Address
33 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa, Canterbury, 7520, New Zealand
The Little Bistro in Canterbury Menu
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DINNER - 1ST COURSE-
Olives $10
- warm citrus marinated olives
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Bread $11
- sage and linseed loaf, whipped butter
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Oyster $4.5
- clevedon organic oysters , lemon vinaigrette caviar -
DINNER - 2ND COURSE-
Clams $18
- otago littleneck clams, canterbury saffron cream
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Snails $17.5
- escargot, garlic, bacon vel au vent -
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Gravalax $18.5
- cured akaroa salmon, miso panna cotta, wasabi vinaigrette -
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Souffle $16.5
- twice baked blue cheese souffle, pickled rhubarb and candy walnuts -
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Scallops $23
- atlantic scallops, homemade blackpudding, ham crisp, pea puree
DINNER - 3RD COURSE-
Salmon $38
- akaroa salmon fillet, saffron risotto cake, organic asparagus, 1/2 slipper lobster
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Veal $39.5
- backstrap of canterbury veal, fondant potato, truffle yorkie, roast onion, horseradish jus -
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Lamb $39.5
- 4 points of canterbury lamb rack, goats cheese and potato terine, pea, mint, red wine jus -
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Sole $37
- whole lyttleton sole, parsnips, paysanne potatoes, organic kale, herb butter
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Arancini $32
- mushroom and truffle arancini, organic cannolini and black turtle bean cassoulet
DINNER - 4TH COURSE-
Citrus $15
- iced lemon meringue parfait, confit fennel, dried raspberries
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Chocolate $16
- chocolate ganache, canterbury saffron ice cream, chocolate soil
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Mess $15
- organic rhubarb compote, chantilly cream, meringues, vanilla ice cream
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Cheese $16
- blue cheese, joshs oat cakes, organic honeycomb
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Brulee $15
- lemongrass creme brulee, coconut ice cream, sichuan biscotti
Nearby Sample Menus
- BBQ Pork Fried Rice $9.00
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Bami Goreng $9.00
- fried noodle with chicken, beef, pork
- Lemon Chicken (NO Rice) $15.50
- Vegetable Fried Rice $8.00
- Hot & Spicy Beef Fried Noodle $9.00
- Beef Black Pepper vegetable on Rice $9.00
- Extra Ingredient (chicken, beef, pork) $3.00
- Hot & Spicy Beef Fried Rice $9.00
- Fried mussels $1.20 each / $9.90doz
- Squid rings $4.50/ 1/2dozen
- Fried oysters $1.30 each / $9.90doz
- Chicken and corn soup $5.00
- 1/2 Chips / Pineapple ring $1.70
- Chicken burger / Vegetarian (mushroom, cheese, pineapple, tomato) $5.50
- Chcken egg foo young / Beef egg foo young / Roast pork egg foo young $12.00
- Chicken chow mein (gravy) / Chicken vegetables on fried rice $11.00
- Oddfellow’s classic free range chicken and avocado burger on ciabatta $17.50
- Avocado / mushrooms / spicy sausage / roasted tomatoes/ spinach /house beans $4.00
- Toast with jam $7.50
- Ham, Emmental, tomato omelette $16.50
- Pasta of the day See board
- -banana, crispy bacon and maple syru $18.00
- House made spicy beans served piping hot with fresh coriander, zesty avocado salsa with an egg on top and crusty ciabatta slices $16.00
- Halloumi on toasted focaccia with hummus, avocado, greens and salsa side $17.50
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Mushroom Chilli □ • $13.99
- Fresh Mushroom cooked in tawa with capsicum, onion and spices.
- Mango Kulfi $4.99
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Bombay Aloo $10.99
- Diced potatoes cooked with onion, tom ato and tempered with cumin seed and spices
- Keema Naan $5.50
- Gobhi Kulcha $4.99
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Paneer Tikka $13.99
- Dish made from chunks of cottage cheese, tomato, capsicum and onions marinated in spices and grilled in a tandoor oven.
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Dal Makhani $14.99
- Lentils cooked with butter, cream and spices. Enjoyed best with cheese naan.
