Our Menu
white wine
champagne
ayala brut majeur nv (ay, fr) gls $25 btl $150
taittinger ‘prelude’ grand crus brut nv (reims, fr) btl $230
taittinger brut reserve 2012 (reims, fr) btl $260
methode traditionelle & sparkling
col de salici brut prosecco ‘superiore’ doc 2017 (valdbbladene, ita) gls $13.5 btl $62
quartz reef brut nv (bendigo, nz) gls $18 btl $85
monmousseau cuvee j.m. ‘rose’ nv (touraine, fr) gls $13.5 btl $62
petillant naturel ‘pet net’ – natural sparkling wines
supernatural ‘petillant naturel’ – sauvignon blanc 2018 (hawkes bay, nz) btl $80
silver wing ‘nada’ – syrah/ pinot noir 2018 (waipara, nz) btl $80
sauvignon blanc
milcrest estate 2016 (nelson, nz) gls $12.5 btl $58
konrad ‘single vineyard’ 2016 (marlborough, nz) gls $12 btl $55
clos henri vineyards ‘petit clos’ 2017 (malrborough, nz) gls $12.5 btl $58
clos marguerite 2018 (marlborough, nz) gls $13.5 btl $62
pegasus bay sauvignon/semillon 2016 (waipara, nz) gls $15.5 btl $72
main divide 2018 (canterbury, nz) btl $65
semillon
chateau le puy ‘marie cecile’ cotes de bordeaux 2014 (cotes de franc,fr) btl $220
chardonnay
villa maria ‘ihumateo single vineyard’ 2014 (auckland, nz) btl $68
craggy range ‘single vineyard’ 2017 (hawkes bay, nz) gls $14.5 btl $68
takapoto estate ‘reserve’ 2014 (hawkes bay, nz) gls $18 btl $85
vidal ‘icon 1888’ 2014 (hawkes bay, nz) btl $260
domaine rewa 2015 (central otago, nz) btl $80
escarpment 2015 (martinborough, nz) btl $85
somonnet -febvre ‘petit chablis’ 2013 (burgundy, fr) btl $75
pinot gris
man o war ‘exiled’ 2017 (waiheke island, nz) btl $75
peregrine 2018 (central otago, nz) gls $14.5 btl $68
rose
te awa single estate – cab franc 2018 (hawkes bay, nz) gls $12 btl $55
lamont – pinot noir 2018 (bendigo, nz) gls $14.5 btl $68
maison saint aix – grenache/syrah/cinsault/carignan 2017 (provence, fr) btl $72
riesling
mondillo 2018 (central otago, nz) gls $12.5 btl $58
misha’s vineyard ‘limelight’ 2015 (central otago, nz) gls $14.5 btl $68
pyramid valley ‘lebecca vineyard’ 2005 (marlborough, nz) btl $95
chenin blanc
pyramid valley ‘moteo ridge vineyard’ chenin blanc 2013 (hawkes bay, nz) btl $95
marc bredif ‘vouvray classic’ chenin blanc 2016 (loire valley, fr) gls $14.5 btl $68
mount edward chenin blanc 2017 (central otago, nz) btl $65
gewurztraminer
villa maria ‘ihumatao’ single vineyard 2013 (auckland, nz) gls $12.5 btl $58
pegasus bay 2016 (waipara, nz) btl $68
whyte estate 2009 (marlborough, nz) gls $10.5 btl $50
orange wine
super natural ‘pacific potion’ pinot gris 2018 (hawkes bay, nz) gls $13.5 btl $52
pyramid valley ‘on skins’ pinot blanc/ pinot gris/ gewurztraminer 2016 (marlborough, nz) btl $95
unique whites
john forrest collection ‘the white’ – rare blend 2010 (new zealand) gls $13.5 btl $62
villa maria ‘cellar selection’ – albarino 2015 (hawkes bay, nz) gls $12 btl $55
martin codax -albarino 2017 (rias baixas, sp) btl $55
mount edward pinot blanc 2017 (central otago, nz) btl $45
burn cottage riesling/ gruner veltiner 2016 (central otago, nz) btl $115
domaine rolet ‘expression du terroir’ chardonnay/ savagin 2010 (cotes du jura, fr) btl $85
large format 1.5 lt magnum bottles
cabernet franc
pyramid valley ‘ howell family vineyard’ 2007 (hawkes bay) blt $250
syrah
