Bistro LagoHilltop, Taupō
Bistro Lago – French food
Bistro Lago – French food
Bistro Lago – French food
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French restaurant · Hilltop

Hilton Taupo Restaurant

80-100 Napier Road, Hilltop, Taupō

Opening hours

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We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for Bistro Lago. Many French restaurants in Taupō open for lunch and dinner (typically 11:30 am – 2 pm and 5 – 9:30 pm), but please check before you go.

Call 07 376 2319

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80-100 Napier Road, Hilltop, Taupō

About

About Bistro Lago

If you are looking for a French restaurant in Hilltop, Taupō, Bistro Lago at 80-100 Napier Road in Hilltop is one of the places worth knowing about. It is about 3.3 km from central Taupō.

The kitchen focuses on French food. Dishes typical of this style include french onion soup and crème brûlée, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. We currently list 6 places in Taupō in the French category, and Bistro Lago is among them. The menu also crosses into Māori & New Zealand and international territory.

We have not yet verified the trading hours for Bistro Lago. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call (07 376 2319) before you set off is a good idea.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $40–$70 a head at a French restaurant like this. The nearest other venue on our map is Industrie, about 800 m away.

In its own words: “Bistro restaurant inside Hilton Lake Taupo with lake views, led by chef Gareth Stewart.”

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of French restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
PlatsSteak frites

With béarnaise

$36–46

PlatsDuck confit

With pommes sarladaises

$36–44

PlatsCroque monsieur

Ham and gruyère

$18–24

EntréesEscargots

Garlic and parsley butter

$18–24

DessertsTarte tatin

Caramelised apple tart

$15–18

DessertsCrème brûlée

Vanilla custard

$14–17

Plan your visit

When is Bistro Lago busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at French restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Bistro Lago

Where is Bistro Lago?

Bistro Lago is at 80-100 Napier Road, Hilltop, Taupō, about 3.3 km from central Taupō. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Bistro Lago's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue on 07 376 2319 before you visit.

What kind of food does Bistro Lago serve?

French food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of French restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Bistro Lago?

As an estimate, a meal at a French restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact Bistro Lago?

You can call 07 376 2319. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Bistro Lago?

The closest is Industrie (800 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Bistro Lago

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Hilltop

Other French places nearby

French in Taupō
NameAreaStatusDistance
Cafe and CreperieRangatira Park–3.1 km
Taste Cafe BistroNukuhau–3.1 km
Finns Bistro and Beer GardenNukuhau–3.1 km
The BistroRangatira Park–3.2 km
The Bay Bar and BrasserieAcacia Bay–5.8 km