Piccolo Cafe and Restaurant in Taupo Menu

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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

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

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

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
Lust $16.00 / $8.00
- Pepperoni, Salami, Ham, Bacon and Chorizo. Optional BBQ, Sweet Chilli, Smokey BBQ, Tomato... Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
Green Demon $9.50
- Creamy Basil Sauce with Roasted Garlic, Mushrooms and Parmesan. Served on Spinach Fettuccine. Optional Sundried Tomatoes and Blue Cheese
Lemon Pepper Wedges $5.00
- Deep fried potato wedges seasoned with Lemon Pepper and served with a dip of your choice
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
Lust Deluxe $18.50 / $9.00
- Marinated Steak, Venison Pepperoni, Salami, Ham, Bacon, Smoked Chorizo, Black Pepper and Bearnaise sauce, Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
Plain Wedges $5.00
- Deep fried Potato Wedges served with a dip of your choice
Churros $4.00
- 32 inch Spanish Donut broken into 6 manageable pieces - with your choice of dip

Talbot Forest Geraldine vintage cheddar - Sth Canterbury, NZ $15.00
Daily changing fresh Hawkes Bay fish, from the ocean to the plate $32.00
Kapiti Kahurangi creamy blue - Kapiti Coast, NZ $15.00
Blue River Curio Bay pecorino - Southland, NZ $15.00
Garden leaves, pear, lemon miso dressing $7.00
Tahitian vanilla creme brulee cooked sous vide $12.00
Olive oil poached prawn tails, baby gem lettuce, croutons, streaky bacon, plum tomatoes, avocado, grana padano $18.00
Mashed potato & gravy, salsa verde $8.00

Orange and almond cake
- Greek yoghurt, lemon curd, puffed quinoa, coconut chips
Eye Fillet of Beef
- Pumpkin and mozzarella arancini balls, pea puree, truffle cream, red onion and walnut salsa
-Market Fish
- Artichoke cream, tomato and roasted lemon salad, whipped feta
Desserts
Rosemary and Garlic Roasted New Potatoes $7.00
Salt and Pepper Squid
- Shaved fennel, crispy pancetta, anchovy crumb, miso mayonnaise
Fries, aioli $7.00
Spiced apple cheesecake
- Sesame seed toffee snap, caramel sauce, apple crumble ice cream

Waterside $42.00
- Mahurangi pacific oysters, tempura prawns, mussel and corn fritters, cured salmon and peppered calamari, served freshly toasted artisan breads and our housemade dipping sauces
Almond Cake $15.00
- Warmed orange and almond cake with lemon curd and fresh vanilla bean yoghurt [Add a scoop of Kapiti ice cream +$2]
Mussel Fritters $16.00
- Fresh mussel and corn fritters with coriander and our chilli soy and lime glaze
Banana Split $6.00
- Flamed banana with your choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream, wafers, sprinkles and your choice of chocolate, caramel, or strawberry topping
Tempura Prawns $19.00
- Tempura Prawns with wakame seaweed, cucumber, rice noodles and miso
Dark Chocolate Torte $15.00
- With raspberry sherbet, housemade coulis and fresh cream [Add a scoop of Kapiti ice cream +$2]
Garlic Bread $8.00
- Freshly toasted ciabatta coated in our famous garlic butter
Rump $24.00
- 300g beef rump cooked to your liking in our chef's special diane sauce with crispy fries [Add fresh salad +$3]

Lamb Salad (GF) $23
- with crisp lettuce, cucumber, kalamata olives, goats feta, vine ripe tomatoes, finished with a minted yoghurt dressing
Dark Chocolate Fondue (to share) $20
- with a selection of dried & fresh dipping fruits, dark chocolate Brownie Chunks, marshmallows, & melted chocolate served on a stone
Ham & Pineapple $19
- Homemade pizza sauce with ham, mozzarella cheese & Pineapple
Seasonal Vegetables
Golden Fries
Platter on the Stone (GF-O) $40
- with a selection of Deli Meats, Fresh warm Bread, House Dips & fresh Salad Greens (great to share)
Icecream Trio $14
- Lemongrass & ginger, salted caramel, dutch chocolate icecream, served in a brandy basket topped with fresh fruit garnish
(GF-O) Gluten free option available

