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Bella Vita is happy to cater for your special dietary requirements. Most of the dishes from our menu can be made gluten free or dairy free. Please talk to your waiting staff to alter the menu.
Lunch
Starters
Fresh oysters (choose any Flavour)
Lemon caviar & Balsamic (or) Tomato Salsa (or) Tempura battered (or) Kilpatrick (Grilled, Bacon,Worcestershire,Butter)
Each $3.5
Pizza Garlic Bread
Pizza bread | Garlic parsley butter
$9.9
Chicken Liver Pate
Pate | Ciabatta & Focaccia | Caramelised onion | Fig jam | Pickles
$13.9
Pizza Bread & Dips
Pizza bread | Tuna dip | Black hummus | Walnut basil pesto
$11.9
Bruschetta
tomato | feta | Onion | Basil (add salmon $3)
$13.9
Shoestrings Fries
Garlic ailoi | Tomato ketchup
$7.9
Wedges
Sour cream | Sweet chilli
$9.9
Green Lipped Mussels
Bacon | Onion | Lemon | Creamy Sauce | Toasted bread
$17.9
Smoked Fish Cake
Smoked fish | Dill | Capers | Potato | Salad | Tartare sauce
$17.9
Chicken Salad
Corn | Avocado | Chicken | Walnut | Salad | Honey mustard dressing
$15.9
Panini
Grilled Chicken | Bacon | Balsamic caramelised onion | Gherkins | Bocconcini cheese | Shoestring fries | Salad
$19.9
Cranberry Chicken Wrap
Cranberry mayo | Chicken | Mozzarella | Shoestring fries | salad
$15.9
Fish Fillet
Crumber or Tempura battered | fish of the day | Shoestring fries |Salad| Tartare sauce | Ketchup
$21.9
Open Steak Sandwich (250gms)
Whole Mustard | Caramelised onion | Bocconcini cheese | Fried egg |Shoestring fries | Salad
$25.9
Confit Duck Leg Arancini
Duck leg meat | Wild mushroom | Risotto | Date puree | Aioli
$17.9
Calamari
Calamari | Salad | Lemon | Aioli
$10
Gluten Free Pasta Available
Prawn & scallop
Flour coated prawn & scallop | Salad | Garlic | Lemon
$23.9
Marsala Di Fegatini
Chicken liver | Garlic | Bacon | Mushroom | Marsala creamy sauce | Ciabatta | Salad
$17.9
Frittata
3 eggs | Onion | Capsicum | Baby spinach | Bacon | Moazzarella | Salad
$17.9
Balsamic Mushroom
Mushroom | Onion | Garlic | Ciabatta | Feta | Creamy balsamic sauce | Salad
$17.9
Lemon Garlic Pawns
Prawn cutlet | Garlic |Lemon | Arborio rice | Rocket | Creamy sauce
$22.9
Gambero
Prawns| Garlic | Chilli | White wine | Linguine pasta | Rocket
$21.9
Lasagna
Layers of pasta | Ham | Mushroom | Beef mince | Bechamel | Mozzarella | Napoli
$18.9
Lasagna
Layers of pasta sheets w ham, mushroom & beef mince, topped w bechamel & mozzarella cheese served w fresh salad
$18.9
Linguine Bolognese
Beef mince| Napoli | Linguine pasta | Parmesan
$17.9
Vodka Del Pollo
Chicken | Bacon | Capsicum | Onion | Creamy sauce | Penne pasta
$19.9
Vegetale Arrabiata Risotto
Eggplant | Artichoke | Onion | Capsicum | Mushroom | Marinated olives | Chilli | Creamy napoli sauce | Add Spanish Chorizo Sausage $3
$19.9
Seafood marinara
Prawns | Calamari | Shrimps | Scallop | Mussels | Garlic | Lemon | Creamy sauce | Linguine pasta
$24.9
Smoked chicken pesto risotto
Smoked chicken | Mushroom | Capsicum | Onion | Basil pesto | Creamy sauce | Risotto
$19.9
Carbonara
Garlic | Bacon | Chicken | Creamy sauce | Linguine pasta
$10
Pollo e fungi
Garlic | Mushroom | Chicken | Creamy sauce | Linguine pasta
$10
Pizzas
Gluten free pizza extra
$2
Smoked chicken
Napoli | Mozzarella | Smoked chicken | Red onion | Chorizo | Bacon
$20.9
Seafood
Napoli | Mozzarella | Prawns | Shrimp | Scallop | Mussel | Calamari | Parsley | Lemon
$24.9
Gambero e salmon
Lime & dill aioli base | Mozzarella | Prawns | Smoked salmon | Rocket | Lemon
$21.9
Margarita
Napoli | Mozzarella | Tomatoes | BocconciniB | Basil
$17.9
Hawaiian
Napoli | Mozzarella | Ham | Pineapple
$10
Pesto Pollo
Napoli | Mozzarella | Chicken | Mushroom | Spinach | Walnut basil pesto
$18.9
Diavola
Napoli |Chilli | Mozzarella | Pastrami | Italian salami
$19.9
Slices & Cakes
Carrot Cake
$4.5
Chocolate Cake
$4.5
Lemon Slice
$4.5
Dinner
Starters
Garlic Pizza Bread
Pizza bread | Garlic parsley butter
$9.9
Pizza bread with dips
Pizza bread | Tuna dip | Black hummus | Walnut basil pesto
$12.9
Chicken Liver Pate
Pate | Ciabatta & Focaccia | Caramelised onion | Fig jam | Pickles
$13.9
Bruschetta
Tomato | Feta | Onion | Basil. Add salmon: $3.
