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.

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
fennel & orange
Flatbread
housemade garlic / three cheese
Fries
housemade tomato sauce harissa mayo 1
Crispy Cauliflower
harissa mayonnaise
Welsh Rarebit Sourdough
bread & butter
Entrees
Duck Liver Parfait
grilled sourdough
Feta & Olive Stuffed Pork Sausage
tomato
Chermoula Prawn Borek
garlic yoghurt
Green Lipped Mussels
with fries
Whitebean Dip
vadouvan, grilled flatbread
Soup
grilled flatbread
Crumbed Fish Goujons
tamarind, coriander, cabbage
Charred Confit Carrot
black olive, salsa verde, feta
Housemade Malfalde Pasta
pea pesto, parmesan crumb
Ham Hock Gnocchi
sherry, spinach, parmesan
Mains
Pure South Farms Eye Fillet
smoked beef fat potatoes, caramalised onion, rocket
Market Fish
brussels sprouts, lemon, mint, perla potatoes, perond cream, katifi
Roasted Celeriac
puy lentil, hazelnut, garlic oil
Roasted Chicken Breast
red rice salad, aleppo yoghurt
Pork Rib Eye
parsnip & goat feta mash, witloof, green apple
Pides
Beef Kofta
potato, cumin, sofritto, three cheese, parsley
Lamb shoulder
kofta sauce, sumac, shallots, garlic yoghurt
Spiced Chicken Thigh
leek, rocket, harissa
Vegetarian
three cheese, roast pumpkin, pickled chilli, sunflower seeds
Smoked Fish
fennel,redo
Tomato
three cheese, basil
Sides
Green Leaf Salad
parmesan crumb, vinaigrette
Chunky Potatoes
spiced butter
Roast Beetroot
staranise buttermilk
Brussels Sprouts
lemon miso
Dessert
Lemon Meringue Semifreddo
shortbread
Guinness Chocolate Cake
coffe sour cream, stout raisins
Bay Leaf & Cinnamon Creme Caramel
date, honey oat
Ginger Rice Pudding Cigar
green apple walnut
Cheese
blue, hard, soft rye linseed cracker & specialties
Dessert wine/digestive
Pigeade Muscat Beaumes de Venise
France
Sichel Sauternes 2023
France
DeBortoli ‘Noble One’ Semillon 2022
Hunter Valley NSW
Nectar 'Pedro Ximenez' Sherry
Spain
Grahams 10 Year Old Tawny Port
Porto Portugal
Taylor's Fine Ruby Port
Porto Portugal
Delord VSOP Armangac
France
Delord XO Armangac
France

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
Country style sourdough containing wheat flour, rye flour, water & salt. The House Loaf - eat fresh & toast the rest.
Oat
Oat porridge sourdough containing wheat flour, oats, water & salt. Super creamy, super special.
Seed
Wholesome sourdough containing wheat flour, water, salt and seeds - sesame, poppy, sunflower, pumpkin, linseed and caraway. A meal in itself.
Baguette
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
Classic pastry of layered goodness made from 100% NZ milled wheat and butter. Our top selling product bar none.
Pain au chocolat
Buttery croissant with Valhrona chocolate. The complete breakfast. Sold Out.
Almond Croissant
Croissant soaked in rum syrup and filled with frangipane and almonds. Decadent & delicious.
Ham & Gruyere Croissant
Buttery croissant filled with honey cured smoked ham and Swiss Gruyere. Peak bliss!
Jalapeño Cheddar Croissant
Buttery croissant filled with pickled Jalapeños & Cheddar.
Chocolate Almond Croissant
Croissant soaked in rum syrup, filled with chocolate and frangipane, topped with almonds.

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
aperol or campari, prosecco, ice, orange, soda
CAMPARI SODA
campari, soda, orange
MARTINI
red or white vermouth on ice
Cocktails
NEGRONI
gin, campari, vermouth on ice
AMERICANO
campari, vermouth on ice
GIN TONIC
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
italian lager
WAITOA
wellington craft
GARAGE PROJECT BEER
By can
PARROTDOG BIRDSEYE HAZY IPA
By can
FUGAZI GARAGE PROGECT (LOW)
Low alcohol
TINY GARAGE PROJECT (ZERO)
Low alcohol
Sparkling
PROSECCO RIONDO
PROSECCO VALDOBBIADENE
LAMBRUSCO
sparkling red
Rosé
NEGORAMARO
Soft Drinks
SPARKLING WATER
refill
FRUIT NECTARS
GINGER BEER
ARANCIATA/LIMONATA/GRAPEFRUIT
COKE / SPRITE
Vini Bianchi
VERMENTINO ARAGOSTA
Sardegna. light & fresh from a Sardinian beach
GRECO DI TUFO
Campania. dry mineral wine from the Amalfi coast
PECORINO JASCI
Abbruzzo. native grape unique to Abbruzzo, aroma of apricot
CHARDONNAY RADDA
Toscana. round & soft with elegant finish
MANTONICO L’ACINO
Calabria. natural juicy wine, funky & unusual
ETNA BIANCO Benanti
Sicilia. fragrant saline wine from the slope of the volcan
FICO MONTANINO
Toscana. natural orange sauvignon blanc
OCCHIPINTI SP68
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
Red
CANNONAU
Sardegna. the flagship of Sardinian wines, similar to Garnacha
LACRIMA
Marche. means tear, one of the most aromatic Italian grapes
BARBERA
Piemonte. fresh & bright
MAGLIOCCO CHORA
rustic, deep and natural wine from a forgotten region.
