Alpine Lodge Menu
Reservations are recommended, please call us on +64 3 5211 869 or email us on info@alpinelodge.co.nz
Summer Opening Hours
We are the only restaurant in the village and highly recommend that you book your table with one of our friendly staff prior to your arrival.
November – April
Daily
Breakfast 8.00am-10.00am
Lunch 12 noon-2.00pm
Dinner 5.30pm-9.00pm
Winter Opening Hours
May - October
Please call as our opening hours change during the winter months
Our Menu
Breakfast
mushrooms, tomatoes and sausages, sourdough toast | 30 Gluten free option | 31
Alpine Cooked Breakfast
free range eggs cooked to your liking, hash brown, Manuka smoked free range bacon,
mushrooms, tomatoes and sausages, sourdough toast | 30 Gluten free option | 31
herb oil, dukkah, sourdough toast | 27 Gluten free option | 29
Mediterranean Cooked Breakfast
free range poached eggs, spinach, feta cheese, avocado puree,
herb oil, dukkah, sourdough toast | 27 Gluten free option | 29
Two Eggs Any Style
free range eggs cooked to your liking on sourdough bread | 15 Gluten free option | 18
Eggs And Bacon On Toast
free range eggs cooked to your liking, Manuka smoked free range bacon, sourdough bread | 22 Gluten free option | 24
Acai Bowl
layered acai and coconut yoghurt, house-made granola, fresh fruit, hemp seeds, local honey | 24
bacon | 22 mushrooms| 20
Eggs Benedict
poached eggs, toasted English muffin, spinach, served with either smoked salmon| 24
bacon | 22 mushrooms| 20
extra maple syrup | 4
Tower Of Pancakes
Canadian maple syrup and bananas | 20 large | 24
extra maple syrup | 4
Breakfast Bagel
toasted bagel, lemon cream cheese, smoked salmon, pickled red onion, capers, tomato, herb dressing bananas | 25
peanut butter, honey or jam | 13 Gluten free option | 15
Something Light
2 slices of whole meal toast, croissant, with your choice of butter,
peanut butter, honey or jam | 13 Gluten free option | 15
Extra's are available (copy available from our restaurant)
Small Plates
Garlic Flatbread
baked in our pizza oven with chili & chimichurri (GFA) | 16
coconut yoghurt (VR) | 18
Cucumber & Fennel Gazpacho
compressed apple, fennel & celery, watermelon & lime sorbet, mint &
coconut yoghurt (VR) | 18
beetroot gel, herb salad (V,GFA) | 20
Goats Cheese Mousse
pickled beetroot, orange segments, raspberry dust,
beetroot gel, herb salad (V,GFA) | 20
croutons, salmon rillette (GFA, DFA) | 20
Cured Salmon
horseradish cream, capers, pickled red onion,
croutons, salmon rillette (GFA, DFA) | 20
Venison Carpaccio
poached pear, rocket, blue cheese, toasted walnuts, balsamic reduction (DFA, GF) | 24
crispy noodles, citrus, yuzu gel, wasabi & avocado puree, fresh chili, soy dressing (DF, GF) | 25
Seared Tuna
with nori, pickled ginger, rolled in sesame seeds,
crispy noodles, citrus, yuzu gel, wasabi & avocado puree, fresh chili, soy dressing (DF, GF) | 25
charcuterie, pickles, homemade chutney, toasted tomato focaccia (GFA) | 39
Alpine Lodge Platter
olives, selection of local cheeses, house,
charcuterie, pickles, homemade chutney, toasted tomato focaccia (GFA) | 39
Large Plates
Fish Of The Day
please ask your server for today’s special | 44
celeriac puree, thyme jus (GF)| 44
Prime NZ Beef Steak
potato gratin, roasted seasonal vegetables,
celeriac puree, thyme jus (GF)| 44
fried egg, onion, shoestring fries (GFA) | 36
