Menu for Sansone's Bistro

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Early Dinner Specials
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Gluten Free
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Wine List
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Current Special
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Happy New Year
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Christmas Eve

Appetizers‎

9.00 Calamari Portuguese This is a wonderful variation on the traditional. Rings and tentacles are flash fried then tossed with mint, banana peppers, & olive oil accompanied by homemade tomato marinara.

10.00 Artichokes French In my home town, Rochester NY, you can get these tasty morsels at almost any restaurant. Egg battered, sautéed artichoke hearts finished with dry sherry, lemon, and cream.

9.00 French Brie Also, order as a dessert for a delicious finish to any meal. Lightly warmed double cream brie cheese from France topped with maple caramelized onions and accompanied by crostini, red grapes, and walnut brittle

12.00 Mussels Provence A dozen new‎ Zealand green lip mussels steamed in olive oil and white wine with roasted tomatoes, capers, garlic, and herbs du provene served with grilled baguette.

10.00 Sautéed Escargot A dozen helix snails sautéed in olive oil with garlic, spinach, and crimini mushrooms, finished with butter and sprinkled with crumbled feta cheese.

10.00 Popcorn Rock Shrimp Sweet flavored shrimp lightly breaded with corn meal and flash fried served with cajun remoulade for dipping (mild or hot) Options: Mild, Hot

9.00 Prosciutto Stuffed Pears Savory roasted Anjou pears seasoned with sage, stuffed with a prosciutto-bacon bread stuffing, and served with gorgonzola cream sauce.

9.00 Beef Carpaccio What better way to enjoy the true flavor of beef? Paper thin slices of filet mignon garnished with dijon aioli, capers, red onion, and shaved Asiago.

9.00 Grand Marnier Souffle Individual size grand marnier soufflé, light and fluffy, perfectly flavored with just the right amount of liquor and served with a raspberry sauce and vanilla anglaise.

Dinner Specialties

Fresh Fish & Seafood

Sole Ala Grec Fillet of sole sautéed with artichoke hearts, lemon, and sherry finished with butter topped with seasoned bread crumbs and sprinkled with feta cheese. Options: (23.00) , (18.00) , Soup, Salad

Trout or Chicken Vera Cruz Oven roasted in olive oil with red and green peppers, olives, capers, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs (Mild or hot) Options: (22.00) , (17.00) , Trout, Chicken vera cruz, Mild, Hot, Soup, Salad

Salmon Nilla Warning!!! This dish‎ may cause severe stomach cravings for Sansone’s bistro. A tender, flakey fillet of salmon crusted with nilla wafers served with lemon and balsamic gastriques. Options: (23.00) , (18.00) , Soup, Salad

Pasta & Vegetarian

18.00 Portabella Gnocchi Home made Italian potato dumplings tossed with sauteed greens and spicy Italian sausage topped with a grilled marinated portabella mushroom and blue cheese crumbs.

18.00 Stuffed Eggplant Oven roasted eggplant stuffed with roasted red pepper risotto, topped with parmesan cheese and fried spinach drizzled with basil oil.

17.00 Angelhair Mediterranean Delicate pasta noodles tossed with roasted tomatoes, wilted greens, garlic, Kalamata olives, and toasted pine nuts, sautéed in olive oil topped with feta cheese crumbs

21.00 Lobster Ravioli Fresh pasta pillows filled with Lobster, ricotta, and parmesan tossed in a pink vodka sauce with grape tomatoes and fresh basil.

19.00 Linguine Sansone Sautéed shrimp with artichokes, marinated tomatoes, and prosciutto served over linguine in a light garlic cream

Meat & Poultry

Wiener Schnitzel Best of rocky mountain news 2007. Traditional thinly pounded veal, breaded and pan fried, served on brown sauce garnished with lemon, capers, and anchovy. Options: (24.00) , (19.00)

Veal Liver If this isn’t the best liver you’ve ever tasted, I’ll buy it. Sautéed veal liver topped with caramelized onions served on brown sauce. Add bacon $3 Options: (21.00) , (16.00) , Bacon (+3.00)

Veal or Chicken Roma Egg battered and sautéed with capers, artichokes, and roasted tomatoes finished with white wine and butter. (Request prepared with olive oil, no dairy, and steamed vegetables for healthy dining) Options: Veal roma, Chicken roma, (23.00) , (18.00)

