Menu | La Rosa

(VG) – Vegetarian; (GF) – Gluten Free

Garlic Bread (VG)

Selection of toasted breads served with garlic Butter.
$7
Pomodoro Bruschetta (VG)

Toasted bread topped with Italian style tomato salsa and parmesan cheese
$16.5
New!
Polpettine Di Caprino (VG)

Crumbed goat cheese balls, roasted almonds and honey
$16
Arancini Tre Formaggi (VG)

Crumbed risotto balls stuffed with three cheeses (mozzarella, parmesan and gorgonzola). Side of homemade tomato sauce.
$15
Chorizo Al Vino Rosso

Panfried Chorizo with sweet red wine reduction. Served with bread.
$16
Capesante (GF)

Grilled scallops wrapped in bacon served on creamed potato.
$15.5
Calamari Salt and Pepper

Crumbed calamari served with aioli.
$14
Antipasto Platter (For two to share)

Selection of Italian cured meat and cheeses accompanied with olives, anchovies, artichoke, stuffed bell pepper, marinated onion, homemade paté and breads.
$28

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(VG) – Vegetarian; (GF) – Gluten Free

Quattro Formaggi (VG)

Four cheeses (mozzarella, parmesan, feta, gorgonzola)
$24
New!
Gamba and Feta Pizza

Prawns, feta, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives.
$25
Spanish

Spanish chorizo, olives, anchovies, capsicum, red onions
$23
Prosciutto

Fresh prosciutto, mushroom, parmesan, truffle oil, fresh rocket.
$27
Gorgonzola (VG)

Gorgonzola cheese, pear, caramelised red onion, walnuts and fresh rocket.
$23
Carne

Beef, chorizo, bacon, ham, fresh chilli
$25
Marinara

Prawns, smoked salmon, fennel, onion, capers.
$25
Signature Dish
La Rosa Pizza

Free Range Chicken, bacon, brie cheese, and mushroom
$21
Margarita (VG)

Fresh cherry tomatoes and basil
$19

Ravioli Contadina

Ravioli stuffed with buffalo mozzarella, free range chicken, ham, mushroom, onion, green peas in a creamy tomato sauce.
Main $24
Gnocchi (VG)

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

Creamy gorgonzola and walnut sauce;

Panfried chorizo sausages, capsicum, onion, kalamata olives, basil in red wine and tomato sauce;Main $26
Pappardelle Feroci

Homemade pappardelle pasta, panfried free range chicken, prosciutto (Italian cured ham), rosemary, onion, cherry tomatoes, in a marsala wine and tomato sauce.
Entree $21 Main $26
Pasta Pirata

Homemade black spaghetti, Pacific Ocean queen scallops, clams, prawns in a creamy saffron sauce.
Entree $21 Main $26
Spaghetti col salmone affumicato

Homemade spaghetti pasta with smoked salmon, fennel, green peppercorn, onion in a creamy sauce
Entree $21 Main $26
Chef's Favourite
Pappardelle Carne Ragu

Homemade pappardelle pasta, New Zealand prime beef Ragu sauce.
Light $19 Main $24
Spaghetti Vongole

Homemade spaghetti, panfried prawns, clams, cherry tomato, garlic, fresh chilli, white wine and olive oil sauce.
Entree $21 Main $26
Lasagne alla bolognese

Homemade lasagna layered with our homemade bolognese sauce and béchamel sauce (white sauce). Served with green salad.
Main $23
Risotto (GF)

Free range chicken, mushroom and truffle oil.
Entree $19 Main $24

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(VG) – Vegetarian; (GF) – Gluten Free

Anatra La Rosa (GF)

Half duck roasted in orange, white wine and fresh herbs
$41
Filetto Alla Milanese

Crumbed scotch fillet, served with melted mozzarella cheese and Italian style tomato salsa
$39
Bellissimo!
Filleto La Rosa (GF)

Eye fillet (~200g) wrapped in bacon or Scotch fillet (~350g) with your choice of sauce:

Creamy gorgonzola and walnuts sauce.

Creamy porcini mushroom sauce.$39
Pollo La Rosa (GF)

Free range Chicken breast stuffed with Bocconcini cheese and prosciutto and baby spinach. Served on creamy saffron sauce.
$37
Stinco di Maiale (GF)

Roasted pork shank. Granny Smith apples in honey and cider sauce on the side.
$39
Filetto di 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.
$37
Stinco Di Agnello (GF)

New Zealand Lamb shank braised in red wine, celery, carrots and a homemade tomato sauce.
$38
Have you had this?
La Rosa Seafood Chowder

Creamy seafood chowder with prawns, fish, queen scallops and clams. Served with garlic bread.
$39

Bianco chocolate & Berries Parfait $14

White chocolate mousse, macadamias, mixed berries compote, ginger nut crumb.
$14
Creme Caramel

Homemade Creme caramel served with Biscotti
$14
Tiramisu

Traditional Italian dessert with savoiardi biscuits soaked in coffee, surrounded by cream and mascarpone, dusted with dark cocoa.
$12
La Rosa Creme Brûlée (GF)

