The Church Bistro.
Character dining at its best.
The Church Bistro is operated independently from The Church Accommodation, please contact them directly to make a reservation.
The Church Bistro is housed in the original church building from the early 1900s, and relocated from its original home, Taumarunui.
The exposed kauri beams, classical joinery and original timber floor add to the charm and character of this unique historical building.
The Church Bistro is a family run restaurant where father and son Souza from Brazil combine their talent and experience behind the stove!
Come and enjoy Chef Guto and Chef Gabriel in their craziness, loudness but most of all, their culinary uniqueness!
They bring over 50 years international experience to the stove, showing of the skills and taste combinations they have picked up on their travels. Their plates are infused with flavors from their childhood in Brazil, experiences in Portugal, India, the Netherlands and now New Zealand.
Entree
Couvert (2ppl).
freshly baked bread & dips
$24
Tuna OR Beef tartare nachos
$24
Beetroot ravioli filled with goat cheese, topped with saffron sauce and macadamia nuts
$21
Grilled octopus served with kumara fries and tartar sauce
$26
French style duck saucisson, broccoli purée & red wine sauce
$24
Mains
The Church salad:
Fattoush salad, falafel, quinoa, vegetables, coconut yoghurt & halloumi cheese
$38
Fish medallion, potato foam, black butter, pesto and peperonata
$44
Crispy pork belly, veggie wonton, hoisin sauce and kumara purée
$42
Wagyu brisket, crispy parmesan risotto, roti sauce and broccolini
$46
Your choice of NZ lamb loin OR NZ eye fillet steak.
Served with potato rosti, truffle mushroom & cheese mousse, micro green salad and thyme butter
$48
Kids menu available
(12 and under)
$20
Fish Fingers & chips
Steak & chips
Desserts
Crème caramel and berries
$16
Chocolate marquise and Doris plum coulis
$16
Passionfruit mousse
$16
Sorbet duo
$16
Vanilla ice cream
$8
Opening Hours
March 2025
Open 6 days from 5.30pm. Closed Monday
Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day.
As The Church Bistro is operated independently of The Church Accommodation,
please contact The Church Bistro directly for their opening dates and times as this will change through the year.
Booking are recommended.