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

  • Tuna tostada, chipotle, avocado & jalapeno $8
  • Spiced cashews & peanuts $5
  • ‘Street style’ fire grilled corn, queso, chipotle mayo & lime $5.50
  • Crispy fried oyster torta (3), watercress, smoked oyster crema $18
  • Braised beef rib barbacoa, slaw $26
  • Jarrito’s Mexican Sodas $6
    • Pineapple, Mandarin, Lime, Guava, Grapefruit, Cola
  • Guac, salsa & corn chips $13
  • Fire grilled garlic mushrooms, queso fresco, onions, black beans, chipotle & almonds $6
  • Pork ‘n’ Garlic Chive Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • PSDB Wonton - 3 pc $6.50
  • Dozen Matter $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Pork & Prawn Shumai $12.00
    • 4pcs
  • Steamed Whittakers Chocolate Buns $10.00
    • 3pcs
  • Pork ‘n’ Ginger and Spring Onion $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • PSDB Signature Xiaolongbao $12.00
    • 5pcs
  • Porkie Coriander Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • TORI TERIYAKI MAKI $15.00
    • eight pieces of chicken teriyaki roll
  • TORI KARAAGE $16.00
    • Crispy fried chicken served
  • TONKATSU (PORK) $16.00
    • deep fried breaded pork
  • EBI TEMPURA MAKI $15.00
    • eight pieces of prawn tempura roll.
  • YAKI SOBA SEAFOOD $18.00
    • pan fried eggs noodles and vegetables with your choice of seafood
  • GYOZA $8.00
    • deep fried dumplings
  • SUSHI TEMPURA $15.00
    • deep fried futomaki served with mayonnaise and spicy cocktail sauce
  • SALMON TERIYAKI MAKI $15.00
    • eight pieces of salmon teriyaki roll
  • Cheese $4.30
  • Cod Fillets $3.30
  • Fish $2.40
  • Chicken Nuggets 6 for $3.30
  • Chips $2.40
  • Bacon & Eggs $9.50
  • Paua Pattie $2.40
  • Bacon Corn $2.00
  • Smoothies $8.00
    • Banana, Berry, Mango, Feijao. Add chocolate $0.50
  • Hot Chocolate (reg / large / bowl) $4.70 / $5.00 / $5.60
    • No syrup
  • French Toast $19.00
    • generous slices of brioche dipped in cream and egg batter served with bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • Hot Chocolate $1.50
    • Fluffy
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $19.50
    • grilled chicken, crispy lettuce, poached egg, crispy bacon, croutons, parmesan & our own Caesar dressing
  • Open Chicken Sandwich $20.50
    • an open sandwich with grilled chicken, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, brie and plum sauce on ciabatta
  • Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad $24.50
    • smoked salmon, crispy lettuce, poached egg, crispy bacon, croutons, parmesan & our own Caesar dressing
  • Kudos Porridge $11.50
    • w’ rhubarb compote and milk
  • Chicken and Mushroom Soup $6
  • Pan Fried Dumplings $5
  • Groper with Season Vegetables $18
  • Lemon Chicken $5
  • Chicken & Vegetables Noodle Soup $16
  • Jasmine Tea / English Tea / Coffee $2
  • Mee Goreng $18
  • Fried Squid with Spiced Salt $19
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $22.90
    • Crispy coated served with a green salad and Chilli Lime Mayo
  • Cheese Platter, Crackers, Fruit $17.90
  • Chocolate Fudge Sundae $11.90
    • Vanilla and Chocolate Mud ice cream with fudge sauce topped with Chartilly cream
  • Garden Salad $7.00
  • Jelly Tip Panna Cotta $12.90
    • Vanilla Panna Cotta topped with Raspberry Belly and Chocolate Shards
  • Liver Pate $13.90
    • Served with Crostini, Red Onion, Chutney and Olives
  • Oriental Pork Belly Salad $23.90
    • Crispy marinated pork belly, leafy greens, fresh mint, Coriander, Crushed Peanuts and Oriental Dressing
  • Crème Brulee $12.90
    • Orange scented crème Brulee with homemade pistachio shortbread
  • Mussels each $0.70
  • Chicken Patty $2.70
  • Mussels 12 for $8.00
  • Mini Spring Roll 6 for $2.00
  • Monster Burger $6.80
  • Crab Stick $2.00
  • Vegetarian Burger $4.00
  • Onion Rings 12 for $7.00
  • Onion Rings $8.00
    • With chipotle mayonnaise
  • Gas Paris Brest $12.00
    • Caramel, cream, kiwifruit and, banana filled choux bun with hot almond-butterscotch.
  • Fresh Breads $8.00
    • Butter and Olive oil
  • • Hitchiker’s Guide...