terere ‘reserve’ syrah 2010 (waiheke island, nz) btl $310
montepulciano
hans herzog 2010 (marlborough) btl $350
pinot noir
hans herzog ‘grand duc’ 2013 (marlborough, nz) btl $400
merlot blend
chateau le puy ’emelien’ merlot/ cab sav/ carmenere 2012 (cotes de francs, fr) btl $350
red wine
pinot noir
opawa 2017 (marlborough, nz) gls $13.5 btl $62
clos marguerite 2014 (marlborough, nz) gls $18 btl $85
pyramid valley ‘calrossie vineyard’2016 (marlborough, nz) btl $95
fromm ‘quarters vineyard’ 2016 (marlborough, nz) btl $110
john forrest collection 2012 (waitaki, nz) gls $18 btl $85
takapoto estate 2013 (central otago, nz) gls $18.5 btl $89
mac forbes 2016 (yarra valley, au) btl 89
simon bize et fils ‘les bourgeots’ 2012 (cote de beaune, fr) btl $220
cristom sommer ‘eileen vineyard 2013 (willamette valley, us) btl $160
merlot/ merlot blends
crab farm ‘shingle pit’ merlot 2016 (hawkes bay, nz) gls $11 btl $55
puriri hills ‘pope’ merlot/cab franc/carmenere 2010 (clevedon, nz) btl $400
puriri hills ‘pope’ merlot/cab franc/carmenere/ cab sav, malbec 2013 (clevedon, nz) btl $435
malbec/ malbec blends
santa ana malbec 2017 (mendoza, ar) gls $13.5 btl $62
chateau bovila malbec 2014 (cahors, fr) gls $12.5 btl $58
te aotea ‘angels’ malbec 2012 (kaipara, nz) btl $140
esk valley ‘the terraces’ malbec/merlot/cab franc 2013 (hawke’s bay, nz) btl $280
cabernet/ cabernet blends
mills reef ‘reserve’ cab sav/ merlot 2016 (hawkes bay, nz) gls $12.5 btl $58
newton forrest ‘stoney corner’ cab sav/merlot/malbec 2011 (gimblett gravels, nz) gls $15.5 btl $72
villa maria ‘reserve’ cab sav 2007 (hawkes bay, nz) btl $98
the antipodean cab sav/merlot/malbec 2004 (matakana, nz) btl $400
cullen ‘diana madeline’ cab sav/ merlot/ cab franc 2013 (margaret river , aus) btl $260
chateau croix de beaucailliu cab sav/merlot 2011 (st julien, fr) btl $220
chateau gloria cab sav/ merlot/cab franc 2013 (ste julian, medoc, fr) btl $320
cabernet franc
pyramid valley ‘howell family vineyard’ 2011 (hawke’s bay, nz) btl $140
syrah/shiraz and blends
d’arenberg ‘the love grass’ shiraz 2016 (mclaren vale, au) gls $12 btl $55
yalumba ‘the octavious’ old vine shiraz 2016 (barossa, au) btl $240
the hay paddock ‘novelist’ syrah 2013 (waiheke island, nz) btl $89
the hay paddock syrah 2010 (waiheke island, nz) btl $150
fromm ‘fromm vineyard’ 2015 (marlborough, nz) btl $115
little x syrah 2014 (hawkes bay, nz) gls $13.5 btl $62
villa maria ‘reserve’ syrah 2012 (gimblett gravels, nz) btl $115
gilles robin ‘papillon’ syrah 2016 (crozes-hermitage, fr) btl $89
sangiovese/ sangiovese blends
monsanto chianti classico docg 2015 (chianti, it) btl $110
castagna ‘un segreto’ sangiovese/ syrah 2010 (beechworth, au) btl $220
dolcetto
parusso piani noce dolcetto d’ alba 2017 (piedmonte, it) btl $68
grenache/garnacha and blends
gil family estate ‘honoro vera’ garnacha 2016 (calatayud, es) gls $11 btl $52
bodegas aragonesas ‘fagus’ old vines garnacha 2014 (campo de borja, esp) btl $100
heritage ogier grenache/ syrah/ mourvedre 2017 (cotes du rhone, fr) gls $14 btl $65
willunga ‘100’ grenache 2014 (mclaren vale, au) gls $12.5 btl $58
unique reds
karikari estate pinotage 2012 (karikari peninsula, nz) btl $120
te awa tempranillo 2014 (hawkes bay, nz) btl $65
