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STARTERS
SALADS
ASPARAGUS AND SPINACH SALAD – €15.95
spinach, rucola, dainty leaves, freshly marinated asparagus, pine nuts, French dressing (VG)
BURRATA SALAD – €14.75
beef tomato, basil pesto and croute (V)
ROASTED PEAR AND BRIE CHICKEN SALAD – €17.50
pear au gratin, chicken slices, salad leaves, pomegranate, rosemary olive oil dressing
ENTREES
FISH AND SHELLFISH ANTIPASTO SHARING PLATTER (serves two) – €38.00
crispy fried calamari, palpate di neonate (whitebait fritters), marinated octopus with garlic and basil oil, fresh sardines on toasted bread, mussels cooked in white wine, served with tartar sauce, lemon and chilli oil
FRESH SCALLOPS – €14.95
white wine cream, herb oil pea shoots
FRESH MUSSELS AQUA PAZZA – €15.75
tomato, white wine, garlic, onion, lemon and herbs
CURED BEETROOT SALMON – €14.95
home-cured salmon, beetroot, pickled onion, capers, coriander, olive oil, dainty leaves, mustard remoulade
ANGUS BEEF CARPACCIO – €14.95
angus beef carpaccio, vinegar pearls, rucola, parmesan and olive oil dressing
PIDE (TURKISH FLAT BREAD)
‘DEL BRONTE’ – €14.95
mortadella, provolone cheese and
pistachio
‘BELLA FRESCA’ – €14.75
fior di latte, tomatoes, basil and virgin olive oil (V)
SOUPS
CHEF’S DAILY SOUP – €10.25
CAULIFLOWER TRUFFLE SECTED SOAO, TOASTED SIPPETS – €10.25 (VG)
CRAYFISH, PRAWN AND CLAM SOUP, THAI SPICES – €22.50
prawns, clams, coconut cream, ginger, lemongrass, chilli and coriander
Every effort is made to instruct our staff regarding the potential severity of food allergies. Therefore please inform your server which food cannot be consumed if you have any food allergies.
The products and ingredients purchased are made with a preference
for local and certified suppliers, reflecting our commitment to the
environment and sustainability
(V) Vegetarian Dishes (VG) Vegan Dishes
* Locally Sourced
PASTA & RISOTTO
Add €3.50 for a main course portion
LINGUINE AL PESCATORE – €17.50
mussels, clams, prawns, grouper, prawn sauce, basil, tomato salsa
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA – €16.50
spaghetti laced with pecorino, egg, guanciale
CASERECCE PORK RAGOUT – €15.95
Maltese style pork sausage*, crushed coriander, parsley and parmesan cream
LOCAL STYLE SPAGHETTI RABBIT – €15.75
rabbit*, peas, red wine, thyme tomato sauce ✠
PACCHERI AUBERGINES – €16.50
paccheri with crispy aubergine, tomato basil salsa and tofu (VG)
ORECCHIETTE ALLA NORMA – €14.75
aubergine, tomato sauce, pine nuts, chilli and ricotta salata (V)
SPAGHETTI RABBIT – €16.50
rabbit, peas, red wine, thyme tomato sauce
GARGANELLI BEEF AND MUSHROOM – €16.50 gently tossed pasta with beef strips, garlic, beef reduction, and mushroom cream
RAVIOLI AI CARCIOFI – €16.50
filled with artichokes, in a tomato sauce, rucola, and parmesan (V)
LE BISTRO RISOTTO – €15.95
pancetta, oyster mushrooms, chicken boneless thighs, rosemary, and parmesan
FISH & SHELLFISH
LOBSTER THERMIDOR (per 100g) – €9.50
lobster cooked in a thermidor sauce, brandy, mustard, parmesan cheese, served with a prawn reduction
LOCAL STUFFED CALAMARI – €28.50
slow stewed calamari stuffed with seafood and marjoram, served with an olive sauce
GRILLED OCTOPUS – €28.50
grilled octopus, chardonnay and leek sauté, creamed polenta, tangy tomato puree
PAN FRIED SAMON – €27.50
spinach sauté, potato puree, seafood reduction, herb split oil
GRILLED SEABASS FILLET – €29.50
fennel, zucchini, new potatoes, artichoke, chive sauce
GRILLED LOCAL PRAWNS – €32.50
cucumber and olive salad, roasted red pepper puree
FRESH FISH OF THE DAY – € MARKET PRICE
summer vegetables and lemon confit
All main dishes are served with
vegetables and potatoes of the day
BURGERS
CLASSIC ANGUS BEEF BURGER – €16.95
beef patty, gherkins, mix of lettuce, mayonnaise
GUANCIALE AND BRIE CHEESEBURGER – €23.85
beef patty, brie, lettuce, pickled shallots, truffle mayo
CHICKEN THIGH BURGER – €19.50
yoghurt marinate, Le Bistro spice mix, cheese and cabbage slaw, chilli mayonnaise
BEYOND MEAT – €19.75
vegan burger, vegan cheese, beetroot pickle, mix of salad,
hummus dressing (VG)
All burgers served with a brioche bun and fries
ANY MORE VEGAN DISHES?
