Bantam Bistro Fine Dinining Menu | Best Fine Dining Litchfied, CT

BANTAM BISTRO DINNER MENU

SOUP

Lobster Bisque

$6 Cup / $8 Bowl

French Onion Soup
Provolone, Gruyere, Herbs & Croutons

$7

SALADS

Field Greens Salad (V)
Shaved English Cucumber & Heirloom Radish
Grape Tomato, Brioche & a Whole Grain & Honey Vinaigrette

$7

Warm Baby Spinach & Artichoke Panzanella (V)
Overnight Tomatoes, Feta & a Lemon Sherry Vinaigrette

$9

Fennel, Apple & Argula Salad (V)
Cranberries, Lemon, Olive Oil & Crisp Goat Cheese Truffles

$10

Buttery Bibb Lettuce (V)
Poached Pear, Great Hill Blue Cheese, Pickled Shallot Toasted Walnut Vinaigrette

$10

STARTERS

House Cured Scottish Salmon
Asparagus, Poached Farm Egg with a Cracked Pepper & Lemon Creme Fraiche

$14

House made Gnocchi (V)
Local Zuchini, Peas, Arugula Pesto & Truffled Pecorino

$12

Crisp Calamari Pesto Pomodoro, Asiago Aioli, Tossed with Chili & Garlic

$10

PEI Mussels (GF Available) Grilled Leeks, White Wine, Fennel & Saffron with Grilled Sourdough Crostini

$10

Steak Tartare (GF Available) Arugula, Brioche Croustade, Raw Yolk (may substitute Poached Egg)

$13

MAIN COURSES

Grilled Pork Flat Iron (GF)
Fennel Sausage & Broccoli Rabe, Creamy Polenta, & a Smokey Demi

$24

Pan Seared Scallops (GF)
Cauliflower – Potato Puree, Cippolini & Mushroom Ragout

$26

Long Island Duck (GF)
Crispy Breast, Confit Leg, Shiitake – Lentil “Cassoulet”, Asparagus & a Thyme Jus

$26

Grilled Steelhead Trout (GF)
Shallots & Haricot Vert, Almond Basmati, and a Crab & Chive Buerre Blanc

$23

Fava Bean Falafels (V)
Eggplant Confit, Tomato-Herb Broth & Lemon Tzatziki

$19

“Steak Fritte” (GF)
NY Strip, Wilted Spinach, Smoked Tomato Butter & Handcut Fries

$26

Murray’s All Natural Chicken (GF) Roasted Shallot, Red Pepper & Kale, “Dirty Rice” Risotto & Natural Reduction

$22

Spring Strozzapretti Pasta (V)
Pea Tendrills, Fennel, Tomato & Goat Cheese Add Shrimp $7 Chicken $5

$18

Orecchiette Pomodoro (V, GF Pasta Available)
Artichoke, White Bean, Arugula & Grana Padano
Add Shrimp $7 Chicken $5

$16

Black Angus Burger
Tomato, Greens & Handcut Fries, Blue Cheese & Bacon or Vermont Cheddar & Frizzled Onion

$13

Housemade Salmon Burger Lemon – Dijon Slaw & Crispy Zucchini Chips

$14

SIDES

Asiago Whipped Potato

$4

Seasonal Vegetables

$5

Handcut Fries

$5

“Dirty Rice” Risotto

$6

Polenta & Rabe

$5

V – Vegetarian – GF Gluten Free Gluten
Free Pasta & Bread Available Upon Request


*Bantam Bistro Proudly Sources Local and Organic Products*

An 20% gratuity will be added to parties of six or more. Our Kitchen will gladly accommodate dietary restrictions. Children’s offerings are available. Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, shellfish & eggs reduces the risk of food borne illness.

