The Bistro on Union Street is our French-inspired restaurant serving lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Our talented chefs have created a menu featuring our spin on modern French cuisine. Our recipes and daily specials feature local bounty, when available, from Connecticut and the region, all prepared by UConn’s award-winning chefs. UConn’s Spring Valley Student Farm supplies us with a variety of fresh seasonal produce. Not to be missed are our cinnamon sugar beignets! To make a reservation please call 860-486-5633.
Order a six pack of freshly made cinnamon and sugar coated beignets – only $4.99!
Call the restaurant, Monday-Friday, to order. Advance order the day before and pick up after 10:30am. Or order the same day as you visit. Call 860-486-5633 for order information.
Pay with cash or credit card. Beignets must be picked up at The Bistro.
Lunch Menu
GLUTEN-FRIENDLY LUNCH MENU here
STARTERS
Wild Chatham Mussels – White wine, Dijon cream, herbs, baguette 9.99
Fried Calamari – Choice of lemon aioli or tomato marinara 9.99
Boneless Wings – Boneless wings, choice of Honey Dijon, BBQ or Buffalo 9.99
Spinach Artichoke Dip – Toasted pita 8.99
SOUP & SALAD
French Onion Soup 4.99
Butternut Bisque with Goat Cheese and Sage Pesto 4.99
Salmon Waldorf – Market greens, salad of poached salmon, toasted walnut, champagne vinaigrette 9.99
Grilled Steak Salad – Grilled, sliced NY strip, spinach and market greens, apples, grapes, bleu cheese, toasted walnut, crouton, Dijon mustard vinaigrette 11.99
Niçoise Salad – Market greens, boiled eggs, olives, green beans, tomato, roasted fingerling potatoes, dill dressing 7.99
Power Bowl – Quinoa, kale, carrot, chickpea, dried cranberries, roasted pumpkin seeds, blood orange shallot vinaigrette 7.99
Céasar – Romaine, kale, pecorino, croutons, Céasar dressing 6.99
Salad add-ons: Pan-Seared Salmon 6.99; Pan-Seared Shrimp 4.99; Grilled or Fried Chicken 4.99
Vegan Chicken Strips 4.99; House-Made Vegan Quinoa Burger 4.99
SANDWICHES
Our sandwiches are served with your choice of one of the following: chips, shoestring fries, green beans, petite salad
Croque Monsieur – Ham, melted Gruyère, brioche, whole grain honey mustard 10.99
Add a fried egg on top to make it a Croque Madame! 12.98
BBQ Chicken Sandwich – Fried chicken tenders, BBQ sauce, melted cheddar, carmelized onions, applewood smoked bacon, baguette 10.49
Peppercorn Chicken Salad Sandwich – Peppercorn chicken salad, croissant, leaf lettuce 9.99
French Dip and Drip – Warm roast beef, melted Gruyère, horseradish aioli, baguette, French onion broth 11.99
Bistro Burger*
Hand formed Certified Angus Beef®, toasted brioche bun, lettuce, tomato 9.99
| Cheese It: 1.00 each Gruyère Cheddar Gorgonzola |
Top It: 1.00 each Applewood Smoked Bacon Roasted Mushroom Caramelized Onion |
Sauce It: .50 each Horseradish Aioli BBQ Sauce |
Extra: Burger Patty 4.99 Fried Egg 1.99 |
Quinoa Burger – House-made vegan burger on a potato roll 9.99
ENTREES
Steak & Mushroom Crepe– Sliced NY strip, roasted crimini mushrooms, spinach, gorgonzola, thyme cream sauce 11.99
5 oz. Grilled New York Strip – Served wtih green beans & shoestring fries 11.99
Butternut Risotto – Walnuts & shaved goat cheese 7.99
Add the following: Pan-Seared Salmon 6.99; Pan-Seared Shrimp 4.99; Grilled or Fried Chicken 4.99
