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
- Spicy Rice (Regular) $4.50
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Family Feast $44.90
- Fun for all the family. One whole, succulent, flame-grilled chicken partnered with two large sides and 8 BBQ ribs.
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Mixed Platter $33.90
- Get any party started with a half chicken, 5 BBQ wings and 4 tenderloins - each basted to your heart's desire.
- Corn on the Cob (Large) $6.50
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Whole Chicken $24.90
- Marinated, basted & flame-grilled to perfection.
- Caramelised Onion $1.50
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Family Fiesta $35.90
- The perfect family fix! One whole, flame-grilled chicken and your choice of two large sides.
- Cheddar Cheese $1.50
- Marinated Moroccan lemon chicken $18.00
- Smoked Barley Salad with Tahini sauce Med $7.50 Large $10.00
- Green shell Mussels marinated in green harissa, capers, shallots, preserved lemon $12.00
- Pil Pli marinated Chicken strip, battered and served with chilli jam $12.00
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Simos $25.00 per person
- Chefs choice, with selection of dips and bread
- Pavlova Roulade with Turkish delight $7.90
- Orange Almond Cake $7.90
- Roasted pear, date and feta $12.00
- Steak Mushroom on Fried Rice $12.00
- Curry & Rice Roll $2.50
- Chicken Pineapple on Fried Rice $12.00
- Steak Chow Mein $9.80
- Pork with Cashew Nuts $13.00
- Steak Oyster Sauce $11.00
- Tomatoes $3.00
- Steak Fried Rice $9.80
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Barrys Bay, Wainui special vintage -
- is a harder cheese, flavours are bold and earthy
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Caesar salad $24.00
- Chicken, cos, parmesan, soft egg, croutons, anchovies, Caesar dressing, bacon
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Taco of the moment $19.00
- Please ask the staff about the daily flavour addition
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Crispy squid $18.00
- chilli and lime mayo
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Toasted garlic bread $13.00
- Cornichons, poached pear, pickles, toasted ciabatta
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Crispy squid $18.00
- chilli and lime mayo
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Aikmans Grazing Platter $38.00
- Cured meats, chorizo, cheeses, terrine, crackers, pickles, spreads, Turkish bread
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Pork Belly $31.00 Gf
- Twice cooked pork belly, warm potato salad, roast rhubarb, onion and apple compote
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Dolce Del Duca $16.00
- Our own handcrafted Tiramisu
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Bambini (kids) $17.00
- Cheese, ham, pineapple & pomodoro sauce - or - cheese, fresh basil & pomodoro sauce
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Perfect for sharing! $35.00
- A taste of Italy with a selection of mixed cured meats, pickles, Italian cheeses, olives, smoked salmon, a bit of this & a bit of that
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Puttanesca $24.00
- Kalamata olives, anchovies, capers, basil, chili, garlic in a pomodoro sugo
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Pesce Del Giorno N/A
- Ask your waiter for details, price varies
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Lemon Tart $16.00
- A homemade lemon tart served with vanilla mascarpone gelato & berry sauce
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Linguine Pescatore $26.50
- With mussels, clams, prawns & scallops cooked with garlic, parsley, white wine & a touch of napoli sauce
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Gustosa $28.50
- Roast lamb, potatoes, leaks, mozzarella & pancetta
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Sunbathe Tofu $17
- Silken Tofu deep-fried, topped with crisp lemongrass and onion
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Slow Cooked Pork w Star Anise $19
- Aromatic slow-cooked pork cheek in a dark rich sauce, half boiled egg, Chinese mushroom and Bokchoy - very popular in IndoChina
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Shaking Beef Hot Plate $19.5
- Wok tossed Angus beef, potato, red capsicum, onion, cracked pepper and watercress
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Shanghai Dumpling With Panang Curry Sauce $9
- Steamed pork dumpling topped with thick Panang curry sauce and kaffir lime leaves
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Buddha Feast $17
- Sauteed fresh broccoli, carrot, cabbage, mushroom, baby corn, bell pepper and tofu, stir fried in garlic sauce
- Roti $4
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Cantonese Wok Fried Noodle with Basil (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $19
- Flat rice noodles stir-fried with egg, seasonal vegetables, fresh basil, chilli and spicy paste
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Cambodian Peppercorn Prawns $20
- Prawns, Lemongrass, Fresh basil, garlic, green pepper, babycorn, fresh vegetables and bamboo shoots
- Handmade Meat ball $8.00
- Chicken gristle $1.50
- Beef noodle soup $9.50
- Rice porridge $2.00
- Sheep offal $9.00
- Beancurd jelly with syrup $4.00
- Beancurd jelly with soup-meagre $4.80
- Chicken gizzard $1.50
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CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE $12.00
- mud cake served with vanilla bean ice cream
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FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST $21.00
- beef sausages, bacon, hash brown, eggs, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and hollandaise sauce
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ICE CREAM SUNDAE $7.00
- your choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry toppings
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FISHERMAN'S BASKET $17.00
- prawn twisters, tempura fish bites, crumbed mussels and squid rings served with thick cut fries
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LAMB SHANKS $26.50
- lamb shanks marinated in rosemary, red wine and garlic served with potato and parsnip mash and steamed vegetables
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AKAROA SALMON $27.00
- fresh pan seared Akaroa salmon wit house made rosti and steamed greens
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HAMBURGER $17.50
- beef, tasty cheese and bbq sauce served with thick cut fries
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KIDS SUNDAE $4.00
- your choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry toppings
- 1/4 Chicken $6.00
- Egg $2.50
- Chicken $4.40
- Whole Chicken $21.00
- Tomato $2.50
- Extra Fillings $1.00
- Mushroom $3.40
- Steak $4.40
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Hot Chicken Salad $22.00
- grilled chicken breast & bacon served on lettuce with tomatoes, peppers, red onions & cucumber drizzled with apricot sauce
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Grilled Chicken Breast $22.00
- served on a bed of mashed potato with salad, drizzled with plum sauce
- Roast Dessert $15.00
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Chicken Schnitzel $20.00
- served with your choice of salad & chips coleslaw & chips or vegetables
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Fish of the Day $24.00
- Fish of the day with your choice of salad & chips coleslaw & chips or vegetables
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Ice Cream sundae
- chocolate caramel raspberry or strowberry
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Juicy 350g T-Bone $27.00
- served with your choice of salad, chips-coleslaw, chips or vegetables with mushroom, garlic or pepper sauce
- Toasted Roast Pork Sandwich & chips $10.00
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Bohemian Roast Pork (Vepro knedlo zelo) $22.50
- roast pork served w. braise white cabbage and bread dumplings
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Hot Cakes $16
- served w. yogurt & cream and 2 choices of either jam & berries, or nutella & banana
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House Hot Smoked Salmon Focaccia Sandwich $24
- served w. grilled capsicum, eggplant courgette and crème fraiche dill remoulade
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Pasta of the Day N/A
- please ask our friendly staff
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Roast Duck (Pecena kachna) $28
- classic roast duck served w- braised red cabbage and potato dumplings
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Ondras $25
- succulent chicken breast wrapped in potato pancake served with fresh salad
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Pork Ribs (Veprova zebra) (0.5 kg / 1 kg) $25 / $32
- slow cooked tender pork ribs in a honey marinade served w. fries and coleslaw
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Beef Burger $21
- house-made prime beef patty w. lettuce, tomato smoked cheddar cheese,fried free range egg chipotle and fries
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Warm Flat Breads $9.90
- Warm souvlaki flat breads with a mix of basil pesto and sun-dried tomato topped with cream cheese
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-Add Salad Toppers $5.00
- Moroccan lamb, Chicken, mango, capsicum, sun-dried tomato, Prawn, smoked salmon and avocado
- Ice Cream Sundae
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Thai Red Beef Curry $16.90
- With Jasmine rice, Raita and poppadom
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Wedges $7.50
- Topped with ham and cheese, served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
- -Chocolate $9.50
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Catch of the Day $19.90
- Today’s fresh catch served with slaw and fries
- Mini Hot Dogs and fries $7.50
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Vegetarian $6.00
- Onion, tomato, mushroom, cheese
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Muesli & fruit $10.00
- Served with seasonal fruit & natural yoghurt
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Eggs on toast $9.00
- Poached, scrambled or fried served on multigrain toast
- Smoked salmon & cream cheese $8.50
- Butter & jam $6.00
- Pesto & cheese $7.00
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BLT $7.00
- Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise
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Choose from $7.00
- Ham, chicken, bacon or falafel
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Chicken Schnitzel $25.90
- Tender Chicken Schnitzel, crumbed and golden fried, served with your choice of garlic butter, bacon and mushroom sauce or gravy, salad and fries or seasonal vegetables
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Shrimp Cocktail $10.90
- Deep sea shrimps bound together in tangy cocktail sauce and served on salad greens
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Chicken Filo $19.50
- Poached chicken breast combined with button mushrooms, chutney, herbs, cream cheese bound in crispy filo served on scrumptious fresh salad greens
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Scallops $31.50
- Deep sea scallops, lightly crumbed and golden fried, served with tartare sauce, salad and fries
- Mini Nachos Mexicana Mild $8.50
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Ice Cream Sundae $8.50
- Chocolate Fudge, Caramel Popcorn or Strawberry Meringue
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Alpine Caesar Salad $18.50
- Crispy bacon, croutons, Parmesan cheese with frilly lettuce finished with an egg and our homemade Caesar dressing with optional anchovies - Add chicken $3.30
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Seasoned Wedges $15.40
- Wedges topped with grilled cheese and bacon bits served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
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Cajun Chicken $18.50
- Mesclun salad, tomatoes, crispy bacon, red onion and peppers. (Served warm)
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Beef Salad $18.00
- Prime Angus beef thinly sliced with egg noodles, vegetables and black bean sauce served on a bed of green salad. (Served warm)
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Platters (for two) $32.50
- A selection of meats, breads, dips, fruit and Karikaas cheese. The perfect platter to compliment your wine
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Kids Platter $10.00
- A selection of tasty little treats for kids. For example fruit, cold meat and fries
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Eggs Benedict $16.00
- Toasted muffin, bacon, egg and Hollandaise sauce
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Fish and Chips $17.50 / $22.00
- Home-style battered John Dory served with salad an fries (Deep or pan fried) (Small / Large)
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Beef & Mushroom Pie $18.50
- Made with Hurunui Village Pinot Noir. Served with vegetable roasties & creamy mash
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Ribeye Steak $27.00
- Brandy flamed peppercorn steak. Prime Angus 200grm steak cooked to your liking. Served with a green salad and new potatoes, chipped in parsley and minted butter
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