Executive Chef Michael Szoldra Sous Chef Ian Purdy

BANTAM BISTRO AFTER DINNER MENU

AFTER DINNER MENU

Coffee

$3

Expresso

$3

Cappuccino

$4

Assorted Herbal Tea

$3

PORTS & SHERRY

Emillo Lustau Rare Cream Superior Sherry

$6

Hidalgo Napoleon Amontillado Sherry

$7

Quinto do Noval Fine Ruby

$6

Warre’s 20 Year Tawny Otima

$10

Fonseca

$9

Limon Cello

$6

DESSERT WINE

Moscatel de Setubal, Portugal

$7

Vin Santo, Italy

$9

Muscat D’Rivesaltes, France

$8

BANTAM BISTRO DESSERT MENU

DESSERT MENU

Key Lime Pie
with Raspberry Coulis

$7

Expresso Crème Brulee
with a Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti

$6

Blueberry Almond Crisp
with Vanilla Bean Gelato

$7

Nutella Tart
with Fresh Berries & Citrus served with Whipped Cream and Crushed Hazelnuts

$6

Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake
with Macerated Berries

$7

Seasonal Sorbets and Gelatos

$6

Pastry Chef Jill Avalone

BANTAM BISTRO WINE LIST

wine list Menu

WHITES

CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING		½ Bottle Full

10	Segura Viudas, Cava Brut	NV	Spain	28
11	Mont Marcal, Cava Rose	NV	Spain	35
12	Mionetto, Prosecco Brut	NV	Italy	39
13	Nino Franco, Prosecco Rustico	NV	Italy	44
14	Elio Perrone, Moscato d’Asti	2010	Italy 2008 22	46
15	J Vineyards, Brut Rose Organic	NV	California	64
16	Iron Horse	NV	California	60
17	Veuve Cliquot, Yellow Label Brut	NV	France	90
18	Taittiner, Brut La Francaise	NV	France	85
19	Bollinger, Brut Rose	NV	France	185
20	Krug, Vintage	1998	France	350

PINOT GRIGIO
100	J Vineyards, Pinot Gris Organic	2009	Sonoma	42
101	Dr. Konstantin Frank, Salmon Run	2008	New York	34
102	Alta Luna	2010	Trentino	35
103	Ca Donini	2009	Italy	26
104	Livio Felluga	2010	Friuli	50
105	Alois Lageder	2010	Alto Adige	30
106	Pighin	2009	Friuli	32
107	Etude, Pinot Gris	2007	California	55

SAUVIGNON BLANC
110	Honig	2010	Napa 18	30
111	Hall Organic	2009	Napa	55
112	Joseph Phelps Biodynamic	2009	Napa	62
113	Bourgeois, Sancerre Cuvee des Bonne Bouches	2010	Loire 30	52
114	Bastianich, Dark Star	2009	Italy	43
115	Harkamp, Steil-Sausal	2009	Austria	42
116	Cade	2009	Napa	49
117	Cakebread	2009	Napa	58

CHARDONNAY
121	Domaine Drouhin	2006	Oregon	65
122	Moreau, Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon	2009	France	75
123	Grgich Hills Biodynamic	2008	Napa 2006 48	84
124	Louis Latour, Chassagne Montrachet	2006	Burgundy	59
125	Chamisol Estate, Edna Valley	2007	California	39
126	Hess Collection Vineyard	2009	California 2006 33	68
127	Trefethen Estate	2009	Napa	55
128	Hopkins Vineyard	2008	Connecticut	29
129	Robert Mondavi, Carneros	2008	California 26	50
130	Foxglove	2009	Edna Valley	32
131	Ramey	2008	Sonoma	61
132	Talbot, Kali-Hart	2009	Monterey	34

OTHER WHITES
150	Txakoli Txomin, Etxaniz	2010	Spain	39
151	Bodegas Vina Nora, Albarino Peitan	2009	Spain	32
152	Love Over Money, Grunerveltliner Green Eyes	2009	Austria	28
153	Eder, Grunerveltliner 1Liter	2009	Austria	35
154	Leth, Grunerveltliner RSV Steinagrund	2010	Austria	45
155	Bodegas Godeval, Godello	2010	Spain	37
156	Red Newt, Riesling Circle	2008	New York	34
157	Dr. Crusius, RieslingKabinet, Rotenfels Nahe	2010	Germany	39
158	Trimbach, Pinot Blanc	2007	France	42
159	St. Urbans Hof, Bockstein Spatlese	2009	Germany	40
160	Dr. H. Thanisch, Berncasteler Riesling Auslese	2007	Germany	150
161	Fontanafredda, Gavi di Gavi	2010	Italy	41
162	Villa Sparina, Gavi di Gavi DOCG	2010	Piemonte	39
163	Vietti, Roero Arneis	2010	Italy	42
164	J.L. Wolf, Gewurztraminer Villa Wolf	2009	Pfalz Germany	31
165	Hofstatter, Gewurztraminer Kolbenhof	2009	Alto Adige Italy	98

