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

  • Stir Fried Vegetables With Garlic, Chilli & Basil $20.00
    • Prawns Or Seafood
  • Stir Fried Vegetables & Garlic And Pepper Sauce $20.00
    • Prawns Or Seafood
  • Thai Lemon Fish With Thai Salad $20.00
  • Stir Fried Vegetables & Garlic And Pepper Sauce $18.00
    • Vegeterian, Chicken, Pork Or Beef
  • Crispy Egg Fou Yong $18.00
    • Pork Mince
  • Marinated Pork Spare Ribs(4-6 Pcs) $10.00
  • Tempura Prawns(4 Pcs) $10.00
  • Stir Fried Vegetables With Oyster Sauce $18.00
    • Vegeterian, Chicken, Pork Or Beef
  • Mango chicken $16.50
    • Boneless tender pieces of chicken prepared in very mild creamy gravy with a touch of mango
  • Prawn patia $17.90
    • Prawns cooked with garlic, ginger, tomato puree, lemon juice, hot spices,and then finished with a hint of tamarind sauce..
  • Paneer tikka (5 pieces) $12.00
    • Pieces of cottage cheese marinated with aromatic herbs and spices and cooked in grill.
  • Chicken saag $16.50
    • A blend of spinach and chicken curry cooked with ginger and onion based gravy.
  • Bombay aloo $14.00
    • Diced potatoes cooked with cumin seeds, yogurt and spices.
  • Fresh indian salad $5.00
    • Fresh Tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, shredded green cabbage, red onions.
  • Indian chilli chicken $16.50
    • Chicken marinated with a batter of corn flour, eggs, soy sauce and black pepper,deep fried and then finished with diced onions, tomatoes and capsicum.
  • Hot pickle $3.00
  • Paella Cubano w/ quinoa, pineapple, olive n yoghurt 14
  • All brunch items $20 and include
    • Your choice of tea, coffee, or juice and tostada - buttery Cuban toast
  • Torrejas w/ tres-leche toast, almonds, guava syrup n whipped cream cheese
  • Cameroon con coco w/ jalapeno n roast tomatillo chutney 16
  • Grilled mushrooms w/ sherry caramel, parsley n caper crumb 14
  • Smoked ham croquettes w/ smoked pimento mayo n grilled cheese
  • ‘The Cuban’ tasting platter 42
  • ‘Ccc’ – crispy Cuban chicken 14
  • Filleto Fantastico 225g $37.00
    • 225g pure Angus fillet lightly seasoned and char-grilled, served with Mediterranean style beetroot and slow roasted Portobello field mushrooms, drizzled with tarragon red wine sauce on a bed of aromatic garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes. DF GF
  • Village Style Kleftiko $28.50
    • Masterpiece of slow cooked Canterbury lamb, grilled Mediterranean vegetables and thick cut agria potatoes, oven baked in Costas® flavorsome packed herb sauce, and topped with crumbled feta cheese, served the 200 year old traditional way in a Greek clay pot. GF
  • Mountain Tea Smoked Pork Cutlets $33.99
    • Tender pork cutlets smoked with Greek mountain tea, char-grilled and glazed with red wine syrup, served with fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables on a bed of garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes, topped with sweet chunky fruit chutney. DF GF
  • Flame-Grilled Tiger Prawns $32.99
    • Plump tiger prawns marinated in Greek extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, lemon zest and a hint of chilli to spice things up, char-grilled and served with fragrant jasmine rice, herbed tomato ‘n capsicum sauce and village style Greek salad. GF
  • Drunken Tiger Prawns $16.99
    • Juicy tiger prawns in a piquant tomato, fresh garlic and Metaxa brandy sauce, topped with crumbled feta cheese, served with toasted village pita bread.
