The Little Bistro in Canterbury Menu

DINNER - 1ST COURSE DINNER - 1ST COURSE
  • Olives $10
    • warm citrus marinated olives
  • Bread $11
    • sage and linseed loaf, whipped butter
  • Oyster $4.5
    • clevedon organic oysters , lemon vinaigrette caviar -
DINNER - 2ND COURSE DINNER - 2ND COURSE
  • Clams $18
    • otago littleneck clams, canterbury saffron cream
  • Snails $17.5
    • escargot, garlic, bacon vel au vent -
  • Gravalax $18.5
    • cured akaroa salmon, miso panna cotta, wasabi vinaigrette -
  • Souffle $16.5
    • twice baked blue cheese souffle, pickled rhubarb and candy walnuts -
  • Scallops $23
    • atlantic scallops, homemade blackpudding, ham crisp, pea puree
DINNER - 3RD COURSE DINNER - 3RD COURSE
  • Salmon $38
    • akaroa salmon fillet, saffron risotto cake, organic asparagus, 1/2 slipper lobster
  • Veal $39.5
    • backstrap of canterbury veal, fondant potato, truffle yorkie, roast onion, horseradish jus -
  • Lamb $39.5
    • 4 points of canterbury lamb rack, goats cheese and potato terine, pea, mint, red wine jus -
  • Sole $37
    • whole lyttleton sole, parsnips, paysanne potatoes, organic kale, herb butter
  • Arancini $32
    • mushroom and truffle arancini, organic cannolini and black turtle bean cassoulet
DINNER - 4TH COURSE DINNER - 4TH COURSE
  • Citrus $15
    • iced lemon meringue parfait, confit fennel, dried raspberries
  • Chocolate $16
    • chocolate ganache, canterbury saffron ice cream, chocolate soil
  • Mess $15
    • organic rhubarb compote, chantilly cream, meringues, vanilla ice cream
  • Cheese $16
    • blue cheese, joshs oat cakes, organic honeycomb
  • Brulee $15
    • lemongrass creme brulee, coconut ice cream, sichuan biscotti