castillo de molina ‘reserva’ carmenere 2015 (valle del maule, cl) gls $12.5 btl $58
vinteloper touringa nacional 2016 (langhorne creek, au) btl $72
domaine rolete ‘vieilles vignes’ polsard 2010 (jura, fr) 95
white
villa maria ‘reserve’ noble riesling 2015 (marlborough, nz) gls $13.5 btl $62
konrad late harvest sauvignon blanc/ riesling nv (marlborough, nz) gls $11 btl $52
mouton cadet ‘reserve sauternes’ sauvignon/ semillon 2014 (bordeaux, fr) gls $14.5 btl $68
red
domaine du mas blanc ‘banyuls grenache’ -vdn nv (languedoc, fr) gls $15.5 btl $72
port
taylors 10 years old tawny (porto, pt) gls $16.5
dows 10 year old tawny (douro, pt) gls $15.5
does 20 year old tawny (douro, pt) gls $18
mills reef ‘elspeth vintage port’ 2013 (hawkes bay, nz) gls $15 blt $92
sherry
lustau pedro ximenez dessert sherry (jerez, esp) gls $15
bodegas toro albala ‘marques de poley’ oloroso nv (andalucia,esp) gls $16
tap – 30L keg
shunters yard lager (hamilton) 6.5% gls $12.5
brewaucracy ‘form filler’ apa (hamilton) 5.5% gls $13.5
lager
corona (mexico) 4.5% btl $8.5
moa ‘original’ (marlbouough) 5% btl $9
wheat
tuatara ‘weiz guy hefeweizen’ (wellington) 5% btl $10
pilsner
sprig and fern (nelson) 5% btl $10
deep creek ‘undercurrent’ (auckland) 5% btl $10
croucher (rotorua) 5% btl $12
draught
waikato (waikato) 4% btl $8
sour hopped ale
8 wired dry hopped ‘hoppy berliner’ (warkworth) 4.5% btl $9
sessionable ale
colab brewing garden ale (auckland, nz) 4% btl $9
indian pale ale (IPA)
garage project ‘garagisa’ (wellington)5.8% btl $11
epic ‘armagddon’ (auckland) 6.6% btl $12
double indian pale ale (IIPA)
epic ‘hop zombie’ (auckland) 8.5% btl $16
pale ale
8 wired ‘tropadelic’ (warkworth) 5.4% btl $12
american pale ale (APA)
parrot dog ‘falcon’ (wellington) 5% btl $11
bright ale
liberty brewing co ‘elixir’ (auckland) 5% btl $10
porter
yeastie boys ‘pot kettle black’ (wellington) 6% btl $15
stout
cassels & sons brewing co. ‘milk stout’ (christchurch) 5% $12
low alcohol
croucher ‘lowrider’ ipa (rotorua) 2.5% btl $10
garage project ‘fugazi’ (blenheim) 2.2% btl $9
cider
three wise birds ‘summer fling’ off dry (hawke’s bay) 5.5% btl $9
three wise birds ‘bach life’ organic apple (hawke’s bay) 5.5% btl $9
maeloc ‘pera’ pear (galicia, spain) 4% btl $12
non – alcoholic
apple, orange, cranberry, pinapple, tomato, feijoa gls $5
coke, diet coke, tonic, lemonade, ginger ale gls $5
lemon lime and bitters gls $5.5
bundaberg ginger beer gls $6
mineral water
santa vittoria sparking 1000ml btl $12
la maison du thè tea $5
vittoria coffee $5
hot chocolate, regular, white chocolate, hazelnut $5
cocktails
choka choc – homemade chocolate sauce, tia maria liquer, baileys, caramel
$17
kahlo’s ice tea – tequila, elderflower liquer, lime, ginger beer
$16
ginger nut smash – canadian club, lemon and ginger syrup, ginger ale
$15
tinkerbells lemonade – homemade limoncello sorbet, vanilla vodka, white chocolate syrup
$17
ohh lala – tamarillo sorbet, elderflower liqour, bacardi, black pepper, star anise
$17
pina rita – coconut and malibu sorbet, herrradura silver tequila, citrus powder
$17
mocktails
palate spritz – cranberry juice, lemonade, sour cherries
tropical cooler – pineapple juice, passionfruit syrup, bitters, lime
idas cosmo – apple juice, cranberry juice, lime juice
