The Bistro in Taupo Menu

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Chilled cucumber & yellow tomato soup, almonds, cumin, green grapes, watermelon guacamole $12.00
Tempura summer beans, seaweed, sweet chilli aioli $10.00
Imported buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, grilled peach, basil, balsamic reduction $19.00
Olive oil poached prawn tails, baby gem lettuce, croutons, streaky bacon, plum tomatoes, avocado, grana padano $18.00
Calamari cooked sous vide, handmade lemon gnocchi, fried capers, champagne veloute $16 E / $30 M
Queen scallops, pork & ginger dumplings, summer pods, coriander, fermented black bean dressing $18.00
The Bistro wild rabbit & chicken liver terrine, salsa verde, house pickles, pistachio nuts, crème fraiche, sherry syrup $18.00

Marinated Olives $5.00
Garden leaves, pear, lemon miso dressing $7.00
Bag of chippies, herbs, black truffle $7.00
Chunky fries, roasted aioli $8.00
Mashed potato & gravy, salsa verde $8.00

Pasta Mia pumpkin ravioli, exotic mushrooms, coriander, popped squash seeds, shiitake cream $26.00
Daily changing fresh Hawkes Bay fish, from the ocean to the plate $32.00
Golden crackled pork belly, kumara, orange, walnuts, pineapple, granny smith apple, pickled red cabbage, grain mustard dressing $29.00
Confit leg of Cambridge duck, spiced bell pepper jus, pickled mushrooms, baby root vegetables, potato gnocchi $34.00
Strip loin of Wharekauhau lamb, braised Belgian endive, truffled fennel cream, pecan nuts, ruby grapefruit, sherry gastrique $39.00
Grilled eye of scotch fillet, braised short rib tortelloni, sweet corn, hazelnuts, stone fruit panzanella, black pepper dressing $36.00

The whole lot $40.00
Grinning Gecko brie - Whangarei, NZ $15.00
Talbot Forest Geraldine vintage cheddar - Sth Canterbury, NZ $15.00
Kapiti Kahurangi creamy blue - Kapiti Coast, NZ $15.00
Blue River Curio Bay pecorino - Southland, NZ $15.00
Grana Padano - Piedmont, Italy $15.00

Tahitian vanilla creme brulee cooked sous vide $12.00
White chocolate & vanilla panna cotta, hazelnut wafer, raspberry caramel $12.00
Rhubarb & brown butter cake, rose water, almond cracker, vanilla bean ice cream $12.00
Baked Belgian chocolate mousse, passion fruit, chocolate brittle, triple chocolate ice cream $12.00
The Bistro handmade sweet treats $10.00

Nearby Sample Menus

Chilli Chicken Noodles $18.90
- Tender chicken pieces, vegetables, oyster sauce and sweet chilli sauce tossed with hokkien noodles
All burgers are served with seasoned fries and golden onion rings
BBQ Ribs $24.90
- Tender baby back BBQ basted ribs served with seasoned fries and onion rings
Bacon and Avo Bagel $15.90
- Lightly toasted bagel with lettuce, tomato, bacon and avocado served with aioli served with seasoned fries
Margherita $15.90
- Fresh tomato, napolitana sauce, mozzarella and basil
Catch of the Day $20.90
- Served either lightly pan-fried and finished with bearnaise sauce or beer battered and served with tartare sauce with salad greens and seasoned fries or Dixie Rice
Buffalo Skins $15.90
- Crisp seasoned wedges tossed in sweet chilli, grilled mozzarella and topped with sour cream and bacon
Add bacon $4.50

San Quentin Squid $17.00
- Crispy salt and pepper calamari, served with citrus aioli.
Nipper's Fish & Chips $12.50
- Lightly battered fish, flash fried crisp and golden.
Gerhard Burger $25.00
- NZ grass-fed Wagyu beef pattie, onion jam, Swiss cheese, free-range egg, tomato, red onion, lettuce and aioli in an artisan sourdough bun. Served with straight-cut chips...the Ferrari of burgers, perfect with a Steinlager. - Also available as a vegetarian option with a lentil, pea and kumara pattie
Rockin' Ribeye $38.00
- 300gram premium-aged ribeye, cooked how you like it. Served with sauteed onions, buffalo chips, Lone Star coleslaw and your choice of steak sauce. - Kiwi Joker - Add mushroom and free range eggs $5.00
John Deer $36.00
- Medallions of venison Denver leg, served with a herbed potato bake, pea purée, sautéed spinach, house plum chutney and a red wine jus.
Seasonal Vegetables $6.00
Jalapeños $3.00
Cadillac Platter $140.00
- Serves 8-10 people - Tiger Prawn Cutlets - Sauteed prawns in chilli garlic butter. / Roast Pork Ribs - Served with apple sauce. / Memphis Mussels - Grilled with bacon and parmesan cheese, topped with berry vinaigrette. / San Quentin Squid - Crunchy salt and pepper squid with citrus aioli. / Chief's Chicken Nibbles - Served with orange, hoisin and sesame sauce. / Beef Sirloin Skewers - Tender sirloin cubes skewered and drizzled with our Jack Daniel's cracked pepper sauce.