Coffee flavoured creme brûlée, finished with dark chocolate.
$12
Gelato La Rosa (GF)

Choice of two gelato flavours served with whipped cream, caramel or chocolate sauce.
$12
Pannacotta & Caramel Parfait

Homemade panna cotta, caramel, Coconut, dark chocolate crumb cookie.
$14
Fondante Al Ciocolato

Using the very best chocolate, this decadent desert is for all chocolate lovers. Served with vanilla gelato. (Please allow 15min to bake)
$15
So good
Molten Dulce de Leche cake

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

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

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

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Sparkling

Cinzano Prosecco$38

Carpene Malvolti$15 $49

Gancia Prosecco$12

Veuve du vernai Brut$12

Hunter's Miru Miru Traditional Method Brut - Central Otago NZ$49
White Wine
Sweet Riesling

Carrick Josefina - Organic - Central Otago
$11$42
Pinot Gris

Rongopai - Marlborough, NZ $9$39

Maude - Central Otago NZ $13$44

Salvaterra Pinot Grigio - Italy $12$42
Sauvignon Blanc

Rongopai - Marlborough, NZ $9$39

Babich Black Label - Marlborough, NZ $11$42

Odyssey - Organic - Marlborough, NZ $12$42
Rosé

Stolen Kisses - Otago, NZ $14$52

Lawson's Dry Hills Pink - Marlborough, NZ $12$44
Red Wine
Pinot Noir

Rongopai - Marlborough, NZ $14$40

Maude - Central Otago, NZ $13$52
Merlot / Cabernet Merlot

Main Divide Merlot / Cabernet - North Canterbury, NZ $10$40

Te Mata Cabernet/Merlot - Hawke's Bay, NZ $12$42
Shiraz/Syrah

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

Babich Black Label Syrah - Hawkes Bay, NZ $12$46

Aperol Spritz

Aperol, Prosecco, Soda water and Fresh Orange
$14
Espresso Martini

Espresso Coffee, Kahlua, Vodka
$16.5
Mojito

Lime, Mint, Bacardi, soda water
$16.5
La Rosa Mudslide

Kahlua, Vodka, Baileys, Vanilla Ice cream, milk and whipped cream
$16.5
Caipirinha

Vodka, lime juice, sugar
$16.5
La Rosa Sangria

Red Wine, Brandy, Cointreau, and Fruit punch
$16.5
Spirits (40ml)

Jack Daniel’s

Jim Beam

Sky Vodka

Cointreau

Coruba

Malibu

Bacardi

Kahlua

Jameson Irish Whisky

Ballantines Scotch Whisky

Pink Gin

Irish Gin$10

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Antipasti (to start)

Garlic Bread (VG)

Pomodoro Bruschetta (VG)

Polpettine Di Caprino (VG)

Arancini Tre Formaggi (VG)

Chorizo Al Vino Rosso

Capesante (GF)

Calamari Salt and Pepper

Antipasto Platter (For two to share)

Insalata (Salads)

Caprese Salad

Insalata Di Patate (GF)(V)

La Rosa Caesar Salad (GF)

Sides

FRENCH FRIES

GREEN SALAD

VEGETABLES OF THE DAY

CREAMED POTATOES

SHAVED PARMESAN CHEESE

FRESH CHILLI IN OIL

Diet Restrictions

Traditional Pizzas

Quattro Formaggi (VG)

Gamba and Feta Pizza

Spanish

Prosciutto

Gorgonzola (VG)

Carne

Marinara

La Rosa Pizza

Margarita (VG)

Pasta Fresca (Fresh Pasta)

Ravioli Contadina

Gnocchi (VG)

Pappardelle Feroci

Pasta Pirata

Spaghetti col salmone affumicato

Pappardelle Carne Ragu

Spaghetti Vongole

Lasagne alla bolognese

Risotto (GF)

Note

Secondi (Mains)

Anatra La Rosa (GF)

Filetto Alla Milanese

Filleto La Rosa (GF)

Pollo La Rosa (GF)

Stinco di Maiale (GF)

Filetto di Pesce (GF)

Stinco Di Agnello (GF)

La Rosa Seafood Chowder

Dolci (Desserts)

Bianco chocolate & Berries Parfait $14

Creme Caramel

Tiramisu

La Rosa Creme Brûlée (GF)

Gelato La Rosa (GF)

Pannacotta & Caramel Parfait

Fondante Al Ciocolato

Molten Dulce de Leche cake

Special Lunch

CALAMARI

QUESO DE CABRA

LASAGNA BOLOGNESE

CAESAR SALAD

FILETTO

CARBONARA

PAPARDELLE POLLO

GAMBERI

MARGHERITA PIZZA

LA ROSA PIZZA

STEAK SANDWICH

OMELETTE

Sides

Note

Wine

Sparkling

White Wine

Sweet Riesling

Pinot Gris