HOUSE
White
VERMENTINO
Sardegna. light & fresh from mediteranenan coast
CHARDONNAY
Toscana. round & soft with elegant finish
ETNA BIANCO
Sicilia. fragrant saline wine from the slope of the volcan
L’ACINO
Calabria. natural juicy wine, funky & unusual
Vini Rossi – Puglia
NEGROAMARO Mastroleo
easy drinking smooth everyday wine, even a rock band
SALICE SALENTINO De Castris
round and soft, an instant classic
PRIMITIVO Tatu
round and soft, passionate
SUSUMANIELLO Li Veli Askos
the donkey that used to carry the grapes, rare grape
PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA Sessanta
sixty years old vines, for this bold and powerful red.
Vini Rossi – Calabria
MAGLIOCCO Chora
rustic, deep and true wine from a forgotten region.
Vini Rossi – Sardegna
CANNONAU Saragat
the flagship of Sardinian wines, similar to garnacha
MONICA DI SARDEGNA Aru
a female grape, deep and silky, amazing wine
CANNONAU 2018 Senes
dedicated to the old people of Sardinia, a wise old wine
Vini Rossi – Campania – Basilicata
AGLIANICO Il Matese
aglianico in purity, body and elegance
AGLIANICO VULTURE Likos
very powerful and structured
TAURASI 2015 Mastroberardino
30 months in barrels and 42 in bottle. Very structured.
Vini Rossi – Toscana
MAREMMA
blend of Tuscan grapes, not the usual Sangiovese
TOSCANA ROSSO Fico Montanino
natural Sangiovese, a true expression of Tuscany
CHIANTI CLASSICO Carleone
if you really want a Chianti make it Classico or nothing
ROSSO DI MONTALCINO Val di Suga
an easier priced Sangiovese Grosso, almost a Brunello
BRUNELLO 2016 Geografico
the best of the best if you love Sangiovese
Vini Rossi – Abbruzzo – Umbria
MONTEPULCIANO Jasci & Marchesani
organic Montepulciano, medium body and delicious
MONTEFALCO 2016 Antonelli
one of the most tannic wine in Italy, rich and powerful
Vini Rossi – Veneto
PINOT NERO Casalforte
italian style pinot noir, vibrant and light
VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO Bixio
a true classic, added pomace of Amarone fermentation
AMARONE 2018 Bertani
the weight and depth of time and tradition
Vini Rossi – Piemonte
BARBERA D’ALBA Riva Leone
piemonte table wine, easy and fruity, imagine the rest
NEBBIOLO Orbello T.Sella
very bright and elegant
BARBARESCO 2017 Riva leone
great vintage wine at amazing price
BAROLO 2018 Giacomo Fenocchio
long maceration, indigenous yeast, savoury notes, a top
Vini Rossi – Trentino – Alto Adige
TEROLDEGO Lezer Foradori
extremely light and fruity from the Dolomites
TEROLDEGO 2019 Sgarzon Foradori
very mineral, natural expression of a single vineyard
Vini Rossi – Sicilia
NERO D’AVOLA Mimi Caruso
cherry notes and ruby color, a classic sicilian
FRAPPATO/NERO D’AVOLA Sp68
Arianna Occhipinti first natural wine, aromatic, floral
ETNA ROSSO Girolamo Russo
from the slope of a volcan from a musician winemaker
FRAPPATO Occhipinti Il Frappato
rebelous, brave and original, Occhipinti personal wine
Vini Rossi – Marche
LACRIMA Giovanni Giusti
means tear, one of the most aromatic Italian grape

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
Chopped onion battered with chickpea flour & spices, deep fried until crispy.
Vegetable Samosa
Deep fried triangular pastry with spiced vegetables.
Vegetable Pakora
Fresh mixed vegetables battered with chickpea flour & fried in deep oil.
Aloo Puri
Potato battered with flour & fried until crispy (From Bangladesh).
Appetizers – Non Vegetarian
Served with Mint / Tamarind Sauce & Salad
Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken pieces marinated& then roasted in the tandoori oven.
Seekh Kebab
Spiced tender lamb mince rolls cooked in the tandoori oven.
Chicken Wings
Chicken wings marinated in mild spices overnight & barbecued in the tandoori oven.
Tandoori Chicken (half size)
Chicken pieces marinated in mild spices overnight, then roasted to perfection in the tandoor.
Curry Heaven Special
Lamb Sabnam
Tender succulent lamb cooked with onion, fresh crisp capsicum, mushrooms & tomatoes – a sensational dish not to be forgotten easily.
Goat Dhaka
A Bangladeshi Style Goat Curry on the bone. A must try!
Balti
“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
(a delicacy not to be missed) Boneless tandoori chicken cooked in a rich creamy tomato sauce.
Khara Masala
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
Tender chicken, beef or lamb pieces simmered in a cashew nut sauce with ground spices.
Madras
Boneless chicken, tender beef or lamb pieces cooked with exotic ground spices & coconut milk.
Malabari
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
Boneless chicken pieces cooked with mango pulp and thick gravy.
Pasanda
Marinated chicken or lamb in a mild sauce rich with the luxurious taste of almonds – nothing too fancy other than the taste.
Rogan Josh
Boneless lean beef or lamb cooked in spicy gravy in traditional Punjab style.
Saagawala
Boneless chicken, beef cubes or tender lamb simmered with fresh spinach & exotic spices.
Tikka Masala
Boneless tandoori chicken or lamb pieces cooked in a ginger, garlic, tomato, capsicum & onion sauce.
Vindaloo
Highly spiced boneless chicken, beef or lamb cooked in hot vindaloo paste – a dish that words can’t describe.
