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
- Crispy fried potato skins, jalapeno queso fundido $11
- Tuna tostada, chipotle, avocado & jalapeno $8
- Cumin battered market fish, salsa mojito, coriander $8
- Fire grilled garlic flank steak, cigar onions, chimichurri salsa, anti-cucho $25
- Fire grilled flank steak, tomato, peppers, black olive salsa $8
- Fire grilled garlic mushrooms, queso fresco, onions, black beans, chipotle & almonds $6
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Juice $5
- Pineapple, Orange, Cranberry, Pink Grapefruit, Apple, Tomato
- Crispy fried oyster torta (3), watercress, smoked oyster crema $18
- Pea, broad bean and spinach risotto, basil, parsley and rocket (V, GF) $26.00
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Pepperoni $23.00
- Venison pepperoni, red onion, chilli oil, mozzarella, tomato, rocket
- Merino lamb shoulder Ragu, pappardelle, green olives, chilli, lemon, baby spinach $28.00
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Salsiccia $24.00
- Pork sausage, tomato, roasted onion, ricotta, rocket, mozzarella
- Cannoli with custard $5.00
- Dessert
- Prawn linguine, rocket, sundried tomato, lemon $26.00
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Tiramisu $14.00
- with house made mascarpone
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Roasted Duck Lychee Curry $23
- Thai curry roast duck with lychee, pineapple, grapes, carrot and cauliflower, very popular in Thailand
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Bowl of Chips N/A
- Deep fried chips served with tomato or ranch sauce
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Banana Split $12
- Sliced Banana filled with ice cream, whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate and caramel sauces
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Chicken wings N/A
- Our famous chicken wings served with favourite Thai sauce and prawn crackers
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Pork Spare Ribs (5 Pieces) $12.5
- Sweet and tender deep fried pork spare ribs with chef's special sauce
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Gaeng Dang (Red Curry) $19.5
- Traditional Thai curry with green bean, carrot, pumpkin, sliced bamboo shoots, courgette and cauliflower in coconut milk. Choice of meat: Chicken, pork, beef, prawn, crispy pork, duck, Vegetarian
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Hot dog platter N/A
- Deep fried mini hot dogs, French fries and prawn crackers served with tomato sauce
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Pad Thai $19
- Stir-fried rice noodle with egg, carrot, bean sprouts, spring onion and peanuts. Choice of meat: Chicken, pork, beef, prawn, crispy pork, Vegetarian
- Young Chu Fried Rice $12.50
- Bean Sprouts $2.50
- Chicken & Cashew Nuts $12.80
- Lemon Chicken $12.80
- Shredded Chicken (veg) on Fried Rice $14.50
- Curry Rolls $2.90
- Roast Pork Foo Young $10.50
- Noodles or Fried Rice $2.50
- $66.00
- Steak with Season Veges
- Sweet & Sour Chicken $13.70
- Pork & Cashew Nut $13.20
- Steak Egg Foo Young $11.20
- Sausages $2.20
- Black Bean Steak $12.20
- Tray of Steamed Rice $5.30
- Egg & Seafood on Rice $10.00
- FenGuo $3.80
- Salted Fish & Chicken Fried Rice $10.00
- Roast Duck (hot) $10.00
- Fried Rice Noodles With Beef $10.00
- Stir Fried vegetables (hot) $8.00
- Bami (Nasi) Goreng $10.00
- Combination Fried Noodle $10.00
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Spanish Omelette $17.50
- Potato confit, sauteed onion, streaky bacon, tomato and gruyere cheese
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Mushrooms on Toast $18.00
- Creamy garlic mushrooms, streaky bacon and toasted ciabatta
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Scrambled OR Poached Eggs with Streaky Bacon OR Smoked Salmon on Toast $17.50
- On rye, white or gluten free toast
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Caesar Salad $17.50
- Cos lettuce, crispy bacon, croutons, parmesan and soft poached egg (Anchovies optional). Add grilled chicken $4.50 Add smoked salmon $5.00
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Gourmet Grilled Chicken Sandwich $20.00
- Grilled chicken, mayo, bacon, lettuce, tomato, French Dijon and olive tapenade on toasted rye with fries
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Pasta of the Day $19.00
- (Ask your wait person for the Chef’s flavour of the day)
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Sides $7.50
- Chef’s Garden Salad with red wine vinaigrette
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The Cup Soup of the Day $13.50
- (Ask your wait person for the Chef’s flavour of the day) served with toasted ciabatta
- $18.00
- Cheese $4.00
- 4 Potato Fritters
- 2 Meat Patties
- Mushroom $4.00
- Kumera Chips $3.50
- Bacon & Pineapple $3.50
- Double Meat $4.50
- Lentil dip, spicy seeds and nuts, grilled piadina bread $16.00
- Petit fours; Selection for 3 $7.00
- Seasonal potatoes $10.00
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Kid’s Pizza $20.00
- Tomato sugo, basil, mozzarella, Served with fries and salad greens Followed by Ice-cream and chocolate sauce
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Kid’s Pizza $20.00
- Smoked ham, mozzarella, pineapple, Served with fries and salad greens Followed by Ice-cream and chocolate sauce
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Daily Cheese Selection $22.00
- two cheeses - Served with crackers and their matching accompaniment including wild bush honey, quince paste, fig jam
- Marinated olives (home grown & European) and cheese straws $16.00
