Ponsonby, Herne Bay and Westhaven compress several distinct Auckland dining moods into a small part of the city. Ponsonby Road moves from casual pizza and family-run kitchens to rooms built for cocktails and long dinners. Jervois Road adds polished neighbourhood dining, while Westhaven shifts the view towards boats, open water and seafood. The result is unusually varied: a relaxed meal can sit only minutes from a tasting menu that treats dinner as the evening’s main event.
The strongest food here is rarely tied to one cuisine. Japanese and Peruvian flavours meet at Azabu and beside the marina; Indian cooking takes on smoke and fire at KOL; Farina and Dante’s approach Italian food from different angles; Me Thai and Gganbu provide warmth and generosity without requiring a special occasion. Paris Butter and Return make a more deliberate commitment, rewarding diners who enjoy a paced sequence and detailed presentation.
Think first about the shape of the meal. Westhaven is ideal when daylight and a harbour view matter, Ponsonby is convenient for combining dinner with drinks, and Herne Bay suits a quieter celebration. Booking ahead is sensible for the smaller dining rooms and longer menus. Seasonal dishes change, so confirm current dietary arrangements and service formats directly when those details will determine the evening.
First Mates, Last Laugh
First Mates, Last Laugh uses its Westhaven Marina setting as more than a backdrop. New Zealand seafood drives much of the current menu, while Japanese and Peruvian ideas bring acidity, chilli and careful knife work. Smoked kahawai dip, kingfish ceviche, snapper with shellfish and sashimi can shape a meal around the harbour. The sunny courtyard and wide water views suit a long lunch, yet the dining room has enough energy for an evening with friends.
Share several small plates before deciding whether to move towards grilled fish, a seafood rice dish or one of the meat plates. Prawn and avocado taquitos make an easy opening, while the yuzu, wasabi and chilli accents keep richer seafood lively. Recent diners praise the fish and warm service, although some have found individual dishes salty or smaller than expected. Asking what is best from the day’s catch helps the kitchen show its strengths and keeps the meal connected to the marina setting.
Address: 121 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven Marina, Auckland 1011
First Mates, Last Laugh Menu
While You Decide
Warm Sourdough
pomegranate & olive oil or seaweed butter
Smoked Fish Dip
lemon, celery, parsley, crispy rice crackers
Mussel Escabeche
toasted foccacia
Sashimi
3pc choice of:
Tuna
Salmon
Kingfish
Snapper
Scallops
Market Fish
Scampi
Daily Chef’s Selection
Taquitos
3pc
Prawn & Avocado
jalapeño salsa, coriander
Ahi Tuna
wasabi mayo, citrus soy
Fresh Salmon
red onion, kimchi
Two of each Taquito
Small Plates
Snapper & Octopus Tiradito
avocado, rocoto
Szechuan Pepper Squid
wasabi tartare
Whitebait Fritter
chardonnay butter sauce, frizzled leeks
Croquettes
beef cheek, dijon aioli
Roast Beetroot Salad
sheep’s milk labneh, crunchita, citrus
Sesame Prawn Toast
chilli, lime
Hiramasa Wasabi Ceviche
kingfish, avocado, radish
Pacific Oysters
yuzu kosho 6 or 12; beer battered 6 or 12
Seafood
Grilled Snapper
scampi bisque, mussels, confit tomato
Pan-Fried John Dory
shiitake white wine sauce, brioche croutons
Spicy Salmon
coconut cream, kaffir lime
Umi Meshi
king prawn, scallop, mussels, snapper, rice
Beer Battered Snapper or Gurnard
fries, malt vinegar sauce
Fish Burger
beer battered gurnard, tartare sauce, rocket, lettuce, pickled cucumber, fries
Seafood Tower
1/2 Crayfish, Oysters, Prawn Cocktail, Tuna Taquitos, Sashimi, Szechuan Pepper Squid, Gurnard Goujons
Seafood Tower
1/2 Crayfish, Oysters, Prawn Cocktail, Tuna Taquitos, Sashimi, Szechuan Pepper Squid, Gurnard Goujons
Meat & Poultry
Grilled Yuan Chicken
pineapple butter, jalapeño
Wagyu Picanha
chimichurri, rocket, lemon
Lamb Cutlets
aji verde, roasted carrots
Braised Beef Cheek
aji mash, crispy butternut
Vegetables
Kale Caesar Salad
pickled jalapeño; add katsu chicken +10.0
Green Salad
edamame, radish, yuzu dressing; add sashimi +14.0
Tossed Green Beans
anchovy dressing, hazelnuts
Roasted Cauliflower
chickpeas, pumpkin hummus, paprika oil
Grilled Eggplant
miso & sesame dressing, pickled rhubarb
Grilled Broccolini & Shiitake
yuzu butter
French Fries
Kids Menu
all kids meals 26.0 - includes an ice cream + a drink; drink includes juices + soft drinks; kids cocktails extra 5.0; available before 7.15pm
Fish Burger
Panko Crumb Chicken
Fish & Chips
Mac & Cheese
Hand Scooped Ice-Cream
vanilla bean; dark chocolate
Dessert / Ice-Cream
ICE-CREAM: coconut hokey pokey, chocolate brownie fudge, espresso rum & raisin, boysenberry & yoghurt ripple, Tongan vanilla bean. SORBET: Zesty lemon, passionfruit & orange, black forest
PUMPKIN PIE
orange caramel, cardamom gelato
CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE
lemon & white chocolate sauce, tonka bean chantilly
YUZU CURD PAVLOVA
NZ yuzu marmalade, golden kiwifruit sorbet
STICKY DATE PUDDING
Butterscotch, prune, jerusalem artichoke gelato
CHEESE SELECTION
honey and sesame crackers, fig chutney
Cocktails
Spicy Pineapple Margarita
Tequila blanco, coconut tequila, pineapple, chilli, kaffir lime
Lemongrass Margarita
Tequila blanco, lemongrass, vanilla, lemon kosho
Mango Sour
Mango mezcal, blanco tequila, passionfruit, hot honey, lemon
FMLL Bloody Mary
Garlic & sun-dried tomato vodka, spiced clamato, greens foam
Paradiso
Pisco, grape, citrus, pineapple
Afters Cocktails
Hugo Spritz
Elderflower, prosecco, mint, citrus, soda
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, prosecco, soda
Limoncello Spritz
Limoncello, prosecco, citrus, soda
Banoffee Pie-tini
Malt biscuit infused rum, banana, dulce de leche
FMLL Grasshopper
Mint, chocolate, pisco, Tongan vanilla bean ice cream
Sober Sips
Pineapple Seltzer
Pineapple, mint, lime passionfruit
Gim’less
0% dry gin, lime, sweetener, mint
Raspberry ‘X’presso
Lyre’s Coffee Orginale, raspberry, espresso
Last Limonata
Lemongrass, lemon, soda, 0% bubbles
Beer
Heineken
Heineken Silver
Tiger
Tuatara Pilsner
Coffee & Tea
Short Black
Long Black
Americano
Ristretto
Juices & Sodas
Apple, Orange, Pineapple, Cranberry, Crapple, Tomato
Spiced Tomato or Clamato
Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, Lemonade, Ginger Ale, L&P
Ginger Beer
Wines
Vintages subject to availability
NV Bandini Prosecco Brut, Veneto, Italy
NV Bacio della Luna Rosé Prosecco, Veneto, Italy
2017 Tohu Blanc de Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
NV Kumeu River Crémant Brut, Kumeu, NZ
Paris Butter
Paris Butter turns a Herne Bay villa into an intimate, highly considered dining experience. Its Evolution menu changes with the season and treats New Zealand ingredients with precise contemporary technique. A June 2026 version moved through tuna with butternut and radish, crayfish with yuzu and chardonnay, lamb with apple and pine nut, duck, beef and carefully composed desserts. The progression suits diners who enjoy surprise, detail and a measured pace rather than choosing a conventional starter and main.
The room feels polished without losing the warmth of a neighbourhood restaurant, making it a natural celebration address. Recent praise centres on imaginative flavour, wine pairing and attentive service, while critical reports focus on value and occasional inconsistency at this price. Arrive prepared for a full tasting-menu commitment and mention allergies when booking, because the kitchen plans each sequence in advance. The appeal is strongest when the table wants to surrender decisions and concentrate on how local produce changes from one course to the next.
Address: 166 Jervois Road, Herne Bay, Auckland 1011
Paris Butter Menu
Evolution Menu
Please note that the menu changes regularly, and the sample menu below is as of June 2026, based on the seasonal produce available to us.
Bread
Tomato honey, Truffle butter, Oliveti x Paris Butter Northland olive oil
Kingfish, jalapeno, olive, goats cheese
Snapper, nam jim, yuzu, scampi
Lamb, pine nut, apple, caviar
The Duck Tray with truffle
Beef, miso, onion, ponzu
Pear, macadamia, liquorice, saffron
Sticky Date, tonka, rum, vanilla
Evolution Menu
PARIS BUTTER × EMMELYN | ALUMNI DINNER
Wednesday 2 & Thursday 3 September
Snacks + six-course collaborative menu
Optional wine pairing available
New Year’s Eve at Paris Butter
As 2026 draws to a close, we’re getting ready to celebrate another unforgettable year at Paris Butter, and you’re invited to join us.
Start Your Night Right – 5:30 pm Sitting
Kick off your New Year’s Eve in style before heading out to catch the fireworks. Begin with champagne and oysters, Savour our signature snacks, Then indulge in a four-course menu showcasing the standout dishes of the year, elegant, vibrant, and full of flavour.
An Evening to Remember – 8:00 pm Sitting
Enjoy a slower, more indulgent experience with Zennon and the team as we wrap up 2025 together. You’ll dine on the same exquisite menu and still have time to head out for the countdown afterwards.
