A Feast for Every Taste, A Sip for Every Mood

Explore our menu and let the flavors take you on a journey!

Starters

Bruchetta Al Pomodoro. $18

Toasted bread with fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic & EVOO.

Calamari Fritti $20

Crispy, golden calamari lightly battered and served with house-made marinara sauce and fresh lemon

GFO

Arancini $18

Crispy rice balls stuffed with pumpkin, spinach and cheese served with smoked aioli and parmesan.

Seafood Chowder $20

Rich and creamy soup made with seafood, potatoes, and aromatic herbs.

Pasta

SAFFRON RISOTTO $29

Creamy Arborio rice infused with saffron, prawns, squid, and scallops

GFO

GNOCCHI RICOTTA $28

Handmade ricotta and potato gnocchi with roast mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, and pesto

RIGATONI RAGU $27

Classic tube pasta tossed in braised beef ragu, finished with ricotta and gremolata

GFO

LAMB RAVIOLI $29

Handmade ravioli filled with tender lamb, served in napoli tomato sauce with baby spinach and parmigiano reggiano

SPAGHETTI NAPOLI $27

Classic spaghetti, slow-simmered tomato sauce, finished with spicy burrata and extra virgin olive oil

V VGA GFO

Pizza

MARGHERITA $24

Classic Napoli base topped with fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, and EVOO

V VGA DFA

SPINATTA ROMANO $27

Spicy salami, napoli sauce and fior di latte, honey and fresh basil

DFA

POLLO ITALIANO $28

Grilled chicken, basil pesto, red onion, fresh tomato, and fior di latte

DFA

TROPICANA $27

Shaved ham, pineapple and mozzarella

DFA

PROSCIUTTO $28

Parmesan base with tomato, garlic, chilli, prosciutto, honey, and fresh arugula

DFA

FUNGHI $27

Roast mushrooms, caramelized onions, rocket with mozzarella and truffle oil

VGA DFA

Salad & Sides

Italian Chicken Caesar $20

Grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, crisp cos lettuce, pancetta, croutons, parmesan, and anchovy Caesar dressing

GFO

Potato Skins $12

Golden fried agria potato skins and smoked aioli

VGA GFO

Fries $12

Classic hand-cut fries with aioli

VGA GFO

Polenta Fries $12

Golden polenta sticks dusted with Parmesan, served with aioli

V GFO

To Start

Marinated olives with whipped honey ricotta and grilled bread. $16

GFA V DFA VGA

Grilled scallops with orange mascarpone served with Asian salad. $20

GF DFA

Flat bread with 3 dipping sauce: basil pesto, beet muhammara, baba ghanoush. $18

GFA V

Fried chicken, sesame seeds, soy garlic sauce. $18

Arancini, pinenut basil pesto. $18

Crispy fried potatoes with cucumber yoghurt, fennel and parmesan. $16

GF V

Medium Plates

Grilled chicken skewers, sumac, cumin, roti, garlic tahini. $28

GFA

Lamb kofta with tomato gravy, fennel, golden pinenut, grilled bread. $29

GFA DFA

Braised beef tortilla with pickled onion, chili, spicy salsa, smoked aioli and coriander. $29

Fried eggplant, tamari dressing, coleslaw. $24

V DFA

Fish fritters with buttermilk and Thai salad. $27

GFA

Saffron marinated prawns with chimichurri. $29

GFA DFA

Large Plates

House made pappardelle with white prawns, scallops, chili, garlic, and creamy parmesan reggiano. $40

DFA

Veal parmigiana, napoli basil sauce, cos lettuce salad. $40

GFA

Grilled flintstone steak with roast mushroom jus, seasonal vegetables, and truffle parsnip purée. $42

Lamb shoulder with mint yoghurt, seasonal vegetables, pistachios, and pomegranate. $42

Market fish (ask our friendly staff). $42

Sides

Mixed green leaf salad. $15

GF V VGA

Truffle parmesan fries. $12

GF V VGA DFA

Bar & Snack Menu

Focaccia Bread with rosemary, sea salt and garlic butter $12

V VGA

Flatbread – Pesto and Napoli base, chilli and garlic $18

V VGA GFA

Polenta Fries with garlic aioli and grated parmesan $12

V GFA

Fried Cauliflower tossed in sea salt and served with lemon aioli $12

V VG

Fried Calamari with lemon wedges and garlic aioli $18

GFA

Fried Chicken served with sweet chilli sauce $18

GFA

Wedges with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce $12

DFA VGA V

Fries with aioli or classic tomato sauce $10

GFA DF V VGA

Pork ribs and corn ribs – slow cooked smokey pork ribs, house made barbecue sauce served with Mexican corn ribs and fried shallots $23

GF DF

Cocktails

Bitter French $15

Bitter French sparkling cocktail with gin, bitter orange apéritif, lemon juice, simple syrup and prosecco.

Painkiller $16

A tropical rum cocktail with dark rum, Malibu, blood orange juice, and grapefruit juice.

Sparrow’s Passion $16

Passion fruit syrup, Amaro, Bacardi, lime juice, and egg white.

Peach and Thyme Fizz $15

A refreshing Peach Thyme Spritzer perfect for summer!

Watermelon Dreams $15

A sweet mix of watermelon vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup.

