Piccolo Cafe and Restaurant in Taupo Menu

BREAKFAST MENU BREAKFAST MENU
  • Big Brekkie $25.00
    • poached eggs, bacon, roast tomato, mushroom, potato cake, sausages and two pieces of Vogel's
  • Kid's Brekkie $9.50
    • poached egg, bacon and Vogel's
  • Bacon & Eggs $14.50
    • poached or fried
  • Bacon & Eggs $15.00
    • scrambled
  • Savoury Mince on Toast $18.00
    • with one poached egg
  • Natural Muesli $13.50
    • served with berry compote, yoghurt and honey
  • Natural Muesli $16.00
    • served with berry compote, yoghurt and honey gluten free option
  • French Toast - Chef's Signature Dish $21.00
    • served with bacon, banana, maple syrup and berries
  • French Toast - Chef's Signature Dish $22.50
    • served with bacon, banana, maple syrup and berries, gluten free option (please note: no variations)
  • Kumara Cakes GF $18.50
    • topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce with mushrooms
  • Kumara Cakes GF $18.50
    • topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce with bacon
  • Kumara Cakes GF $21.50
    • topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce with salmon
  • Porridge $13.50
    • served with cream, brown sugar and dried fruit compote
  • Piccolo Fruit Bread $10.50
    • fruit, nut, peel and spice with preserves and butter
EXTRAS EXTRAS
  • Bacon $4.00
  • Roast Tomatoes (GF) $4.00
  • Field Mushrooms (GF) $4.00
  • Potato Cake( GF) $4.00
  • Sausages $4.00
  • Baked Beans $4.00
  • Vogel's Toast $2.00
  • Thoroughbred( GF) Toast (GF) $3.50
LUNCH MENU LUNCH MENU
  • Steak sandwich $26.50
    • with fries with garlic aioli, onion, and slow-roasted tomato
  • Steak sandwich $29.50
    • with fries with garlic aioli, onion, and slow-roasted tomato with fries
  • Fries $9.50
    • with aioli and tomato sauce
  • B.L.A.T. $24.50
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado and slow-roasted tomato with garlic aioli
  • Fish of the day $24.50/$26.50
    • served with salad greens, fries, tartare and tomato sauces(1 fillet/2 fillets)
  • Chef's Pizza of the day $18.50
    • See board for toppings
  • Salads: wood roasted smoked salmon or smoked chicken $25.50
    • tossed salad greens, cherry tomatoes and caper berries with red wine vinaigrette
  • Salads: wood roasted smoked salmon or smoked chicken $22.50
    • tossed salad greens, cherry tomatoes and caper berries with red wine vinaigrette*optional crispy bacon topping
  • Gourmet toasted sandwich options: cheese, ham, tomato, onion, pineapple. served with a green salad $18.50
  • Gourmet beef burger $26.50
  • Gourmet beef burger with fries $29.50
  • Gluten-free gourmet beef burger $27.00
  • Gluten-free gourmet beef burger with fries $29.50

