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 Prawn $10.00
  • Medium $18.00
  • Large $28.00
  • Beef Stew With Rice Noodle Soup $12.00
  • Butter Crispy Prawn
  • Crispy Squid $8.00
  • Large $26.00
  • King Prawn Sweet & Sour Sauce
  • TANDOORI ROTI $3.50
    • wholemeal flour bread baked in Tandoor
  • LAMB KEBAB $10.00
    • tender boneless lamb cubes marinated overnight in spicy yoghurt and baked in the traditional clay oven(5 pieces)
  • CHICKEN BHUNA $15.00
    • pan-fried boneless chicken cooked with ginger, garlic, fresh coriander, tomato and spices
  • LAMB KORMA $16.00
    • traditional dish cooked in a creamy sauce with cashew paste, cream and spices
  • LAMB MADRAS $16.00
    • cooked with onions, green chilli and oriental spices
  • CHICKEN TIKKA $10.00
    • chicken cubes marinated in spicy yoghurt, skewered and cooked in Tandoor oven(5 pieces)
  • KHEEMA NAAN $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with spiced lamb mince
  • VEGETABLE KORMA $13.50
    • a delicate creamy curry with coconut and cashews
  • Chocolate Donut
  • Kumara Chips
  • Chicken Nuggets 1/2 Dozen
  • Cheese, Bacon, Pineapple, Egg, Tomato, Mushrooms
  • Bacon & Cheese
  • Lasagne Pattie
  • Hawaiian
  • Mushroom
  • Prawn Dopayaza $20.00
    • Prawn cooked with chunks of onion and mushroom , topped with ginger, garlic and spices
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $14.50
    • Chicken pieces cooked in a tomato-based sauce, garnished with coriander
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 pieces) $6.00
    • Triangular pastry stuffed with mashed potatoes, peas and cumin seeds, fried to a golden brown, served with tamarind chutney
  • Mango Chicken
    • Skewered tandoori boneless chicken pieces mixed in creamy mango sauce and spices
  • Papadam $1.00
    • Lentil flour roasted in the tandoor
  • Anari Kebab (5 pieces) $12.00
    • Lamb marinated overnight in pomegranate, garlic, ginger and spices grilled in tandoor
  • Fish Curry - Ling Fish $20.00
    • Fish cooked in coconut milk, almond paste, mustard seeds and spices, garnished with coriander
  • Mixed Vegetables $13.50
    • Fresh vegetables cooked with a rich blend of spices, green herbs and garnished with fresh coriander
  • -seafood or tofu $21.00
  • -prawn $22.50
  • -chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian $19.50
  • Peanut sauce stir fried
    • Our own roasted spiced peanut sauce combined with a selection of seasonal vegetables, rich, sweet & satisfying
  • -prawn $22.50
  • -prawn $22.50
  • -prawn $22.50
  • -chicken, pork or vegetarian all $18.00
  • Kebab and Salad
  • Cheese Burger $3.50
  • Falafel $5.00
  • -Chicken & Lamb $11.00
  • Lamb single $9.00 / double $11.00
  • Seafood $11.00
  • -Salad $5.00
  • Mixed
  • Beef Croquettes with Dijonnaise $10.00
  • Margarita- Napoli Sauce, Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil
  • The Meat Platter
    • Sticky Ribs, Salami, Fried Chicken, Sausage, Cheese, Pesto, and Breads
  • Southern Fried Chicken, Cos Lettuce, Cheese, and Chimichurri $10.00
  • House made Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce $10.00
  • Sticky Date Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream
  • 150gSirloin Steak Sandwich on Toasted Ciabatta, Cos Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Rings and fries $17.00
  • Seasonal Fruit Crumble with Cream
  • Cheese Platter, Crackers, Fruit $17.90
  • Jelly Tip Panna Cotta $12.90
    • Vanilla Panna Cotta topped with Raspberry Belly and Chocolate Shards
  • Bruschetta Duo $16.90
    • Tomato/ Basil/ Mozzarella/ Mushroom/ Thyme/ Brie
  • Liver Pate $13.90
    • Served with Crostini, Red Onion, Chutney and Olives
  • Garden Salad $7.00
  • Fish of the Day $24.90
    • Panfried fish served with Gourmet Potatoes, Green Salad, Dill & Caper Butter
  • Steak Caprese $24.90
    • Marinated steak with juicy tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil served with crusty bread & green salad
  • Kumara & Bacon Salad $22.90
    • Roasted kumara and crispy bacon on top of Salad Greens and Aioli and Roasted Cashews
  • Breakfast Combinations $6.80
    • Preserves
  • Eggs Benedict $16.80
    • Toasted focaccia topped with soft poached eggs, smoked salmon and drizzled in hollandaise
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $18.50
    • Green garden salad, topped with Smoked Salmon, lime ginger & coriander dressing & lemon wedges
  • One Big Breakfast $19.80
    • Streaky bacon, eggs (fried, poached or scrambled), kransky sausages, hash brown, grilled tomato and mushrooms
  • Breakfast Combinations $4.00
    • Toast - white or brown with a selection of preserves - Fruit Toast
  • Creme Brulee $7.00
    • Rich Custard, Caramel top with Berry fruit & Whipped Cream
  • Eggs Royale $17.80
    • Toasted focaccia topped with soft poached eggs, smoked salmon and drizzled in hollandaise
  • Vegetarian Dish of the Day $18.00
    • Please see the Black board or ask our friendly staff for the dish of the day
  • STEAK SANDWICH $15.50
    • Grilled steak, melted cheese, portobello mushroom, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion in a warm ciabatta roll
  • BOWL OF CHIPS $6.50
    • Served with house made aioli
  • COMBINATION STACK $19.50
    • One large pancake with your choice of banana or blueberries baked inside. Served with raspberry and mascarpone brioche French toast. With streaky bacon, caramelised banana, served with berry compote, maple syrup and vanilla bean custard on the side.