Mocktails

Peach and Passionfruit Blend $10

Sparkling Cranberry $10

Antipodes Sparkling Water (500ml) $8

Wine Prosecco and Wine

Col de’ Salici Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superior DOCG - Veneto Italy $14

Hints of green apple, light peach and citrus. Dry, fresh and crispy Italian. Bottle available for 65

Bollinger Special Cuvee – Ay, Champagne, France $175

Aroma’s of apple compote and peaches. The famous rich weighty Bollinger NV style. Bottle

Chardonnay

James Sinclair Chardonnay – Marlborough, New Zealand $13

Dried fig and caramel notes. Lush, opulent structure with flavours of crème caramel. Bottle available for 60

Black Barn Barrel Fermented Chardonnay – Hawkes Bay, New Zealand $80

Notes of lemon peel and white peach. A balanced, elegant Chardonnay with great length. Bottle

Sauvignon Blanc

Mt Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc – Nth Canterbury, New Zealand $13

Hints of blackcurrant, passionfruit, dried herb, with additional fruit weight & texture. Bottle available for 60

Nautilus Estate Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, New Zealand $14

Established 1985, an acclaimed master of Sauvignon Blanc. Iconic. Bottle available for 65

Rose

FROMM Organic Rose – Marlborough, New Zealand $13

Red berry fruit character, dry on the finish. A blend of Pinot Noir, Syrah and Malbec. Bottle available for 60

Triennes Rose Mediterranee – Provence, France $14

A bouquet of strawberries and white flowers, with a dry finish to refresh and delight. Bottle available for 68

Aromatics Whites

Opawa Pinot Gris – Marlborough, New Zealand $13

5 Stars and Cuisine NO.1. Aromas of fresh pears and white flowers with an off-dry finish. Bottle available for 60

d’Arenberg “Hermit Crab” Marsanne/Viognier – McLaren Vale, Australia $13

5 Stars and Cuisine NO.1. Aromas of fresh pears and white flowers with an off-dry finish. Bottle available for 60

Pinot Noir

Abbotts & Delaunay Pinot Noir – Pays d’Oc, France $13

Scents of red and black berries with a hint of vanilla. Balanced and long on the palate. Bottle available for 60

Misha’s Vineyard “Cantata” Pinot Noir – Central Otago, New Zealand $15

Cherry pie and plum aromas, with a dense raspberry core of rich intensity. Bottle available for 70

Mt Beautiful Pinot Noir – Cheviot- Nth Canterbury, New Zealand $15

Ripe black berries and spice on the nose, with an elegant savoury weight in the mouth. Bottle available for 70

Cabernet and Bordeaux Blends

D’Arenberg “The High Trellis” Cabernet Sauvignon – McLaren vale, Australia $13

A nose of red berry, bay leaf and pepper, with the rich full palate of a serious Cabernet. Bottle available for 65

James Sinclair Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Merlot – Hawkes Bay, New Zealand $14

Layered black plums and earthy notes. A smooth, lengthy Gimblett Gravels Bordeaux Blend. Bottle available for 68

Robust Rich Reds

Contesa Vigna Corvino Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – Abruzzo, Italy $13

Ripe red and black cherry on the nose. A rich, structured, classic Italian red. Bottle available for 65

Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge (Syrah) – Rhone, France $14

The greatest producer, from the renowned home of the Syrah/Hermitage. Silky, spicy and rich. Bottle available for 68

Langmeil Valley Floor Shiraz – Barossa, Australia $80

Premium Barossa Shiraz is at its best. Rich plummy fruit, with sweet spice and velvet tannins. Bottle

Beers and Cider On Tap (From 12) Bottled Beer

Peroni $11

A crisp, clean lager from Italy.

Corona $10

A light Mexican lager with a refreshing flavor.

Cassels and Sons Milk Stout $11

A rich, creamy stout with hints of chocolate and coffee.

Steinlager Light $9

A light beer with a clean, crisp taste.

Peroni Zero $9

Non-alcoholic lager with a refreshing taste.

Non-Alcoholic

Coca-Cola $5

Classic Coca-Cola beverage.

Coca-Cola Sugar Free $6

A sugar-free version of the classic Coca-Cola.

Sprite $5

Refreshing lemon-lime soda.

Lemon Lime Bitters $6

A zesty and tangy drink with a hint of bitters.

Schweppes Soda Water, Tonic Water, Ginger Ale $6

Choose from soda water, tonic water, or ginger ale.

Bundaberg Ginger Beer $6

A rich and spicy ginger beer from Bundaberg.

Juice: Orange, Apple, Cranberry, Pineapple $5

A selection of fresh fruit juices.

Arancini with aioli $10

Fried chicken $10

Macaroni and cheese $16

Fries with aioli $7

Ice cream sundae $8

Spider $8

Dessert

Crème brûlée with locally grown berry gelato $17

Sticky date pudding, caramel sauce & vanilla ice cream $18

House gelato $17

Affogato; a shot of espresso and baileys $15

Boozy hot chocolate $12

PORT / COGNAC / LIQUEUR

10year old Taylor’s tawny port $12

Hennessy VSOP $14

Frangelico $11

Averna amaro $12

COFFEE

Espresso $4

Cappuccino $6

Long black $4

Latte $6

Hot chocolate $6

Flat white $5

Mochaccino $6

Americano $5

Chai latte $6

TEA ( INDIAN ROYAL BREW )

Earl grey $5

Lemon ginger (green tea + natural lemon + ginger) $6

Refreshing tea (mint + green tea + lemongrass) $6

Darjeeling silver needle white tea $6

English breakfast $5

Chamomile green tea $6

Moringa nutri tisane (caffeine free) $7

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9/4 Eastfield Drive,
Lincoln, Christchurch 7608

+039 263 743

contact@thesparrow.co.nz

Tuesday - Thursday

3PM - 9PM

Friday - Sunday

11AM - 9PM