Starters

• Garlic pizza bread
  $9
• Pizza bread and dips
  $11
• Tomato & feta bruschetta
  $13
• Add smoked salmon
  $4
• Zuppa del giorno (Soup of the day)
  Basil & creamy tomato (or) creamy pumpkin & gorgonzola (toasted bread)$15.9
• Green lipped mussels
  Creamy bacon & lemon sauce served w toasted bread$16.9

insalata (salads)

• Olive & feta Insalata
  Feta & marinated olives w mesclun, carrot, cucumber, onion & cherry tomatoes w balsamic dressing. Add Salmon $4.$12.9
• Prawn and Scallop Salad
  Prawns & Scallops tossed through seasoned flour grilled w garlic, olive oil & lemon served on fresh salad$20.9
• Calamari insalata
  Squid rings tossed through seasoned flour, naturally grilled w olive oil, fresh garlic, & finished w a squeeze of lemon on top of a mixed salad.$10
• Warm Vegetale Insalata
  Eggplant, capsicum, red onion, zucchini, potato w bocconcini cheese & raspberry balsamic glaze.$15.9
• pollo Insalata
  Chicken & bacon tossed through mesclun, red onion, cucumber, carrot & tomatoes w Italian vinaigrette$10.00
• Marsala Di Fegatini (Chicken Livers)
  Chicken livers sauteed w garlic, bacon & mushroom in a creamy marsala wine sauce served w toasted bread & fresh salad.$14.9
• Frittata
  3 eggs, baby spinach, potato, red onion & chorizo served w fresh salad$14.9
• Fungi Crema
  Mushrooms & onion sauteed in garlic & white wine w a creamy balsamic sauce served on at toasted bread & feta w fresh salad$14.9

PASTA – RISOTTO – PASTA

Gluten Free Pasta Available

• Lemon Garlic Prawns
  Prawn cutlets w garlic, lemon & creamy white wine sauce, rocket & arborio rice.$19.9
• Linguine & Meatballs
  Meatballs w mushroom, napoli, parmesan and linguine pasta.$18.9
• Lamb Salsiccia Risotto
  Green peas, mint & lamb sausage w creamy napoli risotto.$17.9
• Cannelloni (Vegetarian)
  Pumpkin, parsley, feta, parmesan, garlic & mozzarella mix rolled on pasta sheet topped w bechamel & hint of napoli, served w fresh salad.$16.9
• Gambero
  Prawn meat flamed w white wine, garlic, chilli & avocado lime oil, tossed through linguine pasta & rocket.$15.9
• Pumpkin & Ricotta Ravioli
  Pasta parcels filled with ricotta & pumpkin, served w mushroom, parmesan & creamy basil pesto sauce.$15.9
• Lasagna
  Layers of pasta sheets w ham, mushroom & beef mince, topped w bechamel & mozzarella cheese served w fresh salad$16.9
• Linguine Bolognese
  Beef mince w hint of napoli on linguine pasta.$15.9
• Vodka Del Pollo pomodoro
  Garlic & rosemary chicken, bacon, capsicum, onion & basil infused w vodka in a creamy napoli sauce & short pasta.$17.9
• Vegetale Arrabiata Risotto
  Eggplant, artichoke, onion, capsicum, mushrrom, olives, carrot & garlic flamed in vodka finished in a creamy napoli sauce w risotto. Add Spanish Chorizo: $3.$17.9
• Seafood marinara
  Selection of seafood in a creamy white wine & garlic lemon sauce w linguine pasta$23.9
• Smoked chicken pesto risotto
  Smoked chicken, mushroom, roasted capsicum, onion & basil infused w vodka, served w a basil pesto cream sauce risotto$17.9
• Carbonara
  Garlic & rosemary infused chicken & bacon in a creamy sauce w linguine$10
• Pollo e fungi
  Garlic & rosemary infused chicken & mushroom in a creamy sauce w linguine$10