Ploughmans Works Burger $25.00
- Grilled BBQ beef patty, beetroot chutney, cheese bacon, aioli and homemade slaw - add an egg $2.00
Traditional Crispy Garlic Loaf $9.00
- With fresh herb, wholegrain mustard and garlic butter
Ice Cream Sundae $12.00
- Your choice of chocolate, strawberry or caramel ice cream served with sauce and cream
Battered Fish Burger $25.00
- Fillets of beer battered dory, tartare and homemade slaw - add an egg $2.00
Vegetarian Arancini Balls $14.00
- Grilled vegetable and parmesan risotto balls with jalapeno chutney
Shin of Beef $34.00
- Delicately cooked for 12 hours served with ratatouille vegetables and a rich jus
Battered Fish Burger $25.00
- Fillets of beer battered dory, tartare and homemade slaw
Ham and Pineapple Pizza
- With Fries and Coleslaw

Massive McMuffin® N/A
- When one McMuffin® is not enough. Our Massive McMuffin® has a rasher of bacon, a freshly cracked egg, a slice of cheese, two sausage patties with ketchup on a hot toasted English Muffin.
Chick’n McCheese® Combo N/A
- With a crispy Chick’n McCheese, a chilled medium soft drink, and a medium fries, it’s a chicken lover’s dream. Just like that time you turned up to school, wearing your pyjamas. But luckily you woke up and realised it was all a dream.
Fries N/A
- Get them while they're hot. Our legendary super-tasty French fries are the perfect side to any meal. We only use the highest quality potatoes to create those delicious strands of crispy fluffy fries you love.
McChicken® N/A
- Made with New Zealand chicken breast sourced from Ingham®, in a seasoned tempura coating. Topped with locally grown crunchy iceberg lettuce and our exceptional McChicken® sauce, between a sesame seed bun. It's difficult to beat a classic.
Sausage & Egg McMuffin® N/A
- A hard-hitting combo of egg, a beef sausage patty and melting slice of cheese on a classic English Muffin. Served warm and tasty.
The Almighty Angus® 1/2lb N/A
- Crispy bacon, a 1/2 pound of juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, red onion, cheese, and a dash of tomato relish in our new chilli chive bun. If you’re serious about seriously good Angus, you'll want to make time for this burger.
Soft Serve Cone N/A
- Keep it simple. Our signature Soft Serve, layered on a crunchy cone.
The Serious Angus® N/A
- It’s time to get serious. With our new chilli chive bun, juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, red onion, fresh tomato, lettuce and cheese, not much will be able to distract you from The Serious Angus.

Nachos $18.50
- Corn chips covered with spicy beef 'n' beans & topped with grilled cheese, salsa & sour cream
Eggs on Ciabatta $9.50
- Scrambled, poached or fried
Cheese Burger & Chunky Fries $9.00
2 Chops $22.00
Salt & Pepper Squid $13.50
- Crispy salt & pepper squid served with citrus aioli
Steak Mignon $29.90
- Sirloin steak cooked to taste and topped with bacon and creamy mushrooms, served with salad & pub chunky fries
Pub Fried Chicken $26.90
- Juicy southern fried chicken served with smashed baby potatoes, gravy & slaw
Kid's Combo - One kids main, sundae & small drink $15.00

Teppanyaki $15
- Japanese dish cooked on a hot steel plate - Beef
Edamame $7
- Boiled soya beans in the pod
Traditional Sushi Rolls (9 pcs) $12
- Avocado, Cream Cheese, Pineapple
Seaweed Salad $7
- Fresh seaweed on a lettuce
Bento $15
- Rice, salad, tempura, sushi rolls, selection served in a box - Beef
Miso Soup $2.60
- Japanese miso soup
Crispy Chicken Roll $12
- Avocado, Cream Cheese, Cucumber + Teriyaki Chicken, Breadcrumbs, Creamy Sauce on top
Party Pack C $55
- 45 pcs sushi pack - Teriyaki Chicken, Salmon & Avocado, Tuna, Crispy Chicken, Rainbow rolls

