The Laboratory in Canterbury Menu

SNACKY STUFF SNACKY STUFF
  • Prof Dod's Mixed Nuts $4.50
  • Homemade Focaccia w' Basil Pesto $6.00
  • Marinated Olives $8.50
  • Garlic Bread $6.00
THINGS ON TOAST THINGS ON TOAST
  • Goats Cheese, Romesco and Dukkha $11.00
  • Beef in Twisted Ankle, Pickled Shallots $12.00
  • House Smoked Salmon w' Smashed Avocado $12.00
THINGS FROM THE FAT FRYER THINGS FROM THE FAT FRYER
  • Mushroom Croquettes $12.50
  • Crumbed Prawns w' Chipotle Tartare $13.00
  • Buffalo Chicken Wings w' Blue cheese $15.00
  • Hand Cut Chips $9.00
  • Scotch Egg w' Classic HP $8.50
SMALL PLATES SMALL PLATES
  • Spicy Lamb Meatballs w' Tzatziki $12.50
  • Hay Smoked BBQ Pork Ribs $16.50
  • Mussels in Peckhams Cider Cream w' Focaccia $13.50
  • Caesar salad w' Pine Nuts & Broccoli $12.50
  • Tagliatta - Beef Rump Salad $16.50
  • Antipasto Platter $25.00
  • Little Profdods (Kids) Pizza Bread, Red Berry Yoghurt, Fruit Juice, Fruit & Scroggin Mix $12.50
WHATS FOR PUDDING WHATS FOR PUDDING
  • Chocolate, salted Caramel & Nut Sundae or Strawberry Shortcake Sundae $12.00
  • Mini Doughnuts w' Dipping Sauce $11.00
  • Tiramisu w' Dark Chocolate Mousse $12.00
  • Koho Road or Kapita Ice Cream 1/2/3 Scoops $4.00 a scoop
  • Affogato, w' Tia Maria or Cointreau $16.50
WOOD FIRED PIZZAS WOOD FIRED PIZZAS
  • Margherita $18.00
    • Parmesan, Mozzarella, Basil and Tomato Sauce
  • Double Pepperoni $21.00
    • Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce & Oregano
  • Pancetta e Fungi $22.00
    • Smoked Bacon, Tallegio, Spinach & Mushroom
  • Capra $20.00
    • Goats Cheese, Caramelised Onion, Rocket & Balsamic
  • Gamberi $24.00
    • Prawns, Chili, Capsicum, Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella
  • Pollonini $23.00
    • Free Range Chicken w' Chorizo, Spinach, Red Onion & Salsa Verde

