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
- Tasting Platter (For 2) A sample selection of our hot entrees. Arancini, mini chicken drums, vegetable pakora and calamari, with sweet chilli flatbread, hickory smoked BBQ sauce and house made aioli. $26.90
- Mussels (GF*) Green lipped mussels sauteed in a creamy white wine sauce, with toasted ciabatta. $10.90 / Main $18.90
- Molten Chocolate Fondant - Chocolate ganache, chocolate wafer, chocolate ice cream and Chantilly cream $12.90
- Mini Chicken Drums (GF) With a chilli jam, kaffir lime and ginger sauce. $12.90
- Eggs Royale (GF*) Local free range eggs and cold smoked Akaroa salmon on toasted ciabatta, topped with our special recipe house made hollandaise. $19.90
- Akaroa Salmon (GF) Smoked Akaroa salmon on house made potato rosti stack with a tomato, avocado and capsicum salsa. $25.90
- Open Chicken Sandwich (GF*) House smoked chicken breast, mixed leaves, tomato, avocado, crispy bacon, aioli and house made tomato relish on toasted ciabatta, with shoestring fries. $23.90
- Brioche French Toast Moreish cinnamon and cream battered brioche slices with crispy bacon and banana, drizzled with maple syrup. $17.90
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Quinoa Cakes (GF/ Vegan) $24
- homemade cakes, pan fried, served with mushrooms and haloumi, marinated zucchini ribbons, and avocado salsa
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Chicken Strips and Chips $9
- three chicken strips with a lightly spiced coating, with hot chips and a salad garnish
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Cheesecake of the day $12
- served with berry coulis
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Satay Beef or Crispy Chicken Wrap $17
- with baby spinach, celery & orange, topped with chef's satay sauce and a side salad
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Fish and Chips $9
- a piece of freshly battered fish, with hot chips and a salad garnish
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Tandoori Chicken Salad (GF available) $21
- on fresh greens with red onion, tomato, sliced capsicum, mango dressing and a mint yoghurt topped with crispy noodles
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Confit Pork Belly with Crispy Crackling (GF available) $29.50
- served on kumara and potato gratin with braised red cabbage, apple chutney, fresh greens and red wine jus
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Fish and Chips (GF) POA
- Please contact us for today's Fresh Catch and choose pan seared, crumbed or battered, served with a fresh green salad, fries, homemade tartare sauce and a lemon wedge
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MUSHROOM CREPES $19.50
- Three warm crepes filled with our creamy mushrooms in a white wine sauce, topped with roasted mushrooms, breadcrumbs and a parmesan crisp, finished with melted garlic butter (GF)
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BREAKFAST TRIFLE $12.50
- Our own honey, almond & chia toasted muesli, layered with banana, summer berry compote, lime infused coconut & served with almond milk on the side (DF)
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It's a Date $12.00
- sticky date & ginger pudding drizzled with a warm salted caramel sauce & cream on the side
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Ice Cream Sundaes $10.00
- any day is a good day for an iconic kiwi sundae (pineapple lump / black doris plum / hot fudge / berry sherbet)
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The Store Cheese Rolls $12.00
- six cheese rolls filled with our own special creamy cheese filling, served with homemade tomato sauce and gherkin aioli
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Pie 'N' Shake $8.50
- your choice of a mince & cheese pie or a chicken, brie & cranberry pie served with a milkshake – you choose the flavour!
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Mince of Toast $17.00
- "mum sure didn't make mince like this!" Take rich venison mince packed with winter vegetables, red wine and mushrooms served with toasted ciabatta, crunchy cheese straws & our spicy homemade tomato sauce
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THE GRILL $22.00
- A plate full of start up! Bacon, sausages & poached free range eggs, all served with toasted fresh bread, homemade hash cakes & our own homemade tomato sauce & basil pesto
- Vege / Curry / Spring Roll $3.00
- Fish Bite $1.20
- Bacon & Egg $10.00
- Portion of Chips $3.50
- Jam Wrap $3.20
- Cheese $9.00
- Potato Fritter $1.20
- Chicken Pattie $3.50
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Ale House Loaf $10.50
- A locally baked loaf, either plain or dripping with garlic butter, served with a herb and sweet chilli dip.
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Kakanui Calamari $16.50
- Tender golden calamari tossed in salt and pepper with chilli lime aioli and salad greens.
- Side Salad** $5.50
- Ale House Gravy N/A
- Creamy Mushroom Sauce N/A
- Vegetables** $5.00
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Kakanui Calamari** $16.50
- Fried golden then tossed in our homemade salt & pepper seasoning, served with chilli lime aïoli and salad greens.
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Ploughman Pork Belly $24.00
- Pressed pork belly, roasted with a honey glaze and served on potato bake with gravy, crackling, apple chutney and salad greens.
