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

  • Chicken Burger $22.40
    • Marinated chicken breast served with salad, tomato, bacon, creamy brie, aioli and guacamole served with golden fries
  • Nachos $15.50
    • Chicken, beef or vegetarian served with house made bean mix mozzarella cheese, sour cream, tomato salsa and guacamole
  • Hawaiian $18.90
    • Double lashing of pineapple and ham
  • Chicken $18.90
    • Corn kernels, jalapenos and chunks of chicken
  • Mushrooms $6.50
  • Bacon $5.50
  • 1/2 doz $13.40
  • Steak and Chips
    • 250g Angus rump cooked to your liking served with green salad, golden fries and jus.
  • Squid rings $4.50/ 1/2dozen
  • Fried mushroom $4.80/ 1/2dozen
  • Fried scallop $1.50 each / $12.90doz
  • Prawn egg foo young $14.00
  • Fried rice / Fried noodles $5.50
  • Beef chow mein(gravy) / Beef vegetables on fried rice $11.00
  • Combination fried rice / Combination fried noodles / Combination chow mein(gravy) $12.00
  • Chicken with cashew nuts $13.00
  • Eggs your way $5.00
    • Add bacon
  • Soup of the Day $13.00
    • Served w toasted Supergrain bread
  • Eggs Benedict $19.00
    • Poached free-range eggs and lemon hollandaise sauce served w crispy bacon and sauteed spinach on toasted bread
  • Vanilla and Cinnamon French Toast $18.50
    • Served w caramalised banana, crispy bacon and maple syrup, Drizzled and garnished w maple syrup, toasted almonds and walnuts
  • Waffles $16.50
    • Delicious brioche waffles w a crunchy caramalised shell served w fruit salsa, candied nuts, berry compote w Greek yoghurt
  • Zucchini Green Bean Fritters $18.00
    • Topped with kimchi salad. Served w beetroot chutney
  • Creamy Oat Porridge $13.00
    • Served w caramelised nuts, dried fruit, milk and cream
  • Oven Toasted Muesli $14.50
    • Served w seasonal fruits, milk and Greek yoghurt
  • Kokumai Salad GF $12.00
    • Black rice and assorted grains served with citrus dressing
  • Edamame GF $6.50
    • Lightly salted green soy beans
  • California Roll $19.00
    • Crab stick, avocado and cucumber with tobiko
  • Teba-age $10.00
    • Deep fried chicken wings coated with Manuka honey soy sauce
  • Assorted Sashimi (20 pcs) $27.50
    • Chefs special choice of assorted sashimi
  • Oshinko Japanese Pickles $5.00
  • Dragon Roll $22.00
    • Tempura prawn and wrapped in grill eel with special sauce
  • Miso Soup $3.00
  • Shrimp Fried Rice $12.00
  • Chicken $5.00
  • Vegetarian Fried Rice $11.00
  • Steak Curry on Rice $13.00
  • Satay Chicken on Rice $13.00
  • Shrimp Foo Young $13.50
  • (10 or more persons $110.00)
  • Tom Yam Chow Mein $13.00
  • Cheese $4.10
  • Crumbed Deep Sea Cod $4.90
  • Oysters dozen (Bluff) $29.00
  • Bacon $4.10
  • Mushroom $4.40
  • Chicken Patties $2.40
  • Fish Cakes $1.80
  • Squid Rings dozen $10.00
  • Chicken NoodleSoup $10.00
    • Rice noodle with chicken, bean sprouts.
  • B.B.Q Pork Noodle Soup $10.00
    • Rice noodle with B.B.Q pork, bean sprouts.
  • Beef Noodle Soup $10.00
    • Rice noodle with beef, bean sprouts.
  • Thai Laksa Chicken $10.00
    • Egg noodle with chicken, bean sprouts, crispy noodle.
  • Red Curry ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • ​Red Curry with seasonal vegetables and coconut milk.
  • Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork)
    • Thai fried rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, crushed peanut.
