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

  • Fried Spring Rolls on Rice Vermicelli $12.00
  • Beef & Vege on Sizzling Hot Plate $17 Med
  • Seafood Fried Egg Noodle $14.00
  • Stir-fried Garlic Sprouts with Bacon $10 Med/$18 Lg
  • Traditional Vietnamese Sweet & Sour Soup (Fish, Prawn, Chicken or Seafood) $14 Med/$26 Lg
  • Medium Rare Beef & Beef Brisket Rice Noodle Soup $12.00
  • Vegetarian Fried Egg Noodle $12.00
  • Nam Vang Rice Noodle Soup $12.00
  • Mussels $12.00
    • Six fresh omega mussels steamed in white wine, with a chilli, coriander, roasted garlic and coconut cream sauce served with our delicious garlic bread
  • 300gram rib-eye steak $25.00
    • Scotch fillet that has been tender-hung for 2 weeks then aged for a further 21 days with your choice of garlic aioli, mushroom sauce or red wine jus with salad and chips
  • Lamb salad $20.00
    • Warm roasted pulled lamb & roasted pumpkin on top of a lightly dressed mix of feta, red onion, beetroot, cucumber & mesclun. Finished off with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
  • Fish $12.00
    • Tasty piece of beer battered snapper (130gram) with our homemade tartare sauce served with chips
  • Whole crayfish $85.00
    • Mornay. served hot in a creamy béchamel cheese sauce with salad and chips
  • Mac n' cheese $12.00
    • A pub classic, macaroni with a cheese blend of parmesan and mozzarella with added bacon and spring onions
  • 300gm ribeye steak $25.00
    • Scotch fillet that has been tender-hung for 2 weeks then aged for a further 21 days with your choice of garlic aioli or mushroom sauce topping
  • Vegetarian salad $18.00
    • Roasted pumpkin with a lightly dressed mix of feta, red onion, beetroot, cucumber & mesclun. Finished off with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
  • Medium $14.50
  • Steamed rice $2.00
  • Tofu salad $14.00
    • goi dau hu
  • Large $24.50
  • Sweet and sour tofu
    • dau hu xao chua
  • Saigon star fish in spicy sauce Medium $22 Large $27
    • ca sot dac biet
  • Spicy scallops $18.50
    • so xao cay
  • Beef noodle soup $10.00
    • pho bo
  • Squid Rings dozen $10.00
  • Pineapple Rings $2.20
  • Sausages $2.20
  • Bacon $4.10
  • Donuts $2.20
  • Oysters dozen (pacific) N/A
  • Cheese $4.10
  • Mushroom $4.40
  • Bacon Cheese Burger, $18
    • our Beef pattie with cheese, streaky bacon and burger sauce with shoestring fries
  • Nacho’s $19
    • served with our salsa, sour cream and topped with cheese Beef & Bean – Vegetarian – Chicken – Pulled Pork
  • Vanilla ice cream and brownie crumb topped with your choice of Chocolate – Caramel – Strawberry $9
  • Americano $18
    • Salami, salami, salami (and cheese!)
  • Affogado: Vanilla ice cream with double espresso and Bailey’s liqueur $12.5
  • Grilled Chicken Breast, $30
    • herb roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables with a creamy white wine & garlic sauce
  • Spinach and chestnut dip $13
    • served with Lightly toasted Artisan breads
  • For today’s Cheesecake please ask your server $12.5
  • Beef satay $16.50/$28.50
  • Vietnamese Crepe Pork & Prawns $12.50
  • Prawn Omelette $16.00/$28.00
  • Crab meat & corn soup
  • Chicken beef or pork with mixed vegetables
  • Beef Mixed Vegetables & cashew nut $18.50/$31.50
  • Fresh Rolls pork & prawn or chicken 3 rolls
  • BBQ pork fried rice $14.00/$22.50
  • Khoresht-e-Ghaimeh (Persian lamb stew) (GF) $21.00
    • Savoury mix of tender lamb cubes, yellow split peas, flavoured with rich tomato and tangy dried Persian limes
  • Add Chips $6.00
  • GF Stands for gluten free. Please do advise our staff if you have any allergy or special dietary requirements
  • Chicken Kebab / Topkapi Beef Kebab $13.50
  • Mast-O-Moosir Dip $11.50
    • Strained yoghurt, Persian shallot and herbs - served with pita bread
  • $42.00 per person without dessert / $47.50 per person with dessert
  • Carrot Fritter Kebab $12.50
  • Topkapi Chips (GF) $15.00
    • Chips, chicken, cheese, mushroom and bacon
  • Satay Chicken Mein $10.50
  • Satay Beef mein $10.50
  • Combination Egg Foo Young $11.50