Wine Pairings
Local Wine Pairing
International Wine Pairing
Azabu Ponsonby
Azabu Ponsonby combines Japanese technique with Peruvian brightness in a discreet room close to the southern end of Ponsonby Road. Sashimi, tostadas, sushi, dumplings and robata-style plates make the menu especially well suited to sharing. Citrus, chilli and clean raw-fish flavours provide lift, while cooked plates add smoke and richness. The adjoining bar and dim dining room give dinner a sense of occasion without forcing the formality of a tasting menu.
A balanced order might pair sashimi or a ceviche-like raw dish with prawn tostadas, a vegetable plate and something from the grill. Recent detailed feedback repeatedly praises the freshness of the fish and the restaurant’s genuine fusion of Japanese and Peruvian flavours. Service reports are less uniform, so allow time for a relaxed meal during busy periods and state dietary restrictions clearly. Azabu works particularly well for a date or small group that wants cocktails, seafood and several contrasting plates at the same table.
Address: 26 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1011
Azabu. Ponsonby Menu
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Lunch - Bento Box
Bento Box
Your choice of: Free Range Chicken Karaage Beef Fillet w/ chimichurri Teriyaki Salmon Agedashi Tofu All come with: Miso Soup Beef Tataki Salad w/ sesame wafu dressing Market Fish Ceviche w/ jalapeño & ponzu Tuna Sashimi Tostada w/ corn, wasabi tartar, cucumber, chopped jalapeño & red onion Assorted Tempura Furikake Rice
Dinner - To Start
Edamame
w/ wasabi salt
Spicy Edamame
w/ chilli garlic & seasme
Miso Soup
w/ silken tofu, wakame seaweed & spring onion
Cucumber Pickle
w/ black vinegar, sesame & Szechuan chilli oil
Dinner - Sashimi & Nigiri
OMAKASE SASHIMI
Chef's selection of today's best market fish
SPICY SALMON TARTAR
crispy rice, wakame, spring onion
TUNA TATAKI
rocoto ponzu, blackened avocado, spring onion & coriander
KINGFISH
w/ pickled daikon, jalapeño & ponzu dressing
Dinner - Sushi Rolls
VOLCANO SUSHI ROLL (8PCS)
w/ tiger prawn tempura, pickled daikon & huancaina mayo
RAINBOW SUSHI ROLL (8PCS)
Chef’s selection of market fish w/ avocado, tobiko & spring onion
SALMON & TEMPURA PRAWN MAKI (5PCS)
w/ cucumber, spicy mayo & teriyaki sauce
VEGETARIAN-MISO TOFU (5PCS)
w/ pickled daikon, carrot, avocado & cucumber
Dinner - Tostada
TOMATO TOSTADA
w/ avocado, pickled red onion, jalapeño, coriander
SEARED BEEF TOSTADA
w/ truffle sesame dressing, shiitake mushroom & pickled daikon
TUNA SASHIMI TOSTADA
w/ wasabi tartar, corn, jalapeño & red onion
Dinner - Small Plates
POPCORN PRAWN TEMPURA
w/ chilli yuzu mayo, lemon, wasabi pea furikake
VEGETABLE TEMPURA
Seasonal vegetable tempura w/ Azabu hatcho miso dipping sauce
BEEF TATAKI
w/ garlic, ginger & chilli ponzu, brased shiitake, radish
CHICKEN & PRAWN DUMPLINGS (6PCS)
w/ chilli vinegar soy, spring onion
BEEF & SHIITAKE MUSHROOM GYOZA (6PCS)
w/ Szechuan soy, pickled cucumber
SPICY PORK GYOZA (6PCS)
w/ aji amarillo & ponzu
FREE RANGE CHICKEN KARAAGE
w/ pickled daikon, kale crisp & aji amarillo mayo
AGEDASHI TOFU
w/ chilli kombu dashi, Szechuan pepper, spring onion, crispy shallots
Dinner - Larger Plates
CRISPY PORK BELLY
w/ ginger apple puree, soy caramel & red cabbage salad w/ lime soy
AKAROA SALMON MISO YAKI
Grilled salmon w/ saikyo miso, pickled red onion
YAKINIKU
200g beef fillet w/ Japanese chimichurri & wasabi salt
LAMB YAKI
Marinated lamb rump, pickled daikon, chilli miso
JAPANESE CROSS BREED WAGYU (180g)
w/ truffled sesame ponzu & yuzu kosho soy
Dinner - Sides
Eggplant Dengaku
w/ saikyo miso & spring onion
Japanese Coleslaw
Red & green cabbage, carrot, spring onion w/ ginger, soy, mayo dressing & crispy shallots
Nikkei Potatoes
Baby potatoes w/ garlic aji amarillo dressing, red pepper & spring onion
Hakkusai
Wongbok cabbage w/ mustard & sesame dressing, spring onion & yuzu
Green Beans
Pan fried green beans w/ crushed sesame dressing
Japanese Short Grain Rice
Desserts
Banana Cake
w/ brulee banana, miso butterscotch sauce, salted caramel ice cream & toasted almonds
Honey Coconut Custard
w/ vanilla coconut tapioca, passionfruit, lychee & mango sorbet
Basque Cheesecake
w/ strawberry sorbet, compote
Ice Cream & Sorbet Selection
Please ask your waiter for today's flavours
$95pp Set Menu
$95 Omakase Set Menu
This set menu is designed as a shared tapas style banquet, served in different courses to sample some of the best & most popular dishes from our a la carte menu For groups of 10 or more 95pp TO START Edamame w/ wasabi salt Rainbow Sushi Roll w/ aji amarillo, chia seeds & tobiko Beef Tataki w/ garlic, ginger, chilli ponzu, brased shiitake, radish IN BETWEEN Popcorn Prawn Tempura w/ chilli yuzu mayo, lemon, wasabi pea furikake Chicken & Prawn Dumplings w/ chilli vinegar soy, spring onion MAINS Yakiniku Beef Fillet w/ Japanese chimichurri & wasabi salt Akaroa Salmon Miso Yaki w/ saikyo miso, pickled red onion Japanese Coleslaw w/ red & green cabbage, carrot, spring onion w/ ginger, soy, mayo dressing & crispy shallots Japanese Steamed Rice To Finish Ice Cream w/ sweet azuki bean, kinako
$120pp Omakase Set Menu
$120 Omakase Set Menu
For groups of 10 or more 120pp TO START Edamame w/ wasabi salt Azabu Platter - Omakase sushi roll, nigiri, assorted sashimi, tuna tataki, rocoto ponzu, blackended avocado, spring onion, coriander IN BETWEEN Free Range Chicken Karaage w/ pickled daikon, kale crisps & aji mayo Beef and Ginger Gyoza w/ Szechuan soy, pickled cucumber Popcorn Prawn Tempura w/ chilli yuzu mayo, lemon, wasabi pea MAINS Crispy Pork Belly w/ ginger apple puree, soy caramel, red cabbage, cucumber, coriander, lime soy Yakiniku - Beef fillet w/ Japanese chimichurri & wasabi salt Akaroa Salmon Miso Yaki - Grilled salmon w/ saikyo miso, pickled red onion Japanese Coleslaw w/ red & green cabbage, carrot, spring onion w/ ginger, soy, mayo dressing & crispy shallots Japanese Steamed Rice TO FINISH Ice Cream w/ sweet azuki bean, kinako
Kids - Sushi
Sushi (6pcs)
Kids - Bento Box
Kids Bento Box
Choice of main Comes with: Salmon avocado sushi Prawn dumpling Fried rice Edamame
Kids - Hot Plates
All items served with 1 scoop of complimentary vanilla ice cream w/ chocolate sauce
Chicken Karaage
w/ chips & Japanese mayo
Fried Rice
w/ egg
Fish Tempura
w/ chips
Roji Bar Cocktails - Azabu Original
Spicy Pineapple Margarita
Jalapeño Tequila, Pineapple, Orange & Yuzu
Nippon Negroni
Gin, Lillet Blanc, Umeshu
Havana Upper Class
Aged Rum, Sweet Vermouth, Amaro Montenegro, Creme de Cacao & Bitters
Wasabi Mule
Gin, Fresh Wasabi, Lime, Ginger & Ginger Beer
Rozu
Vodka, Lychee Puree, Rose Liqueur, Lime & Vanilla
Hana Gimlet
Gin, Floral Liqueur, Yuzu Cordiale
High West Sour
High West Bourbon, Amaretto, Yuzu, Simple Syrup, Foam
Tokyo Hugo Spritz
Ki No Bi Gin Yusutu, Prosecco
Padan Sake Tini
Pandan sake, Dry Gin, Umeshu
East Meets West
Vodka, Kaboshu & pandan
Roji Bar Cocktails - Azabu Traditional
Pisco Sour
Pisco, Lime, Sugar & Foam Bitters
Fuego Sour
Pisco, Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Foam & Chilli Bitters
Japanese Highball
Suntory Toki Whiskey, Fresh Lemon & Soda
Highball Crips Toki
Suntory Toki, Green apple, Lime and Yuzu soda
Roji Bar Cocktails - Azabu To Share
Azabu Flask 375ml (serves 2-3)
Shiso Sangria Flask (low abv)
Shiso Umeshu, Campari, Orange, Yuzu & Orgeat Syrup
San Sora Flask (low abv)
Yuzu Sake, Gin, Apple, Yuzu, Elderflower & Matcha
Non Alcoholic Cocktails
Barnes Margarita
Barnes & Brown Miss Agave & Lady Marmalade, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup
Lemonade No-Jito (no alcohol)
Senorita Bianco, Seasonal Fruit, Mint, Lime, Lemonade
Yuzu Fizz
Yuzu Juice, Vanilla & Elderflower Cordial & Soda
Rozu Chan
Lychee Puree, Lime Juice, Rose & Vanilla Syrup
Sake Flight
Sake Flight
Amabuki Kimoto Junkmail Daiginjo 40%, ABV 16% Choryo taruzaki Yamahai 68%, ABV 15% Sanuki Cloudy Nigorizake 70%, ABV 30%
Sake - Daiginjō Served Cold
For the special occasion, or when you want to indulge in a sake that has been made with the utmost care & precision. Generally more elegant & fragrant than any other grade of sake, with a minimum of 50% of the outer rice milled away, resulting in a stunningly refined sake (sml/lg/btl)
Kozaemon Junmai Daiginjō
Gifu Prefecture. 40% ABV 16%
Shōchikubai Shirakabegura “Muroka Genshu” Daiginjō
Hyōgo Prefecture. 50% ABV 17.5% (640ml)
Amabuki Kimoto Junmai Daiginō
Saga Prefecture. 40% ABV 16%
Ippin Junmai Daiginjō
Fukui Prefecture. 50% ABV 16%
Sake - Ginjō Served Cold
The crowd pleaser, with expressive aromas of fruit & floral notes, as well as a soft finish. Generally smooth, easy drinking, yet balanced & complex. A minimum of 40% of the outer rice is required to be milled away to be classified as a Ginjõ. (sml/lg/flask)
Masumi Junmai Ginjō
Nagano Prefecture. 55% ABV15%
Sanshimai Junmai Ginjō
Gifu Prefecture. 55% ABV15-16%
Amabuki “Ichigo” Junmai Ginjō
Saga Prefecture. 55% ABV16%
Sake - Junmai / Honjōzō / Nigori Served Cold
Complex & diverse. Junmai & Hõnjozõ generally have subdued aromas & a richer body, highlighting the flavours of the rice & koji used in the brewing process. With nigori generally subtly sweet & having a more velvety texture from the coarse filtered process, resulting in a mild sake that compliments spicy food like none other.