Vegan Chicken Strips 4.99; House-Made Vegan Quinoa Burger 4.99
Bolognaise Pasta – Orecchiette pasta, Bolognaise sauce, ricotta, parmesan 11.99
Dinner Menu
GLUTEN-FRIENDLY DINNER MENU here
STARTERS
Wild Chatham Mussels – White wine, Dijon cream, herbs, baguette 9.99
Fried Calamari – Choice of lemon aioli or tomato marinara 9.99
Boneless Wings – Boneless wings, choice of Honey Dijon, BBQ or Buffalo 9.99
Spinach Artichoke Dip – Toasted pita 8.99
Fried Cheese Curds – Served with Buffalo ranch sauce 8.99
SOUP & SALAD
French Onion Soup 4.99
Niçoise Salad – Market greens, boiled egg, olives, green beans, tomato, roasted fingerling potatoes, dill dressing 7.99
Céasar – Romaine, kale, pecorino, croutons, Céasar dressing 6.99
Salad add-ons: Pan-Seared Salmon 5.99; Pan-Seared Shrimp 4.99; Grilled or Fried Chicken 4.99
Beyond Meat Vegan Chicken Strips® 4.99; House-Made Vegan Quinoa Burger 4.99
SANDWICHES
Our sandwiches are served with your choice of one of the following: chips, shoestring fries, green beans, petite salad
Croque Monsieur – Ham, melted Gruyère, brioche, whole grain honey mustard 10.99
Add a fried egg on top to make it a Croque Madame! 12.98
BBQ Chicken Sandwich – Fried chicken tenders, BBQ sauce, melted cheddar, carmelized onions, applewood smoked bacon, baguette 10.49
French Dip and Drip – Warm roast beef, melted Gruyère, horseradish aioli, baguette, French onion broth 11.99
BISTRO BURGER*
Hand formed Certified Angus Beef®, toasted brioche bun, lettuce, tomato 9.99
| Cheese It: 1.00 each Gruyère Cheddar Gorgonzola |
Top It: 1.00 each Applewood Smoked Bacon Roasted Mushroom Caramelized Onion |
Sauce It: .50 each Horseradish Aioli BBQ Sauce |
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 – Served with green beans & shoestring fries 17.99
Butternut Risotto – Walnuts & shaved goat cheese 7.99
Add the following: Pan-Seared Salmon 6.99; Pan-Seared Shrimp 4.99; Grilled or Fried Chicken 4.99
Vegan Chicken Strips 4.99; House-Made Vegan Quinoa Burger 4.99
PASTA YOUR WAY
Orecchiette pasta with your choice of sauce & topped with your favorites! 7.99
| Choose Your Sauce: Tomato Marinara Parmesan Crème Cajun Alfredo |
Choose Your Toppings: Grilled, Fried or Vegan Chicken 4.99 Shrimp 4.99 Pan-Seared Salmon 6.99 |
Choose Your Extras: 1.00 each Roasted Mushroom Applewood Smoked Bacon Spinach |
Desserts
Cream Puff à la Mode – Cream puffs, UConn Dairy Bar ice cream (flavors change daily), chocolate ganache 4.99
Strawberry Chocolate Crêpe – Served with whipped cream 4.99
Beignets – Six warm sugar dusted donuts, choice of cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar 4.99
UConn Dairy Bar Ice Cream – Flavors change daily 1 scoop 4.00, 2 scoops 5.00
Beverages
WINES BY THE GLASS
Dorsay French Rose 6.99
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 Boston Lager 5.25
Stella Artois (11.2oz.) 5.25
Granola Brown Ale – Black Hog Brewery, Oxford, CT 5.99
Local Seasonal IPA – Thomas Hooker Brewery, Bloomfield, CT 5.99
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
Hours of Operation
Semester Hours
Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 8:00pm
We take points Monday – Friday beginning at 1:00pm
10/20/19: Open from 11am-2pm for the Admissions Open House
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.