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(VG) – Vegetarian; (GF) – Gluten Free

Antipasti (to start)

  • Garlic Bread (VG)

    Toasted breads served with garlic butter on the side.

    $8

  • Breads & Dips

    Toasted Breads served with (homemade chicken liver pate/ basil pesto & cream cheese / sundried tomato pesto/olive oil & balsamic)

    $17

  • Pomodoro Bruschetta (VG)

    Toasted bread topped with Italian style tomato salsa and parmesan cheese

    $16.5
  • New!

    Polpette D' Manzo (GF)

    La Rosa style meat balls in Pomodoro sauce, served with bread.

    $16

  • Arancini Tre Formaggi (VG)

    Crumbed risotto balls stuffed with three cheeses (mozzarella, parmesan and gorgonzola). Served in pomodoro sauce.

    $15

  • Capesante (GF)

    Grilled scallops wrapped in bacon served on creamed potato.

    $18

  • Calamari Salt and Pepper

    Crumbed calamari served with aioli.

    $14

  • Antipasto Platter (For two to share)

    Selection of Italian cured meat, Italian cheeses, mixed olives, homemade paté and toasted breads.

    $34

Insalata (Salads)

  • Insalata Di Patate (GF)(VG)

    (Warm Salad). Baby Potatoes, green beans, capsicum, broccolini, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes.

    Add panfried prawns +$10$25

  • La Rosa Caesar Salad

    Pan fried free range chicken, bacon, croutons, boiled egg, shaved parmesan cheese, anchovy and mixed lettuce. Creamy anchovy dressing served on the side.

    $29
  • New for 2021!

    Insalata D' Zucca (GF)

    Roasted pumpkin, gorgonzola cheese, prosciutto, pumpkin seed, walnuts, fresh rocket, cherry tomatoes.

    $29

Sides

  • FRENCH FRIES

    $8

  • GREEN SALAD

    $8

  • VEGETABLES OF THE DAY

    $8

  • CREAMED POTATOES

    $8

  • SHAVED PARMESAN CHEESE

    $2

  • FRESH CHILLI IN OIL

    $2
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Diet Restrictions

We are happy to try and accommodate any dietary restrictions or allergies you may have. Please talk to your serving staff when ordering

pizza pasta
(VG) – Vegetarian; (GF) – Gluten Free

Traditional Pizzas

  • New!

    Gamba and Chorizo Pizza

    Chorizo, Prawns, feta, cherry tomatoes.

    $27

  • Spanish

    Spanish chorizo, Kalamata olives, anchovies, capsicum, red onions

    $25

  • Prosciutto

    Prosciutto crudo, mushroom, parmesan cheese, truffle oil, fresh rocket.

    $29

  • Gorgonzola (VG)

    Gorgonzola cheese, pears, caramelised red onion, walnuts and fresh rocket.

    $25

  • Carne

    NZ Prime Beef, chorizo, bacon, ham, fresh chilli

    $27

  • Vegetariana (VG)

    Mushroom, cherry tomatoes, capsicum, onion, capers, Kalamata olives

    $24
  • Signature Dish

    La Rosa Pizza

    Free Range Chicken, bacon, brie cheese, and mushroom

    $24

  • Margherita (VG)

    Fresh cherry tomatoes and basil

    $20

Pasta Fresca (Fresh Pasta)

  • SPAGHETTI AL'POLPETTE D'MANZO

    Homemade Spaghetti pasta, La Rosa style meat balls, pomodoro sauce & Parmesan cheese.

    Entree $24 Main $28

  • SPAGHETTI GAMBA

    Homemade spaghetti pasta, panfried prawns, fresh chilli, leek, cherry tomatoes in olive oil & white wine sauce.

    Entree $24 Main $28

  • RAVIOLI

    Ravioli (stuffed with today's flavour), free-range chicken, ham, mushroom, onion, green peas in a creamy sauce.

    Main $27

  • Spaghetti Pirata

    Homemade black spaghetti, Pacific Ocean queen scallops and fresh fish in a creamy saffron sauce.

