Tongariro Lodge Restaurant Turangi New Zealand Fine Dining Restaurant Taupo

Gourmet Dining in a true lodge atmosphere

Tongariro Lodge Restaurant has developed an international reputation for fine food and wine. The Lodge specialises in serving the best of New Zealand game and traditional foods. It is one of the finest dining restaurants in Taupo and Turangi.

The true atmosphere of the Lodge is best experienced in front of an open fire over a four course evening meal as the day's activities are recounted - and stories get taller as the evening wears on.

Breakfast and luncheon are provided at your leisure. Hamper lunches are one of our specialities. Children are welcome.

Tongariro Lodge restaurant is open to casual diners also on reservation, and is only five minutes from Turangi and forty minutes from Taupo.

Tongariro Lodge Restaurant Menu

At Tongariro Lodge we believe the enjoyment of food and fine wine to be an integral part of your visit to the Turangi region. Our Executive Chef Antony Njenga and his team have prepared the following menu that highlights traditional New Zealand cuisine, with extensive use of local ingredients, grown here in the Tongariro area.

Download the menu: tongariro_lodge_menu.pdf (394 KB)

	Price
Selection of Breads with Dips and Oils for 2	$10

The First Cast

Entrée	Suggested wine accompaniment	Price
Dukkah Crusted Seared Venison Roasted red onion puree, watercress and parmesan tuile	Kahurangi Estate Montepulciano 2010	$26
Tempura Soft Shell Crab and Crispy Squid Presented with sweet sesame soy dressing and wasabi aioli	Highfield Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2009	$25
Scallops’ Four Ways Five spice pork fillet, crab mousse and crisp pancetta, celeriac puree with lemon oil, sweet and sour julienne of pickled beetroot	Toi Toi Riesling 2009	$28
Confit Duck Confit duck leg with petite salad of micro cress, edamame beans, shaved apple & cider, star anise reduction	Clos Marguerite Pinot Noir 2008	$26
Fettucine Pasta Mixed mushrooms in a herb cream sauce	Shingle Peak Pinot Gris 2010	$17
Mushroom & Tofu Dumplings With Asian slaw and soya dipping sauce	Bushmere Estate Classic Chardonnay 2008	$20

The Main Event

Main	Suggested wine accompaniment	Price
Duo of Hawke’s Bay Lamb Oven roasted lamb rump & a braised mint and rosemary lamb shank with roast potatoes, Butternut squash purée, winter vegetables & a Madeira jus	Bridge Pa Merlot 2007	$42
Duo of Organic Pork Seared loin of pork and slow cooked belly with caramelized apple, sauté potatoes, red onion & almond sautéed broccolini & crackling	Toi Toi “Clutha” Pinot Noir 2009	$36
Rack of Venison Oven roasted with mélange of winter vegetables & port wine sauce	Man O’ War Cabernet Franc Merlot 2007	$42
Grilled “Fillet Mignon” Topped with mushroom and parmesan gratin with fondant potatoes, caramelised baby onions, slow roast tomato, bacon wrapped green beans and red wine jus.	Vidal Syrah 2007	$39
Fish of the Day Chef’s creation	Mud House Pinot Gris 2010	$36
Free Range Chicken Breast Sun-dried tomato, pinenut & mozzarella stuffing, served on Malaysian stir-fry rice with a Dijon mustard sauce	Vintage Lane Chardonnay 2009	$34
Roast Vegetable Stack Roast field Mushroom, capsicum, courgette & aged cheddar with cauliflower puree and mini toast	Hunter’s Gewurztraminer 2007	$30

To the Net

Dessert	Price
Soft Centered Chocolate Fondant Served with marinated berries and vanilla bean ice cream	$20
Apple Tarte Tatin Caramelised in butter and sugar, and served with walnut maple ice-cream	$16
Bread and Butter Pudding Danish sweet pastry and mixed fruit, served with vanilla cream and raspberry caulis	$18
Selection of New Zealand Ice Cream	$14
Vanilla Cream Brulée White chocolate and pistachio biscotti	$17
Selection of Imported & New Zealand Cheeses Local honeycomb, meyric walnuts, biscuits & fresh fruit, serves 2	$25

Tongariro Lodge, Lake Taupo, New Zealand

Gourmet Dining in a true lodge atmosphere

Tongariro Lodge Restaurant Menu

The First Cast

The Main Event

To the Net

Special 2-5 bedroom villa rate for more than two guests sharing

Tongariro Lodge