Savour Culinary Excellence at Our Taupo Restaurant

Small Plates

Salt and Lemon Pepper Calamari

with citrus aioli
15.50

Bacon and Sweetcorn Mozzarella Arancini Balls,

with smoked paprika aioli
14.50

Portabello Mushrooms

apple & beetroot relish, roasted walnuts, pickled onion, micro watercress & radish (VEGAN)(GF)
14.50

Mushroom Poppers

crumb fried mushroom stuffed with cheese, mustard aioli, crystal honey aioli & watercress
13.50

Crispy Shrimps

crumb fried shrimps, lemon aioli, crystal honey aioli & watercress
15

Beer Battered Scallops & Prawns

with lemon aioli & house-made sweet chilli sauce

16

Bruschetta:

– Smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers & dill.

13 – Basil pesto, grilled bell peppers, caramelised onions, balsamic glaze & crumbled feta.

12

Salads & Sides

Shredded Asian Spiced Roast Duck

Salad, orange, macadamia, cranberries, mesclun, orange glaze dressing (Lunch Size) (GF)
29

French fries

with aioli (V)
9

Pear and blue cheese salad

mixed greens, walnuts, (V) (GF)
10

Seasonal vegetables

with parmesan butter (V) (GF)
9

Garlic and cheese bread (V)

9

Crispy hash sticks

severed with tomato sauce (GF) (V)
9

Favourites

Beer Battered Fresh Fillets of Fish

fries, house made tartare sauce, lemon (lunch size)

26.50

Morrocan Spiced Roasted Cauliflower

cumin roasted kumara and pumpkin cake, capsicum coulis, onion, tomato, cucumber and watercress salad, pickled onion (VEGAN)(GF)
26.50

Slow braised boneless short ribs

parsnip puree, caramelized carrots, pickled radish with crumbed potato balls
32.50

Supreme veg burger

crumb fried kumara patty with English cheddar, coleslaw, crystal aioli (Add fries for $4)
23.50

Classic beef burger

hp mayo, beef patty with English cheddar, grilled bacon, caramelised onion (Add fries $4)
23.50

Ultimate chicken burger

crumb fried chicken with cheddar cheese, crystal honey aioli, coleslaw (Add fries for $4)
23

Manuka Smoked Chicken

kumara and thyme puree, panko and pinenuts crusted roasted broccoli, caramelised carrots (Lunch Size)
26.50

Aglio olio Fettuccine fresh pasta

with sundried tomatoes, black olives, garlic, and parmesan
23.50

Fettuccine fresh pasta

with creamy pesto sauce(shrimp or chicken breast)
23.50

Mushroom ravioli fresh pasta

with creamy white sauce, bacon bits, herb crumbs, shaved parmesan, and mushroom quarters
23.50

Roquette fish pie

medley of salmon, scallops, calamari & prawns baked in a rich fish veloute, topped with golden crumbed mashed potatoes.
28.50

Savannah Scotch Fillet of Beef

crispy hash sticks, mushroom and leek cream sauce, watercress, aged parmesan (GF)
38

Dessert

Roquette’s homemade Brulee

with Almond Biscotti – forever changing flavours

13.50

Macadamia & Cranberry Crumble

with rhubarb compote, poached apple, mango puree, sorbet- forever changing flavours
13.50

Italian Tiramisu

with coffee, chocolate, mascarpone mousse, savoiardi ladyfiners
13.50

Homemade chocolate brownie

berry coulis, vanilla bean ice-cream
13.50

Coconut Panna Cotta

chocolate soil, mango puree & sorbet- forever changing flavours (GF)

13.50

Roquette’s homemade Caramel
pudding

with Sorbet- forever changing flavours (GF)(V)

13.50

Enquire about our Kid’s Menu

Entrees

Salt and Lemon Pepper Calamari

with citrus aioli
22.9

Smoked Salmon Tartare,

avocado, tomato, onion and cucumber, pea puree, black tuile
28.9

Bacon and Sweetcorn Mozzarella Arancini,

smoked paprika aioli
22.9

Portabello Mushrooms

apple & beetroot relish, roasted walnuts, pickled onion, micro watercress & radish (VEGAN)(GF)
21.9

