The Hot Rock Gourmet Pizza Pasta Bar in Nelson Menu

TRADITIONAL WOOD-FIRED GOURMET PIZZA TRADITIONAL WOOD-FIRED GOURMET PIZZA
  • Kid's Pizza (Sorry, children only) $9.50/$16.50
    • Small pizza base topped with Neapolitan tomato sauce, shaved ham, pineapple pieces and mozzarella cheese
  • I'm on Fire! $16.50/$25.50
    • Refried beans, fresh tomato, olives, avocado topped with sour cream and served with tabasco sauces on the side
  • Vege Patch $19.50/$29.50
    • Wood-roasted pumpkin and kumara, red capsicum, broccoli and mushroom topped with lemon pepper yoghurt finished with a hint of cumin
  • Upstream $19.50/$29.50
    • House smoked South Island salmon, avocado, cream cheese, capers, lemon, with a hint of dill and chives
  • Nelson Bays $19.50/$29.50
    • Green-lipped mussels, fish, prawns, shrimps and calamari marinated in a mango, chilli and coriander salsa
  • The Drunken Pig $19.50/$29.50
    • Slices of slow-cooked free-range pork scotch fillet with dry roasted kumara, red onion, pak choy, then drizzled with our sweet Jack Daniels glaze
  • Fowl Play $19.50/$29.50
    • Slices of wood-roasted chicken breast, red onion, pumpkin, red capsicum, topped with mild sweet chilli sauce
  • The Big Easy $19.50/$29.50
    • Chunks of wood-roasted chicken breast pan fried in Cajun spices, mushroom and pineapple, finished with unsweetened yoghurt
  • French Chick $19.50/$29.50
    • Slices of wood-roasted chicken breast, brie, sprinkling of chopped nuts, topped with cranberry sauce
  • Southern Man $19.50/$29.50
    • Chorizo sausage and pepperoni from Blackball, bacon, roast beef, red onion, mushrooms
  • Woolly Woolly $19.50/$29.50
    • Marinated lamb, feta, sun-dried tomato, Kalamata olives, topped with mint infused yoghurt
  • Spring Nelson Lamb $19.50/$29.50
    • Marinated lamb, dry-roasted kumera, spinach, fresh tomato, drizzled with rosemary infused olive oil
  • Island Bay $19.50/$29.50
    • Pepperoni from Blackball, anchovies, Kalamata olives, mushrooms, enhanced with anchovy butter
  • Chicken Calzone $24.50
    • Pizza base filled with wood-roasted chicken, brie, chopped nuts and cranberry sauce, folded over to a half-moon shape, then sprinkled with our Neapolitan tomato sauce, served with a mixed green salad
WOOD-FIRED PIZZA - VALUE RANGE WOOD-FIRED PIZZA - VALUE RANGE
  • Kid's Pizza (Sorry, children only) $9.50/$16.50
    • Pizza base topped with Neapolitan tomato sauce, shaved ham, pineapple pieces and mozzarella cheese
  • Build My Own $11.50/$18.50
    • Base plus our Neapolitan tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and your choice of additional toppings
  • Naked Wangapeka $14.50/$21.50
    • Base plus our Neapolitan tomato sauce, hand-made low-fat mozzarella cheese from Nelson's Wangapeka Dairy and fresh basil
  • Hawaiian $14.50/$21.50
    • Shaved ham and pineapple pieces
  • Italian $14.50/$21.50
    • Italian salami from Blackball and sliced fresh mushroom
  • Tahuna $14.50/$21.50
    • Tuna, capers and sliced red onion
  • Red Chicken 14.50/$21.50
    • Slices of wood roasted chicken breast and red capsicum $
TASTY APPETISERS TASTY APPETISERS
  • Bowl of fries cooked in oil (Add sauce, 50c) $6.50
  • Wedges with sour cream (Add cheese and bacon, $6) $9.00
  • Bowl of Green Queen and Greek Kalamata olives served with grissini bread sticks $7.50
  • Pizza bread with rock salt and garlic (Add Nelson's Frog's End extra virgin olive oil dip, $2) $8.00
