Breads
Selection of handcrafted breads 2 people 9.0 / 4 people 14.0
Entrées
Market inspired soup, evolves daily, please ask your server 19.0
Grass fed beef tartare, crispy egg, parmesan 22.0
Duck liver parfait, rhubarb, toasted brioche, walnut granola 20.0
Grilled banana prawns, baby kale caesar, soft boiled egg, parmesan, garlic croutons 22.0
Buffalo mozarella, roasted beetroots, citrus oil, basil 19.5
Braised beef cheek, parmesan gnocchi, parsley gremolata 20.5
Mains
Gisborne terakihi fish and chips, chipotle gribiche, smashed peas 36.0
Fried free range chicken, lemon, ‘tatzhiki’, salsa roja 36.5
Taupo lamb rump, ‘ratatouille’ vegetables, pickled walnut salsa verde 39.5
Big Glory Bay salmon, garden peas, buttermilk, mint oil 37.0
Taupo scotch fillet, duck fat fingerling kumara, fried egg 42.0
Confit duck leg, market vegetable ‘tagine’, burnt aubergine puree 38.0
Slow cooked pork belly, roasted cauliflower, Atlantic scallop, golden raisins 40.0
Spinach risotto, goats cheese ‘bon bon’, 63 degree egg 32.0
Sides
Rustic fries 8.0
Agria potato puree and gravy 8.5
Broccolini, almond brown butter, garlic and lemon 8.5
Garden leaf salad, cucumber, red wine vinaigrette 8.5
Steamed market vegetables 8.5
Farmers market ‘roots and shoots’, changes daily 8.5
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Mini Main Courses $15
Fish & Chips
Lightly battered fish of the day, served with fries and salad
Petit Steak
Served with mash and broccolini
Mini Hilton Beef Burger
Served with fries
Crispy Chicken
Served with salad and aioli
Kids Dessert $10
“Bistro Lago“ Ice Cream Sundae
Salted caramel, whipped cream and roasted peanuts
Seasonal Fruit Salad
Chocolate Brownie
Served with chocolate mousse, honeycomb and salted caramel
Desserts
White chocolate and tamarilo brulee, tamarilo salsa and sorbet 17.0
Valhrona chocolate ganache, black sesame, yuzu caramel, roasted banana sorbet 17.0
Our recommended wine match – Pegasus Bay Finale Noble Semillon $14.50
Whipped yoghurt pana cotta, pistachio cake, mandarin ice cream 17.0
Warm banana pudding, banana froth, salted caramel ice cream 17.0
Our recommended wine match – Alpha Domus ‘The Pilot’ Late Harvest Semillon $11.50
Poached beurre bosc pear, milk chocolate, ginger streusel, pear sorbet 17.0
Sharing plate, for those who can’t decide or don’t want to indulge alone… 27.0
Cheese
Selection of local cheese, local quince paste, walnuts, honeycomb, oat crackers
2 Cheeses 19.00
3 Cheeses 24.00
Dessert Wine | Glass | Bottle |
| Alpha Domus ‘The Pilot’ Late Harvest Semillon - Hawke’s Bay | 11.50 | 49.00 |
| Chapoutier Muscat Beaumes de Venise - Rhone Valley | 92.00 | |
| Pegasus Bay Finale Noble Semillon - Waipara | 14.50 | 97.00 |
| Osawa Noble Gewürtztraminer - Hawke's Bay | 15.50 | 98.50 |
| Alpha Domus AD Noble Selection - Hawke's Bay | 104.00 | |
Port | ||
| Graham’s 10yr Tawny | 14.00 | |
| Graham’s 20yr Tawny | 20.00 | |
| Graham’s 40yr Tawny | 56.00 | |
To Share
Selection of local hand crafted breads w truffle mascarpone 9.0/14.0
Tempura green lip mussels w lemon mayo 14.0
Taupo lamb meatballs, bean puree, labneh, dukkha 16.0
Tomato bruschetta w buffalo mozzarella, basil pesto, ciabatta 14.0
Grilled chicken thigh, ciabatta, pesto, cranberry relish, lettuce, tomato, brie 16.0
Ceviche, coconut marinade, tomato, red onion, coriander, crispy shallot 15.0
