Homey chef-owned bistro offering Italian comfort food & a wine list with local vineyards noted.
4.5 – 501 reviews $$ • Italian restaurant
Menu
| IL Bistro Italiano menu | |
| All Day – Entrées | |
| Rosetta Our signature pasta dish. Housemade pasta rolled with oven-roasted rosemary ham and provolone cheese, sliced, baked, and served with spicy tomato cream sauce. *Consuming raw or undercooked metas, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase foodborne illness |
$27.00 |
| Limone Naturally raised Colorado chicken breast butterflied and cooked in lemon, white wine, and butter sauce; served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
$27.00 |
| Pasta Al Ragu Our meat (beef, pork, and chicken), tomatoes, and vegetable sauce – what many would call “bolognese” sauce – served with one of our housemade short pasta and topped with grana padano cheese |
$24.00 |
| Pasta Al Sugo Our tomato vegetable sauce, what many would call “marinara” sauce, tossed with one of our housemade pasta and topped with grana padano cheese. Vegetarian. |
$20.00 |
| Pasta With Basil Pesto Housemade basil pesto (nut-free) tossed with our own pasta topped with grana padano cheese. Vegetarian. |
$20.00 |
| Risotto With Peppers And Shrimp Risotto flavored with locally grown Corno di Bue sweet peppers and garnished with baked shrimp. Gluten free. |
$29.00 |
| Filetto Di Maiale Pork tenderloin medallions marinated with garlic and rosemary, pan fried with butter and white wine, served with vegetables and our roasted garlic mashed potatoes. Can be made gluten free. |
$29.00 |
| Pasta Al Pollo Naturally grown chicken breast diced and marinated with garlic and olive oil, sautéed with our sun dried tomato pesto, house roasted San Marzano tomatoes, white wine, and cream – tossed with our gemelli pasta. Can be made with gluten free pasta. |
$28.00 |
| Tagliolini Funghi E Capesante Our tagliolini pasta flavored with sage, tossed with shallot cream sauce, locally grown oyster mushrooms, and scallops, and finished with shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and truffle zest. Can be made with gluten free pasta. |
$30.00 |
| Melanzane Alla Leccese Vegetarian Locally grown eggplants fried and layered with provolone cheese, Grana Padano, and a basil tomato sauce made with local tomatoes – Vegetarian |
$25.00 |
| Melanzane Alla Leccese With Meatballs Locally grown eggplants fried and layered with provolone cheese, Grana Padano cheese, mini pork meatballs, and a basil tomato sauce made with local tomatoes |
$27.00 |
| Beef Cannelloni House made pasta rolled into a tube filled with Colorado-raised Wagyu beef that we grind and slowly cook with herbs and vegetables, then mix with potatoes and cheese – baked to order and served with our tomato and vegetable sauce |
$29.00 |
| All Day – Soup | |
| Artichoke Parmesan Soup Our signature soup. Thick and delicious combination of artichoke hearts, vegetables, grana padano cheese, and a bit of cream. Vegetarian. Gluten free. *Consuming raw or undercooked metas, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase foodborne illness |
$6.00 |
| All Day – Salad | |
| Garden Salad Locally grown mixed greens, grape tomatoes, beets, carrots, and housemade focaccia croutons with balsamic vinaigrette – vegetarian |
$6.00 |
| Romana Salad Romaine lettuce, house made creamy garlic dressing, Grana Padano cheese crisps, and house made focaccia croutons. (not vegetarian) |
$6.00 |
| Mediterranean Salad Chickpeas, sun dried tomatoes, black olives, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, onions, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano vinaigrette. Vegan, dairy free, and gluten free. |
$8.00 |
| Burrata Salad Creamy burrata cheese, roasted local tomatoes, Italian long stem marinated artichoke hearts, crispy prosciutto, aged balsamic vinegar, Sicilian olive oil, and sea salt. Gluten free. |
$15.00 |
| Insalata Caprese Locally grown heirloom tomatoes, house made mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, aged balsamic vinegar, single varietal olive oil, and sea salt. Vegetarian and gluten free. |
$14.00 |
| All Day – Drinks | |
| San Pellegrino Aranciata Rossa Blood orange flavored Italian sparkling soda. |
$4.50 |
| San Pellegrino Pompelmo Grapefruit flavored Italian sparkling soda. |
$4.50 |
| San Pellegrino Limonata Lemon flavored Italian sparkling soda. |
$4.50 |
| Regular Ice Tea | $2.50 |
| Flavored Ice Tea | $3.50 |
| Boylan’s Black Cherry Cola Black cherry flavored cola made with cane sugar. |
$2.75 |
| Boylan’s Diet Cola | $2.75 |
| Boylan’s Lemon Lime Soda | $2.75 |
| Boylan’s Cola Cola made with cane sugar |
$2.75 |
| Boylan’s Root Beer | $2.75 |
| Boylan’s Lemonade | $2.50 |
| Arnold Palmer Half iced tea, half Boylan’s lemonade |
$2.75 |
| Boylan’s Gingerale | $2.75 |
| All Day – Dessert | |
| Tiramisu Classic Italian espresso flavored mascarpone cheese dessert with housemade ladyfingers and chiffon cake. |
$8.00 |
| Chocolate Decadence Cake Vegetarian and gluten-free. Rich flourless chocolate cake served with our own raspberry sauce. |
$7.50 |
| Lavender Cheesecake Our own signature recipe using local organic culinary lavender in a delicious cheesecake, served with blueberry compote |
$8.00 |
| Crostata Crostatas are classic Italian cakes that consist of a buttery crust often flavored with liquor – ours as amaretto – filled with all sorts of different possibilities. Our special crostata has a layer of custard, a layer of dark chocolate, a layer of italian cherries in heavy syrup, and finally a topping of toasted almonds and egg whites – we serve it with cherry sauce |
$7.50 |
| All Day – Appetizers | |
| Piatto Misto Gluten-free. Assortment of antipasto from my land. Prosciutto, salame, coppa, parmigiano reggiano, and balsamic cured cipolline onions. |
$17.00 |
| Mixed Olives Assortment of black and green olives. |
$5.00 |
| Bresaola & Brie Gluten-free. Bresaola beef and triple crème brie, olive oil, and lemon juice. |
$15.00 |
| Northern Plate Speck (smoked cured pork), quadrello di bufala chese, and house made relish |
$15.00 |
| Bruschetta With Peaches And Goat Cheese Ciabatta bread topped with hazelnut lemon pesto, goat cheese, and grilled local peaches, finished with a drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar. Vegetarian. |
$15.00 |
| Prosciutto E Melone Classic Italian summer appetizer that combines locally grown sweet melons and savory air-cured prosciutto from Italy. Gluten free. |
$14.00 |
| All Day – Make Your Own Antipasto Board | |
| Prosciutto Gluten-free. Italian prosciutto and thinly sliced. |
$5.00 |
| Speck Gluten-free. Smoked cured pork typical of the Alpine region of Europe. |
$5.00 |
| Bresaola Gluten-free. Air cured beef typical of the Valtellina area in Northern Italy – this is made in Colorado from Wagyu beef – thinly sliced, and served with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a lemon wedge. |
$8.00 |
| Hard Salame Gluten-free. Small hard salame and hand cut. |
$4.00 |
| Coppa Gluten-free. Traditional cured pork shoulder from Northern Italy. |
$4.00 |
| Capicollo Spicy cooked capicollo. |
$4.00 |
| Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese The king of cheeses invented in my hometown 900 years ago and aged 24 plus months – cow milk. |
$5.00 |
| Romano Cheese Sheep milk cheese from the area around Rome. |
$3.00 |
| Gorgonzola Cheese The most famous Italian blue cheese from the area of Lombardy – cow milk. |
$4.00 |
| Butterkase Cheese Domestic creamy and buttery cow milk cheese. |
$3.00 |
| Sicilian Marinated White Anchovies | $4.00 |
| Picked Brussel Sprouts A bit spicy. |
$3.00 |
| Piquante Peppers A bit sweet and a bit spicy. |
$3.00 |
| Crackers Housemade and flavored with dry herbs. |
$2.00 |
| Sour Cheery Fruit Spread Made in Croatia – delicious with cheeses. |
$3.00 |
| Figs Compote Made in Croatia – great with cheese. |
$3.00 |
| Quadrello Di Bufala A very unique and rare cheese made in Lombardy from water buffalo milk: creamy, tangy … and a bit stinky |
$5.00 |
| Marinated Goat And Sheep Cheese From Australia |
$5.00 |
| Montasio Cheese Semi-hard cow’s milk cheese from Northeastern Italy |
$4.00 |
| House Made Relish Made with house made pickles, vegetables, and olives |
$2.50 |
| Triple Creme Brie-Like Cheese Rich and creamy |
$4.00 |
| Spicy Pepper Jam Made with jalapenos and roasted piquillo peppers |
$3.00 |
| Cipolline Onions Italian cipolline onions cured with balsamic vinegar, typical of Emilia |
$3.00 |
| Gruyere Cheese From Switzerland – this cave aged gruyere has beautiful nutty notes |
$4.00 |
| Culatello The most prized of the cured meats from Parma, it’s cured like a prosciutto but using only the best central muscle of the pig’s leg – a true delicacy. |
$5.00 |
| Cotto Oven roasted rosemary ham |
$3.00 |
| All Day – Gluten-Free Breads | |
| Olive & Rosemary Focaccia (1 Portion) Made in a gluten-free facility in Denver. Served with our ricotta and roasted pepper spread. |
$3.00 |
| Olive & Rosemary Focaccia (1 Pan – Frozen) Made in a gluten-free facility in Denver. 1 pan is equal to 6 of our regular portions. |
$16.00 |
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Contact il Bistro Italiano
Address: 400 Main St, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone: (970) 243-8662
Website: https://www.ilbistroitaliano.com/
Hours
| Wednesday | 5–9PM |
| Thursday | 5–9PM |
| Friday | 5–9PM |
| Saturday | 5–9PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9PM |
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