Bruschetta artisan bread

with apple beetroot chutney, gherkins, caramelised onion & balsamic glaze
18.9

Beer Battered Scallops & Prawns

with lemon aioli & house-made sweet chilli sauce 25.9E

Main size comes with a small salad 38.9M

Salads & Light Meals

Lamb Fillets

with blue cheese, walnuts, mixed greens, caramelised pear and semi-dried tomatoes, balsamic dressing (GF)
41.9

Shredded Asian Spiced Roast Duck Salad

orange, macadamia, cranberries, mesclun, orange glaze dressing (GF)
37.9

Extra

French fries with aioli (V)
9.5

Seasonal vegetables with parmesan butter (V) (GF)
12.9

Pear and blue cheese salad, mixed greens, walnuts, (V) (GF)
14.9

Crispy hash sticks severed with tomato sauce (GF) (V)
11.5

Garlic and cheese bread (V)
13.5

Mains

Beer Battered Fresh Fillets of Fish

garden salad, french fries, tartare sauce

(Add Beer Battered Prawns)

36.9

Morrocan Spiced Roasted Cauliflower

cumin roasted kumara and pumpkin cake, capsicum coulis, onion, tomato, cucumber and watercress salad, pickled onion (VEGAN)(GF)
37.9

Pan Fried King Salmon

minted pea puree, potato rosti, horseradish & crème fraiche, avocado beurre blanc sauce
39.9

Crispy pork belly

with creamy parsnip puree and caramelized
carrots and poached apple, topped with savory bacon jam and a bone marrow jus (GF)
39.9

Braised Lamb Shank

with kumara & thyme mash, minted peas, pickled onion & lamb jus
39.9

Duo of Baked Fish

potato gratin, panko, pinenuts & pesto crust, creamy lemon, parmesan & herb oil marble sauce, crispy kale
42.9

Manuka Smoked Chicken

kumara and thyme puree, panko and pinenuts crusted roasted broccoli, poached carrots
38.9

Venison Osso Buco

risotto alla milanese, roasted cherry tomatoes, crispy kale, venison ragu & parmesan
41.9

*Savannah Scotch Fillet of Beef

crispy hash sticks, mushroom and leek cream sauce, watercress, aged parmesan (GF)
45.9

*Angus Eye Fillet of Beef Wrapped in Streaky Bacon

kumara and thyme puree, duck fat fried diced potato, steamed greens, slow roast vine tomato, bordelaise sauce
48.9

***Scotch Fillet V Eye Fillet – Savannah Scotch Fillet is full of flavour with a little more fat and sinew while the Angus Eye Fillet, being a non-load bearing muscle, is leaner and more tender

Please ask your friendly server for the dessert menu

Dessert

Roquette’s homemade Brulee

with Almond Biscotti – forever changing flavours

16.9

Macadamia & Cranberry Crumble

with rhubarb compote, poached apple, vanilla & coconut sorbet mango puree
16.9

Italian Tiramisu

with coffee, chocolate, mascarpone mousse, savoiardi ladyfiners
16.9

Roquette’s homemade Caramel pudding

with Sorbet- forever changing flavours (GF)(V)
16.9

Coconut Panna Cotta

chocolate soil, mango puree & coconut sorbet (GF)
16.9

Homemade chocolate brownie

berry coulis, vanilla bean ice-cream
16.9

Set Menu Dinner

3 course – $75

Entree

Bruschetta artisan bread

with apple beetroot chutney, gherkins, caramelised onion, balsamic glaze & Feta

Beer Battered Scallops & Prawns

with lemon aioli & house made sweet chilli sauce

Bacon and Sweetcorn Mozzarella Arancini,

smoked paprika aioli

Portabello Mushrooms

apple & beetroot chutney, roasted walnuts, pickled onion, micro watercress & radish (VEGAN)(GF)

Main Course

Venison Osso Buco

risotto alla milanese, roasted cherry tomatoes, crispy kale, venison ragu & parmesan

Morrocan Spiced Roasted Cauliflower

cumin roasted kumara and pumpkin cake, capsicum coulis, onion, tomato, cucumber and watercress salad, pickled onion (VEGAN)(GF)

Crispy Pork Belly

with creamy parsnip puree & caramelized carrots & poached apple, topped with savory bacon jam & bone marrow jus (GF)

