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

Crispy Buttermilk Chicken, Honey Mustard Mayo $14.00
Dark Chocolate Brownie, Black Doris Plum Ice Cream, Raspberry Coulis $13.50
Harissa-Roasted Pumpkin, Kumara, Hummus $12.50
Grilled Garlic Rewana, topped with parmesan $7.50
Green-Lipped Mussels $15.50
- grilled with either – Tomato, Garlic, Parmesan OR Bacon, Aioli, Breadcrumbs
Chips, Garlic Mayo, Ketchup $5.00 / $9.50
- small / large
Apple & Rhubarb Crumble, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream $13.50
Kapiti Kikorangi Blue Cheese, Bruschetta, Condiments $15.00

Crispy Chicken $14
- Orleans style buttermilk fried chicken,katsu mayo, avocado, tomatillo relish, shredded ice berg
The Med $12
- Hummus, sundries tomato, kale pesto, whipped feta
Cinny $9
- Cinnamon bagel w cream cheese & house made lemon curd
Streaky bacon $5
Waffles $15
- Buttermilk waffles w charred banana, caramel sauce candied pecans & mascapone
T.A.B $14
- Smashed avocado, burst vine tomatoes, basil, E.V.O
The Melt $12
- Shaved ham, swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, rocket & aioli
Paddock Favs $9
- Polenta fries tomato essence, jalapeño crema

Chicken wings $6.99
Meat lovers Sml $10.99 / Lg $15.99
- BBQ sauce with pepperoni, beef, ham, diced sausages, bacon, mozzarella and BBQ SWIRL
Garlic bread $3.99
Brownies $3.99
Garlic prawns Sml $10.99 / Lg $15.99
- Alfredo sauce with onion,prawns, fresh tomatoes, oregano, fresh garlic and mozzarella
Saucy sausage Sml $7.99 / Lg $11.99
- BBQ sauce with beef, diced sausages, mayonnaise and mozzarella
Hot brownies $3.99
BBQ chicken and bacon Sml $10.99 / Lg $15.99
- BBQ sauce with chicken, onion, mozzarella, bacon and BBQ swirl

Fresh leaves, toasted seeds & lemon dressing $6.00
Cos shredded, croutons, bacon, eggs parmesan & caesar dressing / add chicken $13.00 / $18.00
Harrisa roasted kumara, mint yoghurt & fresh coriander $10.00
Fries & aioli $6.00 / $9.00
- S / L
Fish of the Day Special n/a
- please ask staff
Classic $18.00
- garlic, wine, cream & herbs - With either chips or garlic bread (GF without bread)
Cheese burger, chips & salad $14.00
Paprika-roast cauliflower, hummus & dukkah - add lamb or chicken $10.00 / $15.00

Pork, chicken, american or bacon $5
- Cheese + your choice of sauce (see below)
Cheesecake $3
Surfer's combo $13 / $16
- Salami, bacon, tomato, pineapple
Double cheese $8 / $11
- Our famous italian sauce & cheese
Chicken thai $15 / $18
- Roast chicken, cashews, sweet thai sauce
Garlic pizza bread $8
- With cheese
Chicken & apricot $13 / $16
- Roast chicken, apricots, BBQ swirl
Three fillings $5.50
- Your choice of cheese, onion, tomato, mushroom, ham, bacon, beef, chicken, pineapple,corn

Stir fried mushroom, green bean, carrot $17
- with red chilli and garlic
Pad Thai $15
- Stir fried rice noodle with tamarind sauce, eggs, been sprout, ground pea nuts
Stir fried Sweet & Sour $17
Stir fried yellow curry $17
Red Curry $17
- Thai red curry paste with coconut milk bamboo, green bean, carrot and fresh kaffir lime leaves
Stir fried Garlic and Ground pepper $15
Stir fried Basil & Chilli $17
Beef $3

Veggie Fritters $17.00
- w bacon/sour cream
Eggs Benedict w salmon $17.00
Eggs Poached or Fried $9.00
- w toasted ciabatta
Toasted Bagel $8.00
- w cream cheese & preserves
Nachos $16.50
- mince, beans salsa sour cream, corn chips
BLT Bagel w honey mustard half portion $8.50
Veggie Stack $17.00
- veg fritter spinach tomato, hash brown, egg, mushrooms, hollandaise sauce
Veggie Fritters $15.00
- w sour cream

