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

  • Lassoo of Hog $38.00
    • 450grams of rolled pork loin with a prune, carrot and seeded mustard dressing. Oven-roasted with crackling and finished with a fresh apple and ginger sauce. Served with buffalo chips and Lone Star coleslaw...a fair dinkum Lone Star legend!
  • - One Shank $27.00
  • Barney's Ribs $15.50
    • Juicy pork ribs smothered in Barney's sweet Lone Star sauce...lip smacking, finger licking, all the good things.
  • Running Bear Salmon $35.00
    • Pan-seared boneless fillet of Marlborough sea-run salmon. Meal set changes with the seasons. Your waiter will tell you all about it.
  • Comanche Chicken Salad $26.00
    • Oven-baked chicken breast, cos lettuce, parmesan cheese, garlic croutons and streaky bacon, tossed in Lone Star Caesar-style dressing. Topped with a free range poached egg (anchovies optional).
  • Straight-Cut Chips $5.00
  • Lone Star Artisan Loaf $10.00
    • A traditional seeded ciabatta loaf, handcrafted exclusively for Lone Star. Served warm with butter.
  • - Six $19.00
  • The Bistro handmade sweet treats $10.00
  • Mashed potato & gravy, salsa verde $8.00
  • Grinning Gecko brie - Whangarei, NZ $15.00
  • Garden leaves, pear, lemon miso dressing $7.00
  • Baked Belgian chocolate mousse, passion fruit, chocolate brittle, triple chocolate ice cream $12.00
  • Queen scallops, pork & ginger dumplings, summer pods, coriander, fermented black bean dressing $18.00
  • Rhubarb & brown butter cake, rose water, almond cracker, vanilla bean ice cream $12.00
  • Bag of chippies, herbs, black truffle $7.00
  • Pit fries $6.00
  • BBQ pulled pork, charred peppers, onions, slaw, salsa, BBQ sauce $22.00
  • 1/2lb Crispy calamari $16.00
    • Smoked salt, chipotle mayo
  • Jalapeno & cheddar skillet cornbread $12.00
    • Honey butter, coriander
  • -1/2lb $8.00
  • Garlic bread $12.00
    • Warm cobb loaf, confit garlic butter
  • Great to share
  • Cos lettuce $18.00
    • Quinoa & roast kumara, croutons, cracked almonds, citrus vinaigrette
  • Panna Cotta $18.00
    • Goats cheese panna cotta with herbed crostini and a fig compote
  • Vegetarian Delight $34.00
    • Our special vegetarian trio: Fried polenta with fig jam and rocket. Chilli bean salsa, jalapeno relish and avocado. Beetroot, walnut and goats cheese
  • Duck Breast $38.00
    • Served with braised cabbage, currants, fried polenta, cauliflower and our housemade orange jus
  • Steak & Fries $9.90 / $14.90
    • Single / Combo (Drink & Dessert)
  • Distinction Blue and Fig $14.00 / $24.00 / $32.00
    • Single / Duet / The Lot - Served with assorted crackers, fruit and nuts
  • Lamb Penne $24.00
    • Braised lamb penne with kale pesto, grano padano cheese and candied walnuts
  • Lamb Terrine $18.00
    • Confit lamb and shallot terrine with pickled beetroot and lavosh bread
  • Cheesecake $15.00
    • Our Chef’s special cheesecake that changes daily [Add a scoop of Kapiti ice cream +$2]
  • Kid's Porridge $7.00
    • with Cream & Sugar
  • Grilled Haloumi $16.00
    • With “Green Eggs”, served on ciabatta with a fresh tomato bruschetta
  • Organic Porridge $9.50
    • w. Oat Milk & Honey. Add Fruit Compote $13.00
  • Buttermilk Pancakes $12.00
    • with Canadian Maple Syrup & Cream
  • Kid's Pancakes $8.50
  • Free-Range Eggs on Toast $10.00
    • Your choice of fried, poached or scrambled
  • Organic Macadamia Nut Museli $10.00
    • With Yogurt & Milk. Add Fruit Compote $13.00
  • Sweetcorn Fritters $16.50
    • with Free-Range Bacon, Avocado, sour cream and sweet chili
  • Bruschetta $15.50
    • Grilled ciabatta, roasted grape, blue cheese & manuka honey
  • Available after 11am
  • Chicken & Camembert $19
    • Smoked Chicken, Creamy Camembert, Baby Spinach & Plum Sauce
  • Garden Salad
  • Platter on the Stone (GF-O) $40
    • with a selection of Deli Meats, Fresh warm Bread, House Dips & fresh Salad Greens (great to share)
  • Classic Ice Cream Sundae $12
    • with pink wafers, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, 100’s & 1000’s, chocolate, strawberry & passionfruit or caramel sauce
  • Pork Belly $29
    • with seasonal vegetables, spiced ale jus & potato celeriac duphinoise
  • Lamb Rump $32
    • best quality NZ Lamb Rump with a choice of 2 Stonegrill Sides & Dipping Sauce
  • Seafood Chowder $15.00
    • Rich, creamy and traditional served with a warm garlic buttered roll
  • Lamb Kidneys $16.00
    • Traditional kidneys and bacon with rich gravy and toasted bread
  • Chicken Salad $17.00
    • Salad greens, southern fried chicken, bacon, roasted tomato, fresh herbs and lemon ginger dressing
  • Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie $12.00
    • A warm gooey cookie topped with icecream and chocolate sauce
  • Mini Steak (add $4.00)
    • With Fries and Coleslaw
  • Mixed Platter $35.00
    • Crumbed scallops, grilled prawns, southern fried chicken, pork belly pieces, spring rolls, vegetarian parcels, spring rolls, vegetarian parcels and wedges with assorted dips
  • Crumbed Scallops $29.00
    • Freshly crumbed scallops served with a wedge of lemon and tartare sauce
  • Battered Fish Burger $25.00
    • Fillets of beer battered dory, tartare and homemade slaw - add an egg $2.00
  • -Extra Sauce $1.00
  • Mushroom & Parmesan Rice Cakes ( GF / V ) $17.80
    • Served with salad greens and caesar dressing
  • Fish of the Day $24.50
    • Herb and beer battered fish, with fries, salad and tartare sauce. We recommend: Japanese Asahi beer
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $16.00
    • Lightly coated seasoned squid with garlic and caper mayonnaise
  • Homemade Desserts Available
  • Bowl of Steamed Rice ( GF) $4.50
  • Chicken Dish Available
    • Please ask our wait staff
  • Huka Prawn Park advises not all prawns served are grown onsite.
