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

  • Sweet Mango Chutney $4.00
  • Butler's Venison $18.90
    • Mouth watering hundi style dish with Indian whole spices and herbs (medium - hot)
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $17.90
    • Lamb cooked with roasted crushed spices accompanied with onions and tomato (medium)
  • Dhal Makahani $15.90
    • Black lentils and red kidney beans soaked overnight then slowly cooked with whole spices tomato and garlic (medium)
  • Palak Paneer $15.90
    • Cubes of Indian style cottage cheese in a spinach sauce with a splash of cream (medium)
  • Balti Goat $18.90
    • Slow cooked goat with Chef's secret spices - Indian favourite (medium - hot)
  • Butter Chicken $16.90
    • World famous Indian delicacy-marinated chicken slow cooked and finished with a creamy tomato masala sauce (mild - medium)
  • Lamb Palak $17.90
    • Spinach based sauce simmered with lamb and finished with a touch of cream (medium - hot)
  • Salmon $6
  • Teriyaki Chicken $22
  • Pan Fried Scallops & Roasted Garlic with Salad $18
  • Seared Scallop $12
  • Deep Fried Takoyaki 8pcs $8
  • King Prawn Tempura (6pcs) with Dipping Sauce $20
  • Scampi(#1x2pcs) Sashimi $30
    • head → miso soup
  • Rice Small $3 Large $9
    • Premium Short Grain
  • KUMARA CRISPS $ 2.50
  • TEPPAN PRIME CUT BEEF SET $20.00
    • Teppanyaki Style w/ traditional teriyaki sauce
  • PORK BELLY BRAISED IN SWEET GINGER SAUCE $9.00
  • GRILLED CHICKEN SLIDERS WITH TANGY MAYO & KUMARA CRISPS $13.00
  • NUMBAN CHICKEN, SWEET VINEGAR SAUCE AND SPECIAL TARTARE SAUCE $10.00
  • SWEET EGG $2.20
  • TEMPURA UDON $12.90
    • Japanese udon noodle soup with veges & prawn kakiage tempura
  • TEPPAN TERIYAKI CHICKEN $16.00
    • Chicken cooked teppanyaki style with traditional teriyaki sauce
  • Orange Almond Cake $9.50
    • rosewater syrup, candied pistachio, vanilla bean ice cream
  • Goats Cheese & Onion Tart $16.50
    • charred leeks, 'Zany Zeus haloumi, du puy lentils, caper raisin salsa
  • Please ask about our daily baking including muffins, GF friands, cinnamon scrolls and cheese scones
  • Hand-Cut Agria Chips $9.00
    • ketchup, chipotle aioli
  • Panko Crumbed Market Fish $21.50
    • hand-cut chips, lemon aioli, caper raisin salsa, prosciutto, rocket salad
  • Maple, coconut & hazelnut granola w natural yoghurt & passionfruit $9.00
  • Cakes By Anna $7.50 slice
  • Rocket Salad $5.00
    • good parmesan, local walnuts
  • Chips $2.40
  • Fish Cakes $1.80
  • Banana Fritters $2.20
  • Cheese $4.10
  • Sole Fillets $4.90
  • Donuts $2.20
  • Potato Fritters $0.90
  • Sausages $2.20
  • New yorker $21.50
    • Ham, Salami, Chorizo, Bacon, Cheese
  • Coffee liqueur $11.00
    • Espresso coffee served with a double shot of either Baileys, Kailua or Frangelico
  • Seared beef salad $18.50
    • Marinated Beef Strips with Salad Greens with Sweet Red Onion, Cherry Tomato, topped with feta Cheese Crispy Noodles and a Dressing
  • Cheesecake of the day $13.50
    • Served with ice-cream, whipped cream & fresh fruit slices
  • Kumara fries $7.50
  • Affogato $7.00
    • Espresso coffee served with ice-cream
  • Prawn twister $10.00
    • Crispy deep fried prawn twister served with Sweet Chili & a Side Salad
  • The spiral burger $21.00
    • 180g Angus Beef Patty grilled to perfection and topped with melted Swiss cheese, Bacon on a bed of Tomato, Beetroot, Onion, Lettuce, in a toasted Sour Dough Bun
  • Sweet and Sour Fish $10.50
    • Battered fish, onions, pineapple, peppers and carrots in sweet and sour sauce
  • Prawn Black Bean $12.00
    • Prawns with seasonal vegetables, mushrooms, garlic, ginger and black bean in gravy
  • Steak Chow Mein $9.50
    • Sliced steak with seasonal vegetables in gravy on egg noodles
  • Bami Goring $11.50
    • Curried steak, chicken, roast pork, shredded cabbage etc with fried egg noodles
  • Roast Pork Egg Foo Young $10.50
    • Sliced roast pork, onions, peas, beans and egg (like an omelette)
  • Lemon Chicken $12.50
    • Battered diced chicken, onion, peppers, carrot and cashew nuts with sweet lemon sauce
  • Pork Curry Fried Rice $10.00
    • Curried sliced pork with seasonal vegetables in gravy on fried rice
  • Cooked with meals only
  • Deep Fried Hot Chicken (Spicy) $18.00/$34.00
  • Beef with Cashew Nuts $18.00/$34.00
  • Stir Fried Chicken with Spring Onion & Ginger $16.00/$30.00
  • Deep Fried Ice Cream $5.00
  • B.B.Q Pork Fried Noodles/HoFun/Rice Noodle $11.00
  • Seafood Fried Rice $13.00
  • Spicy Lamb $18.00/$34.00
  • Lemon Chicken $18.00/$34.00
  • BOYSENBERRY PARFAIT $10.50
    • Delicate berries layered between cream & ice-cream.
