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

  • PASTA FUNGHI E LIMONE $25.00
    • mushrooms, lemon cream & parmesan
  • TAGINE $28.00
    • morocan style braised meat with couscous, salad, yoghurt & relish(see blackboard)
  • ORTOLANA $19.00
    • tomato, artichokes, red peppers, mushrooms, onion, mozzarella
  • CHORIZO RED PEPPER & TOMATO $14.00
    • with potato croquetas
  • AGLIO E PEPERONCINO $19.00
    • tomato, garlic, chilli, mozzarella
  • MARINARA $18.00
    • tomato, garlic, parsley, no mozzarella
  • ROMANA $19.00
    • tomato, anchovies, oregano, mozzarella
  • QUATRO STAGIONI $20.00
    • tomato, mushrooms, salami, olives, artichokes, mozzarella
  • LAMB KEBAB $10.00
    • tender boneless lamb cubes marinated overnight in spicy yoghurt and baked in the traditional clay oven(5 pieces)
  • LAMB VINDALOO $16.00
    • a powerful curry from Goa, prepared in hot vindaloo paste
  • LAMB PASANDA $16.50
    • boneless meat pieces prepared in mint, spices and cashew gravy
  • SUBJ MAYURI $13.50
    • vegetable medley with capsicum cooked in a butter sauce
  • CHICKEN MADRAS $15.00
    • tandoor cooked chicken with onions, green chilli, coconut milk and oriental spices
  • BUTTER PRAWNS $17.00
    • marinated prawns finished in a creamy butter sauce with a touch of fenugreek and coriander
  • FISH MASALA $14.50
    • fish served in a gravy, seasoned with dry fenugreek
  • CHICKEN TIKKA $10.00
    • chicken cubes marinated in spicy yoghurt, skewered and cooked in Tandoor oven(5 pieces)
  • Churros - w/ salted caramel sauce 12
  • House fries w/ aji chipotle mayo 9
  • Arroz imperial - achiote chicken, cheese n mayo on rice 16
  • Tres Leches cake - w/ banana n clove 10
  • Arepas w/ scrambled eggs, smoked or a king salmon, swiss cheese n mustard crema
  • Alfajores w/ chocolate, vanilla ice cream n chilli 12
  • Cuban spiced wedges w/ sour cream 9
  • Torrejas w/ tres-leche toast, almonds, guava syrup n whipped cream cheese
  • 4 Chicken Nuggets & Fries Bangers n Mash $8.50
    • with a few peas and gravy kids burger
  • Side Sauce Orders $1.00
    • Side Sauce Orders
  • "Hale " the senior Burger $15.50
    • Burgers butchery mince, in house made patty, streaky bacon, smoky cheddar cheese, fried egg, onion and lettuce greens with aioli and Tchutney.Between artisan burger buns served with fires.
  • Salads side $5.00
    • Salads side
  • Lemon Crumble $8.00
    • Creamy lemon curd, vanilla mascarpone topped with golden sweet crumble. Topped with ice cream & cream
  • Crispy Skin Salmon $20.00
    • Fillet of salmon served crispy skin up resting on creamy chard lemon herb risotto sided with dressed salad greens, capers and parmesan.
  • Cheesecake $8.00
    • Please ask our friendly staff for today's flavour. With ice cream & cream
  • Roast Vegetables side $5.00
    • Roast Vegetables side
  • Plain Sausage / Pineapple Ring / Chicken & Corn Pattie $2.40
  • Angus Burger $7.00
  • Chicken Nuggets / Squid Rings $0.90
  • Onion Rings $0.70
  • Garlic Butter $1.00
  • Kumara Chips Scoop only $4.50
  • Crinkle Cut Chips - Scoop $2.80
  • Hawaiian Delight $2.70
  • DONUT $3.60
    • Hot fried donut sprinkled with cinnamon
  • BACON & EGG BURGER $6.80
    • Crispy fried bacon & fried egg with all the trimmings
  • CHOW BURGER $5.80
    • Basic burger with a layer of chunky pickle
  • MUSHROOM BURGER $5.80
    • Basic burger with fried sliced mushrooms
  • FISH $4.00
    • Our usual fish
  • GIANT BURGER $8.50
    • A king size treat melted cheese fried egg crispy bacon & a ring of pineapple & all the trimings
  • BACON & CHEESE BURGER $6.80
    • Crispy fried bacon & melted cheese with all the trimmings
  • HAWAIIAN SAUSAGE $4.50
    • Sausage coated with crispy batter sauced down the middle with a filling of delicious pineapple
  • Chicken / Lamb Or Beef Korma $19.50
    • Diced chicken / lamb / beef cooked in cashew nut based sauce, garnished with cashew and sultanas.
  • Prawn Saagwala $21
    • Prawns cooked with fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic and spinach.
  • Mix Vegitables $17
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in onion and tomato sauce mixed with herbs and spices
  • Pickles $3
  • Kathi Chicken $20
    • Stir fried boneless chicken cooked in gold brown onion gravy with cashew nut and fresh coriander.
  • Dhal Tadka (Veg) $17
    • Yellow lentils cooked with ginger, garlic, fresh onions and tomatoes.
  • Dal Batti $17
    • Peas cooked with cottage cheese/mushroom in North Indian style.
  • Mango Kulfi $6
    • Homemade mango ice cream. Must Try
  • Au saumon $25
    • Roasted Akaroa salmon, red pepper, spring onion and capers
  • Hawaiian $18
    • Ham and pineapple
  • Cheese and charcuterie board $45.00
    • A selection of continental meats, cheese, olives, and chutney, rustic breads, crackers and pickles …enough for a few to share!
