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

  • Pad Thai N/A
  • Tom Yum Tempura King Prawn N/A
  • Our Popular Main Dish, Buttered Meat Or Sauteed Stir Fried Cashewnuts, Carrot And Spring Onion. (Gluten Free Choice Also Acailable On Request) N/A
  • Laab Roasted Duck N/A
  • Massaman Curry Lamb Rack $25.00
    • Chicken Or Beef , Lamb Rack Original Recipe From Thai Royal Cuisine, Braised Overnight Until Tender In A Divine Massaman Curry Paste. Served With Peanut And Steamed Potatoes *** Recommended***
  • Chuchi Salmon N/A
    • Sukhothai Homemade Red Curry Paste With Kaffir Leaves And Spices Topped On Pan Fried Salmon
  • Panaeng Curry $21.00
    • Chicken / Pork / Beef
  • Laab $25.00 / $29.00
    • Minced Chicken Or Roasted Duck
  • Prawn $23.00
  • Entree, Seafood $13.50
  • Stir Fried Egg Noodles
    • Egg noodles and seasonal vegetables stir fried in the wok.
  • Seafood $22.00
  • Prawn $23.00
  • Vegetable & Tofu $19.50
  • Prawn $23.00
  • Seafood $21.50
  • Market fresh soup of the day $9.50
  • Eggs benedict $16.50
    • with two poached eggs, ham, spinach and hollandaise
  • Grilled lamb cutlets $28.50
    • filled paratha / yellow lentil dahl / yoghurt dip
  • Pumpkin, blue cheese & smoked mushroom ravioli / sage & pine nut noisette butter $21.50
  • Baked scallops $21.50
    • with saffron, orange & ginger crust set on sauteed chard
  • Roasted rack of lamb 39.50
    • basil-mustard crust / gratin potatoes & BBQ summer vegetables
  • Chateau club sandwich $18.50
    • bacon, tom ato, cheese, egg mayonnaise & French fries
  • Assorted NZ cheeses with fruit and nuts $20.50
  • Honey Roast Pork Omelette $14.00
  • Green / Red Curry Chicken or Beef or Pork $19.00
  • Assorted Vegetables with Curry Sauce $15.00
  • Prawn Cracker (Bag) $4.50
  • Fried Noodles with Chicken or Beef or Pork or Vegetables $12.00
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts $17.00
  • "Yummy" Pork Chop with Chef's Sauce $18.00
  • Bami Goreng (Spicy Fried Noodles) $13.00
  • Ikender $6.00
  • Mixed (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Chicken (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Chicken (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Combo $15.90
    • Drinks and chips
  • Lamb (Small / Medium / Large) $8.90 / $10.90 / $12.90
  • Combo (Small / Medium / Large) $16.90 / $18.90 / $22.90
    • Drinks and chips
  • Falafel (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Home Made Lotus Chips (V) $5.00
  • Teriyaki Chicken Roll $10.50
    • 8pc
  • Salmon $16.50
    • 9 pcs
  • All bento box comes with sashimi, fried prawn, sweet egg, edamame & rice
  • Teriyaki Chicken with rice $18.00
    • Grilled hold chiken thigh finished with teriyaki sauce served with salad
  • Beef Sirlion Steak Bento Box $25.80
    • Medium rare aged sirlion steak served with soy garlic sauce
  • Prawn Tempura 5pcs with rice $18.50
    • Good size for tempura "15cm"
  • Delux Sashimi Platter $29.50
    • 22 pcs
  • 1/2 Pound of Prawns $25.00
    • King prawns in a lemongrass & chilli tomato sauce w coriander, spring onion & crispy shallots
  • Per 500g scoop $14.50
  • The Mooloo $24.00
    • Prime sirloin beef patty, bacon, iceberg, pickle, shack relish, smoked provolone
  • Soft Shell Crab Taco - Soft Flour Tortilla $10.00
    • Tempura batter, chilli, spring onion & coriander, crispy shallots, pickled ginger & wasabi mayo
  • Onion Rings $10.00
    • Feta cream & smoked paprika
  • Tempura Soft Shell Crab $17.50
    • W chilli, pickled ginger & wasabi mayonnaise
  • Creamed Corn $6.50
  • Beef Burritos $12.50
    • Ground beef / kidney beans / iceberg lettuce / cheddar cheese / sour cream & guacamole in a flour tortilla wrap
  • Chicken Burguer $5.50
  • Red (Akaroa) Cod $4.60
  • Tarakihi $5.00
  • FIsh $5.00
  • Oysters $2.6 each one
  • Lamb $7.95
  • Paua Pattie / Vegetarian Samosa $4.00
  • Sole Fillet $5.00
  • Chicken Pineapple on Fried Rice $12.50
  • Nasi Goreng (Rice) $12.50
  • Vegetarian Chow Mein $11.00
  • Prawn and Cashew Nut $19.50
  • Pork Chow Mein $11.50
  • Steak Curry on Fried Rice . $12.00
  • 1/2 Doz Dumplings $6.50
  • Sweet and Sour Pork $16.00
  • Garlic bread $ 8.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Nachos $ 10.00
    • Beef & bean minced with sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Chips $ 5.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
    • 3 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
    • Bacon & Egg
  • Farmhouse wedges $ 8.00
    • With cheese, bacon, sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 4.00
    • 2 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
  • Oak bread $ 9.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Sesame Naan $5.00
    • Leavened bread made of refined flour baked in tandoor with sesame seeds & butter on top.