Seafood Chowder $16.50
- King prawn, green-lipped mussels and fresh fish bound in a milky white wine veloute’served with toasted focaccia
Angus Black Aged Beef Fillet(GF) $40.00
- Beef fillet with roasted red pepper and garlic topped with red onion jam served with seasonal vegetablestopped with hollandaise
Cheeseboard $22.50
- Served with a selection of Kapiti cheese, olives and crostini
Snapper (GF) $32.50
- Pan-friedsnapper resting onseasonal vegetablestopped with hollandaiseand served with Cajun tiger prawns
Ice Creams $16.50
- Selection of Kapiti New Zealand Ice-cream
Seafood Marinara E $19.50 M $29.50
- A medley of fresh seafood with fettuccine and garden herbs in a creamy garlic saucetopped with parmesan cheese
Sticky Star Anise Honey Duck(GF) $38.50
- Pan roasted breast of duck with a sticky star anise honey glaze resting on jasmine rice and baby bok choy
Gourmet breads served with pesto and dips $14.50

Crank’N Cranberry $14.90
- Fresh Breast Of Chicken, Bacon, Camembert Cheese, Cranberry Sauce, Salad, Relish, Aioli
Tartare Dip $1.00
Aioli Dip $1.00
Tomato Sauce $0.50
Mojo $14.20
- Fresh Breast Of Chicken, Bacon, Avocado, Salad, Relish, Aioli
Going Tropo $14.50
- 1/3 Lb Ground Prime Beef, Melted Cheddar, Grilled Pineapple, Bacon, Salad, Relish, Aioli
Crispy Fish Portions $7.50
The Cowboy $16.10
- Scotch Fillet Steak, Bacon, Melted Cheddar, Dijon Mustard, Salad, Relish, Aioli

Grilled polenta (V) (GF) $25.00
- Chargrilled vegetables, rocket & parmesan salad & balsamic glaze
Gluten free pizza bases $3.00
Beachcomber $45.00
- Fresh coromander mussels, salt & pepper squid, manuka smoked salmon, beer battered fresh fish, salad, lemon & toasted bread (for 2)
Beach ball $10.00
- Ice cream sundae, mixed berries, whipped cream & chocolate shavings
Dive in $10.00
- Banoffee crumble, banana, fresh cream & caramel
Additional sauces $1.00
The picnic (N) $45.00
- Orgasnic chicken liver pate, creamy brie, smoked cheddar, kikorangi blue, chutney, cornichons, marinated olives & dukkah (for 2)
Organic chicken liver pate $14.00
- Relish & toasted ciabatta

Combo C $30.00
- 1 x Favourite Pizzas, 1 x Classic Pizzas, 2 x Any Two Sides for $7
Ham and Cheese Large $7.90
- Tomato sauce, ham, mozzarella
Combo D $25.00
- 2 x Standard Pizza, 1 x Classic Pizzas
Peri Peri Chicken Large $13.90
- Tomato sauce, periperi sauce, onion, capsicum, chicken, jalapenos, mozzarella, periperi mayo swirl
Combo E (Tuesday and Wednesday Only) $15.00
- 2 x Standard Pizza
Margerita $5.00
Garlic Bread $4.00
Satay Chicken Large $10.90
- Tomato sauce, onion, capsicum, mushroom, chicken, mozzarella, satay swirl

Oyster Cocktail $12.80
Eggs Benedict on Vienna Loaf $14.20
- with tomato, hash browns & hollandaise sauce with bacon
Crumbed Camembert with Plum Sauce $14.50
French Toast $9.30
- with thick cut Vienna Loaf, choice of bacon & banana or fresh fruit salad
Mega Breakfast $17.70
- bacon, eggs, mushroom, spaghetti, tomato, hash brown, sausage & toast with spreads
Three Scrambled Eggs with toast $10.30
Toast $5.00
- three slices of toast with spreads
Pancakes $14.60
- two pancakes with fresh fruit, cream & maple syrup

Creamy Mushroom $17.50
Kaimai Cafe have a children's menu available, along with gluten free meal options
Kaimai Cheese Board $20.00
- Cheese from our shop with condiments
Kaimai Omelette $19.00
- With your choice of Blue cheese, Brie cheese, or Washed Rouge
Chinese Chicken Salad $17.00
- A great blend of Asian style
American Style Pancakes
Ham & Cheese Rolls, with Fries or Salad $9.50
Seafood Chowder & Toast $18.50

Kumara and Bacon salad $16
- Choose a selection of salads from our salad table
Shrimp Cocktail $9
Self saucing Sticky date pudding $8
Garlic Bread $ 5
All our burgers are served with fries
Cheese Burger $9
Wedges w sour cream $9
Battered scallops $20

Specialty or Chicken $ 6
1 Topping or Veggie $ 5
Little Neck Combo $ 15
- Any 2 slices, 3 knots, Sal's Legendary sauce. Can of Soda
Cheese $ 4
HOT Buffalo W in g R $11/L $17
- Our Buffalo sauce packed with extra Heatl
Sal's Classic $ 11
- Any slice. 3 knots, Sal's Legendary sauce, Can of Soda
Mushroom, Capsicum, Tomato $ 4
Large 18" Sausage $ 31
- Italian Style Sausage