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FOOD TO SUIT ALL TASTES The best of Marlborough produce prepared with Italian flair Huge selection of Marlborough wine Conservatory available for up to 30 people -- ideal for private functions & meetings OUR SPECIALITIES Fresh Pasta and Prosciutto -- made on the premises New Zealand Mussels, Scallops & Crayfish Tender fillets of Beef & Pork Rack of Lamb A selection of boneless Chicken dishes Cooked in the traditional Italian way. |
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Rocco's Restaurant was opened in 1983 by the two Rocco brothers from Northern Italy near Trieste, Peter (Piero) and Gino.
After running a successful Italian restaurant (Valentino's) in Turangi for 10 years, Carlo and Fabio, originally from the Veneto region in Italy, moved south to Blenheim to rekindle their friendship and took over the restaurant in January 2000.
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The food and service are as good as ever, with some exciting new dishes.
Come and join them when in Marlborough, and sample their great food and hospitality. We offer a blazing warm fire in winter (with spit roast on Fridays). Visitors to the region also may have a fresh Rocco's meal delivered right to their door at a local Blenheim accommodation.
Naturally Fabio appreciates a bottle of good wine, and he is most enthusiastic about the wonderful quality of Marlborough wines. They have an extensive selection of Marlborough wines in their cellar and the menu is designed to complement these. | |
Rocco's Italian Restaurant5 Dodson Street, Blenheim Marlborough, South Island Telephone +64 3 578-6940 Fax +64 3 578-6940 Click to E-mail for Bookings: RoccoRest@yahoo.it
Open Monday-Saturday from 5:30pm |
Sample Menu
(all prices shown in New Zealand dollars -- indicative only and subject to change)
| ANTIPASTI | |
| Loaf of Garlic Bread (with accompanying toppings) |
6.00 |
| Soup of the day (a choice of three) |
6.00 |
| Rocco's Platter (for two people) - a selection of prosciutto, prawns, smoked salmon, Mozzarella cheese, sundried tomatoes, Italian antipasti, served with toast |
19.00 |
| Prosciutto e melone - finely-sliced Italian-style ham served with rock melon |
10.00 |
| Carpaccio finely sliced raw beef fillet with lemon juice, olive oil, parmesan, capers and herbs |
12.50 |
| Smoked salmon - served with a delicate horseradish and cream sauce |
10.00 |
| Field mushrooms - grilled and topped with garlic prawns or scallops |
12.00 |
| PASTA (As Entree or Main Course) | |
| Pasta Alfredo - home-made noodles with herbs, butter and parmesan cheese |
entrée 9.00/main 20.00 |
| Tagliatelle al Pesto - home-made noodles with a traditional sauce of basil, pine-nuts, extra virgin olive oil and parmesan |
entrée 10.00/main 22.00 |
| Tagliatelle Fantasia - home-made noodles with a ham, cream, and mushroom sauce |
entrée 9.00/main 20.00 |
| Tagliatelle al Salmone - home-made noodles with a smoked salmon and cream sauce |
entrée 10.00/main 22.00 |
| Spaghetti alla Marinara - spaghetti with mussels, prawns, scallops, fish, and garlic butter |
entrée 10.00/main 24.00 |
| Spaghetti alla Bolognese - Mamma's delicious tomato and lean beef meat sauce |
entrée 10.00/main 22.00 |
| Spaghetti alla Carbonara - a traditional dish, spaghetti with bacon, garlic, cracked pepper and egg |
entrée 10.00/main 22.00 |
| Spaghetti al Gorgonzola - spaghetti with a creamy blue cheese sauce and parmesan |
entrée 10.00/main 22.00 |
| SPECIALITA DI CARLO | |
| Deep Fried Camembert Cheese - Camembert cheese wedges served with cranberry sauce |
entrée $10.00 |
| Risotto del Giorno - smooth and creamy risotto of the day |
entrée $12.00/main $24.00 |
