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

  • Westwood Organic Chicken $34
    • Black Barley, Roasted Carrots, Miso
  • Artisan Stone-Baked Sourdough $9
    • culture butter
  • Lamb Collar 350g $30
  • Manuka Smoked Egg $21.5
    • Onion Veloute, Bacon, Truffle, Mushroom
  • Potato Skins, Black Pepper Sour Cream, Pickles Onion, Dill $10
  • Specially Cuts-Dry Aged $55
    • aged rib eye on the bone 500g
  • Freekah Wheat, Broccolini, Dates, Pine Nuts $13
  • Sirloin 300g $33
  • RH classic beef, bacon and cheese burger $18.00
    • beef patty, crispy bacon, swiss cheese, herb mayo & tomato relish on a seeded hamburger bun, served with fries
  • Crispy bacon $4.00
  • Courgette & parmesan fritters $18.50
    • served with smoked salmon
  • RH big breakfast $19.50
    • free range eggs, breakfast sausage, crispy bacon, thyme roasted mushrooms, hash brown & tomato chutney, your choice of sourdough, multigrain or white toast, served with RH coffee baked beans
  • Free range eggs $4.00
  • Hotcakes $16.50
    • served with crispy bacon, spiced banana & maple syrup
  • Almond & toasted coconut bircher muesli $10.00
    • served with greek yoghurt & honey
  • Seasonal salad $4.00
  • Cantonese Wok Fried Noodle with Basil (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $19
    • Flat rice noodles stir-fried with egg, seasonal vegetables, fresh basil, chilli and spicy paste
  • Cashewnut and Tempura Chicken $19.5
    • Sweet chilli jam sauce, crispy slices of deep fried chicken, carrot and red capsicum
  • Coconut Prawns $9
    • King prawns coated with shredded coconut, served with honey mustard sauce.
  • Shanghai Dumpling With Panang Curry Sauce $9
    • Steamed pork dumpling topped with thick Panang curry sauce and kaffir lime leaves
  • Kungpao Chicken $19
    • Spicy, sweet and delicious battered chicken thighs, Szechuan peppercorn, garlic, ginger, spring onions, and dried red chillies, and peanuts
  • Mekong Salad $19.5
    • Slightly battered fish, roasted rice powder, spring onions, coriander, shallots, coriander, chilli powder and lime juice
  • Pad Thai (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $18.5
    • Thai classic rice, noodle dish, egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, served with crushed peanut, and lemon wedge
  • “Flirting With Danger” Chiang Mai Fermented Pork Ribs $15
    • Sour cured pork ribs that are fermented with cooked rice then deep fried and served with ginger soy sauce.
  • -Small $6.00
  • Kebab Meat on Chips S $7 / M $9 / L $11
    • Choice of Chicken, lamb or mix meat
  • Homemade Mini Pides $7 each
  • Feta & Spinach
  • Plain Burger $5.00
  • - Large $7.50
  • - Combo $12.00
  • -Medium $8
  • Roast Beef N/A
  • Cheddar N/A
  • Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Apple Slices N/A
  • M&M N/A
  • Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A
  • Pickles N/A
  • Natural Swiss N/A
  • Pork & Vegetables $11.00
  • Crab Meat & Shark Fin's Soup $6.50
  • King Prawns with Satay Sauce $12.00
  • Satay Pork Kebabs - 4pcs $8.00
  • Beef with Ginger and Spring Onion $10.00
  • Kung Bo Squid (Spicy) $11.00
  • Fish Balls Soup $5.00
  • Fried Beef Balls - 12pcs $8.00
  • Hoki & Chips & Salad $19.90
  • Ribeye Steak $23.90
    • eggs, fries with your choice of sauce: garlic butter, pepper or mushroom
  • The Big Hub Breakfast $22.90
    • Bacon, eggs, tomatoes, hashbrown, mushrooms and sausage
  • Chicken Burger and Fries $13.90
  • Egg on Toast $10.00
  • Bacon, Eggs and Tomatoes $16.90
  • Toast and Jam $8.0
    • Fresh baked bread served with butter and jam selection
  • Bowl Fries $6.50
  • Pique Macho $15
    • fried sweet potato, chorizo, pulled mutton & queso fresco
  • Habanero Crushed Potato $6
    • crispy potato, spring onion, queso fresco & habanero dressing
  • Polenta $5
    • crispy fried chips with chipotle aioli
  • Calamari Salad $15
    • char grilled tentacles, charred corn, capsicum, shallot, garlic, chilli salt, coriander and lime
  • Wrap of the day $15
    • chef’s choice in a grilled tortilla served with house salad. Please ask your waiter today’s chef special
  • Cuban Sandwich $15
    • with ham, roast pork, aged cheddar, mustard and pickles served with chips
  • Black Bean & Tomato Burrito $15
    • served with tomato salsa and queso fresco
  • Casa Salad $6
    • mixed leaf, avocado, tomato, toasted, cumin, lime agave dressing.