23.00 Veal or Chicken Anjou Sautéed with shallots,‎ pear, and sun dried cranberries finished with white wine and butter topped with blue cheese crumbles. (Request prepared with olive oil, no dairy, and steamed vegetables for healthy dining) Options: Veal anjou, Chicken anjou

Veal or Chicken Parmesan Simply the best parmesan in town lightly breaded and topped with homemade marinara and smoked Gouda cheese sauces served on a bed of baked penne pasta. Options: Veal parmesan, Chicken parmesan, (23.00) , (18.00)

26.00 South African Style Lamb Chops Grilled center cut colorado lamb chops marinated in South African curry-tomato sauce served with minted pear chutney.

23.00 Grilled 10 oz New York Grilled to your liking served with mushroom bacon brown butter. (Request prepared steamed vegetables and no sauce for healthy dining)

22.00 Pork Carnitas Osso Buco Petite pork shanks delicately braised with tomato, red wine, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and herbs in a rich brown sauce.

Crispy Duck A crispy fried slow roasted half duck and served with a chipotle - lingonberry jam. Options: (25.00) , (20.00)

22.00 Lemon Chicken Pan seared breast of chicken topped with marinated lemon slices, finished with sherry, lemon, and butter served over fresh spinach garnished with crispy noodles. (Request prepared with olive oil, no dairy, and steamed vegetables for healthy dining)

Early Dinner Specials

18.00 Wiener Schnitzel Rocky mountain news 2007 best of winner. Traditional thinly pounded veal, breaded and pan fried, served on brown sauce and garnished with lemon, capers, and anchovy.

15.00 Veal Liver & Onions If this isn’t the best liver you’ve ever tasted, I’ll buy it. Sautéed veal liver topped with caramelized onions served on brown sauce. Options: Bacon (+2.00)

18.00 Salmon Nilla Warning! This dish may cause severe stomach cravings for Sansone’s bistro. A tender, flakey fillet of salmon crusted with nilla wafers and topped with lemon and balsamic gastrics.

18.00 Sole Ala Grec Fillet of sole‎ sautéed with artichoke hearts, lemon, and sherry finished with butter topped with seasoned bread crumbs and sprinkled with feta cheese.

17.00 Trout or Chicken Vera Cruz Oven roasted in olive oil with red and green peppers, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs (mild or hot) (Request steamed vegetables to make healthy dining) Options: Trout vera cruz, Chicken vera cruz, Mild, Hot

13.00 Portabella Gnocchi Home made Italian potato dumplings tossed with sautéed greens and spicy Italian sausage topped with a grilled marinated portabella mushroom and blue cheese crumbs.

13.00 Stuffed Eggplant Oven roasted eggplant stuffed with roasted red pepper risotto, topped with parmesan cheese and fried spinach drizzled with basil oil.

17.00 Chicken Roma Egg battered chicken scaloppini sautéed with capers, artichokes, and roasted tomatoes finished with white wine and butter. (Request prepared with olive oil, no dairy, and steamed vegetables to make healthy dining)

17.00 Chicken Parmesan Simply the best parmesan in town, lightly breaded and topped with homemade marinara and smoked gouda cheese sauces served on a bed of baked penne pasta.

17.00 Grilled 5 oz New York Grilled to your liking served with mushroom bacon brown butter.

14.00 Linguine Sansone Sautéed shrimp with artichokes, marinated tomatoes, and prosciutto served over linguine in a light garlic cream.

Gluten Free

Appetizers‎

12.00 Mussels Provence New Zealand green lipped mussels steamed in olive oil and white wine with roasted tomatoes, capers, garlic, and herbs du provence

9.00 Beef Carpaccio What better way to enjoy the true flavor of beef? Paper thin slices of filet mignon garnished with Dijon aioli, capers, red onion, and shaved Asiago.

10.00 Sautéed Escargot A dozen Helix‎ snails sautéed in olive oil with garlic, spinach, and crimini mushrooms, finished with butter and sprinkled with crumbled feta cheese.

Entrees

Trout or Chicken Vera Cruz Oven roasted in olive oil with red and green peppers, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs (Mild or hot) Options: (22.00) , (17.00) , Trout, Chicken vera cruz, Mild, Hot

18.00 Stuffed Eggplant Oven roasted eggplant stuffed with roasted red pepper risotto, topped with parmesan cheese and fried spinach drizzled with basil oil.

