Our Menu
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.
Dinner
Starters
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Garlic Pizza Bread
Pizza bread | Garlic parsley butter$9.9
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Pizza bread with dips
Pizza bread | Tuna dip | Black hummus | Walnut basil pesto$12.9
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Chicken Liver Pate
Pate | Ciabatta & Focaccia | Caramelised onion | Fig jam | Pickles$15.9
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Bruschetta
Tomato | Feta | Onion | Basil. Add salmon: $3.$14.9
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Fresh Oysters (choose any flavour)
Lemon Caviar & Balsamic (or) Tempura batteredP.O.A
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Straightcut Fries
Garlic aioli | Tomato ketchup$9.9
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PLATTERS TO SHARE
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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$38
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Antipasto Platter
Caper berries | Gherkins | Pepperdews | Marinated olives | Feta | Sundried tomatoes | Artichokes | Salami | Prosciutto | Chorizo | Smoked salmon | Fresh salad | Bread & dips $42
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Seafood Platter
Fresh oyster w lemon and balsamic | Flour coated prawn | Calamari | Mussels w lemon lime creamy sauce | Garlic & chilli whole tiger prawn | Smoked salmon | Shrimps w aioli | Caperberries | Marinated olives | gherkins | fresh salad | Bread & dipsP.O.A
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Gluten Free Bread Available
$2
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Caprese (V)
Sliced tomato, Bocconcini | Fresh basil | | Olive oil | Aged balsamic glaze (Add prosciutto $3)$15.9
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Marsala de fegatini
Chicken livers| Mushrooms | Bacon Creamy sweet marsala | Salad$17.9
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Calamari
Crispy calamari | Salad | Lemon | Aioli$17.9
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Green lipped mussels (Served w toasted bread)
Garlic | Bacon | Creamy onion and saffron sauce6 for $14.9 12 for $19.9
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Lemon Garlic Prawns
Prawn cutlets | Garlic | Lemon | Creamy sauce | Wild rocket | Arborio rice$18.9
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Carpaccio
Thin slices of raw eye fillet | Aged balsamic glaze | Marinated olives | Olive oil | Wild rocket | Pecorino$19.9
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Lamb meatballs
3 Meatballs | Rocket salad | Napoli| Pecorino cheese$16.9
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Salmon Gravlax
Gravlax| Pea puree| Beetroot |Tangy orange $17.9
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Eggplant Chips
Crumbed eggplant | Homemade aioli | Tomato sauce $15.9
Entree
Mains
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Fish of the day
Pan fried fish | Pea and prawns creamy risotto | Chimmichurri | Lemon| Rocket | Vegetables$36.9
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Pork belly
15 hours slow cooked pork | Apple caramel| Seasonal confit vegetables in duck fat | Apple slaw | Pea puree | Fried leek | Jus$35.9
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Chicken
Chicken breast | Pineapple salsa | Chilli jam | Seasonal confit vegetables in duck fat$35.9
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Confit Duck
Confit marinated duck Breast | Tangy orange puree | Blue chees | Cranberries | Potato dumpling | Vegetable | Jus$35.9
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Lamb Rump 200gms
Lamb rump cooked in chermoula | Maple kumara puree | Seasonal confit vegetable in duck fat | Pistachio | Parmesan$37.9
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Prime aged beef (250gms) (cooked to your liking)
Sirloin steak | Roasted seasonal vegetables | Dauphinoise potatoes | Bearnaise | Apple slaw | Chimichurri | Choice of jus or mushroom sauce $38.9
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Eye Fillet (200gms) (cooked to your liking)
Sirloin steak | Roasted seasonal vegetables | Dauphinoise potatoes | Bearnaise | Apple slaw | Chimichurri | Choice of jus or mushroom sauce $41.9
Sides
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Mixed Salad
$9.9
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Seasonal Vegetables
$6.9
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Rosemary Roasted Potatoes w Walnut & Basil Pesto
$7.9
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Creamy Balsamic Mushrooms
$9.9
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Straight Cut fries
$9.9
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Marinated Olives & Feta
$7.9
Pizza
Gluten free Pizza base $4
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Margherita (v)
Napoli | Mozzarella | Sliced tomatoes | Bocconcini cheese | Basil$24.9
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Diavola
Napoli | Mozzarella | Italian salamin | Pastrami | Prosciutto | Chilli | Roasted pepper$25.9
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Smoked Chicken
Napoli | Mozzarella | Smoked chicken | Red onion | Chorizo | Bacon $26.9
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Gambero e Salmon
Lime & dill mayo base | Mozzarella | Prawn | Smoked salmon | Wild rocket | Lemon$26.9
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Pulled Pork Pizza
BBQ | Pulled Pork | Onion | Capsicum | Italian herb | Cheese$24.9
Salad
Warm smoked lamb |Salad |Aged balsamic glaze | Blue cheese | Pears | Walnuts$23.9
Smoked chicken| Roasted cashew | Salad | Crispy noodles | Asian slaw | Aioli$22.9
Pasta & Risotto
Gluten Free Pasta Availble
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Gnocchi ( vegetable or chicken option available)