- Veg Biryani $14.99
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Butler's Banquet $30.00 per person
- For 4 Or More - Poppadoms - Dips / Bhajees - Any 4 curries / Naan and Garlic Naan
- Mint & Yoghurt $3.00
- Vegetarian Wrap $11.00
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Dhal Palak $15.90
- Lentils tempered with cinnamon quills, crushed tomato and garam masala (medium - hot)
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Butter Chicken $16.90
- World famous Indian delicacy-marinated chicken slow cooked and finished with a creamy tomato masala sauce (mild - medium)
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Vegetable Jaipuri $15.90
- Variety of fresh vegetables in a creamy masala sauce (medium)
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Mango Chicken $16.90
- Exotic curry with tender chicken cooked in a subtle mango sauce (mild)
- Tamarind & Date $3.00
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Kids Steak Meal $14
- Strip of porterhouse steak served with fries or mash & tomato sauce
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Marlborough Mussels $22
- steamed in white wine, dressed with fresh cream & coconut cream, chilli & coriander, served with lightly toasted garlic bread
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Ice Cream Sundae $12
- Three scoops of vanilla ice cream, with chocolate, strawberry or caramel sauce
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Homemade Beef Pattie $19.5
- Cheese, Gherkin, Tomato, Red Onion, Lettuce, Mustard Mayo.
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BBQ Ribs $26
- Ribs roasted in a deliciously sticky BBQ & plum sauce served with fries and salad greens
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Kids Fish & Chips $14
- Battered Hoki served with fries, fresh baby salad & tomato sauce
- Crème brulee $12
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Wedges $12.5
- Like it with Cheese & Bacon topping
- Chicken Satay $16.50/$28.50
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SET MENU 1 MIN OF 4 PEOPLE $26.00
- Chicken mushroom soup/Vietnamese fresh spring rolls/fried spring rolls/beef salad/chicken ginger/pork satay/beef mix vegetable & cashew nut/steam rice/creme caramel
- Butter King Prawns $20.50/$38.50
- Fish Curry $19.50/$36.50
- Beef $15.00
- Fresh roll fried chicken 3 rolls
- Medium Rare Beef & Beef Ball noodle $11.50
- Medium Rare Beef Noodle Soup $10.50
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BATTERED FISH GOUJONS $13.50
- Two battered fish goujons, served with salad, fries & tartare sauce (GF), (DF)
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BOWL OF FRENCH FRIES $7.00
- With home made aioli (V), (GF), (DF)
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SEARED SALMON & GREEN PEA RISOTTO $23.00
- Seared salmon fillet, rocket, parmesan, preserved lemon and green pea risotto (GF)
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BACON & EGGS $16.00
- Two poached free range eggs & streaky bacon on toasted ciabatta (DF)
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APPLE CRANBERRY FETA SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS $8.00
- Apple, cranberries, toasted walnuts and feta with fresh salad leaves and a lite balsamic dressing (GF), (V)
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EGGS ON TOAST $13.00
- Two poached free range eggs on toasted ciabatta. Side extra’s available (DF)
- We have a good selection of sweet items and savoury items available in our chilled cabinet. Please see counter staff to make your choice.
