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Best Restaurants Near Me In Newtown, Mount Cook, Brooklyn and Island Bay

October 2, 2026
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Dining in Newtown, Mount Cook, Brooklyn and Island Bay

Newtown, Mount Cook, Brooklyn and Island Bay form one of Wellington’s most varied dining corridors. Riddiford Street supplies ramen, pizza, Italian cooking and relaxed cafés, while Brooklyn has a polished neighbourhood bistro and a dependable Indian kitchen. Continue towards the south coast and the mood changes again, with a seaside restaurant looking across the water. The short distances between these suburbs make it easy to match dinner to the occasion rather than settle for a single style.

There is plenty of contrast within that compact area. Cicio Cacio makes pasta and bread with the intimacy of a regional Italian osteria, Salty Pidgin combines serious seasonal cooking with convivial bar snacks, and Gramercy rewards an early start with exceptional bread and laminated pastries. Curry Heaven and Swagat India answer different curry cravings, while Mediterranean Foods works equally well for Neapolitan pizza, pasta or ingredients to take home.

Think about timing as well as appetite. Several dinner rooms are small and suit advance planning, whereas a bowl of ramen, a bakery stop or a daytime meal at the coast can be more spontaneous. Menus change with produce, service periods and events, so confirm current details directly when a particular dish matters. Discuss allergies before ordering too, especially where broths, breads, fried food or shared kitchen equipment may make simple menu labels less conclusive.

Seasonal dish at Salty Pidgin

Salty Pidgin

Salty Pidgin is the kind of neighbourhood bistro that can handle a quick plate before a film and still feel special enough for a celebration. The heritage Brooklyn setting is warm and intimate, while the kitchen moves between polished seasonal dishes and less formal snacks. Local produce drives the menu, often with North African accents such as harissa or sumac, and the wine programme gives the cooking an equally thoughtful partner.

Crispy cauliflower and Turkish-style pide are useful reference points when available, but the seasonal dishes deserve attention because they show the kitchen’s range. Begin with something crisp or vegetable-led, then add a richer meat or seafood plate and ask which wine best suits the combination. The restaurant is especially appealing for couples and small groups who want accomplished food without central-city formality. Check the current menu before building a visit around any changing dish.

Address: 5 Todman Street, Brooklyn, Wellington 6021, New Zealand

Salty pidgin Menu

Bar / Snacks

Oysters

freshly shucked cucumber, chive mignonette & lemon (subject to availability) Price: MP

Olives
$6

fennel & orange

Flatbread
$6

housemade garlic / three cheese

Fries
sml $6 / lrg $10

housemade tomato sauce harissa mayo 1

Crispy Cauliflower
$10

harissa mayonnaise

Welsh Rarebit Sourdough
$14

bread & butter

Entrees

Duck Liver Parfait
$19

grilled sourdough

Feta & Olive Stuffed Pork Sausage
$18

tomato

Chermoula Prawn Borek
$18

garlic yoghurt

Green Lipped Mussels
$22

with fries

Whitebean Dip
$14

vadouvan, grilled flatbread

Soup
$18

grilled flatbread

Crumbed Fish Goujons
$22

tamarind, coriander, cabbage

Charred Confit Carrot
$21

black olive, salsa verde, feta

Housemade Malfalde Pasta
$22

pea pesto, parmesan crumb

Ham Hock Gnocchi
$23

sherry, spinach, parmesan

Mains

Pure South Farms Eye Fillet
$48

smoked beef fat potatoes, caramalised onion, rocket

Market Fish
$46

brussels sprouts, lemon, mint, perla potatoes, perond cream, katifi

Roasted Celeriac
$37

puy lentil, hazelnut, garlic oil

Roasted Chicken Breast
$45

red rice salad, aleppo yoghurt

Pork Rib Eye
$46

parsnip & goat feta mash, witloof, green apple

Pides

Beef Kofta
$25

potato, cumin, sofritto, three cheese, parsley

Lamb shoulder
$25

kofta sauce, sumac, shallots, garlic yoghurt

Spiced Chicken Thigh
$25

leek, rocket, harissa

Vegetarian
$23

three cheese, roast pumpkin, pickled chilli, sunflower seeds

Smoked Fish
$25

fennel,redo

Tomato
$21

three cheese, basil

Sides

Green Leaf Salad
$8.50

parmesan crumb, vinaigrette

Chunky Potatoes
$10

spiced butter

Roast Beetroot
$12

staranise buttermilk

Brussels Sprouts
$12

lemon miso

Dessert

Lemon Meringue Semifreddo
$15

shortbread

Guinness Chocolate Cake
$15

coffe sour cream, stout raisins

Bay Leaf & Cinnamon Creme Caramel
$14

date, honey oat

Ginger Rice Pudding Cigar
$15

green apple walnut

Cheese
$14 / $22 / $30

blue, hard, soft rye linseed cracker & specialties

Dessert wine/digestive

Pigeade Muscat Beaumes de Venise
$12 / $60

France

Sichel Sauternes 2023
$16 / $80

France

DeBortoli ‘Noble One’ Semillon 2022
$75

Hunter Valley NSW

Nectar 'Pedro Ximenez' Sherry
$12 / $60

Spain

Grahams 10 Year Old Tawny Port
$16

Porto Portugal

Taylor's Fine Ruby Port
$14

Porto Portugal

Delord VSOP Armangac
$14

France

Delord XO Armangac
$12 / $60

France

Chocolate almond croissant from Gramercy

Gramercy

Gramercy is a destination bakery for people who care about fermentation, butter and texture. Its shelves combine naturally leavened campagne, seed and oat loaves with baguettes, croissants and pain au chocolat. The bread has enough character to anchor a meal at home, while the laminated pastries make a satisfying breakfast on their own. The compact format keeps the emphasis on baking rather than a long sit-down café experience.

Arrive earlier for the widest choice and compare a classic croissant with one of the filled versions, such as almond, chocolate almond or ham and Gruyère. A loaf is worth adding for later because the crust and open crumb reveal a different side of the bakery’s work. Gramercy suits an Adelaide Road breakfast stop, a picnic purchase or anyone stocking up for the weekend. Pre-order when a particular loaf or a larger quantity is essential.

Address: 465 Adelaide Road, Berhampore, Wellington 6023, New Zealand

Baker Gramercy Menu

Sourdough Breads

Our sourdough breads are slow fermented and contain only flour, water and salt (+seeds & oat porridge for the particular varieties).

Campagne
$10

Country style sourdough containing wheat flour, rye flour, water & salt. The House Loaf - eat fresh & toast the rest.

Oat
$10.50

Oat porridge sourdough containing wheat flour, oats, water & salt. Super creamy, super special.

Seed
$11.50

Wholesome sourdough containing wheat flour, water, salt and seeds - sesame, poppy, sunflower, pumpkin, linseed and caraway. A meal in itself.

Baguette
$6

Signature hand crafted baguette containing wheat flour, water, honey, yeast & salt.

Croissants

Our croissant range is traditionally laminated and contains 100% NZ milled flour and butter.

Croissant
$6

Classic pastry of layered goodness made from 100% NZ milled wheat and butter. Our top selling product bar none.

Pain au chocolat
$7.50

Buttery croissant with Valhrona chocolate. The complete breakfast. Sold Out.

Almond Croissant
$9

Croissant soaked in rum syrup and filled with frangipane and almonds. Decadent & delicious.

Ham & Gruyere Croissant
$9.50

Buttery croissant filled with honey cured smoked ham and Swiss Gruyere. Peak bliss!

Jalapeño Cheddar Croissant
$9

Buttery croissant filled with pickled Jalapeños & Cheddar.

Chocolate Almond Croissant
$9.50

Croissant soaked in rum syrup, filled with chocolate and frangipane, topped with almonds.

Handmade pasta at Cicio Cacio Osteria

Cicio Cacio Osteria

Cicio Cacio hides behind Riddiford Street with the atmosphere of a well-loved regional Italian osteria. The team makes bread, pasta and sausages in-house, then changes the menu to explore different parts of Italy. That rotating focus keeps the cooking specific and personal: handmade pasta might share the table with baccalà, gnocchi, slow-cooked meat or a simple vegetable dish, all served in a candlelit room filled with dark wood and warmth.

Let the current regional theme shape the meal instead of arriving committed to one familiar pasta. A few smaller dishes followed by handmade pasta gives the clearest sense of the kitchen, and the Italian wine range includes lesser-known grapes that staff can match to the food. The tucked-away entrance and cosy interior suit dates, family birthdays and leisurely dinners. Because the menu changes often, ask about portion sizes and today’s dishes before deciding how widely to share.

