Bistro 52 in Taupo Menu

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Chilled cucumber & yellow tomato soup, almonds, cumin, green grapes, watermelon guacamole (V) $12
Tempura summer beans, seaweed, sweet chilli aioli (v/gf/df) $10
Imported buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, grilled peach, basil, balsamic reduction (GF) $19
Olive oil poached prawn tails, baby gem lettuce, croutons, streaky bacon, plum tomatoes, avocado, grana padano (V) $15
Olive oil poached prawn tails, baby gem lettuce, croutons, streaky bacon, plum tomatoes, avocado, grana padano $18
Calamari cooked sous vide, handmade lemon gnocchi, fried capers, champagne veloute
-E $16
-M $30
Queen scallops, pork & ginger dumplings, summer pods, coriander, fermented black bean dressing (GF) $18
The Bistro wild rabbit & chicken liver terrine, salsa verde, house pickles, pistachio nuts, crème fraiche, sherry syrup $18

Marinated olives (V/GF/DF) $5
Garden leaves, pear, lemon miso dressing (V/GF/DF) $7
Bag of chippies, herbs, black truffle (V/GF/DF) $7
Chunky fries, roasted aioli (V/GF/DF) $8
Mashed potato & gravy, salsa verde (GF) $8

Pasta Mia pumpkin ravioli, exotic mushrooms, coriander, popped squash seeds, shiitake cream (V) $26
Daily changing fresh Hawkes Bay fish, from the ocean to the plate $32
Golden crackled pork belly, kumara, orange, walnuts, pineapple, granny smith apple, pickled red cabbage, grain mustard dressing (GF) $29
Confit leg of Cambridge duck, spiced bell pepper jus, pickled mushrooms, baby root vegetables, potato gnocchi $34
Strip loin of Wharekauhau lamb, braised Belgian endive, truffled fennel cream, pecan nuts, ruby grapefruit, sherry gastrique (GF) $39
Grilled eye of scotch fillet, braised short rib tortelloni, sweet corn, hazelnuts, stone fruit panzanella, black pepper dressing $36

Grinning Gecko brie - Whangarei, NZ $15
Talbot Forest Geraldine vintage cheddar - Sth Canterbury, NZ $15
Kapiti Kahurangi creamy blue - Kapiti Coast, NZ $15
Blue River Curio Bay pecorino - Southland, NZ $15
Grana Padano - Piedmont, Italy $15
The whole lot $40

Tahitian vanilla creme brulee cooked sous vide (GF) $12
White chocolate & vanilla panna cotta, hazelnut wafer, raspberry caramel $12
Rhubarb & brown butter cake, rose water, almond cracker, vanilla bean ice cream $12
Baked Belgian chocolate mousse, passion fruit, chocolate brittle, triple chocolate ice cream $12
The Bistro handmade sweet treats $10

Nearby Sample Menus

Mischief $18.50 / $9.00
- Chorizo, Chicken, Cajun Herbs, Onions, Garlic, Chilli, Tomatoes, and Capsicum. Optional Kalamata Olives. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
Greed $16.00 / $8.00
- Double Ham, Double Pineapple and Double Cheese. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
Creator $16.00 / $8.00
- Create Your Own Masterpiece Up To 8 Toppings. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
Greek Salad $7.00
- All the Essentials as well as Kalamata Olives & Feta
Camembert Salad $7.00
- All the Essentials as well as Camembert, Avocado, Sundried Tomatoes & Sunflower Seeds - with your choice of dressing on the side
Chicken Salad $7.00
- All the Essentials as well as Free Range Chicken, Bacon & Avocado - with your choice of dressing on the side
Spirit $9.50
- Mushrooms, Chicken and Bacon, Mixed Through A Garlic Cream Sauce. Served On Spinach Fettuccine
Underworld $18.50 / $9.00
- Smoked Mussels, Calamari, Shrimps, Onion Garlic and Lemon Pepper. Optional Tomatoes or Seafood Sauce (Double / Snack)

Pasta Mia pumpkin ravioli, exotic mushrooms, coriander, popped squash seeds, shiitake cream $26.00
Blue River Curio Bay pecorino - Southland, NZ $15.00
The whole lot $40.00
The Bistro handmade sweet treats $10.00
Olive oil poached prawn tails, baby gem lettuce, croutons, streaky bacon, plum tomatoes, avocado, grana padano $18.00
Tahitian vanilla creme brulee cooked sous vide $12.00
Kapiti Kahurangi creamy blue - Kapiti Coast, NZ $15.00
Chunky fries, roasted aioli $8.00

