The Cornershop Bistro in Christchurch Menu

DINNER DINNER
  • Warm olives $6.50
  • Spiced almonds $6.00
  • Grilled breads w yoghurt and lime dip $8.90
  • Tonight’s soup w ciabatta $13.50
  • Freshly shucked Oysters: served naturally or Chef’s choice (Each / For 6) $4.50 / $26.00
  • Braised squid in tomatoes with olives, fried potatoes and chilli $16.90
  • House ceviche w radishes, coriander, lemon $17.50
  • Kervella ‘Love’ cheese fondue with quince and grilled ciabatta $16.90
  • Smoked venison with almond butter, pickled greengages, mesclun salad and buckwheat $16.50
  • Cumberland sausages w mustard potatoes, braised cabbage, cider gravy and parsnip crisps $29.50
  • Tagliata of beef w rocket, pickled onion, fig balsamic compote and pecorino $25.50
  • Tonight’s pasta plate $28.50
  • Butternut pumpkin risotto with sage mascarpone and toasted pumpkin seeds $28.50
  • Cornershop Coq au Vin w garlic croute and parsnip puree $29.50
  • Aged Hereford beef ribeye w rosemary gratin potatoes, rocket, sweet onions and smoked oyster butter $38.90
  • Slow roasted lamb shoulder w roasted cauliflower, raisins, mint, quinoa and zucchini yoghurt $36.90
  • Fresh market fish $36.50
  • Confit duck leg w pommes Anna and salad of red cabbage, walnuts and watercress $38.50
BISTRO SIDES BISTRO SIDES
  • Shoestring fries w porcini salt and aioli $8.00
  • Bistro green salad $7.90
  • Green beans w fried lentils and garlic $8.90
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Passionfruit curd Eton mess w tamarillo sorbet, pineapple crisps and cream $14.50
  • Dark Chocolate mousse w hazelnut praline and espresso icecream $15.00
  • Vanilla creme brulee with rhubarb $13.50
  • Affogato: Vanilla icecream, biscotti, ristretto, liqueur of your choice $15.00
  • House sorbet $3.50/scoop
  • Selected Cheese (For One / For Two) $16.50 / $26.50
BRUNCH BRUNCH
  • Eggs your way w thick toast $10.00
  • Brioche French toast with brown buttered apples and cinnamon cream $16.90
  • Spiced beans and chorizo with poached egg, parmesan, fresh herbs and toast $18.90
  • Eggs Benedict w poached eggs, hollandaise sauce on English muffin $18.50 / $19.50 / $19.50
    • w ham / w smoked salmon / w bacon
  • Roasted mushrooms w feta, spinach, wholegrain toast, kale pesto and smoked tomato vinaigrette $19.50
  • Coddled egg with colcannon, smoked fish and soldiers $17.90
  • Brunch salad: cos lettuce, tomatoes, poached egg, parmesan and fried lentils $17.50
  • Brunch salad: cos lettuce, tomatoes, poached egg, parmesan and fried lentils $23.50
    • with house smoked salmon
  • Sides $7.00
    • bacon
  • Sides $4.00/each
    • pork sausage
  • Sides $5.00
    • roast tomatoes
  • Sides $5.00
    • fried potatoes
  • Sides $5.50
    • grilled mushrooms
  • Warm marinated olives $6.50
  • Shoestring fries with porcini salt and aioli $8.00
  • Grilled sourdough with kale and walnut pesto $8.90
  • The Bistro green salad bowl $7.90
  • Bowl of soup served with ciabatta $13.50
  • Todays pasta plate $28.50
  • Butternut pumpkin risotto w sage mascarpone and toasted pumpkin seeds $28.50
  • Beer battered fish in a bun w lettuce, pickled carrot, tartare sauce and shoestring fries $22.50
  • Bistro beef burger w Gorgonzola, caramelised onion, rocket and shoestring fries $22.50

