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

  • Satay Beef vegetable on Rice $9.00
  • Beef Fried Noodle $9.00
  • Extra Ingredient (shrimp 12 pc) $4.00
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken on Rice $9.00
  • BBQ Pork Fried Rice $9.00
  • Garlic Beef vegetable on Rice $9.00
  • Vegetable Fried Noodle $8.00
  • Beef Fried Rice $9.00
  • Chicken Strips and Chips $9
    • three chicken strips with a lightly spiced coating, with hot chips and a salad garnish
  • Premium Rib Eye (GF AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) $33.50
    • 300g Rib Eye on garlic mash, with roasted mushrooms, fresh salad and your choice of red wine jus, mushroom sauce, garlic butter or peppercorn sauce
  • Sauteed Prawn Spaghetti $26
    • served with chilli, lime, garlic, fresh parmesan and parsley
  • Sautéed Chilli Prawn Spaghetti (V option available) $27
    • tossed with garlic, fresh parmesan, citrus and fresh parsley
  • Cheesy Corn chips (GF, V) $12
    • served with chipotle tomato salsa, sour cream and black bean dip
  • 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
  • Quinoa Cakes (GF/ Vegan) $24
    • homemade cakes, pan fried, served with mushrooms and haloumi, marinated zucchini ribbons, and avocado salsa
  • Pegasus Burger $19.50
    • housemade prime beef patty with bacon, smoked cheddar, ailoi, onion rings, lettuce our own chutney and fries
  • -Add chicken $4
  • -peppercorn sauce
  • -red wine jus
  • Baileys on ice $8.00
    • Baileys Irish Cream over cubes of ice
  • Southern fried chicken $14.50
    • Spiced marinated fried chicken thigh pieces & garlic aioli
  • -Add pop corn chicken $3
  • -400g Beef Sirloin $35.00
  • Deep fried ice cream $10
    • Crumbed vanilla ice cream with chocolate & caramel sauces & whipped cream
  • Pan-Fried Salmon $28.00
    • Fresh akaroa salmon, broadbean and pea salsa and celeriac remoulade and pickled courgettes.
  • Chicken Sandwich $23.00
    • Chicken breast on Turkish bread with streaky bacon, avocado, tomato and lettuce served with salad or fries.
  • Risotto Balls $12.00
    • Sundried tomato and mozzarella with eggplant puree.
  • Fish & Chips $24.00
    • Tempura battered fish of the day with hand cut chips, salad, lemon and tartare sauce.
  • Chocolate $14.00
    • Dark chocolate mousse and hazelnut brownie with strawberry and citrus compote
  • Home Made Sausage Rolls $12.00
    • Spicy tomato sauce.
  • Chunky Chips with Aioli $10.00
    • With Aioli.
  • Ribs 1/2kg or 1kg $28.00 / $36.00
    • Rack of venison ribs with BBQ sauce and homemade spice rub, chips and slaw 1/2kg or 1kg.
  • El Calamar $12
    • corn meal dusted calamari served with our own sweet chilli sauce and chipotle mayonnaise
  • Frijoles Negros $8
    • Spicy black bean dip and corn chips
  • Banana Chimichangas $12
    • banana wrapped in a tortilla and cinnamon fried with and sugar. Served with vanilla ice-cream
  • Plato Delgado $20
    • a share plate of corn chips and pico de gallo, guacamole and chilli con queso
  • Pollo Picante $12
    • habanero spiced chicken wings with chipotle mayonnaise and lemon
  • Pepitas $6
    • Spicy toasted pumpkin seeds
  • Ancho Chilli Pork $23
    • corn tortillas filled with braised pork baked in Chipotle sauce and chilli cheese
  • Salsa (tomato) $5
  • Clay Pot Rice $13.00
    • Mild fried rice stir fried with ginger and fresh vegetables, topped with a sweet soy sauce and roasted cashew nuts. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Peanut Sauce Stir Fry $12.50
    • Our own roasted spiced peanut sauce combined with a selection of seasonal vegetables. Rich, sweet and satisfying. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Chilli And Fresh Basil $12.50
    • Fresh basil herb and hot chilli cooked with a generous assortment of fresh vegetables – very popular. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Pork Spare Ribs (4) $6.00
    • Marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our soy and sweet chilli dipping sauces
  • Seafood $13.50
    • available in certain meals
  • Panang Curry $12.50
    • A spicy curry cooked with creamy coconut cream, kaffir lime leave and vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Coconut Cream Soup $12.50
    • Spicy yet smooth and tantalising to the taste buds, similar to Tom Yum but with added coconut cream, distinct flavours of lemon and fresh coriander. Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Guri Puffs (4) $6.00
    • Sweet potatoes and vegetables wrapped in fluffy pastry served with dipping sauces.
