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

  • Baked Beans, poached eggs, white beans, chorizo, smoked tomato chilli sauce, Danish feta, Turkish bread $18.50
  • Smoked bacon and pickled vegetable sammie with house chill sauce, fried egg, coriander lime mayo, and spring rolls + add shoestring fries $3.50 $20.00
  • Little Pom's Benny, smoked bacon, poached eggs, cheddar buttermilk biscuits, corn, avocado, coriander, smoked jalapeno lime hollandaise $25.00
  • Smoked tomato chilli beans $3.50
  • Steel cut oat porridge, rhubarb, banana, poached papples, cardamom custard, chocolate caramel nut crumble $15.50
  • Bowl of shoestring fries with relish and mayo $7.00
  • Bacon $5.00
  • Avocado $3.50
  • Fettuccini $18.00
    • Marinara - A mix of fresh seafood pan seared with homemade Italian sauce / Vegetarian - Seasonal Vegetables pan-fried in a homemade Italian sauce / Carbonara - Bacon, mushrooms and garlic pan-fried with a cream and Parmesan sauce topped with freshly chopped parsley
  • Prawn Wontons $14.00
    • marinated with sesame & coriander served with a Thai dipping sauce
  • Crumbed Camembert $14.00
    • Gooey Camembert with a zesty crust served with cranberry dipping sauce
  • Sticky Date Pudding $10.00
    • An oldie but a goodie, served warm with ice cream and toffee sauce.
  • Gravy $2.00
  • Bowl of kumara fries $8.00
  • Bowl of fries $6.00
  • Chocolate Brownie $10.00
    • Our secret recipe served warm with ice cream, berry coulis and chocolate sauce.
  • Warm Summer Salad (GF, Vegan) $21
    • baby spinach, fried quinoa, orange cheeks, marinated zuchini ribbons, red onion, cherry tomato, capsicum, toasted macademia nuts and citrus dressing
  • Ice cream $5
    • a scoop of vanilla icecream with chocolate sauce and sprinkles
  • 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
  • Fish and Chips $9
    • a piece of freshly battered fish, with hot chips and a salad garnish
  • Sticky Date Pudding $12
    • served hot with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
  • Cheese on Toast $6.50
    • lightly grilled Turkish bread with melted cheese and a side of tomato sauce
  • Crispy Chicken Strips $12
    • served with chipotle aioli and sweet chilli sauce
  • Homemade Cod Bites $12
    • freshly crumbed cod bites served with tartare and tomato sauce
  • Sausages, Eggs and Chips topped with Gravy $14.50
  • Crispy Chicken and Bacon Salad $16.50
  • Chicken and Bacon Burger $6.50
  • Wedges topped with Bacon and Grilled Cheese and Sour Cream $9.50
  • Surf N Turf $21.00
  • Bar Platter $20.00
  • Spaghetti Marinara $15.50
  • Small Chips $3.50
  • Chicken Manchurian □ • $13.99
    • Chopped chicken cooked with capsicum, onion and dark soy sauce.
  • Chicken Kolhapuri $17.50
    • Chicken cooked in red gravy with coconut cream. Nicely tempered with whole chilli. Must try.
  • Raita $3.50
  • Cheese Chilli □ • $13.99
    • Cottage Cheese cooked in tawa with capsicum, onion and spices.
  • Kashmiri Pulao $8.99
  • Prawn Saagwala $17.99
    • Prawn cooked with cumin , cloves, fresh tomatoes, ginger and fresh coriander
  • Onion Bhajees $5.50
    • Crispy onion and Silverbeet fritter served with tamarind sauce or mint chutney. (6 pcs)
  • Makki di Roti $4.50
  • Gamberoni Alla Griglia $22.50
    • Butterflied prawns served with roasted garlic & herb sauce
  • Risotto Verdure $24.50
    • Arborio rice, green beans, peas, spring onions, zucchini, spinach & fresh mint
  • Polenta Chips $10.00
    • Chunky polenta fried & served with aioli
  • Piselli $27.00
    • Peas, ricotta, bocconcini, fresh mint, sea salt & ground pepper
  • Pesce Del Giorno N/A
    • Ask your waiter for details, price varies
  • Rucola $13.00
    • Served with pears, parmesan & white balsamic dressing
  • Gnocchi Di Patate $24.00
    • Handmade potato gnocchi with your choice of either a rich gorgonzola sauce -or -a fresh tomato & basil sauce
  • Mixed Leaves $10.50
    • With tomatoes, cucumber, olives & avocado
  • Vegetable platter $23.00
    • Selection of vegetables with a potato rosti, served with dipping sauces
  • Fruit toast $12.50
    • Fruit toast soaked in egg dip, grilled and smothered in maple syrup
  • Side n/a
    • Fries, Vegetables, Roasted Potatoes, Salad, Garlic Mash, Izone Slaw
  • Eye fillet $33.50/$39.50
    • Bacon wrapped 260gm eye fillet with our red wine jus (1 side/2 sides)
  • Venison denver leg $34.60
    • Served with red wine jus (2 sides)
  • The vego $19.50/$22.50
    • A selection of seasonal vegetables, served with creamy mushroom sauce (1 side/2 sides)
  • Kiwi stone $30.00/$35.50
    • A taste of our plains, rivers and mountains. Venison, salmon and lamb, served with hollandaise sauce (1 side/2 sides)
  • The challenge ½kg pure angus prime beef $36.00
    • The bigger the better, Served with BBQ sauce (2 sides)
  • Vegetarian $20.00
    • Veggie pattie, cheese, beetroot, avocado, relish, lettuce, tomato and onion.
