Aoraki Smoked Salmon with avocado, thinly sliced zucchini on a bed of lettuce, and a drizzle of homemade balsamic glaze
Arancini (vegetarian)
Arancini Balls (2) filled with arborio rice, house-made mozzarella and parmesan cheese, herbs and coated with Elizabeth's fresh-made breadcrumbs. Topped with Grana Padano cheese and served on a bed of fresh tomato Napoletana sauce.
Garden Salad
Garden-fresh vegetables and herbs in a homemade Italian dressing.
Garlic & Herb bread
Fresh in-house made focaccia with Awatuna Sunset Lodge garden-grown garlic and herbs
Greek Salad
Traditional Greek salad with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, capsicum, feta cheese, olives, mint, and homemade Greek dressing.
Whitebait Taster
Whitebait Naturale from our own Waimea Creek, lightly cooked in local Westgold butter and served with lemon from our trees, garden salad, and a freshly made slice of bread.
Mains
Cotoletta di Pollo (Chicken Schnitzel)
Free-range Chicken with our homemade breadcrumbs served with mashed potato and seasonal vegetables and Elizabeth's chargrilled capsicum (peppers) and chili sauce.
Fish of the day
Local West Coast market-fresh fish (filleted) grilled in Westgold butter and served with seasonal vegetables and lemony, garlic Greek potatoes. You may even see the fishing boats on the horizon while dining.
Fish- Crumbed Fish
Fresh, local Westfleet fish, crumbed in Elizabeth's homemade breadcrumbs. Served with hand cut chips/fries cooked in extra virgin olive oil and vegetables.
Lamb Shank (GF) (Minimum 2 orders please)
Local, New Zealand Lamb shank, made to order 6.5 hour slow-cooked in a red wine, and fresh tomato stock, served with the stock reduction, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Please pre-order the day. Please note a minimum of 2 orders is required as we slow cook them all day.
Lasagne
Home-made beef Lasagne. Elizabeth's freshly-made pasta, freshly ground beef, house-made mozzarella cheese and tomato ragù sauce served with seasonal vegetables.
Moussaka (vegetarian) GF
Moussaka with potato, eggplant, zucchini, garlic and onion, in a fresh tomato sauce, homemade mozzarella cheese and béchamel sauce. Contains dairy. Served with a Greek salad (vegetarian, GF)
Pizza Carciofi
Pizza with sugo di pomodoro, proscuito cotto (ham), artichokes and homemade mozzarella. Please order the day before so we can make the pizza dough.
Pizza Carne
Pizza Carne - Pizza with the lot Elizabeth's homemade base and sauce (for a spicy twist, add chili)
Homemade mozzarella, fresco sugo de pomodorro (homemade tomato sauce), famous Blackball salami/pepperoni, bacon, and beef sausages, black olives, capsicum, and onions. Please order the day before so we can make the pizza dough.
Pizza Puttanesca
Pizza with fresco sugo de pomodorro (homemade tomato sauce), homemade mozzarella cheese, anchovies, chili, olives, capers, garlic and onion. Please order the day before so we can make the pizza dough.
Pizza Verdura
Pizza Vedura - Vegetarian Pizza with Elizabeth's homemade base and sauce (for a spicy twist, add chili)
Homemade mozzarella, fresco sugo de pomodorro (homemade tomato sauce), olives, capsicum, mushrooms, and red onion and fresh herbs. Please order the day before so we can make the pizza dough.
Pizza Whitebait
Whitebait Pizza
Whitebait on a butter and egg base and topped with chives. This flavoursome pizza allows the focus of the taste on the delicate fish. Please order the day before so we can make the pizza dough.
Vegetable Stack with Quinoa Rice (vegan, GF)
A roasted vegetable stack of potato, pumpkin, kumara, capsicum, mushroom, and red onion served with quinoa rice and a tomato and red wine relish.
Venison Saltimbocca
Italian- Kiwi Fusion. Grass-fed venison cooked medium rare wrapped in prosciutto crudo (Italian cured bacon), on a bed of caramelized red onions in a balsamic and gin jus served with mashed potatoes and roasted kumara and horopito infused green beans (other seasonal vegetables may be substituted).
Whitebait Pattie
Whitebait we catch in our backyard in Waimea Creek. Traditional, West Coast whitebait pattie, served with Elizabeth's freshly baked bread, hand-cut fries, one of our freshly laid free-range eggs, lemon from our tree, and local Westgold butter. Served with a side garden salad. Our land-to-plate dining at its finest!
Instructions on how to eat this sarnie (Kiwi slang for sandwich):
Take 2 slices of freshly baked white bread
Spread Westgold butter on bread
Place whitebait patties on bread, and add a dash of salt to taste (optional)
Squeeze fresh lemon on patties
Place the second piece of bread on top.
Pick up your sarnie and eat, delicious................
Desserts
Affogato
A shot of espresso coffee, home-made ice cream, and a shot of Kahlua
Chocolate and Cheese Platter
A selection of Whittaker's chocolates, New Zealand cheeses, nuts, and house-made relishes served with homemade crackers and vegetable sticks. GF option available. Share platter for 2 or single platter
Coffee Twist
Espresso coffee served with a shot of Bailey's
Coffee Twist
Elizabeth's homemade espresso coffee gelato served with a shot of Bailey’s Irish Cream
Combo Italiano
Not sure what to try? How about a mini tiramisu and 1 scoop of Elizabeth’s gelato- homemade GF Italian sponge biscuits dipped in espresso coffee and Kahlua coffee liqueur, with layers of mascarpone cheese and cream topped with cocoa; and choose your gelato flavour from our daily selection.
Elizabeth’s Gelato
1 or more scoops of Elizabeth’s home-made gelato (check our daily flavours). Made with either fresh fruit or herbs grown onsite and the finest natural ingredients.
Lemon Delight
A shot of limoncello and a scoop of refreshing homemade lemon gelato or Lemon sorbet (please note lemon sorbet must be pre-ordered as it is made to order as it has a short freezer life)
Sticky Date Pudding
Sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce and served with ice cream and fresh whipped cream.
Tiramisu (GF)
Homemade gluten-free savoiardi, Italian sponge biscuits, dipped in espresso coffee and Kahlua, topped with mascarpone cheese and cream and chocolate