Breads
Plain Naan
White meal flour bread
Butter Naan
Naan with butter
Garlic Naan
Naan with a touch of garlic
Onion Kulcha
Naan stuffed with chopped onion
Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with tasty cheese
Cheese Garlic Naan
Naan stuffed with tasty cheese & garlic
Keema Naan
Naan stuffed with spiced lamb mince
Chicken Tikka Naan
Naan stuffed with chicken mince
Roti
Whole meal flour bread
Peshwari Naan
Naan stuffed with dried fruit & nuts (sweet)
Parantha
Flakey whole meal butter bread
Aloo Paratha
Wholemeal flour bread filled with mashed potatoes, heaven spices and fresh coriander, shallow fried.
Papadom
Crispy crackers
Bread basket
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
Homemade cottage cheese & fresh blended spinach cooked with aromatic spices.
Vegetable Korma
A selection of mixed vegetables cooked with a creamy cashew nut sauce.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade cottage cheese cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, tomatoes & mild spices – a speciality from northern India.
Malai Kofta
Deep fried homemade cottage cheese, blended with potatoes & spices cooked with a cashew nut gravy.
Dhal Makhni
Mixed lentils cooked in spices with onion & tomatoes.
Vegan Mains
Served with Plain Basmati Rice and Roti. All Gluten Free.
Saag Aloo
Sautéed potatoes & fresh spinach cooked with a thick onion sauce & spices.
Sabzi Bahar
Mixed vegetables cooked with a selection of herbs & spices.
Mushroom Masala
Mushrooms cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions & green spices.
Chana Masala
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
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
Fresh fish pieces cooked in a thick onion sauce with ground spices & a touch of cashew nut.
Fish Madras
Fresh fish fillets cooked with coconut milk and a mild blend of herbs & spices.
Fish Vindaloo
Boneless, skinless fish fillets cooked with hot vindaloo paste in Goan style.
King Prawn Curry
King prawns cooked with fresh coconut milk, herbs & spices for a delicate palate – a speciality dish from Maharashtra.
King Prawn Saag
Fresh prawns cooked with fresh spinach & exotic spices.
King Prawn Malabari
King prawns cooked in a creamy curry base with capsicum, tomatoes, onion & spices.
Tandoori Dishes
Tandoori Chicken (whole)
Served with salad & mint sauce.
Chicken Tikka / Fish Tikka / Seekh Kebab
Boneless pieces marinated in selected spices overnight & roasted in the tandoori oven.
Rice
Basmati Rice
Boiled Indian rice.
Nabratan Pulao
Saffron Basmati rice with mixed vegetables, fruit & nuts.
Rice Dishes
Chicken / Lamb / Beef Biryani
Cooked with rice & spices.
Vegetable Biryani
Vegetables fried in saffron rice with fruit, nuts & coriander.
King Prawn Biryani
King prawns cooked with rice & spices.
Accompaniments
Raita
cool yoghurt cucumber
Mango chutney
sweet mangoes mildly spiced
Mixed pickles
selection of hot & sour pickles
Fresh mint chutney
mint leaves ground into a sauce
Tamarind chutney
hot & sour mildly spiced sauce
Banana & coconut
bananas sliced with grated coconut
Green salad
chopped onion, tomato & cucumber
Kids Menu
Chips
Chicken Nuggets
Butter / Mango Chicken
Served with rice
Vanilla Ice Cream
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Mixed dumplings fried in ghee until golden brown & then soaked in sugar syrup.
Mango Kulfi
Reduced milk ice cream with mangos & nuts – a traditional Indian ice cream.
Drinks
Mango Lassi
Yoghurt & mango flavoured makes people feel cool
Sweet or Salted Lassi
Juice
Orange, Apple
Soft Drink
Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite or Fanta
Ginger Beer
Raspberry & Soda
San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water
Chai
Indian Spiced Tea
Tea
English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Peppermint or Camomile

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
With seasonal fruits & Zany Zeus greek yoghurt V, DFO, VgO
Shelly Bay Baker Sourdough Toast
With butter & spread (housemade raspberry jam, vegemite or crunchy peanut butter) GFO
Tiramisu French Toast
With coffee anglaise, caramel ganache, chocolate crumb, amarena cherries and vanilla mascarpone V
Eggs on Toast
Fried, scrambled or poached on Shelly Bay Baker sourdough bread V, GFO, DFO
BHK Roasted Mushroom
On Morteza’s flatbread with whipped feta, silverbeet, fried onions, Louder chilli oil and herbs V, VgO, GFO
Bacon & Avocado Bagel
Scotty’s bacon, coriander, lime & jalapeño avocado salsa, herbs on a Shelly Bay sesame bagel GFO, VO
Moroccan Salad
Ras el Hanout roasted pumpkin & chickpeas, Labneh, toasted almonds & raisins, pickled red onions, coriander, rocket & citrus dressing V, DFO, GFO
Cloudy Bay Clams Broth
Steamed clams with a kaffir lime & coconut broth, butternut pumpkin and coriander & miso garlic sourdough toast DF, GFO
Beef Brisket Open Sandwich
36h slow cooked beef brisket with aioli, dill pickles & herb salad on sourdough toast DF, GFO
Venison Croque Monsieur
Awatoru braised venison shoulder, swiss cheese, seeded mustard aioli, béchamel, pickled rhubarb salad & Louder chilli oil
Sides
Streaky bacon
Wilted spinach
Fries
Duck fat roasted potatoes with aioli
Scotty’s steak and pepper sausages(2)
Roast tomatoes
Seasonal vegetables
Fried eggs (2)
Scrambled eggs
Poached eggs (2)
Side salad
Kids Menu
Toast with spread (jam/vegemite/peanut butter), butter
French Toast
with seasonal fruit, vanilla ice cream, maple syrup
Cheese Toastie
with fries, tomato sauce

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
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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)
Truffle Mushroom
Mushroom, Garlic, Vegan Mozzarella, Truffle oil (ve)
Pepperoni
Marinara Sauce, Pepperoni, Mint, Mozzarella
Sides
Fries
with Aioli and Creole Seasoning
Buffalo Hot Wings
with Blue Cheese Sauce (gf)
Sticky Sweet Soy Cauli Bites
with Aioli (ve) (gfo)
Churros
with Caramel and Chocolate Sauce

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
Crispy papadums fried in oil and served with mango chutney, mixed pickle, raita and kachumber salad.