Pizzas

• Gluten free pizza extra
  $4.5
• Seafood
  Napoli, mozzarella, prawns, shrimp, scallop, mussel, calamari, & fresh parsley$23.9
• Gambero e salmon
  Lime & dill mayo base, mozzarella, prawns & topped w smoked salmon & fresh rocket$19.9
• Smoked chicken
  Napoli, mozzarella, smoked chicken, red onion, chorizo & bacon$18.9
• Bella carne
  Napoli, mozzarella, salami, bacon, chicken & chorizo sausage$19.9
• Margarita
  Napoli, mozzarella, slice tomatoes, bocconcini, & fresh basil$15.9
• Vegetariana
  Napoli, mozzarella, roast capsicum, mushroom, spinach, potato & red onion$10
• Pesto pollo
  Napoli, mozzarella, garlic & rosemary infused chicken, mushroom, spinach & basil pesto$15.9
• Hawaiian
  Napoli, mozzarella, ham & pineapple$10
• Diavola
  Napoli, mozzarella, pastrami, Italian salami & hint of chilli$17.9
• Calzone
  Folded pizza w napoli, mozzarella, spinach, feta, olives, capsicum & pine nuts. Add chicken & Spanish Chorizo $21.9$17.9

Slices & Cakes

• Carrot Cake
  $4.5
• Chocolate Cake
  $4.5
• Lemon Slice
  $4.5

Starters

• Garlic Pizza Bread
  $10
• Pizza bread with dips
  Basil pesto, pancetta dip & parsnip crisps and artichoke dip$12
• Bruschetta
  Tomato, onion, basil, garlic, feta cheese & balsamic glaze. Add salmon: $3.$14
• Bread Platter
  Tomato bruschetta, garlic pizza bread, olive oil & herb pizza bread, anchovy crostini, fresh focaccia, soft cheese & crackers w homemade dips$35
• Antipasto Platter
  Caper berries, gherkins, pepper dews, olives, feta cheese, sundried tomatoes, grilled artichoke, salami, prosciutto, chorizo sausage, smoked salmon & fresh salad with homemade dips and breads$39
• Seafood platter
  Seasoned flour coated grilled prawn cutlets, scallops, calamari, garlic & chilli whole tiger prawns & baby octopus, creamy lime & orange mussels, smoked salmon, shrimps w garlic aioli, caper berries, gherkins, anchovy & feta salad, fresh bread & homemade dips$59
• Gluten Free Bread Available
  $2

Entrees

• Zuppa del giorna (Served w toasted bread) (Vegetarian)
  Pumpkin & gorgonzola soup$15.9
• Caprese (Vegetarian)
  Sliced tomato, bocconcini, fresh basil, olive oil, rock salt, ground pepper & aged balsamic glaze (Add prosciutto $3)$15.9
• Marsala de fegatini
  Chicken livers, mushrooms, bacon, creamy sweet marsala wine sauce & fresh salad$17.9
• Calamari
  Lemon & garlic crispy calamari with mixed salad & aioli$17.9
• Green lipped mussels (Served w toasted bread)
  Garlic, bacon & creamy onion and saffron sauce$18.9
• Lemon Garlic Prawns (OR) Scallops
  Prawn cutlets (OR) Scallops W garlic, lemon & creamy white wine sauce, rocket & arborio rice.$18.9
• Carpaccio
  Thin pieces of raw eye fillet, sea salt, cracked pepper and extra virgin olive oil topped w wild roquette$19.9
• Bacon hock and green peas tortellini
  Crispy tortellini, creamy basil sauce, arugula & drizzled with avocado oil$17.9
• Duck arancini
  Shredded confit duck, shiitake mushroom and pea arancini served with peperonta, chorizo puree, wild rocket and shaved pecorino$15.9

