Bistro Gentil
open now, until 21:00
French restaurant Bar
À la carte or seven course degustation menu. Wine available by the glass from Enomatic wine dispenser. Beautiful garden setting with mountain & lake views. 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. Read more
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Sylvia J. 2015-01-09
This has to be one of the best restaurants we have been to. The food is beautifully presented and tastes as good as it looks. We have never been...
This has to be one of the best restaurants we have been to. The food is beautifully presented and tastes as good as it looks. We have never been...
Sally H. 2014-12-20
We cant speak highly enough of Bistro Gentil, we had our intimate wedding reception there, and they were all simply amazing, amazing staff, amazing...
We cant speak highly enough of Bistro Gentil, we had our intimate wedding reception there, and they were all simply amazing, amazing staff, amazing...
Jewel C. 2014-12-15
Exceptional. Absolutely, beyond amazing, experience. We had the front patio room for a wedding on 12.12.14, hosted by Kenny. We were greeted with...
Exceptional. Absolutely, beyond amazing, experience. We had the front patio room for a wedding on 12.12.14, hosted by Kenny. We were greeted with...
Jess W. 2018-07-21
Absolutely top class food and service. We had the 5 course degustation with wine match and everything we received was exceptional. Expensive night out...
Absolutely top class food and service. We had the 5 course degustation with wine match and everything we received was exceptional. Expensive night out...
Simon C. 2018-07-13
I dont know where to start ! Absolutley superb! From the moment we walked in until we left we were impressed . This has to be one of the most amazing...
I dont know where to start ! Absolutley superb! From the moment we walked in until we left we were impressed . This has to be one of the most amazing...
Vanessa M. 2018-06-27
A great restaurant in Wanaka. Good place to try local food done well. Professional staff. Cool wine dispenser.
A great restaurant in Wanaka. Good place to try local food done well. Professional staff. Cool wine dispenser.
Jackie Lee M. 2018-04-04
Bistro Gentil is, far and away, the best restaurant in Wanaka. My husband and I have enjoyed a meal here every time we come to Wanaka, but we also had...
Bistro Gentil is, far and away, the best restaurant in Wanaka. My husband and I have enjoyed a meal here every time we come to Wanaka, but we also had...
Shyu Y. 2018-03-24
One of the best lamb experience in the world ^^
One of the best lamb experience in the world ^^
Michelle L. 2018-03-15
We cannot thank the amazing staff at Bistro Gentil enough for making our wedding meal one to remember! We got married in January and had our wedding...
We cannot thank the amazing staff at Bistro Gentil enough for making our wedding meal one to remember! We got married in January and had our wedding...
GeorgeandDarling M. 2017-11-22
Awesome food & great service highly recommend
Awesome food & great service highly recommend
Tanya H. 2017-11-04
We absolutely love Bistro Gentil. The view, the ambience, the staff, the wine .... oh and that food! Mario and his team have created a restaurant to...
We absolutely love Bistro Gentil. The view, the ambience, the staff, the wine .... oh and that food! Mario and his team have created a restaurant to...
Gaille S. 2017-09-11
Savior the flavored as you dine at Bistro Gentil. From the devine entrees to scrumptious mains and deliscious sweets. The exceptional experience of a...
Savior the flavored as you dine at Bistro Gentil. From the devine entrees to scrumptious mains and deliscious sweets. The exceptional experience of a...
Joel B. 2017-09-01
10/10 Hamish was an absolute champ. My partner and i went there after our elopement where the female waitress and Hamish just completed it. Food was...
10/10 Hamish was an absolute champ. My partner and i went there after our elopement where the female waitress and Hamish just completed it. Food was...
Hayden D. 2017-08-05
Food tasted great but small portion sizes. If you're hungry after a day of skiing. Expect to wait a while for your $40+ tiny meal that will barely...
Food tasted great but small portion sizes. If you're hungry after a day of skiing. Expect to wait a while for your $40+ tiny meal that will barely...
Vanessa B. 2017-04-25
Combination of amazing food with a a great customer service !!!! We love it and highly recommend to all.
Combination of amazing food with a a great customer service !!!! We love it and highly recommend to all.
Mary O' R. 2017-04-23
Fantastic meal. Salmon was amazing, beautiful cucumber jelly and crispy skin. Fish great, venison really good, and duck just fantastic. Full bodied...
Fantastic meal. Salmon was amazing, beautiful cucumber jelly and crispy skin. Fish great, venison really good, and duck just fantastic. Full bodied...
Janaye H. 2017-03-12
Fantastic! Best lamb I have ever had! Would go there for all special occasions.
Fantastic! Best lamb I have ever had! Would go there for all special occasions.
Jean Pierre le C. 2017-01-05
accueil charmant , cuisine française par un chef australien
accueil charmant , cuisine française par un chef australien
Neil D. 2017-01-01
New Year Eve dinner. Thanks we had a wonderful night'
New Year Eve dinner. Thanks we had a wonderful night'
Rene J. 2016-11-23
Great food, Great wine and a perfect service
Great food, Great wine and a perfect service
Updates from Bistro Gentil
Bistro G. 2017-03-21
Thanks so much Release Wanaka. Absolutely awesome! :)
Thanks so much Release Wanaka. Absolutely awesome! :)
Bistro G. 2017-02-13
Roses from the Bistro Gentil garden. Happy Valentines Day from the BG team. Enjoy
Roses from the Bistro Gentil garden. Happy Valentines Day from the BG team. Enjoy
Bistro G. 2017-02-10
And if kitchen garden delights are not to your liking... There is always our most delicious French onion soup with Gruyére crouton.
And if kitchen garden delights are not to your liking... There is always our most delicious French onion soup with Gruyére crouton.
Bistro G. 2017-02-10
Colourful delights from the BG kitchen garden! Nasturtiums, cherry tomatoes and chillies. Thanks to Doug Peddle for all his wonderful work. :)
Colourful delights from the BG kitchen garden! Nasturtiums, cherry tomatoes and chillies. Thanks to Doug Peddle for all his wonderful work. :)
Bistro G. 2017-02-06
Market fish, parsnip, broccolini, creamy white wine sauce, orange and almonds.
Market fish, parsnip, broccolini, creamy white wine sauce, orange and almonds.
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Bistro Gentil has a total of 1958 visitors (checkins) and 2253 likes.
20 reviews of Bistro Gentil.
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