sml/lrg
Hakkaisan Honjōzō
Niigata Prefecture. 55% ABV15.5%
Kubota Hyakuju Honjōzō
Niigata Prefecture. 60% ABV15%
Zenkuro “Sleeping Giant” Junmai
Queenstown. 60% ABV16%
Sake - Sparkling
Mio 300ml
Sake - Sake Served Hot
Zenkuro “Sleeping Giant” Junmai
Queenstown. 60% ABV16%
Sanshimai Junmai Ginjō
Gifu Prefecture. 55% ABV15-16%
Kubota Hyakuju Honjōzō
Niigata Prefecture. 60% ABV15%
Umeshu
All Glass 60ml
Classic Umeshu
great balance of sweetness & tartness
Kokuto Umeshu
rich, sweet & slightly smoky
Shiso Umeshu
elegant candy notes with sourness of shiso
Other Sweets
All Glass 60ml
Yuzushu
refreshing yuzu aroma & flavours with richness from the Junmai sake
Kabosushu
fruity & sweet, yet refreshingly tart
Shochu
All Glass 60ml
Iichiko
Barley
Kurokirishima
Sweet Potato
Tantakatan
Shiso Perilla
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Dandelione Prosecco, Veneto, Italy
NV Cloudy Bay Pelorus Brut, Marlborough
NV Cloudy Bay Pelorus Rosé, Marlborough
NV Marquis De Conflans, Reims, France
NV Moët & Chandon, Epernay
NV Veuve Clicquot Brut, Reims, France
NV Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé, Reims, France
NV Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage, Epernay
Dom Pérignon Brut, Épernay, France 2015
Rosé
Terra Sancta, Central Otago 2025
Church Road 'Gwen' Hawke's Bay 2023
Chateau D'Escalans Whispering Angel, Provence, 2024
Minuty, Prestige, France 2024
Sauvignon Blanc
Idle Hands, Marlborough, 2024
Drylands, Marlborough 2025
Clos Henri Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2024
Craggy Range 'Te Muna' Road, Martinborough 2025
Dog Point, Marlborough 2025
Cloudy Bay, Marlborough 2024
Chardonnay
Idle Hands, Marlborough 2023
Kim Crawford Small Parcels, Hawke's Bay 2024
Kokako "Rangiwai" Hawkes Bay 2024
Kumeu River Estate Kumeu, Auckland 2024
Empirical, Hawke's Bay 2024
Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley 2021
The Prisoner, Napa Valley 2021
Cloudy Bay, Marlborough 2023
Chablis
Domaine de la Meulière Petit Chablis, Burgundy France 2023
Jean Baptiste Ponsot Rully, Burgundy France 2023
Château de Camirey, Mercurey Blanc, Burgundy France 2023
Billaud Simon 'Vaillon' Chablis 1er Cru, Burgundy France 2023
Pinot Gris
Idle Hands, Marlborough, 2024
Terra Sancta 'Lola's Block', Central Otago 2025
Wet Jacket, Central Otago 2025
Kumeu River Estate, Kumeu, Auckland 2024
Prophets Rock, Central Otago, 2024
Domaine Schlumberger, Grand Cru, Pinot Gris, Alsace France 2016
Other Whites
Kloof Street Chenin Blanc, South Africa 2022
Amisfield Dry Riesling, Central Otago 2024
Alpha Domus 'Wing Walker' Viognier, Hawke's Bay 2024
Peregrine, Central Otago, 2024
Elena Walch, Gewürztraminer, Alto Adige 2022
Milton Te Arai Chenin Blanc, Gisborne 2025
Old Vines Skerpioen, Chenin Blanc/Palomino, Swartland South Africa 2017
Pinot Noir
Idle Hands, Marlborough, 2023
Mills Reef, Malborough 2023
Mt Beautiful, North Canterbury 2020
Wet Jacket, Central Otago 2024
Empirical Pinot Noir, Central Otago, 2023
Cloudy Bay, Marlborough 2023
Terra Sancta 'Slapjack', Central Otago 2021
Other Reds
Los Padrillos, Malbec Mendoza, Argentina 2023
The Landing Boathouse "Vino Rosso", Sangiovese/Montepulciano/Cab Franc/Merlot, Bay of Islands 2024
Domaine LaFond, Côtes-du-Rhône, France 2024
Alpha Domus 'The Navigator' Merlot/Cabernet/Malbec/Petit Verdot, Hawke's Bay 2020
Kokako Ohiti Gravels Syrah, Hawke's Bay 2024
Craggy Range Syrah, Gimblett Gravel 2024
The Prisoner 'Saldo', Zinfandel Napa Valley, USA 2022
Ruffino Modus Sangiovese Blend, Toscana 2021
Ruffino, Chianti Classico, Riserva Ducale 'Oro' Chianti Italy 2021
Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2021
Robert Mondavi Estate Cabernet Saugivnon, Napa Valley 2021
Dessert Wine
All Glass 60ml
Château Villefranche Sauternes, SB/Semillion, Bordeaux, France (375ml) 2022
Beer - Tap
Asahi Super Dry, Lager, 400ml, Japan
Beer - Bottle
Asahi Zero, Alcohol Free, Lager, Japan
Sawmill Hazy IPA, Matakana, NZ 5.9%
Sawmill Nimble Pale Ale, Matakana, NZ 2.5%
Sommersby Apple Cider, 4.5%
Soft Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, Lemonade, Soda, Tonic, Ginger Ale, Ginger Beer
Orange, Pineapple, Cranberry, Apple, Tomato
Ramune
San Pellegrino Flavour - Aranciata Rossa (Blood Orange), Pompelmo (Grapefruit)
Acqua Panna 1L
San Pellegrino 1L
Tea & Coffee
Sencha, Genmai
Peppermint, Chamomile, Jasmine, Lemon & Ginger Sencha
English Breakfast, Earl Grey
Espresso, Short Macchiato
Long Macchiato, Long Black, Flat White, Cappuccino
Latte, Mochaccino, Hot Chocolate
Liquid Dessert
Espresso Martini
Haku Vodka, Mr Black, Espresso, Vanilla Syrup
Chateau Villefranche Sauternes, Bordeaux, France, 2019
Classic Umeshu
Yuzushu
Bumbu Cream
Tea - Japanese Sencha, Chamomile, Peppermint, Lemon & Ginger Sencha
Kids Drinks
Fizzy
Ramune
Juice
Farina
Farina brings the bustle of an Italian dining room to Ponsonby Road. Its Neapolitan-style pizzas have a soft, elastic crust, but the kitchen reaches much further through antipasti, handmade pasta, seafood, a mozzarella section and daily meat or fish specials. Italian cured meats, cheeses, tomatoes, capers and olives sit alongside carefully sourced New Zealand produce. That combination makes the restaurant useful when one person wants pizza and another wants a more traditional multi-course meal.
Begin with mozzarella, crudo or a fried speciality, then split a tomato-led pizza and a richer pasta so the table gets both the oven and the pasta bench. The kitchen identifies sardines, its pork bun and duck pasta among the signatures, while tiramisu and cannoli provide a familiar finish. Recent food-specific comments praise both pizza and pasta, suggesting consistency across the menu. Farina suits lively group dinners and family occasions, though larger parties should confirm the current set-menu arrangements before booking.
Address: 244 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011
Farina Auckland Menu
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Oyster & Seafood Bar
*Subject to availability - ** serve of 6 and multiples of 6.
Freshly shucked with mignonette
Fried with house made tartare sauce
Crudo
raw market fish of the day, shallots, mint, citrus & cucumber salsa, ginger vinaigrette
Polpo & Patate
lightly spiced warm salad of poached octopus, potatoes, black olives, capers, pickled red onion
Friggitoria
Ascolane
crumbed olives, beef stuffing, paprika dip
Arancini
saffron risotto, peas, mozzarella, rocket mayo [2 pieces]
Potato Croquettes
potatoes, provolone cheese, salami mix, Cipriani dip [2 pieces] [may contain nuts]
Calamari
salt and pepper squid, zucchini chips, citrus dip
Pane e Antipasti
Ciabatta
house bread E.V.O.O.
