Bistro Lago at Hilton Lake Taupo in Waikato Menu

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Selection of handcrafted breads $12.00

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

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

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

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

Selection of hand crafted breads $12.00

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

Platter with cured meats, cheese, salmon and a selection of accompaniments from New Zealand, Italy & Spain $35.00

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

bacon $3
french toast (v) $10
brioche french toast (v) $15
- real maple, grilled banana, blueberry compote, vanilla bean creme fraiche and crunchy almond praline
gluten free bread options add $2
big steak fries and house aioli $6
bruschetta of the day $14
- please see blackboard
raging bull $18
- open steak sandwich cooked to your liking on sour dough with streaky bacon, portobello mushrooms, blue cheese and onion jam
-add bacon $19

-Mushroom glaze
Hereford Prime Scotch Fillet $36.90
- Grass fed
-Roast garlic
-Chimichurri
-Steak fries, tomato sauce
-Bacon $16
Farmers Breakfast $19
- Waikato bacon, eggs your way, hash brown, sausage, slow roasted Tomato, mushrooms, toast
Jerk Chicken Salad $23.50
- Char-grilled jerk spiced chicken, mixed salad leaves, avocado Ruby grapefruit, tomato, radish, sprouts, house dressing

Veg Combo (Falafel & Zucchini) Reg $9.50 Large $11.00
Veg Falafel Reg $10.00 Large $14.00
Lamb & Chips $7.50
Lamb Reg $10.50 Large $14.50
Moussakka N A
Veg Hummus (Salad Wrap) Reg $8.00 Large $9.00
Chicken Reg $9.50 Large $11.00
Combo Deal $5.00

The Melt $12
- Shaved ham, swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, rocket & aioli
Lamb $16
- Beetroot & pomegranate relish, horseradish labne, hummus pea shoots
The Vego $12
- Crispy chickpea fritter,haloumi, beetroot relish, coriander mayo
Bacon Buddy $13
- Streaky bacon, fried egg, tomato relish, aioli
Chicken $12
- Chargrilled chicken thigh, marinated in lemon & thyme, red slaw, coriander mayo
Chorizo $5
Omelettes (4 eggs) $18
- Smoked Salmon, capers, pickled red onion, dill creme fraiche
Paddock Favs $8
- Hand cut chips w rosemary salt & garlic aioli

Roast Vegetable & Grilled Haloumi Salad (GF) (V) $16.0
- Seasonal Roasted Vegetables Tossed In Salad Greens With A Coriander And Chilli Dressing Topped With Grilled Haloumi Cheese
Vegetable & Chickpea Curry (GF) (V) Dairy Free On Request) $24.0
- Seasonal Veges & Chickpeas In A Red Curry Coconut Sauce On Cous Cous
Fish Of The Day (GF)
- Fresh Market Fish In A Speight’S Beer Batter, With Salad & Fries
Mushroom, Spinach & Spring Onion Arancini Balls $14.0
- Served With A Roquette & Cress Salad And Aioli
Pan Seared Scallops $17.0
- With A Roasted Beetroot & Cauliflower Puree & Sprout Salad
Breads & Dips $12.5
- A Selection Of Homemade Dips With Toasted Breads
Fettucine (V) $24.0
- A Tomato & Basil Sauce With Capsicum, Artichokes, Olives & Red Onion
Stuffed Chicken Breast (GF) $28.0
- Breast Of Chicken Filled With A Roasted Capsicum & Thyme Cream Cheese Filling On Sauteed Baby Potatoes And Minted Pea Puree

Thunder Crunch Fries $7.50
- Served with in-house aioli and tomato sauce
Willow Glen House Made Muesli $14.50
- Nutty muesli served with your choice of yoghurt or milk and fruit
Chef's Breakfast Stack $16.00
- Toasted grain bread topped with baked beans, potato hash brown, crispy bacon and a poached egg
Open Chicken Burger $17.00
- Toasted brioche, salad, crumbed chicken topped with brie and cranberry sauce and served with Thunder Crunch fries
Sides $4.00
- Baked beans, creamy mushrooms, hash brown, eggs, tomato or bacon (each)
Fish Burger $18.00
- Toasted brioche bun, fresh battered fish, lettuce, tomato with a caper tartare sauce served with Thunder Crunch fries
Little breakfast $9.00
- One egg any style on toast with a rasher of bacon and a hash brown
Pizza $9.00
- House made pizza bread, topped with tomato pizza sauce, bacon and cheese and served with fries

Mutter Paneer (vegetarian) $14
- paneer pieces with peas, prepared in a mildly spiced, creamy sauce
Chicken Karahi (spicy) $14.99
- a traditional, spicy North Indian dish made with aromatic spices and capsicum
Dhal tarka (vegetarian) $14
- a luscious North Indian lentil dish made with garlic, ginger and exotic spices
all main dishes are served with rice
Prawn Malabari $16.99
- creamy coconut based curry with garlic, ginger, capsicum, turmeric and chilli
Papadum $2.50
Korma $14.99
- succulent pieces of chicken, lamb or beef cooked with a delicate combination of cream, almond, coconut and light spice
Chicken Tikka/ Fish Tikka $10.99
- tender, succulent chicken breast pieces or fish marinated in yogurt and spices and cooked on skewers in a traditional tandoor, served with a yogurt and mint sauce

