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.

  • Bistro Menu

  • Bistro 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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  • Ponzu glazed Kingfish, Avocado, red Pepper, Jasmine Rice sorbet & Wasabi hollandaise
  • Clos Henri Sauvignon Blanc 2018
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  • Beetroot & Chevre agnolotti, Hazelnut, black Garlic, Parsnip & Rocket
  • M de Minuty Cotes de Provence Rose 2019
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  • Crispy Pork belly, candied Eggplant & Miso hollandaise
  • add Atlantic Scallop   15
  • Smith & Sheth Cru Heretaunga Chardonnay 2018
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  • Elderflower marinated Strawberries, Clevedon Buffalo Vanilla curd & white Chocolate Elderflower sorbet
  • Churton Late Harvest Petit Manseng 2018

  • 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 – $190
  • 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
  • Ponzu glazed Kingfish, Avocado, red Pepper, Jasmine Rice sorbet & Wasabi hollandaise    26
  • Crispy peppered Squid, Wasabi aioli, Chilli Soy Caramel   24.5/36
  • Kohlrabi ceviche, char siu Tofu, green Curry & tempura Asparagus     24.5
  • Confit Duck leg & Duck liver parfait terrine, Pine nuts, Quince & toasted Brioche   26
  • Atlantic Scallops, Beef rendang, Coconut, Peanut & sauce Jacqueline    28
  • Classic Steak tartare     28/42
  • MAIN COURSES
  • Pappardelle of wild Bendigo Rabbit, our own Applewood smoked Bacon, Walnut Watercress pesto & Parmigiano Reggiano   43
  • Beetroot & Chevre agnolotti, Hazelnut, black Garlic, Parsnip & Rocket   40
  • John Dory, Crayfish, Sweetcorn & Cloudy Bay Clam & Celeriac veloute     47.5
  • Butcher’s cut of Beef, Mushrooms, Onion, Wasabi butter & Oxtail jus   46.5
  • Smoked Venison loin, Potato gnocchi, Feta, Beetroot, Blackberry & Horseradish     46
  • Leelands Lamb rump, Potato presse, stuffed Savoy cabbage leaf, Asparagus & Cranky Goat’s curd   45

  • SIDE DISHES

  • All 12 each
  • Hand cut Agria Fat Chips
  • Buttered baby Perlas, confit Shallots, Walnuts & Mint
  • Asparagus, brown Butter & crispy Ham hock
  • Cavolo Nero, Chilli & Garlic
  • Garden Leaves, Apple & Honey Mustard dressing

  • 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
  • Elderflower marinated Strawberries, Clevedon Buffalo Vanilla curd & white Chocolate Elderflower 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