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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Avocado on Toast $17.00
- Poached eggs, smashed avocado with feta, red onion, dukkah
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Margherita $19.00
- Tomatoes, fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella
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Crepes $17.00
- Fresh berries, banana and white chocolate mascarpone
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Fried Calamari $18.00
- Marinated in lime and lemon grass with chilli and ginger jam - Add a deli salad $3.50
- - Or full selection for $18.00
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Seafood Chowder $17.00
- Creamy roux w fresh smoked fish, clams, mussels & calamari, w garlic ciabatta
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Halloumi and Quinoa Salad $18.00
- Gojiberries, roast carrot, rocket and apple with lemon and toasted cumin seed vinaigrette
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Porridge $11.50
- Chambord-laced rhubarb with chantilly cream
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Charred Lamb $18.50
- Served warm with red capsicum, mushroom and cucumber on a bed of crisp lettuce and bread fingers, served with a balsamic vinaigrette
- ALL PIZZAS TOPPED WITH MOZZARELLA & PARMESAN
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VEGETALI
- Basil pesto, mushroom, broccoli, green beans, sundried tomatoes, roast pumpkin, kumara, feta, thyme, garlic, red onion and topped with garlic aioli
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HAWAIIAN
- Lashings of ham and pineapple done the Winnie’s way
- Medium $18.00 Large $21.00
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Cajun Chicken $18.50
- Pan-fried cajun chicken with rocket, cherry tomatoes and green beans finished with a raspberry vinaigrette
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SPICY LAMB
- Seared lamb, marinated in fresh chillies, cajun spices and fresh lemon juice with jalapeños, fresh garlic, red onion and red capsicum. Served with a side of yogurt. CAUTION... HOT!! (if you want it hotter, ask your wait-person)
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Sicilian
- Hot salami, sundried tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, garlic and red capsicum
- SWEET & SOUR FISH $12.50
- Scallops dozen $16.00
- PLAIN WON TON $6.00
- Chicken Pattie $2.40
- PRAWN CHOP SUEY $12.00
- DOUBLE MEAT $5.00
- Sausage $2.00
- MUSHROOM $3.00
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Massaman curry $16.00
- Ancient - royal Thai curry, palm sugar
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Chuchee curry vegetables $16.00
- red curry, Thai herb, coconut milk
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Green curry $16.00
- Gang keow wan with coconut milk
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Pad prik gang keaw wan $16.00
- Green curry paste
- Chilli paste Nam Prik Phaow $16.00
- Rad Na (noodles) $12.00
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Green curry vegetables $16.00
- a little coconut milk
- Stir fried veg and cashew nut $16.00
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Orleans waffle & fried chicken
- Orleans waffle & fried chicken with herb butter, maple chipotle glaze, crisp sage
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Big southern gumbo
- This seafood sensation is the soul of louisiana - a traditional southern stew chock-full of blue swimmer crab, clams and mussels.Served with chipotle butter, flavoured rice, and a hefty ladle.
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Pork belly po' boy $14
- With cumin lime mayo, sweet pickled cucumber, mint slaw
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Loaded iceberg wedge (gf,v) $12
- With chipotle maple glaze, crisp sage
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Burnt broccoi (v) $10
- Spicy onions, fried peanuts, remoulade
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Orleans buttermilk fried chicken waffle $16
- With chipotle maple glaze, crisp sage
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Banoffee pie (v) $12
- With chipotle maple glaze, crisp sage
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Orleans slaw (gf,v) $8
- With cumin lime mayo, pepitas and peanuts
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Lemongrass Chicken $18.5
- Mouth watering chicken stir-fried with fresh chilli, garlic, lemongrass, onion and turmeric powder
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Spicy Thai Beef Salad $18.5
- Grilled Beef slices, mixed with roasted rice powder, fresh coriander, mint, shallot, lemongrass with hot and sour dressing
- Prawns $5
- Rice $3
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Fresh Basil and Herbs (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $19
- Wok fried your choice of meat with fresh basil, hot chilli and fresh vegetables
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Mekong Salad $19.5
- Slightly battered fish, roasted rice powder, spring onions, coriander, shallots, coriander, chilli powder and lime juice
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Pad Thai (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $18.5
- Thai classic rice, noodle dish, egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, served with crushed peanut, and lemon wedge
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Coconut Prawns $9
- King prawns coated with shredded coconut, served with honey mustard sauce.
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Open Steak Sandwich $18.5
- Caramelized onion, mixed letucce leaves, tomato, cheddar, roast vegetable chutney on ciabatta
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Flat Breads $13.5
- Cheese and garlic OR Sundried tomato pesto parmesan
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Chicken Bap $17.5
- Bacon, brie, mixed lettuce leaves, tomato and your choice of cranberry, apricot or guacamole mole in a bap
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Vege Breakfast Stack $16.5
- 2 Hash browns, Portobello mushroom, sliced tomato, spinach, two poached eggs topped with lemon hollanadise.
