Bistro Gentil in Otago Menu

SEVEN COURSE TASTING $120.00 SEVEN COURSE TASTING $120.00
  • French onion soup, gruyère crouton n/a
  • Poached free range duck egg, new season potatoes, asparagus, cranberry, parmesan n/a
  • 40° salmon, seared tuna, tempura soft shell crab, avocado mousse n/a
  • Market fish, clams, smoked parsnip purée, tempura broccolini, almonds, caper brown butter n/a
  • Cardrona Merino lamb rump, lamb croquette, lamb backstrap, cauliflower, onion jus n/a
  • Pear crumble, pears, almond, vanilla anglaise, pear sorbet n/a
  • Chocolate cremeux, coconut sorbet, hazelnuts n/a
ENTRÉES ENTRÉES
  • French onion soup, gruyère crouton $20.00
  • 40° salmon, seared tuna, tempura soft shell crab, avocado mousse, radish $22.00
  • Goat’s cheese and beetroot salad, walnuts, pear sorbet, goat’s cheese curd $20.00
  • Beef fillet tartare, crisp free range duck egg yolk, soy jelly miso mayonnaise $20.00
MAINS MAINS
  • Canter Valley duck, kumara, tangelo, dukkah, orange gel, duck jus $45.00
  • Emmental croquettes, mushroom, pepperdews, kale $38.00
  • Market fish, clams, smoked parsnip purée, almonds, caper brown butter $39.00
  • Cardrona Alpine Merino lamb rump, lamb croquette, lamb backstrap, cauliflower, rosemary jus $44.00
SIDES SIDES
  • Potato Gratin $7.00
  • Brussels sprouts, sherry vinegar, almonds $7.00
  • Potato dauphine $7.00
  • Homegrown mixed leaf and herb salad $7.00
  • Creamy leek & silverbeet $7.00
  • Steamed greens, café de paris butter $7.00
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Vanilla crème brûlée, banana ice cream, banana textures $20.00
  • Tiramisu, brown butter snow, chocolate ice cream, milk foam $20.00
  • Pear crumble, pears, almond, vanilla anglaise, pear sorbet $20.00
  • Chocolate cremeux, coconut sorbet, hazelnut $20.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Pumpkin Smash $21.50
    • Smashed pumpkin & kale, served on house-made rye toast with a poached egg. walnut dukkah, creamy feta, rocket pesto and balsamic reduction (OR)(V)
  • Buttermilk Pancakes FtufIy pancakes served with $18.50
    • blueberry compote, banana and maple syrup
  • Ironic Beans $19.50
    • Ironic’s own baked beans with baby spinach, hash brown, poached egg and tomato chilli tam (GF)(V)
  • Royale with Cheese $21.50
    • Soft ciabatta bun filled with a beef patty, house-smoked cheddar cheese, roasted garlic aioli, shredded lettuce, gherkin, red onion and bourbon-bacon jam, one tasty burger. Served with fries.
  • hollandaise $3.00
  • Cajun Fish Tacos $20.50
    • Pan-seared freshly marinated cajun fish, served on soft shell tacos with shredded lettuce, slaw and pico de gallo — chunky salsa. Topped with avocado and Coriander sauce
  • Creamy mushrooms $4.O0
  • bacon and eggs $17.00
    • poached free-range eggs and local streaky bacon, served on toast with tomato relish (OR)
  • Chicken Corn Soup S $5.00 L $7.00
  • Shrimp Fired Noodles $9.00
  • Nasi Goreng (Rice)
  • Plain $3.00
  • Shrimp Fried Rice $9.00
  • Crumbed Blue Cod $6.00
  • Chicken Nugget $0.70
  • Cheese $3.80
  • Mexican
    • New York spicy sausage, tomatoes, capsicums, chilli beans, jalapeños, served with corn chips and sour cream.
  • BBQ Chicken
    • Smoked chicken, bacon, Swiss cheese and BBQ sauce.
  • Hawaiian
    • Ham, onions, pineapple.
  • Meatlovers
    • New York spicy sausage, smoked chicken, ham, pepperoni.
  • Fettuccine Napolitana $19.50
    • Bacon, mushroom, capsicum, onion and garlic in our napolitana sauce.
  • Ice Cream Spider $6.50
    • Coke, Raspberry or Lemonade
