The Bicycle Thief in Christchurch Menu

BRUNCH BRUNCH
  • House Made Granola $16.00
    • with poached fruit, yoghurt, panna cotta and milk
  • Smoked Portobello Mushrooms $18.00
    • with house made whole grain toast, truffled ricotta and poached eggs
  • Smoked Portobello Mushrooms $23.00
    • with bacon
  • Eggs Benedict $23.00
    • All with cheddar chive scone, buttered spinach and hollandaise with bacon or smoked mushroom or treacle cured salmon
  • Banana Bread French Toast $18.00
    • with local berry compote, marscapone and honey
BRUNCH - SIDES BRUNCH - SIDES
  • Free Range Bacon $5.00
  • Treacle Cured Salmon $5.00
  • Avocado Smash $5.00
  • Toasted House-made Ciabatta $6.00
LUNCH - STARTERS LUNCH - STARTERS
  • Braised Goat Arancini with Truffle Mayo $15.00
  • Warmed Marinated Olives $9.00
  • Polenta Fries with Aioli $8.00 / $12.00
    • Half / Full
  • House-made Rosemary Focaccia $8.00
LUNCH - PRIMI LUNCH - PRIMI
  • Salt cured Warehou Salad with new potato + salsa verde $22.00
  • Roasted Spring Carrot Salad with hung yoghurt, mint + orange $22.00
  • Braised Goat on Focaccia with sweet onions, crispy goats cheese, rocket $24.00
LUNCH - PASTA LUNCH - PASTA
  • Cannelloni $28.00
    • spinach, ricotta + walnut with Chianti tomato sauce
  • Parpadelle $28.00
    • local fresh picked asparagus, broad bean, lemon, Pernod marscapone
  • Spaghetti $30.00
    • clams, crispy prosciutto, garlic oil, lemon, mint, herbs
LUNCH - MAINS LUNCH - MAINS
  • Akaroa Salmon with broccolini, confit vine tomatoes + chives butter $36.00
  • Hereford Ribeye (250g) $37.00
    • crispy potato cake, smoked mushrooms, broad beans, horseradish cream + rich red wine jus
  • Risotto $28.00
    • seasonal + local, please ask your waitperson
  • Tarragon Chicken Breast $34.00
    • Chardonnay tomatoes, charred zucchini, goats cheese, crisp capers
LUNCH - SIDES LUNCH - SIDES
  • Baby peas, truffle, mint, bacon $10.00
  • Seasonal buttered greens $10.00
  • Fries with Bloody Mary ketchup $10.00
  • Iceberg wedge with blue cheese dressing $6.00
LUNCH - PIZZA (All pizza hand stretched + stone baked to order for you!) LUNCH - PIZZA (All pizza hand stretched + stone baked to order for you!)
  • Margherita $24.00
    • tomato base, buffalo mozzarella, freshly picked basil
  • Puttanesca $24.00
    • tomato base, anchovies, capers, black olives, black olives, chilli
  • Prosciutto $24.00
    • rucola -tomato base, cherry tomatoes, prosciutto, ricotta, rocket
  • Auttuno $24.00
    • free range smoky bacon, fresh pear, gorgonzola
  • Bianca $24.00
    • potato, Rosemary, oil, caramelised onions, Parmesan
  • Funghi $24.00
    • roasted mushrooms, caramelised onions, gorgonzola, truffle oil
  • Coppa $24.00
    • tomato base, smoked mozzarella, cured pork neck, red onion, chilli
  • Carbonara $24.00
    • free range smoky bacon, free range egg, Parmesan w black pepper
  • Quattro Formaggio $24.00
    • smoked mozzarella, pecorino, provolone, gorgonzola
  • Carne Di Maile $24.00
    • pulled pork, thyme, roasted fennel, provolone, apple, rocket
  • Salmone $24.00
    • treacle cured salmon, garlic oil, capers, red onion, almond, sorrel
  • Asparagus $24.00
    • roasted local asparagus, lemon, soft goats cheese, mint pesto, pine nuts
  • Cervo $24.00
    • seared venison, muscat raisins, ricotta, pecorino, walnut, parsley
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Tiramisu $14.00
    • our most popular, delicious, classic dessert
  • Affogatto $16.00
    • vanilla ice cream w espresso, hazelnut liquor + biscotti
  • Chocolate Bar $16.00
    • peanut, salted caramel mousse, pop corn + ice cream
  • Baked Blueberry Crostada $16.00
    • frangipane, vincotto, vanilla ice cream
LUNCH - CHEESE (All cheese served w house made lavosh, chutney + fresh fruit) LUNCH - CHEESE (All cheese served w house made lavosh, chutney + fresh fruit)
  • Twice baked gorgonzola soufflé $16.00
  • One cheese $18.00
  • Two cheeses $26.00
  • Three cheeses $32.00
DINNER-STARTERS DINNER-STARTERS
  • Braised Goat Arancini $15.00
    • with Truffle Mayo
  • Warmed Marinated Olives $9.00
  • Polenta Fries with Aioli $8.00/ $12.00
