starters salads sides
(VG) – Vegetarian

Antipasti (to start)

  • Garlic Bread (VG)

    Toasted breads served with garlic butter on the side.

    $12

  • Breads & Dips

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

    $19
  • New!

    Caprese Bruschetta

    Cherry tomatoes, Bocconcini cheese, red onion, olive oil and balsamic.

    $19

  • Arancini Tre Formaggi (VG)

    3 crumbed risotto balls stuffed with three cheeses (mozzarella, parmesan and gorgonzola). Served in marinara sauce.

    Add extra balls for +$6ea$18

  • Calamari Salt and Pepper

    Crumbed calamari served with aioli.

    $16

  • Gamberi

    Pan-fried prawns, cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic & herbs. Served with toasted bread.

    $21

  • Capesante

    3 grilled scallops wrapped in bacon served on creamed potato.

    Add extra scallops +$7.5$22.5

  • Antipasto Platter (For two to share)

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

    $44

Insalata (Salads)

  • Insalata Di Patate (VG)

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

    Add panfried prawns +$14

    Add grilled chicken tenderloin +$12$29

  • 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.

    $32
  • New for Spring 2023!

    Insalata Pollo Con Zucchini

    Panfried free range chicken, zucchini, almonds, fried gnocchi, cherry tomatoes, red onion & mixed lettuce

    $29

Sides

  • FRENCH FRIES

    $8

  • GREEN SALAD

    $10

  • VEGETABLES OF THE DAY

    $10

  • CREAMED POTATOES

    $8

  • SHAVED PARMESAN CHEESE

    $4

  • FRESH CHILLI IN OIL

    $4
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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

Traditional Pizzas

  • Margherita (VG)

    Fresh cherry tomatoes and basil

    $22
  • Signature Dish

    La Rosa Pizza

    Free Range Chicken, bacon, brie cheese, and mushroom

    $27

  • Spanish

    Chorizo, Kalamata olives, anchovies, capsicum, red onion.

    $28

  • Carne

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

    $29

  • Vegetariana (VG)

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

    $26

  • Gorgonzola (VG)

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

    $29
  • New!

    Gamba and Feta Pizza

    Prawns, feta cheese, baby spinach, Kalamata olives, capers and cherry tomatoes.

    $29

  • Prosciutto

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

    $31

Pasta Fresca (Fresh Pasta)

  • SPAGHETTI GAMBERI

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

    Entree $27 Main $31

  • Rigatoni Alla Contadina

    Homemade rigatoni pasta, free range chicken, ham, mushroom, onion, green peas in a creamy saffron sauce.

    Entree $27 Main $31

  • Spaghetti Pirata

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

    Entree $28 Main $32

  • Gnocchi

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

    Roasted pumpkin, mushroom, walnuts in a creamy gorgonzola (Italian blue cheese) sauce; (VG)

    Panfried chorizo sausages, capsicum, onion, kalamata olives, capers in red wine and marinara sauce;Main $34

  • PAPPARDELLE FEROCI

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

    Entree $26 Main $30

  • PAPPARDELLE CARNE RAGU

    Homemade pappardelle pasta, New Zealand prime beef ragu sauce

    Entree $26 Main $30
  • Chef's Kiss!

    Lasagne al bolognese

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

    Main $26

  • RISOTTO COL POLLO

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

    Entree $26 Main $30

  • Risotto Gamberi and Chorizo

    Risotto (rice), panfried prawns, chorizo sausage, capsicum, fresh chilli in marinara sauce.

    Entree $29 Main $33
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Note

All Pizzas have mozzarella & tomato base.

mains desserts
(VG) – Vegetarian

Secondi (Mains)

  • A Favourite!

    Anatra All' Arancia

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

    $47

  • Filleto La Rosa - Eye Fillet

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

    Creamy gorgonzola and walnuts sauce.

