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

  • Mud Cake $11.00
    • A rich and decadent mud cake served warm with ice cream and cream.
  • Little Italy
    • A tomato base layered with pepperoni, salami, tomatoes, mushrooms, red onions, capsicums topped with a basil pesto swirl and a sprinkle of parmesan.
  • Vegetarian Tartlet $18.50
    • Roasted pumpkin, red onion, spinach, courgettes with cream cheese and basil pesto alongside a garden salad.
  • Zest Favourite
    • Tender chicken pieces alongside red onions, capsicums, cranberry sauce and Brie cheese.
  • Broccoli & Blue Cheese
    • Sweet onion relish base, caramelised onion, broccoli, spinach, mozzarella and blue cheese.
  • Sweet Chilli Chicken
    • Chicken, ham, capsicum, red onion, mozzarella and cream cheese with a sweet chilli swirl.
  • Chicken & Banana Curry $19.50
    • Chicken, onions and capsicums in a mild green curry finished with banana slices and toasted cashew nuts served on jasmine rice.
  • Pavlova $11.00
    • $11.00Home-made individual Pavlova topped with cream and fruit served with ice cream
  • Chow chow $4.20
  • E gg $4.20
  • 6 Mussels $5.00
  • 6 chicken Nuggets $4.20
  • Double Meat $4. 20
  • Extras $1.00
  • Fish $4.20
  • 6 wontons $3.60
  • Breakfast burger $20
    • One of our huge burger buns with an egg over easy, bacon, sausage, hash brown, onion rings, ‘Tuimato’ sauce & aioli.Add fries for +$3
  • Deep fried prawns- 3 ways $16
    • Twisters, battered and crumbed prawns with tequila and lime aioli dipping sauce.
  • Ploughman’s Platter- traditional $25
    • 3 different kinds of (local) speciality sausage sliced on a board with toasted ciabatta, local cheddar, pickles, cherry tomatoes, mustard aioli and onion jam.
  • B.L.T. on ciabatta $20
    • Lashings of bacon, crispy local lettuce & fresh tomato. Served with chunky fries & a side of aioli. Add grilled chicken +$6
  • Our hotel burger $24
    • A 200g homemade Angus beef patty with bacon, swiss cheese, egg, onion rings, lettuce, ‘Tuimato’ sauce & plenty of fries.
  • Blue Cod $30
    • Either in a crispy Steinlager beer batter or straight from the pan - you choose. Served with a mixed side salad, crunchy fries & a homemade tartare sauce.
  • Big kids steak $22
    • 200g juicy rump with 2 eggs, chips & a pot of garlic butter.Served on a smaller plate with no green stuff. Great for big kids or a late breakfast.
  • Crispy chicken burger $23
    • Our famous crispy-coated chicken breast on a huge bun with swiss cheese, lettuce & topped with sweet chilli & aioli. Served with fries of course.
  • Chow-chow $4.30
  • Twin Pack $15.00
    • 2 fish 2 hotdog 2 meat pattie 2 chips
  • Plain $3.50
  • Sole-Battered $4.50
  • Sausage $2.20
  • A quarter $5.00
  • Potato-Fritter $0.60
  • Donut-Jam $2.20
  • French Toast with Banana & Yogurt $16.50
  • BBLT (Bagel with Free-range Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato) $14.50
  • Slice / Muffins / Scones $4.50
  • Sauteed Mushrooms & Bacon on Toasted Sourdough or 5 Grain Bread $18.50
  • Roasted Stone Fruit, Organic Yogurt, Raw Organic Granola Crumbs $12.50
  • Mega Breakfast: Bacon, Eggs, Sausage, Mushrooms, Tomato & Toast $23.50
  • Bagel with Whipped Cream Cheese, Jam or Pesto $9.50
  • Small $12.50
  • Boteco's home made beef lasagne $22.90
    • How mama used to make it to us
  • Fried cassasva (madioca frita) $10.90
  • Falafel entree (V) $9.50
    • Home made vegetarian patties served with tazitzki sauce
  • Lamb kebab
    • Lamb kebab skewers cooked on charcoal BBQ served with greek salad, home made sauces, fries and pita bread
  • Chicken kebab (open souvlaki) $22.90
    • Chicken breast kebab skewers cooked on charcoal grill served with greek salad, home made sauces, fries and pita bread
  • Stuffed potato (beef, chicken, vegetarian or shrimp) $15.90
    • Two half potato stuffed, mozzarella cheese with your own chose of filling
  • Fish and chips $18.90
    • Cach of the day with tartar sauce served with side salad
  • Kokeba $18.90
    • Traditional beef minced made into a ball filled with tazitzki sauce
  • Edamame (V) $5.00
  • Seared Beef Nigiri $5.50
    • 2pcs
  • Teriyaki Chicken Roll $10.50
    • 8pc
  • Teriyaki Chicken with rice $18.00
    • Grilled hold chiken thigh finished with teriyaki sauce served with salad