Address: 167 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand

Cicio Cacio Osteria Newtown Menu

Aperitivi

SPRITZ
$15

aperol or campari, prosecco, ice, orange, soda

CAMPARI SODA
$15

campari, soda, orange

MARTINI
$15

red or white vermouth on ice

Cocktails

NEGRONI
$18

gin, campari, vermouth on ice

AMERICANO
$18

campari, vermouth on ice

GIN TONIC
$18

gin, tonic water on ice

Beers

On tap: MANABREA italian lager – 16 –; WAITOA wellington craft – 16 –. By can: GARAGE PROJECT BEER – 13 –; PARROTDOG BIRDSEYE HAZY IPA – 13 –. Low alcohol: FUGAZI GARAGE PROGECT (LOW) – 11 –; TINY GARAGE PROJECT (ZERO) – 11 –

MANABREA
On tap $16

italian lager

WAITOA
On tap $16

wellington craft

GARAGE PROJECT BEER
$13

By can

PARROTDOG BIRDSEYE HAZY IPA
$13

By can

FUGAZI GARAGE PROGECT (LOW)
$11

Low alcohol

TINY GARAGE PROJECT (ZERO)
$11

Low alcohol

Sparkling

PROSECCO RIONDO
glass $12 / bottle $66
PROSECCO VALDOBBIADENE
$89
LAMBRUSCO
$76

sparkling red

Rosé

NEGORAMARO
glass $13 / bottle $70

Soft Drinks

SPARKLING WATER
$9

refill

FRUIT NECTARS
$7
GINGER BEER
$7
ARANCIATA/LIMONATA/GRAPEFRUIT
$9
COKE / SPRITE
$7

Vini Bianchi

VERMENTINO ARAGOSTA
$69

Sardegna. light & fresh from a Sardinian beach

GRECO DI TUFO
$77

Campania. dry mineral wine from the Amalfi coast

PECORINO JASCI
$85

Abbruzzo. native grape unique to Abbruzzo, aroma of apricot

CHARDONNAY RADDA
$98

Toscana. round & soft with elegant finish

MANTONICO L’ACINO
$98

Calabria. natural juicy wine, funky & unusual

ETNA BIANCO Benanti
$108

Sicilia. fragrant saline wine from the slope of the volcan

FICO MONTANINO
$110

Toscana. natural orange sauvignon blanc

OCCHIPINTI SP68
$150

Sicilia. natural orange wine, very aromatic and floral

Wines by Glass

Red: HOUSE glass $11 / 1⁄4 lit. carafe $20 / 1⁄2 lit. carafe $39. White: HOUSE glass $11 / 1⁄4 lit. carafe $20 / 1⁄2 lit. carafe $39

HOUSE
glass $11 / 1⁄4 lit. carafe $20 / 1⁄2 lit. carafe $39

Red

CANNONAU
$15

Sardegna. the flagship of Sardinian wines, similar to Garnacha

LACRIMA
$17

Marche. means tear, one of the most aromatic Italian grapes

BARBERA
$17

Piemonte. fresh & bright

MAGLIOCCO CHORA
$17

rustic, deep and natural wine from a forgotten region.

HOUSE
glass $11 / 1⁄4 lit. carafe $20 / 1⁄2 lit. carafe $39

White

VERMENTINO
$13

Sardegna. light & fresh from mediteranenan coast

CHARDONNAY
$16

Toscana. round & soft with elegant finish

ETNA BIANCO
$18

Sicilia. fragrant saline wine from the slope of the volcan

L’ACINO
$18

Calabria. natural juicy wine, funky & unusual

Vini Rossi – Puglia

NEGROAMARO Mastroleo
$72

easy drinking smooth everyday wine, even a rock band

SALICE SALENTINO De Castris
$85

round and soft, an instant classic

PRIMITIVO Tatu
$95

round and soft, passionate

SUSUMANIELLO Li Veli Askos
$120

the donkey that used to carry the grapes, rare grape

PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA Sessanta
$160

sixty years old vines, for this bold and powerful red.

Vini Rossi – Calabria

MAGLIOCCO Chora
$85

rustic, deep and true wine from a forgotten region.

Vini Rossi – Sardegna

CANNONAU Saragat
$79

the flagship of Sardinian wines, similar to garnacha

MONICA DI SARDEGNA Aru
$160

a female grape, deep and silky, amazing wine

CANNONAU 2018 Senes
$160

dedicated to the old people of Sardinia, a wise old wine

Vini Rossi – Campania – Basilicata

AGLIANICO Il Matese
$73

aglianico in purity, body and elegance

AGLIANICO VULTURE Likos
$120

very powerful and structured

TAURASI 2015 Mastroberardino
$210

30 months in barrels and 42 in bottle. Very structured.

Vini Rossi – Toscana

MAREMMA
$72

blend of Tuscan grapes, not the usual Sangiovese

TOSCANA ROSSO Fico Montanino
$125

natural Sangiovese, a true expression of Tuscany

CHIANTI CLASSICO Carleone
$160

if you really want a Chianti make it Classico or nothing

ROSSO DI MONTALCINO Val di Suga
$165

an easier priced Sangiovese Grosso, almost a Brunello

BRUNELLO 2016 Geografico
$240

the best of the best if you love Sangiovese

Vini Rossi – Abbruzzo – Umbria

MONTEPULCIANO Jasci & Marchesani
$72

organic Montepulciano, medium body and delicious

MONTEFALCO 2016 Antonelli
$220

one of the most tannic wine in Italy, rich and powerful

Vini Rossi – Veneto

PINOT NERO Casalforte
$69

italian style pinot noir, vibrant and light

VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO Bixio
$85

a true classic, added pomace of Amarone fermentation

AMARONE 2018 Bertani
$300

the weight and depth of time and tradition

Vini Rossi – Piemonte

BARBERA D’ALBA Riva Leone
$72

piemonte table wine, easy and fruity, imagine the rest

NEBBIOLO Orbello T.Sella
$120

very bright and elegant

BARBARESCO 2017 Riva leone
$120

great vintage wine at amazing price

BAROLO 2018 Giacomo Fenocchio
$280

long maceration, indigenous yeast, savoury notes, a top

Vini Rossi – Trentino – Alto Adige

TEROLDEGO Lezer Foradori
$131

extremely light and fruity from the Dolomites

TEROLDEGO 2019 Sgarzon Foradori
$170

very mineral, natural expression of a single vineyard

Vini Rossi – Sicilia

NERO D’AVOLA Mimi Caruso
$72

cherry notes and ruby color, a classic sicilian

FRAPPATO/NERO D’AVOLA Sp68
$150

Arianna Occhipinti first natural wine, aromatic, floral

ETNA ROSSO Girolamo Russo
$150

from the slope of a volcan from a musician winemaker

FRAPPATO Occhipinti Il Frappato
$220

rebelous, brave and original, Occhipinti personal wine

Vini Rossi – Marche

LACRIMA Giovanni Giusti
$105

means tear, one of the most aromatic Italian grape

Indian curry and rice at Curry Heaven

Curry Heaven

Curry Heaven offers the breadth people expect from a neighbourhood Indian restaurant while giving vegetarian and vegan diners genuine choice. The menu moves through appetisers, tandoori dishes, vegetable curries, chicken, lamb, beef and seafood, with rice and breads to complete the meal. Rich sauces and aromatic spices make it well suited to a comforting dinner, yet the range also includes tomato-led, spinach-based and drier preparations for a more varied table.

Share a starter, choose curries with contrasting bases, and add naan or rice according to how much sauce is on the table. One creamy dish works better beside something sharper or more spice-forward than beside another similarly rich curry. Curry Heaven is useful for mixed groups because meat-free diners are not limited to a token option. Ask about heat rather than assuming every dish follows the same scale, and explain allergy requirements directly before ordering.

Address: 136 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand

Curry Heaven Menu

Appetizers – Vegetarian

Served with Mint / Tamarind Sauce & Salad

Onion Bhaji
$9

Chopped onion battered with chickpea flour & spices, deep fried until crispy.

Vegetable Samosa
$9

Deep fried triangular pastry with spiced vegetables.

Vegetable Pakora
$9

Fresh mixed vegetables battered with chickpea flour & fried in deep oil.

