Il Bistro
Brighton's original Mediterranean bistro and steakhouse, serving fresh pasta, dry-aged British steaks and Italian classics since 1976.
- UNCLAIMED
- italian
- mediterranean
- steakhouse
6 - 7A Market Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1HH
Menu — 44 items
Aperitivo
8 ITEMSNegroni
Gin, Campari, Punt e mes.
£13
Espresso Martini
Espresso, vodka, Kahlúa.
£13
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Prosecco, soda.
£13
Hugo Spritz
Elderflower liquor, Prosecco, soda, mint.
£13
Limoncello Martini
Homemade limoncello, vodka, lemon juice, sugar.
£13
Cosmopolitan
Vodka, Cointreau, lime juice, cranberry.
£13
Sarti Spritz
Blood orange, mango, passion fruit, Prosecco, soda.
£13
Riviera Verde
Gin, cucumber, mint, lime juice.
£13
Antipasti
9 ITEMSArancino
Homemade rice ball coated in breadcrumbs & filled with ragù, mozzarella & peas.
£10.95
Bruschetta
Grilled ciabatta rubbed with garlic, topped with roasted red peppers, marinated tomatoes, pesto, chopped onions, basil & extra virgin olive oil.
- vegan
£10.95
Grilled Butterflied Sardines
With lemon, parsley & butter.
£10.95
Fish Croquettes
Chopped fresh fish & vegetables blended together with mash potato & coated in breadcrumbs with aioli & lemon.
£10.95
Burrata
Creamy mozzarella ball from Puglia, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil & seasonal garnishes.
- vegetarian
£10.95
Calamari
Grilled marinated squid, lemon & aioli.
£11.95
Patè della Casa
Chicken liver & smoked bacon patè, toasted sliced baguette & onion chutney.
£10.95
Mozzarella
Deep fried mozzarella coated in breadcrumbs, served with a sweet chilli dip.
- vegetarian
£10.95
Gambas Pil Pil
Large peeled king prawns cooked in garlic, extra virgin olive oil, chilli & dry sherry.
£12.95
Pasta
4 ITEMSAmatriciana
Penne, slow cooked tomato sauce, guanciale, pecorino, chilli, fresh black pepper & extra virgin olive oil.
£17.95
Cacio e Pepe
Tagliatelle, pecorino, parmesan, fresh black pepper.
- vegetarian
£16.95
Penne alla Norma
San Marzano tomato sauce, aubergine, ricotta salata, extra virgin olive oil, garlic & basil.
- vegetarian
£16.95
Linguine allo Scoglio
Fresh clams, mussels, squid & a king prawn cooked in Sicilian white wine with plum tomatoes, garlic, chilli, parsley & extra virgin olive oil.
£23.95
Pesce e Riso
4 ITEMSSea Bass Fillets
Two fresh sea bass fillets, brushed with garlic butter & cooked under the flame & finished with a light sprinkle of breadcrumbs, served with seasonal vegetables & Tuscan rosemary potatoes.
£25.95
Riso con Frutti di Mare
Arborio rice mixed with fresh clams, mussels, squid & a king prawn cooked in Sicilian white wine with plum tomatoes, garlic, chilli, parsley & extra virgin olive oil.
£23.95
Tonno con Salsa di Mango
Pan seared sashimi grade tuna with a mango salsa & rosemary potatoes.
£24.95
La Cena dei Giardinieri
Seasonal vegetables & pea risotto with mushrooms & cherry tomatoes.
- vegan
£16.50
Bistecca
3 ITEMS10oz Sirloin
Best available prime cut, grass fed British beef, dry aged for a minimum of 28 days.
£25.95
10oz Ribeye
Best available prime cut, grass fed British beef, dry aged for a minimum of 28 days.
£27.95
7oz Fillet
Best available prime cut, grass fed British beef, dry aged for a minimum of 28 days.
£31.95
Carne
5 ITEMSLambs Liver & Bacon
Red wine & onion sauce, mash potato & cabbage. £1 from this dish goes to the Rockinghorse children's charity.
£24.95
Chicken Blue Cheese
Chicken breast, Brighton blue cheese & mushroom sauce, Tuscan rosemary potatoes & seasonal vegetables.
£20.95
Pollo Milanese
Chicken breast in breadcrumbs topped with mozzarella & pomodoro sauce, served with triple cooked chips.
£20.95
Chicken Provençal
Chicken breast in a rich tomato sauce with garlic, olives, mixed peppers & onions, served with Tuscan rosemary potatoes.
£20.95
Porchetta
Slow roasted pork belly stuffed with a garlic & herb rub. Served with gravy, mash potato, spinach & mushrooms.
£24.95
For the Table
4 ITEMSBread, Grissini, Aioli & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- vegetarian
£6.95
Garlic Bread
- vegetarian
£6
Garlic Bread Topped with Cheese
- vegetarian
£6.50
Marinated Olives
- vegan
£5.50
Contorni
7 ITEMSMixed Salad
- vegan
£6
Triple Cooked Chips
- vegan
£6
Garlic, Parmesan & Parsley Chips
- vegetarian
£6
Mushrooms with Garlic Butter
- vegetarian
£6
Tuscan Rosemary Potatoes
- vegan
£6
Fried Spanish Onions
- vegan
£6
Seasonal Vegetables
- vegan
£6
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