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
- Egg $2.00
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BLAT $17.00
- Bacon, lettuce, tomato and guacamole on toasted Turkish bread, served with our house fries.
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Bagels $14.00
- Bacon, tomato, pesto, cream cheese or Salmon, pesto, cream cheese
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Gado Gado $17.00
- Steamed seasonal vegetable with creamy satay sauce
- Spicy Wedges served with rustic tomato sauce plus aioli $7 Small / $9 Large
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Steak Sandwich $24.00
- Seasoned ribeye grilled medium rare, with crispy bacon, Havarti cheese, rocket, caramelized onions and aioli. - Add an egg $2.00
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Classic Cesar $16.00
- Crisp cos lettuce, crunchy croutons, parmesan cheese and classic Caesar Dressing with crispy bacon - Add chicken $4.00 - Add anchovies $4.00
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Salmon and Pesto Salad $23.00
- Oven roasted salmon fillet served on a mixed salad with citrus vinaigrette, capers and kumara crisps
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Piatto Bruschetta $17.00
- Ask the staff for our trio of the day
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Giardino $28.00
- Pomodoro, zucchini, peas, ricotta, spinach, eggplant, sprinkled with dill
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Porchetta $36.00
- The best roast pork loin with caramelised pears, broccoli, pancetta & almonds
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Fettuccine Con Polpette $24.50
- Homemade Italian fettuccine pasta with chicken meatballs in a fresh tomato -or - basil pesto sauce
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Nettuno $29.00
- Pomodoro, mozzarella, chili prawns, squid, sundried tomatoes, pangrattato & salsa verde
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Garlic Bread $10.50
- Melted homemade garlic butter on ciabatta, topped off with parmesan cheese
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Mixed Leaves $10.50
- With tomatoes, cucumber, olives & avocado
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Calamari Fritti $17.50
- Squid rings dusted in semolina & fried, served with aioli & lemon rocket salad
- Lemon Pepper Fish $2.90
- Fish & Eggs $9.00
- Sweet Chilli Chicken $10.00
- Sausages & eggs $9.00
- Eggs & steak $11.50
- Chips $2.40
- Chicken $5.00
- Vegetarian no meat $5.30
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French Toast $19.00
- generous slices of brioche dipped in cream and egg batter served with bacon, banana and maple syrup
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Kudos Breakfast (Vegetarian) $20.80
- free range eggs any style, wilted spinach, hash browns, creamy mushrooms, tomato & toasted wholegrain
- Mocchiato / Vienna $3.80
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Home Made Muesli $12.50
- w’ seasonal fruit & natural yoghurt
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Hot Chocolate $1.50
- Fluffy
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Open Chicken Sandwich $20.50
- an open sandwich with grilled chicken, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, brie and plum sauce on ciabatta
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Mediterranean Lamb $23.00
- pan seared lamb w’ cherry tomato, cucumber, feta olives, spanish onion & green salad topped w’ mint raita
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BLT $18.50
- streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato & our own aioli on turkish OR ciabatta, served with fries and green salad
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Harira $9.50
- Healthy vegetarian tomato based soup, with chickpeas and mix vegetables, served with fresh plain bread.
