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

  • Tempura summer beans, seaweed, sweet chilli aioli $10.00
  • Pasta Mia pumpkin ravioli, exotic mushrooms, coriander, popped squash seeds, shiitake cream $26.00
  • Queen scallops, pork & ginger dumplings, summer pods, coriander, fermented black bean dressing $18.00
  • Grilled eye of scotch fillet, braised short rib tortelloni, sweet corn, hazelnuts, stone fruit panzanella, black pepper dressing $36.00
  • Marinated Olives $5.00
  • Bag of chippies, herbs, black truffle $7.00
  • Mashed potato & gravy, salsa verde $8.00
  • Daily changing fresh Hawkes Bay fish, from the ocean to the plate $32.00
  • Oysters $2.30
    • Clevedon oysters - thick and creamy
  • Sausage $2.40
  • Sweet Chilli Mayo $2.90
  • Small garden fresh salad $4.90
    • Fresh fancy lettuce with cherry tomatoes and choice of dressing.
  • Snapper $6.90
    • The kiwi favourite.
  • Donuts $2.00
    • Its always good to have something sweet to finish off the meal. Choose lemon sugar or cinnamon suger
  • Fried Chicken $8.00
    • chicken fillet, lettuce, tomato, sweet chilli mayo and cheese
  • Hot Dog on Stick $2.40
  • Steamed Mussels $20.00
    • Fresh green lip mussels immersed in our sundried tomato and bacon cream and partnered with our housemade garlic bread
  • Bread & Dips $12.00
    • A variety of lightly toasted breads served with a trio of housemade dips
  • K-Burger & Fries $9.90 / $14.90
    • Single / Combo (Drink & Dessert)
  • Chicken Strips $15.00
    • Crumbed chicken strips served with our housemade satay vinaigrette
  • B.L.T $20.00
    • On toasted focaccia bread with bacon, fresh lettuce, avocado, haloumi, tomato and our housemade plum sauce, served with crispy fries [Add chicken or beef +$5]
  • Beef Burger $23.00
    • Grilled lean beef with tomato relish, fresh salad, pickles, swiss cheese and seared bacon, served with crispy fries
  • Garlic Bread $8.00
    • Freshly toasted ciabatta coated in our famous garlic butter
  • 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
  • Eye Fillet Steak $43.00
    • (300G) Wrapped In Bacon
  • Garlic Cheese Sticks $8.50 for 3
    • Light, Crispy With Tangy Cheese And Garlic.
  • Sirloin Steak $32.00
    • (300G)
  • Onion Rings $5.00
    • Golden; Deep-Fried; Delicious.
  • Mushroom Confit (GF) $6.50
    • Portabello Mushrooms And Dressed Rocket.
  • Steak House Slaw (GF) $7.00
    • Hand-Cut Cabbage, Fennel, And Pickled Carrot.
  • Mini Hot Dogs
    • Battered Sausage On A Stick, Curly Fries, Side Salad And Tomato Sauce.
  • Horseradish Cream (GF) $3.00
    • Traditional Pungent Favourite.
  • Free-Range Bacon & Eggs $14.50
    • with grilled tomato and artisan toast
  • French Toast $17.00
    • with arisan brioche, topped with free-range bacon and caramelized banana, served with Canadian maple syrup and mascarpone.
  • Eggs Benedict $17.00 / $18.00
    • Organic Poached Eggs, Wilted Spinach, Hollandaise Sauce served on ciabatta with Free Range Bacon / with Rakaia Salmon
  • The B.F.G. (Bodyfuel Grill) $21.00
    • Free-Range Bacon, Free-Range Sausages, Eggs, Grilled Tomato, Creamy Mushrooms & Artisan Toast
  • Free-Range Eggs on Toast $10.00
    • Your choice of fried, poached or scrambled
  • Organic Toast with Preserves $6.50
    • also available: Grain, Fruit, or Gluten-Free
  • Kid's Bacon & Egg $9.00
    • One Egg, Bacon Rasher, Toast, Hashbrown
  • Sweetcorn Fritters $16.50
    • with Free-Range Bacon, Avocado, sour cream and sweet chili
  • Bailey’s Tiramisu $14
    • Traditional tiramisu made with baileys, served with fresh fruit garnish