  • All mains served with aromatic basmati rice
  • Kadhai Prawns $18.50
    • Prawns cooked in thick gravy with crushed tomatoes, onion, coriander & spices.
  • Onion & Cheese Kulcha $5.00
    • Leavened bread stuffed with onions with cheese & spices.
  • Chicken Tikka (5 pieces) $12.00
    • Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yogurt & spices then skewered & grilled in tandoor.
  • Walnut Kulfi $7.00
    • Chef's creative walnut flavored kulfi.
  • Naan Basket $13.00
    • (A selection of three breads of your choice).
  • Masala Fish $18.50
    • Fish pieces cooked with dry Indian spices, onion, ginger & garlic in tomato based sauce.
  • Salmon Roll $ 15.00
    • Fresh salmon, avocado, cucumber, mayo
  • Lunch Teppan Combo Set $ 24.00
    • Miso, Teppan Vegetables with Steamed rice
  • Teriyaki Chicken Don $ 12.00
    • Teriyaki chicken, cucumber, shichimi, spring onion, sesame seed, mayo, egg
  • Petit Kids Set (under 6 years old) $15.00
    • Comes with Gyoza (3pcs), Chips, Kara-age(4pcs)Steamed white rice
  • California Roll $ 15.00
    • Crab meat, cucumber, avocado
  • Soft Shell Crab Tempura Roll $ 22.00
    • spicy crab meat, pickled radish, avocado
  • Kids Teppan Set $ 25.00
    • Comes with steamed rice. (for under 12 year olds) Gyoza (3pcs). A choice of:
  • King Dragon Roll $ 25.00
    • King prawns, eel, cucumber, avocado
  • Mince & Cheese $4.80
  • Savouries $2.50
  • Sausage Roll $3.10
  • Traditional Kiwi Mince $4.50
  • Steak $4.60
  • Chicken Satay $4.80
  • Steak & Cheese $4.80
  • Steak & Mushroom $4.80
  • Big Breakfast $21
    • Eggs any style, housemade bratwurst, streaky bacon, sauteed mushrooms, housemade beans and hash browns
  • Hollandaise $2.5
  • Gyors – Greek Style Pitas $19 / $19 / $16
    • Hummus, red onion, lettuce, feta and couscous nished with a herb yoghurt dressig. Braised lamb / Pan fried chicken / Mexican black bean patty with sour cream and salsa
  • Apple + Macadamia Cake $6
  • Streaky bacon $5
  • Chai Spiced Oats $14
    • Vanilla poached apples, kawakawa re raisins and toasted almonds
  • Ora king salmon $6
  • Breakfast Burrito $13.5
    • Tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, havarti cheese, housemade beans served with sour cream. Add bacon: $4
  • Spicy Wedges $9.00
    • with sour cream and chilli sauce
  • Mac's All Day Breakfast $21.50
    • Eggs any style, bacon, venison sausage, grilled tomato, wilted spinach, mushrooms and potato rosti served with a toasted ciabatta
  • Breads and Dips $13.00
    • with pesto, hummus and olive tapenade
  • CAESAR SALAD Crispy bacon, a soft poached egg, parmesan, crunchy croûtons and a creamy Caesar dressing $17.00
  • Duo of Sliders $13.50
    • one slider with pulled BBQ pork, red onion, pickle and slaw & one slider with chicken, harissa and pineapple chutney
  • (+) Add grilled chicken (+) $4.00
  • SUPREME STEAK SANDWICH Sirloin steak, caramelized onion, garlic aioli, tomato and lettuce served in a ciabatta accompanied with makikihi fries $21.50
  • (+) Add prawns (+) $ 4.50
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