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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Lamb Shank Single $21.00
- Lamb Shank marinated and slow cooked then served on Rustic Mash with steamed Vegetables.
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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
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Top Hut Chicken $25.50
- Chicken thigh in a Thai green curry sauce with basmati rice and steamed vegetables.
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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
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Mushroom & Feta $15.00
- Sliced portabello mushrooms, feta, mozzarella on a base of garlic infused olive oil finished with some thyme, salt and pepper
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The King $15.00
- Fresh mozzarella, ham and mozzarella with a sweet tomato and capsicum sauce
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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
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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
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Pumpkin & Prosciutto $16.00
- Garlic infused olive oil, mozzarella, pine nuts, roasted pumpkin and thin slices of prosciutto topped with rosemary
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Butter Chicken $16.00
- Juicy pieces of chicken in a mild curry sauce on a base of hummus and topped with fresh coriander
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Sgt. Peppers $15.00
- Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella and thin slices of pepperoni
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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
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Lunch Box 2 $8.50
- Honey Chicken Or Bbq Pork Or Fried Rice
- Lemon Chicken $7.00
- Charsui Bun
- Honey Chicken Wing $2.50
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Shui Mai $1.50
- Steamed / Fried Pork Dumplings
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The Cup Soup of the Day $13.50
- (Ask your wait person for the Chef’s flavour of the day) served with toasted ciabatta
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Japanese Warm Chicken Salad $19.50
- Grilled chicken, mesculin salad, red capsicum, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and crispy noodles with toasted sesame and lime dressing
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The Cup Classic Lambs Kidneys $17.00
- Lambs kidneys, herb mashed potato, creamy bacon and mushroom sauce with toasted ciabatta
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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
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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
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Aristo Porridge $12.50
- Rhubarb, apple and crumble OR Berry compote, creme fraiche and granola
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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
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Spanish Omelette $17.50
- Potato confit, sauteed onion, streaky bacon, tomato and gruyere cheese
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Extras $2.00
- Bacon / Egg / Mushroom / Hashbrown / Onion Rings
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Option 3 $15.00
- Fresh Fruit / Fairy Bread / Cheerios / Fries / Jelly / Drink
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Surf & Turf $32.00
- 200grm Angus ribeye, with garlic shrimps, served with salad & fries, choice of mushroom, peppercorn sauce, gravy or garlic butter
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Fish of the Day $19.00
- Market fresh fish in a tempura batter or pan fried served with seasonal salad & fries.
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Cheese $18.00
- Cheese, cheese or more cheese
- Chicken & Bacon $20.00
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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
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Option 1 $13.00
- Fish Bites / Chicken Nuggets / Fries / Jelly / Drink
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Bircher Muesli $12
- w berry compote topped w honey roasted nuts
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Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms $15
- w sundried tomato ,chilli, spinach & crumbled feta served on mixed greens
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Dirty Burger $19
- spicy chicken breast, salsa, chipotle aioli, cheese in a brioche bun. Served w fries
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Crunchy Brioche French Toast $17
- w mascarpone, maple syrup & berry compote
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Breakie Burger $14
- fried egg, bacon, avocado & salsa
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Fries $7
- w ketchup or chipotle aioli
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Homemade Blueberry Waffles $17
- w crushed hazelnuts, caramelized banana & vanilla bean gelato
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Eye Fillet Steak $27
- w garlic & jalapeno chimmichurri on the side served w fries & small green salad
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HALLOUMI BURGER
- Grilled halloumi cheese, chargrilled capsicum, basil pesto, caramelised onion, lettuce and mayonnaise. Served with salad and/or fries.
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HUMMING BURGER
- Our signature deluxe veggie-nut burger topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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MASALA DOSA
- Our signature South Indian lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with potato masala. Served with dal and chutney. Vegan, gluten-free.
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CURRY OF THE DAY
- served with basmati rice.Gluten free
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HUMMING BURGER
- Our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo. Served with salad and/or fries.
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Pad Peanut Sauce (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
- Stir fried chicken, pork or beef with vegetables and peanut sauce
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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
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Khao Pad Gaeng Kheo Whan (Chicken, Pork, Beef) $12.50
- Stir fried rice with green curry paste and vegetables
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Fried Rice (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
- Stir fried rice with eggs, vegetables and dark soy sauce
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Green Curry (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
- Green curry with bamboo shoots, capsicum and vegetables
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Pad Kratiam Moo Krob $12.50
- Stir fried crispy pork belly with mushroom, garlic, vegetables and pepper sauce
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Pad Krapao Moo Krob $12.50
- Stir fried crispy pork belly with chilli, garlic, bamboo shoots, onion, green bean and basil
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Corn fritters (GF) (egg f, dairy f) $7.50
- Fries and salad
- Seafood chowder $10.50
- Pumpkin, kumara & bacon tart $8.50
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Gourmet sandwich poa
- See our blackboard for the daily special
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salad choices
- green/potato/pasta/rice/ roast/ vegetable
- Fresh made sandwiches $5.50
- - large salad $8.00
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Toasted bagel $10.00
- With grilled bacon, tomato and cream cheese
- Paleo with coconut yoghurt & almond milk add $2.50
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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
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Paleo or Oaty Granola (paieo, wf) $14
- Served with poached pear, berry compote & organic yoghurt
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Soup of the day $12.50
- please ask our friendly staff
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Trio Omelette $19
- served w. house smoked salmon & cream cheese
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Tempura Shrimp $14
- juicy tempura shrimp loving w. seaweed & chili seasoning
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Berry Cheesecake $12.50
- berry cheesecake served with ice cream and whipped cream
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Caesar Salad $18
- baby cos, free range poached egg, bacon, Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, cherry tomato and bread croutons
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Eggs Benedict $20
- free range poached eggs & hollandaise sauce served on house-made potato hash & spinach w. either bacon, ham, mushroom
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Ondras $25
- succulent chicken breast wrapped in potato pancake served with fresh salad
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Pasta of the Day N/A
- ask our friendly staff
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Eggs florentine $14.00
- Hot buttered english muffins, poached eggs with creamed spinach and hollandaise sauce
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Omelette $16.00
- Freshly made to order with a choice of three fillings- mushroom, ham cheese, spinach, onion, tomato.
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Breakfast stack $15.00
- Hash Browns, grilled tomato, bacon & eggs
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Big breakfast $20.00
- Sausages, bacon, eggs, hash brown, mushroom, grilled tomato & a side of toast
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Eggs benedict $16.00
- Hot buttered english muffins, streaky bacon and poached eggs topped with hollandaise
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Vegetarian breakfast $16.00
- Eggs, spinach, mushroom, hash brown, grilled tomato & toast
- Chicken croquettes $2.60
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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
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