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

  • Chicken Wrap $18.90
    • Soft tortilla wrap filled with grilled chicken, mixed greens, tomatoes, smoked cheese, aioli and a side of golden fries
  • Sausages $6.00
  • Cheese and Bacon Wedges $12.00
    • Served with sweet chilli and sour cream
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Two farm fresh eggs poached on toasted English muffin and hollandaise with streaky bacon
  • Wedges $9.50
    • Plan, or with sweet chilli and sour cream
  • Chicken $18.90
    • Corn kernels, jalapenos and chunks of chicken
  • 1/2 doz $13.40
  • Zucchini and Mint Fritters $17.40
    • Served with a green salad and minted yogurt and apple chilli relish
  • Ginger Dish (served with rice)
    • Stir fried finely sliced fresh ginger & vegetables
  • (B) Combination Meats $19.00
  • (B) Combination Meats $19.00
  • Crispy Chicken Red Curry Stir Fried $21.00
    • Served with rice
  • Peanut Sauce (served with rice)
    • Stir fried vegetables in our homemade peanut sauce
  • Garlic & Black Pepper (served with rice)
    • Steamed vegetables topping with stir fried garlic & black pepper sauce
  • (B) Combination Meats $19.00
  • Steamed Fish with Lemon $25.00
    • Steamed whole fish with fresh lemon, ginger & herbs
  • Kothu Parotta Chicken / Beef / Veg $15
    • Signature South Indian street food, chopped South Indian bread stir-fried with diced onion, egg and meat (chicken/beef) or vegetable curry
  • Kerala Beef Masala $16
    • Tender beef cubes simmered in stock, roasted spices, onion and tomatoes and curry leaves
  • Plain Naan $2.50
    • Traditional leavened bread made of refined flour baked in the tandoor
  • Idli $9
    • Steamed soft rice cake made from fermented rice and black lentil batter
  • Cheese Dosa $10
    • Dosa topped with grated cheese
  • Thattu Dosa $10
    • Soft and thick small dosa (3 pcs)
  • Onion & Tomato Uthappam $12
    • Thick savoury pancake topped with chopped onion and tomato
  • Puttu - Gluten Free, Vegan $6
    • Steamed cylinder of ground rice layered with grated coconut
  • Corn Nuggets for 12 $8.00
  • Steak $5.20
  • Corn Nuggets each $0.70
  • Plain $3.30
  • Chicken & cheese $5.50
  • Mushroom $4.20
  • Chicken $4.50
  • Family Pack $24.00
    • 5 fish, 2 hotdogs, 2 meat patties, 2 scoops, 2 doughnuts or 2 Pineapple rings
  • Meat Patties $2.80
  • Fish bites $1.20
  • Toasted sandwiches $6.50
    • 2 fillings($0.50 each extra filling)
  • Pineapple $7.00
  • Scrambled eggs $14.50
  • Chicken nuggets $1.20
  • Bacon & eggs $14.50
  • Fish- battered $3.00
  • CHICKEN SALAD $17.90
    • Crunchy chicken breast with garlic croutons, bacon & caesar dressing on a bed of seasonal ingredients.
  • SALMON FILLET $28.90
    • Oven baked with herb crust, served with mashed potatoes & topped with hollandaise sauce & seasonal vegetables
  • EGGS (EACH) $2.20
  • CHIPS $6.00
  • BOYSENBERRY PARFAIT $10.50
    • Delicate berries layered between cream & ice-cream.
  • CAMEMBERT CHEESE $15.90
    • Wedges of creamy camembert served with plum sauce & toast.
  • BEEF SCHNITZEL $23.90
    • Succulent schnitzel served with Robert sauce.
  • GARLIC LOAF $8.50
    • Mini loaf with garlic butter.
  • Chicken $8.50
  • Chilli powder on your chips? just ask...