Aloo Puri
$9

Potato battered with flour & fried until crispy (From Bangladesh).

Appetizers – Non Vegetarian

Served with Mint / Tamarind Sauce & Salad

Chicken Tikka
$14

Boneless chicken pieces marinated& then roasted in the tandoori oven.

Seekh Kebab
$14

Spiced tender lamb mince rolls cooked in the tandoori oven.

Chicken Wings
$16

Chicken wings marinated in mild spices overnight & barbecued in the tandoori oven.

Tandoori Chicken (half size)
$18

Chicken pieces marinated in mild spices overnight, then roasted to perfection in the tandoor.

Curry Heaven Special

Lamb Sabnam
$15.99

Tender succulent lamb cooked with onion, fresh crisp capsicum, mushrooms & tomatoes – a sensational dish not to be forgotten easily.

Goat Dhaka
$16.99

A Bangladeshi Style Goat Curry on the bone. A must try!

Balti
Chicken $14.99 / Lamb or Beef $15.99

“Balti” described dishes which are unique & exquisitely flavoured with exotic ingredients, achieving a sweet tangy taste as we as being fairly spicy.

Mains

Served with Plain Basmati Rice and Plain Naan. All Gluten Free.

Butter Chicken
Chicken $13.99

(a delicacy not to be missed) Boneless tandoori chicken cooked in a rich creamy tomato sauce.

Khara Masala
Chicken $13.99 / Lamb / Beef $14.99

Boneless tender chicken or tender beef cooked with dry fruit & nuts in a mild creamy sauce for the discerning palate – a dish that words can’t describe.

Korma
Chicken $13.99 / Lamb / Beef $14.99

Tender chicken, beef or lamb pieces simmered in a cashew nut sauce with ground spices.

Madras
Chicken $13.99 / Lamb / Beef $14.99

Boneless chicken, tender beef or lamb pieces cooked with exotic ground spices & coconut milk.

Malabari
Chicken $13.99 / Lamb / Beef $14.99

Tender succulent chicken/lamb/beef cooked in a creamy curry base with mild spices, onions & tomatoes – this dish is unique to Curry Heaven.

Mango Chicken
Chicken $13.99

Boneless chicken pieces cooked with mango pulp and thick gravy.

Pasanda
Chicken $13.99 / Lamb / Beef $14.99

Marinated chicken or lamb in a mild sauce rich with the luxurious taste of almonds – nothing too fancy other than the taste.

Rogan Josh
Chicken $13.99 / Lamb / Beef $14.99

Boneless lean beef or lamb cooked in spicy gravy in traditional Punjab style.

Saagawala
Chicken $13.99 / Lamb / Beef $14.99

Boneless chicken, beef cubes or tender lamb simmered with fresh spinach & exotic spices.

Tikka Masala
Chicken $13.99 / Lamb / Beef $14.99

Boneless tandoori chicken or lamb pieces cooked in a ginger, garlic, tomato, capsicum & onion sauce.

Vindaloo
Chicken $13.99 / Lamb / Beef $14.99

Highly spiced boneless chicken, beef or lamb cooked in hot vindaloo paste – a dish that words can’t describe.

Breads

Plain Naan
$4

White meal flour bread

Butter Naan
$5

Naan with butter

Garlic Naan
$5

Naan with a touch of garlic

Onion Kulcha
$6

Naan stuffed with chopped onion

Cheese Naan
$7

Naan stuffed with tasty cheese

Cheese Garlic Naan
$7.50

Naan stuffed with tasty cheese & garlic

Keema Naan
$7

Naan stuffed with spiced lamb mince

Chicken Tikka Naan
$7

Naan stuffed with chicken mince

Roti
$6

Whole meal flour bread

Peshwari Naan
$7.50

Naan stuffed with dried fruit & nuts (sweet)

Parantha
$6.50

Flakey whole meal butter bread

Aloo Paratha
$8

Wholemeal flour bread filled with mashed potatoes, heaven spices and fresh coriander, shallow fried.

Papadom
$1

Crispy crackers

Bread basket
$18

Selection of plain Naan, garlic Naan, one stuffed Naan of your choice & Roti

Vegetarian Mains

Served with Plain Basmati Rice and Plain Naan. All Gluten Free.

Palak Paneer
$13.99

Homemade cottage cheese & fresh blended spinach cooked with aromatic spices.

Vegetable Korma
$12.99

A selection of mixed vegetables cooked with a creamy cashew nut sauce.

Paneer Tikka Masala
$13.99

Homemade cottage cheese cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, tomatoes & mild spices – a speciality from northern India.

Malai Kofta
$13.99

Deep fried homemade cottage cheese, blended with potatoes & spices cooked with a cashew nut gravy.

Dhal Makhni
$12.99

Mixed lentils cooked in spices with onion & tomatoes.

Vegan Mains

Served with Plain Basmati Rice and Roti. All Gluten Free.

Saag Aloo
$13.50

Sautéed potatoes & fresh spinach cooked with a thick onion sauce & spices.

Sabzi Bahar
$13.50

Mixed vegetables cooked with a selection of herbs & spices.

Mushroom Masala
$13.50

Mushrooms cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions & green spices.

Chana Masala
$13.50

Chickpeas cooked with garlic, ginger, onion, lime juice in a dry sauce. Slightly hot in taste. Slow cooked and fluffy. Perfect simplicity, like eating a hug!

Tarka Daal
$13.50

Slow cooked fluffy lentils infused with perfect balanced spices and lifted with vine tomatoes.

Seafood

Served with Plain Basmati Rice and Plain Naan. All Gluten Free.

Fish Masala
$16.99

Fresh fish pieces cooked in a thick onion sauce with ground spices & a touch of cashew nut.

Fish Madras
$16.99

Fresh fish fillets cooked with coconut milk and a mild blend of herbs & spices.

Fish Vindaloo
$16.99

Boneless, skinless fish fillets cooked with hot vindaloo paste in Goan style.

King Prawn Curry
$16.99

King prawns cooked with fresh coconut milk, herbs & spices for a delicate palate – a speciality dish from Maharashtra.

King Prawn Saag
$16.99

Fresh prawns cooked with fresh spinach & exotic spices.

King Prawn Malabari
$16.99

King prawns cooked in a creamy curry base with capsicum, tomatoes, onion & spices.

Tandoori Dishes

Tandoori Chicken (whole)
$30.99

Served with salad & mint sauce.

Chicken Tikka / Fish Tikka / Seekh Kebab
$31.99

Boneless pieces marinated in selected spices overnight & roasted in the tandoori oven.

Rice

Basmati Rice
$5.50

Boiled Indian rice.

Nabratan Pulao
$9

Saffron Basmati rice with mixed vegetables, fruit & nuts.

Rice Dishes

Chicken / Lamb / Beef Biryani
$17.99

Cooked with rice & spices.

Vegetable Biryani
$16.99

Vegetables fried in saffron rice with fruit, nuts & coriander.

King Prawn Biryani
$18.99

King prawns cooked with rice & spices.

Accompaniments

Raita
$6

cool yoghurt cucumber

Mango chutney
$6

sweet mangoes mildly spiced

Mixed pickles
$6

selection of hot & sour pickles

Fresh mint chutney
$5

mint leaves ground into a sauce

Tamarind chutney
$5

hot & sour mildly spiced sauce

Banana & coconut
$8

bananas sliced with grated coconut

Green salad
$9

chopped onion, tomato & cucumber

Kids Menu

Chips
$7
Chicken Nuggets
$8
Butter / Mango Chicken
$12

Served with rice

Vanilla Ice Cream
$8

Desserts

Gulab Jamun
$9

Mixed dumplings fried in ghee until golden brown & then soaked in sugar syrup.

Mango Kulfi
$9

Reduced milk ice cream with mangos & nuts – a traditional Indian ice cream.

Drinks

Mango Lassi
$6.50

Yoghurt & mango flavoured makes people feel cool

Sweet or Salted Lassi
$6
Juice
$5

Orange, Apple

Soft Drink
$4

Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite or Fanta

Ginger Beer
$6
Raspberry & Soda
$7
San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water
$8
Chai
$6

Indian Spiced Tea

Tea
$6

English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Peppermint or Camomile

Seafood lunch at The Beach House and Kiosk

The Beach House and Kiosk

The Beach House and Kiosk turns a meal into a south-coast outing. Its position on The Esplanade brings sea views and a relaxed rhythm, with hot drinks, cabinet food and more substantial plates covering different times of day. Seafood feels particularly natural in this setting, though the broader menu makes the restaurant practical for families and groups whose appetites do not all point in the same direction.