    • Half /Full
  • House-made Rosemary Focaccia $8.00
DINNER - PRIMI DINNER - PRIMI
  • Salted poached Warehou $22.00
    • with new potatoes + salsa verde
  • Roasted Spring Carrot Salad $22.00
    • with hung yoghurt, mint + orange
  • White Fish Crudo $18.00
    • with pickled garlic, lemon, squid ink, cherry tomatoes
  • Seared Venison Fillet $22.00
    • with fermented carrots, saffron pickled caulflower, rich jus
DINNER - PASTA/ROSOTTO DINNER - PASTA/ROSOTTO
  • Cannelloni $28.00
    • spinach, ricotta + walnut with Chianti tomato sauce
  • Parpadelle $28.00
    • local fresh picked asparagus, fava bean, fennel with lemon, Pernod
  • Spaghetti $30.00
    • clams, crispy prosciutto, garlic, mint, lemon, herbs
  • Risotto $28.00
    • local, seasonal, please ask your waitperson
DINNER - MAINS DINNER - MAINS
  • Akaroa Salmon $36.00
    • with broccolini, confit vine tomatoes, chive butter sauce
  • Hereford Ribeye (250g) $37.00
    • with crispy potato cake, smoked mushrooms, broad beans, horse radishcream, rich red wine jus
  • Rolled Pork Belly $35.00
    • with soft buttered herb polenta, green beans, watercress
  • Tarragon Chicken Breast $34.00
    • with chardonnay tomatoes, charred zucchini, crispy goats cheese + friedcapers
DINNER - SIDES DINNER - SIDES
  • Baby peas with bacon, truffle oil + mint $10.00
  • Seasonal buttered greens $10.00
  • Fries with Bloody Mary ketchup $10.00
  • Iceberg wedge with blue cheese dressing $10.00
  • Green salad with grana parmesan $10.00
DINNER - PIZZA (All pizza hand stretched + stone baked to order for you!) DINNER - PIZZA (All pizza hand stretched + stone baked to order for you!)
  • Margherita $26.00
    • tomato base, buffalo mozzarella, freshly picked basil
  • Puttanesca $26.00
    • tomato base, anchovies, capers, black olives, black olives, chilli
  • Prosciutto $26.00
    • rucola -tomato base, cherry tomatoes, prosciutto, ricotta, rocket
  • Auttuno $26.00
    • free range smoky bacon, fresh pear, gorgonzola
  • Bianca $26.00
    • potato, Rosemary, oil, caramelised onions, Parmesan
  • Funghi $26.00
    • roasted mushrooms, caramelised onions, gorgonzola, truffle oil
  • Coppa $26.00
    • tomato base, smoked mozzarella, cured pork neck, red onion, chilli
  • Carbonara $26.00
    • free range smoky bacon, free range egg, Parmesan w black pepper
  • Quattro Formaggio $26.00
    • smoked mozzarella, pecorino, provolone, gorgonzola
  • Carne Di Maile $26.00
    • pulled pork, thyme, roasted fennel, provolone, apple, rocket
  • Salmone $26.00
    • treacle cured salmon, garlic oil, capers, red onion, almond, sorrel
  • Asparagus $26.00
    • roasted local asparagus, lemon, soft goats cheese, mint pesto, pine nuts
  • Cervo $26.00
    • seared venison, muscat raisins, ricotta, pecorino, walnut, parsley
DINNER - DESSERT DINNER - DESSERT
  • Tiramisu $14.00
    • our most popular, delicious, classic dessert
  • Affogatto $16.00
    • vanilla ice cream w espresso, hazelnut liquor + biscotti
  • Chocolate Bar $16.00
    • peanut, salted caramel mousse, pop corn + ice cream
  • Baked Blueberry Crostada $16.00
    • frangipane, vincotto, vanilla ice cream
DINNER - CHEESE (All cheese served w house made lavosh, chutney + fresh fruit) DINNER - CHEESE (All cheese served w house made lavosh, chutney + fresh fruit)
  • Twice baked gorgonzola soufflé $16.00
  • One cheese $18.00
  • Two cheeses $26.00
  • Three cheeses $32.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Vege burger $12.00
  • Super bird sandwich $17.00
  • Classic Benny $16.00
    • the tradicional eggs Benedict.The one that started it all,hashbrown,two poached eggs stacked with ham on grilled ciabatta bread and topped with hollandaise or cheese sauce
  • Salmon Benny $17.50
    • hashbrown,two poached eggs with smoked salmon and spinach on top of grilled ciabatta bread and topped with holandaise or cheese sauce.
  • Plain Omelette $16.50
  • Senior fettuccini bolgnaise $17.50
  • French toast $11.50
    • bread dipped in egg butter and cooked to golden brown and dusted with icing sugar, your choice of white or wholegrain toast.