Beef Burger (180g)
house baked brioche bun, pickles, bacon, lettuce, smoked cheddar cheese,
fried egg, onion, shoestring fries (GFA) | 36
coconut tzatziki, roti (GFA) | 38
Mediterranean Pulled Lamb
with tomatoes, red onions, feta, olives, salsa verde,
coconut tzatziki, roti (GFA) | 38
Smoked Cauliflower Steak
hummus, fried chickpeas, chilli oil, dukkha, herb salad (VG) | 29
Grilled Aubergine
miso marinated aubergine, date & coconut yoghurt, kimchi, fresh radish, spicy Korean slaw (VG) | 27
House made Tagliatelle Pasta
please ask your server for today’s special | 29
Sides
Seasonal Green Vegetables
tossed with cranberries & almonds (GF,DF, V) | 15
Potato Wedges
with sour cream | 8 sml | 12 lg
Bowl of Fries
sea salt, sweet chili aioli (GF,DF) | 8 sml | 12 lg
Bowl of Herb Mashed Potatoes(GF) | 13
(GF, DF, VN) | 15
House Side Salad
mixed greens, olives, tomato, cucumber, feta, herb dressing
(GF, DF, VN) | 15
Small Plates
Garlic Flatbread
baked in our pizza oven with chili & chimichurri (GFA) | 16
coconut yoghurt (VR) | 18
Cucumber & Fennel Gazpacho
compressed apple, fennel & celery, watermelon & lime sorbet, mint &
coconut yoghurt (VR) | 18
beetroot gel, herb salad (V,GFA) | 20
Goats Cheese Mousse
pickled beetroot, orange segments, raspberry dust,
beetroot gel, herb salad (V,GFA) | 20
croutons, salmon rillette (GFA, DFA) | 20
Cured Salmon
horseradish cream, capers, pickled red onion,
croutons, salmon rillette (GFA, DFA) | 20
Venison Carpaccio
poached pear, rocket, blue cheese, toasted walnuts, balsamic reduction (DFA, GF) | 24
crispy noodles, citrus, yuzu gel, wasabi & avocado puree, fresh chili, soy dressing (DF, GF) | 25
Seared Tuna
with nori, pickled ginger, rolled in sesame seeds,
crispy noodles, citrus, yuzu gel, wasabi & avocado puree, fresh chili, soy dressing (DF, GF) | 25
charcuterie, pickles, homemade chutney, toasted tomato focaccia (GFA) | 39
Alpine Lodge Platter
olives, selection of local cheeses, house,
charcuterie, pickles, homemade chutney, toasted tomato focaccia (GFA) | 39
Large Plates
Fish Of The Day
please ask your server for today’s special | 44
celeriac puree, thyme jus (GF)| 44
Prime NZ Beef Steak
potato gratin, roasted seasonal vegetables,
celeriac puree, thyme jus (GF)| 44
fried egg, onion, shoestring fries (GFA) | 36
Beef Burger (180g)
house baked brioche bun, pickles, bacon, lettuce, smoked cheddar cheese,
fried egg, onion, shoestring fries (GFA) | 36
coconut tzatziki, roti (GFA) | 38
Mediterranean Pulled Lamb
with tomatoes, red onions, feta, olives, salsa verde,
coconut tzatziki, roti (GFA) | 38
Smoked Cauliflower Steak
hummus, fried chickpeas, chilli oil, dukkha, herb salad (VG) | 29
Grilled Aubergine
miso marinated aubergine, date & coconut yoghurt, kimchi, fresh radish, spicy Korean slaw (VG) | 27
House made Tagliatelle Pasta
please ask your server for today’s special | 29
Sides
Seasonal Green Vegetables
tossed with cranberries & almonds (GF,DF, V) | 15
Potato Wedges
with sour cream | 8 sml | 12 lg
Bowl of Fries
sea salt, sweet chili aioli (GF,DF) | 8 sml | 12 lg
Bowl of Herb Mashed Potatoes(GF) | 13
(GF, DF, VN) | 15
House Side Salad
mixed greens, olives, tomato, cucumber, feta, herb dressing
(GF, DF, VN) | 15
Dessert
Plant Based Chocolate Mousse
layered with berry compote, fresh berries, coffee liqueur reduction, raspberry biscotti (GF) | 18
