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

  • Soup of the day $8.00
    • Your wait staff will advise of todays flavour
  • West coast whitebait pan seared omelette served with salad and fries $23.00
  • Warm beef salad $16.00
    • sliced soy marinated beef on a tomato and cucumber salad with a mint and sesame dressing
  • Steak sandwich $12.00
    • 150g ribeye on focaccia with lettuce, onions, cheese, tomato and egg to top it off
  • The combo $16.00
    • Cheesecake, apple pie and meringue roulade
  • Chicken supreme $23.00
    • Garlic marinated chargrilles chicken on a potato cake with sauteed veges and cream fraiche vinaigrette
  • Caesar salad $12.00
    • Traditional caesar salad tossed with bacon, croutons, anchovies, parmesan and the Taverns own dressing, topped with an egg
  • Meringue roulade $12.00
    • Your wait staff will advise you of today's flavour
  • Lamb Tikka Masala $15.99
    • Lamb cooked in mild delicately spiced gravy added with grated tomatoes and onions.
  • Dal Tadka $14.99
    • Yellow lentils cooked with garlic and spices
  • Chicken Tikka (6pc) $11.99
    • Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then skewered and cooked in tandoor.
  • Fish Tikka Masala $17.99
    • Fish fillet cooked in with brown onion tomato ginger with freshly grounded spices.
  • Chicken/Lamb Do-Pyaza $15.99
    • Diced chicken/lamb fresh onion tomato cooked in mild delicately spiced gravy.
  • Mix Vegetables $14.99
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in onion tomato sauce mixed with herbs and spices.
  • Onion Kulcha $4.50
  • Vegetable Momo (6pc) $7.99
    • Seasonal veggies mixed with onion garlic with soya sauce and clove garlic covered under baked flour.
  • FRIED MUSHROOMS WITH SAUCE
  • SWEET & SOUR FRIED SQUID RINGS 1/2 DOZ $5.00
  • OYSTERS COOKED 1/2 DOZ $15.00
  • BACON FRITTER $2.30
  • EGG $3.00
  • CORN FRITTER $2.30
  • SWEET & SOUR WONTONS 1/2 DOZ $4.50
  • PINEAPPLE FRITTER $2.30
  • Sauteed Prawn Spaghetti $26
    • served with chilli, lime, garlic, fresh parmesan and parsley
  • Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae $12
    • Vanilla icecream and warm fudge brownie topped with chocolate sauce, candied nuts and whipped cream
  • Tandoori Chicken Salad (GF AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) $21
    • on fresh greens with red onion, tomato, sliced capsicum, mango dressing and a mint yoghurt topped with crispy noodles
  • Crispy Chicken Burger $19.50
    • chicken breast with a smoked cheddar crispy coating, bacon, aioli, avocado, iceburg lettuce, chipotle mayo and fries
  • Tandoori Chicken Salad (GF available) $21
    • on fresh greens with red onion, tomato, sliced capsicum, mango dressing and a mint yoghurt topped with crispy noodles
  • Homemade Cod Bites $12
    • freshly crumbed cod bites served with tartare and tomato sauce
  • Open Steak Sandwich $21
    • 120g sirloin with caramalised onion, lettuce, homemade chutney, fried egg, chips and homemade aioli
  • Ice cream $5
    • a scoop of vanilla icecream with chocolate sauce and sprinkles
  • Japanese curry $15
  • Wakame salad $6.80
    • Marinated seaweed .
  • Chicken platter small $30
    • Karaage, spicy, sweet and sour wings .
