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

  • Brewers Breaky - sautéed mushrooms, grilled tomato w horseradish crème kransky sausage, crispy bacon, home made hash browns,toasted ciabatta w eggs your way-scrambled, fried or poached $18.00
  • Twice cooked pork belly on a bed of creamed savoy cabbage, smoked pork lardons and watercress w vanilla star anise apple relish, chickpea fritters and buttercup puree $29
  • 3 egg omellette w sautéed mushrooms, tomato, gruyere cheese, watercress and red onion jam served w basil pesto $14.50
  • Open steak sandwich w tomato, dressed watercress, crisp onion rings and Swiss cheese on grilled ciabatta bread finished w roasted bell pepper mayo $18
  • Eggs your way - toasted ciabatta w eggs cooked to your liking $8
  • Chicken, bacon and brie melt resting on a toasted ciabatta bun w a spiced plum and orange relish and french fries $17
  • 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 $13
  • e.$ 23.90
  • Bruschetta Alla Pizzaiola
  • marinated olives $ 8.90
  • Cozze Alla Genovese $18.90
    • steamed mussels, frascati wine, garlic, chilli, onion, rosmarino & tomato crema
  • Prosciutto E Bufala $26.90
    • buffalo mozzarella w parma ham, sundried tomato, fresh basil & marinated olives (as available)
  • e. $19.90
  • m. $29.90
  • pesto pizza pane $8.90
  • Big Breakfast $19.50
    • Toasted sourdough, Hash Browns, Bacon, Sausage, Tomatoes & Mushrooms with either poached, scrambled or fried eggs
  • Steak Sandwich $19.50
    • Sirloin Steak, served with Caramelised Onions, Tomato Slices, Mesculin on a toasted Foccacia with a side of Fries and your choice of a Smokey BBQ Sauce or Garlic Chilli Mayo
  • Eggs on Toast $13.50
    • With bacon
  • Thai Beef Salad $19.50
    • Thai marinated sirloin strips served on Salad Greens with Cheery Tomatoes, Feta Cheese and a Balsamic Honey Vinegarette topped with Crispy Noodles
  • Eggs on Toast $10.50
    • Thick white toast with your choice of poached, scrambled or fried eggs
  • Vegetarian Fry $16.50
    • Gluten free toast, tomato, hash browns, mushrooms & baby spinach
  • Big Breakfast $19.50
    • Gluten free toast, hash browns, bacon, sausage, tomatoes & mushrooms
  • Moxie Fry (Small Breakfast) $16.50
    • Toasted sourdough, Hash Brown, Bacon, Sausage, Tomato & Mushrooms with either poached, scrambled or fried eggs
  • Mushroom Risotto with Smoked Chicken - creamy mushroom topped with smoked chicken $16.00
  • Eggs Benedict - Toasted English muffins topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce with Bacon or Smoked Salmon $16.00
  • Eggs Benedict - Toasted English muffins topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce with Bacon or Tomato & Mushroom $14.00
  • Moroccan Lamb Burger - Lamb mince mixed with moroccan spices, lettuce, tomato, &a yoghurt dressing served with fries $15.50
  • Warm Chicken Salad - Grilled chicken breast on a salad topped with avocado and brie cheese, cashew nuts and balsamic vinagrette $16.50
  • Seafood Broth - mussels, squid, prwans, fish & scallops in a italian style tomato broth with toasted baguette $18.00
  • Fish of the Day - Crumbed battered with a garden salad, fries and tartare sauce $24.00
  • Spaghetti Marinara - mixed seafood tossed with spaghetti an a napolitano sauce with parmesan cheese $18.00
  • Chicken Sandwich - grilled chicken with sauteed onion, salad, tomato relish and pesto mayo in a toasted garlic roll with chips $14.50
  • Aioli $2.60
  • Double Donut Sundae - two warm donuts rolled in cinnamon sugar, topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce % whipped cream $8.50
  • Piha Pork Loin - rolled stuffed pork loin with buttered potato mash, steamed seasonal vegetables, cheese sauce, apple sauce and rich brown gravy $27.50
  • Scallops - scallops in a light tempura batter with chips, salad and tartare sauce $24.50
  • Chicken Schnitzel - lightly crumbed chicken schnitzel with salad, chips and plum sauce $17.50
  • Dinosaur Rump - cooked to your liking and served with salad & chips $29.50/400g