- 1 Dozen Wontons (no sauce) $9.00
- Pork with Cashew Nuts $12.00
- Chicken with Cashew Nuts $12.00
- Sweet and Sour Chicken $10.00
- Roast Pork Foo Young $10.50
- Chicken Foo Young $9.50
- Steak Tomatoes on Rice $10.50
- Steak Mushroom on Rice $10.50
- Chicken Foo young $12.00
- Roast Pork on noodles $12.00
- Chicken Chop suey $12.00
- Sweet & sour Blue Cod $13.50
- Combination Foo Young $14.00
- Pork Foo young $12.00
- Mushrooms $3.00
- Combination on Noodles $12.50
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Vegetarian Thali $14.00
- (two vegetarian dishes)
- A traditional lunch thali containing two dishes of chef’s choice served with basmati rice, red onions, pickle, raita and a naan bread or roti
- Lamb Pasanda $16.00
- Bhuna Chicken $15.00
- Chicken Biryani $15.00
- Khumb Matter $12.00
- Tender strips of tandoori chicken, lamb or paneer tossed with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and red onions dressed with lemon juice, chaat masala and chopped coriander served with mint chutney.
- Vegetable Biryani $12.00
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Shrimp Spinach $15.99
- Shrimp cooked with abundance of spinach, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices
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Kiwifruit Lamb $8.90
- Minced lamb with kiwifruit and special Indian spices and herbs
- Kashmiri Naan $4.50
- Chocolate Naan $5.00
- Aloo Kulcha $4.50
- Roti $2.50
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Chicken/Lamb Tikka Masala $15.50
- Chicken/lamb pieces cooked with tomato, onion, capsicum and youghurt and spices
- Mango Chutney $3.00
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Original Bing $7.90
- Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
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Bingo $12.90
- Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
- All Bings are served in a freshly made Chinese style crepe cooked in scrambled egg and black sesame seeds.
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Pork Bing $9.90
- Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
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Chicken Cheese BBQ Bacon Bing $11.90
- Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Cheese, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, BBQ Sauce and Mayo
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Beef Bing $9.90
- Bee, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Papers, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
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Chicken Bing $9.90
- Marinated Chicken, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
- - Goafs cheese, roast beetroot, orange & pistachio
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Orange & Almond Cake $12
- Made with fresh oranges & toasted almonds
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Grilled Chili Lime Chicken & Bacon $25
- Between 2 slices of toasted bread with ranch slaw, lime Tzatziki & hand-cut agria fries
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Bowl Of Fries half $4/ full 8$
- With a side of tomato sauce
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Hot Smoked Salmon Pate $18
- Made m-house. served with gherkin caper pesto & toasted bread (extra bread 4pc - $4)
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Loaded Wedges $10
- Wedges topped with cheese, jalapenos & sour cream. Add crispy bacon - $4
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Soup Of The Day half $9/ full $15
- Ask for today's choice Served with a side of bread
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Tossed Green Salad $8
- Crisp leaves with salad veggies & sprouts
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Mt Somers $25
- Manuka Smoked Chicken, Brie & Cranberry
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Foggy Peak $25
- Pulled Wild Venison, Forest Mushrooms & Cranberry
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Mt Grey $25
- Pear, Blue Vein & Walnut
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Mt Thomas $25
- Braised Lamb, Kumara & Feta with Cucumber & Minted Yoghurt
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Castle Hill $25
- Hot Smoked Salmon, Capers & Cream Cheese
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Pizza Breads $11.5
- Served with mozzarella and your choice of: Cream Cheese & Sweet Chili / Basil Pesto & Parmesan / Garlic & Herb
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Mt Oxford $25
- Pork Belly & Caramelised Onion with Apple Slices & Mango Chutney
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Burnt Hill $25
- Honey Baked Ham with Roasted Pineapple
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Yakjundon Set $13
- Teriyaki chicken on noodles, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
- Teriyaki chicken udon $12
- Sushi Roll N/A
- Beef yaki udon $11
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Crispy Chicken $11
- Crispy chicken with don-katsu sauce, egg & fresh vegetable salad on rice
- Chicken Ball N/A
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Teriyaki Salmon $12
- Salmon with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice
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Katsu Set $13
- Crumbed pork on rice, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
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Mutton seekh kebab (6pcs) $11.00
- Minced mutton with indian herbs and spices cooked in tandoor on skewers. Serves well with the mint chutney
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Kashmiri naan $5.00
- Naan bread stuffed with coconut, cashews and sultanas
- -Full $17.50
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Lamb tikka masala $16.30
- Lamb pieces cooked in a mild tomato sauce with chopped onion masala. Must try
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Sweet/Salted lassi $3.00
- Sweet mango lassi and salted lassi made from yoghurt
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Basmati rice $2.50
- Aromatic steamed basmati rice
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Prawn kadai $16.90
- Prawns cooked in thick gravy with onions, capsicum and spices
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Chutney and pickles each $2.50
- Mango chutney and mixed pickles
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Flaming Flintstone 400g $ 30.00
- Ribeye Steak, bone in with smashed potato, sautéed vegetables & topped with our Chefs peppercorn or mushroom sauce
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Marinated chicken skewers
- Succulent skewers of chicken in a soy marinade
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Seared beef, grilled pepper & caper berry
- Skewers of beef, grilled peppers & capers drizzled with dressing
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Beef Burger $ 18.00
- 200g beef pattie topped with bacon, onion rings, tomato, lettuce & sauced with bbq and aioli
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Flash-fried prawns with chilli, lemon & parsley
- Butterflied prawns sautéed with chilli & garlic & dressed in lemon
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Salmon Loaf $10.50
- With a selection of dips
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Ham & Cheese croquetas
- Croquetas with a tomato chilli jam dip
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Salt & Pepper Calamari $12.50
- With salad garnish & dipping 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