Onion Bhaji
Sliced onion spiced and mixed with chickpea flour and fried until golden, served with tamarind sauce.
Samosa
Triangular pastry stuffed with potatoes, mix vegetables and peas deep fried until crispy, served with tamarind sauce.
Paneer Kohliwada
Homemade cottage cheese marinated, battered in corn flour and spices then deep fried, served with tamarind sauce.
Mixed Pakora
Mixed vegetables battered with chickpea flour & fried, served with tamarind sauce.
Veg Kati Roll
cottage cheese roasted kabab wrapped in a paratha bread.
Paneer Pakora
Homemade cottage cheese dipped in batter, served with mint sauce.
Paneer Tikka
Paneer spiced and roasted in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
Spring Rolls
Thin pastry filled with veges and mild spices, served with mint sauce.
Swagat Side Dish
Crispy poppadoms fried in oil and served with mango chutney, mixed pickle, raita and kachumber salad.
Veg Mix Platter for 2
Combination of mixed pakora, samosa, onion bhaji served with tamarind sauce.
Non Veg Appetizer
Chicken Tikka Full
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Chicken Tikka Half
Boneless chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and then roasted in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
Chicken Tikka Fillet
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Chicken Lolipop (5Pcs)
Fried chicken wings with sweet chilli sauce on the side.
Chicken Lolipop (5Pcs)
Fried chicken wings cooked in gravy.
Chicken Kati Roll
chicken or lamb roasted kebab wrapped in a paratha brread.
Lamb Kathi Roll
Lamb roasted kebab wrapped in a paratha bread.
Seekh Kebab
Spiced lamb mince skewered and roasted in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
Fish Tikka
Fish pieces marinated in herbs and spices, cooked in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
Fish pakora
Fish battered with chickpea flour & deep fried, served with tamarind sauce.
Chicken pakora
Chicken battered with chickpea flour & deep fried, served with tamarind sauce.
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken on the bones, marinated overnight in yogurt spices, roasted in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
Tandoori prawn
prawn marinated overnight in yoghurt & spice then roasted in tandoor oven
Hariyali Chicken Tikka
Fillets of chicken marinated in yogurt, pickle and fresh ground spices, cooked in tandoor.
Swagat Tandoori Platter
Includes chicken tikka, chicken achari tikka, fish tikka and seekh kebab,malai tikka served with mint sauce.
Mix Platter for 2
Includes onion bhaji, samosa, seekh kebab, chicken tikka amd chicken malai tikka.
Veg Mains
Mushroom Mutter
Mushrooms and peas in creamy onion tomato and cashew sauce.
New Bhindi Masala
Bhindi masala is a healthy dish made of okra, spices,onions and tomatoes.
Dal Makhani
black lentils with kidney beans cooked with tomato base creamy sauce.
Baingan Ka Salan
eggplant cooked in whole spices sabit garam masala onion tomato and finished with coriander leaves.
Palak Paneer
Cubes of cheese cooked with spinach, tomato and onion gravy.
Aloo Palak
Potatoes cooked with spinach, tomato and onion gravy.
Mix Veg Curry
Assorted vegetables cooked in onion and tomato gravy.
Swagat Paneer
Cubes of cheese cooked in chef's delicious special gravy.
Navratan Korma
Chunky vegetables cooked in rich cashewnut creamy gravy.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Cottage cheese, pounded coriander seeds, herbs and spices, cooked with diced capsicum, onion and tomato gravy.
Malai Kofta
Homemade cottage cheese and potato dumpling cooked with creamy tomato, onion and cashew nut gravy.
Paneer Palak Makhani
Cottage cheese cooked with spinach, tomato and butyter sauce.
Aloo Gobi
Diced potato cooked with spinach, onion and tomato gravy.
Aloo Baingan
Sauteed eggplant and potato cooked with ginger, garlic, onion and tomato with ground spices.
Aloo Matar
Combination of peas and potatoes cooked in tomato-based gravy.
Paneer Methi Masala
Paneer sauteed with onion, tomato and fenugreek leaves.
Matar Paneer
Cottage cheese and peas combination cooked in creamy tomato gravy.
Butter Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked in creamy butter sauce.
Chole Masala
boiled chickpea cooked with onion gravy with Indian masala's.
Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils cooked with cumin and onion, tomato gravy.
Mushroom Masala
Fresh mushrooms cooked in a rich and aromatic gravy base of onions, tomatoes, garlic and ginger and traditional Indian spices.
Chicken
Chicken Salan
boneless chicken cooked in whole spices sabit garam masala onion tomato and finished with coriander leaves.
Chicken Pulusu
boneless chicken cooked in a tangy tamarind gravy with freshly ground spices.An authentic andhra delicacy..
Lemon Honey Butter Chicken
Boneless tandoori brest chicken pieces simmered in rich tomato and creamy sauce finished with lemon and honey.
