The Church Bistro – Hahei, NZ
A quality dining experience…
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.
We are available for birthday celebrations, business functions and boutique style weddings. We are happy to talk with you about your requests and to discuss menu options.
…steeped in history
The Church Bistro is situated in Hahei and conveniently placed in and around some of the most beautiful beaches in New Zealand including Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach.
The Church Bistro is housed in the original church building from the early 1900’s, and relocated from its original home, Taumarunui. The exposed kauri beams, classical joinery and original floor add to its charm and character.
Entrée
- $ 24Couvert (2ppl); freshly baked bread & dips
- $ 22Asparagus mousse & potato rosti served with a cheese sauce
- $ 22Grilled calamari served with white beans & pancetta
- $ 24Slow cooked Wagyu brisket bruschetta
Mains
- $ 35Polpette di Melanzane
Served with fresh pasta & homemade tomato sauce
- $ 44Fish medallion on a bed of cauliflower mousseline & asparagus sauce
- $ 46Lamb shank accompanied with lentil minestrone & chorizo
- $ 46Your choice of NZ lamb rump OR NZ eye fillet steak,
served with parmesan arancini, mushroom puree, fried kale & thyme butter
Dessert
- $ 16Dark chocolate molten cake & vanilla ice cream
- $ 16Passionfruit brûlée
- $ 16Sorbet duo
- $ 8Vanilla ice cream
Children’s Menu
(twelve years and under)
- $ 20Fish fingers and chips
- $ 20Steak & chips
- $ 20Pasta in red sauce & parmesan OR
Pasta in butter sauce & parmesan
- $37Roast dinner (your choice* of pork, beef, or lamb roast) and a delicious sticky date pudding & caramel sauce dessert.
* Depending on availability
- $ 20KIDS Roast dinner (your choice* of pork, beef, or lamb roast) and a delicious sticky date pudding & caramel sauce dessert.
*Depending on availability
Contact
For reservations or general enquiries
Please book here through our online system.
For groups of 8 or more, or for late notice bookings, please contact the restaurant
07 866 3797 or send an email to: dine@thechurchbistro.co.nz
Opening hours:
Thursday to Sunday from 5:30 PM
Thursday to Saturday: a la carte menu
Sunday: Sunday roast dinner
Looking forward to seeing you then.
Find us at 87 Hahei Beach Rd, Hahei, NZ | get directions
Please do not leave a reservation on here if you require a booking within 24 hours, this is our peak season and we can’t always guarantee you a table. Please call one of the above numbers to check for same day bookings.
