My wife and I went here for our anniversary dinner. We booked a table late but they were still able able to accommodate us. Service was great and our waiter explained the specials. Started with some complimentary ceviche and some bread which was nice. I ordered the calamari for my entree and she ordered the kumara soup. I personally liked the calamari. For my main, I ordered the scotch fillet and she ordered the special which was blue finned tuna. The prices are a bit tad high but worth the food and service. It was a delightful experience and we will visit next again when we visit Taupo.
Walked in after reading the reviews on Menu mania, and weren't disappointed. Beautiful flavorsome food, for a very reasonable price. Pork Belly, Lamb and Steak were all cooked to perfection.We will be going again next time we are in Taupo!
What can I say but Wow! From the first complimentary spoonful of ceviche I knew the chef in the kitchen knew what they were doing. I had the pasta & my husband had the fish , we finished with cream brûlée. The meal was really really good. In the words of Barry White , keep on doing it Babe!
We dined here Sunday night, absolutely devine!! I had duck leg - to die for - so tender and tasty and beautifully presented. Hubby had poussin, moist and delicious also. The little salmon nibble given out for free was also a very nice touch. As locals we will dine here often.
Best meal I've had in a long long time! I've never eaten rump steak like it and the calamari is to die for! Also had the pleasure of chatting with chef/owner Jude, what a dynamic character, very passionate about what he does. Service was great, casual but attentive and on the ball. Loved the decor and style, I am from Auckland and eat out a lot, you could pick up the Bistro, drop it onto Ponsonby or Jervois road and it would not look out of place at all.. Great stuff Jude and team, love your work!
WOW! What an amazing meal! We had the terrine and mussels to start followed by the duck and the lamb ribs, the waitress was great and warned us about the fat content on the lamb ribs, but they were sensational! I'm am gluten free and the menu was easy to follow. Definitely will be back!
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What an amazing place to go!
Went on a Sunday night with our family of 3 children under 6 for a Sunday night meal and it was excellent.
Service was fantastic, greeted by a friendly smiling waitress who brought out crayons, colouring books and books for the children.
Free freshly made bread still warm out of the oven was amazing to eat and fantastic for the kids as our waitress brought out extra for them.
We had the cold cuts, cheese, pickles plater and again our lovely waitress brought extra bread for the children.
The had an excellent kids menu, our children choose the pasta dish.
We had the duck and the lamb meatballs which there was enough for us and to share a little with the children.
The children had ice cream sundays for desert that were free as it was Sunday.
Overall, an amazing experience with fantastic food, awesome service and a price that will bring us back next Sunday for sure.
Thank you so much to the chef and his team for a restaurant that caters for a young family without making us feel like you cant wait to get us out the door :-)
Experience pure. We travelled to Taupo on Valentines Day, got recommended The Bistro from locals. When we arrived at The Bistro it was packed but the friendly manager squeezed us in. The menu is amazing, food delicious and worse the wait. Must say we got entertained by the wait staff, the two girls made our night. Great coffee. Wish we lived closer to visit weekly. Highly recommended. Respect to the team and thanks again for a absolute great night. Janet and tk
We celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary here - it was amazing, the service was top knotch - Abbey was our waitress and she was so funny but still very efficient and professional. Food......absolutely delicious! We had the beans and mussels for starters, then calamari and seafood chowder - moved on to duck and pasta with truffle - to finish a great coffee with homemade biscuits - the quality of food and service was of top standard (we are wellingtonians so very critical!) HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! The chef had a chat to us also - stating - "its nice to see true diners who will try different foods from each course & experience fine dining" couldn't agree more
What a great addition to the town restaurants..The meal was fabulous and very tasty. Service was great and we requested a chat with the chef who quite happily came and spoke with us.
If you are looking for a great meal, this is a must.
Was visiting Taupo with my friend for a few days. We were looking for a boujee place to eat for a celebratory final meal. The Bistro knocked it out of the park. The food was great. They had this surprise salted caramel butter that I wasn’t expecting, that was an especially yum stand out
We made a last minute reservation and felt welcome. The complimentary home baked sourdough bread was delicious and had a crisp crust and beautiful texture. Paired with the salted caramel butter, it hit just the right spot. As always, the food was amazing. It’s our go-to place for pork belly!
Although we did not order dessert, they brought out a “happy birthday “ with a candle in white fudge. I will always recommend The Bistro to friends!
What a great find in Taupo! I don’t usually eat 3 courses and hardly ever desert but the menu was enticing. The sous vide squid starter was a little under seasoned but with a bit of salt and pepper it was yummy. The fish main was cooked to perfection and seasoned perfectly. The chocolate lava cake was superb. Good selection of wine by the glass. Service was polished and attentive. Price was reasonable.
Amazing food and service! The calamari and cured raw fish were my favourite! Also loved the complimentary homemade sourdough and lemon brown butter curd served on arrival. The option to pay $65 for a entree, main and dessert was great value for money. We will definitely be back!
The Fish might have been the best fish I have ever had. Perfectly crispy on the outside with a deliciously tender interior.
And don’t even get me started on their deserts. We shared… all of them were excellent!
Highly recommend!
Perfect spot for a couples date, quiet and relaxed. The food was delicious, especially dessert. Service was good too and the food came out quickly.
As food lovers, we reserved both nights in Taupo for The Bistro. The menu at The Bistro is relatively simple. We tried almost everything on the menu and they were all very pleasing to the eye.
The chef's selection of ingredients, the deployment of sauces, color matching, and plate presentation are like the impressionist painter Monet, soft and harmony. Dedicated service, tasteful decoration and cuisine are like a piece of jazz, making people relax and joy.
The only thing you need to remember is to book in advance. See you next time in Taupo❤️
My husband and I have been here a few times now, and every time we have had a very positive experience. 😀 the food is delicious, the service is great. The extra touches like celebrating special occasions with delicious fudge and complimentary homemade bread, all make it a great experience.
Such a beautiful atmosphere and service.
Food was just delicious. We were disappointed to don’t tried the degustation menu because we arrived too late (after 8pm). However we were absolutely satisfying of our dinner. My mother even liked the cheese board (we are French and it’s not commun she likes cheese in New Zealand).
I highly recommend 🙏
Thanks for the experience!
(And the sourdough bread was stunning!)
If you are in Taupo make sure to try The Bistro!
We were there for dinner over Easter weekend and the food is stunning. We had rabbit terrine as entree (not pictured) then the beef with creamy spinach and mushrooms (the white foam hides a delicious ravioli) and the duck with veggies. I wished the duck had more variety of textures. Although both meats were beautiful cooked and the portions are perfect!
Dessert was a creme brulee which was full of vanilla seeds and not too sweet, it was just right.
Will definitely come again to check the seasonal changes.
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