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Pork Belly $16.00
    • with sake, sweet soy, and a sesame glaze
  • Market Fish $28.00
    • crusted coriander & lime OR beer battered - hand cut agrias, dressed seasonal leaves, house made tartare.
  • Caesar Salad $19.00
    • cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, parmesan, poached egg, creamy Caesar dressing, chicken or salmon
  • Smoked Salmon $19.00
    • capers / red onion / cream cheese / dill / mozzarella
  • Pana Cotta of Lemon Verbina $14.50
    • with Chambord poached rhubarb & shaved dark chocolate
  • Braised Beef Short Ribs $29.00
    • sticky Ginger Tom glaze served with an Asian vegetable medley
  • Braised Beef $16.00
    • coleslaw and grilled corn salsa (pair).
  • Arancini Balls $17.00
    • mushroom, truffle and brie with our bacon jam
  • Mussels $12.00
    • Six fresh omega mussels steamed in white wine, with a chilli, coriander, roasted garlic and coconut cream sauce served with our delicious garlic bread
  • Whole crayfish $85.00
    • Mornay. served hot in a creamy béchamel cheese sauce with salad and chips
  • Fish $12.00
    • Tasty piece of beer battered snapper (130gram) with our homemade tartare sauce served with chips
  • 300gm ribeye steak $25.00
    • Scotch fillet that has been tender-hung for 2 weeks then aged for a further 21 days with your choice of garlic aioli or mushroom sauce topping
  • Mac n' cheese $12.00
    • A pub classic, macaroni with a cheese blend of parmesan and mozzarella with added bacon and spring onions
  • Vegetarian salad $18.00
    • Roasted pumpkin with a lightly dressed mix of feta, red onion, beetroot, cucumber & mesclun. Finished off with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
  • Lamb salad $20.00
    • Warm roasted pulled lamb & roasted pumpkin on top of a lightly dressed mix of feta, red onion, beetroot, cucumber & mesclun. Finished off with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
  • 300gram rib-eye steak $25.00
    • Scotch fillet that has been tender-hung for 2 weeks then aged for a further 21 days with your choice of garlic aioli, mushroom sauce or red wine jus with salad and chips
  • Beef Schnitzel $19.80
    • Crumbed beef schnitzel with peas, fries and a generous serving of gravy
  • Open Style Moroccan Lamb Sandwich $19.80
    • Marinated strips of lamb, hummus and salad greens topped with minted yoghurt dressing. Served on Turkish bread with fries
  • Spicy Chicken Quesadilla $19.80
    • The perfect combination of spices and chicken, with melted cheese, quacamole and sour cream
  • Thai Green Chicken Curry $19.80
    • Homemade Thai green chicken curry served with rice and roti
  • Pulled Pork Roll $19.80
    • Slow cooked pork pulled straight from the bone, with coleslaw and chipotle mayonnaise. Served with potato wedges
  • Salmon Nicose Salad $19.80
    • Grilled Akaroa salmon, baby spinach, lettuce, potatoes, beans, tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies and boiled egg finished with a traditional dressing
  • Jolly Potter Mixed Grill. $19.90 If you are hungry - steak, hash-browns, sausages, bacon, eggs and chips. $19.90
  • Open Steak Sandwich. In toasted panini bread : steak, onions, mustard, salad, mayonnaise and egg. Served with fries. $14.90
  • Kiddies Nachos $6.00
  • Fish of the Day. Fresh Blue Cod served with fresh salad and fries. $13.90
  • Giant T- Bone. Topped with mushroom sauce, garlic butter or pepper. $24.90
  • Seafood Combo. A selection of crumbed seafood including blue cod, crab-sticks, scallops and calamari. $19.90
  • Chicken Enchilada. Saj bread stuffed with chicken, peppers, mushrooms, onions and tomatoes. $19.90
  • Jolly Potter Mixed Grill. Steak, hash-brown, sausage, bacon, egg and fries. $13.90
  • Chilli/Garlic sausage $3.20
  • Paua patty $6.90
  • Cheese $4.60
  • Potato fritter $1.30
  • Chicken cordon bleu $3.80
  • Patty , corn nuggets
  • Egg $4.60
  • Fish $2.90
  • Pretzel with butter N/A
  • Bavarian Weißwurst with Pretzel and sweet mustard N/A
  • Brotzeit/Mixed Platter – Variation of cold cuts, dried meats and cheese served with breads and pickles N/A
  • Bulette/Meatball N/A
    • with bread roll, mustard and pickles / with Berliner Potato Salad
  • Fleischsalat/Meatsalad served with bread N/A
  • German Bratwurst with Sauerkraut in a bread roll N/A
  • Prosciutto Platter – Dried, cured, smoked hams from all over Europe, served with breads, pickles and olives N/A
  • Choice of Salami with Cheese, Ham with Cheese or Black Forest Ham with butter and pickles N/A
    • on White Bread Roll / on Multigrain Roll / on Pretzel
  • Crafted Classic B.L.T. $12.50
    • with our homemade aioli, tomato relish & crispy bacon
  • (A) OR berry compote with cream or yogurt $12.50
  • Pancakes $14.90
    • served with banana, bacon and maple syrup
  • Eggs Florentine $17.50
    • smoked salmon on a toasted ciabatta with spinach, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce
  • 2 Free Range Eggs $9.80
    • done to your liking, served on toast - w Bacon $12.00
  • Homemade, Toasted Muesli $10.20
    • served with fruit, yogurt & milk
  • Big Breakfast $19.00
    • served with breakfast sausage, bacon, tomato, mushrooms, with eggs the way you like & toast
  • Eggs Benedict w Bacon $15.20
    • on a toasted ciabatta, poached eggs & hollandaise
  • Sefton Duck $38.00
    • Leg confit with baked eggplant, bok choy, duck fat potatoes, beets and cherry jus
  • Festive Pudding $14.00
    • Steamed ginger sticky date pudding with cream and custard
  • Flatbread $8.00
    • Garlic and cheese
  • Open Monkfish Ravioli $17.00
    • Caramelized monkfish, chorizo, mixed beans and spinach with anchovy glaze and tarragon butter
  • Daily Cheese (75g) $16.00
    • With Branston pickle, gherkin and lavoche
  • Fresh Breads $8.00
    • With green herb butter, balsamic reduction and olive oil
