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

  • Apache Fish $27 Medium / $32 Classic
    • Fresh fillets of fish dusted in seasoned flour, egg-washed, then pan-fried in a lemon and herb butter, finished with a classic tartare sauce. Served with straight-cut chips and a fresh green salad.
  • Free Range Egg $2.00
  • Comanche Chicken Salad $26.00
    • Oven-baked chicken breast, cos lettuce, parmesan cheese, garlic croutons and streaky bacon, tossed in Lone Star Caesar-style dressing. Topped with a free range poached egg (anchovies optional).
  • The Wagon Wheel $40.00
    • Redneck Ribs, Chief's Chicken Nibbles, Chicken Roadrunners and Battered Fish Fillets. Served on a platter with straight-cut chips, coriander aioli and tomato sauce. - Serves 3-4
  • Midnight Nachos $19.00
    • Corn chips topped with our famous spicy bean mix, with your choice of chicken, beef or both. Topped with grilled cheese and finished with salsa, sour cream and jalapenos.
  • Running Bear Salmon $35.00
    • Pan-seared boneless fillet of Marlborough sea-run salmon. Meal set changes with the seasons. Your waiter will tell you all about it.
  • Comfortably Numb $9.00
    • 2 scoops Premium Killinchy Gold New Zealand ice cream. Served with wafers and berry coulis.
  • Mexican Toastie $11.00
    • Flour tortilla filled with your choice of cheese and pineapple or cheese and bacon. Toasted and cut into wedges.
  • Watties Tomato Sauce $2.50
    • the classic
  • Gurnard $5.90
    • Delicious, soft and flaky. a firm favourite of fish n chip connoisseurs. Crumbed or battered.
  • Potato Fritter $1.00
    • Large Agria fritters made in store.
  • Double decker $8.00
    • Pizza toastie with tomato relish, melted cheese and pepperoni x 2
  • The dog and nugget $8.00
    • 2 x mini hotdogs, 2 x chicken nuggets, 1/2 scoop of chips and a 250ml carton of fresh up
  • Chickpea & Corn $7.50
    • Chickpea and Corn, Grilled Red Onion, Feta, Lettuce and Aiol
  • Tartare Sauce $2.90
    • Compliments all fish
  • Carb free $8.50
    • Angus beef wrapped in crispy lettuce, bacon, melted cheese, red onion and BBQ sauce
  • Fries -V $6.00
    • Served With Finns Aioli
  • Eggs Benedict $2.00
    • Swap Ham For Bacon
  • Calamari Salad $19.90
    • Fried Salt & Pepper Calamari. Served Upon A Bed Of Fresh Garden Salad. Drizzled With Aioli
  • Salmon Potato Cakes -GF $16.90
    • Real Salmon & Potato Cakes Served With A Side Salad. Accompanied With A Refreshing Dill Dressing
  • Cheese Burger & Chips $9.95
  • Seafood Platter $29.90
    • Hoki, Mussels, Salt & Pepper Calamari, Scallops, Prawn Twisters & Finns Fries. Served With Dipping Sauces. ( For Sharing)
  • Bangers & Mash $14.90
    • Two Irish Sausages Resting On Creamy Mash. Served With Peas & Onion Gravy
  • 400gram Aged Scotch Fillet $36.90
    • Scotch Fillet Served With Fries & Salad Or Creamy Mash & Veges. Your Choice Of Garlic, Pepper or Mushroom Sauce
  • Chicken and Mushroom Lasagne $19.00
    • Free range chicken, portobello mushrooms and spinach layered in fresh lasagne and napolitana sauce, served with fresh salad
  • 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]
  • Lamb Terrine $18.00
    • Confit lamb and shallot terrine with pickled beetroot and lavosh bread
  • K-Burger & Fries $9.90 / $14.90
    • Single / Combo (Drink & Dessert)
  • Camembert and Grapes $14.00 / $24.00 / $32.00
    • Single / Duet / The Lot - Served with assorted crackers, fruit and nuts
  • Vegetarian $21.00
    • Battered onion rings, haloumi cheese, tomato, lettuce, fig jam and mayonnaise
  • Venison Meatballs $16.00
    • Horopito venison meatballs served in capsicum fondue and served with goats cheese
  • Affogato $9.00
    • Vanilla bean ice cream with an espresso shot [Add your favourite liqueur +$7]
  • Banoffee Pie $12.00