Mains

• Fish of the day
  pan fried fish, crispy gourmet potatoes w vegetables, grilled prawns, pickled carrot, peperonta & confit leek sauce$36.9
• Rolled Pork belly
  Crispy bacon hock and pea tortellini, vanilla apple sauce, potato terrine, pork rillettes & jus$35.9
• Chicken
  Chicken breast w camembert cheese, crispy drumstick, bbq wing, chorizo puree, beetroot, potato fondant & confit leek sauce$34.9
• Confit duck
  Confit duck leg, duck and shiitake mushroom arancini, crispy gourmet potatoes w bacon, red cabbage & pine nuts, caramalised apple, orange sauce & citrus jus$35.9
• Rack of lamb & Lamb roulade
  Lamb rack, lamb roulade, potato terrine, wild mint jelly, beetroot, peperonta, rosemary infused mint oil & lamb jus$36.9
• Sirloin (250gms) (cooked to your liking)
  Chorizo puree, poached and crumbed egg, shiitake mushroom and truffle mousse, pickled carrot, potato fondant & rosemary jus$37.9
• Eye Fillet (200gms) (cooked to your liking)
  Chorizo puree, poached and crumbed egg, shiitake mushroom and truffle mousse, pickled carrot, potato fondant & rosemary jus$41.9

Sides

• Mixed Salad w Italian dressing
  $6.9
• Seasonal Vegetables
  $6.9
• Rosemary roasted potatoes w basil pesto
  $6.9
• Creamy balsamic Mushrooms
  $6.9
• Marinated olives & feta
  $6.9

Pizza

Gluten free Pizza base $4

• Margherita (v)
  Napoli, mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, bocconcini cheese & fresh basil$24.9
• Smoked Chicken
  Napoli, mozzarella,smoked chicken, red onion, chorizo & bacon$26.9
• Diavola
  Napoli, mozzarella, Italian salami, pastrami, prosciutto,chilli & roasted pepper.$25.9
• Gambero e Salmon
  Lime & dill mayo base, with mozzarella & prawn, cold smoked salmon & fresh rocket$26.9

Pasta & Risotto

Gluten Free Pasta Availble

• Gnocchi (vegetarian)
  Roasted walnut, baby spinach and a creamy truffle sauce. add chicken $3.$25.9
• Carbonara
  Rosemary, garlic infused chicken w pancetta, in a creamy pecorino sauce w linguine pasta$25.9
• Linguine bolognese
  Beef mince, parmigiana, napoli & linguine pasta$25.9
• Vodka del Pollo
  Sliced chicken, bacon, capsicum, onion, garlic, infused w vodka, basil pesto creamy sauce w choice of short pasta or risotto$25.9
• Gambero
  Prawn cutlets, white wine, garlic, chilli, wild rocket, lime infused avocado oil & linguine pasta $28.9
• Seafood Marinara
  Selection of seafood in a creamy white wine & garlic lemon sauce with linguine or risotto$28.9
• vegetale arrabiata risotto
  Eggplant, artichokes, onion, capsicum, mushroom, carrot and olives finished with a creamy napoli sauce with short pasta or risotto. Add Spanish Chorizo: $3$24.9

Kids Menu

• Amante Bella carne pizza
  Chicken, beef, red onion, Spanish chorizo, Napoli, mozzarella cheese.$14
• Hawaiian pizza
  Napoli, mozzarella, ham & pineapple.$10
• Cheese pizza
  Lots of cheese & homemade Napoli sauce.$10
• Margarita pizza
  Homemade napoli, sliced tomatoes, fresh basil & mozzarella cheese.$10
• Pasta n cheese
  Short pasta cooked in creamy cheesy sauce with your choice of ham or bacon.$8
• Bolognese
  Beef mince w Napoli & parmesan cheese on linguine pasta.$10
• Four cheese
  Pasta parcels filled w ricotta, feta, parmesan, cheddar cheese & herbs served w a basil pesto cream sauce.$12
• Chicken breast
  Rolled w spinach and cheese served w salad and roast capsicum mayo.$20
• Roasted potatoes
  $5
• Seasonal vegetable
  W creamy cheesy sauce$8
• Lemon garlic grilled prawns
  on a bed of salad mix.$15