sober G&T – seedlip garden 108, lemon, rosemary, tonic
$8
speciality coffee
rusty nail coffee – scotch, drambuie, espresso, cream, cinnamon
jaffa five coffee -baileys, cointreau, kahlua, espresso, chocolate milk
bavarian – amaretto, chambord, kahlua, chocolate cream, espresso
hot nutty irishman – bailey’s, frangelico, cream, espresso
$15
palate express lunch menu
two courses $25
(express lunch menu changes daily)
entrée
spiced carrot soup, lime mascapone, grilled sourdough
confit pork, gnocchi, pear, artichoke puree
potato & cabbage hash, poached egg, soy butter sauce
$12
mains
beef shortrib ragout, kohlrabi remulade, potato, brussel sprout puree
beer battered market fish, hand cut chips, warm sauce tartare
roasted cauliflower, romesco salad, citrus, almonds
$18
dessert
selection of housemade sorbet and ice cream
vanilla ice cream affogato with baileys liqueur
little river brie, handmade crackers, pear jelly
$12
We invite you to experience our menu with a flexible wine match. Please ask our friendly staff to help with the suggestions.
we are committed to helping you with any dietary needs, whether you have food allergies or religious believes, please let our wait staff know of any restrictions and we will adjust the dish where is possible.
appetizers
te kouma bay oysters
natural – with vermouth vinegar, lemon
or
craft beer battered – with sriracha mayonnaise
1/2 doz $21 1 doz $42
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entree
trevally sashimi, spiced calamari, radish, papaya and freeze dried kim chi
$19.5
twice baked blue cheese souffle, hazelnuts, figs, celeriac puree
$18.5
grilled quail, asian eggplant salad, cucumber, peanuts, fragrant herbs
$19.5
organic pork belly, chorizo, granny smith apple, corn puree
$19.5
beetroot tortellini, meyer smoked gouda, seaweed, rocket
entree $18.5 main $36
(one account per table)
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mains
potato gnocchi, local mushrooms, corn, cauliflower puree, parmigiano reggiano
entree: $18.5 main: $36
market fish, celeriac, grilled leeks, chives, poached oyster, smoked butter sauce
$38.5
venison topside, boudin noir, grilled sweetcorn salsa, jalapeno poppers, bitter chocolate
$39.5
reserve eye fillet, truffled butter, smoked mushroom, blue cheese pudding, shallot puree, crisp ham
$41
spiced lamb rump, black garlic, rosemary polenta, buffalo curd, spiced carrot puree
$39.5
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sides
broccolini, lemon oil, almonds
duck fat chips, garlic mayonnaise
rocket, pear and shaved parmesan salad
$8.5 each
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unique cheese with accompaniments
meyer smoked gouda – little river brie – mount eliza blue monkey
$15 each
combination – all three cheeses small $21 / large $42
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desserts
pistachio pannacotta and sponge, cointreau ice cream, orange, freeze dried valrhona chocolate
flambeed feijoa, buttermilk doughnut, oat granola, coconut sorbet
white chocolate and raspberry baked alaska
valrhona milk chocolate mousse, plum sorbet, caramel, dehydrated chocolate, px jelly
$16.5 each
All dishes are subject to change. Menus are only a guideline of what may be available.