| Penne alla Matriciana -Penne pasta with bacon pieces, tomato sauce with a hint of chilli |
entrée $10.00 main $22.00 |
| Crayfish and Scallop de luxe - a Half Crayfish (Mornay or Salad style) and fresh scallops in a mornay or creamy garlic sauce |
main $39.00 |
| Fillet Mignon - Prime aged beef eye fillet wrapped in bacon, grilled and topped with mushrooms poached in chardonnay |
main $28.00 |
| All mains are served with fresh seasonal vegetables or salad | |
| LOW CALORIE DISHES* | ||
| Green salad with: | ||
| Poached Fish Fillets |
main $22.00 |
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| Grilled eye fillet steak or beef |
main $24.00 |
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| Prawns -shelled salt-water prawns served with lemon garnish |
main $24.00 |
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*All dishes prepared without oil or butter Salad without dressing unless requested Vegetarian meals available |
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| MAINS | |
| Crayfish - Mornay or Salad - fresh Marlborough crayfish served with a Mornay sauce, then passed under the grill or served cold with a seafood sauce. |
½ crayfish 24.00 whole crayfish 45.00 |
| Steak and Crayfish - a tender juicy fillet steak wrapped in bacon, served with a ½ crayfish (mornay or salad style) |
38.00 |
| Fillet alla Rocco - fillet steak topped with fresh juicy scallops in a garlic and herb cream sauce |
29.00 |
| Crumbed Fish Fillets (from the Marlborough Sounds) |
entrée 10.00/main 22.00 |
| Marlborough Fisherman's Basket - the traditional mix of scallops, mussels, fillet of fish, and squid rings |
22.00 |
| Garlic Scallops or Scallops Mornay |
entrée 12.00/main 26.00 |
| Nelson Scallops - crumbed scallop served with tartare sauce |
entrée 12.00/main 26.00 |
| Eye Fillet Steak - aged beef served either plain or with garlic or pepper |
24.00 |
| Veal Marsala - slices of veal fillet, pan-fried and served with a Marsala wine sauce |
24.00 |
| Scaloppine con Funghi - fillet escalopes (thin slices of eye fillet) cooked to perfection and smothered with brandy, mushrooms and cream sauce |
24.00 |
| Pork Fillet - with your choice of either a mushroom and sour cream sauce or a banana and Marsala sauce |
22.00 |
| Rack of Lamb - tender cutlets, export quality, a real New Zealand specialty |
27.50 |
| Chicken Kiev alla Rocco - chicken breast, ham, garlic butter and cheese, wrapped in veal schnitzel, crumbed and pan-fried |
23.00 |
| Pollo alla Cacciatora - grilled chicken breast with tomato, shallots & capsicum ... buonissimo! |
22.00 |
| Pollo alla Mafia - boneless chicken pieces, gently pan-fried, then topped with mushrooms, ham and cheese and browned under the grill. An old favourite. |
23.00 |
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All mains (including pasta mains) are served with Fresh Seasonal Vegetables or Salad Side salad or Vegetables served with entrées $4.50 |
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| DESSERTS | |
| Gelato - home-made Italian ice-cream made with fresh Marlborough fruit |
9.00 |
| Tira mi su - an Italian version of trifle laced with Amaretto liquor |
10.00 |
| Marlborough Cherries - Marinated cherries served with vanilla ice-cream |
9.00 |
| Dessert of the Day |
9.00 |
| Americani - an Italian version of chocolate brownies served with rich chocolate sauce |
9.00 |
| Cheeseboard |
(for one) $10.00 / (for two) 15.00 |
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Rocco's Italian Restaurant 5 Dodson Street, Blenheim Marlborough, South Island Telephone +64 3 578-6940 Fax +64 3 578-6940 Click to E-mail for Bookings: RoccoRest@yahoo.it
Open Monday-Saturday from 5:30pm |
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