  • Pork Miso Katsu Bento Box $20.80
    • Deep fried pork cutlet with sweet miso sauce
  • Crispy Chicken with rice $18.00
    • Fried crispy chicken with japanese brown sauce & mayo served with salad
  • Steamed Rice $2.50
  • Salmon Nigiri $5.00
    • 2pcs
  • Seafood Chowder $12.50
    • With artisan soup roll
  • Garlic Bread $7.50
    • With house made confit garlic butter
  • Abode Chicken Burrito $15.50
    • With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, cheddar cheese and fennel slaw, served with fries
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
    • With artisan soup roll
  • Ground Beef Burger $15.50
    • House made beef pattie with gruyere cheese, pickles and aioli, served with fries
  • Quesadilla $8.00
    • Abode chicken with smoky salsa, chipotle mayo and cheddar cheese
  • Fries (GF) $6.00
    • With aioli
  • Roast of the Day $15.00
    • (GF available) Ask your server about today’s roast
  • Tasty Toasties from $7.50
    • Your choice of bread loaded with your favourite fillings
  • Rak's Pork Ribs $24.90
    • Rubbed in our own spices the slow cooked in our charsiu sauce
  • Cake $7.50
    • Our staff will advise you of today's selection
  • Banana Split $10.50
    • Banana, ice cream, chopped nuts and a choice of chocolate OR caramel sauce
  • Oven Baked Focaccia $8.50
    • With herb butter, served with olive oil and sweet chilli sauce
  • Barbeque Pork Ribs $15.50
    • Rubbed in our own spices the slow cooked in our BBQ sauce
  • Golden Chicken Filo $18.50
    • Daily fresh flavour, served with fries and a side salad
  • BLT Sandwich and Chips $15.90
    • Crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato with aioli in Turkish bread
  • Vegetable Manchurian $11.99
    • Vege Manchurian Balls In Home Made Sauce With Soy, Chilly, Honey
  • Combo $13.50
    • Small Souvlaki Of Your Choice + Fries + Can Of Drink
  • Souvalaki & Kebabs S $8.00/ L $11.00 / El $14
    • Chicken
  • Large Souvlaki Of Your Choice + Fries + Can Of Drink $15.50
  • Beef S $8.00/ L $11.00 / El $14
  • Snack Box $8.50
  • Chicken Nuggets $4.00
    • 5 Pcs
  • Drum Sticks $11.99
    • Chicken With Special Bbq Sauce
  • Sole $5.20
  • Crumbed Fish $2.60
  • Seafood (crab) stick $2.20
  • 1/2 dozen Chicken Nuggets $4.70
  • 1/2 dozen Scallops $8.00
  • 1/2 dozen Wontons $4.50
  • 100% Meat Pattie $2.20
  • Jam Rap $2.20
  • Steak and Cracke
  • Mince Pies
  • Mince Savouries
  • Chicken and Satay
  • Steak and Sweet
  • Chicken, Corn & Plum Sauce Quiche
  • Steak and Cheese Pies
  • Steak and Kidney
  • -Fresh Summer Rolls
  • Com Ga CaRi Chicken Curry On Rice / Com Suon Pork Chop On Rice / Com Xao Thap Cam Combination Meat On Rice / Com Xao Hai San Seafood On Rice $10.00
  • Muc Xao Sa Ot Chilli Lemongrass Squid / Muc Chien Gion Deep Fried Squid / Muc Xao Chua Ngot Sweet Sour Squid $18.00
  • Ca Hap Mo Hanh Chef Special - Whole Steamed Fish / Ca Hap Tau Xi Whole Steamed Fish with Black Bean Sauce / Ca Sot Cay Spicy Fish / Ca Chua Ngot Sweet Sour Fish $24.00
  • Extra Noodles / Extra Meat / Steamed Rice per Bowl $3.00
  • -Myhanh Fresh Beef Salad
  • Bun Cha Gio Dac Biet (Dry) Special Combination $10.00
  • -Crispy Squid
  • Saboro bento salmon (salmon rice box) $8.90
  • Karaage chicken rice ball $5.40
  • Teriyaki chicken & large king salmon & avocado $9.90
  • Teriyaki salmon $12.90
  • Karaage chicken & pork tonkatsu $9.90
  • Salmon avocado, salmon & sweet omelette $8.90
  • California ocean roll $11.90
  • Teriyaki chicken half roll $4.50
  • Western bacon cheeseburger $8.90
    • Chargrilled beef patty, bacon, cheddar cheese, crispy onion rings and tangy BBQ sauce on a seeded bun.
  • -1/3 lb. Angus $9.90
  • -Combo $8.40
  • -1/2 lb. Angus $13.90
  • Portobello mushroom thickburger
    • Chargrilled beef patty, swiss cheese, Portobello mushrooms in sauce, lettuce, red onions, tomato and mayo on a seeded bun.
  • Memphis chicken stacker $14.90
    • Pulled pork with two breaded chicken fillets, crispy onion straws, melting cheese and BBQ sauce on a seeded bun.
  • -1/2 lb. Angus $12.90
  • Memphis bbq thickburger
    • Pulled Pork with a Charbroiled Beef Patty, Crispy Onion Straws, Melting Cheese and BBQ sauce on a Seeded bun.
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