  • Scotch Fillet - cooked to your liking and served with salad & chips $29/300g
  • Veggie-
    • Feta,Spinach,Mushrooms,Capsicum,Red Onion,Kalamata Olives
  • Smoked Salmon-
    • Blue Cheese, Capsicum, Capers, Red Onion
  • Anchovies-Bacon-
    • Olives, Capers, Jalapeño, Blue Cheese, Garlic
  • Meat.lovers-
    • Ham,Salami,Pepperoni,Bacon, Smoky BBQ sauce
  • BBQ Chicken-
    • Roasted Chicken, Bacon, Smokey BBQ sauce
  • Mushroom-Blue Cheese-
    • Spinach, Roasted Garlic
  • Extra toppings $2-4.00
  • Gluten free base $3.00
  • MIX GRILL $12.00
  • CURRY ROLL $2.70
  • FISH CAKE $2.50
  • SEAFOOD PLATTER $14.00
  • PINEAPPLE FRITTER $1.00
  • OYSTERS(1 doz)
  • SAUSAGES 7 EGGS $9.00
  • PACK 2 $22.00
    • 2 scoop chips, 4 fish, 2 hotdogs or sausages, 6 chicken nuggets
  • HAMBURGER
    • Try our Hamburger, a signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • JUNIOR SALAD BURGER
    • Crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato and cheese with our creamy mayonnaise, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. This Junior burger may be small in size but is BIG on taste. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
  • BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
    • With one classic BK Chicken Burger, one Bacon and Egg Muffin, small Hash Bites and one regular hot drink of your choice, you can take the medal for biggest and best breakfast in town.
  • BIG DINNER PACK $29.95
    • Feed the whole team with the Big Dinner Pack. One Double Whopper with cheese, one BK Chicken, one Nugget burger and one Double Cheeseburger. Plus, two large fries, two small soft drinks and two regular soft drinks. Phew! And all for just
  • FRIES
    • More delicious than ever, our signature piping hot salted fries are golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
  • ORIGINAL TENDERCRISP
    • Try our premium chicken fillet, juicy tomatoes and premium lettuce in a big, fresh corn dusted bun. Top it with creamy mayo and you’ve got the Original TENDERCRISP® burger. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • WHOPPER JR WITH CHEESE
    • Our WHOPPER JR.® features a flame-grilled beef patty topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, sliced white onions, a slice of cheese all on a soft sesame seed bun. Sized right for a smaller appetite. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • HASHBITES
    • These tiny, golden pieces of crunchy potato are just waiting to be eaten. These guys add a bit of bite (and crunch) to your breakfast.
  • Soup of the Day $9.50
    • served with hot soup roll
  • Parnell's Warm Chicken Salad $16.50$13.50 1/2portion
    • served with bacon, camembert, avocado & pesto dressing
  • BLAT $14.50
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato served with homemade mayo on' toasted Turkish bread
  • Toasted Sandwich $6.50
    • pick up to 3 of the following fillings. cheese, onion, tomato, sweetcorn, ham, pineapple
  • Parnell's Caesar Salad $15.50 $12.50 1/2portion
    • with crispy bacon, parmesan, croutons, soft boiled egg & Parnell dressing
  • Side Dish $4.50 Small$6.50 Large
    • Your choice of Wedges, Fries or Salad
  • Pasta of the Day $16.00 $12.00 1/2portion
  • Nacho's $11.50
    • served with sour cream & salsa
  • Corn Fritter Stack GF $17.00
    • Layered with bacon and roast kumara and served with sour cream and either sweet chilli sauce or basil pesto
  • French Toast or Hot Cakes GF option $16.50
    • Served with bacon, banana, maple syrup and whipped cream
  • Banana Split $8.00
  • Garlic Bread $6.50
    • Ciabatta brushed with garlic butter and toasted
  • Open Chicken Sandwich GFO $19.50
    • Succulent Cajun spiced chicken breast, bacon on salad greens and tomato and topped with mango peach chutney, a slice of brie and a sprinkle of dukkah.
  • side of fries $4.00
    • Bowl of fries served with aioli or tomato salsa
  • Soup Of The Day $12.00
    • Soup of the day served with toasted baguette.
  • Seasoned Wedges $9.50
    • Served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream.