  • Add house made hash brown, roasted tomato, baby spinach, portobello mushrooms, house made beans or bratwurst sausage for $3 each
  • STICK PORK BELLY $19.50
    • Chinese style pork belly, diced and braised into Chinese cooking wine, caramelised with sweet and sour sauce, served with boiled egg, green salad and toast
  • TOASTED BAGELS WITH ANY TWO FILLINGS $7.00
    • Cream cheese, jam, basil pesto, sun dried tomato, cranberry and tomato
  • EGGS BENEDICT
    • Choose from streaky bacon, smoked salmon, pulled pork or portobello mushrooms, house made hollandaise sauce
  • With Bacon $13.50
  • Pulled Pork, Grilled Cheese, Red Pepper Relish $10
  • Rump Steak, Roast Veg Chutney, Grilled Cheese $10
  • Haast Whitebait Fritter $8
  • Smoked Chicken Sage / Onion Relish $10
  • Kransky and Egg Roll $8
    • Fried or Scrambled
  • Plus Fried Eggs $1
  • Best Bacon Buttie $8
  • Deluxe Cheese Toastie $8
  • 8oz ribeye $38.00
  • Eggs benedict on grilled sour dough, home made potato rosti and hollandaise. G/F. V. avail. (Portebelo and wilted spinach) $19.00
  • Crispy skinned salmon $36.00
  • Ice cream sundae with treats and chocolate sauce (G/F avail ) $6.00 )
  • Caprese salad with locally sourced cows milk mozzarella, heritage tomatoes, fresh basil, new potato slices with a light basil and balsamic dressing. V. G/F $19.50
  • Crispy skinned pork belly $33.00
  • Crispy fried heritage beetroot cubes with blue cheese sour cream dip and truffle salt. G/F. V $12.50
  • Rice paper rolls with shredded pork, crispy shallots, toasted peanuts and mung beans. G/F. D/F. $12.00
  • Chicken Biryani $12.50
    • Served with yogurt or rogan josh sauce
  • Chicken Vindaloo $11.00
  • Beef Biryani $12.50
    • Served with yogurt or rogan josh sauce
  • Chicken Tandoori (1/4) $4.00
  • Vegetarian Korma (Mild) $7.50
  • 3 Pieces $6.00
  • Chicken Tikka
  • Combo (Vegetarian) $12.50
    • 1 x Veg Curry, 1 x Rice, 1 x Plain Naan, 1 x 420ml Drink
  • Aloo Gobi $7.00
  • Aloo Paratha $0.00
  • BUTTER CHICKEN $10.00
  • Chicken Korma $10.00
  • Naan $1.50
  • Seek Kebab $6.00
  • VEG. BIRYANI $10.00
  • LAMB MADRAS $10.00
  • SNACK BOX $4.90/$6.20
    • deluxe teriyaki chicken REG/JUMBO
  • 12pcs of salmon Nigiri
  • Fresh Salmon Nigiri 5pcs reg/6pcs jumbo $8.20/$9.20
  • 8pcs of Jumbo Teriyaki chicken
  • 2pcs seaweed salad Gunkan
  • Teriyaki Chicken & tuna mayo8pcs/jumbo 8pcs $7.90/$8.90
  • 4pcs Reg. Teriyaki Chicken
  • 8pcs Avocado, cucumber & red capsicum
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