Spiced apple cheesecake
- Sesame seed toffee snap, caramel sauce, apple crumble ice cream
Mains
Coconut curry Prawns
- Watermelon curry, shaved cucumber, tahini yoghurt, crispy shallots
Frangipane tart
- Roasted rhubarb, crème anglaise, vanilla ice cream
Cheese of the night
-Smoked Fish Croquette
- Crushed pea and mint salad
Salt and Pepper Squid
- Shaved fennel, crispy pancetta, anchovy crumb, miso mayonnaise
-Raspberry and vanilla brulee
- Biscotti, berry salad

BRAISED PORK BELLY $27.00
- green beans, pickled onion, apple syrup & sultana mash
ROASTED BEETROOT BRUSHCETTA $12.00
- roasted beetroot, feta & spiced red wine reduction on chargrilled ciabatta
FISH TACOS $13.00
- with shredded lettuce, lime mayo & coriander & pineapple salsa
QUARTET OF FANCY PANTS ICE CREAMS $9.00
- extra yummy chef's recommendation
SALT AND PEPPER CALAMARI $12.00
- with red pepper jam & cucumber salasa
DARK CHOCOLATE MARQUIS & DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE $13.00
- with plum ice cream and sherbet
Crispy onion ring with blue cheese mayo $7.50
GRILLED SIRLOIN OF BEEF $27.00
- with crispy polenta fries, canned mushroom sauce, roasted vine tomatoes

Mozzarella Sticks $15.50
- Double crumb Mozza sticks with Chilli jam & plum sauce
Golden Fries
Dark Chocolate & Pecan Brownie $14
- with a raspberry & chocolate anglaise & whipped cream
High ‘n’ Iron $19
- Homemade Tomato Sauce, Prime Beef, Smoked Chicken, Bacon & Salami topped with Mozzarella & a BBQ swirl. (Perfect with a Pale Ale)
Banoffee Pie $14
- Set on a malt biscuit base caramel then topped with fresh banana and whipped cream
Classic Ice Cream Sundae $15
- with Chocolate, Berry or Caramel Sauce
Southern Fried Wings $16
- Our very own spice served with house slaw & Chilli jam (great with Pilsner)
Fresh Selection of Warm Bread $16
- with Garlic Butter, Mediterranean Spice Mix & Olive Oil

Chicken McNuggets® N/A
- Everything's better when it's bite-sized. Like our nuggets made with tender juicy chicken breast in a crisp tempura coating. Start the fun with our delicious dipping sauces, in BBQ, Sweet 'n Sour or Mustard.
Chick’n McCheese® Combo N/A
- With a crispy Chick’n McCheese, a chilled medium soft drink, and a medium fries, it’s a chicken lover’s dream. Just like that time you turned up to school, wearing your pyjamas. But luckily you woke up and realised it was all a dream.
Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape N/A
- Brighten up your day with a Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape
The Serious Angus® N/A
- It’s time to get serious. With our new chilli chive bun, juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, red onion, fresh tomato, lettuce and cheese, not much will be able to distract you from The Serious Angus.
Chicken Bacon Deluxe N/A
- It’s deluxe, and it’s back. Crispy coated chicken dressed with rasher bacon, fresh tomato, cheese with a Swiss accent and topped off with creamy mayo.
Grilled Chicken & Aioli McWrap® N/A
- The new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with ingredients like 100% NZ grilled chicken, juicy tomatoes, all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla.
Sweet 'n Sour Sauce N/A
- Enjoy the fruity taste, with a hint of spice and soy.
Double Cheeseburger Combo N/A
- The double banger of your favourite burger. A Double Cheeseburger served alongside a chilled medium soft drink, and medium fries. You’ll be telling your grandkids about this one in years to come.

-Extra Sauce $1.00
Warm Prawn Skewer Salad ( GF) $26.00
- Mango and cucumber salad, with a fresh citrus dressing & lime aioli dipping sauce.-We recommend: W5 Pinot Gris
Extra Sauces $1.00
- Aioli/ Lime Aioli/ Soya/ Tartare/Seafood/Chilli Citrus/Vinegar/Hot Chilli Oil.
Mushroom & Parmesan Rice Cakes ( GF / V ) $17.80
- Served with salad greens and caesar dressing
Fish of the Day $24.50
- Herb and beer battered fish, with fries, salad and tartare sauce. We recommend: Japanese Asahi beer
Fries
Prawn Chowder $19.50
- A silky thick soup, with prawn tails & crusty ciabatta bread. We recommend: Bell Bird Bay Chardonnay
(GF) Gluten Free (V ) Vegetarian

