Bistro Lago at Hilton Lake Taupo in Waikato Menu

BREADS BREADS
  • Selection of handcrafted breads $12.00
ENTRÉES ENTRÉES
  • Burnt brussels sprouts $19.00
    • Local grain salad,pea shoot pesto, whipped feta
  • Crispy chicken wing terrine $20.00
    • Chicken skin, market mushrooms, tart fin
  • Roast pumpkin and mascarpone tortellini $21.00
    • Sage brown butter, pumpkin seed
  • Provincial seafood pot au feu $21.00
    • Served with rouille
  • Wild Red deer carpaccio $22.00
    • Juniper cure, roasted beetroot,toasted hazelnut
  • Big Glory Bay salmon tartare $22.00
    • Confit egg yolk, mustard,miso mayonnaise
MAINS MAINS
  • Bistro’s fish and chips $36.00
    • Hand chopped tartare sauce, malt vinegar wafer
  • Free range chicken $38.00
    • Coq au vin’, pearl onions, bacon lardons, parsley crumb
  • Line caught market fish $38.00
    • Coconut broth, lentil dhal, curry leaf
  • Wakanui scotch fillet, $39.00
    • Broccoli puree, soy glazed broccolini
  • Taupo lamb loin $39.00
    • Ricotta, salsa verde, spicy kumara puree and ‘mille feuille
  • Pinot glazed duck breast $40.00
    • Celeriac ‘gratin’ and puree,charred onions
  • Denver leg of Red deer $42.00
    • Coffee glaze, amaretto, roasted yams
SIDES SIDES
  • Rustic fries $8.00
  • Agria potato puree $8.00
  • Duck fat roasted potatoes $8.00
  • Broccolini, almond brown butter, garlic and lemon $88.00
  • Garden leaf salad, cured onion, cucumber, red wine vinaigrette $8.00
  • Roasted Brussels sprouts $8.00
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Olive oil sponge $16.00
    • Pear sorbet, yoghurt ganache, pickled cucumber
  • White chocolate and raspberry bread ‘n’ butter pudding, $16.00
    • White chocolate crème anglaise, vanilla ice cream
  • Yuzu bar $16.00
    • Coconut cremeux, coconut sorbet, strawberry rice bubbles, basil
  • Brown butter roasted pear $17.00
    • Maple cake ‘n’ ice cream, dulce leche, spiced streusel
  • Chocolate fondant $17.00
    • Burnt pineapple foam, cardamom cookie crumble roasted banana ice cream, fennel
BAR MENU - BREADS BAR MENU - BREADS
  • Selection of hand crafted breads $12.00
SNACKS SNACKS
  • Rustic fries with salt and pepper spice, aioli $8.00
  • Buttermilk fried chicken bites, secret spice, ranch, spiced honey $16.00
  • Salt and pepper squid with chipotle mayo $16.00
  • Hawke’s Bay lamb meatballs, roasted eggplant, dukkah spice, coriander $17.00
  • Ōra King salmon cakes, pickled cucumber, hollandaise $19.00
ANTIPASTI ANTIPASTI
  • Platter with cured meats, cheese, salmon and a selection of accompaniments from New Zealand, Italy & Spain $35.00
CLASSICS CLASSICS
  • Taupo beef burger $28.00
    • Beetroot relish, gruyere, rocket, toasted brioche, chunky fries
  • Bistro’s fish & chips $36.00
    • Hand chopped tatare sauce, malt vinegar wafer
  • Menu available when dining in bar area only

