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
- Steak: 130g ribeye & red onion marmalade. $20.00
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West Coast Whitebait GF option Small $18.00 Large $29.00
- Choice of micro-battered or egg omelette with salad – large comes with fries.
- Garlic bread $9.50
- Falafel: V The Pier’s chickpea falafel. $15.00
- Pork: Stuffed pork belly with apple sauce. $17.00
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Crawfish Chowder $29.00
- made with Kaikoura Crayfish Served with our toasted homemade bread.
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Salt & Pepper Calamari $14.00
- In-house crumbed, on mesclun with lemon mayonnaise
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Local Crayfish (NZ Rock Lobster) GF option Half $45.00 Whole $90.00
- Oven baked with garlic butter; served with fries and salad.
- Honey B.B.Q. Pork on Rice $13.00
- Combination Fried Rice $15.00
- Sliced Duck with Bean Sprout $16.00
- Vegeterian Fried Noodles $15.00
- Eggplant with Chilli Sauce on Rice $13.00
- Combination Vegetables $16.00
- Pork Ribs and Potatoes in Chilli Pot $25.00
- Fried Lamb & Cumin Seeds on Sizzling Plate $22.00
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Salt on the Pier Muesli $12
- A tasty blend of oats, cereals and dried fruits served with yoghurt & berry compote
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Canterbury Lamb Racks $ $34
- Pan seared oven baked in a light mustard crumb served with truffle potato, ratatouille and red wine jus.
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Green Lipped Mussels $ 1 Person $14 or to Share $22
- Steamed green lipped mussels with a mango & lime salsa. Served with garlic bread.
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Breads and Dips $Two people $12 /Gluten free option $14; Up to four people $15 / Gluten free option $17
- Selection of warmed breads served with 3 dips
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Belgium Chocolate Torte $12.5
- Dark Belgium chocolate served with hot chocolate sauce and vanilla parfait.
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Lemon Cream Meringue $8.5
- Swiss rolled served with lemon cream & berry coulis.
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Fries and Aioli $8
- Large bowl of fries with our own aioli sauce
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Catch of the day $32
- Specially prepared catch of the day (check with our wait staff for today’s dish) served with fries & house salad
- Arepas w/ scrambled eggs, smoked or a king salmon, swiss cheese n mustard crema
- Torrejas w/ tres-leche toast, almonds, guava syrup n whipped cream cheese
- Elena ruz w/ strawberry jam, cream cheese n turkey 14
- Churros w/ espresso ice cream, banana jam n candy bacon
- Smoked ham croquettes w/ smoked pimento mayo n grilled cheese
- ‘Ccc’ – crispy Cuban chicken 14
- House fries w/ aji chipotle mayo 9
- Arroz imperial - achiote chicken, cheese n mayo on rice 16
- -Falafel $13.00
- - Medium $9
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Baked Potato
- Choice of Chicken, Lamb or Meat
- -With Salad & Rice $12.00
- -Combo $12.00
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Regular Roll
- with lettuce, tomato, onion, tatrouli & onion
- Plate $12.00
- Plain Burger $5.00
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Eggs on Toast $11.50
- Eggs cooked your way, House Smoked Tomato Chutney, Toasted Sourdough
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Braised Beef Brisket $18.50
- Whipped Cream Cheese, Sautéed Spinach, Poached Egg, Pomegranate Molasses, Pea Shoots, Toasted Sourdough
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Avocado Brunch Salsa $18.50
- Gourmet Salad Greens, Green Pico De Gallo, Feta Cheese, Vincotto, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Poached Egg, Toasted Sourdough
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Chilli Scrambled Eggs $18.50
- Marinated Mushrooms, Black Sesame Seeds, House Ricotta, Toasted Ciabatta
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Acai Bowl $17.50
- House Granola, Goji Berries, Chia Seeds, Coconut Flakes, Cacao Nibs, Bee Pollen, Almond Milk, Toasted Almonds, Seasonal Berries
- House Pancetta / Smoked Salmon / Chorizo Sausage $5.00
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Brioche French Toast $18.50
- Hazelnut Syrup, Saffron Poached Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Mascarpone, Crème Anglaise, Hazelnut Crumb, Flowers
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Slow Baked Beans $17.50
- Spicy Chorizo, Wilted Spinach, House Ricotta, Soft Boiled Egg, Toasted Ciabatta
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Gourmet Flat Bread $10.00
- with sundried tomatoes, basil pesto, feta, nuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sweet chilli sauce, olives and herbs
- Fresh Green Salad $9.00
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Caesar $17.00
- crisp cos lettuce, shaved parmesan, crispy bacon and croutons, served with the famous winnie's caesar dressing
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Chicken, Cranberry & Brie $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
- lashings of smoked chicken on a cranberry base and topped with brie and rosemary. a winnie's favourite (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
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Wedges or Fries $8.00
- with garlic and home-made tomato sauce
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Prawns and Chorizo $18.00 / $21.00
- seared garlic prawns and chorizo (Medium / Large)
- Famous Winnie's Chilli n/a
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Red Stag $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
- a beetroot puree base with mushroom, venison, feta and seasoned with rosemary, thyme and garlic (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
- Double Meat $4.50
- RodCod $4.00
- Plain $3.50
- Cheese and Pineapple $4.00
- Gurnard $4.00
- Salmon $6.00
- Salmon $6.00
- Mushroom $4.00
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Cherry Pie $14.00
- Homemade, Served Warm with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
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Vegetarian Option $34.00
- Homemade Tortellini filled with Spinach, Ricotta & Pine Nuts + Fresh Basil Tomatoes & Wine.
