Best French onion soup in Wanaka

2 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Bistro Gentil
Bistro Gentil
92/100 (831 ratings)
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European
New Zealand
French
Vegetarian Friendly
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Wine Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Crème Brulée
Croquettes
French onion soup
Lamb
Beef
Fish
Seared Tuna
Pork
Parfait
Miso
Pork Belly
Salad
Market Fish
Wine
Duck
Steak Tartare
Lamb Rump
Crème Brûlée
Salmon
Beef
French Onion Soup
Confit Duck Leg Duck Croquette Onion Textures Spiced Shallots Sesame Crisps Duck Jus Green Oil
Rock Oysters Rose Hip Granita
Confit
Steak Tartare
French
Wine Bar
European
New Zealand
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Fine Dining
"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..."
Rob Collins
"Lovely food, great service. My downfalls would be the sourdough which we ordered as an entree. The meal came out cold even though it was toasted,..."
Amy Lecons
"Lovely French restaurant on a hilltop. Probably our best meal in NZ. Energetic noise level vs. the quiet candlelight affair I would have expected...."
Dan Cartwright
"What a place!.... everything about this place was amazing, could not fault it. Service was outstanding, with no waiting to be served drinks, and..."
Alayna Brooks
"Excellent food, atmosphere and team, would wholeheartedly recommend a..."
Elliot Tan
"Fantastic dining experience here- excellent service and lovely ambiance in this unassuming French inspired eatery. The blankets and sheepskins on the..."
Katie Wolfe
"This is a fantastic experience for us. We have been living NZ five years and this is the best fine dining we experienced in several ones. The color,..."
Jane
"I booked online and was called to be told that they were down three kitchen staff due to Covid and would we be ok coming later so we wouldn't have to..."
Emma Bennett
"Stunning venue, beautiful food, generous portions and excellent service. Beef Tartare was wonderful. If we're ever down here again we'll be back;..."
Sarah de Vos
"I can't fault BG in any way. Service was awesome and friendly. We sat in the patio area. What a view and atmosphere. Food 🤤...... seriously the..."
Chris Davey
"Most romantic dinner experience in Wanaka for me so far. Relaxing ambience with an amazing view. Make a reservation for the earliest dinner time slot..."
Eunice L. (foodtravelbabe)
"We were absolutely blown away by the food here. Just a few minutes from Wanaka, this restaurant feels like it’s tucked away from everything. The..."
Anushi Patel
"Best fine dining in..."
Micha Haddad
"If I could give this place 6 stars I would! Best meal I had during my visit to New Zealand. Everything was truly exceptional: the food, the wine, the..."
Ross Hendry
"My wife and I dined here as part of our time in Wānaka. The food and service were terrific. The pork belly entree was amazing. It was certainly a..."
Dominic May
"Exceptional food with a delightful view (my wife). The mountains were also pretty good. Couldn’t recommend..."
Isaac Page
"The Venison main was..."
Wayne Reid
"We have lovely time.service was great ,wine was very nice.enjoy the..."
rosalie kochanek
"Absolutely delicious food. Beautiful view. Friendly and attentive..."
Courtney Butters-Kerr
Bistro Gentil
Bistro Gentil
90/100 (936 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
New Zealand
French
European
Wine Bar
New Zealand
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Crème Brûlée
Lamb Rump
Beef
French Onion Soup
Confit
Confit Duck Leg Duck Croquette Onion Textures Spiced Shallots Sesame Crisps Duck Jus Green Oil
Cheesecakes
Beef
Rock Oysters Rose Hip Granita
Creme Brulee
Steak Tartare
Croquettes
French onion soup
Salad
Cassoulet
Duck
Crème Brulée
Lamb
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Seared Tuna
Parfait
Miso
Pork Belly
Cheesecake
Market Fish
Steak Tartare
Wine
Sit down
Wine Bar
European
New Zealand
French
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Fine Dining
"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..."
Rob Collins
"Lovely food, great service. My downfalls would be the sourdough which we ordered as an entree. The meal came out cold even though it was toasted,..."
Amy Lecons
"Lovely French restaurant on a hilltop. Probably our best meal in NZ. Energetic noise level vs. the quiet candlelight affair I would have expected...."
Dan Cartwright
"What a place!.... everything about this place was amazing, could not fault it. Service was outstanding, with no waiting to be served drinks, and..."
Alayna Brooks
"Excellent food, atmosphere and team, would wholeheartedly recommend a..."
Elliot Tan
"Fantastic dining experience here- excellent service and lovely ambiance in this unassuming French inspired eatery. The blankets and sheepskins on the..."
Katie Wolfe
"This is a fantastic experience for us. We have been living NZ five years and this is the best fine dining we experienced in several ones. The color,..."
Jane
"I booked online and was called to be told that they were down three kitchen staff due to Covid and would we be ok coming later so we wouldn't have to..."
Emma Bennett
"Stunning venue, beautiful food, generous portions and excellent service. Beef Tartare was wonderful. If we're ever down here again we'll be back;..."
Sarah de Vos
"I can't fault BG in any way. Service was awesome and friendly. We sat in the patio area. What a view and atmosphere. Food 🤤...... seriously the..."
Chris Davey
"Most romantic dinner experience in Wanaka for me so far. Relaxing ambience with an amazing view. Make a reservation for the earliest dinner time slot..."
Eunice L. (foodtravelbabe)
"We were absolutely blown away by the food here. Just a few minutes from Wanaka, this restaurant feels like it’s tucked away from everything. The..."
Anushi Patel
"Best fine dining in..."
Micha Haddad
"If I could give this place 6 stars I would! Best meal I had during my visit to New Zealand. Everything was truly exceptional: the food, the wine, the..."
Ross Hendry
"My wife and I dined here as part of our time in Wānaka. The food and service were terrific. The pork belly entree was amazing. It was certainly a..."
Dominic May
"Exceptional food with a delightful view (my wife). The mountains were also pretty good. Couldn’t recommend..."
Isaac Page
"The Venison main was..."
Wayne Reid
"We have lovely time.service was great ,wine was very nice.enjoy the..."
rosalie kochanek
"Absolutely delicious food. Beautiful view. Friendly and attentive..."
Courtney Butters-Kerr