Address
17 Tamamutu St, Taupo, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand
The Bistro in Taupo Menu
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BEGIN- Chilled cucumber & yellow tomato soup, almonds, cumin, green grapes, watermelon guacamole $12.00
- Tempura summer beans, seaweed, sweet chilli aioli $10.00
- Imported buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, grilled peach, basil, balsamic reduction $19.00
- Olive oil poached prawn tails, baby gem lettuce, croutons, streaky bacon, plum tomatoes, avocado, grana padano $18.00
- Calamari cooked sous vide, handmade lemon gnocchi, fried capers, champagne veloute $16 E / $30 M
- Queen scallops, pork & ginger dumplings, summer pods, coriander, fermented black bean dressing $18.00
- The Bistro wild rabbit & chicken liver terrine, salsa verde, house pickles, pistachio nuts, crème fraiche, sherry syrup $18.00
SIDES- Marinated Olives $5.00
- Garden leaves, pear, lemon miso dressing $7.00
- Bag of chippies, herbs, black truffle $7.00
- Chunky fries, roasted aioli $8.00
- Mashed potato & gravy, salsa verde $8.00
THEN- Pasta Mia pumpkin ravioli, exotic mushrooms, coriander, popped squash seeds, shiitake cream $26.00
- Daily changing fresh Hawkes Bay fish, from the ocean to the plate $32.00
- Golden crackled pork belly, kumara, orange, walnuts, pineapple, granny smith apple, pickled red cabbage, grain mustard dressing $29.00
- Confit leg of Cambridge duck, spiced bell pepper jus, pickled mushrooms, baby root vegetables, potato gnocchi $34.00
- Strip loin of Wharekauhau lamb, braised Belgian endive, truffled fennel cream, pecan nuts, ruby grapefruit, sherry gastrique $39.00
- Grilled eye of scotch fillet, braised short rib tortelloni, sweet corn, hazelnuts, stone fruit panzanella, black pepper dressing $36.00
FINALLY - All cheese is served with handmade crackers and preserves- The whole lot $40.00
- Grinning Gecko brie - Whangarei, NZ $15.00
- Talbot Forest Geraldine vintage cheddar - Sth Canterbury, NZ $15.00
- Kapiti Kahurangi creamy blue - Kapiti Coast, NZ $15.00
- Blue River Curio Bay pecorino - Southland, NZ $15.00
- Grana Padano - Piedmont, Italy $15.00
SWEETS- Tahitian vanilla creme brulee cooked sous vide $12.00
- White chocolate & vanilla panna cotta, hazelnut wafer, raspberry caramel $12.00
- Rhubarb & brown butter cake, rose water, almond cracker, vanilla bean ice cream $12.00
- Baked Belgian chocolate mousse, passion fruit, chocolate brittle, triple chocolate ice cream $12.00
- The Bistro handmade sweet treats $10.00
Nearby Sample Menus
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Prawn and Bacon and Feta $18.90
- Prawn, bacon, garlic, feta, spring onion, napolitana sauce & mozzarella
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Original Dixie Brown Burger $20.90
- Prime beef patty grilled with our basting sauce on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and gherkin topped with aioli and your choice of plain, mushroom sauce or pepper sauce
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Cajun Chicken Salad $18.90
- Tender chicken pieces dusted with Cajun spices, roasted red pepper and bacon on salad leaves topped with a cucumber and yogurt dressing >>
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South Island Salmon $19.90
- Prawn, bacon, garlic, spring onion, napolitana sauce & mozzarella
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Chefs Pie of the Day $9.90
- Served with rich gravy and garlic and potato mash or salad and fruit chutney
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Prosciutto $22.50
- Tomato, garlic, bocconcini, prosciutto, rocket and shaved parmesan
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Dixie Oyster Po’Boy $20.90
- Beer battered New Zealand oysters, grilled bacon, jalapenos, lettuce and tomato on a toasted bun with a spicy emoulade sauce, served with seasoned fries
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Chilli Chicken Noodles $18.90
- Tender chicken pieces, vegetables, oyster sauce and sweet chilli sauce tossed with hokkien noodles
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Creator $16.00 / $8.00
- Create Your Own Masterpiece Up To 8 Toppings. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
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Mordor $18.50 / $9.00
- Smokey BBQ Sauce, Chicken, Pepperoni, Onions, Capsicum and Bacon. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
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Lamb Shank and Mash $12.00
- One Lamb Shank with a Rosemary and Mint gravy, mash and minted peas
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Cajun Wedges $5.00
- Deep fried Potato wedges seasoned with Cajun and served with a dip of your choice
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Envy $16.00 / $8.00
- Salami, Ham, Onions, Mushrooms, Pineapple and Bacon. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
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Prawn Horns $7.50
- 6 whole Prawns seasoned with coriander and green onions rolled in a crispy wonton style pastry..with your choice of dip
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Spare Ribs $12.50
- 1/2 a kilo of marinated pork ribs lashed with your choice of APA spicy sauce, cola BBQ sauce or smokey BBQ sauce
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Trouble $18.50 / $9.00
- Salami, Onions, Chicken, Bacon, Pineapple and Camembert. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
- Fried banana with ice-cream $7.50
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Deep fried ice-cream $7.50
- A different way to enjoy ice cream. Hot on the outside, cold on the inside. Topped with chocolate and strawberry sauce
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Banana roti $7.50
- Delicious Thai street dessert. Banana wrapped in a sweet roti with chocolate sauce served with ice cream.
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Pad Lard Na $14.50
- Delicious stir fried noodles with prawns, squid, chicken, and vegetables in Thai-Chinese style sauce.
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Tom Kha soup $14.50
- Medium hot and spicy soup cooked in coconut milk with chicken or prawns in Thai herb served with rice. prawns
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Money bag $7.50
- Deep fried delicious golden parcel filled with chicken and prawns served with sweet chili sauce
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Curry puff $7.50
- Minced chicken cooked in yellow curry paste with potato and onions wrapped in puff pastry and deep fried served with sweet chili sauce
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Gai Kratiam Plik Tai $12.50
- Stir fried chicken in garlic and pepper sauce served with rice and salad
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Duck Rillette
- Beetroot, citrus segments, caramelised walnuts, white balsamic, orange blossom
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-Salad of baby carrots
- Medjool dates, almond cream, honey comb, panko crumbed olives
- Cheese of the night
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Frangipane tart
- Roasted rhubarb, crème anglaise, vanilla ice cream
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Salt and Pepper Squid
- Shaved fennel, crispy pancetta, anchovy crumb, miso mayonnaise
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-Orange and almond cake
- Greek yoghurt, lemon curd, puffed quinoa, coconut chips
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Confit Duck Leg
- White bean puree, raw broccoli salad, cranberries, courgette
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-Salt and Pepper Squid
- Shaved fennel, crispy pancetta, anchovy crumb, miso mayonnaise
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Chicken Strips $15.00
- Crumbed chicken strips served with our housemade satay vinaigrette
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Waterside Fattoush Salad $18.00
- Fried haloumi cheese with fresh vine ripened tomato, cucumber, onion and crispy croutons immersed in our housemade sumac dressing [Add chicken, beef or salmon +$5]
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Pan-fried Market Fish $35.00
- Our Chef’s special dish that changes daily
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Lamb Terrine $18.00
- Confit lamb and shallot terrine with pickled beetroot and lavosh bread
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Aged Cheddar and Quince $14.00 / $24.00 / $32.00
- Single / Duet / The Lot - Served with assorted crackers, fruit and nuts
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Garlic Prawn Linguini $23.00
- Seared king prawns with tomato and garlic, immersed in linguini pasta with caper cream and herbs
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Pork Belly $19.00
- Harissa pork belly served with a chunky pea mash, candied chilli and lemon
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Steak Diane $12.00
- 100g of sirloin in our chef's special diane sauce, served with crispy fries [Add fresh salad +$3]
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Creamy Mushrooms $16.00 / $20.00
- served on toasted Brioche,topped with portabello & grilled haloumi. Standard / with free range bacon
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Breakfast Tower $19.50
- Stacked Toast, Handmade Potato Rosti, Free-Range Bacon, Caramelized Onion, Free-Range Poached Eggs, Portabello Mushroom, Grilled Tomato & Hollandaise Sauce
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Bagel with Avocado, Tomato & Cream Cheese $10.50 / $14.50 / $15.00
- Standard / add Bacon / add Smoked Salmon
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Organic Toast with Preserves $6.50
- also available: Grain, Fruit, or Gluten-Free
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Organic Macadamia Nut Museli $10.00
- With Yogurt & Milk. Add Fruit Compote $13.00
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The Kiwi $21.00
- Our Special Savoury Mince, Free-Range Bacon, Grilled Tomato, Handmade Potato Rosti & Artisan Toast
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Free-Range Bacon & Eggs $14.50
- with grilled tomato and artisan toast
- Kid's Pancakes $8.50
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Cheeseburger N/A
- Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun.
