Bistro Lago in Waikato Menu

BREADS BREADS
  • Selection of handcrafted breads $12
    • truffle mascarpone, balsamic, EVOO
  • Bruschetta $18
    • Clevedon mozzarella, basil, winter tomato
MAIN EVENT MAIN EVENT
  • Soup du jour $12
  • Slow braised beef $19.50
    • mushroom and Kikorangi pie, puff pastry top
  • Smoked pork cheek, $21
    • maple pumpkin puree, brandy jus, toasted pecans
  • Market fish chowder $18.50
    • with prawns, clams and toasted sourdough
  • Classic Caesar salad $15
    • garlic croutons, pancetta, anchovy
  • -Add Chicken $18.00
  • -Add Prawns $19.00
  • Soft polenta $19.50
    • mushroom fricassee, Fontina and hazelnuts
  • Taupo lamb meatballs $18
    • PASTA MIA pappardelle, Pecorino
  • Macaroni and cheese $12
    • Fontina, parmesan
SIDES SIDES
  • tartiflette $8
  • Brussel sprouts, candied walnuts, pancetta $8
  • Potato mash $8
  • Seared broccolini, lemon, garlic $8
  • Garden leaf salad, radish, pickled cucumber, ranch $8
  • Skinny fries $8

Nearby Sample Menus

  • All of the following steaks are served on a shallot puree, with one side dish & one sauce of your choice
  • Eggs on Toast $12.90
    • Eggs your way, toasted sourdough
  • -Béarnaise
  • Gourmet Sides $8.90
  • -Bacon $16
  • -Roast garlic
  • Smoked T-Bone 400g $38
    • Cold smoked & char-grilled to your liking with chophouse seasoning
  • Hereford Prime Rump 400g $36.90
    • Grass fed
  • Zucchini Entree $2.00 each
  • Kofta (Lamb Patty) Reg $9.50 Large $11.00
  • Lamb Reg $11.50 Large $16.00
  • Borek $5.00
  • Extra Falafel $1.50
  • Lasagna N A
  • Veg Zucchini Reg $9.00 Large $10.50
  • Moussakka N A
  • Acai Bowl $14
    • Berries, mango, fresh coconut, avocado & banana, kiwi, blended w coconut water topped with fresh fruit DF GF
  • Chorizo $5
  • The Med $12
    • Hummus, sundries tomato, kale pesto, whipped feta
  • Poached or fried eggs $4
  • Paddock Favs $8
    • Hand cut chips w rosemary salt & garlic aioli
  • Chicken $12
    • Chargrilled chicken thigh, marinated in lemon & thyme, red slaw, coriander mayo
  • Omelettes (4 eggs) $18
    • Smoked Salmon, capers, pickled red onion, dill creme fraiche
  • Paddock Favs $9
    • Polenta fries tomato essence, jalapeño crema
  • Vegetarian of the Mediterranean $13.50
    • Feta Cheese, Olives, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Oregano, Avocado and Mozzerella
  • All in One $15.00
  • Mix $12.50
  • Chicken Small $11.00 Lrg $13.00
  • Hot Lovers $13.50
    • Pepperoni, Capsicum, Jalapenos, Mozzarella, Onion and Dry Oregano
  • Chicken Small $11.00 Lrg $13.00
  • Mix Small $9.90 Lrg $12.50
  • Extra Meat $5.00
  • Chef's Breakfast Stack $16.00
    • Toasted grain bread topped with baked beans, potato hash brown, crispy bacon and a poached egg
  • Fish Burger $18.00
    • Toasted brioche bun, fresh battered fish, lettuce, tomato with a caper tartare sauce served with Thunder Crunch fries
  • Thunder Crunch Fries $7.50
    • Served with in-house aioli and tomato sauce
  • Buttermilk Waffle $9.00
    • One waffle topped with ice cream, fresh banana and a side of maple syrup
  • Willow Glen House Made Muesli $14.50
    • Nutty muesli served with your choice of yoghurt or milk and fruit
  • Cheeseburger Slider $9.00
    • Fresh toasted bun, beef patty, cheese and tomato sauce and served with fries
  • Vegetarian Big Breakfast $13.50
    • Half portion available
  • Pizza $9.00
    • House made pizza bread, topped with tomato pizza sauce, bacon and cheese and served with fries
  • Dhal Mahkani (vegetarian) $14
    • a delicious Punjabi lentil dish made with onions, ginger, tomatoes and exotic spices
  • Chicken Madras $14.99
    • A rich South Indian dish with aromatic spices and coconut
  • Paratha Lacha $3.50
    • layered flatbread made from wheatmeal flour
  • Mixed Vegetable Pakora $5.99
    • crispy battered deep fried vegetables with a spicy, sweet and sour tamarind sauce
  • Saagwala $14.99
    • delicious boneless chicken, lamb or beef prepared with spinach and carefully selected fragrant spices in a rich sauce
  • Shahi Paneer (spicy/vegetarian) $14
    • paneer pieces in a rich, creamy, spicy tomato gravy with onions and cashew nuts
  • Cheese & Garlic $4.50
  • Malai Wali Murghi $14.99
    • boneless, tender chicken cooked with mild spices, ginger, yogurt and cream
  • Vanilla + ginger kiss cheesecake $12
    • Chai spiced plums + brandy snap
  • Smoked Mushrooms $16
    • Feta whip + crumbed poached egg + avo smash w/ Volare sourdough
  • Mick Royale burger $21
    • Fried Katsu chicken + Asian slaw + cheddar + avo black sesame smash + sweet chilli kewpie mayo w/ fries
  • Loaded skin on fries $12
    • Feta + gremolata pesto OR Chorizo + citrus mayo
  • Margarita pizza