6hrs braised veal | Mushroom | Cream | Walnut | Pecorino $27.9
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Carbonara
Bacon | Chicken | Creamy pecorino sauce | Linguine pasta$26.9
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Linguine bolognese
Beef mince | Napoli | Parmigiana | Linguine pasta$26.9
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Vodka del Pollo
Chicken | Bacon | Onion | Capsicum | Garlic | Vodka | Walnut basil pesto | Creamy sauce | Penne pasta or Risotto$26.9
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Gambero
Prawn cutlets | White wine | Garlic | Chilli | Wild rocket | Lime infused avocado oil | Linguine pasta$28.9
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Seafood Marinara
Prawns | Calamari | Scallop | Shrimps | Mussels | Garlic | Lemon | Creamy sauce | Linguine pasta or Risotto$29.9
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Vegetale Arrabiata
Artichoke | Onion | Capsicum | Mushroom | Olives | Garlic | Chilli | Creamy napoli sauce | Penne pasta or RisottoAdd spanish Chorizo: $3$25.9
Kids Menu
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Chicken & Fries
Crumbed chicken | Fries | Salad | Aioli | Tomato ketchup$13.9
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Easy Omelette
2 eggs | Tomato | Onion | Ham | Salad | Tomato Ketchup$13.9
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Kids Pasta
Penne Pasta | Ham | Cheese | Cream | Cream | Linguine pasta$13.9
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Kids Bolognese
Beef mince | Napoli | Cheese | Linguine pasta$13.9
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Cheese Pizza
Napoli | Cheese$13.9
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Salami Pizza
Napoli | Salami | Cheese$13.9
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Kids Desserts
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Ice Cream Sundaes
2 scoop vanilla ice cream with strawberry or chocolate sauce $7.9
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Chocolate Cake
Chocolate sauce | Vanilla ice cream$7.9
Beverages
Non-Alcoholic
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Fruit Juices
Orange, apple, pineapple, cranberry, tomato.
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Organic Juices
Peach & Raspberry. Apple & Feijoa
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Soft Drinks
Coke, Sprite, L&P, Coke Zero, sprite zero, Tonic water, Soda water, Ginger Ale.
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Soft Drinks (Mixed)
Rasp/Coke, Rasp/Sprite, Lemonade/Lime/Bitters.
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Ginger Beer
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Italian Sparkling Soft Drinks
Limonata (lemon), Aranciata Rossa (blood orange), Chinotto (citrus/clover), Peach Iced Tea.
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Mineral Water
Sparkling 500 ml
Beer
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Peroni On Tap
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Peroni Leggera & Peroni Libera
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La Rossa Birra Moretti
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Birra Moretti premium lager
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Tuatara APA
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Tuatara NZ Pilsner
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Panhead Supercharger APA
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Shining Peak Highwayman APA
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Monteith's Black NZ
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Heineken
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Steinlager Classic
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Stella Artois (Belgium)
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Corona
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Export 33
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Tui
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Peroni Leggera Italian 3.5%
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Birra Moretti Zero (0.05% alcohol)
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Birra Moretti Zero (0.05% alcohol)
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Peroni Libera Zero (0% alcohol)
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Amstel Light 3.5%
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Export Citrus Lemon 2%
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Somersby Cider
Apple or Pear
Port & Dessert Wine
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Real Tesoro Pedro Ximenez Viejo sherry
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Penfold Club Reserve Port
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Penfold Father 10year Old Port
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Lake block Sweet Moscato - Marlborough 375ml
Sparkling Wine
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Prosecco Brut Italy
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Prosecco Romeo & Juliet Prosecco DOC
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Louis Bouillot Cremant de Bourgogne Chamapgne NV France
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Edenvale Sparkling Cuvee Alcohol Removed
White Wine
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HOUSE WINE - The Maker Series Sauvignon Blanc
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Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
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Soave Classico Italian
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Soave Classico - Italian
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HOUSE WINE - The Maker Series Pinot Gris
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Astrolabe Pinot Gris Marlborough
