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

  • Chicken Salad $7.00
    • All the Essentials as well as Free Range Chicken, Bacon & Avocado - with your choice of dressing on the side
  • Creator $16.00 / $8.00
    • Create Your Own Masterpiece Up To 8 Toppings. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Churros $4.00
    • 32 inch Spanish Donut broken into 6 manageable pieces - with your choice of dip
  • Underworld $18.50 / $9.00
    • Smoked Mussels, Calamari, Shrimps, Onion Garlic and Lemon Pepper. Optional Tomatoes or Seafood Sauce (Double / Snack)
  • Garlic Bread $4.50
    • Ciabatta bread with Garlic butter and parsley
  • Lemon Pepper Wedges $5.00
    • Deep fried potato wedges seasoned with Lemon Pepper and served with a dip of your choice
  • Sinister $18.50 / $9.00
    • Refried Beans, Avocado, Onions, Salsa, Tomatoes, Jalapeno Peppers and Capsicum. No Cheese (Double / Snack)
  • Sea Salt Caramel Gelato $5.00
    • Our newest flavour from the award-winning Gellicious Gelato. Salted caramel is so hot right now and this one won't disappoint. Contains Dairy. 180ml tub - share it or smash it yourself
  • Mustard seed and bacon potato salad $7.50
  • Creamy mash and red wine gravy $7.50
  • CHICKEN SALAD $22.00
    • spiced chicken fillet on salad greens, with toasted pumpkin seeds. roasted butternut squash, cherry tomatoes, lightly curried mayo
  • CHEF'S SPECIAL PIE $25.00
    • see specials board for today's creation
  • FISH OF THE DAY POA
    • see specials board for today's creation
  • QUARTET OF FANCY PANTS ICE CREAMS $9.00
    • extra yummy chef's recommendation
  • Steamed green beans with lemon and almonds $7.50
  • BERRY, CHOCOLATE OR PASSIONFRUIT ICE CREAM SUNDAE $11.50
    • with whipped cream, wafers, sprinkles with a cherry on top
  • Soup of the Day $15.00
    • Our Chef’s soup of the day served with freshly toasted bread
  • Wedges $14.00
    • Crispy wedges with bacon, cheese, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Affogato $9.00
    • Vanilla bean ice cream with an espresso shot [Add your favourite liqueur +$7]
  • 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]
  • Aged Cheddar and Quince $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
  • Steamed Mussels $20.00
    • Fresh green lip mussels immersed in our sundried tomato and bacon cream and partnered with our housemade garlic bread
  • Eye Fillet Steak $39.00
    • Cooked to your liking and partnered with our housemade potato gratin, mustard butter, pea mash and Waterside jus [Surf Upgrade: Add a king prawn and two scallops +$7]
  • Baby Betroot Apple Cup (GF) $10.00
    • Baby Betrrot; Grated Apple, Mayonnaise. On A Bed Of Lettuce.
  • Pick One Main Course And One Dessert For A Set Price Of $14
  • Garlic Cheese Sticks $8.50 for 3
    • Light, Crispy With Tangy Cheese And Garlic.
  • Trio Of Sorbet (GF) $10.00
  • Grilled Cheese Sandwich
    • Golden Toasted Bread, Melted Cheese And A Salad On The Side.
  • Fresh Salads; Creamy Potatoes; Seasonal Veggies; Crispy Frie
  • The Steak House Cold-Smoked Salmon (GF) $32.00
    • House Cured & Cold Smoked New Zealand South Island King Salmon, With A Miso & Almond Crust. Served With Green Tomato Chutney, Nam Jim Sald, Crushed Potato And Charred Lemon.
  • Orange And Brandy Chicken Liver Pate, With Toasted Seasoned Crostini. $14.00
  • Butter chicken / Creamy mushroom chicken / Bacon & egg slice $4.30
  • Fish $4.20
  • -Small $4.30
  • Mince & cheese / Steak & onion / Steak & mushroom / Steak & pepper / Steak & vegetables $4.10
  • Sally lun
  • Bacon & egg muffin $3.60
  • -Ham, egg corned beef, roast beef, ham & mustard, cheese & onion
  • Croissants / Pork rib bun / Char grilled chicken / Crispy chicken / Cheese sticks / Chicken cheese sticks $4.80
  • Pepper and Port Pate $15.00
    • With garlic crostini and mango chutney
  • Wedges
    • With Grilled Cheese, Sour Cream and Tomato Sauce
  • Crumbed Scallops $29.00
    • Freshly crumbed scallops served with a wedge of lemon and tartare sauce
  • Traditional Crispy Garlic Loaf $9.00
    • With fresh herb, wholegrain mustard and garlic butter
  • Ploughmans Platter $35.00
    • Selection of cured and hot meats assorted cheeses and breads with olives, chutneys and other assorted condiments
  • Crumbed Scallops Entree $18.00
    • Served with a petite salad, tartare and lemon
  • Chicken Salad $17.00
    • Salad greens, southern fried chicken, bacon, roasted tomato, fresh herbs and lemon ginger dressing
  • Mains $8.50
  • Seekh kebab $12.90
    • Mince lamb flavoured with spices, pressed on a skewer and finished in Tandoor
  • French fries $5.00
  • Peas pulav $9.90
    • Steamed Basmati rice cooked with green peas
