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
- Fries (Small/Large) $ 3.00/$ 6.00
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Side salad $6
- mesclun, tomato, cucumber, red onion bound with balsamic dressing
- Extra Meat $4
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Burger Pattie $ 4
- Homemade with secret herbs
- Hydro Lettuce
- Crispy Bacon $10
- Roasted almonds
- Takeaway Sauces $2
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Sides $7
- Makikihi steak cut fries, Trailer Trash Chips, Pumpkin, asparagus, rocket, almond & parmesan
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Regular Platter $30
- Olives, chargrilled chorizo, Mt Domet Brie, duck wontons, Trailer trash chips, fresh apple, fig jam, oat biscuits
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Pork Fillet $30
- Wrapped in pancetta, potato croquettes, sautéed spinach & pumpkin, apple sauce, crisp sage
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Egg on Toast $8
- Poached or scrambled
- Trailer Trash Chips $9
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Pork Fillet Sandwich $18
- Crumbed pork, slaw, apple sauce, trailer trash chip & gravy
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Soup of the day $6
- with Bread
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Vegetarian Steak $27
- Miso maple & walnut glazed eggplant, blackened broccolini, brown rice, Tamari soy pickled mushrooms, baby spinach
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Chicken Liver & Smoked Bacon Pate one $12.50/To share $24.50
- House-made pate, fig chutney with toasted crostini
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Greek Lamb Salad $22.00
- On cucumber, olives, preserved lemons, cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts with a feta & olive oil dressing
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Misceo Caesar Salad $21.00
- Cos lettuce, anchovies, parmesan, crispy bacon, poached free range egg, croutons & aioli
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Eggs Benedict $20.00
- Akaroa salmon
- Wedges with sour cream & sweet chilli $8.50
- Sausages $5.00
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Pasta of the Day POA
- Please see our blackboard special
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Spanish Omelette $13.50
- Chorizo, smoked cheddar & roasted pumpkin
- Soy Sauce Chicken on Rice $10.00
- Steamed Pork Tripe $3.50
- Shrimp Dumpling $4.00
- Pork with Pickled Cabbage Fried Rice Noddles $10.00
- Chinese Sausage Fried Rice $10.00
- Glutinous Rice In Lotus Leaf $5.00
- Grass Jelly $3.50
- Chinese Chives Dumpling $3.80
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Lamb Tikka Masala - An internationally renowned dish $12.5
- Lamb cooked with onion, tomatoes, capsicum and secret spices.
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Lamb Naan Roll with Mint Chutney $9.5
- Lamb, ginger, tomato and onion wrapped in Naan bread.
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Chicken Biryani $12.5
- Rice cooked with tender boneless chicken, peas and green coriander served with Raita.
- All Curries are served with Rice and Plain Naan Bread $N/A
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Chicken Korma $12.5
- Tender Chicken Cooked with cashew nuts and almonds in a mild creamy sauce.
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Dal Tarka $11.5
- Yellow split lentils cooked with turmeric, chopped onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and garam masala.
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Palak Chicken $12.5
- Chicken and spinach cooked in onion based gravy.
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Chicken Naan Roll with Mint Chutney $9.5
- Chicken, ginger, tomato and onion wrapped in Naan bread.