  • Served w French fries & salad or vegetables and your choice of/Tomato & Cheese Pizza $15.00
  • First Class Lamb Rack $36.00
    • Baked in a cumin, cashew & garlic crust w rosemary scented jus & a tangy mint syrup reduction.
  • Spiced Orange Pannacotta $15.00
    • Served w berry compote & almond praline
  • Tiger Prawns & Scallops $18/MainSize$28.50
    • Always fresh, cooked in a fragrant lemon, garlic & chilli cream sauce, garnished with smoked salmon.( the withMain size served w rice)
  • Warm Pumpkin, Lemon & Honey Salad $20.50
    • Pumpkin roasted in lemon, honey & fennel with kale, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, feta & chia seeds, lightly dresin an aromatic orange & Thai basil vinegarette(Add marinated Chicken $8.00)
  • Fresh NZ Mussels Half$17/Kilo$26
    • Cooked in an aromatic coconut, lime & coriander broth served w garlic bread.
  • Garlic Bread $9.00
    • House baked French baguette, w Chefs signature fragrant garlic & herb butter.
  • Chefs Pot Pie $24.50
    • Changed regularly, inspired by local cuts & seasonal produce, served w fries & salad or parsley butter vegetables.
  • Cos Lettuce Salad $5.50
    • With Pear, Dates & Lemon Olive Oil Dressing
  • Potatoes $6.00
    • Duck Fat Potatoes
  • Chocolate Truffle $3.00
  • Meringue $15.50
    • Salted Caramel Cashew Nut Ice Cream, Brulee Banana, Salted Caramel Sauce, Hokey Pokey
  • Crispy Chicken Salad $24.50
    • With Crispy Noodles, Brie Wontons & Roasted Capsicum Aioli
  • Broccoli With Hollandaise $6.00
  • Soufflé $17.50
    • Three cheese soufflé, spiced red cabbage, beetroot, manuka honey & feta cream filled profiteroles
  • Fries $6.00
    • Shoestring Fries With Red Capsicum Aioli
  • Chicken burger $12.00
  • Fish of the day-see blackboard for fish of the day $21.00
    • Battered, crumbed or pan fried, served with a seafood sauce
  • Pea, pie and pud $11.00
    • Homemade pie served with gravy
  • Drizzled with honey homemade vinaigrette
  • BBQ grilled pork spare ribs $12.00
    • Served with a finger bowl
  • Crumbed king prawn cocktail $12.00
    • Served with a manuka honey based home made sauce (optional)
  • Kids burger and chips $9.50
  • Beef nachos $13.00
    • Nachos, tortilla chips topped with beef cheese salsa and sour cream
  • Omelette $13.00
    • Ham, cheese & tomato
  • Eggs on Toast $10.00
    • your style eggs
  • Thai Chicken Noodles Salad $17.00
    • warm Asian style greens in coconut chilli sauce
  • Muesli Clusters with Berry Coulis & Natural Yoghurt $9.00
  • Seafood Chowder $14.50
    • creamy chowder with toast
  • Pasta of the day $15.00
    • tricoloured fettucine ask for today's flavour
  • Creamy Balsamic Mushrooms $14.00
    • panfried mushrooms with a creamy balsamic sauce served on garlic toasted baguette
  • Rustic Mince on Toast $15.50
    • chili beef topped with a poached egg
  • Sticky Date Pudding N/A
    • Served with toffee sauce, French vanilla bean ice cream and cream anglaise
  • Gallery Sweet tasting Platter $39
    • A selection of treats from the dessert menu for you to share with 2 or 3 people (for those that just cant decide).
  • Rissotto $23
    • Roasted pumkin, feta and pine nut risotto, served with tempura chicken tenderloins and tomoto confit
  • Seared Duck Breast $39
    • Served on kumara and ginger puree with a pork shiitake mushroom cigar and a fennel and orange coriander salad
  • Gallery Platter for two $35 for four $45
    • An antipasto selection to share
  • Supreme of Chicken $38
    • Oven roasted chicken wrapped in bacon, served with polenta crusted sweet breads, baby winter vegetables, potato gnocchi and drizzled with basil pesto
  • Vegetarian Main $27
    • A vegetarian tasting plate, gallery staff will inform you of todays special
  • Truffles 3 N/A
    • Choose from our selection of Baileys, chocolate or rum and raisin truffles
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

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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