The Bistro in Taupo Menu

BEGIN BEGIN
  • 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
SIDES SIDES
  • 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
THEN THEN
  • 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
FINALLY - All cheese is served with handmade crackers and preserves FINALLY - All cheese is served with handmade crackers and preserves
  • 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
SWEETS SWEETS
  • 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

The Fish Box (sample menu)
  • Pineapple Fritter $1.80
  • Decent sized Flounder and 420 grams of chips (large scoop) $12.00
    • Delicate flesh is beautifully tender when battered and lightly cooked. Comes in box with a fork
  • Banana and Hazelnut chocolate $6.00
  • Sausage $2.40
  • Potato Fritter $1.00
    • Large Agria fritters made in store
  • Kids burger meal $10.00
    • Cheese burger, 1/2 chips and 250ml fresh up
  • Battered Saveloy $2.40
  • Hot chip buttie $4.50
Mole and Chicken Restaurant, Cafe and Bar (sample menu)
  • FRESH BAKED CIABATTA LOAF $12.50
    • with garlic and parsley butter
  • SALT AND PEPPER CALAMARI $12.00
    • with red pepper jam & cucumber salasa
  • BRAISED PORK BELLY $27.00
    • green beans, pickled onion, apple syrup & sultana mash
  • CHEF'S SPECIAL PIE $25.00
    • see specials board for today's creation
  • BLACKBERRY AND COCONUT CAKE $12.00
    • with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream
  • SCOTCH FILLET SURF 'N' TURF $34.00
    • grilled to your liking, topped with crab, prawns & clams in a spiced jus on parmesan mash
  • FISH OF THE DAY POA
    • see specials board for today's creation
  • PORK TERRINE $13.50
    • with pickled prunes & toasted bread
Paetiki Bakery (sample menu)
  • Mince & cheese / Steak & onion / Steak & mushroom / Steak & pepper / Steak & vegetables $4.10
  • Sponges plain $5.00
  • -Medium $11.00
  • Sausages / Hot dog / Pork riblet / Meat patties / Lasagne $3.00
  • Chicken & avocado rolls / Seafood & avocado rolls / Steak rolls $4.30
  • Chicken, seafood rolls $3.90
  • Biscuits $2.50
  • Mince / Steak $3.90
Stag Park Diner (sample menu)
  • Ham Steak N/A
    • 1 Ham steak served with chips and salad or vegetables
  • Early Stater N/A
    • 2 fried toast 2 sausages 2 eggs 1 tomato
  • Junior chicken nuggets and curly fries $9.00
  • EXTRA egg/cheese/onion/tomato/pineapple $1.00
  • junior fish bites and curly fries $9.00
  • Cheese burger $7.50
  • Junior hot dog and curly fries $9.00
  • Seasoned Wedges N/A
    • sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
The Pub n Grub (sample menu)
  • Snack Crate $18.50
    • A selection of tasty nibbles served with pub chunky fries and dipping sauce
  • 12- $19.50
  • Salmon & Pea Risotto $18.50
    • Rich & Creamy risotto, made with smoked salmon, peas & lemon
  • Pub Fried Chicken $26.90
    • Juicy southern fried chicken served with smashed baby potatoes, gravy & slaw
  • Big Brekky $19.90
    • Bacon, eggs, hashbrown, sausage, tomato, creamy mushrooms on toasted ciabatta
  • Chicken & Bacon Burger $18.50
    • Crumbed chicken fillet & bacon with periperi mayo & salad, served with pub chunky fries
  • Crispy Skin Salmon $29.50
    • Salmon fillet with seasonal greens, baby potatoes, citrus hollandaise & finished with a tomato duo
  • Cheese Burger & Chunky Fries $9.00
Sushi Paradise (sample menu)
  • Paradise Roll $17
    • Cream Cheese, Avocado, Bacon, Fried Prawns, Cucumber + Teriyaki Chicken, Breadcrumbs, Creamy Sauce on top
  • Udon $13
    • Japanese style thick noodle soup - Tempura
  • Fried Rice $13
    • Stir-fried rice with vegetables or teriyaki chicken
  • Donburi $15
    • Bowl of rice, salad and selection served on top - Teriyaki Salmon
  • Green Tea $3
    • Japanese green tea
  • Teppanyaki $15
    • Japanese dish cooked on a hot steel plate - Beef
  • Udon $12
    • Japanese style thick noodle soup - Teriyaki Chicken
  • Crispy Chicken Roll $12
    • Avocado, Crab Meat, Cucumber + Teriyaki Chicken, Breadcrumbs, Creamy Sauce on top
Turangi Tavern (sample menu)
  • Apricot Chicken
    • Roast Chicken, Capsicum, Mushroom, Camembert & Apricot Sauce
  • Salt & Pepper Squid with Tartare Sauce $9.00
  • All with vanilla ice cream & cream
  • Maple & Walnut
  • Fettucine $18.00
    • Streaky Bacon, Mushrooms, Red Onion & Spinach in a creamy white wine sauce
  • Double Choc Chip
  • Denver Venison $19.00
  • Spring Rolls & Samosas with Soy & Sweet Chilli $8.00
Kefi (sample menu)
  • Fish Tacos $24.00
    • with tratziki, slaw, avocado + greek salsa
  • Paleo Benedict $19.00
    • Mushroom, Bacon, Avocado, poached eggs, D.F. Hollandaise
  • Morrocan Lentil $10.50
  • White bait fritter $28.00