Nearby Sample Menus

  • All our Angus Pure steaks come with classic fries and salad. Ask to swap for seasonal veges, baked potato or mash if you prefer. n/a
  • Upgrade from Fries, to Curly Fries or Wedges with your main. $2.50
  • Wedges with the Works $13.90
    • Topped with melted cheese, chunky tomato salsa, bacon and sour cream.
  • Soup of the Day $8.90
    • Freshly made by our Chef and topped with croutons.
  • Seafood Chowder $14.50
    • Mussels, prawns and fish simmered gently in a creamy seafood soup - topped with homemade croutons.
  • Spiced Squid GFA $13.90
    • Squid pieces dusted in cajun and lemon pepper, lightly fried and served with garlic aioli.
  • Add the two Dips for $3.40
  • Upgrade to a 400g rump for an extra $8.00
  • Confit Duck Leg
    • White bean puree, raw broccoli salad, cranberries, courgette
  • Coconut curry Prawns
    • Watermelon curry, shaved cucumber, tahini yoghurt, crispy shallots
  • Seasonal Greens $7.00
  • -Slow cooked pulled Lamb
    • Carrot puree, spinach gnocchi, cumin carrots, black garlic pannacotta, lemon crème fraiche
  • -Confit Duck Leg
    • White bean puree, raw broccoli salad, cranberries, courgette
  • Raspberry and vanilla brulee
    • Biscotti, berry salad
  • Frangipane tart
    • Roasted rhubarb, crème anglaise, vanilla ice cream
  • Smoked Fish Croquette
    • Crushed pea and mint salad, chorizo, preserved lemon aioli
  • Mini Hotdogs & Chips $9.95
  • Our Famous Shank Pie $25.90
    • Twice Cooked Lamb Shank (Still On The Bone), Nestled Inside A Rich Gravy Surrounded By A Delicious Pastry Served With Creamy Mash & Veges
  • Kahuna Burger $20.90
    • Crumbed Chicken Breast, Grilled Pineapple & Bacon, Salad & Melted Cheese Served Inside A Burger Bun. With Your Choice of Plum or BBQ. Sauce. Served With Fries
  • Toasties $8.50
    • Finns Toasted Sandwich With Your Choice Of 3 Fillings. Served With Finns Fries & Garlic Mayo. (Extra Toppings 50c)
  • Black pudding $3.00
  • Finn’s Original Guinness Pie $25.90
    • A classic In The Making! Slow Cooked Beef & Carrots In A Thick Guinness Gravy Enclosed Inside A Flakey Pastry Pie. Served On Top Of Creamy Mash. Accompanied With Mushy Peas. (Swap Mash & Mushy Peas For Fries & Salad)
  • Mushrooms $3.00
  • Cheese Burger & Chips $9.95
  • 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]
  • Seared Scallops $19.00
    • Seared to perfection with pancetta, pomegranate salsa and our housemade cauliflower purée
  • Chef's Potatoes $8.00
    • Potatoes served with sour cream and chives
  • Chicken Liver Pate $14.00
    • Branded liver pate partnered with crostini, cherry compote and cashews
  • Chicken Strips $15.00
    • Crumbed chicken strips served with our housemade satay vinaigrette
  • Classic Ice Cream Sundae $12.00
    • Your choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream, wafers, sprinkles and your choice of chocolate, caramel, or strawberry topping
  • Lamb Penne $24.00
    • Braised lamb penne with kale pesto, grano padano cheese and candied walnuts
  • Cherry Crème Brulée $15.00
    • With afghan crumb and our housemade cherry sauce [Add a scoop of Kapiti ice cream +$2]
  • Chicken Malai Tikka with mint sauce $7.90
  • Saagwala, Naan, Rice (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
  • Reshmi Kebab with mint sauce $7.90
  • Prawn Curry, Naan, Rice $12.90
  • Fish & Chips $5.90
  • Balti Garlic Chicken, Naan, Rice (Also available in Lamb and Beef) $12.90
  • Chicken Tikka Masala, Naan, Rice $10.90
  • Vegettable Samosas with tamarind sauce $6.90
  • Lakehouse Cheesecake $14
    • Ask our wait staff for today’s flavour
  • Meal deal includes: soft drink, main, and a sundae
  • Seafood Medley $32
    • Scallops, Prawns, Mussels, Fresh Fish & a choice of 2 Stonegrill Sides & House Tartare
  • (GF) Gluten free
  • Chicken & Camembert $19
    • Smoked Chicken, Creamy Camembert, Baby Spinach & Plum Sauce
  • Chicken & Prawn $19
    • Smoked Chicken Breast & succulent Prawns drizzled with a mild Sweet Chilli Sauce topped with Spinach & Mozzarella Cheese.(Our beer choice is Moa Classic)
  • (GF) Gluten free
  • Seafood $19
    • Scallops Prawns & a Seafood Medley topped with Mozzarella Cheese & a Tangy Seafood Sauce
  • Beef snitz meal $24.00
  • Hot chicken salad $12.50
  • Hawaiian burger $8.50
  • Steak burger $9.50
  • Bacon burger $9.50
  • Banana split Fruit Crumble $8.00
  • Cheese Burger N/A
  • B.L.T N/A
    • 3 bacon, lettuce, tomato, between 3 toast, served with chips
  • Kid's Pasta - Bolognese $9.00
  • B.L.T $18.50
    • Bacon, lettuce & tomato topped with aioli on toasted ciabatta & served with pub chunky fries
  • Pork Chops
    • Pork Chops served with salad, pub chunky fries, gravy & applesauce
  • EXTRAS
    • Hashbrowns (2), tomatoes, sausages (2), bacon (2), toast (2), eggs (2), creamy mushroom sauce, chunky fries, onion rings, gluten free toast (2)
  • Lambs Fry & Bacon $17.50
    • Lamb liver & Bacon served in a creamy onion gravy on toasted ciabatta
  • Ice Cream Sundae $6.50
  • Mussels $11.50
