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

  • Bread Plait Trio plait with garlic butter, hummus and Vicar's pesto. For 2 $10.90 / For 4 $16.90
  • Free range egg $1.50
  • Toasted Granola Toasted granola, berry compote, vanilla syrup and natural yoghurt. $14.90
  • Shoestring fries $5.90 / $8.90
  • Akaroa Salmon (GF) Smoked Akaroa salmon on house made potato rosti stack with a tomato, avocado and capsicum salsa. $25.90
  • House made potato rosti $4.90
  • Caesar Salad (GF*) Baby cos, crispy bacon, anchovy fillets, caesar dressing, parmesan cheese and a free range poached egg / Add chargrilled chicken $5.00 $18.90
  • Mac and cheese - / $7.90
  • Swiss Cheese $1.50
  • Corn on the Cob (Large) $6.50
  • Quarter Chicken $8.90
    • Small fraction, big reaction.
  • Classic Veggie Burger $9.90
    • Enjoy a scrumptious home-style veggie patty including potato, sweetcorn, carrot, chickpea, green beans, onion with fresh lettuce, tomato & our special light mayo inside a soft, seeded bun.
  • Portuguese Rolls (Regular) $4.50
  • Espetada Grande $27.90
    • Go vertical with two Espetadas & one large side.
  • Grilled Veggie Wrap $9.90
    • Enjoy a scrumptious home-style veggie patty with fresh lettuce, tomato & our special light mayo all quietly nestled in a warm tortilla.
  • Fresh Garden Salad $8.90
    • A medley of gourmet lettuce, capsicum, olives, onion, cucumber, carrot & cherry tomatoes.
  • Butchers Board, 3 premium cuts sourced by our Bloody Mary’s chefs P.O.A
    • served with appropriate accoutrements to enhance the meat
  • Venison tartare $20.00
    • with pickled mushrooms & toast
  • Caesar salad $26.00
    • Yes it has anchovies! with chicken
  • Wakanui $50.00
    • 30 Day Aged, Grain Finished, South Canterbury rib eye 300g
  • Fush n chups $26.00
    • panko crumbed fresh market fish, chunky chips, mushy peas & tartare
  • Carrots & peas $7.00
  • Kansas city baby back ribs $19.00/ $37.00
    • finger bowl included (500g/ 1kg)
  • Roquefort 30g $4.50
  • Calamari Ring $1.00
  • Akaroa Cod Fillet $7.00
  • Scallops (1/2 doz) $13.00
  • 1 Hot Dog, 2 Chicken Nuggets, Donut of your choice, 1/2 Chips, Tub of Ice cream $9.50
  • Fish $2.80
  • Chocolate Donut $2.80
  • Sausage $2.80
  • Oysters (dozen) $29.00
  • Blue Cheese, Pear & Walnut Salad $18
    • With mixed lettuce & herb vinaigrette, served with kumara crisps
  • Fries and Aioli $8
    • Large bowl of fries with our own aioli sauce
  • Surf ‘n’ Turf $36
    • Premium 200 gr Angus scotch fillet pan seared & oven baked to your specification, served with classic French fries, house salad, garlic prawns and a scallop in a rich creamy sauce.
  • Garlic Loaf $10
    • Mini farmhouse loaf brushed with basil pesto smothered in garlic butter & baked
  • Crispy Calamari $ $16
    • Served with petit salad & aioli
  • Ham & Cheese Sandwich $4.5
  • Sea food Bounty $39.5
    • Blue cod, NZ Scallops, garlic Prawns, Akaroa Salmon, crispy Calamari served with chef’s lemon garlic sauce, fries & house salad.
  • Extras $5
    • Bacon, Portobello Mushrooms,Spinach
  • 2 crab sticks
  • Spring rolls $3.50
  • Fish $2.50
  • Battered bananas $2.50
  • Sole fillet $5.50
  • Fish bites $0.90
  • Large hot dogs $3.80
    • WITH SAUCE
  • Mussels $11.00
    • DOZEN COOKED
  • Legendary Lamb Shanks $25.50/ $29.99
    • Slide-off-the-bone Canterbury lamb shanks braised in fresh garlic, tomato, and red wine sauce, served over fragrant jasmine rice and a medley of fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables. DF GF (R/ G)
  • Costas Calamari $14.99
    • Succulent calamari crumbed with our delicious semolina blend and topped with imported Greek oregano flakes, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki and sundried tomato ‘n herb mayonnaise.