Choose a table for the outlook when conditions allow, then look at the day’s seafood and seasonal options before defaulting to café staples. A lighter lunch leaves room for a walk along the coast, while a fuller plate makes sense when the weather encourages a longer stay inside. The venue suits visitors, families and anyone who wants distance from the city’s busier rooms. Coastal weather can change quickly, so confirm service details when making a special trip.

Address: 410 The Esplanade, Island Bay, Wellington 6023, New Zealand

Beach House & Kiosk Menu

Menu

Beach House Toasted Granola
$17

With seasonal fruits & Zany Zeus greek yoghurt V, DFO, VgO

Shelly Bay Baker Sourdough Toast
$10

With butter & spread (housemade raspberry jam, vegemite or crunchy peanut butter) GFO

Tiramisu French Toast
$26

With coffee anglaise, caramel ganache, chocolate crumb, amarena cherries and vanilla mascarpone V

Eggs on Toast
$14

Fried, scrambled or poached on Shelly Bay Baker sourdough bread V, GFO, DFO

BHK Roasted Mushroom
$25

On Morteza’s flatbread with whipped feta, silverbeet, fried onions, Louder chilli oil and herbs V, VgO, GFO

Bacon & Avocado Bagel
$26

Scotty’s bacon, coriander, lime & jalapeño avocado salsa, herbs on a Shelly Bay sesame bagel GFO, VO

Moroccan Salad
$24

Ras el Hanout roasted pumpkin & chickpeas, Labneh, toasted almonds & raisins, pickled red onions, coriander, rocket & citrus dressing V, DFO, GFO

Cloudy Bay Clams Broth
$33

Steamed clams with a kaffir lime & coconut broth, butternut pumpkin and coriander & miso garlic sourdough toast DF, GFO

Beef Brisket Open Sandwich
$29

36h slow cooked beef brisket with aioli, dill pickles & herb salad on sourdough toast DF, GFO

Venison Croque Monsieur
$30

Awatoru braised venison shoulder, swiss cheese, seeded mustard aioli, béchamel, pickled rhubarb salad & Louder chilli oil

Sides

Streaky bacon
$9
Wilted spinach
$6
Fries
$10 / ½ $6
Duck fat roasted potatoes with aioli
$12 / ½ $7
Scotty’s steak and pepper sausages(2)
$9
Roast tomatoes
$7
Seasonal vegetables
$12
Fried eggs (2)
$6
Scrambled eggs
$7
Poached eggs (2)
$6
Side salad
$7

Kids Menu

Toast with spread (jam/vegemite/peanut butter), butter
$8
French Toast
$13

with seasonal fruit, vanilla ice cream, maple syrup

Cheese Toastie
$13

with fries, tomato sauce

Pizza, burgers and fries at Moon

Moon

Moon combines Newtown’s live-music energy with pizza, burgers, snacks and beer. The room is casual and creative, making food part of an evening rather than a formal event in itself. Pizza is the natural centre of the menu, with crisp-edged bases and toppings that work well for sharing, while fried sides and burgers provide familiar comfort. Beer from the connected brewing community adds another reason to linger.

Visit when you want dinner to flow into a gig, a drink or an unhurried catch-up. Sharing pizzas allows a group to compare toppings and keeps the table flexible if people arrive at different times. Check the event calendar because a performance can transform the sound level and pace of the room. Moon is particularly good for friends who value atmosphere and variety; diners seeking a quiet conversation should choose a calmer service or arrive before the evening gathers momentum.

Address: 167 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand

Moon Menu

Pizza

Pizza slices available: 1 Slice $9.90, 2 Slice $17.50, 3 Slice $24.

Margherita

Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil (v)

Buffalo Chicken

Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella, Red Onion, Buffalo Chicken, Blue Cheese Sauce, Chorizo, Franks Red Hot Sauce

Potato and Bacon

Mozzarella, Bacon, Potatoes, Rosemary

Vegan Deluxe

Marinara, Red Onions, Jalapeños, Vegan Chorizo, Herb mix, Garlic, Vegan Mozzarella (ve)

Vegan
Truffle Mushroom

Mushroom, Garlic, Vegan Mozzarella, Truffle oil (ve)

Pepperoni

Marinara Sauce, Pepperoni, Mint, Mozzarella

Sides

Fries

with Aioli and Creole Seasoning

$12
Buffalo Hot Wings

with Blue Cheese Sauce (gf)

$19
Sticky Sweet Soy Cauli Bites

with Aioli (ve) (gfo)

$17
Churros

with Caramel and Chocolate Sauce

$12
Indian dishes at Swagat India

Swagat India

Swagat India is a welcoming Brooklyn option for curries, tandoori cooking and biryani. The menu covers familiar favourites alongside enough variety to build a balanced meal, from smoky grilled starters to creamy sauces, hotter curries, rice dishes and fresh breads. It works for dine-in, takeaway or delivery, so the same kitchen can answer a relaxed family dinner and a quiet meal at home.

Tandoori chicken or another grilled starter gives useful contrast before the sauced mains. Follow it with one rich curry and one brighter or more robustly spiced dish, then use biryani, rice or naan according to the table’s appetite. Swagat suits groups who want recognisable Indian flavours and an easy ordering format. Confirm spice preferences when ordering, and ask specifically about dairy, nuts and gluten because recipes and shared preparation areas can complicate assumptions.

Address: 60 Cleveland Street, Brooklyn, Wellington 6021, New Zealand

Swagat India Menu

Veg Appetizer

Pappadam
$1

Crispy papadums fried in oil and served with mango chutney, mixed pickle, raita and kachumber salad.

Onion Bhaji
$9

Sliced onion spiced and mixed with chickpea flour and fried until golden, served with tamarind sauce.

Samosa
$9

Triangular pastry stuffed with potatoes, mix vegetables and peas deep fried until crispy, served with tamarind sauce.

Paneer Kohliwada
$15.50

Homemade cottage cheese marinated, battered in corn flour and spices then deep fried, served with tamarind sauce.

Mixed Pakora
$8.50

Mixed vegetables battered with chickpea flour & fried, served with tamarind sauce.

Veg Kati Roll
$15

cottage cheese roasted kabab wrapped in a paratha bread.

Paneer Pakora
$13.50

Homemade cottage cheese dipped in batter, served with mint sauce.

Paneer Tikka
$16.50

Paneer spiced and roasted in tandoor, served with mint sauce.

Spring Rolls
$12.50

Thin pastry filled with veges and mild spices, served with mint sauce.

Swagat Side Dish
$12.99

Crispy poppadoms fried in oil and served with mango chutney, mixed pickle, raita and kachumber salad.

Veg Mix Platter for 2
$24

Combination of mixed pakora, samosa, onion bhaji served with tamarind sauce.

Non Veg Appetizer

Chicken Tikka Full
$23

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Chicken Tikka Half
$13

Boneless chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and then roasted in tandoor, served with mint sauce.

Chicken Tikka Fillet
$25.50

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Chicken Lolipop (5Pcs)
$16

Fried chicken wings with sweet chilli sauce on the side.

Chicken Lolipop (5Pcs)
$18

Fried chicken wings cooked in gravy.

Chicken Kati Roll
$15

chicken or lamb roasted kebab wrapped in a paratha brread.

Lamb Kathi Roll
$16

Lamb roasted kebab wrapped in a paratha bread.

Seekh Kebab
$14

Spiced lamb mince skewered and roasted in tandoor, served with mint sauce.

Fish Tikka
$23

Fish pieces marinated in herbs and spices, cooked in tandoor, served with mint sauce.

Fish pakora
$14.50

Fish battered with chickpea flour & deep fried, served with tamarind sauce.

Chicken pakora
$13.50

Chicken battered with chickpea flour & deep fried, served with tamarind sauce.

Tandoori Chicken
$15.50

Chicken on the bones, marinated overnight in yogurt spices, roasted in tandoor, served with mint sauce.

Tandoori prawn
$20

prawn marinated overnight in yoghurt & spice then roasted in tandoor oven

Hariyali Chicken Tikka
$23.50

Fillets of chicken marinated in yogurt, pickle and fresh ground spices, cooked in tandoor.

Swagat Tandoori Platter
$30

Includes chicken tikka, chicken achari tikka, fish tikka and seekh kebab,malai tikka served with mint sauce.