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Bengali Fish $18.90
    • Decadent seafood curry with hints of turmeric and fenugreek - simply wonderful (mild)
  • Chicken Korma $16.90
    • An all time favourite curry in a rich cashew sauce for mild curry lovers (mild)
  • Raita $3.00
    • Cucumber and yoghurt - cools and delights
  • Butlers Banquet $30.00 per person
    • Poppadoms - Dips, Bhajees - Any 4 curries, Naan and garlic naan
  • Lamb Palak $17.90
    • Spinach based sauce simmered with lamb and finished with a touch of cream (medium - hot)
  • Sweet Mango Chutney $4.00
  • Karhai Paneer $15.90
    • A host of whole spices sauteed in onion and tomato with Indian cottage cheese (medium - hot)
  • Vegetable Jaipuri $15.90
    • Variety of fresh vegetables in a creamy masala sauce (medium)
  • Fish Bite $1.00
  • Curry Roll $3.20
  • Chips (1/2) $2.00
  • Sausage $2.80
  • Chicken Nugget $1.00
  • Bacon $5.00
  • Oysters $2.50
  • Scallops (dozen) $26.00
  • Sausages $2.50
  • 6 mini vegetarian rolls $3.00
  • 2 fish 2 hot dogs
  • 3 scoops of chips
  • Sole fillet $5.50
  • 2 crab sticks
  • Crab sticks $2.20
  • Spring rolls $3.50
  • Combination Vegetable with Steamed Rice $16.50
    • Mixed Vegetables with chilli and ginger garlic sauce
  • Combination Fried Rice $18.50
    • Fried rice with BBQ pork, beef, free range chicken with seasonal vegetable
  • Pan Fried Pork Buns (for three) $10.50
    • Steamed bun stuffed with pork, ginger spring onion sauce
  • Free-range Chicken and Capsicum, Mushroom, Potato, Onion $18.50
    • with curry sauce
  • Free-range Pork and Capsicum, Mushroom, Onion, Potato $17.50
    • with spicy sauce
  • Ho Fen (Rice Noodles) $15.50
    • Stir-fried rice noodles with bean sprouts, garlic chives - Beef with hoisin sauce
  • Barbeque pork $18.00
  • BBQ Pork Bun (for three) $10.50
    • Steamed bun stuffed with BBQ pork
  • SOLE FILLETS $5.80
  • MUSSELS $4.80 1/2 doz
  • PINEAPPLE RINGS (2 for $3.80) $2.40
  • SQUID RINGS $4.80 1/2 doz
  • CHICKEN NIBBLES $6 1/2 doz
  • JAM RAP DONUTS $2.40
  • SPICY WEDGES (350g) $3.50
  • CHICKEN PATTIES $2.40
  • Paprika Creme Fraiche $3.50
  • Creamy Mushroom $19.00
    • smoked mushrooms, creamy tarragon sauce, micros, roasted hazelnuts with grain toast + poached eggs $4.50 + bacon $5.00
  • Lamb $14.00
    • moroccan lamb patty, harissa, baba ganoush and lettuce
  • Soup POA
    • served with crusty bread and cafe de paris butter
  • Fish Bites $12.00
    • tempura fish bites, aioli and relish
  • Hotcakes $19.00
    • raspberry & lime mascarpone, vanilla marshmallow and a citrus curd
  • Braised Lamb $12.00
    • braised lamb, beans, breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese
  • Beans $4.50
  • Milano S $11.50/ M $17.00/ L $28.50
    • Garlic salami, fresh sliced tomatoes, capsicum, herbs - delicious!
  • Spagalimis Bolognaise $20.00
    • A delicious bolognese sauce served through seasoned topside beef and garnished with parsley.
  • Vege Patch $29.50
    • Spinach, feta onion, sun-dried tomato, roasted garlic, field mushrooms and finished with garlic aioli
  • Lime Chicken $29.50
    • Shredded chicken breast doused in lime infused olive oil topped with capsicum, red onions, and mild red peppers. Served with a wedge of fresh lime.
  • Original Vegetarian S $11.00/ M $16.50 /L $28.00