Butter Chicken
Boneless tandoori chicken pieces simmered in rich tomato and creamy sauce.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless tandoori chicken cooked in onion, capsicum and tomato sauce with herbs and spices.
Chicken Korma
Chicken simmered in rich cashew nut creamy sauce.
Chicken Madras
Chicken cooked in south indian style with coconut cream.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken cooked with potato, ginger and spices in onion tomato sauce with a hint of lemon.
Chicken Saagwala
Chicken cooked with spinach, ginger and garlic in onion tomato gravy.
Chicken Badam Pasanda
Boneless chicken pieces cooked with aromatic herbs and spices in almond and tomato gravy.
Chicken Swagat
Boneless chicken cooked in chef's delicious special gravy.(secret recipie)
Chicken De Goa
Chicken simmered in coconut cream and vegetables.
Chicken Balti
Pieces of roasted chicken cooked with coriander seeds, ginger and garlic with a hint of lemon juice.
Chicken Bhuna
chicken pieces and minced lamb cooked in chopped onion and tomato masal gravy.
Mango Chicken
Boneless chicken cooked in mango flavoured cream and is a sweet curry.
Kadai Chicken
boneless chicken cooked in onion gravy with capsicum and giner garlic.
chicken rogan josh
chicken cooked in traditional Kashmiri style
Malaysian Chicken Curry
tender chicken/spices and coconut milk in rich and spices and currry sauce
Chicken Jalfrezi
Roasted chicken cooked with thick gravy and fresh vegetables.
Chicken Do piaza
Chicken cooked with onion and diced tomatoes in chef’s special gravy.
Lamb
Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb Cooked in traditional kashmiri style.
Lamb Korma
Lamb pieces cooked in onion, tomato and cashew nut gravy.
Lamb Madras
Lamb cooked in south indian style with coconut cream.
Lamb Dalcha
Lamb simmered in black lentils, ginger, garlic and other spices.
Lamb Saagwala
Lamb cooked with spinach, ginger and garlic in onion tomato gravy.
Lamb Balti
Lamb cooked with coriander seeds, ginger and garlic with a hint of lemon juice.
Lamb Swagat
Lamb cooked in chef's delicious special gravy.
Lamb Do Pyaaza
Lamb cooked with onion and diced tomato in chef's special gravy.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb cooked with potato, ginger and spices in onion tomato sauce with a hint of lemon.
Lamb Jalfrezi
Roasted lamb cooked with thick gravy and fresh vegetables.
Lamb handi
A Kashmiri delight of lamb cooked in green bean
Lamb kadai
Lamb cooked in onion gravy with capsicum and ginger garlic.
Seafood
Malaysian Fish Curry
Blended grind of make a spices paste with fish with okra and eggplant.
Malaysian Prawn Curry
Blended grind of make a spices paste with prawn with okra and eggplant.
Kerala Fish Curry
Fish and potato cooked in coconut cream and onion tomato gravy.
Fish Pulusu
Boneless fried fish cooked in tangy tamarind gravy with freshly ground spices an authentic andhra delicacy.
Prawn Pulusu
Prawn cooked in tangy tamarind gravy with freshly ground spices an authentic andhra delicacy.
Fish Tikka Masala
Tandoori fish cooked in onion, garlic, ginger and other spices with diced onion, tomato and capsicum.
Fish Swagat
Fish cooked in chef's delicious special gravy.
Fish Balti
Prawns cooked in onion sauce with pounded coriander, ginger, garlic and a hint of lemon.
Butter Prawn
Prawns cooked in rich creamy tomato gravy.
Prawn Swagat
Prawns cooked in chef's delicious special gravy.
Prawn Balti
Fish cooked in onion sauce with pounded coriander, ginger, garlic and lemon juices.
Goat
Goat Raara
Goat meat with bones cooked in the traditional indian style with tomato and onion gravy.
Goat Saag
Goat meat cooked in rich onion and spinach gravy.
goat handi
A Kashmiri delight of goat cooked in green bean
Indo Chineese
Chicken Hakka Noodles
Chicken sautéed with noodles, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and vinegar.
Entrées
Paneer Chilli
Paneer with cornflour and deep fried, sautéed with ginger and garlic in onion, soy sauce and vinegar.
Mushroom Chilli
Mushrooms mixed with cornflour and deep fried, sautéed with ginger and garlic in onion, soy sauce and vinegar.
Chilli chicken
Boneless chicken pieces fried with onion, capsicum, garlic, soy sauce and vinegar.
Chicken Manchurian
Chicken pieces sautéed with garlic, onion, ginger, soy sauce and finished with spring onion.
Vegetarian Fried Rice
Rice cooked and been stir fried in wok over a frying pan and mixed with vegetables.
Chicken Fried Rice
Rice cooked and been stir fried in wok over a frying pan with boneless chicken and mixed vegetables.
Veg Hakka noodles
Vegetables sautéed with noodles, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and vinegar.
Kids
Potato Chips
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Chicken Nuggets
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Rice
Plain Rice For One
The plain rice comes with curries free. (for extra curries you have to pay.)
Cumin Rice
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Green Pea Rice
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Veg Biryani
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Chicken Biryani
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Lamb Biriyani
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Prawn Biriyani
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Fish Biryani
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Goat Biriyani
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Coconut Rice
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Desserts
Swagat Mango Kulfi
Homemade ice cream
Gulab Jamun
traditional indian sweet
Salads
Green Salad
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Mango Chutney
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Mixed Pickle
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Mix Yogurt Raita
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Breads
Plain Naan
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Roti
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Garlic Naan
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Garlic Roti
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Garlic and Cheese Naan
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Aloo Parantha
Potato bread
Keema Naan
Lamb mince naan
Peshawari Naan
Sweet dry fruit bread
Bread Basket
roti, garlic naan, plain naan & onion kulcha
Cheese Naan
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Plain Parantha
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Butter Naan
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Onion Kulcha
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Honey Cheese Naan
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Methi Parantha
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Chicken and Cheese Naan
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Cheese Chilly Naan
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Paneer Kulcha
Naan stuffed with paneer
Drinks
Coke
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Coke Zero
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Sprite
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Fanta
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Ginger Beer
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Lemon lime bitter
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.