Mix Platter for 2
$26

Includes onion bhaji, samosa, seekh kebab, chicken tikka amd chicken malai tikka.

Veg Mains

Mushroom Mutter
$21

Mushrooms and peas in creamy onion tomato and cashew sauce.

New Bhindi Masala
$21

Bhindi masala is a healthy dish made of okra, spices,onions and tomatoes.

Dal Makhani
$21

black lentils with kidney beans cooked with tomato base creamy sauce.

Baingan Ka Salan
$21

eggplant cooked in whole spices sabit garam masala onion tomato and finished with coriander leaves.

Palak Paneer
$21

Cubes of cheese cooked with spinach, tomato and onion gravy.

Aloo Palak
$21

Potatoes cooked with spinach, tomato and onion gravy.

Mix Veg Curry
$21

Assorted vegetables cooked in onion and tomato gravy.

Swagat Paneer
$21

Cubes of cheese cooked in chef's delicious special gravy.

Navratan Korma
$21

Chunky vegetables cooked in rich cashewnut creamy gravy.

Paneer Tikka Masala
$21

Cottage cheese, pounded coriander seeds, herbs and spices, cooked with diced capsicum, onion and tomato gravy.

Malai Kofta
$21

Homemade cottage cheese and potato dumpling cooked with creamy tomato, onion and cashew nut gravy.

Paneer Palak Makhani
$21

Cottage cheese cooked with spinach, tomato and butyter sauce.

Aloo Gobi
$21

Diced potato cooked with spinach, onion and tomato gravy.

Aloo Baingan
$21

Sauteed eggplant and potato cooked with ginger, garlic, onion and tomato with ground spices.

Aloo Matar
$21

Combination of peas and potatoes cooked in tomato-based gravy.

Paneer Methi Masala
$21

Paneer sauteed with onion, tomato and fenugreek leaves.

Matar Paneer
$21

Cottage cheese and peas combination cooked in creamy tomato gravy.

Butter Paneer
$21

Cottage cheese cooked in creamy butter sauce.

Chole Masala
$21

boiled chickpea cooked with onion gravy with Indian masala's.

Dal Tadka
$21

Yellow lentils cooked with cumin and onion, tomato gravy.

Mushroom Masala
$21

Fresh mushrooms cooked in a rich and aromatic gravy base of onions, tomatoes, garlic and ginger and traditional Indian spices.

Chicken

Chicken Salan
$22

boneless chicken cooked in whole spices sabit garam masala onion tomato and finished with coriander leaves.

Chicken Pulusu
$22

boneless chicken cooked in a tangy tamarind gravy with freshly ground spices.An authentic andhra delicacy..

Lemon Honey Butter Chicken
$22

Boneless tandoori brest chicken pieces simmered in rich tomato and creamy sauce finished with lemon and honey.

Butter Chicken
$22

Boneless tandoori chicken pieces simmered in rich tomato and creamy sauce.

Chicken Tikka Masala
$22

Boneless tandoori chicken cooked in onion, capsicum and tomato sauce with herbs and spices.

Chicken Korma
$22

Chicken simmered in rich cashew nut creamy sauce.

Chicken Madras
$22

Chicken cooked in south indian style with coconut cream.

Chicken Vindaloo
$22

Chicken cooked with potato, ginger and spices in onion tomato sauce with a hint of lemon.

Chicken Saagwala
$22

Chicken cooked with spinach, ginger and garlic in onion tomato gravy.

Chicken Badam Pasanda
$22

Boneless chicken pieces cooked with aromatic herbs and spices in almond and tomato gravy.

Chicken Swagat
$23.99

Boneless chicken cooked in chef's delicious special gravy.(secret recipie)

Chicken De Goa
$23.99

Chicken simmered in coconut cream and vegetables.

Chicken Balti
$22

Pieces of roasted chicken cooked with coriander seeds, ginger and garlic with a hint of lemon juice.

Chicken Bhuna
$22

chicken pieces and minced lamb cooked in chopped onion and tomato masal gravy.

Mango Chicken
$22

Boneless chicken cooked in mango flavoured cream and is a sweet curry.

Kadai Chicken
$22

boneless chicken cooked in onion gravy with capsicum and giner garlic.

chicken rogan josh
$22

chicken cooked in traditional Kashmiri style

Malaysian Chicken Curry
$22

tender chicken/spices and coconut milk in rich and spices and currry sauce

Chicken Jalfrezi
$22

Roasted chicken cooked with thick gravy and fresh vegetables.

Chicken Do piaza
$22

Chicken cooked with onion and diced tomatoes in chef’s special gravy.

Lamb

Lamb Rogan Josh
$23.99

Lamb Cooked in traditional kashmiri style.

Lamb Korma
$23.99

Lamb pieces cooked in onion, tomato and cashew nut gravy.

Lamb Madras
$23.99

Lamb cooked in south indian style with coconut cream.

Lamb Dalcha
$23.99

Lamb simmered in black lentils, ginger, garlic and other spices.

Lamb Saagwala
$23.99

Lamb cooked with spinach, ginger and garlic in onion tomato gravy.

Lamb Balti
$23.99

Lamb cooked with coriander seeds, ginger and garlic with a hint of lemon juice.

Lamb Swagat
$23.99

Lamb cooked in chef's delicious special gravy.

Lamb Do Pyaaza
$23.99

Lamb cooked with onion and diced tomato in chef's special gravy.

Lamb Vindaloo
$23.99

Lamb cooked with potato, ginger and spices in onion tomato sauce with a hint of lemon.

Lamb Jalfrezi
$23.99

Roasted lamb cooked with thick gravy and fresh vegetables.

Lamb handi
$23.99

A Kashmiri delight of lamb cooked in green bean

Lamb kadai
$23.99

Lamb cooked in onion gravy with capsicum and ginger garlic.

Seafood

Malaysian Fish Curry
$24

Blended grind of make a spices paste with fish with okra and eggplant.

Malaysian Prawn Curry
$24

Blended grind of make a spices paste with prawn with okra and eggplant.

Kerala Fish Curry
$24

Fish and potato cooked in coconut cream and onion tomato gravy.

Fish Pulusu
$24

Boneless fried fish cooked in tangy tamarind gravy with freshly ground spices an authentic andhra delicacy.

Prawn Pulusu
$24

Prawn cooked in tangy tamarind gravy with freshly ground spices an authentic andhra delicacy.

Fish Tikka Masala
$24

Tandoori fish cooked in onion, garlic, ginger and other spices with diced onion, tomato and capsicum.

Fish Swagat
$24

Fish cooked in chef's delicious special gravy.

Fish Balti
$24

Prawns cooked in onion sauce with pounded coriander, ginger, garlic and a hint of lemon.

Butter Prawn
$24

Prawns cooked in rich creamy tomato gravy.

Prawn Swagat
$24

Prawns cooked in chef's delicious special gravy.

Prawn Balti
$24

Fish cooked in onion sauce with pounded coriander, ginger, garlic and lemon juices.

Goat

Goat Raara
$23.50

Goat meat with bones cooked in the traditional indian style with tomato and onion gravy.

Goat Saag
$23.50

Goat meat cooked in rich onion and spinach gravy.

goat handi
$23.50

A Kashmiri delight of goat cooked in green bean

Indo Chineese

Chicken Hakka Noodles
$18

Chicken sautéed with noodles, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and vinegar.

Entrées

Paneer Chilli
$18

Paneer with cornflour and deep fried, sautéed with ginger and garlic in onion, soy sauce and vinegar.

Mushroom Chilli
$18

Mushrooms mixed with cornflour and deep fried, sautéed with ginger and garlic in onion, soy sauce and vinegar.

Chilli chicken
$19.50

Boneless chicken pieces fried with onion, capsicum, garlic, soy sauce and vinegar.

Chicken Manchurian
$19

Chicken pieces sautéed with garlic, onion, ginger, soy sauce and finished with spring onion.

Vegetarian Fried Rice
$16.50

Rice cooked and been stir fried in wok over a frying pan and mixed with vegetables.

Chicken Fried Rice
$18.50

Rice cooked and been stir fried in wok over a frying pan with boneless chicken and mixed vegetables.

Veg Hakka noodles
$17

Vegetables sautéed with noodles, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and vinegar.

Kids

Potato Chips
$7.50

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Chicken Nuggets
$8.50

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Rice

Plain Rice For One
$3.50

The plain rice comes with curries free. (for extra curries you have to pay.)

