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

  • With the addition of avocado $15.80
  • Eggs on wholegrain toast $8.50
  • Mediterranean $18.20
    • Spinach, bacon, tomato and cheese.
  • Chicken Enchiladas $18.20
    • Spicy Mexican chicken, red onions, bell peppers, sour cream and guacamole wrapped in two flour tortillas baked with salsa and havarti cheese, served with a hashbrown.
  • Western $18.20
    • Bacon, onions, garlic, bell peppers & tomato.Large thin crepe, filled, rolled and served with two eggs any style, served with hashbrown
  • Fresh fruit salad $5.90
  • Berry compote $5.20
  • One egg plus one choice $14.80
    • Served with hashbrown plus a choice one of the following. Bacon or ham or sausage or corned beef hash or grilled tomato or mushrooms.
  • Onion Salad $3.50
  • Little India Chilly Chutney - For the daring!!! $3.50
  • Tandoori Chicken Salad - Your choice of Chooza Tikka, Malai Tikka or Achaari Tikka tossed with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onions, lemon juice with mint chutney $15.00
  • Onion Kulcha - Naan with a stuffing of onions and spices. $4.00
  • Garlic Naan - Leavened bread sprinkled with crushed garlic, baked in the tandoor. $3.50
  • Mixed Vegetable Pulao - Basmati rice cooked with fresh seasonal vegetables and spices. $7.50
  • Papadom $1.00
  • Chicken Pulao - Basmati rice cooked with tender boneless chicken, peas, onions and spices. $10.00
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries $8.00
    • 6 x chicken nuggets served with salad or skinny fries
  • PEACH & STRAWBERRY CREPES $17.00
    • Crepes stuffed full with roasted peach, drizzled with a strawberry sauce then topped with a honeyed almond sprinkle. We put some maple syrup on the side for you to add (GF)
  • MAMMA MIA $16.50
    • Two gently poached egg served on toasted ciabatta, topped with roasted tomato, spinach, fresh basil & parmesan
  • Very Berry $9.50
    • light on calories & dairy, but not on the taste. A mixture of three berries, apple & pineapple juice will definitely get those taste buds going!
  • MUSHROOM CREPES $19.50
    • Three warm crepes filled with our creamy mushrooms in a white wine sauce, topped with roasted mushrooms, breadcrumbs and a parmesan crisp, finished with melted garlic butter (GF)
  • Add Vanilla Mascapone $2.00
  • Tai Tapu Thai Pie $17.00
    • a delicious creamy red curry of lemongrass, ginger, coriander & winter vegetables. Finished with a crispy crumble & served with a refreshing salad on the side
  • Spinach & Mushroom $19.00
  • BUTTON MUSHROOMS $5.00
  • ALL DAY KIWI BREAKFAST $ 16.50
    • two fried eggs, bacon, two sausages, hash browns, baked beans and hot toast with butter
  • THE ORIGINAL BLT PANINI $16.50
    • crisp bacon, ripe tomato, lettuce and mayo
  • BANNOFFEE PIE $9.00
    • Creamy banana bannofee served with ice cream and chocolate sauce
  • SHRIMP COCKTAIL $9.50
    • an old favourite, juicy shrimps served on a bed of crisp green lettuce with our homemade cocktail sauce
  • CHICKEN FILO $18.50
    • Chicken breast marinated in Coconut cream, apricot and cream cheese in a crispy filo pastry, served with garden salad and fries
  • (1) $18.50
  • CHOCOLATE BROWNIE $9.00
    • Rich chocolate brownie served warm ice cream, fresh cream and chocolate sauce
  • Steak Sandwich $17.50
    • 200gm sirloin with salad greens, beetroot relish and crispy onion rings in artisan bread, served with fries
  • Jacket potatoes (GF) $8.00
    • With sour cream, tomato relish and chilli salt
  • Caesar Salad $15.50
    • (GF available) Streaky bacon, toasted croutons, caesar dressing, cos lettuce, oregano shaved parmesan and anchovies (optional)(Add Chicken $4.00)
