Address
33 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa, Canterbury, 7520, New Zealand
The Little Bistro in Canterbury Menu
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DINNER - 1ST COURSE-
Olives $10
- warm citrus marinated olives
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Bread $11
- sage and linseed loaf, whipped butter
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Oyster $4.5
- clevedon organic oysters , lemon vinaigrette caviar -
DINNER - 2ND COURSE-
Clams $18
- otago littleneck clams, canterbury saffron cream
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Snails $17.5
- escargot, garlic, bacon vel au vent -
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Gravalax $18.5
- cured akaroa salmon, miso panna cotta, wasabi vinaigrette -
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Souffle $16.5
- twice baked blue cheese souffle, pickled rhubarb and candy walnuts -
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Scallops $23
- atlantic scallops, homemade blackpudding, ham crisp, pea puree
DINNER - 3RD COURSE-
Salmon $38
- akaroa salmon fillet, saffron risotto cake, organic asparagus, 1/2 slipper lobster
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Veal $39.5
- backstrap of canterbury veal, fondant potato, truffle yorkie, roast onion, horseradish jus -
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Lamb $39.5
- 4 points of canterbury lamb rack, goats cheese and potato terine, pea, mint, red wine jus -
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Sole $37
- whole lyttleton sole, parsnips, paysanne potatoes, organic kale, herb butter
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Arancini $32
- mushroom and truffle arancini, organic cannolini and black turtle bean cassoulet
DINNER - 4TH COURSE-
Citrus $15
- iced lemon meringue parfait, confit fennel, dried raspberries
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Chocolate $16
- chocolate ganache, canterbury saffron ice cream, chocolate soil
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Mess $15
- organic rhubarb compote, chantilly cream, meringues, vanilla ice cream
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Cheese $16
- blue cheese, joshs oat cakes, organic honeycomb
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Brulee $15
- lemongrass creme brulee, coconut ice cream, sichuan biscotti
Nearby Sample Menus
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Tom Yum (1 person / 3 people share) $12.5 / $29
- Prawn. Thai soup with kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, carrot, mushroom and red onion
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Spring Rolls (3 Pieces) $9.5
- Thai style vegetarian spring rolls served with sweet chilli sauce
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Thai Jasmine Rice $1.5
- Single Bowl
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Secret Garden $12
- Layered vanilla ice-cream, cookie crumb and whipped cream topped with a fresh fruit flower
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Chicken Yum $18.5
- Tender thinly sliced chicken breast with Thai herbs and lemon juice served on a base of fresh vegetables
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Gaeng Keow wan (Green curry) $19.5
- Thai green curry with coconut milk, green pea, green bean, courgette and broccoli. Choice of meat: Chicken, pork, beef, prawn, crispy pork, Vegetarian
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Geang Massaman (Masaman Curry) $19.5
- Thai massaman curry paste with carrot, onion, peanut seed and potato in coconut milk. Choice of meat: Chicken, pork, beef, prawn, crispy pork, Vegetarian
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Kao-Pad Basil (Fried Rice Basil) $19
- Thai style fried rice with chilli, garlic, carrot, bamboo shoots and courgette. Choice of meat: Chicken, pork, beef, prawn, crispy pork, Vegetarian
- Eggs Royale (GF*) Local free range eggs and cold smoked Akaroa salmon on toasted ciabatta, topped with our special recipe house made hollandaise. $19.90
- Mussels (GF*) Green lipped mussels sauteed in a creamy white wine sauce, with toasted ciabatta. $10.90 / Main $18.90
- Gluten free pork sausage $4.90
- Crispy bacon $5.90
- - Medium / Large
- Free range egg $1.50
- Sweet chilli, mozzarella and cream cheese $8.90
- Lamb Salad (GF) Twice cooked Canterbury lamb shoulder with honey roasted winter root vegetables, baby beets, tomatoes, cucumber and mesclun bound in a roasted garlic aioli and drizzled with a fresh mi $23.90
- Jam Rap Donuts $2.00
- Cranberry Chicken
- Tarakihi $5.00
- Cheese Lovers
- Crumbed Prawn $0.90
- Cheese Onion Patties $2.00
- Chicken Patties $2.50
- Donuts $2.00
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BIANCA $18.00
- parmesan olive oil, mozzarella
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ORTOLANA $19.00
- tomato, artichokes, red peppers, mushrooms, onion, mozzarella
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ROMANA $19.00