Nearby Sample Menus

  • sour cream $2
  • add big steak fries with house aioli $3
  • -add you sides
  • open salmon omelette (G) $20
    • open omelette with salmon, mint and coriander slaw, chilli and lime dressing
  • hollandaise or aioli $2
  • chermoula chicken burger (g) $17
    • chermoula chicken, seasonal leaves, pan fried halouni in a brioche bun with beetroot hummus
  • extra eggs $1
  • house cured smoked salmon $20
  • Smoked Kahawai & Mussel Chowder $15.50
    • Preserved lemon crème fraiche & toasted bread
  • -Mustards
  • Angus Eye Fillet $36.90
    • Grass fed
  • -Mac & cheese
  • -Roast potatoes, garlic butter
  • Gourmet Sides $8.90
  • Freshly Baked Loaf $12.50
    • Sunflower and honey loaf, garlic & herb butter
  • Char-grilled Asparagus $15
    • Smoked butter, broad beans, parsnip, gruyer cheese
  • RAW snickers slice / RAW peppermint slice / RAW raspberry & white chocolate slice $8.5
  • Sweet Treats N/A
    • please check our cabinet for daily specials
  • Celebration bowl $26.5 / $25.5
    • japanese soba noodles, marinated shiitake mushrooms, sesamed avocado, bok choy, kimchi (probiotic korean fermented cabbage), broccoli, pickled cucumber, spicy roasted edamame + green onion w your choice of either crispy chicken or crisp fried tempeh. Chicken / Tempeh
  • The Punnet Burger $27.5 / $25.5
    • a housemade medley of red kale coriander + green apple slaw, almond feta, chipotle mayo and crisp kumara rosti nestled between an artisan bun + served with house cut fries + aioli w your choice of either pork belly or tempeh pork belly
  • Breads for two $14.5
    • artisan bread served w house dips
  • Punnet's Open Taco $25 / $24.5
    • refried beans, red cabbage, blackened sweetcorn, jalapenos, pepitas, coriander, picked red onion finished w a mango salsa + coriander, lime + avocado creme w your choice of sweet + spicy cauliflower or crispy chicken. Chicken / Cauli
  • Cauliflower and chickpea fritters $24.5
    • light and crispy turmeric + cumin spiced fritters served w all house-made hummus, eggplant kasundi, almond feta + oven roasted baby vine tomatoes completed w a lemon wedge + coriander, lime + avocado crème
  • Famous chocolate + strawberry fondue $18.5
    • a decadent chocolate sauce w sunrippened farm fresh strawberries ready for dipping served w whipped coconut cream + our nutty pistachio + orange dukkah
  • Seasonal Greens *contains nuts $8
    • Toasted almonds + truffle oil
  • Beer Soakers $12
    • Wontons + spring rolls + samosas + onion rings w/ chilli mayo
  • Honeycomb loaded sundae $14
    • Honeycomb ice-cream + waffle + vanilla bean meringue + choc comb pieces + white chocolate whip + salted caramel sauce
  • Fish’n’chips $18
    • Monteiths battered fresh fish + skin on chips + house tartare
  • Pulled pork croquettes $13
    • cress pesto + garlic aioli
  • Ravioli
    • Garlic + feta + rosemary stuffed ravioli pasta + tomato base sauce
  • Eggs Benedict $18
    • Two poached eggs + house made potato hash + smoked salmon + salsa verde + hollandaise
  • Gypsy side salad *contains nuts $7
    • Mixed leaves + nuts + seeds + spring herbs + vinaigrette
  • BBQ chicken $12 / $15
    • Roast chicken, BBQ sauce
  • Available with chicken salt or lemon pepper N/A
  • Pare's famouse seafood chowder $12
    • With crab, shrimbs, mussels and salmon
  • With cheese $8
  • Meat lovers $13 / $16
    • Ham, salami, bacon, beef
  • Ring of fire $14 / $17
    • Chilli beans, corn, capsicum, onions, chillies
