The Little Bistro in Canterbury Menu

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Braised beef rib barbacoa, slaw $26
Chilli black beans, jalapeno salsa $7
Ceviche of fresh market fish, tomato,chilli, mint, lime and coconut $17
Hand hacked guacamole, corn chips $11
Fire grilled chicken and chorizo sticks, pickled red onion, xlapa-style peanut mole $27
Pork hock, new style salsa verde & corn crema $29
Tuna tostada, chipotle, avocado & jalapeno $8
Fire grilled garlic flank steak, cigar onions, chimichurri salsa, anti-cucho $25

Calamari Ring $1.00
Mushroom $5.00
Egg $5.00
Mussels (dozen) $12.00
Mussels (1/2 doz) $6.00
Potato Fritter $1.00
Scallops $2.20
Chips (1/2) $2.00

Chocolate brownie GF available
Smoked salmon, dill and caper mousse Violette
FRENCH TOAST $12.00
- w grilled banana & maple syrup +bacon$15.00
Honey mustard chilli glazed chicken kebab GF DF
spinach/tomatoes/mushrooms/homestyle potatoes $2.50
cold smoked salmon/bacon/sausages(x3) $6.00
Selection of judges and slices
Truffles GF DF available

Milano S $11.50/ M $17.00/ L $28.50
- Garlic salami, fresh sliced tomatoes, capsicum, herbs - delicious!
Original Vegetarian S $11.00/ M $16.50 /L $28.00
- Onion, mushroom, fresh sliced tomato and capsicum. Every bit as good as it sounds!
Vege Lasagne $19.00
- A selection of fresh vegetables layered between pasta sheets, served with Napoletana sauce and a sprinkle of cheese. A delicious vegetarian option.
Chicken and Cranberry S $12.00/ M $17.50/ L $29.00
- shredded chicken breast with cream cheese, a sprinkling of cashew nuts, more delicious cranberry sauce and parsley. 'Mangia il legato
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.
Mediterranean $18.50
- Mixed lettuce with feta, olives, red onion, roasted pepper and french dressing.
Margherita S$10.50 /M $16.00 /L $27.50
- Freshly sliced tomatoes, sauce and cheese topped with a sprinkle of sweet basil.
Spaghetti and Meatballs $18.50
- Served with Spaghetti. A bolognese sauce served with delicious meatballs and garnished with parsley

Soup of the Day $12.00
- Freshly prepared & served with our own house baked bread
Wedges $13.50
- with sour cream & chilli sauce (v)
Jimmy’s Chicken, Cranberry & Brie Pie $16.50
Smooth Dory Fish Goujons $17.50
- Strips of deep sea South Island fish coated in cashew nut crumbs & served with our homemade tartare sauce
Basket of Fries $9.50
- with Tomato & Aioli Sauce or traditional Kiwi Gravy
Spaghetti Bolognese $16.50
- Tasty beef mince in a rich Italian style tomato & red wine sauce
Duo of Pork (gf) $34.00
- Pork loin & pork belly slow roasted in apple cider with Moroccan inspired jus & served on potato gratin & bok choi, topped with crackling
Lamb Kiwi Classic with a Twist (gf) $39.50
- Glazed rack of lamb, grilled soya & chilli lamb rump sitting on a baby pea & mint potato cake served with a shot of roasted lamb soup

Chicken Tarragon $19.90
- Chicken tenders with white button mushrooms and courgette in a creamy tarragon sauce with mixed green salad and golden fries
Kumara Corn Fritters $18.50
- Streaky Bacon or Smoked Salmon. Served with seasonal salad, sliced cucumber, cherry tomato and feta, drizzled with sweet chili sauce.
Thai Beef Salad $19.90
- 180gms of sirloin, marinated with garlic rosemary and thai dressing served with tossed seasonal salad green, crispy noodle.
Open Steak Sandwich $20.90
- 180gms of sirloin, with mushrooms, onion rings, tomato, smoky BBQ sauce, aioli sauce and salad greens on toasted Focaccia served with a side of golden fries.
Chicken Nachos $16.50
- Corn chips with chilli beans and chicken topped with grilled cheese, finished with salsa and sour cream.
Caesar Salad $18.90
- Salad of Cos lettuces and croutons dressed with Parmesan cheese Milieu special Caesar dressing serves with grilled chicken, streaky bacon, fried egg and anchovies.
Kumara Wedges $10.90
- Served with sweet chili sauce, sour cream and aioli sauce.
Soup of the Day $13.50
- Chef's choice of fresh home-made soup. Served with ciabatta bread.