  • Goan fish curry $23.90
    • Fish fillets cooked in fine tomato paste and coconut gravy finished with lemon
  • Bombay aloo $15.90
    • Diced dry potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices
  • Vindaloo (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $20.90
    • Diced Chicken, Lamb or Beef cooked with spices and onion gravy in hot vindaloo sauce
  • Korma (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $20.90
    • Chicken, Lamb or Beef cooked in cashew nuts, gravy and home-made cream. Traditionally cooked
  • Keema naan $6.50
    • Stuffed with spiced mince mixture
  • Sticky Date Pudding with Caramel Sauce
  • Supreme
    • Beef, Ham, Pepperoni, Pineapple, Onion, Mushroom & Capsicum
  • Corn Nuggets with Plum Sauce & Aioli $9.00
  • Thai Beef $18.00
  • Double Choc Chip
  • Beer Battered Fries & Aioli $6.00
  • Salt & Pepper Squid with Tartare Sauce $9.00
  • Scotch Fillet Steak $34.00
    • 300g Silver Fern Scotch cooked to your liking with potato rosti, seasonal vegetables & Jus
  • Thyme & pepper crusted beef carpaccion $17.50
    • w/ green leaves, wasabi aioli & crispy kumara (gf)
  • Baked aubergine & bocconcini pastry $16.00
    • carrot puree pickle cockktail onion, micro watercress salad (v)
  • Warm duck confit salad $17.00
    • asian slaw w/ fennel bulb, sundried tomato crostini & chilli hoisin sauce
  • Horopito crusted venison loin $36.00
    • kumara fondant poached broccolini, beetrot puree and red currant jus (gf) >>
  • Orange & cardamon creme brulee $14.50
    • pistachio, biscotti, boysenberry ice cream (gf)
  • Buttered green beans w/ almond & bacon $5.00
  • Pan seared market fish fillet $35.00
    • lemon & mascarpone risotto, glazed julienne vegetables, saffron beurre blanc (gf)
  • Grilled t-bone steak $29.50
    • w/ green salad, chunky fries, fried egg & red wine jun
  • Chicken Bacon Avocado $9.50
    • Crumbed Schnitzel, bacon, and salad
  • OCB $17.50
    • Chicken, cranberry sauce, brie, mozzarella
  • Chicken Stixs $0.50
  • BBQ Meat Lovers $18.50
    • Tomato base, chicken, ham, bacon, pepperoni, drizzle bbq
  • Sausage / Banana Fritter / Pineapple Fritter $2.00
  • Flamegrd Chicken- Cheese $7.50
    • Flamergrd Chicken patty cheese and salad
  • Mussel Fritter $3.30
  • Batt Scallop $6.00
  • Hot Chips $4.00
  • Ham + Swiss Chesese Sandwich $6.00
  • Pulled Pork Bun $10.00
  • Pumpkin + feta Wrap $6.00
  • Watermelon with Mint $6.00
  • Steak sandwich $26.50
    • with fries with garlic aioli, onion, and slow-roasted tomato
  • Piccolo Fruit Bread $10.50
    • fruit, nut, peel and spice with preserves and butter
  • Kumara Cakes GF $18.50
    • topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce with bacon
  • Bacon & Eggs $14.50
    • poached or fried
  • Baked Beans $4.00
  • Natural Muesli $13.50
    • served with berry compote, yoghurt and honey
  • Chef's Pizza of the day $18.50
    • See board for toppings
  • Kid's Brekkie $9.50
    • poached egg, bacon and Vogel's
  • Kikorangi Kapiti $16.00
    • creamy blue 80 gr
  • King Country rib eye $36.00
    • Aotearoa premium grass fed beef grilled w field mushroom & crispy onion served w red wine jus, fries & house slaw
  • Hipi Awakino lamb chop roast $35.00
    • prime Aotearoa rack of lamb, rosemary & mustard crust, garlic mash & gravy
  • 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
  • Tua Tua chowder $15.00
    • creamy shellfish w crusty rewana bread
  • cooked your way: grilled, oven baked, beer battered
  • Hangi style Pikaokao chicken $32.00
    • w kawakawa rub, roasted kamo kamo, green apple, bacon & river cress salad
  • Raukumara red venison $20.00
    • meatloaf w beetroot & horopito relish
  • Vegetarian Dish of the Day $28.50
    • Your wait staff will advise of todays creation
  • 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
  • Warm Chocolate & Toffee Fondant $13.50
    • Vanilla bean icecream
  • Spiced Poached Pear $13.50
    • With chocolate coated Feijoa icecream
  • Oreti Filo Wrapped Prawns $16.00
    • With sweet chilli & aioli
  • Passion Fruit Mousse Cake $13.50
    • Rum infused ganache
  • Duck Terrine $18.00
    • Crostini, pickles & fig chutney
  • Oreti Cheese Board Selection $18.50
    • Chefs Kapiti cheese selection of the day
  • Bacon and egg pie $3.40
  • Steak bacon & cheese $3.90
  • Mince pie $3.40
  • Steak pie $3.40
  • Steak and mushroom pie $3.60
  • Chicken and cheese pie $3.80
  • Steak and onion pie $3.60
  • Chicken mushroom pie $3.90
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
price range

Price

None

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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