  • ·Antipasto
    • A selection of cold meat cuts, New Zealand cheese, olives and pickles with crackers, breads and dips.
  • Moroccan Lamb
    • Oven-baked lamb, with Moroccan coconut sauce, capsicums, red onions, garlic and coriander.
  • Apple Crumble $12.50
    • A traditional baked apple crumble infused with cinnamon and brandy. Served with a crème anglaise and fresh cream.
  • Soup of the Day $12.50
    • Created fresh and served with toasted ciabatta bread.
  • -Small (serves 2) $28.00
  • Pulled Pork Sandwich $18.50
    • Slow roasted apple cider pork belly, served on toasted ciabatta, mixed greens, apple chilli chutney, peppers and onions. Served with steak fries.
  • Filo Pastry Wrap $16.00
    • Smoked chicken, cream cheese, toasted cashew nuts, wilted spinach, brie filo. Served with fresh salad greens.
  • SAUSAGE & EGG MUFFIN
    • Our Sausage, Egg & Cheese Muffin is a combination of a sizzling sausage patty, freshly cooked egg and melted cheese nestled inside a warm English muffin. Add a regular hash bytes and large hot drink to make it a regular value meal
  • CHOCOLATE SUNDAE WITH OREO COOKIES
    • Cool, creamy, and velvety Soft Serve topped with chocolate sauce, and sprinkled with Oreo Cookies. Our sundae with Oreo Cookies is only here for a limited time at participating restaurants
  • CRISPY CHICKEN BURGER
    • A new addition to the chicken family; delicious crispy chicken patty, with crunchy lettuce and mayo in a sesame seed bun.
  • ANGRY ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
    • A juicy 1/3 pound of flame grilled 100% Angus beef with two slices of cheese, spicy jalapeños, crispy golden onion chips, tomato, lettuce, creamy mayo and a dash of our secret Angry hot sauce all on a lightly corn dusted bun. Take a bite out of the Angry Angus Steakhouse the next time you get hungry.
  • THE KING'S BREKKIE
    • Dine like The King with a Bacon & Egg Muffin, two delicious breakfast sausages and hash bites. Perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast.
  • WHOPPER WITH CHEESE
    • The Burger that made BK famous, this time with the addition of cheese as well as all the other delicious, fresh ingredients including flame-grilled beef topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • ANGRY ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
    • A juicy 1/3 pound of flame grilled 100% Angus beef with two slices of cheese, spicy jalapeños, crispy golden onion chips, tomato, lettuce, creamy mayo and a dash of our secret Angry hot sauce all on a lightly corn dusted bun. Take a bite out of the Angry Angus Steakhouse the next time you get hungry.
  • SIDE SALAD
    • If you feel like you need something extra fresh and crunchy, try our garden salad. Crisp, fresh vegetables with a zingy dressing.
  • Eggs & hollandaise - Bacon benedict $18.50
    • streaky bacon with 2 free range poached eggs, toasted ciabatta & hollandaise
  • Chips & gravy $8.00
    • chunky fries served with our delicious gravy
  • Soup of the day $12.50
    • soup of the day served with warm bread
  • Free range omelette $23.00
    • 3 free range egg omelette with your choice of 3 fillings, served with a petite garden salad & creamy french dressing (filling option are bacon, onion, feta, mushrooms, tomato, spinach or olives)
  • Eggs & hollandaise - Florentine $17.50
    • wilted baby spinach with 2 free range poached eggs, toasted ciabatta & hollandaise
  • Beef bestado $24.50
    • slow braised pulled beef cheek served on toasted ciabatta topped with a fried egg, crispy coleslaw & chunky fries
  • Fried green potatoes (paleo) $19.50
    • twice cooked sweet potatoes pan-fried in our house made (vegan) basil & spinach pesto with red onion, tomatoes & (optional bacon) topped with a poached egg
  • Honey pot granola $13.00
    • honey toasted granola muesli served with fresh fruit salad, greel yoghurt & berry compote
  • Con le Patate $18 Med / $21 Lge
    • Rosemary infused galette of potatoes, sundried tomatoes and anchovy fillets
  • BBQ Plum Ribs $16.50
  • Roly Poly $15.00
    • Succulent Moroccan lamb rolled in a thin pizza dough fried until golden and topped with a fresh mint and a yoghurt sauce
  • 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
  • Wedges or Fries $8.00
    • With garlic aïoli and home-made tomato sauce.
  • Famous Winnie's Chilli Pesto Bread $9.50
  • Salmon Alfresco $18 Med / $21 Lge
    • Cold smoked salmon, fresh basil and thinly sliced potatoes.
  • Winnie's Crispy Chicken $15.00
    • Marinated buttermilk chicken coated in Winnie's herbs and spices and served with aioli
  • Loot Bags $13
    • Score a loot of fish money bags (6).
  • Basket Case $9
    • Lose the plot in this basket of hot potato bites with tomato sauce & mayo.
  • Martyr Mix $20
    • 2 x loot bags, spring rolls, prawn twisters & chicken skewers.
  • Crucified Chicken $13
    • Enjoy the sacrafice of these chicken skewers (4).
  • Spring Roll Call $12.50
    • Hands up who wants hot spring rolls! In chicken or vege (4).
  • Prawnography $15
    • Indulge yourself in these prawn twisters with sweet & sour sauce (5).
  • Sacramental Salad $19 / $16
    • Available in beef or vegetarian
  • Saviour's Sandwich $5.50
    • Fresh ciabatta bread, hummus, cheese pf the day, gherkin, sundried tomato & garden salad.
  • Sauce $1.50
  • Beefburger $20.50
    • A 200gm Beef Panic with lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot, Tasty Cheese, Bacon Relish and Aioli, Served on a Bap with Fries and House Made onion Rings
  • Eggs $2.50
  • Garlic Loaf $9.50
    • A 200gm Sour Dough Loaf Dripping with Roasted Garlic and Herh Rutter
  • Flintstone Steak 400Gm $45.00
  • Scallops $19.50
    • Seared Scallops with a Lime Hazelnut and Coriander Butter Micro Salad and Finished with a Crisp Garlic Bruschctta
  • Crispy Chicken Salad $22.00
    • Crispy Chicken Thigh in a Soy Ginger Glaze Served with Salad Greens, Crispy Noodles, tomato, Red Onion and Crunchy Sprouts
  • Pork Belly $28
    • Twice Cooked Pork Belly served with Creamy Mash Potato.Seasonal Vcgctablcs.Apple and Fennel Chutney, Cider jus, Shoestring Crackling and finished with Apple Slaw
  • The Stone and Bone $15.50
    • Roasted chicken breast, capsicum, creamy apricot sauce, compote with X-Brie cheese
  • Fish $3.50
    • per piece
  • Chips $4.50
    • per bag
  • Chicken Nuggets $4.00
    • half dozen
  • Italiano $15.50
    • Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, capsicum, cabanossi infused in a creamy garlic sauce or bbq sauce.
  • Family Pack $18.00
    • Includes 2 bags of chips and 4 sides as per above
  • The Fat Pig $11.00
    • Champagne ham, chunky pineapple pieces teamed up with tasty cheese.
  • Very Vegetarian $15.50
    • Fresh tomatoes, field mushrooms, capsicum, red onion, garlic with a base of tomato and onion relish.
  • -Thousand Island
  • Kebab Selection $26.50
    • Choose either Peanut Satay or Teriyaki Soy Marinade
  • Please ask Staff for our selection today $13.50
  • -Pepper
  • -Bourbon Sauce
  • Porterhouse $26.50
    • 200 grams of steak
  • Brewers Hunks $17
    • Wedges topped with chunks o f bacon, tomato and cheese, served with sour cream.
  • -Apple Sauce
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