  • Large (12 Slices) $35.00
  • Crumbed Prawns $9.50
    • Served with Fillies Aoli
  • TURKISH PLATES $19.50
    • Your choice of Falafel, Turkish flavoured lamb or chicken served on a toasted wrap with lettuce, tabouli, hummus and a side of flat breads
  • W/ cheese, spicy tomato salsa, sour cream $16.00
  • BIG BREAKIE $29.50
    • Sausage, tomato, mushroom, minute steak, eggs, bacon, toasted ciabatta, served with chunky fries
  • CHEF’S SOUP $9.50
    • Piping hot soup with toasted rosemary focaccia. Small
  • SRI LANKAN CURRY $24.00
    • Your choice of chicken, lamb or vegetarian served in a coconut and turmeric curry with rice, flat bread, and a duo of coriander and lime relish and yoghurt
  • STEAK - Grilled minute steak, beetroot, slaw, tomato, fried egg, onion rings, grilled cheese on a toasted bun served with tomato relish and lattice fries $20.00
  • PRAWNS & CALAMARI $22.00
    • Crunchy prawns and salt and pepper calamari served on mesculin and salad mix served with lemon wedges and a duo of dips...chilpolte aioli, sweet chilli syrup
  • W/ bacon $18.00
  • Cured pastrami, grilled mozzarella& aioli
  • Cold smoked Aoraki salmon, capers & cream cheese
  • Cheese and antipasto platter 2-4 people $30.00
    • Whitestone Windsor blue, Curio bay sheep’s milk pecorino, KaikouraLabneh. Zamora havoc Salami, Pastrami &Coppa.Aoraki cold smoked salmon & capers. Marinated olives, sundried tomatoes &peppadew. Relishes, fruits, crackers & breads
  • Garlic bread & dips $6.00
  • Slow-roasted Zamora pulled pork w/ slaw and spicy Jamaican jerk sauce
  • Bowl of fries $6.00
  • Avocado, grilled halloumi & tomato
  • Chicken quesadilla w/ melted cheddar red onion and guacamole
  • -B.L.T. turkish roll (bacon, lettuce, and tomato) $12.50
  • -Beef burger with hash brown, bacon, and 3 cheese sauce with fries $17.50
  • -Hash brown $3.50
  • Big Breakfast: eggs, bacon, mushroom, tomato, hash brown, sausage and toast $18
  • -Bacon $4.50
  • -Add Fried Chicken $4.50
  • -Caesar salad with poached egg, crispy bacon and parmesan $17
  • Roast beetroot and feta bruschetta $9.50
  • BREAKFAST BAGEL $12.50
    • sesame bagel topped with bacon & scrambled egg
  • - blueberries & maple syrup
  • your choice of eggs on toast $10.00
  • PANCAKES
  • BAGEL $7.00
    • toasted cinnamon or sesame bagel with whipped walnut and maple cream cheese
  • with bacon $12.50
  • SPANISH EGGS $14.00
    • fried eggs with chorizo, potato & homemade beans
  • FIG & ALMOND TOAST $14.00
    • fig & almond bread lightly toasted, served with vanilla syrup & cream
  • Vegetarian $13.50
    • vegetarian fritter, pineapple, cheddar cheese, egg, lettuce, tomato, aioli & tomato relish
  • Tropical $14.50
    • prime NZ beef, bacon, cheddar cheese, pineapple, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish
  • Lamb $15.50
    • prime NZ lamb rump, mint jelly, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish
  • Fries $7.50
    • with aioli or tomato sauce
  • Beef $12.00
    • prime NZ beef, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish
  • Cheese $12.50
    • prime NZ beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish
  • Blend special $16.50
    • prime NZ beef, streaky bacon, pineapple, beetroot, cheddar cheese, egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish
  • Kids slider box $8.50
    • prime NZ beef slider, lettuce, tomato & aioli, served with fries & tomato sauce
  • Grilled w/ a Thai butter and pickled ginger
  • Sorbet $6.00
    • Seasonal sorbet palate cleanser