    • Onion, mushroom, fresh sliced tomato and capsicum. Every bit as good as it sounds!
  • The Anti-Pasto $29.50
    • Antipasto on a chutney pizza base. Pepperoni, gherkins, red peppers, kalamata olives and sundried tomatoes.
  • BBQ Chicken S$12.00/M$17.50/L$29.00
    • Chicken, bacon, capsicum, onions, topped with Spag's special BBQ sauce.
  • Lambada $29.50
    • Succulent lamb pieces served with roasted red peppers, feta cheese, kalamata olives, roasted garlic, herbs and minced garlic.
  • Beef With Seasonal Vegetables $11.99
  • Beans, Beef With Broccoli $11.99
  • Open Souvlaki $15.50
    • Your Choice Of Meat Or Falafel Served On Flat Pita Bread Or Wrap, With Symrose'S Signature Sauce, Sprinkled With Mozzarella In A Pizza Box.
  • Honey Chilly Cauliflower $11.99
    • Cauliflower Florets Sauteed In Soy Sauce, Honey And Red Chilly Flakes
  • Combo $13.50
    • Small Souvlaki Of Your Choice + Fries + Can Of Drink
  • Hot Dog $3.00
  • Falafel (Veg) S $8.00/ L $11.00 / El $14
  • All Mains Served With Fried Rice Or Noodles N/A
  • Beef Yakiniku Don $11.50
  • Salmon Teriyaki Don $13.50
  • Chicken Teriyaki Don $11.50
  • Spicy Pork Don $11.50
  • Salmon Sashimi $8
  • Chicken Katsu Curry $12.50
  • Vegetable Gyoza $7.00
  • Udon $10.00
  • Tikka Masala
    • Mozzarella, Chicken/Paneer, Capsicum, Garlic Butter, Onion, Chunky Sauce, Tikka Sauce
  • Family Feast $39.95
    • 11 pieces of chicken, 6 nuggets, 2 reg. chips, 1 Sml coleslaw, 1 Sml Gravy & 1 Large drink
  • BBQ Mango Chicken
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce,Chicken,Red Onion,Capsicum,Fresh Mango,(Bacon),Mango Sauce,BBQ Sauce
  • Tandoori Delight
    • Mozzarella, Caramelized Onion, Mushroom, Capsicum, Tandoori Chicken/Paneer, Chunky Sauce
  • Pumpkin & Feta with Rosemary
    • Mozzarella, Pizza Sauce, Feta, Fresh Rosemary & Seasoned With Cracked Black Pepper, Olives, Caramelized Onion, Sun-Dried Tomato, Roasted Pumpkin with Smoked Bacon
  • The Do Gooder
    • Small Leaf Spinach, Oven Roasted Pumpkin & Potato, Olives, Capsicum, Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Red Onions, Sun-Dried Tomato, Mushroom
  • Onion Rings $4.00
  • BBQ Bacon $7.90
    • Breast Fillet, Mayo, Cheese, Tomato, Lettuce, Onion, Bacon, Smokey BBQ Sauce
  • NZ’s finest beef, aged for a minimum of 28 days ~ Supplied by Traiteur of Merivale ~ All our steaks are served with creamy potato gratin & chargrilled Mediterranean vegetables
  • Margherita $22.50 / $32.50
    • Napoli sauce, tomato, mozzarella, basil, olive oil and parmesan
  • Gnocchi Puttanesca One size ~ $24.90
    • House-made gnocchi tossed with olives, anchovies, capers, chilli & garlic. Served in Napoli sauce with basil & shaved parmesan
  • Montanara $25.50 / $35.50
    • Napoli sauce, spicy Italian sausage, blue cheese, mushroom & mozzarella, garnished with prosciutto & rocket
  • Traditional Spaghetti $19.50 / $26.50
    • Choose either a hearty ragu Bolognese, or vegetarian arrabiata [v] sauce
  • Risotto Ligure One size ~ $24.90
    • Riviera risotto with prawns, scallops, squid, mussels & clams. Simmered in vino bianco and garnished with chopped parsley
  • Salmone $24.50 / $34.50
    • Napoli sauce, smoked salmon, tomato, red onion, capers, dill & mozzarella
  • Cannelloni Fiorentina $20.50 / $26.50
