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

  • Tomato $4.20
  • Chow $4.50
  • Potato Fritters
  • Curry Rice Roll
  • Chips 1 scoop
  • Seafood patty $3.00
  • Hoki $4.00
  • Chicken Strip
  • Hot Dog $2.40
  • Crumbed/Gluten Free $0.50
  • Chicken Nuggets (1/2 dozen) $4.70
  • Fish $5.00
  • Crab Stick (2) $1.80
  • Mussels (1/2 dozen) $4.70
  • Chicken Nibbles (1/2 dozen) $4.70
  • Fish $2.70
  • Keema Naan $5.50
  • Aloo Saag $14.99
    • Diced potato cooked in cumin seeds, garlic and spinach.
  • Chicken Vindaloo $16.99
  • Lamb Jalfrezi $17.50
    • Cooked in capsicums, fried onion, onions and spices.
  • Paneer Makhani $15.99
    • Hom em ade cottage cheese cooked with garlic, tomatoes and onion into thick gravy.
  • Mushroom Chilli □ • $13.99
    • Fresh Mushroom cooked in tawa with capsicum, onion and spices.
  • Lamb Biryani $16.99
  • Onion Bhajees $5.50
    • Crispy onion and Silverbeet fritter served with tamarind sauce or mint chutney. (6 pcs)
  • Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
    • Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread
  • B.L.T Sandwich $14.50
    • Toasted focaccia bread with bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli. Served as an open sandiwich
  • Omelette $15.50
    • Free range eggs, with you choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion, pineapple, served with toast
  • Robert Harris Big Breakfast $18.50
    • Free range eggs any style served with bacon, breakfast sausages, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast
  • Fruit Pancake Stack $15.00
    • Pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruit, yoghurt and wild berry coulis
  • Muesli with Fruit and Yoghurt $10.50
    • Toasted Muesli served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
  • -With Salmon $17.50
  • Crumbed Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
    • Made with crumbed chicken, cos lettuce, premium middle bacon, poached egg, focaccia croutons, parmesan & anchovies
  • Mushroom roulade & carpaccio of beetroot served wtih a chive & brie hollandaise (v) $17.50
  • Chocolate tort served with ice cream $13.50
  • Tomato & bacon omelette with hollandaise sauce $14.50
  • Hungarian beef sausage on potato mousseline, red onion confit $18.00
  • Beer battered blue cod served with fries, salad & tartare sauce $22.50
  • French toast with banana coated in cinnamon & sugar (v) $15.00
  • Seafood saffron chowder wtih local seafood including akaroa salmon & blue cod $14.00
  • Seasoned wedges with sour cream & chilli (v) $10.00
  • D10. Chinese mushroom and pork $12.50
  • with vermicelli
  • D16. Home made fried vermicelli $12.50
  • with noodle
  • or ho fun
  • B3. Seafood congee $10.50
  • With Chicken
  • D14. Black pepper beef udon $12.00
  • Vegetarian Falafel
  • Lamb
  • Single $11.00
  • Combo (choice of 2 fillings)
  • Greek Salad $8.50
  • Single $10.50
  • Double $12.20
  • Double $12.20
  • Naan $1.50
  • Rojan Josh (with rice) $10.00
  • BUTTER CHICKEN $10.00
  • Green Pea & Paneer Curry $8.00
  • Chicken Tikka $2.00
  • ALOO MUTTER $7.00
  • Mango Chicken $10.00
  • VEG. KORMA $7.00
  • Green Beans and Toasted Almonds $7.00
  • Whitestone Cheese from Oamaru
    • served with crackers, celery sticks, grapes, house chutney
  • Market Fresh Vegetables $7.00
  • - or individually - moeraki blue $5.00
  • Large $23.00
  • - Add chicken $8.00
  • Hawaiian $16 medium / $22 large
    • ham, pineapple, mozzarella cheese
  • Margarita $16 medium / $22 large
    • fresh tomato, fresh basil topped, mozzarella cheese
  • Fried Shrimp $15.00
    • Lettuce, shallots, fresh herbs, Tabasco mayo
  • Black-Eyed Pea Falafel $10.00
    • Grated beetroot, slaw, feta cheese, ranch
  • Quinoa & Goji Berries $18.00
    • Fresh shallots, spring onions, baby beets & turnips, dressed with a vanilla vinaigrette
  • Pulled Pork Shoulder $12.00
    • BBQ sauce, jalapeño mustard, slaw, shallots
  • Slaw $8.00
    • With toasted peanuts, pepitas & cumin lime mayo
  • Pan Seared Blue Cod $34.00
    • Creole salsa, chat potatoes, parsley butter
  • Shoestring Fries $8.00
    • With rosemary salt & truffle mayo
  • Sauteed Green Beans & BBQ Kale $10.00
    • With remoulade, parmesan shavings, shallots
  • Roast pumpkin $0.90
  • Lamb $10.50/$13.50/$17.00
    • Apple and mint sauce available on request
  • Large $7.00
  • Quarter $6.50
  • Sandwiches - Beef $6.90
  • Rolls $7.90
    • Apple and mint sauce available on request
  • Pork $10.50/$13.50/$17.00
    • Apple and mint sauce available on request
  • 2 Lamb Shanks $18.50
    • Served with potatoes, pumpkin, kumara, carrots, peas, corn and gravy
  • Toasted Muesli $8.50
    • With blueberries, yoghurt & milk
  • Hot Cakes Stack $9.50
    • With maple syrup with warm berries & cream or yoghurt
  • Bacon & Eggs $10.50
    • Scrambled, fried, poached, with toast
  • Eggs Bene (Served on English muffin) $15.50
    • Eggs, hollandaise, bacon & hashbrowns. / Vege; Eggs, hollandaise, mushrooms, baby spinach
  • 8-11am
  • Assorted Cakes & slices from $3.90
  • -With Salad $10.00
  • Savouries / Cheese Rolls / Club Sandwiches $2.50
  • Medium Combo Meal $9.90
    • Choice of 2 mains on rice or noodles
  • Honey BBQ Pork
  • Small $8.50
  • Fish $2.90
    • Fried or crumbed
  • Large $11.00
  • Chicken Noodle Soup $9.50
  • Small $8.50
  • Combination Tofu
  • Bacon Egg & Cheese
  • Chicken Pie
  • Mince Pie
  • Lamb & Pepper Pie
  • Steak & Onion
  • Mince & Cheese
  • Each $4
  • Cottage pie
  • Tiramisu $14.00
  • Chicken Skewers $18.50
    • 3 succulent free range tenders served on our own rosti drizzled with maple and soy
  • Seared Angus Rib Eye $38.00
    • Served with mushroom, seasonal vegetables & our own rich red wine jus
  • Braised Lamb Shank $28 One / $36 Two
    • Crispy onion rings, vegetable medley & our own red wine jus
  • Cheese Platter $24.50
    • A Selection of Crackers and Cheese's Including cheeses from the Award winning Kalkoura Cheese Company
  • Whole Green Lipped Mussels $18.00
    • Massaman sauce
  • Tagliatelle (Pasta) $19.50
    • Served with spinach, sundried tomato & bacon (optional) in a creamy white wine sauce
  • French Toast $14.50
    • Smothered in maple syrup
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