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Toasted Bagel $8.5
- Preserves and cream cheese
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Pancake Stack $16.5
- Freshly made pancakes topped with bacon, maple syrup and banana
- -Add Bacon $4.5
- Smoked salmon, lettuce, capers and cream qheese $12.5
- Caesar salad - add chicken $4.00 $10.00
- Toast w selection of jams $5.80
- Soup of the day $15.00
- Bacon sandwich on sour dough with tomato jam $10.00
- Mince on toast w a poached egg $16.00
- Creamy Pumpkin $15.00
- Eggs Benedict $16.50
- Eggs on toast $10.00
- - Ham, Cheese & Onion
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Mixed Platter (For 2) $11.00
- Chicken Nuggets, Fish, Mini Hotdog, Spring rolls, Samosas, Onion Rings, served with chips & tomato sauce
- Sausage Rolls $3.50
- - Cheese & Onion
- - Ham, Cheese & Tomato
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Pies $4.00
- Steak, Mince & Cheese
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Basket of Chips $6.50
- Served with tomato sauce
- Toasted Sandwiches $4.00
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Meat Pie $10.0
- peas, mashed potato
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Chips $6.5
- fried potatoes with curry gravy, garlic aioli
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I Like Meat $22.5
- Salami, meatballs, sausage ragout, red onion, BBQ sauce. Seasoned with bacon bits or chilli bacon bits
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Chorizo & Smoked Ham $22.0
- Caramelised chilli pineapple, onions
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Grilled Chicken $10.0
- Gravy, chips, corn cob
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Classic Margherita $18.0
- Tomatoes, fresh basil, & buffalo mozzarella cheese
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Mt Cook Venison $21.5
- Venison , chorizo cream cheese spread, beetroot, juniper mayo, salad
- See our Dessert Board for our Sweet Plates! N/A
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Bitterballen $10
- 8 bite size krokets served with bread & mustard
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Rollmops Single $6
- pickled herring, rolled around onions & gerkin, served on a bed of lettuce & fresh bread
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Wedges $7
- seasoned wedges served with sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
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Soup of the Day $8
- see staff for todays selection.(served with dutch mini toast)
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Hot Dog $7.50
- cheese kranskys wrapped in bread, grilled with cheese, onion & 3 sauces
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Deluxe Wedges $10
- toppped with bacon, cheese & onion, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
- -double $8
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Frikadel Special $8
- Mildly spiced sausage covered with mayo, curry sauce & onions, served on white or whole grain bread
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Chicken Alfredo $18.00
- Smoked chicken, mushroom and red onion in a tangy cream tomato sauce with fettuccine.
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Winnie's Starter Platter $30.00
- Tender ribs, smoked salmon, szechuan squid, pepperoni, brie, olives and gherkins, daily dip. Served with fresh Winnie's loaf.
- 1/2 &1/2 add $3.00
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Cajun Chicken $18.50
- Pan-fried cajun chicken with rocket, cherry tomatoes and green beans finished with a raspberry vinaigrette
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Sweet Satay Chicken
- Peanut satay sauce, marinated chicken, sweet chilli sauce and pineapple pieces
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Beetza Pizza $18 Med / $21 Lge
- Spiced beetroot jam, caramelised onions, feta, parmesan and fresh mint.
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Smoked Chicken $18.00
- Sundried tomatoes, red onion, mushroom, mango salsa, bacon and smoked chicken
- Large $33.00
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Hot Butter Cuttle Fish $ 10.00
- Served with a dressed salad
- Chimichurri
- Mushroom
- Spring Rolls
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Happening Frenchsingha $ 34.50
- Inspiration of a traditional Portuguese Dish, side of gourmet fries
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Signature Butter Milk Fried Chicken $ 28.50
- Chicken marinated in a selection of spices and buttermilk (Choice of one side)
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Chicken Liver Pate $ 14.00
- Crispbread, beetroot puree
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Salt and Pepper Tiger Prawns $ 17.00
- Wasabi mayonnaise
- 13.Soup with tomato and egg $5.00
- 29.Slow cook whole abalone in oyster sauce POA
- 5.Si Chun style mung bean jelly salad $6.00
- 3.Beef and OX tripe with chilli dressing $8.00
- 26.Crab with spring onion and ginger POA
- 1.Mouth watering hot and sour chicken salad $6.00
- 36.Sweet and sour fried whole prawn $22.00
- 8.OX tripe with chilli pepper dressing $8.00
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Open BLT Sandwich $12
- Bacon, lettuce, tomato, aioli, side of chips
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Eggs Benedict $16
- Hash brown, Asparagus, poached egg, spinach, hollandaise sauce
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Quiche $12
- In house made quiche with side salad
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Salmon Fillet $16
- Asparagus wrapped in bacon, mint & butter potoatoes, roasted tomato, hollandaise sauce
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Big Breakfast $16
- Eggs, bacon, hash brown, mushrooms, tomato, sausage, toasted bread
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Poached eggs $12
- Poached eggs, asparagus, toasted bread, basil pesto sauce
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Roast Vegetable Salad $12
- Roasted vegetables, salad leaves, honey mustard dressing
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Baked Ham Panini $12
- Ham of the bone, cranberry sauce, brie cheese, side of chips
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