Menu for The Ambeli
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Main Menu
On Arrival
Warmed Marinated Olives
Soothing and aromatic, blended Salvagno, Kalamata & Atlas olives to shrug off the day.
7.50
Home Made Bread Selection with "Lot8" Olive Oil & Butters
Warmed daily baking to break with the hands and share.
12.50
Salumi
Fennel Salami; Jamon Gran Reserva; Coppa; Paprika Ceviche; Marinated Olives & Chilled Almond Soup.
A mouth-watering "anti-pasto" of the best cures and cold cuts.
24.00
Whet Your Appetite
Three Fresh Tio Point Oysters
either served natural
or with lemon; Sherry Vinegar; Harissa & Corriander
18.00
Organic Cauliflower Soup, Sage & Paremsan Fedorteles with Grilled Bread
Heartwarming and fortifying, this soup celebrates Shae Moleta's Sicilian heritage of the toasty dumplings "fedorteles", traditionally served with stews and roasts.
18.00
Vineleaf Quail stuffed with Porcini & Chorizo, Melted Leeks & Jerusalem Artichoke
this dynamic and mouthwatering take on traditional Greek-Cypriot "Koupepkia" brings the delight of Dolmades to the joy of brilliantly prepared game.
25.00
Gin Cured Salmon & Celeriac Remoulade, Quails Egg & Dill Mojo Verde
Showcasing the firmness of the aromatic salmon against the smooth savoury of the yolk.
25.00
Panfried Haloumi, Candied Pecan, Smoked Beetroot & Rocket Salad
A journey across the rectangular plate of the four parts. Stunning visual appeal of crispy edged haloumi set against vivid greens of the mojo, the aroma of hand picked petals for garnish, and the deep garnet of the beetroot.
20.00
Prime Angus Beef Tartar, Pink Peppercorn & Mustard Aioli, Truffle & Inhouse Crackers
Boldly taking the Lebanese tradition of Kibbeh-Nayeh and bringing it to the table using Wairarapa's best Beef. Light, Aromatic, and mouthwatering.
26.00
Dukkah Crumbed Rose-Veal Sweetbreads, Caramelised Carrot, Black Pudding & Date
The rising star of the appetisers, painstakingly hand-prepared each service to showcase how delicate the sweetbread is, by offsetting its taut but creamy texture against the earthiness of black pudding and toastiness of the dukkahs seeds and nuts.
26.00
The Main
Pan-roasted Line caught Snapper with Crispy Squid
served with Red Wine, Pancetta & Pearl Barley Risotto & Olive Butter
Savoury, hearty and surprising! Celebrating the more fulsome and substantial aspect that fresh fish can bring to the table. Quoted to change how you will see the possibilities of serving white fish.
38.00
Organic Chicken stuffed with Harissa & Feta
served with Prawn, Chorizo & Coriander Filo-Sobrecitos; Organic Pumkin Puree & Paprika Yoghurt.
If you have never ordered organic chicken, this dish will explain our passion. Having hammered both the breast & the thigh the two are rolled, and served with the golden crispy pastry.
38.00
Chargrilled Prime Angus Fillet of Beef
served with Potato, Caper & Anchovy Gratin, Scampi Raviolini & Salsa Verde.
The finest Wairarapa Beef offset with the bright sweetness of the Scampi, and lashings of the Salsa-Verde, hand pounded from all the freshest herbs of the day.
38.00
Spiced Seared Duck Breast with Juniper Chilli Yoghurt
served with Confit Duck Leg Fatayer, Liver & Pork Terrine & Puy Lentil Salad.
Earthy, aromatic, and immensely consoling. The ultimate red-wine dish celebrating fresh South Island duck.
38.00
Manuka Scented 'Leeland' Invercargill Lamb Rack
served with Braised Venison Pie, Preserved Lemon Marmalade & Butter Bean Puree
Distinctly mountain-village inspired, the flakiest pastry imaginable encasing the tastiness of the game, and drawing to itself the juices of the marmelade and of the finest textured lamb imaginable.
38.00
Sherry Braised Free-Range Pork Belly
Chargrilled Globe Artichoke & Lomo Iberico with Spiced Pear Jam
Crackling intact! Carefully braised and pressed, so that the toasty golden belly gleams atop this smoky and piquant salad. Lomo, a slow-cured ham, looks and smells as sweet as rose petals, delivering a long sweet savoury appeal.
38.00
A Side Dish?
Mixed Organic Salad-Greens
with Sprouts & Seeds
7.50
Couscousaki & Spinach Salad, Feta & Lemon
9.50
Crispy Rosemary Potatoes
with Aioli
8.00
Bread
3.00
Green Beans
with Olive Tapenade & Shaved Parmesan
9.50
Dessert Menu
Spiced Pear & Walnut Baklava
with Fig & Mead Ice Cream & Poached Pear
16.00
Spiced Quince Semifreddo
with Poached Tamarillos, Hot Caramel, Hidalgo Moscatel Sherry Jelly & Hokey Pokey
16.00
Buttermilk Panna Cotta
with Lime Candied Fennel & Granny Smith Sorbet
16.00
Valrhona Chocolate Terrine
with Caramelised Kalamata Ice Cream & Mandarin Jelly
16.00
Goats Curd & Pistachio Cheesecake
with Rhubarb Compote, Rose Jelly Gelato & Raspberry Sorbet
16.00
Trio of Sorbets
Spiced Tamarillo; Pineapple; Braeburn
15.00