24.00 South African Style Lamb Chops Three grilled center cut colorado lamb chops marinated in South African curry-tomato sauce served with minted pear chutney.

Veal Liver If this isn’t the best liver you’ve ever tasted, I’ll buy it. Sautéed veal liver topped with caramelized onions served on brown sauce. Options: (21.00) , (16.00) , Bacon (+3.00)

23.00 Grilled 10 oz New York Grilled to your liking served with mushroom bacon brown butter. (Request no sauce and steamed vegetables to make healthy dining)

Crispy Duck A crispy fried slow roasted half duck and served with a chipotle - lingonberry jam. Options: (25.00) , (20.00)

23.00 Veal or Chicken Anjou Sautéed with shallots, pear and sun dried cranberries finished with white wine and butter topped with blue cheese crumbles. Options: Veal anjou, Chicken anjou

Early Dinner Specials

18.00 Wiener Schnitzel Rocky mountain news 2007 best of winner. Traditional thinly pounded veal, breaded and pan fried, served on brown sauce and garnished with lemon, capers, and anchovy. Options: Soup, Salad

15.00 Veal Liver & Onions If this isn’t the best liver you’ve ever tasted, i’ll buy it. Sautéed veal liver topped with caramelized onions served on brown sauce Options: Bacon (+2.00) , Soup, Salad

18.00 Salmon Nilla Warning! this dish may cause severe stomach cravings for Sansone’s bistro. a tender, flakey fillet of salmon crusted with nilla wafers and topped with lemon and balsamic gastrics. Options: Soup, Salad

18.00 Sole Ala Grec Fillet of sole‎ sautéed with artichoke hearts, lemon, and sherry finished with butter topped with seasoned bread crumbs and sprinkled with feta cheese. Options: Soup, Salad

17.00 Trout or Chicken Vera Cruz Oven roasted in olive oil with red and green peppers, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs (mild or hot) (request steamed vegetables to make healthy dining) Options: Trout, Chicken, Mild, Hot, Soup, Salad

13.00 Portabella Gnocchi Home made Italian potato dumplings tossed with sautéed greens and spicy Italian sausage topped with a grilled marinated portabella mushroom and blue cheese crumbs. Options: Soup, Salad

13.00 Stuffed Eggplant Oven roasted eggplant stuffed with roasted red pepper risotto, topped with parmesan cheese and fried spinach drizzled with basil oil. Options: Soup, Salad

17.00 Chicken Parmesan Simply the best parmesan in town, lightly breaded and topped with homemade marinara and smoked gouda cheese sauces served on a bed of baked penne pasta. Options: Soup, Salad

17.00 Grilled 5 Oz New York Grilled to your liking served with mushroom bacon brown butter Options: Soup, Salad

14.00 Linguine Sansone Sautéed shrimp with artichokes, marinated tomatoes, and prosciutto served over linguine in a light garlic cream Options: Soup, Salad

Wine List

White Wines‎

33.00 Dominique Piron Beaujolais Blanc, France 100% chardonnay with notes of white peach, citrus and flowers, well balanced with a nice finish

25.00 Fontana Candida Terre Dei Grifi, Frascati - Italy (Awesome “Frascatana” Bottle, Fun Wine) Clear and brilliant yellow in color. Terre dei grifi is dry and soft, yet fresh and lively, with exotic fruit and a touch of ripe pear and almonds.

Red Wines

49.00 2011 Achaval Ferrer Malbec - Mendoza Argentina (Malbec Is Hot, This One Is Hotter) 91 pts ws, #68 top 100 wines of the year. Rich with luscious raspberry and macerated currant with a dark, juicy spicy finish accented with smooth tannins.

35.00 2009 Peachy Canyon Petite Sirah - Paso Robles, (Another Amazing Wine From Paso Robles) Black cherry, dark‎ plum and maple syrup fill the nose alongside hints of cocoa. Toasty oak and vanilla pair with juicy fruits and notes of brambleberry preserves for a great long finish.

38.00 2009 Chateau Doyac Bordeaux – France (a Real People Pleaser Wine. Outstanding Flavor, Great Price) 70% merlot, 30% cabernet. Nose of ripe strawberry, old world style wine with concentrated palate of cherry, cedar, and tart berry. Silky tannins with a lot of character.

80.00 2008 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (95 points -robert parker, the wine advocate) a dense, full-bodied wine with lots of creme de cassis, charcoal, licorice and forest floor, the wine is opulent and already delicious and powerful.

57.00 Ghizzano Veneroso, Super Tuscan - Italy 70% sangiovese/30% cabernet. Wonderful aromas of blackberry and coffee, a rich, lush texture and deep flavors of dark fruits and chocolate. Finishes long and complex.

85.00 2009 Duckhorn Merlot - Napa Valley (Duckhorn’S Flagship Varietal) This incredible wine does not need too much description. Notable for its depth, structure and signature flavors of black cherry, plum and spice. Merlot is a fantastic food wine.

Red Wines

Cellar 8 Merlot - California Rich aromas of ripe red berry fruit, along with notes of dried herbs. Flavors of red cherries, cola, cloves and spice dominate the palate, with just a hint of toasty oak and licorice. Options: Glass (6.00) , Bottle (21.00)

Chateau De Chenas Beaujolais Villages France (Served Slightly Chilled) Ripe red fruit aromas, light and bright on palate with flavors of strawberries and tart berries. Great with fish, veal or chicken Options: Glass (8.00) , Bottle (32.00)

Arrogant Frog Lily Pad, Pinot Noir, France A fuller bodied pinot. Deep garnet in color, aromas of blackcurrant, cherry, with a hint of vanilla, leading to a seductively smooth palate Options: Glass (8.00) , Bottle (32.00)

Trivento, Malbec – Argentina Bright red color,‎ plum and raspberry jam aromas mingle elegantly with vanilla notes and sweet tannins that lead to a velvety slightly spicy finish. Options: Glass (7.00) , Bottle (25.00)

Indaba Shiraz – South Africa (Deliciously Unique) This fresh, juicy shiraz flaunts lively flavors of ripe mulberry, black cherry, and dark chocolate, with hints of white pepper, earth, and spice on the finish. Hints of smoke and rubber add a slight pinotage flavor that is traditional of south africa. Options: Glass (6.00) , Bottle (21.00)

Cocetti, Cabernet Sauvignon - California (Silver Medal Winner 2009 Vintage) Local wine makers pat & dave cocetti choose exceptional california grapes to create a gem of black cherry flavors and velvety, jammy textures with a smooth lingering finish. Options: Glass (9.00) , Bottle (34.00)

Cocetti Grape Feet Red – California This smooth, soft blend brings together zinfandel, merlot, carbenet sauvignon, and petite sirah exhibiting ripe red and dark berry notes, full fruit, slight black pepper/white pepper, creme de cassis and a lush finish. A house favorite! Options: Glass (8.00) , Bottle (32.00)

Cascina Ballarin Langhe “Cino” – Italy A smooth, medium bodied blend of barbera, nebbiolo and dolcetto. Bright ruby-red plum, leathery nose, rich and luscious taste. Guaranteed to please multiple palates. Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (31.00)

Candor Zinfandel – Paso Robles Ca Bright berry flavors, with licorice and vanilla on the nose. A lush, full mouth-feel, with flavors of toasty spice, pepper and that undefinable zing that says it’s really zinfandel. Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (33.00)

Duckhorn Decoy, Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley California Fabulous smoky nose, well integrated toasty oak flavors, light cherry and strawberry notes pull everything together on the lingering finish. Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (45.00)

White Wines‎

Berringer, White Zinfandel California Options: Glass (5.00) , Bottle (17.00)

Beringer, Chardonnay California Subtle aromas of peach and apricot, slight oak, crisp and light Options: Glass (5.00) , Bottle (17.00)

Souverain, Chardonnay - Napa A wonderfully traditional‎ chardonnay with rich oak and butter aromas. Toasty flavors with hints of tart apple. Rich and creamy Options: Glass (9.00) , Bottle (34.00)

Salmon Creek Pinot Grigio, California Light bodied, good acidity flavors of peach linger. Options: Glass (6.00) , Bottle (21.00)

Castello Banfi San Angelo Pinot Grigio, Tuscany, Italy Estate bottled, single tuscan varietal, this truly amazing wine is fresh and fruity with pear, banana, peach, anise and honey notes. Rich, full, round and very persistent. Options: Glass (9.00) , Bottle (34.00)