  • Scrambled Egg and Bacon Ciabatta N/A
  • Jennies Cookies N/A
  • Toast $6
    • Vogels, Sourdough or Gluten Free bread with served with spreads or tomato
  • Goldilocks $10
    • Porridge with fruit compote, brown sugar and yoghurt
  • Ham and Cheese Ciabatta N/A
  • Scrambled Eggs $13
    • With a parsley blend, served on sourdough
  • Cassie Ponch N/A
  • Banana Bread N/A
  • GM Cheesecake $12.50
    • Luscious & dreamy, ask waitstaff for today's flavour
  • Wilted spinach $3.00
  • Chimp Chicken $9.00
    • Crispy chicken with fried rice & vegetables
  • Served with Monkey Tail Fries & Aioli
  • House made sausage $4.00
  • King Kong $27.00
    • Triple meat, triple cheese, triple bacon, fried egg, onion ring & sweet & sour pickles finished with chipotle mayo - are you ape enough?
  • The Abu $16.00
    • Pulled pork burger with sweet & sour pickles, GM coleslaw & bourbon barbeque sauce served with monkey tail fries
  • Nachos $9.00
    • Kids nachos with mild beef & beans, cheese & sour cream
  • Toasted Sandwich $4.00
  • Fish $3.10
  • Hot Dog (Small) $2.60
  • Spring Roll / Curry Roll / Lasagna Square $3.00
  • Singaporean Rice Noodle / Fried Rice S $5.50 / L $9.00
  • Chips S $1.90 / L $3.00
  • Sausage Roll $2.00
  • Wedges S $2.40 / L $4.00
  • Potato & Leek Soup $9.90
    • Served with Toasted Garlic Bread.
  • Fish & Chips $15.00
    • Freshly Battered & Golden Fried or Grilled with Chips, Tomato & Parmesan Salad, Lemon
  • Steamed Green Lip Mussels $14.50
    • (1/2 kg) in Cider & Bacon Broth, Served with Toasted Garlic Bread.
  • Open Steak Sandwich $15.00
    • Tender Grilled steak with Lettuce, Tomato & Onion Marmalade, Served with Chips.
  • Traditional Breakfast $15.00
    • 2 Eggs, Bacon, Tasty Pork Breakfast Sausage, Hash Brown, Toast & Grilled Tomato
  • Available 11am – 4pm Monday to Friday.
  • Beef, Chicken or Falafel Burger $15.00
    • With Lettuce, Cheese, Tomato & Relish in a Freshly Baked Ciabatta Bun, Served with Fries
  • Beef Nachos $15.00
    • Crispy Corn Chips Topped with Chilli Bean Mince & Melted Cheese, Sour Cream & Tomato Salsa.
  • Eggs Benedict $17.50
    • Poached eggs and bacon on sour dough with hollandaise or Poached eggs and Portabello mushroom on sour dough with hollandaise.
  • Becks Burger $20.00
    • Beef pattie with onion rings, tomato, bacon, cheese, salad, beetroot relish, aioli and chips.
  • Fish and Chips $12.00
    • Beer battered fish served with chips, a petite salad and tartare.
  • Venison Ribs w Slaw & Chips $29.50
  • Pasta of the Day $12.00
    • Please ask your wait staff for today's creation.
  • Rib Eye $33.00
    • Cooked to your liking with red wine jus and onion rings. Served with either a roast vegetable tart and seasonal vegetables or served with chips and salad.
  • Duck Breast $36.00
    • Crispy skin duck breast with sweet potato mash, wilted pak choy and mandarin puree.
  • Garlic Loaf $9.00
    • Becks high top loaf served piping hot, smothered in garlic and herb butter.
  • Pavlova $7.50
  • Wedges with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce $10.00
  • -Small $4.50
  • 2 Battered Fish Chips and Salad $14.00
  • -Large $7.50
  • Mud Cake $7.50
  • Garlic Bread $6.00
  • Hot Meat Sandwich $7.00
  • Protein Ball (Pure's top selling product) $3.00
  • Energy Ball *Raw $3.00
    • Made raw with fruit, nuts & seeds, coconut
  • Fruit Platter - Fresh Seasonal Fruit Skewers & Organic Honey Yoghurt $7.00
    • A selection of in-season fresh fruit served with local organic honey yoghurt for dipping (2 skewers per person)
  • Lean Chicken Wrap (2 halves, serves 1-2 people) $10.00
    • Lean wrap filled with seasonal fresh salad, sous vide lemon & thyme chicken & Pure's own made hummus
  • Mocha Slice 'RAW' $4.50
    • Very moorish slice with cacao, espresso, nuts & seeds for a healthy chocolate hit
  • Mini Lean Chicken Wrap $3.50
    • Bite sized lean wrap filled with fresh seasonal salad, Pure's own made hummus & sous vide lemon & thyme free range chicken
  • Beef & Seasonal Salad Wrap (2 half wraps) $10.50
    • Fresh seasonal salad filled wrap with lean braised beef & Pure's own made dressing
  • Mini Lean Vegetarian Wrap $3.50
    • Bite sized lean wrap filled with fresh seasonal salad, feta, quinoa & Pure's own made hummus
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