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

  • Bowl of Rice $1.50
  • Vegetables with Cashewnuts $11.00
    • stir fried with your choice of sauce
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice $9.00
  • Fried Wontons $4.50 / $6.00 / $8.00
    • with sweet and sour sauce. 6pcs / 8pcs / 1 Doz
  • Tom Yam Soup $4.50 / $6.00 / $4.50
    • Thai crystal spicy sour soup. Chicken / Seafood / Vegetarian
  • Nasi Lemak $10.50
    • Vegetable tempura, curried chicken nibbles, deep fried boiled egg served with rice
  • Mini Spring Rolls $4.50
    • with Sweet Chilli Sauce (10 pcs)
  • Beef Brisket on Rice $9.50
    • Tender stewed beef briskets with green beans, mushrooms and carrots served on rice
  • Side salad, slaw, roasties, mash or steamed vegetables $5.00
  • The spanish $16.00
    • Chorizo, chicken, feta, red pepper & mushroom
  • Apple pie $10.00
    • Served with cream & french vanilla ice cream
  • -Add beef patty $3.00
  • Curry of the day $22.00
    • From tandoori chicken to creamy tikka masala, our curry of the day is always served with homemade garlic naan & rice ( can be spiced up on request )
  • The whitford's beef burger $18.50
    • Prime angus beef patty, sliced tomato, burger greens & aioli in a toasted bun, served with fries
  • Seafood plate for 2 $15.00
    • A selection of small fried and cured seafood bites, perfect to share or fully indulge alone
  • Wedges $8.00
  • Soup with Tomato and Egg $5.00
  • Salmon Sashimi POA
  • Chicken and Vermicelli Soup $15.00
  • Deep Fried Spring Roll $5.00
  • Chinese Mushroom and Beef Soup $5.00
  • Sweet and Sour Pork $16.00
  • Deep Fried Wonton $5.00
  • Shredded Pork with Chilli Pepper $16.00
  • Lamb shank
    • Our very famous lamb shank cooked the boteco's special way (best seller)
  • Botecao chicken $28.00
    • Chicken breast, mash potato, bacon, mushroom and blue cheese
  • Fried polenta $11.90
  • Baba Ghanoug $9.50
    • Roasted eggplant cooked in tahini sauce and lemon served with pita bread, hummus dip
  • Chicken kebab (open souvlaki) $22.90
    • Chicken breast kebab skewers cooked on charcoal grill served with greek salad, home made sauces, fries and pita bread
  • South american fish escabeche $28.90
    • Delicious crumbed fish with shrimp sauce, seasonal vegetables
  • Boteco traditional platter $19.90
    • Hummus dip, eggplant dip, falafel, baba ghanoug, dolmas, served with pita bread
  • Fried cassasva (madioca frita) $10.90
  • Palak Paneer $15.90
    • Home-made cottage cheese cooked with spinach and spices.
  • Onion Bhaji $6.00
    • Crispy onion rings mixed with spices and chick pea flour then deep fried to golden.
  • Vegetable Samosa $6.00
    • Golden brown crispy pastry filled with traditional Indian stuffing. Two pieces per portion
  • Kuchumber $3.00
    • Diced onion, tomatoes, corianders with touch of lemon juice and spices
  • Prawn Masala $18.90
    • Prawns cutlets cooked in special sauce and herbs.
  • Chicken Tikka $14.00
    • Chicken fillets marinated in yoghurt, fresh spices and then cooked in Tandoor. Six pieces per portion.
  • Lamb Posht $16.90
    • Tender cubes of lamb sauteed in onions, garlic, ginger, fresh coriander and tomato, ten cooked with roasted poppy seed and spices.
  • Vegetable Pakora $6.00
    • Fresh vegetables and potato’s mixed with Indian spices and chickpea flour deep fried in cholesterol free oil.
