UPDATE – The Bistro is closed until further notice. The Bistro On Union Street offers an exciting menu featuring a wide array of delicious appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees. Stop by for lunch or dinner and try our ever changing, chef-created specials featuring fresh and locally grown produce including UConn’s own Spring Valley Student Farm. We also offer a large selection of gluten-friendly menu items. To make a reservation please call 860-486-5633.
Lunch Menu
Lunch Menu
GLUTEN-FRIENDLY LUNCH MENU here
STARTERS
Fried Calamari – Tomato marinara 9.99
Boneless Wings – Tossed in Honey Dijon, BBQ or Buffalo sauce 9.99
Cheesy Cajun Chicken Dip & Tortilla Chips – 9.99
SOUP
Soup of the Moment 4.99
SALADS
Pistachio Chicken Salad – Baby field greens & romaine lettuce tossed with raspberry vinaigrette, topped with sliced grilled chicken, sundried cranberries, grapes and toasted pistachios. 11.99
Caesar Salad with Grated Asiago Cheese – Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with multigrain croutons & Caesar dressing topped with grated asiago cheese. 6.99 | Add the following: Grilled or Fried or Vegan Chicken 4.99; Sautéed Shrimp 4.99; Pan Roasted Salmon 6.99; House Vegan Quinoa Burger 4.99
Grilled Steak Spinach Salad with House Balsamic Vinaigrette – English cucumber, granny smith apples, caramelized onions, crumbled goat cheese, candied walnuts and house balsamic vinaigrette. 13.99
Buffalo Chicken Salad – Crisp romaine lettuce topped with tomatoes, red peppers, cucumber, shredded carrot & crumbled gorgonzola cheese, topped with fried chicken strips tossed in a spicy Buffalo sauce. Served with a side of ranch dressing. 11.99
Orange Sesame Salad – Romaine lettuce, English cucumber, pickled onions and mandarin orange segments, tossed with house orange sesame dressing and toasted silver almonds. 6.99 | Add the following: Grilled or Fried or Vegan Chicken 4.99; Sautéed Shrimp 4.99; Pan Roasted Salmon 6.99; House Vegan Quinoa Burger 4.99
SANDWICHES
Half Sandwich, Crock of Soup and a Petite Salad Combo – Your choice of half veggie panini or roast beef sandwich on toasted brioche with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. Served with a crock of today’s chef-crafted soup and a plate salad. 11.99
DRESSING OPTIONS: Champagne Vinaigrette, Ranch, UConn Bleu Cheese, Caesar, Orange Sesame Vinaigrette, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Olive Oil & Red Wine Vinegar
The following sandwiches are served with your choice of one of the following: Petite salad, sautéed green beans, French fries, or sweet potato fries w/maple dipping sauce.
BBQ Chicken Melt – Cabot pepperjack cheese, jalapeño bacon, fried chicken tenders & honey bourbon BBQ sauce on a Telera roll. 10.49
Vegetable Panini with Fresh Mozzarella – Roasted portabella mushroom, spinach, red onion, tomato, avocado, mozzarella, pesto mayonnaise, finished with balsamic reduction. Served on brioche bread. 11.99
Roast Beef & Boursin – Warm house roasted strip loin layered with Boursin cheese and onion jam. Served on a toasted brioche roll. 13.99
Salmon BLT – Pan roasted salmon with jalapeño bacon, lettuce, tomato and herbed mayo on a toasted brioche roll. 13.99
Bistro Burger*
Hand formed Certified Angus Beef®, toasted brioche bun, lettuce and tomato. 9.99
| Cheese It: 1.00 each American Pepperjack Cheddar |
Top It: 1.00 each Applewood Smoked Bacon Roasted Portabella Mushroom Caramelized Onion or Avocado |
Sauce It: .50 each BBQ or Buffalo Sauce Pesto Mayonnaise |
Extra: Burger Patty 4.99 Fried Egg 1.99 |
Quinoa Burger – House-made vegan burger on a potato roll 9.99
ENTREES
5 oz. Grilled New York Strip – Topped with herb butter, served with green beans and French fries. 11.99
Sweet Potato Risotto with Moroccan Cream – Shaved parmesan, lemon oil and toasted pumpkin seeds. 7.99 | Add the following: Pan Roasted Salmon 6.99; Grilled or Vegan Chicken 4.99; Sautéed Shrimp 4.99
Garlic Chicken Noodle Bowl – Yakisoba noodles tossed with roasted chicken, shiitake mushrooms, baby spinach, parmesan cheese and garlic butter. 12.99
Vegetable Korma – Sweet potato and chickpeas simmered in an aromatic coconut milk sauce over basmati rice. 8.99 | Add the following: Pan Roasted Salmon 6.99; Grilled or Vegan Chicken 4.99; Sautéed Shrimp 4.99
Dinner Menu
Dinner Menu
GLUTEN-FRIENDLY DINNER MENU here
STARTERS
Fried Calamari – Tomato marinara 9.99
Boneless Wings – Tossed in Honey Dijon, BBQ or Buffalo 9.99
Cheesy Cajun Chicken Dip & Tortilla Chips – 9.99
SOUP
Soup of the Moment 4.99
SALADS
Caesar Salad with Grated Asiago Cheese – Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with multigrain croutons & Caesar dressing topped with grated asiago cheese. 6.99 | Add the following: Grilled or Fried or Vegan Chicken 4.99; Sautéed Shrimp 4.99; Pan-Roasted Salmon 6.99; House Vegan Quinoa Burger 4.99
Buffalo Chicken Salad – Crisp romaine lettuce topped with tomatoes, red peppers, cucumber, shredded carrot & crumbled gorgonzola cheese, topped with fried chicken strips tossed in a spicy Buffalo sauce. Served with a side of ranch dressing. 11.99
SANDWICHES
The following sandwiches are served with your choice of one of the following: petite salad, sautéed green beans, French fries, or sweet potato fries with maple dipping sauce.
