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

  • Tasting Platter (For 2) A sample selection of our hot entrees. Arancini, mini chicken drums, vegetable pakora and calamari, with sweet chilli flatbread, hickory smoked BBQ sauce and house made aioli. $26.90
  • Mussels (GF*) Green lipped mussels sauteed in a creamy white wine sauce, with toasted ciabatta. $10.90 / Main $18.90
  • Molten Chocolate Fondant - Chocolate ganache, chocolate wafer, chocolate ice cream and Chantilly cream $12.90
  • Mini Chicken Drums (GF) With a chilli jam, kaffir lime and ginger sauce. $12.90
  • Eggs Royale (GF*) Local free range eggs and cold smoked Akaroa salmon on toasted ciabatta, topped with our special recipe house made hollandaise. $19.90
  • Akaroa Salmon (GF) Smoked Akaroa salmon on house made potato rosti stack with a tomato, avocado and capsicum salsa. $25.90
  • Open Chicken Sandwich (GF*) House smoked chicken breast, mixed leaves, tomato, avocado, crispy bacon, aioli and house made tomato relish on toasted ciabatta, with shoestring fries. $23.90
  • Brioche French Toast Moreish cinnamon and cream battered brioche slices with crispy bacon and banana, drizzled with maple syrup. $17.90
  • Quinoa Cakes (GF/ Vegan) $24
    • homemade cakes, pan fried, served with mushrooms and haloumi, marinated zucchini ribbons, and avocado salsa
  • Chicken Strips and Chips $9
    • three chicken strips with a lightly spiced coating, with hot chips and a salad garnish
  • Cheesecake of the day $12
    • served with berry coulis
  • Satay Beef or Crispy Chicken Wrap $17
    • with baby spinach, celery & orange, topped with chef's satay sauce and a side salad
  • Fish and Chips $9
    • a piece of freshly battered fish, with hot chips and a salad garnish
  • Tandoori Chicken Salad (GF available) $21
    • on fresh greens with red onion, tomato, sliced capsicum, mango dressing and a mint yoghurt topped with crispy noodles
  • Confit Pork Belly with Crispy Crackling (GF available) $29.50
    • served on kumara and potato gratin with braised red cabbage, apple chutney, fresh greens and red wine jus
  • Fish and Chips (GF) POA
    • Please contact us for today's Fresh Catch and choose pan seared, crumbed or battered, served with a fresh green salad, fries, homemade tartare sauce and a lemon wedge
  • MUSHROOM CREPES $19.50
    • Three warm crepes filled with our creamy mushrooms in a white wine sauce, topped with roasted mushrooms, breadcrumbs and a parmesan crisp, finished with melted garlic butter (GF)
  • BREAKFAST TRIFLE $12.50
    • Our own honey, almond & chia toasted muesli, layered with banana, summer berry compote, lime infused coconut & served with almond milk on the side (DF)
  • It's a Date $12.00
    • sticky date & ginger pudding drizzled with a warm salted caramel sauce & cream on the side
  • Ice Cream Sundaes $10.00
    • any day is a good day for an iconic kiwi sundae (pineapple lump / black doris plum / hot fudge / berry sherbet)
  • The Store Cheese Rolls $12.00
    • six cheese rolls filled with our own special creamy cheese filling, served with homemade tomato sauce and gherkin aioli
  • Pie 'N' Shake $8.50
    • your choice of a mince & cheese pie or a chicken, brie & cranberry pie served with a milkshake – you choose the flavour!
  • Mince of Toast $17.00
    • "mum sure didn't make mince like this!" Take rich venison mince packed with winter vegetables, red wine and mushrooms served with toasted ciabatta, crunchy cheese straws & our spicy homemade tomato sauce
  • THE GRILL $22.00
    • A plate full of start up! Bacon, sausages & poached free range eggs, all served with toasted fresh bread, homemade hash cakes & our own homemade tomato sauce & basil pesto
  • Vege / Curry / Spring Roll $3.00
  • Fish Bite $1.20
  • Bacon & Egg $10.00
  • Portion of Chips $3.50
  • Jam Wrap $3.20
  • Cheese $9.00
  • Potato Fritter $1.20
  • Chicken Pattie $3.50
  • Ale House Loaf $10.50
    • A locally baked loaf, either plain or dripping with garlic butter, served with a herb and sweet chilli dip.
  • Kakanui Calamari $16.50
    • Tender golden calamari tossed in salt and pepper with chilli lime aioli and salad greens.
  • Side Salad** $5.50
  • Ale House Gravy N/A
  • Creamy Mushroom Sauce N/A
  • Vegetables** $5.00
  • Kakanui Calamari** $16.50
    • Fried golden then tossed in our homemade salt & pepper seasoning, served with chilli lime aïoli and salad greens.
  • Ploughman Pork Belly $24.00
    • Pressed pork belly, roasted with a honey glaze and served on potato bake with gravy, crackling, apple chutney and salad greens.