  • DOUBLE CHOC. DONUTS $2.40
  • BLUE COD FILLETS $5.80
  • CHICKEN NIBBLES $6 1/2 doz
  • ONION SAUSAGES $2.40
  • CHIPS ($1.60 1/2 scoop) $2.40
  • MUSSELS $4.80 1/2 doz
  • MEAT PATTIES $2.40
  • KUMARA CHIPS (400g) $4.50
  • Sweet & sour Fish $13.00
  • Vegetarian on Noodles $11.00
  • Chicken Pineapple on Rice $12.00
  • Pork Fried Rice $ 12.00
  • Prawn Cashew Nut on Rice $14.50
  • Chicken Chop suey $12.00
  • Combination on Noodles $12.50
  • Steak on Noodles $12.00
  • Slow Baked Beans $17.50
    • Spicy Chorizo, Wilted Spinach, House Ricotta, Soft Boiled Egg, Toasted Ciabatta
  • House Pancetta / Smoked Salmon / Chorizo Sausage $5.00
  • Extras
  • Avocado Brunch Salsa $18.50
    • Gourmet Salad Greens, Green Pico De Gallo, Feta Cheese, Vincotto, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Poached Egg, Toasted Sourdough
  • Gluten & Dairy Free Bread / Free Range Egg / House Ricotta / Avocado / House Smoked Tomato Chutney $2.00
  • Brioche French Toast $18.50
    • Hazelnut Syrup, Saffron Poached Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Mascarpone, Crème Anglaise, Hazelnut Crumb, Flowers
  • Acai Bowl $17.50
    • House Granola, Goji Berries, Chia Seeds, Coconut Flakes, Cacao Nibs, Bee Pollen, Almond Milk, Toasted Almonds, Seasonal Berries
  • Eggs on Toast $11.50
    • Eggs cooked your way, House Smoked Tomato Chutney, Toasted Sourdough
  • BAKED CHEESECAKE
    • double chocolate, mixed berry, coulis, yogurt
  • CHICKEN CHIPEES / FRIES $12.00
  • ROASTED KUMARA / PUMPKIN $22.00
    • cashew nuts, green salad, feta honey dressing
  • BALSAMIC ROASTED BEETROOT $13.00
    • feta, pine nuts, sultanas
  • BEEF FILLET OPEN SANDWHICH $22.50
    • confit onion, tomato, lettuce, aioli, onion rings, sour dough
  • PRAWN TWISTERS / FRIES $14.00
  • DUMPLINGS $12.50
    • steamed, dipping sauce
  • STICKY PORK RIBS $13.50
    • BBQ glaze
  • Croissant $5.00
  • Smoked Salmon $7.50
  • We have a delicious selection of slices, friands, cakes and cheesecakes with changing flavours each week.
  • Tomatoes $5.00
  • Soup of the Day $16.00
    • See the blackboard or ask your server for details
  • Croissant $14.00
    • With ham and melted cheddar cheese or Rocket pesto, caramelised onion and brie
  • Morroccan Spiced Beef Mince $17.50
    • Served with a poached egg and grilled vienna
  • Mushrooms $5.00
  • Plain Won Ton $5.00
  • Fish $5.00
  • Hot Dog (Large) $2.40
  • Mushroom $3.00
  • Prawn Chow Mein $12.00
  • Chicken Pattie $2.40
  • Prawn Mushroom on Rice $12.00
  • Sausage $2.00
  • Stuffed peppers $14.00
    • char-grilled red peppers, cream cheese, garlic & avocado (gf)
  • Wedges with sour cream & sweet chilli $12.00
  • Regina $18.00/ $25.00
    • Ham, pepperoni, olives, red onion, mushroom, oregano & cheese (Reg/ Large)
  • Garlic Prawn $18.00/ $25.00
    • Prawns, capsicum, cream cheese, spinach & cheese (Reg/ Large)
  • Chicken liver pate $11.00
    • brandy & thyme infused w crostini
  • Fish & chips $9.00
  • Pork belly taco $15.00
    • crispy belly, black beans, avocado & lime
  • Spanish tortilla $11.00
    • garlic, onion & potatoes in a spanish omelette (gf)
  • Scallops and prawns in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce on a potato dauphinoise with sautéed greens $26.00
  • Steamed green lipped mussels with white wine, garlic & spring onion, served with garlic ciabatta and a side salad $24.00
  • Dark chocolate torte with Chantilly cream and berry compote $12.00
  • Herb & Garlic Ciabatta drizzled with balsamic glaze (for two) $9.00
  • Home-made baked potato wedges with herbs & sour cream $8.50
  • Spring vegetable and pesto tart with Gruyere pastry base. Served with slow roasted tomatoes, garden salad and minted aioli $20.00
  • Cheese of the day with chutney, fruit, crackers & croutes POA
  • Garlic, chilli and lime buttered prawns $11.00
  • Kaeng Som Curry (GF) $18
    • w/ Thai Prawn Omelette, Tamarind
  • Tuk Tuk Fried Chicken Wings (6) $10
  • Khanom Thuai (GF) $10
    • Thai Coconut Milk Pudding
  • Deep Fried Market Fish (GF) $26
    • w/ Nam Jim
  • GR Gluten Free on Request
  • Spicy Basil Pork $16
    • w/ Japanese Tempura Tofu
  • Larb Kai Spicy Chicken Salad (GF) $18
    • w/ Lime, Chilli, Mint Leaf
  • Crispy Prawn Wontons (6) $7
  • -3pc $6.00
  • -pancake $5.50
  • -1/2 lb. Angus $11.90
  • -1/3 lb. Angus $12.50
  • California classic double cheeseburger
    • Two chargrilled beef patties, two slices of cheese, 2 slices of cheese, lettuce, tomato and a Carl’s Jr. first - grilled onions.
  • -1/3 lb. Angus $11.90
  • Guacamole, chicken & bacon sandwich $10.90
    • Chargrilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, bacon, guacamole and swiss cheese on a honey wheat bun.
  • -Small $2.50
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