Amici Italian Cafe and Restaurant sits within Whangārei's Quality Street complex, where a warm interior with a fireplace is paired with an outdoor terrace and fountain. The venue spans brunch, lunch and dinner rather than limiting itself to one service, and its pizzeria and dessert offerings make it equally workable for a full evening meal or a more casual plate with coffee or wine. The choice of indoor and outdoor spaces keeps the setting useful across changing weather.
Handmade preparation is central to the kitchen's identity. Meatballs are rolled in house, beef lasagne is built layer by layer, and tiramisu is made from scratch. The pasta list carries that approach into potato gnocchi, ravioli and pappardelle, while current choices include carbonara with smoked chicken, bacon and mushrooms, vegetarian puttanesca, gnocchi with spinach and blue cheese, seafood marinara and beef bolognese. Each offers a distinct balance of sauce, texture and richness.
Pizza broadens the menu beyond pasta and supports easy sharing. Chicken Basilico brings smoked chicken, feta, red onion and basil pesto together, while Trio de Carne layers salami, ham and chorizo. Prosciutto and rocket, seafood, four-cheese and vegetable combinations provide contrasting directions, joined by a chilli-flecked salami pizza and the familiar Margherita. The breadth allows a table to mix a pasta course with several sliced pizzas rather than choosing a single Italian format.
Entrées such as pumpkin-and-spinach arancini, lemon-pepper squid and prawns cooked in wine and garlic butter can open the meal. Afterwards, tiramisu sits beside a gluten-free chocolate brownie, baked cheesecake and sticky date pudding. Gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free needs are part of the restaurant's wider accommodation, making the menu easier for mixed groups to navigate. Pickup and delivery offer the same pasta, pizza and dessert structure when diners prefer to eat away from the terrace.
Address: Shop 13, 69–71 Cameron Street, Central Whangārei, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Amici Italian Cafe and Restaurant Menu
Entrée
Available from 5pm.
House made bread w. trio of dips
(V)
Pizza Garlic Bread
(V)
Antipasto Platter
selection of cheeses, meats, seafood, olives, pickles, dips & house made bread
Arancini
(V) Housemade filled w. pumpkin, baby spinach & parmesan on napoli sauce
Bruschetta Di Funghi
(V) topped on toasted bread w. sautéed mushrooms, basil pesto, feta & fresh rocket
Lemon Pepper Squid
w. mix leaf salad, roasted coconut, roasted red pepper, sesame seeds w. sweet chilli dressing
Cheesee Board
(V) brie, gorgonzola, feta, pickles, caramelised walnuts & house made crostini w. vege relish
Olive Misto
(VV) green & black olives imported from Italy
Pan seared Prawns
tossed in wine & garlic butter
Mains
Available from 5pm.
Seared Sirloin Steak
served on truffle infused potato mash w. roasted baby carrots & jus
Roasted Lamb Rump
served w. roasted gourmet potatoes, roasted tomatoes minted pea puree & jus
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Thigh
served on mushrooms, rocket & parmesan risotto topped w. jus & porcini soil
Gnocchi Spinaci
(V) House made potato gnocchi in a creamy sauce w. baby spinach, blue cheese & caramelized walnuts
Breakfast
10AM – 1PM.
Eggs Benedict
english muffin, wilted baby spinach, poached free range eggs & hollandaise sauce w. streaky bacon.
Amici Breakfast
poached free range eggs, streaky bacon, herbed potatoes, sautéed mushrooms, roasted tomato, hollandaise sauce & toasted bread.
Eggs On Toast
(V) free range eggs cooked any style w. AMICI’s toasted bread.
Creamy Mushrooms
(V) served on toasted bread w. poached free range eggs, dukkah & basil pesto.
Avocado Feta Smash
(V) poached free range egg, rocket, feta, cherry tomato on toasted bread.
Brunch N' Lunch
Till 3pm.
Chicken Caesar Salad
cos lettuce, smoked chicken, streaky bacon, croutons, parmesan & aioli.
Classic B.L.T
streaky bacon, cos lettuce, tomato & vege relish in a ciabatta bun served w. herbed potatoes & aioli .
Sirloin Steak Sandwich
served on a ciabatta bun w. lettuce, tomato, aioli, caramelized onions, blue cheese butter & fries.
Lemon Pepper Squid
w. mix leaf salad, roasted coconut, roasted red pepper, sesame seeds w. sweet chilli dressing.
Pan seared Prawns
tossed in wine & garlic butter
Pizza Garlic Bread
All Day
Risotto
please see our special board, ask wait staff for (V) option
Fish Of The Day
please see our special board
Beef Lasagna
homemade layered bolognese w. a mix leaf salad
Prawn Salad
tossed in wine & garlic butter w. avocado, chorizo & aioli
Spaghetti Puttanesca
(V) sundried tomatoes, olives, feta, basil pesto, capers & chilli in a napoli sauce w. fresh rocket
Fettuccine Carbonara
smoked chicken, bacon & mushrooms in a creamy sauce w. parmesan
Spaghetti Marinara
mixed seafood in white wine & napoli sauce w. parmesan
Spaghetti Bolognese
beef mince in a napoli sauce w. parmesan
Sides
Herbed potatoes w. aioli / tomato sauce
Fries w. aioli / tomato sauce
extra aioli / tomato sauce
Mediterranean salad
Pear, caramelised walnut, blue cheese & rocket salad
Kids Menu
12 & under.