minimum of 12 guests for set menu
palate set menu option 1
$70 per person
(sample only)
to begin
your choice of:
beetroot tortellini, meyer smoked goats cheese, seaweed, rocket
trevally sashimi, spiced calamari, papaya, radish, freeze dried kimchi
to continue
your choice of:
reserve eye fillet, truffled butter, smoked mushroom, blue cheese pudding, shallot puree, crisp ham
market fish, celeriac, grilled leeks, chives, poached oyster, smoked butter sauce
to finish
your choice of:
orange pannacotta, liquorice ice cream, candied oranges, mint syrup
valrhona milk chocolate mousse, plum sorbet, caramel, dehydrated chocolate, px jelly
palate set menu option 2
$80 per person
(sample only)
to begin
to share:
local volare sourdough with smoked butter and matapiro olive oil
followed by your choice of:
beetroot tortellini, meyer smoked goats cheese, seaweed, rocket
freshly shucked te kouma bay oysters served natural with vermouth vinegar, lemon
trevally sashimi, spiced calamari, papaya, radish, freeze dried kimchi
to continue
your choice of:
market fish, celeriac, grilled leeks, chives, poached oyster, smoked butter sauce
reserve eye fillet, truffled butter, smoked mushroom, blue cheese pudding, shallot puree, crisp ham
spiced lamb rump, black garlic, rosemary polenta, buffalo curd, spiced carrot puree
to finish
your choice of:
valrhona milk chocolate mousse, plum sorbet, caramel, dehydrated chocolate, px jelly
orange pannacotta, liquorice ice cream, candied oranges, mint syrup
little river brie, handmade crackers, pear jelly
palate set menu option 3
5 course degustation menu
$95 per person
(surprise menu, trust our chefs)
amuse bouche
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trevally sashimi, pickled vegetables, citrus
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miso marinated quail, seared scallops, kim chi
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poached john dory, chorizo, soft shell crab
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hawkes bay lamb cutlets, potato gnocchi, pea puree
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baked vanilla custard
Kitchen Table
Enjoy our seven-course degustation, created by the chefs every night with an option of matching wines, on our kitchen table. The table is located inside the kitchen, with the opportunity to see our kitchen team in action during a busy service. A truly unique opportunity to see ‘behind the scenes’.
The degustation menu is
$120 per person
with matching wine an additional $70 per person
Suitable for groups between 2 – 6people
Booking in advance is essential
Please note: While Mat and the palate team are usually happy to accommodate dietary requirements, this does not extend to this particular menu format and dining experience. Palate’s degustation menu is a true expression of Mat and his team’s philosophy and innovation in both food and wine.
Event
Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience
Beer o’Clock
This month we are trying something new!
Instead of our usual wine o’clock, we are switching it up and sampling beers from Tuatara Brewery.
We are matching beers from all over New Zealand with our delicious canapes.
As usual, seats are limited, so bookings and prepayment are required.
When: Wednesday 29th May
Time: 5:30pm Start
Cost: $25pp
***Online bookings MUST mention or contact us on 07 834 2921 or via email, palate.restaurant@xtra.co.nz
THE PALATE TEAM
Mat McLean,
Head Chef and Owner
Mat McLean is regarded as one of New Zealand’s leading chefs and Palate is one of New Zealand’s most awarded restaurants.
After gaining professional qualifications from Waikato Polytechnic Mat was awarded a scholarship to work in the UK, where he gained invaluable work experience at two of London’s most prestigious restaurants; Leith (1 Michelin star) and The Capital Hotel (2 Michelin stars).
Following a stint in Melbourne as Head Chef at the Middle Brighton Baths (a 1 hat restaurant) he returned to New Zealand to establish Palate in 2005.
Mat is a chef with highly developed technical skills, who’s committed to cooking with seasonal, local produce. He is not afraid to experiment with flavours and textures.
Larissa
Restaurant Manager
Larissa arrived in New Zealand from Brazil in 2006 and started working in the hospitality industry. She enjoyed it so much that she decided to make ‘hospitality’ her career. Prior moving to Hamilton Larissa was the face of many weddings and conferences at venues she managed in Queenstown and the Bay of Islands.
She has extensive experience in operations management and enjoys leading a team that surprise and delight their customers. For Larissa the best reward is when diners come back to Palate again and again!
Reservations
To book a table simply complete the form below. Our online booking system will check the table availability and confirm your reservation immediately. If you wish to book a table on our outside deck area please contact the restaurant on 07-834 2921.
Please note that Degustation bookings and tables over 8 people must be made directly on 07-834-2921 and is subject to availability.
Voucher
Say thank you or help someone celebrate with a restaurant gift voucher to dine at Palate Restaurant.
We have gift vouchers from $50 upwards , Please email palate.restaurant@xtra.co.nz or call us on (07) 834 2921 for hard copy vouchers
Or click the image below to order an e-voucher
find us
Dinner: Tuesday to Saturday 5:30 pm till late
Closed: Sunday & Monday