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

  • John Deer $36.00
    • Medallions of venison Denver leg, served with a herbed potato bake, pea purée, sautéed spinach, house plum chutney and a red wine jus.
  • Shanks Peninsula
    • Slow-braised lamb shank in a rich stock of mushroom, onion, fresh herbs and red wine. Served with mash potato, sauteed spinach and roasted cherry tomatoes.
  • - One Shank $27.00
  • Straight-Cut Chips $5.00
  • Rockin' Ribeye $38.00
    • 300gram premium-aged ribeye, cooked how you like it. Served with sauteed onions, buffalo chips, Lone Star coleslaw and your choice of steak sauce. - Kiwi Joker - Add mushroom and free range eggs $5.00
  • We're proud to serve our guests only 100% free range chicken. Medium meals are served with one chicken breast, classic meals with two.
  • 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.
  • Wrap Star $12.50
    • Warm flour tortilla filled with roast chicken, cheese, tomato, cucumber, red onion, mayonnaise and Mum's tomato relish. - Or leave the tortilla out and we'll make you a yummy chicken salad!
  • Creamy mash and red wine gravy $7.50
  • FISH TACOS $13.00
    • with shredded lettuce, lime mayo & coriander & pineapple salsa
  • BLACKBERRY AND COCONUT CAKE $12.00
    • with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream
  • Chunky fries with tomato sauce and mayo $8.50
  • BARBECUED LAMB RIBS $14.00
    • with tangy slaw & roasted macadamia nut
  • CRUMBED LAMB SWEET BREADS $12.50
    • with pickled vegetable & salad greens
  • GRILLED SIRLOIN OF BEEF $27.00
    • with crispy polenta fries, canned mushroom sauce, roasted vine tomatoes
  • Chopped salad with cherry tomato, cucumber and ranch dressing $7.50
  • Soup of the Day $15.00
    • Our Chef’s soup of the day served with freshly toasted bread
  • Beef $25.00
    • Grilled lean beef with tomato relish, fresh salad, pickles, swiss cheese and seared bacon
  • Bread & Dips $12.00
    • A variety of lightly toasted breads served with a trio of housemade dips
  • Fush and Chups h-half f-full $12.00 / $22.00
    • Beer battered market fish, served with fries, a wedge of lemon and our housemade tartare [Add fresh salad +$3]
  • K-Burger & Fries $9.90 / $14.90
    • Single / Combo (Drink & Dessert)
  • Fries $7.00
    • Crispy fries served with aioli and tomato sauce
  • Countryside $37.00
    • Venison meatballs, chicken pate, marinated vegetables and olives, served with crostini, toasted breads and a trio of housemade dipping sauces
  • Pork Ribeye $37.00
    • Partnered with cherry compote, seasonal greens and a kumara and leek risotto cake
  • Organic Toast with Preserves $6.50
    • also available: Grain, Fruit, or Gluten-Free
  • Kid's Sausage & Egg $9.00
    • One Egg, Sausage, Toast, Hashbrown
  • The B.F.G. (Bodyfuel Grill) $21.00
    • Free-Range Bacon, Free-Range Sausages, Eggs, Grilled Tomato, Creamy Mushrooms & Artisan Toast
  • Eggs Benedict $17.00 / $18.00
    • Organic Poached Eggs, Wilted Spinach, Hollandaise Sauce served on ciabatta with Free Range Bacon / with Rakaia Salmon
  • The Geordie $21.00
    • Traditional Black Pudding, Free-Range Bacon, Free-Range Sausages, Classic Baked Beans, Eggs, Handmade Potato Rosti & Artisan Toast
  • French Toast $17.00
    • with arisan brioche, topped with free-range bacon and caramelized banana, served with Canadian maple syrup and mascarpone.
  • Buttermilk Pancakes $12.00
    • with Canadian Maple Syrup & Cream
  • Kid's Sweetcorn Fritters $12.00
    • With Bacon
  • Prawn Curry, Naan, Rice $12.90
  • Balti Garlic Chicken, Naan, Rice (Also available in Lamb and Beef) $12.90
  • Fish & Chips $5.90
  • Makhani, Naan, Rice (Butter Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
  • Chicken Malai Tikka with mint sauce $7.90
  • Korma, Naan, Rice (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
  • Vegettable Samosas with tamarind sauce $6.90
  • Saagwala, Naan, Rice (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
  • Curry of the Day $25.00
    • Todays curry served on rice with papadum and chutney
  • Ham and Pineapple Pizza
    • With Fries and Coleslaw
  • Fish and Chips $25.00
    • Fresh fish of the day either battered or crumbed served with a wedge of lemon and tartare sauce
  • Traditional Crispy Garlic Loaf $9.00
    • With fresh herb, wholegrain mustard and garlic butter
  • Vegetarian Arancini Balls $14.00
    • Grilled vegetable and parmesan risotto balls with jalapeno chutney
  • Cheesecake of the Day $12.00
    • served with cream and sauce
  • Lamb Kidneys $16.00
    • Traditional kidneys and bacon with rich gravy and toasted bread
  • All Burgers come with salad and fries.
