At Tongariro Lodge we believe the enjoyment of food and fine wine to be an integral part of your visit to the Taupo region.
The dining experience captures the essence of the bold vibrant surroundings, serving the best of New Zealand game and traditional foods. Hearty breakfast and luncheon are provided at your leisure, while our special hamper lunches will set your day up for an uninterrupted adventure. The dining room is open to casual diners also on reservation.
Menu
Starters
$10
Selection of Breads with Olive Oil and Butter
$10
$10
Garlic Bread with Cheese
$10
$12
Marinated Olives and Spiced Mixed Nuts
$12
$12
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with goats cheese and pesto
$12
Entrées
$26
New Zealand Mussels
Cooked in a coconut cream broth, diced kumara potatoes and a hint of Thai curry
$26
$26
Surf and Turf
Angus beef and black tiger prawn skewers served with aioli
$26
$25
Chicken Salad
Home smoked chicken breast with mesculen, strawberry, cucumber and honey mint dressing
$25
$27
Venison Chop
With savoury poached pear, walnuts and wild berry sauce
$27
Main
$45
Roast Pork Belly
Poached in beer coated with jerk barbecue sauce served with kumara mash and roasted vegetables
$45
$45
Lamb Rack
With home dried tomatoes and herb crust served with potato, pancetta and feta terrine, roasted vegetables and red wine jus
$45
$45
Angus Beef Fillet
Wrapped in prosciutto Parma ham on a truffle cannellini bean puree, sautéed portobello mushrooms and onion jam
$45
$36
Eggplant Cannelloni
Homemade pasta stuffed with eggplant topped with sauce Napolitano and Béchamel
$36
$33
Vegetable Hot Pot
Mixed vegetables and pulses stewed with herbs and spices served with breads
$33
$35
Fish of the Day
With roasted vegetables and white wine cream sauce
$35
$36
New Zealand Mussels
Cooked in a coconut broth, diced kumara and hint of Thai curry served with garlic bread and a garden salad
$36
$10
Garden Salad
$10
$10
Roasted Vegetables
$10
$8
Kumara Mash
$8
$8
Fries
$8
Dessert
$18
Strawberry Tiramisu
Popular Italian coffee dessert made of lady fingers
$18
$18
White Chocolate and Raspberry Crème Brulee
Rich custard base with a contrasting layer of hard caramel
$18
$18
Mille Feuille
Mixed berries layered with brandy snap discs and vanilla cream with raspberry, kiwifruit and mango coulis
$18
$18
Bread and Butter Pudding
Made by layering slices of buttered bread scattered over a custard mix, baked and served with vanilla ice cream
$18
$25
Selection of Cheeses from Over The Moon Dairy
With matching accompaniments
$25
$30
Chocolate truffle selection box and coffees to share
A truffle selection from Schoc Chocolates served in a designer box, so you can take home what you don’t eat.
$30
Breakfast
The breakfast menu also includes freshly brewed tea and coffee, fresh fruit and cereal, fruit juice and toast and preserves.
Eggs Any Way
Cooked to your liking and served on toasted ciabatta or focaccia
Three Egg Omelette
With your choice of the following fillings: mushroom, ham, smoked salmon, cheese & tomato
Eggs Benedict
Toasted English muffins with smoked salmon or ham with poached eggs & hollandaise sauce
Angler's Breakfast
Streaky bacon with slow roasted vine tomato, portobello mushroom, rosti potato, kransky sausage & eggs cooked to your liking
French Vanilla Toast
With cinnamon and orange, served with bacon and maple syrup
Buttermilk Pancakes
Served with berries, maple syrup and mascarpone
House Cured Salmon
With potato rosti, poached egg, spinach and homemade beetroot relish
Corn Fritters
Served with grilled bacon, cream fraiche and tomato salsa
