Aperitif Bistro - Rockville Centre

Name: Aperitif Bistro - Rockville Centre
Address: 242 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre, NY, United States, 11570
Telephone: (516) 594-3404
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

649 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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Bienvenue!

You can now experience the best in French bistro cuisine a mere stone's throw from our sister restaurants Sage Bistro in Bellmore and Persil Restaurant in Oceanside, where our experienced chefs conspire to whet your appetite.

With our wide selection of wines and spirits, and offering brunch, lunch and dinner menus, Aperitif Bistro & Wine Bar is a principal player in the Rockville Centre's emerging culinary identity and we are ready to welcome you.

Whether you sample our taste-teasing mid-day fare or enjoy a cocktail with early afternoon appetizers, or a good Côtes du Rhône with a traditional bistro dinner, whether you patronize our scrumptious weekend brunch, engage us to cater a special event, or bring your office for a breakfast or luncheon meeting, you will find something to love.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 1, 2022

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(516) 594-3404

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
French, American, Bistro
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(516) 594-3404
Website
http://www.aperitifbistro.com/home.html
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Formal Attire
Executive chef
Julio Velasquez
Private party facilities
Aperitif bistro can cater 7 days a week, lunch, dinner, cocktail,parties,shower, religious event, please contact with restaurant at 516 5943404 or e mail aperitifbistrorvc@gmail.com. or check our website to see our catering menu.
Private party contact
Bernard : (516) 594-3404

Location
242 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Neighborhood
Rockville Centre
Parking details
Valet Service Friday ,Saturday
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Duck & Brie Toast$13.00
Leeks, Shitake Mushrooms, Raspberry Coulis
Prosciutto & Figs$12.00
With Blue Cheese, Pear and Balsamic Reduction
Zucchini Pancakes$11.00
Yogurt Dill Sauce
Grilled Calamari$15.00
Chorizo, Pepper, Fingerling Potato, Chili Oil
Escargots$13.00
Shrimp Beignets$14.00
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs$12.00
Blue Cheese Dressing
Fig and Goat Cheese Tart$16.00
Garnished with Arugula, Balsamic Reduction
Tuna Tartare$17.00

Appetizers

Steak Tartare$15.00
Chicken Flatbread$14.00
Artichoke & Goat Cheese
Filet Mignon Taco$13.00
Diced Filet Mignon & Vegetable Slaw
Baja Fish Tacos$12.00
Bell Peppers, Mango, Avocado, Chipotle Sauce
Thin Crust Seared Tuna Pizza$16.00
Avocado, Green Onions, Bell and Jalapeño Peppers
Spinach and Artichoke Dip$13.00
Melted Camembert Cheese, Pita Bread Chips
Cajun Crawfish Mac & Cheese$16.00
Octopus Carpaccio
Mixed Greens, Lemon Emulsion
French Onion Soup$11.00

Salads

Aperitif Salad$14.00
Mixed Greens, Asparagus, Goat Cheese, Figs, Pecan, Champagne Vinaigrette
Grilled Calamari Salad$16.00
Baby Arugula, Chickpeas, Roasted Peppers, Eggplant Confit, Lemon EVOO
Chopped Salad$14.00
Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Onions, Bell Peppers, Avocado, Romaine, Lemon Dressing
Shrimp & Avocado Tower$15.00
Shrimp, Romaine, Hearts of Palm, Lime Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$13.00
Seafood Salad$21.00
Shrimp, Crab Meat, Calamari, Mixed Greens, Fennel, Celery, Lemon Vinaigrette

Fruits de Mer

Bluepoint Oysters
- each$2.50
Little Neck Clams
- each$2.00
Shrimp Cocktail (5 Pcs)$17.00
Petit Plateau$49.00
4 Oysters, 4 Shrimp, 4 Clams, Steamed Mussels & Seafood Salad

Meats and Cheese

Pick Any Three - $16, Pick Any Five - $25, Terrine de Foie Gras - $18

Cheese Selections

Asiago
Beemster Gouda
Roquefort
Camembert
Truffle Pecorino
Manchego
Creamy Goat

Meats

Saucisson Sec
Chorizo
Prosciutto di Parma
Duck Prosciutto
Foie Gras Terrine
Extra $8 for combo