- tomato, anchovies, oregano, mozzarella
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BRUCHETTA $14.00
- with mushrooms, taleggio, & balsamic figs
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NAPOLITANA $19.00
- tomato, anchovies, capers, mozzarella
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PASTA PUTTANESCA $25.00
- tomato, anchovies, chilli, olives & capers
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GNOCCHI AL GORGONZOLA $22.00
- potato gnocchi, cream & blue cheese
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MARGHERITA $20.00
- tomato, basil, buffalo mozzarella
- Beef $9.00
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Cadrona Merino Lamb $36.00
- On a parsnip puree with baked figs, cherry tomato, baby carrots and coffee jus
- Lake House Pint and Burger $20.00
- Fish of the Day $16.50
- Sour Cream $2.00
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Canterubury Angus Ribeye $34.00
- Served with dauphinoise potatoes, onion jam, portobello mushrooms, smoked butter and red wine jus
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Creme Brulee $12.00
- Chai flavoured brulee served with almond biscotti
- Burger, Chips & Drink (only) $15.50
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Breads and spreads $14.00
- a selection of warm breads & house made spreads
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Vegetarian $29.00
- coconut risotto cake topped with asian greens and crispy kumara crisps drizzled with a peanut and chilli dressing
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Hot sticky liquorice pudding $14.50
- with butterscotch sauce & vanilla ice cream
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Duo of wild hare $21.00
- hare saddle and hare croquette with beetroot puree, cross salad, blackberry and peppercorn jelly, orange glaze and game crisps
- Broccoli with toasted almond butter $6.50
- Seasoned fries with aioli & smoked tomato relish $8.50
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Pork fillet $36.00
- wrapped in streaky bacon on roast kumara puree with grilled apple, kumara crisps & rosemary cream
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Lamb rack $39.00
- mustard & manuka honey crusted lamb rack & crisp lamb belly duo with mediterranean pearl barley risotto & thyme jus
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Botecao chicken $28.00
- Chicken breast, mash potato, bacon, mushroom and blue cheese
- Garlic pita bread $4.50
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Lamb shank
- Our very famous lamb shank cooked the boteco's special way (best seller)
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Fettucine $23.90
- Cooked with chicken breast, smoked bacon and mushroom
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Lamb kebab
- Lamb kebab skewers cooked on charcoal BBQ served with greek salad, home made sauces, fries and pita bread
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Chicken kebab (open souvlaki) $22.90
- Chicken breast kebab skewers cooked on charcoal grill served with greek salad, home made sauces, fries and pita bread
- Fried polenta $11.90
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Kokeba $18.90
- Traditional beef minced made into a ball filled with tazitzki sauce
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Kid's Pasta $12.00
- Pasta of the day, please check with staff for today's option
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Garlic Bread $11.00
- Cheesy mozzarella
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Warm Ginger Pudding $13.50
- Served with whipped cream, ice cream & brandy sauce
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Grilled Pork Chops $26.00
- Two apricot marinated pork chops grilled, served with salad and your choice of seasoned mash or fries
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Mini Pavlova $13.50
- Served with whipped cream, ice cream & brandy sauce
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Baby back pork Ribs Half serve $22.50 Full Serve $29.50
- Marinated in a Jack Daniel's sauce, served with wedges, sour cream & side salad
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Garlic Muscles Six muscles $12.50 Extra muscles $1.00 each
- Green lip muscles drizzled with garlic butter served with salad garnish
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Cheesecake $13.50
- Cheesecake of the day served with ice cream & whipped cream
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The Mess $20
- Fries topped with mac n cheese, pulled pork & BBQ sauce.
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Chicken Wings $15 / doz
- Smoked chicken wings, tossed in BBQ or buffalo sauce
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Pork $12
- Pulled pork with slaw & BBQ sauce on a toasted brioche bun
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Pulled Pork (200g) $12
- Rubbed with our secret piece blend, smoked for 11 hours.