  • 1 Dozen Wontons (no sauce) $9.00
  • Pork with Cashew Nuts $12.00
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts $12.00
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken $10.00
  • Roast Pork Foo Young $10.50
  • Chicken Foo Young $9.50
  • Steak Tomatoes on Rice $10.50
  • Steak Mushroom on Rice $10.50
  • Chicken Foo young $12.00
  • Roast Pork on noodles $12.00
  • Chicken Chop suey $12.00
  • Sweet & sour Blue Cod $13.50
  • Combination Foo Young $14.00
  • Pork Foo young $12.00
  • Mushrooms $3.00
  • Combination on Noodles $12.50
  • Vegetarian Thali $14.00
    • (two vegetarian dishes)
  • A traditional lunch thali containing two dishes of chef’s choice served with basmati rice, red onions, pickle, raita and a naan bread or roti
  • Lamb Pasanda $16.00
  • Bhuna Chicken $15.00
  • Chicken Biryani $15.00
  • Khumb Matter $12.00
  • Tender strips of tandoori chicken, lamb or paneer tossed with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and red onions dressed with lemon juice, chaat masala and chopped coriander served with mint chutney.
  • Vegetable Biryani $12.00
  • Shrimp Spinach $15.99
    • Shrimp cooked with abundance of spinach, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices
  • Kiwifruit Lamb $8.90
    • Minced lamb with kiwifruit and special Indian spices and herbs
  • Kashmiri Naan $4.50
  • Chocolate Naan $5.00
  • Aloo Kulcha $4.50
  • Roti $2.50
  • Chicken/Lamb Tikka Masala $15.50
    • Chicken/lamb pieces cooked with tomato, onion, capsicum and youghurt and spices
  • Mango Chutney $3.00
  • Original Bing $7.90
    • Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Bingo $12.90
    • Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • All Bings are served in a freshly made Chinese style crepe cooked in scrambled egg and black sesame seeds.
  • Pork Bing $9.90
    • Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Chicken Cheese BBQ Bacon Bing $11.90
    • Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Cheese, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, BBQ Sauce and Mayo
  • Beef Bing $9.90
    • Bee, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Papers, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Chicken Bing $9.90
    • Marinated Chicken, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • - Goafs cheese, roast beetroot, orange & pistachio
  • Orange & Almond Cake $12
    • Made with fresh oranges & toasted almonds
  • Grilled Chili Lime Chicken & Bacon $25
    • Between 2 slices of toasted bread with ranch slaw, lime Tzatziki & hand-cut agria fries
  • Bowl Of Fries half $4/ full 8$
    • With a side of tomato sauce
  • Hot Smoked Salmon Pate $18
    • Made m-house. served with gherkin caper pesto & toasted bread (extra bread 4pc - $4)
  • Loaded Wedges $10
    • Wedges topped with cheese, jalapenos & sour cream. Add crispy bacon - $4
  • Soup Of The Day half $9/ full $15
    • Ask for today's choice Served with a side of bread
  • Tossed Green Salad $8
    • Crisp leaves with salad veggies & sprouts
  • Mt Somers $25
    • Manuka Smoked Chicken, Brie & Cranberry
  • Foggy Peak $25
    • Pulled Wild Venison, Forest Mushrooms & Cranberry
  • Mt Grey $25
    • Pear, Blue Vein & Walnut
  • Mt Thomas $25
    • Braised Lamb, Kumara & Feta with Cucumber & Minted Yoghurt
  • Castle Hill $25
    • Hot Smoked Salmon, Capers & Cream Cheese
  • Pizza Breads $11.5
    • Served with mozzarella and your choice of: Cream Cheese & Sweet Chili / Basil Pesto & Parmesan / Garlic & Herb
  • Mt Oxford $25
    • Pork Belly & Caramelised Onion with Apple Slices & Mango Chutney
  • Burnt Hill $25
    • Honey Baked Ham with Roasted Pineapple
  • Yakjundon Set $13
    • Teriyaki chicken on noodles, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
  • Teriyaki chicken udon $12
  • Sushi Roll N/A
  • Beef yaki udon $11
  • Crispy Chicken $11
    • Crispy chicken with don-katsu sauce, egg & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Chicken Ball N/A
  • Teriyaki Salmon $12
    • Salmon with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Katsu Set $13
    • Crumbed pork on rice, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
  • Mutton seekh kebab (6pcs) $11.00
    • Minced mutton with indian herbs and spices cooked in tandoor on skewers. Serves well with the mint chutney
  • Kashmiri naan $5.00
    • Naan bread stuffed with coconut, cashews and sultanas
  • -Full $17.50
  • Lamb tikka masala $16.30
    • Lamb pieces cooked in a mild tomato sauce with chopped onion masala. Must try
  • Sweet/Salted lassi $3.00
    • Sweet mango lassi and salted lassi made from yoghurt
  • Basmati rice $2.50
    • Aromatic steamed basmati rice
  • Prawn kadai $16.90
    • Prawns cooked in thick gravy with onions, capsicum and spices
  • Chutney and pickles each $2.50
    • Mango chutney and mixed pickles
  • Flaming Flintstone 400g $ 30.00
    • Ribeye Steak, bone in with smashed potato, sautéed vegetables & topped with our Chefs peppercorn or mushroom sauce
  • Marinated chicken skewers
    • Succulent skewers of chicken in a soy marinade
  • Seared beef, grilled pepper & caper berry
    • Skewers of beef, grilled peppers & capers drizzled with dressing
  • Beef Burger $ 18.00
    • 200g beef pattie topped with bacon, onion rings, tomato, lettuce & sauced with bbq and aioli
  • Flash-fried prawns with chilli, lemon & parsley
    • Butterflied prawns sautéed with chilli & garlic & dressed in lemon
  • Salmon Loaf $10.50
    • With a selection of dips
  • Ham & Cheese croquetas
    • Croquetas with a tomato chilli jam dip
  • Salt & Pepper Calamari $12.50
    • With salad garnish & dipping sauce
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