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Sirloin of Beef $38.00
- Prime Aged & Grain Fed, Char Grilled + Potatoes, Roasted Garlic, Mushrooms + Red Wine Jus.
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Seafood Spaghetti $35.00
- Mussels, Calamari, Prawns + Garlic, Chilli, White Wine & Fresh Herbs.
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Hot Cheese Fondant $18.00
- Baked Brie + Pickles, Parma Ham, Crostini & Salami.
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Fresh Bread $10.00
- Homemade served with a Selection of Condiments.
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Crème Brulée $12.00
- Baked Vanilla Custard with Toffee Sugar Top.
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Fresh Fillet of Fish $37.00
- Pan Fried Blue Cod, New Potatoes, Asparagus, Prosciutto, Mayonnaise & Fried Capers.
- Spicy Broad Bean $6.00
- Vitamilk Soy Bean Drink (300ml) $3.00
- Homemade Noodles with Tianjing Style Gravy $10.00
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Dim Sum Meal $3.00
- add 3 side dishes and a drink to your noodle order
- Master Kong Ice Tea Range $3.00
- Chef's Special Pancake with Spring Onion $2.00
- Flavoured Mixed Vegetable Salad $5.00
- Chef's Special Fried Noodles with Beef $12.00
- Chicken Satay on Rice $12.00
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Chicken Fried Rice $48.00
- 3-4 servings
- Sweet & Sour Chicken $13.00
- Chicken with Black Bean Sauce $12.50
- Steak satay on rice $12.00
- Sweet & Sour Pork $13.00
- Roast Pork Cashew Nuts on Rice $13.50
- Pork Chop Suey $12.00
- Bacon and egg panini $8.50
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Tuatara lunch box $9.50
- Ham sandwich, fruit, raisins, biscuit, drink from the kids drink selection
- Wedges $9.50
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Fish 'n' chips $18.50
- Beer battered gurnard with salad & fries
- Kids fish and chips basket $7.00
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Giant sausage roll $8.50
- Served with tomato jam
- Seafood chowder $10.50
- -small salad $5.00
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Lunch & Dinner: Battered Fish of the Day $13.50
- Served with your choice of chips and salad or potatoes and veggies
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Breads and Spreads for Two $13.00
- Selection of Freshly Baked Breads (6pieces), Trio of House Spreads
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Breads and Spreads to Share $16.50
- Selection of Freshly Baked Breads (9 pieces), Trio of House Spreads
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Croque Monsieur $21.50
- Toasted brioche, ham off the bone, cheddar or Gruyere cheese, shoestring fries, garden salad
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Lunch & Dinner: Homemade Pasta $13.50
- Served with tomato sauce and grated cheese
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Lemon Parfait $14.00
- Lemon Parfait, meringue, berry compote, candied lemon, moscato & berry sorbet
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Cheese Souffle $17.00
- Three cheese souffle, apple & walnut salad, melba toast
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Venison Salad $23.50
- Pan seared venison loin, pear, walnuts, crispy kumara, mixed leaves, berry & balsamic dressing
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tweLve's Coq au Vin $35
- Bacon Wrapped Chicken w/ Creamy Portobello Mushroom Sauce
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ANZCO Steak Sandwich $22
- w/ Fries & tweLves Aioli
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French Onion Soup $16
- w/ Gouda Crouton
- tweLves Famous Crème Brûlée w/ Sorbet g.f. $14
- All Mains Served with Seasonal Greens and Side of Chefs Potatoes
- Seasonal Soup $16
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Slow Roasted Pork Belly $36
- w/ Braised Julienne Vegetables & Paddy's Irish Sausage & Kumara Croquette
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tweLves Seafood Risotto $22
- w/ Prawns & Salmon
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Beef nacho $10.00
- Served with sour cream
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Spicy wedges $8.00
- Served with sour creme and chilli sauce
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Seafood basket $10.00
- assortment of seafood snacks bites and chips
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Chicken nuggets and chips $8.00
- 6 chicken nuggets with chips and tomato sauce
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Chips S$4/L$6
- Served with sauce and aioli
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Spicy wedges supreme
- Spicy wedges with grilles cheese and bacon served with sour créme and chilli sauce
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