- Chicken $16.50
- -Beef R/$ 12.50 M/$14.00
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Falafel
- Extra meats or Falafel added. $3
- Hummus $3
- -Chicken $12.50
- -Fish R/$ 13.50 M/$15.50
- Moroccan tagine dishes are slow-cooked savory stews, typically made with diced meat, poultry, or fish with seasonal vegetables
- Steak and Kidney
- Chicken and Cranberry
- Steak and Cracke
- Steak, Cheese
- Bacon and Eggs Pies
- Steak and Sweet
- Mince and Cheese Pies
- Steak and Cheese Pies
- Olives N/A
- Bacon, Egg and Cheese N/A
- Thousand Island N/A
- White Chip Macadamia N/A
- Western Egg and Cheese N/A
- Old English N/A
- Honey Mustard N/A
- Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
- Roast duck and mango salad $35.50
- Scallops with kumara crisps and Japanese mayonnaise $14.00
- Fried rice with roast pork & Chinese sausage $28.00
- Stir-fried udon noodles with chicken & shiitake mushrooms $28.00
- -main $20.00
- -side $14.50
- Chicken teriyaki $30.00
- OPENING HOURS TUES - SUN Lunch 11.30am - 2.00pm Dinner 5.30pm - late
- Italian B.M.T N/A
- Tuna N/A
- Choc Chip N/A
- Wrap N/A
- M&M N/A
- Steak, Egg and Cheese N/A
- Sweet Onion N/A
- Olives N/A
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Steamed Green Lip Mussels $14.50
- (1/2 kg) in Cider & Bacon Broth, Served with Toasted Garlic Bread.
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Chicken Salad $14.50
- Grilled Chicken Breast with House Cured Bacon, Parmesan & Mesclun Salad, Ranch Dressing.
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Pork Belly Roast $15.00
- Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Red Wine Gravy & Seasonal Vegetables.
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Beef, Chicken or Falafel Burger $15.00
- With Lettuce, Cheese, Tomato & Relish in a Freshly Baked Ciabatta Bun, Served with Fries
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Beef Nachos $15.00
- Crispy Corn Chips Topped with Chilli Bean Mince & Melted Cheese, Sour Cream & Tomato Salsa.
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Traditional Breakfast $15.00
- 2 Eggs, Bacon, Tasty Pork Breakfast Sausage, Hash Brown, Toast & Grilled Tomato
- Available 11am – 4pm Monday to Friday.
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200g Rump Steak $15.00
- Grilled to your Liking with Chips & Fried Eggs. Choice of Sauce – Peppercorn, Bacon & Mushroom 0r Garlic Butter.
- Price: Large / Small
- fluffy can be replaced with small orange juice
- Combo#1 $3.80
- gluten free toasties made on request $5.90
- cheese & onion
- smoked chicken, cream cheese & pesto $6.50
- creamy pumpkin $6.50
- ham & cheese $4.90
- Roast Pork with Cashew Nut & Mushroom $13.50
- Chilli or Curry $1.00
- Steak with Pineapple on Fried Rice $11.00
- Sausage $2.20
- Pineapple Fritter $2.00
- Steak with Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.00
- 1/2 Doz Wontons $6.00
- Wontons with Sweet & Sour Sauce (12) $10.00
- Rhubarb crème brulee with amaretti biscuits and candied citrus $12.50
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Tasting Plate $13.00
- Chorizo, Feta in basil infused oil and home marinated Kalamata olives (for two)
- Banana and hazelnut parfait with vanilla mascarpone $11.00
- 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
- Fresh green garden salad $8.50
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Venison Salad $23.00
- raspberry tea-smoked venison with beets, glazed pear, radish, candied walnut & brie, & a raspberry vinaigrette
- Spring vegetable and pesto tart with Gruyere pastry base. Served with slow roasted tomatoes, garden salad and minted aioli $20.00
- Plain $2.50
- Sandwich w/ smoked salmon, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
- Sandwich w/ bacon, egg, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
- Plain w/ choc hazelnut spread $4.50
- Plain w/ cream cheese $4.00
- Sandwich w/ casalinga, egg, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
- Sandwich style $10.00
- Plain w/ cream cheese & jam $4.50
- Meat balls $1.80
- Savoury muffins $3.80
- Ham roll $5.60
- Long quiche varieties $19.20
- Roast beef & fig chutney roll $4.60
- Family chicken, brie & spiced plum quiche $18.90
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Long quiche varieties
- Salmon & asparagus / mediteranean ham with piquant peppers / honey smoked chicken with red pepper /chicken / spinach & brie / chicken / spinach / feta & mushroom.
- Family smoked chicken & cranberry quiche $18.90
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