  • Mediterranean Grilled Haloumi Salad $23.00
    • Leaves, sun dried tomatoes, olives, red pepper, red onion and basil, topped with cashew nut dukha
  • Du jardin $22
    • Roasted Mediterranean vegetables, mozzarella, olives and caramalised onions
  • Warm croissant $14.00
    • Served with ham and cheese and a tea or coffee
  • Orange, almond and cinnamon gateaux served with berries $15.00
  • Warm chocolate and pecan brownie, chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream $15.00
  • Fried rice with roast pork & Chinese sausage $28.00
  • Eye fillet steak served with chef’s special sauce $34.00
  • Chicken teriyaki $30.00
  • Roast Peking duck – served with steamed pancakes & traditional accompaniments (half) $42.00
  • Pan-fried salmon fillet topped with chef’s special sauce $32.00
  • Matcha ice cream with lychee $14.50
  • Stir-fried udon noodles with chicken & shiitake mushrooms $28.00
  • Kung pao chicken stir-fried with peanuts, dried chillies & Sichuan peppers $30.00
  • Soup of the Day (*)
    • Served with warm Bread rolls and Butter
  • Trio of Pork $33.00
    • Apple tree farmed Pork loin wrapped in streaky Bacon, served on Kumara and Pumpkin mash with spiced Pear puree, Granny Smith and prune compote in Parmesan cup, Carrot and Courgette stack and finished with Pork Mousse and Jus
  • Organic Chicken Supreme (GF) $32.00
    • Organic Chicken Supreme resting on Wilted Spinach, Pumpkin & Saffron Risotto & finished with house made basil pesto >>
  • Angus Tomahawk (*) $37.00
    • 350gm Angus Rib eye on the bone with side of Beer battered Fries, Petite salad and your choice of Blue Cheese butter, Mushroom sauce or Jus
  • Beer Battered Fries $8.50
  • Fried Eggs $4.00
  • Garlic Bread (V) $9.50
    • Toasted baguette topped with garlic butter, pesto and Parmesan, served with aged balsamic and olive oil
  • Caponata with Three Cheese Ravioli (V) M $24.50 / L $27.00
    • Tomato, courgettes, eggplant and fresh herbs tossed through fresh pasta and finished with olive oil and basil pesto
  • your choice from
  • - Bacon egg and relish 7 actie
  • - Ham cheese corn chive toastie
  • Salmon bagel $12.50
    • Smoked salmon, avocado and cream cheese.
  • Single Choice (Mini Plate) $8.90
  • Egg benedict $14.00
    • Poached free range egg, bacon with hollandaise sauce on toasted muffin
  • One or Two Choice Meal (small Plate) $12.90
  • - Bacon and egg toastie
  • Home-made onion rings with garlic aioli $7.00
  • Rhubarb crème brulee with amaretti biscuits and candied citrus $12.50
  • Feta and pesto topped Portobello mushrooms $7.00
  • Herb & Garlic Ciabatta drizzled with balsamic glaze (for two) $9.00
  • Tasting Plate $13.00
    • Chorizo, Feta in basil infused oil and home marinated Kalamata olives (for two)
  • Cheese of the day with chutney, fruit, crackers & croutes POA
  • 5-Spiced Duck Salad $24.00
    • with mixed greens, orange, cherry tomato, roasted cashews, chives, pickled ginger, cucumber and a plum dressing
  • Fresh green garden salad $8.50
  • Eieren Naar Keuze $14.50
    • Eggs cooked to your liking, served on toast and relish
  • +Moules au Fromage Bleu et a la Moutarde
    • Steamed in Dijon mustard and blue cheese cream
  • Wilde Paddestoelen $16.90
    • Mushrooms on toast, pan fried w garlic butter, hearty relish on grain toast
  • Gourmet Potatoes $7.50
  • Half Kilo Pot $14.50
  • Thaise Rundssalade $24.90
    • +Warm stir fried Thai beef salad w fresh sprouts and crisp root vegetables
  • Fresh steamed mussels w frites and mayonnaise. The traditional dish of Belgium, using Green Shell Mussels sourced from the clear sheltered waters of Marlborough Sounds.
  • Wilde Paddestoelen $16.80
    • Ovenbaked field mushrooms w pesto and parmesan on herb mash with onion marmalade
  • Crispy Chicken Wings $9.00
    • with chipotle dip and pineapple relish
  • (+) Add prawns (+) $ 4.50
  • VEGGIE DELIGHT Char-grilled peppers, spinach, zucchini, mushroom and red onion $23.00
  • Makikihi Fries $9.00
    • with rosemary salt, served with aioli or gravy
  • Spicy Wedges $9.00
    • with sour cream and chilli sauce
  • Breads and Dips $13.00
    • with pesto, hummus and olive tapenade
  • HAWAIIAN Ham, pineapple and mozzarella cheese $23.00
  • Mushroom Arancini (3pcs) $9.50
    • with puttanesca sauce
  • FRIES $8.50
    • served with aioli and sauce
  • WEDGES $8.50
    • served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • VEGETARIAN SALAD $14.50
    • reek style with cucumber, tomato, red onion, olives, feta and our homemade balsamic dressing
  • CAJUN CHICKEN BURGER $17.50
    • seasoned chicken breast served on toasted freshly baked bread with brie, lettuce, tomato and garlic aioli, served with fries
  • NEW YORK TOASTED CHEDDAR CLUB $16.50
    • with chicken tenderloins, bacon, tomato, avocado and melted swiss cheese, served with side salad
  • BLAT $16.50
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato served on toasted freshly baked bread, served with fries
  • BIG BREAKFAST $17.50
    • bacon, bratwurst breakfast sausages, two eggs, mushrooms, slow roasted tomato and roti, served with toast
  • STEAK SANDWICH $18.50
    • premium rump steak served on toasted freshly baked with lettuce, tomato brie and caramelised onions, served with fries
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