    Entree $25 Main $29

  • Gnocchi (VG)

    Homemade potato gnocchi (Italian style dumplings) with your choice of sauce:

    Roasted pumpkin, mushroom, walnuts in a creamy gorgonzola sauce;

    Panfried chorizo sausages, capsicum, onion, kalamata olives, capers in red wine and pomodoro sauce;Main $29

  • PAPPARDELLE FEROCI

    Homemade pappardelle pasta, panfried free-range chicken, prosciutto (Italian cured ham), rosemary, onion, cherry tomatoes in marsala wine & tomato sauce.

    Entree $23 Main $27

  • PAPPARDELLE CARNE RAGU

    Homemade pappardelle pasta, New Zealand prime beef ragu sauce

    Entree $22 Main $26

  • Lasagne al bolognese

    Homemade lasagna layered with our homemade bolognese sauce and béchamel sauce (white sauce). Served with green salad.

    Main $25

  • RISOTTO COL POLLO (GF)

    Risotto (rice), free range chicken, mushroom, truffle paste & parmesan cheese.

    Entree $22 Main $26

  • RISOTTO AL' MARE (GF)

    Risotto (rice), panfried prawns, Pacific Ocean Queen scallops, fish & fresh chilli in pomodoro sauce.

    Entree $24 Main $28
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Note

All Pizzas have mozzarella & tomato base. Gluten free base add $3

mains desserts
(VG) – Vegetarian; (GF) – Gluten Free

Secondi (Mains)

  • Anatra All' Arancia (GF)

    Half duck roasted in orange juice, white wine and fresh herbs

    $43
  • Bellissimo!

    Filleto La Rosa (GF)

    Eye fillet (~200g) wrapped in bacon with your choice of sauce:

    Creamy gorgonzola and walnuts sauce.

    Creamy porcini mushroom sauce.$41

  • Bistecca La Rosa (GF)

    Bone-in rib eye steak (~500g) served with crispy bacon, roasted garlic, fresh chilli, cherry tomatoes, rosemary

    $45

  • Stinco di Maiale (GF)

    Roasted pork shank. Granny Smith apples in honey and cider sauce on the side.

    $42

  • Pesce (GF)

    Fresh fish fillet of the day panfried steamed with fresh herbs, lemon, cherry tomatoes, capers and Kalamata olives in a white wine sauce.

    $41

  • Pollo

    Crumbed Free range Chicken breast stuffed with mozarella cheese, prosciutto, oregano, and baby spinach. Served on creamy saffron sauce.

    $37

  • Stinco D' Agnello (GF)

    New Zealand Lamb shank braised in red wine, celery, carrots and a homemade tomato sauce.

    $39

Dolci (Desserts)

  • Tiramisu

    Traditional Italian dessert with savoiardi biscuits soaked in coffee, surrounded by cream and mascarpone, dusted with dark cocoa.

    $14

  • La Rosa Creme Brûlée (GF)

    Coffee flavoured creme brûlée, finished with dark chocolate.

    $14

  • Bianco chocolate & Berries Parfait

    White chocolate mousse, macadamias, mixed berries compote, ginger nut crumb.

    $15

  • Fondante Al Ciocolato

    Molten chocolate cake, served with vanilla gelato. This dessert is for all chocolate lovers. (Please allow 15min to bake)

    $16
  • So good

    Panna Cotta al Frutti D' Bosco

    Homemade panna cotta with mixed berry compote and almond crunch.

    $14

  • Frutta Ubriaca (GF)

    Vanilla gelato with dried fruits soaked in rum for over 8 weeks. (Contains alcohol)

    $16

  • Molten Dulce de Leche

    Caramel lava cake served with coconut gelato (Please allow 15min to bake)

    $17

  • Gelato La Rosa (GF)

    Choice of two gelato flavours, whipped cream, caramel or chocolate sauce.