SMOKED SALMON SALAD $17.50
- fresh herb, chili lime
TOM AND CHERRY $8.50
- the classic kiwi cheerio cocktail sausage, tomato sauce
MINCE ON VOGELS TOAST $15.50
- w 2 poached eggs
KIDS HAMPER $8.50
- chippies, muesli bar, fruit, yogurt, chocolate drink
BACON AND EGGS $13.50
- poached scrambled fried
SMOKED MUSHROOM QUESADILLA V $13.50
- Chipotle de Plata, refried beans, jalapeno
SMOKED FISH KEDGEREE $16.50
- smoked kahawai rice fried egg
BANG BANG CHICKEN $16.50
- shredded chicken herbs, sesame, coconut rice

White bait fritter $28.00
- with greeus, ailoi + crisp potato
Paleo Benedict $19.00
- Mushroom, Bacon, Avocado, poached eggs, D.F. Hollandaise
Bacon N' vegetable $12.50
Morrocan Lentil $10.50
Fish Tacos $24.00
- with tratziki, slaw, avocado + greek salsa
Pulled Venison Burger $23.00
- Chips, slaw, onions, aioli on ciabatta

Volcano $22.00
- Tomato base, chilli, mozzarella, pepperoni, green pepper corns & fresh basil
Hen house $24.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, chicken, cranberry, red onion, brie & fresh basil
Kuratau Classic $20.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, ham, capers & fresh basil
Vego $20.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, feta, caramelized onion, olives & fresh basil
Lake Bed $18.00
- Basil pesto, mozzarella & fresh basil
Omorish $20.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives & fresh basil
Margherita $18.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella & fresh basil

Crabstick $1.50
Chicken CranBerry Brie $9.50
- Crumbed Schnitzel brie and salad
Sausage / Banana Fritter / Pineapple Fritter $2.00
-With Garlic Butter $3.50
OCB $17.50
- Chicken, cranberry sauce, brie, mozzarella
Mussel Fritter $3.30
Curly Fries / Wedges / NZ Hoki / Batt Mussel $4.00
Hot Chips / Hot Dog / Curry Roll / Spring Roll $3.00

Stir-fry noodle $16.00
- Seafood / beef, noodle, homemade sauce
Fried roll $12.00
- Rice paper, prawn, pork, vege, home-made sauce and nuts
Clay pot fish $20.00
- Fish, salad and rice
Grilled pork in hanoi style $20.00
- Pork, salad, noodle, home-made sauce
Vietnamese baguette $10.00
- You choose: pork / beef / meatball
Chicken curry $18.00
- Chicken, kumara and rice or noodles
Prawn with tamarin sauce $18.00
- King prawn, tamarin and rice
Lamb shank $25.00
- Lamb, salad and rice or bread

Gourmet beef burger with fries $29.50
Porridge $13.50
- served with cream, brown sugar and dried fruit compote
Kumara Cakes GF $18.50
- topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce with bacon
Thoroughbred( GF) Toast (GF) $3.50
Gluten-free gourmet beef burger $27.00
French Toast - Chef's Signature Dish $21.00
- served with bacon, banana, maple syrup and berries
Salads: wood roasted smoked salmon or smoked chicken $25.50
- tossed salad greens, cherry tomatoes and caper berries with red wine vinaigrette
Baked Beans $4.00

Kawhia coast fish burger $25.00
- panko crumbed, citrus slaw, tartare mayo & house fries
Tua Tua chowder $15.00
- creamy shellfish w crusty rewana bread
- four $18.00
Sticky date pudding $14.00
- brandy sauce & Kapiti vanilla ice cream
Pakari $16.00
- aged cheddar 80 gr
Aotearoa blackfoot paua $24.00
- two classic kiwi patties, sour cream & grilled lemon
Hipi Awakino lamb chop roast $35.00
- prime Aotearoa rack of lamb, rosemary & mustard crust, garlic mash & gravy
Taharoa field mushroom $16.00
- panko crumbed served w kawakawa bush pepper aioli

Sausage & Eggs $9.50
Spaghetti on Toast $6.50
Bacon/Egg/Cheese Muffin $6.00
Bacon Butties $6.00
Bacon & Eggs $10.50
All Day Breakfast $13.00
- Toast / Bacon / Eggs / Sausage / Tomato / topped with Italian herbs
Eggs on Toast $9.00
Bake Beans on Toast $6.50

The Bistro

Waikato Region > Taupo > The Bistro

Address

17 Tamamutu St, Taupo, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand

Phone

073773111

Email

info@thebistro.nz

Opened hours

Monday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM

Price

$30 - $50

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Service

Table Service

Cuisine

European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

Features

Mastercard , Visa , Romantic , Wheelchair accessible , Business meetings , Reservations , Waitstaff , Wine and Beer , Quick Bites , American Express , Seating , Highchairs Available , Street Parking , Free Wifi , Local cuisine , Special Occasion Dining , Serves Alcohol , Dinner , Child-friendly , Outdoor Seating , Full Bar

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The Bistro

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17 Tamamutu St, Taupo, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand

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