The Front Room in Wellington Menu

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • Buttermilk & banana pancakes $14
    • smoked blueberry butter, maple syrup
  • Front Room granola $11
    • fresh berries, greek yoghurt , honey
  • Coconut chia seed parfait $13
    • watermelon, berries, passionfruit, nuts, local honey
  • Avocado $14
    • tomato, fried halloumi and lemon & oregano oil on grain toast
  • Cured Mt Cook salmon $14
    • horseradish creme fraiche & dill on  toasted brioche
  • Front Room works $19
    • 2 poached eggs, grilled bacon, sausages, bubble & squeak, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, tomato chilli jam & ciabatta
SIDES SIDES
  • Bacon, eggs, black pudding, sausages $5
  • Grilled flat mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, grilled ciabatta $4
  • Bubble & squeak $5
  • Maple syrup $1
KIDS MENU KIDS MENU
  • Boiled eggs & soldiers/Sausage wrap $7
  • Kids pack $5
  • Milk & cookies $6
  • Fruit kebabs $5
LUNCH LUNCH
  • Bread & dukkuh w Kapiti Olive oil $7
  • Salt & Szechwan pepper squid $20
    • pickled watermelon, peanut & corriander salad, lime chilli dressing
  • Poached chicken salad $22
    • grilled corn, smashed avocado, maple lime dressing
  • Spanish tasting plate $22
    • croquettes,chorizo,marcona almonds,piquillo peppers,jamon,manchego cheese
  • Turkish eggs $16
    • tomato & red capsicum ragout, yoghurt, chilli, sumac, brown butter, grilled flat bread
  • Pan fried fish $24
    • saffron, lemon & confit tomato risotto
  • Pork sandwich $21
    • w melted sweberg cheese, beetroot chutney & hand cut chips
SIDES SIDES
  • Hand cut chips w aioli $6
  • Sauteed broccoli, garlic, chilli & ricotta salata $7
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Hot chocolate pudding $14
    • w almond heart & vanilla ice cream (allow 15 min)
  • Steamed ginger pudding $12
    • poached tamarillo & butterscotch cream
  • Affogato $13
    • served w fruit & nut biscotti & a single shot of amaretto
  • Spanish manchego cheese $19
    • fig & pistachio nut bread, Pedro Ximenez, falwasser wafers & quince paste

