Puretastes Restaurant - Paihia Bay of Islands NZ

Breakfast Menu

From  7am to 11am

Continental  $16

Fruit plate

Toast or croissants

Selection of cereals – house muesli, sultana bran, weetbix, cornflakes 

Greek or fruit yogurt

Freshly squeezed orange juice, tomato, apple, cranberry, pineapple

Cooked Breakfast

puretastes breakfast
choice of eggs, sausage, bacon, grilled tomato, rosti, mushroom

$19

eggs benedict  
served with ham or smoked salmon

$17

pancakes
caramelized banana, maple syrup – choice of bacon

$17

mushrooms on Heron Hill sourdough toast

$17

omelette
with the option of ham, cheese, tomato

$16

today's detox drink

$  8

full breakfast
continental and cooked

$30

LUNCH MENU

From 12 noon to 3pm

Todays selection of hand made breads

$  7

Panini’s
ham, cheese, avocado & pesto or B.L.T 

$10

Today’s soup of the day

 $16

Eggs benedict
choice of ham or smoked salmon 

$18

Sushi, sashimi & squid tempura platter
wasabi, pickled ginger & ponzu 

$20

Tuna burger
kumara chips, side salad 

$25

Selection of cheese and fruit platter 

$21

Tempura fish ‘n’ chips
homemade tartare sauce & salad 

$20

Smoked chicken salad
cos lettus, bacon, crouton,tomato, cucumber 

$21

Thai crispy beef
steamed coconut rice, cucumber relish 

$22

Tasting Menu

A treat of small tastes of the a la carte menu

Our tasting menu is designed for the enjoyment of the whole table.
The accompanying wine flight for each course is optional and has been designed
to make your dining experience that little bit more special!
Wines matches are an extra cost.

Menu only available for dining in restaurant

4 courses  $75 per guest - with wine match $110
5 courses  $85 per guest - with wine match $130

 
tuna
Seared tuna, crab spring roll, shitake mushroom salad
08 Curio Gewürztraminer, Marlborough

tomato and haloumi terrine (only available on 5 course)
walnut and rocket salad, balsamic reduction
07 Sauvignon Blanc, Delta, Marlborough

caramelised pork belly
cider infused potatoes, apple purée, caramelised onions & sage vinaigrette
06 Viognier, Trinity Hill, Hawkes Bay

pan seared fish
Herb linguine, tomato tian, shellfish and ginger foam
08 Chardonnay, Sacred Hill Wine Thief, Hawkes Bay

chocolate brûlée,
beetroot sorbet, beetroot hokey pokey, white chocolate oil
Pedro Ximenez Sherry

Dinner Menu

From 6pm till late, last mains orders 9pm

Bread

todays selection of Heron Hill and hand-made breads
served with Parmesan olive oil

$7.50

Entrees

tuna
seared tuna, crab spring rolls, shitake mushroom salad 
08 Curio Gewürztraminer, Marlborough

$22

spring chicken
remoulade, bacon lardons, mushrooms, chicken jus 
07 Pinot Noir, Waipara Hills Southern Cross, Otago

$23

prawns
Marinated Prawns, char-grilled watermelon, candied lemon, macadamia nut 
08 Chardonnay, Sacred Hill Wine Thief, Hawkes Bay

$23

tomato and haloumi terrine
walnut and rocket salad, balsamic reduction 
07 Viognier, Trinity Hill, Hawkes Bay

$21

scallops and pork cheek
saute broccoli, pumpkin puree, almond foam 
07 Gamay noir, Te Mata Estate, Hawkes Bay

$22

Mains

trio of lamb roast loin
confit belly, braised neck tortellini, white bean puree, carrot & thyme salad 
07 Pinot Noir, Waipara Hills Southern Cross, Otago

$34

ricotta and medtrainen vegetable stack
herb consommé, micro salad
06 Voignier, Trinity Hill, Hawkes Bay

$31

sirloin of beef
shallot and red wine puree, crispy potato, ox-tongue crocket, jus 
04 Merlot, Te Awa Estate, Hawkes Bay

$33

pan seared fish
herb linguine, tomato tian, baby vegetables, shellfish and ginger foam
08 Chardonnay, Sacred Hill Wine Thief, Hawkes Bay

$32

caramelised pork belly
cider infused potatoes, apple purée, caramelised onions & sage vinaigrette 
06 Viognier, Trinity Hill, Hawkes Bay

$32

thai ‘crispy’ beef
coconut rice, cucumber & coriander relish 
08 Gamay noir, Te Mata Estate, Hawkes Bay

$32

Side dishes

northland kumara chips with parmesan olive oil

gordon’s haricot beans gremolata

glazed carrots with micro basil

salad of tomato, bocconcini & pine nuts with palm sugar dressing

potato gnocchi, lemon butter & chives

  $7.50

Dessert

 chocolate brûlée
beetroot sorbet, beetroot hokey pokey, white chocolate oil

$16

strawberries & cream
balsamic roast strawberries, crème fraîche, basil jelly 

$15

coffee parfait, whisky jelly
vanilla foam & cinnamon doughnuts

 $15

taste of coconut, mango ravioli
coconut tart, coconut & chocolate parfait 

$14

tasting of puretastes gelati & sorbets

$13.50

Childrens Menu

penne pasta with olive oil, tomato and grated cheese 

$12

tempura fish & chips with tartare sauce or ketchup 

$15

soup of the day served with bread 

$10

sausage & chips 

$14

hamburger & kumara chips 

$15

icecream sundae with chocolate or raspberry sauce

$  8