Cumin Rice
$4.50

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Green Pea Rice
$4.50

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Veg Biryani
$18

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Chicken Biryani
$20

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Lamb Biriyani
$22.50

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Prawn Biriyani
$24

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Fish Biryani
$24

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Goat Biriyani
$23

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Coconut Rice
$5

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Desserts

Swagat Mango Kulfi
$6

Homemade ice cream

Gulab Jamun
$6.50

traditional indian sweet

Salads

Green Salad
$6.50

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Mango Chutney
$4

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Mixed Pickle
$4

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Mix Yogurt Raita
$5.20

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Breads

Plain Naan
$4.50

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Roti
$4.50

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Garlic Naan
$5.50

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Garlic Roti
$5

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Garlic and Cheese Naan
$6.50

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Aloo Parantha
$6.50

Potato bread

Keema Naan
$6.50

Lamb mince naan

Peshawari Naan
$6.50

Sweet dry fruit bread

Bread Basket
$15.50

roti, garlic naan, plain naan & onion kulcha

Cheese Naan
$5.50

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Plain Parantha
$6

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Butter Naan
$6

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Onion Kulcha
$7.60

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Honey Cheese Naan
$7.80

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Methi Parantha
$5.50

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Chicken and Cheese Naan
$6.50

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Cheese Chilly Naan
$6.50

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Paneer Kulcha
$6.50

Naan stuffed with paneer

Drinks

Coke
$4

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Coke Zero
$4

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Sprite
$4

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Fanta
$4

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Ginger Beer
$5

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Lemon lime bitter
$5

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Mango Lassi
$6

Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

Chicken and waffles at Niom Bistro

Niom Bistro

Niom Bistro spans brunch, lunch and dinner with a broad modern café menu. Eggs Benedict, a big breakfast, French toast and smashed avocado cover the daytime classics, while burgers, steak, ribs, fish and chips and pasta make later meals more substantial. Chicken and waffles capture the kitchen’s playful side, pairing crisp savoury chicken with the softer sweetness of a brunch favourite.

The variety makes Niom useful when a group cannot agree on one cuisine. Choose a breakfast plate for a slower morning, a burger for uncomplicated comfort, or a steak or pasta dish when you want a fuller evening meal. Vegetarian diners have options such as a falafel burger and smashed avocado, though dietary requirements still need confirmation. The warm timber setting is informal enough for families and friends while feeling more considered than a basic takeaway stop.

Address: 169 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand

Niom Bistro Menu

Brunch

Pancakes
$18.99

A brunch-lover's favourite. Served with butter and syrup, the traditional way. Options: Chocolate (with whipped cream), Mixed Berry (whipped cream & powdered sugar)

French Toast
$18.99

Savour our golden French toast, topped with maple syrup, banana and powdered sugar.

Chicken & Waffles
$21.99

Indulge in this savory/sweet dish of crispy fried chicken on golden waffles with maple syrup.

Smashed Avocado
$21.99

Eggs how you like it served with choice of bread, topped with smashed avocado. Mesclun side salad (topped with feta and dukkah).

Big Breakfast
$27.99

Sausage, hash brown, mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, bacon, eggs, onion rings, spinach, potato wedges and your choice of bread.

Eggs Bene
$19.49

Eggs, bacon and bread of your choice served with our housemade hollandaise sauce.

Egg Omelette
$15.49

Whisked eggs cooked and topped with any 2 choices. Options: Onion, Tomato, Capsicum

Eggs on Toast
$10.49

Eggs how you like them with bread of your choice.

Appetisers

Pulled Pork Sliders
$17.49

Tender pork sliders made with our special BBQ sauce.

Cajun Chicken Sliders
$17.49

Special in-house Cajun chicken with our spicy mayo and lettuce.

Garlic Bread
$10.99

Sliced Ciabatta, toasted and smothered with our rich garlic butter.

Nachos
Beef $21.99 / Chicken $20.99 / Vegetarian $19.99

Red beans, tomatoes, our special spices, cheese, and freshly made guacamole.

Lemon Pepper Squid
$17.49

Fried squid topped in lemon and pepper flavoured seasoning with a side of sweet chilli dipping sauce.

Chilli Garlic Prawns
$18.49

Prawns cooked in a chilli garlic base.

Chilli Lime Fish
$18.49

Fried fish fillet covered in a tangy chilli sauce plated with capsicum and onions.

Chicken Nibbles
$15.49

Sectioned chicken wings tossed in your choice of sauce. Options: Cajun, Spicy, BBQ

Chicken Caesar Salad
$20.99

Shredded chicken and lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, bacon, and Caesar dressing.

Chicken Tenders
$14.99

Crispy chicken tenders served with Sriracha Mayo.

Loaded Wedges
$17.49

Potato wedges with bacon and cheese topped with sour cream and sweet chilli.

Honey Chilli Potato
$17.49

Crispy fried potatoes sauteed with honey chilli sauce topped with sesame seeds.

Loaded Fries
$14.99

Topped with special sauces, aged cheddar and aioli. Add Chicken, Beef or Bacon

Fries
$7.99

Served with tomato ketchup or garlic aioli.

Mains

Steaks
Sirloin $27.99 / Porterhouse $31.99

Your choice of fillet paired with creamy mashed potatoes (or fries) and sauteed vegetables.

'Spicy Flame' Chicken
$26.49

A delicious chicken portion marinated in in-house spices and chilli sauce on the top of bed of fried rice.

Pork Ribs
$24.99

Roasted pork ribs, coated with our zesty BBQ sauce with fries.

Chicken Delight
$24.99

Panfried chicken served with creamy paprika sauce, paprika, parsley rice, and sauteed veggies.

Fish Delight
$23.99

Delicious portion of fish prepared in a creamy sauce, paired with parsley rice and sauteed veggies.

Chicken Schnitzel with Butter Sauce
$23.99

A tasty portion of breaded schnitzel with our house butter sauce. Served with coleslaw and fries.

Creamy Milanese
Mushroom $21.49 / Chicken $23.49

Rich creamy sauce tossed with your choice of meat or veggie. Served with sauteed veggies and garlic bread.

Chicken Wings
$25.49

Whole chicken wings prepared nice and crispy served with coleslaw and fries. Options: Cajun, Spicy, BBQ

Fish & Chips
$21.49

Two pieces of freshly battered fish with tartare sauce and fries.

Pasta of the Day
$19.99

Ask your server for details. Add: Prawns $6, Chicken $5, Mushrooms $4

Burgers

Niom 'Big Burger'
$27.99

Your choice of protein is topped with bacon, fried eggs, cheese sauce, sliced tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, and our house-special sauce. Chicken or Beef

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger
$23.49

Marinated and fried in a crispy batter, topped with cheese sauce, onion rings, lettuce, special sauce and served up with french fries.

Smoked Beef Burger
$23.99

Handcrafted 100% beef patty with aged cheddar, onion rings, and bold BBQ and cheese sauces with french fries.

Grilled Lamb Burger
$25.49

Handcrafted lamb patty with lettuce, cheese sauce, red pickled onions, and roasted pepper lemon sauce. Served with french fries.

Fish Burger
$23.49

Freshly battered filet on a toasted milk bun with coleslaw and pickles. Served with tartare sauce and crispy french fries.

Falafel Burger
$22.99

Falafel patty made in-house with coleslaw, mint mayonnaise, aged cheddar, and our cheese sauce. Served with french fries.

Desserts

Hot Brownie
$13.99

House-made brownie served warm with vanilla ice cream. Topped with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.

Ice Cream
$6.99

Traditional vanilla ice cream. Options: Chocolate, Strawberry, Salted Caramel

Waffle
$14.99

Whisk & Crumble - Our take on cookies and cream. 'Berry Yummy' - Chunks of brownie with strawberry sauce. 'Mixed Delight' - Salted Caramel and Biscoff Biscuit. All waffles served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.

Neapolitan-style pizza at Mediterranean Foods Trattoria

Mediterranean Foods Trattoria

Mediterranean Foods brings a trattoria, pizzeria, deli and grocery shop together under one Newtown roof. Neapolitan-style pizza is the headline, with classics such as marinara, Margherita and capricciosa alongside vegetable and cheese-led combinations. The dinner menu extends into antipasti, fresh pasta, risotto and desserts, while the adjoining shelves make it tempting to leave with olive oil, cured meat, cheese or pasta for another meal.