    Creamy porcini mushroom sauce.$46

  • Bistecca La Rosa

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

    $56

  • Maiale

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

    $44

  • Pesce

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

    $44

  • Pollo

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

    $41

  • Stinco D' Agnello

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

    $44

Dolci (Desserts)

  • Tiramisu

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

    $15

  • La Rosa Creme Brûlée

    Coffee flavoured creme brûlée, finished with dark chocolate.

    $15

  • Bianco chocolate & Berries Parfait

    White chocolate mousse, macadamias, mixed berries compote, gingernut crumb.$16

    Vanilla gelato, espresso coffee and liqueur. $17

  • CANNOLI SCOMPOSTI

    $18

  • Fondante Al Ciocolato

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

    $17
  • So good

    Panna Cotta al Frutti D' Bosco

    Homemade panna cotta with mixed berry compote and almond crunch.

    $15

  • Frutta Ubriaca

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

    $17

  • Molten Dulce de Leche

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

    $18

  • Gelato La Rosa

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

    $15
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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 from below + 1 glass of house drink (Peroni tap beer 250ml, House Wine 150ml, Coke, Lemonade or Juice). This option is not available with any discount vouchers

    $32

  • CALAMARI

    Salt & Pepper crumbed squid served with fries and salad.

    $23

  • ARANCINI

    Crumbed risotto balls stuffed with three cheeses (parmesan, gorgonzola, & mozzarella) on pomodoro sauce. Served with salad and fries.

    $24

  • LASAGNA BOLOGNESE

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

    $21

  • CARBONARA

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

    $23

  • PAPPARDELLE POLLO

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

    $23

  • PAPPARDELLE RAGU

    Homemade pappardelle pasta, New Zealand prime beef ragu sauce

    $27

  • GAMBERI

    Homemade spaghetti pasta, prawns, fresh chilli, in olive oil sauce.

    $26

  • Margherita Pizza (VG)

    Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil

    $23

  • Diavolo Pizza

    Italian salami, fresh chilli, red onion, mozzarella cheese

    $27
  • Signature Dish

    La Rosa Pizza

    Free Range Chicken, bacon, brie cheese, and mushroom

    $27

  • Brioche Burger

    Homemade burger pattie, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cream cheese & pesto

    $26

  • GAMBA INSALATA

    Grilled prawns, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, red onion, cherry tomatoes and mixed lettuce.

    $25

  • CAESAR SALAD

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

    $23

  • FILETTO

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

    $28

  • Sides

    Fried / boiled egg$4

    Bacon$4

    Side fries w Aioli$8

    Vegetables of the day$10


Note: Gluten free options available +$4, bread | pizza | pasta


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Drinks

Drinks

Wine

  • Sparkling

    Italian Prosecco - Italy$14 $44

    Italian Prosecco Rosé - Italy$14

    Italian Prosecco Extra Dry - Treviso, Italy$16 $56

    Veuve Du Vernay Brut - Burgundy, France$14 $52

  • White Wine

  • Sweet Riesling

    Carrick Josephine - Organic - Central Otago, NZ

    $15$58

  • Pinot Gris

    Rongopai - Marlborough, NZ $11$44

    Duck Hunter - Marlborough, NZ $14$52

    Pinot Grigio - Italy $14$52

  • Chardonnay

    Te Mata Estate - Hawkes Bay, NZ $16$58

    Odyssey - Organic - Gisborne, NZ $14$52

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    Rongopai - Marlborough, NZ $11$44

    Graham Norton - Marlborough, NZ $14$52

    Odyssey - Organic - Marlborough, NZ $14$52

  • Rosé

    Pink by Lawson's Dry Hills - Marlborough, NZ $14$54

    Rockburn Stolen Kiss - Central Otago, NZ $15$62

  • Red Wine

  • Pinot Noir

    Rongopai - Marlborough, NZ $13$48

    Nga Waka - Martinborough, NZ $15$62

    Maude - Central Otago, NZ$68

  • Merlot / Cabernet Merlot

    Tempus Two Merlot - Hunter Valley, Aus $13$52

    Main Divide Merlot / Cabernet - North Canterbury, NZ $14$52

  • Shiraz/Syrah

    Wirra Wirra Catapult Shiraz - McLaren Vale, Aus $15$62

    Te Mata Estate Syrah - Hawkes Bay, NZ $16$64

Italian Red Wines

Sangiovese IGT - Umbria, Italy $14$52

Chianti Classico - Tuscany, Italy $16$64

Montepulciano D'Abruzzo - Abruzzo, Italy $14$52

Pellegrino Passimora Nero d'Avola - Sicily, Italy$68

Beer

  • Tap Beer

    Peroni (Lager)

