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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White Chocolate Cheesecake N/A
- White chocolate cheesecake, ginger and cinnamon crunch base, poached tamarillo
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Creme Brulee N/A
- Classic creamy vanilla bean brulee with crunchy topping, berry coulis
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Tropical Heat N/A
- Coconut, feijoa and pineapple cake, coconut lime sorbet, roasted pineapple
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Waffles with… $19.00
- Whipped butter and maple syrup $14.5 Bacon, banana, whipped butter, maple syrup 19.0 Poached berries, creme fraiche, maple syrup
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Ices & Creams N/A
- Selection of ice creams and sorbets with crisp tuile
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The Ultimate Chocolate Dessert $19.90
- Chocolate fudge brownie, chocolate mousse, chocolate ice cream, chocolate pate, raspberry coulis
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Pan Fried Daily Fish $35.50
- Herb and lemon mash, slow roasted tomatoes, salsa verde, roasted garlic aioli, balsamic glaze
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Minute Steak Sandwich $22.50
- Ribeye, onion Jam, blue cheese, dill pickles, dijon mustard, salad greens
- Chalaw Halve Chicken, Salad, Drink S $12 / L $16
- Naan $3
- S= Small / L= Large
- Pitza Makhsos Yoghurt, Salad, Drink S $9 / L $13
- Bolang $5
- Sambosa $5
- Chalaw Kabab Chicken, Salad. Drink S $10 / L $14
- Chalaw Kabab Lamb, Salad, Drink S $10 / L $14
- San Jin Bow $4.50
- Deep Fried Taro $4.50
- Sui Mai $5.00
- Beef Rice Noodles $10.00
- Foo San Pork Roll $5.00
- Deep Fried Squid $5.00
- Chai Siu Cheong Fun $4.50
- Shrimp Dumpling $5.50
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Pasta of the week -
- See special boards for daily Pasta details
- Steamed Vegetables $6
- Five Stags Peanut Slaw $6
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Five Stags Tasting Platter $32
- buffalo chicken, beef beetroot meatballs, calamari schnitzel, mac n cheese fritters (2-4 people)
- Mozzarella Mash $6
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Jelly Tip Sundae $12.50
- Vanilla bean ice cream, raspberry gel, chocolate ice cap (gf)
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Seasonal Tart $12.50
- Served with cream and pouring custard - see specials board for details
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Toasted Banana Bread $8
- served with Peanut Butter Mascarpone
- Chickpea, lentil and herb burger on a ciabatta bun with mixed herbs, greens, pickled beetroot and mayo $16.00
- Egg and bacon butty with Oddfellow’s relish on the side $9.50
- Avocado / mushrooms / spicy sausage / roasted tomatoes/ spinach /house beans $4.00
- we only use free range eggs and chicken.
- Grilled haloumi / bacon / Akaroa salmon $5.00
- -with wilted baby spinach $16.50
- Classic avocado & tomato on grainy toast with fresh lemon $11.00
- Toasted bagel with Akaroa salmon, cream cheese, capers and dill $13.50
- Open lunch: tuesday - saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm
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B.B.Q Pork Noodle Soup $10.00
- Rice noodle with B.B.Q pork, bean sprouts.
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Beef Noodle Soup $10.00
- Rice noodle with beef, bean sprouts.
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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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Stir Fried Red Curry Paste ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Steam fried vegetable with red curry paste, coconut, thai herb.
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Chicken NoodleSoup $10.00
- Rice noodle with chicken, bean sprouts.
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Spicy Noodle ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables and egg.
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Stir Fried Basil ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Stir fried basil and vegetables
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Evros 'Sun-Kissed' Chicken Fillet $24.50/ $29.50
- Loaded with flavour our 100% chicken breast fillet is marinated with Costas® classic family blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, char-grilled for a bold ‘n smoky flavour and delivered to your searing hot.(R/ G)
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Drunken Tiger Prawns $16.99
- Juicy tiger prawns in a piquant tomato, fresh garlic and Metaxa brandy sauce, topped with crumbled feta cheese, served with toasted village pita bread.
