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

  • Seafood $22.00
  • Garlic Hot Plate
    • Fresh garlic fried in the wok with a selection of vegetables - a must of garlic lovers. Served on a steamy hot plate.
  • Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $21.00
  • Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $19.90
  • Black Pepper Hot Plate
    • Fried potatoes and fresh vegetables stir fried with cracked black pepper and garlic sauce.
  • Chicken, Beef or Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $21.00
  • Cashews and Tempura Battered Chicken $22.00
    • Sweet chilli jam sauce cooked with battered chicken and vegetables.
  • Seafood $22.00
  • PINEAPPLE FRITTER $2.30
  • CHOCOLATE DONUT $2.30
  • BANANA FRITTER $2.30
  • FRIED MUSHROOMS WITH SAUCE
  • BACON $3.20
  • SWEET & SOUR FRIED SCALLOPS 1/2 DOZ $8.50
  • CHICKEN NIBBLES $5.00
  • 1/4 CHICKEN
  • CHICKEN SOHO $7.90/ $11.90
    • Free range chicken breast in our secret blended mix with cranberry sauce or peach and mango chutney. (Slider/ Hero )
  • MIDTOWN BLAT $9.90
    • Streaky bacon with iceberg lettuce, avocado and fresh tomato with cream cheese.
  • 5TH AVENUE $8.90
    • Cold smoked salmon with cream cheese and capers. Its a New York classic!
  • WALL ST $7.90
    • Heaps of streaky bacon with cream cheese & tomato relish.
  • LONG ISLAND LAMB $8.90/ $13.90
    • Roasted export quality lamb served with onion jam and mint sauce or tomato relish.(Slider/ Hero )
  • LIBERTY SALAD BOWL $8.90
    • Vegetarian - sundried tomato pesto or hummus with your choice of 12 fresh salads from the salad bar, served in our takeaway bowl.
  • OBAMA BLT $7.50/ $10.90
    • Heaps of streaky bacon with iceberg lettuce and tomato loaded with American mustard and mayo. For extra salads Add $2 Hero/$1 Slider (Slider/ Hero )
  • NYD FRIES $4.50
  • Wild Venison (Tender loin -organic) $25.00
  • Wild Pork (Strip-loin organic) $25.00
  • Fish cakes $8.50
    • Deep- fried patties of fish, lightly seasoned served with sweet chili sauce
  • Prawns $19.00
  • Beef (Eye Fillet) $23.00
  • Vegetable with organic Tofu $15.00
  • Wild Pork (Strip-loin organic) $25.00
  • Seafood (prawns, Mussels ,Squid and Scallops) $19.00
  • WRAP $6.50
    • filled with lettuce, tomato, cheese bacon, chicken tender, mayonnaise, sweet chilli sauce
  • Egg $6.50
  • Chicken Burger $8
    • chicken tenders, mayo, onions, beetroot, lettuce, your choise of satay or dijonnaise
  • Chocolate explosion $4.50
  • Vegetarian burger $8
    • hash brown, onions, beetroot, lettuce, mayo, pineapple, tomato, cheese, mushrroms, egg and tomato sauce
  • Bacon $6.50
  • All above burgers include meat, pattie, beetroot, lettuce, onions, mayo, and tomato sauce
  • -scoop $5
  • Vegetarian Peanut Sauce $16.50
    • Stir fried vegetables with chef's special peanut sauce
  • Beef Nam Tok $18.50
    • Tender sliced barbecue beef marinated in fish sauce with lemon juice, onion, coriander and mint with ground sticky rice served with selection of fresh salad
  • Chicken Yum $18.50
    • Tender thinly sliced chicken mixed with Thai herbs and lemon juice served on a base of fresh of vegetables
  • Larb $18.50
    • Your choice of finely minced Chicken, Beef or Pork cooked with chilli powder, ground roasted sticky rice, lemon juice, coriander, onion and galangal served with a base of fresh salad vegetable
  • Chilli Ginger Prawn $20.50
    • King Prawn saute with ginger and fresh seasonal vegetables
  • Red Curry Stir Fried with Calamari $20.50
    • (Thai most popular dish) Stir fried calamari in red curry paste with green beans and capsicum topped with kaffir lime leaves and fresh chilli
  • Pad Met Mamuang $18.50
    • Stir fried chicken with cashew nuts, dried toasted chilli, onion and pineapple
  • Prawn Pad Thai $18.50
    • Stir fried Thai rice noodle with King Prawn with beansprouts and crushed peanut
  • Chicken Tenderloins $16
    • served with salad garnish, fries & sweet chilli sauce
  • Pancakes $11
    • served with maple syrup & ice cream or cream
  • Two Fillings $7
    • choose from cheese, bacon, onion, ham, egg, tomato, mushroom & pineapple add extra fillings $1 each
  • The Workman $18
    • Eggs, bacon, sausages, mushrooms, hashbrown & toast (tomato optional)
  • French Toast $16
    • served with bacon, grilled banana maple syrup & ice cream
  • Red Plate Special $10
    • bacon, fried egg, hash brown, spinach & ciabatta, plus regular size hot beverage. No substitutions
  • upgrade to large coffee $1
  • Beef Burger $16
    • beef, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, gherkins served with fries add extra – cheese, egg, pineapple $1 each bacon $2 each
  • Kebab Skewer $5.00