**Swaps for steaks are welcome, Add $5 for Scotch Fillet or $7 for Eye Fillet

Dessert

Roquette’s homemade Brulée

with almond biscotti –forever changing flavours

Macadamia & Cranberry Crumble

with rhubarb compote, poached apple, mango puree & sorbet- forever changing flavours

Roquette’s homemade Caramel pudding

with sorbet- forever changing flavours (GF)(V) (DF on request)

House made chocolate brownie

berry coulis, vanilla bean ice-cream (GF)

Small Plates

Salt and Lemon Pepper Calamari

with citrus aioli15.50

Bacon and Sweetcorn Mozzarella Arancini Balls,

with smoked paprika aioli14.50

Portabello Mushrooms

apple & beetroot relish, roasted walnuts, pickled onion, micro watercress & radish (VEGAN)(GF)14.50

Mushroom Poppers

crumb fried mushroom stuffed with cheese, mustard aioli, crystal honey aioli & watercress13.50

Crispy Shrimps

crumb fried shrimps, lemon aioli, crystal honey aioli & watercress15

Beer Battered Scallops & Prawns

with lemon aioli & house-made sweet chilli sauce

16

Bruschetta:

– Smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers & dill.

13

– Basil pesto, grilled bell peppers, caramelised onions, balsamic glaze & crumbled feta.

12

Salads & Sides

Shredded Asian Spiced Roast Duck

Salad, orange, macadamia, cranberries, mesclun, orange glaze dressing (Lunch Size) (GF)29

French fries

with aioli (V)9

Pear and blue cheese salad

mixed greens, walnuts, (V) (GF)10

Seasonal vegetables

with parmesan butter (V) (GF)9

Garlic and cheese bread (V)

9

Crispy hash sticks

severed with tomato sauce (GF) (V)9

Favourites

Beer Battered Fresh Fillets of Fish

fries, house made tartare sauce, lemon (lunch size)

26.50

Morrocan Spiced Roasted Cauliflower

cumin roasted kumara and pumpkin cake, capsicum coulis, onion, tomato, cucumber and watercress salad, pickled onion (VEGAN)(GF)26.50

Slow braised boneless short ribs

parsnip puree, caramelized carrots, pickled radish with crumbed potato balls32.50

Supreme veg burger

crumb fried kumara patty with English cheddar, coleslaw, crystal aioli (Add fries for $4)23.50

Classic beef burger

hp mayo, beef patty with English cheddar, grilled bacon, caramelised onion (Add fries $4)23.50

Ultimate chicken burger

crumb fried chicken with cheddar cheese, crystal honey aioli, coleslaw (Add fries for $4)23

Manuka Smoked Chicken

kumara and thyme puree, panko and pinenuts crusted roasted broccoli, caramelised carrots (Lunch Size)26.50

Aglio olio Fettuccine fresh pasta

with sundried tomatoes, black olives, garlic, and parmesan23.50

Fettuccine fresh pasta

with creamy pesto sauce(shrimp or chicken breast)23.50

Mushroom ravioli fresh pasta

with creamy white sauce, bacon bits, herb crumbs, shaved parmesan, and mushroom quarters23.50

Roquette fish pie

medley of salmon, scallops, calamari & prawns baked in a rich fish veloute, topped with golden crumbed mashed potatoes.28.50

Savannah Scotch Fillet of Beef

crispy hash sticks, mushroom and leek cream sauce, watercress, aged parmesan (GF)38

Dessert

Roquette’s homemade Brulee

with Almond Biscotti – forever changing flavours

13.50

Macadamia & Cranberry Crumble

with rhubarb compote, poached apple, mango puree, sorbet- forever changing flavours13.50

Italian Tiramisu

with coffee, chocolate, mascarpone mousse, savoiardi ladyfiners13.50

Homemade chocolate brownie

berry coulis, vanilla bean ice-cream13.50

Coconut Panna Cotta

chocolate soil, mango puree & sorbet- forever changing flavours (GF)

13.50

Roquette’s homemade Caramelpudding

with Sorbet- forever changing flavours (GF)(V)

