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
  • MENU CHANGES DAILY
  • SAMPLE MENU BELOW
  • 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 Scallops   15
  • Smith & Sheth Cru Heretaunga Chardonnay 2018
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  • Chocolate Marquise, Armagnac marinated Prunes & salted Caramel
  • Campbells of Rutherglen Muscat NV

  • 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
  • or
  • 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
  • Tuna crudo,  Apple & Fennel remoulade, Cucumber sorbet, Yuzu Dashi dressing   26
  • Crispy peppered Squid, Wasabi aioli, Chilli Soy Caramel   24.5/36
  • Smoked Buffalo curd & Egg yolk raviolo, creamed baby Spinach, Chardonnay beurre blanc     24.5
  • Rolled Duck, Pistachio & Prune terrine, parfait, Pineapple & Mojo dressing  26
  • Atlantic Scallops, confit Leek, Truffle butter & crispy Pork floss     28
  • Classic Steak tartare     28/42
  • MAIN COURSES
  • Pappardelle of wild Bendigo Rabbit, our own Applewood smoked Bacon, Walnut Watercress pesto, Parmigiano Reggiano   43
  • Twice baked aged Cheddar souffle, Truffle custard, charred Sweetcorn veloute & Hazelnuts   40
  • Market Fish, wilted baby Gem, Pea, Prosciutto & creamed Paua      47.5
  • Greenstone Creek sirloin, sauteed Asian greens, smoky Eggplant & Koji butter    46.5
  • Leelands Lamb rump, Pumpkin risotto, Harissa croquettes, Ricotta, Pomegranate   45
  • Aged Duck breast, crispy filo Tiger Prawn, Massaman curry, baby Carrots    47.5

  • SIDE DISHES

  • All 12 each
  • Hand cut Agria Fat Chips
  • Seasonal Greens w smoked Bacon
  • Buttered baby Perlas, confit Shallots, Walnuts & Mint
  • Garden Leaves, Apple & Honey Mustard dressing

  • LOCAL CHEESEs

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

  • DESSERTS

  • All 18 each
  • Valrhona Manjari Chocolate cremeux, salted Caramel, hazelnut & Honey Olive oil ice cream
  • The Bistro’s Classic Tahitian Vanilla crème brulee
  • Vanilla cheesecake, Limoncello jelly, Crumble & Cassis 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