Welcome to Our Pantry

The Menu

Our menu is a collection of dishes built from the best New Zealand produce, presented like labels on a well-stocked pantry shelf. The menu changes with the seasons to highlight fresh, local ingredients, and each category is labelled to help you find what you're after, from light starters to hearty mains and sweet finishes.

After dinner, the pantry transforms with our After Dark menu, where the table becomes a place for cards and conversation.

Starters Mains Sharing Plates Desserts After Dark

From the Kitchen

Starters

Begin with small plates that celebrate New Zealand's coastal and garden produce. Each starter is designed to be shared or enjoyed individually, with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Garden Leaf Salad

V GF DF

A bright mix of seasonal leaves, herbs, and edible flowers from local growers, finished with a light citrus vinaigrette and a scattering of toasted seeds. Clean, crisp, and made for sharing.

Coastal Chowder

A warm bowl of New Zealand seafood chowder with tender fish, clams, and root vegetables in a delicate broth. Served with a wedge of toasted sourdough on the side.

Roasted Beetroot

V GF

Slow-roasted beetroot with whipped goat's cheese, candied walnuts, and a drizzle of local honey. Earthy, sweet, and finished with a few leaves of fresh mint.

Smoked Fish Croquettes

Crisp golden croquettes filled with flaked smoked fish and potato, served with a lemony herb aioli and a small salad of pickled cucumber. A satisfying start with plenty of texture.

A beautifully plated starter with fresh greens, edible flowers, and a light vinaigrette on a rustic wooden table — Fresh, seasonal starters from the pantry.

Signature Plates

Mains

Our signature plates are the heart of the menu, featuring robust flavours and generous portions. Each main is crafted to be a satisfying centrepiece for your meal, with locally sourced meats, seafood, and vegetables.

Slow-Roasted Lamb

A generous cut of New Zealand lamb, slow-roasted until tender and served with roasted root vegetables, creamy potato mash, and a rich rosemary jus. Comforting and deeply savoury.

New Zealand lamb
Roasted root vegetables
Rosemary jus

Pan-Seared Fish

GF DF

A fillet of fresh market fish, pan-seared to crisp the skin and served over a warm salad of new potatoes, green beans, and a bright lemon butter sauce. Light yet satisfying.

Market fish
New potatoes
Lemon butter sauce

Herb-Crusted Chicken

Free-range chicken breast coated in a crisp herb and seed crust, served with charred broccolini, roasted garlic, and a smooth cauliflower purée. A lighter main with plenty of flavour.

Free-range chicken
Charred broccolini
Cauliflower purée

Wild Mushroom Risotto

V GF

Creamy arborio rice cooked slowly with a mix of wild mushrooms, finished with aged parmesan, truffle oil, and fresh thyme. Rich, earthy, and completely vegetarian.

Wild mushrooms
Arborio rice
Aged parmesan

A hearty main course of slow-roasted lamb with roasted root vegetables and a rich jus on a dark wooden table — A signature plate built for the centre of the table.

The Table

Sharing Plates

Gather around the table with plates designed to be passed and shared. Sharing plates are ideal for groups or for those who want to try a variety of flavours, with generous portions meant for two or more people.

Charcuterie Board

A generous board of cured meats, local cheeses, olives, pickles, and artisan bread. Balanced, rustic, and made for grazing over good conversation.

Cured meats
Local cheeses
Artisan bread

Roasted Vegetable Platter

V GF

A colourful spread of seasonal roasted vegetables, whipped feta, toasted nuts, and a tangy herb dressing. Served warm or at room temperature, perfect for the middle of the table.

Seasonal vegetables
Whipped feta
Herb dressing

Salt and Pepper Calamari

Lightly fried calamari tossed with sea salt, cracked pepper, and fresh chilli, served with a lime aioli and a wedge of lemon. Crisp, zesty, and easy to share.

Calamari
Sea salt and pepper
Lime aioli

Cheese and Honey Board

A selection of New Zealand cheeses paired with local honey, fresh fruit, and crisp crackers. Sweet, savoury, and a lovely way to slow down between courses.

New Zealand cheeses
Local honey
Fresh fruit

A large wooden board filled with cured meats, cheeses, olives, roasted vegetables, and artisan bread for sharing — Plates designed to be passed around the table.

Desserts

Sweet Finishes

End your meal with a sweet treat that reflects the pantry's playful spirit. Desserts range from classic New Zealand favourites to modern creations, with local fruits and dairy featured throughout.

Pavlova

V GF

A crisp meringue shell with a soft centre, topped with whipped cream, fresh berries, and a passionfruit coulis. A true New Zealand classic, light and refreshing.

Meringue
Fresh berries
Passionfruit coulis

Chocolate Tart

A rich dark chocolate ganache in a crisp pastry shell, served with a spoon of crème fraîche and a dusting of cocoa. Deep, silky, and made for chocolate lovers.

Dark chocolate
Pastry shell
Crème fraîche

Lemon Curd Cheesecake

A creamy baked cheesecake swirled with tangy lemon curd, served on a buttery biscuit base with a few fresh raspberries. Bright, zesty, and not too sweet.

Lemon curd
Cream cheese
Raspberries

Affogato

V GF

A scoop of vanilla bean ice cream drowned in a shot of hot espresso, finished with a grating of dark chocolate. Simple, elegant, and a lovely pick-me-up after dinner.

Vanilla ice cream
Espresso
Dark chocolate

A delicate pavlova topped with fresh berries and a dusting of powdered sugar on a vintage-style plate — Sweet finishes from the pantry shelf.

After Dark

Evening Menu

As the evening progresses, the pantry transforms. Our After Dark menu offers a selection of light bites and desserts, perfect for enjoying while you play. The menu is available after 9pm and includes items like cheese boards, sliders, and mini desserts.

Cheese boards with local honey and crackers
Mini beef and lamb sliders
Bite-sized pavlova and chocolate tarts
Seasoned fries with tomato relish

Physical poker, roulette, and blackjack tables are available in the adjacent lounge for after-dinner entertainment. All games are physical and offline; no online gaming or betting is offered.

An elegant evening scene with light bites and a physical poker setup in a dimly lit restaurant lounge — The pantry after dark.

Dietary Information

Dietary Codes

We label our dishes with simple codes to help you navigate the menu. Please inform your server of any allergies or intolerances. Our kitchen takes precautions, but cross-contamination may occur.

V = Vegetarian GF = Gluten Free DF = Dairy Free VG = Vegan

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Reserve your table or get in touch with our team. Call us at +64 9 555 1234 or email [email protected]. We are located at 12 Victoria Street West, Auckland 1010, New Zealand.

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