Bistro Romano Italian Restaurant Philadelphia

Dinner & Desserts

Antipasto

Stuffed Mushrooms

Kennett Square mushrooms stuffed with Italian Sausage, Parmigiana & Gorgonzola cheeses. 9.95

Diver Scallops

Pan seared diver scallops accompanied by chiffonades of baby spinach and tri-color peppers. Housemade warm pancetta vinaigrette. 13.95

Artichoke Hearts Capri

Our award winning recipe, baked with Gorgonzola cheese and fresh Kennett Square mushrooms. 12.95

Suppli al Telefono

Imported prosciutto, mozzarella and ground veal hand rolled with risotto. Lightly breaded, served over house made marinara. 11.95

Bistro Clams & Mussels

Farm raised little neck clams and mussels simmered in garlic, fresh herbs and sweet Italian sausage in tomato broth. 12.95

Minestrone Zuppa

Mom’s recipe from Tuscany. 7.95

Smoked Mozzarella

Smoked Mozzarella baked with sun dried tomatoes, peppercorns and seasoned olive oil. 10.95

Calamari Fritti

Fresh imported calamari covered with Italian seasonings and served atop of our spicy dipping sauce. 10.95

Tuna Carpaccio

Sushi grade tuna sliced thin with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon, orange zest and black olives. 13.95

Beef Carpaccio

Paper thin center cut raw filet mignon topped with lemon olive oil, capers, shaved Parmigiana cheese and fresh greens garnish. 13.95

Bruschetta di Pommodoro

Toasted Italian bread with fresh tomatoes, onions and basil topped with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. 9.95

Goat Cheese & Tomato Pizzettas

Homemade flatbread layered with aged goat cheese, plum tomato, kalamata olive and drizzled with a Sambuca reduction. 13.95

Truffle Grissini

Italian breadsticks brushed with white truffle butter, Parmigiano Reggiano, and wrapped with Prosciutto di Parma. 12.95

Insalata

Caesar Salad

Our award winning classic made with only the freshest ingredients. Prepared table side for a minimum of two persons. 8.95 per person.

Bistro Chopped Salad

Fresh California romaine, tomato, cucumber, radicchio, chickpea and Sicilian olive, soppressata and Pecorino cheese in our Romano vinaigrette. 7.95

Mozzarella & Peppers

Fresh Mozzarella and tomato topped with organic basil pesto and drizzled with Bistro olive oil. 12.95

Caesar Mare

Our Classic Caesar with fresh crab meat, imported shrimp, tomatoes and Sicilian olives. Prepared tableside for two or more persons. 14.95 per person.

Formaggi e Salumi

Garrotxa, Taleggio and Pecorino Toscano imported cheeses and Proscuitto di Parma, Imported Sopersatta, fig jam and balsamic reduction. 14.95

Pasta

Cavatelli Campagna

Homemade cavatelli pasta with crispy pancetta, prosciutto, and cippolini onion topped with Ricotta Salata in a fresh cherry tomato sauce. 21.95

White Truffle Gnocchi

Handmade white truffle infused Gnoccchi with Parmigiano sauce, shitake mushrooms and finished with a white truffle oil essence. 21.99

Broccoli & Sausage Siena

Fresh mild Italian Sausage and broccoli sautéed with garlic, basil and plum tomato, served atop of Rigatoni. 19.95

Shrimp Scallop Venezia

We found this one on our trip to Venice. Imported shrimp, tender scallops, tomatoes, roasted peppers, fresh herbs & Trebbiano wine nestled in bed of linguine. 22.95

Formaggio di Capra Tortellini

Homemade goat cheese tortellini tossed with roasted peppers, artichoke hearts, Sicilian olives and sweet onion. 21.95

Farfalle Primavera

Farfalle pasta with fresh seasonal tossed in extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs and Parmigiano Reggiano. 18.95

Salsiccia e Rapini Ravioli

Homemade ravioli filled with Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, Parmigiano Reggiano and ricotta cheese in a plum tomato broth with fresh radicchio. 22.95

Pescatore Pisa

Jumbo shrimp, farm raised Atlantic mussels & clams, fresh seasonal fish and calamari in a spicy red sauce served over angel hair. 24.95

Funghi Porcini e Pancetta Ravioli

House made ravioli filled with Kennett Square mushrooms and diced pancetta in a brown butter and sage sauce. 22.95

Lobster Ravioli

Black Ravioli stuffed with lobster and ricotta cheese in a sherry cream sauce. 22.95

Rigatoni Bistro

Our unique blend of Gorgonzola, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorinno Romano and Marscarpone cheeses, wild mushrooms and broccoli. 17.95

Piatti Principali

Veal Parmigiana Americana

Lightly breaded natured veal topped with our tomato basil sauce, fresh mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. 19.95

Veal Melanzane

Lightly breaded veal baked with fresh eggplant, roasted peppers, marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese. 21.95

Veal Rosini

Natured veal topped with jumbo shrimp, Mozzarella cheese in a blush sauce. 22.95

Braciole di Maiale

Thinly pounded pork cutlet rolled with prosciutto, pancetta, fresh Mozzarella and sundried grapes finished in our tomato ragu. 23.95

Veal Saltimbocca

Natured veal topped with Fontina cheese, Parma prosciutto and sage in a Trebbiano wine sauce. 21.95

Filet Barolo

Grilled center cut filet mignon with a sauce of black peppercorns, mushrooms and cognac. 29.95

Chicken Ripieno

Stuffed with baby spinach, ricotta cheese and Kennett Square mushrooms in a Pinot Grigio fresh lemon sauce with Italian Parsley. 21.95

Vitello Conte

Veal medallions topped with shitake mushrooms, broccoli rabe, Gorgonzola cheese and crispy pancetta finished with shallot cream. 24.95

Chicken Puttanesca

Tender breast of chicken sautéed with capers, Sicilian olives and artichokes in a marinara sauce. 18.95

Peppercorn Tuna

Fresh grilled tuna fillet encrusted in peppercorns served with sautéed spinach and topped with caramelized brandy onions. 24.95

Grouper Asparagi

Fresh grouper pan seared and served atop fresh greens, balsamic reduction and asparagus spears. 22.95

Tilapia Siciliano

Pan seared with fresh spinach, Sicilian olives and sundried tomatoes in a Pinot Grigio wine sauce. 23.95

Salmon Granato

Fresh Alaskan Salmon fillet pan seared and topped with scallops, vermouth, leeks and a dash of cream. 23.95

Our Award Winning Bistro Duck

Crispy roasted half duckling, accompanied by our original Barolo wine, garlic and peppercorn sauce. 24.95

Pesce del Giorno

Daily fresh fish specials

Dolci

Desserts are prepared and vary daily
Here is a sampling of our popular selections

Tira Misu

Sicilian Cannoli

Chocolate Profiteroles

Ricotta Cheese Cake

Chocolate Tort

Chocolate Smoked Bacon Bread Pudding

Creme Brulee

Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Sorbets & Gelatos

Chocolate Covered Strawberries