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

  • Crispy skinned half chicken, 10 spices and black vinegar gf $26
  • Penang curry of beef cheeks with green beans and fish crackling gf $34
  • Roast duck and lychee salad $35
  • Sticky beef wontons (3) $12 (5) $20
  • Spiced fried pineapple dumplings with marou ba ria chocolate sauce $13
  • Sung choi bao of pork $23
  • Fries with miso mayonnaise gf/v $9
  • Stir fried exotic and common greens gf/v $12
  • - For two $19.00
  • Sweetheart $5.80
    • Our unique velvety dark chocolate salted caramel enrobed in dark chocolate.
  • Kumara Cake Tower - A She Signature Dish $23.00
    • Kumara cakes, seasoned with traditional Himalayan spices, layered with free range bacon, avocado and poached egg, accompanied by fresh salsa and grated 70% organic chocolate. Complete with drizzled house sweet chilli sauce.
  • Coco Loco
    • Coconut Vanilla
  • 6 for $15.00
  • - Extra bread $6.00
  • - Add cold smoked salmon $9.00
  • Hot Lips
    • Chilli Spices
  • Mediterranean Meatballs $11.99
    • Fork-tender marinated meatballs oven baked and finished in a rich tomato, onion and red wine sauce, topped with melted Kefalograviera cheese, served with toasted village pita bread.
  • Spanakopita Of Kiani $11.99
    • Crispy golden filo pastry filled with melted feta cheese, steam softened spinach leaves, fresh herbs and sautéed onions, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V
  • Lamb Salata $24.50
    • Grilled Canterbury lamb served over fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables and fresh mesclun, dressed with extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinaigrette, finished with crumbled feta cheese and toasted sunflower seeds. GF
  • Filleto Fantastico 225g $37.00
    • 225g pure Angus fillet lightly seasoned and char-grilled, served with Mediterranean style beetroot and slow roasted Portobello field mushrooms, drizzled with tarragon red wine sauce on a bed of aromatic garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes. DF GF
  • Flaming Saganaki $11.99
    • Feel the heat of wild flames as your server pours Metaxa. Brandy over imported Greek Cheese and immediately flambés it before your eyes. V GF
  • Village Style Kleftiko $28.50
    • Masterpiece of slow cooked Canterbury lamb, grilled Mediterranean vegetables and thick cut agria potatoes, oven baked in Costas® flavorsome packed herb sauce, and topped with crumbled feta cheese, served the 200 year old traditional way in a Greek clay pot. GF
  • Spanakopita Of Kiani $27.99
    • Aromas of freshly baked pastry evoke memories of the mainland’s Village Kiani, enjoy layers of golden filo filled with melted feta cheese, steam softened spinach leaves, fresh herbs, and sautéed onions, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki and village style Greek salad. V
  • Grilled Canterbury Lamb $25.50/ $29.99
    • Export quality Canterbury lamb marinated with Costas® traditional herbs ‘n spices and cooked to tender perfection.(R/ G)
  • Combo $19.90
    • Drink and chips
  • Mixed $9.90
  • Chicken $13.90
  • Mixed (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Combo (Small / Medium / Large) $16.90 / $18.90 / $22.00
    • Drinks and chips
  • Kebab $8.90
  • Lamb (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Chicken (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $12.90
  • Homemade Spring Roll $2.60
  • Potato Fritter $0.70
  • Extras $0.80
  • Steak Patty $ 2.20
  • Couple Pack $12.50
    • cheeseburger, giant burger, 1 chips
  • Corn Nuggets (each/doz) $ 0.80/$8.00
  • Sausage $2.20
  • Fish Bites (each/doz) $ 0.80/$8.00
  • Scallop and Bacon $18.00
    • scallops and bacon tossed in a chilli and lime sauce and served with spaghetti
  • Winnie's Crispy Chicken $15.00
    • marinated buttermilk chicken coated in Winnie's herbs and spices and served with aioli
  • Souvlaki-Chicken or Lamb $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
    • peanut satay base, sundried tomatoes, onions topped with lettuce, tomato, garlic, red onion and yoghurt (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
  • Mexi Lime Chicken $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
    • seared chicken marinated in tequila and lime with capsicums, red onion, garlic, coriander and mango (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
  • Gourmet Flat Bread $10.00
    • with sundried tomatoes, basil pesto, feta, nuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sweet chilli sauce, olives and herbs
  • The Raffaele $18.00 / $21.00
    • a garlic butter base, chilli flakes, chorizo and brie topped with rosemary and lemon zest (Medium / Large)
  • Vegetali $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
    • basil pesto, mushroom, broccoli, green beans, sundried tomatoes, roast pumpkin, kumara, feta, thyme, garlic, red onions and topped with garlic aioli (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
  • Warm Chicken Noodle $17.50
    • pan-fried chicken, vegetables and crispy noodles with chilli and coriander dressing. served on a bed of lettuce