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Bagel Hunger Buster N/A
- Fuel up New York style with your choice of a NYC Benedict Bagel or a BLT Bagel, partnered with a Sausage McMuffin, a hash brown, and a Hot Chocolate.
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3pk Chicken McNuggets® & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
- Get more bang for your buck with this awesome snack bundle! Just $3 will get you 3 chicken McNugets, dipping sauce and small fries! Snack-time - sorted!
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Big Mac® Hunger Buster N/A
- The iconic Big Mac, the classic Cheeseburger, a chilled medium soft drink, medium fries and a small sundae. In other words, the stuff dreams are made of.
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$30 Legends Sharebox® $30
- Included in the $30 Legends ShareBox®: 2 x Big Mac®, 1x McChicken®, 1x Filet-o-Fish®, 1 x 6pk Chicken McNuggets®, 2 x Medium Fries, 2 x Small Fries, 4 x Medium Soft Drinks
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Double Quarter Pounder® N/A
- Satisfy your ultimate hunger. Take two quarter pounds* of 100% NZ beef, then complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions, tangy mustard and pickles. Bet your mouth is watering right now.
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Filet-o-Fish® N/A
- Dive in and enjoy our Filet-o-Fish. Sourced for its succulent and fresh flavour, the fish we use is renowned for its succulent moist texture, white flesh and great taste.
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$20 Mates Hunger Buster $20
- Grab a mate and share 2 Big Mac and 2 Cheeseburgers, fries and drinks. This deal is sure to bust your hunger.
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Zeera aloo $16.90
- Diced dry potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices
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Goan fish curry $23.90
- Fish fillets cooked in fine tomato paste and coconut gravy finished with lemon
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Biryani - Vegetable $17.90
- Rice cooked with vegetables in herbs and spices
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Biryani - Chicken, Lamb or Beef $19.90
- Rice cooked with chicken, lamb or beef in herbs and spices
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Veg banquet $32.00
- Includes Vegetables Samosa, Onion Bhaji & mix Pakora served with mint sauce and tamarind sauces
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Matar malai methi $16.90
- Peas cooked in fine mild creamy cashew’s puree and dried fenugreek
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Garlic cheese naan $4.50
- Stuffed with cheese and sprinkled with garlic
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Biryani - Prawn $23.90
- Rice cooked with King Prawns and herbs and spices
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Pork & Slaw $19.00
- Seasoned Pork with Fresh herb slaw and served with fries or Mash
- White Choc & Raspberry Cheesecake
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Fish & Chips $18.00
- Battered Snapper served with Fries, Salad & Tartare Sauce
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Hawaiian
- Ham, Cheese & Pineapple
- Maple & Walnut
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B L T $17.00
- Bacon, Lettuce, Cheese Tomato & Aioli served on Ciabatta Pocket with Fries
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Scotch Fillet Steak $34.00
- 300g Silver Fern Scotch cooked to your liking with potato rosti, seasonal vegetables & Jus
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Salmon Fillet $31.00
- Seared Salmon fillet nestled on a potato rosti with wilted spinach, seasonal veggies & Hollandaise Sauce
- Buttered green beans w/ almond & bacon $5.00
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Grass fed beef fillet $37.00
- w/ pommes anna, mushroom, baby tumip, baby carrots, pumpkin puree & port wine reduction (gf)
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Bruschetta $14.50
- w/ ciabatta, cream cheese, smoked salmon, roasted pepper & olive tapenade
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Five spices infused braised pork belly $35.00
- kumara & carrot gratin, braised cabbage apple puree with honey mustard jus
- Mashed potato $5.00
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Beuschetta $13.00
- w/ ciabatta, feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomato, basil pesto
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Oven baked chicken supreme $35.00
- filled w/ cranberry & brie cheese- pommes dauphinoise, roast vine tomato, green bean & watercress cream sauce (gf)
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Curry of the day $28.00
- served w/ naan bread, poppadum, raita (please ask our friendly wait staff for tody's special