  • Peanuts sauce on top / cashw nuts $4.90
  • Rice $2.00
  • Garlic with meat and vegetables with rice $12.90
  • Grilled chicken wings $9.90
    • 6 Pieces of grilled marinate chicken nibble
  • Tom yum goong (prawns) $12.90
  • Extra meat / combination of meats (chicken, beef, pork) $4.90
  • Thai spring rolls $8.90
    • 8 Mini rolls homemade- vegetarian spring rolls
  • Som tum $10.90
    • Spicy thai style salad made from shredded carrots, fresh beans, tomatoes with dried shrimps
  • ESPRESSO EGG $15.50
    • with potato hash, mushroom, spinach, a poached egg & hollandaise
  • CHICKEN SALAD $14.00
    • with cashews & yogurt dressing
  • FRENCH TOAST $14.50
    • with bacon, banana, maple syrup & cream
  • TOMATO / MUSHROOMS / HASHBROWNS / TOAST $4.00
  • 3 EGG OMELETTE $15.50
    • with tomato, bacon, mushroom & cheese
  • 1 EGG $2.50
  • FARMER'S BREAKFAST $17.00
    • with bacon, eggs, toast, tomato, hash brown, sausage & mushroom
  • EGGS BENEDICT $16.50
    • poached eggs on a broil with smoked salmon, spinach & hollandaise
  • Seasoned wedges $9.5
    • with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • The filly cheese burger $18.5
    • 100gm beef patty, cheese, bacon, pickle and slaw. Served with golden fries
  • Kahlua and caramello cheesecake made on-site with real Caramello $12.5
  • Weekend omelette (11am-3pm) $16.0
    • three eggs, ham, cheese and mushroom
  • Crunchie ice cream cake $12.5
    • layers of whipped ice cream covered with hokey pokey and a caramel and chocolate sauce
  • Beer battered fish and chips $19.5
    • today’s fresh fish in a light and crispy batter, served with golden fries and a chunky tartare sauce
  • Roast chicken salad $23.5
    • with pumpkin, feta and roasted cashews
  • The winna winna chicken dinna burger $23.5
    • crispy chicken, grilled pineapple, streaky bacon and creamy slaw Served with golden fries
  • Mediterranean Lamb (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Lemon and herb marinated lamb on a chutney base, topped with feta and red onions
  • Garlic and Chilli Prawn (Sml / Med / Lge) $12 / $17 / $20.5
    • Sweet Thai chilli pizza base with prawns, spinach and roasted garlic. Topped with a seafood marinara sauce
  • Hawaiian Pizza (Sml / Med / Lge) $10 / $14 / $18.5
    • A favourite with all the family. Lashings of ham and pineapple
  • Smoked Salmon Tag $17.5
    • Served with fettuccine. Filleted and smoked salmon with diced tomatoes in a creamy pesto sauce and garnished with parsley
  • Milano (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
    • Garlic salami, fresh sliced tomatoes, capsicum, herbs - delicimo
  • Little Italy (Sml / Med / Lge) $12 / $17 / $20.5
    • Chopped spinach and sundried tomatoes, topped with red onion, sliced tomato and feta cheese
  • Meatlovers (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • A mouth-watering medley of seasoned topside beef, bacon, pepperoni and cabbanosy with Spags own BBQ Sauce
  • Chicken and Bacon Carbonara $16.5
    • Served with fettuccine, Bacon and chicken breast tossed in a mild garlic cream sauce and garnished with parsley
  • Chicken & Apricot: $13.50
    • Fresh chicken on top of a sweet and spicy apricot sauce and topped with mozzarella.
  • Vegetarian Burger $13.00
    • A spiced falafel pattie served on top of crispy salad and dressed with aioli & tomato relish.
