Our Menus

At O’Connell St Bistro we source the best available seasonal produce from New Zealand and overseas, which is prepared and cooked in the contemporary European Bistro style to highlight the natural flavours and qualities of the produce.

  • Restaurant Month

  • Restaurant Month Menu
  • $60 per person w paired wines $40 per person
  • Available for lunch 11.30am-3pm & dinner from 5pm
  • Last bookings at 6pm & tables must be vacated by 7.15pm
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  • Our own Sourdough w Lewis Road Creamery Salted Butter
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  • Pea & Ham Soup, Ham Hock sandwich & fried Quail egg
  • Smith & Sheth Cru Albarino 2019
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  • Jerusalem Artichoke risotto, truffled Mascarpone, Artichoke crisps & red wine jus
  • w new seasons Bay of Plenty Truffle add 15
  • Smith & Sheth Cru Heretaunga Chardonnay 2018
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  • Roasted Hapuka, Potato gnocchi, Pancetta, Mushrooms & Celeriac puree
  • w Crayfish add 15
  • Smith & Sheth Cru Kawarau Pinot Noir 2018
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  • Dark Chocolate fondant, Mandarin, Praline & Hazelnut ice cream
  • Gonzales Byass Nectar Pedro Ximenez

  • Bistro Menu

  • Bistro Menu
  • Available for Pre Theatre Dining & Supper Tables must be vacated by 7.15pm
  • Crispy peppered Squid, Wasabi aioli & Chilli Soy Caramel
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  • South Island Game & Pistachio terrine, Plums, toasted Brioche & Mustard
  • Market Fish, Tarragon risotto, roasted Cherry Tomatoes & green Garlic cream
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  • Mushroom, Goats cheese & red Onion marmalade pie, candied Walnuts & Rocket oil
  • Affogato
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  • Cheese w Fruit bread, Ginger biscuits & Poppyseed lavosh
  • 2 courses $38 | 3 courses $48

  • Tasting Menu

  • Tasting Menu
  • Without wine – $115 | Wine included – $180
  • This menu is designed to be enjoyed by the entire table
  • Vegetarian Option also available
 

  • A La Carte Menu

  • Download Menu

  • STARTERS

  • Seasonal New Zealand Oysters      Market price
  • Beetroot cured Ora King Salmon, Cauliflower, Horseradish & confit Egg yolk    26
  • Crispy peppered Squid, Wasabi aioli, Chilli Soy Caramel   24.5/36
  • Butternut Pumpkin & Ricotta agnolotti, spiced Nut crumble, Sage brown butter & Parmesan    24.5/36
  • add Crayfish 15
  • Pork belly,  Scampi tails, Chicken liver parfait, spiced red Cabbage & pickled Shiitakes    28
  • Classic Steak tartare     28/42
  • MAIN COURSES
  • Pappardelle of wild Bendigo Rabbit, our own Applewood smoked Bacon, Walnut Watercress pesto & Parmigiano Reggiano   43
  • Mushroom, Goats cheese & red Onion marmalade pie candied Walnuts & Rocket oil    40
  • Market Fish, Crayfish & Tarragon risotto, roasted Cherry Tomatoes & green Garlic cream     47.5
  • Roasted Angus eye fillet, Potato gnocchi, black Garlic, confit Witloof, Kale & Pepper jus   46.5
  • Smoked Venison loin, Feta & aged Cheddar dumplings, Parsnip puree,  Rosemary beurre noisette & red wine jus     46

  • SIDE DISHES

  • All 12 each
  • Hand cut Agria Fat Chips
  • Jerusalem Artichoke & Potato gratin
  • Seasonal greens  w smoked Bacon
  • Garden Leaf salad

  • LOCAL CHEESEs

  • 50gm serves 18
  • served w Fruit bread, Ginger biscuits & Poppyseed lavosh

  • DESSERTS

  • All 18 each
  • Chocolate marquise, Armagnac marinated Prunes & salted Caramel
  • The Bistro’s Classic Tahitian Vanilla crème brulee
  • Coconut & Vanilla panna cotta, poached Pineapple, Mango & Passionfruit sorbet
  • Affogato – Vanilla bean ice cream, Espresso,Disaronno Amaretto & or without Disaronno Amaretto 12
  • Selection of homemade ice creams & sorbets
  • All our prices include 15% Goods & Services Tax
  • Please note credit card payments are subject to 1.95% surcharge