Bistro 52 in Taupo Menu

BEGIN BEGIN
  • 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
SIDES SIDES
  • 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
THEN THEN
  • 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
FINALLY FINALLY
  • 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
SWEETS SWEETS
  • 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

  • Nachos GF $13.90
    • Mexican corn chips topped with salsa, avocado, grilled cheese and sour cream.
  • Soup of the Day $8.90
    • Freshly made by our Chef and topped with croutons.
  • Cobb Carnivore GF $34.90
    • 200g Premium Angus Pure Rump steak with Cobb's, Country Style Ribs. Kills the meanest hunger.
  • Creamy Mushrooms GF $5.90
  • Double up for an extra $9.00
  • Two Eggs $3.50
  • Seafood Chowder $14.50
    • Mussels, prawns and fish simmered gently in a creamy seafood soup - topped with homemade croutons.
  • Prawn & Parmesan Sirloin GF $34.90
    • Premium AngusPure Sirloin topped with prawn cutlets in a creamy parmesan sauce.
  • Orange and almond cake
    • Greek yoghurt, lemon curd, puffed quinoa, coconut chips
  • -Confit Duck Leg
    • White bean puree, raw broccoli salad, cranberries, courgette
  • -Slow cooked pulled Lamb
    • Carrot puree, spinach gnocchi, cumin carrots, black garlic pannacotta, lemon crème fraiche
  • -Salt and Pepper Squid
    • Shaved fennel, crispy pancetta, anchovy crumb, miso mayonnaise
  • -Market Fish
    • Artichoke cream, tomato and roasted lemon salad, whipped feta
  • -Free Range Pork Belly
    • Du puy lentil salad, shaved radish, bitter leaves, compressed apple, aioli
  • Beef $35.00
  • Slow cooked pulled Lamb
    • Carrot puree, spinach gnocchi, cumin carrots, black garlic pannacotta, lemon crème fraiche
  • Lamb Penne $24.00
    • Braised lamb penne with kale pesto, grano padano cheese and candied walnuts
  • Venison Meatballs $16.00
    • Horopito venison meatballs served in capsicum fondue and served with goats cheese
  • Countryside $37.00
    • Venison meatballs, chicken pate, marinated vegetables and olives, served with crostini, toasted breads and a trio of housemade dipping sauces
  • K-Burger & Fries $9.90 / $14.90
    • Single / Combo (Drink & Dessert)
  • Fush and Chups h-half f-full $12.00 / $22.00
    • Beer battered market fish, served with fries, a wedge of lemon and our housemade tartare [Add fresh salad +$3]
  • Camembert and Grapes $14.00 / $24.00 / $32.00
    • Single / Duet / The Lot - Served with assorted crackers, fruit and nuts
  • Duck Breast $38.00
    • Served with braised cabbage, currants, fried polenta, cauliflower and our housemade orange jus
  • Sweetcorn Cakes $13.00
    • Housemade sweetcorn cakes served with chilli jam
  • Garlic Roll N/A
    • 2 steak, 1 bacon, fried onions on toasted buns served with chips and garlic sauce
  • Wedges $12.00
  • Packed lunch N/A
    • 2 sandwiches. 1 fruit, 1 cake
  • Double beef and Bacon burger $15.00
  • B.L.T $16.50
  • Lambs fry & bacon $16.50
  • Hawaiian Burger N/A
  • Poached eggs $10.00
  • Caramel Sundae N/A
    • It's a delicious delight. Soft, creamy waves of soft serve made with fresh milk, doused in a sticky, sweet warm caramel sauce.
  • 10pk Chicken McBites & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
    • Get more bang for your buck with this amazing snack bundle! 10 chicken McBites and small fries for just $4! Snack-time - sorted!
  • The Boss® N/A
    • Eat like a boss with this Kiwi favourite. With two juicy beef patties, two cheeses, lettuce, onion, tomato and sauce all on a sesame seed bun. The Boss is back.
  • Soft Serve Cone with Cadbury Flake® N/A
    • Get your hands on our famous soft serve topped with a mouth-watering chocolate Cadbury Flake®.
  • Strawberry Sundae N/A
    • Be sweet. Delicious, fluffy soft-serve made with fresh milk, topped with a yummy strawberry sauce.
  • Ketchup Sauce N/A
    • Get the classic American taste. Thick and rich, our ketchup mixes tomato with vinegar, spiced up with the flavours of celery, clove, onion and cayenne.
  • 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.
  • Chicken Bacon Deluxe N/A
    • It’s deluxe, and it’s back. Crispy coated chicken dressed with rasher bacon, fresh tomato, cheese with a Swiss accent and topped off with creamy mayo.
  • Udon $12
    • Japanese style thick noodle soup - Teriyaki Chicken
  • Crunch Roll $12
    • Avocado, Crab Meat, Cucumber, Fried Prawns, Creamy Sauce, Breadcrumbs, Masago
  • California Rolls (9 pieces) $13
    • Salmon, Avocado, Cream Cheese
  • Udon $12
    • Japanese style thick noodle soup - Seafood
  • Donburi $13
    • Vegetable Bowl of rice, salad and selection served on top - Vegetable or Tofu
  • Grilled Eel $15
    • 4 piece grilled eel on a hot steel plate
  • Grilled King Prawn $15
    • 5 piece lighly grilled prawn on rice
  • Eel Roll $15
    • Eel, Avocado, Crab Meat, Fried Prawns, Creamy Sauce, Masago, Bonito Flake
  • Baked aubergine & bocconcini pastry $16.00
    • carrot puree pickle cockktail onion, micro watercress salad (v)
  • South african malva pudding $14.50
    • sugar free brandy custard & kapiti vanilla bean ice cream
  • Grilled t-bone steak $29.50
    • w/ green salad, chunky fries, fried egg & red wine jun
  • Orange & cardamon creme brulee $14.50
    • pistachio, biscotti, boysenberry ice cream (gf)
  • Herbed garlic bread $12.50
    • w/ jalapeno & mozzarella cheese
  • Strawberry cheese cake $14.50