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Pinot Grigio - Italian
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Beach House Chardonnay - H. Bay
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Matawhero Single Vineyard Chardonnay - Gisborne
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Astrolabe Riesling
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Squealing Pig Pinot Rose
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Mud House Gewurztraminer - Marlborough
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Spirits
We have a huge selection of Spirits and Liqueurs
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Grappa Reserve
Spirits
Red WIne
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HOUSE WINE - The Maker Series
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Squealing Pig Pinot Noir C Otago
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Devil Staircase Pinot Noir C. Otago
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Madam Sass Pinot Noir C. Otago
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Lake Chalice Merlot Marlborough
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Beach House Reserve Merlot - H. bay
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Matawhero Merlot Single Vineyard Gisborne
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Taratachilla - Cabernet Shiraz
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Brookfields ``Black Block`` Syrah Hawkes Bay
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Arrogant Frog Shiraz
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Pepperjack Cabernet Sauvignon
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La La Land Tempranillo
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Chianti (Italy)
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Montepulciano d'abruzzo (Italy)
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Nero d'avola Italy
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Ripasso Valpolicella (Italy)
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Amarone della Valpolicella (Italy)
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Sangiovese (Italy)
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Aperol Spritz
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Pink Gin Spritz
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La Tartaruga
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Flaming Phoenix
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Pimms
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Pineapple Mango Margarita
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Old Fashioned
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Martini
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Godfather
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Free Spirit
It looks fab & tastes delizioso… & there’s no alcohol in this combination of pineapple, peach, cranberry, raspberry & lemon
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Berry Breeze
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Raspberry Mojito
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Moscow Mule
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Moscow Mule
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Passionfruit & Pineapple Spritzer
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Feijoa Phoenix
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We have classic cocktails available on request.
Cocktails
Dessert
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Cheesecake del Giorno
Flavour of the day$13.9
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Cioccolata Dolci (gf)
Baileys chocolate mousse | Chocolate ice cream$13.9
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Tiramisu
Frangelico | Pistachio | Chocolate | Amaretto crumb | Pistachio ice cream$13.9
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Crème Brulee
Coconut & lime brulee | Lime honey madeleine | Boysnberry ice cream$13.9
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Cheese Selection
Port wine cheddar | Gorgonzola | Camembert | Cracker | Dried figs | Mixed fruit$18.9 for 1 $28.9 for 2
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Sorbet (gf) (df)
Three scoops of delizioso mixed berry flavour$13.9
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Affogato (gf)
Vanilla bean ice cream | Espresso coffee | Liqueur of your choice$13.9
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Liqueur Coffee
A wide range of liqueurs available$12.9
Lunch
Lunch Menu
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Fresh oysters
Lemon & Balsamic (or) Tempura batteredEach $3.5
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Garlic Bread
Ciabbat bread | Garlic parsley butter$9.9
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Chicken Liver Pate
Pate | Ciabatta & Focaccia | Caramelised onion | Fig jam | Pickles$13.9
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Bruschetta
tomato | feta | Onion | Basil (add salmon $4)$13.9
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Salmon Gravlax
Gravlax| Pea puree | Beetroot | Orange | Rocket | Lemon $17.9
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Steak Cut Fries
Garlic ailoi | Tomato ketchup$9.9
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Smoked Lamb Salad
Warm smoked lamb | Salad | Aged balsamic glaze | Blue cheese | Pears | Walnuts$23.9
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Chicken Salad
Smoked chicken | Roasted cashew | Salad | Crispy noodles | Asian slaw$17.9
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Calamari
Calamari | Salad | Lemon | Aioli$10
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Lasagna
Fresh pasta layers |Ham |Mushroom |Beef mince | Bechamel |Mozzarella |Napoli$23.9
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Smoked chicken pesto risotto
