The Backbencher provides fresh New Zealand café fare that offers helathy everyday eating and value for money (with a heavy dose of political satire on the side).
Lunch Offer
Choose any two courses with a glass of Wellington regional wine for $35
Starter
Lamb shank ravioli with Parkvale mushrooms consommé
or
Bruschetta of house-made cracked pepper pâté with onion marmalade and rocket
Main
Parpadelle with scallops, Murdoch James Chardonnay cream, chilli, watercress and lemon
or
Pan-fried venison with Ōtaki tamarillo, potatoes Lyonnaise and game juices
Dessert
Levin rhubarb and apple crumble, lemon and ginger mascarpone
or
The Immigrant's Son espresso brùlée with chocolate-dipped almond crisp
Lunch wine:
Murdoch James Blue Rock Chardonnay 2009 or Pinot Noir 2010
Dinner Offer
Choose any two courses with a glass of Wellington regional wine for $35
Starter
Lamb shank ravioli with Parkvale mushrooms consommé
or
Bruschetta of house-made cracked pepper pâté with onion marmalade and rocket
Main
Parpadelle with scallops, Murdoch James Chardonnay cream, chilli, watercress and lemon
or
Pan-fried venison with Ōtaki tamarillo, potatoes Lyonnaise and game juices
Dessert
Levin rhubarb and apple crumble, lemon and ginger mascarpone
or
The Immigrant's Son espresso brùlée with chocolate-dipped almond crisp
Dinner wine:
Murdoch James Blue Rock Chardonnay 2009 or Pinot Noir 2010
Please note:
Offer valid 5-21 August
Sample menu only. Bookings are strongly recommended.
Offer not valid in conjunction with any other discount/value add offer.
