Handmade, Locally Sourced, Fresh, Beautiful Food
What People Have To Say About Us
Went to Hilltop for the first time last night, all I need is one word to describe the food, service and atmosphere: Amazing.
— Tyler F, TripadvisorHilltop Bistro stands as the best food and dining experience I have had in BC. The set menu offering had good choice for us all and wine by the glass was excellent. The prices are reasonable for Nanaimo – less than what it would cost in Vancouver. The food was perfect and delicious…
— Dee L., YelpSince The Hilltop Bistro opened, it has been a cut above. By far Nanaimo’s best culinary experience Hilltop doesn’t disappoint in any regard. The food is always fresh and local. The team at Hilltop have got it going on. Bravo!
— Tony Harris, google reviewsWe have heard so many good things about the Hilltop Bistro and finally had the chance to dine here over this past weekend. AMAZING, the food was spectacular and the wine, perfect! The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and did not hesitate to make suggestions on some of their favourites on
— Sam Horlick, FacebookHours of Operation
Dinner: 5pm – 9:00pm | Thursday through Sunday
#102 – 5281 Rutherford Road, Nanaimo | Google Map
Please Call Us for Dinner Reservations 250.585.5337
General Inquiries: info@hilltopbistro.ca
Our Story
Hilltop Bistro’s story starts around 30 years ago.
It starts with a warm kitchen in an old house with an old lady making fritule. The smell of the freshly fried dough being dusted with sugar mixed with the sound of family talking and laughing, clinking glasses and pouring wine. While the abundance of food that would be our feast was being stirred and fried, stewed and roasted, Nana would make the fritule and say we weren’t allowed to have any until after dinner. That never lasted.
It was these memories of comfort and family that made food and wine a natural progression for Chef Ryan Zuvich. Memories that would see him travel around the world experiencing and learning all that he could from some of the best and most recognized chefs and restaurateurs. Hand made, home-grown, nose to tail eating. Words that are now used the world over to convey the latest trends, were just how it always was for Ryan’s family and how we think it should always be.
So when Hilltop Bistro opened its doors in the summer of 2013, we took these lessons and set out to create a truly unforgettable experience. One we hope will leave you wanting to come back time and time again to create your own culinary memories
From the team at Hilltop Bistro,
Thank you for your support
Menu
Pre Course
Warm Bread & Butter 5
Truffled Frites 9
Roast Garlic Aioli
Warm Marinated Olives 8
Nanoose Organic Greens 6
Red Wine Vinaigrette
Starters
Apple & Endive Salad 12
Cress, Roquefort, Sourdough, Candied Walnut, Walnut Vinaigrette
Chicken Liver Parfait 12
Pickles, Sourdough Crostini
Cod Croquttes 12
Tomato Confit, Smoked Paprika Aioli
Organic Beet Salad 12
Almond, Goats Cheese, Arugula, Honey Tarragon Vinaigrette
Cornmeal Oysters 12
Celeriac Remoulade, Sriracha
Saltspring Island Mussels 17
White wine & Garlic
Add Frites 4
Mains
House-made Buckwheat Pappardelle 19
Braised Spinach & Mushroom, Roast Tomato, Crispy Mushroom, Parmigiano Reggiano
Add Duck Confit 9
Arctic Char 27
Potato Salardaise, Roast Brocolini, Braised Cipollini, Almond Butter Sauce
Prawn & Scallops 34
House Made Bacon & Braised Leek Risotto, Piperade, Fresh Basil, Crispy Onions
Pork Roti 28
Applewood Smoked Cheddar Pave, Roast Heirloom Carrot, Caramelized Onion & Apple Compote, Watercress
Steak Frites 29
8oz. AAA Butchers Steak, House Cut Frites, Organic Greens, Garlic& Parsley Buttter
Add Garlic Prawns 9
Beer
Kronenbourg 1664
341ml 5% 6.75
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
330ml 5.1% 7.95
Phillips Blue Buck
341ml 5% 6.50
Phillips Analogue Kolsch
341ml 5% 6.5
Chimay Red
330ml 7% 9
Chimay Blue
330ml 9% 8.75
Duvel
300ml 8.5% 8.75
König Ludwig
500ml 5.5% 11
*ask about our beers on tap*
Bubbles
Villa Teresa Organic Prosecco
44
White Wine
House White
7.50/gl 18.50/.5L 36/L
Arrowleaf Cellars Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley
10/40
Arrowleaf Cellars Riesling, Okanagan Valley
11/44
Mooncurser Viognier Blend,Osoyoos
11.50/46
Fort Berens Chardonnay, Lillooet
10.5/42
Chateu Wolff Estate Winery, White Blend, Nanaimo
11/44
Red Wine
Hourse Red
7.75/gl 20/.5L 38/L
Concha Y Toro Carmenere, Chile
9.5/38
Perrin Reserve Cotes Du Rhone
10.50/42
Peter Lehman Clancy’s Australia
12/48
337 Noble Vines Cabernet Sauvignon, California
12/48
Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages
50
Lake Breeze Pinot Noir, Okanagan
12.50/50
Covert Farms Amacitia Oliver
13.50/54
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Team
Ryan Zuvich
Executive Chef, OwnerRyan Zuvich has been cooking for some time now. He’s cooked in some pretty amazing places with some pretty amazing people and counts himself quite lucky for the experience. 6 years ago he and his wife moved to Nanaimo and continued to meet some pretty amazing people and have created a couple of pretty amazing places to share with their new friends. The goal, if I understand correctly, is for Ryan to continue to meet some pretty amazing people and build pretty amazing places for the years to come.
FAQ
While we change our menu quite often, we typically have a wide array of Gluten Free Items available
Glad you asked. We believe that each restaurant should be unique. That the reason you’ve chosen that particular place is because of what they offer.
We offer a small selection of expertly crafted dishes that work as a whole. We also believe that when someone says that they don’t like a particular thing, it’s more often than not because it hasn’t been made well. We hope that you’ll trust our kitchen to make you a believer!
We will however change what we can to accommodate allergies.
No, and the reason is this; In the not to distant past we had reservations coming in from every form of media currently known. Having everything in one spot guarantees we don’t miss your request!
As such please call us at 250.585.5337 to book your reservation.
For sure we do! We welcome large parties up to 10 people.
For even larger parties, we offer the option to buy out the restaurant for the evening. Please see this page for more information.
For any questions call us at 250.585.5337
Book your staff parties, holiday functions or other large celebrations with us by buying out the restaurant for the evening!
All the details you need are right here.
For any questions call us at 250.585.5337
We offer our 3 course prix fixe every day! It’s a great way to see lots of different dishes and we think its the best way to dine!
For $46 you can choose any Starter, any Main Course, and any Dessert. There are some exceptions so please ask your server for more info!
As always, feel free to order however you like!
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