9.00Calamari PortugueseThis 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.
10.00Artichokes FrenchIn 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.
9.00French BrieAlso, 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
12.00Mussels ProvenceA 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.
10.00Sautéed EscargotA dozen helix snails sautéed in olive oil with garlic, spinach, and crimini mushrooms, finished with butter and sprinkled with crumbled feta cheese.
10.00Popcorn Rock ShrimpSweet flavored shrimp lightly breaded with corn meal and flash fried served with cajun remoulade for dipping (mild or hot)Options:
Mild, Hot
9.00Prosciutto Stuffed PearsSavory roasted Anjou pears seasoned with sage, stuffed with a prosciutto-bacon bread stuffing, and served with gorgonzola cream sauce.
9.00Beef CarpaccioWhat 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.
9.00Grand Marnier SouffleIndividual 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 GrecFillet 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 CruzOven 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 NillaWarning!!! 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
18.00Portabella GnocchiHome made Italian potato dumplings tossed with sauteed greens and spicy Italian sausage topped with a grilled marinated portabella mushroom and blue cheese crumbs.
18.00Stuffed EggplantOven roasted eggplant stuffed with roasted red pepper risotto, topped with parmesan cheese and fried spinach drizzled with basil oil.
17.00Angelhair MediterraneanDelicate pasta noodles tossed with roasted tomatoes, wilted greens, garlic, Kalamata olives, and toasted pine nuts, sautéed in olive oil topped with feta cheese crumbs
21.00Lobster RavioliFresh pasta pillows filled with Lobster, ricotta, and parmesan tossed in a pink vodka sauce with grape tomatoes and fresh basil.
19.00Linguine SansoneSautéed shrimp with artichokes, marinated tomatoes, and prosciutto served over linguine in a light garlic cream
Meat & Poultry
Wiener SchnitzelBest 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 LiverIf 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 $3Options:
(21.00)
, (16.00)
, Bacon (+3.00)
Veal or Chicken RomaEgg 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)
23.00Veal or Chicken AnjouSautéed 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 ParmesanSimply 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)
26.00South African Style Lamb ChopsGrilled center cut colorado lamb chops marinated in South African curry-tomato sauce served with minted pear chutney.
23.00Grilled 10 oz New YorkGrilled to your liking served with mushroom bacon brown butter. (Request prepared steamed vegetables and no sauce for healthy dining)
22.00Pork Carnitas Osso BucoPetite pork shanks delicately braised with tomato, red wine, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and herbs in a rich brown sauce.
Crispy DuckA crispy fried slow roasted half duck and served with a chipotle - lingonberry jam.Options:
(25.00)
, (20.00)
22.00Lemon ChickenPan 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
18.00Wiener SchnitzelRocky 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.
15.00Veal Liver & OnionsIf 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)
18.00Salmon NillaWarning! 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.
18.00Sole Ala GrecFillet of sole sautéed with artichoke hearts, lemon, and sherry finished with butter topped with seasoned bread crumbs and sprinkled with feta cheese.
17.00Trout or Chicken Vera CruzOven 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
13.00Portabella GnocchiHome made Italian potato dumplings tossed with sautéed greens and spicy Italian sausage topped with a grilled marinated portabella mushroom and blue cheese crumbs.
13.00Stuffed EggplantOven roasted eggplant stuffed with roasted red pepper risotto, topped with parmesan cheese and fried spinach drizzled with basil oil.
17.00Chicken RomaEgg 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)
17.00Chicken ParmesanSimply 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.
17.00Grilled 5 oz New YorkGrilled to your liking served with mushroom bacon brown butter.
14.00Linguine SansoneSautéed shrimp with artichokes, marinated tomatoes, and prosciutto served over linguine in a light garlic cream.
Gluten Free
Appetizers
12.00Mussels ProvenceNew Zealand green lipped mussels steamed in olive oil and white wine with roasted tomatoes, capers, garlic, and herbs du provence
9.00French BrieAlso, 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 red grapes and walnut brittle
9.00Beef CarpaccioWhat 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.
10.00Sautéed EscargotA 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 CruzOven 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
18.00Stuffed EggplantOven roasted eggplant stuffed with roasted red pepper risotto, topped with parmesan cheese and fried spinach drizzled with basil oil.
24.00South African Style Lamb ChopsThree grilled center cut colorado lamb chops marinated in South African curry-tomato sauce served with minted pear chutney.