Local Honey & White Chocolate Cheesecake
honeycomb, orange sherbet, lemon curd (GFA) | 18
Selection of Sorbet
vanilla tuille, white chocolate crumb (GFA, DFA) |16
toasted sourdough (GFA) ⎮22 for one ⎮44 for two
Alpine Lodge Cheese Board
selection of local and New Zealand cheeses, seasonal fruit, chutney,
toasted sourdough (GFA) ⎮22 for one ⎮44 for two
add your choice of liqueur ⎮ 18.5
Affogato
vanilla ice cream and espresso coffee (GF) ⎮ 18.5
add your choice of liqueur ⎮ 18.5
Leighton's Espresso Martini
espresso, baileys, vodka, Kailua | 25
add your choice of liquor and whipped cream ⎮ 17
Liqueur Coffee
long espresso shot
add your choice of liquor and whipped cream ⎮ 17
Pizza
BBQ sauce, mozzarella, oregano, tomato sauce ⎮17 ⎮ 27
The Meat Lovers
salami, bacon, caramelised onions, pork belly, red capsicum,
BBQ sauce, mozzarella, oregano, tomato sauce ⎮17 ⎮ 27
your choice of hummus or tomato base ⎮17 ⎮ 27
The Vegan
vegetables, vegan cheese, dukkah, vegan aioli swirl,
your choice of hummus or tomato base ⎮17 ⎮ 27
creme cheese base, fried capers, red onions, spinach, red capsicum, mozzarella, lemon and honey drizzle ⎮18 ⎮ 28
The Salmon
house smoked salmon, lemon
creme cheese base, fried capers, red onions, spinach, red capsicum, mozzarella, lemon and honey drizzle ⎮18 ⎮ 28
tomato sauce | 15 | 25
The Hawaiian
ham, pineapple, red onions, mozzarella, oregano,
tomato sauce | 15 | 25
tomato sauce ⎮16⎮ 26
The Tuscan
mushrooms, kalamata olives, feta, confit garlic, mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, capsicum, oregano,
tomato sauce ⎮16⎮ 26
The Margherita
two styles of mozzarella, oregano, roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce, pesto drizzle ⎮16 ⎮ 26
El Diablo
pepperoni, Spanish chorizo, red onions, chilli flakes, mozzarella, jalapeño, chilli jam, oregano, tomato sauce ⎮17 ⎮ 27
The Chefs Pizza Special
please see our specials for today’s flavour | 18 | 28
gluten free base add | 5
Half and Half Pizza all | 30
Add sides or cheese | 4
Add any meats | 6
Add salmon | 8
Add anchovies | 5
Add avocado (if available) | 4
Pizza Sizes - Small 8" and Large 12"
Our waitstaff are happy to assist with any of your dietary requirements as most meals can be adjusted.
Children's
Cheese Burger
with fries, homemade brioche bun, beef patty, melted mozzarella, lettuce, tomato | 16
Home-made Tagliatelle
bread, hummus, carrot sticks, ham, cheese, apple, crisps | 15
Children's Platter
bread, hummus, carrot sticks, ham, cheese, apple, crisps | 14
Chicken Nuggets
with fries or mash and seasonal vegetables | 14
Fish Bites
with fries or mash and seasonal vegetables | 14
Bangers & Mash
2 grilled sausages, potato mash, tomato sauce. seasonal vegetables | 14
Just Fries | 8 sml | 15 lg
Hawaiian Pizza | 14
Pepperoni Pizza | 14
Margariata Pizza | 14
Vanilla Ice Cream Sundae
With your choice of berry, caramel or chocolate topping, single scoop | 5.5, double scoop | 7.5
Banana Split
banana, vanilla ice cream, Nutella topping | 10
Seasonal Fruit
vanilla ice cream or whipped cream | 10
GF = Gluten Free, DF = Dairy Free, VN = Vegan,
Your allergy is your responsibility, please let our waitstaff know
of any dietary requirements when you order.
GF = Gluten Free, DF = Dairy Free, VN = Vegan,
V = Vegetarian
GFA = Gluten Free Available, VNA = Vegan Available
DFA = Dairy Free Available,
V = Vegetarian