  • Grilled fish $14
  • Prawn $5
  • Spicy pork $18
  • Black tiger prawn 4p $15
  • 2 pieces per order
  • Bacon $6.00
  • For 2 people $35.00
  • Fish and Chips $22.00
    • Fresh market fish battered or crumbed, served with tartare sauce, fries and salad
  • Breads and Dips $15.00
    • Today’s fresh bread selection served with our trio of homemade dips
  • Chicken Satay Skewers $16.00
    • Grilled chicken skewers with rich satay sauce and cucumber salad
  • Thai Beef Salad $24.00
    • Fresh garden salad topped with sliced ribeye steak cooked medium rare drizzled with a chilli peanut dressing
  • Steak Sandwich $18.00
    • Served on fresh Vienna bread topped with caramelised onions, cheese, lettuce, tomato and aioli with a side of fries
  • For 4 people $70.00
  • Vegetarian $20.90
  • Stir fried with the meat of your choice
  • For Two $14.00
  • Vegetarian $19.90
  • Curry Puffs $8.50
    • Four puff pastry savories stuffed with potatoes curry, vegetables served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Vegetarian $20.90
  • Prawns or Lamb $22.00
  • Steam Rice $3.00
  • LAMB TIKKA MASALA $22.00
    • Lamb tikka cooked in a mild sauce with masala spices, prepared with cholesterol free vegetable oil, a selection of spices and cream. A mild lamb preparation with pistachio, cashews and almond curry sauce garnished with almonds.
  • GOA PRAWNS $23.00
    • A classic Goan specialty. Cooked with coconut, capsicum, tomato, cream and an assortment of spices.
  • DAAL MAKHNI $16.00
    • Black lentils and kidney beans cooked over a low heat with special herbs and spices and cream. To request vegan and dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
  • MUSHROOM DO PAYAZA $18.00
    • Mushrooms cooked with chunks of onion and tomato along with ginger, garlic, spices and fresh coriander.
  • KEEMA NAAN $5.50
    • Fillet bread stuffed with lamb mince, herbs and spices, onions, and coriander.
  • GOA FISH MALABARI $22.00
    • A classic Goan specialty. Gurnard fish cooked in a creamy sauce with ginger, garlic, vinegar and capsicum.
  • CHICKEN MADRAS $21.00
    • A dish for those who enjoy a hot curry. Diced chicken cooked in a lamb gravy with onion, herbs and spices, garlic and ginger. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
  • CHICKEN JALFREZEE $20.00
    • Diced chicken cooked with capsicum, herbs and spices, coconut milk and tomatoes. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
  • Butifarra garcia $39.00
    • Housemade catalan pork sausage with portobello mushroom & fries
  • Dark chocolate hazelnut brownie $18.00
    • Rich 70% dark chocolate with cream cheese & toasted hazelnuts served with a refreshing raspberry sorbet & sugared pistachios
  • Extras: lamb cutlet $6.00
  • Venado a la parrilla $42.00
    • Grilled venison rump with house vinaigrette, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes & panadera potatoes
  • Tarta de santiago – almond tarte $18.00
    • The famous Spanish almond tarte from the pilgrim's town of Santiago de compostela dusted in icing sugar, with triple chocolate ice-cream & served traditionally with a glass of pedro ximenez sherry
  • Langostinos al ajillo $21.00
    • Australian wild Prawns pan-fried smothered in garlic & olive oil,hint of chilli (4 units)
  • Curator’s pate $23.00
    • Our house made duck pate served with wine reduction shallots & balsamic gelatin & tostas drizzled in virgin olive oil
  • Trio vegetal de texturas - vegetable trio $39.00
    • Escalivada marinated mediteranean vegetables with empanadilla pastries & sauteed mushrooms topped with blue cheese
  • Pancakes with banana & bacon $16
    • served with maple syrup & ice cream or cream
  • The Classic $9
    • Eggs on toast with grilled tomato
  • Tempura Battered Prawns $16
    • served with sweet chilli, salad garnish & fries
  • upgrade to large coffee $1
  • French Toast $16