Vege’s $4.50
Eggs Benedict $2.00
- Swap Ham For Bacon
Chicken & Chorizo $22.90
- Lightly Sauteed Chicken Breast & Chorizo In A Cream Sauce With Baby Spinach, Red Onion & Cherry Tomatoes
Nacho’s $16.90
- Corn Chips Topped With Mild Spiced Ground Beef, Chilli Beans, Cheese & Sour Cream
Finns Open Sandwich $19.90
- Choice of Steak Or Chicken Resting on Turkish Bread, Lettuce, Tomato & Cheese. Smothered In Delicious Plum Sauce. Topped With Avocado. Served With Fries
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
Baked Beans $2.00
Sticky Pork Ribs $24.90
- Succulent Tender Pork Ribs Marinated In Finns Secret Sauce Then Slow Roasted Until Tender, Drizzled With Barbeque Sauce & Served With Finn’s Fries

Bagel with Cream Cheese & Jam $6.50
Organic Macadamia Nut Museli $10.00
- With Yogurt & Milk. Add Fruit Compote $13.00
Organic Toast with Preserves $6.50
- also available: Grain, Fruit, or Gluten-Free
Sweetcorn Fritters $16.50
- with Free-Range Bacon, Avocado, sour cream and sweet chili
Kid's Porridge $7.00
- with Cream & Sugar
Kid's Sweetcorn Fritters $12.00
- With Bacon
The Geordie $21.00
- Traditional Black Pudding, Free-Range Bacon, Free-Range Sausages, Classic Baked Beans, Eggs, Handmade Potato Rosti & Artisan Toast
Organic Porridge $9.50
- w. Oat Milk & Honey. Add Fruit Compote $13.00

Pork Belly $29
- with seasonal vegetables, spiced ale jus & potato celeriac duphinoise
Bacon and Eggs $14
- Eggs any style with bacon & toast
Chicken & Camembert $19
- Smoked Chicken, Creamy Camembert, Baby Spinach & Plum Sauce
Pasta Mia Tagliatelle $20
- with a tuscan vegetable sauce, vine ripe tomatoes & parmesan Add Chicken $24
Game Changer Platter (GF-O) $25
- Chef’s selection of mixed Game Tasters, Fresh Bread & Condiments (great with Tasting Box)
Venison Crostini $19
- with Pomegranate Molasses, Blue Cheese & Walnuts
Seafood Medley $32
- Scallops, Prawns, Mussels, Fresh Fish & a choice of 2 Stonegrill Sides & House Tartare
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)

Sausage roll $2.70
-Ham & egg, ham & tomato, ham & cheese, chicken
Slices / Apple & custard / Leamington $2.50
Chicken kebab $3.20
Chicken & camembert rolls $4.30
Apple turnover $2.80
Bacon & egg muffin $3.60
-Ham, egg corned beef, roast beef, ham & mustard, cheese & onion

Crispy Chicken Burger $25.00
- Crispy chicken tenders with bacon, mango chutney aioli and homemade slaw - add an egg $2.00
Ploughmans Venison Pie $25.00
- Tender pieces of venison slowly braised with plum sauce and juniper berries, encased in crisp savoury pastry and covered in gravy
Crumbed Scallops $29.00
- Freshly crumbed scallops served with a wedge of lemon and tartare sauce
Chicken 'Wellington' $25.00
- Roasted chicken breast with bacon chutney, cheddar cheese, wrapped in pastry with gravy on the side
Ploughmans Works Burger $25.00
- Grilled BBQ beef patty, beetroot chutney, cheese bacon, aioli and homemade slaw - add an egg $2.00
Seafood Chowder $15.00
- Rich, creamy and traditional served with a warm garlic buttered roll
Eye Fillet of Beef $35.00
- Wrapped in bacon resting on rosti, potato cake roasted tomato, mushroom and a rich jus
Fish and Chips
- With Tomato Sauce, Fries and Coleslaw

$40 Mega ShareBox® $40
- Included in the $40 Mega ShareBox: 2 x Big Mac®, 2 x McChicken®, 2 x Cheeseburger, 4 x Medium Fries, 4 x Medium Soft Drinks, 4 x Regular Sundaes
Salted Caramel Frappé N/A
- A decadent, freshly blended salted caramel explosion topped with irresistible whipped cream and indulgent caramel drizzle.
Chick'n McCheese N/A
- A delicious combination of crispy coated chicken, lettuce, cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise.
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.
M&M’S MINIS® McFlurry® N/A
- For a delicious mouthful of rainbow happiness, try the M&M’S® MINIS McFlurry. It’s the tantalisingly tiny M&M’S you love, blended perfectly into creamy soft-serve.
Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap® N/A
- It may be little, but there's a lot to love. 100% chicken breast fillet marinated with spices and grilled to perfection. With fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise.
Crispy Chicken & Aioli McWrap® N/A
- Introducing the new Real Choices delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with 100% NZ crispy chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp cos and iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
Double Cheeseburger N/A
- Bite into a double helping of your favourite burger. Two 100% beef patties topped with mouth-watering melted cheese, pickles, a tangy mustard and sweet tomato ketchup makes this burger irresistible.