$13.9
Fresh Oysters (choose any flavour)
Lemon Caviar & Balsamic (or) Tomato Salsa (or) Tempura battered (or) Kilpatrick (Grilled, Bacon,Worcestershire,Butter)
Each $3.5
Shoestring Fries
Garlic aioli | Tomato ketchup
$8.9
Wedges
Sour cream | Sweet chilli
$9.9
PLATTERS TO SHARE
Bread Platter
Tomato bruschetta | Garlic pizza bread | Olive oil & herb pizza bread |Fresh focaccia | Port wine cheddar | Gorgonzola | Camembert | Feta & marinated olives | Crackers | dips anchovy crostini, fresh focaccia, soft cheese & crackers w homemade dips
$35
Antipasto Platter
Caper berries | Gherkins | Pepperdews | Marinated olives | Feta | Sundried tomatoes | Artichokes | Salami | Prosciutto | Chorizo | Smoked salmon | Fresh salad | Bread & dips
$39
Seafood Platter
Fresh oyster w lemon and balsamic | Flour coated prawn | Scallops | Calamari | Mussels w lemon lime creamy sauce | Garlic & chilli whole tiger prawn | Smoked salmon | Shrimps w aioli | Caperberries | Marinated olives | gherkins | fresh salad | Tartare sauce | Bread & dips
$59
Gluten Free Bread Available
$2
Entree
Caprese (V)
Sliced tomato, Bocconcini | Fresh basil | | Olive oil | Aged balsamic glaze (Add prosciutto $3)
$15.9
Marsala de fegatini
Chicken livers| Mushrooms | Bacon Creamy sweet marsala | Salad
$17.9
Calamari
Crispy calamari | Salad | Lemon | Aioli
$17.9
Green lipped mussels (Served w toasted bread)
Garlic | Bacon | Creamy onion and saffron sauce
$18.9
Lemon Garlic Prawns
Prawn cutlets | Garlic | Lemon | Creamy sauce | Wild rocket | Arborio rice
$18.9
Carpaccio
Thin slices of raw eye fillet | Aged balsamic glaze | Marinated olives | Olive oil | Wild rocket | Pecorino
$19.9
Scallops
Seared scallops | Smoked fish cake | Carrot beurre noisette | Tartare sauce | Chorizo crisp
$18.9
Duck arancini
Shredded confit duck | Mushroom Green peas | Risotto | Date puree | Aioli | Wild rocket | Shaved pecorinoee, wild rocket and shaved pecorino
$15.9
Mains
Fish of the day
Pan fried fish | Garlic chorizo | Calamari | Shrimps | Risotto | Garlic butter tiger prawn | Carrot beurre noisette | Crumbed mussels
$36.9
Pork belly
5 spiced braised pork belly | Carrot beurre noisette | Thyme kumara | Prawn & chorizo mezzaluna | julienne vegetable | Apple & fig compote | Jus
$35.9
Chicken Roulade
Chicken breast w tomato & mozzarella | pomme anna | Chicken ossobuco | Artichoke & gorgonzola croquette | Chorizo crisp | Rosemary jus
$34.9
Confit Duck
Confit duck leg | Duck fat potatoes | Caramelised onion | Julienne cabbage | Broadbean & pea crush | Date puree | Roasted beetroot | Orange jus
$35.9
Lamb
Lamb rack | Lamb shoulder & rosemary croquette | Beetroot & whipped goat cheese roulade | Grilled artichoke | Broad bean & pea crush | Pistachio crumb | Rosemary jus
$36.9
Sirloin (250gms) (cooked to your liking)
Ox-tail cappelletti | Pomme anna | Grilled field mushroom | Artichoke & gorgonzola croquette | Balsamic caramelised onion | Parmesan cracker | Jus
$37.9
Eye Fillet (200gms) (cooked to your liking)
Ox-tail cappelletti | Pomme anna | Grilled field mushroom | Artichoke & gorgonzola croquette | Balsamic caramelised onion | Parmesan cracker | Jus
$41.9
Sides
Mixed Salad w Italian Dressing
$7.9
Seasonal Vegetables
$7.9
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes w Walnut & Basil Pesto
$7.9
Creamy Balsamic Mushrooms
$7.9
Marinated Olives & Feta
$7.9
Shoestrings Fries
Garlic aioli | Tomato ketchup
$8.9
Wedges
Sour cream | Sweet chilli
$9.9
Pizza
Gluten free Pizza base $4
Margherita (v)
Napoli | Mozzarella | Sliced tomatoes | Bocconcini cheese | Basil
$24.9
Smoked Chicken
Napoli | Mozzarella | Smoked chicken | Red onion | Chorizo | Bacon
$26.9
Diavola
Napoli | Mozzarella | Italian salamin | Pastrami | Prosciutto | Chilli | Roasted pepper
$25.9
Gambero e Salmon
Lime & dill mayo base | Mozzarella | Prawn | Smoked salmon | Wild rocket | Lemon
$26.9
Pasta & Risotto
Gluten Free Pasta Availble