REDS

ROSE

200	Terres de St. Louis	2010	Provence, France	29
201	Caymus, Belle Glos	2010	California	37

PINOT NOIR
210	Domaine Drouhin	2008	Oregon	82
211	Domaine Drouhin “Laurene”	2007	Oregon	120
212	Joseph Drouhin, Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru	2006	Burgundy, France	140
213	Caymus, “Meiomi”	2009	California	38
214	Bouchard, Gevery Chambertin	2009	Burgundy, France	100
215	Faiveley, Mercury 1er Cru Clos des Myglands	2009	Burgundy, France	87
216	Saintsbury	2008	Carneros 30	57
217	Hess, Dutton Ranch	2007	California	88
218	Erath	2009	Oregon	45
219	Argyle, Willamette	2010	Oregon	66
220	Johanneshof Reinisch, Vom Steinfeld	2008	Austria	31
230	Flowers	2009	Sonoma Coast	95
231	Mark West	2009	California	29

MERLOT
230	Cain Cuvee Certified Green	NV6	California	70
231	Duckhorn	2008	Napa 54	99
232	Duckhorn, Howell Mountain	2005	California	135
233	Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley	2007	California 27	50
234	Longboard, Dakine Vineyard	2008	Russian River	49
235	Grayson Cellars	2009	Paso Robles	30
236	Ch. Rolland Maillet, St. Emilion	2004	Bordeaux, France	69
237	Ch. Certan-Marzelle, Pomerol	2002	Bordeaux, France	160

CABERNET SAUVIGNON
240	Cakebread	2007	Napa	130
241	Cain Five, Spring Mountain Certified Green	2005	Napa 105	200
242	Chateau Montelena	2008	Napa	95
243	Chateau Montelena Estate	2006	Napa	295
244	Chateau Montelena Estate	2007	Napa 114	300
245	Gnarly Head	2009	California	29
246	Liberty School	2008	Paso Robles	39
247	Guenoc, Lake County	2008	California	32
248	Ch. Leoville Poyferre 2eme Cru, St. Julien	2006	Bordeaux, France	280
249	Ch. Clos D’Estournel	2006	Bordeaux, France	310
250	Stetzner, Stag’s Leap	2007	California	69
251	Faust	2008	Napa 50	97

ITALIAN REDS
260	Coltibuono, Chianti Classico Reserva	2007	Tuscany, Italy	69
261	Nozzole, Chianti Classico	2007	Tuscany, Italy	34
262	Caparzo, Brunello di Montalcino	2006	Tuscany, Italy	75
263	Antinori, Tignanello IGT “Super Tuscan”	2007	Tuscany 2008 105	200
264	Marchesi di Gresy, Barbera d’Asti	2009	Piedmont, Italy	35
265	Pio Cesare, Barbera d’Alba DOC	2009	Piedmont, Italy	42
266	Vietti, Barolo Castiglione DOCG	2007	Piedmont, Italy	95
267	Paitin, Barbaresco	2005	Piedmont, Italy	80
268	Poliziano, Rosso di Montepulciano	2009	Tuscany, Italy	30
269	J Biondi Santi, Sassoalloro IGT “Super Tuscan”	2008	Tuscany, Italy	63

