Address
17 Tamamutu St, Taupo, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand
The Bistro in Taupo Menu
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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- 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- 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- 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- 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
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Quorn Brimstone $18.50 / $9.00
- Quorn, Avocado, Onions, Salsa, Tomatoes, Sour Cream (contains gelatin) (Double / Snack)
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Chicken Salad $7.00
- All the Essentials as well as Free Range Chicken, Bacon & Avocado - with your choice of dressing on the side
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Warewolf $6.50
- Real chicken Tenders and potato Wedges served with Tomato sauce and Kid's drink
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Sloth $16.00 / $8.00
- Tuna, Onions, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Garlic Mayo and Lemon Pepper. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
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Greek Salad $7.00
- All the Essentials as well as Kalamata Olives & Feta
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Limbo $18.50 / $9.00
- Blue Cheese, Caramelised Onions, Mushrooms and Tomatoes. Optional Kalamata Olives (Double / Snack)
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Trouble $18.50 / $9.00
- Salami, Onions, Chicken, Bacon, Pineapple and Camembert. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
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Fresh Green Salad $5.00
- All the Essentials
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Freeman’s Lamb Shank GF $29.50
- A slow cooked, tender shank of lamb, creamy mashed potatoes and steamed seasonal vegetables with lashings of mint and rosemary jus.
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Pan Fried Scallops GFA $34.90
- Sautéed scallops with crispy bacon, served on a bed of steamed rice with lemon, garlic aioli and a salad alongside.
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Country Style Ribs GF $28.50 / $34.90
- Cobb’s own marinated and slow-baked pork ribs with classic fries on the side. (Medium/ Cobb Size)
- Crispy Onion Rings $5.90
- Sirloin 250g $32.50
- Or upgrade to Curly Fries or Wedges for $2.50
- Wedges with Sour Cream $8.00
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The Coach Burger $20.90
- A big hearty Beef Burger with bacon, crispy onion rings, grilled cheese, fresh tomato and lettuce. Finished with aioli and relish, served with fries.
- -Passionfruit curd
- BBQ pulled pork, charred peppers, onions, slaw, salsa, BBQ sauce $22.00
- -Vanilla bean ice cream
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Add more meat $8.00
- 1/2lb
- Smokey mac 'n' cheese $6.00
- Tex Mex shredded chicken, charred peppers, onions, slaw, salsa, aioli $22.00
- -Vanilla bean ice cream
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BBQ pulled pork $24.00
- 1/2lb
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Chocolate salted caramel tart
- Chocolate sauce, hokey pokey, chocolate balls, vanilla mascarpone
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Salt and Pepper Squid
- Shaved fennel, crispy pancetta, anchovy crumb, miso mayonnaise
- Fries, aioli $7.00
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Confit Duck Leg
- White bean puree, raw broccoli salad, cranberries, courgette
- Garden Salad $7.00
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Free Range Pork Belly
- Du puy lentil salad, shaved radish, bitter leaves, compressed apple, aioli
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Salad of baby carrots
- Medjool dates, almond cream, honey comb, panko crumbed olives
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Spiced apple cheesecake
- Sesame seed toffee snap, caramel sauce, apple crumble ice cream
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Pan-fried Market Fish $35.00
- Our Chef’s special dish that changes daily
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Pork Ribeye $37.00
- Partnered with cherry compote, seasonal greens and a kumara and leek risotto cake
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Steamed Mussels $20.00
- Fresh green lip mussels immersed in our sundried tomato and bacon cream and partnered with our housemade garlic bread
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi $23.00
- Cooked in a bell pepper napolitana sauce with confit mushrooms, kalamatta and goats cheese
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Pulled Pork Cigars $15.00
- Filled with mustard, fresh herbs, fennel and dijon mayonnaise
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B.L.T $20.00
- On toasted focaccia bread with bacon, fresh lettuce, avocado, haloumi, tomato and our housemade plum sauce, served with crispy fries [Add chicken or beef +$5]
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Waterside Fattoush Salad $18.00
- Fried haloumi cheese with fresh vine ripened tomato, cucumber, onion and crispy croutons immersed in our housemade sumac dressing [Add chicken, beef or salmon +$5]
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Camembert and Grapes $14.00 / $24.00 / $32.00
- Single / Duet / The Lot - Served with assorted crackers, fruit and nuts
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Mussel Laksa (GF-O) $18.50
- Marlborough green lipped mussels with toasted ciabatta & garlic butter (great with Apple Cider)
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Soft Shell Tacos $20
- Charred Lamb or Chicken, Salad Greens, Cucumber & Tomato, Topped with Raita
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Margherita $19
- Homemade Tomato Sauce, Buffalo Mozzarella, Vine Ripened Tomato & fresh Basil.
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Seafood Medley $32
- Scallops, Prawns, Mussels, Fresh Fish & a choice of 2 Stonegrill Sides & House Tartare
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Lakehouse Burger $22
- with a 200g prime beef pattie, caramelized onion, blue cheese, fried egg & golden fries
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Pork Belly $29
- with seasonal vegetables, spiced ale jus & potato celeriac duphinoise
- Garden Salad
- Seasonal Vegetables
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Garlic Bread $9.00
- Fresh warm loaf with confit garlic butter on the side
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Seafood Chowder $15.00
- Rich, creamy and traditional served with a warm garlic buttered roll
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Coconut Prawns $18.00
- Steamed in lime, chilli and coconut sauce with grilled ciabatta
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Eye Fillet of Beef $35.00
- Wrapped in bacon resting on rosti, potato cake roasted tomato, mushroom and a rich jus
- All Burgers come with salad and fries.