  • Fish $39.00
    • ora king salmon crab and pea salad, pea dashi and grilled aubergine market fish and potato cannelloni, romesco sauce, carrot, orange and crepers
  • Roast wild southland venison topside (220g), juniper beets and chocolate $49.00
  • Local baby leaf side salad w/ balsamic dressing $9.00
  • 1 Cheese $9.00
  • 5 Cheeses $35.00
  • 3 Cheeses $25.00
  • Toast $11.00
    • White & wholemeal toast, butter, homemade jam
  • Black Rice Porridge $17.00
    • Chilled porridge of black rice, quinoa and chia seeds in coconut milk, poached pears, passionfruit, honey yoghur
  • Petit fours $11.00
    • the day’s selection of macaroons and chocolate truffle
  • Harissa-marinated Cardrona merino lamb cheeks, hummus, cumin yoghurt, marinated courgette $12.50
  • Warm marinated tomatoes $6.00
  • Caramelised potato gnocchi, tomato & Bannockburn saffron broth, Balfour sheep’s cheese, rocket $25.00
  • Mushrooms & Hollandaise $19.00
    • Roast wild thyme mushrooms, poached eggs, dark rye sourdough toast, creamy hollandaise, local rocke
  • Pork cheek croquettes in wild thyme breadcrumbs, fennel, relish $12.50
  • Cheesecake of the Day $12.90
    • Served with whipped cream
  • Blue and Gold HALF $24.90 FULL 29.90
    • Crispy Speight’s beer-battered blue cod with fries, salad and house made tartare sauce.
  • Henny Penny Burger $12.50
    • ½ Grilled chicken breast on a toasted bun with melted cheese and tomato sauce served with fries.
  • Mashed Potatoes $4.90
  • Seafood Chowder $14.90
    • Thick and creamy loaded with mussels, shrimps, calamari and smoked fish. Served with toasted ciabatta.
  • Matukituki Mussels (GF available) $17.90 $21.90
    • Lightly spiced red curry and coconut infused sauce with a side of toasted ciabatta. Choice of 12 or 18 mussels.
  • Wedges (V) $9.50
    • Seasoned potato wedges with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream.
  • Catch of the Day $29.90
    • Please see your server for today’s offerings.
  • BUTTER CHICKEN $25
    • This very tasty mild curry won’t leave you gasping, but it will leave you with a pleasant and full feeling. Served on a bed of basmati rice and a naan bread.
  • SEAFOOD CHOWDER $17
    • Served with a Bread Roll.
  • CHICKEN & BACON SALAD $22
    • Chicken & bacon pieces served on a fresh selection of salad topped with garlic aïoli dressing.
  • 3 CHICKEN TENDERS & CHIPS
  • SOUTHERN ROAST HOGGET $22Half/$28Full
    • Be prepared for this enormous dining experience. Succulent slices of Central Otago Hogget with roast potato, kumara, pumpkin, carrots and peas, finished with lashings of gravy.
  • BEEF BURGER & FRIES $17
    • A delicious angel bay pattie served on a toasted burger bun with tomato sauce, cheese, onion, lettuce, tomato, beetroot and mayo. ($1 extra for an egg)
  • BATTERED BLUE COD $22Half/$28.5Full
    • Fresh Blue Cod fried in homemade batter, served with fries, fresh green salad with lemon and tartar sauce.A great food match with Speight’s tri-hop pilsner
  • HOMEMADE STICKY DATE PUDDING
    • with mouth-watering homemade Toffee Sauce and Ice-Cream
  • Kids Basket $8.50
    • Chicken chippies, fish bites & fries with good Ol’ kiwi tomato sauce
  • Kids Toast $6.50
    • Kids toast served with jam & peanut butter
  • Eggs Benedict (GF*) $17.50
    • A breakfast favourite - two poached free range eggs on toasted English muffins with fresh baby spinach, hollandaise sauce & your choice of bacon
  • Fish ‘n’ Chips (GF) $17.00
    • Crispy beer battered hoki & fries served with salad & Cavell's homemade tartare sauce