Pizza Bread
garlic and rosemary
Olive Pizza Bread
olive tapenade
Olives
mixed marinated olives
Affettato
selected cured meats, pecorino cheese, aromatic pickled vegetables
Burratina
Prosciutto di Parma, market tomatoes, aged balsamic, basil, E.V.O.O.
Sardine
house preserved sardines with crostini and condiments
Pork Bun
roasted pork belly, friarielli, provolone cheese, Cipriani sauce
Vitello Tonnato
thinly sliced aromatic poached veal, tuna mayo, capers
Primi
Pasta del giorno
homemade stuffed pasta of the day Price: POA
Lasagna alla Genovese
baked layered homemade pasta, braised boneless veal ossobuco and onion sauce, smoked mozzarella, Grana Padano DOP, Napoli sauce
Paccheri alla Bolognese di Agnello
lamb Bolognese stylle sauce, Grana Padano DOP cream
Linguine alle Vongole
market clams, garlic, fresh chilli, white wine, Italian parsley
Risotto allo Zafferano
saffron risotto, gremolada sauce, braised beef cheeck, buffalo mozzarella cream
Gnocchi
gorgonzola* sauce, spinach, pine nuts, nutty aromatic truffle crumb *italian mild blue cheese
Secondi
Parmigiana
baked layered eggplant, mozzarella, Napoli sauce, basil, Grana Padano DOP
Polpette
beef meatballs, sultana, pine nuts, Napoli sauce, Grana Padano DOP
Veal Cotoletta
crumbed veal, zucchini scapece
Carne del Giorno
market meat of the day Price: POA
Pesce del Giorno
market fish of the day Price: POA
Contorni
Patatine
Sabatino truffle salt fries, truffle mayo
Insalata
market salad leaves, pear, parmesan, balsamic dressing
Insalata Cesare
cos lettuce, crispy pancetta, anchovies, shaved Grana Padano DOP, croutons, poached egg, Caesar dressing
Verdura del Giorno
sautéed market green vegetables of the day with Bagna Càuda*, aromatic breadcrumb *Piedmontese garlic butter and anchovy emulsion
Pizza Napoletana
Margherita
Tomato, mozzarella, Grana Padano DOP, basil, E.V.O.O
Marinara
Tomato, fresh garlic, oregano, basil, E.V.O.O.
Diavola
Tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami, fresh chilli, fresh oregano, E.V.O.O.
Burratina nel Bosco
Spinach cream, mushrooms, mozzarella, pine nuts, burratina
Salsiccia
Smoked mozzarella, pork and fennel sausage, friarielli, fresh chilli, E.V.O.O.
Parma
Mozzarella, Stracchino cheese, zucchini julienne, Prosciutto di Parma 24 months, Grana Padano DOP
Tartufo
Truffle sauce, mushrooms, mozzarella, Taleggio cheese, pancetta*, rosemary *cured streaky bacon
Calzone
Buffalo ricotta, mozzarella and champagne ham and Grana Padano DOP filling. Topped with tomato, mozzarella and basil
Bar Food
Served daily from 3 to 5 PM. *Subject to availability and serve of 4 and multiples of 4.
Freshly shucked oysters with mignonette
Fried oysters with house made tartare sauce
Pizza Bread
garlic & rosemary
Truffle Pizza Bread
truffle sauce, Grana Padano
Olives
mixed marinated olives
Ascolane
crumbed olives, beef stuffing, paprika dip
Sardine
house preserved sardines with crostini and condiments
Affettato
selected cured meats, pecorino cheese, aromatic pickled vegetables
Arancini
saffron risotto, peas, mozzarella, rocket mayo [2 pieces]
Potato Croquettes
potato, provolone cheese, salami mix [2 pieces] [may contain nuts]
Vitello Tonnato
thinly sliced aromatic poached veal, tuna mayo, capers
Calamari
salt and pepper squid, zucchini chips and citrus dip
Pork Bun
roasted pork belly, friarielli, provolone cheese, Cipriani sauce
Patatine
Sabatino truffle salt fries, truffle mayo
Dolci
Tiramisu
kahlua, coffee, Savoiardi biscuits, mascarpone cream
White Chocolate Pannacotta
dark chocolate mousse, almond crunch, seasonal fruit salad
Chocolate Fondant
vanilla gelato [please allow 20 minutes cooking time]
Calzone Nutella
hazelnut, chocolate, vanilla gelato
Amalfi
deconstructed lemon meringue pie, lemon sorbet
Affogato
vanilla gelato, coffee, liqueur
Gelati e Sorbetti
Chef’s selection
Bambini Pasta
Pasta Bianco
Tagliatelle, butter and parmesan
Pasta Pomodoro
Tagliatelle, tomato, parmesan
Pasta Bolognese
Tagliatelle, beef ragu’
Bambini Pizzetta
Tomato Pizzetta
tomato, cheese
Salami Pizzetta
tomato, cheese, salami
Bambini Side
Fries with tomato sauce
Bambini Dessert
Chef’s selection of gelati
Calzone Nutella
hazelnut, chocolate, vanilla gelato
Farina Cake Menu
Medium – Serves 6-8 people | Large – Serves 8-12 people. All cakes require 36 hours’ notice to prepare.
Chocolate Fondant Cake
Classic Tiramisu Cake
Bambini Drinks
Orange, Apple, Cranberry, Pineapple, Tomato Juice
Coke, Lemonade, Diet Coke, Ginger Beer, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water
San Pellegrino Sparkling Range
Limonata, Aranciata Rossa, Pompelmo
Dessert Wines
2017 Florio Vecchio “dry” Marsala 750ml
Sicily
NV Corrado Tonelli Visner Vino & Visciole 750ml
Quinta De La Rosa Tawny Port 500ml
Portugal
2019 Recioto della Valpolicella 375ml DOCG
Veneto
2022 Maculan Dindarello Passito 375ml
Veneto
Amari and Digestives
Sovrano Limoncello, Amaro Montenegro
Amaro Camatti
Amaro Nardini, Mirto, Liquirizia
Amaro Averna, Fernet Branca, Cynar
Cocchi Barolo Chinato
Amaro del Capo, Acqua di Cedro
Grappa
Grappa di Tignanello
Nardini Riserva
Nardini Extra Fine
2018 Grappa di Sassicaia
Spritzes & Aperitifs
Pampelle Ruby Grapefruit Spritz
Campari Spritz
Aperol Spritz
Hugo Spritz
Limoncello Spritz
Bellini
Campari [45 ml]
Dolin Dry Vermouth [45 ml]
Antica Formula [45 ml]
Oscar Bianco [45 ml]
Oscar Rosso [45 ml]
Cocktails
Cocktail Special
Please ask your server for today’s special
Fiore
Elderflower Liqueur, Hayman’s Gin, Cucumber, Lemon
Negroni
Hayman’s Gin, Campari, Vermouth Blend
Negroni Sbagliato
Campari, Vermouth Blend, Prosecco
Fumo
Bourbon, Laphroaig 10yo, Cranberry, Pineapple, Lime, Cherry
Pressato
Rosemary Gin, Lemon, Olive Oil, Oleo Saccharum, Whites
Cenere
Tequila, Mezcal, Passionfruit, Agave, Lime, Whites
Fresco
White Rum, White Peach, Cointreau, Lime
Italiano
Grappa Riserva, Limoncello, Acqua di Cedro, Amaro, Lemon
Madrina
Rum, Averna, Lime, Almond Falernum, Raspberry
Crema
Baileys, Chocolate Liqueur, Cream, Cointreau, Chocolate
Mocktails
Pesca
Peach, Soda, Citrus Oil, Lemon
Zenzero
Passionfruit, Ginger, Lime, Ginger beer
N/A Aperol Spritz
Lyres Italian Spritz, Soda, Orange
N/A Negroni
Lyres Italian Aperitif, London Dry Spirit and Italian Orange
Sparkling Wines — Glass
GLS
NV JK.14 Ombra de Vin Prosecco DOC Brut
Veneto
NV Bellavista “Alma” Grande Cuvée Brut Franciacorta DOCG
Lombardy
White Wines — Glass
GLS
2023 Poderi Crisci Pinot Grigio
Waiheke
2023 Mantellassi Locumone Vermentino DOC
Tuscany
2023 Alois Lageder Chardonnay DOC
Alto Adige
2023 Soho Carter Chardonnay
Waiheke
2023 Pieropan Soave Classico DOC
Veneto
2025 Soho Stella Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough
2024 Casa d’ Ambra Ischia Bianco DOC
Campania
Rosé Wines — Glass
GLS
2022 JK 14 Ritrovo Rose
Veneto
2025 Craggy Range Rose
Hawke’s Bay
Red Wines — Glass
GLS
2022 Margrain River's Edge Pinot Noir
Martinborough
2022 La Valentina Montepulciano DOC
Abruzzo
2023 Rocca Delle Macie Chianti Classico DOCG
Tuscany
2022 Matane Primitivo IGP
Puglia
2023 Fontanabianca Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
Piemonte
2022 Petra Zingari Rosso Toscana IGT
Tuscany
Sparkling Wines — Bottle
NV JK. 14 Ombra de Vin DOC Brut
Veneto
NV Nino Franco Prosecco Superiore ‘Rustico’ DOCG
Veneto
NV Bellavista “Alma” Grande Cuvée Brut Franciacorta DOCG
Lombardy
NV Alpha Domus ‘Cumulus’ Blanc de Blanc Brut Nature
Hawke’s Bay
2022 Soho Mara Methode Rose’ Brut
Waiheke
NV Laurent-Perrier LA CUVÉE Champagne
Champagne
NV Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Champagne
Champagne
NV Bollinger Special Cuvee Champagne Brut
Champagne
NV Billecart Salmon Brut Nature Champagne
Champagne
Rosé Wines — Bottle
2022 JK 14 Ritrovo Rose
Veneto
2025 Craggy Range
Hawke’s Bay
2024 Domaine Fazi ile De Beaute IGP
Corsica
Light & Medium White Wines
2025 Soho Stella Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough
2024 Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc
Martinborough
2023 Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio DOC
