Verve Cafe & Bar in Gisborne Menu

Nearby Sample Menus

Kingfish (GF) $18.00
- Coconut, green chilli, kaffir lime
Smoked Mussel Casareccia $25.00
- Chorizo, chilli & pangratatto
Grilled Broccolini, Feta & Almonds $12.00
Market Fish Ceviche (GF) $19.00
- Coconut, cucumber & puffed rice
Beetroot Cured Salmon(GF) $18.00
- Beetroot, yoghurt, hazelnuts
Hawkes Bay Lamb Loin (GF) $34.00
- Smoked eggplant, sweetbreads, peas, onions, yoghurt
Steak Sandwich $25.00
- Horseradish, onion, rocket & parmesan
Charred Carrots (GF) (V) $18.00
- Manuka, dates, macadamia, feta

Salmon & capers $18.00
- Lemon zest, red onion and kalamata olives
Mushroom & feta $17.00
- With rosemary, olives and cracked pepper
Margherita $9.00
- The most important pizza on the menu, tomato sauce, mozzarella...simple, classic
Flatbread $9.00
- The garlic bread with oven warmed homemade hummus
Ham & pineapple $13.00
- You know how this one goes
Pizza of the week ?
- Always changing, follow us, like us to be informed every week about this pizza
Garlic bread $7.00
- Pizza shaped with lots of garlic oil and mozzarella
Calzone $12.00
- A folded pizza with chilli beef goodness

Vegetable Biryani $16.99
- Vegetables cooked with basmati rice along with yoghurt and blended of spices with Hyderabadi style
Butter Prawns $18.50
- Shelled prawns flamed in cumin seeds and fresh garlic, then finished in a creamy mild puree of tomato gravy
Mix Pakora $6.00
- Chopped vegetables dipped in mildly spiced batter & deep fried
Chicken Madras $16.50
- Tender Chicken cooked in delicious medium curry garnished and prepared in coconut ,South Indian style
Samosa (2 Pcs) $6.00
- Cumin Seed flavoured home made pastry, stuffed with a mixture of lightly spiced potato and green peas. Served with our renowned Tamarind Chutney
Naan $3.00
- Yeast free plain flour tandoori bread - Option with or without butter
Tamarind Chutney $3.00
Lamb Korma $16.50
- Also known as a dish prepared in saffron. A mild delicious creamy grounded cashew gravy

Toasted Bagel & fresh Tomato, Rocket & Cream Cheese with Bacon $14.50
Bacon & Eggs on Wholegrain Toast (Any Style). $15.00
FROM 6AM - 2PM daily, SUNDAYS and PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 8AM - 2PM
Zest Big Breakfast $21.00
- Bacon, Sausage, Tomato, Mushrooms, Hashbrown, fried Eggs on Wholegrain Toast. >>
Breakfast BLT $14.50
- Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato in a zesty Aioli & Tomato Chutney. >>
Homemade toasted Muesli & Seasonal fresh Fruit & Yogurt. $15.50
Creamy Mushrooms & fresh Thyme on Wholegrain Toast. $16.50
Zest Mini Breakfast $18.00
- Bacon, Sausage, Tomato & fried Eggs on Wholegrain Toast. >>

Garlic Bread $10.00
Shrimp & Avocado Cocktail $14.00
New Season Asparagus $17.00
- Soft boiled free range egg, crispy bacon, croutons
Risotto $24.00
- Streaky bacon, mushrooms, Parmesan cheese
Affogato $15.00
- Tea, coffee or hot chocolate, liquer, homemade ice cream
Fresh Strawberry Gateau $15.00
- Mascarpone creme, strawberry sorbet
- 3 courses $35.00
- Waimata Blue Vein $24.50
- A creamy and buttery cow's milk blue cheese from this region.

Baked buffalo mozzarella and polenta stack with balsamic infused roasted tomato with basil dizzle $16.00
Spiced rubbed pork belly with parsnip puree, bok choy, rocket and almond salad topped with radish and apple slaw $32.50
Greek yoghurt, lemon & thyme marinated chicken breast with cos leaf salad finished with poached grapes and merlot reduciton $29.50
Creme brulee with chocolate and mascarpone filled brandy snap $14.00
Seared tuna with sesame crust, avocado mousse and balsamic strawberries $17.00
Summer side salad $6.50
Pavlova with summer fruits and kiwifruit coulis $14.00
Rare smoked venison serverd with a beetrot and horseradish puree, garnished with a rocket salad $17.00

Fries $5.0
Wharf Platter - Selection of Cheeses, Seafood, Pickles, Meats, Crackers, Bread $35.0 for two, $60.0 for four
Roasted Baby Beetroot & Pumpkin Salad - Cherry Tomatoes, Pumpkin Seeds, Feta, Olive Oil Dressing $18.5
Roasted Thyme & Garlic Chicken - Pumpkin, Kumara & Potato Cake, Slow Roast Tomato, Roasting Pan Gravy $21.0
Eggs Benedict - Bacon , Spinach, Toasted Croissant, Hollandaise Sauce $18.5
Scotch Fillet Open Sandwich - Toasted Ciabatta, Salad, Brie, Streaky Bacon, Relish, Fries $21.5
Fish of the day $30.0
Scotch Fillet of Beef - Fries & Salad $30.0 (add 2 eggs or mushroom sauce for $3.0)

Onions, tomato, hashbrown , Garlic Roll $4.00 each
Extra sauce - Aoli, Chilli, Tartare, Tomato, Garlic $0.50 cents
Mussel Fritters or Corn Fritters $15.00
- served with a selection of daily prepared salads
Kids Hot Dog & Chips $8.00
Kids Nuggets & Chips $8.00
Wedges Works $16.50
- seasoned potato wedges served with Sour Cream, Salsa, Chilli Sauce, cheese and bacon
Battered Hoki $3.00
Homemade Filo Pie $12.00
- served with a selection of daily prepared salads

A delicious selection of cheeses, dips, crackers, bread and more (serves 4-6)
Aioli $2.00
- Smaller portion available $23.00
KUMARA CHIPS $8.00
Fritter of the week $26.00
- on a bed of rocket, red onion, parmesan, pumpkin seeds, topped with grilled tomato & bacon or halloumi
SAUCES
- gravy, garlic butter or creamy mushroom
Shrimp Popcorn $12.00
Chicken and Pumpkin Salad $22.00
- pinenuts, feta, rocket, red onion & a balsamic glaze

SOHO CHOCOLATE BROWNIE $12.00
- Our famous brownie served with vanilla bean ice cream & berries
TWO FOR ONE TAPAS ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY (excluding oysters)
LIVE OYSTERS $4.50 ea
- Rockefeller, Natural, Crumbed
SEARED TUNA $16.00
- Tuna served with pickled cabbage, crispy noodles & sesame aioli
SOHO FRY UP $24.50
- Evans bacon, poached eggs,toast, relish, garlic mushrooms, kumara smash & cocktail sausages
FRIES $8.00
- Tomato sauce & aioli
WEDGES $10.00
- Sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
SALT & PEPPER SQUID $13.00
- Salt & pepper floured squid with aioli