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Dolce Cafe, Restaurant & Bar sits upstairs in The Forum, giving central Blenheim an all-day venue that changes character as service moves from brunch into evening drinks and dinner. The dining room is open every day, with later trading through most of the working week and Saturday. Its tone is casual enough for coffee or lunch but substantial enough for a full evening meal. A dedicated bar, regular events and a bookable private dining room broaden the reasons to visit beyond the restaurant's best-known feature: its wood-fired oven.

That oven shapes a pizza list with considerably more range than the classics alone. Margherita, pepperoni and quattro formaggi provide familiar reference points, while the Sorrento combines pumpkin, kūmara, spinach and feta. Slow-cooked lamb shoulder is matched with sumac and yoghurt; brisket meets chorizo and black-garlic aioli; and the marinara carries prawns, mussels and smoked salmon. Vegetarian toppings are clearly represented, with vegan cheese and gluten-free large bases available, making a shared pizza order easier to adapt for the table.

Daytime dining has its own identity rather than simply borrowing from dinner. Eggs Benedict is built on potato rosti, banana-bread French toast comes with baked banana and bourbon maple syrup, and the larger breakfast folds eggs, chorizo, rosti and hotcakes onto one plate. At lunch, seafood chowder and penne carbonara sit beside a winter vegetable salad with labneh, pomegranate and pistachio za'atar. Filled sandwiches use buttermilk chicken, crisp pork belly, harissa-spiced lamb or barbecue brisket, covering both quick lunches and more leisurely meals.

Dinner expands from small plates of calamari, garlic prawns and wood-fired ribs into pasta and grill dishes. Butternut mezzelune uses romesco, feta and seeds, lamb pappardelle brings together slow-cooked shoulder, mushrooms, truffle and red-wine jus, and lasagne is baked in cast iron in the wood-fired oven. Ribeye and roast pork belly supply straightforward meat options. At the bar, Marlborough wine can sit beside beer, spirits, spritzes and creative cocktails, allowing Dolce to move naturally from an early meal into a longer evening upstairs.

Address: Upstairs, The Forum, Unit 11/48 Market Street, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand

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DOLCE Cafe, Restaurant & Bar Menu

Brunch Fare

Poached Eggs on Toast
$19

two free range eggs served with baby spinach, signature seeds and toasted garlic ciabatta (GF&V- optional)

Eggs Benedict
with streaky bacon $28 / with bbq beef brisket $31 / with smoked salmon $33

two poached free range eggs on potato rosti, baby spinach, hollandaise and signature seeds(GF)

Banana Bread French Toast
$27

streaky bacon, baked banana, bourbon maple syrup, sugared walnuts, vanilla mascapone (V- optional)

Breakfast Sandwich
$29

streaky bacon, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion, potato rosti, hollandaise, on a brioche bun with makikihi fries

Lumberjack Speciale
$33

streaky bacon, two poached eggs, chorizo sausage, potato rosti, baby spinach, garlic ciabatta, hotcake stack, bourbon maple syrup

Lunch Fare

Caesar Salad
$28 / with southern fried chicken $7

cos lettuce, spinach, parmesan, bacon, poached egg, anchovy, ciabatta croutons (GF&V optional)

Salt & Pepper Squid Salad
$28

flash fried, fragrant salad greens, edamame, vietnamese dressing, garlic aioli, fresh lemon

Winter Insalata
$30

sumac roasted winter vegetables, labneh, wild rocket, pomegranate dressing, manuka honey, pistachio zaatar (GF&V)

Seafood Chowder
$29

prawns, mussels, smoked salmon, garlic ciabatta

Penne Carbonara
$30

penne pasta, streaky bacon, free range egg, portabello mushroom, spinach, parmesan

Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich
$29

southern fried, lettuce, tomato, onion, b&b pickles, chipotle mayo, brioche bun with makikihi fries

Pork Belly Sandwich
$29

crispy pork belly, sticky bbq sauce, sesame, edamame slaw, brioche bun with makikihi fries

Lamb Flatbread Sandwich
$31

harissa spiced lamb shoulder, labneh, tomato, onion, b&b pickles, chilli oil, garlic pita with makikihi fries

BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich
$31

bbq brisket, bacon, pickles, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno onion jam, brioche bun with makikihi fries

Small Plates

Flatbread
S $20 / L $26

wood-fired pizza bread with basil pesto, parmesan cheese and mozzarella (V)

Calamari Fritti
$24

crispy fried salt and pepper squid, edamame, fragrant greens, garlic aioli, lemon

