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

  • Garlic Bread 5pc/10pc $8.50/$13.50
  • Bowl of Rice $7.00
  • FISH N’ CHIPS
    • Battered fish of the day with salad, fries and house-made tartare sauce
  • FLINTSTONE RIBEYE STEAK 500g $38.00
    • Bone in prime Ribeye grilled to your liking, served with your choice of salad and fries or roast vegetables
  • Roast Vegetables $6.00
  • HAM OFF THE BONE $19.00
    • Served hot or cold, thick sliced NZ ham served with honey mustard, salad and fries
  • PORK BELLY $27.50
    • Pork Belly slow cooked overnight and served with seasonal vegetables and caramelised apple sauce
  • CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE
  • See our display cabinet for baked goods including paleo-friendly and sugarfree and our chocolate cabinet for our outrageously fine chocolates.
  • Maroochi
    • Macadamia Praline
  • - Add prawns $7.00
  • Cacao beans, cacao butter, single origin chocolate, chocolate fondue, chocolate thins, chocolate moments, seasonal truffles and tasting notes for a true chocolate appreciation.
  • Seville
    • Orange Caramel
  • Creamy coleslaw $6.00
  • Caramelita
    • Vanilla Creme Brulée
  • Chocolate Lava Cake
  • Manuka Smoked Egg $21.5
    • Onion Veloute, Bacon, Truffle, Mushroom
  • Specially Cuts-To Share
  • Market Fish $37
    • Cauliflower, Spinach, Meyer Lemon, Caper, Raisin
  • Octopus $18
    • Romesco Sauce, Fried Paprika Chicken, Rocket
  • Eye Fillet 180g $37
  • Rib Eye 250g $39
  • Specially Cuts-Dry Aged $55
    • aged rib eye on the bone 500g
  • Grass Fed Prime Beef
  • Beef lemongrass and chilli Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • bo xao xa ot
  • Beef coconut milk, peppers, mushroom and onion Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • bo xao Ian
  • Fish curry and lemongrass with tomato Medium $18.50 Large $26
    • ca cari
  • Vegetable fried rice $11.00
    • com chien bong cai
  • Beef curry Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • bo xao cari
  • Pork lemongrass and chilli Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • heo xao xa ot
  • Beef ball in rice noodle soup $11.00
    • pho bo vien
  • Sweet and sour tofu
    • dau hu xao chua
  • Fried Noodles (Singapore Style) $15.00
  • Combination B.B.Q. $38.00
    • (Roasted Duck, B.B.Q. Pork, Roasted Pork)
  • Steamed Chicken with Chilli Sauce S $14.00 L $20.00
  • Roasted Duck Noodle Soup $14.00
  • Meat Combination Fried Noodles $15.00
  • Roasted Duck Half $24.00 Whole $45.00
  • Spicy Chicken on Rice $13.00
  • Pork Spare Ribs with Garlic $26.00
  • Banana Fritter $2.00
  • Pineapple $2.50
  • Plain $4.00
  • Sweet and Sour Wonton $10.00
  • Crispy Skin Chicken $12.50
  • Mussel Pattie $2.00
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice $10.00
  • Vegetarian Foo Young $10.00
  • Black Bean Steak $12.00
  • Chicken and Cashew Nut $13.00
  • Vegetarian Seasonal Veges $10.50
  • Donut $2.00
  • Prawn Satay on Rice $16.50
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken $12.00
  • Yong Chow Fried Rice $12.00
  • Steak Fried Rice $10.00
  • Prawn salad $21.50
    • Prawns cooked in garlic butter, tossed through red onion, fresh pear, tomatoes, salad greens and topped with camembert cheese and lemon dressing
  • Custom grill $18.50/$23.50/$30.00/$29.50/$36.00
    • The world’s top selling Stonegrill. Any combination of Angus beef, succulent chicken, tender lamb and pork filled. Served with red wine jus (Duo-1 slide/Trio-1 side/Trio-2 sides/Quattro-1 side/Quattro-2 sides)
  • Vegetarian risotto $22.00
    • Spinach and roast kumara through creamy arborio rice
  • Beer battered fish $21.00
    • Served with chunky fries and salad
  • Ribeye $32.00/$37.50
    • One of the tastiest on the stone. It will spit (don’t spit back!). Served with creamy mushroom sauce (1 side/2 sides)
  • Add bacon $4.50
  • Pasta of the day $16.00
    • Ask your waitperson
  • Spag toast $8.00