  • Garlic Bread $7.50
    • With house made confit garlic butter
  • Beer Battered Fish of the Day $15.50
    • With fries, chop salad and house made tartare sauce
  • Roast of the Day $15.00
    • (GF available) Ask your server about today’s roast
  • Quinoa Falafel Wrap $15.50
    • With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, lettuce and tzatziki, served with fries
  • Quesadilla $8.00
    • Abode chicken with smoky salsa, chipotle mayo and cheddar cheese
  • Macho Nachos $17.70
    • Slow roasted beef barbacoa with extra chargrilled chicken, traditional pinto beans and guacamole
  • Nachos $13.40-$14.60
    • traditional mexican meals with your choice of fillings and salsas (Fajita Veggies with Guac ($13.40) / Seasoned Mince Beef ($13.40) /Pulled Pork Carnitas ($14.10) /Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa ($14.40) / Chargrilled Chicken A la Brasa ($14.60))
  • Nacho Supreme $16.20
    • Seasoned double mince with traditional pinto beans, chipotle crema and guacamole
  • Macho Burrito $17.50 / $13.50
    • Slow roasted beef barbacoa with extra chargrilled chicken, traditional pinto beans and guacamole (Regular / Mini)
  • Taco $5.50-$6.80
    • traditional mexican meals with your choice of fillings and salsas (Fajita Veggies with Guac ($5.50) / Seasoned Mince Beef ($5.50) /Pulled Pork Carnitas ($6.20) /Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa ($6.60) / Chargrilled Chicken A la Brasa ($6.80))
  • California Burrito $15.50 / $11.50
    • Fresh garlic & lime chargrilled chicken with traditional pinto beans sour cream and guacamole (Regular / Mini)
  • Jalapeno Chicken Quesadilla $15.60
    • The perfect combination of fresh garlic & lime chargrilled chicken, melted cheese, jalapeños and guacamole
  • Paleo Salad $14.00
    • Chargrilled chicken with fajita veggies and guacamole with cumin lime vinaigrette on the side (No dairy or carbs, it’s Paleo, yo!)
  • Soup of Day $11.50
    • Served with Crusty Bread & Butter.
  • Hot Cheese Fondant $18.00
    • Baked Brie + Pickles, Parma Ham, Crostini & Salami.
  • Seafood Spaghetti $35.00
    • Mussels, Calamari, Prawns + Garlic, Chilli, White Wine & Fresh Herbs.
  • Vegetarian Option $34.00
    • Homemade Tortellini filled with Spinach, Ricotta & Pine Nuts + Fresh Basil Tomatoes & Wine.
  • Fresh Bread $10.00
    • Homemade served with a Selection of Condiments.
  • Lamb Rack $37.00
    • Canterbury Lamb Pan Roasted with Potatoes, Roasted Garlic, Mushrooms + Red Wine Jus.
  • Sirloin of Beef $38.00
    • Prime Aged & Grain Fed, Char Grilled + Potatoes, Roasted Garlic, Mushrooms + Red Wine Jus.
  • Crème Brulée $12.00
    • Baked Vanilla Custard with Toffee Sugar Top.
  • Carrot Cake (GF) $14.00
    • Homemade Carrot cake laced with pineapple & walnuts served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
  • Garlic Ciabatta $10.00
    • Toasted garlic ciabatta with garlic her Butter
  • Sicilian Zucchini & CousCous Salad (V) $19.50
    • Saute onion, zucchini & capsicum tossed with cashews, almonds &raisins. Mixed with Cous Cous &served in fresh lettuce with oven baked pesto &parmesan mushrooms & tzatziki
  • Steak, Mushroom & Stout Pie $18.50
    • Chunks of prime beef, marinated in Murphy’s stout cooked with onions & mushrooms, topped with a glazed pastry served with potatoes and peas
  • Sausage & Gravy $13.00
  • Chicken Lollipops $16.50
    • Served with sweet chili Soy & Tzatziki sauce
  • Dipping Bread $17.00
    • A warm whole loaf filled with a savory cheese sauce, baked with a parsley & garlic drressing
  • Chicken Casserole $19.50/$27.00
    • A full or half chicken slow roasted with leeks and bacon in homemade stock finished with cream served in its own crock pot with warm crusty bread