  • WEDGES $7.50
  • STICKY DATE PUDDING $11.90
    • Served hot with vanilla ice-cream & homemade caramel sauce.
  • RIBEYE STEAK $30.80
    • Grilled to your taste and served with either garlic butter, pepper sauce or mushroom & bacon sauce.
  • CAMEMBERT CHEESE $15.90
    • Wedges of creamy camembert served with plum sauce & toast.
  • CHICKEN BURGER $17.50
    • Crumbed chicken with bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce and mayonnaise.Served with fries.
  • MUSHROOMS $6.50
  • PASTA $17.90
    • Fettuccine served with a Salad. Check our Specials Board for Pasta of The Day
  • Thai Beef Salad with garden fresh vegetables $33.00
  • Ice-cream sundae with fruits $8.90
    • Vanilla ice-cream top with real chocolate sauce or berries sauce and fresh fruits
  • Wok Fried Chicken and Seasonal Vegetables $26.00
  • Panang Beef Curry (medium) $29.00
  • *Our soup is Gluten free, and can be vegetarian.
  • Massaman Chicken Curry (mild) $26.00
  • Pan Fried Salmon fillet with Red Curry Sauce (medium) $32.00
  • *Our dishes are Gluten Free, some may contain nut and soy*
  • Chicken kebab sandwich/beef kebab sandwich/lamb and beef mince kebab sadwich $14.00
  • Greek salad $7.00
  • Large $7.00
  • Served with fries and salad with tzatziki sauce and garlic aioli $15.00
  • Beef/chicken/lamb/lamb and beef mince $15.00
  • Arabic salad $7.00
  • Small $5.00
  • Chicken/beef/falafel/lamb $15.00
    • Served with coleslaw, lettuce, tomato, onions and gherkins. Dressed with garlic aioli and tzatziki sauce
  • Free range eggs (your style)
  • Avocado $3.00
  • Bacon benedict $19.00
    • Free farmed local bacon, free range eggs, organic toast and hollandaise sauce.
  • Tomatoes $3.00
  • 7am - 2pm / 7 days a week
  • French toast $18.50
    • Free range bacon, fried banana and maple syrup
  • Beat street muesli $9.50
    • Served with organic yoghurt and fruit.
  • Bagels and spread $7.50
  • Big Breakfast $18.50
    • Bacon, eggs, sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes, hashbrowns & toast
  • Kids Pancake $6.50
    • Fruit, marshmallows & golden syrup
  • Chimp Burger $8.50
    • Beef pattie, cheese, lettuce & sauce
  • The Works Pancake $14.00
    • Ham, cheese, tomato, spring onion & mushroom
  • Eggs Silvester $15.50
    • Poached eggs, crispy bacon served on our own Silverbacks grilled scone with hollandaise sauce - with salmon $17.50
  • Eggs on Toast $9.50
    • Poached, scrambled or fried
  • Toast & Spreads $6.50
    • With butter & jam
  • Ham, Cheese, Pineapple $7.80
  • Jacket Wedges $12
    • With bacon, chilli sauce, sour cream and cheese
  • Fish Of The Day Priced daily
    • Please ask your server for today’s creation
  • Bar Basket (Single serve / Share serve) $12 / $18
    • Wontons, Spring Rolls, Samosas, Chicken Goujons & Onion Rings w sweet chilli & Tomato sauces
  • Prawn & Bacon Creole $25
    • Sauteed with green peppers, mushrooms in a white wine tomato & basil sauce with jasmine rice
  • Extra Sauces $1.00
  • Dumplings six $9 twelve $17.50
    • Locally made Momo Said dumplings, served with a hand crafted authentic Nepalese sauce.
  • Honey Mustard Chicked $24
    • Pan fried chicken breast, coated with honey mustard sauce, served with cranberry salsa , fries & salad
  • Pasta of the Day Priced daily
    • Please ask your server for today’s creation
  • Cheese of the day with chutney, fruit, crackers & croutes POA
  • Home-made baked potato wedges with herbs & sour cream $8.50
  • Open chicken sandwich with bacon, tomato, salad greens, onion jam – finished with guacamole & hollandaise $23.00
  • Steamed green lipped mussels with white wine, garlic & spring onion, served with garlic ciabatta and a side salad $24.00
  • Scallops and prawns in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce on a potato dauphinoise with sautéed greens $26.00
  • Rhubarb crème brulee with amaretti biscuits and candied citrus $12.50
  • Garlic, chilli and lime buttered prawns $11.00
  • Tasting Plate $13.00
    • Chorizo, Feta in basil infused oil and home marinated Kalamata olives (for two)
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