Bistro Gentil

Bistro Gentil À la carte or seven course degustation menu. Wine available by the glass from Enomatic wine dispenser. Beautiful garden setting with mountain & lake views.
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Wanaka’s gastronomic destination, Bistro Gentil serves modern French cuisine featuring seasonal produce from our kitchen garden and Central Otago. We offer dégustation menus and à la carte. Enjoy a range of fine wines by either the glass, half glass or taster from our Enomatic wine-dispenser system. Located in a beautiful garden setting infused with artwork from world renowned artists, overlooking the mountains of Wanaka, join us for lunch, dinner or a game of Pétanque.

À bientôt! See you soon!

French onion soup | Soupe à l’oignon gratiné Throughout september, we’ve been donating $3 from every bowl of french onio...
22/09/2026

French onion soup | Soupe à l’oignon gratiné

Throughout september, we’ve been donating $3 from every bowl of french onion soup sold at Bistro to plateupforlovewanaka.

So, if you’ve been meaning to come for a french onion, now is the time / c’est maintenant.

À bientôt!

1…2…3… Espresso Martini | Un… deux… trois… Espresso Martini 🍸 À bientôt!
20/07/2026

1…2…3… Espresso Martini | Un… deux… trois… Espresso Martini 🍸

À bientôt!

Yellowfin seared tuna | Thon albacore saisi Featured in our new five-course tasting menu, available from today. À bientô...
30/06/2026

Yellowfin seared tuna | Thon albacore saisi

Featured in our new five-course tasting menu, available from today.

À bientôt!

Dark chocolate mousse | Mousse au chocolat We’ll get you a spoon. À bientôt!
24/06/2026

Dark chocolate mousse | Mousse au chocolat

We’ll get you a spoon.

À bientôt!

Our most underrated dish on the menu: Salt-baked swede, butternut squash, smoked labneh, pumpkin seed pesto, black garli...
16/06/2026

Our most underrated dish on the menu:

Salt-baked swede, butternut squash, smoked labneh, pumpkin seed pesto, black garlic gel, vietnamese oil and puffed rice.

If you know, you know.

À bientôt!

09/06/2026

We’ll save you a seat. Who are you sliding in with?

À bientôt!

Small plates made for sharing: Oysters with shallot mignonette, house smoked olives, cod, mushroom and croque-madame cro...
29/05/2026

Small plates made for sharing:

Oysters with shallot mignonette, house smoked olives, cod, mushroom and croque-madame croquettes.

If you haven’t already, secure your table for the long weekend.

À bientôt!

21/05/2026

A glimpse at some of our favourites... À bientôt

Bookings available this weekend.

A little update from Bistro:We’re now opening at 5:30pm on Tuesdays & Wednesdays — giving you a slower start to the even...
17/05/2026

A little update from Bistro:

We’re now opening at 5:30pm on Tuesdays & Wednesdays — giving you a slower start to the evening, and more time to settle in with a glass of wine.

Perfect for early dinners and long conversations.

French-inspired dining, made for lingering.

À bientôt

Beef tartare | Tartare de boeuf Raw, french, iconic.A timeless favourite. Open Thursday to Saturday from 6pm À bientôt
14/05/2026

Beef tartare | Tartare de boeuf

Raw, french, iconic.
A timeless favourite.

Open Thursday to Saturday from 6pm

À bientôt

Address

76a Golf Course Road
Wanaka
9305

Opening Hours

Monday 6pm - 9pm
Tuesday 6pm - 9pm
Wednesday 6pm - 9pm
Thursday 6pm - 9pm
Friday 6pm - 9pm
Saturday 6pm - 9pm
Sunday 6pm - 9pm

Telephone

+6434432299

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