Seared Lamb $32.90
- Seared lamb served on smashed baby potatoes with crushed minted peas, hummus, scorched cherry tomatoes & jus
Salmon & Pea Risotto $18.50
- Rich & Creamy risotto, made with smoked salmon, peas & lemon
Lambs Fry & Bacon $17.50
- Lamb liver & Bacon served in a creamy onion gravy on toasted ciabatta
Pork Chops
- Pork Chops served with salad, pub chunky fries, gravy & applesauce
Southern Man Special $31.90
- Sirloin steak cooked to taste, pub chunky fries, tomato, creamy mushrooms, onion rings & eggs with salad
Pasta $19.50
- All made with fresh fettuccine pasta
Fish Burger $18.50
- Pan fried fish, hashbrown, egg, salad & beetroot served with pub chunky fries
Sirloin $27.90
- Sirloin steak cooked to taste with your choice of sauce & served with salad & pub chunky fries pepper sauce, garlic butter, hollandaise or creamy mushroom sauce

Oven baked chicken supreme $35.00
- filled w/ cranberry & brie cheese- pommes dauphinoise, roast vine tomato, green bean & watercress cream sauce (gf)
Curry of the day $28.00
- served w/ naan bread, poppadum, raita (please ask our friendly wait staff for tody's special
Thyme & pepper crusted beef carpaccion $17.50
- w/ green leaves, wasabi aioli & crispy kumara (gf)
Chuncky fries w/ tomato sauce & aioli $5.00
Pan seared scallops $17.50
- cauliflower & almond skordalia, crumbed prosciutto w/ lemon aioli (gf)
Orange & cardamon creme brulee $14.50
- pistachio, biscotti, boysenberry ice cream (gf)
Freshly baked knot roll w/ butter medallion $5.00
Herbed garlic bread $12.50
- w/ jalapeno & mozzarella cheese

Chicken CranBerry Brie $9.50
- Crumbed Schnitzel brie and salad
Kumara Chips / S&P Squid $5.00
Flamegrd Chicken- Cheese $7.50
- Flamergrd Chicken patty cheese and salad
Hot Chips / Hot Dog / Curry Roll / Spring Roll $3.00
Hamburger $4.00
Puppy Dog / Potato Fritter / Donut $1.00
Hawaiian $14.00
- Ham, pineapple, Normal cheese
Fishburger $7.50

Hot Chips $4.00
Watermelon with Mint $6.00
Ham + Swiss Chesese Sandwich $6.00
Pumpkin + feta Wrap $6.00
Pulled Pork Bun $10.00

Salt & Pepper Squid (2) $1.50
Pineapple Fritter $1.50
Vege Burger $6.50
Battered Sausage $3.50
Battered Pattie $3.50
Meal Deal $6.00
- 1 Fish, 1 Hot Puppies, 1 Chips
Corn Cobb $2.50
Hot Dog $3.00

Steak and vegetable pie $3.60
Mince pie $3.40
Steak and curry pie $3.60
Steak and kidney pie $3.70
Sausage roll $2.30
Steak pie $3.40
Steak and cheese pie $3.60
Mince and bacon pie $3.80

Caesar Salad $17.90
- Crisp cos lettuce, bacon, anchovies, oven baked garlic croutons, shaved parmesan and our Caesar dressing with a poached egg on top. Add chicken, salmon or prawns $22.90.
Caprese Bruschetta $15.90
- A mixed cherry tomato medley with diced mozzarella, red onions and fresh herbs tossed through EVO and basil pesto. Seasoned and served on grilled ciabatta.
Smiles N/A
Southern Man $23.90
- Twice ground beef, chorizo sausage, sliced pepperoni, crispy bacon pieces and ham strings with fresh smokey house made BBQ sauce - Medium $19.90
''Sinful'' Chocolate Brownie $9.50
- A dark, rich, sticky, chocolate mess... Made from the simplest of recipes and not over complicated, it comes slightly warmed with vanilla ice-cream on top covered in Hershey's Chocolate Syrup!
French Chic $23.90
- A modern classic Succulent slices of Chicken, Camembert, finished with a drizzle of sweet Cranberry sauce. - Medium $19.90
''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.
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.

Bistro 52

Waikato Region > Taupo > Bistro 52

Address

17 Tamamutu Street, Taupo, Waikato, 3377, New Zealand

Phone

+64 7-377 3111

Opened hours

Monday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM Tuesday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM Wednesday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM Thursday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM Friday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM Saturday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM Sunday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM