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

  • Oven Toasted Muesli $14.50
    • Served w seasonal fruits, milk and Greek yoghurt
  • Baked Beans $16.00
    • Southern style baked beans w beef mince, crispy bacon and poached free range eggs. Served with toasted bread
  • Eggs your way $5.00
    • Add bacon
  • Superfood Salad $18.50
    • Quinoa, chia seeds, brown rice, kale, roasted seasonal veges served w Pan grilled tofu
  • Sticky Crispy Chicken $19.00
    • Glazed w special-sticky-spicy-sweet sauce. Served w oriental slaw and toasted bread
  • Waffles $16.50
    • Delicious brioche waffles w a crunchy caramalised shell served w fruit salsa, candied nuts, berry compote w Greek yoghurt
  • Eggs Benedict $21.00
    • Poached free-range eggs and lemon hollandaise sauce served w smoked salmon and sauteed spinach on pesto hash
  • Eggs Benedict $19.00
    • Poached free-range eggs and lemon hollandaise sauce served w crispy bacon and sauteed spinach on toasted bread
  • Breakfast dosa $13.95
    • a dosa filled with caramelised banana andd drizzled with honey
  • Dal $8.95
    • blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection. vegan option available, gluten-free
  • Dal $9.95/$13.95
    • blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection (cup/bowl)
  • Nori wrap $16.95
    • kimchae, salad, cashew mayo and activated spicy seeds wrapped in a toasted nori sheet
  • Nachos $11.95 - $15.95
    • refrito beans served with melted cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips, gluten-free. vegan option
  • Pondicherry dosa $18.95
    • a lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with hot and spicy chutney, potato masala, onion and fresh coriander. served with dal and cutney. vegan, gluten-free
  • Omelette $16.50
    • a free-range egg omelette with a choice of filling. served with a side salad
  • Curry dosa $15.95
    • today's curry served with a freash dosa and house chutney. vegan and/or onion and garlic free options available
  • Salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad $6.00
  • Cured local bacon, poached eggs, rosti, confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs $22.00
  • Corn fritters with poached eggs, avocado creme, chili and soft herbs $19.00
  • Sous vide local chicken breast with harissa, pearl couscous salsa, lemon, pancetta and pickled red onion $21.00
  • Seasonal soup of the day served with ciabatta $9.50
  • Kids 'fish and chips' with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00
  • Waffles with hazelnut caramel, poached pears, berries, cream and toasted hazelnuts $19.00
  • Local beef and Kapiti cheddar pie with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish $9.00
  • Moroccan Lamb $16.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, succulent pieces of marinated lamb backstrap, red onion, roasted capsicum, sundried tomatoes, topped with roquette salad, mango chutney and yoghurt raita
  • Pumpkin & Prosciutto $16.00
    • Garlic infused olive oil, mozzarella, pine nuts, roasted pumpkin and thin slices of prosciutto topped with rosemary
  • The King $15.00
    • Fresh mozzarella, ham and mozzarella with a sweet tomato and capsicum sauce
  • Butter Chicken $16.00
    • Juicy pieces of chicken in a mild curry sauce on a base of hummus and topped with fresh coriander
  • Sgt. Peppers $15.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella and thin slices of pepperoni
  • Veggie Supreme $15.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, kumara, caramelised onions, sundried tomatos with roasted sunflower seeds and garlic aioli
  • Tomizza $14.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella, topped with cracked pepper and fresh basil.
  • Sir George $16.00
    • A feast of bacon, seared steak, pepperoni and mozzarella with smokey barbeque sauce base and topped with a bacon of either aioli or chipotle mayo
  • S=small / L= Large
  • Beef Lemongrass on Rice Vermicelli (sauce) $11.00
  • Monkfish- curry tomato, pepper $24.00
  • Mixed Vegetables with Garlic Sauce
  • Beef Lemongrass with Chilli S $17.50 / L $30.00
  • Tofu Salad S $17.50 / L $30.00
  • Pork Lemongrass on Rice Vermicelli (sauce) $11.00
  • Combination Fried Rice Noodle S $14.00 / L $26.00
  • 4 Crab Sticks $26.00
  • 1/2 Scoop Chips $1.70
  • Cheese Onion Ring $5.60
  • Steak Onion Pattie $2.20
  • Fish $4.20
  • Jam Rap $2.00
  • Chocolate Donut $2.00
  • Blue Cod $6.80
  • -With Salmon $17.50
  • Fruit Pancake Stack $15.00
    • Pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruit, yoghurt and wild berry coulis