  • Open lunch: tuesday - saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm
  • Thai Red Orchid
    • Stir fried red orchid noodles with bean sprouts, spring onion,capsicum
  • Chocolate Wrap $3.30
  • Fresh Fish Grilled $8.50
  • Plain Sausage $3.00
  • Chicken Nuggets x 6 $5.00
  • Potato Fritter $1.20
  • Fish of the Day $7.00 - $9.00
  • Hot Dog $3.50
  • Chicken Pattie $3.50
  • Egg $2.50
  • Chips $2.30
    • 1 Scoop
  • Egg $4.20
  • Wonton or Squid Ring (Doz) $8.50
  • Cheese $2.50
  • Pineapple $4.20
  • Banana Fritter $2.00
  • Beetroot $4.20
  • Chicken Salad - Ripped lettuce with roasted cashews, ripe avocado salsa, crotons, and other goodies, bound with Italian vinaigrette and finished with tender grilled chicken and bacon. $19.50
  • Sweet Corn Kumara Fritters - Sundried Tomato, Sweet Corn and Kumara Fritters on a pine nut and Green Salad, choice from Streaky bacon and Smoked salmon, come with Sweet Corn Sour Cream. $18.50
  • Garlic Bread - Crispy Toasted and smothered with garlic and herb butter. $9.50
  • Lambs Fry - Cooked by our master chefs perfectly, add some crispy bacon, mushroom & crack pepper sauce. Sticky onions and toasted garlic bread Served. $19.50
  • Beer Battered Fish n Chips - Crispy fish n chips with gourmet salad and homemade tartare sauce. $19.50
  • Cajun Prawn & Fish Salad - Grilled and arranged on a salad of snow pea shoots, cucumber, red onion, mandarins and feta bound with vinaigrette, finished with a roast garlic aioli. $23.50
  • Stuffed Mushrooms - Classic stuffed with Wulnuts, Sundried Tomatoes, Cream Cheese, Blue Cheese, Alone with Green Salad, Sweet Thai Chilli Sauce or Aioli Sauce. $15.00
  • Flat Bread - Pita bread coated with a blend of sun dried tomatoes and garlic with a dash of fresh parmesan and oven baked to perfection. Sweet chilli sauce & sour cream to compliment. $12.50
  • Vege Burger $6.40
  • Extra Piece Large $3.20
  • Regular Drink
  • -4 Large Chips
  • Dinner Meal $12.90
  • Spicy Wedges $4.90
  • Cheese $0.90
  • 4 Pieces of Chicken
  • Assorted Slices N/A
  • Jam Bagel $7.5
    • Toasted with cream cheese
  • Toast $6
    • Vogels, Sourdough or Gluten Free bread with served with spreads or tomato
  • Cassie Ponch N/A
  • Weekend Works $20
    • Eggs (your style) served on ciabatta with bacon, hashbrowns, sausages, baked beans, grilled tomato and mushrooms
  • Daily Soup with fresh bread N/A
  • Southland Sushi Cheese Rolls N/A
  • Poached Eggs $13
    • Two poached eggs served on sourdough
  • Farmhouse Duck & Pork Terrine $26.00
    • Cider gel, Granny Smith apples
  • Lemon Curd $16.00
    • Macaron, Pinenut tuile, Raspberry sorbet
  • Crème Brûlée $15.00
  • Steak tartare $24.00
    • Hens yolk, Baguette
  • Ora King salmon pastrami $26.00
    • Cucumber and horseradish sorbet, Lemon, Gingerbread
  • Carrot & pumpkin soup $16.00
  • Loin of 'Lovat' venison $45.00
    • Pickled red cabbage, Roasted kumara, Sautéed broccolini
  • Pan fried Grouper $43.00
    • Polenta, Courgette puree, Saffron Creme fraiche, Asparagus
  • Eggs Benedict $16.00
    • Toasted muffin, bacon, egg and Hollandaise sauce
  • Kids Basket $10.00
    • Fries served with mini hotdogs & chicken nuggets
  • Swaggers Breakfast $19.50
    • Crispy bacon, sausage, homemade potato and onion hash brown, grilled tomato, mushrooms and eggs. Phew!…. this will keep a swagger going all day!!!
  • Breads& Dips $9.50
    • A selection of breads and dips
  • Cajun Chicken $18.50
    • Mesclun salad, tomatoes, crispy bacon, red onion and peppers. (Served warm)
  • Fish and Chips $17.50 / $22.00
    • Home-style battered John Dory served with salad an fries (Deep or pan fried) (Small / Large)
  • Kids Platter $10.00
    • A selection of tasty little treats for kids. For example fruit, cold meat and fries
  • Beef & Mushroom Pie $18.50
    • Made with Hurunui Village Pinot Noir. Served with vegetable roasties & creamy mash
  • Chicken Satay $4.80
  • Traditional Kiwi Mince $4.50
  • Chicken & Cranberry $4.80
  • Steak $4.60
  • Steak & Mushroom $4.80
  • Sausage Roll $3.10
  • Steak & Cheese $4.80
  • Savouries $2.50
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