  • Banana Pancake $11.00
  • Orange Intense $10.00
    • (Dark or milk chocolate with fresh orange, almonds & orange sauce)
  • Extra Cheese $2.00
  • 3e French Toast $14.00
    • Bacon, egg, caramelised banana, cinnamon & real Canadian maple syrup
  • Banana & Strawberry Jam $8.00
  • Extra Egg $1.00
  • Beans /Mushrooms/Other Vege $2.00
  • Anathoth's Strawberry Jam $7.00
  • Nutella $8.00
  • Chinichurri $3
  • Wakani Ashburton Go Day Grain Fed Beef
  • Potato Skins, Black Pepper Sour Cream, Pickles Onion, Dill $10
  • Sirloin 300g $33
  • White Polenta, Mushroom, Crispy Cavolo Nero, Parmesan $15
  • Market Oysters
  • Duck Fat Potatoes, Mushroom, Rosemary Salt $8
  • Rib Eye 250g $39
  • Assortment of Moroccan dips with dukkah and extra virgin olive oil mat bread $10.50
  • Berber couscous (vegetarian) $17.00
  • Casablanca $20.00 per person
    • Selection from our tapas to include a seafood or meat or vegetarian
  • Harira (Vegetarian tomato base with fresh herbs and lemon) $12.00
  • Simos $25.00 per person
    • Chef's choice, with selection of dips and bread
  • Roasted pear, date and feta $12.00
  • Jewelled Couscous Salad with orange a cinnamon
  • Simo's warm marinated olives $7.50
  • -Fish Fillet $12.50
  • Chilli & Basil $10
    • served with rice. Softly fried fresh chilli, basil & vegetables. Vegetables or tofu. Chicken, beef or pork.
  • Drunken Noodle $10
    • Spicy rice noodles with vegetables, chili & fresh basil. Vegetables or tofu, chicken, beef or pork.
  • -Seafood $12.50
  • Oyster Sauce $10
    • served with rice. Softly fried seasoning vegetables with oyster sauce. Vegetables of tofu. Chicken, beef or pork.
  • Special Noodle Soup
  • Pad Cee-Ew $10
    • Stir fried rice noodles with egg & dark soy sauce. Vegetables or tofu, chicken, beef or pork
  • -Prawns $12.50
  • BACON & EGGS $16.00
    • Two poached free range eggs & streaky bacon on toasted ciabatta (DF)
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $12.00
    • Freshly made soup of the day, served with toasted ciabatta. Please check our specials board.
  • EGGS ON TOAST $13.00
    • Two poached free range eggs on toasted ciabatta. Side extra’s available (DF)
  • LEMON MULTI-SEED WAFFLES WITH ROASTED APPLE $18.00
    • Lemon multi-seed flourless waffles served with roasted apple, mixed berries, natural yogurt & maple syrup (V)
  • APPLE CRANBERRY FETA SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS $8.00
    • Apple, cranberries, toasted walnuts and feta with fresh salad leaves and a lite balsamic dressing (GF), (V)
  • TOASTED MUESLI $8.00
    • Toasted muesli, natural yogurt & poached fruit (V)
  • TOMATO, AVOCADO & POACHED EGG $17.00
    • Tomato, avocado, fresh basil leaves with a free range egg and a hint of lemon chilli oil, served on toasted rye (DF)
  • MARINATED CHICKEN BURGER $21.50
    • Marinated Asian style chicken thigh with streaky bacon, coriander, mint, sprouts, chilli and salad, served in a ciabatta bun with a lime & sweet chilli aioli (DF)
  • Poppadum (4 Pcs) $1.50
  • Plain Naan $3.00
  • Raita $3.00
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $15.50
    • A spicy lamb curry with onions, tomato, coriander and dash of aniseed
  • Mango Chicken $15.50
    • Tender chicken with mango sauce, cream and cashewnuts
  • Chicken/Lamb Pasanda $14.99
    • Cooked in fresh cream, youghurt mixed ground cashew and spices and mint
  • Lamb Madras $15.50
    • Diced lamb in a spicy masala sauce with coconut and seasoned with mustard seeds and curry leaves
  • Dal Tadka $12.99
    • Yellow lentils cooked in onion, ginger, garlic, cumin seed and tomatoes
  • Mince and Cheese Pies
  • Steak, Cheese
  • Steak and Sweet
  • Chicken and Satay
  • Mince Pies
  • Steak and Kidney
  • Mince and Curry
  • Cornish Pastie
  • Butter Chicken $19.50
    • Tandori chicken cooked off the bone in a mild, buttery cream sauce.
  • Pickles $3
  • Goat Curry $20
    • Tender Goat cooked in a fresh ginger and garlic paste with tomatoes and onion base gravy on a simmered heat with added spices
  • Malai Kofta $18
    • Potatoes and homemade cottage cheese mixed with herbs, spices, simmered in a nutty creamy sauce, garnished with almonds and sultana.