Hereford Ribeye 300g $44.00
- Mushroom filo, shallot, cauliflower, watercress
Spelt Banana Bread $12.50
- Whipped coconut butter jam
Pulled Pork $16.00
- Fried egg, chipotle slaw, brioche
Canterbury Lamb Shoulder $34.00
- White polenta, truffle popcorn, kale
F.F.C. ''Fiddlesticks Fried Chicken'' N/A
- Green tomato chutney, hot sauce
Garlic Crostini $11.50
- Beetroot hummus
Risotto $26.00
- Of smoked mushroom, brie, almond
Green Lip Mussels $14.00
- Gremolata, sauvignon gel

Today’s Classic Pie $21
- Big chips, small salad, gravy
French Fries, ketchup, aioli $9/$15
Spiced wedges, sour cream, sweet chilli $10/$16
No.4 Chicken Wings 1/2kg $18.0 1kg $29.0
- BBQ Bourbon, hot sauce or Tandoori, fried cashews
West Coast Whitebait Sliders, tartare $21.5
Trending local vegetables $8
Duck Liver Parfait $17
- Cherry chutney, cornichons, toast
West Coast Whitebait Omelette $39.5
- Fennel slaw, fries, tartare

Coconut Rice $17.5
- With kasundi mushrooms, wilted spinach, and a poached egg
Hotcakes $16.50
- Blueberry hotcakes layered with fresh organic banana, berry compote, yoghurt and maple syrup. Add bacon $20.50
Vegan Energy Salad $20
- feta replaced with falafel
Garden Salad $7.5
Open Fish Sandwich $23.5
- Pan fried groper fillet presented on fresh salad atop Hislops toasted garlic buttered bread and finished with homemade tartare sauce
Agria Potato Wedges $15.5
- bacon and grilled cheese with sour cream
Salmon Quesadilla $18.5
- Spinach tortilla filled with smoked salmon, herbed pesto, sundried tomato and tasty cheese served with a seasonal salad
Hummus $2

Chicken Bhuna $15.50
- Barbequed boneless chicken cooked with ginger, garlic, onion and spices.
London Garlic Chicken $15.00
- Boneless chicken cooked in onion gravy, ground spices and garlic with green peas and potato.
Indian Heaven Fish Special $18.50
- Fresh fish fillets cooked in a ''Chef's Secret Recipe''. A Must Try Dish!!
Butter Naan $3.00
- Butter stuffed with layers of butter
Lamb/Beef Vindaloo $16.00
- Highly spiced boneless tender Lamb/Beef cooked in hot vindaloo paste.
Chicken / Lamb / Beef Biryani $16.50
- A traditional Indian way of cooking boneless meat with flavoured basmati rice, spices, fragrant with saffron and garnished with cashews and raisins.
Aloo Gobhi Matter $14.00
- Diced potatoes, cauliflower & green peas cooked dry with roasted cumin, sauteed browned onion & chopped tomatoes.
Cheese Naan $5.00
- Naan filled with cottage cheese.