Norton Torrontes - Argentina Your new favorite white wine! Slightly dry with a bright acidity, floral aromas backed by lemon and orange notes. Options: Glass (7.00) , Bottle (23.00)

Oyster Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, Malborough, New Zealand Passionfruit, ripe lemon and tropical fruit, lively texture with lingering citrus notes Options: Glass (9.00) , Bottle (34.00)

Schmitt Sohne Piesporter Michelsberg, Riesling - Mosel, Germany Beautifully fragrant with hints of peaches and green apples balanced perfectly with crisp acidity, to give it a clean, fresh finish Options: Glass (7.00) , Bottle (23.00)

Pavao Vinho Verdo – Portugal Light and crisp, this is a young green wine rich with flavors of peaches and apricots and slight effervescence Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (21.00)

Graham Beck, Chardonnay/Viognier, South Africa Served at nelson mandela’s inauguration. Lemony, zesty tones from the chardonnay, while the viognier provides aromas of dried peaches and apricots. An explosion of tropical flavours with a fresh lingering finish. Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (23.00)

Champagne and Sparkling Wine

9.00 Cristalino Brut – Italy (Split 187Ml) Extra dry sparkling wine

9.00 Anna Spinato Prosecco Mini (Split) – Italy Semi-sparkling with scents of apricots and sweet bread, slightly sweeter than brut

35.00 Gloria Ferrer Blanc De Noirs Sparkling Wine – California Aromas of wild‎ strawberries, with citrus flavors and a crisp clean finish

50.00 Henriot Brut Champagne – France Clean, crisp and refreshingly dry finish

Beer

Coors

Coors Light

Budweiser

Bud Light

Heineken

Amstel Light

Avalanch Ale

Pilsner Urquell Lager

Guinness Stout

Happy New Year

Appetizer‎

Salad

Entrées

42.00 Bacon Wrapped Pheasant Boneless breast stuffed with wild mushroom and feta ragout, wrapped in applewood smoked bacon served on wild rice pilaf with pan jus

38.00 Veal Cordon Bleu Pounded veal cutlet stuffed with serrano ham, maytag bleu cheese and fresh asparagus served over angel hair pasta tossed in garlic butter

45.00 Grilled Prime Ribeye Steak Rubbed with dark brown sugar, dry mustard onion, garlic, black pepper and dried herbs served on smashed red potatoes and burgundy au jus

43.00 Oven Roasted California White Bass with a‎ creamy snow crab pan chowder served over bacon potato hash

Dessert‎

Lemoncello Sorbet in Prosecco with Fresh Berries.

Chocolate Mousse Pyramids with Molten Caramel Center, Dusted with Cocoa.

Vanilla Goat Cheese Mousse with Blackberry Sauce.

Christmas Eve

Appetizer‎

Oyster Chowder Drizzled with Cream Sherry

Beef Carpaccio on Rosti Drizzled with Dijon Aioli

Salad

Entrees

38.00 Roasted Leg of Lamb Colorado lamb stuffed with fresh basil, spinach, onion, celery, garlic, and parmesan sliced over roasted garlic mash potato with pan jus

39.00 Crispy Duck Breast Pan seared long island duck breast sliced over foie gras stuffing finished with apricot chutney and orange sauce

42.00 Firecracker Scallops Jumbo sea scallops marinated with balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, scallions, sesame oil, maple syrup, and red pepper served on black and rice drizzled with brown sugar and soy reduction

40.00 Filet Mignon Beef tenderloin rubbed‎ with paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, brown set on roasted pepper mashed potatoes with apple bar b q sauce and frazzled onions

Dessert‎

Cranberry Torte / Gingerbread Cheesecake / or Chocolate Cream Pie Options: Cranberry torte, Gingerbread cheesecake, Chocolate cream pie

Menu for Sansone's Bistro

Menu

Appetizers‎

Dinner Specialties

Fresh Fish & Seafood

Pasta & Vegetarian

Meat & Poultry

Early Dinner Specials

Gluten Free

Appetizers‎

Entrees

Early Dinner Specials

Wine List

White Wines‎

Red Wines

Red Wines

White Wines‎

Champagne and Sparkling Wine

Beer

Current Special

Appetizer‎

Entrées

Dessert

Happy New Year

Appetizer‎

Salad

Entrées

Dessert‎

Christmas Eve

Appetizer‎

Salad

Entrees

Dessert‎

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