  • Crepes a la Gas $16.00
    • Flambéed in Mandarin Napoleon and served with fresh and frozen creams
  • Festive Plate $35.00
    • Turkey fillet and Ham, baked in madeira. Served with new potato salad, cranberry and asparagus
  • Steamed fresh NZ mussels $17.5
    • in a coconut & lime broth with chilli, coriander, tomato & coconut chips
  • Market Fish $
    • ask our wait staff
  • Eggs on toast $16.5
    • with bacon or hot smoked salmon
  • Goat’s cheese & caramelised onion tart $24.5
    • with courgette, smoked beetroot puree & candied walnuts
  • Beach breakfast $20.5
    • Halswell butchery bacon & sausages, tomato, mushroom,2 eggs any style, toast, parmesan, chive & potato scone & tomato sauce
  • French toast with maple & ice cream $8.5
  • Ora King salmon gravlax $26.5
    • with pickled cucumber, warm baby potatoes, herb crème fraiche fennel & dates
  • Lemonade or coke spider $4.5
  • Gai Jor $10.00
    • Fried Chicken Rolls
  • Gai Hem Ma Parn MILD $16.00
    • Crispy chicken in rich sweet sauce with pineapple and cashew nuts and a touch of spice.
  • Tod Man Pla $10.00
    • Thai Fish Cakes
  • Por Pier Sod $10.00
    • Chicken Fresh Spring Rolls
  • 100 Tom Yum Gai (Chicken) $13.00
  • Gai $10.00
    • Tempura Chicken Pieces
  • 400 Tom Yum Goong (Prawns) $15.00
  • Please ask if you would like to try any of our other dishes as a vegetarian option.
  • Papadum (4 pcs) $2.00
  • Cheese/Chocolate naan $4.50
    • Stuuffed with freshly grated cheese/chocolate.
  • Seekh kebab (6 psc) $9.99
    • Minced lamb marinated in mint and spices grilled in tandoor and served with sauce.
  • Vegetables korma $14.50
    • A variety of vegetable cooked with mild spices.
  • Vegetarian platter $11.99
    • Selection of 4 entrees:- samosa, onion bhaji, pakora and spring roll.
  • Beef $16.50
  • Do pyaza chicken/lamb/beef/prawn
    • A thick tomato curry cooked with dice onion, fresh tomato, herbs & spices. Choice of your meat.
  • Aloo matter/Gobi $14.50
    • Allo, peas/gobi cooked with onions and tomatoes in indian style.
  • Selection of sauces and condiments
  • Fresh tomato salad, green onion, vinaigrette
  • Steamed vegetables
  • Seasonal vegetable soup
  • Roasted Kumara (sweet potato) salad, seeded mustard, red onion
  • Chocolate mousse cups
  • Roasted south island potatoes
  • Freshly baked bread rolls
  • Sushi $47.00
    • Made to order - Only available after 11am
  • Work Shout Platter (Large) $46.20
    • Contains: Club Sandwiches, Savoury and Sweet Twist Pieces, Scones and Muffins - For Approx 8 People
  • Sports Pack $11.80 / $11.20 / $10.80
    • Contains: 1 Sports Drink, 1 Filled Roll, 1 Piece of Fruit, 1 Sweet Treat (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
  • Savoury Platters $25.50 / $35.50
    • Mixed Savouries including: Mince, Cottage, Chicken, Sausage Rolls, Chilli Roll Bites & Dipping Sauces (Small - 24 piece / Large - 36 piece) (Can be delivered heated or cold for you to heat)
  • Vol-au-vents $15.50/dozen
    • Assorted mixture of flavours available: Curry Chicken and Mushroom / Savoury Ham and Onion / Spinach Chicken and Garlic
  • Quiche Bites $34.20 / $46.20
    • Flavours available: Ham and Pineapple / Vegetarian (Small Quiche Bite platter - 24 pieces / Large Quiche Bite platter - 32 pieces)
  • Fruit Platters $29.00 / $37.00
    • Small Fruit Platter / Large Fruit platter (Fruit platter prices are approximate and subject to current fruit prices)
  • Frenchman's Lunch Platter $68.00
    • Contains a mixture of plain croissants, ham & cheese croissants, fresh salad mixture, cheeses and a selection of cold meats. A mixture of fresh cut fillings, sauces, mayo & relish to fill the croissants with. Note: You may need a sharp knife on hand to cut the croissants. Feeds 10 people. Comes with plastic cutlery & napkins
  • Wedges $9.00
    • served with bacon & cheese
  • Nachos $9.00
    • served with salsa, cheese, beans & sour cream
  • Kids Toasted Bagel $6.00
    • with cream cheese & jam
  • Hot cakes $13.00
    • 3 hot cakes served with bacon, banana & maple syrup
  • Hot chips $5.00
  • Gourmet BLT & CLT Sandwich $14.90
    • bacon or chicken, lettuce & tomato on toasted focaccia bread with your choice of dressing (mayo or honey mustard) served with chips
  • Toasted sandwich $5.00
    • two stands filling from
  • Kids breakfast $10.00
    • half portion of big breakfast
  • EGGS BENEDICT $15.00
    • English muffin served with crunchy bacon poached egg and a side of hollandaise
  • FLATBREAD $10.00
    • with a choice of roasted capsicum garlic butter sundried tomato or basil pesto topped off with cheese and baked until nice and crispy
  • BREAD AND DIPS $13.00
    • lightly toasted ciabatta with three dips, roast capsicum sundried tomato, and basil pesto
  • EGGS OR BACON ON TOAST $12.50
    • served on lightly toasted ciabatta
  • BURGER AND CHIPS FISH 16.00
    • Hoki fillet onion rings lettuce tomato cheese and tartare
  • FISH BITES AND CHIPS $6.50
    • served with tomato sauce
  • THAI BEEF SALAD $16.00
    • fresh salad topped with marinated beef strips and crunchy noodles with your choice of mint yogurt or creamy lime and coriander dressing
  • CURRY CHIPS $10.00
    • McDonnell's curry sauce from Ireland crinkle cut fries covered in a mild curry sauce and topped with cheese
The Little Bistro

The Little Bistro

location

Address

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

phone

Phone

033047314

clock

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 range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

British , Diner , European , French , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Seafood

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Wine and Beer ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

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