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

Cobb & Co (sample menu)
  • Oven-Roasted Half Chicken $26.50
    • A half chicken marinated in our Chef’s special blend of mild spices, then oven-roasted and served with fries
  • Curly Fries with Aioli $8.00
  • Shrimp Cocktail GFA $13.90
    • Shrimps drizzled with Cobb’s classic seafood dressing, served over fresh, crisp salad leaves.
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • Big Boy 400g Rump $34.50
  • 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.
  • Or upgrade to Curly Fries or Wedges for $2.50
The Fish Box (sample menu)
  • Banana and Hazelnut chocolate $6.00
  • Hot chip buttie $4.50
  • Kids fish n chip pack $7.00
    • 1 x kids fish, 1/2 scoop of chips and 250ml fresh up
  • Family Pack $26.00
    • 4 Fish, 2 Battered Saveloys, 4 Potato Fritters and Chips
  • Crabstick $1.50
    • Some can't do without them
  • Pineapple Fritter $1.80
  • Fish Cakes - NEW and DELICIOUS $3.50
  • Kumara Chips $4.50
    • A mainstay on this menu. The classic Kiwi sweet red potato
The Brantry (sample menu)
  • -Salt and Pepper Squid
    • Shaved fennel, crispy pancetta, anchovy crumb, miso mayonnaise
  • Cheese of the night
  • Chocolate salted caramel tart
    • Chocolate sauce, hokey pokey, chocolate balls, vanilla mascarpone
  • -Raspberry and vanilla brulee
    • Biscotti, berry salad
  • Garden Salad $7.00
  • -Confit Duck Leg
    • White bean puree, raw broccoli salad, cranberries, courgette
  • Confit Duck Leg
    • White bean puree, raw broccoli salad, cranberries, courgette
  • Frangipane tart
    • Roasted rhubarb, crème anglaise, vanilla ice cream
Taupo Steak and Ale Bar (sample menu)
  • Onion Rings $5.00
    • Golden; Deep-Fried; Delicious.
  • Cheese Board (Gfa) $20.00
    • Selection Of New Zealand Cheese Served With Fruit Paste And Crackers
  • Eye Fillet Steak $43.00
    • (300G) Wrapped In Bacon
  • Pistachio Parfait (GF) $12.00
    • With Mango Caramel & Fresh Strawberry
  • Fresh Fish Filo $28.50
    • Fresh Fish Fillet, Coriander Pesto, Cream Cheese, Wrapped In Filo Pastry And Baked Lightly Golden; With A Light Sweet Chilli And Coconut Sauce, Served On A Bed Of Steamed Bok Choy.
  • Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce $4.00
    • Rich, With A Touch Of Sporit And Three Types Of Piquant Peppercorn.
  • Garlic Parsley Butter (GF) $3.00
    • Whole Butter Infused With Crushed Garlic And Fresh Herbs.
  • Fine Accompaniements To Our Exqusite Grilled Beef.
Sushi Paradise (sample menu)
  • California Rolls (9 pieces) $13
    • Salmon, Avocado, Cream Cheese
  • Teppanyaki $15
    • Japanese dish cooked on a hot steel plate - Beef
  • Green Seasonal Salad $7
    • Lettuce, Carrot, Brokerfy, Tomato, Avocado, Cabbage
  • Party Pack A $75
    • 63 pcs sushi pack - Teriyaki Chicken, Salmon & Avocado, Tuna, Crumbed Chicken, Crunch, Crispy Chicken, Rainbow rolls
  • Udon $12
    • Japanese style thick noodle soup - Teriyaki Chicken
  • Crunch Roll $12
    • Avocado, Crab Meat, Cucumber, Fried Prawns, Creamy Sauce, Breadcrumbs, Masago
  • Katsu Curry $14
    • Bowl of rice with salad, deep fried cutlets with Japanese curry on top - Pork
  • Miso Soup $2.60
    • Japanese miso soup
The Pub n Grub (sample menu)
  • Fish Burger $18.50
    • Pan fried fish, hashbrown, egg, salad & beetroot served with pub chunky fries
  • 12 Ribs $29.90
  • Salt & Pepper Squid Salad $21.90
    • Crispy salt & pepper squid tossed with rocket, parmesan & zesty aioli
  • Nachos $18.50
    • Corn chips covered with spicy beef 'n' beans & topped with grilled cheese, salsa & sour cream
  • 8- $14.50
  • - Add chicken, $3.00
  • Chicken & Bacon Burger $18.50
    • Crumbed chicken fillet & bacon with periperi mayo & salad, served with pub chunky fries
  • 1 Chop $18.00
Indian Affair Restaurant and Bar (sample menu)
  • French fries $5.00
  • Bombay aloo $15.90
    • Diced dry potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices
  • Karahi chicken $20.90
    • Boneless Chicken pieces cooked in ginger garlic spices in a special Indian Wok
  • Platter $12.00
    • PLATTER of Raita, Pickles, Sweet mango chutney, Mint sauce, Tamarind Sauce