Alto Adige
2023 Poderi Crisci Pinot Grigio
Waiheke
2023 Umani Ronchi Verdicchio DOC
Marche
2023 Mantellassi Locumone Vermentino DOC
Tuscany
2023 Poderi Crisci Arneis
Waiheke
2022 Alta Mora Etna Bianco Carricante DOC
Sicily
2023 Alice JK.14 Verdeca IGT
Salento
2023 Contrada Fiano di Avellino DOCG
Campania
Full Bodied White Wines
2021 Hans Herzog Mistral Viognier, Marsanne, Rousanne
Marlborough
2024 Casa d’ Ambra Ischia Bianco DOC
Campania
2022 Abbazia di Novacella Kerner DOC
Alto Adige
2023 Pieropan Soave Classico DOC
Veneto
2024 Enrico Serafino Gavi DOCG
Piemonte
2024 Soho Jagger Pinot Gris
Central Otago
2024 Felton Road Dry Riesling
Central Otago
Chardonnay
2024 Kemp Road
Marlborough
2023 Alois Lageder DOC
Alto Adige
2022 Poderi Crisci
Waiheke
2023 Domaine Race 1:er Cru Mont de Milieu Chablis
Chablis
2024 Antinori Bramito Della Sala IGT
Umbria
2023 Soho Carter
Waiheke
2022 Lake Chalice ‘Plume’
Marlborough
Light and Easy Red Wines
2024 Alois Lageder Schiava DOC
Alto Adige [Served Chilled]
2022 Kemp Road Pinot Noir
Marlborough
2023 Casa Doglia Barbera d’ Asti DOCG
Piemonte
2022 Erste + Neue Pinot Nero DOC
Alto Adige
2020 Margrain River's Edge Pinot Noir
Martinborough
Medium Red Wines
2016 Poderi Crisci Viburno
Waiheke
2024 Craggy Range Pinot Noir
Martinborough
2022 Bryterlater ‘Ernest’ Pinot Noir
Waipara
2022 Coal Pit Tiwha Pinot Noir
Central Otago
2022 Amisfield Pinot Noir
Central Otago
2022 Fiorini Chianti Superiore DOCG
Tuscany
2023 Rocca Delle Macie Chianti Classico DOCG
Tuscany
2022 Rocca Delle Macie Chianti Classico DOCG 5 litres
Tuscany
2023 Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico DOCG
Tuscany
2022 Argiano Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Tuscany
2022 La Valentina Montepulciano DOC
Abruzzo
2021 La Valentina Montepulciano ‘Spelt’ DOC
Abruzzo
2022 Matane Primitivo IGT
Puglia
2024 Li Veli Primitivo IGT
Puglia
2018 Caporale Cacc e Mmitte di Lucera Nero di Troia Blend DOP
Puglia
2020 Alta Mora Nerello Mascalese DOC
Sicily
Me Thai
Me Thai is a compact Franklin Road restaurant with the personal rhythm of a family-run neighbourhood favourite. Fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs and carefully judged sauces keep familiar curries and stir-fries from feeling heavy. The menu moves from street-food snacks and noodles to yum salads, fried rice and traditional desserts, so it can handle a quick lunch, an easy takeaway or a relaxed evening meal within walking distance of Ponsonby Road.
Green curry, pad Thai and chilli-basil stir-fry offer comfortable starting points, while sharper salads and spicier dishes reveal more of the kitchen’s character. Recent diners repeatedly praise the freshness of the vegetables, balanced curries and attentive service. Ordering one crisp or zesty dish alongside a curry and rice creates a better contrast than choosing several coconut-rich plates. Me Thai is especially appealing when the table values clean flavours and genuine warmth over elaborate presentation or a loud late-night atmosphere.
Address: 2A Franklin Road, Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011
Me Thai Menu
Starters
Vegetable Spring Roll
thai spring roll stuffed with seasoning minced vegetables, vermicelli served with sweet chilli sauce
Deep Fried Wonton
tender wrapper stuffed with ground chicken then deep fried to crispy golden brown perfection
Prawn on Toast
juicy prawn and chicken filling with crispy golden fried bread served with homemade plum sauce
Crispy Thai Prawn Cake
fresh prawn paste rolled with breadcrumbs, then deep fried served sweet chilli sauce
Chicken Curry Puff
minced chicken & potatoes filled in puff pastry, then deep fried served with sweet chili sauce
Prawn Spring Roll
Chicken Satay
skewered chicken marinated in spices and coconut milk served with peanut sauce
Tofu Peanut Sauce เต้าหู้ราดซอสถั่ว
Salt & Pepper Squid
Thai style battered squid salt and pepper served with sweet chilli sauce
Fresh Spring Roll
prawn and chicken, fresh seasonal vegetables, fine vermicelli with herbs served with hoisin, sauce topped with peanuts
Me Thai’s Wing
deep fried marinated chicken wings served with sweet chili sauce
Deep Fried Tentacles
Thai style battered squid with salt and pepper served with sweet chilli sauce
Moo Ping
Thai skewered pork marinated in me thai’s special sauce
Noodle Soup
Beef Boat Noodle ( ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือเนื้อตุ๋น)
Pork Boat Noodle (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือหมูตุ๋น)
Thai Noodle
choice of chicken, pork or beef sliced, soup or dry options
Tom Yum Noodle Soup
choice of meat, pork minced,seasonal vegetables
Braised Chicken Drumstick Noodle
Yen Ta 4 (Thai pink noodle soup)
mixed seafood, minced pork and seasonal vegetables
Thai Style Sukiyaki (สุกี้น้ำ)
choice of meat, egg, seasonal vegetables and glass vermicelli in broth soup topped with me thai’s sukiyaki sauce
Wonton Noodle Soup
homemade chicken wonton with rice noodle and vegetables in homemade broth
Fried Rice
Thai Fried Rice
Thai style fried rice come with choice of meat, egg and vegetables
Pineapple Fried Rice
stir-fried jasmine rice with choice of meat, egg, curry power, pineapple, cashew nuts and season al vegetable
Tom Yum Fried Rice (ข้าวผัดต้มยำ)
stir-fried jasmine rice with Thai Tom yum paste, choice of meat, Thai herbs and vegetables
Green Curry Fried Rice (ข้าวผัดแกงเขียวหวาน)
stir-fried jasmine rice with Thai green curry paste, choice of meat and vegetables
Kra Pao Fried Rice (ข้าวคลุกผัดกระเพรา)
combination of fried rice with pad kra pao
Thai Soup (Excluded Rice)
Tom Yum Soup (ต้มยำ)
Tom Kha Soup (ต้มข่า)
Stired Fry Noodle
Pad Thai
rice noodle, choice of meat, egg stir fired with tamarind sauce, vegetables and crushed peanut
Pad See-Iw
rice noodle stir fried with choice of meat, egg and seasonal vegetables
Pad Kee Mao เส้นใหญ่ผัดขี้เมา
choice of meat stir fried with flat noodle, basil leave, bamboo shoot and vegetables
Kuay Tiao Lad Na
stir fried noodle topped with warm gravy soup with choice of meat and vegetables
Me Thai Noodle
stir fried egg noodle with choice of meat, mild chilli paste, cashew nut and vegetables
Thai Style Stir Fry Sukiyaki (สุกี้แห้ง)
choice of meat stired with egg, vermicelli and vegetables
Me Thai's Stir Fry (Excluded Rice)
Cashew Nut Stir Fry
Choice of meat stired fry with mild chili paste, seasonal vegetables and cashew nut
Basil Leaves Stir Fry
choice of meat stir-fried with garlic, fresh chilli, basil leaves and seasonal vegetables
Ginger Stir Fry (ผัดขิง)
choice of meat stir-fried with fresh ginger and seasonal vegetables
Oyster Sauce Stir Fried
Peanut Sauce Stir-fry
choice of meat stir-fried with vegetables and homemade creamy peanut sauce
Garlic Sauce Stir Fry
choice of meat stir-fried with garlic sauce served on steamed seasonal vegetable
Sweet and Sour Sauce Stir Fry
Choice of meat stired fry with our homemade sweet and sour sauce, tomato, pineapple, cucumber and seasonal vegetables
Thai Spicy Stir Fry (Pad Cha)
choice of meat stir-fried with krachai and green peppercorns
Red Curry Stir Fry (ผัดพริกแกงแดง)
choice of meat stir-fried with red curry paste and vegetables
Me Thai Stir Fry (Spicy Lover)
choice Of meat stir-fried with me thai hot & spicy sauce on top of steam vegetables
Me Thai's Chef Special (Excluded Rice)
Softshell Crab with Garlic Sauce
Crispy softshell crab stir fried with our signature garlics sauce serve on top of steamed vegetables
Softshell Crab Salad
Thai Style Salad Serves with Hot and Spicy Dressing
Me Thai Pork Rib
Marinated pork rib served with steamed seasonals vegetable topped with signature me Thai tamarind sauce
Crispy Tentacles with Garlic Sauce
Deep fried tentacles stir fried with signature garlic sauce served on top of seasonal vegetables
Thai Curry (Excluded Rice)
Red Curry
spicy Thai red chilli paste with coconut milk, bamboo shoots and seasonal vegetables
Green Curry
Thai most famous curry. green chilli paste with coconut milk, bamboo shoots and seasonal vegetables