  • Hawaiian $11 / $14
    • Double ham, pineapple
  • Fly n Hawaiian $13 / $16
    • Mushrooms, chicken, pineapple
  • French Toast $15.00
    • With grilled bacon, banana, & maple syrup
  • Greek Lamb $22.00
    • Mozzarella, marinated minted lamb, red onion, baby spinach & tzatziki
  • Cheesecake of the day $10.00
    • Served with a selection of sauce & creamy vanilla bean ice cream
  • Vegetarian Salad
  • -Add Chicken For $5.00
  • Pate (No Ciabatta)
  • Elsie's ultimate breakfast $18.00
    • Bacon, sausage, grilled, mushrooms & tomato, eggs (any style), baked beans & toast
  • Deep Fried Camembert $13.00
    • Crumbed & served on a bed of rocket with rich berry coulis & basil
  • -Full $13.50
  • ●Salads
  • -AMP Special $15.00
    • 1 chicken katsu, 1 korokke, 2 crumbed prawn
  • -Hawaiian Poke Don $19.00
    • Diced fresh salmon & avocado marinated with sesame oil, sesame seed & soy sauce on sushi rice
  • -Karaage Don
    • Marinated deep fried chicken with shichimi chilli
  • -Sashimi $12.00
    • 4 fresh NZ salmon, 3 today's fish
  • -Takoyaki (6pcs) $7.00
    • Ball shaped batter filled with diced octopus deep fried served with mayo & Japanese BBQ sauce
  • -AMP Special $13.00
    • 2 crumbed prawns, 1 korokke, 1 chicken katsu
  • Nachos $13.80
    • Nachos topped beef & beans, cheese, sour cream & salsa
  • Sesame Chicken Wontons $9.90
    • Home made crispy wontons filled ẃ chicken & a hint of ginger & sesame ẃ dipping sauce of chilli, lime & sweet soy
  • Soup of the Day $11.50
    • Chefs soup served ẃ toasted sour dough
  • Fish n Chips $12.20
  • Thai Inspired Beef Salad $16.20
    • Strips of flash fried beef rump served on a bed of mesclun & red capsicum drizzled with a Thai dressing & topped ẃ crispy noodles
  • Beef, tomato & mozzarella salad $19.20
    • Silver Fern sirloin sliced & tossed with buffalo bocconcini, cocktail tomatoes, red onion & mesclun & a red wine vinaigrette
  • Blueberry Pancakes $11.00
    • Light fluffy blueberry pancakes topped with vanilla butter & coco chips drizzled with maple syrup & a dollop of cream
  • Steak & mushroom sandwich $19.90
    • Beef sirloin marinated in ‘The Chefs special marinade’, caramelised onions, capsicum, mushroom served on a traditional French baked roll with an avocado aioli
  • Granola honey puffs with yoghurt, mousse & strawberries $13.00
  • Curly fries $8.50
  • Kumara fries $8.50
  • Bacon butty with free range bacon on tank loaf with rocketfuel & aioli $8.50
  • Al Brown's Best Ugly Bagels $8.00
    • Chocolate hazelnut spread
  • Al Brown's Best Ugly Bagels $12.50
    • Pastrami, gherkins, mustard & cheese
  • Additional sides $5.00
    • Free range bacon
  • Al Brown's Best Ugly Bagels $5.00
    • Add free range bacon
  • The Legend $13.90
    • 1/3 Lb Ground Prime Beef, Bacon, Melted Cheddar, Dijon Mustard, Salad, Relish, Aioli
  • Gluten Free Option $2.20
  • Soul Kumara Chips $5.50
  • Heavenly $12.90
    • Portobello Mushroom, Roasted Red Pepper, Avocado, Fresh Basil Pesto, Salad, Relish, Aioli
  • Vegan Vibe $12.20
    • Kidney Bean, Corn, Lentil & Chilli Patty, Avocado, Beetroot, Salad, Relish (Aioli Optional)
  • Going Tropo $14.50
    • 1/3 Lb Ground Prime Beef, Melted Cheddar, Grilled Pineapple, Bacon, Salad, Relish, Aioli
  • Nut Out $12.20
    • Kidney Bean, Corn, Lentil & Chilli Patty, Spicy Peanut Sauce, Beetroot, Salad, Relish (Aioli Optional)
  • Satay Spice $12.20