  • Pizza bread with sun-dried tomato and basil pesto $9.50
  • Bruschetta - Pizza bread topped with freshly-made salsa $12.50
  • Home-made Soup (or chowder, add $3) and bread of the day ( Add $3 for gluten-free bread) $12.50
  • Selection of breads baked on the premises, local dips and Nelson's Frog's End extra virgin olive oil $14.50
  • Chef's antipasto platter for two $27.50
HEALTHY SALADS HEALTHY SALADS
  • Mixed Green Salad $7.50
    • with balsamic vinaigrette dressing
  • Greek Salad $15.50
    • with salad greens, tomato, cucumber, Kalamata olives and feta
  • Warm Chicken Salad $17.50
    • with wood-roasted chicken, crispy noodles, roasted capsicum, red onion, cashew nuts and salad greens served with a chilli mango dressing
  • Ceasar Salad $18.50
    • with cos lettuce, croutons, walnuts, anchovies, Rai Valley bacon, free-range egg and shaved parmesan cheese
  • Add wood-roasted chicken or house smoked salmon $4
  • Bloke's Beef Salad $20.50
    • Trust us on this one - it's good!
  • Salmon Salad $20.50
    • made with our house smoked South Island salmon, Cos lettuce, tomato, orange, red onion and capers, served with lime dressing
DELICIOUS HOME-MADE FRESH PASTA DELICIOUS HOME-MADE FRESH PASTA
  • Bambino Pasta (Sorry, children only) $10.50
    • Tri-colour pasta spirals in our Neapolitan tomato sauce with bacon
  • Spaghetti Olio (small / large) $15.50 / $20.50
    • Fresh spaghetti tossed in Nelson's Frog's End extra virgin olive oil, garlic, chilli, shaved parmesan cheese and freshly cracked pepper
  • Cannelloni $18.50
    • tubes filled with spinach and ricotta cheese, topped with Neapolitan tomato sauce, served with side salad
  • Beef Lasagne Bolognese $19.50
    • served with mixed green salad and dressing
  • Mushroom & Chorizo Penne $19.50
    • Spicy chorizo sausage from Blackball with creamy mushroom ragout on fresh penne pasta
  • Salmon Penne $20.50
    • House smoked South Island salmon on fresh penne pasta with capers, dill and cream sauce
  • Spaghetti Marinara $21.50
    • Fresh spaghetti with green-lipped mussels, fresh fish, calamari, shrimps, prawns, garlic and our Neapolitan tomato sauce
  • Add house smoked South Island salmon $3
  • Chicken Carbonara $21.50
    • Slices of wood-roasted chicken on fresh pappardelle pasta with bacon, free-range egg and parmesan cheese
  • Add mushrooms $2
HEARTY RIBS HEARTY RIBS
  • Pork Ribs $26.50
    • marinated, wood-roasted with caramelised onion and topped with our own special sauces
  • Add a bowl of fries $6.50
  • Add mixed green salad $7.50
FRESH MUSSELS FRESH MUSSELS
  • Mussels Moulin Rouge $22.50
    • A pot of green-lipped mussels from Tasman Bay steamed open in a tomato, onion, garlic and red wine broth
  • Thai Mussels $22.50
    • A pot of green-lipped mussels from Tasman Bay steamed open in a Thai red curry, coconut milk and freshly-chopped corriander broth
TREATS TREATS
  • Tiramisu $14.50
    • Classic Italian-style coffee and chocolate dessert made on the premises
  • Banana Rumba $14.50
    • Banana pan-fried in a hot caramel and rum sauce, served with vanilla ice cream
  • Tuscan Ricotta Cheesecake $13.50
    • Crustless, flavours of lemon, orange and orange liqueur, served on a wild berry coulis
  • Chocolate Cake $13.50
    • on chocolate and caramel sauces served with freshly whipped cream
  • Vanilla Ice Cream $6.50 Extra scoops $1.50
    • served with chocolate, berry or caramel sauce

