The cuisine on this page offers delectable menu choices, both past & present. Our CURRENT menu changes weekly based on seasonal ingredients, local supply and the creative whims of our chef.
Please call us if you’d like to know more about this weeks’ menu on 04 385 7577.
You could also download the PDF (below) or go to the menu page for the latest taste sensations of the week.
Or better still, just come in to The Ambeli and be surprised!
Welcome to the exceptional flavour and goodness of eating organic, seasonal ingredients. Your first taste will confirm this promise of provenance; of supporting local suppliers who focus on sustainability, recycling & the respectful treatment of animals & the good earth - Head Chef Josh “Daygo” Evans
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Salumi selectionSalumi, a selection of tastes from the Mediterranean with Fennel Salami, Jamon Gran Reserva, Coppa, Paprika Ceviche, Chilled Almond Soup, Marinated Olives. An excellent start to your evening. |
$24.00  |
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BreadOrganic Home-Made Bread Selection with Olive Oil & Butter Four different kinds of bread, all in different shapes and sizes and all made fresh by our kitchen every morning.
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$3.50 |
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Warmed olivesBeautiful olives from Verona in Northern Italy, marinated in Olive Oil |
$7.50 |
Entrees More about this section |
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Marinated Yellowfin TunaMarinated Yellowfin Tuna with Eggplant, Orange & Rocket Pesto |
$26.00 |
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Citrus Cured SalmonCitrus Cured Salmon, Roast Salsify Puree with a Poached Quail Egg & Dill Gremolata |
$25.00 |
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Fresh sardinesPan-Fried Fresh Sardines with Sherry Capsicum Dressing. Bringing back the old school! Sardines like you’ve never tasted them before; salty fish with sweet, aromatic notes of sherry and roasted capsicum. |
$24.00 |
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Porcini Risotto QuailPorcini Risotto Stuffed Quail wrapped in Vine Leaves with Mushrooms a la Grecque. We smoke the quail ourselves. This is a dish that involves all your senses – be prepared to get your hands a little messy! |
$25.00 |
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Sauteed prawnsSautéed Prawns with Capsicum & Feta Risotto & Greek Lemon Sauce. A combination of traditional Italian and Greek flavours. Fresh prawns, creamy risotto and the sweetness and tang of Avoglemono, our Greek Lemon Sauce. |
$25.00 |
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Calamari & ChorizoCalamari, Sofrito & Butterbeans; Grilled Chorizo & Kalamata Olives. An unusual combination that never fails to please. |
$20.00 |
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Smoked Beetroot CarpaccioSmoked Organic Beetroot Carpaccio with Pinenut Panacotta, Caramel Olive & Thyme drizzle. The newest addition to our menu. Indescribable! An adventurous, colourful and delightful combination. |
$21.00 |
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Angus Beef TartarePrime Angus Beef Tartar with Roast Artichoke Aioli, Cabernet Reduction & In-house Crackers. High-quality meat from Prime Star’s Angus cattle. Tthe beautiful flavour of the meat takes central stage. |
$20.00 |
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Southland Lamb RumpPan-Roasted ‘Leeland’ Southland Lamb Rump with Butter Bean Puree, Pancetta & Feta Arancini, Preserved Lemon & Caper Dressing.
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$38.00 |
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Pan-roasted SnapperLine caught snapper with Fennel & Tomato Confit & Salsa Verde and Pincho de Patatas Wrapped in Pancetta. It’s so delicious we won’t be surprised if you finish wanting more! |
$38.00 |
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Organic Free-Range ChickenStuffed with Chorizo with Red Pepper & Paprika Roasted Cauliflower Salad & Romesco. The beautiful smokey flavours in this dish are what brings all its elements together.
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$38.00 |
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Prime Angus Beef Fillet170gms of Chargrilled Prime Angus beef fillet with Porcini & roasted garlic polenta, smoked shallot puree spinach & mushrooms. A favourite! Don’t take our word on it. Let your taste buds decide. |
$38.00 |
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Crispy Duck LegSlow cooked till it falls off the bone, with Button Onion Tarte Tatin, Braised Red Cabbage & Jus. |
$38.00 |
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Sherry Braised Pork BellyFree-Range Pork Belly with Roasted Pear & Fennel Salad & Lavender Honey. A favourite! An unusual twist on the traditional ‘pork and apple’ combination. |
$38.00 |
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Heirloom Tomato PanzanellaHeirloom Tomato Panzanella, Buffalo Mozzarella & Ortiz Anchovy Dressing. Multiple colours and shapes. “An explosion of flavour!’ |
$20.00 |
Porcini & Ricotta GnocchiCaramelised Onion, Mushroom & Hazelnut with Gorgonzola – not just any vegetarian dish! So light on the palate. |
$35.00 |
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Sides More about this section |
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Mixed Organic SaladExceptional flavour, organic, seasonal ingredients sourced from local suppliers. Fresh sprouts and seeds that just pop in your mouth with seasonal flavour. |
$7.50 |
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Couscousaki & Spinach SaladA favourite Israeli dish, handmade soft and delectable. You will NEVER eat couscous out of a box again! Another favourite, a meal on it’s own for those vegetarians out there.
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$9.00 |
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Organic breadOrganic Home-Made Bread Selection with Olive Oil & Butter. Four different kinds of bread, all in different shapes and sizes and all made fresh by our kitchen every morning. |
$9.50 |
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Rosemary Potatoes with AioliOh so crispy for those roast potato lovers! The best in flavour, crunchy on the outside, so soft on the inside. This is a house favourite & will be on the menu forever! |
$8.00 |
Desserts More about this section |
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Toasted Rose MarshmallowToasted Rose Marshmallow with Rhubarb with Yoghurt Gelato, Hibiscus Pearls & Coconut – a combination you’ll never forget |
$15.00 |
Trio of SorbetsAll carefully hand-made by Kate, this selection changes often to reflect the fruit and flavour of the season. New season’s Apple, Apricot, Blackberry & Mint. Light and fresh on the palate.
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$15.00 |
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Warmed GingerbreadWarmed Gingerbread with Roasted Pineapple, Honeycomb Ice Cream Black Olive Caramel & Macadamia Praline It’s a favourite of TJ’s – especially that Black Olive Caramel – “It’s adventurous!”
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$15.00 |
Thyme & Lemon BruleeThyme & Lemon Brulee with Poached Fig, Toasted Sesame Goats Cheese Sorbet & Crispy Pancetta. This dish carefully treads the bridge between sweet and savoury. |
$15.00 |
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Re-inventing TiramisuAmaretti, Amaretto & Mascarpone Semifreddo with Tartufi-Cioccolatto & Espresso Toffee. A Chocolate lover? This is for you.
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$15.00 |
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Black Doris marshmallowToasted Peppercorn Marshmallow, Black Doris & Yoghurt Gelato with Plum Balsamic & Coconut Tuile |
$15.00 |
Cheeseboard More about this section |
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CheeseboardOh My Word! Is that a Cheese-board? We trust you have room for a little something extra. Especially as you finish up that glass of wine. |
$24.00 |
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