    • black berry jelly, candied fruit & raspberry sorbet
  • Bruschetta $14.50
    • w/ ciabatta, cream cheese, smoked salmon, roasted pepper & olive tapenade
  • Thyme & pepper crusted beef carpaccion $17.50
    • w/ green leaves, wasabi aioli & crispy kumara (gf)
  • Fish Tacos $24.00
    • with tratziki, slaw, avocado + greek salsa
  • Morrocan Lentil $10.50
  • Pulled Venison Burger $23.00
    • Chips, slaw, onions, aioli on ciabatta
  • Paleo Benedict $19.00
    • Mushroom, Bacon, Avocado, poached eggs, D.F. Hollandaise
  • White bait fritter $28.00
    • with greeus, ailoi + crisp potato
  • Bacon N' vegetable $12.50
  • Sausage / Banana Fritter / Pineapple Fritter $2.00
  • Hawaiian $14.00
    • Ham, pineapple, Normal cheese
  • Chicken Nugget $0.60
  • Hot Chips / Hot Dog / Curry Roll / Spring Roll $3.00
  • Veggie Burger $7.50
    • Veggie patty and salad
  • Chicken Bacon Avocado $9.50
    • Crumbed Schnitzel, bacon, and salad
  • Smokey BBBC $8.00
    • 120g Beef, Cheese, Bacon and bbq Sauce
  • The Grand Loch $9.00
    • 120g beef, bacon, egg, beetroot and salad
  • Natural Muesli $16.00
    • served with berry compote, yoghurt and honey gluten free option
  • Vogel's Toast $2.00
  • Bacon & Eggs $15.00
    • scrambled
  • Fish of the day $24.50/$26.50
    • served with salad greens, fries, tartare and tomato sauces(1 fillet/2 fillets)
  • Piccolo Fruit Bread $10.50
    • fruit, nut, peel and spice with preserves and butter
  • Chef's Pizza of the day $18.50
    • See board for toppings
  • Sausages $4.00
  • French Toast - Chef's Signature Dish $22.50
    • served with bacon, banana, maple syrup and berries, gluten free option (please note: no variations)
  • Koura - Aotearoa spiny lobster $60 half / $95 whole
    • King of New Zealand seafood w a creamy Puhoi cheese sauce & your choice of two sides 650-700 gr
  • Ngu squid $16.00
    • dusted w smoked kelp seaweed served w lemon & cress
  • Raukumara red venison $20.00
    • meatloaf w beetroot & horopito relish
  • with two sides: coleslaw, mixed salad, fries, potato mash, seasonal buttered vegetables
  • King Country beef burger $25.00
    • karengo & tamarillo relish, smoky cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, onion & house fries
  • Paraoa iti $12.00
    • kumara & flaxseed w avocado oil
  • Hipi Tihi Fritters $18.00
    • Puhoi sheep milk cheese & rice fritters w roasted cauliflower, cress & toasted harakeke
  • Fries $8.00
  • Battered Sausage $3.50
  • -Extra Fillings $1.00
  • Chicken Wings $1.50
  • Lasagne Square $3.00
  • Donut $1.50
  • Meal Deal (A) $10.00
    • 2 Fish, 2 Sausages, 2 Pineapple Fritters, 1 Chips
  • Pineapple Fritter $1.50
  • All burgers have lettuce, tomato, beetroot (optional), mayo & tomato sauce
  • Sautéed mushrooms $5
    • w/ garlic & thyme
  • Bruschetta $13.5
    • w/ ciabatta, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, tomato, basil pesto
  • Pan seared scallops $17.5
    • cauliflower & almond skordalia, crumbed prosciutto & lemon aioli
  • Buttered green beans $5
    • w/ almonds & bacon
  • Chunky fries $5
    • w/ tomato sauce & aioli
  • Soup of the day $13.5
    • changed daily your wait staff will advise
  • Forest mushroom asparagus risotto $29.5
    • forest mushroom, asparagus, cherry tomato, lemon zest, shaved grana Padano, truffle oil
  • Gourmet chicken burger $28
    • bacon, mushroom, mozzarella cheese, chunky fries, tomato sauce
  • Summer Creme Brulee $9.50
    • This traditional creme brûlée has a layer of sweet passionfruit pulp on top hidden under a crisp toffee topping. Listen for the "crack" as you plunge in!
  • Lemon Pepper Calamari $16.90
    • Calamari strips, dusted in corn starch, semolina and lemon pepper. Served on couscous and baby spinach with aioli and an Asian inspired chilli lime dressing
  • 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
  • Fries with Aioli $5.50
  • 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.
  • Fowl Play $23.90
    • Chicken breast meat, crispy bacon, slices of roasted red capsicum, caramelised onions, lemon aioli and Parmesan - Medium $19.90
  • 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.
  • Omelette $15.50
    • Free range eggs, with you choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion, pineapple, served with toast
  • Robert Harris Big Breakfast $18.50
    • Free range eggs any style served with bacon, breakfast sausages, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast
  • -With Salmon $17.50
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Free range eggs, poached on toasted focaccia bread, served with hollandaise sauce
  • Angus Beef Burger $15.50
    • Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun
  • 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
  • Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
    • Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread
  • Breakfast Stack (Vegetarian) $16.00
Bistro 52

Bistro 52

location

Address

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

phone

Phone

+64 7-377 3111

clock

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
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type

Type

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service level

Service

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cuisine

Cuisine

Contemporary

features

Features

Breakfast ,  Cash

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