The CowBoydtown, Queenstown
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The Cow – Italian food
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Italian restaurant · Boydtown

The Cow Menu

Boydtown, Queenstown Open 7 days · noon – 10 pm
About this menu guide: the dishes and price ranges below are typical of Italian food at Italian restaurants in New Zealand, compiled by our editors to help you plan. The current menu and prices at The Cow may differ – please confirm with the venue.

Antipasti

Calamari fritti$16–21

With aioli

Antipasto board$26–36

Cured meats, cheese and olives

BruschettaVVG$12–16

Tomato, basil and garlic on toasted bread

AranciniV$13–17

Fried risotto balls with mozzarella

BurrataVGF$18–24

With tomatoes and olive oil

Pasta

Linguine alle vongole🌶$30–36

Clams, garlic and chilli

GnocchiV$24–29

Potato gnocchi with gorgonzola cream

Penne arrabbiataVVG🌶$21–26

Spicy tomato sauce

Spaghetti carbonara$25–31

Egg, pecorino, guanciale and pepper

Tagliatelle al ragù$26–32

Slow-cooked beef and pork ragù

Lasagne$25–30

Layered with ragù and béchamel

Pizza

MargheritaV$20–25

Tomato, fior di latte and basil

Diavola🌶$24–29

Spicy salami and chilli

Prosciutto e rucola$26–31

Prosciutto, rocket and parmesan

FunghiV$23–28

Mushrooms and truffle oil

Secondi

Risotto ai funghiVGF$26–32

Mushroom risotto

Fish of the dayGF$32–40

With salsa verde

Chicken parmigiana$28–34

With salad and fries

Osso bucoGF$36–44

Braised veal shank with gremolata

Dolci

Panna cottaVGF$11–14

Vanilla with berries

AffogatoVGF$8–12

Espresso over gelato

CannoliV$9–12

Ricotta-filled pastry

TiramisuV$12–15

Coffee and mascarpone

Key: V vegetarian · VG vegan · GF gluten free · 🌶 spicy · ★ house-style signature. Prices in NZ dollars (GST inclusive).

Signature dishes of Italy to look for

DishWhat it is
Spaghetti carbonaraEgg, pecorino, guanciale and black pepper
LasagneLayered pasta with ragù and béchamel
RisottoCreamy rice with seasonal ingredients
Margherita pizzaTomato, mozzarella and basil
AranciniFried risotto balls
TiramisuCoffee and mascarpone dessert