  • Caesar Salad $23
    • Crispy proscuitto ham & grilled chicken tenderloin,garlic croutons clodded egg, parmesan shavings, & anchovies on cos lettuce with caesar dressing
  • Lakehouse Stone $34
    • 300g Prime Beef, Roast Tomato, Fried Egg, Gourmet Mushrooms & a choice of 2 Stonegrill Sides & Dipping Sauce
  • Gourmet Mushrooms
  • 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)
  • Lamb Salad (GF) $23
    • with crisp lettuce, cucumber, kalamata olives, goats feta, vine ripe tomatoes, finished with a minted yoghurt dressing
  • Seafood Chowder (GF-O) $20
    • Served in a cobb loaf with a tiger prawn
  • Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta $15
    • with Tuscan Vegetable Sauce, Tomatoes & Parmesan
  • Strawberry Jam N/A
    • Your toasted bagel has never tasted this good. Slather on some of Craig's® sweet Strawberry Jam, made with real strawberries.
  • Soft Serve Cone with Cadbury Flake® N/A
    • Get your hands on our famous soft serve topped with a mouth-watering chocolate Cadbury Flake®.
  • Chick'n McCheese N/A
    • A delicious combination of crispy coated chicken, lettuce, cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise.
  • Hamburger N/A
    • The original. 100% beef patty, topped with onion, pickle and zesty ketchup and mustard, all on a soft, fluffy bun.
  • Mega Waffle Cone N/A
    • Put a twist on our classic soft-serve with a crunchy waffle cone, topped with a delicious helping of hot chocolate fudge sauce and two chocolate Cadbury Flake®. It’s pure pleasure.
  • Chicken McWrap® Aioli - Grilled N/A
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • Kiwi Big Breakfast N/A
    • The complete breakfast to kick start your day. This Kiwi Big Breakfast includes two Sausages, Hash Brown, freshly cracked scrambled eggs, and a Toasted Muffin.
  • Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Grilled N/A
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • California Rolls (9 pieces) $13
    • Chicken Katsu, Avocado, Carrot, Capsicum
  • Tempura $13
    • Battered and deep fried food - 2 Prawns and vegetables Medium
  • Takoyaki $8.80
    • Fried potato batter ball with octopus
  • Teppanyaki $17
    • Japanese dish cooked on a hot steel plate - Teriyaki Salmon
  • Bento $15
    • Rice, salad, tempura, sushi rolls, selection served in a box - Teriyaki Chicken
  • Traditional Sushi Rolls (9 pcs) $12
    • Tuna, Lettuce, Capsicum
  • Party Pack C $55
    • 45 pcs sushi pack - Teriyaki Chicken, Salmon & Avocado, Tuna, Crispy Chicken, Rainbow rolls
  • Miso Soup $2.60
    • Japanese miso soup
  • Garlic Pita Bread $7.50
  • Prawn Paté (GF)
  • -Extra Sauce $1.00
  • -1/2 kilo $49.90
  • Extra Sauces $1.00
    • Aioli/ Lime Aioli/ Soya/ Tartare/Seafood/Chilli Citrus/Vinegar/Hot Chilli Oil.
  • Fish of the Day $24.50
    • Herb and beer battered fish, with fries, salad and tartare sauce. We recommend: Japanese Asahi beer
  • -optional - tossed in garlic butter
  • -Gluten free bread available $16.50
  • KIDS HAMPER $8.50
    • chippies, muesli bar, fruit, yogurt, chocolate drink
  • TOM AND CHERRY $8.50
    • the classic kiwi cheerio cocktail sausage, tomato sauce
  • BACON AND EGGS $13.50
    • poached scrambled fried
  • LAMB RAGU $17.50
    • lamb fennel pasta mia pappardelle
  • SMOKED MUSHROOM QUESADILLA V $13.50
    • Chipotle de Plata, refried beans, jalapeno
  • MINCE ON VOGELS TOAST $15.50
    • w 2 poached eggs
  • SMOKED SALMON SALAD $17.50
    • fresh herb, chili lime
  • JAPANESE BOLOGNAISE $16.50
    • pork chili udon noodle
  • Tandoori chicken $23.90
