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
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Classic French Toast $18
- brioche french toast with maple & banana
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Pork Crackling With Apple Sauce $7
- all we can say is yum, yum, yum!
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Each treat is made up of one main, side, sweets & drink $12.5
- main: battered sausage octopus, mousetrap / sides: chips, apple & popcorn / sweets: icecream & jelly / drinks: lemonade
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Gluten Free Crepes $18.5
- pea, ricotta, mint & parmesan finished with feta, pesto & truffle oil
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Chicken Parmigiana $27
- free range waitoa chicken thigh with carved ham, tomato compote and cheese served with panzanella salad & lime aioli
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The French Dip $14
- grass fed braised beef with mozzarella grilled baguette served with jus
- Pancakes, (2), served with maple syrup and banana $8
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Eggs Benedict $24
- with streaky bacon, served on homemade english muffins with poached eggs and hollandaise
- Crisp Onion Rings with Aioli $6.00
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Prawns $15.00
- Sauteed in garlic butter and chorizo with toast.
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Chocolate $14.00
- Dark chocolate mousse and hazelnut brownie with strawberry and citrus compote
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Polenta Fries $10.00
- Herb and roast pumpkin and cumin with parmesan.
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Salmon Salad $25.00
- Hot smoked salmon with quinoa, honey roast vegetables, crisp leaves, a citrus vinaigrette and pine nuts.
- Mini Chicken Burger & Chips $12.00
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Homemade Pie $25.00
- Homemade pie of the moment with mashed potato and buttered garden peas.
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Risotto Balls $12.00
- Sundried tomato and mozzarella with eggplant puree.
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Souvlaki
- Wrapped in a hot pita bread with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, feta cheese (or green large: $8.50). Served with lettuce, coleslaw, humus, tahini, tzatziki, Turkish salad, mayo.
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Kebab Meals $15.00
- Served in a plastic container with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel with pita bread or rice and salads & sauces.
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Delux Souvlaki $17.00
- Served in an open pizza box with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef or kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, on a flat pita bread with green salad, cheese, mushrooms & sauces.
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Small Souvlaki $8.00
- Served in a hot pita pocket with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, feta cheese (or green salad: $6.50). Served with lettuce, coleslaw, humus, tahini, tzatziki, Turkish salad, mayo.
- Triple $13.50
- Large $11.00
- Mix $12.50
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Kebab Skewers $5.00
- Lamb, beef or chicken, served with your choice of sauce: sweet/mild/hot chilli, barbecue or satay.
- Local activated walnuts & hazelnuts $8
- House-made papardelle w/ olives, capers, sauteed greens & Athena olive oil. $29
- Confit organic chicken leg w/ roast vegetable & bulgur wheat salad. $38
- Spring asparagus, miso butter & poached egg. $16
- Seared rare venison w/ foraged herb verde. $18
- Local & wild organic leafy greens $9
- Herb crushed potatoes $9
- Charcuterie of cured meats w/ Rachel Scott ciabatta. $18
- Prawn Foo Young $14.00
- Pork Chow Mein $11.00
- Sweet Sour Won Tons (Dozen) $9.00
- Pork Chop Suey $12.00
- Bacon $4.70
- Chicken Foo Young Egg $14.00
- Squid Rings (Dozen) $10.00
- Mussels (Dozen) $10.00
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Kashmiri Naan $5.00
- Naan filled with nuts and sultanas
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Lamb Dhansaag $16.00
- Lamb cooked with chickpeas, lentils and spiced up with a warming dhansaag masala
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Tandoori King Platter $15.00
- Samosa, potato pakora, onion bhaji, chicken tikka & seekh kebab. Served with tamarind & mint chutney
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Butter Paneer $16.00
- Cubed homemade cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato and butter sauce
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Chicken Tikka (5 pcs) $8.50
- Chicken pieces marinated in spices & yoghurt and roasted in the tandoor. Served with mint chutney
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Potato Pakora (10 pcs) $5.00
- Potato slices dipped in spicy chickpea flour batter and deep fried. Served with tamarind chutney
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Saag Chicken $16.00
- Tender chicken cooked in spinach based gravy and spices
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Chicken Korma $16.00
- Boneless chicken pieces cooked in creamy cashew nut sauce
- Bacon & Avocado
- Chicken & Sweet Satay
- Chicken, Apricot & Cream Cheese
- Chicken Roll
- Chicken Satay
- Chicken Avocado
- Chicken Satay
- Cheese & Onion
- Steamed Rice $5.50
- Crispy Skin Chicken R $11.90 / L $12.90
- Plain Fried Rice $6.50
- Beef & Mushroom with Egg Soup $7.50
- 1/2 doz wontons, any large main, plain fried rice, prawn crackers, 1.5L drink $30.00
- Steak with Mushrooms & Vegetables R $11.90 / L $12.90
- Chocolate Mousse $3.50
- Steak with Satay Sauce R $11.90 / L $12.90
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PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM(GF) $17.00
- canterbury portobello mushroom grilled with goats cheese topped with a poached egg hollandaise sauce and a balsamic reduction, topped with parsnip crisps
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BEEF FILLET 180gm $38.00
- grass fed canterbury beef cooked to your liking on truffle mash, served with a creamy, rich mushroom sauce and an onion marmalade and duck liver pate tartlet
- Winter salad $7.00
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AFFAGATO(GF) $8.00
- vanilla bean ice cream coated in espresso coffee, add half a shot of Frangelico or Tia Maria for $4.00
- Rustic fries, aioli(GF)(DF)
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TUDORS BEEF BURGER $25.00
- 180mg house made prime beef pattie layered on lettuce, tomato, cheese, bacon, red onion, beetroot chutney and a sourdough bun, served with onion rings, fries and coleslaw
- Polenta chips, sea salt roasted rosemary(DF)
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EGGS BENEDICT $17.50
- toasted ciabatta topped with poached eggs, hollandaise and streaky bacon
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Fries $5
- Fries seasoned with our secret spice blend
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Pulled Pork (200g) $12
- Rubbed with our secret piece blend, smoked for 11 hours.