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Warmed kervella cheese w fresh pear, endive, walnuts, cress & grilled bread $16.50
  • Pan fried haloumi w apple, cucumber, pomegranate, spiced yoghurt & za'atar $14.50
  • Grilled steak sandwich w fried egg, avocado, tomato chutney, cress & cabbage slaw $16.50
  • Eggs any way w streaky bacon or seared ōra king salmon, chutney & grilled sourdough $16.50
  • Prosciutto & buffalo mozzarella w roasted pumpkin, mint, rocket & salted almonds $22.00
  • Vanilla & lemon cheesecake w rhubarb & hazelnut & sesame crumble $12.50
  • Crispy pork chicharrones (belly) w cumin salt, red onion, coriander & harissa $14.50
  • Kervella (soft provincial style) cheese & viavio gorgonzola w quince paste & sourdough $14.50
  • Speight's Gourmet Burgers $23.50
    • All burgers are constructed with a toasted monster bun, lettuce, tomato caramelised onion and served with golden fries. Choice of: Chicken-Chargrilled chicken breast, bacon, avocado and camembert with plum chutney./ Beef-Homemade beef pattie, bacon, egg, cheddar and beetroot relish with hickory smoked BBQ sauce./ Ostrich- 200g ostrich patty served with blue cheese, mushrooms, lettuce, tomatoes, fruit chutney.
  • Catch of the Day $29.50
    • Allow our chefs to create for you a taste sensation using daily fresh fish from the markets. Please ask your waiter for today's inspiration. Beer Match: A glass of Speight's Pilsner is just great with fish.
  • Speight's Pie $21.20
    • Homemade pie of the day served with side salad & fries. Our friendly staff will let you know what the chef has created today. Beer Match: Your waiter can suggest a suitable beer to have with today's pie
  • Gold Medal" Calamari $19.80/ $25.80
    • Seasoned and lightly golden fried, match this with salad greens, lemon and aioli and there you have the makings of a classic. Small or large portions available. Beer Match: Goes without saying. Speight's Gold Medal – perfect!
  • Malthouse Platter $32.00/ $47.00
    • Something to share, a selection of homemade paté, bread, soft cheese, relishes, pickles, dips, vegetable sticks, salami, champagne ham and seasoned chicken. Half or whole platters available.
  • Cromwell Crumble $13.00
    • A bounty of delicious fruit topped with a crispy golden crumble, anglaise and ice cream.
  • Drunken Steak $29.90
    • 250g of prime rump steak, cooked to your liking topped with your choice of either creamy mushroom sauce, roasted garlic sauce or green peppercorn sauce. Served with golden fries and fresh salad. Beer Match: Speight's Old Dark of course.
  • Streaky Bacon $6.00
  • Jalfrezi chicken $17
    • Boneless chicken cooked with diced onion and capsicum in a tomato-based gravy.
  • Vindaloo $17
    • Your choice of beef or lamb cooked in an authentic Vindaloo sauce - this is a hot and spicy dish from Goa.
  • Wok $14.5
    • Stir-fried fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in an oyster sauce with your choice of chicken, beef or prawns.
  • Mango supreme platter (perfect for four) $24
    • Cheeky Chips, Popia Goreng, Samosas, Chicken Garlic Tikka, Tandoori Prawns, Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kabab and Chicken Hariali.
  • Side platter $10
  • Karahi chicken $17
    • Boneless chicken sauteed with thick-cut pieces of onion and capsicum and cooked in an onion and tomato-based gravy.
  • Tandoori chicken (full-serve) $19
    • Tender spring chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices and gently roasted in the tandoori oven.
  • Paneer butter masala $15
    • Mango-made cottage cheese cooked in creamy masala sauce.
  • Soups N/A
    • (Mains are served with Thai jasmine rice.)
  • TY Tom Yum [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $19.00
    • Hot, spicy and sour Thai soup, seasoned with lemon juice, lemongrass, mushrooms, tomato, galangal and fresh coriander with your choice of: Chicken $19.00/ Fish $23.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 /Vegetarian with tofu
  • Tasty, spicy, cold salads served with Thai jasmine rice. N/A
  • Larb (Thai Salad) [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $19.50
    • A great Thai dish from the eastern part of Thailand. A combination of ground meat, lime juce, roasted ground rice, lemongrass, onions, kaffir lime leaf, chilli powder, mint and coriander with your choice of Chicken, pork or beef.
  • Jungle Curry (Gang Pa) [med - hot - Thai hot] $19.00
    • This Northern Thai curry has lots of herbs, spices,chilli and vegetables (NO COCONUT) with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Vegetarian with tofu
  • Kao Phad $19.00
    • Fried rice with vegetables and egg with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
  • Kha Noom Pung Na Moo $9.50
    • Minced pork mixed with garlic, onion and coriander, spread on bread and deep fried to golden brown. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Fried rice with egg $7.00
  • Flames on Forty Tasting Platter $30.00
    • Spicy Chicken Wings, Baby Cheeseburgers and Salt & Pepper Squid
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $18.00
    • Served with Aioli and Fresh Lemon
  • Chicken Liver & Brandy Pate $14.00
    • With Black Currant Jelly and Toasted Buttered Brioche
  • Pic’s Peanut Butter Parfait, Dark Chocolate Brownie $14.00
    • Salted Caramel Sauce and Caramel Corn
  • Pumpkin & Hazelnut Falafels $13.00
    • Smoky Tomato Relish and Mint Yogurt
  • Antipasto Platter
    • Fresh Selection of Local Delights, Including Blackball Salami, Cold Smoked Salmon, Ham, Artichokes, Marinated Olives, Peppers, Local Cheeses and Sundried Tomatoes. Served With Toasted Sourdough, Kakariki Olive Oil and Dips
  • Spicy Chicken Wings $14.00
    • Homemade L&P Bourbon BBQ Sauce
  • Flames on Forty Flaming 450g Flintstone on the Bone $39.00
  • Mussel's 1/2 Dozen $5.00
  • Battered Sausage $3.00
  • Potato Flip/Fritter $1.00
  • Kumara Chips (with aioli) $6.50
  • Fish Bites 'n' Chips $4.50
  • Squid Rings $1.00
  • Prawn Twister $1.00
  • Crumbed $5.00
  • Cajun Chicken Salad $23.50
    • Cajun seasoned chicken breast, spring onion and capsicum topped with crispy noodles and finished with a chilli, lime and ginger dressing.
  • 300gm Beef Ribeye $33.00
    • Cooked to your liking served on rosemary and thyme roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables topped with pan fried portobello mushrooms and red wine jus.
  • Asian Platter $26.00
    • A selection of crispy mini samosas, spring rolls and wontons served with seasoned wedges and accompanied by sweet chilli sauce and sour cream.
  • Side Salad $6.00
  • 250gm Beef Sirloin $30.00
    • Sirloin steak cooked to your liking, served with thick cut fries, salad and your choice of garlic butter or mushroom sauce to complement your steak.
  • Soup of the Day $12.00
    • Created fresh every day depending from seasonal produce. Ask us about today's creation.
  • Roast Vegetable Frittata $20.00
    • Oven warmed frittata served with mesculin leaves, tomato relish and cream cheese.
  • Chicken Breast $30.00
    • Oven roasted and stuffed with feta and spinach, wrapped in honey cured bacon and served on rosemary and thyme potatoes and seasonal vegetables, topped with creamy marsala sauce.
  • Cajun Spiced Wedges $9.90
    • Served with sour cream and sweet chilli Sauce
  • Extras each 1.50
    • Aioli, Peppercorn sauce, sour cream, sweet chilli sauce
  • Chunky Fries $8.90
    • A big bowl seasoned chunky fries served with tomato sauce
  • Godzilla Burger $19.90
    • Crispy Chicken Fillet, with streaky bacon, tomato sauce, mustard, tomato, lettuce, smoked cheddar cheese and mayonnaise
  • Extras's N/A
    • Hash browns ,Sausages, Eggs, English muffin, Toast, Tomato for 3.50 each
  • Kids Ice Cream Sundae $6.90
    • Kid-sized sundae served with your choice of chocolate, berry, passionfruit or caramel sauce
  • Cross cut Fries $9.50
    • Tasty wafflestyle fries served with spicy tomato salsa
  • Onion Rings $8.90
    • A bowl of golden beer battered onion rings served with aioli and sweet chilli dipping sauce
  • Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
  • Roasted Garlic N/A
  • Chicken Teriyaki N/A
  • Chipotle N/A
  • Subway Club N/A
  • Ranch N/A
  • Italian Dressing N/A
  • BBQ N/A
  • Breakfast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Chick n Fala Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Chicken Breast Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Brave Beef $5.00
  • Steak Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Chicken Caesar Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Grilled Wedges $4.90
  • Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
  • Renkon Chips $5.00
    • Crispy lotus root slices
  • Tsukemono $6.00
    • Pickled seasonal vegetables
  • Beef Tataki $17.00