  • Pistachio Parfait (GF) $12.00
    • With Mango Caramel & Fresh Strawberry
  • Onion Rings $5.00
    • Golden; Deep-Fried; Delicious.
  • Mixed Bread Plate $9.50
    • Served With Warm Marinated Olives.
  • Vegetable Dish $7.00
    • Chosen Today.
  • Sous Vide New Zealand Ovation Lamb Rump (GF) $35.00
    • Twice-Cooked Lamb Medallions, With Kumara, Charred Asparagus, Chimichurri And Slow-Cooked Roasted Red Peppadews. (Served: Med / Rare)
  • Wakanui Prime Beef Short Ribs $34.00
    • Slow-Cooked In Master Stock For 24 Hours; Glazed In The Over And Served With A Potato And Parsnip Rosti And Summer Greens.
  • - Add Liquer For An Extra $6.00
  • Hokey Pokey Chocolate Mouse $12.00
    • Rich chocolate mousse with caramel, hokey pokey and homemade marshmallows
  • Chicken 'Wellington' $25.00
    • Roasted chicken breast with bacon chutney, cheddar cheese, wrapped in pastry with gravy on the side
  • Ploughmans Works Burger $25.00
    • Grilled BBQ beef patty, beetroot chutney, cheese bacon, aioli and homemade slaw - add an egg $2.00
  • Mini Steak (add $4.00)
    • With Fries and Coleslaw
  • Sirloin Steak $28.00
    • 21 day aged and cooked to your liking with your choice of sauce - Peppercorn, Mushroom, Garlic or Gravy
  • Ploughmans Platter $35.00
    • Selection of cured and hot meats assorted cheeses and breads with olives, chutneys and other assorted condiments
  • Ice Cream Sundae $12.00
    • Your choice of chocolate, strawberry or caramel ice cream served with sauce and cream
  • Wedges
    • With Grilled Cheese, Sour Cream and Tomato Sauce
  • Steak Spaghetti N/A
  • Seafood Selection N/A
    • 1 fish, 2 squid rings, 2 mussels, 2 scallops, 1 crab stick served with chips
  • Mixed grill $25.00
  • Steak Burger N/A
  • Junior spring rolls and curly fries $9.00
  • Double beef and Bacon burger $15.00
  • Sausages $3.00
  • Chicken N/A
    • Half chicken served with chips and salad or vegetable
  • BLT Bagel N/A
    • Lightly toasted bagel with a rasher of bacon, crisp lettuce, a juicy slice of tomato and creamy mayonnaise.
  • Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy N/A
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape McFloat N/A
    • Brighten up your day with a Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape McFloat
  • Double Quarter Pounder® N/A
    • Satisfy your ultimate hunger. Take two quarter pounds* of 100% NZ beef, then complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions, tangy mustard and pickles. Bet your mouth is watering right now.
  • Mayonnaise N/A
    • Cool and creamy. A dollop of mayo is a perfect addition to your meal.
  • Massive McMuffin® Hunger Buster N/A
    • For a day full of massive missions, there’s no better start than a Massive McMuffin, a Bacon & Egg McMuffin®, a hash brown and a small hot chocolate.
  • Ketchup Sauce N/A
    • Get the classic American taste. Thick and rich, our ketchup mixes tomato with vinegar, spiced up with the flavours of celery, clove, onion and cayenne.
  • Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy N/A
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • Fish & Chips $18.00
    • Battered Snapper served with Fries, Salad & Tartare Sauce
  • Vegetarian option available also
  • Salt & Pepper Squid with Tartare Sauce $9.00
  • White Choc & Raspberry Cheesecake
  • Vegetarian
    • Onion, Capsicum, Mushroom, Cherry Tomato, Olives & Fresh Rocket
  • Fettucine $18.00
    • Streaky Bacon, Mushrooms, Red Onion & Spinach in a creamy white wine sauce
  • Meat lovers
    • Beef, Pepperoni, Ham & Bacon with BBQ Sauce
  • Venison
    • Denver Venison, Red Onion, Mushroom, Cherry Tomato, Aioli & Fresh Rocket
  • Soup of the day $13.50
    • changed daily your wait staff will advise
  • Pan seared scallops $17.50
    • cauliflower & almond skordalia, crumbed prosciutto w/ lemon aioli (gf)
  • Grass fed beef fillet $37.00
    • w/ pommes anna, mushroom, baby tumip, baby carrots, pumpkin puree & port wine reduction (gf)
  • Winter fruit salad $14.50
    • w/ frozen yoghurt (v. gf)
  • Strawberry cheese cake $14.50
    • black berry jelly, candied fruit & raspberry sorbet
  • Horopito crusted venison loin $36.00
    • kumara fondant poached broccolini, beetrot puree and red currant jus (gf) >>
  • Belgian chocolate pudding $14.50
    • vanilla anglaise, mixed berry compute, vanilla ice cream
  • Freshly baked knot roll w/ butter medallion $5.00
  • Chicken Nuggets $1.50
  • Donut $1.50
  • Fresh Fish – Crumbed $4.50
  • Potato Fritter $1.50
  • Cheezy Weezys $4.00
  • Prawn Twister $1.50
  • For just $1 extra a piece add Cheese, Bacon, Egg, Pineapple, Onions or Mushroom
  • Meal Deal (A) $10.00
    • 2 Fish, 2 Sausages, 2 Pineapple Fritters, 1 Chips
  • Double Donut Sundae - two warm donuts rolled in cinnamon sugar, topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce % whipped cream $8.50
  • Fish & Chips - golden fried dory with salad, chips, and tartare sauce *double the fish + $4.50 $15
  • Roast & steamed vegetables $7
  • Side of salad $3
  • Soup of the Day - see specials board for more details, served with garlic bread $8.50
  • Warm Chicken & Bacon - grilled chicken strips, salad, crispy bacon with a honey & mustard dressing $21
  • Side of chips $4
  • Satay sauce $4
  • ●Bread:
  • Club sandwich
    • 4 sliced white bread filled with bacon, eggs, tomato, chicken breast, green salad, cranberry sauce, mayo sauce. served with chips and side salad
  • Classic breakfast $8.00
    • Toast, eggs(Scramble/poached/fried).
  • -With green salad $3.00
  • Bagel $3.50
  • -Fish $17.00
    • Two pieces of classic battered tarakihi fish.
  • Mushroom $3.00
  • Wedges $6.50
  • Sautéed mushrooms $5
    • w/ garlic & thyme
  • Herbed garlic bread $12.5
    • w/ jalapeno & mozzarella cheese
  • Soup of the day $13.5
    • changed daily your wait staff will advise
  • Chunky fries $5
    • w/ tomato sauce & aioli
  • Forest mushroom asparagus risotto $29.5
    • forest mushroom, asparagus, cherry tomato, lemon zest, shaved grana Padano, truffle oil
  • Pan seared scallops $17.5
    • cauliflower & almond skordalia, crumbed prosciutto & lemon aioli
  • Curry of the day $28
    • served w/ naan bread, poppadum, raita. Please ask our friendly wait staff for today’s special
  • Baked aubergine & Bocconcini pastry $17.5
    • pickle cocktail onions, micro watercress salad
  • B.L.T Sandwich $14.50
    • Toasted focaccia bread with bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli. Served as an open sandiwich
  • Eggs Any Style with Toast $10.50
    • Free range eggs scrambled, poached or fried served with toast
  • French Toast $15.50
    • Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
  • Robert Harris Big Breakfast $18.50
    • Free range eggs any style served with bacon, breakfast sausages, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast
  • Fruit Pancake Stack $15.00
    • Pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruit, yoghurt and wild berry coulis
  • Muesli with Fruit and Yoghurt $10.50
    • Toasted Muesli served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
  • Chicken B.L.T Open Sandwich $15.50
    • Toasted focaccia bread with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mango peach chutney & aioli. Served as an open sandwich
  • Crumbed Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
    • Made with crumbed chicken, cos lettuce, premium middle bacon, poached egg, focaccia croutons, parmesan & anchovies
The Bistro

The Bistro

location

Address

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

phone

Phone

073773111

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