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Mini Steak (add $4.00)
- With Fries and Coleslaw
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Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie $12.00
- A warm gooey cookie topped with icecream and chocolate sauce
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Combo $12.50
- Main and Dessert - Must be ordered at the same time
- Fish Burger N/A
- Scrambled eggs $12.00
- Egg Burger N/A
- Chicken and Avo $12.00
- Nachos $17.00
- Baked Bean $4.00
- Sausages & Eggs $15.50
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Fish Meal N/A
- 2 fish served with chis and salad or vegetables
- - Salmon eggs benedict $18.90
- Kid's Pasta - Bolognese $9.00
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Wraps $17.50
- All served in a warm tortilla wrap with fresh salad greens
- 1 Chop $18.00
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Crispy Skin Salmon $29.50
- Salmon fillet with seasonal greens, baby potatoes, citrus hollandaise & finished with a tomato duo
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Southern Man Special $31.90
- Sirloin steak cooked to taste, pub chunky fries, tomato, creamy mushrooms, onion rings & eggs with salad
- - Bacon eggs benedict $16.90
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Chicken & Bacon Burger $18.50
- Crumbed chicken fillet & bacon with periperi mayo & salad, served with pub chunky fries
- Field Mushrooms (GF) $4.00
- Gourmet beef burger with fries $29.50
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Natural Muesli $16.00
- served with berry compote, yoghurt and honey gluten free option
- Gluten-free gourmet beef burger with fries $29.50
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Piccolo Fruit Bread $10.50
- fruit, nut, peel and spice with preserves and butter
- Roast Tomatoes (GF) $4.00
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Kid's Brekkie $9.50
- poached egg, bacon and Vogel's
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Bacon & Eggs $15.00
- scrambled
- Garlic Bread $5.0
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Devilled Chicken Wings $13.0
- w/ chipotle mayo
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Nicoise Salad $13.5
- Olives, beans, potatoes, tomato, onion, capsicum, egg, herb dressing. Add Chicken $5.0. Add King Prawns $6.0
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Wedges $12.5
- Beef & bean
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Portugese Chicken $17.5
- Lettuce, tomato, cheese, chipotle mayo
- Chilli Cheese Bread $6.5
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Aged Scotch Fillet $26.0
- 350gm scotch fillet, pub fries, salad & your choice of sauce
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Pub Fries $6.5
- w/ aioli & tomato sauce
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Hangi style Pikaokao chicken $32.00
- w kawakawa rub, roasted kamo kamo, green apple, bacon & river cress salad
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Ikaroa fish cakes $17.00
- smoked kawhai & sweet pea with river herb dressing
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Paraoa $11.00
- garlic, lemon & bush herb butter
- with two sides: coleslaw, mixed salad, fries, potato mash, seasonal buttered vegetables
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Orange & Titoki brulee $14.00
- ginger & horopito biscotti, Kapiti vanilla ice cream
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Paraoa iti $12.00
- kumara & flaxseed w avocado oil
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Kawhia coast fish burger $25.00
- panko crumbed, citrus slaw, tartare mayo & house fries
- Choose from today's market fish $29.00
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Oreti Cheese Board Selection $18.50
- Chefs Kapiti cheese selection of the day
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Oreti Garlic & Crab Ravioli $16.00
- Celeriac & wasabi volute
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Vegetarian Dish of the Day $28.50
- Your wait staff will advise of todays creation
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Coupe Mont Blanc $13.50
- Chestnut cream infused with vanilla bean, yoghurt icecream & whipped cream
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Duck Terrine $18.00
- Crostini, pickles & fig chutney
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Sam's Confit of Duck $34.00
- Bacon & cabbage fondue
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Chargrilled Angus Eye Fillet $37.50
- Cooked to your liking and served with a Vigneronne sauce, (red wine & onion) & Pomme soufflé
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Sam's Escargot $16.00
- Served with garlic butter & salad
- Prime NZ Steak N/A
- Deluxe Burger N/A
- Vegetarian Rice Salad N/A
- Satay N/A
- Chef's Salad N/A
- Bruschetta N/A
- Mango Chutney N/A
- Garlic Bread N/A
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''Basic'' Burger $17.90
- 180gm prime beef patty, house pickles, cheese, mild mustard, mayo and house relish.
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Classic Pizza $8.50
- A 7" mini pizza with tomatoes, sliced ham and cheese.
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''Lamb'' Burger $23.90
- 180gm freshly pressed lamb patty on house relish with house pickles, roast pumpkin, caramelised onions, grilled haloumi cheese, and minted yoghurt.
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''Wagyu Beef'' Burger $24.90
- 180gm Wagyu beef patty, house pickles, cheddar cheese, streaky bacon, a whole portobello mushroom, truffle aioli, and house relish.
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Naked Truth $21.90
- Sliced slow oven roasted tomatoes on a genuine house made sauce with basil pesto, buffalo mozzarella, fresh herbs, cracked black pepper and Maldon sea salt - Medium $17.90
- Fries with Aioli $5.50
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''Sinful'' Chocolate Brownie $9.50
- A dark, rich, sticky, chocolate mess... Made from the simplest of recipes and not over complicated, it comes slightly warmed with vanilla ice-cream on top covered in Hershey's Chocolate Syrup!
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Four Cheese Pasta w. Sage $23.90
- Ricotta, feta and blue cheese mixed through spaghetti strands and dressed with crispy sage leaves fried off in a burnt butter sauce. Topped with parmesan and fresh herbs.
The Bistro
Phone
073773111
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
Type
None
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
17 Tamamutu St, Taupo, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand
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