Lionel's

restaurant — Taupō · Taupo

About Lionel's

Lionel's is a bar and bistro in Taupo Central, serving food, wine and good times. The venue runs breakfast from 7am to 12pm, lunch from 12pm to 3pm, and an evening menu from 5pm to 9pm, alongside a dedicated drinks menu.

Families are well catered for, with separate kids menus available for breakfast and for lunch/dinner, both aimed at children under 12. Tables can be booked online or by phone, and gift cards are available for those wanting to share the Lionel's experience.

Lionel's: Food, Wine and Good Times in Taupo

Lionel's is a bar and bistro in the heart of Taupo Central, built around the simple promise of serving food, wine and good times. The venue runs a full day of service, opening with breakfast from 7am to 12pm, moving into lunch from midday to 3pm, and finishing with an evening menu served from 5pm to 9pm.

A menu for every time of day

Alongside its breakfast, lunch and evening menus, Lionel's also runs a dedicated drinks menu covering wine and more, fitting with the bar side of its bar and bistro identity.

Looking after the kids

Families are well catered for at Lionel's, with two separate kids menus for children under 12. The breakfast kids menu includes a Mini Full with bacon, eggs, sausage, hash brown and toast, alongside Kids French Toast with maple syrup and berry compote, a buttermilk croissant and jam, and a choice of apple, blackcurrant or orange juice.

From midday, the kids menu shifts to options like Karaage Chicken & Chips and a Steak, Salad & Fries, both gluten free, alongside pasta dishes — Mafaldine & Meatballs and a Radiatori in tomato basil mascarpone sauce. For dessert, kids can choose a Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae or a Chocolate Brownie.

Bookings and gift cards

Tables at Lionel's can be booked online or by giving the team a call, and gift cards are available for those wanting to share the experience with someone else.

Visiting Lionel's

Lionel's is located at 14 Northcroft Street, Taupo, and can be reached by phone for bookings and enquiries.

Signature items

  • Karaage Chicken & Chips
  • Mini Full Breakfast
  • Mafaldine & Meatballs
  • Chocolate Brownie
  • Steak, Salad & Fries

Menu

Lunch

  • Lunch Menu — Served from 12pm to 3pm.

Drinks

  • Drinks Menu — A dedicated drinks and wine menu.

Evening

  • Evening Menu — Served from 5pm to 9pm.

Breakfast

  • Breakfast Menu — Served from 7am to 12pm.

Kids Breakfast (Under 12)

  • Mini Full — Bacon, eggs, sausage, hash brown and toast.
  • Kids French Toast — Served with maple syrup and berry compote.
  • Buttermilk Croissant & Jam — A buttermilk croissant served with jam.
  • Juice — Apple, blackcurrant or orange.

Kids Menu - From 12pm (Under 12)

  • Karaage Chicken & Chips — Japanese-style fried chicken with chips. Gluten free.
  • Steak, Salad & Fries — Steak served with salad and fries. Gluten free.
  • Mafaldine & Meatballs — Mafaldine pasta with meatballs.
  • Radiatori — Pasta in a tomato basil mascarpone sauce.
  • Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae — A chocolate ice cream sundae.
  • Chocolate Brownie — A chocolate brownie.

Frequently asked questions

What type of venue is Lionel's?
A bar and bistro in Taupo Central, serving food, wine and good times.
What meal times does Lionel's serve?
Breakfast 7am-12pm, lunch 12pm-3pm, and evening dining 5pm-9pm.
Is there a kids menu?
Yes, separate kids menus are available for breakfast and from midday onwards, both for under 12s.
What's on the kids menu?
Options include a mini full breakfast, French toast, karaage chicken and chips, steak with salad and fries, and pasta dishes.
Are there gluten-free kids options?
Yes, the karaage chicken and chips and the steak, salad and fries are both marked gluten free.
Can I book a table?
Yes, via the website or by phone.
Where is Lionel's located?
14 Northcroft Street, Taupo.

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