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

  • Cheese Naan $6.00
  • Dhal Makahani $15.90
    • Black lentils and red kidney beans soaked overnight then slowly cooked with whole spices tomato and garlic (medium)
  • Bengali Fish $18.90
    • Decadent seafood curry with hints of turmeric and fenugreek - simply wonderful (mild)
  • Sweet Mango Chutney $4.00
  • Vegetable Samosa $3.50
    • Wholesome vegetables in a crisp pastry served with tamarind chutney
  • Palak Paneer $15.90
    • Cubes of Indian style cottage cheese in a spinach sauce with a splash of cream (medium)
  • Chicken Jalfrezi $16.90
    • Sensational full bodied curry with onion, tomato and capsicum (medium - hot)
  • Extra Basmati Rice $3.50
  • Pottle of Fried Noodles $5.50
  • Halswell Fu Yong Egg (Combination) $12.00
  • Chicken with Tomato on Fried Rice. $10.30
  • Halswell Chow Mein (Combination). $12.00
  • Prawn Fried Rice $11.80
  • Curry Beef on Fried Rice $10.30
  • Prawn with Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.80
  • Mussels (doz)s. $9.90
  • CALAMARI RINGS 6 FOR $5.50
  • SAUSAGE $2.40
  • BATTERED MUSSELS 6 FOR $5.50
  • BACON $4.90
  • HAWAIIAN $6.20
  • PINEAPPLE RING $2.00
  • CORN FRITTER $2.20
  • CHICKEN CROQUETTE $2.80
  • Aaloo Gobi
    • Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with onion, tomatoes and ginger, served semi...
  • Butter naan
    • Fine flour bread, with a touch of butter.
  • Kadai gosht
    • Lamb morsels roasted in natural juices with pepper spices. A touch of garlic, ginger and brown...
  • Kesari Chicken Kebab
    • Boneless cubes of chicken marinated overnight in chef’s special selection of spices and roasted to perfection in the tandoor...
  • Lamb Chop Nawabi
    • Speciality of the house. Predominantly rich flavour lamb marinated in yoghurt and spices overnight and roasted to perfection in the tandoor...
  • Chicken/Lamb or Beef Biryani
    • Rice cooked with morsels of your choice of meat and...
  • Prawn Pakora
    • Fresh prawns with ginger, garlic and spices dipped in a special batter. Crisp fried and served with homemade mint...
  • Mutter Paneer
    • Delicacy of the house. Home-made cottage cheese cooked in a rich mild creamy sauce with green...
  • Black Tiger Prawns (7) $22.00
  • Chicken, Beef or Pork $17.00
  • Thai Sweet Green Curry
  • Black Tiger Prawns (5) $17.00
  • Peanut Sauce Noodles
    • Fried egg noodle with Chef's selected vegetables in our homemade peanut sauce
  • Combination Meats $19.00
  • Yum
    • A yum dish, cooked with spicy lemon sauce. Seasoned by fresh vegetables, cashew nuts & herbs
  • Chili & Fresh Basil comes with rice
    • A Thai spicy dish, stir fried meat of your choice with Chef's selected vegetables, chili & fresh basil
  • Bagels:
  • BLT: $15.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato, relish and mayo on toasted foccacia
  • Creamy Mushrooms on Toast: $17.00
    • Sliced Portabello Mushrooms in a creamy sauce served on foccacia
  • with salmon and cream cheese $10.00
  • Open Chicken Sandwich: $17.50
    • Fresh Lettuce with Pan fried Chicken breast, brie, Pesto & Mayo on toasted foccacia
  • Children’s size Scrambled eggs on toast $9.00
  • Scrambled eggs on toast: $12.50
  • with hummus and tomato $9.00
  • ​Enjoy a coffee, tea, juices or a chilled craft beer or Select a wine from our wine list
  • MUESLI $13.50
    • honey toasted muesli with fresh fruit salad, berries, natural yogurt + fresh milk
  • FISH + CHIPS $27.00
    • battered market fish, hand cut agria chips, pickled cabbage slaw, tartare + lemon
  • DUCK $17.00
    • duck liver parfait, red onion jam, bread crisps + pickled carrot
  • MUSSELS $16.00
    • green shell mussels cooked to open in smokey chipotle tomato sauce
  • BERRY SOUP $14.50
    • berry + rhubarb soup, white chocolate meringue puff, blueberries + berry sorbet
  • TO START / TO SHARE / ON THE SIDE
  • Selection of homemade baking with a daily variety of: Muffins, Scones, Biscuits (gluten free products available)
  • Garlic Chicken $12.50
    • Marinated overnight with garlic olive oil and Moroccan spices.
