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

  • Honey maple roasted muesli, coconut yoghurt, saffron poached pear, seasonal fruit, passionfruit $13.00
  • Grilled halloumi, sugar snap peas, smashed peas, avocado, broccolini, smoked almonds, poached eggs, multi grain toast, olive oil $24.00
  • Bowl of shoestring fries with relish and mayo $7.00
  • Toast with butter and seasonal jam + add house made nut butter $4.50 $9.00
  • Little Pom's Benny, smoked bacon, poached eggs, cheddar buttermilk biscuits, corn, avocado, coriander, smoked jalapeno lime hollandaise $25.00
  • Eggs your way on sour dough toast with tomato relish $9.50
  • Avocado $3.50
  • Bacon $5.00
  • Spicy Fried Rice Chicken, Beef or Pork $12.00
  • Khao Kha Moo $19.00
  • Sweet and Sour Tofu and Vegetables $10.00
  • Fried Rice Chicken, Beef or Pork $12.00
  • Beef Oyster Sauce $13.50
  • Fish Cakes (Pack of 6) $6.00
  • Curry Puffs (Pack of 6) $10.00
  • *Extra Spring Roll Sauce $0.50
  • Hearts of Gold Veggie Pasta $22.99
    • Heart healthy feast of Mediterranean vegetables cooked on the lash of wild flames, and bound in Greek tomato ‘n herb sauce, tossed through ‘al dente’ penne pasta and dressed with imported extra virgin olive oil. V DF
  • Mediterranean Meatballs $11.99
    • Fork-tender marinated meatballs oven baked and finished in a rich tomato, onion and red wine sauce, topped with melted Kefalograviera cheese, served with toasted village pita bread.
  • Village Style Kleftiko $28.50
    • Masterpiece of slow cooked Canterbury lamb, grilled Mediterranean vegetables and thick cut agria potatoes, oven baked in Costas® flavorsome packed herb sauce, and topped with crumbled feta cheese, served the 200 year old traditional way in a Greek clay pot. GF
  • Fresco Lemonato Chicken $23.99/ $28.99
    • Succulent 100% char-grilled chicken breast topped with Costas® zesty lemon herb sauce, served on a bed of baby spinach ‘n jasmine rice and fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables. DF GF (R/ G)
  • Flaming Saganaki $11.99
    • Feel the heat of wild flames as your server pours Metaxa. Brandy over imported Greek Cheese and immediately flambés it before your eyes. V GF
  • Flame-Grilled Tiger Prawns $32.99
    • Plump tiger prawns marinated in Greek extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, lemon zest and a hint of chilli to spice things up, char-grilled and served with fragrant jasmine rice, herbed tomato ‘n capsicum sauce and village style Greek salad. GF
  • Old-Fashioned Zucchini N' Feta Fritters $11.99
    • Fresh zucchini and melted feta cheese mixed with Costas, traditional blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, flash fried to golden perfection, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki and roasted capsicum sauce. V
  • Grandma's Cheese Pastries $11.99
    • Just like our Grandma used to make, flaky triangular pastries filled with four varieties of scrumptious melted cheese, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V
  • Papadoms (4pcs) $2.00
  • Hariyali chicken tikka (6 pieces) $14.50
    • boneless chicken marinated in coriander mint sauce and cooked in tandoor
  • Badam pasanda (chicken, lamb) $17.00/$18.00
    • chicken, lamb pieces that are tenderised in yoghurt, cumin, peppercorns and garam masala then cooked in the creamy pasanda sauce made with almonds
  • Murg malai kebab (6 pieces) $14.50
    • chicken battered in cashew paste, cream, cheese with yoghurt and cooked in tandoor
  • Saag (chicken, beef, lamb) $17.00/$17.50/$18.00
    • chicken, beef, lamb cubes cooked in fresh blended with herbs and spices
  • Keema naan $5.00
    • naan mildly spiced minced lamb
  • Chicken biryani $17.00
  • Peas pulao $5.00
    • basmati rice cooked with peas and spices
  • GOA FISH MALABARI $22.00
    • A classic Goan specialty. Gurnard fish cooked in a creamy sauce with ginger, garlic, vinegar and capsicum.
  • MALAI KOFTA $18.00
    • Grated cottage cheese and potato dumplings stuffed with cashew nuts and raisins, simmered in a creamy sauce.
  • PRAWN JALFREZEE $23.00
    • Prawns prepared with ginger, garlic, capsicum, coconut milk, tomatoes, fresh chillies and coriander.
  • PALAK PANEER $18.00
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a spinach gravy with fresh tomatoes, herbs and spices, then finished with cream.
  • MUSHROOM DO PAYAZA $18.00
    • Mushrooms cooked with chunks of onion and tomato along with ginger, garlic, spices and fresh coriander.
  • CHICKEN NAAN $5.50
    • Fillet bread stuffed with diced chicken and spices.
  • VEGETABLE KORMA $18.00
    • Vegetables cooked with homemade cheese simmered in a creamy sauce.
  • FISH CURRY $22.00
    • Fillets of Gurnard fish cooked with onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and exotic Indian herbs and spices.
  • Ham off the Bone
    • Freshly sliced ham either cold or grilled served with honey mustard a garden salad & golden fries
  • CANTERBURY LAMB SHANKS
    • One or two shanks slowly braised in Guinness, with root vegetables and potato mash
  • GARLIC, SWEET CHILLI & CHEESE BREAD $8.50
    • five pieces of our garlic bread grilled with cheese and drizzled in sweet chilli sauce
  • PLATTER FOR TWO $12.50
    • a selection of deep fried finger food and golden fries to be enjoyed with a friend
  • BREAD AND BUTTER $2.50
  • (2)$25.50
  • HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE $9.00
    • Check the special's board or ask our staff about today's cheese cakeflavour
  • BUTTON MUSHROOMS $5.00
  • Sliced Pork Fillet with Maggie Soy Sauce $18.00/$34.00
  • Salty Fish & Chicken ToFu Pot $18.00/$34.00
  • Fried Rice $10.00
  • Singaporean Fried Rice Noodles $11.00
  • Sichuan Style Fish P.O.A
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken $18.00/$34.00
  • Stir Fried Spicy Pork Belly $18.00/$34.00
  • Seafood Fried Rice $13.00
  • ROAST VEGETABLE STACK $19.50
    • served on polenta bread with roast capsicum coulis
  • NACHOS $12.00
    • house- made cowboy chilli beef with sour cream and guacamole
  • CHEESECAKE $12.00
    • check out the specials board for today's cheesecake
  • FISHERMAN'S BASKET $17.00
    • prawn twisters, tempura fish bites, crumbed mussels and squid rings served with thick cut fries
  • PORK RIBS $12.00
    • pork ribs served with thick cut fries
  • NACHOS $17.50
    • house-made cowboy chilli beef with sour cream and guacamole
  • MINI BREAD LOAF $9.50
    • oven baked loaf with garlic butter and pesto
  • PASTA OF THE DAY P.O.A
    • check the specials board for today's pasta
  • 65. Beef Fried Rice $11.00
  • 33. Fish Fillet with Mixed Vegetables $16.00
  • 83. Grilled Chicken $19.00
    • Grilled chicken and vegetables in Korean mild sauce
  • 30. Crispy Roast Pork $15.00
  • 68. Fried Noodles $10.00
  • 28. Sweet and Sour Pork $13.00
  • 78. Korean Sweet and Sour Pork $19.00
  • 47. Crispy Roast pork with Rice $15.00
  • Chicken Tom Yum Soup $5.00
  • Squid with Black Bean Sauce $11.00
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts $10.00
  • All served with a bowl of rice N/A
  • Beef with Satay Sauce (Spicy) $11.00
  • All served with a bowl of rice N/A
  • Vegetarian Egg Foo Young $10.00
  • Salted Peppered Pork (Spicy) $11.00
  • DOUBLE BK CHICKEN
    • Two deliciously tender chicken patties, topped with shredded lettuce and creamy mayonnaise all served on a long sesame seed bun. It’s double what a chicken burger should be. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants
  • CHICKEN CAESAR TENDERCRISP
    • Take a delicious TENDERCRISP® fillet made with 100% NZ chicken breast, Heinz Seriously Good Caesar Dressing, tomato relish, premium lettuce, tomato, bacon and some more of that Seriously Good Dressing. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • HASHBITES
    • These tiny, golden pieces of crunchy potato are just waiting to be eaten. These guys add a bit of bite (and crunch) to your breakfast.
  • EGGS BENE DELUXE
    • Eggs Bene is back at BK! But this time it’s even more ‘deluxe’. With the addition of creamy Kato hollandaise sauce, DOUBLE the amount of our signature streaky bacon, and egg all between a toasted muffin. Start the day the right way at BK.
  • BBQ RODEO
    • A flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crispy golden onion rings, and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. All on a toasted sesame seed bun.
  • HAMBURGER
    • Try our Hamburger, a signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • BK CHICKEN NUGGETS X 3 KIDS MEAL
    • Made with 100% chicken breast from our mates at Ingham, our bite-sized BK Chicken Nuggets are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Coated in a flavorful tempura style batter, they are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces; Sweet & Sour, Ketchup and BBQ.
  • ONION RINGS
    • Served hot and crispy, our golden Onion Rings are the perfect treat.
  • Agria Potato Wedges $15.5
    • bacon and grilled cheese with sour cream
  • Eggs Avocado & Harissa $18.5
    • Two poached eggs on Hislops wholemeal toast with avocado and harissa smash, feta and wilted spinach
  • Eggs Benedict $24
    • with smoked salmon and wilted spinach
  • BLAT $17.5
    • Warm bacon layered with avocado, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise between Hislops toasted bread
  • Bacon & Eggs $15.5
    • Two eggs any style, with bacon and Hislops toast
  • Hummus $2
  • Red Pepper Sauce $1.5
  • Garden Salad $7.5
  • Lucky Luciano $24.00
    • Ricotta white sauce, char-grilled red peppers, mozzarella, romano cheese, olive oil
  • ''Big Paulie'' Castellano $28.00
    • Pepperoni, NY sausage, Clemenza's meatball, ham and bacon with garlic tomato sauce
  • 'Mosquito Brother' $26.00
    • Sweet soy marinated roast chicken, chilli, ginger, spring onions and cashews with brie and cream cheese
  • Don Mario Santoini $26.00
    • Pulled pork, cowboy beans, smoked hickory BBQ sauce, mozzarella and sour cream
  • Crispy Roasted Potatoes $9.00
    • With garlic confit, bacon and cheese melt
  • Anti-Pasto Platter $35.00
    • Including assorted cheeses, rookworst, pepperoni, smoked chicken, pastrami, smoked salmon, pickled vegetables, olives served with freshly baked parmesan flat breads
  • N.Y.P.D. Report $25.00
    • Sticky pig belly, bourbon bbq sauce, cheese with garlic mayo
  • Salvatore ''Bill'' Bonanno $28.00
    • Sea salmon, shrimp, calamari, black olives, capers and baby spinach with dill sour cream
  • gluten free toasties made on request $5.90
  • chocolate, strawberry or caramel server with cream & nuts $7.50
  • fluffy can be replaced with small orange juice
  • served with toast $7.00
  • cheese & onion
  • Combo#1 $3.80
  • -cheese toastie
  • -ham sandwich & fluffy
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