Mango Lassi
Authentic Indian dish prepared with traditional spices.

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
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
Savour our golden French toast, topped with maple syrup, banana and powdered sugar.
Chicken & Waffles
Indulge in this savory/sweet dish of crispy fried chicken on golden waffles with maple syrup.
Smashed Avocado
Eggs how you like it served with choice of bread, topped with smashed avocado. Mesclun side salad (topped with feta and dukkah).
Big Breakfast
Sausage, hash brown, mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, bacon, eggs, onion rings, spinach, potato wedges and your choice of bread.
Eggs Bene
Eggs, bacon and bread of your choice served with our housemade hollandaise sauce.
Egg Omelette
Whisked eggs cooked and topped with any 2 choices. Options: Onion, Tomato, Capsicum
Eggs on Toast
Eggs how you like them with bread of your choice.
Appetisers
Pulled Pork Sliders
Tender pork sliders made with our special BBQ sauce.
Cajun Chicken Sliders
Special in-house Cajun chicken with our spicy mayo and lettuce.
Garlic Bread
Sliced Ciabatta, toasted and smothered with our rich garlic butter.
Nachos
Red beans, tomatoes, our special spices, cheese, and freshly made guacamole.
Lemon Pepper Squid
Fried squid topped in lemon and pepper flavoured seasoning with a side of sweet chilli dipping sauce.
Chilli Garlic Prawns
Prawns cooked in a chilli garlic base.
Chilli Lime Fish
Fried fish fillet covered in a tangy chilli sauce plated with capsicum and onions.
Chicken Nibbles
Sectioned chicken wings tossed in your choice of sauce. Options: Cajun, Spicy, BBQ
Chicken Caesar Salad
Shredded chicken and lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, bacon, and Caesar dressing.
Chicken Tenders
Crispy chicken tenders served with Sriracha Mayo.
Loaded Wedges
Potato wedges with bacon and cheese topped with sour cream and sweet chilli.
Honey Chilli Potato
Crispy fried potatoes sauteed with honey chilli sauce topped with sesame seeds.
Loaded Fries
Topped with special sauces, aged cheddar and aioli. Add Chicken, Beef or Bacon
Fries
Served with tomato ketchup or garlic aioli.
Mains
Steaks
Your choice of fillet paired with creamy mashed potatoes (or fries) and sauteed vegetables.
'Spicy Flame' Chicken
A delicious chicken portion marinated in in-house spices and chilli sauce on the top of bed of fried rice.
Pork Ribs
Roasted pork ribs, coated with our zesty BBQ sauce with fries.
Chicken Delight
Panfried chicken served with creamy paprika sauce, paprika, parsley rice, and sauteed veggies.
Fish Delight
Delicious portion of fish prepared in a creamy sauce, paired with parsley rice and sauteed veggies.
Chicken Schnitzel with Butter Sauce
A tasty portion of breaded schnitzel with our house butter sauce. Served with coleslaw and fries.
Creamy Milanese
Rich creamy sauce tossed with your choice of meat or veggie. Served with sauteed veggies and garlic bread.
Chicken Wings
Whole chicken wings prepared nice and crispy served with coleslaw and fries. Options: Cajun, Spicy, BBQ
Fish & Chips
Two pieces of freshly battered fish with tartare sauce and fries.
Pasta of the Day
Ask your server for details. Add: Prawns $6, Chicken $5, Mushrooms $4
Burgers
Niom 'Big Burger'
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
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
Handcrafted 100% beef patty with aged cheddar, onion rings, and bold BBQ and cheese sauces with french fries.
Grilled Lamb Burger
Handcrafted lamb patty with lettuce, cheese sauce, red pickled onions, and roasted pepper lemon sauce. Served with french fries.
Fish Burger
Freshly battered filet on a toasted milk bun with coleslaw and pickles. Served with tartare sauce and crispy french fries.
Falafel Burger
Falafel patty made in-house with coleslaw, mint mayonnaise, aged cheddar, and our cheese sauce. Served with french fries.
Desserts
Hot Brownie
House-made brownie served warm with vanilla ice cream. Topped with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
Ice Cream
Traditional vanilla ice cream. Options: Chocolate, Strawberry, Salted Caramel
Waffle
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.

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
Marinated mixed olives in oil
Nuts
Roasted mixed nuts seasoned with smoked paprika
Schiacciata
Pizza bread dressed with garlic & olive oil
Neapolitan Pizza
Available everyday from 5.00pm - 8.30pm. Gluten free pizza base $5.