  • Kofta minced beef $8.00/$11.00/$14.00
  • Open Souvlaki $15.00
    • your choice of meat served on a flat pita bread and a bed of salad to take away
  • KoftanKebab $15.50
  • Delux Open Souvlaki $17.00
    • Served with cheese, mushroom, green salad and our dressing in a pizza box
  • Filo Pastry $14.00
    • served with bed of Egyptian salad, pita bread and our dressing in a plastic box/chicken parcel
  • Falafel Salad $13.50
    • Served with hummus, tabouli, Egyptian salad, pita bread, falafel and our special dressing in a plastic box
  • Falafel veg $8.00/$11.00/$14.00
  • Falafel Cakes (vegetarian) $1.50
  • Souvlaki (small) $7.00
    • Chicken, Lamb, Beef, or Falafel (vegetarian)
  • Skordalia (small) $3.50
    • 100g take away pottle (vegetarian garlic dip)
  • Lountza (smoked pork) $6.50
    • Marinaded and smoked pork loin (100g)
  • Greek Salad (large) $9.00
    • A traditional Greek Salad with Feta and Olives
  • Kaulouri (mini bread sticks) $4.00
    • With Aniseed and Sesame Seeds (100g)
  • Beetroot Dip (small) $3.00
    • Grated beetroot dip with walnut (vegetarian)
  • Kourabiedes (coated in icing sugar) $4.00
    • Light "melt in your mouth" short bread treats (100g)
  • Extra Sides
  • Open Steak Sandwich $15.00
    • Porterhouse Steak served on Toasted Ciabatta with Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot, Cheese, Caramelised Onion & drizzled with Aioli. Served with Fries.
  • Chicken
    • Sweet Thai Chilli, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot & Aioli. Served with Fries.
  • Grilled Tomato $ 1.00
  • Quick Breakfast $8.00
    • French Toast served with Bacon and drizzled in Maple Syrup, dusted with Icing Sugar & Cinnamon
  • Mushrooms $ 1.50
  • Egg $ 1.00
  • Loaded Wedges
    • Wedges topped with Bacon and Cheese. Served with Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli.
  • Curry Puffs
    • In house made, deep fried puff pastry parcels filled with kumara, pumpkin and curry spices. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Pad Prew Wan Sam Rod -
    • Bahn Thai sweet and sour sauce stir fried with fresh seasonal vegetables and your choice of meat.
  • Thai Noodle Soup
    • Thai style chicken stock soup with rice noodles, fresh coriander, bean sprouts and your choice of meat
  • Phad Thai
    • Stir fried egg noodles wife vegetables, crushed peanuts,bean sprouts and coriander garnish. Served with your choice of meat.
  • Yum Bahn Thai
    • Bean thread noodles with minced meat, red onions, fresh coriander and seasoned with lime juice and chilli.
  • Phad Moo Krob (Crispy Pork)
    • Stir fried crispy pork belly with seasonal vegetables.
  • House Special (Whole Fish)
    • Deep fried whole fish - Thai style, garnished and served with a choice of Chilli sauce or Ginger And Mushrooms.
  • Peanut sauce
    • Seasonal vegetables stir fried wife Bahn Thai special peanut sauce and you choice of meat.
  • Nachos $10.50
    • Nachos, homemade sauce.
  • Three Choice Meal (Regular Plate) $13.90
  • Single Choice (Mini Plate) $8.90
  • - Ham cheese corn chive toastie
  • ham cheese and tomato turkish $10.00
    • Ham, cheese and tomato served with turkish bread.
  • One or Two Choice Meal (small Plate) $12.90
  • - Bacon egg BBQ sauce toastie
  • •Toasties $7.50
  • Muesli - Homemade toasted organic grains and nuts, fresh fruit, yoghurt and milk $12.00
  • Eggs Montreal - Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Capers - All served with toasted sourdough, poached eggs, hollandaise, tomatoes and mushrooms $21.50
  • Brie $3.20
  • Ham $4.20
  • Salami $4.20
  • Paninis - Teriyaki free range chicken with red peppers and mayo $13.50
  • Paninis - Olive and feta tomato and pesto $9.20
  • Tea - Choose from our delicious range $3.50
  • Eggs Bene (Served on English muffin) $15.50
    • Eggs, hollandaise, bacon & hashbrowns. / Vege; Eggs, hollandaise, mushrooms, baby spinach
  • ●Quiche of Filo of the day $8.00
  • -With Salad $10.00
  • Savouries / Cheese Rolls / Club Sandwiches $2.50
  • Assorted Cakes & slices from $3.90
  • Toasted Muesli $8.50
    • With blueberries, yoghurt & milk
  • Bacon & Eggs $10.50
    • Scrambled, fried, poached, with toast
  • Big Brekkie $16.50
    • Bacon, eggs, sausages, tomatoes, hashbrowns, & mushrooms with toast
  • Karaage chicken rice ball $5.40
  • Teriyaki chicken & large king salmon & avocado $9.90
  • Salmon avocado, salmon & sweet omelette $8.90
  • Saboro bento salmon (salmon rice box) $8.90
  • Chirashizushi (mix seafood sashimi on rice) $11.90
  • Teriyaki salmon $12.90
  • Teriyaki chicken half roll $4.50
  • Soboro bento chicken teriyaki (chicken teriyaki rice box) $8.90
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