  • Good food takes time. Please tell your waiter if you are in a rush or have any dietary requirements.
  • Your just desserts
  • •The Final Frontier
  • Lemon Creme Brulee $12.00
    • Sugar glazed custard with hokey pokey ice cream and honey wafers.
  • Chicken Schnitzel $20.00
    • served with your choice of salad & chips coleslaw & chips or vegetables
  • Crumbed Sole $22.00
    • served with your choice of salad & chips, coleslaw & chips or vegetables
  • Chicken Nuggets & chips
  • Chicken Pasta $22.00
    • pan fried chicken breast & bacon with onions, tomatoes, peppers in a creamy cheese sauce
  • Bar Basket $15.00
    • chicken nuggets, fish bites, onion rings, spring rolls, samosa & chips
  • Toasted Roast Pork Sandwich & chips $10.00
  • Seafood Basket $21.00
    • mussels, scallops, squid rings, prawns & Hoki bites
  • Bangers & Mash $20.00
    • two 7" sausages on creamy mashed potatoes, peas served with red wine & onion gravy
  • Pork Chops(GF) $25.00
    • Two Juicy Pork Chops served with a side of Vegetables, Gravy & Apple Sauce
  • Vegetarian Burger (GF/V) $19.00
    • Toasted Bun with a Quinoa & Feta Pattie, Mushroom, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Carrot, Beetroot, Egg, Camembert Cheese & Mango Chutney served with Chips
  • Pork Spare Ribs(GF) $27.50
    • Melt in your mouth Pork Spare Ribs slow cooked in a Scrumptious BBQ, Honey & Sesame Sauce served with Salad & Chips
  • Onion Rings $5.50
  • Beer Battered Blue Cod – Half or Full (GF) $19.50/ $29.00
    • Blue Cod Fillet in a Crunchy Beer Batter served with Salad, Chips, Tartare Sauce & a Lemon Wedge
  • Mixed Grill (GF) $31.00
    • The Works, a 200gm Rump Steak, Hash Browns, Bacon, Eggs, Sausages, Tomato, Mushrooms & Onion Rings
  • Garlic Bread ( V ) $7.50
    • Oven Baked Garlic Pistolettes
  • Bacon $3.00
  • Big Brekkie $16.50
    • Bacon, eggs, sausages, tomatoes, hashbrowns, & mushrooms with toast
  • Assorted Cakes & slices from $3.90
  • Eggs Bene (Served on English muffin) $15.50
    • Eggs, hollandaise, bacon & hashbrowns. / Vege; Eggs, hollandaise, mushrooms, baby spinach
  • Bacon & Eggs $10.50
    • Scrambled, fried, poached, with toast
  • -With Salad $10.00
  • Hot Cakes Stack $9.50
    • With maple syrup with warm berries & cream or yoghurt
  • Toasted Muesli $8.50
    • With blueberries, yoghurt & milk
  • Savouries / Cheese Rolls / Club Sandwiches $2.50
  • Meat Ball $5.50
    • with Potato Gravy
  • American $3.50
    • Hot Dog
  • Surf & Turf $7.50
    • Seafood + Chicken
  • Poutine $4.50
    • Hot Chip with Cheese & Gravy
  • Hot Soup $2.80
    • Chicken with Sweet Corn
  • Hot Soup $2.80 per cup
    • Chicken with Sweet Corn & Eggs Soup.
  • Fitted Sausage $3.50
    • with Cheese
  • - Come With 2 Slices Of Bread $5.00
  • VEG. BIRYANI $10.00
  • Aloo Paratha $0.00
  • ALOO MUTTER $7.00
  • LAMB MADRAS $10.00
  • CHANNA MASALA $7.00
  • GARLIC NAAN $2.50
  • CHICKEN KORMA $10.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $10.00
  • Halva $3.50
    • Traditional Persian sweet
  • Adana Shish $16 Single/$25 Double
    • Homemade ground lamb served on a bed of rice, seasonal salad and sauces
  • Falafel Entree $11.50
    • Ground chickpeas with garlic, herbs and spices. Served with a trio of sauces
  • Beef Shish $17 Single/$26 Double
    • P.K. cubed and marinated grilled porterhouse beef served on a bed of rice, seasonal salad and sauces
  • Carrot Kuku $22.00
    • Traditional house carrot frittata served on a bed of rice, a trio of seasonal salads and sauces
  • P.K. Dolma Dish $22.00
    • Vine leaves stuffed with rice and spices served on a bed of rice and a trio of salads and sauces
  • Borani Eggplant Dip $10.50
    • Roasted ground eggplant, mixed with olive oil, herbs and spices. Served with a side of pita bread.
  • Dolma Entree $10.50
    • Vine leaves stuffed with rice and spices, served with a garnish
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