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Jalapeno Poppers $3 ea
- Jalapeno stuffed with American cheddar, crumbed and fried
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Ranch Slaw $5
- White cabbage, red cabbage and carrot mixed with our housemade ranch dressing.
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Chicken Drumsticks $12
- Rubbed with secret spice blend, smoked for 2 hours
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Beef $12
- Beef Brisket with slaw & bbq sauce on a toasted brioche bun
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Braised Lamb $12.00
- Braised chipotle lamb shoulder, goat's feta crumble & coriander
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Warm Sticky Date Pudding $12.50
- Rich date pudding covered with butterscotch sauce & ice cream
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Monkey Max Split $5.00
- Banana split - deep fried banana, ice cream, salted caramel & cream
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GM Cheesecake $12.50
- Luscious & dreamy, ask waitstaff for today's flavour
- Hollandaise $3.00
- All eggs are free range.
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Ribs $31.00
- Prime pork ribs Bourbon barbeque sauce
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Chowder $16.50
- Seafood with toasted garlic bread
- Pork and ginger dumplings, crackling, soy, chilli, cucumber $21.00
- Marinated beef fillet sandwich, pickles, crispy noodles, spicy mayonnaise, fries $25.00
- Charred beef fillet, cucumber, kaffir lime, crispy rice, herbs $15.00
- Tomato salad, buffalo mozzarella, sourdough wafers, basil, black olive caramel $21.00
- Garlic potato mash, red wine jus
- Seared scallops, confit chicken wings, chorizo jam, pea puree $23.00
- Salt and pepper calamari, sriracha mayonnaise, lemon $24.00
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Eggs benedict, muffin split, hollandaise, hash brown, your choice of $20.00
- Bacon or smoked salmon or avocado and tomato
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Alabama chicken $9.90
- A breaded chicken fillet topped with bacon, onion straws, cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato and slathered top and bottom with creamy aioli.
- -Single Beef $9.90
- -combo $3.00
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Jr. Fish 'n chips $6.50
- 2 pieces of fish with small fries and drink.
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Guacamole, chicken & bacon sandwich $10.90
- Chargrilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, bacon, guacamole and swiss cheese on a honey wheat bun.
- -burguer only $5.00
- -1/2 lb. Angus $14.50
- -1/2 lb. Angus $14.50
- Panany Curry (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $16.00
- Chilli Beef & Vegetables $16.00
- Yellow Calamari Curry & Mushrooms $20.00
- Chicken Vegetables & Peanut Sauce $18.00
- Pork Fried Rice & Vegetables $16.00
- Ginger Vegetables $15.00
- Red or Green Fish Curry $16.00
- Stir fried Garlic & Pepper Mixed Seafood $20.00
- Butter Chicken $10.00
- Green Pea & Potato Curry $7.00
- CHICKEN KORMA $10.00
- Seek Kebab Wrap $6.00
- ALOO MUTTER $7.00
- SAMOSA $2.00
- Naan $1.50
- LAMB BIRYANI $10.00
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KIDS PLATTER $6.50
- ham/cheese sandwich, juice box, fresh fruit, raisins and a sweet treat
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RAISIN BREAD TOASTED $6.50
- served with jam
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STEAK SANDWICH $18.50
- premium rump steak served on toasted freshly baked with lettuce, tomato brie and caramelised onions, served with fries
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WEDGES $8.50
- served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
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BLAT $16.50
- bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato served on toasted freshly baked bread, served with fries
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HOMEMADE MUESLI $8.50
- served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
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BAGEL $5.50
- served with cream cheese and jam
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BEEF AND BACON BURGER $17.50
- a premium beef burger served on toasted freshly baked bread with bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce and relish, served with fries
The Little Bistro
Phone
033047314
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
$20 - $30
Type
None
Service
Table Service
Cuisine
British , Diner , European , French , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Seafood
Features
Mastercard , Visa , Romantic , Reservations , Waitstaff , Wine and Beer , Lunch , Seating , Local cuisine , Special Occasion Dining , Serves Alcohol , Dinner , Outdoor Seating , Full Bar