Marinara
tomato salsa, San Marzano tomato, capers, basil, garlic oil and oregano
Margherita
mozzarella, tomato, basil, Grana Padano
Buffalo Margherita
buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil, Grana Padano
Napoli
mozzarella, tomato, oregano, basil, capers, anchovies
Italia
tomato, mozzarella, buffalo mozzarella, rocket, prosciutto crudo
Capricciosa
mozzarella, tomato, prosciutto cotto, olives, artichokes, mushrooms
Ortolana
mozzarella, roasted pepper, mushrooms, grilled eggplant, artichokes
4 Formaggi
mozzarella, Grana Padano, taleggio, gorgonzola
Medieval “Schiaccino”
mozzarella, smoked provolone cheese, roasted porchetta, potatoes, rosemary, garlic oil, pepper
Cacio e Pere
mozzarella, taleggio, pears, toasted walnuts, hot honey (VE)
Pulcinella
mozzarella, friarielli, Italian sausage, smoked scamorza
Lagotto
mozzarella, potatoes, mushrooms, parsley and truffle paste (VE)
Calzone Napoletano (folded pizza)
mozzarella, tomato, ricotta, pepper, basil, “salame Napoli dolce”
Maialona
tomato, mozzarella, basil, spicy salami, Italian sausages, prosciutto cotto, oregano and black pepper
Contadina
tomato, mozzarella, Italian sausage, onion, oregano, basil and black pepper
Mangiafoco
tomato, buffalo mozzarella, San Marzano tomato, spicy salami, ‘nduja, rocket
Brunch
Friday - Saturday - Sunday 10:00am - 2:30pm
Eggs on toast
poached, fried or scrambled eggs with green salad and sourdough (VE, DF)
Turkish egg
poached eggs, Zany Zeus yogurt, aleppo butter, dukka, dill, grilled baguette (VE, GFO)
Creamy button mushrooms on toast
confit garlic, grana padano (VE, GFO)
Italian sausage
egg cooked in spicy pomodoro sauce, house made sausage meat, capsicum, grilled baguette (DF, GFO)
Bolognese on toast
slow cooked bolognese ragu’ with stracciatella, grana padano (GFO)
Croissant “French toast”
berry compote, chocolate mousse, almond crumble (VE)
Avocado on toast
poached eggs, whipped goat cheese, beetroot, cherry toamto, dukka (VE, GFO)
Linguine with prawns
cherry tomato, pomodoro and saffron butter (GFO)
Rocket and Prosciutto salad
honey, balsamic dressing, pear, whipped gorgonzola, candied walnut, croutons (GFO)
Roasted winter salad
mixed leaves, pomegranate vinagrette, roasted beetroot, carrots & brussel sprout, farro perlato (VG, DF)
Calamari fritti
fried calamari, lemon, housemade tartar
Fries
with our home-made pomodoro sauce (GF, VG)
Green Salad
pomegranate vinaigrette and cherry tomato
Dinner – Stuzzichini
Available everyday from 5:00pm
Schiacciata
pizza bread with confit garlic oil, rosemary, oregano, pepper and Maldon sea salt (VG) (GF +3$)
Mixed marinated olives
mixed Kalamata & Sicilian Green Olives confit in olive oil (GF, VG)
Bruschetta
grilled Shelly Bay Bakery sourdough with seasonal toppings (GF bread +3$)
Polenta chips
whipped goat cheese, thyme honey, cranberry (3pcs) (VE)
Dinner – Salumeria
Antipasti from our deli, perfect to Share
Antipasto Platter
selection of salami, prosciutto crudo, cheeses, giardiniera, fruit and gnocco fritto (GFO)
Calamari Fritti
housemade tartar sauce, lemon wedge, chilli
Carpaccio di Manzo
sliced raw beef tenderloin, horseradish, pecorino, fried capers, pickled red onion, rocket, crostini (GF)
Burrata e radici arrosto
whole burrata, roasted beetroot & carrots, pistachio, chianti vinegar, sumac, grilled baguette (VE)
Dinner – Primi
Linguine
prawns, cherry tomato, pomodoro and saffron butter
Pappardelle
egg pappardelle, slow-cooked lamb shank ragu, salsa verde (GFO)
Gnocchi gorgonzola e noci
housemade potato gnocchi, gorgonzola fonduta, walnut, pickled beet (VE)
Risotto ai funghi
porcini and truffle butter, portobello &white button mushrooms, grana crisps, creme fraiche (VE, GF)
Paccheri Arrabbiata
San Marzano tomato, chilli, stracciatella (VE, GFO)
Dinner – Vegetables
Hand-cut Fries
twice cooked agria potato, aioli (VE, GF)
Rocket and pear Salad
honey balsamic dressing, candied walnut, gorgonzola mousse (VE, GF)
Endive Caesar
Caesar dressing, pancetta, pecorino, croutons (GFO)
Roasted Brussels sprouts
date agrodolce, green olives, pickled red onion, pine nuts (VG, GF)
Green salad
mixed leaves, cherry tomato, pomegranate vinagrette (VE, GF, DF)
Dessert
Available everyday from 5:00pm
Tiramisu
with espresso and Frangelico caramel (VE)
Black forest parfait
dark chocolate mousse, amarene cherry, creme fraiche, almond crumb, toasted meringue (GF, VE)
Castagnole
fried dough balls, cinnamon and sugar, dark chocolate sauce (V)
Affogato
vanilla gelato with espresso – add a shot of liqueur for $5 (GF, VE)
Italian Gelato
our daily selection in the gelato cabinet (GF, VE)
Spritz
Classico Spritz
Orange liqueur, prosecco & soda with a slice of orange
Milanese Spritz
Bitter rosso, prosecco & soda with a slice of orange
Hugo Spritz
Elderflower, Vodka, prosecco & soda with mint
Agrume Spritz
Limoncello, prosecco & Amalfi citrus soda
Beer
Peroni
Draught
Parrotdog Hazy Pale Ale
Draught
Parrotdog Bitterbitch IPA
Draught
Guest Tap
Draught
Cocktails
Bellini
Peach juice and prosecco
Gin & Tonic
London Dry Gin & tonic water
Dark & Stormy
Kraken rum & ginger beer
Buonissimo
Amaretto & orange juice
White Wine
House White
Verdicchio Classico
Great structure, fruity aroma, bitter final
Pinot Grigio
Soft, well-rounded, fruity
Chardonnay
Fresh, good acidity, with a delicate bouquet
Red Wine
House Red
Primitivo
Full, great backbone, pronounced scent of ripe grapes
Negroamaro
Rounded, full bodied, slightly tart hints
Sangiovese
Clean-tasting, balanced, lingering hints of berries
Soft Drinks
Karmadrinks Ginger Ale
Karmadrinks Cola
Zero Sugar Cola
Karma Lemon Lime Bitters
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
Mimosa
Sperone Torinese Neat

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.