• Cheesecake del Giorno
  Please ask our front staff for today’s flavour$13.9
• Cioccolata Dolci (gf)
  Baileys mousse with chocolate ice cream and whipped cream – deliciously silky, rich and decadent$13.9
• Tiramisu
  Traditional dessert made with mascarpone, cream and savoiardi fingers soaked in liquor and espresso coffee and topped with chocolate mousse & tiramisu ice cream$13.9
• Pina Colada Crème Brulee
  Brulee cooked with coconut cream and pineapple served with lemon lime ice cream$13.9

• Bella Gelato
  Creamy vanilla ice cream mixed with chopped nuts, mixed fruit, Bacardi and Marsala$13.9
• Sorbet (gf) (df)
  Three scoops of delizioso mixed berry flavour$13.9
• Affogato (gf)
  A scoop of vanilla ice cream with espresso coffee and liqueur of your choice$13.9
• Panettone Pudding
  A rich Italian bread w raisins & nuts cooked in egg and cream, served with anglaise & bella gelato$13.9

• Cheese Selection
  A selection of cheeses served with crackers, dried figs and mixed fruit For two - $28.9$18.9
• Liqueur Coffee
  (A wide range of liqueurs available)$11.9

Non-Alcoholic

• Fruit Juices
  Orange, apple, pineapple, cranberry, tomato.$4
• Fruit Juices (Mixed)
  Peach & Raspberry.$4.5
• Homegrown Fruit Smoothies (400ml)
  Pure berry or Feijoa.$6
• Soft Drinks
  Coke, Sprite, L&P, Coke Zero, sprite zero, Tonic water, Soda water, Ginger Ale.$4
• Soft Drinks (Mixed)
  Rasp/Coke, Rasp/Sprite, Lemonade/Lime/Bitters.$4.5
• Ginger Beer
  $5
• Red Bull
  $6
• Italian Sparkling Soft Drinks
  Limonata (lemon), Aranciata Rossa (blood orange), Chinotto (citrus/clover), Peach Iced Tea.$4.5
• Mineral Water
  Sparkling 500 ml$7.5

Beer

• Mikes OMPA on tap (Taranaki)
  $9
• Peroni On Tap
  $9
• La Rossa Birra Moretti
  $12
• Birra Moretti premium lager
  $10
• Grolsch 450ml (Holland)
  $11
• Stoke Dark (NZ)
  $9
• Mac's Black (NZ)
  $9
• Pilsner Urquell (Czech)
  $9
• Heineken
  $8
• Steinlager Classic
  $8
• Steinlager Pure
  $8
• Stella Artois (Belgium)
  $8
• Corona
  $8
• Tui (NZ)
  $7
• Tuatara Aotearoa Pale Ale (NZ)
  $12
• Tuatara Pilsner (NZ)
  $12
• Peroni Leggera Italian 3.5%
  $9
• Birra Moretti Zero (0.05% alcohol)
  $8
• Birra Moretti Zero (0.05% alcohol)
  $8
• Amstel Light 3.5%
  $7
• Rekordalig Cider - Sweden 500ml
  Strawberry & Lime or Elderflower & Lime$15
• Monteith's Crushed Apple Cider
  $8.5

Port & Dessert Wine

• Real Tesoro Pedro Ximenez Viejo sherry
  $10
• Taylor's Fine Tawny
  $12
• Taylor's Fine 10year Old Port
  $14
• Brookfields Late Harvest Viognier - Hawkes Bay 375ml
  Glass $7.9$35.9
• Lake Chalice ``Sweet Beak`` Late Harvest Riesling - Marlborough 375ml
  Glass $7.9$35.9

Sparkling Wine

• Prosecco Brut Italy
  Glass : $943
• Prosecco superiore DOCG Santa Margherita
  $69.9
• Delaplace chamapgne Brut NV France
  $109.9
• Edenvale Sparkling Cuvee Alcohol Removed
  $27.9