OTHER REDS
290	Panier, Chinon Cab Franc	2007	Loire, France	46
291	Drew, SyrahOrnbaun	2008	California	55
292	Ferraton, Chateauneuf du Pape Le Parvis	2006	Rhone, France	80
293	Perrin, Gigondas La Gille	2007	Rhone, France	68
294	Jaboulet, Crozes Hermitage Les Jalets	2009	Rhone, France	55
295	Guenoc, Lake Country Petite Syrah	2009	California	32
296	Murrietta, Rioja Reserva	2005	Spain	42
297	Borsao Tres Picos, Garnacha	2009	Spain	30
298	Muxagat, Vinho Tinto	2004	Portugal	49
299	Gnarly Head, Old Vine Zinfandel	2009	California	27
300	Artezin, Zinfandel Dry Creek	2006	California	50

BANTAM BISTRO HAPPY HOUR DRINKS

HAPPY HOUR DRINKS

Select Draft Beers

$3

Select House Wines

$5

House Mixed Drinks

$4

Served Monday – Friday from 4 pm – 6 pm

BANTAM BISTRO BAR MENU

BAR MENU

Crispy Beer-Battered Onion Rings

Hot Wings

Crispy Vegetarian Spring Roll
with a Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

Crispy Chicken Sliders
with Vidalia Dijon Aioli

Skewered Marinated Beef Tips
with Ginger Soy Glaze

Cheesy Hand Cut Fries
with Bacon, Onion, Cheddar &Gravy

Nodine’s Smoked Chicken Quesadilla
Scallion, Cheddar & Citrus Cumin Cream

Crispy Calamari
with Lemon Basil Aioli & Caper Pomodoro

Your choice $4.95 each
Served Monday – Friday from 4 pm – 6 pm

BANTAM BISTRO LUNCH MENU

SOUP

Soup Du Jour

$5 Cup / $7 Bowl

Lobster Bisque

$5 Cup / $8 Bowl

French Onion Soup
Provolone, Gruyere, Herbs & Croutons

$6

LIGHTER FARE

Mixed Field Greens
Fennel, Grape Tomato, Cucumber, Heirloom Radish, Cabernet Vinaigrette

$6

Buttery Bibb Lettuce
Candied Walnut, Poached Pear, Great Hill Blue Cheese, Port-Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette

$9

Romaine – Radicchio Caesar
Nodine’s Smoked Bacon, Pickled Red Onion & Parmesan Croutons

$8

Smoked Salmon Bagel
Chive Creme Fraiche, Pickled Red Onion, & a Petit Arugula Salad

$11

Crisp Calamari
Lemon-Basil Aioli & a Caper Pomodoro

$10

Pei mussels
Vermouth, Fennel, Thyme Butter, & Grilled Crostini

$10

Additional Protein Available Add Chicken / $4 Shrimp / $6 Scallops / $7

LUNCH MENU

Turkey Club Panini
Nodine’s Bacon, Tomato, Field Greens & Vidalia-Dijon Aioli

$9

Roasted Chicken Salad
Apple, Cranberry, Dill & Citrus in a Wrap or Panini

$9

Portobello Panini
Arugula, Roasted Red Pepper, Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese

$9

Shaved Steak French Dip
Caramelized Onion, Roasted Garlic & Asiago Butter & an Herb Jus

$10

Black Angus Burger
Aioli, Tomato, Field Greens, Choice of Vermont Cheddar, Gruyere or Gouda

$11

Pressed Roasted Pork Sandwich
Brined and Roasted Pork, Ham, Pickles, Whole Grain Aioli

$10

Three Cheese Grilled Cheese
Provolone, Gruyere, Gouda, Tomato & Pickled Red Onion

$8

Nodine’s Applewood Smoked BLT
Tomato, Field Greens, Cracked Pepper & Aioli

$9

Grilled Marinated Chicken Caesar Wrap
Romaine, Red Onion, Roasted Red Pepper & Parmesan

$8

Orecchiette Pomodoro
Artichoke, White Bean, Arugula & Grana Padano
Add Shrimp $6 Chicken $4

$9

All Sandwiches Served with a Choice of Fresh Fruit, Side Salad
or Hand Cut Fries


Bantam Bistro Proudly Sources Local and Organic Products.

An 20% gratuity will be added to parties of six or more. Our Kitchen will gladly accommodate dietary restrictions. Children’s offerings are available. Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, shellfish & eggs reduces the risk of food borne illness.

Executive Chef Michael Szoldra Sous Chef Ian Purdy