Veal LiverIf 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)
23.00Grilled 10 oz New YorkGrilled to your liking served with mushroom bacon brown butter. (Request no sauce and steamed vegetables to make healthy dining)
Crispy DuckA crispy fried slow roasted half duck and served with a chipotle - lingonberry jam.Options:
(25.00)
, (20.00)
23.00Veal or Chicken AnjouSautéed 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
18.00Wiener SchnitzelRocky 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
15.00Veal Liver & OnionsIf this isn’t the best liver you’ve ever tasted, i’ll buy it. Sautéed veal liver topped with caramelized onions served on brown sauceOptions:
Bacon (+2.00)
, Soup, Salad
18.00Salmon NillaWarning! 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
18.00Sole Ala GrecFillet 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
17.00Trout or Chicken Vera CruzOven 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
13.00Portabella GnocchiHome 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
13.00Stuffed EggplantOven roasted eggplant stuffed with roasted red pepper risotto, topped with parmesan cheese and fried spinach drizzled with basil oil.Options:
Soup, Salad
17.00Chicken RomaEgg 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)Options:
Soup, Salad
17.00Chicken ParmesanSimply 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
17.00Grilled 5 Oz New YorkGrilled to your liking served with mushroom bacon brown butterOptions:
Soup, Salad
14.00Linguine SansoneSautéed shrimp with artichokes, marinated tomatoes, and prosciutto served over linguine in a light garlic creamOptions:
Soup, Salad
Wine List
White Wines
33.00Dominique Piron Beaujolais Blanc, France100% chardonnay with notes of white peach, citrus and flowers, well balanced with a nice finish
25.00Fontana 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
49.002011 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.
35.002009 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.
38.002009 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.
80.002008 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.
57.00Ghizzano Veneroso, Super Tuscan - Italy70% 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.
85.002009 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 - CaliforniaRich 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 chickenOptions:
Glass (8.00)
, Bottle (32.00)
Arrogant Frog Lily Pad, Pinot Noir, FranceA fuller bodied pinot. Deep garnet in color, aromas of blackcurrant, cherry, with a hint of vanilla, leading to a seductively smooth palateOptions:
Glass (8.00)
, Bottle (32.00)
Trivento, Malbec – ArgentinaBright 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 – CaliforniaThis 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” – ItalyA 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 CaBright 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 CaliforniaFabulous 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 ZinfandelCaliforniaOptions:
Glass (5.00)
, Bottle (17.00)
Beringer, Chardonnay CaliforniaSubtle aromas of peach and apricot, slight oak, crisp and lightOptions:
Glass (5.00)
, Bottle (17.00)
Souverain, Chardonnay - NapaA wonderfully traditional chardonnay with rich oak and butter aromas. Toasty flavors with hints of tart apple. Rich and creamyOptions:
Glass (9.00)
, Bottle (34.00)
Salmon Creek Pinot Grigio, CaliforniaLight bodied, good acidity flavors of peach linger.Options:
Glass (6.00)
, Bottle (21.00)
Castello Banfi San Angelo Pinot Grigio, Tuscany, ItalyEstate 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 - ArgentinaYour 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 ZealandPassionfruit, ripe lemon and tropical fruit, lively texture with lingering citrus notesOptions:
Glass (9.00)
, Bottle (34.00)
Schmitt Sohne Piesporter Michelsberg, Riesling - Mosel, GermanyBeautifully fragrant with hints of peaches and green apples balanced perfectly with crisp acidity, to give it a clean, fresh finishOptions:
Glass (7.00)
, Bottle (23.00)
Pavao Vinho Verdo – PortugalLight and crisp, this is a young green wine rich with flavors of peaches and apricots and slight effervescenceOptions:
Glass (n/a)
, Bottle (21.00)
Graham Beck, Chardonnay/Viognier, South AfricaServed 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)
9.00Anna Spinato Prosecco Mini (Split) – ItalySemi-sparkling with scents of apricots and sweet bread, slightly sweeter than brut
35.00Gloria Ferrer Blanc De Noirs Sparkling Wine – CaliforniaAromas of wild strawberries, with citrus flavors and a crisp clean finish
50.00Henriot Brut Champagne – FranceClean, crisp and refreshingly dry finish
Beer
Coors
Coors Light
Budweiser
Bud Light
Heineken
Amstel Light
Avalanch Ale
Pilsner Urquell Lager
Guinness Stout
Current Special
Appetizer
9.00Zucchini Cake and Shrimp Rockefeller
Entrées
23.00Pork Roast with Spinach and Carrot Christmas Tree Design, and Sweet Potato Stuffing.
27.00Baked Mushroom and Feta Stuffed Salmon Wrapped in Filo Dough
Dessert
Happy New Year
Appetizer
Salad
Entrées
42.00Bacon Wrapped PheasantBoneless breast stuffed with wild mushroom and feta ragout, wrapped in applewood smoked bacon served on wild rice pilaf with pan jus
38.00Veal Cordon BleuPounded veal cutlet stuffed with serrano ham, maytag bleu cheese and fresh asparagus served over angel hair pasta tossed in garlic butter
45.00Grilled Prime Ribeye SteakRubbed with dark brown sugar, dry mustard onion, garlic, black pepper and dried herbs served on smashed red potatoes and burgundy au jus
43.00Oven Roasted California WhiteBass 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
38.00Roasted Leg of LambColorado lamb stuffed with fresh basil, spinach, onion, celery, garlic, and parmesan sliced over roasted garlic mash potato with pan jus
39.00Crispy Duck BreastPan seared long island duck breast sliced over foie gras stuffing finished with apricot chutney and orange sauce
42.00Firecracker ScallopsJumbo 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
40.00Filet MignonBeef 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 PieOptions:
Cranberry torte, Gingerbread cheesecake, Chocolate cream pie