Smoked chicken | Mushroom | Capsicum | Onion | Basil pesto | Creamy sauce | Risotto$19.9
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Vegetale Arrabiata Risotto
Eggplant | Artichoke | Onion | Capsicum | Mushroom | Marinated olives | Chilli | Creamy napoli sauce | Add Spanish Chorizo Sausage $3$19.9
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Carbonara
Chicken |Bacon | Garlic |Creamy sauce | Linguine pasta$10
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Vodka del Pollo Pasta
Chicken |Bacon |Onion |Capsicum |Creamy sauce |Penne pasta |Garlic $19.9
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Gambero
Prawns |Garlic |Chilli |White wine |Linguine Pasta |Rocket$23.9
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Seafood Marinara Pasta
Prawns |Calamari |Shrimps |Mussels | Garlic |Lemon |Creamy sauce |Linguine pasta$24.9
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Linguine Bolognese
Beef mince| Napoli | Linguine pasta | Parmesan$19.9
Salads
Pasta & Risotto
Gluten Free Pasta Available
Favourites
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Balsamic Mushroom
Mushroom| onion| garlic| ciabatta| feta| creamy balsamic sauce |salad$17.9
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Fish Fillet
Crumber or Tempura battered | fish of the day | Shoestring fries |Salad| Tartare sauce | Ketchup$26.9
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Marsala De Fegatini
Chicken Liver| Garlic | Bacon | Mushroom| Marsala creamy sauce| ciabatta | salad$17.9
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Lemon Garlic Prawns
Prawn cutlet |Garlic |Lemon |Arborio rice | Rocket |Creamy Sauce$24.9
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Lamb Burger
Homemade Lamb Patty | Cheese | Brioche Bun | Salad |Aioli | Napoli | Fries $19.9
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Green Lipped Mussels
Bacon | Onion | Lemon | Creamy Sauce | Toasted bread6 for $12 or 12 for $18
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Prime Aged Sirloin
Fries | Salad | Mushroom sauce | Aioli | Tomato sauce$29.9
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Pork Creole
15 hours slow cooked pork belly | Creole mix | Roast potatoes | Spinach | Tzatziki | Onion | Capsicum$24.9
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Fish of the day
Pan fried fish | Kumara gnocchi | Creamy caper sauce | Green seasonal vegetables$29.9
Pizza
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Pulled Pork Pizza
BBQ | Pulled pork | Onion | Capsicum | Italian herb | Cheese$23.9
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Margherita (V)
Napoli | Mozzarella | Sliced tomatoes | Bocconcini cheese | Fresh basil$24.9
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Smoked Chicken
Napoli | Mozzarella | Smoked chicken| Red onion | Chorizo | Bacon$26.9
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Diavola
Napoli | Mozzarella | Italian salami | Pastrami | Prosciutto | Chilli | Roasted pepper$25.9
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Dietary Requirments
Bella is happy to cater for your special dietary requirements. Most of the dishes from our menu can be made GF, Df, NF.
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Gambero e Salmon
Lime & dill mayo base | Mozzarella | Prawns | Smoked salmon | Wild rocket | Lemon$26.9
Breakfast Menu
Breakfast Menu
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Eggs Benedict
Hashbrown | Wilted spinach | Poached eggs | Dollop of hollandaiseFull $17.8 Half $12.8
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Frittata
Mushroom | Bacon | Feta | Spinach | Homemade ciabatta$16.8
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Fungo Fungo
Creamy balsamic mushrooms | Homemade ciabatta | Wilted spinach$18.8
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Eggs any style
Homemade ciabatta | Bacon | Eggs any style$10
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Bella Waffles
Waffles | Caramelised banana | Blueberrie compote | Maple syrup | Chantilly cream | Crispy prosciutto$16.8 (Add bacon $2)
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Mince on brioche
Premium beef mince | Homemade brioche bun | Poached egg$17.8
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Avocado Toast
Guacomole | Multi grain bread | Poached egg (Keto bread $2)$16.80
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Grandma's Breakfast w Complimentary regular coffee
Homemade hashbrown | Confit tomato | Bacon | Creamy balsamic mushroom | Homemade ciabatta | Today's homemade sausage | Eggs cooked your way$23.8
Breakfast menu availble till 2:30pm
Set Menu
$52 per person 3 course Set Menu
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Breads & dips to share
Tuna dip | Black hummus | Walnut basil pesto
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Prime Aged Beef (240gms)
Sirloin steak | Roasted seasonal vegetables | Dauphinoise potatoes |Bearnaise | Aapple slaw|Chimichurri| Rosemary Jus
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Free Range Chicken Breast
Chicken breast | Prawn & herbs stuffing | Pineapple salsa |Chilli jam | Seasonal confit vegetables in duck fat |Chimichurri
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Carbonara
Bacon, Chicken, Creamy Pecorino Sauce & Linguine Pasta
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Seafood marinara
Selection of seafood in a creamy white wine & garlic lemon sauce w linguine pasta
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Tiramisu
Frangelico, Pistachio, Chocolate, Amaretto crumb, Pistachio ice cream
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Sorbet
Mixed berry Sorbet
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Cioccolata Dolci
Baileys mousse with chocolate ice cream & whipped cream
MAINS
Desserts
Set menu’s are valid for minimum of 10 people. Booking essential.
