Esplanade

Beach side Italian, 8am until late every day for breakfast, lunch, dinner&drinks

No reservations.

23/06/2024

Ciao Tutti! A heads up - we will be closed on Matariki, this Friday 28th. Business as usual for the rest of the weekend 🌠

Have a great long weekend,
Espy team.

21/06/2024

Our superstar Luca with a sunshine in a bottle! We are stoked to be supporting our friends , now serving this delicious, sustainably and locally made limoncello 🍋

Try it in our Limoncello margarita, Limoncello Spritz or simply as a treat after your dinner💛

NB. We don't take bookings. All walk-ins welcome!

See you on the beach,
Espy team🍋

Photos from Esplanade's post 18/06/2024

Great news - our branded keep cups are back in stock! Perfect for these chilly days to keep your drink hot for longer🔥

Pop down and check them out!

NB! Bring your keep cup to get a discount on your takeaway cuppa.

09/06/2024

Guerrieri Rizzardi Pinot Grigio - newest addition to our wine list. Brisk seaside in a bottle🌊 Fresh and aromatic with notes of white peach, pear and stone fruit. Pairs beautifully with our risotto frutti di mare.

08/06/2024

Seafood & saffron risotto. A love affair in sunset colors💛

31/05/2024

Ciao🍕
We will be closed on monday, June 3rd for King's birthday.

Have an amazing long weekend & see you on the beach,
Espy fam🔥

30/05/2024

A refreshing combo of shaved fennel, green olives, mint, citrus.

We're open 8am - late. No reservations.

25/05/2024

Buongiorno - our bestselling brekkie with everyone's favourite .creekdeli bacon🔥

Breakfast menu everyday 8am - 11.30am

25/05/2024

Brave the breeze, we're open 🔥

No reservations. All walk-ins welcome!

18/05/2024

Potato gnocchi, gorgonzola, walnuts & parmigiano

This is so rich and creamy - perfect for those cozy winter dinners 🍷

Takeaways available https://www.esplanade.co/

15/05/2024

Mussels, nduja butter & garlic crumb. A little bit spicy, a whole lot delicious & with a fresh tang of lemon.

Just perfect for when it's getting chilly outside🍁🍁

Available everyday on our lunch & dinner menu

11/05/2024

Happy mother's day to all mammas! Have a gorgeous day full of love and laughter!

Big hugs from Espy fam💛

We are open all day, walk-ins only.

07/05/2024

The rest of the week is looking busy🔥

Open every day 8am - late.
We don't take reservations. All walk-ins welcome!

04/05/2024

new house wine alert🍷

This is Tre Monti Sangiovese - rich and delicious red with notes of cherries and red berries - beautifully pairs with nearly everything on our winter menu.

Brought all the way from Tuscany, Italy.

N.B. no reservations. All walk-ins welcome!

02/05/2024

New cold season favourite! Fresh tagliatelle & duck ragù.

Every day on our lunch & dinner menu.

27/04/2024

Listen up all ginger beer lovers! Ginger Bear 🐻 is now available on tap!

Pouring every day 8am - late. No reservations.

21/04/2024

Ciao tutti! We will be CLOSED on Anzac day, April 25th. Open as usual this weekend.

See you on the beach,
Espy fam👌

19/04/2024

Pizza is always the right choice🇮🇹

Come on down! No reservations.

07/04/2024

Fresh avo, ricotta, preserved lemon & chilli on housemade ciabatta.
Breakfast menu available every day 8 - 11.30

No reservations 🍋

Photos from Esplanade's post 06/04/2024

Ciao & happy weekend!

This month we are excited to partake in NZ festival of nature by creating something special and delicious. Introducing 'Alba' (from it.🇮🇹 - sunrise) - a cocktail representing the growing issue of climate change.

Being located on the beach side of St Clair, we are privileged to bear witness to beautiful sunrises & sunsets. The colour of our cocktail reflects this. We are also consciously and visually aware of the effect climate change is having on our oceans and coastal communities. The egg white float on top of our cocktail represents the sea foam and white wash of the ocean.

As always, made with love (+ gin, Aperol, lemon & maple syrup). Available until the end of month.

See you on the beach,
Espy team🇮🇹

Photos from Esplanade's post 27/03/2024

New autumn pasta🍁

Mushroom bucatini, guanciale, mascarpone, parmesan. Perfectly creamy and rich. Now on our lunch & dinner menu

25/03/2024

We hope you're having a great start of the week! We are open as usual today. Please note our hours for upcoming Easter holidays, we will be CLOSED:

🐥 Friday March 29th
🐥 Monday April 1st
🐥 Tuesday April 2nd

Business as usual this weekend (March 30 - 31st). Remember - we don't take bookings. All walk-ins welcome.

See you on the beach,
Espy team🐰

22/03/2024

Fire is cracking and we are ready for a busy weekend down at Espy🇮🇹

Nota bene - we don't take reservations. All walk-ins welcome

19/03/2024

We've got your caffeine fix ready☕

08/03/2024

Espy breakfast. A little bit of everything. Fatto con amore💛

02/03/2024

Salted caramel & cinnamon brioche. The best weekend treat to go with your coffee on this gorgeous sunshiny morning💛

20/02/2024

A refreshing addition to our wine list - Giunta Pinot Gris by Daniel Brennan. Sourced from a sustainable vineyard in sunny Hawkes Bay. Off dry and aromatic, with notes of quince and pear, this will pair beautifully with seafood - try it with our clam & mussel reginette.

See you on the beach,
Espy team🥂

16/02/2024

Espy is hiring☕

We are on the lookout for a weekday barista!

This is a full time position for someone with a relevant experience, passion for coffee, hospitality and great customer service. 

If you think that's You, please get in touch via [email protected]

or pop in our restaurant with your CV and say 'ciao' to our friendly team.

14/02/2024

Happy San Valentino 💕
We've created a special cocktail for today only - a seductive union of gin, licor 43, blood orange, mint & lime.

Come and celebrate love, we're open until late. Strictly no bookings, all walk-ins welcome!

10/02/2024

It's breezy today🌊 , come one down for a cosy dinner! We've also got you covered if you're staying in!

Hit here to order takeaways for pickup: https://www.esplanade.co/

Or find us on https://www.delivereasy.co.nz for deliveries

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Esplanade

A piece of Italy perched on the New Zealand beachfront in St Clair, Dunedin. The restaurant serving wood-fired pizza, exceptional pasta and tantalising cocktails.

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2 Esplanade
Dunedin
9012

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 8:30pm
Thursday 8am - 9:30pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 8am - 9:30pm

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