Coq Au Vin $28.00
- Braised chicken in a rich red wine sauce with onions, mushrooms and bacon, served with mash
Tagine $26.00
- Moroccan spiced slow cooked stew with meat, vegetables and diced fruits, served with rice
Mykonos $22.00
- Smoked salmon, capers, red onion, dill and cream cheese
Lamb Rump $34.00
- Grilled Canterbury Lamb Rump served with honey mustard and bacon potatoes with roast vegetables
Brioche French Toast $19.00
- Slices of sweet battered brioche toast served with maple syrup and a light dusting of cinnamon sugar. Choose from berry compote & banana or bacon & banana
Paella Ala Valencia $28.00
- Seafood and chorizo speciality rice dish from Spain - add chicken $32.00
Greek $24.00
- add Lamb
Classic Caesar $18.00
- Cos lettuce, bacon, parmesan, croutons in a light dressing. Anchovies optional

Garden Salad $7
- Served with seasonal toppings & honey mustard dressing
Chunky Roasted Vegetable Salad $16
- Lightly tossed through salad leaves served with honey mustard dressing & a balsamic drizzle
Caesar Salad $16.50 Add chicken $5
- Traditional Caesar with cos lettuce, parmesan, croutons, streaky bacon, soft poached egg & caesar dressing . Finished with anchovies
Chocolate Overload $9.50
- Chocolate mud cake served with vanilla ice cream in a chocolate pot
Braised Lamb Shank 1 Shank $20 2 Shanks $27
- Rosemary & red currant slow roasted lamb shank resting on a bed of mashed potato & roasted vegetables
Homemade Pie Priced daily
- Please ask our staff for today's creation
Beer Battered Fish N' Chips reg $27 half $20
- Fresh fish of the day coated in a crisp beer batter served with fries, crisp salad, and homemade tartare sauce
Pork Belly $24
- Bourbon & honey glazed pork belly served on a bed of stir-fry vegetables & udon noodles

Toasted Muesli $8.50
- With blueberries, yoghurt & milk
8-11am
Savouries / Cheese Rolls / Club Sandwiches $2.50
-With Salad $10.00
Assorted Cakes & slices from $3.90
Bacon & Eggs $10.50
- Scrambled, fried, poached, with toast
Hot Cakes Stack $9.50
- With maple syrup with warm berries & cream or yoghurt
●Quiche of Filo of the day $8.00

Pancakes $17.50
- Banana, Bacon & Maple syrup
Caesar Salad $16.50
- Cos lettuce with bacon,croutons,shaved parmesean,anchovies & a poached egg (available Gluten Free)
Smoked Salmon & Hash Browns $19.00
- Served with a poached egg, avocado & hollandaise (Gluten Free)
The Works $20.00
- Sausage, bacon, tomato, mushrooms, hash brown & toast with eggs as you like them.
Granola Cup $10.50
- Fresh berries and Yoghurt with homemade toasted muesli
Eggs Florentine $16.50
- Spinach
Steak & Bacon Sandwich $21.50
- Lettuce, tomato, bacon & Sirloin Steak with onion marmalade & aioli
Bagel – Tomato, cream cheese and basil pesto $10.30
- A bagel with Tomato, cream cheese and basil pesto

Halloumi Salad $19.50
- grilled halloumi & roasted pumpkin served on a bed of seasonal salad tossed in a lemon-honey balsamic vinaigrette(add homemade Tuscan seasoned chicken $4.50)
Shoestring Fries large $8.50
Dobson Burger
- All that is good about this country can be found here in our hometown. A rich lamb burger, enhanced with refreshing mint yogurt and a hint of rosemary
Cheesy Garlic Bread $8.00/$12.00
- grilled sourdough topped with garlic butter & our blend of cheese, small/large
Prawn Twists $16.00
- crispy prawn twists served with wasabi mayonnaise & sweet chili sauce
Wedges Topped with sweet chili sauce & sour cream $12.50
Hutt Burger
- If there was a Kiwi Classic Burger this would be it, A juicy beef patty with a hidden melted cheese center
Vegetarian Enchilada $18.50
- filled with roasted pumpkin ricotta peppers, spinach & cheese, topped with home-made tomato sauce(add side salad $4.50)

The Little Bistro

Address

33 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa, Canterbury, 7520, New Zealand

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

The Little Bistro in Canterbury Menu

Nearby Sample Menus