$58 per person 3 course Set Menu
Entrees
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Lamb Meatballs
3 Meatballs| Rocket salad | Napoli | Pecorino cheese
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Calamari
Crispy lemon & garlic calamari w fresh salad & aioli
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Masala de fegatini
Chicken liver, mushroom, bacon, creamy sweet marsala sauce & fresh salad
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Prime Aged Beef (240gms)
Sirloin steak | Roasted seasonal vegetables | Dauphinoise potatoes |Bearnaise | Aapple slaw|Chimichurri| Rosemary Jus
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Free Range Chicken Breast
Chicken breast | Prawn & herbs stuffing | Pineapple salsa |Chilli jam | Seasonal confit vegetables in duck fat |Chimichurri
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Carbonara
Chicken, Bacon, Creamy pecorino Sauce & Linguine pasta
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Seafood Marinara
Selection of seafood in a creamy white wine & garlic lemon sauce w linguine pasta
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Vodka Del Pollo
Chicken. Bacon, Onion, Capsicum, Garlic, Vodka, Walnut basil pesto, Creamy sauce & Risotto
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Cheesecake Del Giorno
Flavour of the day.
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Tiramisu
Frangelico, Pistachio, Chocolate, Amaretto crumb, Pistachio ice cream
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Cioccolata Dolci
Baileys mousse with chocolate ice cream & whipped cream
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Sorbet (DF, GF)
Mixed berry Sorbet
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We can cater for special dietary requirements please let us know about your requirements and we will design a special menu.
Mains
Desserts
Set menu’s are valid for minimum of 10 people. Booking essential.
$68 per person 4 course Set Menu
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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
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Calamari
Crispy Calamari, Salad, Lemon & Aioli
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Lemon Garlic Prawns
Prawn cutlets with garlic, lemon & a creamy white wine sauce, rocket & arborio rice
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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
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Lamb Meatballs
3 Meatballs| Rocket salad | Napoli | Pecorino cheese
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Duck Breast
Marinated duck breast | Tangy orange puree | Blue cheese | Cranberries | Potato dumplings | Vegetables | Jus
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Pork belly
5 spiced pork belly, Carrot beurre noisettem thyme kumara, Prawn & chorizo mezzaluna, Julienne vegetable, Apple & fig compote, Jus
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Free Range Chicken Breast
Chicken breast | Prawn & herbs stuffing | Pineapple salsa |Chilli jam | Seasonal confit vegetables in duck fat |Chimichurrien breast w tomato & mozzarells, Pomme anna, Chicken ossobuco, Artichoke & gorgonzola croquette, Chorizo crisp, Rosemary jus
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Prime Aged Beef (240gms)
Sirloin steak | Roasted seasonal vegetables | Dauphinoise potatoes |Bearnaise | Aapple slaw|Chimichurri| Rosemary Jus
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Carbonara
Pancetta, rosemary chicken, creamy pecorino sauce & linguine pasta
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Seafood Marinara
Prawns |Calamari |Shrimps |Mussels |Garlic |Lemon | Creamy sauce |Linguine pasta
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Cheesecake Del Giorno
Flavour of the day
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Tiramisu
Frangelico, Pistachio, Chocolate, Amaretto crumb, Pistachio ice cream
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Sorbet
Flavour of the day
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Cioccolata dolci
Baileys mousse with chocolate ice cream & whipped cream. Deliciously silky, rich and decadent
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We can cater for special dietary requirements please let us know about your requirements and we will design a special menu.
Entrees
Mains
Desserts
Set menu’s are valid for minimum of 10 people. Booking essential.
$35 Canapés Menu
CHOOSE ANY 4
MINIMUM OF 30 PEOPLE
Something Savoury
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DUCK ARANCINI
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TEMPURA PRAWNS W SAFFRON AIOLI
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CAPRESE (V)
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MINI PIZZA
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SCALLOPS & PANCETTA
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MEAT BALLS W NAPOLI
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CRISPY CHICKEN W SAFFRON AIOLI
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SMOKED SALMON W FETA & CUCUMBER
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PEPPERONI & CHEESE SCROLLS
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MELON & PROSCIUTTO
Something Sweet
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CHEESECAKE
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BAILEYS MOUSSE
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TIRAMISU
MINIMUM OF 30 PEOPLE
WE HAVE TWO SEPARATE DINING ROOMS IN OUR RESTAURANT AND EACH ROOM CAN BE BOOKE D PRIVATELY WITH A MINIMUM OF 30 PEOPLE FROM SUNDAY TO THURSDAY WITH NO CHARGE, $500 FOR FRIDAY & SATURDAY.