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

  • Crispy Pork Salad $19.5
    • Crispy pork with red onion, tomato and cucumber
  • Tom Kha (1 person / 3 people share) $11.5 / $28
    • Chicken. Thai soup with coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass, lemon juice, carrot, mushroom, cabbage, red onion and kaffir lime leaves
  • Bowl of Chips N/A
    • Deep fried chips served with tomato or ranch sauce
  • Sour Soup (1 person / 3 people share) $12.5 / $29
    • Prawn. Another popular flavour sour soup with courgette, carrot, bamboo shoots, capsicum, baby corn, spring onion, bean sprouts and mushrooms
  • Basil Stir Fried $20
    • Stir-fried basil, garlic with a generous assortment of fresh vegetables very popular in Thailand. Choice of meat: Chicken, pork, beef, prawn, crispy pork, duck, Vegetarian
  • Egg Noodles $19
    • Stir-fried egg noodles with egg, onion, cabbage, carrot and bean sprouts. Choice of meat: Chicken, pork, beef, prawn, crispy pork, Vegetarian
  • Tom Yum (1 person / 3 people share) $12.5 / $29
    • Prawn. Thai soup with kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, carrot, mushroom and red onion
  • Chicken wings N/A
    • Our famous chicken wings served with favourite Thai sauce and prawn crackers
  • GROPER/SOLE/BLUE COD
  • Fish $2.50
  • Potato fritter $1.50
  • Meat pattie $2.20
  • Jam wrap $2.00
  • Hot dog $2.00
  • BURGER MEAL $8.50
    • fish burger, chips
  • PARTY PACK $55.50
    • 10 Fish, 2 Chips, 3 Hot Dogs, 2 Meat Patties, 2 Pineapple Rings, 2 Donuts, 2 Salads
  • Chocolate Donut $2.30
  • Potato Fritter $2.30
  • Chow Chow Burger $4.20
  • tarakihi $5.00
  • Chicken Pattie $2.40
  • Bacon Burger $4.50
  • FAMILY MEAL DEAL $24.80
    • 5 fish, 2 hot dogs, 2 meat patties, 2 scoops of chips, 2 doughnuts or 2 pineapple rings
  • Pineapple burger $4.20
  • 32. Prawns & Spring Onions $20.00
    • Stir fried prawns with vegetables & spring onions
  • 19. Paradise Dishes $16.00
    • Stir fried chicken, beef or pork with oyster sauce, garlic & stir fried with vegetables
  • 5. Stir Fried Ginger $17.00
    • Stir fried chicken, beef or pork with special sauce vegetables
  • 85. Pad Ki Mow Seafood $22.00
    • Seafood mix (prawns, squid, mussel, scallops) combined with chilli, garlic & special Selected Thai herbs
  • 31. Ginger Prawns $20.00
    • Stir fried prawns, ginger with vegetables
  • 84. Massaman Curry $20.00
    • Massaman curry with vegetables. Available with chicken, beef or pork
  • Curry Puffs (4pcs) $8.00
  • 100 Chicken Tomyum $11.00
  • Sushi $45.00
  • -Savoury Ham and Onion
  • Made to order. Only available after 11 am
  • Small Platter $29.50
  • Small Platter $26.50
  • -31 $11.20 pp
  • Small Platter $28.00
  • Flavours available: Ham & Pineapple and Vegetarian
  • Fish / Chips-1 scoop $2.40
  • Spring Roll / Curry Roll $2.80
  • Hawaiian Delight $3.50
  • Bacon $4.00
  • Gurnard $5.00
  • FIsh $5.00
  • Camembert Wedge $1.50
  • Vegetarian $4.50
  • 1 Happiness Burger & your choice of Hot Dog or Chicken Nuggets, Chips and a bottle of budget drink $5.00
  • Real Chicken Burger $6.50
    • (2 meat, bacon, egg, cheese & pineapple)
  • Lunch Box $7.00
  • 5 Pineapple Rings $7.00
  • Combination Fried Rice $11.00
  • American Hot Dog $3.80
    • (bun, frankfurter, chilli, relish, onion & mustard)
  • Egg/ Pineapple/ Bacon. $4.00
  • Chocolates Donut $2.00
  • Italian Dressing N/A
  • Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A
  • Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt N/A
  • Ranch N/A
  • Turkey N/A
  • Hot Chilli N/A
  • Oat & Raisin N/A
  • Subway Club N/A
  • Italian n/a
    • Selected salamis, ham, olives, peppers, onion, mushroom, tomato and fresh herbs
  • Straight Cut Fries $8.00
    • with aioli and tomato sauce
  • French Toast $16.50
    • sweet cinnamon breads with crispy bacon, boysenberry compote and maple syrup
  • Pizza N/A
    • foot, large, halfsies or GF (please turn over for prices and flavours)
  • Gluten free 8” $20.00
  • Pizza Breads $7.00
    • basil pesto and parmesan or Brewers BBQ, cheese and bacon
  • Foot $12.00
  • Pizza Bread $7.00
    • basil pesto and parmesan or Brewers BBQ, cheese and bacon each
  • Open Steak Sandwich $18.00
    • sourdough base, 200g rump, fried egg, lettuce, mayo, tomato and BBQ sauce served with beer battered onion rings & fries
  • Senior Citizens Roast – Chicken, Beef or Pork $15.50
    • roasts are served with seasonal vegetables
  • Hot Dogs (3) and Chips $10.00
  • Nachos (vegetarian option available) $14.00
    • spiced infused beef & kidney bean mix, corn chips, cheese, salsa with sour cream & chilli
