Bistro on the Avenue — menu & specials
In Wilkes-Barre · kept current by Diamond City Dispatch · website
Appetizers
- Bistro Whipped Ricotta$14
basil whipped ricotta / blistered tomato / roasted pepperoni & pistachio / hot honey / toasted ciabatta
- Fried Calamari$16
buttermilk-soaked tubes and tentacles / seasoned flour dredge / marinara / curry aioli
- Southern Scallops$19
seared scallops / bourbon bacon jam / cheesy grits
- Ahi Tuna Poke Nachos$16
ponzu marinated ahi tuna / seaweed salad / pineapple pico / sriracha aioli / sweet thai chili glaze / crispy wonton nachos
- Broken Meatball Dip$15
italian meatballs / whipped ricotta spread / burrata cheese / toasted ciabatta bread
- Polenta on the Board - Mushroom Marinara$15
creamy asiago polenta / mushroom marinara
- Polenta on the Board - Meatballs & Sausage$16
creamy asiago polenta / meatballs & sausage
- Chicken Sliders$15
crispy fried chicken tenderloins / bourbon bacon jam / homemade pickles / kings hawaiian roll
- Caribbean Shrimp$16
char grilled gulf shrimp / pineapple salsa / jerk aioli
- Crispy Sprouts$14
roasted & flash fried brussels sprouts / maple syrup / blue cheese crumbles / craisins / pistachio
Soups and Salad
- House Salad$8
Mixed greens / tomato / red onion / cucumber / croutons / your choice of dressing
- Caesar Salad$9
Romaine lettuce / parmesan cheese / croutons / caesar dressing
- Golden Beet & Burrata$14
marinated golden beets / buratta cheese / mixed greens / pistachio / red onion / pepperoncini vingerette
- Steakhouse Wedge Salad$12
Crispy wedge of iceberg / slab bacon / blue cheese crumbles / tomatoes / Red Roquefort Dressing
- French Onion$12
caramelized onions / sherry beef stock / swiss / provolone / crostini
- Soup of the Dayspecial
Chefs' daily creation
Pasta and Risotto
- Create Your Own Pasta$18
Penne / Pappardelle with choice of Marinara / Pesto cream / Vodka / Spicy Vodka / Alfredo
- Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi$24
Choice of sauce: Marinara / Pesto cream / Vodka sauce / Spicy Vodka / Alfredo
- Pappardelle Anthony$26
italian sweet sausage / broccoli / white wine garlic sauce
- Short Rib Ragu$30
braised short rib / burgundy red wine reduction / mirepoix / house marinara / pappardelle
- Seafood Florentine Risotto$46
scallops / shrimp / lump crab / arborio rice / garlic cream sauce
- Black & Bleu Risotto$26
wild mushrooms / arborio rice / bleu cheese cream sauce
Entrees
- Chicken & Dumplings$34
buttermilk soak & cornflake crusted chicken tenderloins / handmade ricotta gnocchi / broccoli & carrots / parmesan peppercorn gravy
- Italian Pot Roast$38
Red wine slow braised boneless short ribs / garlic mashed potatoes / roasted carrots
- French Onion Meatloaf$29
prime ground beef / caramelized onions / swiss & provolone cheese / french onion gravy / crispy onion straws / garlic mashed potatoes / house vegetable
- Filet Mignon$48
Pan seared 8oz. filet / choice of potato / house vegetable / demi glaze
- Chicken Ala Andy$28
italian herb breaded chicken tenderloins / lemon butter garlic sauce / garlic mashed potatoes / roasted broccoli
- Maple Miso Bacon Pork Chop$35
14 oz. prime pork chop / slab bacon / maple miso glaze / garlic mashed potatoes / house vegetable
- Crab Cakes$30/$42
Jumbo lump and lump crab meat / zesty beer mustard / choice of potato / house vegetable
- Honey Dijon Salmon$30
grilled salmon / golden beet & brussels medley / wild rice / honey dijon glaze
- Lemon Pepper Ahi Tuna$30
citrus pepper crusted ahi tuna / sauteed spinach / wild rice / pepperoncini vinagrette
- Double Cut Elk Chop$45/$62
double cut elk chop / cherry red wine demi-glace / hot honey sprouts / wild rice
- Seafood & Grits$44
scallops / shrimp / crab / mushrooms / spinach / cajun tomato cream sauce
- Drunken Chicken Parmigana$28
italian herb breaded chicken tenderloins / baked burrata cheese / vodka sauce / penne pasta
- Eggplant Milanese$25
breaded eggplant / three cheese ricotta stuffing / penne pasta / marinara sauce
- Shrimp & Crab Au Gratin$45
shrimp / crab / sherry cream reduction / baked three cheese blend / garlic mashed potatoes / house vegetable
Kids Menu
- Kids Chicken Tenders & French Fries$9
- Kids Pasta$9
Choice of Penne/Fettuccini with Marinara / Butter / Vodka / Alfredo