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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A Fist Full Of Pizza (Quesadilla) $18.00
- Two flour tortillas encasing your choice of spicy chicken or beef, with cheese, tomato and fresh herbs. Finished with sour cream, salsa and jalapenos.
- Free Range Egg $2.00
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Stir Crazy Sirloin $34.00
- 250gram premium-aged sirloin, cooked how you like it. Served with sauteed onions, buffalo chips, Lone Star coleslaw and your choice of steak sauce.
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Judge Roy Bean Dip $11.00
- Spicy red kidney beans, cheddar cheese, sundried tomatoes and jalapeños. Blended and served hot with sour cream and oven-baked flour tortilla chips.
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Judge Roy Bean Dip $11.00
- Spicy red kidney beans, cheddar cheese, sundried tomatoes and jalapenos. Blended and served hot with sour cream and oven-baked flour tortilla chips.
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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
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Prawn Star $19.00
- Tiger prawn cutlets sauteed in garlic, chilli and coriander butter. Served with basmati rice...a Lone Star classic!
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Prawn Star $19.00
- Tiger prawn cutlets sauteed in garlic, chilli and coriander butter. Served with basmati rice...a Lone Star classic!
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1/2lb Crispy calamari $16.00
- Smoked salt, chipotle mayo
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Mac 'n' cheese balls $14.00
- Bacon crumb, shaved parmesan, chipotle mayo
- All pit meals come with BBQ Mac 'n' cheese, S.M.K slaw, southern rice
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Cos lettuce $18.00
- Quinoa & roast kumara, croutons, cracked almonds, citrus vinaigrette
- -Vanilla bean ice cream
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Beef brisket $24.00
- 1/2lb
- -Passionfruit curd
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Pit fries $8.00
- Derby shoestrings, confit garlic aioli
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Chicken Strips $15.00
- Crumbed chicken strips served with our housemade satay vinaigrette
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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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Onion Rings $7.00
- Crispy battered onion rings, dusted with chilli salt and served with aioli
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Bread & Dips $12.00
- A variety of lightly toasted breads served with a trio of housemade dips
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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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Aged Cheddar and Quince $14.00 / $24.00 / $32.00
- Single / Duet / The Lot - Served with assorted crackers, fruit and nuts
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Seared Scallops $19.00
- Seared to perfection with pancetta, pomegranate salsa and our housemade cauliflower purée
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Sweetcorn Cakes $13.00
- Housemade sweetcorn cakes served with chilli jam
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Apple and Rhubarb Strudel $12.00
- Bakes and served with homemade anglaise and icecream
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Battered Fish Burger $25.00
- Fillets of beer battered dory, tartare and homemade slaw
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Ploughmans Platter $35.00
- Selection of cured and hot meats assorted cheeses and breads with olives, chutneys and other assorted condiments
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Shin of Beef $34.00
- Delicately cooked for 12 hours served with ratatouille vegetables and a rich jus
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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
- Mains $8.50
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Fish and Chips
- With Tomato Sauce, Fries and Coleslaw
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VOGELS $15.50
- w Clevedon buffalo mozzarella, herb pesto cherry tomatoes
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LAMB RAGU $17.50
- lamb fennel pasta mia pappardelle
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JAPANESE BOLOGNAISE $16.50
- pork chili udon noodle
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MINCE ON VOGELS TOAST $15.50
- w 2 poached eggs
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BACON AND EGGS $13.50
- poached scrambled fried
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SMOKED FISH KEDGEREE $16.50
- smoked kahawai rice fried egg
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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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Paneer makhani $17.90
- Our home-made cubes of cottage cheese cooked creamy tomato flavoured sauce
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Veg banquet $32.00
- Includes Vegetables Samosa, Onion Bhaji & mix Pakora served with mint sauce and tamarind sauces
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Malai kofta $18.90
- Mashed potatoes and cottage cheese balls, deep fried and cooked in rich spicy cashew
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Fish tikka $15.90
- Marinated boneless fish, roasted in Tandoor
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Chicken tikka $12.90
- Tender morsels of boneless chicken marinated overnight and roasted in Tandoor
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Saag (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $20.90
- Diced Chicken, Lamb or Beef harmoniously cooked in fine mild puree of fresh spinach, herbs
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Tandoori chicken $23.90
- Whole chicken, marined in yoghurt, ginger and garlic paste, cooked in tandoor
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Garlic cheese naan $4.50
- Stuffed with cheese and sprinkled with garlic
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Pork & Slaw $19.00
- Seasoned Pork with Fresh herb slaw and served with fries or Mash
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Vegetarian
- Onion, Capsicum, Mushroom, Cherry Tomato, Olives & Fresh Rocket
- Spring Rolls & Samosas with Soy & Sweet Chilli $8.00