  • Old-Fashioned Zucchini N' Feta Fritters $11.99
    • Fresh zucchini and melted feta cheese mixed with Costas, traditional blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, flash fried to golden perfection, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki and roasted capsicum sauce. V
  • Golden Falafel' Veggie Delight $23.50/ $28.50
    • Puréed chickpeas mixed with Costas® classic blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, lightly flash-fried for a golden crust and fluffy centre. V (R/ G)
  • Grilled Canterbury Lamb $25.50/ $29.99
    • Export quality Canterbury lamb marinated with Costas® traditional herbs ‘n spices and cooked to tender perfection.(R/ G)
  • Palak Paneer $15.90
    • Cubes of Indian style cottage cheese in a spinach sauce with a splash of cream (medium)
  • Vegetable Korma $15.90
    • Assorted vegetables with a mild masala blend and a creamy sauce (mild)
  • Dhal Makahani $15.90
    • Black lentils and red kidney beans soaked overnight then slowly cooked with whole spices tomato and garlic (medium)
  • Butter Chicken $16.90
    • World famous Indian delicacy-marinated chicken slow cooked and finished with a creamy tomato masala sauce (mild - medium)
  • Chicken Biryani $16.90
    • Blend of tender chicken and fresh basmati rice with seasonal vegetables - mixers choice (medium - hot)
  • Poppadoms $3.00
    • Roasted Indian crisp bread (4)
  • Mint & Yoghurt $3.00
  • Dhal Palak $15.90
    • Lentils tempered with cinnamon quills, crushed tomato and garam masala (medium - hot)
  • SCALLOPS
    • plump scallops lightly crumbed and deep fried with tartare sauce served with garden salad and fries
  • CANTERBURY LAMB SHANKS
    • One or two shanks slowly braised in Guinness, with root vegetables and potato mash
  • GOLDEN FRIES $4.00
  • AGED SIRLOIN $ 23.50
    • Cooked perfectly to your liking served with your of sauces and sides
  • GRAVY $2.50
  • BOWL OF FRIES $6.00
    • golden fries lightly seasoned with our own special spice mix
  • PLATTER FOR TWO $12.50
    • a selection of deep fried finger food and golden fries to be enjoyed with a friend
  • BACON AND MUSHROOM $15.50
    • homemade cream sauce with smoked bacon and button mushrooms
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $12.00
    • Lean Lamb cooked with roasted ground spices and onion, tomato gravy
  • Chicken/Lamb/Beef Saagwala $14.90
    • Succulent pieces of chicken or lamb or beef cooked with the abundance of spinach, ginger, garlic and aromatic spices
  • Tarka Dal $12.00
    • Yellow split lentils cooked with ginger and laced with royal cumin, fried garlic and asafoetida
  • Fish Madras $16.50
    • Seasonal fish fillets cooked with mustard, ginger, garlic and coconut milk with spices and garnished with curry leaves.
  • Lamb/Beef Masala $14.90
    • Tender pieces of lamb or beef cooked in a special tandoori sauce flavoured with Indian herbs and spices along with onion, tomato and capsicum
  • Peshawari Naan $4.50
    • Naan bread stuffed with dry fruits, cashews and almonds
  • Prawn Schezwan $16.50
    • Prawns battered in corn flour, bakers flour, eggs and cooked with Chef's special sauce
  • Chicken Kadhai $14.90
    • Chicken marinated and cooked with coriander, capsicum, chillies and cumin seeds in a thick onion and tomato gravy
  • Garlic Bread $10
    • Oven baked ciabatta with garlic, cheese and sweet chilli
  • Chicken burger $24
    • Crumbed chicken breast served in a brioche bun with streaky bacon, brie, lettuce, house made tomato sauce drizzled with mustard mayo finished with a side of fries
  • Bruschetta $16
    • Tomato, Avocado buffalo mozzarella served on toasted ciabatta finished with pesto oil
  • Pork and falafel salad $23
    • Pork belly, falafel and spiced cous cous served on cos lettuce with red onion, coriander Finished with yoghurt dressing
  • Chicken and brown rice salad $24
    • Pan seared chicken, streaky bacon, and brown rice tossed through a tomato dressing tossed with Broccoli, sun dried tomato and finished with feta
  • Beef burger $24
    • Char grilled Beef Pattie served medium in a Sourdough bun with lettuce, Havarti cheese streaky bacon, red onion, beetroot, and tomato relish drizzled with paprika aioli and a side of fries
  • Grilled flat bread $12
    • Red onion, feta, streaky bacon
  • Prawns $22
    • Served sizzling in the pan with chilli, garlic, lemon and a side of house bread
  • New Yorker S $10.00 /M $15.50/ L $27.00
    • Experience a slice of 'The Big Apple'. Authentic pepperoni over our own special pizza sauce and cheese.
  • Spaghetti and Meatballs $18.50
    • Served with Spaghetti. A bolognese sauce served with delicious meatballs and garnished with parsley
  • Chilli Pesto Bread $13.50
    • Fresh pizza bread with pesto and sweet Thai chilli sauce.
  • Vege Lasagne $19.00
    • A selection of fresh vegetables layered between pasta sheets, served with Napoletana sauce and a sprinkle of cheese. A delicious vegetarian option.
  • Chicken and Cranberry S $12.00/ M $17.50/ L $29.00
    • shredded chicken breast with cream cheese, a sprinkling of cashew nuts, more delicious cranberry sauce and parsley. 'Mangia il legato
  • Chicken and Bacon Carbonara $20.50
    • Bacon and chicken breast tossed in a mild garlic cream sauce.
  • Milano S $11.50/ M $17.00/ L $28.50
    • Garlic salami, fresh sliced tomatoes, capsicum, herbs - delicious!
  • Ham S $12.00/ M $15.50/ L $24.50
    • Spag's own special pizza sauce, ham and cheese.
