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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Triple Cheeseburger Combo N/A
- A towering Triple Cheeseburger with a refreshing medium soft drink, and medium fries. For just $7 it’s stacked with unforgettable value. Like when you were showing off and almost stacked it off your skateboard in front of a bus stop full of girls.
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Hamburger N/A
- The original. 100% beef patty, topped with onion, pickle and zesty ketchup and mustard, all on a soft, fluffy bun.
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Mocha Frappé N/A
- Treat yourself with the delicious new Mocha Frappé, with whipped cream and finished with an indulging swirl of chocolate topping.
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$30 Legends Sharebox® N/A
- Available after 10:30am. Included in the $30 Legends ShareBox®: 2 x Big Mac® / 1x McChicken® / 1x Filet-o-Fish® / 1 x 6pk Chicken McNuggets® / 2 x Medium Fries / 2 x Small Fries / 4 x Medium Soft Drinks
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Chicken 'n' Mayo N/A
- Enjoy mouth watering crispy-coated chicken with crunchy, fresh iceberg lettuce and cool delicious mayo, all within a tasty bun.
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$25 Classics ShareBox® N/A
- Available after 10:30am. Included in the Classics ShareBox®: 1 x Big Mac® / 1 x Cheeseburger / 1 x Quarter Pounder® / 1 x McChicken® / 2 x Small Fries / 2 x Medium Fries / 2 x Small Soft Drinks / 2 x Med Soft Drinks
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Ketchup Sauce N/A
- Get the classic American taste. Thick and rich, our ketchup mixes tomato with vinegar, spiced up with the flavours of celery, clove, onion and cayenne.
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Banana Shake N/A
- Our creamy McDonald's shake now comes in banana flavour, try it quick as it's only around for a limited time!
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BRUCHETTA $14.00
- with mushrooms, taleggio, & balsamic figs
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ROSSA $18.00
- tomato, mozzarella
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ASSAGGIO $56.00
- a tasting from the deli prosciutto, salami, cheese, marinated vegetables & olives
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AGLIO E PEPERONCINO $19.00
- tomato, garlic, chilli, mozzarella
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MARINARA $18.00
- tomato, garlic, parsley, no mozzarella
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RAGU DELLA CASA $25.00
- beef & pork bolognese with pasta or gnocchi
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FUNGHI $20.00
- mushrooms, porcini, truffle oil, mozzarella
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ORTOLANA $19.00
- tomato, artichokes, red peppers, mushrooms, onion, mozzarella
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Breads & dips (gf) $14.50
- A loaf served with our very own homemade dips
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Traditional caesar salad $22.50
- with crusty croutons shaved parmesan, streaky bacon, cos lettuce tossed in a rich caesar dressing sauce topped with an egg.
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Mini hot dogs $14.50
- Mini Hot Dogs served with chunky fries, salad and tomato sauce
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Beef nachos $16.50
- Mild nacho mince served with corn chips, cheese, sour cream & fresh tomato salsa
- Available from 5pm daily
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Works wedges $16.50
- Cheese & Bacon Wedges served with Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream
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Chargrilled lamb rump $26.00
- Penne pasta tossed in cherry tomatoes, spinach, red onion & capsicums finished with parmesan & basil pesto.
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Beer-battered fries $8.00
- With tomato sauce & aioli
- Prawn Fried Rice $12.00
- Chicken Foo Young $11.50
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$15pack $15.00
- 1 Spring Roll, 2 Fish's, 1 Meat Pattie, 2 Scoops of Chips, 1 Hotdog, 1 Crabstick
- Roast Pork Fried Rice $7.50
- Roast Pork Chow Mein $10.00
- Prawn with Vegetables $12.00
- Sweet 'N' Sour Chicken $12.00
- Singapore Fried Noodles $11.00
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Hotcakes $16.50
- served with crispy bacon, spiced banana & maple syrup
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Caesar Salad $18.00
- add free range chicken & crispy bacon
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RH eggs bene - poached free range eggs, crispy bacon $18.50
- served with smoked salmon
- Seasonal salad $4.00
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Roast mushroom burger $16.00
- a whole thyme roasted mushroom, swiss cheese, radish, lettuce & mustard dressing on a seeded hamburger bun, served with fries
- Rainbow fruit salad $5.50
- Thyme roasted mushrooms $4.00
- Crispy bacon $4.00
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Green Curry (Chicken, Beef, Pork)
- Green Curry with seasonal vegetables and coconut milk.