    • Filled with spinach, house ricotta & parmesan then baked with Napoli sauce. Served with chargrilled vegetables
  • Jalapeno Bites $12.00
    • A perfect blend of jalapeños and cream chesse encased in a golden panko-crumbed shell.
  • Chicken, Cranberry & Brie
    • Lashings of smoked chicken on a cranberry base and topped with brie and rosemary. A Winnie's favourite.
  • Mexi Lime Chicken
    • Seared chicken marinated in tequila and lime, with capsicums, red onion, garlic, coriander and mango
  • Large $33.00
  • Vegetarian Harvest $18.00
    • Capsicum, broccoli, tomato, feta, sundried tomato, mushrooms, pumpkin seeds, cashew nuts and basil pesto
  • Con le Patate $18 Med / $21 Lge
    • Rosemary infused galette of potatoes, sundried tomatoes and anchovy fillets
  • Wedges or Fries $8.00
    • With garlic aïoli and home-made tomato sauce.
  • BBQ Plum Ribs $16.50
  • Banana and hazelnut parfait with vanilla mascarpone $11.00
  • Venison Salad $23.00
    • raspberry tea-smoked venison with beets, glazed pear, radish, candied walnut & brie, & a raspberry vinaigrette
  • Dark chocolate torte with Chantilly cream and berry compote $12.00
  • Rhubarb crème brulee with amaretti biscuits and candied citrus $12.50
  • Home-made onion rings with garlic aioli $7.00
  • Tasting Plate $13.00
    • Chorizo, Feta in basil infused oil and home marinated Kalamata olives (for two)
  • 5-Spiced Duck Salad $24.00
    • with mixed greens, orange, cherry tomato, roasted cashews, chives, pickled ginger, cucumber and a plum dressing
  • Spicy seasoned salmon fillet on a radish, feta, olive salad. Topped with a salsa verde & coriander-ginger dressing $27.00
  • Pakora $2.50
  • LAMB MADRAS $10.00
  • ROGAN JOSH $10.00
  • SAMOSA $2.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $10.00
  • Rojan Josh (with rice) $10.00
  • Green Pea & Paneer Curry $8.00
  • VEG. KORMA $7.00
  • Wedges $10.00
    • Topped with streaks, Bacon, Melted Cheese & Sour Cream
  • Pancakes $10.00
    • Served with Seasonal Fruit, Maple Syrup & Yoghurt
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
    • Served with toasted Vic's Focaccia - winter only
  • Ruby's Big Breakfast $18.00
    • Eggs, Streaky Bacon, Hashbrowns, Tomato, Kranskys & Vic's Focaccia
  • Chicken Salad $16.50
    • A mixed salad topped with Warmed Sliced Chicken, Streaky Bacon, Roasted Pecans, Pear & Fig Chutney & Aioli
  • Homemade Muesli $8.50
    • Served with natural Yoghurt
  • Pasta of the Day $15.00
    • Winter only
  • Bacon And Eggs $12.00
    • On Vic's Focaccia with Tomato Relish
The Cornershop Bistro

The Cornershop Bistro

location

Address

32 Nayland Street, Sumner, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8081, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033266720

clock

Opened hours

5:30 PM to 11 PM (Wed-Thu), 10 AM to 11 PM (Fri-Sun), Mon & Tue Closed
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Contemporary , European , French , Gluten Free , Mediterranean , New Zealand , Seafood , Vegetarian

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Catering Available ,  Cash ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Brunch ,  Cards accepted ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
32 Nayland Street, Sumner, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8081, New Zealand