DINNER MENU

ENTRÉES

Soup du jour / 15
Rock Oysters, fresh granita / 12
French onion soup, gruyere crouton / 16
Angus fillet tartare, radish, free-range egg yolk, miso mayo,
crispy shallots, croutons / 18
Seared tuna, edamame, wasabi mayo, ponzu, fennel,
pickled daikon, lavosh /20
Goats curd, leek, spring onion, puffed buckwheat, parsley, lemon & tarragon dressing / 18
Smoked aubergine, beetroot, pickled pear, apricot balsamic gel, crumb / 17

MAINS

Market fish, spinach, crayfish bisque, courgettes, hazelnuts, crème fraîche, sherry vinegar gel / 36
Confit of duck leg, miso kumara purée, apricot chutney, orange, pineapple, panisse, sunflower seeds, crispy kale / 36
Wagyu hanger steak, parsnips, confit shallots, pine nuts,
brown butter, rocket /35
200g 55 day aged beef fillet, red onion relish, onion caramel, blue cheese butter, potato dauphines /46
Te Mana lamb backstrap, braised neck, carrot, broadbeans, walnuts, raspberry, jus / 40
Cauliflower, carrots, panisse, peppadews, mango purée, black garlic, labneh, crispy kale / 34

TRUST THE CHEF

Ask your server about this evening’s menu

2 courses / 50  -or-  3 courses / 60

SIDES

French fries with truffle salt
Swede & cabbage gratin
Bistro garden salad, apple vinaigerette
Roasted baby carrots, buckwheat, sumac labneh
– please add $8 for sides –

DESSERTS

Vanilla creme brulée, almond crumb, chocolate sorbet / 17
Stone fruit, almond sponge cake, homemade mascarpone, sorbet, candied almonds / 17
Banana semifreddo, tiramisu cream, coffee granita, coconut gel, almond crumb, banana ice cream / 17
Moka mousse, meringue, chocolate textures, sorbet / 17
Selection of house made ice cream and sorbets / 15

UN FROMAGE

One 80g portion of French cheese, served with accompaniments / 21

TRIO DE FROMAGES

Selection of three 40g portions of French cheeses, served with accompaniments / 32

AFFOGATO

Vanilla ice cream, espresso coffee, liqueur / 18

 

When the season allows, we enhance our dishes using fresh produce from the kitchen garden.

 

5 COURSE TASTING MENU

with matching wines

Soup of the Day
Maude Methode Traditionelle NV, Wanaka

Goats curd, spring onion, leek, puffed buckwheat, parsley, presserved lemon & tarragon dressing
Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc ‘18, Marlborough

Market fish, spinach, crayfish bisque, courgettes, hazelnuts, crème fraîche, sherry vinegar gel
Dog Point Chardonnay ‘15, Marlborough

Te Mana lamb backstrap, braised neck, minted hollandaise, carrot, broadbeans, walnits, raspberry, jus
Maude Pinot Noir ‘18, Wanaka

Moka mousse, meringue, chocolate textures, sorbet
Millton Clos Samuel Viognier ’15, Gisborne

5 Course menu / 100
Wine matching / 150

  •   Like Kika, really really good food. Great atmosphere, great local produce, sophisticated dining and delicious meals. Highly recommend if visiting Wanaka.

    thumb LeeseAnneH
    8/13/2019

      The food was spectacular. We both had the duck with the maple syrup yams and it was all exceptional- easily 10/10. It was one of the best mains we have... read more

    thumb bris1234
    7/25/2018
  •   Great service and New Zealand produce with a french flair
    large selection of Maude wine .
    a proper Creme burlee , done they way it is meant to be

    thumb iainm75
    8/22/2019

      I’ve visited this restaurant once before and it was absolutely amazing so I had to return! Although the menu had changed slightly to my first visit, it didn’t let... read more

    thumb taylarhiko
    5/21/2019
  •   The most inventive and delightful meal I've ever had - and I've been coming here once a year, every year, for the last four years. And each year surpasses the... read more

    thumb Maz H
    5/19/2018

      Warm welcome on a cold and rainy night. The food was excellent, the staff friendly and helpful and the wine selection great. Well worth the drive.

    thumb Barms1005
    5/17/2018
  •   Recommended by both the waitress in the pub and our accommodation host!! Stunningly good. Casual atmosphere yet slightly poshy. The food was the winner. Monk fish was sensational and the... read more

    thumb Joanne P
    5/10/2019

      One of our best meals during our 3-week holiday in New Zealand! Beautiful setting just outside Wanaka, friendly service, warm casual atmosphere and outstanding food! Creative, very well prepared and... read more

    thumb LarchFoodie
    1/12/2019
  •   I live in Wanaka and try and get around the restaurants. Been here before and it never fails. Really good value. Highly skilled chefs knowledgable and charming wait staff. Great... read more

    thumb Chefmetcalfe
    9/05/2018

      Spent a week in Wanaka early December and had the great pleasure of two delicious dinners at Bistro Gentil. Interesting menu - beautifully prepared.Absolutely wonderful - the best food... read more

    thumb Tessa C
    12/31/2018
  •   This restaurant has it all. Amazing location with views onto the lake, charming building and interior, a French inspired cuisine to die for and very kind and subtle staff. Just... read more

    thumb Mausl2014
    3/20/2019

      We had high expectations and it delivered. First off the wine experience is top notch. The ability to taste all types wines before you get a bottle is... read more

    thumb Pete P
    3/24/2019
  •   We ate here during our three night stay in Wanaka and it was absolutely delicious. Both dishes were perfectly cooked and delightfully flavoured. Service was relaxed and friendly, a good... read more

    thumb Alex H
    4/15/2019

      Bistro Gentil is, far and away, the best restaurant in Wanaka. My husband and I have enjoyed a meal here every time we come to Wanaka, but we also had... read more

    thumb JackieL2451
    5/27/2018
  •   Situated near the Golf Club,a bit out of town,this establishment is a wine tasting room by day & a beaut restaurant by night specialising in local produce...We particularly enjoyed the... read more

    thumb john241Caloundra
    5/15/2018

      Went to Bistro Gentil last night with friends to celebrate my husbands birthday and had a wonderful night. The staff were absolutely lovely and nothing was too much trouble, they... read more

    vanessaprentice266
    7/06/2019
  •   This is a busy casual place for lunch or dinner. In the evening, the bar scene is buzzing with locals, who all know each other and the lively barmaids on... read more

    thumb Ted G
    1/07/2019

      Onion soup was wonderful. My husband had the lamb & I had the duck.. both dishes were done perfectly. Service was excellent

    thumb Wanggal
    7/26/2019
  •   While on holiday in NZ we visited Wanaka and celebrated my wife's birthday in this restaurant. Excellent food, good service and a nice and special way to choose your wines... read more

    thumb leonp217
    3/23/2019

      We had an enjoyable birthday dinner at the cozy and romantic Bistro Gentil. The Chef and his team put much love into their dishes. They are beautifully plated. The menu... read more

    thumb John W
    10/12/2018

  • Bistro Gentil

    76a Golf Course Road, Wanaka 9305, Phone 03 443 22 99, Email info@bistrogentil.co.nz

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