Macaroni Cheese
(v)
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti Napolitina
(V)
Hawaiian Pizza
Cheese Pizza
(V)
Kids Gelato
Kids drink
Apple, Orange, Pineapple juice
Gourmet Pizza
All day. Small – 18 / Large 32 for the first group; Small – 17 / Large 29 for the second group. Ask for gluten free & vegan options, GF alternate – 6, Ask for any allergy & special dietary requirement. Meat toppings– 6, Dairy toppings – 4, Others – 3
Chicken Basilico
smoked chicken, feta, red onions, basil pesto, napoli sauce, mozzarella
Trio De Carne
“Meat lovers” salami, ham, chorizo, napoli sauce, mozzarella
Prosciutto Rucola
blue cheese, caramelised onions, napoli sauce, fresh prosciutto, fresh rocket, mozzarella
Seafood
mix seafood, napoli sauce, mozzarella
Chicken Prugna
plum sauce base, smoked chicken, brie, caramelised onions, mozzarella
Vegetariana
(V) capsicums, mushrooms, olives, feta, napoli sauce, red onions, fresh rocket, mozzarella
Quattro Stagioni
“Four seasons” ham, mushrooms, artichoke, olives, napoli sauce, mozzarella
Formaggi
(V) brie, feta, blue cheese, napoli sauce, mozzarella
Beef Calzone w. greens
folded pizza filled w. bolognese, onions, capsicums, mushrooms, napoli sauce, mozzarella
Vegetable Calzone w. greens
(V) folded pizza filled w. capsicums, onions, mushrooms, olives, napoli sauce, mozzarella
Hawaiian
ham, pineapple, napoli sauce, mozzarella
Margherita
(V) napoli sauce, basil pesto, mozzarella
Salamino Piccante
double salami, napoli sauce, chilli flakes, mozzarella
Dessert Menu
Nocciole
Vanilla, pistachio & chocolate Gelato topped w whipped cream, roasted nuts and Frangelico liquor
Frutti Di Bosco
Vanilla, berry Gelato topped w berries, whipped cream & berry coulis
Pinocchio
Great For Kids; Cookies & cream & chocolate Gelato topped w chocolate sauce, whipped cream & lollies
Home Made Tiramisu
Traditional Italian Dessert; Layers of espresso soaked sponge biscuit & zabaglione whipped cream
Mixed Gelato
Chocolate, vanilla & berry Gelato with whipped cream
Cioccolato
Chocolate & cookies cream Gelato w whipped cream, chocolate sauce & choc. splinters
Limoncello
Mango & Lemon Sorbet with Limoncello liquor (Dairy Free)
Banana Split
Chocolate & vanilla Gelato topped w whipped cream, berry coulis, choc sauce & roasted nuts
Mocha Delight
Espresso & chocolate Gelato topped w whipped cream, mocha sauce & choc. splinters
Single Scoop
Flavours: Vanilla Bean / Chocolate / Cookies & cream / Pistachio / Espresso / White Choc. & Raspberry / Mango Sorbet / Lemon Sorbet
Double Scoop
Flavours: Vanilla Bean / Chocolate / Cookies & cream / Pistachio / Espresso / White Choc. & Raspberry / Mango Sorbet / Lemon Sorbet
Set Menu $40 per person
$40 per person. Served in a sharing ‘family style’ by serving meals in the middle of the table. We cater for those vegetarian & gluten free as well.
House made bread & dips and Pizza garlic breads
Entree
Selection of Pizzas
Main
Mediterranean Salad
Main
Mixed gelato with cream
Dessert
Set Menu $48 per person
$48 per person. Served in a sharing ‘family style’ by serving meals in the middle of the table. We cater for those vegetarian & gluten free as well.
Antipasto platters w. cheese, meats, seafood, dips & house made bread
Entree
Bowls of spaghetti Bolognese or fettuccine carbonara
Main
Selection of Pizzas
Main
Mediterranean Salad
Main
Tiramisu or mixed gelato with cream
Dessert (Individual chosen)
Set Menu $52 per person
$52 per person. Served in a sharing ‘family style’ by serving meals in the middle of the table. We cater for those vegetarian & gluten free as well.
Antipasto platters w. cheese, meats, seafood, dips & house made bread
Entree
Bowls of spaghetti Bolognese or fettuccine carbonara
Main
Selection of Pizzas
Main
Lemon Pepper Squid
Main
Mediterranean Salad
Main
Tiramisu or mixed gelato with cream
Dessert (Individual chosen)
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