White Wine

• HOUSE WINE - The Maker Series Sauvignon Blanc
  Glass - $8$38
• Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
  Glass - $10$49
• Brookfields Sauvignon Blanc Hawkes Bay
  $55
• HOUSE WINE - The Maker Series Pinot Gris
  Glass - $8$38
• Astrolabe Pinot Gris Marlborough
  Glass - $10$49
• Conviviale Pinot Grigio - Italian
  Glass - $9.5$46
• HOUSE WINE - The Maker Series Chardonnay
  Glass - $8$38
• Beach House Chardonnay - H. Bay
  Glass - $10.5$52
• Matawhero Single Vineyard Chardonnay - Gisborne
  $59
• Astrolabe Riesling
  Glass - $9.5$46
• Lake Chalice Pinot Rose
  low Alchol 10.5% Glass 10$$49
• Jules Taylor Gruner Vetliner - Marlborough
  $59
• Lake Chalice Gewurztraminer - Marlborough
  $49
• Le Mandolare Soave Classico - Italian
  $49

Spirits

• Spirits
  We have a huge selection of Spirits and Liqueurs
• Grappa Reserve
  $10

Red WIne

• HOUSE WINE - The Maker Series
  Glass - $8.5$40
• Squealing Pig Pinot Noir C. Otago
  Glass - $11.5$56
• Aurum Pinot Noir C. Otago
  $68
• Lake Chalice Merlot Marlborough
  Glass - $10$49
• Beach House Reserve Merlot - H. bay
  $52
• Lost Block Cabernet Sauvignon Limestone Coast Australia
  $49
• Brookfields ``Black Block`` Syrah Hawkes Bay
  $49
• Chianti (Italy)
  Glass - $9$45
• Montepulciano d'abruzzo (Italy)
  $39
• Nero d'avola Italy
  Glass - $9$45
• Ripasso Valpolicella (Italy)
  $69
• Amarone della Valpolicella (Italy)
  $110
• Sangiovese Di Marche (Italy)
  $40

Cocktails

• Kiss in the Dark
  One to savour, this is a pleasing way to end dinner or start your night! Gin, Cherry brandy & dry vermouth$16
• Negroni
  A classic Italian cocktail composed of equal parts gin, campari and sweet rossa vermouth$15
• La Tartaruga
  A blue – green beauty that’s as easy on the eyes as it is to drink. Limoncello, blue curacao, pineapple, apple & lime juice$14
• Flaming Phoenix
  Archers Peach schnapps, Tequila & peach/raspberry juice, laced with Galliano, create a red concoction with kick$14
• Pina Colada
  An island favourite with malibu and bacardi shaken with cream and pineapple juice$14
• Old Fashioned
  Bourben whiskey with bitters, fresh orange and sugar$14
• Mimosa
  A simply elegant marriage of orange & bubbles$9
• Free Spirit
  It looks fab & tastes delizioso… & there’s no alcohol in this combination of pineapple, peach, cranberry, raspberry & lemon$8.50
• Berry Breeze
  Apple juice, ginger ale, raspberry & cranberry juice$8.50

$48 per person 3 course Set Menu No 1

• Breads & dips to share
  Fresh focaccia with basil pesto, pancetta dip & crunchy potato and artichoke dip

MAINS

• Sirloin 250gram
  Twice cooked pumpkin soufflé, roquefort & truffle beignets, pumpkin puree, pancetta ring, spiced beetroot and rosemary jus
• Chicken
  Prosciutto wrapped chicken breast, potato gratin, pea puree, spiced beetroot, gorgonzola & mushroom fondue, pancetta ring and pinot gris jus
• Duck risotto
  Confit duck leg meat, mushroom, green peas, parmigiano & jus
• Seafood marinara
  Selection of seafood in a creamy white wine & garlic lemon sauce w linguine pasta

Desserts

• Tiramisu
  Traditional dessert made w mascarpone, cream, savoiardi fingers soaked in liquor espresso coffee & topped w chocolate mousse
• Sorbet
  Mixed berry Sorbet
• Cioccolata Dolci
  Baileys mousse with chocolate ice cream & whipped cream

Set menu’s are valid for minimum of 10 people. Booking essential.