    • Whole chicken, marined in yoghurt, ginger and garlic paste, cooked in tandoor
  • Lamb roganjosh $21.90
    • Diced lamb cooked with fine onion gravy and garnished with fresh spices
  • Mango chicken $20.90
    • Exotic curry with tender boneless chicken in subtle mango sauce and base cashew gravy
  • Maharaja banquet $36.00
    • Includes the Mixed Platter with mint and tamarind sauce and four curries as the main
  • Malai kofta $18.90
    • Mashed potatoes and cottage cheese balls, deep fried and cooked in rich spicy cashew
  • Chicken tikka $12.90
    • Tender morsels of boneless chicken marinated overnight and roasted in Tandoor
  • Lamb kebab $29.90
    • Lamb marinated in spices and aromatics, cooked on skewers and roasted in tandoor
  • Vindaloo (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $20.90
    • Diced Chicken, Lamb or Beef cooked with spices and onion gravy in hot vindaloo sauce
  • Chuncky fries w/ tomato sauce & aioli $5.00
  • Kapiti cheese plate $21.00
    • w/ dried fruits, nuts, quince paste, assorted crackers brie, kikorangi blue cheese, aged cheddar
  • Chicken caesar salad $26.00
    • anchovies, cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, parmesan, poached egg
  • Freshly baked knot roll w/ butter medallion $5.00
  • Warm duck confit salad $17.00
    • asian slaw w/ fennel bulb, sundried tomato crostini & chilli hoisin sauce
  • Rocket salad w/ shave parmesan, walnut & balsamic vinaigrette $5.00
  • Mashed potato $5.00
  • Curry of the day $28.00
    • served w/ naan bread, poppadum, raita (please ask our friendly wait staff for tody's special
  • Volcano $22.00
    • Tomato base, chilli, mozzarella, pepperoni, green pepper corns & fresh basil
  • Hen house $24.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, chicken, cranberry, red onion, brie & 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
  • Lake Bed $18.00
    • Basil pesto, mozzarella & fresh basil
  • Margherita $18.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella & fresh basil
  • 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 beef burger with fries $29.50
  • Porridge $13.50
    • served with cream, brown sugar and dried fruit compote
  • Thoroughbred( GF) Toast (GF) $3.50
  • Fish of the day $24.50/$26.50
    • served with salad greens, fries, tartare and tomato sauces(1 fillet/2 fillets)
  • Natural Muesli $16.00
    • served with berry compote, yoghurt and honey gluten free option
  • Gluten-free gourmet beef burger $27.00
  • Field Mushrooms (GF) $4.00
  • Garlic mushroom $8.00
  • Choose from today's market fish $29.00
  • Hipi Awakino lamb chop roast $35.00
    • prime Aotearoa rack of lamb, rosemary & mustard crust, garlic mash & gravy
  • Orange & Titoki brulee $14.00
    • ginger & horopito biscotti, Kapiti vanilla ice cream
  • with your choice of sauce: tartare, smoked chilli mayonnaise, salsa verde, creamy cheese, 'Watties' tomato sauce
  • Kaimoana Rourou $58.00
    • A selection of hot & cold seafood to share including: Prawns, smoked salmon, marinated fish, oysters nude, fried squid, marinated mussels, battered fish, rewana bread, watercress & condiments
  • Ngu squid $16.00
    • dusted w smoked kelp seaweed served w lemon & cress
  • 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
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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service level

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cuisine

Cuisine

Contemporary

features

Features

Breakfast ,  Cash

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