    • Seared rare beef, shredded leek, onion chutney
  • Mini Takana Don $5.00
    • Takana mustard leaves and shredded leek on steamed rice
  • Sweet'n Sour Pork $14.00
    • Tender pork scotch, onion, capsicum, bamboo shoots
  • Teriyaki Tofu Don $13.00
    • Teriyaki tofu on steamed rice, salad, sesame
  • Teriyaki Beef Don $15.00
    • Teriyaki beef on steamed rice, salad, mayo, spring onion
  • Fried Rice $12.00
    • Chāshū pork, egg, spring onion
  • -Black Beans
  • “Chipotle” Beef
    • (Roasted With Smokey Chipotle, A Bit of heat with Mexican Soul)
  • Salsa Brava (Hot)
    • (Very Spicy with Habanero)
  • -Guacamole
  • VegeTariano
    • (Seasonal Veggie Mix Includes Guacamole, which is both green and good for you)
  • Tomatillo (Mild)
    • (Citrusy and Full of Flavour)
  • Nachos $10.50
    • House Made, Gluten-free Corn Chips, Topped with Melted Cheddar Cheese, our freshly made Black Beans, your Choice of Meat or Veggie Toppings and Guacamole.
  • Fire Grilles “Paso Ancho” Chicken
    • (In An Adobo Of sensational Mexican Dried Chillies)
  • Creamy Mushroom Soup $16.80 / $13.30
    • Regular / Small or Entree
  • Sambusak $22.50
    • 2 Housemade savoury pocket pastries filled with feta & silverbeet, served with Labaneh & olive oil, fresh tomato salsa, pickles & 2 chaminados
  • Breakfast Extras $9.00
    • 180g Angus Porterhouse steak
  • Breakfast Extras $6.00
    • Approx. 150 gr. Pestell’s bacon
  • Good Morning $13.00
    • Housemade Dried Fruit Compote topped with nuts & seeds on a bed of blossomed tapioca pearls. Served with seasonal fresh fruit. Add jug of yoghurt/soy milk/almond milk $2.00 >>
  • Hummus - Ful $23.00
    • Mediterranean style Hummus drizzled with extra virgin olive oil served warm with zesty fava beans & chaminados, accompanied by freshly cut tomatoes, red onion, lemon, pickles and 2 pita bread >>
  • Seafood Chowder $21.30 / $16.30
    • Seafood variety cooked in fish broth & cream, served with garlic ciabatta (Regular / Small or Entree)
  • Housemade Paleo Sun Kiss Surprise $10.00
  • SAAG ALOO Tender diced potatoes cooked with onions and tomatoes in a fresh spinach gravy garnished with julienne ginger $ 12.98
  • MALAI PRAWNS Succulent shelled prawns cooked in a mildly spiced creamy coconut sauce garnished with shredded coconut $ 18.98
  • POTATO NAAN - bread stuffed with spiced potatoes $ 3.48
  • KHEEMA NAAN - bread stuffed with lamb mince $ 3.48
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  • Side dish platter $9.98
  • (All tandoor oven cooked products come to your table on a sizzling platter) -
  • TANDOORI PRAWNS Succulent prawns in their shells marinated in mild spices, skewered and cooked in the tandoor oven $ 13.98 (Mains $ 22.98)
  • Tandoori Chicken $19.50
    • mango chutney, red onion, cashew nuts, banana
  • Falafel $17.50
    • Chickpea patties, served with hummus, tabbouleh green salad and bread
  • Chicken Cashew salad $19.50
    • Cajun chicken spice, green salad, cucumber, tomato, banana honey mustard dressing
  • Fries with Aioli $7.50
  • Deep fried Calamari $18.50
    • with green salad, tomato, cucumber, sweet chilli sauce
  • Mash Potato $5.00
  • Salt and pepper squid $12.50
    • deep fried with sweet chilli sauce
  • Quattro $19.50
    • ham, mushrooms, olives, shrimps, aioli
The Hot Rock Gourmet Pizza Pasta Bar

The Hot Rock Gourmet Pizza Pasta Bar

location

Address

8 Tahunanui Drive, Tahunanui, Nelson, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

035464421

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 4:30 – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 4:30 – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 4:30 – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 4:30 – 11:00 PM, Friday: 4:30 – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 4:30 – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 4:30 – 11:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Health Food , Italian , New Zealand , Pizza , Vegetarian

features

Features

Delivery ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Home Delivery ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Vegan Options ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  American Express ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Desserts and Bakes ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
8 Tahunanui Drive, Tahunanui, Nelson, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand