesan cheese
  • Mixed $12.90 / $15.90
    • Served with Rice. Small / Large
  • Mixed $7.50
    • Mediterranean Style
  • Zucchini $7.00 / $8.90
    • Mini / Large
  • Falafal $8.50 / $9.90
    • Wrapped in Pita Bread. Small / Large
  • Vegetarian $6.90
    • Mediterranean Style
  • Chicken $7.50
    • Mediterranean Style
  • Fallafel $7.00 / $8.90
    • Mini / Large
  • Beef $6.90
    • Mediterranean Style
  • CHEESEBURGER $4.00
    • Chargrilled beef patty, cheddar cheese, dill pickles, mustard and ketchup on a 4" bun.
  • HAMBURGER $3.50
    • Chargrilled beef patty, dill pickles, mustard and ketchup on a 4" bun.
  • WESTERN BACON CHEESEBURGER $8.90
    • Chargrilled beef patty, bacon, cheddar cheese, crispy onion rings and tangy BBQ sauce on a seeded bun.
  • THE BIG CARL $8.50
    • Two chargrilled beef patties, two slices of cheddar cheese, lettuce and our classic sauce on a seeded bun.
  • JR. CARL $3.00/$$6.40
    • Chargrilled beef patty with lettuce, American Cheese and our special sauce.
  • SUPERSTAR WITH CHEESE $9.50
    • Two chargrilled beef patties, two slices of cheddar cheese, two slices of tomato, onions, dill pickles, lettuce, mayo and our special sauce on a seeded bun.
  • CHICKEN TENDERS $6.00/$9.00
    • Chicken tenders dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded and cooked to a golden brown. Served with a choice of ranch, honey mustard or BBQ dipping sauces. Available as a 3pk or 5pk./ 3PCS/5PCS
  • JALAPENO BIG CHICKEN BURGER $9.50
    • A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet topped with fiery jalapeño's, a special Santa Fe sauce, swiss cheese, red onions, tomato, lettuce all on a moist seeded bun.
  • Panfried market fish or Pacific Salmon served w ciabatta, lemon and fennel crust in a carrot, ginger and saffron broth w tomato confit, sea salt roasted gourmet potatoes and wilted baby spinach $29
  • SCHNITZEL - Crumbed weiner schnitzel topped with honey cured ham and gruyere cheese w creamy potato mash, caramelised onions and lemon wedge $18
  • ORIENTAL TASTING PLATTER - A selection of tempura battered fish, spring rolls, samosas and pork money bags w dipping sauces $30
  • Grilled flat bread topped w eggplant, spinach, gourmet potatoes, caramelised onions and goats cheese $12
  • Duo of creamy mushrooms - button & portobello mushrooms sautéed in garlic chive butter on grilled ciabatta bread $15.00
  • Eggs Florentine - served on English muffins, fresh spinach, grilled tomato poached eggs and hollandaise $16.50
  • Freshly ground beef meat balls in a rich tomato and basil sauce topped w grilled mozzarella $13
  • Orange, ginger and date braised Hawkes Bay lamb neck on a potato, lemon and goats cheese rosti w crumbed onion curls, roasted vine tomato and a black doris plum and thyme compote $28
  • Falafel salad & kumara crisps $14.90
  • Crumbed Chicken fillet with apricot or mushroom sauce $21.50
  • Warm beef salad with kumara crisps $21.50
  • Lambsfry & Bacon $11.90
  • Roast Beef & yorky pudd or Roast Pork & apple sauce $21.50
  • Deep Fried Fish $8.80
  • Steam Pudding & Custard $5.00
  • Fish & Chips $7.00
  • Crépes, lemon curd, blueberries, anglaise, pistachio $18
  • Linguini chilli chicken, thyme, edamame, courgette, macadamia, parmesan, lemon $27
  • Taste plate for two $26
  • Chicken liver paté, crostini, whiskey port figs $16
  • Sesame crumbed fish, homecut fries, greek salad, tartare, lemon $27
  • Seared salmon, fiery red rice salad, caramelised beetroot, feta, green goddess dressing $28
  • Spicy vietnamese beef prawn salad, noodles, mungbeans, herbs, peanut $27
  • Kumara hash, crispy bacon, wilted spinach, poached egg, hollandaise $19
  • Steak Onion Roll $2.00
  • Fish Cake $2.00
  • Chips scoop $2.70
  • Chicken $4.00
  • Vegetarian Roll $2.00
  • Crumbed Fish $3.00
  • Chicken Wing $1.50
  • Sausage $2.00
  • -Full $15.99
  • Butter chicken $16.90
    • Boneless pieces of chicken half cooked in tandoor and finished in a creamy tomato flavoured sauce
  • Hot dogs & chips $9.90
  • Chicken korma $16.90
    • Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in cashew nut and yoghurt sauce then garnished with cream (chef special)
  • Lamb masala $16.90
    • Cooked in a wok in a spicy blend on masala
  • Apricot chicken $16.90
    • Tender pieces of chicken cooked in apricot sauce and spices
  • Chana masala $13.90
    • Boiled chickpeas cooked with onion, green chillies and mixed spice, goes well with chutney (recommended by chefs)
  • Bhuna beef $16.90
    • Boneless beef pieces cooked in a thick onion, tomato, capsicum and cashew nut gravy
  • O' MY LAMBY(GF) $25.00
    • seared lamb rump sliced on fresh garden greens with cherry tom, Julianne veg, fresh mint leaves & grapes, kumara, caramelised pear & walnut & drizzled with yoghurt dressing
  • BENE TRUE STORY(GF) $19.00
    • 2 poached eggs on potato & roast garlic rosti with caramelised onions, hollandaise & pesto oil. Your choice of streaky bacon or salmon fillet or veggie option with spinach & mushroom or avo or asparagus(choose one)
  • THAI DYED CURRY(GF) $16.00
    • green Thai curry packed chocka with seasonal veg, fresh coriander, served with rice, yoghurt & chutney - add chicken $5.00.
  • Bacon $5.00
  • Gluten free bread $2.00
  • MISCHIEF WORKS $22.00
    • herbed potato & garlic mash, grilled toms, streaky bacon, sausage, spinach & sauteed garlic mushrooms, toasted ciabatta & hollandaise with 2 eggs your way
  • IT' SONYA SOUP $13.00
    • creamy tom soup served with ciabatta bread
  • Please do advise staff of allergies as not all ingredients are listed
  • Lamb Shanks (Gluten Free) $25.00
    • Two lamb shanks served with herb creamy potato whip, glazed greens, crushed minted peas and a lamb jus
  • Seasoned Wedges (Serves Two) $15.00
    • Served with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • Zucchini & Sweet Corn Fritters (Gluten Free) (Vegetarian) $17.00
    • Served with baby spinach, pickled onion and feta
  • Eggs Benedict $15.00
    • Classic eggs Benedict served on a toasted English muffin served with Bacon and wilted spinach two poached eggs and topped with a rich hollandaise sauce
  • Pizza Bread $10.00
    • With sundried tomato pesto sauce, parmesan cheese and drizzled with balsamic glaze
  • coriander salsa with crispy salmon skin $35.00
  • Angus Pure Scotch Fillet Steak (Gluten Free) $18.00
    • Pan seared steak accompanied with a mixed salad, fried egg, fries and béarnaise sauce
  • Chilli Bean Nachos (Gluten Free) $18.00
    • Chilli Bean Mince on top of corn chips, served with melted cheese, sour cream,avocado pulp and tomato salsa
  • Salad - extra $3.00
  • Eggs Benedict $15.00
    • Your choice of bacon, ham or salmon
  • Flans $7.50
  • Big Breakfast $20.00
    • Kransky's bacon, eggs, tomato, avo & toast
  • Wraps $7.50
  • Eggs on Toast $7.00
  • Salad of the Day $12.50
  • Raisin Toast - 2 slices $4.00
  • fried tomato
  • -fresh rolls $4
  • eggs
  • Get you Started
  • - muffin with ham, egg and hollandaise and coffee $9
  • A fresh orange
  • Warm bacon and egg slab
  • -fresh baked biscuit and regular hot chocolate drink $5
  • Cobb Schnitzel $25.9
    • Cobb's original crumbed and golden fried beef schnitzel filled with ham and mozzarella cheese, served with a tossed garden salad and fries.
  • Triple Chocolate Cheesecake $11.5
    • Milk chocolate cheesecake with white chocolate chunks, and a dark chocolate ganache. Served with ice cream, cream and berry garnish.
  • Creamy Mushrooms $5.9
  • Pumpkin & Spinach Lasagne $24.5
    • Layers of roasted pumpkin, ricotta cheese, pasta, spinach and Napolitana sauce, topped with grilled cheese. Served with a baked potato and garden salad.
  • Wedges with Sour Cream $8.0
  • Chicken & Bacon Burger $20.9
    • Grilled chicken, crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato. Finished off with melted cheese, aioli and relish. Served with fries.
  • Nachos $13.9
    • Mexican corn chips topped with salsa, avocado, grilled cheese and sour cream.
  • Seafood Chowder $14.5
    • Mussels, prawns and fish simmered gently in a creamy seafood soup - topped with homemade croutons.
  • Build a Breakfast Start with Bacon & Eggs $12.00
    • your style eggs.
  • French Toast $15.50
    • fresh seasonal fruit, whipped cream & berry coulis
  • Kids Pancake Pyramid $8.00
    • Bacon, Banana, Maple
  • Cinema Big Breakfast - The Works $19.50
    • sausages, bacon, hash browns, tomatoes, egg and mushrooms
  • Eggs Benedict with Bacon $15.50
  • Seafood Chowder $14.50
    • creamy chowder with toast
  • Pasta of the day $15.00
    • tricoloured fettucine ask for today's flavour
  • Beef Nachos $15.50
    • with cheese, sour cream, chilli
The Big Orange

The Big Orange

location

Address

51 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, Wanganui City Centre, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4500, New Zealand

phone

Phone

063484449

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM, Thursday: 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM, Friday: 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM, Saturday: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM, Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
price range

Price

None

type

Type

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service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Bar Food , Cafe Food , Gluten Free , Mexican , New Zealand , Pub Food , Sandwiches , Vegetarian , Wine Bar

features

Features

Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Quick Bites ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
51 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, Wanganui City Centre, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4500, New Zealand