  • Mix Vegitables $17
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in onion and tomato sauce mixed with herbs and spices
  • Keema Naan $6
    • Naan stuffed with spiced minced lamb.
  • Chicken / Lamb Or Beef Korma $19.50
    • Diced chicken / lamb / beef cooked in cashew nut based sauce, garnished with cashew and sultanas.
  • Chicken / Lamb Pasanda $19.50
    • Cooked with fresh cream yoghurt, mixed ground cashews and mild spices.
  • Falafel Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Chicken Crave Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • - 8 Pack $7.90
  • The Protein Pack $15.00
  • Ediballs $3 or $5 for two packs
  • Falafel Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Pita Chips and Dip $3.90
  • Chick n Fala Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Scallop $1.70
  • Chicken $10.50
  • Chicken Corn Soup $6.90
  • Cashew Nuts $3.00
  • BBQ Pork $11.50
  • BBQ Pork $10.50
  • Vegetable $3.50
  • Bacon $4.20
  • Bacon and egg $4.00
  • Sausage Rolls $2.50
  • Mince & Cheese $4.50
  • Mince $4.50
  • Chicken Vege $5.00
  • Savouries $2.00
  • All Steak Pies $5.00
  • Pastie $5.00
  • Butter Vegetables M $8.00 / F $14.00
    • Peas, potatoes cubes, capsicum, mushrooms and broccoli cooked in buttery flavoured curry and spices
  • Tandoori Lamb Chops (4 pcs) $8.90
    • Lamb chops dipped in a spicy marinade overnight in taj mahal's own mix of voqhurt spices herbs, then skewered and roasted in tandoor.
  • Handi Ghosht M $10.00 / F $17.00
    • Tender meat pieces cooked in ginger, garlic, onions sauce and green chillies
  • Stuffed Naan (Lamb/Chicken) $6.00
  • -with fries $6.00
  • Chicken/ Beef Fried Rice $4.50
    • Chinese style fried irice, fried in butter, soy sauce, and secret spice.
  • Korma (Lamb/Chicken/Beef)
    • Boneless meat cooked in a mild creamy sauce, nuts and cardamom.
  • Chicken Jalfarizi M $8.00 / F $14.00
    • Tender chicken pieces cooked in medium spice indian masala gravy with onion, tomato, capsicum and garlic
  • Sweet & Sour Pork Pastry Dumplings (4 X Fried) $16
    • This is the shizzle! Very unusual, very cool!
  • Parma Ham & Buffalo Mozzarella $16
    • with sun dried tomato and basil pesto
  • Wok-Fried Chinese Greens $20
    • sautéed in fresh gingered and garlic in a light oyster sauce and sesame glaze
  • Salt & Pepper Monk Fish (3 Skewers) $16
  • Portobello Mushrooms $16
    • with roasted garlic butter
  • Japanese Omelette $12
  • Yu Kum Nou Won Tons (4 X Fried) $14
    • Fennel & feta won tons , smoked paprika mayo
  • Two ‘Hot-As’ Chilies $4
  • Caprese salad, buffalo mozzarella, basil, heirloom tomatoes $15.00
  • Smoked ham, pineapple, caramelised onions, smoked provolone, mozzarella $24.00
  • Pork dumplings, sweet, hot and sour sauce, chilli oil $17.00
  • Marinated beef fillet, sesame seeds, gochujang mayonnaise $15.00
  • Taleggio, fior di latte, rosemary, potato, caramelised onions, confit garlic $24.00
  • Parmesan and herbed crumbed pork, cherry tomatoes, capers, lemon, rocket $17.00
  • Pete´s pasta, bucatini, bacon, chilli, red pepper, red onion, garlic, napoli, cherry tomato, parmesan $24.00
  • Beef, pork and lamb meatballs, mozzarella, napoli $12.00
The Bicycle Thief

The Bicycle Thief

location

Address

136 Old Tai Tapu Road, Kennedys Bush, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8025, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033224731

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: Closed, Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM, Saturday: 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM, Sunday: 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM
price range

Price

None

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

European , Gluten Free , Pizza , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Bar Not Available ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  No Takeaway ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
136 Old Tai Tapu Road, Kennedys Bush, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8025, New Zealand