Bistro on Main

867 Main Street

Manchester, CT 06040

(860) 432-5267

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Business Hours:

Sunday:	Closed
Monday:	Closed
Tuesday:	04:00pm to 09:00pm
Wednesday:	04:00pm to 09:00pm
Thursday:	04:00pm to 09:00pm
Friday:	11:30am to 10:00pm
Saturday:	11:30am to 10:00pm

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Lunch & Dinner

Charcuterie & Fromage

Small serves 1-2 / Large serves 3-4. A selection of locally-sourced cheeses & meats served with olives, pickles, housemade dijon mustard & shallot jam

Meat + Cheese

STARTERS & SMALLS
- Crispy Pork Belly
  
  fig jam glaze | pumpkin seed risotto
  
  $15.95
- Chips & Dip
  
  trempette à l'oignon française || hand-cut truffle chips | our own french onion dip
  
  $6.95
- Triple Truffle Fries
  
  truffle frites|| hand-cut potatoes | truffle salt | truffle oil | truffle aioli
  
  $9.95
- Chicken Liver Pate
  
  baguette | bleu cheese | pickled mustard seeds & shallots
  
  $12.95
- Seared Tuna
  
  yellowfin tuna | kimchi fried rice | wasabi, sesame & ginger vinaigrette | sesame seeds
  
  $17.95
- Duck Poutine
  
  hand-cut fries | duck confit | duck bacon | gravy | cheese curds | fried egg
  
  $17.95
- Fried Calamari
  
  flash-fried calamari | garlic, lemon & parsley persillade | red pepper garlic rouille sauce
  
  $15.95
- Steamed Mussels
  
  saffron seafood broth
  
  $13.95
- Roasted Olives
  
  lemon | rosemary | garlic | extra virgin olive oil
  
  $8.95
- Escargots
  
  garlic herb maitre d'hotel butter
  
  $13.95
- Mushroom Croquettes
  
  potatoes | mushrooms | pecorino cheese | panko | truffle essence | tomato sauce
  
  $11.95
- Truffalo Wings
  
  all-natural chicken wings | truffle hot sauce | crumbled bleu cheese | bleu cheese dressing
  
  $14.95
- Marais Plate
  
  chickpea salad | tabhouli | olives | feta | artichoke hearts | roasted red peppers | cucumbers | stuffed grape leaves | pita
  
  $14.95

Soup & Salads

Baked French Onion Soup

soupe a l'oignon || croutons | swiss | sherry | beef broth

$7.95

Bistro Salad

market greens | dijon vinaigrette

Marlow's Salad

Beet & Arugula Salad

roasted beets | apples | toasted pepita seeds | radish | arugula | bleu cheese | honey sherry vinaigrette

$13.95
Radicchio Cesar

radicchio & romaine | croutons | duck bacon | pecorino | creamy garlic dressing | poached egg | radish | white anchovies upon request

$13.95
Add to any salad

LIGHTER PLATES

All served with a side bistro salad
- Quiche du Jour
  
  ask about today's offering
  
  $11.95
- Bistro MACC & Cheese
  
  4-cheese blend | cavatappi pasta | cracker crumb topping
  
  $15.00
- Chicken Gaufrette
  
  chicken | mushrooms & pearl onions | tarragon | mornay sauce | waffle
  
  $13.95
- Ratatouille Crepe
  
  ratatouille | "brousse" cheese
  
  $12.95
- 3-Egg Omelet
  
  french-style omelet | choice of either mushrooms & creme fraiche -or- smoked ham & swiss with sauce bearnaise
  
  $11.95

Main Plates

Pork* Normandie

pork flat iron | apple brandy & apple cider | cream | apples | cinnamon | wild rice pilaf | market vegetables

Demi
$24.95
Bouillabaisse

bouillabaisse || scrod, monkfish, mussels, clams & shrimp | fennel, leeks, carrots, celery, onion & tomatoes | saffron fish broth | red pepper garlic rouille

