Effective at 6pm on Friday, September 18th, 2020, Bistro will be temporarily closed until further notice. For more details on this decision, visit our news section.
Open Monday-Friday 11am-6pm for to-go orders. Please see our fall menu below and call 860-486-5633 for your order. Bistro accepts points.
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.
Ask about our daily blackboard specials!
Starters and Soup
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
SALADS
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
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
Spinach Salad with House Balsamic Vinaigrette – English cucumber, granny smith apples, caramelized onions, crumbled goat cheese, candied walnuts and house balsamic vinaigrette. 8.99 | 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
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 and Burgers
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
BBQ Chicken Melt – Cabot pepperjack cheese, jalapeño bacon, fried chicken tenders & honey bourbon BBQ sauce on a Telera roll. 10.49
Served with your choice of one of the following: Petite salad, sautéed green beans, French fries, or sweet potato fries w/maple dipping sauce.
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
Served with your choice of one of the following: Petite salad, sautéed green beans, French fries, or sweet potato fries w/maple dipping sauce.
Salmon BLT – Pan roasted salmon with jalapeño bacon, lettuce, tomato and herbed mayo on a toasted brioche roll. 13.99
Served with your choice of one of the following: Petite salad, sautéed green beans, French fries, or sweet potato fries w/maple dipping sauce.
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 and Pasta
ENTREES
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
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 |
Nutritional Info
Hours of Operation
Semester Hours
CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Hours may change during semester breaks and holidays.
Please refer to dining.uconn.edu/hours
Payment Accepted
Cash
Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express)
Husky Bucks
Points