  • Eggs Any Style with Toast $10.50
    • Free range eggs scrambled, poached or fried served with toast
  • Angus Beef Burger $15.50
    • Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun
  • Omelette $15.50
    • Free range eggs, with you choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion, pineapple, served with toast
  • B.L.T Sandwich $14.50
    • Toasted focaccia bread with bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli. Served as an open sandiwich
  • Breakfast Stack (Vegetarian) $16.00
  • -With Bacon $15.50
  • King Prawns with Casgew Nuts and Vegetables $24
  • Chicken with Sweet and Sour Sauce $18
  • Pork with Season Vegetables $18
  • Lemon Chicken $5
  • Vegetables Omelette $17
  • Fried Rice with Pork and Shrimps $17
  • Steamed Whole Flounder $20
  • Sweet and Sour Pork $19
  • Kids Pack
    • 1 Medium Biscuit, 1 Filled Roll, 1 Flavoured Milk
  • -Savoury Ham and Onion
  • Large Platter $38.00
  • Small platter $38
    • 22 pieces
  • Smokey Ham: Lettuce, mayo, carrot, cheese, tomato & smokey ham
  • -11 $7.20 pp
  • Small Platter $27.00
  • -31 $8.50 pp
  • Foo Young Egg $14.00
  • Hot Plate Black Pepper Beef Short Ribs $18.00
  • Deep fried Spring Rolls & Samosas & Prawns $10.00
  • Meat with pickled cabbage Hot Pot $14.00
  • Chicken with Cashew nut $16.00
  • Steamed Rice $2.50
  • Fried Dumplings - each $1.00
  • Stir Fried Lettuce $14.00
  • -G/F $9.00
  • Fluffy $2.00
  • -GF $10.00
  • Smoked Salmon Kumara Rosti (GF) $16.50
    • Two Kumara Rosti layered with cold smoked salmon topped with poached egg, hollandaise sauce and capers. Served with a seasonal salad.
  • Open Chicken Souvlaki $10.50
    • Greek styled skewered chicken served with lettuce, tomato and red onion with tzatziki sauce on a warm pita bread.
  • Julius Caesar Salad $15.50
    • Traditional caesar salad topped with grilled chicken, bacon and a soft poached egg
  • -add per extra filling $1.00
  • -Salmon $17.00
  • Garlic and Chilli Prawn (Sml / Med / Lge) $12 / $17 / $20.5
    • Sweet Thai chilli pizza base with prawns, spinach and roasted garlic. Topped with a seafood marinara sauce
  • Herb Bread $9
    • Fresh pizza base with rosemary, garlic butter and rock salt
  • Lemon Pepper Wedges $7.5
    • Lemon pepper potato wedges served with sour cream and sweet Thai chilli sauce
  • Ham (Sml / Med / Lge) $9.5 / $13.5 / $18
    • Spags own special pizza sauce, ham and cheese
  • Spags Special (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Bacon, pepperoni, sliced onions, freshly sliced tomato and mushrooms
  • Original Vegetarian (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
    • Onion, mushrooms, fresh sliced tomato and capsicum.
  • Chicken Tenders $8.5
    • Tender crumbed premium chicken breast served with BBQ sauce- Great for dipping
  • Mexican (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
    • Spags own chilli sauce, seasoned topside, red kidney beans, capsicum, topped off with sour cream
  • Mixed grill 1kg $34.00
  • Zaatar (Thyme) $2.00
  • Shish Kebab 1kg $32.00
  • Lamb Kebab $12.00
  • Chicken $12.00
  • Kunafa 1Kg $25.00
  • Shish Kebab $13.00
  • Cucumber Yoghurt $2.50
  • Deluxe Box $20.00
  • Stick Sushi $3.50
    • Fresh Salmon, Tuna-Mayo Chicken, Vegetable
  • Teriyaki Chicken Roll 4P $5.80 8P $9.90
    • Cabbage, Mayo, Teriyaki Chicken
  • Karaage Egg Don $14.00
  • Teriyaki Salmon Roll 8P $12.00
    • Egg, Avocado, Mayo, Teriyaki Salmon
  • Kakiage Udon $12.00
  • Salmon Roll 4P $5.80 8P $9.90
    • Mayo, Avocado, fresh Salmon
  • Miso Soup L $3.00 S $2.20
  • Fried Egg $1.25
  • Catch of the Day $26.90
    • Succulent fillets of fish either in beer batter or pan fried, served to you with fresh lemon, tartare sauce, salad and fries. Add 2 fried eggs $2.50
  • Fluffy Omelette $17.90
    • A generous folded omelette full of cheese and mushrooms, topped with spring onions and served with a fresh salad and fries.
  • Bacon and Eggs $15.90
    • Tasty bacon and your choice of eggs – scrambled, fried or poached, with toasted bread.
  • Ice Cream Sundae Small $6.90 Large $8.90
    • Vanilla ice cream topped with your choice of raspberry, chocolate, strawberry, passionfruit or caramel sauce and served with whipped cream.
  • Lamb Shank $21.90
    • A hearty meal of tender braised lamb shank, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Extra shank $7
  • Roast of the Day $18.90
    • A Robbie’s favourite! The chef’s choice of prime oven roasted meat, served with roasted seasonal vegetables and gravy.
  • Onion Rings 200g $4.90
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