  • Chicken Fried Noodles $9.90
  • Chicken with Sweet Corn Soup $6.00
  • Seafood Fried Rice $14.00
  • Roast Pork with Cashew Nuts $12.50
  • Chicken with VegetablesMein $9.90
  • Gourmet Flat Bread $10.00
    • Topped with olives, Cheese, Basil, Peppers & Red onion
  • Mini Hotdogs or Chicken Nuggets $0.00
    • with Fries
  • Open Cajan Lamb on Clabatta $16
    • Sliced lamb with Cajun, Rub olsonTomato, Cucumber, Lettuce, a Mint & Yoghurt dressing on Toasted Ciobotto & Fries
  • Chicken Parmesan $16.00
    • A sliced Crumbed Chicekn Breast, layered with Chefs special Tomato Sauce, Mozzorella, Parmeson Cheee, lightly grilled served with Salads & fFries
  • Beef Schntzel $16.00
    • Topped with Mushroom Sauce, two Eggs & Fries
  • Roast Pork $12.00
    • Served with roosted & Seasonal Vegetables with home made Gravy
  • Vegetarian $22.00
    • Chefs choice of the day
  • Creamy Chicken $24.00
    • Chicken,Cream, Cheese, Pesto & Cashew Nuts
  • Gourmet Chicken or Beef Burger $14.90
    • Add a side of fries, add $4.50
  • Hot Smoked Lamb Fillet Salad (Entree / Main) $19.50 / $26.90
    • Carved over warm gourmet potatoes with garlic aioli, topped with salad greens and spiced plum sauce
  • Golden Beer Battered Fish n' Chips (Two fish / Three fish) $18.50 / $23.50
    • With a freshly prepared green side salad and tartare sauce
  • Gourmet Chicken or Beef Burger $18.50
    • Served with a side of fries
  • Curry of the Day $16.50
    • Our staff will advise you of today's authentic flavour
  • Soup of the Day P.O.A
    • Served with warm bread
  • Breakfast Burrito $16.90
    • Scrambled eggs wrapped in a tortilla with cheese, beans, tomato, spicy salsa, sour cream and guacamole, served with hash brown
  • Chocolate Mousse $8.50
    • Served with an almond tulle
  • Falafel Salad $13.50
    • Served with hummus, tabouli, Egyptian salad, pita bread, falafel and our special dressing in a plastic box
  • Chicken Kebab $15.50
  • French Fries $3.50
  • Chicken $8.00/$11.00/$14.00
  • Baklava $3.50
  • Green salad $6.50/$8.50
  • KoftanKebab $15.50
  • Egyptian Smoked chicken $16.00
    • Served with our special smoked chicken, B8Q sauce, green salad and our dressing in a pizza box
  • ROAST PORK CURRY ON FRIED RICE $11.00
  • CHICKEN BURGER $6.00
  • STEAK WITH CASHEW NUTS $13.50
  • 1/2 CHICKEN & CHIPS $8.50
  • CHILI CHICKEN HOT & SPICY $12.50
  • ROAST PORK MUSHROOM CHOW MEIN $12.00
  • CHICKEN WITH CASHEW NUTS $13.50
  • FISH $2.40
  • No:13 Chilli Prawns and Chips $12.50
    • Battered Seasoned Chilli Prawns served with Chips
  • No:12 Croissant $10.50
    • Served with Jam and Cream
  • Or design your own, any 3 fillings: Ham, Cheese, Chicken, Onion, Tomato, Avocado, Pineapple
  • No: 28 Cheesy Garlic Pizza $11.00
    • Baked on a crispy pizza base and topped with Our own garlic and herb butter with our Allure special 3 cheese topping
  • No:14 Beer Battered Snapper $14.50
    • One piece of delicious North Island Snapper, cooked in a beer batter served with Chips
  • Seafood Chowder does not come with any sides.
  • No:08 Vegetarian Sandwich $6.00
    • Lettuce, Peppers, Tomato, Cheese, Red onion
  • No 19 Crunchy Chicken $22.50
    • Seasoned crumbed chicken, tomato,cream cheese, red onion on top of our home made pizza sauce and crispy base
  • Highland Price Whisky $7.50
  • White Russian $14.50
  • Squealing Pig Saugnon Blanc Bottle $56.90
  • Dry Martini $15.50
  • Tuaca $8.50
  • Borgo Tesis Chardonnay Glass $12.90 Bottle $54.90
  • Corona $8.50
  • Hapsburg Absinthe $9.50
  • Filled Baguettes N/A
  • Poached Eggs $13
    • Two poached eggs served on sourdough
  • Banana Bread N/A
  • Breakfast Bagel with Ham and Egg N/A
  • Danishes N/A
  • Scrambled Egg and Bacon Ciabatta N/A
  • Toasted Sammies Three Fillings $7
    • White bread, Vogels or Gluten-Free bread with your choice of tomato, cheese, ham, mushrooms, onion or pineapple. Extra Filling $1
  • Eggs Florentine $17
    • Two poached eggs served on ciabatta with spinach, tomato and hollandaise
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