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

  • Potato Rosti Stack $16.90
    • w/ smoked salmon and salad of red onion, tomato, capers and a dill Aioli
  • Bagels From $4.80
    • BLT, BLET, Salmon w cream cheese and capers, cream cheese and pesto
  • Mince on Toast $16.90
    • with 2 poached eggs
  • Open Beef Burger and Chips $16.90
    • w/ Red onion relish
  • Sides all $3.90
    • bacon, egg, sausages, salt roasted tomato, potato rosti, mushroom, toast
  • Caesar Salad $18.90
    • w/ chicken
  • 2 Eggs $10.90
    • any style with toast
  • Vege Breakfast $16.90
    • Poached eggs, grilled mushrooms, salt roasted tomato and avocado/spianch (seasonal), ciabatta toast
  • FAMILY PACK OPTION1 $16.00
    • 2 FISH, 2 HOTDOGS, 2 MEAT PATTIES, 2 SCOOPS
  • CHOCOLATE DONUT $2.30
  • POTATO FRITTER $0.70
  • FRIED OYSTER 1/2 DOZ $14.00
  • FRIED SCALLOP $1.50
  • BATTERED MUSHROOMS (4 FOR) $3.50
  • TOMATO $4.70
  • PINEAPPLE RING $1.70
  • Black tiger prawn 4p $15
  • Noodle salad $9
    • Udon noodle and salad in special dressing .
  • Wakame salad $6.80
    • Marinated seaweed .
  • Teriyaki chicken $15
  • Salmon croquette (2 pieces) $5.80
  • Takoyaki(octopus ball) $7
    • 6pieces of deep fried octopus balls topped with japanese mayo and tonkatsu sauce sprinkle with seaweed and bonito flake
  • Garlic prawn $21
  • Miso ramen $13
    • Japanese noodle with miso(fermented bean paste) taste soup
  • Frozen Fanta Blue Lemonade McFloat N/A
  • Italian Dressing N/A
    • Lighten up. Enjoy a vinaigrette-blend of vinegar, lemon, garlic, onion, and capsicum, with a mix of herbs including parsley and allspice.
  • Chicken McWrap Caesar - Grilled N/A
    • It may be little, but there's a lot to love. 100% chicken breast fillet marinated with spices and grilled to perfection. With fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise.
  • Crispy Chicken & Aioli McWrap N/A
    • Introducing the new Real Choices delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap, with 100% NZ crispy chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp cos and iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • Sweet 'n Sour Sauce N/A
    • Enjoy the fruity taste, with a hint of spice and soy.
  • Keri Orange Juice N/A
    • Go for a classic with some cold O.J. Sweet. 'Keri' and 'Keri Juice Company' are registered trade marks of The Coca-Cola Company.
  • Chicken McWrap Aioli - Crispy N/A
  • Big Mac N/A
    • Take two 100% beef patties sourced from farmers in regions such as the King Country and Canterbury. Add the delicious combination of crisp iceberg lettuce, melting cheese, onions, and tasty pickles, all framed between a toasted sesame seed bun. And for the grand finale a generous helping of our famous McDonald's special sauce!
  • Kids quesadilla $9.00
    • 2x6" Tortilla filled with cheese and your choice of pulled pork or pulled chicken . Served with salsa and sour cream
  • Beef sliders 2 $9.00
    • Mini cheese burgers. Made mild with beef patties cheese slices, tomato relish (Spanish onion, coriander and gherkins) Optional
  • Seasoned wedges $9.00
  • Cheese fries $7.00
    • Potato fries with warm cheese sauce, salsa and sour cream
  • Side salad $6.00
  • Chimichang $18.50
    • Large flour tortilla filled and wrapped with cheese rice and your choice of Vegetarian, pulled pork chipotle, chicken tinga or Carne asada (marinated beef) Cooked till crispy and golden served with salad, salsa, guacamole and sour cream
  • Salsa $3.00
  • Onion rings $6.00
  • Single serve cheese (50gm) $14.0
  • Curry Crusted Tuna Salad $19.5
    • soft poached egg, bacon parsley crumbs, iceberg, parmesan, prosciutto & classic caesar dressing
  • Truffled potato puree, chives & crisps $6.0
  • Cocktails traffic light, pink panther N/A
  • Chicken Parmigiana A La Moda $23.0
    • roast rump, swiss chard & smoked eggplant puree
  • Olive oil potato puree & jus $15.0
  • Espresso coffees – flat white, latte, cappuccino, mochaccino, macchiato, chai lattee, hot chocolate $5.0
  • North Canterbury Lamb $32.0
    • fennel & chorizo, white miso beurre blanc
  • Cream cheese $2.00
  • Add Bacon $6.00
  • Pork Burger $18.50
    • With green apple slaw and capsicum jam between toasted ciabatta bun. + 4.00 add fries
  • Check out our Cabinet for today’s Bakes $5.00
    • Cake
  • Flat Bread $15.00
    • Ham cheese pineapple salsa, Pesto, Sweet chilli cream cheese, Pumpkin feta and spinach
  • Steak Fritz $22.50
    • 200g Porterhouse steak with Paris butter and shoestring fries
  • Streaky bacon $6.00
  • Garlic Loaf $9.99
  • Double $12.50
  • Single $11.00
  • Vegetarian Falafel
  • Single $10.20
  • Combo
  • Greek Salad $8.50