  • -Barley Salad
  • Mini souvlaki $8.50
    • Choice of meat or falafel with fresh salad and grilled pita bread
  • -Lamb R/$ 13.50 M/$14.50
  • -Arabic rice
  • -Large $13.50
  • Feta $3
  • -Chicken $12.50
  • Philly Steak Sandwich (h) $ 18.00
    • pan-fried beef, sliced cheese, sautéed onion, capsicum, mushroom, aioli & dried oregano served with chunky fries >>
  • Acheron Classic Seafood Chowder (n) $18.00
    • loaded with mussel meat, prawn cutlet, scallops & fish goujons, topped with garlic crostini
  • Freshly Baked Fiscella Bread (h/v) $10.00
    • served with basil pesto, minted tzatziki & Marlborough sea salt
  • Acheron Burger (h) $22.00
    • choice of Angus beef pattie or char-grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, beetroot chutney, sage, onion marmalade & aioli served with chunky fries
  • Pumpkin, Feta and Spinach Lasagne (g/h/v) $20.00
    • in Napoli sauce and garden fresh salad
  • Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad $18.00
    • shaved parmesan, crispy pancetta, croutons and soft poached egg
  • Tempura Battered Market Fish $20.00
    • chunky fries, garden fresh salad & tartare sauce
  • Prosciutto wrapped free rand 250g pork chop, glazed mushroom & sage (gf) $38.50
  • Warm free range saffron chicken, fennel and herb salad (gf, df) $19.00
  • Harissa roasted aubergine, black lentil and chia, herbs & organic leaves (v,gf,df*) $15.50 / $30.00
  • Homemade bread, extra serve $7.50
  • Canterbury Cheesemongers Cheeseboard, quince, parmesan & poppyseed biscuit, salted caramel walnuts $15.00 / $23.00 / $29.00
    • see blackboard (Priced 1 / 2 / 3 x 40g serve)
  • Panfried Fish of the night, crumbed fish goujon,warm potato & pea tartare sauce $36.50
  • Shellfish, smoked groper, mussel, clam, saffron & tomato bouillabaisse, garlic aioli, crouton $19.50
  • Sauteed squid, Garcia’s chorizo, garlic, rocket, tomato and chick pea (gf,df) $17.50
  • Fluffy Omelette $17.90
    • A generous folded omelette full of cheese and mushrooms, topped with spring onions and served with a fresh salad and fries.
  • Fried Egg $1.25
  • Whole Mushrooms $4.90
  • Fish & Chips $17.50
    • A generous fillet of fish, lightly crumbed and cooked until golden. Served with tartare sauce, lemon, salad and thick cut fries.
  • Homemade Chocolate Brownie $11.90
    • A rich chocolate brownie topped with a chocolate fudge sauce and served with whipped cream.
  • Homestyle Breakfast $16.90
    • 2 eggs, hash browns, bacon and sausage, served with toasted bread.
  • Catch of the Day $26.90
    • Succulent fillets of fish either in beer batter or pan fried, served to you with fresh lemon, tartare sauce, salad and fries.
  • Bacon and Eggs $15.90
    • Tasty bacon and your choice of eggs – scrambled, fried or poached, with toasted bread.
  • Potato top pie $5.00
  • Sausage battered $3.50
  • Combo $15.50
    • with chips
  • Veggie Burger $11.50
    • Yummy falafel, tomato, fresh lettuce, tofu, red onion and tartare sauce.
  • Combo Plus $19.00
    • chips and soft drink
  • Combo $15.50
    • with chips
  • Vege/curry/beef spring roll $3.50
  • Fish Burger $11.50
    • Battered Hoki, fresh lettuce, cheese, tomato, cheddar cheese, tartare sauce and red onion.
  • Mocamello $4.00
  • BBQ Chicken $22.50 / $32.50
    • Chicken, tasty cheese, bacon and BBQ sauce.
  • New York Classic $22.50 / $32.50
    • Garlic, oregano.
  • Calzone $11.00 / $20.00
    • Pizza pocket packed with your favourite toppings.
  • Mini Spring Rolls $8.50
    • Served with spiced apricot sauce.
  • Hot Chocolate-Cup $3.50
  • Spaghetti and Meat Balls $17.50
    • Traditional meat balls on spaghetti with a rich tomato sauce. mmmmmmm.
  • Peach Crunch $12.50 / $22.50
    • Caramel sauce, peach, Crunchie bar.
  • Paleo with coconut yoghurt & almond milk add $2.50
  • Toast (gf option) $8.5
    • (whotegrain. our own gluten free) with your choice of: Peanut butter (salt free) - organic almond nut butter - GF Vegemite
  • Protein Pancakes (high protein, wf) $17.5
    • Made from oats and egg whites, served with protein yoghurt banana berry compote
  • Add poahed egg $ 2.50
  • paleo. swap beans for Akaroa Salmon or Havoc Bacon add: $5.00
  • Roast Portobello Mushrooms on Toast (gf option) $15
    • Mushrooms, fresh herbs, micro salad on wholegrain toast
  • Egg $2.5
  • Poached Organic Eggs $16
    • With. Micro Salad. Raw Spinach and Artichoke Ketchup
  • ●Tandoori chicken
    • India's most favourite, whole chicken marinated overnight in the yoghurt with fresh herbs and spices serves with the side of mint chutney. Must try
  • Palak paneer $14.00
    • Cottage cheese cooked with spinach purée. And chef's added special herbs and spices.
  • Roasted poppadam (4pcs) $2.00
    • Wafer thin spiced crisp bread
  • Garlic naan $3.50
    • Leavened bread with a good sprinkling of crushed garlic
  • Chicken vindaloo $15.80
    • Goa's most popular dish. Hot spicy curry with vinegar and added capsicum
  • Aloo parantha $4.00
    • Wholemeal bread stuffed with the potatoes and spices
  • Lamb madras $16.30
    • A dish from south of india.Lamb pieces cooked with the onion, garlic, ginger, green chillies and oriental spices
  • Vegetable samosa $5.00
    • A tasty mixture of potatoes, peas, cumin seeds, spices and fresh herbs wrapped in a homemade flacky pastry then deep fried golden brown. Serves well with the tamarind chutney
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