Mussels

Mariniére$14.00
White Wine, Garlic
Provenҫales$14.00
Tomato, Basil Garlic
Clams$16.00
Mariniéres or Provenҫales

Sandwiches

Sirloin Burger$17.00
Filet Mignon Sliders (2)$21.00
Mushrooms, Gruyere Cheese
Shrimp Roll$19.00
Avocado Tossed with Chipotle Sauce
Filet of Sole Wrap$18.00
Arugula, Tomatoes, Nicoise Olives
French Onion Chicken Dip$15.00
Grilled Chicken Caramelized Onions, Melted Gruyere, Onion Soup Dip on the Side

Entrees

Sole Papillote$28.00
Boiled Potato, Grape Tomotoes, Nicoise Olives
Poulet Farci au Jambon$27.00
Gruyere and Ham Stuffed Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Haricots Verts, White Wine Sauce
Fricassee of Shrimp$31.00
Potato Puree, Oyster Mushroom, Green Peas and Sweet Corn, Truffle Cream Sauce
Sesame Crusted Tuna$33.00
Sticky Rice, Vegetable Relish, Ginger Soy Sauce
Boeuf Bourguignon$26.00
Braised Beef in Red Wine, Mushrooms, Haricots Verts, Carrots, Mashed Potatoes
Boiled Cod Filet$27.00
Sauteed Clams, Leeks, Boiled Potatoes, White Wine Sauce
Grilled Salmon$28.00
Roasted Tomato and Artichoke Ragout, Saffron Citrus Sauce
Steak Frites$34.00
12 oz Grilled sirloin steak served with french fries, topped with truffle butter
Grilled Filet of Dorada$29.00
White Beans, Grape Tomatoes, Spinach Ragout, Lemon Thyme Au Jus
Poulet Roti$24.00
Roasted Half Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Julienne Vegetables, Garlic Au Jus
Canard à L'orange Confit$29.00
Crispy Duck Leg Served with Duck Confit Fried Rice, Julienne Vegetables, Orange Sauce
Roasted Pork Medallions$26.00
Apple Bread Pudding, Bacon Au Jus
Petit Filet Mignon$36.00
6 oz. Grilled Filet Mignon, Wild Mushroom Risotto Cake, Asparagus, Cognac Sauce
Grilled Lamb Chops (4)$33.00
Vegetable Risotto, Rosemary Au Jus

