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

  • LAMB ROGAN JOSH $16.00
    • spiced meat cooked in tomatoes, yoghurt and aniseed
  • ALOO PARATHA $5.00
    • unleavened bread stuffed with potatoes, fresh coriander, onions and spices
  • LAMB PASANDA $16.50
    • boneless meat pieces prepared in mint, spices and cashew gravy
  • ROASTED PAPAD $2.00
  • CHICKEN TIKKA $10.00
    • chicken cubes marinated in spicy yoghurt, skewered and cooked in Tandoor oven(5 pieces)
  • MINAR CHICKEN $16.00
    • experience our chicken and vegetables cooked in a delicious vegetable sauce
  • NAAN $3.00
    • famous Indian leavened bread
  • KHEEMA NAAN $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with spiced lamb mince
  • Toasted pumpkin seed Bagel with Schmear $9.50
    • Choose from Salmon cream cheese and capers OR Pine nut, basil pesto and cream cheese
  • Gourmet Grilled Chicken Sandwich $20.00
    • Grilled chicken, mayo, bacon, lettuce, tomato, French Dijon and olive tapenade on toasted rye with fries
  • 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
  • Japanese Warm Chicken Salad $19.50
    • Grilled chicken, mesculin salad, red capsicum, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and crispy noodles with toasted sesame and lime dressing
  • Scrambled OR Poached Eggs with Streaky Bacon OR Smoked Salmon on Toast $17.50
    • On rye, white or gluten free toast
  • The Cup Classic Lambs Kidneys $17.00
    • Lambs kidneys, herb mashed potato, creamy bacon and mushroom sauce with toasted ciabatta
  • Sides $7.50
    • Chef’s Garden Salad with red wine vinaigrette
  • The Cup Soup of the Day $13.50
    • (Ask your wait person for the Chef’s flavour of the day) served with toasted ciabatta
  • Deep Fried Prawn Twisters $8.00
  • Stir Fried Beef with Vegetable $16.00/$30.00
  • Deep Fried Spring Rolls $5.00
  • "Hokien" Fried Noodles $12.00
  • Chinese Sausage Fried Rice $13.00
  • Fried Lamb with Coriander $18.00/$34.00
  • Poached Sliced Beef in Hot Chilli Oil $18.00/$34.00
  • Braised Fish Fillet $20.00/$36.00
  • Affagato $16.00
    • Shot of C4 coffee, Liqueur of your Choice, Ice Cream
  • Chicken Wings $14.00
    • Chilli or BBQ w Sour Cream
  • Chefs Vegetarian Dish $27.00
    • Available upon request
  • Lamb Shank, Creamy Mash, Caramelised Onion Gravy $28 1 / $35 2
  • Chillingworth Slaw w Peanuts $9.00
  • Homemade Bread w Balsamic & Olive Oil or Garlic Butter $7.00
  • Beetroot, Feta & Hazelnuts $9.00
  • Our lunch offering includes a delicious selection of goodies from the cabinet which change daily. We create anything from wraps to muffins to salads to savouries, come on down and get a quality snack.
  • All Curries are served with Rice and Plain Naan Bread $N/A
  • Lamb Curry $12.5
    • Lean lamb cooked in onion and yoghurt sauce with special aromatic spices.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $12.5
    • Chicken cooked with tomatoes, onion and yoghurt based gravy.
  • Chicken Biryani $12.5
    • Rice cooked with tender boneless chicken, peas and green coriander served with Raita.
  • Palak Chicken $12.5
    • Chicken and spinach cooked in onion based gravy.
  • Vegetable Biryani $11.5
    • Rice cooked with fresh vegetables and served with Raita.
  • Chicken Korma $12.5
    • Tender Chicken Cooked with cashew nuts and almonds in a mild creamy sauce.
  • Dal Tarka $11.5
    • Yellow split lentils cooked with turmeric, chopped onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and garam masala.
  • 27. Pork with Mixed Vegetables $13.00
  • 53. Chicken (or Beef) Egg Foo Yong $12.00
  • 23. Beef with Curry Sauce $14.00
  • 81. Sizzling Spicy Chicken $18.00
    • Stir-fried chicken and vegetables with spicy sauce
  • 52. BBQ Pork Egg Foo Yong $13.00
  • 3. Deep-fried Chicken Wings (6 pcs) $7.50
  • 60. Fried Rice $10.00
  • 30. Crispy Roast Pork $15.00
  • Fruit Pancake Stack $15.00
    • Pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruit, yoghurt and wild berry coulis
  • Bacon & Eggs $15.50
    • Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
  • Muesli with Fruit and Yoghurt $10.50
    • Toasted Muesli served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
  • -With Bacon $15.50
  • Angus Beef Burger $15.50
    • Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun
  • French Toast $15.50
    • Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
  • Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
    • Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
  • B.L.T Sandwich $14.50
    • Toasted focaccia bread with bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli. Served as an open sandiwich
  • Curry & Rice $10.00
  • - Chicken
  • Medium $11.00
  • - Lamb
  • Cream Roll $1.50
  • Baklava $2.50
  • Jilabi 3 for $2.00
  • - Falafel
  • Served with coconut rice (gf)
  • Pork & Prawn Sui Mai (4 pieces) $10
  • Kum Heong Style Soft Shell Crab $26
    • crispy curry leaves, dried shrimp, ginger & onion
  • Honey & Soy Tossed Squid $18
    • cashew nuts, szechuan pepper, chilli
  • Hawker Roll Pulled Sticky Pork $14
    • pickled cucumber
  • Chicken & Prawn Laksa Soup $20/$18
    • (v) and (gf) option available