  • HAWAIIAN $9.90
    • ham pineapple & cheese
  • PINEAPPLE RINGS 2 for $2.00
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS 13 FOR $9.60
  • SUPERDEAL $19.95
    • 2 fish fillets, 2 hot dogs.2 meat patties, 2 hash browns, 2 corn on cob, 2 pineapple rings, 2 chicken nuggets & 2 scoops of chips
  • HOKI FISH BATTERED $2.40
  • CHICKEN FRIED NOODLES OR PORK BEEF OR SEAFOOD $9.80
  • SAUSAGE BIG $2.30
  • CHIPS 1/2 SCOOP $1.80
  • All Pasta topped with Parmesan / Gluten Free Penne Pasta available on request
  • Soup of the Day (*)
    • Served with warm Bread rolls and Butter
  • Angus Tomahawk (*) $37.00
    • 350gm Angus Rib eye on the bone with side of Beer battered Fries, Petite salad and your choice of Blue Cheese butter, Mushroom sauce or Jus
  • Succulent Canterbury Lamb Shank $33.00
    • Slow cooked Lamb Shank accompanied with sauteed baby vegetables, creamy whipped kumara mash and crushed minted peas
  • Beer Battered Fries $8.50
  • Local Akaroa Salmon Fillet (HC) $33.00
    • Pan fried & miso glazed Akaroa salmon served on truffled Jersey Bennes, with sauteed vegetable noodles, sundried tomato pesto and blistered cherry tomatoes
  • Sticky Fig Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce $13.00
    • Steamed pudding with Figs and butterscotch sauce, maple and walnut ice cream, Cinnamon creme fraiche & Almond brittle
  • Arancini (V) $13.00
    • Risotto Balls crumbed & stuffed with Mozzarella served with Tomato & Chipotle relish & Smoked Mushroom Ragout
  • Prawn & Coriander Dumplings (4 pieces) $11
  • Chicken $26
  • Steamed Coconut Rice (v, gf) $5
  • Market Fish Curry / Assam Pedas
    • Tamarind, lemongrass & Chilli
  • Char Siu Bbq Pork Ribs $20
    • twice cooked, shao xing, hoisin & sesame seeds
  • Sukor Spiced Sticky Chicken Wings $12
  • Satay Sauce & Pickled Cucumber
  • Kaffir Lime Cream $12
    • crispy coconut, vanilla marinated pineapple (gf)
  • Beef Cobbler $18.00
    • Traditional beef stew slow cooked with root vegetables topped with savory dumplings and peas
  • Banna Split $14.00
    • Remember this? No Explanation required
  • Chicken Casserole $19.50/$27.00
    • A full or half chicken slow roasted with leeks and bacon in homemade stock finished with cream served in its own crock pot with warm crusty bread
  • Soup of the Day $12.00
    • Please ask out wait staff for today's selection
  • Beef Sliders $16.50
    • 3 of our very own inspirational meat pattie recipe on slider buns with cheese sauce & tomato salsa
  • Garlic Ciabatta $10.00
    • Toasted garlic ciabatta with garlic her Butter
  • Fries $8.00
    • Served with Ketchup or aioli
  • Daily Cheese Cake $14.00
    • Ask our wait staff for today's sensational flavour
  • Curry of the day $19.50
    • Please Check with Our Sever of the Curry Dish of the day
  • Served with our own Ciabatta & Rye Grain Bread (V) $10.50
  • Fish & Chips $27.00
    • Blue Cod Fillet Choice of Beer Battered or Panko Crumbed, cooked until golden, served with Chunky Fries & Garden Salad
  • Side Order Dishes Are All $6.00
    • Daily Potatoes, Mashed Potato, Fries, Steamed Vegetables, Mixed Garden Salad
  • -(one shank) $23.00
  • Rib Eye Steak (GF) $31.00
    • Grilled Rib Eye Steak, served with Fries and choice of Garden Salad or Steamed Seasonal Vegetables, accompanied with choice of Pepper, Mushroom or Garlic Sauce
  • Garlic Bread(V) $11.00
    • Delicious Garlic & Herb Butter smothered onto a Mackenzie Country Flute and baked
  • Gourmet Burger $20.00
    • Choice of Steak or Chicken, served with Onions Lettuce, Tomatoes, Beetroot, Fried Egg & Fries
  • All our lunch boxes come in either large ( 8 pieces ofr $8.00) or small (4 pieces for 4.50) and include all the essential sushi condiments - ginger, soya sauce and wasabi. Brown rice is and option for all sushi. Please note our pieces for the mobile delivery service differ from that of the shops.
  • (GF) = Gluten Free
  • Exec Lunch Box 1 $12.00
    • Create some serious lunch envy with this super selection of sushi to nigiri and even a little chicken on rice
  • Double Avocado Chicken
    • Need that extra avocado hit? The avocado is doubled in this number to accompany our teriyaki chicken
  • Tuna (GF)
    • Flaked una is mixed with spring onion mayo and is topped off with avocado
  • Chicken Combo
    • A real sushi express trademark. Teriyaki chicken is topped off with spring onion mayo, sweet chilli and chilli mayo sauces
  • Nigiri (GF)
    • A real sushi connoisseurs dream. Nigiri slices of fresh salmon are placed on beds of rice
  • Combination
    • Variety is the spice of life and so is this little winner. Teriyaki chicken, salmon, tuna and vegetarian are all thrown into this mixer
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