    • served with bacon, grilled banana maple syrup & ice cream
  • Fries $6
  • Red Plate Special $10
    • bacon, fried egg, hash brown, spinach & ciabatta, plus regular size hot beverage. No substitutions
  • poached egg $1.50
  • Pretzel with butter N/A
  • Leberwurst/Liver Pate – Different pates served with bread and pickles N/A
  • Rote Grütze with Vanilla Ice Cream N/A
  • Choice of Salami with Cheese, Ham with Cheese or Black Forest Ham with butter and pickles N/A
    • on White Bread Roll / on Multigrain Roll / on Pretzel
  • Berliner Currywurst with home made curry sauce and bread N/A
  • Bulette/Meatball N/A
    • with bread roll, mustard and pickles / with Berliner Potato Salad
  • Bavarian Weißwurst with Pretzel and sweet mustard N/A
  • Prosciutto Platter – Dried, cured, smoked hams from all over Europe, served with breads, pickles and olives N/A
  • Caramel cheese cake covered in Dark Chocolate Ganache $14.00
  • Mussamun curry of slow brasied lamb shank on sweet potato mash $36.00
  • Wok fried green beans in Tee's XO Sauce $14.00
  • Wok fried spicy jungle pork w/ green beans, basil, kaffir lime & young pepper corns $28.00
  • Wok fried free range chicken w/ sweet tomatoes, vegetables & cashew nuts $28.00
  • Bronwyn's wok fried Wakanui Beef w/ green beans $28.00
  • Green curry of market fish w/ fresh bamboo, banana, eggplant & Thai basil $35.00
  • SP "Fat Prawn & Pork Wontons" $12.00
  • Beer Battered Fries
  • Mashed Potato
  • Happening Frenchsingha $ 34.50
    • Inspiration of a traditional Portuguese Dish, side of gourmet fries
  • Seasonal Vegetables
  • Mushroom
  • Vegetable puff pastry pie $ 23.50
    • Filled with spiced potatoes and smoked cheddar (Choice of one side)
  • Chimichurri
  • Beer Buttered
  • Baked Lemon Cheese Cake $13.00
    • With Citrus Mascarpone & Passion Fruit Coulis.
  • Beef Nachos $17.50
    • Chilli Beef Served on Corn Chips with Melted Cheese, Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli Guacamole.
  • 3-Scoop Ice-cream Chocolate Sundae $13.00
    • topped with Pink Wafers
  • Warm Apple Frangipani Tart $13.00
    • with brandy custard
  • Caesar Salad $14.50
    • Cos Lettuce tossed with Bacon, Anchovies, Freshly Shaved Parmesan topped with Poached Egg & Drizzled with Caesar Dressing.
  • Vegetarian Nachos $15.50
    • Chilli Bean Mix Served on Corn Chips with Melted Cheese & Sweet Chilli Guacamole.
  • Ceasar Salad with Chicken or Smoked Salmon $19.50
  • Chocolat Fondant $13.00
    • served with Vanilla Bean Gelato.
  • Morning / Afternoon Tea Platters $29.80 / $39.80
    • Assorted Muffins and Scones cut into bite sizes. Includes butter sachets (Small Platter - 24 piece / Large Platter - 36 piece)
  • Fruit Platters $29.00 / $37.00
    • Small Fruit Platter / Large Fruit platter (Fruit platter prices are approximate and subject to current fruit prices)
  • Chili Tenders and Chicken Chippies $31.80 / $43.80
    • Includes dipping sauces (Small / Large)
  • Wraps (Healthy Choice) $30.00 / $42.00
    • Vegetarian - Lettuce, carrot, tomato, red onion, capsicum and chutney / Smokey Ham - Lettuce, mayo, carrot, cheese, tomato, Smokey ham / Chicken - Lettuce, mayo, carrot, cheese, tomato, baked breast chicken (Small - 14 pieces / Large - 20 pieces)
  • Quiche Bites $34.20 / $46.20
    • Flavours available: Ham and Pineapple / Vegetarian (Small Quiche Bite platter - 24 pieces / Large Quiche Bite platter - 32 pieces)
  • Sandwiches (Healthy Choice) $31.00 / $42.00
    • Small platter / Large platter
  • Work Shout Platter (Small) $37.40
    • Contains: Club Sandwiches, Slices and Fresh Fruit - For Approx 5 People
  • Sweet Treats Platters $39.00 / $56.00
    • A selection on our famous sweet treats cut into finger / bite sizes (Small - 22 piece / Large - 32 piece)
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

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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