    400ml Glass $12 | 1.8L Jug $44

  • Bottled

    Heineken$10

    Corona$10

    Macs Gold$10

    Tuatara IPA$12

    Monteith's Black$12

  • Italian Beer

    Menabrea Lager$12

    Moretti Lager$12

    Menabrea Rossa$14

    Moretti Rossa$14

  • Light Beer

    Amstel light$8.50

    Heineken Light$8.50

    Heineken Zero$8.50

    Peroni Leggera$8.50

Cider

  • Sommersby Apple Cider

    330 ml

    $10

  • Rekorderlig Strawberry & Lime

    500ml

    $17

  • Rekorderlig Forest Berry

    500 ml

    $17

Cocktails

  • La Rosa Mudslide

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

    $19

  • Caipirinha

    Vodka, lime juice, sugar

    $18.5

  • Espresso Martini

    Espresso Coffee, Kahlua, Vodka

    $18.5

  • Mojito

    Lime, Mint, Bacardi, soda water

    $18.5

  • Aperol Spritz

    Aperol, Prosecco, Soda water & fresh orange

    $17

  • Rose Spritz

    Ast'up Bitter, Cherry, Prosecco, Soda water

    $17

  • Spice Tequila Berry

    Tequila, Ginger beer, Mixed berries, Lime, Mint, Chilli Flakes

    $19

  • Spirits (40ml)

    Jack Daniel’s

    Jim Beam

    Vodka

    Drambuie

    Cointreau

    Coruba

    Malibu

    Canadian Club

    Bacardi

    Kahlua

    Jameson Irish Whisky

    Ballantines Scotch Whisky

    Tequila

    Baileys

    Brandy

    Graham Norton's Own Irish Gin$14

Dessert Wines and Digestifs

  • Dow's Tawny (10yr)

    10 year old port - Oporto, Portugal

    $15 (40ml)

  • Dow's Tawny (20yr)

    20 year old port - Oporto, Portugal

    $22 (40ml)

  • Traditional After Dinner & Liqueur (40ml)

    Amaretto

    Nocello

    Frangelico

    Limoncello

    Kahlua

    Fernet$14

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Soft drinks

  • Fizzy Drinks

    Coke

    Diet Coke

    No Sugar Coke

    Sprite

    Raspberry Lemonade

    Peach Iced Tea$4.5

    Ginger ale

    Soda water

    Tonic water$5

    Bundaberg Ginger beer$6

    Lemon, Lime & Bitters$7

San Pellegrino

  • Sparkling Water

    200mL $4 1L $10

  • Limonata

    200mL $6

  • Aranciata

    200mL $6

  • Fresh Juices

    Orange

    Pineapple

    Cranberry

    Apple

    Tomato$5

  • Pink Panther

    Lemonade, Raspberry, Whipped Cream, Sprinkles

    $8

  • Red Bull

    $8

  • Kombucha

    330ml

    $7


Hot Drinks

  • Short Black / Espresso

    $4.5

  • Long Espresso

    $5

  • Flat White

    $5

  • Mochaccino

    $5

  • Cappuccino

    $5

  • Latte

    $5

  • Chai Latte

    $5

  • NZ Hot Chocolate

    $5

  • Italian Hot Chocolate

    Rich & Thick

    Dine-in $8 Takeaway $10

  • Large Size / Takeaway cup

    $6.5

  • Special Coffee

    Liqueur, Black Coffee & Whipped Cream

    $12.50

  • 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 $9 per standard bottle (750ml) and $12 for 1500mL. Call our team on (09) 818 4088 for more information.