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

  • Sweet Chilli $2.50
  • Milk Shakes $3.50
    • Astronomically tasty treats in chocolate, vanilla or strawberry
  • Banana Pancake $10.00
    • Pancakes with bananas baked straight into the stack
  • Junior Bean Scramble $8.00
    • Baked beans served with scrambled eggs, bacon and toast
  • Classic Benny $14.00
    • The traditional eggs benedict. Hashbrown, two poached eggs stacked with ham on grilled Ciabatta bread and topped with hollandaise or cheese sauce
  • Add Mushroom or Pepper Sauce $3.80
  • Junior Side Curly Fries $3.00
  • Garlic & Herb Chicken $21.50
    • Tender chicken breast seasoned with garlic and mixed herb served with salad or vegetables and your choice of potato or fries
  • SORBET AND LEMONCELLO $11.00
    • Enjoy a fresh scoop of lemon sorbet accompanied by a golden shot Pallini Italian Lemoncello, to complete your true Napoli experience.
  • PESCATORE $27.50
    • Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, seafood mix of octopus, shrimp and mussels, parsley basil and parmesan.
  • POMPEI $24.50
    • Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, olives, oregano, fresh basil and parmesan.
  • TONNO $24.50
    • Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, tuna and thinly sliced onions, oregano, fresh basil and parmesan.
  • BOCCONCINI CON PROSCIUTTO $12.50
    • Fresh bocconcini wrapped in prosciutto di Parma and rocket, with a drizzle of olive oil.
  • CALAMARI FRITTI $18.00
    • A Napoli signature entre scored calamari dusted in our secret Napoli crumb and deep fried to perfection.
  • BRUSHETTA $9.00
    • Grilled wood fired bread topped with garlic, tomatoes, basil drizzled in olive oil an a touch of parmesan.
  • PASTA DI MARE $25.00
    • Fresh New Zealand green lip mussels cooked in a white wine and olive oil sauce, with cherry tomatoes, parsley and a hint of chilli seasoning. (with linguine style pasta)
  • Pan-fried brussel sprouts, leeks, balsamic reduction, shaved parmesan, olive oil (v, v*) $9.00
  • Drunken chipotle chicken wings in honey lime glaze (g/f) $12.00
  • -add halloumi (v) $5.00
  • Vege burger (v, v*) $20.00
    • black bean & cashew patty, smoked mozzarella, pickled beetroot, latin slaw, broccoli hummus, w. fries & chili mayo
  • The Grande $21.00
    • poached eggs, crispy bacon, smoky black beans, hash brown, pan-fried mushrooms, slow-roasted tomato, hollandaise, on toasted ciabatta or five grain
  • Polenta mash (v, g/f) $7.00
  • ●Gaucho burger $21.00
    • spiced beef patty, cheddar, latin slaw, tomato, pickles, smoked paprika tomato chutney, w. fries & chili mayo
  • -Brussels sprouts (v, v*, g/f) $7.00
  • M5 Nur Pad Nam mun hoi 10.00
    • Stir fried beed with oyster sauce
  • A8 Mixed Entrées 9.00
    • Karee Puff, Fried Spring Roll, Toong Thong, Chicken Satay, and Khon Kaew
  • C2 Red Curry Beef 10.00
    • Awesome Thai red curry with coconut milk, vegetables accompany by beef
  • S2 Tom Kha Gai 10.00
    • Chicken coconut milk soup with galangal, lemon grass, and Lime juice
  • A3 Thai Fish Cakes 9.50
    • Tasty Thai style deep fried fish cake served with sweet chilli dipping sauce.
  • C3 Panaeng Curry Tofu 10.00
    • Thai thick red curry and coconut milk come with Tofu and vegetable
  • M9 Pad Bai Ho Ra Par Nur 10.00
    • Hot Thai chili stir-fried with onion & basil with beef
  • A2 Chicken Satay 7.50
    • Slices of chicken, marinated in curry powder served with peanut sauce
  • Katsudon $17.50
    • pork or chicken cutlet, egg, shitake mushroom, onion, spring onion, homemade sweet sauce
  • Shrimp Roe 2pcs $6
    • roe sushi
  • Dragon Roll (5pcs) $14
    • tempura prawn, crabmeat, egg, avocado, cucumber, tempura crumb, teriyaki sauce
  • Chicken Avocado Maki 6pcs $10.50
  • Prawns Tempura / 4pcs $12.50
    • battered prawns with tempura sauce
  • Salmon or Tuna Sashimi 12pcs $22.50
  • Bento Set B (Vegetarian) $23.50
    • vegetable tempura, salad, avocado sushi, inari (tofu) sushi, seaweed sushi, gyoza (dumplings)
  • Spicy Salmon Wrap / 5pcs $14
    • fresh salmon, lettuce, cucumber, spicy herb sauce
  • Chocolate fudge brownie $9.00
    • Delicious chewy chocolate fudge borwnie smothered in rich chocolate fudge with vanilla in cream
  • 250g Scotch fillet steak $21.00
    • Served with coleslaw and chips and your choice of creamy mushroom sauce, garlic butter or pepper corn gravy
  • Salt and pepper squid $10.00
    • With wasabi mayo
  • Caesar salad $16.00
    • Cos, courtons, bacon, poached egg and parmesan cheese with anchovy dressing