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Baked double cheese scallop mornay served with garlic bread $15.00
  • Bacon and a fried egg served on toasted home-made bread $5.00
  • Beef burger with melted cheese, aioli and mixed salad greens in a homemade rustic burger bun served with hand cut fries and aioli $16.00
  • Lemon Meringue pie made with short crust pastry, lemon curd jelly topped with meringue served with vanilla ice cream $12.00
  • Egg $2.00
  • Flat white $4.00
  • Crumbed chicken burger with tomato, mixed salad greens and chimichurri served with hand cut chips and aioli $19.00
  • Grilled chicken, cos lettuce, anchovies, croutons, crispy diced bacon, poached egg and tossed with Caesar dressing and parmesan cheese $19.00
  • Mango Pickle $1.60
  • Tofia E Noor $12.50
    • Roastedpanir in mustard, yoghurt and mint, skewered with capsicum, tomato and onion.
  • Mango Chicken $22.00
    • Tender chicken breast simmered in mango and fresh cream a delicate mild dish.
  • Venison Masala $29.00
    • Tender cubes o f venison cooked with lush green herbs, chives and coriander, finished in coconut cream. A delicacy of Nepai, north east India.
  • Vegetable Biryani $25.00
    • Mixed vegetables cooked with dried fruits, nuts and rice
  • Poppadoms $1.70
  • 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.
  • Nawab Panir Tikka - 2 Skewers $25.00
    • Nawab Tikka skewered with garden fresh capsicums, cottage cheese and onions then placed on a bed o f finely sliced onion, marinated in lime juice and cumin seeds.
  • Spicy Chicken $11.50/$9.50
  • Chicken Katsu $11.50/$9.50
  • REGULAR $9.50
  • LARGE $11.50
  • Salmon Sashimi Mixed Sashimi 10 pieces $11.50
  • Teriyaki Beef $11.50/$9.50
  • Teriyaki TofuSpicy Tofu $11.50/$9.50
  • Sashimi Donburi $11.50/$9.50
  • Spanakopita $6.00
  • Bougatsa $4.00
  • Fries $5.00
  • Spinach Pie $7.00
    • Fresh Spinach and feta cheese baked inside layers of homemade pastry.
  • Mititei $9.00
    • Skinless spicy garlic sausages served with tzatziki sauce and lemon.
  • Baklava $4.00
  • Chicken Pieces Served with Pita Bread and Tzatziki in a Tray $8.00
  • Fries/Fries with Parmesan $6.00
    • Thickly cut fries on their own or with grated parmesan cheese.
  • Mixed $13.50
  • Lamb & Chips $10.00
  • Lamb Pide $12.00
  • Burger Combo $14.50
  • Mixed $11.00
  • Mijvel $8 / $9
  • Mixed Sml $6.50 / Lrg $8.50
  • Vege Pide $12.00
  • Rustic Fries W/ Tomato Sauce $7.50
  • Pan-Seared Scallops $16.50
    • Saffron cauliflower puree, balsamic beetroot, orange & kumara crisp
  • Crumbed Fish & Chips $17.00
    • With balsamic vinaigrette, mixed lettuce & tartare sauce
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread $8.00
    • Ciabatta bread w/ herb & cheese, garlic butter
  • Apple & Rhubarb Crumble $12.50
    • W/ maple walnut ice cream
  • Assorted NZ Cheese Platter $18.00
    • W/ fruit chutney, dried fruit & crackers
  • Banana Split $6.50
    • W/ vanilla ice cream
  • Pan-Fried Fish $12.00
    • W/ fries, garden salad & tartare sauce
  • Navratan Korma $12.50
    • Seasonal vegetables cooked in a creamy cashew nut sauce,
  • Raita $2.50
    • Grated cucumber in yoghurt.
  • Chicken Vindaloo $15,00
    • Tender boneless chicken cooked in red chilies, herbs and vindaloo paste.
  • Lamb Saag $16.00
    • Lamb pieces prepared in spinach, spices and herbs, and finished with cream,
  • Lamb Madras $16.00
    • Lamb pieces cooked with ground spices and coconut cream.
  • Plain Naan $3.00
    • Refined flour bread
  • Chicken Ngaio $16.00
    • Boneless chicken cooked with ground spices in an apricot sauce.
  • All mains served mild, medium or hot with free Basmati rice
  • Quesadillas $13.00–$17.00
    • Wheat tortilla filled with cheese and then grilled. Served with salad, red sauce, and pickle onion.
  • Tacos dorados $23.00
    • Vegetarian mix on crunchy tacos served with beans, salad, red sauce, sour cream and feta 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.
  • 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.
  • Sarape mexicano $23.00
    • Slow cooked pork with green sauce served with beans, rice, sour cream and cheese.
  • Tortas de elote $12.00
    • Corn fritters
  • Quesadillas $13.00–$17.00
