La Locanda

(n) ita. Inn, pub, watering hole or such like establishment to quench ones thirst and satisfy ones appetite.

Step inside and feel Italy. A bright and airy space dedicated and designed to maximise your wine tasting and gastronomic experience. “La Locanda” is a breath of fresh air. The perfect place to enjoy freshly shucked Te Matuku bay oysters accompanied by a glass of Poderi Crisci Arneis.

“Locanda” is the name given to a traditional Italian roadside inn. Offering the traveller or explorer a chance to quench their thirst, satisfy their appetite and relax from the world for a while.

La Locanda Hours 

• Friday – Sunday 11.30am – 3.30pm

THE FOOD

La Locanda, Poderi Crisci, Waiheke.

“There is no sincerer love than the love of food.” – George Bernard Shaw

Wine tasting flights. Four wines, $20pp, Six Wines, 25pp

Served with Poderi Crisci olive oil and fresh bread.

Te Matuku Bay Oysters. Shucked fresh to order. ½ Dozen -$35 1 Dozen – $60

Le Bruschette $12 (2pc)

Bruschetta Napolitana – Cherry tomato, garlic and fresh basil

Bruschetta Pugliese – Sicilian Anchovy with stracciatella and cremolata

Bruschetta Cappriccio – Mortadella and stracciatella

Bruschetta di Pesce – Salsa verde and marinated terakihi

Friggatoria$12 (2pc)

Crocchette – Potato croquettes with Salami and provola cheese, Cipriani mayonnaise

Arancini – Lightly fried Aborio rice pyramids, with green peas and beef ragu

Calzoncelli – Mini fried Calzone with Ricotta and Salami

Pizza Fritta – Fried pizza with cherry tomato and aged parmesan

Contorni $12/26   Selection of antipasti style garden vegetables, prepared fresh daily.

Zucca alla Griglia – Chargrilled garden pumpkin brushed with olive oil, garlic and oregano

Brocolleti – Braised broccoli tips with Sultanas, pine nuts and bread crumbs

Zucchini Ripieni – Zucchini boat with whipped ricotta, mint, thyme and gratinated parmesan

Tastes of Italy

Stracciatella e pomodorini: “Il Casaro” whipped creamy organic mozzarella with garden tomatoes, basil, garlic and Poderi Crisci extra virgin olive oil                                                                                      $28.5

Polpette alla Napolitana: Napolitan style Meatball with sultanas and pine nuts, napolitana tomato       sauce, served with a garlic bruschetta                                                                                                          $28.5

Parmigiana di Melenzane – Eggplant tart layered with tomato, basil and mozzarella.                $24.5

Sharing Platters

Affettato: Traditional Italian selection of cured meats, cheese, olives, grissini and truffle paste. $32.5

Assaggini di Formaggi: Selection of finest imported Italian cheeses and condiments.                     $36

A wide range of non alcoholic beverages and Italian coffee is available.

Enjoy Poderi Crisci Wine at La Locanda or to take home!