Nelson’s Bar Rosa is vibrant, bold, welcoming and full of flavour.
Our menu’s inspired by travel, family, and good times - think bold vibrant dishes made to be shared.
With global influences and modern Italian roots, the menu features handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and inventive small plates designed for sharing and enjoying.
MenU
TO START
Marlborough oysters served natural | Sherry Vinegar Mignonette 6 EA
Or strawberry vinegar | cucumber 6 ea
Deep fried smoked green olives 12
Wood fired bread | roast garlic butter 12
Bruschetta | Prosciutto Crudo | Fresh pear | Buffalo Stracciatella 24
SMALL PLATES
Arancini | saffron rice | black onion sauce | Coppa | Grana Padano (X3) 26
Market Fish crudo | citrus | caper| black olive | creme fraiche | shallot 27
Seared beef fillet carpaccio | sauce tonnato | grana Padano | salsa verde 32
Free range porchetta | Guindillas | Buffalo feta | wild rocket | pepitas 29
NEAPOLITAN PIZZA 10.5”
San Marzano Margarita | Buffalo mozzarella | basil | Grana Padano26
+ add anchovies 32 | + add hot pepperoni 32
Black pepper bechamel | pear | lardo | rocket | pecorino 30
Nduja | San marzano | buffalo stracciatella | kalamata | red onion 30
mortadella | pistachio | gorgonzola | rocket | mozzarella 34
Mascarpone bechamel | roasted porcini | marjoram 34
LARGER PLATES
Lasagna | pork & Paua ragu | white sauce | pecorino romano 36
Gnocchi alla romana | sugo all’ arrabbiata | pangrattato | basil 36
Spinach & ricotta tortelloni | raisins | pine nuts | sage brown butter 36
Potato gnocchi | guanciale | pea puree | ricotta | pecorino romano | mint 36
Charcoal fired Angus Pure sirloin Steak | sauteed spinach | green peppercorn
& red wine sauce + cacio e pepe fries 50
SIDES
Grilled baby gem | bagna cauda | pangrattato 12.5
Cacio e pepe fries | grana padano | black pepper 16
SWEETS & CHEESE
Bombe al limone | torte | sorbetto | meringa 16
ricotta cannoli | chocolate | orange | hazelnut 12
Rosa affogato | stracciatella gelato | espresso | amaretti 15
+ 8 to add a liqueur
Toasted fruit loaf | blue & triple cream cheese | roasted grapes 15
We love garlic, onion, nuts, dairy and use quality flours containing gluten
If you have dietary restrictions the dishes that we can offer may be adjusted or limited to suit
Please advise at time of booking or with your server on arrival