    $14
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All mains are served with vegetables of the day and creamed potatoes
Pickup

Pickup

Bring the magic of Italy to the comfort of your own home! La Rosa now offers pickup options! Please order from our menu below:

Lunch Menu

Lunch

Not available on special dates (Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Valentines Day)

  • Recommended

    Special Lunch

    Garlic Bread + Choose one meal (lunch menu) + Glass of house drink (Peroni tap beer 250ml, House Wine 150ml, Coke, Lemonade or Juice). (This option is not available with any discount vouchers)

    $25

  • CALAMARI

    Salt & Pepper crumbed squid served with fries and salad.

    $20

  • QUESO DE CABRA

    Crumbed Goat cheese ball, almonds and NZ honey. Served with salad and French fries.

    $23

  • LASAGNA BOLOGNESE

    Homemade lasagna layered with our homemade bolognese sauce and béchamel sauce (white sauce).

    $19

  • CAESAR SALAD

    Grilled free range chicken, bacon, boiled egg, anchovies, croutons, mixed lettuce. Creamy anchovies dressing served on the side.

    $22

  • FILETTO

    Grilled Scotch fillet (150g), creamy mushroom sauce. Served with French fries or salad.

    $24

  • CARBONARA

    Homemade spaghetti pasta, bacon in a creamy and egg sauce.

    $19

  • PAPARDELLE POLLO

    Homemade papardelle pasta, free range chicken, mushroom in a creamy sauce.

    $19

  • GAMBERI

    Homemade spaghetti,prawns, fresh garlic and fresh chilli in olive oil sauce.

    $23

  • MARGHERITA PIZZA

    Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil.

    $18

  • LA ROSA PIZZA

    Free range chicken, bacon, mushroom, brie cheese

    $19

  • STEAK SANDWICH

    NZ Prime steak, Provolone smoked cheese, caramelised red onion, tomato and aioli. Served with French fries.

    $23

  • OMELETTE

    Choose two fillings (bacon, chorizo, ham, cheese, mushroom) served with green salad.

    $22

  • Sides

    Fried / boiled egg$3

    Bacon$3

    Side fries w Aioli$6


Note

Gluten free options available $3 extra
Bread / Pizza / Pasta

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Drinks

Drinks

Wine

  • Sparkling

    Italian Prosecco D.O.C Dry - Italy$38

    Carpene Malvolti Prosecco - Treviso, Italy$15 $49

    Italian Prosecco - Italy$12

    Veuve Du Vernay Brut - Burgundy, France$12

    Hunter's Miru Miru Brut - Central Otago, NZ$49

  • White Wine

  • Sweet Riesling

    Carrick Josephine - Organic - Central Otago, NZ

    $14$46

  • Pinot Gris

    Rongopai - Marlborough, NZ $9$39

    Maude - Central Otago, NZ $13$44

    Pinot Grigio - Italy $10$42

  • Chardonnay

    Carpodimonte - Italy $12$42

    Te Mata Estate - Hawkes Bay, NZ $13$44

    Odyssey - Organic - Gisborne, NZ $12$42

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    Rongopai - Marlborough, NZ $9$39

    Babich Black Label - Marlborough, NZ $12$42

    Odyssey - Organic - Marlborough, NZ $12$42

  • Rosé

    Rockburn Stolen Kiss - Central Otago, NZ $14$52

    Pink by Lawson's Dry Hills - Marlborough, NZ $13$45

  • Red Wine

  • Pinot Noir

    Rongopai - Marlborough, NZ $12$44

    Maude - Central Otago, NZ $13$52

  • Merlot / Cabernet Merlot

    Main Divide Merlot / Cabernet - North Canterbury, NZ $11$44

    Te Mata Estate Cabernet/Merlot - Hawke's Bay, NZ $13$45

  • Shiraz/Syrah

    Thorn-Clarke Sandpiper Shiraz - Barossa, Aus $11$44

    Babich Black Label Syrah - Hawkes Bay, NZ $14$48

Italian Red Wines

Sangiovese IGT - Umbria, Italy $12$46

Chianti Classico - Tuscany, Italy $14$48

Montepulciano D'Abruzzo - Abruzzo, Italy $12$46

Amarone Salvaterra DOCG - Italy$98

Beer

  • Tap Beer

    Peroni (Lager)