    • Fresh NZ Green lipped mussels served in a creamy white wine & garlic sauce, topped with toasted ciabatta
  • 8- $14.50
  • Tempura $16
    • Battered and deep fried food - 2 Prawns and vegetables Large
  • Teppanyaki $16
    • Japanese dish cooked on a hot steel plate - Spicy Pork
  • Salmon Roll $14
    • Salmon, Avocado, Crab Meat, Creamy Sauce
  • Tempura $13
    • Battered and deep fried food - 2 Prawns and vegetables Medium
  • Udon $12
    • Japanese style thick noodle soup - Seafood
  • Ramen $11
    • Korean style noodle with teriyaki chicken or vegetables served on top - Spicy / Mild
  • Paradise Roll $17
    • Peanut Butter, Avocado, Bacon, Fried Prawns, Cucumber + Teriyaki Chicken, Breadcrumbs, Creamy Sauce on top
  • Traditional Sushi Rolls (9 pcs) $12
    • Tuna, Lettuce, Capsicum
  • Vego $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, feta, caramelized onion, olives & fresh basil
  • Kuratau Classic $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, ham, capers & fresh basil
  • Omorish $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives & fresh basil
  • Lake Bed $18.00
    • Basil pesto, mozzarella & fresh basil
  • Margherita $18.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella & fresh basil
  • Hen house $24.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, chicken, cranberry, red onion, brie & fresh basil
  • Volcano $22.00
    • Tomato base, chilli, mozzarella, pepperoni, green pepper corns & fresh basil
  • Sausage / Banana Fritter / Pineapple Fritter $2.00
  • Classic Beef-Cheese $7.50
    • 120g beef, cheese and salad
  • Hawaiian $14.00
    • Ham, pineapple, Normal cheese
  • Hawaiian $9.00
    • 120g Beef, bacon, pineapple, and salad
  • Chicken Bacon Avocado $9.50
    • Crumbed Schnitzel, bacon, and salad
  • Margarita $16.00
    • Tomato base, tomato, olives, capsicum, mozzarella
  • -With Garlic Butter $3.50
  • Curly Fries / Wedges / NZ Hoki / Batt Mussel $4.00
  • Paraoa iti $12.00
    • kumara & flaxseed w avocado oil
  • Tua Tua chowder $15.00
    • creamy shellfish w crusty rewana bread
  • Orange & Titoki brulee $14.00
    • ginger & horopito biscotti, Kapiti vanilla ice cream
  • Aotearoa blackfoot paua $24.00
    • two classic kiwi patties, sour cream & grilled lemon
  • Taharoa field mushroom $16.00
    • panko crumbed served w kawakawa bush pepper aioli
  • Coleslaw $8.00
  • Ikaroa fish cakes $17.00
    • smoked kawhai & sweet pea with river herb dressing
  • Hipi Tihi Fritters $18.00
    • Puhoi sheep milk cheese & rice fritters w roasted cauliflower, cress & toasted harakeke
  • Fish & Chips - golden fried dory with salad, chips, and tartare sauce *double the fish + $4.50 $15
  • Chicken Hawaiian - grilled chicken breast topped with pineapple and tomato salsa, and melted cheese with salad and turmeric flavoured rice $19.90
  • Today's Cheesecake - see the specials board for details, served with sauce & whipped cream $10.50
  • Side of salad $3
  • Double Donut Sundae - two warm donuts rolled in cinnamon sugar, topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce % whipped cream $8.50
  • Piha Pork Loin - rolled stuffed pork loin with buttered potato mash, steamed seasonal vegetables, cheese sauce, apple sauce and rich brown gravy $27.50
  • Monster Burger - grilled beef pattie, bacon, fried egg, crisp lettuce, tomato, cheese and golden battered onion rings with garlic aioli and tomato relish; served with chips and a toasted sesame bun $17
  • Snack Plate (serves 2) - selection of nibbles with sweet chili and aioli dipping sauce $16
  • Oreti Breads and Dips $15.00
    • Olive oil, & balsamic, dips & marinated olives
  • Spiced Poached Pear $13.50
    • With chocolate coated Feijoa icecream
  • Oreti Affogato $15.00
    • Volcanic espresso & vanilla bean icecream with your choice of Grand Marnier, Kahlua, Irish Whiskey, Frangelico, Baileys, Tia Maria, Galliano, Cointreau, Drambuie
  • Sam's Escargot $16.00
    • Served with garlic butter & salad
  • Warm Chocolate & Toffee Fondant $13.50
    • Vanilla bean icecream
  • Oreti Cheese Board Selection $18.50
    • Chefs Kapiti cheese selection of the day
  • Oreti Fish of the Day $34.00
    • Wild rice risotto & roasted cherry tomato
  • Seared & Baked Lamb Rump $34.00
    • Served medium rare with roasted kumara, finished with mint jelly
  • Fruit Loaf Toasted $5.00
  • Sausage & Eggs $9.50
  • Bacon Butties $6.00
  • Extras $2.00
    • Scrambled Eggs, Fried Eggs
  • Spaghetti on Toast $6.50
  • Eggs on Toast $9.00
  • Bacon & Eggs $10.50
  • Bake Beans on Toast $6.50
Piccolo Cafe and Restaurant

Piccolo Cafe and Restaurant

location

Address

41 Ruapehu Street, Taupo Town Centre, Taupo, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand

phone

Phone

073765759

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Sunday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Cash ,  Bankcard

Location
41 Ruapehu Street, Taupo Town Centre, Taupo, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand
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