  • Beef and bacon burger $12.00
    • Classic beef pattie with bacon lettuce tomato cheese and our tangy mayo
  • Onion rings $8.00
    • With BBQ sauce
  • Spring rolls and samosas $8.00
    • With sweet chilli sauce
  • -Add eggs for $2.00ea
  • Vegie patch breakfast $18.90
    • toast, spinach, tomato, mushroom and guacamole on dairy free toast
  • Peppered steak potato pie $17.90
    • parmesan mash on steak pie with fries and side salad
  • Extra sides $4.50 each
    • bacon, fries, mushrooms
  • Bacon and Eggs > with your choice of eggs $15.90
  • Pork belly salad $16.90
    • spiced pork belly, plum sauce with orange and sesame salad
  • Side salad $3.00
    • salad greens with balsamic or aioli dressing
  • French toast $16.50
    • fruit bread with cinnamon dusted banana and passionfruit yoghurt
  • Parmesan polenta corn flakes $16.90
    • with roast mushroom and spinach
  • Mushroom, Cashew nuts, Meat $3.00
  • Roti $2.50
  • Lemon Fish $14.00
    • On Noodles or Steamed Rice
  • Sambal Chicken $10.50
    • Chow Mein or Fried Rice
  • Hot Dog $2.40
  • Bacon Fritter $2.50
  • Saute Scallops $16.00
    • On Noodles or Steamed Rice
  • Snapper (seasonal) $9.00
  • Muesli $9.50
    • with tamarillo compote and honey yogurt
  • Saffron and Mozzarella $12.50
    • risotto balls GF
  • Grilled Portobello mushroom $5.00
  • Eggs $9.50
    • any style on sourdough or Vogels toast
  • Smoked Paprika $4.50
    • spiced nuts and seeds
  • Porridge $11.00
    • with cream, brown sugar, and banana
  • Duck Liver Parfait $18.50
    • with pickles mixed leaves & toasted sourdough
  • Chicken Po Boy $19.50
    • cucumber pickle, bacon aioli and cos on a soft bun with hand cut fries
  • Cajun Chicken Wrap $18.90
    • Lettuce, sour cream and salsa
  • Crumbed Salmon $20.90
    • Crumbed salmon cake, cos lettuce, tomato & lemon hollandaise
  • Spicy Lamb $21.90
    • Spiced lamb patty, feta, cos lettuce, red onion, tomato & tzatziki
  • Moroccan Lamb $22.90
    • Moroccan lamb, cherry tomatoes, courgettes, pine nuts, fresh coriander & mozzarella
  • Pepperoni $22.90
    • Pepperoni, Island Bay Butchery gourmet sausage & chili flakes
  • Brew'd Big Breakkie $19.90
    • Toast, eggs, bacon, sausage, beans, tomato, mushrooms, spinach & hashbrown
  • Classic Margherita $18.90
    • Tomato, fresh basil, cracked pepper, extra virgin olive oil & mozzarella
  • Eggs on Toast $8.00
    • Eggs your way!
  • vegetarian Roll
  • Crumbed Chicken
  • Fresh Seaweed
  • Chicken on Rice $6.90
  • O’Nagiri $2.50
  • Miso $2.50
  • King Prawn
  • Spring Roll
  • Penne Pasta with basil pesto, honey manuka smoked bacon, marinated olives & parmesan cheese $18.00
  • Free Range Brunch with eggs, hash brown, creamy mushrooms, sausage & manuka smoked, honey cured streaky bacon $22.50 DF
  • Spicy Lamb Salad - Roasted Lamb cooked in our special nut/spice mix served with a lemon and black pepper yogurt sauce $25.00
  • Porterhouse Steak aged by our local butcher & served with a garlic butter, salad & wedges $29.50
  • Eggs Benedict w/ ham off the bone & hollandaise $20.00
  • Salmon Fillet served with fresh dill, salad & wedges $25.00
  • Hightide Cafe Vegetarian Salad - Our signature salad served with avocado oil roasted seeds & dill mayo $15.00 DF
  • Salmon Mashcake w/ a poached egg, hollandaise & salad $18.00
  • Claire's Crispy Cashew Salad
  • Chili & Cheese Pie
  • Mushroom & Tofu Pie
  • Nachos
  • - Slow cooked, tender free range lamb topped with mint tzatziki
  • - Free range chicken, slow cooked in herbs, served with guacamole & homemade salsa
  • - Free range bbq pulled pork served with caramelized onion & apple relish
  • A box meal layered with brown rice, quinoa, lettuce, hummus & a choice of either:
  • - Vege bowl loaded with zucchini mushrooms, onion, carrots, chickpeas & lentils
  • Vanilla creme brulee(GF) $10
    • with pistachio biscotti
  • Green leaf salad(V)(GF)(DF)) $7
    • with pickled red onions, tomatoes, cucumber, vinaigrette
  • Shoestring fries or hand cut triple cooked chips(V)(GF) $7
    • served with homemade aioli
  • Beer battered fish goujons $10
    • with homemade tartare sauce
  • Chicken supreme(GF)(DF) $26
    • with romesco, green beans, kumara pure & red wine jus
  • Homemade beef meatballs(GF) $14
    • served with crusty garlic bread
  • Crusty bread(V)(GF) $7
    • with olive oil & balsamic
  • Tempura fried salt & pepper squid $12
    • with homemade chilli jam
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