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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

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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 : $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
    • 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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