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Red Curry ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Red Curry with seasonal vegetables and coconut milk.
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Beef Oyster Sauce $10.00
- Stir fried beef vegetables with oyster sauce.
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Thai Ho Fan ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables, and gravy.
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Thai Fried Rice ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Steamed rice stir fried with mix vegetables and egg.
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Chicken NoodleSoup $10.00
- Rice noodle with chicken, bean sprouts.
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Beef Noodle Soup $10.00
- Rice noodle with beef, bean sprouts.
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Stir Fried Red Curry Paste ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Steam fried vegetable with red curry paste, coconut, thai herb.
- Plain Donuts $2.20
- French Fries $3.50
- Sole Fillets (Crumbed) $5.70
- Bacon Corn Patties (Crum Bed) $2.60
- Apple Turnover $2.00
- Oysters In Season $10.00
- Scallops (Dozen Crumbed) $14.00
- Spring Rolls $2.70
- All banquet meals are served with rice, naan, raita and mango chutney (minimum of four people)
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Keema Naan $4.50
- Mince lamb filling
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Mixed Vegetables $13.50
- Fresh vegetables cooked with a rich blend of spices, green herbs and garnished with fresh coriander
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Prawn Jalfreji $18.00
- Prawn prepared with ginger, garlic, green capsicum, tomatoes and fresh coriander
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Raita $3.00
- Cucumber in yoghurt
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Anari Kebab (5 pieces) $12.00
- Lamb marinated overnight in pomegranate, garlic, ginger and spices grilled in tandoor
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Bhuna (Chicken or Lamb) $18.00
- Meat cooked with onions, capsicum, garlic and fresh ginger in a thick sauce
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Mix Platter for 2 - da best $25.00
- All of the above items (two pieces each) sizzling on a hot platter, served with mint and tamarind chutney- what a drama
- Shahi Paneer $14.00
- A traditional lunch thali containing two dishes of chef’s choice served with basmati rice, red onions, pickle, raita and a naan bread or roti
- Chicken Biryani $15.00
- Fish Malabari $17.00
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on-Vegetarian Thali $16.00
- (one non-vegetarian & one vegetarian dish)
- Basmati rice cooked with whole spices with a choice of vegetables, chicken, lamb or prawns and served with poppadom, raita and pickle.
- Lamb Korma $16.00
- Ganga Jamuna Subzi $12.00
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11 Prawn Fry $10.50
- Deep fried prawns with Coastal Indian spices
- Tandoori Roti $2.50
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16 Vindaloo $15.00
- Chicken lamb or beef cooked in hot spices, onions and vinegar
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27 Goanese Prawns $15.50
- Prawns cooked in a special masala paste
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8 Seekh Kebab $10.00
- Lamb mince mixed with spices skewered and cooked in Tandoor
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4 Pakora $6.00
- Chopped seasonal vegetables mixed with our Chef’s special spices, coated with Besan (special flour from India) and deep fried in healthy vegetable oil
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25 Nargisi Kofte $16.50
- Minced meat balls cooked and served in traditional Indian delicious gravy
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3 Onion Bhaji $6.00
- Chopped onions mixed with our Chef’s special spices, coated with Besan (special flour from India) and deep fried in healthy vegetable oil
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New Zealand Cheese Board $20
- A selection of New Zealand made cheeses, served with dried fruits, nuts, crusty bread, quince paste & herbed butter
- All served on a bed of sweet salad leaves with beansprouts & a dressing
- - Goafs cheese, roast beetroot, orange & pistachio
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Seafood Chowder half $11 / full $18
- Roux-based soup with mussels, shrimps, hoki & vegetables with a side of toast
- Gourmet Burgers $14
- - Grilled halloumi with roasted vegetables, baby spinach, caramelised onion & sweet chili sauce.