  • The Roast
    • Roast chicken, pumpkin, potato, rosemary, garlic and red onions topped with Winnie's garlic and rosemary gravy
  • Florentina
    • Smoked chicken, cashew nuts, apricot preserve, cream cheese and rosemary
  • Souvlaki - Chicken or Lamb
    • Peanut satay base, sundried tomatoes, onions topped with lettuce, tomato, garlic, red onion and yoghurt
  • Veggie Mama $18 Med / $21 Lge
    • Caramelised onions with balsamic vinegar and feta, topped with shaved parmesan and rocket
  • Tricolore $18 Med / $21 Lge
    • Tomato base topped with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, garlic and chilli. Oven cooked then topped with fresh rocket and shredded parmesan
  • Honey Beef
    • Honey BBQ beef, bacon, pepperoni and chorizo topped with a horseradish aïoli and garlic
  • Winnie's Crispy Chicken $15.00
    • Marinated buttermilk chicken coated in Winnie's herbs and spices and served with aioli
  • Salmon Caper
    • Akaroa hot smoked salmon, capers, green capsicum, fennel, kalamata olives and cream cheese
  • Chicken Breast with ham, cheese and peach (Kureci prso se sunkou, broskvi a syrem) $25
    • mouthwatering chicken breast combined with ham, cheese, and peach served w- fresh salad and potato dauphinoise
  • French Toast $18
    • served w. maple syrup, banana, bacon, cream
  • Bagel $9
    • w. 2 fillings - cream cheese, tomato or pesto
  • Fish of the Day N/A
    • please ask our friendly staff
  • Pasta of the Day N/A
    • ask our friendly staff
  • House Hot Smoked Salmon Focaccia Sandwich $24
    • served w. grilled capsicum, eggplant courgette and crème fraiche dill remoulade
  • Full Belly Breakfast $22
    • bacon, sausage, potato crumpet, mushroom, beans tomato, free range eggs your way, toast or fresh bread
  • Pasta of the Day N/A
    • please ask our friendly staff
  • Mix platter (for 2) $21.50
    • Samosa, vege fries, chicken tikka and seekh kebab, accompanied with mint and tamarind chutney
  • Sangam paneer $15.90
    • Chef’s magic
  • -Full $22.50
  • Paneer kulcha $4.90
  • Raita $3.00
  • Prawn masala $18.50
    • Prawns cooked with special masala gravy
  • Chicken biryani $16.50
  • Mint chutney $2.50
  • Spring Rolls $3.00
    • Vegetarian available on order
  • Medium Combo Meal $9.90
    • Choice of 2 mains on rice or noodles
  • Small $8.50
  • Chicken Noodle Soup $9.50
  • Small $8.50
  • Chop n Wok Big Platter $12.50
    • Choice of 4 mains on rice or noodles
  • Large $11.00
  • All mains served with rice or noodles
  • Tom Yum Po-Tak (Seafood) $12.90
  • Peanuts sauce on top/ Cashew nuts $4.90
  • Curry puffs $8.90
    • 5 vegetarian homemade curry puffs
  • Pad Thai Noodles $12.90
    • -Fried rice noodles with meat and chopped nuts, egg, vegetables
  • Rice $2.00
  • Extra meat/ Combination of meats (chicken, beef, pork) $4.90
  • Steak satays $9.90
    • 4 marinated kebab sticks topped with peanuts sauce
  • Vegetarian Tom Yum $10.90
  • Spring Roll or Curry Rice Roll $2.70
  • Curry Chicken on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Sausage $2.20
  • Pottle of Curry Sauce $4.00
  • Crab Stick $2.00
  • Pineapple/Mushroom/Tomato $3.00
  • Egg $4.40
  • Sweet & Sour Sauce $2.00
  • Red Curry/ Green Curry/ Yellow Curry/ Panang Curry/ Massaman Curry/ Jungle curry $14.00
    • Prawns
  • Chicken Noodle Tom Yum Soup $10.00
  • Thai Fish Cake (5) $8.50
  • Tom Kah N/A
  • Thai Curry Puffs (4) $8.50
  • Chicken Sattay Sticks (4) $9.00
  • Pad Thai/Egg Noodles/Fried Rice $14.00
    • Prawns
  • Sweet and sour/Fresh Ginger/Chilli Basil/Pad Keemou $14.00
    • Prawns
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