Bistro Gentil

We had quite high expectations of Bistro Gentil.. Fortunately, we were not disappointed! Excellent service, delicious food and a handy (albeit small) wine list.. I highly recommend the Venison Tartare and Rhubarb dessert..

Sublime food in a cozy and elegant setting, facing the lake. The hostess and servers were very accommodating and kind. We particularly loved the desserts and the anchovy appetizer.

Our second visit to Bistro Gentil. Both visits have been exceptional and we will be back. All 3 courses were superb and lovely wines to choose from. Special mention for the swordfish entree which was absolutely delicious. Forgot to take photos of the mains!

By far one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. The staff is well trained and courteous, the food was absolutely delicious, and the quality of food and service received matches the price. Will definitely be returning

French onion soup and cream brûlée were our favorites. We enjoyed most of dishes but found call some were too salty. Entree size was tiny. Service was good but slow as busy during school holiday.

This has been a must do every time we visit Wanaka. Usually for one of our birthdays. It has always provided great cuisine and very consistent top level of service. Between the 4 of us we ordered a wide array of options on the menu and they were all very good. Great wines too.

Such an amazing meal here tonight! Saturday 20th July, 2024. Menu has been updated slightly from what is posted. We had 3 mains - fillet steak, lamb rump and market fish. All loved them!

Had a fantastic dinner at Bistro Gentil last night. All the food was excellent with extra special shout outs going to the Venison with Chorizo crumb and the Poached raspberry dessert... Absolutely delicious! Service was great too! We're also both gluten free and nearly all the dishes could be adapted to suit. So, if you're in the area, I'd highly recommend a meal at Bistro Gentil, you won't be disappointed.

Wonderful experience at Bistro Gentil. This restaurant serves up delicious food with a gorgeous view. Excellent service and overall ambiance. My only call out is be careful when choosing your seat - this patio is spectacular but in the sun for part of the afternoon and it gets quite bright and hot. About halfway through the meal I found myself baking in the sun, which wasn't as comfortable as I would have liked.

Quaint, cosy, friendly. The team at BG are always out to impress and deliver an amazing meal and dining experience. by far the best fine dining in Wanaka. Make sure you book!

This is a must if you visit wanaka. Is a little of of town but don't let that stop you. This is great. Good service, great atmosphere, food fresh. Local, with a kiwi French Twist. really good. They have a hood wine list, by also have this wine dispenser that you can Just good up to and get a 1/3,.1/2.,or full glass of many different types of wines . Great idea. And otago has some great wines , world class.

I was recommended this restaurant and took my special guest for what appeared a lovely dinner. We both had identical meals of entre and mains. My guest spent the night vomiting and I woke up with mild diarrhoea. We had not eaten anything other than a scone all day so we had no doubt where the food poisoning came from. I notified Bistro Gentil of this and hugely disappointed in their response. Said they were sorry but not convincing in there reply. I would be reluctant to eat there again. I could not recommend this restaurant as a safe place Tor dine and I am sending report to Council Health Officials.

Just extraordinary. The staff is the definition of nice. Such good service. The restaurant itself is intimate and quiet. Lovely place to have a nice dinner. We found great food to eat dispite that the menu is not that big. The wine menu was really good. They also have special wine dispensers. You can have tastes from different types of wines for a fair price. The food itself was tasty. Really good use of spices and fresh ingredients. This is a must if you're in Wanaka!

Was quite disappointed with Bistro Gentil. I had been really excited to try this restaurant and had booked in advance. The staff are lovely and know the menu well but the food was very average. Meal sizes were tiny compared to the prices of the meals. We had the duck and the pork and to say I was upset with the food would be an understatement! Maybe I just had big expectations? The wine list however is lovely and they have an amazing machine in there that you grab a glass and get a card and you insert the card and choose a wine and you can get either half a glass, full glass or a taster all for very reasonable prices

Absolutely OUTSTANDING!!! Great warm, spacious cozy seating. The tables were not too close to the neighboring tables. Service was prompt and the staff was very knowledgeable about the foods and wine! We started with oysters, DEVINE!!! Fresh with iced lemon on top! We shared the lamb which was melt in your mouth flavorful and texture! A side dish of peas, kale and bacon was cooked to perfection!!! The wines would make Bacchus envious!!! EAT HERE!!!

Absolutely amazing experience. Wonderful staff and the food is incredible. Love the wine tasting which you can self serve however you'd like. The manager Kenny was exceptional and gave us interesting tid bits on all the great art in the restaurant. Great place, highly recommend it.

Stopped for a quick afternoon snack. Fantastic food and wine selection and amazing views.

Friendly upscale restaurant with overdecorated food This restaurant is located adjacent to a golf course a little outside of Wanaka proper, with nice views to the lake in the far distance. The decor is modern and warm. Our table was on the terrace which had been enclosed with plastic screens. The restaurant offers an array of wines that one can buy by the glass or taste; this approach allowed us to explore our own wine pairings. The food was all stylishly presented, for the most part with too much visual garnish. For the most part, the main ingredients of the plates of the tasting menu were agreeable. However, by the end of the meal, it felt as if the energetic approach to busy garnishing overpowered the main flavors of the dishes. The cheese plate at the end of the meal epitomized this over-decoration. Our advice would be to tune down the visual garnish and let the ingredients speak for themselves.

This is a charming restaurant with very attentive servers, a small but delightful menu, and exquisite food. The seafood and the lamb were extraordinary. We particularly liked the self-serve wine bar that permits you to have a small taste or a full glass of an entire array of wines. This was as fine a dining experience as we had in New Zealand. The prices were high but the experience was really superlative.

Beautiful spot! The service was sweet and friendly all night. We did wait a wee bit for our food but it was so worth it. Lamb cooked to perfection and a delicious choc fondant. Gorgeous evening, loved it.