- Market fish, wild rice, marinated mussels, asparagus, vadouvan broth $39.00
- See our Dessert Board for our Sweet Plates! N/A
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Ribeye Steak 250g $29.0
- Green pepper corn bourbon sauce, cheddar mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables
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Wedges $9.0
- with cheese, sour cream, peri peri sauce. Add bacon $11.5
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Grilled Chicken $10.0
- Gravy, chips, corn cob
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Chips $6.5
- fried potatoes with curry gravy, garlic aioli
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Sticky Pork Ribs $27.5
- Hoisin, five spice sauce with crumbed hassle back potato, chive sour cream, cos romaine salad
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Mt Cook Beef $21.5
- 100% Beef patty topped cheese & crispy bacon, sunny side egg, gherkin, relish, salad
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I Like Meat $22.5
- Salami, meatballs, sausage ragout, red onion, BBQ sauce. Seasoned with bacon bits or chilli bacon bits
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Sautéed Mushrooms $16.50
- with two poached eggs on sourdough bread & house-made hollandaise
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Bagel $12.00
- toasted Bagel with cream cheese and salmon
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Corn Fritters With Bacon $18.50
- with bacon, baked tomato, sour cream, served with a side salad of your choice
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Filo Of The Day $14.50
- served with a side salad of your choice
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Corn Fritters Vegetarian $16.50
- with avocado, baked tomato, sour cream, served with a side salad of your choice
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Egg Benedict $17.50
- two poached eggs with bacon & house-made hollandaise on sour dough bread
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The Creamy Goat $12.50
- tomato, olive oil and a mild goat cheese piled on our whole-grain sour dough bread
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Bagel $9.00
- toasted Bagel with butter and spread (marmalade, jam or honey)
- Sandwiches - Lamb $6.90
- Sandwiches - Pork $6.90
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Beef $10.50/$13.50/$17.00
- Apple and mint sauce available on request
- Chips $2.90
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Rolls $7.90
- Apple and mint sauce available on request
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Lamb $10.50/$13.50/$17.00
- Apple and mint sauce available on request
- Sandwiches - Chicken $6.90
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2 Lamb Shanks $18.50
- Served with potatoes, pumpkin, kumara, carrots, peas, corn and gravy
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Shoe-string fries $7.00
- with ketchup
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Hand-made pappardelle pasta $23.00
- with smoked tomatoes, parmesan and rocket
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Beer battered fish (x3) $18.00
- with tartare sauce and cos lettuce
- Add fresh bread $3.00
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Canterbury rib-eye steak $33.00
- 300g rib-eye steak served with polenta chips, portobello mushrooms, jus and salad
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From the land and the sea platter $59.00
- steamed mussels, beer battered fish, pulled pork slider, Tamar Farm charcuterie, salami, marinated vegetables, aioli, bread and pickles
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Up Stream $19.50 / $29.50
- smoked salmon, capers and cream cheese (Regular / Large)
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The Slip Inn seafood platter $55.00
- house smoked salmon, steamed mussels, beer battered fish and mussels, bread, gherkins, aioli, tartare sauce and lemon
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Homemade Pancakes $9.50
- With Either Home Cured Bacon or Grilled Banana, Served with Maple Syrup.
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Traditional Breakfast $15.00
- 2 Eggs, Bacon, Tasty Pork Breakfast Sausage, Hash Brown, Toast & Grilled Tomato
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Cinnamon French Toast $12.50
- With Home Cured Bacon & Grilled Banana, Maple Syrup.
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Breaded Brie Cheese $13.50
- Deep Fried until Golden & Crispy with Beetroot Relish & Herb Salad
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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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Steamed Green Lip Mussels $14.50
- (1/2 kg) in Cider & Bacon Broth, Served with Toasted Garlic Bread.
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Eggs on Toast $9.50
- Two Eggs Cooked to your Liking, Served on Toasted Bread
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Pork Belly Roast $15.00
- Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Red Wine Gravy & Seasonal Vegetables.
- Gluten-free base add $2.00
- Cheesecake of the Day $12.50
- Large - serves 4 $59.00
- 1/2 Dozen $15.50
- Pasta of the day P.O.A
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HOROTANE $24.00
- Olive oil base, mozzarella, pear, blue cheese, bacon & thyme
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Bruschetta $11.50
- tomato, fresh basil, mozzarella on toasted sourdough
- Add salmon $9.00
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