- Prawn or Shrimp Malabari - Sautéed with onions and capsicum. Cooked in a cashew and coconut sauce $19.50, Shrimp: $15.90
- Aloo Gobi - Wok steamed cauliflower and potato tempered with cumin seeds in a masala sauce $13.50
- Mushroom Sabji - Button mushrooms with crisp capsicum and diced onions in a tangy masala sauce $14.50
- Garlic Naan - Leavened bread with a good sprinkling of crushed garlic $3.50
- Chicken or Lamb Palak - Creamy spinach cooked with tomato, whole and ground spices, and a hint of garlic $15.50
- Naan - Traditional Indian leavened bread $2.50
- Reshmi Kebab - Succulent chicken pieces – a milder version of chicken tikka (5 pieces) $12.50
- Cheese & Garlic Naan - Leavened bread with a generous sprinkling of crushed garlic & cottage cheese stuffing $6.00
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Big boss $16.50
- Prime new zealand rib eye steak grilled medium topped with grilled mushrooms, caramelised onion, edam cheese, salad greens, aioli & house relish served on our special ciabatta roll
- Brie / Feta $2.00
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Peanut piston $11.90
- House made satay chicken patty grilled with our signature peanut & coconut sauce, salad greens, tomato & aioli
- -Add avocado $12.40
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Belt stretcher $16.90
- Double serving of prime nz beef (350gms) with grilled mushrooms, streaky bacon, egg, house relish, salad greens & aioli
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Moroccan lover $12.50
- Prime nz lamb with moroccan spices, mint & cucumber yoghurt, hummus, fancy lettuce, tomato & red onion with drizzles of tangy balsamic reduction
- -Small $6.00
- Kumara chips
- Fish of the Day Set (Teriyaki Set or Sea Salt) $16.50
- California Roll (Prawn & Avocado) $14.00
- Platinum (13pcs) $29.80
- (B) Pork Belly $18.00
- Salmon Steak Set (Teriyaki Set or Sea Salt) $16.50
- Sliver (8pcs) $16.80
- Tuna Sashimi Don $21.00
- Seafood Tempura $24.00
- Mince Savouries
- Sausage Roll
- Chicken Pies
- Mince and Cheese Pies
- Mince and Curry
- Steak and Cracke
- Steak and Sweet
- Steak and Kidney
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Each $6
- Mixed salad; seasonal vegetables of the day; rosemary roasted potatoes
- Four cheeses $31
- AVAILABLE TO ADD TO YOUR LITE BREAKFAST
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Steamy Oat Porridge $21.50
- Served with honey and Scotch Whisky (optional)
- Plunger coffe
- Char Grilled Canterbury Venison with Roasted Shallots, Kumara, Roquette & Raspberry Vinaigrette (GF, DF) $22
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- Selection of fresh fruits $7
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Nachos $10.50
- Nachos, homemade sauce.
- One or Two Choice Meal (small Plate) $12.90
- Single Choice (Mini Plate) $8.90
- - Bacon and egg toastie
- Mini Deli Special + 20ml Coca-Cola range $10.90
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ham cheese and tomato turkish $10.00
- Ham, cheese and tomato served with turkish bread.
- Soup of the Day
- Three Choice Meal (Regular Plate) $13.90
- Aioli N/A
- Turkey N/A
- Steak, Egg and Cheese N/A
- Lettuce N/A
- Cheddar N/A
- Herb & Garlic Toasties N/A
- Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
- Natural Swiss N/A
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Warm chocolate cake.( Gf, V) $14
- raspberry sorbet, berry's, pistachio praline
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Sesame crusted Beef salad. $23
- Pickled veges, crispy rice wafers, sriracha mayo
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Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles $21
- Fried chicken, Waffles, Maple syrup.
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Sourdough Flatbread. (V,GF) $15
- smoked beetroot hummus, almonds and olive oil
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Hangover Roll $14
- Streaky Bacon, caramelised Onion jam, fried egg, aged cheddar, Homemade BBQ sauce.
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Garden Salad.( V, GF) $12
- avocado, tomato, cucumber, red onion, toasted seeds, sheery vinaigrette.
- -Akaroa hot smoked salmon
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Chicken wontons $17
- Aikmans good time sauce
- ADD A SMALL KERI JUICE WITH ANY KIDS’ MEAL FOR ONLY $4.00
- STREAKY BACON $2.00
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GOURMET BEEF BURGER WITH CHIPS $18.00
- ANGEL BAY BEEF, GREEN SALADS, TOMATOES, RED ONIONS, CARAMELISED ONION, CHEESE IN BUN, SERVED WITH AIOLI SAUCE
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CHICKEN NUGGETS AND CHIPS $10.00
- 5 NUGGETS AND SEASONED CHIPS, SERVED WITH TOMATO SAUCE & AIOLI
- TOAST $1.50
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CRANBERRY CHICKEN PIZZA $15.00
- WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE, TASTY CHEESE, SMOKED CHICKEN, BRIE CHEESE
- MARMITE CREAM CHEESE BAGELS $6.50
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EGGS FLORENTINE (GF) $15.00
- WITH POACHED EGGS, BABY SPINACH, POTATO ROSTI, HOLLANDAISE
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TWO EGGS (FREE RANGE) ANY STYLE $9.50
- served with toast
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FRESH FRUIT SALAD $8.50
- served with yoghurt
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BIG BREAKFAST $17.50
- bacon, bratwurst breakfast sausages, two eggs, mushrooms, slow roasted tomato and roti, served with toast
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NACHOS $12.50
- served with spicy mince and chilli bean mix, melted cheese and sour cream
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WEDGES $8.50
- served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
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HOMEMADE MUESLI $8.50
- served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
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STEAK SANDWICH $18.50
- premium rump steak served on toasted freshly baked with lettuce, tomato brie and caramelised onions, served with fries
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CAESAR SALAD
- cos lettuce, bacon, poached egg, croutons and parmesan
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