Yes…… Ask your server for our daily vegan special
MEAT & POULTRY
VEAL LIVER AND TURF – €24.00
Lyonnaise potato, parsley beurre noisette, crispy bacon
IBERICO PORK – €24.00
grilled pork neck, roasted red pepper puree, persillade sauce
GRILLED TRUFFLE CHICKEN THIGHS – €25.50
mushroom and truffle cream sauce
ANGUS BEEF RIB ON THE BONE (per 100g) – €8.00
ARGENTINIAN BEEF RIB-EYE (350g) – €32.50
PRIME STEER BEEF FILLET (300g) – €33.50
SURF AND TURF – €44.50
dry aged beef fillet, local red prawns, asparagus, prawn reduction
DRY AGED MEAT CABINET
DRY AGED ARGENTINIAN BEEF RIBEYE (300g) – €36.00
DRY AGED BEEF RIBEYE (300g) – €34.00
DRY AGED PRIME STEER BEEF FILLET RIBEYE (300g) – €38.00
The above meats from the ‘dry aged meat cabinet’ are flame-grilled and served with your choice of sauce from the ‘classical sauces’
ADDITIONAL CLASSIC SAUCES
Three Peppercorn Cream – €3.50
Mushroom and Truffle Sauce – €3.50
Red Wine Jus – €3.50
Mustard – €3.50
SIDE DISHES
FRIES – €4.50
TRUFFLE FRIES OR TRUFFLE MASH – €6.50
MASHED POTATOES – €4.25
ROAST POTATOES – €4.50
HONEY SCENTED VEGETABLES – €4.25
SIDE SALAD – €4.25
GREEN SALAD – €4.25
TOMATO AND CAPER SALAD – €3.95
VEGAN MAINS
VEGAN MUSHROOM – €18.50
vegan cheese stuffed mushrooms, spinach and leeks, carrot puree (VG)
CRISPY EGGPLANT – €21.50
vegetable ratatouille, crushed potatoes, basil romesco sauce (VG)
LENTIL DAL – €18.50
lentils, vegetables and spices with naan bread (VG)
ROAST PUMPKIN – €19.50
nutmeg-scented pumpkin, tomato confit, potato puree, parsley sauce (VG)
DESSERT
VANILLA CRÈME BRULEE AND COCONUT – €6.95
crème brulee, toasted coconut and vanilla ice-cream
MALTESE DELICACIES – €7.25
date fritters, Helwa ice cream, Cannoli, Sinizza, trifle
BERRY CHEESECAKE – €6.95
cheesecake, chocolate biscuit, chocolate ice cream
CHOCOLATE TARTUFO – €7.50
white and dark chocolate mousse, flourless sponge
RICOTTA DI PECORA CAKE – €6.95
a blend of ricotta, sponge layers, almond topping, pistachio ice-cream, orange and berry gel
KNICKERBOCKER – €7.25
local nougat, sesame seed ice cream with caramelized walnuts, meringue drops, strawberry gel and bitter chocolate sauce
CARVED FRUIT PLATTER – €6.95