Blu Crete Bistro

4.6

87 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Blu Bistro serving Italian cuisine with French flair. Located in the Basking Ridge, we offer lunch and dinner, BYOB

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, French, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(908) 470-1200
Website
http://www.blucretebistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
nick

Location
554 Allen Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-3848
Area
Bridgewater
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Shrimp Fra-DiavoloUS$31.00
Sautéed Shrimp, Artichoke Harts, over Fettuccine, in red Fra-Diavolo Sauce
Calamari alla BistroUS$29.00
Sautéed Calamari, hot cherry peppers, capers, olives, over Spaghetti, brandy cream sauce
Wild Mushroom RavioliUS$25.00
Fresh Pasta, served w/sun-dried tomatoes chopped spinach in Parmigianao cream sauce
Spinach RavioliUS$22.00
Spinach Ravioli with San Marzano Pomodoro sauce

Carne e Pesce

Paglia e FinoUS$27.00
Chicken, Prosciutto, Peas, White Wine Cream Sauce Over Linguine, Parmesan
Pollo PaillardUS$25.00
Chicken Breast, Portobello Mushrooms, Roasted Peppers, Balsamic Demi Glaze Sauce
Pollo PiccataUS$25.00
Pan Seared Chicken, Lemon Wine Butter Caper Sauce, Roasted Potato
Pollo BistroUS$25.00
Grilled Chicken, Sautéed mushrooms, peppers, onions, Spanish chorizo, roasted potatoes
Pollo ScarparielloUS$26.00
Sweet Sausage, Spinach, Hot Peppers, Herbs, Demi Glaze Sauce
Veal ParmigianoUS$32.00
Thin Sliced Breaded Veal Loin, Over Spaghetti Marinara Sauce
Veal MilaneseUS$32.00
Thin Sliced Breaded Veal, Over Arugula Salad, Mozzarella Cheese, Balsamic Dressing
NY York Prime SteakUS$42.00
Black Angus Steak, Gorgonzola Cheese, Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Potatoes, Natural au jus
Short RibUS$38.00
Braised Beef, Roasted Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, Barolo Wine Sauce
Steak FritesUS$35.00
Grilled Hanger Steak, French Fries, Chimichurri Sauce
SalmonUS$32.00
Grilled Salmon, Over White Beans, Pancetta, Garlic Olive Oil Spinach, Dijon Sauce
GrouperUS$35.00
Grilled Fish, San Marzano Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Capers, Spinach, Roasted Potatoes
Grilled Ahi TunaUS$34.00
Encrusted with Sesame-Seeds, Mushroom Risotto, Soy Reduction, Sweet and Spicy Sauce

Kids Menu

Penne PastaUS$14.00
Butter Sauce or Marinara
Pollo FingersUS$14.00
With Fries or Penne Pasta

Sides

Homemade FriesUS$9.00
Sautéed Cherry PeppersUS$9.00
Sautéed SpinachUS$9.00
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe and Spanish ChorizoUS$12.00

What 87 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

87 Reviews

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Carole
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 21 April 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. Menu choices were great. There was something enticing for each of us. Excellent friendly service. Definitely will go there again.
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KarynH
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 April 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious dinner. Excellent service. Will come back again .
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AEarly
VIP
New York City
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 28 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic dinner and service was exceptional. Requested that we be put aside in quite location and they accommodated as requested.
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ArianeE
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time at Blue Crete Bistro and again had a wonderful experience….the food is delicious and they offer very tasteful, unique dishes….the ambience was delightful….so happy to have this restaurant so close to my home!
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RachelL
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 24 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and lovely service. I would highly recommend.
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BillJ
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an enjoyable time - great food and service!
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Cathy
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed the food and the service was very attentive. Would go back again!
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NikkiD
VIP
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 10 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
HIGHLY recommend!!! The food and service was excellent. Definitely will be back soon.
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Lesliesusan27
Charleston
64 reviews
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on 3 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant, attractive decor , friendly servers and delicious food. Each time we come we are greeted warmly- the menu has a great selection and there are always Specials. We highly recommend .
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Panosum
VIP
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Valentines Day dinner with no rip off! Food was great as usual and there was even a prix fixe menu option. Basically we got a free dessert.
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554 Allen Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-3848

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Bridgewater
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, French, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
nick
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.blucretebistro.com/
Phone number
(908) 470-1200

Blu Crete Bistro

Not available on OpenTable

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Dining areas

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Main

Shrimp Fra-DiavoloUS$31.00

Calamari alla BistroUS$29.00

Wild Mushroom RavioliUS$25.00

Spinach RavioliUS$22.00

Carne e Pesce

Paglia e FinoUS$27.00

Pollo PaillardUS$25.00

Pollo PiccataUS$25.00

Pollo BistroUS$25.00

Pollo ScarparielloUS$26.00

Veal ParmigianoUS$32.00

Veal MilaneseUS$32.00

NY York Prime SteakUS$42.00

Short RibUS$38.00

Steak FritesUS$35.00

SalmonUS$32.00

GrouperUS$35.00

Grilled Ahi TunaUS$34.00

Kids Menu

Penne PastaUS$14.00

Pollo FingersUS$14.00

Sides

Homemade FriesUS$9.00

Sautéed Cherry PeppersUS$9.00

Sautéed SpinachUS$9.00

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe and Spanish ChorizoUS$12.00

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