$32.95
Duck Breast* Veronique

pan-seared duck breast | brown butter sherry vinegar glaze | roasted grapes | forbidden black rice | market vegetables

Demi
$32.95
Arctic Char* Tagine

north african spices | ratatouille | preserved lemon, olives, garlic & herbs | pearl couscous | pomegranate & pumpkin seed "dukka" | roasted red pepper sauce

$27.95
Mushroom Bourguignon

braised mushrooms | pearl onions | leeks | vegetable "gravy" | polenta

Demi
$21.95
Pork Shank Daube

porc shank daube || braised pork shank | red wine demi glace | mushrooms, onions, tomatoes | bacon lardons | cauliflower celery root mash

$27.95
Chicken Pasta Provencal

grilled chicken | tomatoes | artichoke hearts | olives | capers | white wine | butter | yellow squash | zucchini | cavatappi pasta | herb brousse cheese | pecorino

demi
$21.95
"Sausage" Polenta

beyond meat plant-based sweet italian "sausage" | bistro tomato sauce | ratatouille | charred broccoli rabe | housemade vegan herbed "brousse" cheese | pecorino | polenta

Demi
$23.95

"Steak" Frites

served with hand-cut fries & market vegetables

9 oz onglet - hanger steak* w/foie gras butter	$29.95
9 oz pork flat iron* w/chimichurri sauce	$24.95
butternut squash "steak" w/red pepper romesco sauce	$21.95
8 oz duck breast* w/brown butter sherry vinegar glaze	$32.95
8 oz arctic char* w/red pepper romesco sauce	$27.95
skewered shrimp - 2 w/garlic herb butter	$29.95

Protein Add-Ons

Add the protein of your choice to the following three entrees: Ratatouille | Farro Risotto | Cassoulet
Ratatouille

your choice of protein | braised summer squash, zucchini, peppers & onions | housemade vegan herbed "brousse" cheese | herb pistou | polenta

Full
$17.95
Farro Risotto

your choice of protein | farro | white wine | pecorino | butternut squash | mushrooms | dried cranberries | arugula

Demi
$19.95
Cassoulet

your choice of protein | braised beans | mushrooms | greens | stewed tomatoes | white wine

$18.95

Bistro Burgers

burgers & sandwiches served w/seasonal slaw Substitute sides: (+1.95) bistro fries | bistro salad | truffle potato chips Choice of Pat Lafreida signature beef burger or Impossible TM plant-based burger (V)(+2) All burgers can be served on gluten free buns upon request.
- Salt & Pepper Burger*
  
  burger sel et poivre || beef & bread only, seasoned with salt & pepper
  
  $10.95
- French Onion Burger
  
  caramelized onions | duck bacon | swiss cheese | onion au jus | griddledbun
  
  $13.95
- HK Rossini Burger
  
  pan-seared fois gras | mushrooms | truffle essence | sauce bordelaise
  
  $32.95
- Fig et Bleu Burger
  
  fig jam | bleu cheese | pickled shallots | arugula | balsamic reduction
  
  $14.95
- Bearnaise Burger
  
  over easy egg | muenster cheese | sauce bearnaise
  
  $13.95
- Au Poivre Burger
  
  peppercorn encrusted burger | habanero jack cheese | cognac peppercorn demi glace
  
  $13.95
- Paris, TX Burger
  
  crispy onion straws | cheddar curds | bbq sauce
  
  $13.95
- Truffle Burger
  
  mushrooms | truffle essence | swiss | sauce robles
  
  $14.95
Sandwiches

burgers & sandwiches served w/seasonal slaw Substitute sides: (+1.95) bistro fries | bistro salad | truffle potato chips All sandwiches can be made on gluten free bread upon request.
- Steak Sandwich
  
  hanger steak | bleu cheese | fig jam | crispy onions straws | arugula | dijon vinaigrette | griddled french roll
  
  $18.95
- Chicken Cordon Bleu
  
  grilled chicken breast | hand-cut ham | swiss cheese | tomatoes | dijonaisse | griddled 9-grain farmhouse bread
  
  $14.95
- Croque Monsieur
  
  battered and griddled | hand-carved ham | dijon mustard | truffle mornay | swiss | 9-grain farmhouse bread
  
  $14.95
- Chickpea Salad Sandwich
  
  aquafaba vegan aioli | zhatar seasoning | tomatoes | mixed greens | olive tapenade | griddled 9-grain farmhouse bread
  
  $9.95
- Ultimate Grilled Cheese
  
  cheddar curds | brie | white wine | dijon butter | griddled 9-grain farmhouse bread
  
  $10.95
- AAA Grilled Cheese
  
  apricot jam, apple & arugula | lemon aioli | griddled 9-grain farmhouse bread
Menu de Dégustation
- 5-course Chef 'S Tasting Menu
  
  Enjoy a special menu prepared just for you -- a tour of our most popular items plus always some fun and delicious seasonal specialties.
  
  per person
  $79.95

Happy Hour

Chef's Tasting Menu

Kids Menu

Simple Plates

$6. Served with potato chips, veggie sticks & fruit
- Crispy Chicken Tender
  
  $6.00
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich
  
  $6.00
- Cheeseburgers Sliders (2)
  
  $6.00
- Penne & Red Sauce
  
  $6.00
Petite Plates

$8. Served with market veg & fries
- Seared Chicken Breast
  
  $8.00
- Arctic Char
  
  $8.00
- Pork Flat Iron
  
  $8.00
Demi Plates

$12. Smaller portions of regular menu items
- Steak Frites
  
  $12.00
- Ratatouille Crepe
  
  $12.00
- Provencal Chicken
  
  $12.00
- Pork Normandie
  
  $12.00
Kid Desserts
- Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
  
  $3.00
- Seasonal Sorbet
  
  $3.00

Beverages

Vins Petillant / Sparkling

Prosecco | Adami Garbel, IT (750ml)

Bottle
$45.00
Rose | Albert Bichot, Cremant de Bourgogne, FR (750ml)

Bottle
$35.00
Champagne | Perrier Jouet, Grand Brut, FR (375ml)

Bottle
$45.00

Champagne | Segura Viudas, Brut Cava (750ml)

Champagne | Drappier Carte d'Or, FR (750ml)

Bottle
$80.00

Vins Blanc et Rose / Whites & Rose

Rose | Hogwash Rose, CA

Rose | Mirival Cotes de Provence, FR (2016)

Bottle / Carafe
$55.00

Chardonnay | Cinquante Cinq, FR (2017)

Chardonnay | Merf, Columbia Valley, WA

Chardonnay | Albert Bichot Macon-Villages, FR (2015)

Bottle / Carafe
$42.00

Chablis | Albert Bichot Chablis, FR (2016)

Chenin Blanc | Les Lys Vouvray, FR (2015)

Picpoul-De-Pinet | Bascou-Condamine l'Eveque, FR (2017)

Bottle / Carafe
$33.00
Pinotblanc | Dopff & Irion Alsace Cuvee, FR (2014)

Bottle / Carafe
$33.00

Riesling | Marcel Hugg, Alsace, FR (2016)

Pinot Grigio | Bacaro, Delle Venezie, IT

Sauvignon Blanc | Matua Valley, NZ

Sauvignon Blanc | Hubert Veneau, Pouilly Fume, FR (2015)

Bottle / Carafe
$48.00

Sauvignon Blanc | Tre Sauvignon, Korta, CL (2017)

Bordeaux Blanc | Chateau Nicot, Entre-Deux-Mers, FR (2016)

Bordeaux Blanc | Chateau de Bonhoste, FR (2017)

Bottle / Carafe
$30.00

Muscadet | Lapepie, Sevre et Maine, Sur Lie, FR (2016)

Vins Rouge / Reds

Malbec | Du Clos, Cahors, FR (2014)

Merlot | Cartlidge & Browne, North Coast, CA (2015)

Merlot | 14 Hands Vineyards, Columbia Valley, WA

Monastrell | Rumor, D.O.P. Jumilla, SP (2015)

Bottle / Carafe
$30.00

Bordeaux | Chateau de Bonhoste, FR (2017)

Bordeaux | Mauvais Garcon Thunevin

Bottle / Carafe
$60.00
Bordeaux | Chateau Le Coteau Margaux, FR (2014)

Bottle / Carafe
$84.00
Cotesdu Rhone | Domain Paul Autard, FR (2016)

Bottle / Carafe
$36.00

Cotesdu Rhone | Domaine de Montvac, Fr (2017)

Grenache, Carignane | The Cicada, Chante Cigale, FR (2016)

Grenache Blend | Mas de la Garrigue, Millas FR (2015)

Bottle / Carafe
$33.00
Grenache, Syrah | Pierre Amadieu Vacqueyras FR (2015)

Bottle / Carafe
$54.00
Pinot Noir | Domaine Fichet Bourgogne, FR (2017)

Bottle / Carafe
$42.00
Pinot Noir | Domaine Roger Belland Santenay, FR ('14)

Bottle / Carafe
$81.00

Pinot Noir | Ken Wright, Willamette Valley, OR

Cabernet Sauv | Sterling, "Vintner's Collection", CA

Cabernet Sauvignon | BV, Napa Valley, CA (2014)

Bottle / Carafe
$62.00
Cabernet Blend | Frog Prince, Napa Valley, CA (2015)

Bottle / Carafe
$50.00
Chateauneu-Du-Pape | Domaine Chante Cigale, FR (2013)

Bottle / Carafe
$74.00
Beaujolais | Domaine des Terres Dorees, FR (2016)

Bottle / Carafe
$45.00
Redblend | Crozes Hermitage Vieilles Vignes, FR (2016)

Bottle / Carafe
$54.00
Carignan Blend | hateau d'Oupia, Minervois, FR (2014

Bottle Carafe
$38.00

Syrah | Domaine, Durand, Saint Joseph "Les Coteaux", FR ('11)

Syrah | Emmanuel Darnaud, Les Trios Chenes, FR (2013)

Bottle / Carafe
$60.00

Syrah Blend | Austin Hope Troublemaker Paso Robles

Tannat | Garzon Tannat, UR (2015)

Bottle / Carafe
$42.00

Flight of Wines
- Flight of Wines
  
  Choose 3 of by the glass wines (3 oz pours.
  
  $17.00
Biere

We feature local craft beers as well as French and European-styled beers. We also try and always feature a brewer's choice from our neighbors Labyrinth Brewery and Urban Lodge Brewery, as well as our friends at City Steam Brewery. Below is a sampling of the kinds of beers we offer. Our list of what is available in the restaurant changes often.
- Witbier | Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc, France 5.0% ABV
  
  12oz (Bottle)
  $5.00
- Lager | Kronenbourg 1664 Brasse, France 5.0% ABV
  
  12oz (Bottle)
  $5.00
- Amberale | City Steam Naughty Nurse, Hartford, CT 5.0% ABV
  
  12oz (Bottle)
  $6.00
- IPA | City Steam Jungle Crush, Hartford, CT 7.0% ABV
  
  16oz (Can)
  $9.00
- IPA | Two Roads Honey Spot IPA Stratford, CT 6% ABV
  
  16oz (Can)
  $8.00
- IPA | Two Roads Lil' Heaven, Startford, CT 4.8% ABV
  
  16oz (Can)
  $7.00
- IPA | Counter Weight Headway IPA Hamden, CT 6.5% ABV
  
  16oz (Can)
  $9.00
- IPA | Black Hog Brewing Hog Water, Oxford, CT 7% ABV
  
  16oz (Can)
  $9.00
- Dark Ale | Chimay Grande Reserve, Belgium 9.0% ABV
  
  11.2oz (Bottle)
  $10.00
- Porter | Back East Brewery Porter, Bloomfield, CT 6.0% ABV
  
  12oz (Can)
  $7.00
- Stout | Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stou, Germany 5.0% ABV
  
  12oz (Bottle)
  $7.00
- Milk Stout | Firestone Walker Nitro Milk Stout, California, USA 5.5% ABV
  
  12oz (Can)
  $8.00
- Saison | Two Roads Workers Comp, Stratford, CT 4.8% ABV
  
  12oz (Bottle)
  $6.00
- Leipzig Gose | Two Roads Passion Fruit Gose, Stratford, CT 5.2% ABV
  
  16oz (Can)
  $9.00
- Lager | CT Valley Brewing Ace of Aces, South Windsor, CT 4.4% ABV
  
  16oz (Can)
  $7.00
- Brown Ale | Black Hog Brewing Granola Brown, Oxford, CT 5.5% ABV
  
  12oz (Can)
  $7.00
- Glutenfree | Widner Bros Omission IPA Oregon 6.8% ABV
  
  12oz (Bottle)
  $6.00
- Non-Alc | Clausthaler Premium (Non-Alc) Germany Nonalcoholi
  
  12oz (Bottle)
  $6.00
Le Cocktails Classique

Our take on some classics
- French 75 Classique
  
  gin | lemon | touch of sugar | sparkling white
  
  $11.00
- Eiffel Tower-Tin
  
  vodka | raspberry liqueur | pineapple | orange curacao | sparkling white | orange peel
  
  $13.00
- The Side Car
  
  cognac | lemon | orange curacao
  
  $13.00
- Indigo Empres
  
  empress gin | hosmer tonic | lemon | rosemary | juniper berrie
  
  $12.00
- La Rouge Terreur
  
  vodka | house-made bloody mary mix | duck bacon, pickled garnish, olives & lemon | North African spice, sea salt rim
  
  $12.00
- Kir Royale
  
  creme de cassis | sparkling white
  
  $10.00
- The Fat Duck
  
  duck fat washed cognac | luxardo maraschino | cherry wood smoke
  
  $13.00
Cocktails de Session

Lower Alcohol by Volume (ABV) cocktails
- 50 / 50 Martin
  
  ginmare gin | green chartruese | dolin vermouth
  
  $12.00
- The Ricard
  
  ricard pastis | water | luxardo cherry
  
  $10.00
- Orange You Glad?
  
  green tea, thyme, orange syrup | yellow chartruese | sparkling white | hosmer tonic
  
  $11.00
Cocktail Desaison

Seasonal Crafted Cocktails
- Petals in Paris
  
  peony vodka | dolin blanc vermouth | italicus | wild moon rose | orange blossom rinse | edible flower ice
  
  $14.00
- Coffee Nuts Only
  
  litchfield coffee bourbon | coffee | benedictine | frangelico | demerara simple | black walnut bitters
  
  $13.00
- I Could Get Chartreuse to This
  
  coconut rum | lime | green chartreuse | velvet falernum | pineapple
  
  $13.00
- Rhubarb Gin Spritz
  
  brockmansgin | grapefruit | aperol | rhubarb | lemon | tonic
  
  $12.00

Bobo Select Wines

Launched in 2017 as a distinct collection of natural wines within the larger T. Edward portfolio, Bobo Selections was born out of the desire for a little more vino veritas. The name Bobo was taken from ancient and modern environmentally-conscious Parisian movements. These values are reflected today in the mission to seek out "Bobo" wines that transmit the soul of their soils and the mentality of the artisans who made them.

"Pulpe Fiction" Sevre-et-Maine sur Lie

Muscadet - Melon de Bourgogne Loire, France 2018

"Les Perruches" Bruno Dubois Saumer Blanc

Chenin Blanc Loire, France 2016

"Exile Rose" Lisa & Bertrand Jousset

Petrillant-Naturale Gaillac, France 2018

"Rococo" Bruno Dubois Saumur-Champigny

Cabernet Franc Loire, France 2018

"La Banniere" Matthieu Barret Crozes

Hermitage Syrah France 2018

Mocktails

Because non-alcohol drinkers can still be crafty
- Main Street Mojito
  
  coconut | lime | mango | mint | soda
  
  $7.00
- Bloody Mary Cheney
  
  bloody mary mix | basil & cucumber | duck bacon, pickles, olives & lemon | smoked paprika sea salt rim
  
  $7.00
- Landmark Luxard
  
  hosmer cream soda | luxardo maraschino cherry syrup | cherries
  
  $7.00
Non Alcoolise
- Hand-Crafted Sodas
  
  Housemade. Mango ginger lemon | beet ginger lemon | black raspberry mojito | cucumber mint | lemon basil
  
  $4.00
- Hosmer Mnt Soda (CT)
  
  12 oz glass bottle. Cream soda | root beer | birch beer | ginger beer | black cherry
  
  $3.00
- Old Thyme Soda (CT)
  
  Free refills. Cola | diet cola | lemon up | orange | ginger ale
  
  $3.00
- Juices & Milk
  
  The classics. Orange | cranberry | apple | pineapple | white cranberry | lemonade | whole milk | chocolate milk
  
  $4.00

Cafe Et Thes

French Press Coffee

regular or decaf

Thes & Tisanes

$3
- Earl Grey (Black Tea)
- Wild Encounter (Herbal)
- Chai (Black Tea)
- Asmine (Green Tea)
- Mint (Herbal)
- Citrus Chamomile (Herbal)
Additional Cafe Drinks
- Café
  
  Single Espresso
  
  $3.00
- Une Noisette
  
  Espresso | Touch of Cream
  
  $3.00
- Un Café Crème
  
  Espresso | Foamed milk
  
  $4.00
- Café Allonge
  
  espresso | hot water
  
  $3.00
- Café American
  
  drip coffee
  
  $3.00
- Café au Lait
  
  drip coffee | steamed milk
  
  $4.00
- Fresh Brewed Drip Coffee
  
  $3.00

Desserts

Dessert
- Apple Tarte Tartin
  
  chinese 5-spice | caramel | vanilla bean ice cream
  
  $8.95
- Cherry Clafloutis
  
  brandied cherries | chantilly cream
  
  $8.95
- Earl Grey Lavender Creme Brulee
  
  served with a madeleine cookie
  
  $8.95
- Bread Pudding du Jour
  
  ask about today's offering | served with whipped cream
  
  $8.95
- Pot de Creme "Sundae"
  
  salted caramel | chocolate sauce | caramelized bananas | candied duck bacon & pecans | whipped cream
  
  $8.95
- Frisbie Dairy Bar Coffee Sundae
  
  dark chocolate syrup | luxardo cherries | pistachios | whipped cream
  
  $8.95
- Sorbet du Jour or Gelato du Jour
  
  ask about today's flavors from Frisbie Dairy Bar in New Britain CT
  
  $5.95

side salad	$4.95
full salad	$8.95

Glass	$12.00
1/2 Carafe	$22.00
Bottle / Carafe	$43.00

Glass	$10.00
1/2 Carafe	$18.00
Bottle / Carafe	$32.00

Glass	$13.00
1/2 Carafe	$39.00

Glass	$14.00
1/2 Carafe	$32.00
Bottlre / Carafe	$65.00

Bistro on Main

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Bistro on Main Service List

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Lunch & Dinner

Charcuterie & Fromage

STARTERS & SMALLS

Soup & Salads

LIGHTER PLATES

Main Plates

Bistro Burgers

Sandwiches

Menu de Dégustation

Happy Hour

Chef's Tasting Menu

5-Course Chef's Tasting Menu

Kids Menu

Simple Plates

Petite Plates

Demi Plates

Kid Desserts

Beverages

Vins Petillant / Sparkling

Vins Blanc et Rose / Whites & Rose

Vins Rouge / Reds

Flight of Wines

Biere

Le Cocktails Classique

Cocktails de Session

Cocktail Desaison

Bobo Select Wines

Mocktails

Non Alcoolise

Cafe Et Thes

Thes & Tisanes

Additional Cafe Drinks

Desserts

Dessert

Small	$18.95
Large	$28.95