Prawn Paté (GF)
Shrimp Cocktail $14.90
- Cocktail shrimp served with traditional seafood dressing
Salt & Pepper Squid $16.00
- Lightly coated seasoned squid with garlic and caper mayonnaise
Fish of the Day $24.50
- Herb and beer battered fish, with fries, salad and tartare sauce. We recommend: Japanese Asahi beer
(GF) Gluten Free (V ) Vegetarian
Extra Sauces $1.00
- Aioli/ Lime Aioli/ Soya/ Tartare/Seafood/Chilli Citrus/Vinegar/Hot Chilli Oil.
Prawn Chowder $19.50
- A silky thick soup, with prawn tails & crusty ciabatta bread. We recommend: Bell Bird Bay Chardonnay
Chicken Dish Available
- Please ask our wait staff

Beuschetta $13.00
- w/ ciabatta, feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomato, basil pesto
Chicken caesar salad $26.00
- anchovies, cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, parmesan, poached egg
Mashed potato $5.00
Slow cooked lamb belly $17.50
- w/ warm lebanese couscous, spicy red pepper & eggplant confit with tzatziki sauce
Pavilions signature platter for two $25.00
- mini malva pudding, strawberry cheese cake, orange & cardamon cream brulee, belgium chocolate pudding w/ berry coulis & vanilla ice cream
Grilled steak sandwich $28.00
- mesclun, brie, onions, tomato relish, chuncky fries
Pan seared market fish fillet $35.00
- lemon & mascarpone risotto, glazed julienne vegetables, saffron beurre blanc (gf)
South african malva pudding $14.50
- sugar free brandy custard & kapiti vanilla bean ice cream

All burgers have lettuce, tomato, beetroot (optional), mayo & tomato sauce
-Extra Fillings $1.00
Apple Turnover $2.50
Prawn Twister $1.50
Cheezy Weezys $4.00
Fresh Fish – Crumbed $4.50
Seasoned Wedges $4.50
Salt & Pepper Squid (2) $1.50

Seared & Baked Lamb Rump $34.00
- Served medium rare with roasted kumara, finished with mint jelly
Prime Scotch Fillet $31.00
- Cooked to your liking with Oreti chips & salad plus select your choice of sauce ... Mushroom - Blue Cheese - Garlic Butter
Duck Terrine $18.00
- Crostini, pickles & fig chutney
Sam's Escargot $16.00
- Served with garlic butter & salad
Warm Chocolate & Toffee Fondant $13.50
- Vanilla bean 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
Oreti Cheese Board Selection $18.50
- Chefs Kapiti cheese selection of the day
Coupe Mont Blanc $13.50
- Chestnut cream infused with vanilla bean, yoghurt icecream & whipped cream

Horseradish N/A
Whole Grain Mustard N/A
Steak & Irish Stout Pie N/A
Grilled Chicken Breast N/A
Beef Burger N/A
Golden Chunky Fries N/A
Fish Bites & Golden Chunky Fries N/A
Special of the day N/A

''Free Range Chicken'' Burger $23.90
- 200gm butterflied grilled free-range chicken breast, streaky bacon, roast red peppers, grilled mozzarella cheese with basil pesto, mayo and house relish.
Confit Garlic Pizza Bread $8.50
- Pizza bread with a confit garlic puree and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Vege Stack $24.50
- A grilled vegetable stack with portobello mushroom, roast red peppers, zucchini strips, golden pumpkin, red onions and a heart of ricotta. Dressed with basil pesto.
''Injectable'' Donuts $9.50
- Straight from chef's culinary laboratory! Two classic cinnamon sugar dusted donuts with a ball of ice-cream on each and three syringes of flavoured syrup to inject into them! Ask about today's flavours.
Traditional Beef Lasagne $23.90
- A large serve of homemade lasagne. Made fresh from the ground up with roast pumpkin, spinach and feta followed by a layer of beef ragu, tomato passata and béchamel sauce. Finished with a golden grilled mozzarella top.
Filo Wrapped Brie w. Onion Jam $14.90
- An individual wheel of Brie wrapped in delicate filo pastry, oven baked to order. Served on onion jam and dressed with a tangy yet sweet cranberry sauce.
Grilled Free Range Chicken $26.50
- A Free-range chicken breast, pan-seared then baked in the oven, with sliced truss tomato and grilled mozzarella on grilled summer vegetables with basil pesto.
Steak - Sirloin (250gm) $29.90
- Pan seared then finished in the oven and served on fries. With a rocket, red onion and sun-dried tomato side salad and a garlic, peppercorn or mushroom sauce.

Piccolo Cafe and Restaurant

Waikato Region > Taupo > Piccolo Cafe and Restaurant

Address

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

Phone

073765759

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