Gnocchi ( vegetable or chicken option available)
6hrs braised veal | Mushroom | Cream | Walnut | Pecorino
$26.9
Carbonara
Bacon | Chicken | Creamy pecorino sauce | Linguine pasta
$25.9
Linguine bolognese
Beef mince | Napoli | Parmigiana | Linguine pasta
$25.9
Vodka del Pollo
Chicken | Bacon | Onion | Capsicum | Garlic | Vodka | Walnut basil pesto | Creamy sauce | Penne pasta or Risotto
$25.9
Gambero
Prawn cutlets | White wine | Garlic | Chilli | Wild rocket | Lime infused avocado oil | Linguine pasta
$28.9
Seafood Marinara
Prawns | Calamari | Scallop | Shrimps | Mussels | Garlic | Lemon | Creamy sauce | Linguine pasta or Risotto
$28.9
Vegetale Arrabiata
Eggplant | Artichoke | Onion | Capsicum | Mushroom | Olives | Garlic | Chilli | Creamy napoli sauce | Penne pasta or RisottoAdd spanish Chorizo: $3
$24.9
Kids Menu
Chicken & Fries
Crumbed chicken | Fries | Salad | Aioli | Tomato ketchup
$13.9
Blinis
Small pancakes | Maple syrup | Chocolate sauce
$13.9
BLT Sandwich
Ciabatta | Tomato | Bacon | Basil | Salad | Cheese | Fries
$13.9
Easy Omelette
2 eggs | Tomato | Onion | Ham | Salad | Tomato Ketchup
$13.9
Kids Pasta
Penne Pasta | Ham | Cheese | Cream | Cream | Linguine pasta
$13.9
Kids Bolognese
Beef mince | Napoli | Cheese | Linguine pasta
$13.9
Cheese Pizza
Napoli | Cheese
$13.9
Salami Pizza
Napoli | Salami | Cheese
$13.9
Kids Desserts
Ice Cream Sundaes
2 scoop vanilla ice cream with strawberry or chocolate sauce
$7.9
Chocolate Cake
Chocolate sauce | Vanilla ice cream
$7.9
Dessert
Twin Cheesecake
Salted caramel & white chocolate | Maple almond walnut cluster | Maple & walnut ice cream
$13.9
Cioccolata Dolci (gf)
Baileys chocolate mousse | Chocolate ice cream
$13.9
Tiramisu
Frangelico | Pistachio | Chocolate | Amaretto crumb | Pistachio ice cream
$13.9
Crème Brulee
Coconut & lime brulee | Lime honey madeleine | Yoghurt ice cream
$13.9
Cheese Selection
Port wine cheddar | Gorgonzola | Camembert | Feta & marinated olives | Cracker | Dried figs | Mixed fruit
$18.9 for 1 $28.9 for 2
Bella Gelato
Creamy vanilla ice cream | Chopped nuts | Mixed fruit | Cherries | Bacardi | Marsala
$13.9
Sorbet (gf) (df)
Three scoops of delizioso mixed berry flavour
$13.9
Affogato (gf)
Vanilla bean ice cream | Espresso coffee | Liqueur of your choice
$13.9
Liqueur Coffee
(A wide range of liqueurs available)
$11.9
Beverages
Non-Alcoholic
Fruit Juices
Orange, apple, pineapple, cranberry, tomato.
$4.5
Organic Juices
Peach & Raspberry. Apple & Feijoa
$4.5
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
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
$9
La Rossa Birra Moretti
$12
Birra Moretti premium lager
$10
Tuatara APA
$12
Tuatara NZ Pilsner
$12
Panhead Supercharger APA
$12
Panhead Black Top Stout
$12
Grolsch 450 ml Holland
$11
Mac's Black NZ
$9
Heineken
$8
Steinlager Classic
$8
Steinlager Pure
$8
Stella Artois (Belgium)
$8
Corona
$8
Export 33
$8
Export Gold
$7.5
Tui
$7.5
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
$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 $9.5
$46
Lake block Sweet Moscato - Marlborough 375ml
Glass $10.5
$48
Sparkling Wine
Prosecco Brut Italy
Glass : $9
43
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
Soave Classico - Italian
$49
HOUSE WINE - The Maker Series Pinot Gris
Glass - $8
$38
Astrolabe Pinot Gris Marlborough
Glass - $10
$49
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
Mud House Gewurztraminer - Marlborough
$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
Devil Staircase Pinot Noir C. Otago
Glass - $11.5
$56
Madam Sass Pinot Noir C. Otago
$68
Lake Chalice Merlot Marlborough
Glass - $10
$49
Beach House Reserve Merlot - H. bay
$52
Taratachilla - Cabernet Shiraz
$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 (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
Set Menu
$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.
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