    • 1/3 Lb Ground Prime Beef, Spicy Peanut Sauce, Salad, Relish, Aioli
  • -Combination $14.50
    • Chicken, lamb, falafel and mujver
  • Mujver $1.50
    • Mix of fresh zucchini, pumpkin, potatoes, other vegetables & herbs combined with flour and egg
  • Turkish coffee $4.50
    • Served with turkish delight
  • Your choice of fresh meats or vege and salads topped with and combination of sauces, served with rice and one of our famous dips
  • Your choice of fresh meats or vege served on your choice of salads topped with any combination of sauces, pita bread optional. and one of our famous dips
  • Salad S $12.00 / L $14.00
    • Chicken, lamb, mixed (chicken + lamb), falafel, mujver or mixed vege
  • Fries $4.50
    • Punnet
  • Falafel meze $7.50
    • Three falafels with hummus, sweet chilli and yoghurt
  • Bacon & eggs $13.00
    • Streaky bacon, eggs and toast
  • Snack bowl $10.50
    • Wontons, samosa and spring rolls with chilli sauce and aioli
  • Lamb burger $18.00
    • Nz lamb pattie, salad greens and tomato with farm-style pickle, aioli and fries
  • Second breakfast $19.50
    • Streaky bacon, eggs, saute potatoes, mushrooms, sausages, grilled tomato and toast
  • Thai beef salad $17.00
    • Grilled strips of beef, salad greens, crispy noodles and cashews with a hot and sour dressing
  • Elevenses $11.00
    • Sliced ham, tasty cheese, fruit and breads with farm-style pickle
  • Creamy mushrooms $17.00
    • Button mushrooms, chorizo sausage & spinach in a balsamic mustard cream sauce
  • Roast vegetable & chorizo salad $15.50
    • Warm vegetable medley, chorizo, feta and rocket, dressed with a sundried tomato aioli
  • Eggs Benedict With Wood Smoked Salmon $16.90
  • Light All Day Breakfast $13.50
    • Tomato, Sausage, Egg, Hashbrown, Toast, Mushroom, Bacon
  • Eggs on Toast $8.90
    • Made however you choose
  • French Toast $15.50
    • Banana, Bacon, Maple Syrup with Berries and Cream
  • Wedges $14.90
    • Caramelized Onion, Bacon, Cheese and Sour Cream on Top
  • Big All Day Breakfast $15.50
    • Bacon, Tomato, Toast, 2 Sausages, 2 Eggs, Hashbrown, Mushroom
  • Bacon and Eggs on Toast $11.90
    • However you like - 2 Bacon, 2 Eggs and 2 Toast
  • Hot Cakes $13.50
    • Banana, Bacon, Maple Syrup with Berries and Cream
  • Honey chicken fried rice $13.00
  • Curry roll $2.00
  • Spring roll $2.00
  • Fish burger $5.50
  • Cheap breakfast $7.50
    • 2 sausage, 2 eggs and toast, chips or hash brown
  • Lasagne $2.00
  • Carton of mussles *8 $6.00
  • Bacon and egg $4.30
  • Butter Naan $4.50
  • Plain Naan $3.00
  • Potato/Onion/Paneer Kulcha 4.50
  • Prawn $17
  • Chicken Tenders with Chips (4pcs/6pcs) $8/$12
  • Chicken $15
  • Dal Makhani $14.00
    • Black lentils stewed on a slow lire overnight, finished with cream
  • Nawabi (Chicken/Lamb/Goat)
    • A mild curry, meat first marinated in natural yoghurt then sautéed with onions, tomatoes and dry fruit finished in a lightly spiced coconut sauce
Bistro Lago at Hilton Lake Taupo

Bistro Lago at Hilton Lake Taupo

location

Address

80-100 SH 5, Hilltop, Taupo

phone

Phone

+64 7-376 2319

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Wednesday 7am–9pm Thursday 7am–9pm Friday 7am–9pm Saturday 7am–9pm Sunday 7am–9pm Monday 7am–9pm Tuesday 7am–9pm
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Continental

features

Features

Breakfast ,  Cash ,  Lunch ,  Brunch ,  Dinner

Location
80-100 SH 5, Hilltop, Taupo
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