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Hen house $24.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, chicken, cranberry, red onion, brie & fresh basil
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Lake Bed $18.00
- Basil pesto, mozzarella & fresh basil
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Vego $20.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, feta, caramelized onion, olives & fresh basil
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Volcano $22.00
- Tomato base, chilli, mozzarella, pepperoni, green pepper corns & fresh basil
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Omorish $20.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives & fresh basil
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Kuratau Classic $20.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, ham, capers & fresh basil
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Margherita $18.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella & fresh basil
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Hawaiian $14.00
- Ham, pineapple, Normal cheese
- Hot Chips / Hot Dog / Curry Roll / Spring Roll $3.00
- Squid Ring $0.80
- Batt Scallop $6.00
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BBQ Meat Lovers $18.50
- Tomato base, chicken, ham, bacon, pepperoni, drizzle bbq
- Hamburger $4.00
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Chicken Bacon Avocado $9.50
- Crumbed Schnitzel, bacon, and salad
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Classic Beef-Cheese $7.50
- 120g beef, cheese and salad
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Grilled pork or chicken on rice $18.00
- pork / chicken, egg, salad and rice
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Chicken curry $18.00
- Chicken, kumara and rice or noodles
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Beef noodle (PHO) $16.00
- Rice noodle, beef broth, beef and herbs
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Vietnamese baguette $10.00
- You choose: pork / beef / meatball
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Pork mince skewer $12.00
- Lemon-grass, pork and prawns
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Prawn with tamarin sauce $18.00
- King prawn, tamarin and rice
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Lotus salad $16.00
- Lotus root, prawns, pork, salad, peanuts
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Grilled pork in hanoi style $20.00
- Pork, salad, noodle, home-made sauce
- Chips $3.00
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Meal Deal $6.00
- 1 Fish, 1 Hot Puppies, 1 Chips
- Fish Burger $6.50
- Crab Stick $1.50
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Meal Deal $20.00
- 4 Fish, 2 Hot Dogs, 2 Sausages, 4 Crab Sticks, 2 Chips, 1.5 Litre Drink
- Chilli Cheezys $4.00
- Kids Fish $1.00
- Corn Cobb $2.50
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Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
- Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread
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Chicken B.L.T Open Sandwich $15.50
- Toasted focaccia bread with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mango peach chutney & aioli. Served as an open sandwich
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Crumbed Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
- Made with crumbed chicken, cos lettuce, premium middle bacon, poached egg, focaccia croutons, parmesan & anchovies
- -With Salmon $17.50
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Bacon & Eggs $15.50
- Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
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Omelette $15.50
- Free range eggs, with you choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion, pineapple, served with toast
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Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
- Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
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Eggs Benedict
- Free range eggs, poached on toasted focaccia bread, served with hollandaise sauce
The Bistro
Phone
073773111
Opened hours
Monday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Price
$30 - $50
Type
None
Service
Table Service
Cuisine
European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian
Features
Mastercard , Visa , Romantic , Wheelchair accessible , Business meetings , Reservations , Waitstaff , Wine and Beer , Quick Bites , American Express , Seating , Highchairs Available , Street Parking , Free Wifi , Local cuisine , Special Occasion Dining , Serves Alcohol , Dinner , Child-friendly , Outdoor Seating , Full Bar
17 Tamamutu St, Taupo, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand
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