  • Single $11.00
  • Single $7.30
  • Bagels $8.50
    • w' raspberry jam OR basil pesto and cream cheese
  • Hot Chocolate $1.50
    • Fluffy
  • Coffees (reg / large / bowl) $4.80 / $5.20 / $5.70
    • Mochaccino
  • Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad $24.50
    • smoked salmon, crispy lettuce, poached egg, crispy bacon, croutons, parmesan & our own Caesar dressing
  • Eggs any Style $10.60
    • free range eggs served scrambled, poached or fried on toasted grain OR ciabatta -add streaky bacon $4.00 -add smoked salmon $6.00 -add creamy mushrooms/ wilted spinach/ roasted tomatos $3.50
  • Teas (for one / for two) $3.50 / $6.00
    • English Breakfast / Earl Grey / Pure Green / Lemon Green / Jasmine Green / Peppermint, Lemon & Ginger Camomile & Spiced Apple
  • Caramel Mocha Latte $6.50
  • Mushroom Risotto $18.00
    • portabello, shitake & button mushrooms, spinach & parmesan (-add streaky bacon $4.00)
  • Eggs on Toast $12.00
  • Toasted Panini $9.00
  • Muesli & Fruit Compote $17.00
  • Porridge $10.00
  • Chips $4.00
  • Vegetarian Burger $13.00
  • from 11am to 2pm
  • Classic Beef Burger $14.00
  • MOHINGA
    • light fish soup flavoured with shallots & lemongrass
  • MO KIN THOKE
    • roasted mushrooms dressed with lemon, shallots, sesame & olive oil
  • PET TOKE
    • pork & vegetable dumplings (pot stickers) served with dipping sauce (7 pieces)
  • AMEYDA NUT
    • mild beef curry / stew slow cooked in shallots, garlic & light spices
  • MAJIDI YE KE MOT
    • tamarind sorbet - tangy refreshing or for brave - chilli topped sorbet
  • NGA SEIN CHIN
    • great appetiser - fresh fish marinated in lemon, shallots, chilli, olive oil & sprinkled with coriander
  • VEGETABLE AJOO
    • vegetables coated in a lightly spiced batter and deep fried, served with dipping sauce
  • MUDDY MUD CAKE
    • for those who need their chocolate fix
  • M= Medium / L= Large
  • Pappardella Novelo M $24.50 / L $27.00
    • Garlic, onions, mushroom, bacon and mixed with sauteed chicken in a white wine cream sauce and fresh herbs.
  • Caponata with Three Cheese Ravioli (V) M $24.50 / L $27.00
    • Tomato, courgettes, eggplant and fresh herbs tossed through fresh pasta and finished with olive oil and basil pesto
  • Fillet of Beef $38.00
    • Grilled angus eye fillet with sweet bread ravioli, beef marrow bon bon, bordelaise sauce, Beetroot Mousse and creamed Spinach
  • All Pasta topped with Parmesan / Gluten Free Penne Pasta available on request
  • Soup of the Day (*)
    • Served with warm Bread rolls and Butter
  • Chilli and Garlic Prawns (GF)(DF) $17.00
    • Marinated prawns with avocado salsa, lemon aioli, lime & coconut
  • Succulent Canterbury Lamb Shank $33.00
    • Slow cooked Lamb Shank accompanied with sauteed baby vegetables, creamy whipped kumara mash and crushed minted peas
  • Smashing $10.50
    • Smashed Avocado, Tomato, Swiss Cheese, Spinach
  • (on toasted bagel) $7.50
  • Fresh Banana $6.50
  • B.L.T $10.50
    • Streaky bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomato and aioli
  • Little Pig $10.50
    • Pulled Pork & Kimchi Schmear, Iceburg Lettuce
  • (on toasted bagel)
  • Raspberry Jam $6.00
  • Smokey $11.50
    • Cold smoked Salmon, Herb & Lemon Schmear, Alfalfa, Capers
  • Toasted Sandwich $4.00
  • Hot Dog (Small) $2.60
  • Filled Sausage / Chicken Cordon Bleu $3.30
  • Pepper Steak / Steak Bacon & Cheese / Chicken / Meat Pasties / Quiches $4.50
  • Fish $3.10
  • Steak / Bacon & Egg / Mince & Cheese / Mince / Steak & Cheese / Steak & Mushroom $4.20
  • Kransky Roll $2.20
  • Hot Meat Sandwich / Roll $7.50
  • Ham & Salad $15.00
    • Champagne ham off the bone, served with two salads and new potatoes, chipped in parsley and minted butter
  • Breads& Dips $9.50
    • A selection of breads and dips
  • Beef & Mushroom Pie $18.50
    • Made with Hurunui Village Pinot Noir. Served with vegetable roasties & creamy mash
  • Eggs Benedict $16.00
    • Toasted muffin, bacon, egg and Hollandaise sauce
  • Swaggers Breakfast $19.50
    • Crispy bacon, sausage, homemade potato and onion hash brown, grilled tomato, mushrooms and eggs. Phew!…. this will keep a swagger going all day!!!
  • Ribeye Steak $27.00
    • Brandy flamed peppercorn steak. Prime Angus 200grm steak cooked to your liking. Served with a green salad and new potatoes, chipped in parsley and minted butter
  • Gourmet Burger $18.50
    • Homemade meat pattie, beetroot, onion, lollo rosso lettuce and mayonnaise served with fries
  • Kids Platter $10.00
    • A selection of tasty little treats for kids. For example fruit, cold meat and fries
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