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

  • Lamb Shank Single $21.00
    • Lamb Shank marinated and slow cooked then served on Rustic Mash with steamed Vegetables.
  • Seafood Chowder $16.00
    • A medley of fresh seafood in a creamy chowder that is full of flavor and will leave you wanting more. Served in our own Sour Dough cobb.
  • Mushrooms $5.00
  • Top Hut Chicken $25.50
    • Chicken thigh in a Thai green curry sauce with basmati rice and steamed vegetables.
  • Tiramisu $14.00
    • Tiramisu cream on a masala and espresso soaked sponge with a soaked sponge centre finished with a dusting of cocoa
  • Mushrooms $2.00
  • Mini Hot Dogs (3) and Fries $8.50
  • All meals served with Seasonal Vegetables, or Salad and Steak Fries
  • Mushroom & Feta $15.00
    • Sliced portabello mushrooms, feta, mozzarella on a base of garlic infused olive oil finished with some thyme, salt and pepper
  • The King $15.00
    • Fresh mozzarella, ham and mozzarella with a sweet tomato and capsicum sauce
  • Sir George $16.00
    • A feast of bacon, seared steak, pepperoni and mozzarella with smokey barbeque sauce base and topped with a bacon of either aioli or chipotle mayo
  • Moroccan Lamb $16.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, succulent pieces of marinated lamb backstrap, red onion, roasted capsicum, sundried tomatoes, topped with roquette salad, mango chutney and yoghurt raita
  • Pumpkin & Prosciutto $16.00
    • Garlic infused olive oil, mozzarella, pine nuts, roasted pumpkin and thin slices of prosciutto topped with rosemary
  • Butter Chicken $16.00
    • Juicy pieces of chicken in a mild curry sauce on a base of hummus and topped with fresh coriander
  • Sgt. Peppers $15.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella and thin slices of pepperoni
  • Veggie Supreme $15.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, kumara, caramelised onions, sundried tomatos with roasted sunflower seeds and garlic aioli
  • Prawn and Seasonal Vegetables $17.00
  • Lemon Fish $10.00
  • Chicken Curry on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Double Meal $4.20
  • Tomato $4.20
  • Mussel Pattie $2.00
  • Pork Tomato on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Curry Beef $12.50
  • Oven Roasted Chicken N/A
  • Herb & Garlic Toasties N/A
  • Pork Riblet N/A
  • Honey Oat N/A
  • Wheat N/A
  • Tomato N/A
  • Turkey & Ham N/A
  • White Chip Macadamia N/A
  • Fried Wonton $0.60
  • Chicken Satay $3.80
  • Honey Chicken Drumstick $2.50
  • Lunch Box 2 $8.50
    • Honey Chicken Or Bbq Pork Or Fried Rice
  • Lemon Chicken $7.00
  • Charsui Bun
  • Honey Chicken Wing $2.50
  • Shui Mai $1.50
    • Steamed / Fried Pork Dumplings
  • The Cup Soup of the Day $13.50
    • (Ask your wait person for the Chef’s flavour of the day) served with toasted ciabatta
  • Japanese Warm Chicken Salad $19.50
    • Grilled chicken, mesculin salad, red capsicum, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and crispy noodles with toasted sesame and lime dressing
  • The Cup Classic Lambs Kidneys $17.00
    • Lambs kidneys, herb mashed potato, creamy bacon and mushroom sauce with toasted ciabatta
  • Sides $4.50 each
    • Streaky bacon / Portobello mushrooms / Refried herb potatoes / Cumberland sausages / Creamy garlic mushrooms / Free Range Eggs (any style) / Smoked Salmon / Roasted tomatoes / Toasted bread / Baked Beans / Steamed Spinach
  • Buttermilk Pancakes OR Cinnamon Spiced French Toast $17.50
    • Your choice of streaky bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup OR Crème fraiche and mixed berry compote
  • Aristo Porridge $12.50
    • Rhubarb, apple and crumble OR Berry compote, creme fraiche and granola
  • The Cup Big Breakfast $21.50
    • Streaky bacon, Cumberland sausages, roasted tomato, portobello mushroom, eggs (any style), refried herb potatoes and with your choice of toasted rye, white or gluten-free toast
  • Spanish Omelette $17.50
    • Potato confit, sauteed onion, streaky bacon, tomato and gruyere cheese
  • Extras $2.00
    • Bacon / Egg / Mushroom / Hashbrown / Onion Rings
  • Option 3 $15.00
    • Fresh Fruit / Fairy Bread / Cheerios / Fries / Jelly / Drink
  • Surf & Turf $32.00
    • 200grm Angus ribeye, with garlic shrimps, served with salad & fries, choice of mushroom, peppercorn sauce, gravy or garlic butter
  • Fish of the Day $19.00
    • Market fresh fish in a tempura batter or pan fried served with seasonal salad & fries.