Lamb Masaman Curry
sweet and sour curry with stewed lamb, carrot and onion
Yellow Curry
yellow chilli paste with potato, tomato. and seasonal vegetables
Penang Curry
panang chilli paste with coconut milk, peanut and seasonal vegetable
Mango Curry
combination of red chilli paste and mango puree with seasonal vegetables
Jungle Curry
famous curry made with no coconut milk; comes with vegetable, Thai spices & herbs
Yum (Thai Salad) (Excluded Rice)
Larb (ลาบ)
a choice of minced meat in spicy lemon dressing, vegetables and ground roste rice
Yum (ยำ)
a choice of meat combine with spicy lemon dressing, chilli paste and vegetables
Nam Tok (น้ำตก)
Thai style spicy salad, grilled beef with spicy lemon dressing, red onion and ground roasted rice
Som Tom (ส้มตำ)
off season for papaya,only can do with carrot atm
Raw Prawns with Thai Lemon Dressing (กุ้งแช่น้ำปลา)
Som Tum Platter
off season papaya, can do with carrot
Me Thai's Fish (Excluded Rice)
Fish with Chu Chee Sauce
Red curry paste and coconut milk served on seasonal steam vegetables
Fish with Sam Rose Sauce
Sweet and sour sauce, pineapple, onion, tomato, carrot and steam vegetables
Fish with Tamarind Sauce
Chef special tamarind sauce served with steam seasonal vegetables
Me Thai Fish
Spicy lemon dressing, Thai herbs, cashew nut and seasonal vegetables
Thai Street Food (On Rice Menu) ราดข้าว
Pad Kra Pao Kai dao (ข้าวกระพราไข่ดาว)
stired fry choice of minces with chilli, garlic and basil serve with rice plus sunny up egg
Pad Kra Pao Moo Krob Kai dao (กระเพราหมูกรอบไข่ดาว)
stired fry crispy pork with chilli, garlic and basil serve with rice plus sunny up egg
Thai Omelette (Kai Jeow) ข้าวไข่เจียว
choice of minced pork or chicken served on top of jasmine rice
Thai Pork Leg On Rice (ข้าวขาหมู)
Slow cooked pork leg served with steamed seasonals vegetable plus Me Thai's signature sauce. Out Of Stock
กระเทียมไข่ดาวราดข้าว
Choice of meat stir fried with our signature garlic sauce served with rice topped with sunny up egg (no vegetables)
Khua Kling (คั่วกลิ้ง)
Southern Style Stir-Fried Minced Meat with Yellow Curry Paste on rice with sunny up egg
Gai Lan Crispy Pork On Rice (คะน้าหมูกรอบไข่ดาวราดข้าว)
Dessert
Mango with Coconut Sticky Rice
Out Of Stock
Side Dish
Fish Sauce + Chilli
Soy Sauce + Chilli
Chilli
Cashew Nut
Steam Vegetables (Small)
Steam Vege (Large)
Satay Sauce
Extras
Rice
Sticky Rice
Coconut Rice
Roti
Egg Fried Rice
Boiled Egg
Fried Egg
Soft Drinks
Coke Glass Bottle
Coke Zero Sugar Glass Bottle
Sprite Glass Bottle
L&P Glass Bottle
Fanta Glass Bottle
Ginger Beer
Lemon Lime & Bitters
Water 🌊
Lemon Green Ice Tea
RedBull
Juice
Keri Orange Juice
Keri Apple juice
Coconut juice
Apple, Orange & Mango 275ml
Mango juice
Thai Drink
Longan Juice (น้ำลำใย)
Out Of Stock
Thai Ice Tea (ชาดำเย็น)
Thai Ice Milk Tea
Thai Ice Lemon Tea
Thai Pink Milk (นมเย็น)
O Lieng (Thai Style Ice Coffee)
เก๊กฮวย
Water 🌊
Voyage Sparkling Water 500ml
Voyage Sparkling Water 1L
Voyage Mineral Water 500ml
Water
KOL
KOL organises its modern Indian cooking around fire. Tandoor and charcoal bring smoke and char to vegetables, breads and meat, while sharp relishes, yoghurt and spice stop the meal becoming too heavy. The restored corner villa feels special without demanding formality, and the cocktail programme is designed to sit beside the food. It is a compelling dinner for people who know classic Indian flavours but want to see them treated with a more exploratory, plate-by-plate approach.
Start with something vegetable-led before moving to a grilled main and bread, allowing acidity and texture to break up the smoky flavours. Recent menus have featured goat’s cheese, porcini and truffle kulcha, while a 2026 lunch special placed crisp tandoori chicken in a brioche bun with jalapeño-coriander relish. Current independent reporting praises the execution of the fire-cooked food, and recent diners speak well of the explanations at the table. KOL suits an occasion when sharing and thoughtful drinks are part of the evening.
Address: 23 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1011
KOL Menu
Snacks
V* = VEGETARIAN. POSSIBILITY OF VEGAN ASK SERVER. D* = CAN BE DAIRY FREE. NAG* = NO ADDED GLUTEN.
Crunchy Prawn Toast
Sesame,Chilli,Garlic in a crispy golden toast (2pc)
Basket Chaat
Savoury tart, chickpea, Pomegranate, Sev, Chutneys (V*)(D*)
Sesame Croquette
Cheddar infused fritters, Sesame, Chilli tamarind (2pc)(V*)(NAG*)
Khurchan Kone
Baby Cone, Soy mince, Yuzu cream, Chilli tamarind (4pc) (V*)(D*)
Small Plates
V* = VEGETARIAN. POSSIBILITY OF VEGAN ASK SERVER. D* = CAN BE DAIRY FREE. NAG* = NO ADDED GLUTEN.
Crumbed Halloumi
Crispy egg washed croquette, Ginger, Mint & Coriander (2pc)
Chicken or Paneer Slider
Juicy chicken or Smoky Paneer with masala cabbage (2pc)
Lamb Seekh Taco
Lamb kebabs, Pickled onion,Mint cilantro in flatbread (2pc)
Soya Chaap Taco
Pickled onion and cilantro in flatbread (2pc) (V*)
BBQ Broccoli
Fire-roasted Broccoli, Chai Su glaze, kale, Hibiscus spiced yogurt (V*)
Roasted Aubergine
Tandoori eggplant, Khakra, Capsicum salsa (V*)(NAG*)
Cured Kingfish
Citrus Zest, Yuzu kosho Cream,Cilantro,pineapple dressing (D*)
Masala Duck Laccha
Pulled slow cooked Duck, Flaky bread, Pickled radish
Goat Cheese, Porcini, and Truffle Kulcha
stuffed Naan with Goats cheese & mushroom
Italian Kulcha
stuffed Naan with Ricotta & Basil
Large Plates
V* = VEGETARIAN. POSSIBILITY OF VEGAN ASK SERVER. D* = CAN BE DAIRY FREE. NAG* = NO ADDED GLUTEN.
Market Fish
Basil Mint roasted Tandoori fish fillet, Moilee Sauce
Lamb Chop
Premium Lamb Rack, Cucumber Raita, spicy praline (3pc) (D*)
Tandoori Chicken
Served in a curry leaf , tomato cashew sauce with pickled onion
KOL Dragon chicken
fried chicken in soy & chilli sauce, bell pepper, spring onion
Cumin Glaze Beef Short Rib
slow-cooked rib with tomato relish & crispy kumara
Paneer Pasanda
Nuts, Sultanas, Mint, Broccoli, Apple slaw, Cherry tomato (V*)(NAG*)
Palak Paneer
Our Signature creamy spinach and Paneer kofta (V*)(NAG*)
Soya Chaap
Smoky tandoor-roasted soy patties (V*)
BBQ Kumara
Charcoal roasted Kumara, tuscany, masala cabbage (V*)(NAG*)
Breads and Sides
V* = VEGETARIAN. POSSIBILITY OF VEGAN ASK SERVER. D* = CAN BE DAIRY FREE. NAG* = NO ADDED GLUTEN.
Fenugreek Laccha Paratha
A flaky, aromatic herb flatbread
Butter Naan
Classic buttered, thin flatbread, perfect to mop up our saucier dishes
Missi Roti
Chickpea Flatbread (D*)(NAG*)
Truffle Masala Fries
Our signature spiced fries with truffle oil (Recommended)
Express Lunch Menu
$39 per person. Friday - Sunday 12pm-3pm. Includes Lamb Seekh Taco (Veg option available) plus choice of one: Tandoori Chicken with Mirchi sauce OR Tandoori Paneer with cabbage & kale OR Market fish with tamarind & chipotle. All served with Naan and a side of Truffle Masala Fries.
Lamb Seekh Taco
(Veg option available)
Tandoori Chicken with Mirchi sauce
Tandoori Paneer with cabbage & kale
Market fish with tamarind & chipotle
Naan
Truffle Masala Fries
Return
Return is chef Matt Lambert’s homecoming restaurant, occupying the former Ponsonby Road Bistro site with a refined but personal style. Seasonal New Zealand produce is presented as individual plates rather than a procession of shared dishes, and guests can choose between shorter and longer tasting experiences when offered. Recent menus and reviews describe carefully worked fish, lamb and pâté, with the kitchen using familiar local ingredients in detailed, sometimes playful forms.
The dining room combines white tablecloth polish with warm timber and an intimate bar, so it feels celebratory without becoming stiff. Independent 2026 reviews praise the standard of service and several beautifully handled courses, although some diners have found sauces overpowering or parts of the longer menu uneven. The shorter format may suit a first visit if you prefer a tighter evening. Return is best for diners who enjoy precision, conversation with the service team and a meal that unfolds at a deliberate pace.