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Entree
V-Vegetarian VV-Vegan. Gluten Free Options Available Please Ask Staff.
Steamed Bao Buns (2p)
Pork, Chicken or Tofu (V)
Dumplings (6p)
Housemade pork and chive dumplings
Karaage
Japanese fried chicken with kewpie mayo
Takoyaki (6p)
Deep fried savoury balls with octopus, served with mayo, tonkatsu sauce & katsuo-bushi
Ebi Katsu (5p)
Deep fried prawn katsu served with tonkatsu sauce & mayo
Potato Croquette (3p) (VV)
Deep fried potato croquettes served with tonkatsu sauce
Kimchi (VV)
Housemade vegan kimchi
Seaweed Salad (VV)
Wakame seaweed seasoned in a sesame vinaigrette
Kinoko Salad (VV)
Kinoko mushrooms seasoned in a sesame vinaigrette
Edamame (VV)
Salted soybeans
Rice Bowl
V-Vegetarian VV-Vegan. Gluten Free Options Available Please Ask Staff.
Pork Rice Bowl
Braised pork & kimchi topped with mesclun & sesame
Chicken Rice Bowl
Spicy chicken mince, egg & BBQ sauce topped with mesclun
Karaage Rice Bowl
Karaage chicken & mayo topped with mesclun
Curry Rice Bowl
Curry sauce, potatoes, carrots, onions topped with spring onion & sesame. Choice of beef, chicken, potato croquette or ebi
Unagi Rice Bowl
Grilled unagi, teriyaki sauce, spring onion & Japanese sansho pepper
Yakiniku Beef Rice Bowl
Japanese style BBQ beef, fried onions, egg topped with spring onion & sesame
Tofu Rice Bowl (VV)
Tofu, mixed mushrooms, eggplant & mapo sauce topped with spring onion & sesame
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
Spicy Tonkotsu
Pork broth, double pork belly, spring onion, egg, corn & chilli threads
Black Garlic Tonkotsu
Pork broth, double pork belly, bamboo shoots, black fungus, spring onion, fried garlic & mayu
Tokyo Chicken
Chicken broth, karaage, teriyaki sauce, sprouts, spring onion, nori & pickled cucumber
Spicy Chicken
Chicken broth, spicy chicken mince, spring onion, corn, capsicum & coriander
Dan Dan Chicken
Chicken broth, peanut sesame sauce, spicy chicken mince, spring onion, fried onion & corn
Mala Chicken
Chicken broth, soy peanut sesame sauce, mala oil, spicy chicken mince, spring onion, black fungus & corn
Paitan Ramen
Chicken broth, chicken chashu, corn, spring onion, black fungus & sesame
Gyu Ramen
Chicken broth, Japanese BBQ beef, sauteed onion, corn, spring onion, black fungus & sesame
Spicy Ebi Ramen
Spicy soup, ebi katsu, corn, spring onion & nori
Yakisoba
Choice chicken or pork, stir fried noodle with mix veges topped with spring onion, katsoubuchi, tonkatsu sauce and mayo
Pork Abura Ramen (brothless)
Double pork belly, tonkotsu sauce, bamboo shoots, fried onion, egg, nori & furikake
Shoyu Shitake (VV)
Vege broth, sprouts, nori, spring onion, fried onion, pickled cucumber & pickled shiitake
Miso Ramen (VV)
Miso broth, kinoko mushrooms, nori, corn & marinated tofu
Spicy Miso (VV)
Spicy miso broth, fried veges, bamboo shoots, corn, spring onion, nori & chilli threads
Kids Ramen
Choice of teriyaki pork, teriyaki chicken, marinated tofu with teriyaki sauce (VV) all served with corn
Extras
Pork Belly
Tempura Ebi
Slow Cooked Egg
Marinated Tofu (2p)
Pickled Shiitake
Pickled Cucumber
Bamboo Shoots
Spring Onion
Sprouts
Corn
Nori (Seaweed)
Black Fungus
Fried Garlic
Mayu (Black Oil)
Chilli Oil
Kewpie Mayo
Extra Noodles
Extra Broth
Steamed Rice
Gluten Free Noodles
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
Korean Shake Shake Fries
Fries shaken in special seasoning served with spicy mayo
Dessert
Mochi Ice Cream
Green Tea / Vanilla
Drinks – Non-Alcoholic
Coke/Coke Zero
Housemade Soda
Lemonade, Ginger beer & Chai cola
Apple Juice
Ramune
Japanese Lemonade
Kids Beer
Japanese Sparkling Apple Juice
Tea
Genmaicha
Drinks – Alcoholic
Asahi 5%
Sapporo 5%
Yebisu 5%
Panhead Super Charger 5.2%
Garage Project TINY 0.5%
Fugazi 2.2%
Drinks – Sake/Spirits
Sake
Ginger Sake
Umeshu
Drinks – Wine
Red
Pinot Noir
White
Pinot Gris; Chardonnay
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.