What 649 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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The dishes were just delicious and the service was exceptional. A lovely venue for a celebratory dinner. Highly recommend.
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This was our first time dining here. Everything we ordered was perfect. The staff was very attentive. Outdoor dining was lovely. Highly recommend and we will be back.
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Linda
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85 reviews
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Dined 5 days ago
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Food and service were excellent. We had mussels, duck, burger and branzino. All were well prepared and delicious.
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12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
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We had an early Father’s Day celebration dinner, and the restaurant is perfect for any special occasion. Food was delicious and service was great.
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PaulM
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3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
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Food was excellent. I had the duck and my wife had the lobster ravioli. The Crepe Suzette was perfect.
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VacuumDecay
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5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
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Overall a very pleasant Tuesday evening experience.
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Rlagnado
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109 reviews
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109 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
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Very disappointed in our meal. There was nothing that stood out. We ordered 5 different plates to share and was just underwhelmed by everything.
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ChristineR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a delicious meal. Started out with oysters, steak tartare, octopus with chorizo and potatoes, and calamari. These were appetizer dishes which we shared as a meal. The waiter was terrific as was the food. Also,Their signature martini is outrageously delicious! I recommend this restaurant highly.
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hunnewell
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30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was ok. Specials not so special. Would I go back? Maybe but not likely. Parking a problem too unless you use valet.
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Jennifer
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to celebrate our Mother’s Day (late). We were in the back room without the windows so it was a bit dark but the light was too strong in the other room. The food was excellent. We had the tuna tartar (excellent!) and shrimp in the skillet for appetizer (very good and tasty sauce, shrimp melted in your mouth). For dinner, my mother and I had salmon (delicious and cooked perfectly medium with a little crisp on top) and my fiancé had the chicken Paillard, which he loved. We all finished our meals. Our waitress was very pleasant and sweet. It was a pleasant evening. NO noise which was really enjoyable for us to talk and the chairs and seats were very comfortable as well. Very nice evening and would go back again!
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Kerls
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
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The food was exceptional. I had the petit filet mignon (surf and turf) with shrimp, spinach and mashed potatoes. Absolutely amazing and tasty. My daughters had the steak and potatoes and my husband had the salmon. Definitely recommend the surf and turf.
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ValeryO
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35 reviews
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5.0
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Dined on May 27, 2022
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Brought a first time friend to experience my favorite kind of food. Both enjoyed it sooooo much from drinks. appies & entrées!!! If we could lick our plates we would have!!!! So yummy
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Swimmer
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39 reviews
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39 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
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Fabulous as usual. Pretty court yard. The service is always top notch. The food is excellent as well as the cocktails
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Cait
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3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
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My family and I came here for my graduation dinner and it was fabulous! We sat outside on the patio and enjoyed a few courses of food. The seafood salad was fabulous, as was the octopus. The service was attentive, drinks were great, and we didn’t feel hurried during our meal. Thank you for a great celebratory dinner!
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MagalyR
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7 reviews
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Dined on May 21, 2022
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Food was absolutely fabulous. Staff extremely welcoming and professional. The most underrated restaurant in RVC.
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70 reviews
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Dined on May 18, 2022
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We were in the area so we decided to stop in and have an early dinner. The appetizers were OK and the food was good. We ordered the mussels and fries and they were quite adequate. The only thing is that the restaurant is very dark, probably to hide some of the dust that is accumulated on everything! It was quite unappealing
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AnthonyL
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1 review
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Dined on May 8, 2022
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Mother’s Day
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Exceptional Mother’s Day brunch!
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5.0
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Dined on May 8, 2022
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Very good food and great service. The service was excellent and would recommend.
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AmbikaB
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Dined on May 8, 2022
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Food was pretty good and the staff was friendly; server was not. Maybe they were having an off day but as soon as I sat and saw the attitude of the server I was ready to leave. Luckily the food was really tasty. But probably would not go back there again.
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scocoh
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Dined on May 8, 2022
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Swimmer
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40 reviews
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Dined on May 4, 2022
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The most under rated restaurant around. Excellent food, excellent drinks and excellent service. They chef is creative and everything is always perfect
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Dined on May 1, 2022
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Always a great experience , by the bar is the best place on a Saturday night !
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DavidH
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10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Wonderful dining experience! Longtime fans. Food just keeps getting more creative and never fails to impress!!!
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AprilD
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for a nice dinner with my brother. Figured we'd try French since it was different from usual. Picked the restaurant because they were participating in LI Restaurant Week. The food was so good. The best appetizer was the Charred Cauliflower. We both chose the Filet Mignon Risotto, which was super creamy & rich. Dessert was a refreshing sorbet and a fruit & marscapone crepe. We also got Beef Bouginion to take home. All around great meal.
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lunamjr
New York Area
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! Very nice atmosphere.....great experience.
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Yvonne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food was amazing. I cannot complain. I had the pistachio crusted filet of sole with the red quinoa. The bread was delivered warm and my date and I received our own little plate, which I loved. Definitely would return and I HIGHLY recommend.
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richiet
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Excellent food. A little pricey but yummy. Haven’t been there in years but will definitely go back
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Diane
New York Area
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Easter dinner combined with several birthdays. Restaurant went out of their way to ensure we had a great time. Waitress was patient with a large group-much appreciated. Food was delicious-everyone raved about the meal! Desserts were also great.
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fromlongislandtony
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Good value ok food ok I would go back
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AMEP
New York Area
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently a great night, weekday or weekend. was early so we stayed at the bar, met the chef Giovanni, and enjoyed some good wine and delicious happy hour appetizers. cozy spot for good food!
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KathleenQ
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely dinner at Aperitif, food was delicious and I liked the atmosphere. Highly recommend it
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always a welcoming place with great food and wines. A favorite.
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JimiN
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food was superb, waiter was nice, attentive, humorous. From the City and had to be in the area for a performance so it was a great and surprising find.
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Alex
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you for making my husbands birthday a memorable one!!! The food was excellent, the happy hour is the best in RVC, service perfect (thanks Dee!!) and overall I can’t wait to make this restaurant a staple in our household.
TM
TomM
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were outstanding. Had a delightful time and look forward to coming back. I highly rate this restaurant
KM
KellyM
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about the place was excellent except for a noisy crowd at the bar. We sat in the back so it wasn’t too bad. Great wait staff, very attentive, food quality was excellent!
MR
MichaelR
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food experience for a local French restaurant. Menu is traditional French with some good specials. Service was good. I'll be back.
CL
ChristineL
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
3.0
28 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Waitstaff was attentive. Decor is outdated and shows wear and tear (mis-matched light bulbs, holes/rips in the wallpaper and the chandeliers are crooked and wonky), food was mediocre. Octopus appetizer is overcooked, chopped up and lost amongst the greens that they mix it in with. Beef Wellington has a thin, pliable-not crisp pastry shell and over-cooked to a medium, when medium-rare was requested. Upside was that the sesame-crusted tuna was fresh! Have no plans to return here, Oceanside’s Brasserie Persil offers better fare and ambience.
DS
DominicS
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Service, Great Food

FAQs

Aperitif Bistro - Rockville Centre offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (516) 594-3404.

Aperitif Bistro - Rockville Centre is rated 4.7 stars by 649 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 1, 2022

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(516) 594-3404

Google Map for Aperitif Bistro - Rockville Centre

242 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Additional information

Neighborhood
Rockville Centre
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
French, American, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Formal Attire
Parking details
Valet Service Friday ,Saturday
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Julio Velasquez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.aperitifbistro.com/home.html
Phone number
(516) 594-3404
Private party facilities
Aperitif bistro can cater 7 days a week, lunch, dinner, cocktail,parties,shower, religious event, please contact with restaurant at 516 5943404 or e mail aperitifbistrorvc@gmail.com. or check our website to see our catering menu.
Private party contact
Bernard : (516) 594-3404

Aperitif Bistro - Rockville Centre

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Escargots

Seafood Salad

Grilled Salmon

Hors D'oeuvres

Duck & Brie Toast$13.00

Prosciutto & Figs$12.00

Zucchini Pancakes$11.00

Grilled Calamari$15.00

Escargots$13.00

Shrimp Beignets$14.00

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs$12.00

Fig and Goat Cheese Tart$16.00

Tuna Tartare$17.00

Appetizers

Steak Tartare$15.00

Chicken Flatbread$14.00

Filet Mignon Taco$13.00

Baja Fish Tacos$12.00

Thin Crust Seared Tuna Pizza$16.00

Spinach and Artichoke Dip$13.00

Cajun Crawfish Mac & Cheese$16.00

Octopus Carpaccio

French Onion Soup$11.00

Salads

Aperitif Salad$14.00

Grilled Calamari Salad$16.00

Chopped Salad$14.00

Shrimp & Avocado Tower$15.00

Caesar Salad$13.00

Seafood Salad$21.00

Fruits de Mer

Bluepoint Oysters

Little Neck Clams

Shrimp Cocktail (5 Pcs)$17.00

Petit Plateau$49.00

Meats and Cheese

Cheese Selections

Asiago

Beemster Gouda

Roquefort

Camembert

Truffle Pecorino

Manchego

Creamy Goat

Meats

Saucisson Sec

Chorizo

Prosciutto di Parma

Duck Prosciutto

Foie Gras Terrine

Mussels

Mariniére$14.00

Provenҫales$14.00

Clams$16.00

Sandwiches

Sirloin Burger$17.00

Filet Mignon Sliders (2)$21.00

Shrimp Roll$19.00

Filet of Sole Wrap$18.00

French Onion Chicken Dip$15.00

Entrees

Sole Papillote$28.00

Poulet Farci au Jambon$27.00

Fricassee of Shrimp$31.00

Sesame Crusted Tuna$33.00

Boeuf Bourguignon$26.00

Boiled Cod Filet$27.00

Grilled Salmon$28.00

Steak Frites$34.00

Grilled Filet of Dorada$29.00

Poulet Roti$24.00

Canard à L'orange Confit$29.00

Roasted Pork Medallions$26.00

Petit Filet Mignon$36.00

Grilled Lamb Chops (4)$33.00