Pork Spare Ribs
$26

slow cooked and finished in the wood-fired oven, sticky hoisin bbq sauce (GF)

Rustic Focaccia
$25

baked with olive oil, fresh herbs, kalamata olives and roasted peppers, topped with wild rocket, prosciutto crudo, balsamic and parmesan (V- optional)

Garlic Prawns
$26

flambe with white wine, cream, capers, and garlic butter, wood-fired ciabatta

Baked Formaggio Dip
$24

cheddar, mozzarella, cream cheese, sour cream, parmesan, garlic, jalapenos baked in a cast-iron skillet, served with wood-fired ciabatta (V)

Main Fare

Caesar Salad
$28 / add southern fried chicken $7

cos lettuce, spinach, parmesan, bacon, poached egg, anchovy, ciabatta croutons (GF,V optional)

Salt & Pepper Squid Salad
$28

flash fried, fragrant greens, edamame, vietnamese dressing, garlic aioli, lemon

Winter Insalata
$30

sumac roasted winter vegetables, labneh, wild rocket, pomegranate dressing manuka honey, pistachio zaatar (GF,V)

Pasta Di Pollo
$32

penne pasta, chicken, spinach, creamy basil pesto sauce, sundried tomato parmesan (V optional)

Penne Carbonara
$30

penne pasta, streaky bacon, free range egg, portabello mushroom, spinach parmesan (V optional)

Butternut Mezzelune
$34

butternut pumpkin filled pasta, smoked roast pepper romesco, wild rocket crumbled feta, signature seeds, parmesan (V)

Lamb Pappardelle
$36

slow cooked lamb shoulder, forage mushroom, spinach, pappardelle pasta truffle, red wine jus, parmesan, fresh lemon

Lasagne Al Forno
$35

beef ragu, lasagna sheets, three cheese bechamel, layered in a cast iron skillet and baked in our wood-fired oven, served with insalata

Pork Spare Ribs
$39

slow cooked and finished in the wood-fired oven, sticky hoisin bbq sauce, served with makikihi fries and seasonal insalata (GF)

Carne

all carne cuts are served with potato gratin, manuka honey glazed winter vegetables and red wine jus (GF)

250g Premium Ribeye
$54
300g Roasted Pork Belly
$42

Wood-Fired Pizza

Small — 23cm | 8x slice; Large — 30cm | 12x slice. Gluten Free Large Bases & Vegan Cheese 4

Margherita
Small $23 / Large $31

tomato passata, basil pesto, mozzarella (V)

Hawaiian
Small $23 / Large $31

classic ham and pineapple

Pepperoni
Small $28 / Large $37

pepperoni salami, chilli flakes, mozzarella

Sorrento
Small $28 / Large $37

spinach, roasted pumpkin and kumara, feta, garlic aioli (V)

Napoli
Small $28 / Large $37

chorizo, portobello mushrooms,spinach, tomato

Milanese
Small $28 / Large $37

chorizo, salami, kalamata olives, anchovies

Quattro Formaggi
Small $28 / Large $37

gorgonzola, parmesan, feta, ricotta salata (V)

Gladiator
Small $29 / Large $38

chorizo, ham, salami, red onion, sweet chilli sauce

Carne
Small $29 / Large $38

chorizo, pork belly, salami, red onion, manuka bbq sauce

Sicilian
Small $29 / Large $38

chicken, streaky bacon, spinach, red onion, peanut satay sauce

Tuscan
Small $29 / Large $38

prosciutto, haloumi cheese, spinach, red onion, semi dried tomato, kalamata olives

Dolce Di Pollo
Small $29 / Large $38

chicken, basil pesto, spinach, parmesan

Vege Supremo
Small $29 / Large $38

capsicum, kalamata olive, spinach, semi dried tomato, red onion, pineapple, mushroom (V)

Verona
Small $29 / Large $38

chicken, cranberry sauce, spinach, creamy brie

Porcellino
Small $29 / Large $38

pulled pork, pork belly, coriander, hoisin, spring onion, sesame

Pollo Picante
Small $29 / Large $38

chicken, chorizo, jalapenos, red onion, capsicum, sriracha mayo

Manzo Al BBQ
Small $31 / Large $40

beef brisket, chorizo, onion, mushroom, bbq sauce, black garlic aioli

Agnellino
Small $31 / Large $40

slow cooked lamb shoulder, sumac, red onion, spinach, greek yoghurt

Marinara
Small $33 / Large $42

prawns, mussels, smoked salmon, capers, red onion

Salmone
Small $33 / Large $42

smoked salmon, cream cheese, spinach, capers, red onion

Sides

Makikihi Fries
$12

served with garlic aioli and tomato sauce (GF,V)