  • Corn patty $3.00
  • Sausage $3.20
  • Crabstick $2.00
  • Groper battered $7.50
  • Kids $4.50
    • patty, sauce, cheese
  • Scallops $2.20
  • Pork Spare Ribs Half $22 Whole $40
    • Smokey Glaze, Dry Rubbed
  • Asparagus & Candied Bacon $10
  • Riblets $15
    • Smoked, Deep Fried, Sticky Sauce
  • Smoked Akaroa Salmon Dip $14
    • Pickled Cucumber, Mini Bread Rolls
  • Buffalo Wings $14
    • Blue Cheese Dip, Celery, Carrots
  • Ice Cream Sundae $10
    • Vanilla Bean Ice Cream w Chocolate Sauce or Cherry Coulis
  • Steak Fingers $14
    • Spiced Cream Gravy
  • Smoked Mozzarella Sticks $12
    • Green Tomato Relish
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
    • Bacon & Egg
  • Chips $ 5.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Nachos $ 10.00
    • Beef & bean minced with sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 4.00
    • 2 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
  • Farmhouse wedges $ 8.00
    • With cheese, bacon, sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Garlic bread $ 8.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Oak bread $ 9.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
    • 3 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
  • Sukiyaki (Single serve) $12.00
    • (noodle soup dish made with vegetables, mung bean noodles, and the meat of your choice)
  • Yentafo (Pink noodle soup) $10.00
  • Sweet and Sour (Pad Preow Whan)
  • Thai Bamboo shoot Salad (Soop No Mai) $10.00
    • (Shredded bamboo shoot in wild Thai leaves, hot lime sauce, onions, fish sauce and chilis)
  • Prawns $15.00
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and Tofu $10.00
  • Garlic & Pepper (Pad Gra Tiam Prik Thai)
  • Minced Pork $9.00
  • BreakFree Pizza of the Day (Vegetarian Available) $20.00
  • -Add house smoked salmon $5.00
  • ·Seasoned Potato Wedges $8.00
    • sour cream & sweet chili sauce
  • ·Options
    • Soup of the Day, Fish & Chips, B.L.T,/ Smoked Chicken Wrap, Roast Vege Salad.
  • ·Makikihi Fries
    • with tomato sauce & garlic aioli
  • -Small Fries $5.00
  • -Add fries $2.50
  • ·BreakFree Cheese Burger $20.00
    • 180 gm Beef Pattie, onion marmalade, Swiss cheese, mesclun, bacon, tomato, garlic aioli served with Makikihi fries.
  • Feta Cheese $2.00
  • Wedge $4.50
  • -Combo: Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink $13.00
  • Kebab Skewer $5.00
  • Open Souvlaki $15
    • Open souvlaki served with hot pita bread and gree salad with T house's signature sauce of hummus, tomato, onion sauce, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt and your choice of chilli sauce in a pizza box
  • - Combo: Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink $17.00
  • - Combo: Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink $19.50
  • Turkish Delight $0.50
  • -With Salad $10.00
  • Eggs Bene (Served on English muffin) $15.50
    • Eggs, hollandaise, bacon & hashbrowns. / Vege; Eggs, hollandaise, mushrooms, baby spinach
  • Toasted Muesli $8.50
    • With blueberries, yoghurt & milk
  • Assorted Cakes & slices from $3.90
  • Hot Cakes Stack $9.50
    • With maple syrup with warm berries & cream or yoghurt
  • 8-11am
  • Savouries / Cheese Rolls / Club Sandwiches $2.50
  • Big Brekkie $16.50
    • Bacon, eggs, sausages, tomatoes, hashbrowns, & mushrooms with toast
  • Chef's Medium Salad Box (per person) variety of fresh seasonal & local produce $8.50
    • Salad is fresh/seasonal & changes daily
  • Lean Chicken Wrap (2 halves, serves 1-2 people) $10.00
    • Lean wrap filled with seasonal fresh salad, sous vide lemon & thyme chicken & Pure's own made hummus
  • Caramel seed slice 'RAW' $4.50
    • Macadamia nuts, coconut, psyllium husk, vanilla, dates, peanut butter, salt, coconut oil, chia, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flax seed meal, almonds, tahini, coconut sugar, cocoa, fine coconut. (GF, Egg
  • Mini Lean Chicken Wrap $3.50
    • Bite sized lean wrap filled with fresh seasonal salad, Pure's own made hummus & sous vide lemon & thyme free range chicken
  • Mocha Slice 'RAW' $4.50
    • Very moorish slice with cacao, espresso, nuts & seeds for a healthy chocolate hit
  • Mini Lean Vegetarian Wrap $3.50
    • Bite sized lean wrap filled with fresh seasonal salad, feta, quinoa & Pure's own made hummus
  • Protein Ball (Pure's top selling product) $3.00
  • Fruit Platter - Fresh Seasonal Fruit Skewers & Organic Honey Yoghurt $7.00
    • A selection of in-season fresh fruit served with local organic honey yoghurt for dipping (2 skewers per person)
  • Spicy Chicken Wings $14.40
    • With Siracha & Lime Sauce
  • Beef Brisket $26.00
    • 205G Smoked Beef Brisket With Home Made Bbq Sauce, Potato Gratin & Wilted Greens
  • Pork Shoulder $26.00
    • 250G Braised Pork Shoulder With Seasonal Roast Vege & Five Spice Apple Cider Sauce
  • Grilled Pineapple $19.00
    • Grilled Pineapple, Capsicum, Roasted Kumara, Carrot & Chopped Pork
  • Pb & Choc Doughnuts $10.00
    • With Chocolate & Staff Made Peanut Butter
  • Birdie $18.80
    • Chopped Roast Chicken, Crispy Onion Rings & Gravy With Skinny Fries
  • Mac & Cheese $7.50
    • Macaroni & Three Cheese Sauce, Grilled
  • Dips $11.90
    • Three Housemade Dips With Warm Bread
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