Address: 165 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011
Return Menu
Tasting Menu
LONG STORY
pork rillette | short bread | jam ‘fish and chips’ mushrooms | sourdough marinated fried bone marrow | kina Quartz Reef Méthode Traditionnelle Rosé (Otago, NZ) market crudo | radish | mascarpone Swift Albariño 2025 (Hawke’s Bay, NZ) Ōra King salmon | citrus | bitter leaves | beet Te Kano ‘Life’ Pinot Gris 2023 (Otago, NZ) scampi | kumara | watercress Mondillo Riesling 2024 (Otago, NZ) whitebait | brown butter Mahi ‘Alchemy’ Chardonnay 2022 (Marlborough, NZ) Cambridge duck | onions | bread sauce | jus Forager Pinot Noir 2022 (North Canterbury, NZ) Coastal lamb | mint | potato Montes Alpha Carmenère 2021 (Colchagua Valley, CH) feijoas from next door Gianni Doglia Moscato d’Asti 2024 (Piemonte, IT) study of apple | lemongrass | miso | yoghurt Peregrine ‘Charcoal Creek’ Riesling 2017 (Otago, NZ) petit fours
SHORT STORY
pork rillette | short bread | jam ‘fish and chips’ Quartz Reef Méthode Traditionnelle Rosé (Otago, NZ) market crudo | radish | mascarpone Swift Albariño 2025 (Hawke’s Bay, NZ) Cambridge duck | onions | bread sauce | jus Forager Pinot Noir 2022 (North Canterbury, NZ) Awatoru wild venison | gin botanicals Paritua Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (Hawke’s Bay, NZ) or market fish | cabbage | prawn Pascal Jolivet ‘Pouilly Fumé’ 2019 (Loire Valley, FR) study of apple | lemongrass | miso | yoghurt Peregrine ‘Charcoal Creek’ Riesling 2017 (Otago, NZ) petit fours
Snacks
milk bread | brie butter
creamed Tora pāua frybread
marinated fried bone marrow | kina
‘fish and chips’
steak | egg | chips
mushrooms | sourdough
confit duck à l’orange croquette
chicken nugget | honey mustard
Entrée
market crudo | radish | mascarpone
Cambridge duck | onions | bread sauce | jus
Ōra King salmon | citrus | bitter leaves | beet
garden leaves & vegetables of the moment
scampi | kumara | watercress
Main
Awatoru wild venison | gin botanicals
chicken and the egg | leeks
steak and cheese
market fish | cabbage | prawn
Dessert
pavlova | passionfruit
study of apple | lemongrass | miso | yoghurt
chocolate | textures of pear | fall spice ice cream
Peninsula Blue | feijoa membrillo | crackers
San Ray
San Ray cooks bistro food over coal and woodfire, then colours it with flavours from Southern California and Mexico. The current identity is clear: Caesar salad, beef steak, Tajín fries and woodfired chicken sit beside breakfast, small plates and bright drinks such as mimosas and micheladas. The airy room and patio make lunch feel easy, while the fire and stronger seasoning give dinner enough depth to stand apart from a conventional all-day cafe.
Order across the grill and the vegetable side of the menu rather than relying on one large plate. A raw or fresh opening followed by woodfired chicken, steak or cabbage shows how smoke interacts with citrus, chilli and creamy dressings. A July 2026 lunch review praised the bold flavours and breadth of choice, while a detailed earlier visit found some flavour repetition. San Ray is at its best when the table shares contrasting dishes and leaves room for a drink, coffee or dessert rather than treating it as a rushed stop.
Address: 118 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1011
San Ray Menu
Breakfast
Pumpkin Seed & Sesame Granola
yoghurt, poached rhubarb, orange zest
Quinoa Porridge
hemp seed, seasonal fruit compote
Eggs on Sourdough toast
chipotle butter - fried, poached or pickled
Bacon Butty
free-range bacon, caramelised butter, chipotle ketchup
Pineapple French Toast
bourbon, cinnamon roasted pineapple, tajín, crème fraîche
Jalapeño Cornbread
sweetcorn, caramelised butter
Salmon Tostada
chilli cured salmon, lime mayo, cucumber, charred pepper, cilantro, corn tostada
Quesadilla
mozzarella, queso fresco, kidney beans, pasilla negra & ancho chilli, seeds
Spinach & Silverbeet
smoked macadamia, chilli on sourdough
Caesar Salad
romaine, anchovy, parmesan, bacon, egg, croutons
Buckwheat Churros
tajín sugar, espresso chocolate sauce
Quinoa Loaf Toast with:
Goat’s cheese & housemade preserved fruit; Smoked fish & pickled egg
Breakfast Extras
Poached Egg
Pickled Egg
Fried Egg
Toasted Sourdough
Quinoa Loaf
Hashbrowns
Avocado, Lemon, Tajín
Free Range Thick Cut Bacon
Smoked Fish
Chilli Cured Mt Cook Salmon
Lunch
Oyster
lime & tequila granita
Sourdough
chipotle butter
Gilda
manzanilla olive, guindilla, anchovy
Crudité
celery, radish, witloof, heirloom carrot, whipped black bean & beetroot
Cazador Charcuterie
heritage pork coppa
Kingfish Crudo
leche de tigre, makrut lime, crispy shallot, oregano, chilli
Fiordland Wapiti Venison Tartare
horseradish, chive, comte, Sardinian crackers
Tortilla Soup
tomato, chicken broth, tortillas, avocado, cilantro, pork crackling
Bacon Butty
free-range bacon, caramelised butter, chipotle ketchup
Caesar Salad
romaine, anchovy, parmesan, bacon, egg, croutons
Quesadilla
mozzarella, queso fresco, black beans, pasilla negra & ancho chilli, seeds
Salmon Tostada
chilli cured salmon, lime mayo, cucumber, charred pepper, cilantro, corn tostada
Woodfired Mushrooms
red lentil sauce, preserved lemon, parsley
Chargrilled White Cabbage
burnt fennel, green chilli, yoghurt
Roasted Carrot
goat’s curd, mint, pumpkin seeds, molé
Beetroot & Red Cabbage
crème fraîche, baby capers, parsley, chervil
Conchiglie Alla Vodka Pasta
mozzarella, parmigiano, chilli
Market Fish a La Plancha
yellow romesco, spinach, california chilli, dill
Chargrilled Bavette Steak (200gr)
caramelised butter, cognac jus
San Ray 1/2 Bird Wood-Fired Chicken
radicchio, tomato, pan juices
Lunch Sides
Shoestring Fries
housemade tajín, buttermilk mayo
Green Salad
pickled pumpkin, chilli crisp, crispy corn
Lunch Sweets
Buckwheat Churros
tajín sugar, espresso chocolate sauce
Chocolate & Brandy Mousse
salted caramel, olive oil, rosemary, hazelnuts
Cheese & Oat Crackers
60G PORTIONS
Tête de Moine & walnut
Manchego & honeycomb
Delice de Bourgogne & quince
Sharing Menu - Start
90pp
Sourdough
chipotle butter
Crudité
celery, radish, witloof, heirloom carrot, whipped black bean
Cazador Charcuterie
heritage pork coppa
Sharing Menu - Main
90pp
Heritage Tomato Salad
yellow tomato salsa, pickled chilli, quinoa, pepitas
Wood Fired Sweetcorn
mezcal, chipotle, cotija, lime mayonnaise
Chargrilled Wagyu Bavette
caramelised butter, cognac jus
Sharing Menu - Sides
90pp
Baby Gem
guindilla, ranch, apple, pasilla
Shoestring Fries
housemade tajín, buttermilk mayo
Sharing Menu - Sweet
90pp
Chocolate & Brandy Mousse
salted caramel, olive oil, rosemary, hazelnuts
Sharing Menu - Sea Food Upgrade
Oyster, lime & tequila granita x 2pp
Kingfish Crudo
leche de tigre, makrut lime, crispy shallot, oregano, chilli
Cheese, quince & crackers
Sharing Menu - Pairing
Beverage Pairing
Non Alcoholic Pairing
Eighthirty Organic Coffee
S M L
Black
White
Single Origin Filter
Iced Coffee Black
Iced Coffee White
Iced Coffee Pineapple & Soda
Iced Coffee Agave & Tonic
Mocha / Hot Chocolate
Masala Chai / Matcha Latte
Tea
Tea
English Breakfast - Earl Grey - Green - Peppermint - Fresh Kawakawa, Ginger & Citrus
Cold Drinks
Orange Juice
Brazilian Lemonade
Red Juice
Beetroot, Ginger, Orange, Lemon
Antipodes Sparkling/Still 500mL
Antipodes Sparkling/Still 1L
Pete's Natural Sodas
Kola - Ginger Beer - Lemonade - Feijoa Lemonade - Lemon Chilli
Saicho Sparkling Tea
Darjeeling - Hojicha - Jasmine
Champagne & Sparkling
Collet 'Art Deco' Brut
Champagne, France NV
Swift 'Pipi' Sparkling Albariño
Hawke's Bay '25
Spiked Espresso
Coconut & Pineapple
Tequila, Pineapple, Espresso, Coconut Foam
Agave
Gin, Agave, Espresso, Tonic
Spiked Cappuccino
Whisky, Macadamia Liqueur, Espresso, Milk
Cherry Mocha
Sour Cherry Liqueur, Chocolate, Espresso, Hot Milk
Cocktails
Mimosa
Fresh Orange Juice & Sparkling Wine
Bellini
White Peach, Sparkling Wine
Michelada
Beer, Chilli, Spices, Lemon
Bloody Maria
Chipotle-infused Mezcal, Tomato
Chocolate Espresso Martini
Vodka, Creme de Cacao, Espresso, Dark Chocolate
San Ray Tommy's Margarita
Tequila, Agave, Tajín, Lime
Gganbu
Gganbu brings a broad Korean menu to Jervois Road, ranging from bubbling soups and rice dishes to fried chicken and substantial plates designed for sharing. Ttukbaegi bulgogi combines beef, vegetables and glass noodles in a hot earthenware bowl, while bibimbap offers rice, vegetables, egg and a choice of protein. Fried-chicken variations run from garlic butter to sweet chilli and crisp cereal coating, giving casual groups plenty of familiar, generous food.
For a more varied dinner, pair a soup or hot pot with a pancake, vegetables and one chicken dish rather than ordering several similar fried plates. Current ordering pages confirm regular lunch and dinner service, and recent 2026 comments recommend the restaurant for authentic Korean stews as well as chicken. Older detailed feedback is more mixed about breading and dryness, so a combination of cooking styles makes sense. The spacious, lively room works well for friends who want strong flavours and a sociable meal.