  • Vegetable samosa $8.50
    • Triangular pastry filled with potatoes and peas, subtly flavoured with spices
  • Navrattan korma $17.90
    • Vegetables cooked in creamy cashew gravy
  • Shahi paneer $16.90
    • Our own home-made cottage cheese cooked in spicy cashew gravy, green capsicums, sliced onions
  • Chicken nuggets $8.00
Turangi Tavern (sample menu)
  • Thai Beef $18.00
  • Supreme
    • Beef, Ham, Pepperoni, Pineapple, Onion, Mushroom & Capsicum
  • Apple Pie & Raspberry Coulis
  • Feijoa
  • Cookies & Cream
  • All with vanilla ice cream & cream
  • Denver Venison $19.00
  • Falafel $17.00
Viet House (sample menu)
  • Grilled pork or chicken with noodles $18.00
    • pork / chicken, vermicelli, salad and peanuts
  • Papaya salad $16.00
    • Papaya, beef, carrot and herbs
  • Lamb shank $25.00
    • Lamb, salad and rice or bread
  • Clay pot fish $20.00
    • Fish, salad and rice
  • Beef stew $18.00
    • Beef, carrot and rice or bread
  • Grilled pork or chicken on rice $18.00
    • pork / chicken, egg, salad and rice
  • Chicken curry $18.00
    • Chicken, kumara and rice or noodles
  • Prawn with tamarin sauce $18.00
    • King prawn, tamarin and rice
Pooldeck (sample menu)
  • Full Deck $ 35.00
    • Venison meatballs, pork cigars, chorizo sausage, onion rings, crumbed chicken strips, fries and dipping sauce
  • GF - Gluten Free
  • Mexi K Fries $14.00
    • Kumara frieswith bean con carne, sour cream and jalapenos
  • Half Deck (GFA) $ 30.00
    • Chicken liver pate, puhoi cheeses, marinated veggies, relishes, breads and crackers
  • Chicken Burger (GFA) $ 20.00
    • Chipotie grilled free range chicken breast, fresh slaw, pancetta cheese, chipotie mayo and jalapeno relish
  • Piggy Tails $14.00
    • Curly fries, grilled bacon and chorizo, with cheese, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Beef Burger (GFA) $ 20.00
    • Grilled lean beef with tomato relish, fresh salad, pickles, swiss cheese and seared bacon. Served with fries and aioli
  • Fish Burger (GFA) $ 20.00
    • Market fish battered or pan fried with lettuce, tomato and housemade peanut mayo
The Lazy Trout Fish Shack & Cafe (sample menu)
  • Gold digger fudge sundae $24.00
    • iconic Kiwi sundae with a warm fudge brownie, a mountain of Kapiti hokey pokey ice cream, hot chocolate sauce & Kiwi bling. Best suited to two people
  • Cheese crafted from the pristine Aotearoa pastures, served w Taro Rewana Kore salted flatbread
  • Creamed potato $8.00
  • Pakari $16.00
    • aged cheddar 80 gr
  • Aotearoa blackfoot paua $24.00
    • two classic kiwi patties, sour cream & grilled lemon
  • 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
  • cooked your way: grilled, oven baked, beer battered
  • Taharoa cheesecake $14.00
    • Pirongia forest berries w almond brittle
Spa Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Kumara Wedges $5.00
  • Vege Burger $6.50
  • Spring Roll $3.00
  • Donut $1.50
  • Crab Stick $1.50
  • Chicken Wings $1.50
  • Meal Deal (A) $10.00
    • 2 Fish, 2 Sausages, 2 Pineapple Fritters, 1 Chips
  • Battered Sausage $3.50
Seakraft Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Multigrain toast $3.00
  • Tomato(grill/slice) $3.00
  • Wedges $6.50
  • -Calamari or prawn $17.50
    • Seasoned with black pepper and toasted sesame seed, pan, fried with canola oil
  • Ciabatta $3.50
  • -CLAT $3.00
    • With tender chicken
  • ●Topping:
  • Hollandaise
Mulligan's Public House (sample menu)
  • Garlic Bread N/A
  • Mulligan's World Famous Irish Stew N/A
  • Mayonnaise N/A
  • Potato Wedges N/A
  • Deluxe Burger N/A
  • Fish Bites & Golden Chunky Fries N/A
  • BLT Open Sandwich N/A
  • Chees & Bacon Wedges N/A
The Dam Cafe (sample menu)
  • Bacon & Eggs $10.50
  • Bacon Butties $6.00
  • Fruit Loaf Toasted $5.00
  • Eggs on Toast $9.00
  • All Day Breakfast $13.00
    • Toast / Bacon / Eggs / Sausage / Tomato / topped with Italian herbs
  • Sausage & Eggs $9.50
  • Bacon/Egg/Cheese Muffin $6.00
  • Extras $2.00
    • Scrambled Eggs, Fried Eggs
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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