  • All Burger Meals are served with Chips
  • Add : Ham/ Egg/ Bacon/ Sausage/ Meat Pattie/ Mushroom $5.00
  • GF. Ribeye Steak $22.00
    • A prime 250g ribeye steak served to your liking alongside salad and chips or seasonal roast vegetables. Your choice of mushroom sauce, bearnaise sauce or garlic butter.
  • Marinara sauce & mozzarella $12.00
    • topped with chunks of ham & pineapple to make one of the crowd favourites
  • Vegetarian: $12.00
    • For the Veggie lover, roast veggies on top of our original base & scattered with a mild tomato salsa.
  • Crispy Moroccan Salad $13.00
    • Tender strips of chicken, coated in our special Moroccan herb crust, rested on a garden fresh salad
  • Jeera and Peas Pulao $4.00
    • Basmati rice with roasted cumin, peas, onion and spices.
  • Lamb/Beef Korma $16.00
    • Tender boneless Lamb/Beef prepared in yoghurt and cashew gravy. A favourite mild dish.
  • Mixed Platter for Two $20.50
    • A combination of two pieces of samosa, vege pakora, seekh kebab, and chicken tikka, with mint yoghurt chutney.
  • Fresh Garden Salad N/A
    • Diced onions, tomatoes, lettuce, carrots and cucumber
  • Prawn Masala $18.50
    • Prawns delicately cooked in thick onion sauce and ground spices with a touch of cashew nut.
  • Lamb Palak $16.50
    • Boneless tender lamb cooked with spinach, fresh tomato, ginger, garlic & spices.
  • Prawn Malabari $18.50
    • A South Indian style curry. Prawns cooked in a creamy curry base with capsicum, tomatoes, onion and spices.
  • Paneer Aloo Tikki (Five pieces) $7.00
    • Mixture of potatoes, Indian cottage cheese, onions & fresh coriander rolled into patties & wok fried.
  • Fries $6.00
    • Served with tomato and aioli sauce
  • - With spinach, salmon $ 19.50
  • Steak, Eggs and Chips $16.50
    • A 200g ribeye served on a side of fries and with a fresh green salad and 2 fried eggs
  • Big breakfast $19.50
    • Eggs any style, toasted Ciabatta Bread, grilled tomato, braised mushrooms, crispy bacon, sausages and hash browns
  • Creamy Risotto $12.00
    • With your choice of bacon or chicken
  • Eggs any style $9.50
    • Served on toasted ciabatta bread
  • - With spinach, bacon $16.00
  • Nachos $14.00
    • Served with house made salsa and sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Omelette $15.00
    • Spinach, red onion & cheese or Ham,cheese & tomato (Gluten Free)
  • Bagel – Smoked salmon and cream cheese $11.00
  • Sliders $14.50
    • Two mini burgers, you can choose options: – Beef pattie – Marinated Chicken – Smoked Salmon – Roasted Mushrooms
  • Cajun Chicken Salad $19.50
    • Chicken tenders tossed thru salad greens & topped with crispy noodles & a mint yoghurt dressing
  • Cheese Toastie $8.50
    • Homestyle double decker toasted cheese sandwich with your choice of two extra fillings: tomato, ham, onion, or pineapple
  • Smoked Salmon & Hash Browns $19.00
    • Served with a poached egg, avocado & hollandaise (Gluten Free)
  • Eggs Benedict $17.50
    • Bacon
  • Pancakes $17.50
    • Banana, Bacon & Maple syrup
  • Fresh green garden salad $8.50
  • Spring vegetable and pesto tart with Gruyere pastry base. Served with slow roasted tomatoes, garden salad and minted aioli $20.00
  • Rhubarb crème brulee with amaretti biscuits and candied citrus $12.50
  • Home-made baked potato wedges with herbs & sour cream $8.50
  • 5-Spiced Duck Salad $24.00
    • with mixed greens, orange, cherry tomato, roasted cashews, chives, pickled ginger, cucumber and a plum dressing
  • Home-made onion rings with garlic aioli $7.00
  • Open chicken sandwich with bacon, tomato, salad greens, onion jam – finished with guacamole & hollandaise $23.00
  • Herb & Garlic Ciabatta drizzled with balsamic glaze (for two) $9.00
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