Start with a simple pizza if you want to judge the dough and tomato clearly, or share antipasti before moving into pappardelle, gnocchi or risotto. Mixed tables benefit from the balance between pizza, pasta and vegetable sides, and the deli adds interest to a daytime visit. This is an easy choice for families, casual dates and groups who like to share. Confirm the kitchen’s current lunch period because the shop and cabinet operate more broadly than the full cooked menu.

Address: 42 Constable Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand

Mediterranean Foods Wellington Menu

Stuzzichini

Olives
$8

Marinated mixed olives in oil

Nuts
$8

Roasted mixed nuts seasoned with smoked paprika

Schiacciata
$8

Pizza bread dressed with garlic & olive oil

Neapolitan Pizza

Available everyday from 5.00pm - 8.30pm. Gluten free pizza base $5.

Marinara
$26

tomato salsa, San Marzano tomato, capers, basil, garlic oil and oregano

Margherita
$29

mozzarella, tomato, basil, Grana Padano

Buffalo Margherita
$33

buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil, Grana Padano

Napoli
$33

mozzarella, tomato, oregano, basil, capers, anchovies

Italia
$35

tomato, mozzarella, buffalo mozzarella, rocket, prosciutto crudo

Capricciosa
$35

mozzarella, tomato, prosciutto cotto, olives, artichokes, mushrooms

Ortolana
$34

mozzarella, roasted pepper, mushrooms, grilled eggplant, artichokes

4 Formaggi
$34

mozzarella, Grana Padano, taleggio, gorgonzola

Medieval “Schiaccino”
$33

mozzarella, smoked provolone cheese, roasted porchetta, potatoes, rosemary, garlic oil, pepper

Cacio e Pere
$34

mozzarella, taleggio, pears, toasted walnuts, hot honey (VE)

Pulcinella
$35

mozzarella, friarielli, Italian sausage, smoked scamorza

Lagotto
$34

mozzarella, potatoes, mushrooms, parsley and truffle paste (VE)

Calzone Napoletano (folded pizza)
$35

mozzarella, tomato, ricotta, pepper, basil, “salame Napoli dolce”

Maialona
$36

tomato, mozzarella, basil, spicy salami, Italian sausages, prosciutto cotto, oregano and black pepper

Contadina
$35

tomato, mozzarella, Italian sausage, onion, oregano, basil and black pepper

Mangiafoco
$36

tomato, buffalo mozzarella, San Marzano tomato, spicy salami, ‘nduja, rocket

Brunch

Friday - Saturday - Sunday 10:00am - 2:30pm

Eggs on toast
$14

poached, fried or scrambled eggs with green salad and sourdough (VE, DF)

Turkish egg
$23

poached eggs, Zany Zeus yogurt, aleppo butter, dukka, dill, grilled baguette (VE, GFO)

Creamy button mushrooms on toast
$24

confit garlic, grana padano (VE, GFO)

Italian sausage
$26

egg cooked in spicy pomodoro sauce, house made sausage meat, capsicum, grilled baguette (DF, GFO)

Bolognese on toast
$25

slow cooked bolognese ragu’ with stracciatella, grana padano (GFO)

Croissant “French toast”
$24

berry compote, chocolate mousse, almond crumble (VE)

Avocado on toast
$24

poached eggs, whipped goat cheese, beetroot, cherry toamto, dukka (VE, GFO)

Linguine with prawns
$34

cherry tomato, pomodoro and saffron butter (GFO)

Rocket and Prosciutto salad
$25

honey, balsamic dressing, pear, whipped gorgonzola, candied walnut, croutons (GFO)

Roasted winter salad
$21

mixed leaves, pomegranate vinagrette, roasted beetroot, carrots & brussel sprout, farro perlato (VG, DF)

Calamari fritti
$21

fried calamari, lemon, housemade tartar

Fries
$12

with our home-made pomodoro sauce (GF, VG)

Green Salad
$10

pomegranate vinaigrette and cherry tomato

Dinner – Stuzzichini

Available everyday from 5:00pm

Schiacciata
$17

pizza bread with confit garlic oil, rosemary, oregano, pepper and Maldon sea salt (VG) (GF +3$)

Mixed marinated olives
$9

mixed Kalamata & Sicilian Green Olives confit in olive oil (GF, VG)

Bruschetta
EA $8

grilled Shelly Bay Bakery sourdough with seasonal toppings (GF bread +3$)

Polenta chips
$10

whipped goat cheese, thyme honey, cranberry (3pcs) (VE)

Dinner – Salumeria

Antipasti from our deli, perfect to Share

Antipasto Platter
$43

selection of salami, prosciutto crudo, cheeses, giardiniera, fruit and gnocco fritto (GFO)

Calamari Fritti
$21

housemade tartar sauce, lemon wedge, chilli

Carpaccio di Manzo
$27

sliced raw beef tenderloin, horseradish, pecorino, fried capers, pickled red onion, rocket, crostini (GF)

Burrata e radici arrosto
$25

whole burrata, roasted beetroot & carrots, pistachio, chianti vinegar, sumac, grilled baguette (VE)

Dinner – Primi

Linguine
$34.50

prawns, cherry tomato, pomodoro and saffron butter

Pappardelle
$35

egg pappardelle, slow-cooked lamb shank ragu, salsa verde (GFO)

Gnocchi gorgonzola e noci
$29

housemade potato gnocchi, gorgonzola fonduta, walnut, pickled beet (VE)

Risotto ai funghi
$31

porcini and truffle butter, portobello &white button mushrooms, grana crisps, creme fraiche (VE, GF)

Paccheri Arrabbiata
$27

San Marzano tomato, chilli, stracciatella (VE, GFO)

Dinner – Vegetables

Hand-cut Fries
$12

twice cooked agria potato, aioli (VE, GF)

Rocket and pear Salad
$15

honey balsamic dressing, candied walnut, gorgonzola mousse (VE, GF)

Endive Caesar
$16

Caesar dressing, pancetta, pecorino, croutons (GFO)

Roasted Brussels sprouts
$14

date agrodolce, green olives, pickled red onion, pine nuts (VG, GF)

Green salad
$10

mixed leaves, cherry tomato, pomegranate vinagrette (VE, GF, DF)

Dessert

Available everyday from 5:00pm

Tiramisu
$15

with espresso and Frangelico caramel (VE)

Black forest parfait
$15

dark chocolate mousse, amarene cherry, creme fraiche, almond crumb, toasted meringue (GF, VE)

Castagnole
$16

fried dough balls, cinnamon and sugar, dark chocolate sauce (V)

Affogato
$13

vanilla gelato with espresso – add a shot of liqueur for $5 (GF, VE)

Italian Gelato
$6 / $8 / $11

our daily selection in the gelato cabinet (GF, VE)

Spritz

Classico Spritz
$14

Orange liqueur, prosecco & soda with a slice of orange

Milanese Spritz
$14

Bitter rosso, prosecco & soda with a slice of orange

Hugo Spritz
$14

Elderflower, Vodka, prosecco & soda with mint

Agrume Spritz
$14

Limoncello, prosecco & Amalfi citrus soda

Beer

Peroni
$12

Draught

Parrotdog Hazy Pale Ale
$12

Draught

Parrotdog Bitterbitch IPA
$12

Draught

Guest Tap
$12

Draught

Cocktails

Bellini
$12

Peach juice and prosecco

Gin & Tonic
$13

London Dry Gin & tonic water

Dark & Stormy
$13

Kraken rum & ginger beer

Buonissimo
$12

Amaretto & orange juice

White Wine

House White
Glass $11 / 500 ml $33 / Bottle $45
Verdicchio Classico
Glass $13 / 500 ml $35 / Bottle $48

Great structure, fruity aroma, bitter final

Pinot Grigio
Glass $13 / 500 ml $40 / Bottle $52

Soft, well-rounded, fruity

Chardonnay
Glass $14 / Bottle $55

Fresh, good acidity, with a delicate bouquet

Red Wine

House Red
Glass $10 / 500 ml $32 / Bottle $42
Primitivo
Glass $12 / 500 ml $35 / Bottle $45

Full, great backbone, pronounced scent of ripe grapes

Negroamaro
Glass $12 / 500 ml $35 / Bottle $50

Rounded, full bodied, slightly tart hints

Sangiovese
Glass $12 / 500 ml $35 / Bottle $55

Clean-tasting, balanced, lingering hints of berries

Soft Drinks

Karmadrinks Ginger Ale
$5
Karmadrinks Cola
$5
Zero Sugar Cola
$5
Karma Lemon Lime Bitters
$5

Italian Liqueurs

Single shot $8; Double shot $13

Amaretto

A sweet liquer that gets it’s distinctive flavour from almonds

Frangelico

Hazelnut liquer that delights the senses with it’s sweet, golden taste

Limoncello

Tangy from the infusion of skins of locally grown lemons in pure alcohol

Drinks – Cocktails

Bellini
$13
Mimosa
$13
Sperone Torinese Neat
$17
Tonkotsu ramen at The Ramen Shop Newtown

The Ramen Shop Newtown

The Ramen Shop has been serving Newtown since its early pop-up days, offering bowls designed for Wellington’s cool weather and casual dining habits. Tonkotsu brings pork richness, while other broths and toppings provide lighter or spicier routes through the menu. Bao and small plates broaden the meal, making the restaurant suitable for a quick solo bowl or a shared start before everyone chooses their own ramen.