Nearby Sample Menus

  • SLOW COOKED PORK BELLY $34.00
    • green apple / star anise carrots / golden kumara / cider / mustard leaf / crackling
  • BEER HOP SMOKED SALMON $24.00
    • pickled beets / new potates / white miso / avocado / 7 spice dressing
  • CHILLI CHICKEN WINGS $18.00
    • hot sauce beer glaze / blue cheese / ranch dressing / slaw
  • AGED RIB EYE $38.00
    • duck fat “chips” / rainbow chard / café de paris butter / jus
  • PULLED PORK BURGER $24.00
    • jalapeño slaw / chipotle mayo / chilli BBQ / brioche bun
  • THAI STYLED HOT DOG $24.00
    • pork belly, sausage / pickles / roast peanuts / slaw / sariacha / mayo / pretzel roll
  • PORK CROQUETTES $18.00
    • apple fennel salad / pickled mustard seeds / fire cracker mayo
  • WHIPPED GOATS CHEESE $22.00
    • shaved spring vegetables / rocket / olive oil toast / baby pea dressing
  • Grass Fed Prime Beef
  • Smoked Hollandaise $3
  • Pork Jowl Croquettes $15
    • Brunt Apple, Radish
  • Wakani Ashburton Go Day Grain Fed Beef
  • Manuka Smoked Egg $21.5
    • Onion Veloute, Bacon, Truffle, Mushroom
  • Lamb Collar 350g $30
  • Specially Cuts-Butchers Block
  • Rump 350g $48
  • Roasted pear, date and feta $12.00
  • Andalauslan $15.00 per person
    • Dolmades, falafel, North African roll, vegetables crudites, quince paste, roasted capsicum, olives, extra virgin olive oil and pomegranate
  • Jewelled Couscous Salad with orange & cinnamon Med $7.50 Large $10.00
  • Spanish Salad with tomato, red onion & capers Med $7.50 Large $10.00
  • Green shell Mussels marinated in green harissa, capers, shallots, preserved lemon $12.00
  • Moroccan meatball with tomato and oregano sauce $18.00
  • Black Forest Gateau $7.90
  • Assortment of Moroccan dips with dukkah and extra virgin olive oil/flat bread $10.50
  • Thai Beef Salad $21.00
    • Ginger and coriander marinated rib-eye lightly seared and served on a mint and lime zest filled salad with crispy noodles topped with roasted peanuts
  • Market Fish of the Day $22.00
    • Panfried and served with fresh salad greens and house fries. Lemon and herb crusted, served with homemade tartare sauce. With chilli and lime hollandaise
  • Spicy Wedges served with rustic tomato sauce plus aioli $7 Small / $9 Large
  • Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Spinach, Hash Browns, Bacon, Sausage $4.00
  • Salmon $5.00
  • Classic Cesar $16.00
    • Crisp cos lettuce, crunchy croutons, parmesan cheese and classic Caesar Dressing with crispy bacon - Add chicken $4.00 - Add anchovies $4.00
  • Bagels $14.00
    • Bacon, tomato, pesto, cream cheese or Salmon, pesto, cream cheese
  • Seasoned fries $6 Small / $8 Large
  • Bacon $16.50
  • Bacon $4.50
  • Salmon $5.50
  • Salmon $17.50
  • Spinach $4.00
  • Plain Bagel $8.90
  • - salmon, cream cheese, tomato, spinach
  • Salmon in Wholegrain $17.50
    • (veg) smoked salmon, 1 poached egg, minced spinach, cream cheese served on 7 grain toast
  • Side n/a
    • Fries, Vegetables, Roasted Potatoes, Salad, Garlic Mash, Izone Slaw
  • Vegetable platter $23.00
    • Selection of vegetables with a potato rosti, served with dipping sauces
  • Spag toast $8.00
    • Topped with fried egg
  • Warm roast vegetable salad $19.50
    • Roasted vegetables mixed with spinach, feta, balsamic dressing and sprinkled with salted roasted walnuts
  • Eggs benedict $18.50
    • Bacon or salmon
  • Soup of the day $12.50
    • Ask your waitperson
  • Eye fillet $33.50/$39.50
    • Bacon wrapped 260gm eye fillet with our red wine jus (1 side/2 sides)
  • Ribeye $32.00/$37.50
    • One of the tastiest on the stone. It will spit (don’t spit back!). Served with creamy mushroom sauce (1 side/2 sides)
  • Edamame $6.00
    • Boiled soy beans served with sea salt
  • Gyouza $15.00
    • Japanese dumpling filled with pork & ginger
  • Ginger and Chilli Fish $16.00
    • Fish of the day pan seared then covered with a chilli and ginger glaze over baby spinach
  • Summer Chicken Salad $15.00
    • Indonesian inspired salad with steamed chicken pieces in a lime and sesame dressing
  • Summer Chicken Salad $14.00
    • Indonesian inspired salad with steamed chicken pieces in a lime and sesame dressing
  • Karadare $15.00
    • Chicken thigh pieces in a sweet soy sauce served on a hot plate
  • Edamame $6.00
    • Boiled soy beans served with sea salt
  • Pork Gyouza $15.00
    • Japanese dumplings filled with pork and ginger
  • *Our dishes are Gluten Free, some may contain nut and soy*
  • Extra Rice $3.50
  • *Our soup is Gluten free, and can be vegetarian.
  • Wok fried Pork with Garlic and Chilli (Hot) $26.00
  • Kai Phad King $26.00
    • Wok fried chicken with ginger 26
  • Miang Kum GF $5.90
    • roasted coconut,ginger, shallot, lime, peanut, dry shrimp, chilli with miang kum sauce
  • Tom Kha Kai $12.90
    • chicken, lemongrass, kaffir lime leave, galangal, coconut cream, coriander, mushroom