  • Cheese $18.00
    • Cheese, cheese or more cheese
  • Chicken & Bacon $20.00
  • Steak Sandwich $20.00
    • cooked just the way you like it, served with aioli, mustard, lettuce, tomato, red onion on warm focaccia bread with fries
  • Option 1 $13.00
    • Fish Bites / Chicken Nuggets / Fries / Jelly / Drink
  • Bircher Muesli $12
    • w berry compote topped w honey roasted nuts
  • Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms $15
    • w sundried tomato ,chilli, spinach & crumbled feta served on mixed greens
  • Dirty Burger $19
    • spicy chicken breast, salsa, chipotle aioli, cheese in a brioche bun. Served w fries
  • Crunchy Brioche French Toast $17
    • w mascarpone, maple syrup & berry compote
  • Breakie Burger $14
    • fried egg, bacon, avocado & salsa
  • Fries $7
    • w ketchup or chipotle aioli
  • Homemade Blueberry Waffles $17
    • w crushed hazelnuts, caramelized banana & vanilla bean gelato
  • Eye Fillet Steak $27
    • w garlic & jalapeno chimmichurri on the side served w fries & small green salad
  • HALLOUMI BURGER
    • Grilled halloumi cheese, chargrilled capsicum, basil pesto, caramelised onion, lettuce and mayonnaise. Served with salad and/or fries.
  • HUMMING BURGER
    • Our signature deluxe veggie-nut burger topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo.
  • PIZZA
    • Made with locally sourced seasonal produce, organic where possible. Our gourmet vegetarian pizzas come with a tomato base and a blend of tasty cheeses. Vegan cheese, add $3.00. Gluten free bases in medium and large sizes available – add 2.50.
  • CHIA SEED AND GOJI PORRIDGE
    • chia seeds, goji berries and nut milk is a unique blend of protein, essential fats, fibre, complex carbs and antioxidants.
  • REFRITO WRAP
    • Refrito beans with melted Edam cheese, basmati rice, lettuce, organic sour cream, fresh salsa and tabasco sauce wrapped in a tortilla. Vegan option – vegan cheese and vegan aioli are available.
  • MASALA DOSA
    • Our signature South Indian lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with potato masala. Served with dal and chutney. Vegan, gluten-free.
  • CURRY OF THE DAY
    • served with basmati rice.Gluten free
  • HUMMING BURGER
    • Our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo. Served with salad and/or fries.
  • Pad Peanut Sauce (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried chicken, pork or beef with vegetables and peanut sauce
  • Pad Prik Pao (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried chicken, pork or beef with chilli paste and vegetables
  • Thursday to Sunday 11.30am to 2.30pm
  • Khao Pad Gaeng Kheo Whan (Chicken, Pork, Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried rice with green curry paste and vegetables
  • Fried Rice (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried rice with eggs, vegetables and dark soy sauce
  • Green Curry (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Green curry with bamboo shoots, capsicum and vegetables
  • Pad Kratiam Moo Krob $12.50
    • Stir fried crispy pork belly with mushroom, garlic, vegetables and pepper sauce
  • Pad Krapao Moo Krob $12.50
    • Stir fried crispy pork belly with chilli, garlic, bamboo shoots, onion, green bean and basil
  • Corn fritters (GF) (egg f, dairy f) $7.50
    • Fries and salad
  • Seafood chowder $10.50
  • Pumpkin, kumara & bacon tart $8.50
  • Gourmet sandwich poa
    • See our blackboard for the daily special
  • salad choices
    • green/potato/pasta/rice/ roast/ vegetable
  • Fresh made sandwiches $5.50
  • - large salad $8.00
  • Toasted bagel $10.00
    • With grilled bacon, tomato and cream cheese
  • Paleo with coconut yoghurt & almond milk add $2.50
  • Poached Organic Eggs $16
    • With. Micro Salad. Raw Spinach and Artichoke Ketchup
  • paleo. swap beans for Akaroa Salmon or Havoc Bacon add: $5.00
  • Mushroom $4 50
  • Add poahed egg $ 2.50
  • Kumara hash $6.5
  • Add Havoc Bacon (Nitrate free) $5.00
  • Paleo or Oaty Granola (paieo, wf) $14
    • Served with poached pear, berry compote & organic yoghurt
  • Soup of the day $12.50
    • please ask our friendly staff
  • Trio Omelette $19
    • served w. house smoked salmon & cream cheese
  • Tempura Shrimp $14
    • juicy tempura shrimp loving w. seaweed & chili seasoning
  • Berry Cheesecake $12.50
    • berry cheesecake served with ice cream and whipped cream
  • Caesar Salad $18
    • baby cos, free range poached egg, bacon, Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, cherry tomato and bread croutons
  • Eggs Benedict $20
    • free range poached eggs & hollandaise sauce served on house-made potato hash & spinach w. either bacon, ham, mushroom
  • Ondras $25
    • succulent chicken breast wrapped in potato pancake served with fresh salad
  • Pasta of the Day N/A
    • ask our friendly staff
  • Eggs florentine $14.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, poached eggs with creamed spinach and hollandaise sauce
  • Omelette $16.00
    • Freshly made to order with a choice of three fillings- mushroom, ham cheese, spinach, onion, tomato.
  • Breakfast stack $15.00
    • Hash Browns, grilled tomato, bacon & eggs
  • Big breakfast $20.00
    • Sausages, bacon, eggs, hash brown, mushroom, grilled tomato & a side of toast
  • Eggs benedict $16.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, streaky bacon and poached eggs topped with hollandaise
  • Vegetarian breakfast $16.00
    • Eggs, spinach, mushroom, hash brown, grilled tomato & toast
  • Chicken croquettes $2.60
  • Long quiche varieties
    • Salmon & asparagus / mediteranean ham with piquant peppers / honey smoked chicken with red pepper /chicken / spinach & brie / chicken / spinach / feta & mushroom.
  • Long quiche varieties $19.20
  • Family salmon & cream cheese quiche $18.90
  • Chicken club $2.30
  • Steak & cheese pie $5.30
  • Chicken petites $2.30
  • Savouries $2.50
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