    • Tomato pizza sauce + cheese
  • Keepin it fresh
    • Smoked salmon + feta + chorizo + red onion + gremolata
  • Mini fish
    • Fresh battered fish of the day(gf pan fried)
  • Streaky Bacon $6
  • 12 years and under
  • Crumbed Scallops $13.00
  • Ham Steak $17.00
  • Beef Curry rice and naan $12.00
  • Chicken Schnitzel served with chips(Apricot Sauce) $18.00
  • Steak, eggs, chips $17.00
  • Sirloin Steak $12.00
  • Chicken Schnitzel $12.00
  • Salmon $18.50
  • Potato wedges $14.90
    • The works -.served with bacon, cheese, salsa, & sour cream
  • Grilled Salmon $31.00
    • Fresh NZ King salmon grilled & served ẃ a citrus & caper butter on lemon infused rice ẃ seasonal green vegetables
  • Add Tomato or Hashbrown $3.00
  • Kumara wedges $18.80
    • the works—served with bacon, cheese, salsa & sour cream
  • Nachos $15.90
    • Corn chips topped with beef & beans, cheese, sour cream & salsa
  • Fish n Chips $12.20
  • Wedges $13.80
    • Potato wedges served ẃ bacon, cheese, salsa & sour cream
  • Ham and Cheese Toasted Sandwich $5.00
    • On white or wheat bread
  • Soup of the day $14.90
    • Fresh house made soup, changing daily, served with toasted ciabatta
  • Cheese Burger with Fries $9.90
    • Beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato sauce on toasted bun
  • Pancakes $16.90
    • With berry compote, mascarpone and maple syrup. Gluten free available.
  • Granola $10.90
    • House made granola, greek yoghurt, berry compote
  • Chicken Burger $18.50
    • Lightly Cajun spiced chicken breast, bacon, cheese, onion relish, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli in a ciabatta bun with fries.
  • Gluten free available on request, please ask when placing your order. Vegetarian options available
  • Gluten Free available on request. Please ask when placing your order.
  • $20.00 Specials
  • * Fisherman's Basket Selection
  • * Fish Burger & Fries & Tartare Sauce
  • *Venison Burger & Fries with Cranberry Sauce
  • * Or
  • * The Big Apple Beef Burger & Fries
  • * All Meals served with Hot Vegetables & Roast Potatoes
  • * Roast of the Day with Gravy
  • "Eat right, be bright"
  • "A healthy food for a wealthy mood"
  • Add any of following selections to your meal
  • Pilav ustu S $11.00 / L $13.00
    • Chicken, lamb, mixed (chicken + lamb), falafel, mujver or mixed vege
  • "Eat right, be bright"
  • 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
  • Baklava $4.50
    • Wrapped filo pastry, filled with walnuts and honey syrup
  • Turkish coffee $4.50
    • Served with turkish delight
  • Arancini $8.00
    • Mushroom & parmesan. Aioli.
  • Autumn Salad $9.00
    • Beetroot, rocket, feta. walnut. balsamic vinaigrette.
  • Freshly baked mini-buns, garlic-buttered, stuffed with Baked Fish, fresh tomato, hand cut torture $14.00
  • Mixed Grill $52.00
    • Beef. pork ribs, chicken skewers, potato salad. Good George slaw, riata, bearnaise, Jus.
  • Freshly baked mini hot-dog buns, stuffed with Pulled Pork and GOOD George slow. $9.80
  • Pappardelle Pasta $19.00
    • Lamb shoulder ragu. tomato, parsley, olives.
  • Rustic fries $8.00
    • Hop salt, aioli.
  • Smoked chicken, prosciutto, aioli, pesto $22.50
  • Ham $1.50
  • Chicken $6.00
  • NO.8 $16.00
    • 5x Potato fritter, 5x sausages, large chips, 1.5lt pepsi drink
  • -Fresh tarakihi $5.00
  • Mussel crumbed $1.40
  • Fresh fish burger $7.00
  • Potato fritter $1.00
  • Choice super deluxe $7.50
  • Khao Pad - Fried Rice
    • Thai style fried rice with mixed vegetables, egg and spring onions
  • Mixed Achar $3.00
  • Chicken Curry $15.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked with onion, ginger, garlic and yoghurt with spices
  • Green Curry
    • Medium hot green curry, cooked with coconut cream, vegetables, sliced bamboo shoots, capsicum and green beans
  • Butter Chicken $15.50
    • A favourite dish – Boneless chicken marinated overnight, cooked in a mild tomato gravy with butter and cream
  • Lamb Sagwala $17.50
    • Cubed lamb marinated overnight; cooked in pureed spinach with onion, ginger, garlic and a touch of fenugreek
  • Samosa - Two Pieces $3.00
    • Homemade pastry filled with spicy potatoes & peas
  • Mango Chutney $3.00
Bistro Lago

Bistro Lago

location

Address

80/100 Napier-Taupo Road, Hilltop, Taupo, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand

phone

Phone

073762319

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Contemporary , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegetarian

features

Features

Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  View ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
80/100 Napier-Taupo Road, Hilltop, Taupo, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand