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The Little Bistro

33 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa, New Zealand
+6433047314
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Ranked #1 of 15 restaurants in Akaroa
Price range: RM21 - RM97
Cuisines: European, New Zealand
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Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Description: "...a bistro is a small restaurant serving hearty meals and wine in an unpretentious setting..." Rustic-European inspired, locally sourced food cooked and served with love, plus a winelist to die for....
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Mount Maunganui
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Tiny little restaurant but so amazing! Service was fanastic, if you go to Akaroa then go here for sure. It was recommended to us by locals in Christchurch and so glad we went there!! Meals were devine!

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London, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Great food, great service. If you visit Akaroa, you should definitely eat at The Little Bistro. Make sure you book in advance, as it is extremely popular.

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johnshaft2000
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27 reviews 27 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Food was fantastic and good value as well considering the quality of it. Service was good but it felt like they were juggling quite a lot and the table was a bit small. Only being picky really. We loved our evening and would come back again!

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Singapore, Singapore
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We did our NYE dinner here and were really happy we did. The food is phenomenal - creative, tasty, fresh and of good quality. The place is small, cosy and comfortable. You MUST have at least one meal here if you're in Akaroa. Reservations are a must. There are two seatings.

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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22 reviews 22 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

This restaurant would be my top choice in Akaroa. The food is faultless and for good reason, it is always popular.

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5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Visiting from Australia. The Little Bistro was recommended to us (by our motel) and it certainly did not disappoint. As the name implies, this is a small restaurant located in the main street of this delightful French village. The food is simply to die for. Pan cooked local fish, risotto, rich chocolate desert - all superbly presented and with explosions... More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I had dinner here the other night and I was pleasantly surprised. We called early in the day to make a reservation and within about two hours they called us back to confirm. The seating is tight as it’s only a small restaurant but its not uncomfortably crowded. The staff were all friendly, welcoming and professional even if they were... More

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Colchester, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Visited on a busy day. They found me a table although I was alone.Food was great with some nice twists. I loved the approach to the wine list.I had three courses so probably stayed a little longer than anticipated and the booking for the table turned up. I wasnt hasseled to leave and I rather think the other folk got... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

What a nice place. Food was excellent. very good wine selection. Intimate atmosphere. The only thing that wasn't so good was the size of the meals - they were just too big, considering the restaurant is based in the most French part of NZ. We had no room for dessert. But this isn't necessarily a bad thing!! :)

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Christchurch, New Zealand
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Dont be put off by the size of this place. The food is excellent and the wine list was also extensive with some good wines by the glass. The waiters were also great. A definite must while in Akaroa.

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