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THE I’s TAPAS

Smokey Almonds - Sweet, plump almonds roasted in our ovens till crunchy with Marlbourgh flake salt & Pimenton ‘ smoked ’ paprika  $5

Olives - Warmed hand-picked premium selection from Europe & New Zealand marinated in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with fresh herbs & spices  $7.90

Bruschette with a selection of tapenade - Crispy home-baked bread sprinkled with olive oil & garlic and toasted to perfection; served with our chef’s selection of homemade tapenade  $10.50

Hot Middle Eastern Flatbread - Straight from our oven with garlic, fresh herbs, toasted secret spices served with ‘ labneh ‘ (thickened yoghurt cheese) or basil pesto  $7.90

Dolmades –The traditional Greek snack, rice & lamb wrapped in vine leaves  $7.90

RACIÓNES

Soup of the day - served with bruschette; ask staff for today’s flavours  $9.90

EasternChicken flame grilled skewers – tasty thigh or breast marinated in zesty fresh lemongrass & Thai spices  $7.90

Paprika and Garlic Prawn flame grilled skewers- large juicy prawns marinated in sweet paprika, garlic, lemon & fresh Italian parsley  $13.90

Greek Keftedes flame grilled lamb meatball skewers – with smoky tomato chutney $7.90

Seasonal Vegetablesflame grilled skewers – a healthy selection of vegetables with a honey mustard dip  - $6.90

Trinchado – tender steak strips in a spicy Portuguese style sauce served with fresh bread   $10.90

Salt and Pepper squid – succulent peppered squid deep fried and served with tartar sauce $ 10.90

The I’s Shoe String French Fries - with aioli & tomato sauce - $6 / $ 9

Mezze platter  -a selection of Greek and middle-eastern small dishes served in "mezze" portions (like tapas) $28.90

Cheese Platter -We carefully select three of the ripest ‘stand-out’ cheeses; served with warm flame-grilled sourdough bread and preserve

for 2 - $15.50                  for 4 - $29.90

SALADS

Greek salad – tomato, cucumber, capsicum, red onion, olives and feta served on a bed of mesclun and topped with our own special salad dressing $12.90

The I salad – cucumber, carrot, capsicum, red onion, toasted almonds and blue cheese served on a bed of mesclun and topped with our own special salad dressing  $12.90

INTERNATIONAL SPECIALITIES

Bangers and Mash – Our special Irish pork bangers served with mashed potatoes, mushy peas and onion gravy $13.90

Durban Lamb Curry  Bunny Chow –South African styled lamb curry served in half a loaf of fresh bread. (mild, medium, hot)  $15.90                 

Hungarian Goulash – Traditional Hungarian beef and paprika stew served with rice $14.90

Coq au Vin – The French classic slow cooked chicken in red wine with button mushrooms and root vegetables served on mash potatoes $15.90

Moroccan Lentil Casserole (V) –Spicy vegetarian casserole served on rice $15.50

Tagliatelle Alfredo (V) – Fresh egg pasta strips topped with a creamy mushroom and white wine sauce $17.90 

Tagliatelle Arabiata Marinara - Fresh egg pasta strips topped with a spicy tomato and seafood sauce $19.90

MAIN COURSES

The I’s Prime Steak -We check in regularly with our butcher for the best beef steak cuts & sizzle them over an open flame to your liking – marinaded in balsamic and olive oil topped with fresh herb butter, served with sautéed vegetables and shoestring fries                  $27.90

Seafood Platter for 2– Fish of the day beer battered, prawns grilled, garlic mussels, grilled slipper lobster, Calamari, Served with Fries     $45.90

Catch of the Day -beer-battered Catch of the Day served with coleslaw & fries  $20.90

Creamy Mussel and White Wine Pot- Mussels served in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce accompanied by home baked farm-style bread                  $20.90

Chargrilled Spatchcock - Young chicken flattened on the grill and lathered in basing with coleslaw & shoestring fries or mash with a choice of Peri-Peri or lemon and herb basting(Half) $29.90                                    (Quarter) $21.90

Hearty Canterbury Lamb Shank - Braised in red wine and root vegetables with shallot gravy, served on potato mash -  (One shank $25, two shanks $34)

The I’s Famous Beef Burger - asizzling flame-grilled 200 g handmade beef patty resting in a wheat and sesame bap with melted cheddar cheese and all the trimmings.  Served with our shoestring fries and a side salad                  $21.50

PIZZE DELLA CASA

Our pizzas have a tomato ‘sugo’ sauce base, made here in our kitchen to an authentic Neapolitan recipe from Nonna Anna, then topped with molten Mozzarella cheese

All pizzas are also available on a gluten-free base (add $2)

Napolitano - Classic, Tomato ‘sugo’, molten mozarella, shaved parmesan cheese fresh basil leaves  & drizzled with a good extra virgin olive oil. $17.50

Americano- Tomato ‘sugo’, mozzarella, peperoni salami, fresh herbs drizzled with a little chilli infused extra virgin olive oil.  $18.50

The Bays - Tomato ‘sugo’, mozzarella, saltwater Prawns, fish of the day, capers, chives & dill drizzled with a little lemon infused extra virgin olive oil. $22.50

Italian Stallion- Tomato ‘sugo’, mozzarella, honey-cured ham, rocket, plump black olives, mushrooms, shaved Parmesan drizzled with garlic infused extra virgin olive oil. $19.90

Genovese - Tomato ‘sugo’, mozzarella, Kapiti ‘Kikorangi’ Blue, Brie, basil pesto & caramelised onion jam. $19.90

Vegetarian - Tomato ‘sugo’, mozzarella, Haloumi cheese, marinated artichoke hearts, caramelised onions, green & black olives, shaved Parmesan cheese drizzled with a little extra virgin olive oil and topped with wild rocket. $19.90

KIDS EXPRESS MENU

 Let us know if you would like us to speed up the kids’ food for you; and we have crayons and sheets of paper – just for fun

Our “Kids, You Choose” Pizza - let the kids be creative & choose any 3 toppings for their pizza; our favourite is Grandma’s ham, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mushroom or pineapple          $9.90

Fish & Chips - Goujons & our famous shoestring fries wrapped in yesterday’s news    $8.90

Spaghetti and meatballs– the all-time favourite       $8.90

Strawberries with vanilla ice cream - the Classic – not only for kids!      $5.00

DESSERTS

Tiramisu –Italy’s favourite desert; literally "pick me up": mascarpone cheese, biscuits and liqueur    $9.90

Whisky and Honey Cheesecake – worldfamous from The I       $8.90

Belgian Hot chocolate pudding - rich steamed dark chocolate pudding served piping hot with pouring cream       $10.90

Warm Bread & Butter Pudding - Apricot preserve layered with bread butter and brandy laced raisins baked until golden brown and served with pouring cream    $7.90

Don Pedro – whirled vanilla ice cream with a shot of Kahlua, served in a glass with straws – delicious, try it! $ 9.50