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Grilled Chili Lime Chicken & Bacon $25
- Between 2 slices of toasted bread with ranch slaw, lime Tzatziki & hand-cut agria fries
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Sauteed Sliced Mushrooms $23
- With onion & local streaky bacon on toasted bread with homemade Worcestershire sauce
- Mini steak $9.50
- Crumbed Hoki $9.50
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Pizza bread (warm) $7.50
- Dusted with parmesan and parsley
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Fish and chips $22.50
- Beer battered snapper fillets served with golden fries, tartare sauce and a garden salad
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Vegetarian GF $26.50
- Grilled polenta with roasted mediterranean vegetables, semi dried tomatoes, shaved parmesan and balsamic glaze
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Calamari salad (warm) GF on request $14.00
- Grilled calamari with pangrelato and citrus dressing
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Chicken wings (fried) $14.00
- Fried chicken wings tossed in homemade hot sauce
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Duo of beef GF $29.50
- Grilled sirloin of beef and braised brisket with fondant potato, red onion marmalade, bell pepper vinaigrette and jus
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Beef Baoger $7.50
- A steamed bun stuffed with: Braised beef, Lettuce, Tomato, BBQ sauce
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Curry Baoce $13.50
- A plate of rice served with: Vegetarian Thai green curry with fried tofu and seasonal vegetables
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Golden Mantou $5.50
- topped from your choice of Strawberry, Matcha, Chocolate sauce
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Chicken Baorrito $11.50
- A Chinese handmade crepe wrapped with: Southern style chicken, Coleslaw, Chilli mayo, Golden cracker
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Pulled Pork Baoger $7.50
- A steamed bun stuffed with: Cantonese style pulled pork, Asian pickles, White sesame
- Spiced corned egg $2.50
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Beef Baorrito $11.50
- A Chinese handmade crepe wrapped with: Braised beef, Lettuce, Tomato relish, Cheddar cheese, Golden cracker
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Baorrito Combo $19.50
- Your choice of Baorrito + Fries + Soft drinks/Coffee/Tea
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Arancini $12.50
- A Trio of Cheese and Herb Risotto Crumbed with Polenta and Deep Fried. Served with Basil Pesto and a Roquette and Parmesan Salad
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Beefburger $20.50
- A 200gm Beef Panic with lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot, Tasty Cheese, Bacon Relish and Aioli, Served on a Bap with Fries and House Made onion Rings
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Fish And Chips $26.50
- Fresh Fish Fillets in a Crispy Beer Batter served with Fries,Salad.Tartare and Tomato Sauce
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Seafood Chowder $19.00
- A Creamy Seafood and Dill Soup with a Medley of Seasonal Seafood Served with Buttered Toast
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Lamb Rack $37.50
- Pan Roasted Lamb Rack with a Mint Crust, Served with a Sour Cream and Chive Mash, Salad Greens and finished with a Rosemary lusanda Capsicum Caper Relish.
- Bacon $5.00
- Eggs $2.50
- All served with salad and your choice of mash, fries or gratin
- small salad from our daily fresh selection $7.50
- full English, eggs your own way, sausage, bacon, mushroom, potato rosti and tomato $19.50
- halloumi on toasted focaccia with avocado, fresh chilli and lime $17.50
- - fried egg and avocado $9.50
- – avocado and bacon $12.00
- hot smoked salmon on a potato rosti with wilted spinach and a poached egg $16.50
- – salmon and cream cheese $12.00
- toasted bagel (see lunch menu)
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