  • Ice-cream sundae with fruits $8.90
    • Vanilla ice-cream top with real chocolate sauce or berries sauce and fresh fruits
  • Leithfield Burger $18.00
    • Big beef patty, bacon, lettuce, cheese, tomato & onion jam served with fries (Chicken version with plum sauce add $2.00)
  • Corn Fritters $13.00
    • Corn fritters stacked with bacon, topped with sour and plum sauce, served with salad
  • Soup of the day $10.50
    • Chef's soup of the day, please see specials board or ask a staff member for today's option
  • Chicken Cranberry & Brie Filo $21.50
    • Chicken, cranberry & brie cheese filling wrapped in light filo pastry, served with salad (Vegetarian filo available, please ask staff about today's special)
  • Chicken Quesadillas $21.00
    • Grilled tortilla filled with spiced chicken, cheese and spring onions topped with a afresh salsa & sour cream, served with wedges and salad
  • Garlic Muscles Six muscles $12.50 Extra muscles $1.00 each
    • Green lip muscles drizzled with garlic butter served with salad garnish
  • Chicken Tenders $12.00
    • Crumbled chicken tenders served with aioli & sweet chilli dipping sauce
  • Kid's Pasta $12.00
    • Pasta of the day, please check with staff for today's option
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $18.90
    • Salad of Chicken, Bacon, Fresh Greens, Tomatoes, Poached Egg & Parmesan with Homemade Caesar Dressing
  • Mushrooms $3.50
  • Wedges $7.50 / $10.50
    • Small / Large
  • Eggs Any Style $11.90
    • served with your choice of Multigrain or Cafe White Toast
  • Toasted Sandwiches $9.90
    • Choices of Ham, Cheese, Tomato, Pineapple and Onion
  • Omelette $18.90
    • Ham, Cheese & Tomato or Spinach, Feta & Red Onion
  • French Fries $5.50 / $8.00
    • Small / Large
  • Home Made Toasted Muesli (gluten free) $13.90
    • served with Milk, Organic Yoghurt and Fresh Fruit
  • Lamb Rack $32.00
    • Herb crusted, roasted medium rare served on a truffle oil crispy potato cake with roasted garlic cream jus.
  • Steak Ribeye 400g $30.00
  • Steak Ribeye 300g $28.00
  • Time for Chocolate $11.50
    • Chocolate mousse layered between chocolate cookies, white chocolate crème brûlée finished with double chocolate ice cream.
  • Potatoes
    • Shoestring fries or steak fries/Truffle mashed potato/Creamy mashed potato /Potato gratin/Herb croquettes/Cajun roasted potato
  • Blue Cheese
    • Kapiti Kikorangi. A stunning blue cheese with a rich golden curd and creamy spoonable texture marbled with dense blue veining. Mildly pungent, its flavour develops as it ages to create a smoother, more delectable taste.
  • Caesar Salad $13.00
    • Cos lettuce, crispy bacon, garlic croutons & creamy Caesar dressing topped with shaved parmesan cheese and anchovies.
  • Steak Prime Rib 400g $30.00
  • Orange juice (pulpy) $4.0
  • Aroha sparkling elderflower $4.8
    • Rhubarb, Feijoa, Original
  • Eggs Benedict $16.5
    • with spinach
  • Iced chocolate, Iced coffee $6.0
  • Smoothies $6.5
    • Banana, Strawberry or Banana and strawberry
  • Puttanesca pasta $14.0
    • Traditional southern Italian pasta. Fettucine tossed in a tasty tomato sauce with anchovies, olives and capers
  • Margherita pizza $9.8
    • Simple Italian pizza. Tasty tomato sauce topped with a round of buffalo mozzarella and basil. Individual size
  • Toast $6.0
    • Turkish or grain. spreads- honey, jam, nutella or vegemite
  • - Add Bacon $5.00
  • Side Salad $6.00
  • Mushrooms $4.50
  • Bowl of Fries $6.00
  • 2 Hash Browns $3.50
  • BACON & EGGS $14.00
    • Two Free Range Eggs any Style served on Toast with Bacon
  • Kids Sundae $6.00
    • Caramel, Berry or Chocolate
  • BIG BREAKIE $21.50
    • 2 Free Range Eggs any Style with 2 Bacon, Sausage, Mushrooms, 2 Hash Browns, Roast Tomato and Toast
  • Pizza ​(with a homemade tomato sauce base) $10.00
  • Garlic bread (herbs, garlic butter) $5.00
  • Italian (olives, salami, mushrooms )
  • Spinach & Ricotta (Caramelised Onion with Ricotta and Spinach)
  • Basil Pesto and Ricotta Bruschetta (3 pieces) $6.00
  • Cheese and tomato (Multigrain bread, cheese, tomato w/tomato sauce)
  • Nachos (corn chips, beans, cheese, sour cream) $9.00
  • Toastie $7.00
  • Lamb Pie
  • Lamb & Mushroom Pie
  • Steak & Onion
  • Cottage pie
  • Chicken Pie
  • Savouries $1.60
  • Steak & Cheese
  • Steak, Onion & Tomato
The Laboratory

The Laboratory

location

Address

17 West Belt, Lincoln, Lincoln, Canterbury, 7608, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033253006

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , European , Gluten Free , Pizza , Pub Food , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Groups ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Off-Street Parking ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
17 West Belt, Lincoln, Lincoln, Canterbury, 7608, New Zealand