13.50

Enquire about our Kid’s Menu

Entrees

Salt and Lemon Pepper Calamari

with citrus aioli22.9

Smoked Salmon Tartare,

avocado, tomato, onion and cucumber, pea puree, black tuile28.9

with citrus aioli
15.50

with smoked paprika aioli
14.50

apple & beetroot relish, roasted walnuts, pickled onion, micro watercress & radish (VEGAN)(GF)
14.50

crumb fried mushroom stuffed with cheese, mustard aioli, crystal honey aioli & watercress
13.50

crumb fried shrimps, lemon aioli, crystal honey aioli & watercress
15

Salad, orange, macadamia, cranberries, mesclun, orange glaze dressing (Lunch Size) (GF)
29

with aioli (V)
9

mixed greens, walnuts, (V) (GF)
10

with parmesan butter (V) (GF)
9

severed with tomato sauce (GF) (V)
9

cumin roasted kumara and pumpkin cake, capsicum coulis, onion, tomato, cucumber and watercress salad, pickled onion (VEGAN)(GF)
26.50

parsnip puree, caramelized carrots, pickled radish with crumbed potato balls
32.50

crumb fried kumara patty with English cheddar, coleslaw, crystal aioli (Add fries for $4)
23.50

hp mayo, beef patty with English cheddar, grilled bacon, caramelised onion (Add fries $4)
23.50

crumb fried chicken with cheddar cheese, crystal honey aioli, coleslaw (Add fries for $4)
23

kumara and thyme puree, panko and pinenuts crusted roasted broccoli, caramelised carrots (Lunch Size)
26.50

with sundried tomatoes, black olives, garlic, and parmesan
23.50

with creamy pesto sauce(shrimp or chicken breast)
23.50

with creamy white sauce, bacon bits, herb crumbs, shaved parmesan, and mushroom quarters
23.50

medley of salmon, scallops, calamari & prawns baked in a rich fish veloute, topped with golden crumbed mashed potatoes.
28.50

crispy hash sticks, mushroom and leek cream sauce, watercress, aged parmesan (GF)
38

with rhubarb compote, poached apple, mango puree, sorbet- forever changing flavours
13.50

with coffee, chocolate, mascarpone mousse, savoiardi ladyfiners
13.50

berry coulis, vanilla bean ice-cream
13.50

Roquette’s homemade Caramel
pudding

with citrus aioli
22.9

avocado, tomato, onion and cucumber, pea puree, black tuile
28.9

smoked paprika aioli
22.9

apple & beetroot relish, roasted walnuts, pickled onion, micro watercress & radish (VEGAN)(GF)
21.9

with apple beetroot chutney, gherkins, caramelised onion & balsamic glaze
18.9

with blue cheese, walnuts, mixed greens, caramelised pear and semi-dried tomatoes, balsamic dressing (GF)
41.9

orange, macadamia, cranberries, mesclun, orange glaze dressing (GF)
37.9

French fries with aioli (V)
9.5

Seasonal vegetables with parmesan butter (V) (GF)
12.9

Pear and blue cheese salad, mixed greens, walnuts, (V) (GF)
14.9

Crispy hash sticks severed with tomato sauce (GF) (V)
11.5

Garlic and cheese bread (V)
13.5

cumin roasted kumara and pumpkin cake, capsicum coulis, onion, tomato, cucumber and watercress salad, pickled onion (VEGAN)(GF)
37.9

minted pea puree, potato rosti, horseradish & crème fraiche, avocado beurre blanc sauce
39.9

with creamy parsnip puree and caramelized
carrots and poached apple, topped with savory bacon jam and a bone marrow jus (GF)
39.9

with kumara & thyme mash, minted peas, pickled onion & lamb jus
39.9

potato gratin, panko, pinenuts & pesto crust, creamy lemon, parmesan & herb oil marble sauce, crispy kale
42.9

kumara and thyme puree, panko and pinenuts crusted roasted broccoli, poached carrots
38.9

risotto alla milanese, roasted cherry tomatoes, crispy kale, venison ragu & parmesan
41.9

crispy hash sticks, mushroom and leek cream sauce, watercress, aged parmesan (GF)
45.9

kumara and thyme puree, duck fat fried diced potato, steamed greens, slow roast vine tomato, bordelaise sauce
48.9

with rhubarb compote, poached apple, vanilla & coconut sorbet mango puree
16.9

with coffee, chocolate, mascarpone mousse, savoiardi ladyfiners
16.9

with Sorbet- forever changing flavours (GF)(V)
16.9

chocolate soil, mango puree & coconut sorbet (GF)
16.9