Garlic Bread
$12

wood-fired ciabatta with garlic butter (V)

Seasoned Wedges
$13

sweet chilli sauce, sour cream (GF V)

Insalata
$13

cos lettuce, mesculin, sundried tomato, kalamata olive, red onion, balsamic vinaigrette (GF V)

Winter Vegetables
$15

sumac roasted winter vegetables, labneh, manuka honey, pistachio zaatar (GF,V)

Dessert

Eggnog Creme Brulee
$19

spiced brandy custard, crunchy caramel, mulled wine poached pear (GF)

Apple Crostata
$20

sweet pie crust, granny smith apple, spiced currants, served hot with fresh runny cream and maple walnut ice cream, perfect for sharing

Baileys Cheesecake
$19

baked chocolate cheesecake, whipped cream and freeze dried raspberries (GF)

Baklava Mille Feuille
$19

layers of sugared filo pastry, pistachio, walnut and pecan, creme patisserie

Affogato
$16

vanilla ice cream, freshly brewed espresso, frangelico shot (GF)

Ice Cream Sundae
$16

strawberry, chocolate or caramel, whipped cream, maraschino cherry (GF)

Dessert Cocktails

Hershey's Martini
$20

Finlandia vodka, frangelico, Hershey’s chocolate sauce

Strawberry Cheesecake Mudslide
$20

Finlandia vodka, strawberry, gingerbread syrup, biscoff cookie crumbs, ice cream, whipped cream

Espresso Martini
$21

Absolut vanilla vodka, kahlua, fresh espresso

Digestif

Limoncello
$13

Pallini, Rome, Italy

Fine Tawny Port
$12

Sandeman, Douro Valley, Portugal

G&T Speciale

Select your premium NZ gin 45ml and your Fever-Tree tonic: Indian, Elderflower, Wild Raspberry or Mediterranean

Papaiti Whanganui Dry
$19
Humdinger Citrus
$19
Scapegrace, Classic, Black or Blood Orange
$20
Dr Beak, Garden or Premium
$21
Sandymount Ti Kouka Forest
$21
Sandymount Ladybird Navy Strength
$21
Sandymount Blackberry Gin Liqueur
$21

Cocktails

Ambrosia
$21

Haymans Gin, strawberry syrup, pineapple, apple, egg, marshmallow

Sour Apple Punch
$21

Black Magic Rum, sour apple liqueur, apple juice, apple syrup, lemon, egg, sour candy

Rosie Paloma
$20

El Jimador Tequila, rose syrup, grenadine, lime, pink grapefruit, tajin salt

Gin Bramble
$20

Haymans Gin, creme de cassis, lemon, berries

Harvest Punch
$21

Old Forester Bourbon, apple syrup, apple juice, maple syrup, lemon, Fevertree ginger beer

Chambord Sour
$20

Finlandia Vodka, raspberry chambord, lemon, sugar, egg white

Cherry Martini
$21

Black Magic Rum, Helmsman White Rum, cherry brandy, pineapple grenadine, lime

Sweet & Spicy Margarita
$20

El Jimador Tequila, Cointreau, strawberry, jalapeno, lime, agave

Singapore Sling
$22

Haymans Gin, Cointreau, cherry brandy, pineapple juice grenadine, bitters

Dolce Martini
$20

Absolut Vanilla Vodka, peach schnapps, pineapple juice, sugar

Mango Jerry
$20

El Jimador Tequila, peach schnapps, mango, red chilli, lime, sugar

Blueberry Sour
$21

Finlandia Vodka, creme de cassis, blueberry jam, egg, lemon, sugar

Matcha Mucho
$21

Mount Gay Rum, matcha syrup, banana liqueur, passionfruit, lime, sugar

Rhubarb Whiskey Sour
$21

Slane Whiskey, sour rhubarb liqueur, orange bitters, egg, sugar

Himalayan Whisper
$21

Slane Whiskey, honey, lime, fresh mint, pink grapefruit

Smokey Ole Fashioned
$21

Woodford Reserve Bourbon, lapsang souchong, maple, bitters

Mojito
$20

Flor De Cana White Rum, mint, lime, soda. Classic, Mango, Passionfruit or Raspberry

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