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

  • Tom Yum Soup $9.80
    • Thin rice noodles with chicken, tomato, pineapple and vegetables in Thai hot and sour soup.
  • Vegetarian Soup $9.00
  • Vegetarian Fried Rice $9.00
  • Seafood Nasi Goreng $11.00
    • Fried rice with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls and vegetables in spices.
  • Special Fried Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in traditional Chinese sauce.
  • Vegetarian Soy Noodles $9.00
  • Chicken Teriyaki $9.80
    • Udon noodles with chicken and vegetables in special Japanese Teriyaki sauce.
  • Honey Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.
  • Maile Masala $10.00
  • Korma $10.00
    • Korma (Chicken/Lamb/Beef)
  • Seekh Kebab (4 Pieces) $ 7.00
  • Paneer Malie Masala $10.00
  • Curry $10.00
  • Cheese Naan $4.50
  • North Bengali Fruity $10.00
  • Vegetable Naan $4.50
  • PSDB Wonton - 3 pc $6.50
  • Szechuan Cucumber Salad $6.00
    • w/ Garlic, Szechuan, Chilli & Sesame
  • Fried Tofu $10.00
    • w/ Cucumber, Coriander and Sticky Hoisin Sauce
  • Steamed Asian Greens $6.00
    • w/ Fried Shallots & Ginger Chilli Soy
  • Dozen Matter $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Fried Chicken $10.00
    • w/ Coriander, Pickled Onion and Spicy Sriracha Mayo
  • Crystal Prawn w/ Water Chestnut & Coriander $12.00
    • 4pcs
  • Porkie Coriander Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Simos $25.00 per person
    • Chef's choice, with selection of dips and bread
  • North African roll with salad (2 pieces) and charmoulla sauce $10.00
  • Roasted pear, date and feta $12.00
  • Orange Almond Cake (GF) $7.90
  • Black Forest Gateau $7.90
  • Green shell Mussels marinated in green harissa, capers, shallots, preserved lemon $12.00
  • Sautéed Calamari with 'anon, olives and fresh herbs $12.00
  • Harira (Vegetarian tomato base with fresh herbs and lemon) $12.00
  • Deep Fried Whole Fish $28.00
    • A whole fresh fish (Tarakihi) deep fried and drowned in a hot sweet chilli ginger sauce with courgettes, capsicum, mushrooms, onion, and topped with coriander.
  • Rice $3.00
  • Chicken, Beef, Pork, Crispy Pork, Vegetable, or Tofu $19.00
  • Stir-fry Mushroom
    • Fresh button mushrooms, stir fried with complimentary vegetables, in a mixture of sauces.
  • Garlic King Prawns $25.00
    • We have sliced these King Prawns down the back, flattened them, and drowned them in a garlic sauce while cooking. Topped with shallots and coriander.
  • Stir-fry Rice $12.00
  • Larb (Minced Chicken Salad) $18.00
    • A choice of chicken, beef or pork, which is then minced, stir-fried, and mixed with chilli, mint, coriander, onion, lemon juice, and tamarind sauce.
  • -Prawns, Monkfish, Scallop, or Squid $21.00
  • 300gm Sirloin $33
    • Cooked as you like it, then topped with onion rings, a sauce of your choice, a side salad and steak fries.
  • 220gm Fillet steak $34
    • Served medium rare on duck fat roasted potatoes with green beans, smoked baby beets, caramelised onions & melted blue cheese. Served with a jug of rich Merlot jus.
  • Fisherman’s platter $32
    • A selection from the deep blue sea. Crumbed scallops, tempura fish, squid rings, prawn twisters & garlic grilled prawns. Served with chunky fries with a fresh salad & 2 dipping sauces.
  • Hotel roast of the day $20
    • Served with roast potatoes, pumpkin, carrots, peas, broccoli in cheese sauce & gravy.
  • Crispy chicken burger $23
    • Our famous crispy-coated chicken breast on a huge bun with swiss cheese, lettuce & topped with sweet chilli & aioli. Served with fries of course.
  • Vege dish $24
    • Our chefs do like to keep it interesting. Please check the board or just ask.
  • Smaller person’s breakfast. $10
    • 1 fried egg on white toast with sausage, bacon & a hash brown.
  • Breakfast burger $20
    • One of our huge burger buns with an egg over easy, bacon, sausage, hash brown, onion rings, ‘Tuimato’ sauce & aioli.Add fries for +$3
  • Spaghetti and Meatballs $18.50
    • Served with Spaghetti. A bolognese sauce served with delicious meatballs and garnished with parsley
  • Three Cheeses and Spinach S $12.00/ M $17.50/ L $29.50
    • Blue cheese, feta cheese and parmesan. Served with spinach and roasted garlic.
  • Canterbury Roast Lamb S$12.50 /M$18.00 /L $29.50
    • Tender pieces of lamb marinated in lemon and herbs, with an array of oven roasted seasonal vegetables and a dash of rosemary and mint sauce.
  • Spags Special S $12.00 /M $17.50/ L $29.00
    • Our all time favourite! Bacon, pepperoni, sliced onions, freshly sliced tomato and mushrooms. World Famous!
  • New Yorker S $10.00 /M $15.50/ L $27.00
    • Experience a slice of 'The Big Apple'. Authentic pepperoni over our own special pizza sauce and cheese.
  • Ceaser Salad $18.50
    • Cos lettuce with caesar dressing, croutons and bacon.