    • Wheat tortilla filled with cheese and then grilled. Served with salad, red sauce, and pickle onion.
  • Enfrijoladas de cordero $23.00
    • Folded tortilla filled with slow cooked lamb, topped with beans sauce, feta cheese, chorizo and rice
  • -Half $3.00
  • Pineapple fritter $2.00
  • ●Kumara Wedges
  • Beef $6.00
  • -Tomato *$2 each
  • Prawns $7.00
    • Grilled or Battered ( 6 )
  • Batted Sausage $4.00
  • Spring roll $3.20
  • FRUIT SALAD $6.50
    • Seasonal fruit with greek yoghurt
  • BREAKFAST PIE $7.50
    • Bacon, egg & veg served with tomato chutney
  • BREAKFAST PIE $11.50
    • Bacon, egg & veg served with tomato chutney with toast
  • VEGE FRITTATA $6.50
    • veg & egg served with tomato chutney (GF)
  • TOASTED CROISSANT $5.50
    • with jam and butter
  • SALMON QUICHE $9.00
    • with salmon and asparagus (GF)
  • TRAMMEZINO $8.50
    • with smoked chicken, brie & tomato chutneys
  • HOUSE-MADE MUESLI $8.00
    • with seasonal fruit compote & greek yoghurts
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $9.50
    • Avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, season greens and smoked salmon strips
  • Green Salad $8.00
    • Cherry, tomatoes, red onion, capsicum, season greens and feta cheese
  • Toasties $5.50
    • any 3 fillings: Onion,mushroom, creamed corn, ham, tomato, cheese and pineapple
  • Chicken and Mushroom Pasta $17.50
    • In a white wine sauce with penne.
  • Toast or English Muffins $6.00
    • Served with butter and berry jam.
  • Eggs Benedict $14.50
    • Poached eggs and streaky bacon served on English muffins with lemon hollandaise.
  • Sides $3.00
    • As an extra to any breakfast add hash brown, tomatoes, mushrooms, streaky bacon, black pudding kransky sausages or French toast.
  • San Fran Salad $18.00
    • A delicious mix of salad greens, smoked chicken, avocado, banana, tomato, kumara and spring onion dressed with our famous basil vinaigrette. If you loved it here take it home! Available in a 375 ml bottle for $9.00
  • Warm Pumpkin Salad $17.00
    • Roasted pumpkin, honey cured streaky bacon, pumpkin seed, marinated feta and a rosemary dressing.
  • Fresh bread with a Trio of spreads $9.50
  • Devils Dream Cake $18.00
    • Soft layers of white and dark chocolate laced with raspberries – really wicked and scores 10 on the richness scale.
  • -Brie & walnut
  • 3 Fillings $6.00
  • Takeaway available
  • All salads $14.00
  • Available til 11am
  • Garden salad w balsamic dressing $4.50
  • Soup of the day $9.00
    • Freshly made home style soup (see specials board) served w foccacia bread
  • BLT $10.50
    • Bacon, lettuce & tomatoes on toasted foccacia
  • Dumpling Chay - Veggie Dumpling (V) $11.00
    • Pan grilled dumplings with cabbage, fungus, shitake mushroom, carrots, coriander and spring onion served with cucumber chili soy dipping sauce
  • Cha Gio - Crispy Spring Rolls $12.00
    • Crispy ground pork and glass noodle spring rolls served with tangy dipping sauce
  • Bo Kho - Braised Beef (GF) or Ca Ri Ga - Chicken Curry (GF)
  • Ca Ri Chay - Vegetarian Curry (V) $23.00
    • Roasted pumpkin, broccoli, green beans & cherry tomatoes. Served with steamed rice & French bread.
  • Goi Cam - Orange Salad $17.00
    • Served with Vietnamese mint and pistachio nuts
  • Dau Phong Rang $5.00
    • Roasted peanuts
  • Les Petits Chocolats $15.00
    • Walter’s hand-crafted ganache chocolates
  • Goi Du Du Xanh $17.00
    • Green Papaya Salad >> Green papaya with fresh herbs and Vietnamese mint
  • Fried chicken (Per piece) $3.60
  • Cheese $1.00
  • Hot home made soup of the day $8.50
    • made with seasonal fresh natural ingredients
  • Butter chicken
  • Savouries
  • Mince curry $3.70
  • Bacon & eggs $8.50
    • 2 slices of bacon & 2 eggs on toast
  • Char-grilled chicken sandwich with wedge $12.50
The Front Room

The Front Room

location

Address

42 Tutere Street, Waikanae Beach, Waikanae Beach, NZ, 5036, New Zealand

phone

Phone

049054142

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Central European , European , Gluten Free , Kiwi , New Zealand , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Free Wifi ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
42 Tutere Street, Waikanae Beach, Waikanae Beach, NZ, 5036, New Zealand