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Ranch Slaw $5
- White cabbage, red cabbage and carrot mixed with our housemade ranch dressing.
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Chicken Wings $15 / doz
- Smoked chicken wings, tossed in BBQ or buffalo sauce
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The Mess $20
- Fries topped with mac n cheese, pulled pork & BBQ sauce.
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1 Meat $20
- Any meat (200g) + 2 sides
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3 Meats $30
- Pick 3 meats (100g each) + 2
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Kids $12
- 1 Meat + 1 Side
- Panko crumbed prawns (5) with garlic aioli $8.00
- Maple marinated scallops (2) wrapped in bacon $8.00
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Angus Prime Ribeye Steak 200gm $32.00
- Locally raised Angus steak served alongside rustic chips and coleslaw. Finished with your choice of garlic butter, jus or mushroom sauce. Add crumbed prawns $8.00
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Spotted Dick $12.00
- Traditional English sultana and lemon pudding with custard and late harvest reduction
- Tender Goat pieces in Indian sauce $8.00
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Eggs Benedict
- Toasted Ciabatta topped with poached eggs, hollandaise and
- Polenta Chips with Chilli Sauce $7.00
- Coleslaw $7.00
- Large $7.00
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Chicken $10.50/$13.50/$17.00
- Apple and mint sauce available on request
- Roast Kumara $1.00
- Roast Potato $0.80
- Half $10.50
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Combo 3 Roast Roll $12.50
- 3 Roast potatoes, 420ml coke
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Pork $10.50/$13.50/$17.00
- Apple and mint sauce available on request
- Sandwiches - Chicken $6.90
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Southern style chicken $6.50
- Teriyaki sauce, Japanese mayo
- Kumara crisps, Cumin salt $6.50
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Baorrito Combo $19.50
- Your choice of Baorrito + Fries + Soft drinks/Coffee/Tea
- Salad of the Day $6.50
- Spiced corned egg $2.50
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Cheesy garlic Bao bread $5.50
- Basil pesto
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Beef Baorrito $11.50
- A Chinese handmade crepe wrapped with: Braised beef, Lettuce, Tomato relish, Cheddar cheese, Golden cracker
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Pork Baoce $13.50
- A plate of rice served with: Braised pork, Broccoli, Spiced corned egg
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Akaroa Eggs $12.00
- Akaron smoked salmon served on a toasted English muffin and topped with two poached eggs and hollandaise sauce
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Vegetarian Burger (available all day) $15.00
- Fried vegetable pattie with lettuce, mushrooms, cheese, onion jam, tomato-chilli sauce & fries
- Basket of fries $6.00
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Eggs Benedict $17.00
- English muffin with spinach, bacon or cold smoked salmon, two poached eggs and hollandaise sauce
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Kauri Breakfast $15.50
- Two slices of thick cut toast served with vegetable frittata, wilted spinach, grilled mushrooms and chunky tomato relish
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Toasted Sandwich $6.00/$9.00
- Following fillings: ham, onion, cheese, pineapple, tomato - 2 Fillings / with fries
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Kiwi Club $16.00
- Toasted grain bread with chicken, bacon, egg, tomato and lettuce, served with fries
- Eggs (cooked your way) $3.00
- Ham off the bone and cheese with whole grain mustard
- Midi $10.00
- Butti $8.00
- Salmon omelette with hollandaise
- Cheeseburger with beetroot chutney
- Roast lamb with apple and mint jelly
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Bacon and egg
- with tomato and red pepper sauce
- Cold roast chicken with smokorun's tangy BBQ 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