    • with greeus, ailoi + crisp potato
  • Bacon N' vegetable $12.50
  • Pulled Venison Burger $23.00
    • Chips, slaw, onions, aioli on ciabatta
Floating Rock Cafe (sample menu)
  • Omorish $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives & fresh basil
  • Margherita $18.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella & fresh basil
  • Vego $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, feta, caramelized onion, olives & fresh basil
  • Kuratau Classic $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, ham, capers & fresh basil
  • Hen house $24.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, chicken, cranberry, red onion, brie & fresh basil
  • Lake Bed $18.00
    • Basil pesto, mozzarella & fresh basil
  • Volcano $22.00
    • Tomato base, chilli, mozzarella, pepperoni, green pepper corns & fresh basil
Viet House (sample menu)
  • Lamb shank $25.00
    • Lamb, salad and rice or bread
  • Pork mince skewer $12.00
    • Lemon-grass, pork and prawns
  • Roast salt fish $15.00
    • Fried fish prawn, pork sticky rice, green beans and flour
  • Shaking beef $20.00
    • Beef, vegetables, salad and fried rice
  • Beef stew $18.00
    • Beef, carrot and rice or bread
  • Caramelized pork and eggs $20.00
    • Pork, egg, salad and rice
  • Prawn with tamarin sauce $18.00
    • King prawn, tamarin and rice
  • Vietnamese baguette $10.00
    • You choose: pork / beef / meatball
Cafe Ninety Nine (sample menu)
  • Pulled Pork Bun $10.00
  • Pumpkin + feta Wrap $6.00
  • Watermelon with Mint $6.00
  • Hot Chips $4.00
  • Ham + Swiss Chesese Sandwich $6.00
The Lazy Trout Fish Shack & Cafe (sample menu)
  • Paraoa $11.00
    • garlic, lemon & bush herb butter
  • Tua Tua chowder $15.00
    • creamy shellfish w crusty rewana bread
  • King Country rib eye $36.00
    • Aotearoa premium grass fed beef grilled w field mushroom & crispy onion served w red wine jus, fries & house slaw
  • Cheese crafted from the pristine Aotearoa pastures, served w Taro Rewana Kore salted flatbread
  • Raukumara red venison $20.00
    • meatloaf w beetroot & horopito relish
  • Hipi Tihi Fritters $18.00
    • Puhoi sheep milk cheese & rice fritters w roasted cauliflower, cress & toasted harakeke
  • Orange & Titoki brulee $14.00
    • ginger & horopito biscotti, Kapiti vanilla ice cream
  • Mixed salad $8.00
Breakers Cafe and Bar (sample menu)
  • Roast & steamed vegetables $7
  • Grilled Chicken Burger - chicken breast coated in a Mexican style seasoning with guacamole, tomato, crisp lettuce, cheese and mayo; served with chips and a toasted sesame seed bun $17
  • Breakers Burger - grilled beef pattie, bacon, crisp lettuce, tomato, cheese, smokey BBQ sauce and mayo; served with chips and a toasted sesame seed bun $14
  • Shrimp Cocktail - with thousand island seafood sauce $9
  • Fish Burger - golden battered dory fillet, crisp lettuce, tomato, cheese and tartare sauce; served with chips and a toasted sesame seed bun $12.50
  • Today's Cheesecake - see the specials board for details, served with sauce & whipped cream $10.50
  • Fish & Chips - golden fried dory with salad, chips, and tartare sauce *double the fish + $4.50 $15
  • Chicken Schnitzel - lightly crumbed chicken schnitzel with salad, chips and plum sauce $17.50
Oreti Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Chargrilled Angus Eye Fillet $37.50
    • Cooked to your liking and served with a Vigneronne sauce, (red wine & onion) & Pomme soufflé
  • Prime Scotch Fillet $31.00
    • Cooked to your liking with Oreti chips & salad plus select your choice of sauce ... Mushroom - Blue Cheese - Garlic Butter
  • Roasted Rabbit $35.00
    • Gratin Dauphinois & mushroom sauce
  • Oreti Profiteroles $13.50
    • Hot chocolate sauce, whipped cream & almonds
  • Warm Chocolate & Toffee Fondant $13.50
    • Vanilla bean icecream
  • Oreti Breads and Dips $15.00
    • Olive oil, & balsamic, dips & marinated olives
  • Passion Fruit Mousse Cake $13.50
    • Rum infused ganache
  • Oreti Fish of the Day $34.00
    • Wild rice risotto & roasted cherry tomato
Beaut Bakery (sample menu)
  • Mince potato top pie $3.80
  • Sausage roll $2.30
  • Mince and bacon pie $3.80
  • Mince pie $3.40
  • Steak and bacon pie $3.80
  • Stuffed sausage $3.20
  • Steak and mushroom pie $3.60
  • Mince and cheese pie $3.60
The Bistro

The Bistro

location

Address

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

phone

Phone

073773111

email

Email

info@thebistro.nz

clock

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 range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

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

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