Begin with the broth style: choose tonkotsu for depth, then look to the current alternatives if you prefer something cleaner or with more heat. Add bao only if appetite allows, since ramen is intended to be a complete meal. The setting is relaxed and the service format suits lunch, an early dinner or takeaway. Ask about vegetarian preparations and allergies in detail because stock, seasoning and noodle production can contain ingredients that are not obvious from a short dish name.

Address: 191 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand

The Ramen Shop Menu

Option tags, such as Vegan Option (VGO), mean the dish can be made that way on request: ask for that version when you order.

Entree

V-Vegetarian VV-Vegan. Gluten Free Options Available Please Ask Staff.

Steamed Bao Buns (2p)

Pork, Chicken or Tofu (V)

Vegetarian Option
$12
Dumplings (6p)

Housemade pork and chive dumplings

$12
Karaage

Japanese fried chicken with kewpie mayo

$12
Takoyaki (6p)

Deep fried savoury balls with octopus, served with mayo, tonkatsu sauce & katsuo-bushi

$10
Ebi Katsu (5p)

Deep fried prawn katsu served with tonkatsu sauce & mayo

$15
Potato Croquette (3p) (VV)

Deep fried potato croquettes served with tonkatsu sauce

Vegan
$12
Kimchi (VV)

Housemade vegan kimchi

Vegan
$9
Seaweed Salad (VV)

Wakame seaweed seasoned in a sesame vinaigrette

Vegan
$9
Kinoko Salad (VV)

Kinoko mushrooms seasoned in a sesame vinaigrette

Vegan
$9
Edamame (VV)

Salted soybeans

Vegan
$9

Rice Bowl

V-Vegetarian VV-Vegan. Gluten Free Options Available Please Ask Staff.

Pork Rice Bowl

Braised pork & kimchi topped with mesclun & sesame

$21
Chicken Rice Bowl

Spicy chicken mince, egg & BBQ sauce topped with mesclun

$21
Karaage Rice Bowl

Karaage chicken & mayo topped with mesclun

$21
Curry Rice Bowl

Curry sauce, potatoes, carrots, onions topped with spring onion & sesame. Choice of beef, chicken, potato croquette or ebi

$21
Unagi Rice Bowl

Grilled unagi, teriyaki sauce, spring onion & Japanese sansho pepper

$26
Yakiniku Beef Rice Bowl

Japanese style BBQ beef, fried onions, egg topped with spring onion & sesame

$21
Tofu Rice Bowl (VV)

Tofu, mixed mushrooms, eggplant & mapo sauce topped with spring onion & sesame

Vegan
$21

Ramen

V-Vegetarian VV-Vegan. Gluten Free Options Available Please Ask Staff.

Tonkotsu

Pork broth, double pork belly, sprouts, nori, corn, pickled cucumber & fried onion

$22
Spicy Tonkotsu

Pork broth, double pork belly, spring onion, egg, corn & chilli threads

$22
Black Garlic Tonkotsu

Pork broth, double pork belly, bamboo shoots, black fungus, spring onion, fried garlic & mayu

$22
Tokyo Chicken

Chicken broth, karaage, teriyaki sauce, sprouts, spring onion, nori & pickled cucumber

$22
Spicy Chicken

Chicken broth, spicy chicken mince, spring onion, corn, capsicum & coriander

$22
Dan Dan Chicken

Chicken broth, peanut sesame sauce, spicy chicken mince, spring onion, fried onion & corn

$22
Mala Chicken

Chicken broth, soy peanut sesame sauce, mala oil, spicy chicken mince, spring onion, black fungus & corn

$22
Paitan Ramen

Chicken broth, chicken chashu, corn, spring onion, black fungus & sesame

$22
Gyu Ramen

Chicken broth, Japanese BBQ beef, sauteed onion, corn, spring onion, black fungus & sesame

$22
Spicy Ebi Ramen

Spicy soup, ebi katsu, corn, spring onion & nori

$22
Yakisoba

Choice chicken or pork, stir fried noodle with mix veges topped with spring onion, katsoubuchi, tonkatsu sauce and mayo

$22
Pork Abura Ramen (brothless)

Double pork belly, tonkotsu sauce, bamboo shoots, fried onion, egg, nori & furikake

$22
Shoyu Shitake (VV)

Vege broth, sprouts, nori, spring onion, fried onion, pickled cucumber & pickled shiitake

Vegan
$21
Miso Ramen (VV)

Miso broth, kinoko mushrooms, nori, corn & marinated tofu

Vegan
$21
Spicy Miso (VV)

Spicy miso broth, fried veges, bamboo shoots, corn, spring onion, nori & chilli threads

Vegan
$21
Kids Ramen

Choice of teriyaki pork, teriyaki chicken, marinated tofu with teriyaki sauce (VV) all served with corn

Vegan Option
$12

Extras

Pork Belly
$4.50
Tempura Ebi
$5
Slow Cooked Egg
$3.50
Marinated Tofu (2p)
$4.50
Pickled Shiitake
$5
Pickled Cucumber
$2.50
Bamboo Shoots
$2.50
Spring Onion
$2.50
Sprouts
$2.50
Corn
$2.50
Nori (Seaweed)
$2.50
Black Fungus
$2.50
Fried Garlic
$1.50
Mayu (Black Oil)
$2.50
Chilli Oil
$2.50
Kewpie Mayo
$2
Extra Noodles
$4.50
Extra Broth
$4.50
Steamed Rice
$3.50
Gluten Free Noodles
Gluten Free
$3

Johnsonville – Entree

V-Vegetarian VV-Vegan. Gluten Free Options Available Please Ask Staff.

Okonomiyaki (2p)

Deep fried savoury japanese pancake served with mayo, tonkatsu sauce, seaweed and Katsuobuchi

$12
Korean Shake Shake Fries

Fries shaken in special seasoning served with spicy mayo

$7

Dessert

Mochi Ice Cream

Green Tea / Vanilla

$10

Drinks – Non-Alcoholic

Coke/Coke Zero
$4.50
Housemade Soda

Lemonade, Ginger beer & Chai cola

$5
Apple Juice
$5
Ramune

Japanese Lemonade

$6.50
Kids Beer

Japanese Sparkling Apple Juice

$6.50
Tea

Genmaicha

$5

Drinks – Alcoholic

Asahi 5%
$11
Sapporo 5%
$11
Yebisu 5%
$11
Panhead Super Charger 5.2%
$11
Garage Project TINY 0.5%
$11
Fugazi 2.2%
$11

Drinks – Sake/Spirits

Sake
$12
Ginger Sake
$12
Umeshu
$10

Drinks – Wine

Red

Pinot Noir

$10
White

Pinot Gris; Chardonnay

$10

Final Thoughts

These southern Wellington neighbourhoods reward diners who choose by mood. Salty Pidgin and Cicio Cacio make an evening feel intimate, while Moon supplies music and movement. Gramercy is the early-day bakery stop, The Beach House brings the coast into the experience, and Niom covers the broad middle ground of brunch and casual dinner. Curry Heaven and Swagat serve generous Indian meals, with Mediterranean Foods and The Ramen Shop adding pizza, pasta and warming bowls.

The best plan is often to decide how long you want to linger. Reserve the smaller dinner rooms, arrive early at the bakery, and check performances before heading to Moon. A seaside lunch calls for flexibility around the weather, while ramen or curry can answer a colder evening with little ceremony. Confirm the latest menu, service period and dietary details directly, then let the character of Newtown, Brooklyn, Berhampore and Island Bay shape the rest of the outing.