  • Pubs Famous Warm Cajun Chicken Salad $21.90
    • Crumbed chicken strips cooked in a mild creamy Cajun sauce on salad greens
  • Seared Lamb $32.90
    • Seared lamb served on smashed baby potatoes with crushed minted peas, hummus, scorched cherry tomatoes & jus
  • 12 Ribs $29.90
  • Wraps $17.50
    • All served in a warm tortilla wrap with fresh salad greens
  • Bacon, Egg, Hashbrown & Toast $9.00
  • - Falafel
  • Beef & Reef $29.90
    • Sirloin steak cooked to taste with marinara in a creamy mornay sauce, served with salad & pub chunky fries
  • Rsn Chunky Fries $22.50
    • Beer battered fish of the day, served with salad & pub chunky fries
  • Grilled Chicken $18.00
  • Banoffee Pie with Caramel Sauce
  • BBQ Chicken
    • Roast Chicken, Bacon, Red Onion & BBQ Sauce
  • Apple Pie & Raspberry Coulis
  • Denver Venison $19.00
  • Calamari $17.00
  • Gluten Free Fries & Aioli $6.00
  • Chocolate Fudge Brownie & Choc Sauce
  • Pumpkin + feta Wrap $6.00
  • Hot Chips $4.00
  • Ham + Swiss Chesese Sandwich $6.00
  • Pulled Pork Bun $10.00
  • Watermelon with Mint $6.00
  • Steamed Mussels (GFA) $ 20.00
    • Fresh green lip mussels immersed in our sundried tomato and bacon ream and partnered with our housemade garlic bread
  • Pool Deck Peppered Rump (GFA) $ 28.00
    • 300g Rump cooked to your liking with house salad, crispy fries and diane sauce
  • Fish n Chips (GFA) $ 22.00
    • Citrus Battered market fish, crispy fries, fresh lemon and tartare sauce
  • Half Deck (GFA) $ 30.00
    • Chicken liver pate, puhoi cheeses, marinated veggies, relishes, breads and crackers
  • Lasagne $ 19.00
    • Free range chicken, portobello mushrooms and spinach layered in fresh lasagne and napolitana sauce, served with fresh salad
  • Mexi K Fries $14.00
    • Kumara frieswith bean con carne, sour cream and jalapenos
  • Kransky Hot Dog $ 15.00
    • On a fresh roll with caramelized onions, djion mustard and crispy fries
  • Piggy Tails $14.00
    • Curly fries, grilled bacon and chorizo, with cheese, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Paraoa $11.00
    • garlic, lemon & bush herb butter
  • Pakari $16.00
    • aged cheddar 80 gr
  • He tino pai fish & chips $25.00
    • light crisp batter, crunchy fries, tartare, lemon & garden salad
  • Tua Tua chowder $15.00
    • creamy shellfish w crusty rewana bread
  • Ikaroa fish cakes $17.00
    • smoked kawhai & sweet pea with river herb dressing
  • Aotearoa blackfoot paua $24.00
    • two classic kiwi patties, sour cream & grilled lemon
  • Orange & Titoki brulee $14.00
    • ginger & horopito biscotti, Kapiti vanilla ice cream
  • Kikorangi Kapiti $16.00
    • creamy blue 80 gr
  • Pineapple Fritter $1.50
  • Banana Fritter $2.50
  • Choose from Ham, Cheese, Tomato, Mushroom, Pineapple, Onion & Egg
  • Salt & Pepper Squid (2) $1.50
  • Chicken Nuggets $1.50
  • Curry Roll $3.00
  • Corn Cobb $2.50
  • Fish $3.50
  • Knightsbridge burger
    • Piled with beef patty or roasted chicken and complimented by green salad, tomato, beetroot, cheese with side salad and crispy fries or wedge(+$0.50)
  • Sausage x 2 $4.50
  • At least 2 choice
  • -Fish $17.00
    • Two pieces of classic battered tarakihi fish.
  • Gluten free toast $3.70
  • All served with chips and fresh salad with chef's tartar sauce
  • Classic breakfast $8.00
    • Toast, eggs(Scramble/poached/fried).
  • Balsamic dressing
  • Grilled T-bone steak $32.50
    • w/ green salad, chunky fries, fried egg & red wine jus
  • Herbed garlic bread $12.5
    • w/ jalapeno & mozzarella cheese
  • Coriander crusted venison loin $39.50
    • parsnip & chestnut puree, kumara fondant brocolini, oven dried Heirloom tomatoes, jus
  • Forest mushroom asparagus risotto $29.5
    • forest mushroom, asparagus, cherry tomato, lemon zest, shaved grana Padano, truffle oil
  • Freshly baked knot roll $5
    • w/ butter medallion
  • Grilled steak sandwich $28
    • Mesclun, brie, onions, tomato relish, chunky fries
  • Grass fed beef fillet $37.5
    • w/ pommes Anna, sautéed baby vegetables pumpkin puree & port wine reduction
  • Beef carpaccio $17.5
    • seared tenderloin, truffle croquette, blue cheese, cranberry gel, horseradish yoghurt, baby watercress
  • Bacon/Egg/Cheese Muffin $6.00
  • Spaghetti on Toast $6.50
  • Fruit Loaf Toasted $5.00
  • Eggs on Toast $9.00
  • Bacon & Eggs $10.50
  • Bacon Butties $6.00
  • Bake Beans on Toast $6.50
  • All Day Breakfast $13.00
    • Toast / Bacon / Eggs / Sausage / Tomato / topped with Italian herbs
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