  • Palak Paneer (Med) $12.90
  • Dahl Makhani (Med) $13.90
  • Murg malai Tikka (5pcs) $8.50
  • Lamb Shahjahan Curry (Med) $14.90
  • Chutneys and Pickles $2.90
  • Fish Tikka Masala (Med) $13.90
  • Adraki Aloo Gobi (Mild) $12.90
  • Lamb Tikka Masala (Med) $13.90
  • Oak bread $ 9.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Chips $ 5.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Farmhouse wedges $ 8.00
    • With cheese, bacon, sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 4.00
    • 2 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
  • Garlic bread $ 8.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Nachos $ 10.00
    • Beef & bean minced with sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
    • Bacon & Egg
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
    • 3 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
  • 1 Side and 1 Sauce of your choice
  • Chori Pan $9.00
    • House made chorizo and arepas
  • Ribeye 400 gr $33.00
    • Bone in Grilled to your choice
  • Chicken Salad $12.00
    • Market fresh fish marinated in citrus juices with a twist of chilli and coriander
  • For one $28.00
    • A selection of different meat cuts: Beef, chorizo and chicken accompanied by your choice of 1 side and 1 sauce
  • Guaro $2.00
    • Medium Spicy Yoghurt sauce
  • Cassava with cream $7.00
  • Anticuchos $19.00
    • A selection of pork, house madechorizo, beef, capsicum and onion all skerwered and seared over the grill
  • Deep Fried Wontons - 8pcs $6.00
  • Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup $5.00
  • Wonton Soup $5.00
  • King Prawns with Satay Sauce $12.00
  • BBQ Pork Egg Foo Young $10.00
  • Milk Butter King Prawns (Spicy) $12.00
  • Porkballs & Vegetables Soup $5.00
  • Pork Egg Foo Young $10.00
  • Aam lassi $5.40
    • (Mango flavoured yoghurt drink)
  • Dhakai Shukoor curry $12.90
    • A combination of spiced pork, vegetable & lemon juice cooked together to give you a unique & healthy taste
  • Cheese Naan $4.90
    • Naan bread stuffed with cheese and herbs
  • Shobji Bora $8.90
    • Delicious aromatic mixed vegetable cutlet coated with bread crumb then deep fried and served with Nobanno specialty fruit sauce
  • Nobo Macher Bora $12.90
    • Nobanno’s specialty aromatic and tasty fish cake serve with Nobanno specialty garlic sauce
  • Long Black $4.10
  • Macher Zhol $12.90
    • Traditional fish dish cooked with potato, aromatic herbs and spices
  • Mushrooms Delight $12.90
    • Fresh mushrooms stuffed with minced lamb spiced up with various herbs coated with breadcrumbs and deep fried, served with herbs sauce
  • Nachos $9.00
    • Kids nachos with mild beef & beans, cheese & sour cream
  • Gas monkey antipasto platter (serves 2-3 people) $35.00
    • Cured meats, pickles, marinated olives, soft and hard cheese, fruit, grilled ciabatta, cheesy corn chips with guacamole & salsa
  • See No Evil $21.00
    • Braised lamb shoulder in a rich tomato sauce with greek roasted potatoes, goat's feta & mint served with toasted bread
  • Curious George $9.00
    • Mini beef & cheese burger with lettuce & mayo served with monkey tail fries
  • Eggs Benedict $19 Bacon / $21 Salmon
    • served on toasted bread with wilted spinach, hash brown & poached eggs topped with hollandaise
  • Soft shell taco duo $12.00
    • Black bean, corn and jalapeno, rocket & field mushroom
  • Marmosets $16.00
    • Mini beef & bean soft shell tacos with lettuce, cheese, guacamole & sour cream served with monkey tail fries
  • Queen Caesar $20.00
    • With grilled chicken, belly bacon, cos lettuce, parmesan & croutons with a caper mayo finished with a soft poached egg
  • Small: $7.50
  • Large: $19.00
  • Small: $7.50
  • Khoresht-e Qeymeh One size: $17.00
    • (5pm onwards) A traditional Persian stew. Containing split yellow peas, dried lime, potatoes and succulent lamb. Served on a bed of Persian rice and topped off with a few potato chips. A must try!
  • Regular: $13.00
  • Large: $16.00
  • Regular: $15.00
  • Chicken:
  • Steak & Onion
  • Each $4
  • Steak & Cheese
  • Stuff Sausage $2.20
  • Cottage pie
  • Chicken Pie
  • Mince & Cheese
  • Bacon Egg & Cheese
  • Whole Mushrooms $4.90
  • Roast of the Day $18.90
    • A Robbie’s favourite! The chef’s choice of prime oven roasted meat, served with roasted seasonal vegetables and gravy.
  • Change Plain Fries to Wedges $2.50
  • Homestyle Breakfast $16.90
    • 2 eggs, hash browns, bacon and sausage, served with toasted bread.
  • Moroccan Chicken Wrap $18.90
    • A large tortilla wrap stuffed with salad, Moroccan seasoned chicken and Aioli, served with wedges and sour cream.
  • Mushroom Sauce $3.50
  • Robbie’s Double Beef n Bacon Burger $19.90
    • One for the hungry! Two beef patties stacked in a toasted bun with bacon, tomato, lettuce, cheese, BBQ sauce and beetroot, served with fries.
  • Fluffy Omelette $17.90
    • A generous folded omelette full of cheese and mushrooms, topped with spring onions and served with a fresh salad and fries.
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