    400ml Glass $12 | 1.8L Jug $41

  • Bottled

    Heineken$8.5

    Corona$8.5

    Macs Gold$8.5

    Macs Black$8.5

  • Italian Beer

    Menabrea Lager$9

    Menabrea Rossa$10

    Moretti Lager$9

    Moretti Rossa$10

  • Light Beer

    Amstel light$7.50

    Heineken Light$7.50

    Heineken Zero$7.50

    Peroni Leggera$7.50

Cider

  • Sommersby Apple Cider

    330 ml

    $9

  • Rekorderlig Strawberry & Lime

    500ml

    $14

  • Rekorderlig Forest Berry

    500 ml

    $14

Cocktails

  • Aperol Spritz

    Aperol, Prosecco, Soda water

    $16

  • Espresso Martini

    Espresso Coffee, Kahlua, Skyy Vodka

    $16.5

  • Mojito

    Lime, Mint, Bacardi, soda water

    $16.5

  • La Rosa Mudslide

    Kahlua, Skyy Vodka, Baileys, Vanilla Ice cream, milk and whipped cream

    $16.5

  • Caipirinha

    Skyy Vodka, lime juice, sugar

    $16.5

  • Rose Spritz

    Ast'up Bitter, Prosecco, Soda water

    $15

  • Spirits (40ml)

    Jack Daniel’s

    Jim Beam

    Skyy Vodka

    Cointreau

    Coruba

    Malibu

    Bacardi

    Kahlua

    Jameson Irish Whisky

    Ballantines Scotch Whisky

    Tequila

    Baileys

    Brandy

    Graham Norton's Own Irish Gin$12

Dessert Wines and Digestifs

  • Dow's Tawny (10yr)

    10 year old port - Oporto, Portugal

    $12

  • Dow's Tawny (20yr)

    20 year old port - Oporto, Portugal

    $18

  • Traditional After Dinner & Liqueur (40ml)

    Amaretto

    Nocello

    Frangelico

    Limoncello

    Sambuca

    Kahlua

    Fernet Branca

    Amaro Averna

    Grappa

    Tia Maria$12

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Soft drinks

  • Fizzy Drinks

    Coke

    Diet Coke

    No Sugar Coke

    Sprite

    Lemon lime & bitters

    Raspberry Lemonade

    Ginger ale

    Soda water

    Tonic water

    Peach Iced Tea$4.5

    Bundaberg Ginger beer$6

  • Sparkling Water

    S.Pellegrino 200ml$4

    S.Pellegrino 1L$9

San Pellegrino

  • Sparkling Water

    200mL $4 1L $9

  • Limonata

    200mL $6

  • Aranciata

    200mL $6

  • Fresh Juices

    Orange

    Pineapple

    Cranberry

    Apple

    Tomato$5

  • Pink Panther

    Lemonade, Raspberry, Whipped Cream, Sprinkles

    $7

  • Red Bull

    $7

  • Kombucha

    330ml

    $7


Hot Drinks

  • Short Black / Espresso

    $3.5

  • Long Espresso

    $4

  • Flat White

    $4.5

  • Mochaccino

    $4.5

  • Cappuccino

    $4.5

  • Latte

    $4.5

  • Chai Latte

    $4.5

  • NZ Hot Chocolate

    $4.5

  • Large Size / Takeaway cup

    $6

  • Hamilton Hot Chocolate

    Rich & Thick

    $6 (takeaway $8)

  • Special Coffee

    Liqueur, Black Coffee & Whipped Cream

    $12

  • Tea for one

    Chamomile

    Peppermint

    English Breakfast

    Earl Grey$4

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BYOW

La Rosa is a BYO restaurant, and we charge a corkage fee of $7 per standard bottle (750ml) and $10 for 1500mL. Call our team on (09) 818 4088 for more information.