  • Lamb or Large Mixed Roast $21.50
  • -with extra cheese and bacon $14.50
  • Roast – Lamb, Large ‘mixed roast’ $21.50
    • roasts are served with seasonal vegetables
  • Spaghetti and Meatballs $10.00
    • in homemade tomato sauce with cheese
  • Baklava $2.50
  • Rice or Salad
  • - Lamb
  • Turkish Gozleme $3.50
  • Small $9.00
  • Jilabi 3 for $2.00
  • - Falafel
  • Lamb, Beef, Chicken $4.00 each
  • VEGETARIAN
    • a vegetarian and vegan's delight the goodness of pickle cucumber avocado red pepper and carrot are all rolled unto one GF
  • DOUBLE AVOCADO CHICKEN
    • the avocado is doubled in this monber to accompany our teriyaki chicken
  • TUNA
    • flaked tuna is mixed with spring onion mayo and is topped off with avocado GF
  • SPRING ONION MAYO
    • love mayo, then this is for you, Biebs of spring onion mayo are placed on teriyaki chicken
  • PREMIER PLATTER $35.00
    • a selection of 28 pieces of sushi, This variety includes fresh salmon, vegetarian teriyaki chicken, and tuna, price includes all the extras like ginger soy wasabi and chopsticks
  • BROWN RICE TERIYAKI CHICKEN
    • brown rice is health plus, one of its major benefits is that it is rich in fiber, it offers a great flavor alternative to white rice so go on give it a try
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN
    • avocado and red pepper accompanies our tasty teriyaki chicken with a spread of mayo
  • SALMON LOVERS PLATTER $40.00
    • 16pieces of fresh salmon sushi is topped off with 8 pieces of fresh salmon nigiri, this is what a salmon lover dreams of, price includes all the extras like ginger, soy, wasabi, and chopsticks
  • Fresh Salmon (GF)
    • New Zealand's finest King Salmon from the Marlborough Sounds is rolled up with avocado to give you a real omega 3 hit.
  • Combination
    • Variety is the spice of life and so is this little winner. Teriyaki chicken, salmon, tuna and vegetarian are all thrown into this mixer
  • Teriyaki Chicken
    • The go-to sushi. Avocado and red pepper accompanies our tasty teriyaki chicken with a spread of mayo
  • Premier Platter $35
    • A selection of 28 pieces of sushi. This variety includes fresh salmon, vegetarian, teriyaki chicken and tuna. (price includes all the extras like ginger, soy, wasabi and chopsticks). delivery free may apply
  • Sweet Chilli Chicken
    • Our teriyaki chicken is spiced up with a little sweet chilli sauce on top
  • Brown Rice Teriyaki Chicken
    • Brown rice is healthplus. One of it major benefits is that it is rich in fiber. It offers a great flavour alternative to white rice so go on give a try
  • Spring Onion Mayo
    • Love Mayo? Then this is for you. Blobs of spring onion mayo are placed on teriyaki chicken
  • All our lunch boxes come in either large ( 8 pieces ofr $8.00) or small (4 pieces for 4.50) and include all the essential sushi condiments - ginger, soya sauce and wasabi. Brown rice is and option for all sushi. Please note our pieces for the mobile delivery service differ from that of the shops.
  • Hot Chips $7.50
    • Bowl of hot chips served with aioli and tomato sauce
  • Bacon and Eggs $12.00
    • Bacon, eggs on toast
  • Prawn Twisters $10.00
    • 4 Filo wrapped prawn twisters served with chilli sauce
  • Seafood Basket $15.00
    • Calamari chips, fish bites, crumbed mussels, crab stick and hot chips served with aioli and a wedge of lemon
  • Eggs Benedict $14.00
    • Spinach, bacon, eggs served on English muffins and drizzled with hollandaise sauce
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls $6.00
    • Plate of 8 mini spring rolls served with chilli sauce
  • Bar Basket $12.00
    • Assortment of spring rolls, onion rings, chicken bites and chips served with dipping sauce
  • Onion Rings $6.00
    • Plate of 8 onion rings served with at dipping sauce
  • Pasta $12
    • Pasta of the Day
  • Quiche $12
    • In house made quiche with side salad
  • Baked Ham Panini $12
    • Ham of the bone, cranberry sauce, brie cheese, side of chips
  • Poached eggs $12
    • Poached eggs, asparagus, toasted bread, basil pesto sauce
  • Open Steak Sandwich $16
    • Porterhouse steak, aioli, mushroom, caramelised onion, tomato, lettuce, fried egg, side of chips
  • Salmon Fillet $16
    • Asparagus wrapped in bacon, mint & butter potoatoes, roasted tomato, hollandaise sauce
  • Eggs Benedict $16
    • Hash brown, Asparagus, poached egg, spinach, hollandaise sauce
  • Corn Fritter Salad $12
    • Bacon, salad leaves, avocado salsa, asparagus, Corn fritters
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