Bistro on Main, Manchester

Name: Bistro on Main, Manchester
Address: 867 Main St, Manchester, CT, United States, 06040
Telephone: (860) 432-5267
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

15 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

867 Main St, Manchester, CT 06040

About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Romantic

We are no longer using open table. Please don't use this service. For Reservations please call the restaurant at 860 432 5267.

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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

Location
867 Main St, Manchester, CT 06040
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Soup & Salads

Baked French Onion Soup$7.95
soupe a l'oignon || croutons | swiss | sherry | beef broth
Bistro Salad
market greens | dijon vinaigrette
- side salad$4.95
- full salad$8.95
Marlow's Salad
romaine | tomatoes | cucumbers | red onions | bell peppers | duck bacon | bleu cheese | cranberry vinaigrette
- side salad$6.95
- full salad$10.95
Beet & Arugula Salad$13.95
roasted beets | apples | toasted pepita seeds | radish | arugula | bleu cheese | honey sherry vinaigrette
Radicchio Cesar$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 Jour$11.95
ask about today's offering
Bistro MACC & Cheese$15.00
4-cheese blend | cavatappi pasta | cracker crumb topping
Chicken Gaufrette$13.95
chicken | mushrooms & pearl onions | tarragon | mornay sauce | waffle
Ratatouille Crepe$12.95
ratatouille | "brousse" cheese
3-Egg Omelet$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
- Demi$24.95
Bouillabaisse$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
- Demi$32.95
Arctic Char* Tagine$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
- Demi$21.95
Pork Shank Daube$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
- demi$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
- Demi$23.95
"Steak" Frites
served with hand-cut fries & market vegetables
- 9 oz onglet - hanger steak* w/foie gras butter$29.95
- 9 oz pork flat iron* w/chimichurri sauce$24.95
- butternut squash "steak" w/red pepper romesco sauce$21.95
- 8 oz duck breast* w/brown butter sherry vinegar glaze$32.95
- 8 oz arctic char* w/red pepper romesco sauce$27.95
- skewered shrimp - 2 w/garlic herb butter$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
- Full$17.95
Farro Risotto
your choice of protein | farro | white wine | pecorino | butternut squash | mushrooms | dried cranberries | arugula
- Demi$19.95
Cassoulet$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*$10.95
burger sel et poivre || beef & bread only, seasoned with salt & pepper
French Onion Burger$13.95
caramelized onions | duck bacon | swiss cheese | onion au jus | griddledbun
HK Rossini Burger$32.95
pan-seared fois gras | mushrooms | truffle essence | sauce bordelaise
Fig et Bleu Burger$14.95
fig jam | bleu cheese | pickled shallots | arugula | balsamic reduction
Bearnaise Burger$13.95
over easy egg | muenster cheese | sauce bearnaise
Au Poivre Burger$13.95
peppercorn encrusted burger | habanero jack cheese | cognac peppercorn demi glace
Paris, TX Burger$13.95
crispy onion straws | cheddar curds | bbq sauce
Truffle Burger$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 Sandwich$18.95
hanger steak | bleu cheese | fig jam | crispy onions straws | arugula | dijon vinaigrette | griddled french roll
Chicken Cordon Bleu$14.95
grilled chicken breast | hand-cut ham | swiss cheese | tomatoes | dijonaisse | griddled 9-grain farmhouse bread
Croque Monsieur$14.95
battered and griddled | hand-carved ham | dijon mustard | truffle mornay | swiss | 9-grain farmhouse bread
Chickpea Salad Sandwich$9.95
aquafaba vegan aioli | zhatar seasoning | tomatoes | mixed greens | olive tapenade | griddled 9-grain farmhouse bread
Ultimate Grilled Cheese$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 person$79.95

What 15 people are saying

Bistro on Main, Manchester reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.1Service
4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

15 Reviews

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KennethC
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 13, 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 City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 11, 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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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 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 Boston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 31, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal
Bistro on Main, ManchesterResponded on February 5, 2020
Thank you so much!
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JeffreyO
New York City20 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 9, 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 January 14, 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
Connecticut13 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 4, 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 Boston6 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 2, 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 Boston21 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 2, 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 City4 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 1, 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 January 4, 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 Boston44 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 1, 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 January 4, 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 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 432-5267.

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

Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Bistro on Main, Manchester

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Charcuterie & Fromage

Meat + Cheese

STARTERS & SMALLS

Crispy Pork Belly$15.95

Chips & Dip$6.95

Triple Truffle Fries$9.95

Chicken Liver Pate$12.95

Seared Tuna$17.95

Duck Poutine$17.95

Fried Calamari$15.95

Steamed Mussels$13.95

Roasted Olives$8.95

Escargots$13.95

Mushroom Croquettes$11.95

Truffalo Wings$14.95

Marais Plate$14.95

Soup & Salads

Baked French Onion Soup$7.95

Bistro Salad

Marlow's Salad

Beet & Arugula Salad$13.95

Radicchio Cesar$13.95

Add to any salad

LIGHTER PLATES

Quiche du Jour$11.95

Bistro MACC & Cheese$15.00

Chicken Gaufrette$13.95

Ratatouille Crepe$12.95

3-Egg Omelet$11.95

Main Plates

Pork* Normandie

Bouillabaisse$32.95

Duck Breast* Veronique

Arctic Char* Tagine$27.95

Mushroom Bourguignon

Pork Shank Daube$27.95

Chicken Pasta Provencal

"Sausage" Polenta

"Steak" Frites

Protein Add-Ons

Ratatouille

Farro Risotto

Cassoulet$18.95

Bistro Burgers

Salt & Pepper Burger*$10.95

French Onion Burger$13.95

HK Rossini Burger$32.95

Fig et Bleu Burger$14.95

Bearnaise Burger$13.95

Au Poivre Burger$13.95

Paris, TX Burger$13.95

Truffle Burger$14.95

Sandwiches

Steak Sandwich$18.95

Chicken Cordon Bleu$14.95

Croque Monsieur$14.95

Chickpea Salad Sandwich$9.95

Ultimate Grilled Cheese$10.95

AAA Grilled Cheese

Menu de Dégustation

5-course Chef 'S Tasting Menu

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Bistro on Main, Manchester offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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