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Village Style Kleftiko $28.50
- Masterpiece of slow cooked Canterbury lamb, grilled Mediterranean vegetables and thick cut agria potatoes, oven baked in Costas® flavorsome packed herb sauce, and topped with crumbled feta cheese, served the 200 year old traditional way in a Greek clay pot. GF
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Grandma's Cheese Pastries $11.99
- Just like our Grandma used to make, flaky triangular pastries filled with four varieties of scrumptious melted cheese, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V
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Spanakopita Of Kiani $11.99
- Crispy golden filo pastry filled with melted feta cheese, steam softened spinach leaves, fresh herbs and sautéed onions, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V
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Flaming Saganaki $11.99
- Feel the heat of wild flames as your server pours Metaxa. Brandy over imported Greek Cheese and immediately flambés it before your eyes. V GF
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Spanakopita Of Kiani $27.99
- Aromas of freshly baked pastry evoke memories of the mainland’s Village Kiani, enjoy layers of golden filo filled with melted feta cheese, steam softened spinach leaves, fresh herbs, and sautéed onions, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki and village style Greek salad. V
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Filleto Fantastico 225g $37.00
- 225g pure Angus fillet lightly seasoned and char-grilled, served with Mediterranean style beetroot and slow roasted Portobello field mushrooms, drizzled with tarragon red wine sauce on a bed of aromatic garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes. DF GF
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Shotgun $19.00
- Double beef, onion rings, bacon, kiwi mayo, Barkers Habenaro sauce and lettuce
- Nana Pat's Beetroot $1.00
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Bacon and egg roll $7.00
- Bacon and egg with tomato or BBQ sauce
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The Duck's Deluxe $14.00
- Beef pattie, red onion jam, BBQ sauce, kiwi mayo, cheese, Nana Pat's beetroot and lettuce
- Fairy bread $3.00
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Bullruch $15.00
- Beef pattie, blue cheese, bacon, aioli, beetroot relish and lettuce
- Hash brown $1.00
- Kumara chips $6.00
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Gold Medal Mussels $16.00
- Steamed in Spruce beer, glazed under gruyere and speck with Swiss chard salad
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Akaroa Salmon $17.00
- Leaves of cured salmon, fried capers, vodka and melon salsa with buttered wholemeal bread
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Deep-fried Camembert (75g) $14.00
- With old-school apricot sauce
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Southern Warehou $35.00
- Baked with parmesan on braised saffron rice with broccoli, asparagus and harissa
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Carved Roast Sirloin of Hereford Prime $38.00
- With béarnaise, corned beef gratin, green beans, jus and horseradish Yorkshire pudding
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Gas Burnt Cream $12.00
- Sugar glazed lemon custard with hokey pokey ice cream
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Flatbread $8.00
- Garlic and cheese
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The Anti Vego $26.00
- Pumpkin and spinach tagliatelle with bacon and tomato ragout
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NY Cut Sirloin Steak $26.00
- With red wine jus, served with shoestring fries
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Quinoa & Goji Berries $18.00
- Fresh shallots, spring onions, baby beets & turnips, dressed with a vanilla vinaigrette
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Shoestring Fries $8.00
- With rosemary salt & truffle mayo
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Sauteed Green Beans & BBQ Kale $10.00
- With remoulade, parmesan shavings, shallots
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Pulled Pork Shoulder $12.00
- BBQ sauce, jalapeño mustard, slaw, shallots
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Pan Seared Blue Cod $34.00
- Creole salsa, chat potatoes, parsley butter
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Strange's Poutine $12.00
- Potato skins, dirty gravy, parmesan cheese, shallots
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Rib Mountain $38.00
- Smoked and braised in our coffee rub, finished in a sticky BBQ sauce
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Koi Dio Phad
- Thick rice noodles stir fried wife seasonal vegetables and your choice of meat.
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Phad Prik
- Stir fried seasonal vegetables with fresh chilli, garlic, oyster sauce and your choice of meat
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Tord Kra Tiem
- Stir fried meat with garlic. Served on a bed of fried vegetables
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Deep Fried Squid
- Thai style seasoned fresh squid, deep fried. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
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Thai Noodle Soup
- Thai style chicken stock soup with rice noodles, fresh coriander, bean sprouts and your choice of meat
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Gai Tord Krob
- Stir fried crispy chicken wife sweet chilli sauce and vegetables
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Phad Thai Vegetarian
- Fresh seasonal vegetables in stir fried egg noodles with crushed peanuts, bean sprouts and coriander garnish.
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Phad med Mamuang Himmapan
- Stir fried seasonal vegetables with cashew nuts and your choice of meat
- Hollandaise $3.00
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Jerk Chicken $12.00
- with blackened corn, salsa & guacamole
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Coco $9.00
- Waffles with berries, maple & cream
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Steak Odyssey $19.00
- Open steak sandwich with lettuce, fried egg, roasted field mushrooms, mustard & battered onion rings served with fries
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Curious George $9.00
- Mini beef & cheese burger with lettuce & mayo served with monkey tail fries
- Mild chilli beef nachos with cheese, salsa, guacamole & sour cream $25.00
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Dustan $9.00
- Grilled cheesy sausage & egg with soldiers
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Nachos $9.00
- Kids nachos with mild beef & beans, cheese & sour cream
- White Bread N/A
- Apple Slices N/A
- Honey Oat N/A
- Carrot N/A
- Tuna N/A
- Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt N/A
- Capsicum N/A
- Oven Roasted Chicken N/A
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Mississippi Mud Cake $10.20
- A rich moist chocolate mud cake, covered in dark chocolate served with ice cream and cream
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Lamb Shank on Mash $25.80
- Succulent Canterbury lamb shank slowly braised in a tomato and red wine sauce, placed on creamy potato mash with seasonal vegetables (shank size may vary) (request an extra shank $6.20)
- Bowl of French Fries $6.00
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Soup of the Day $10.50
- Chefs selection using fresh local produce served with fresh bread
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Alpine Beef Burger $18.50
- 120gm ground beef, grilled bacon, tomato, egg, BBQ sauce, salad greens and beetroot relish inside a toasted bun served with fries
- Mini Hot Dogs & Fries $8.50
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Dessert of the Day N/A
- Priced daily, subject to availability. Chefs creation of the day
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Extra Sauce Per Serve $2.00
- Aïoli, Gravy, Tartare, Chilli Sauce, or Sour Cream
- Deluxe Teriyaki Chicken 8pcs reg/8pcs jumbo $8.20/$9.40
- Fresh Salmon & double Avocado 8pcs reg/8pcs jumbo $9.20/$12.00
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SNACK BOX $4.90
- 4pcs double avocado, fresh salmon, chicken tuna mayo
- Dragon Roll 8pcs jumbo $10.90
- Teriyaki Chicken 8pcs reg/8pcs jumbo $7.80/$8.90
- 4pcs Smoked Salmon & avocado
- TERIYAKI CHICKEN ON RICE PLATTER $29.90
- 4pcs of smoked salmon & double Avocado
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