    • Topped with fried egg
  • CRAB STICKS $2.10
  • CRUMBED SOLE $6.00
  • CHICKEN $4.70
  • HOTDOGS WITH SAUCE $2.70
  • EGG $4.00
  • CORN FRITTERS HOMEMADE $2.10
  • CRUMBED COD (AKAROA COD) $5.70
  • BATTERED SOLE $6.00
  • Bacon Buttie $8.50
    • with house Garlic Aioli served in fresh White Bread. Add a Fried Egg $10
  • Buttermilk Pikelets $17
    • with Raspberry Vanilla Chia Seed Jam and Crème Fraiche
  • Honey toasted Nut and Oat Muesli $12
    • served with Central Otago Preserves and Vanilla Yoghurt
  • Slow-cooked Pork Shoulder, seeded mustard and apple fennel slaw $17
  • Thyme Roasted Chicken, walnut and olive tapenade, spinach $16
  • Tender Porterhouse Steak Sandwich $18
    • with red onion jam and rocket
  • The Soup of the day. $12
    • Chef’s daily creation served in a bowl with crusty, buttery Garlic Bread
  • Scrambled Eggs $14
    • on Potato Hash. Add Manuka Smoked Salmon $20
  • - Gourmet sausage option add $2.50
  • Smoked salmon, hapuku & caper fishcakes served with house made tartare $18.50
  • Pork, apple & potato sausage roll $12.50
  • Kids plate with grilled cheese on toast, bacon, fruit & mini afghan $9.50
  • Carrot cake $8.50
  • Caramel oat slice $7.00
  • Seafood chowder served with grilled ciabatta $15.50
  • Salted ginger finger $3.50
  • Steak with Satay Sauce R $11.90 / L $12.90
  • Curry Beef with Vegetables R $11.90 / L $12.90
  • That Chicken & Peanut Sauce R $11.90 / L $12.90
  • BBQ Pork on Vegetables R $11.90 / L $12.90
  • Combination Fried Noodles (Bami Goreng) R $11.90 / L $12.90
  • Steamed Rice $5.50
  • R=regular / L= Large
  • Hot Dog $2.20
  • Ensalada verde $6.00
    • Green salad with a delicate passion fruit dressing
  • Pollo a la Brasa 300 gr $18.00
    • An authentic recipe from South America, chicken, boned, marinated and cooked to perfection on our grill
  • Chicken Salad $12.00
    • Market fresh fish marinated in citrus juices with a twist of chilli and coriander
  • For one $28.00
    • A selection of different meat cuts: Beef, chorizo and chicken accompanied by your choice of 1 side and 1 sauce
  • Anticuchos $19.00
    • A selection of pork, house madechorizo, beef, capsicum and onion all skerwered and seared over the grill
  • Prime Rump 300 gr $21.00
    • A lean cut that has lots of flavours, best served medium rare
  • Papas Fritas $5.00
    • French fries
  • Arepas Fritas $5.00
    • Deep fried cornmeal bread typically from Venezuela and Colombia
  • Juicy 350g T-Bone $27.00
    • served with your choice of salad, chips-coleslaw, chips or vegetables with mushroom, garlic or pepper sauce
  • Ice Cream sundae
    • chocolate caramel raspberry or strowberry
  • Roast Dessert $15.00
  • Toasted Roast Pork Sandwich & chips $10.00
  • Steak Sandwich $18.00
    • grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes on toasted bread with BBQ sauce & chips
  • Chicken Pasta $22.00
    • pan fried chicken breast & bacon with onions, tomatoes, peppers in a creamy cheese sauce
  • Hot Chicken Salad $22.00
    • grilled chicken breast & bacon served on lettuce with tomatoes, peppers, red onions & cucumber drizzled with apricot sauce
  • Crumbed Schnitzel $21.00
    • with mushrooms sauce, served with your choice of salad & chips, coleslaw & chips or vegetables
  • Pasta of the Day N/A
    • please ask our friendly staff
  • Bagel $12
    • house smoked salmon & cream cheese
  • Hot Cakes $16
    • served w. yogurt & cream and 2 choices of either jam & berries, or nutella & banana
  • Bagel $7
    • w. cream cheese and jam
  • Bagel $6
    • w. cream cheese
  • Hunter’s Stew (Slezsky Bigos) $25
    • warming hunters stew served in bread
  • Ondras $25
    • succulent chicken breast wrapped in potato pancake served with fresh salad
  • Lamb Salad $23
    • grilled lamb fillet served w. balsamic strawberry, baby spinach, red onion, mint pesto and kumara chips
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