Bistro on Main, Manchester

4.3

15 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Innovative
Neighbourhood gem
Romantic

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue 11:30 am–7:30 pm Wed, Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(860) 432-5267
Website
https://www.bistro-on-main.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Luke Greika
Catering
N/A
Private party facilities
N/A
Private party contact
Sarah Uerz: (860) 432-5267

Location
867 Main St, Manchester, CT 06040
Area
Manchester
Parking details
We have on-street parking on Main Street, as well as plentiful parking behind the building (access from either Purnell Place or Oak Street). There is a rear entrance from the parking lot to the restaurant.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Crispy Pork BellyUS$15.95
fig jam glaze | pumpkin seed risotto
Chips & DipUS$6.95
trempette à l'oignon française || hand-cut truffle chips | our own french onion dip
Triple Truffle FriesUS$9.95
truffle frites|| hand-cut potatoes | truffle salt | truffle oil | truffle aioli
Chicken Liver PateUS$12.95
baguette | bleu cheese | pickled mustard seeds & shallots
Seared TunaUS$17.95
yellowfin tuna | kimchi fried rice | wasabi, sesame & ginger vinaigrette | sesame seeds
Duck PoutineUS$17.95
hand-cut fries | duck confit | duck bacon | gravy | cheese curds | fried egg
Fried CalamariUS$15.95
flash-fried calamari | garlic, lemon & parsley persillade | red pepper garlic rouille sauce
Steamed MusselsUS$13.95
saffron seafood broth
Roasted OlivesUS$8.95
lemon | rosemary | garlic | extra virgin olive oil
EscargotsUS$13.95
garlic herb maitre d'hotel butter
Mushroom CroquettesUS$11.95
potatoes | mushrooms | pecorino cheese | panko | truffle essence | tomato sauce
Truffalo WingsUS$14.95
all-natural chicken wings | truffle hot sauce | crumbled bleu cheese | bleu cheese dressing
Marais PlateUS$14.95
chickpea salad | tabhouli | olives | feta | artichoke hearts | roasted red peppers | cucumbers | stuffed grape leaves | pita

Soup & Salads

Baked French Onion SoupUS$7.95
soupe a l'oignon || croutons | swiss | sherry | beef broth
Bistro Salad
market greens | dijon vinaigrette
- side saladUS$4.95
- full saladUS$8.95
Marlow's Salad
romaine | tomatoes | cucumbers | red onions | bell peppers | duck bacon | bleu cheese | cranberry vinaigrette
- side saladUS$6.95
- full saladUS$10.95
Beet & Arugula SaladUS$13.95
roasted beets | apples | toasted pepita seeds | radish | arugula | bleu cheese | honey sherry vinaigrette
Radicchio CesarUS$13.95
radicchio & romaine | croutons | duck bacon | pecorino | creamy garlic dressing | poached egg | radish | white anchovies upon request
Add to any salad

LIGHTER PLATES

All served with a side bistro salad

Quiche du JourUS$11.95
ask about today's offering
Bistro MACC & CheeseUS$15.00
4-cheese blend | cavatappi pasta | cracker crumb topping
Chicken GaufretteUS$13.95
chicken | mushrooms & pearl onions | tarragon | mornay sauce | waffle
Ratatouille CrepeUS$12.95
ratatouille | "brousse" cheese
3-Egg OmeletUS$11.95
french-style omelet | choice of either mushrooms & creme fraiche -or- smoked ham & swiss with sauce bearnaise

Main Plates

Pork* Normandie
pork flat iron | apple brandy & apple cider | cream | apples | cinnamon | wild rice pilaf | market vegetables
- DemiUS$24.95
BouillabaisseUS$32.95
bouillabaisse || scrod, monkfish, mussels, clams & shrimp | fennel, leeks, carrots, celery, onion & tomatoes | saffron fish broth | red pepper garlic rouille
Duck Breast* Veronique
pan-seared duck breast | brown butter sherry vinegar glaze | roasted grapes | forbidden black rice | market vegetables
- DemiUS$32.95
Arctic Char* TagineUS$27.95
north african spices | ratatouille | preserved lemon, olives, garlic & herbs | pearl couscous | pomegranate & pumpkin seed "dukka" | roasted red pepper sauce
Mushroom Bourguignon
braised mushrooms | pearl onions | leeks | vegetable "gravy" | polenta
- DemiUS$21.95
Pork Shank DaubeUS$27.95
porc shank daube || braised pork shank | red wine demi glace | mushrooms, onions, tomatoes | bacon lardons | cauliflower celery root mash
Chicken Pasta Provencal
grilled chicken | tomatoes | artichoke hearts | olives | capers | white wine | butter | yellow squash | zucchini | cavatappi pasta | herb brousse cheese | pecorino
- demiUS$21.95
"Sausage" Polenta
beyond meat plant-based sweet italian "sausage" | bistro tomato sauce | ratatouille | charred broccoli rabe | housemade vegan herbed "brousse" cheese | pecorino | polenta
- DemiUS$23.95
"Steak" Frites
served with hand-cut fries & market vegetables
- 9 oz onglet - hanger steak* w/foie gras butterUS$29.95
- 9 oz pork flat iron* w/chimichurri sauceUS$24.95
- butternut squash "steak" w/red pepper romesco sauceUS$21.95
- 8 oz duck breast* w/brown butter sherry vinegar glazeUS$32.95
- 8 oz arctic char* w/red pepper romesco sauceUS$27.95
- skewered shrimp - 2 w/garlic herb butterUS$29.95
Protein Add-Ons
Add the protein of your choice to the following three entrees: Ratatouille | Farro Risotto | Cassoulet
Ratatouille
your choice of protein | braised summer squash, zucchini, peppers & onions | housemade vegan herbed "brousse" cheese | herb pistou | polenta
- FullUS$17.95
Farro Risotto
your choice of protein | farro | white wine | pecorino | butternut squash | mushrooms | dried cranberries | arugula
- DemiUS$19.95
CassouletUS$18.95
your choice of protein | braised beans | mushrooms | greens | stewed tomatoes | white wine

Bistro Burgers

burgers & sandwiches served w/seasonal slaw Substitute sides: (+1.95) bistro fries | bistro salad | truffle potato chips Choice of Pat Lafreida signature beef burger or Impossible TM plant-based burger (V)(+2) All burgers can be served on gluten free buns upon request.

Salt & Pepper Burger*US$10.95
burger sel et poivre || beef & bread only, seasoned with salt & pepper
French Onion BurgerUS$13.95
caramelized onions | duck bacon | swiss cheese | onion au jus | griddledbun
HK Rossini BurgerUS$32.95
pan-seared fois gras | mushrooms | truffle essence | sauce bordelaise
Fig et Bleu BurgerUS$14.95
fig jam | bleu cheese | pickled shallots | arugula | balsamic reduction
Bearnaise BurgerUS$13.95
over easy egg | muenster cheese | sauce bearnaise
Au Poivre BurgerUS$13.95
peppercorn encrusted burger | habanero jack cheese | cognac peppercorn demi glace
Paris, TX BurgerUS$13.95
crispy onion straws | cheddar curds | bbq sauce
Truffle BurgerUS$14.95
mushrooms | truffle essence | swiss | sauce robles

Sandwiches

burgers & sandwiches served w/seasonal slaw Substitute sides: (+1.95) bistro fries | bistro salad | truffle potato chips All sandwiches can be made on gluten free bread upon request.

Steak SandwichUS$18.95
hanger steak | bleu cheese | fig jam | crispy onions straws | arugula | dijon vinaigrette | griddled french roll
Chicken Cordon BleuUS$14.95
grilled chicken breast | hand-cut ham | swiss cheese | tomatoes | dijonaisse | griddled 9-grain farmhouse bread
Croque MonsieurUS$14.95
battered and griddled | hand-carved ham | dijon mustard | truffle mornay | swiss | 9-grain farmhouse bread
Chickpea Salad SandwichUS$9.95
aquafaba vegan aioli | zhatar seasoning | tomatoes | mixed greens | olive tapenade | griddled 9-grain farmhouse bread
Ultimate Grilled CheeseUS$10.95
cheddar curds | brie | white wine | dijon butter | griddled 9-grain farmhouse bread
AAA Grilled Cheese
apricot jam, apple & arugula | lemon aioli | griddled 9-grain farmhouse bread

Menu de Dégustation

5-course Chef 'S Tasting Menu
Enjoy a special menu prepared just for you -- a tour of our most popular items plus always some fun and delicious seasonal specialties.
- per personUS$79.95

What 15 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.1Service
4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

15 Reviews

KC
KennethC
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very interesting menu. Enjoyed very much the duck breast with a salad. Escargots were good, but at that price I was expecting 12, not 6. Clafoutis was exceptional.
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Pat1
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 11 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant. The food is delicious and it combines ingredients in ways you just can’t find elsewhere. Check out the burger menu!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Celebrating my birthday with friends. As usual, had amazing food and great service. I recommend Bistro on Main to everyone I know!
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awsin
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal
Bistro on Main, ManchesterResponded on 5 February 2020
Thank you so much!
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JeffreyO
New York City
19 reviews
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on 9 January 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Went with my wife for third time. Always liked the not so usual food choices, 1/2 priced bottled wine on Thursdays, and the fact the restaurant is owned by churches (no tipping, but you can make a donation). The wait staff has always need barely okay. Usually inexperienced and not very attentive. However, I think the restaurant goes out of its way to hire the unemployable, so I am okay with the friendly inexperienced servers. However, for this trip, my wife’s steak was over cooked and her fries cold, so we sent it back. The replacement meal was perfect. That night my wife and I both had stomach problems. The only food we shared that day was her steak dinner and the fruit de mer seafood appetizer. I think one of those made us sick. Needless to say, I doubt we return. I hope no one else has the same experience.
Bistro on Main, ManchesterResponded on 14 January 2020
Hi Jeffrey I am glad to hear that you have enjoyed our restaurant and get our mission. And I am glad to hear that your wife's steak came out correctly the second time. I am sorry to hear you weren't feeling well. Please always make sure you let us know when that happens. Please email me your address via our website so that I can send you a giftcard for a future visit -- I know we can do better and hope you will let us prove that to you. - Ben D/General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is the star of the show. An explosion of gastronomic delights. Chef Ben has an amazing sense for flavor combos. We shared the butternut toast, beet salad and Chilean sea bass special. All great. And very generous portions. Plus the kitchen split the entree at no charge. I couldn’t ask for more. Obviously the ambience is where the restaurant loses ground. But it’s a small concession to pay for the eating experience. We will be back...
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Cruiser1
Greater Boston
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 2 January 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What a great place! I was delighted to spend my birthday at Bistro on Main. The food was delicious, the service was great and the mission of this establishment makes it so special ! We will definitely be back.
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Lisa
VIP
Greater Boston
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on 2 January 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food with a nice variety. My only complaint would be the time it took to receive our cocktails otherwise the meal was great. Will definitely be back!
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GayleT
New York City
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
In general, the food presentation was lovely. Although looks count, each one of the four of us agreed that the food was overcooked. Since it was New Years Eve, there was a shortened menu with a price fix of $75.00 pp. We had enjoyed the Bistro previously, and found the food choices better and the food prepared better. We will return to support the restaurant and its culture.
Bistro on Main, ManchesterResponded on 4 January 2020
Thank you so much for your support -- I am sorry to hear that your food was less than WOW on NYE. Please ask for me (Chef Ben) or our hospitality manager Sarah -- we want to make sure your next visit is perfect. - Chef Ben
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fromage
Greater Boston
44 reviews
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We visited Bisto on Main on New Year's eve based on its being voted #2 French Restaurant in CT. It is a small cafe in the true French style. We overdressed and the word casual is appropriate. Upon arriving, no reservation was found but when we mentioned Open Table, the hostess said that it probably had not been entered in their system. Once taken care of,we asked to be seated on the dining area rather than the bar. After that, our experience was delightful. Service was quick and appropriate, food excellent and the fact that the cost shown on the menu includes tip (except for drinks) made the cost very reasonable. We'll be back but no so dressed up.
Bistro on Main, ManchesterResponded on 4 January 2020
Thank you for celebrating NYE with us! I am happy we were able to get you a table you enjoyed and we look forward to seeing you again soon! - Chef Ben
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Bistro on Main, Manchester is rated 4.3 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

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867 Main St, Manchester, CT 06040

Additional information

Area
Manchester
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue 11:30 am–7:30 pm Wed, Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have on-street parking on Main Street, as well as plentiful parking behind the building (access from either Purnell Place or Oak Street). There is a rear entrance from the parking lot to the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Luke Greika
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.bistro-on-main.com/
Phone number
(860) 432-5267
Catering
N/A
Private party facilities
N/A
Private party contact
Sarah Uerz: (860) 432-5267

Bistro on Main, Manchester

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Charcuterie & Fromage

Meat + Cheese

STARTERS & SMALLS

Crispy Pork BellyUS$15.95

Chips & DipUS$6.95

Triple Truffle FriesUS$9.95

Chicken Liver PateUS$12.95

Seared TunaUS$17.95

Duck PoutineUS$17.95

Fried CalamariUS$15.95

Steamed MusselsUS$13.95

Roasted OlivesUS$8.95

EscargotsUS$13.95

Mushroom CroquettesUS$11.95

Truffalo WingsUS$14.95

Marais PlateUS$14.95

Soup & Salads

Baked French Onion SoupUS$7.95

Bistro Salad

Marlow's Salad

Beet & Arugula SaladUS$13.95

Radicchio CesarUS$13.95

Add to any salad

LIGHTER PLATES

Quiche du JourUS$11.95

Bistro MACC & CheeseUS$15.00

Chicken GaufretteUS$13.95

Ratatouille CrepeUS$12.95

3-Egg OmeletUS$11.95

Main Plates

Pork* Normandie

BouillabaisseUS$32.95

Duck Breast* Veronique

Arctic Char* TagineUS$27.95

Mushroom Bourguignon

Pork Shank DaubeUS$27.95

Chicken Pasta Provencal

"Sausage" Polenta

"Steak" Frites

Protein Add-Ons

Ratatouille

Farro Risotto

CassouletUS$18.95

Bistro Burgers

Salt & Pepper Burger*US$10.95

French Onion BurgerUS$13.95

HK Rossini BurgerUS$32.95

Fig et Bleu BurgerUS$14.95

Bearnaise BurgerUS$13.95

Au Poivre BurgerUS$13.95

Paris, TX BurgerUS$13.95

Truffle BurgerUS$14.95

Sandwiches

Steak SandwichUS$18.95

Chicken Cordon BleuUS$14.95

Croque MonsieurUS$14.95

Chickpea Salad SandwichUS$9.95

Ultimate Grilled CheeseUS$10.95

AAA Grilled Cheese

Menu de Dégustation

5-course Chef 'S Tasting Menu

Overall ratings and reviews

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