$48 per person 3 course Set Menu No 2

• Bread and dips to share
  Fresh focaccia with basil pesto, pancetta dip & crunchy potato and artichoke dip

Entrees

• Zuppa del giorno (Soup of the Day)
  Gorgonzola & Pumpkin Soup
• Calamari
  Crispy lemon & garlic calamari w fresh salad & aioli
• Masala de fegatini
  Chicken liver, mushroom, bacon, creamy sweet marsala sauce & fresh salad

Mains

• Sirloin 250gram
  Twice cooked pumpkin soufflé, roquefort & truffle beignets, pumpkin puree, pancetta ring, spiced beetroot and rosemary jus
• Chicken
  Prosciutto wrapped chicken breast, potato gratin, pea puree, spiced beetroot, gorgonzola & mushroom fondue, pancetta ring and pinot gris jus
• Duck risotto
  Confit duck leg meat, mushroom, green peas, parmigiano & jus
• Seafood Marinara
  Selection of seafood in a creamy white wine & garlic lemon sauce w linguine pasta

Set menu’s are valid for minimum of 10 people. Booking essential.

$60 per person 4 course Set Menu

• Platter to share
  Caper berries, gherkins, pepper dews, olives, feta cheese,courgette, olives, feta cheese, salami, grilled artichoke, chorizo sausage, fresh salad with fresh focaccia bread and homemade dips

Entrees (choose any 3)

• Shrimp cocktail
  Shrimps tossed through with fresh lettuce salad dressed with homemade capsicum mayo
• Lemon Garlic Prawns
  Prawn cutlets with garlic, lemon & a creamy white wine sauce, rocket & arborio rice
• Insalata caprese (vegetarian)
  Slices of tomato, bocconcini cheese, and fresh basil seasoned with olive oil, rock salt, and ground pepper, and drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette
• Smoked chicken risotto
  Smoked chicken, italian parsley in a garlic, white wine creamy risotto
• Herb and four cheese tortellini (Vegetarian)
  Pasta parsels filled with ricotta, feta, parmesan, cheddar cheese & herbs served with basil pesto creamy sauce

Mains (choose any 3)

• Fish of the day
  Pan fried fish, twice cooked pumpkin soufflé, grilled prawn cutlets, Basil roasted potatoes, parsnip crisp, spiced beetroot with a creamy lemon, caper & butter sauce
• Pork belly
  Pumpkin & thyme puree, poached pear, potato gratin, mushroom & pea arancini, apple & fennel slaw and rosemary jus
• Chicken
  Prosciutto wrapped chicken breast, potato gratin, pea puree, spiced beetroot, gorgonzola & mushroom fondue, pancetta ring and pinot gris jus
• Sirloin 250gram
  Twice cooked pumpkin soufflé, roquefort & truffle beignets, pumpkin puree, pancetta ring, spiced beetroot and rosemary jus
• Carbonara
  Pancetta, rosemary chicken, creamy pecorino sauce & linguine pasta
• Duck risotto
  Confit duck leg meat, mushroom, green peas, parmigiano, & jus

Desserts (choose any 3)

• Cheesecake del Giorno
  Please discuss with wait staff for today’s flavor
• Tiramisu
  Traditional dessert made w mascarpone, cream, savoiardi fingers soaked in liquor espresso coffee & topped w chocolate mousse
• Bella gelato
  Creamy Vanilla ice cream mixed with chopped nuts, mixed fruit, cherries, bacardi & marsala
• Cioccolata dolci
  Baileys mousse with chocolate ice cream & whipped cream. Deliciously silky, rich and decadent

Set menu’s are valid for minimum of 10 people. Booking essential.