Terakihi sliders, lemon mayo, watercress 15.0
Buttermilk fried chicken bites, spiced honey, ranch dressing 16.0
Salt & pepper prawns, sauce gribiche 16.0
Antipasti
Platter with cured meats, cheese, salmon and a selection of traditional accompaniments proudly produced in New Zealand 35.0
Cheese
Local New Zealand cheese selection served w crackers, lavosh, quince, honey comb, fresh fruit
Two cheeses 19.0
Three cheeses 24.0
Ask our wait staff about today’s selection
Classics
Caeser Salad, baby cos, anchovies, parmesan, croutons, bacon and a sous vide egg 19.0
Add a free range chicken 29.0
Taupo Beef burger, cos lettuce, tomato, streaky bacon, gruyere cheese, gherkins, Dijon mustard, brioche bun, fries 28.0
Lamb Shepherd’s pie, mashed potato, aged cheddar, salad 30.0
Bistro Lago fish and chips, sauce gribiche, mashed peas 36.0
Menu available when dining in bar area only
$78 Set Menu
Entrée – choice of
Braised beef cheek, parmesan gnocchi, parsley gremolata
Buffalo mozzarella, roasted beetroots, citrus oil, basil
Grass fed beef tartare, crispy egg, parmesan
Main event – choice of
Taupo lamb rump, ‘ratatouille’ vegetables, pickled walnut salsa verde
Slow cooked pork belly, roasted cauliflower, Atlantic scallop, golden raisins
Big Glory Bay salmon, garden peas, buttermilk, mint oil
Dessert – choice of
Valhrona chocolate ganache, black sesame, yuzu caramel, roasted banana sorbet
Whipped yoghurt pana cotta, pistachio cake, mandarin ice cream
$88 Set Menu
Entrée – choice of
Braised beef cheek, parmesan gnocchi, parsley gremolata
Buffalo mozzarella, roasted beetroots, citrus oil, basil
Grass fed beef tartare, crispy egg, parmesan
Main event – choice of
Taupo lamb rump, ‘ratatouille’ vegetables, pickled walnut salsa verde
Slow cooked pork belly, roasted cauliflower, Atlantic scallop, golden raisins
Big Glory Bay salmon, garden peas, buttermilk, mint oil
For The Table – choice of
Agria potato puree and gravy
Brocolini, almond brown butter, garlic and lemon
Dessert – choice of
Valhrona chocolate ganache, black sesame, yuzu caramel, roasted banana sorbet
Whipped yoghurt pana cotta, pistachio cake, mandarin ice cream
Poached beurre bosc pear, milk chocolate, ginger streusel, pear sorbet
$98 Set Menu
Breads
Selection of handcrafted breads
Entrée – choice of
Braised beef cheek, parmesan gnocchi, parsley gremolata
Duck liver parfait, rhubarb, toasted brioche, walnut granola
Grass fed beef tartare, crispy egg, parmesan
Buffalo mozzarella, roasted beetroots, citrus oil, basil
Main event – choice of
Taupo lamb rump, ‘ratatouille’ vegetables, pickled walnut salsa verde
Slow cooked pork belly, roasted cauliflower, Atlantic scallop, golden raisins
Big Glory Bay salmon, garden peas, buttermilk, mint oil
Confit duck leg, market vegetable ‘tagine’, burnt aubergine puree
For The Table
Broccolini, almond brown butter, garlic and lemon
Duck fat roasted potatoes
Dessert – choice of
Valhrona chocolate ganache, black sesame, yuzu caramel, roasted banana sorbet
Whipped yoghurt pana cotta, pistachio cake, mandarin ice cream
Poached beurre bosc pear, milk chocolate, ginger streusel, pear sorbet
Chefs selection of cheesewith accompaniments
* Hilton Lake Taupo is committed to the responsible service of alcohol. Should you have any allergies to any food or beverage products please advise the supervisor of this event.