Address: 38 Jervois Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011
Gganbu Menu
SEPCIAL DISHES
Dragon Fire Chicken
with vegetables, rice cake and spicy sauce
Grilled BBQ Chicken
Korean BBQ Chicken
Boiled Pork Belly & Spicy Cold Noodle
with lettuce, soybean dip
Cheese Tteokbokki
with fish cake, rice cake, vegetables, noodle and spicy sauce
Cheese Rose Tteokbokki
with fish cake, rice cake, vegetables, noodles and spicy sauce, cream
Grilled Pork Belly
with roasted garlic, lettuce and two dipping sauce (sesame & soybean)
Grilled Sweet Soy Pork Belly
Marinated pork belly with lettuce kimchi, soybean dip
Grilled Gochujang Pork Belly
with vegetables, lettuce
SOUP
For sharing between 2-3 persons, with 1 rice
Spicy Pork Backbone Soup
with vegetables, noodles
Pork Backbone Soup
with potato, vegetables, glass noodle, perilla powder
Beef Brisket Soybean Soup
with potato, tofu and vegetables
Seafood Soup
with assorted seafood, vegetables and noodles
Spicy Seafood Soup
with assorted seafood, vegetables and noodles
Spicy Seafood & Soft Tofu Soup
with assorted seafood, vegetables and egg
Spicy Fish Roe Soup
with seafood, tiger prawns, vegetables
Budae Soup
with sausage mix, vegetables, beef, cheese
Kimchi Soup
with tofu, vegetables / choose tuna or spam
KOREAN CHICKEN
Whole Crispy Chicken [whole]
Korean market chicken
Cajun Crispy Chicken
Boneless
Red Crispy Chicken [Boneless]
Spicy Crispy chicken
Cereal Crispy Chicken
Boneless
Spicy Cereal Crispy Chicken [Boneless]
Boneless
Garlic Butter Chicken
Boneless
Sweet & Sour Chicken [Boneless]
Combination of vegetables and chicken
Ban Ban Chicken
Half original and Half sweet sauce. This can't change the flavor.
Dak Gang Jung Chicken [Boneless]
Sweet & chili sauce
Soy & Chili Chicken [Boneless]
Boneless
Spicy Sweet & Sour Chicken
Spicy sweet & sour flavours chicken.
Angry Chicken [Boneless]
Very spicy sauce
RICE & NOODLE
Combination Fried Rice
with beef, chicken, vegetables and jalapeno sauce
Kimchi Fried Rice
with kimchi, bacon, egg
Spicy Seafood Fried Rice
with pork, seafood, vegetables
Chicken Bibimbab
with rice, chicken, vegetables, egg
Ttuk-Baegi Bulgogi
with beef, vegetables, glass noodles (rice & kimchi included)
SIDE MENU
Jap Chae
with vegetables, beef, glass noodles
Seafood & Vegetables Pancake
Prawn & Chives Pancake
Kimchi & Vegetables Pancake
Bacon Corn Cheese
DRINKS
Cream Soda
Ceylon Tea
Peach Water
Crushed Pear Juice
Bong Bong Grape Juice
Korean Milk
Dante’s Pizzeria Ponsonby
Dante’s Pizzeria sits inside Ponsonby Central and focuses on Neapolitan pizza made with naturally leavened dough. The appeal lies in a tender, blistered crust and restrained topping combinations rather than a heavy, overloaded base. The open, energetic setting matches the food: pizzas arrive quickly, tables turn over, and the surrounding precinct makes it easy to continue the evening with a drink or dessert elsewhere.
A classic tomato-and-mozzarella pizza gives the clearest sense of the dough, while a second pie with salami, anchovy or seasonal vegetables adds contrast for sharing. Dante’s has built a long-standing Ponsonby following, although recent diner sentiment is steadier than the enthusiasm surrounding some nearby newcomers. Dante’s is useful for an informal lunch, a family meal or a quick dinner when well-made pizza matters more than a long, elaborate occasion.
Address: Ponsonby Central, 136 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011
Dante's Pizza Ponsonby Menu
Awarded Sourdough Pizzas
Bella Stracciatella
Truffle cream, Portobello mushrooms, Fresh Stracciatella cheese, Fresh Parsley and Shaved Grana Padano.
Buffalo and Prosciutto
San Marzano Tomato DOP sauce, Oregano, Cherry tomatoes, Buffalo mozzarella, Prosciutto di Parma, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Basil.
Carne
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Fior di Latte, Salami, Pork & Fennel sausage. After baking Wild Rocket, Prosciutto di Parma, shaved Grana Padano & Cherry Tomatoes.
Con Prosciutto
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce & Fior di Latte. After baking Wild Rocket, Prosciutto di Parma & shaved Grana Padano.
Contadinella
San Marzano Tomato DOP sauce, Portobello mushrooms, Fresh baby spinach, Roasted Eggplants & Capsicums, Black olives with Fior di latte, Cherry tomatoes and brushed with garlicky olive oil.
Fungo
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Fior di Latte, Portobello Mushrooms, shaved Grana Padano & cracked pepper.
Marinara DOC
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Garlic, Oregano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Basil.
Puttanesca
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Fior di Latte, Anchovies, Capers, Kalamata Olives & Chili Flakes.
Queen Margherita DOC
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Fior Di Latte, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Basil. The Queen of Pizzas!
Sourdough Pizzas
4 Formaggi
Touch of San Marzano hand crashed tomato sauce, Fior di Latte, Smoked Provola, Gorgonzola & Grana Padano.
Alla Romana
White base Pizza w Fior di Latte, Baby Spinach & Pancetta. After bake, shaved Grana Padano, cracked pepper & extra virgin olive oil.
Boscaiola
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Fior di Latte, Portobello Mushrooms, Pancetta, Pork and Fennel Sausages. After bake, fresh parsley & extra virgin olive oil.
Capricciosa
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Fior di Latte, Ham, Portobello Mushrooms, Artichokes, Kalamata Olives, Capers & Anchovies.
Catari
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Fior di Latte, Caramelized Red Onions, Spicy Nduja, Oregano. After bake, shaved Grana Padano & extra virgin olive oil.
Diavola
San Marzano hand crashed tomato sauce, Spicy Salami Calabrese, Fior di Latte, Black Olives, Chili Flakes.
Ham and Mushrooms
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Portobello Mushrooms, Ham & Fior di Latte.
Parmigiana
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Smoked Provola, Marinated & Roasted Eggplant Slices & roasted capsicum, Fior di Latte. After bake, shaved Grana Padano & Fresh Basil.
Provola & Pepe
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Smoked Provola from Naples, Freshly Cracked Pepper, Cherry Tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil & Fresh Basil.
Sorrentina
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Oregano, daterini red and yellow. After baking, fresh Burrata cheese, Fresh Basil & E.V.O.O and shaved Grana Padano.
Truffle Fungi and Pancetta
Truffle Cream, Fior di Latte, Portobello Mushrooms, Pancetta, shaved Grana Padano.
Starters
Arancini Ragu
Hand crafted risotto balls with peas, mozzarella & Beef Ragu.
Crocchè Napoletana
A traditional Neapolitan Street Food dish featuring mashed potatoes with butter, garlic and parmesan cheese, cylinder shaped, filled with fior di latte, crumbled and fried. Must try!
Dante’s Montanare
Fried strips of Dante’s Famous Sourdough, w garlicky San Marzano and Parmesan sauce.
Garlic Pizza Bread
Dante’s famous sourdough base with garlicky E.V.O.O, oregano and flaky salt.
Patatine Fritte
French Fries with aioli & ketchup.
Fresh Pasta
Fettuccine Amatriciana
with Smoked Bacon, Black pepper, Red onions and Chilli in red wine, San Marzano Tomato DOP sauce.
Fettuccine M.T.B.
with Smoked Bacon, Portobello Mushrooms, Truffle and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese in a creamy sauce.
Fettuccine R.S.B.
Dante`s Favourite, with Smoked Bacon, Ricotta cheese and Baby Spinach in white creamy sauce.
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
with Garlic, Olive oil and Chilli flakes.
Spaghetti Bolognese
with slow cooked Beef Ragu in red wine and San Marzano Tomato DOP sauce.
Spaghetti Carbonara
with Smoked Bacon, Eggs, Black Pepper and Parmesan powder. No cream!
Spaghetti Meatball
with Beef Meatballs in San Marzano Tomato DOP sauce, Parmesan, Garlic and Chilli.
Spaghetti Pomodoro
with Garlic, Chilli and Parmesan in San Marzano Tomato DOP sauce.
Spaghetti Puttanesca
with Capers, Black Olives, Anchovies and Chilli in San Marzano Tomato DOP sauce.
Salads
Classic Caprese Salad
Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil & balsamic drizzle.
Greens with Grana Padano
Green leaves with shaved Grana Padano & Balsamic reduction.
Mediterranean Salad
Seasonal greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Olives, Red onions, Feta & balsamic reduction.
Desserts
Calzone Nutella
Indulge yourself in the company of our famous folded sourdough and the sweetness of Nutella filling.
Final Thoughts
These neighbourhoods make it easy to match dinner to the occasion. First Mates, Last Laugh has the harbour and a seafood-rich menu; Paris Butter and Return offer immersive, high-spend dining; Azabu and KOL bring polished rooms with distinctive cross-cultural flavour. Farina and Dante’s answer different Italian cravings, while Me Thai and Gganbu provide generous meals with a more relaxed neighbourhood feel. San Ray sits comfortably between daytime ease and a woodfired dinner.
A satisfying evening depends as much on format as cuisine. Choose a tasting menu when everyone wants to follow the kitchen’s pace, several sharing plates when conversation is the priority, or pizza and curry when simplicity matters. With Ponsonby Road, Herne Bay and the marina so close together, the area can move from coffee or lunch to a carefully planned celebration without losing its local character.