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8 Upper Queen St, Auckland 1010
09 320 1671
dine@AllaProssima.co.nz

Alla Prossima at Abstract

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We invite you to indulge in the warm, vibrant culinary landscape of Italy through our menu that’s a blend of freshness and quality. We only source the best vegetables, premium meats and authentic Italian cheeses which are brought together using techniques passed down through generations to create beautiful pasta dishes that will have you saying alla prossima or until next time every time you visit

Breakfast

Alla Prossima at The Abstract Hotel presents a breakfast buffet inspired by its Italian heritage.
You’ll find mortadella, mozzarella, cornetto’s, Tuscan beans, and more among our ever-changing seasonal selections, alongside tempting treats, guests can enjoy familiar favourites like bacon, sausages, toast ‘n’ jam.
We offer gluten-free choices, prioritise freshness and minimal processing. The food is as tasty as it is fresh.
To top it off, we serve excellent espresso coffee.

Lunch / Dinner

Enjoy delicious, fresh, handmade pasta compiled using the highest quality and freshest ingredients to create dishes that roll off the tongue. Say Balanzoni Bolognesi, Spezzatino di polpo all’ubriaca and Tagliatelle alla romagnola. Prego!

Signature Drinks

Our drinks menu features exquisite Italian wines such as Cantina di Monteforte, Lambrusco Ognigiornio, and Sensi Chianti Collezione. Complementing these are contemporary cocktails like the zesty Amaretto Sidecar, the aromatic Pasquale’s Punch and the humble Negroni. Saluti!
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NEW SPRING MENUS

Introducing our new Spring Garden menus: La Primavera | Italian High Tea & Italian Long Lunch. Gather your favourite people and enjoy your choice of an Italian High Tea, available daily, or our Italian Long Lunch, served on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Our Restaurant Menu

Picky eaters, adventurous eaters, whatever your taste,
we have something for you.

Cicchetti – Small bites

OLIVE MARINATE (ve)
Mixed marinated olives in lemon and Italian herbs olive oil
12
PANE, BURRO E ACCIUGHE
Toasted brioche, whipped garlic butter, Sciacca’s anchovies
15
ARANCINO MONTANARO (v)
Truffle and mushroom Arancino, Taleggio cheese core, black truffle shave
16

Antipasti – Starters

BRUSCHETTA MEDITERRANEA (ve)
Toasted sourdough, garlic, cherry tomatoes, Koroneiki EVOO and basil
22
FRITTO MISTO ALLA RIMINESE
Adriatic coast style fried calamari, prawns and scallops served with garlic mayo
32
LA FOCACCIA (v)
Rosemary and sea salt Focaccia, whipped tomato butter, Sicilian oregano, native olives Koroneiki EVOO | Sideo of only Focaccia ($12)
18
TAGLIERE DI SALUMI IN ANTIPASTO
Selection of Italian cured meats (4) and cheese (1), mixed olives, carpione style marinated eggplant and Crescentine bread
36

Pasta

CANNELLONI DI MAGRO AL FORNO (v)
Oven-baked ricotta, spinach and Parmigiano Cannelloni with tomato sauce, basil and mozzarella cheese
29
GNOCCHETTI MARE E MONTI
Artisanal potato gnocchi, red prawns, sautéed mushrooms and prawn bisque
35
TAGLIATELLE ALLA ROMAGNOLA
Homemade tagliatelle served with Prosciutto di Parma, lemon zest and butter
33
RIGATONI ALLA PUTANESCA VEGANA (ve)
Bronze-Die Rigatoni, San Marzano tomato sauce, black Kalamata olives, capers and parsley
27
BALANZONI
Homemade spinach infused Ravioli stuffed with mortadella, prosciutto, spinach, Massimo’s ricotta, aged parmigiano Reggiano and truffle served in a creamy truffle sauce
36

Secondi – Main

FILETTO DI PESCE ALL’ACQUA PAZZA
Pan-fried white fish and diamond shell clams with white wine, onion, potato, black kalamata olives, cherry tomato and Italian parsley served with garlic bread
46
SALTIMBOCCA DI POLLO ALLA PIZZAIOLA CON FAGIOLINI ALLA POVERACCIA
Panfried chicken with tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano and oregano served with garlic and chilly green beans
43
GUANCE DI MANZO BRASATE AL CHIANTI CON PUREE’ E CIPOLLINE IN AGRODOLCE
Chianti braised beef cheeks, caramelized parsnip puree, sweet and sour Borrettane onion, pancetta
47

Dolce E Formaggi – Sweet and Cheeses

TOMINO AL FORNO CON MIELE, NOCI E CONFETTURA (v)
Oven-baked Brie style cheese, honey, walnuts, fig marmalade served with toasted sourdough bread
20
PANNA COTTA
Full cream Panna Cotta served with raspberries coulis crispy meringue
16
AFFOGATO
Creamy vanilla gelato, almond Cantuccino, espresso coffee | Option to add spirits or liquor correction
16 / +9
TIRAMISU
Classic Tiramisù with a hint of Amaretto flavour
15

Contorni – Sides

PARMIGIANO
Side of grated Parmigiano cheese
4
CAPONATA (ve)
Stewed eggplant, capsicum, courgette and pine nuts caponata – side 21/main 28
21 / 28
INSALATA VERDE (v)
Soft leaves green salad, balsamic vinaigrette, Parmigiano shaves
13
PATATINE AL PROFUMO DI TARTUFO (v)
Truffle scented fries served with truffle mayo
15
Handmade Pasta
Antipasti
Pasta
DOLCE E FORMAGGI

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Bar

Bar opens at 4:30 pm daily.

CAR PARKING

Please note that our property does not offer on-site parking. However, guests can utilize the Wilson Parking facility located at 24 Mercury Lane, Auckland CBD, just a short walk from the hotel.

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