  • Char Siu Bbq Pork Ribs $20
    • twice cooked, shao xing, hoisin & sesame seeds
  • Kaffir Lime Cream $12
    • crispy coconut, vanilla marinated pineapple (gf)
  • Lamb Shank(GF)
    • Braised lamb shank on top of a Creamy Garlic Mash, Steamed Seasonal Vegetables and finished with a delicious Gravy
  • Rib Eye Steak (GF) $31.00
    • Grilled Rib Eye Steak, served with Fries and choice of Garden Salad or Steamed Seasonal Vegetables, accompanied with choice of Pepper, Mushroom or Garlic Sauce
  • Champagne Ham Pasta $21.50
    • Chef cooked Pasta with Champagne Ham, served with Mushroom Cream sauce & finished with Parmesan Cheese
  • Side Order Dishes Are All $6.00
    • Daily Potatoes, Mashed Potato, Fries, Steamed Vegetables, Mixed Garden Salad
  • Aoraki Salmon Fillet(GF) $32.00
    • Oven baked Fresh Salmon Fillet, served with Roasted Vegetables & Steamed Rice, finished with Hollandaise Sauce
  • Roasted Chicken Breast(GF) $29.00
    • Stuffed with Spinach, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese, wrapped with Streaky Bacon, served with Steamed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables, finished with White Wine Mushroom Sauce
  • Grilled Vegetables Mediterranean Style $22.00
  • -(two shanks) $28.50
  • -Chicken $14.00
  • No Carbs Kebab
    • just salad & choice of lamb, chicken or mix kebabs
  • Teriyaki Chicken Set $12.50
    • Teriyaki Chicken, potato salad, vegetables, miso soup & green tea
  • UDON (Soup Noodles) $9.00
    • Japanese Noodles (UDON) in light soy flavoured soup with seaweed & spring onion
  • -2 Shish kebabs with Rice $10.00
  • -reg: $10.00
  • Cutlet Lunch Box $11.00
    • Chicken cutlet with potato salad and vegetables in a Lunch box
  • Buta Don (Spicy pork) $10.50
    • Sliced and seasoned pork & vegetables roasted with sweet & hot sauce served on rice
  • Vegetable Biryani $14.50
    • Basmati rice cooked with vegetable, fruits, nuts and coriander with mild spices.
  • London Garlic Chicken $15.00
    • Boneless chicken cooked in onion gravy, ground spices and garlic with green peas and potato.
  • Chef Special Kebab and Basmati Rice $15.50
    • Basmati rice served with Indian Heaven special kebab.
  • Plain Naan $2.50
    • Bread made of refined flour, baked in the tandoor.
  • Keema Naan $5.00
    • Bread stuffed with spiced lamb mince.
  • Ice Cream (please ask waiting staff for flavours) $4.00
  • Chilli Chicken $15.50
    • Battered boneless cubes of chicken fried and saute in garlic with green peas and potato.
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
    • Naan filled with garlic.
  • Fish/Prawn Masala $19.00
    • Juicy prawns or fish cooked with in masala sauce to its perfection
  • Poppadom (4pcs) $2.00
  • Chicken/LambDum Biryani $17.00
    • Aromatic Basmati rice with choice of meat, sauteed with herbs and spices In a sealed pot, cooked on low heat to its perfection Goes well with Raita
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $17.00
    • Boneless chicken cooked in a chunky tomato and onion gravy with a touch of cashew nut and cream
  • Lamb Rogan josh $17.00
    • Diced lamb pieces cooked with onion tomato and spices to a perfection
  • Chicken Achari Tikka $14.50
    • Lean pieces of Chicken marinated in spices and yoghurt base marinade with a touch of Indian mixed Pickle to tantalise your taste buds, Skewered and cooked in Tandoor
  • Tandoori Roll $3.00
    • Traditional Indian bread made from wholemeal flour baked in Tandoor
  • Vegetable Jalfrezi $14.00
    • Mixed vegetables cooked with sweet and sour thick gravy
  • Moroccan Chicken Wrap $18.90
    • A large tortilla wrap stuffed with salad, Moroccan seasoned chicken and Aioli, served with wedges and sour cream.
  • Lamb Shank $21.90
    • A hearty meal of tender braised lamb shank, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Extra shank $7
  • Gravy Boat $1.50
  • Bowl of Salad $4.50
  • Eggs Benedict $16.90
    • With bacon on an English muffin, smothered in a rich creamy hollandaise sauce.
  • Roast of the Day $18.90
    • A Robbie’s favourite! The chef’s choice of prime oven roasted meat, served with roasted seasonal vegetables and gravy.
  • Bacon 1 Rasher $1.80
  • Apple Crumble $11.90
    • Our homemade apple crumble will impress, served warm with whipped cream and ice cream.
  • Muesli $10.00
    • Toasted Muesli with berry compote & fresh yoghurt.
  • Belgian-style waffles with Pear & Rhubarb $17.50
  • Breakfast sharing platter for two $40.00
    • Eggs your way poached, Scrambled or fried, spinach, tomatoes, Streaky bacon, home- made hash browns, sausages, toast, and hollandaise & finished with home-home tomato sauce. Vegetarian option available
  • Eggs your way $15.00
    • Poached, scrambled or fried on toast and served with crispy bacon.
  • Israeli Chicken salad $22.00
    • Marinated free range organic chicken on Israeli cous cous salad
  • Salmon $6.90
  • Waffles $17.50
    • Belgian-style waffles with freshly cooked banana, bacon & maple syrup.
  • Crushed Avocado $18.00
    • Crushed Avocado on 5 grain multi toast w grilled tomatoes & chilli flakes.
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