Dine in style in the elegant Bistro Lago at the Hilton Lake Taupo hotel. Choose from a selection of delicious dishes from the tempting menu, created by executive chef Simon Gault, with an emphasis on quality, internationally sourced ingredients.
Absorb the ambience created by the Bistro's unique decor with welcoming open fires and leather furnishings in winter or dine outside in summer on the sweeping balconies where you can enjoy the spectacular view.
Overview
| Price Range | $$$ - Flash: $11-13 / $8-9 |
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| Ambience | Sophisticated |
| Accepts credit cards | Yes |
| Noise level | Serene |
| Licence | This venue is licenced |
| Food Options | Gluten free, Vegetarian |
Products and specialities
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Lunch
Dinner
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Reviews
Bistro Lago delivers the goods when it comes to places that have mint views. I wouldn’t have thought so initially as it isn’t on the lakefront - but once you’re up there, WOWZERS! They also get my top star rating for the fact that their lake view is matched with an exquisite wine selection, including those rare bottles of vintage I would’t normally see on a supermarket shelf in the local Taupo Countdown.
Another favourite of mine is Simon Gault’s Bistro Lago at the Hilton. It’s the place locals go to for a special occasion to dine in style. The picturesque views of lake Taupo and the mountain ranges almost make you feel like you are somewhere beautifully, elegantly European, and the menu is European but made with yummy NZ fresh produce. I absolutely love their Sous Vide chicken breast, cooked to perfection with truffle mushroom mouse and chorizo butter bean stew. So much yum on a plate.
For those watching their waist lines this summer but don’t want to miss out on dining at one of Taupo’s top restaurants, opt for the Simon Gault Super Food Salad which comes dairy-free and gluten-free. Packed full of anti-oxidants and good protein, you’ll feel full enough to not feel like you are missing out on Bistro Lago’s euqally divine pork belly.
It’s all about fine dining at stunning Hilton Lake Taupo’s Bistro Lago. Complete with elegance, amazing views, and a superb menu designed by New Zealand Master Chef Simon Gault, this place will blow your socks off. Their poached Akaroa salmon is divine, and this November, you can indulge in a cray-fish inspired menu: 50 Shades of Cray.
While not a hard-out Italian Restaurant, the Italian food served at Simon Gault’s Hilton Taupo restaurant is to die for. Definitely the place to go for a special night out in Taupo. Try out their Bruschetta with roast peppers and provolone cheese if you’re after something with an Italian flavour, or their risotto of the day.
You don't have to be a guest of the Hilton to dine at Bistro Lago and experience some of the finest dining in the central North Island. With a menu created by Master Chef Simon Gault, you can be guaranteed the Sunday breakfast brunch here will please the taste buds. Not to mention leave you feeling pleasantly stuffed.