  • MINCE ON VOGELS TOAST $13.50
  • BACON AND EGGS $13.50
    • poached scrambled fried
  • TOM AND CHERRY $8.50
    • the classic kiwi cheerio cocktail sausage, tomato sauce
  • BANG BANG CHICKEN $16.50
    • shredded chicken herbs, sesame, coconut rice
  • MINCE ON VOGELS TOAST $15.50
    • w 2 poached eggs
  • LAMB RAGU $17.50
    • lamb fennel pasta mia pappardelle
  • KIDS HAMPER $8.50
    • chippies, muesli bar, fruit, yogurt, chocolate drink
  • VOGELS $15.50
    • w Clevedon buffalo mozzarella, herb pesto cherry tomatoes
  • Lake Bed $18.00
    • Basil pesto, mozzarella & fresh basil
  • Omorish $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives & fresh basil
  • Kuratau Classic $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, ham, capers & fresh basil
  • Vego $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, feta, caramelized onion, olives & 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
  • Lamb shank $25.00
    • Lamb, salad and rice or bread
  • Shaking beef $20.00
    • Beef, vegetables, salad and fried rice
  • Beef noodle (PHO) $16.00
    • Rice noodle, beef broth, beef and herbs
  • Beef stew $18.00
    • Beef, carrot and rice or bread
  • Fried rice $20.00
    • Chicken / seafood, salad and rice
  • Vietnamese baguette $10.00
    • You choose: pork / beef / meatball
  • Chicken curry $18.00
    • Chicken, kumara and rice or noodles
  • Grilled pork or chicken on rice $18.00
    • pork / chicken, egg, salad and rice
  • Pool Deck Peppered Rump (GFA) $ 28.00
    • 300g Rump cooked to your liking with house salad, crispy fries and diane sauce
  • Lasagne $ 19.00
    • Free range chicken, portobello mushrooms and spinach layered in fresh lasagne and napolitana sauce, served with fresh salad
  • Beef Burger (GFA) $ 20.00
    • Grilled lean beef with tomato relish, fresh salad, pickles, swiss cheese and seared bacon. Served with fries and aioli
  • Full Deck $ 35.00
    • Venison meatballs, pork cigars, chorizo sausage, onion rings, crumbed chicken strips, fries and dipping sauce
  • Piggy Tails $14.00
    • Curly fries, grilled bacon and chorizo, with cheese, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Wedges $12.00
    • Hot crispy wedges with bacon, melted cheese, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Fish n Chips (GFA) $ 22.00
    • Citrus Battered market fish, crispy fries, fresh lemon and tartare sauce
  • Fish Burger (GFA) $ 20.00
    • Market fish battered or pan fried with lettuce, tomato and housemade peanut mayo
  • Sticky date pudding $14.00
    • brandy sauce & Kapiti vanilla ice cream
  • Hangi style Pikaokao chicken $32.00
    • w kawakawa rub, roasted kamo kamo, green apple, bacon & river cress salad
  • Taharoa field mushroom $16.00
    • panko crumbed served w kawakawa bush pepper aioli
  • Creamed potato $8.00
  • Aotearoa blackfoot paua $24.00
    • two classic kiwi patties, sour cream & grilled lemon
  • cooked your way: grilled, oven baked, beer battered
  • Garlic mushroom $8.00
  • Gold digger fudge sundae $24.00
    • iconic Kiwi sundae with a warm fudge brownie, a mountain of Kapiti hokey pokey ice cream, hot chocolate sauce & Kiwi bling. Best suited to two people
  • Chips $3.00
  • Onion Rings (2) $1.50
  • Cheezy Weezys $4.00
  • Seasoned Wedges $4.50
  • Meal Deal (A) $10.00
    • 2 Fish, 2 Sausages, 2 Pineapple Fritters, 1 Chips
  • For just $1 extra a piece add Cheese, Bacon, Egg, Pineapple, Onions or Mushroom
  • Banana Fritter $2.50
  • Steak Burger $6.50
  • Chicken Tenders - chicken tenders coated in our special sauce with sweet chili dipping sauce $14.50
  • Fish Pie - poached smoked hoki, salmon & dory in a parsley cream sauce topped with potato and cheddar gratin, served with salad $15
  • Tempura Onion Rings - with aioli dipping sauce $6
  • Warm Chicken & Bacon - grilled chicken strips, salad, crispy bacon with a honey & mustard dressing $21
  • Shrimp Cocktail - with thousand island seafood sauce $9
  • Pepper $3
  • Homemade Apple Pie - deep dish apple pie with cinnamon & sultanas served with vanilla ice cream & whipped cream $11
  • NZ Lamb Shank - braised lamb shank with a rosemary & mint gravy, buttered potato mash, steamed seasonal vegetables and cheese sauce *double the shank + $12 $28
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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