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tapas

  • plural noun small Spanish savory dishes, typically served with drinks at a bar.

ORIGIN The most plausible of the many theories as to the origin of tapas, is that it began in the sherry county of Spain. Flies were always prevalent in this hot and dusty countryside. Small plates or pieces of bread were placed over the patrons' glass to keep the dust and flies out as they enjoyed their afternoon sherry. As time past, more and more things were added to these small plates or breads, to evolve the legend that is now Tapas.

Here at Vangionis, our tapas are a little more elaborate than just something to keep the flies out of your drinks. But like all good tapas they are just simple dishes made with the best ingredients, and can be enjoyed with an afternoon drink or combined to make up an array of tasty mouthfuls.  

TAPAS

Fresh Bread      home baked sourdough      4.00

Garlic Crostini     olive oil baked crostini with garlic, parsley and a pinch of sea salt     4.50

Bruschette     olive oil baked crostini, topped with fresh tomato, red onion and basil     8.00

Crostini misti     olive oil baked crostini, with a medley of the chef 's inspired creations      12.00

Greek Salad     sheep's feta, mixed olives, cucumber, seasonal leafy greens with fresh tomato, red onion and basil salsa.      13.00

Pear and Parmesan Salad     simple salad of in-season leafy greens, thin slices of pear and shaved parmesan with a balsamic glaze and olive oil      10.50

Prawn and Chorizo Hot Pot     our own home made chorizo and tiger prawns fired in the pizza oven with tomato, lemon and coriander     15.00

Mixed Olives      a selection of marinated olives from all over the Mediterranean      10.00

Calamari      calamari sautéed in chilli and white wine with a touch of fresh garlic and parsley      9.00

Prawns    crisp, in chilli and oregano batter, with tartare sauce      11.50

Mussels     fresh green lip mussels cooked in the half shell with coriander butter and lemon juice     9.00

Crispy potato croutons      crispy cubes of fried potato tossed in parmesan and parsley served with creamy aioli      7.50

Bresaola      our own home - cured beef, made to a traditional Italian recipe, served on a bed of rocket with shaved parmesan and olive oil     10.00

Fromage de Chèvre      walnut and rosemary crusted French goat's cheese oven roasted and served on a beetroot compote crostini      10.00

Home smoked Akaroa Salmon    thin slices of Vangioni's cold smoked Akaroa salmon with a zingy citrus mayonnaise      14.00 <

Escargot     snails grilled in the pizza oven with garlic and herb butter      12.50

Fresh Paua     tender slices of fresh paua sautéed in garlic butter and italian parsley     18.50

Although not really a tapa, these wonderful dishes have become local legends...

Seafood Risotto     a creamy risotto packed full of fresh fish, mussels, prawns and calamari     28.00

Vangioni's Paella     Saffron, smoked paprika, Vangioni's chorizo and seafood in this classic Spanish rice dish         For one 33.00 For two 60.00

     PIZZA

Ernesto's Pizza Bread                          14.00

Herb filled pizza base baked with garlic, parsley and parmesan

Margherita                                     19.00

Tomato base, cheese and oregano

Napoletana                                                  26.00

Special tomato base with red onion, anchovies, black olives and capers, topped with mozzarella

Pissaladière                                     22.00

Tomato base, caramelised onions, topped with anchovies and olives

Spinaci                                         24.00

Tomato base, spinach, garlic, basil and mozzarella

Flamkutsch                                    22.50

Cream base, bacon, onions and flambéed with French brandy

Frutti di mare                                26.00

Tomato base, cheese, mussels, squid, fish, prawns, garlic and parsley

Helena                                         25.00

Tomato base, cheese, ham, pineapple and blue cheese

La Reine                                    24.00

Tomato base, cheese, ham, mushrooms and olives

Astrolabe                                    22.00

Tomato base, cheese, caramelised onions and blue cheese

Vegetarian                                    23.50

Tomato base, cheese, with a selection of in - season grilled vegetables and olives

Akaroa                                         28.00

Tomato base, cheese, capers, topped with rocket salad and smoked salmon

Badia al Pino                               28.00

Tomato base, mozzarella, topped with rocket salad shaved parmesan, cherry tomatoes and Vangioni's smoked ham

Faim de Loup                               28.00

Special spicy tomato base, cheese, Vangioni's own chorizo, smokey bacon, and ham  

 

     Desserts

Crème Catalan                                                  11.00

The Spanish version of the French classic, spiced with a hint of orange zest and cinnamon, and not forgetting the brulée top

Vangioni's Soft - centered Chocolate Pudding           14.00

Please allow up to 20 minutes

These delicious chocolate puddings are baked to order, and made with the finest Belgian chocolate, served with our own home made vanilla ice-cream

Panna Cotta                                                                13.00

Real Italian classic, Panna Cotta meaning cooked cream is a very old northern Italian dessert that can now be found all over the country.

Our Panna Cotta is flavoured with vanilla and served with a berry compote

Tiramisu                                                  13.00

Meaning “Pick Me U p” in Italian, layers of mascarpone cream, coffee and Amaretto soaked sponge