  • The Steak Burger (GF*) $18.00
    • Tender steak served on a lightly toasted bun with lettuce, aioli, bbq sauce, tomato, caramelised onion, free range egg & beetroot relish.Served with fries.
  • Toasted BLT (GF*) $16.50
    • Thick sliced farmhouse loaf filled with crispy bacon, sliced tomato, lettuce & aioli. Served with fries(Add avocado for $2.50)
  • Toasted Sandwiches(GF*) $6.50
    • Choice of two fillings - ham, cheese, bacon, mushroom, tomato, pineapple, onion or cheese. Add extra fillings for $1.50
  • Fries( Sm/ Lg) (GF*) $8.00/$10.50
    • With tomato sauce & Cavell's aioli
  • House-baked bread, Cairnmuir olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, olives $13.50
  • Goats cheese palmiers $15.50
    • with roast local beetroot and cumin, and orange labne (gf*) Wine match - La Dulcinée Pinot Gris
  • Gibbston Valley Harvest Platter (for two) $59.50
    • farmhouse cheeses, charcuterie, pork rilette, house-made hummus, hot-smoked fish, potato, feta & rosemary, frittata, escabeche of mushrooms, house-made pesto, Mediterranean marinated mussels, dolmades, selection of pickles & olives, spicy apricot chutney, breads & crackersWine match - Gibbston Valley Pinot Gris or Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir
  • Chocolate & hazelnut truffle biscuit. Perfect complement to coffee $4.50
  • Charcuterie of Spanish & Italian meats, toasted almonds, pickled figs (gf*) (V*) Wine match - Gold River Pinot Noir $21.00
  • Marinated slow cooked octopus salad $15.50
    • with capsicums, tomatoes, basil and toasted ciabatta croutons (gf*) (df) Wine match - Le Maitre Riesling
  • Fried saganaki cheese, pine nuts, honey & grilled lemon (V) (gf*) Wine match - Gibbston Valley Pinot Gris $17.00
  • Maltese date & walnut tart with candied orange (gf*) (df*) & coconut ice cream. Wine match - China Terrace Chardonnay $14.00
  • $26.5 (2 Shanks)
  • Baked Chicken Thigh $24.50
    • Cranberry and Brie stuffed chicken thigh, wrapped in streaky bacon then covered in a creamy mushroom sauce. Served with fresh salad and your choice of fries or mash
  • Beef Fillet Mignon $32.50
    • Beef fillet wrapped in Streaky Bacon, with your choice of a creamy mushroom sauce or a red wine jus. Served with a fresh salad and your choice of fries or mash
  • Vegetable Cannelloni $19.50
    • Filled with Spinach, Ricotta, Red Onion and Asparagus then topped with seasonal vegetables bound in a tomato and garlic concasse, topped with parmesan and served with a green salad
  • $22.00 (1 Shank)
  • Prawn Cutlet Mignon $18.50
    • Prawns wrapped in Streaky Bacon, baked and topped with a cucumber noodle salad and lightly dressed with Garlic Aioli
  • Two Fried Eggs $4.00
  • Scallops $16.50
    • Sauteed or Crumbed with you choice of Tartare Sauce, Lemon Butter or Garlic Aioli
Bistro Gentil

Bistro Gentil

location

Address

76A Golf Course Road, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034432299

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Friday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Sunday: Closed
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

European , French , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegetarian , Wine Bar

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  American Express ,  Lunch ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  View ,  Street Parking ,  No Takeaway ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
76A Golf Course Road, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand