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
- Meat Pattie $3.00
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Potato Fritter $1.00
- Large Agria fritters made in store
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Kids burger meal $10.00
- Cheese burger, 1/2 chips and 250ml fresh up
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Toasties - build your own with any 3 fillings $6.00
- Your classic toastie. Click on 'add to order' then click on the 'Order' to add any 3 fillings.
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Grilled gurnard and large garden fresh salad $13.90
- Ideal light meal for summer
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Double decker $8.00
- Pizza toastie with tomato relish, melted cheese and pepperoni x 2
- Spicy Wedges & Sour Cream $5.00
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Large garden fresh salad $8.50
- Fresh fancy green lettuce with Cherry tomatoes and choice of dressing
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Rump $24.00
- 300g beef rump cooked to your liking in our chef's special diane sauce with crispy fries [Add fresh salad +$3]
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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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Loaded Nachos $17.00
- Spiced chilli bean salsa, corn chips, jalapenos, sour cream and avocado [Add chicken or beef +$5]
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Distinction Blue and Fig $14.00 / $24.00 / $32.00
- Single / Duet / The Lot - Served with assorted crackers, fruit and nuts
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Cheesecake $15.00
- Our Chef’s special cheesecake that changes daily [Add a scoop of Kapiti ice cream +$2]
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Salmon $25.00
- Baked salmon fillet served with cauliflower, pickled onion and fennel salad, topped with our housemade orange dressing
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Pavlova $15.00
- Our classic kiwi pavlova with feijoa sorbet, chantilly cream and berry compote [Add a scoop of Kapiti ice cream +$2]
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Garden Salad $6.00
- Fresh green salad with tomato, sliced cucumber and a housemade yoghurt dressing
- Makhani, Naan, Rice (Butter Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
- Korma, Naan, Rice (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
- Balti Garlic Chicken, Naan, Rice (Also available in Lamb and Beef) $12.90
- Chicken Malai Tikka with mint sauce $7.90
- Prawn Curry, Naan, Rice $12.90
- Saagwala, Naan, Rice (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
- Vegettable Samosas with tamarind sauce $6.90
- Lamb Rogan Josh, Naan, Rice $10.90
- Available after 11am
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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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Ham & Pineapple $19
- Homemade pizza sauce with ham, mozzarella cheese & Pineapple
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Jamaican Style Jerk Chicken Burger $22
- Grilled pineapple, house slaw, green tomato & jalapeno chutney with golden fries
- On the side
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Seafood Chowder (GF-O) $20
- Served in a cobb loaf with a tiger prawn
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Kid’s Hotcakes $10
- Maple syrup & whipped cream served with kids hot chocolate or any small juice
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Lakehouse Cheesecake $14
- Ask our wait staff for today’s flavour
- American hot dog / Bacon & egg roll $4.00
- Custard pie $3.30
- Creamy mushroom, bacon & cheese $4.70
- Banana cake $2.60
- Ham, chicken & roast beef salad $4.10
- -Ham & egg, ham & tomato, ham & cheese, chicken
- Single filling / Double filling $3.60
- Filled sausage / Chicken thigh $3.70
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Mixed Platter $35.00
- Crumbed scallops, grilled prawns, southern fried chicken, pork belly pieces, spring rolls, vegetarian parcels, spring rolls, vegetarian parcels and wedges with assorted dips
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Chicken Burger $25.00
- Crispy chicken tenders with bacon, mango chutney, aioli and slaw
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Curry of the Day $25.00
- Todays curry served on rice with papadum and chutney
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Lamb Kidneys $16.00
- Traditional kidneys and bacon with rich gravy and toasted bread
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Hokey Pokey Chocolate Mouse $12.00
- Rich chocolate mousse with caramel, hokey pokey and homemade marshmallows
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Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie $12.00
- A warm gooey cookie topped with icecream and chocolate sauce
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Traditional Crispy Garlic Loaf $9.00
- With fresh herb, wholegrain mustard and garlic butter
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Fish and Chips
- With Tomato Sauce, Fries and Coleslaw
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Gum Drop McFlurry® N/A
- A kiwi favourite! For a delicious mouthful of gum drop pieces and bubblegum topping both blended into creamy soft serve, try the new Gum Drop McFlurry®.
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Cheeseburger N/A
- Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun.
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Bacon & Egg McMuffin® N/A
- A hot brekkie made compact. A perfectly cooked egg, deli style bacon and a slice of cheese, cased in a toasted, warm English muffin.
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Strawberry Jam N/A
- Your toasted bagel has never tasted this good. Slather on some of Craig's® sweet Strawberry Jam, made with real strawberries.
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Cheeseburger & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
- Get more bang for your buck with this great snack bundle! Just $4 will get you a cheeseburger and small fries! Snack-time - sorted!
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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.
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Warm Chicken Salad: Grilled or Crispy N/A
- The new Warm Chicken Salad. With ingredients like crispy or grilled 100% NZ chicken, red cabbage & plump sliced tomatoes, it’s surprisingly delicious.
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Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap® N/A
- It may be little, but there's a lot to love. 100% chicken breast fillet marinated with spices and grilled to perfection. With fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise.
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Sirloin $27.90
- Sirloin steak cooked to taste with your choice of sauce & served with salad & pub chunky fries pepper sauce, garlic butter, hollandaise or creamy mushroom sauce
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Cheese cake $12.50
- Ask at bar for today's flavour served with ice cream
- Bolognese - tomato based with minced beef, garlic, onion & herbs
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Mushrooms & Bacon $16.50
- Creamy mushrooms & bacon served on toasted ciabatta
- 1 Chop $18.00
- - Salmon eggs benedict $18.90
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Salt & Pepper Squid Salad $21.90
- Crispy salt & pepper squid tossed with rocket, parmesan & zesty aioli
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Chicken Mandarin Salad $23.50
- Chicken breast, slaw, spinach, feta, mandarin & walnuts finished in a light dressing
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JAPANESE BOLOGNAISE $16.50
- pork chili udon noodle
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TOM AND CHERRY $8.50
- the classic kiwi cheerio cocktail sausage, tomato sauce
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KIDS HAMPER $8.50
- chippies, muesli bar, fruit, yogurt, chocolate drink
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SMOKED SALMON SALAD $17.50
- fresh herb, chili lime
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SMOKED MUSHROOM QUESADILLA V $13.50
- Chipotle de Plata, refried beans, jalapeno
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SMOKED FISH KEDGEREE $16.50
- smoked kahawai rice fried egg
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BACON AND EGGS $13.50
- poached scrambled fried
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BANG BANG CHICKEN $16.50
- shredded chicken herbs, sesame, coconut rice
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White bait fritter $28.00
- with greeus, ailoi + crisp potato
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Paleo Benedict $19.00
- Mushroom, Bacon, Avocado, poached eggs, D.F. Hollandaise
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Pulled Venison Burger $23.00
- Chips, slaw, onions, aioli on ciabatta
- Morrocan Lentil $10.50
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Fish Tacos $24.00
- with tratziki, slaw, avocado + greek salsa
- Bacon N' vegetable $12.50
- Mussel Fritter $3.30
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Smokey BBBC $8.00
- 120g Beef, Cheese, Bacon and bbq Sauce
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Seafood $18.50
- Flamegrd Chicken petty cheese and salad
- Fishburger $7.50
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BBQ Meat Lovers $18.50
- Tomato base, chicken, ham, bacon, pepperoni, drizzle bbq
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Hawaiian $9.00
- 120g Beef, bacon, pineapple, and salad
- Hamburger $4.00
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OCB $17.50
- Chicken, cranberry sauce, brie, mozzarella
- Hot Chips $4.00
- Watermelon with Mint $6.00
- Pumpkin + feta Wrap $6.00
- Pulled Pork Bun $10.00
- Ham + Swiss Chesese Sandwich $6.00
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Fish of the day $24.50/$26.50
- served with salad greens, fries, tartare and tomato sauces(1 fillet/2 fillets)
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Fries $9.50
- with aioli and tomato sauce
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B.L.A.T. $24.50
- bacon, lettuce, avocado and slow-roasted tomato with garlic aioli
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Bacon & Eggs $15.00
- scrambled
- Field Mushrooms (GF) $4.00
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Bacon & Eggs $14.50
- poached or fried
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Piccolo Fruit Bread $10.50
- fruit, nut, peel and spice with preserves and butter
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Kumara Cakes GF $18.50
- topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce with mushrooms
- Lime, Ginger & Coriander Dressing N/A
- Morrocan Lamb Burger N/A
- Mango Chutney N/A
- Mayonnaise N/A
- Steak & Irish Stout Pie N/A
- Deluxe Burger N/A
- Grilled Chicken Breast N/A
- Whole Grain Mustard N/A
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''Volcanic'' Burger $27.90
- 360gm prime beef patty in a monster 7 inch bun, triple cheese, streaky bacon, onion rings, smoked BBQ sauce, mayo and house relish. No salad necessary.
- Eggs (Fried or Poached) x 2 $5.00
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Texan Dry Rub Ribs
- Dry rubbed in 8 spices, slow baked and glazed with a smoked BBQ sauce of our own design! With onion rings, caramelised onions and fries.
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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.
- Streaky Bacon (Per) $2.00
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Mac Attack $8.50
- Classic macaroni and cheese pasta with bacon.
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Swimming Upstream (3rd Place World Champs 2007) $23.90
- House cured salmon, with dollops of cream cheese, sprinkled with red onion, and capers with avocado crème - Medium $19.90
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Scallops & Chorizo $17.90
- Pan-seared scallops (6) and sliced chorizo drizzled with pan juices and a balsamic reduction. Seasoned and served on a bed of couscous and baby spinach leaves.
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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