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Nacho’s $14.00
- Cheese corn chips, Hearty mince, Sour Cream & Cheese
- Vanilla Bean
- Strawberry & Cream
- Chocolate Fudge Brownie & Choc Sauce
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Supreme
- Beef, Ham, Pepperoni, Pineapple, Onion, Mushroom & Capsicum
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Paleo Benedict $19.00
- Mushroom, Bacon, Avocado, poached eggs, D.F. Hollandaise
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White bait fritter $28.00
- with greeus, ailoi + crisp potato
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Pulled Venison Burger $23.00
- Chips, slaw, onions, aioli on ciabatta
- Morrocan Lentil $10.50
- Bacon N' vegetable $12.50
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Fish Tacos $24.00
- with tratziki, slaw, avocado + greek salsa
- Pumpkin + feta Wrap $6.00
- Pulled Pork Bun $10.00
- Ham + Swiss Chesese Sandwich $6.00
- Hot Chips $4.00
- Watermelon with Mint $6.00
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Rib Eye $35.0
- 600gm bone in rib eye, pub fries, salad & your choice of sauce
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Aged Scotch Fillet $26.0
- 350gm scotch fillet, pub fries, salad & your choice of sauce
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Chefs Sauces N/A
- Pitch Gravy/Creamy Mushroom/Pepper. Add Creamy Garlic Prawns $6.0
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Salt & Pepper Squid $13.5
- w/ chilli lime glaze
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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
- Garlic Bread $5.0
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Roast Capsicum & Tomato Brushetta $10.5
- Ciabatta crostini, fresh salsa, herb oil
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Wedges $8.5
- w/ sour cream & sweet chilli
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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
- - six $26.00
- Coleslaw $8.00
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Kaimoana Rourou $58.00
- A selection of hot & cold seafood to share including: Prawns, smoked salmon, marinated fish, oysters nude, fried squid, marinated mussels, battered fish, rewana bread, watercress & condiments
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Aotearoa blackfoot paua $24.00
- two classic kiwi patties, sour cream & grilled lemon
- Garlic mushroom $8.00
- - four $18.00
- Cheeseburger - beef pattie, cheese, mayo, tomato relish, lettuce and tomato; served with chips and toasted sesame seed bun *add pineapple +$1 $11.50
- Roast & steamed vegetables $7
- NZ Lamb Shank - braised lamb shank with a rosemary & mint gravy, buttered potato mash, steamed seasonal vegetables and cheese sauce *double the shank + $12 $28
- Roast of the Day - today's roast meat with roasted and steamed seasonal vegetables, cheese sauce and rich brown gravy $16.50
- Kumara Patch Pie - roast pumpkin, kumara, spinach, cottage cheese & cheddar pie with salad and tangy tomato relish $16
- Chicken Satay Kebabs - grilled chicken skewers on turmeric flavoured rice with salad and satay sauce $19.90
- Bacon & Cheese Wedges - seasoned potato wedges with bacon, melted cheese and sour cream $11.50
- Aioli $2.60
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Oreti Fish of the Day $34.00
- Wild rice risotto & roasted cherry tomato
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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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Prime Scotch Fillet $31.00
- Cooked to your liking with Oreti chips & salad plus select your choice of sauce ... Mushroom - Blue Cheese - Garlic Butter
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Spiced Poached Pear $13.50
- With chocolate coated Feijoa icecream
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Oreti Filo Wrapped Prawns $16.00
- With sweet chilli & aioli
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Trio of Oreti Icecreams $12.50
- Brandy discs & honey
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Passion Fruit Mousse Cake $13.50
- Rum infused ganache
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Coupe Mont Blanc $13.50
- Chestnut cream infused with vanilla bean, yoghurt icecream & whipped cream
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''Free Range Chicken'' Burger $23.90
- 200gm butterflied grilled free-range chicken breast, streaky bacon, roast red peppers, grilled mozzarella cheese with basil pesto, mayo and house relish.
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Summer Creme Brulee $9.50
- This traditional creme brûlée has a layer of sweet passionfruit pulp on top hidden under a crisp toffee topping. Listen for the "crack" as you plunge in!
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Fowl Play $23.90
- Chicken breast meat, crispy bacon, slices of roasted red capsicum, caramelised onions, lemon aioli and Parmesan - Medium $19.90
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Classic Pizza $8.50
- A 7" mini pizza with tomatoes, sliced ham and cheese.
- Streaky Bacon (Per) $2.00
- Smiles N/A
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Ciabatta and Dips $11.50
- Lightly toasted ciabatta with a trio of freshly made dips.
- Fries with Aioli $5.50
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Soup of the Day $9.50
- Served with fresh focaccia bread & butter. Please ask to the counter for today's flavour
- Breakfast Stack (Vegetarian) $16.00
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Crumbed Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
- Made with crumbed chicken, cos lettuce, premium middle bacon, poached egg, focaccia croutons, parmesan & anchovies
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Bacon & Eggs $15.50
- Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
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Fruit Pancake Stack $15.00
- Pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruit, yoghurt and wild berry coulis
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Angus Beef Burger $15.50
- Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun
- -With Salmon $17.50
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B.L.T Sandwich $14.50
- Toasted focaccia bread with bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli. Served as an open sandiwich
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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