Zabr'one brings an Italian and Mediterranean slant to The Parade in Bucklands Beach, pairing a welcoming dining room with a waterside outlook. The restaurant is designed around the pleasure of settling in over food rather than treating dinner as a rushed stop. That makes it equally workable for a relaxed catch-up, a family meal or an evening built from several dishes passed around the table.
The smaller plates make sharing a natural starting point. Hummus arrives with pita and Arabic spice, while bruschetta layers tomato, basil and buffalo mozzarella. Calamari, chilli garlic prawns and mushroom arancini introduce crisp, rich and gently spiced contrasts, and garlic bread can be kept simple or loaded with cheese. Together they give a group plenty of ways to open the meal without everyone ordering the same thing.
Main courses draw widely across the Mediterranean and beyond without losing their hearty restaurant character. Persian chicken steak combines saffron seasoning with hummus, salad and roasted potatoes, while lamb souvlaki sits beside grilled king prawns, salmon, pork ribs and surf and turf. Sauces and accompaniments do much of the connecting work, moving from harissa and garlic butter to chimichurri and creamy seafood flavours.
Pasta and risotto provide a familiar centre for diners who want comfort food, with choices ranging from bolognese and carbonara to seafood marinara and a vegetable risotto. The pizza list travels from margherita and pepperoni to Moroccan lamb and salmon with prawns, and burgers add another casual option. Banoffee and creme brulee finish the menu on a sweet note, while guests with dietary needs are encouraged to discuss them with the team.
Address: 47 The Parade, Bucklands Beach, Auckland 2012, New Zealand
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Zabr'one – Inspired By Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine Menu
Entree
Crispy Falafel
Kidney bean hummus, pickled vegetables, sesame garlic pita
Goat Cheese & Bacon Crostini
Goat cheese mousse, crisp bacon, manuka honey, sourdough toast
Devilled Creamy Chicken Livers
Pan-seared livers, rich creamy tomato sauce, mustard, paprika, chilli, focaccia toast
Chargrilled Octopus Romesco
Charred octopus, smoky romesco, pickled onion, extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Chimichurri, kidney bean hummus, charred lemon, tapenade
Caesar Salad
Garlic focaccia, parmesan, soft-boiled egg, chicken schnitzel, cos lettuce, Caesar dressing
Mains
Provençal Ratatouille
Eggplant, zucchini, tomato, capsicum, onion, sweet potato mash, garlic & herbs
Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Kumara mash, peach & coriander salsa, port wine & fig reduction
Madeira Braised Lamb Shank
Saffron risotto, buttered edamame
Crispy Skin Salmon
Saffron polenta cake, lemon butter emulsion, caper soil, buttered broccolini, caviar
Slow Braised Beef Cheek
Red wine jus, silky potato purée, roasted baby vegetables with crispy shallots
Chargrilled Free-Range Chicken Thigh
Patatas bravas, sun-dried tomato cream
Zabr'one Classics
JD Pork Ribs
Smoky BBQ glaze, Asian slaw, fries
Beer-Battered Fish & Chips
Fries, salad, tartare sauce, lemon
BBQ Pulled Pork Burger
Pulled pork, BBQ sauce, Asian slaw, brioche, fries, onion rings
Spaghetti Bolognese
Tomato base, beef mince ragu, parmesan cheese
Pasta & Rice
Ravioli Di Ricotta
Ricotta, spinach, sage butter, parmesan
Penne Al Tartufo
Wild mushroom, truffle cream, parmesan, herbs
Seafood Paella
Prawns, mussels, octopus, saffron
Pizza
Pepperoni Piccante
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, chilli honey
Chicken Pesto
Grilled chicken, basil pesto, mozzarella, cherry tomato
Classic Margherita Pizza
San Marzano tomato, fior di latte mozzarella, basil
Sides
Fries
Crisp golden fries, house-made aioli, tomato sauce
Charred Corn
Lime, chilli, romesco
Charred Broccolini
Charred lemon, toasted almonds
Kids
Crumbed Chicken and Chips
Fish and chips, battered or grilled
Beef Burger and Chips
Creamy Chicken Pasta
Fries with tomato sauce
vanilla ice cream with caramel or chocolate sauce
Dessert
Chocolate Fudge
Vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate soil, salted caramel
Crème Brûlée
Caramelised sugar, seasonal berries
Blueberry Cheesecake
Velvety blueberry cheesecake, blueberry coulis, crisp crumble
Classic Tiramisu
Espresso-soaked savoiardi, mascarpone, egg-yolk cream, whipped cream, cacao powder.
Signature Cocktails
Zabr'one Special
Vodka, Lychee liquor, lime, blue Curacao, grenadine, soda
High Five
Gin, lime juice, simple syrup, dark grape juice
Spicy Pineapple Paloma
Tequila, pineapple, grapefruit, lime juice, agave, jalapeno, soda
Limoncello summer garden spritz
Rose gin, Limoncello, prosecco, soda, strawberry syrup, lime
Devil Margarita
Tequila, triple sec, red wine, lime juice, agave syrup
Mocktails
Nojito
mint, lime juice, soda, passion fruit apple juice. *Ask for flavour options
Tropical Smash
Passion fruit, lime, sprite, orange juice, pineapple juice, raspberry cordial
Kiwi Coconut Spritz
Kiwi puree, coconut water, lime juice, honey syrup
Blueberry
Blueberry, lemon juice, orange juice, soda
Beers
On Tap – 350ml/500ml
Heineken Lager 5%
Tiger ‘Crystal’ Lager, 5%, low carb
Monteith’s Tropical Hazy Pale Ale, 5.5%
Heineken Lager, 0%, 330ml
Peroni ‘0' Lager, 0%, 330ml
Dessert Drinks
Nutella Martini
Vodka, baileys, milk nutella
Affogato
Ice Cream topped with Espresso and your Favorite liquor
Irish Coffee
Irish whiskey or cream, coffee, water and cream
Port Wine
Wines
Le Contesse Prosecco DOC Brut
Italy
Gustave Lorentz Cremant d’Alsace Brut
France
G.H Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne
France
Veuve de Vernay Brut
200ml
Non Alcoholic
Coke | Coke no sugar | sprite | Ginger Ale
Ginger Beer | Lemon Lime Bitters
Juices – Apple | Orange | Cranberry | pineapple | Tomato
Antipodes Sparkling Water
Drinks
Espresso Martini
Vanilla Vodka, espresso shot, Kahlúa
Nutella Martini
Vodka, Baileys, milk, Nutella
Affogato
Vanilla ice cream, coffee shot and your favourite liquor
Port Wine 60ml
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- Fish and chips Typical in Auckland: $28.45 $32.00
- Margherita pizza Typical in Auckland: $26.00 $26.00
- Tiramisu Typical in Auckland: $16.75 $16.00
- Caesar salad Typical in Auckland: $24.50 $25.00
- Spaghetti bolognese Typical in Auckland: $25.00 $29.00
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