  • Roast Vege S $12.00/ M $17.50/ L $29.50
    • A selection of oven roasted seasonal vegetables, mushrooms. Finished with garlic aioli. A delectable combination any time of the year.
  • Cajun Wedges $8.50
    • Cajun wedges cooked in 100% vegetable oil, served with sweet chilli and sour cream.
  • Choice Sauce
    • mushroom sauce/garlic butter/gravy/pepper sauce/blackcurrant & red onion chutney
  • Chicken & Bacon Melt $24.00
  • Jug of Sauces $2.50
  • Choice Sauce
    • mushrooms sauce/gravy/apricot sauce/mango chutney/plum sauce
  • Teddy Bears Picnic
  • Lamb Shank on Mash Gravy (extra lamb shank $9.00) $23.00
  • Beef Burger
  • Vegetarian of the day $18.50
  • Banana bread 6.50
    • served with walnut butter …
  • Eggs Benedict 16.50
    • with free range smoky bacon …
  • Hot smoked salmon … 6.50
  • Change to gluten free toast … add 1.00
  • Eggs Benedict 17.50
    • with hot smoked salmon …
  • Eggs Benedict 16.50
    • with spinach …
  • Free range egg… 2.50
  • French toast 14.50
    • French toast coated in cinnamon sugar and served with berry compote and creamy greek yoghurt …
  • Garlic Prawns ‘n’ Bacon
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce,Prawns,Fresh Tomato,Olives,Bacon,Feta,Garlic Aioli Sauce
  • Chicken Feast $31.95
    • 8 pieces of chicken, 2 reg. chips, 1 x Sml Coleslaw, 1 x Sml Gravy & 2 Reg. Drinks
  • Chicken ‘ n’ Bacon Deluxe $7.90
    • Chicken Fillet, Caramelized Onion, Salad, Smokey BBQ Sauce, Bacon, Shredded Cheese
  • Supreme $7.90
    • Breast Fillet, Mayo, Cheese, Onion, Tomato, Lettuce, Aioli Sauce
  • Butter Chicken
    • Mozzarella, Pizza Sauce, Marinated Chicken, Red Onion, Spinach, Fresh Tomato, Capsicum, Butter Chicken Sauce
  • Spicy Chicken $7.90
    • Breast Fillet, Mayo, Cheese, Onion, Sweet Chilli Sauce, Lettuce
  • Italiano
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce, Smoked Bacon, Pepperoni Salami, Cracked Pepper, Chorizo, Capsicum, Olives, Red Onions & Mushroom
  • Wild Venison
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce,Venison,Capsicum,Olives,Feta, Roasted Pumpkin,Plum Sauce
  • Butternut Pumpkin $7.00
    • salsa negra, baby spinach, queso seco, crispy sesame
  • Ancho Chili Chicken (Free Range) $7.00
    • poblano rajas, seeds, crispy kale, chili, coriander
  • Marinated Pan-Fried Fish $7.00
    • w sauce gribiche, pumpkin slaw, green chili crema
  • Panucho $8.00
    • spiced squid, red frijoles, mint, fennel, chili pico, olive powder, cucumber yoghurt
  • Beetroot & Sweet Potato Dip $8.00
    • w cricket tortilla, smoky chorizo crumb, queso blanco
  • Coffee Agave Lamb $16.00
    • zucchini, pumpkin, oregano, garlic chips, salsa borracha
  • Candied Fennel Yeast Battered Prawns $7.00
    • chipotle crema, pineapple pico, red slaw
  • Roasted Baby Beetroot $12.00
    • wilted kale, walnut, queso seco, orange, chili, red quinoa
  • LARGE $9.50
  • CHICKEN BREAST $6.80
  • CHICKEN SATAY $6.30
  • 1/2 CHICKEN $12.40
  • SMALL $6.50
  • BASIC CHICKEN $5.80
  • 1 CHICKEN + 2x FRIES $19.50
  • QUARTER CHICKEN $4.80
  • Platters (for two) $32.50
    • A selection of meats, breads, dips, fruit and Karikaas cheese. The perfect platter to compliment your wine
  • Ribeye Steak $27.00
    • Brandy flamed peppercorn steak. Prime Angus 200grm steak cooked to your liking. Served with a green salad and new potatoes, chipped in parsley and minted butter
  • Cajun Chicken $18.50
    • Mesclun salad, tomatoes, crispy bacon, red onion and peppers. (Served warm)
  • Vege Stack $18.50
    • Thinly sliced kumara and bacon layered with chicken, green salad and sweet chilli sauce
  • Breads& Dips $9.50
    • A selection of breads and dips
  • Beef & Mushroom Pie $18.50
    • Made with Hurunui Village Pinot Noir. Served with vegetable roasties & creamy mash
  • Canterbury Lamb Salad $22.00
    • Moroccan seasoned with baby spinach, red onion, peppers, roast pumpkin & feta in yoghurt and mint dressing
  • Kids Platter $10.00
    • A selection of tasty little treats for kids. For example fruit, cold meat and fries
  • Fresh Fruit Salad $10.80
  • Steak Tartare $17.80 / $28.80
    • seasoned minced fillet of beef
  • Langoustines a I'italienne $18.80 / $28.80
    • King Prawns cooked in a herb and garlic butter
  • Swiss Bircher Muesli $12.50
  • Seafood Chowder $18.80
    • (Ch-Ch's best)
  • Swiss Roesti and Speck $19.50
  • Pasta $18.80
    • with tomato basil pesto sauce
  • Pasta $22.80
    • with smoked chicken in a cream and wine sauce
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