BBQ Chicken Melt – Ham, melted Gruyère, brioche, whole grain honey mustard 10.99
Vegetable Panini with Fresh Mozzarella – Roasted portabella mushroom, spinach, red onion, tomato, avocado, mozzarella, pesto mayonnaise, finished with balsamic reduction. Served on brioche bread. 11.99
Salmon BLT – Pan-roasted salmon with jalapeño bacon, lettuce, tomato & herbed mayo on a toasted brioche roll. 13.99
Bistro Burger*
Hand-formed Certified Angus Beef®, toasted brioche bun, lettuce & tomato. 9.99
| Cheese It: 1.00 each American Pepperjack Cheddar |
Top It: 1.00 each Applewood Smoked Bacon Roasted Portabella Mushroom Caramelized Onion or Avocado |
Sauce It: .50 each BBQ or Buffalo Sauce Pesto Mayonnaise |
Extra: Burger Patty 4.99 Fried Egg 1.99 |
Quinoa Burger – House-made vegan burger on a potato roll. 9.99
ENTREES
10 oz. Grilled New York Strip – Topped with herb butter, served with green beans & French fries. 17.99
Sweet Potato Risotto with Moroccan Cream – Shaved parmesan, lemon oil & toasted pumpkin seeds. 7.99
Add the following: Pan-Roasted Salmon 6.99; Grilled or Vegan Chicken 4.99; Sautéed Shrimp 4.99
PASTA YOUR WAY
Pasta of the day with your choice of sauce & topped with your favorites! 7.99
| Choose Your Sauce: Tomato Marinara Parmesan Crème Cajun Alfredo |
Choose Your Toppings: Grilled or Fried or Vegan Chicken 4.99 Shrimp 4.99 Pan-Seared Salmon 6.99 |
Choose Your Extras: 1.00 each Roasted Mushrooms Applewood Smoked Bacon Spinach |
Dessert Menu
Desserts
Brownie à la Mode – Gluten-friendly chocolate brownie, UConn Dairy Bar vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup & whipped cream. 5.99
UConn Dairy Bar Ice Cream – Flavors change daily; one scoop 4.00, two scoops 5.00
Beignets – Six warm sugar dusted donuts. Choice of cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar. 4.99
Extreme Milkshake of the Week – Prices Vary. SERVED FEBRUARY - APRIL 10TH (EAT-IN ONLY)
Order Beignets to Go! Order a six pack of freshly made sugar dusted donuts. Choice of cinnamon or powdered sugar – only $4.99!
Just walk in to the Bistro on Union Street to order, or call the restaurant at 860-486-5633 during open hours Monday-Friday.
Pay with cash or credit card. Beignets must be picked up at the Bistro.
Beverages
Beverages
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Orange, Ginger Ale, Raspberry Iced Tea, Cran-Apple Juice, Lite Lemonade 2.14
Fair Trade Coffee, Hot Tea
Hot Chocolate 1.75
Latté 3.75
Cappuccino 3.75
Espresso 1.50
Floats 4.50
Milkshakes 6.00
WINES BY THE GLASS
Rosé 6.49
Les Roches Touranine Sauvignon Blanc 6.49
Laurent Muquel Chardonnay 6.49
Firesteed Pinot Noir 7.99
Château Ballandreau (Cabernet Sauvignon-Style) 7.99
Cupcake Prosecco Sparkling Wine Split 7.99
BEER (12oz.)
Bud Light 4.99
Sam Adams Boston Lager 5.25
Stella Artois (11.2oz.) 5.25
Granola Brown Ale – Black Hog Brewery, Oxford, CT 5.99
Local Seasonal IPA 5.99
Nutritional Info
Hours of Operation
Semester Hours
Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 8:00pm
We take points Monday – Friday beginning at 1:00pm
To make a reservation please call 860-486-5633.
Hours may change during semester breaks and holidays.
Please refer to dining.uconn.edu/hours
Payment Accepted
Cash
Credit Cards (MasterCard, Visa, Discover & American Express)
Husky Bucks
Points Accepted from 1:00pm through 8:00pm, Monday - Friday. Also use your points for take-out orders.