  • 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
  • Village Pita Bread $11.99
    • Freshly toasted pita bread served with made-in-house spreads. V
  • Evros 'Sun-Kissed' Chicken Fillet $24.50/ $29.50
    • Loaded with flavour our 100% chicken breast fillet is marinated with Costas® classic family blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, char-grilled for a bold ‘n smoky flavour and delivered to your searing hot.(R/ G)
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Old-Fashioned Zucchini N' Feta Fritters $11.99
    • Fresh zucchini and melted feta cheese mixed with Costas, traditional blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, flash fried to golden perfection, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki and roasted capsicum sauce. V
  • Chicken Satays $9.50
    • Skewered tender grilled chicken pieces served with chef's style peanut sauce
  • Beef Yum $18.50
    • Tender thinly sliced barbecued beef mixed with Thai herbs and lemon juice served on a base of fresh of vegetables
  • Tom Yum Talay (Seafood) $12.00
    • Mixed seafood soup with lemongrass, mushroom and hint of chilli
  • Red Curry Stir Fried with Calamari $20.50
    • (Thai most popular dish) Stir fried calamari in red curry paste with green beans and capsicum topped with kaffir lime leaves and fresh chilli
  • Chilli Ginger Prawn $20.50
    • King Prawn saute with ginger and fresh seasonal vegetables
  • Prawn Fried Rice $18.50
    • Fried rice with prawn, vegetable and eggs prepared in Thai chef's style
  • Garlic and Pepper King Prawn $20.50
    • Deep fried king prawn stir fried with garlic and pepper topped with fresh coriander
  • Mixed Entree Platter (min for 2 people) $15.00
    • A Combination of Thai Fish Cakes, Chicken Satays, Spring Rolls and Money Bags
  • Lamb rack
    • Lamb rack marinated in our secret way served with mash potatoes, mushroom
  • Chicken greek salad $25.00
    • Chicken breast marinated in boteco marination grilled and served with greek salad
  • Beef kofta kebab (open souvlaki) $21.90
    • Beef kofka skewers charcoal grilled served with greek salad, house made sauces, fries and pita bread
  • Lamb shank
    • Our very famous lamb shank cooked the boteco's special way (best seller)
  • Fettucine $23.90
    • Cooked with chicken breast, smoked bacon and mushroom
  • Fish and chips $18.90
    • Cach of the day with tartar sauce served with side salad
  • Falafel entree (V) $9.50
    • Home made vegetarian patties served with tazitzki sauce
  • South american fish escabeche $28.90
    • Delicious crumbed fish with shrimp sauce, seasonal vegetables
  • Polenta Crumbed Calamari $10.00
    • w/ lime & wasabi mayo
  • Grilled Courgettes $10.00
    • w/ crispy capers & beurre noisette
  • Cauliflower Cheese $10.00
    • baked to order
  • CFC - Civil Fried Chicken or Cauliflower $10.00
    • w/ chipotle & agave
  • House Made Lemon Curd $10.00
    • w/ honeycomb & walnut bread
  • Lambs Ribs $15.00
    • w/ BBQ sauce & slaw
  • Hand Cut Chips $10.00
    • w/ aioli
  • Slow Cooked Beef Cheek $15.00
    • w/ crispy chickpeas & mustard
  • 64. Prawn Fried Rice $13.00
  • 75. BBQ Pork Fried Noodles $12.00
  • 52. BBQ Pork Egg Foo Yong $13.00
  • 85. Cathay's Mixed Seafood $19.00
    • Stir-fried mixed seafood and vegetables with mild sauce
  • * Ordering Fried Rice or Fried Noodles would cost extra $1
  • 28. Sweet and Sour Pork $13.00
  • 11. Chicken with Ginger and Spring Onion $13.00
  • 47. Crispy Roast pork with Rice $15.00
  • BAKED BEANS $16.50
    • House made baked beans with beef mince and crispy bacon. Served with poached eggs and toast.
  • STEAK SANDWICH $15.50
    • Grilled steak, melted cheese, portobello mushroom, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion in a warm ciabatta roll
  • COMBINATION STACK $19.50
    • One large pancake with your choice of banana or blueberries baked inside. Served with raspberry and mascarpone brioche French toast. With streaky bacon, caramelised banana, served with berry compote, maple syrup and vanilla bean custard on the side.
  • With Bacon $13.50
  • BIG BREAKFAST $21.50
    • Eggs any style, streaky bacon, bratwurst sausages, roasted tomato, portobello mushrooms, house made and potato hash, served on toast
  • Add Chips $4.00
  • EGGS ON TOAST $9.50
    • Eggs any style sewed on toast
  • Extra Toppings $2.00
  • Aam or Apricot Chicken $9.90
    • (Boneless diced chicken cooked with pureed mango or apricot and mild spices.)
  • Short Black $3.90
  • 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
  • Mango Moushumi $12.40
    • Mango flavoured mousseline served with vanilla flavor whipped cream and mango collis.
  • Latte $4.40
  • Narikaal (Chicken, lamb or beef) $10.40
    • This delicious tangy dish is prepared with coconut and warm spices
  • Naan bread (Plain or Butter) $3.90
    • Plain flour tandoori bread - Optional butter.
  • Mixed Vegetable Bhaja $8.40
    • Fresh vegetables smothered in chickpea batter & deep fried and served with Nobanno specialty fruit sauce.
  • Spinach & Ricotta (Caramelised Onion with Ricotta and Spinach)
  • Toastie $7.00
  • Nachos (corn chips, beans, cheese, sour cream) $9.00
  • Panini $8.00
  • Olive and Pepper (Olives and Roasted Pepper and homemade Tomato base)
  • Ham (Ham, Caramelised Onion and Basil Pesto)
  • Vege (Roasted pepper, Sundried tomato, Spinach with Basil Pesto)
  • Pizza ​(with a homemade tomato sauce base) $10.00
  • -Combo $7.50
  • -Small $2.50
  • -1/2 lb. Angus $11.90
  • -5pc $9.90
  • -1/2 lb. Angus $14.50
  • -burguer only $3.00
  • Western bacon thickburger
    • Chargrilled 100% Angus beef patty, bacon, two slices of cheddar cheese, crispy onion rings and tangy BBQ sauce on a seeded bun.
  • -Combo $4.90
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