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LAMB SALAD WITH BABY VEGETABLES, HAZELNUTS & CRUMBLED FETA $23.50
- Oven baked lamb rump with baby vegetables, watercress, hazelnuts and crumbled feta with a lite balsamic dressing (GF)
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Hickory Bay $25.00
- prawns, salami, tomatoes, cream cheese
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Caldera $23.50
- salami, roasted red pepper, red onion, chilli flakes
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Hilltop $26.00
- free range bacon, spinach, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes
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Okuti Valley $24.50
- roasted red pepper, spinach, feta, red onions, kalamata olives
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Burger of the Day N/A
- Please check our specials board
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Lucas Bay $26.00
- cold-smoked Akaroa salmon, capers, cream cheese, rocket
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Pigeon Bay $26.00
- free range house-smoked chicken breast, spinach, sour cream, pine nuts
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Warm Local Olive $8.00
- A mixture of locally grown olives in our marinade
- -Beef, Chicken Or Pork $17.00
- Vegetarian Chew Kua Teaw $14.00
- -Seafood $19.00
- -Seafood $17.00
- Char Se Ew Stir Fried Noodles
- Khmer Tom Yum Soup
- Supreme Satay Beef Or Chicken $15.00
- Peppered Garlic Pork Stir Fry $17.00
- Hot Dog $2.20
- Cheese $4.50
- Cheese + Onion Pattie $2.20
- Chocolate Doughnut $2.20
- Crumbed Fish $2.60
- Fish $4.50
- 1/2 dozen Squid Rings $4.50
- Pineapple $4.50
- CRUMBED SOLE $4.80
- FISH BURGER $4.40
- SAUSAGES $2.10
- VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS (doz) $5.80
- CORN COB $2.10
- PAUA PATTIES $2.10
- ONION RINGS (doz) $7.40
- BEETROOT $4.00
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Soup of the day $12.50
- please ask our friendly staff
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Fish of the Day N/A
- please ask our friendly staff
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Bramborák $22
- famous Czech savoury potato pancake filled w. chicken and seasonal vegetables
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House Hot Smoked Salmon Focaccia Sandwich $24
- served w. grilled capsicum, eggplant courgette and crème fraiche dill remoulade
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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
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Bread and Dips $14
- lovely selection of bread and dips
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Pasta of the Day N/A
- ask our friendly staff
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Lamb Salad $23
- grilled lamb fillet served w. balsamic strawberry, baby spinach, red onion, mint pesto and kumara chips
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Fajitas $24.50 / $40.00
- A basket of soft warm flour tortillas served with beautiful grilled strips of red and green capsicum, mushrooms and onion and your choice of chicken, beef or prawn (available for $2 extra) served with sides of guacamole, beans and sour cream. Available in a single serving or for two people
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Tacos Pastor $26.00
- Homemade corn tortillas filled with lamb, marinated in Mexican spices, whole beans, grilled pineapple, lime, coriander and onion and salsa verde
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Enchiladas $24.50
- These are corn tortillas rolled around a chicken filling and covered with a sauce of your choosing with cheese and grilled. You can choose between green tomatillo sauce, red salsa or mole poblano
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Ensalada de Mango con Almendras (Mango Salad with Almond) $16.50
- Succulent sliced mango with a mix of green salad, fresh lime juice and almonds to make the perfect salad. Mexico is now one of the world's largest exporters of mangos
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Taquitos $14.00
- Small fried corn tortillas filled with mashed potato and cheese and topped with salad and sour cream
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Caramel Flan $9.00
- A lusciously smooth, chilled, light Mexican caramel flan
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Guacamole $13.50
- Avocado mixed with chopped onion, tomato, coriander and juiced lime. Served with cheese and chilli powder on top and delicious crunchy corn chips
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Ensalada de Camaron (Prawn Salad) $17.50
- Delicately grilled prawns on a bed of green salad with our unique salad dressing
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Arancini $12.50
- A Trio of Cheese and Herb Risotto Crumbed with Polenta and Deep Fried. Served with Basil Pesto and a Roquette and Parmesan Salad
- Wedges $6.50
- Onion Rings $6.50
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Carbonara $24.50
- A Rich Creamy Chicken,Bacon and Mushroom Fettuccini finished with Parmesan Cheese
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Lamb Rack $37.50
- Pan Roasted Lamb Rack with a Mint Crust, Served with a Sour Cream and Chive Mash, Salad Greens and finished with a Rosemary lusanda Capsicum Caper Relish.
- Sauce $1.50
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Pork Belly $28
- Twice Cooked Pork Belly served with Creamy Mash Potato.Seasonal Vcgctablcs.Apple and Fennel Chutney, Cider jus, Shoestring Crackling and finished with Apple Slaw
- Butterflied Chicken Breast 200Gm $24.00
The Little Bistro
Phone
033047314
Opened hours
Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM, Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM, Thursday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM, Friday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM, Saturday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM, Sunday: Closed
Price
$20 - $30
Type
None
Service
Table Service
Cuisine
British , Diner , European , French , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Seafood
Features
Mastercard , Visa , Romantic , Reservations , Waitstaff , Wine and Beer , Lunch , Seating , Local cuisine , Special Occasion Dining , Serves Alcohol , Dinner , Outdoor Seating , Full Bar