Chicken & bacon Carbonara Bake $17.50
- Creamy White wine Penne served with red onion, mushroom & baby spinach topped with a parmesan crumb served with garlic bread
Chicken, Leek & Mushroom Filo $15.00
- Tender chicken pieces cooked in a creamy white sauce with leek & mushrooms served in a crispy filo parcel served with a house salad
Pork Belly $31.50
- Pork Belly braised in apple cider served with Kumara Mash, seasonal vegetables, Baby spinach finished with a caramelised onion Jus
Rack of Lamb $34.50
- Cutlets of Lamb herb crusted served on sauteed garlic & mint potatoes, seasonal Vegetables, finished with a Red wine Jus
Fish & Chips $28.50
- Battered or pan-fried with salad greens, fries and a homemade tartare sauce (pan-fried as GF)
Sticky bbq pork ribs $18.00
- Slow braised pork ribs cooked in a sticky hickory bbq sauce served with seasoned wedges and sour cream
Garlic Prawn Skewers $26.50
- Grilled Prawn Skewers served on a fresh garden salad with sweet chilli & aioli
Stuffed Chicken Breast $29.50
- Chicken Breast stuffed with Spinach & Brie wrapped in Bacon served on a Red onion, Capsicum, tomato warm Couscous salad finished with Cranberry Sauce

Oriental Platter $15.00
- Pork dim sims, chicken dumplings, vege dumplings, chicken wontons & prawn twisters with sides of sweet Thai chilli and soy sauce.
Banoffee Tart $10.00
- Banana and toffee served with vanilla ice cream.
Dukkah Bread (GF on request) $10.00
- A 9' pizza base with our homemade dukkah & olive oil with a swirl of garlic aioli.
BBQ Chicken $13.00
Eggs on Toasted Ciabatta GF V $9.00
- Two eggs any style, poached, scrambled or fried.
NZ Green Shelled Mussel Pot served with Garlic Turkish Pide GF $19.00
- with chilli & Coconut
Rasher of Streaky Bacon $2.00
Nachos $14.00
- Beef chilli concarne on corn chips topped with cheese and served with sides of sour cream & guacamole.

* Chicken & Mushroom Fettuccini
* The Big Apple Beef Burger & Fries
* Garden Fresh Salad & Fries
*Breakfast Bacon Eggs & Chips
$10.00 Specials
* All Meals served with Hot Vegetables & Roast Potatoes
* Pan — Fried Fish of the Day
* Crumbed Fish (x1) Chips & Salad (or Eggs)

Going Tropo $14.50
- 1/3 Lb Ground Prime Beef, Melted Cheddar, Grilled Pineapple, Bacon, Salad, Relish, Aioli
The Legend $13.90
- 1/3 Lb Ground Prime Beef, Bacon, Melted Cheddar, Dijon Mustard, Salad, Relish, Aioli
The Magic Mushroom $16.80
- Scotch Fillet Steak, Portobello Mushrooms, Bacon, Salad, Red Chili Relish, Aioli
Crispy Nemo $14.90
- Crispy Fish Fillets, Salad, Relish, Lemon Tartare Sauce
Tartare Dip $1.00
Funky Beet $12.20
- 1/3 Lb Ground Prime Beef, Beetroot, Salad, Relish, Aioli
Crank’N Cranberry $14.90
- Fresh Breast Of Chicken, Bacon, Camembert Cheese, Cranberry Sauce, Salad, Relish, Aioli
Aioli Dip $1.00

Bowl of fries $6
Mussel fritter burger $19
- w salad, tartare sauce & fries
Fish & chips $25
- served w salad & our homemade tartare sauce
Preserves & cream cheese bagel $10
Chocolate brownie & vanilla ice cream $12
White wine, garlic, parmesan & bacon $24
Bacon & eggs w toast $14
Natural steamed mussel pot $18

Surf & Turf $19.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, chorizo, prawns, mushrooms
2 eggs $5.00
Upside Down $19.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, bacon, pineapple, mushroom, blue cheese, caramelised onions
Pizza Breads $8.00
Pork $28.00
- Fanned over a leek and fennel puree and seasonal vegetables, served with fresh apple sauce and drizzled with white port jus
Our own toasted muesli $12.00
- A combination of coconut, nuts and dried fruits. Served with fresh fruit, yoghurt and berry compote
Countryside $19.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, fresh tomato, mushroom, spinach, camembert
Ice-Cream sundae $8.00
- Your choice of Chocolate, strawberry or vanilla, with Homemade chocolate sauce and fresh whipped cream

A $25.00
- 3 Fish, 3 crabsticks, 2 potato fritters,2 sausage, 2 squid rings $4 chips
A $10.00
- Fish, crabstick, sausage, potato fritter, $2 chips
2 Fish, 2 sausage, 2 potato fritters, $2.5 chips $15.00
C $10.00
- Fish, oyster, scallop, crabstick, squid ring, $2 chips
Chicken nuggets $0.80
Squid rings $0.80
Steak & egg $9.00
Pineapple fritter $1.20

Soup of the Day $11.00
- Served with hot bread rolls
All burgers are served w/chips N/A
Chips $6.00
The Rango Burger $17.00
- Homemade mince pattie, egg, ham, pineapple, cheese and onion
Chicken Nuggets and Chips $9.00
Sirloin Steak with Vegs $25.00
Salad $15.00
- Fresh garden salad - served with bread. Chilli beef and bacon or smoked chicken with camembert cheese
All burgers served w/chips N/A