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    Gentelin's on Broadway

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    111 reviews
    #5 of 76 Restaurants in Alton
    $$$$, American, Gluten Free Options
    122 E Broadway, Alton, IL 62002-6217
    +1 618-465-6080
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    Open Now:4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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    4.5 111 reviews
    #5 of 76 Restaurants in Alton, Illinois
    Certificate of Excellence2016 - 2018 Winner
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    Location and contact

    122 E Broadway, Alton, IL 62002-6217
    Website
    +1 618-465-6080

    Menu

    APPETIZERS
    $8.0
    House Made Maryland Crab Cakes
    breaded lump crabmeat, served on a bed of mixed greens with a basil remoulade
    $10.0
    Dim Sum
    pork pot stickers served in a light soy sesame broth with braised napa cabbage and toasted black and white sesame seeds. topped with crisp rice noodles
    $8.0
    Creamy Spinach And Artichoke Dip
    served with roasted garlic and parmesan crostinis
    $8.0
    Santa Fe Wraps
    spinach, corn, roasted red peppers, and southwestern cheese stuffed in toasted won tons. served with red pepper mayo and salsa
    $8.0
    Toasted Wild Mushroom Ravioli
    house made ravioli stuffed with wild mushrooms, wilted spinach and boursin cheese. served crisp with a drizzle of white truffle oil, parmesan cheese and fresh herbs
    $9.0
    Chicken Drummies
    served with a side of hot sauce
    $10.0
    Blue Cheese Kabobs
    twin beef and mushroom kabobs marinated and grilled topped with a melting of blue cheese
    SALADS
    Small $4.0
    Large $6.0
    House Greens
    mixed field greens tossed with roma tomatoes, shallots, mozzarella cheese, thyme croutons, and our house balsamic vinaigrette
    Small $4.0
    Large $6.0
    Caesar
    romaine lettuce tossed with caesar dressing, parmesan cheese and thyme croutons
    Small $4.0
    Large $6.0
    Greek
    romaine lettuce tossed with red onions, tomatoes, and kalamata olives in a red wine oregano vinaigrette and topped with feta cheese
    Small $4.0
    Large $6.0
    Baby Greens And Apple
    baby greens tossed with blue cheese, granny smith apples, pecans and our apple cider vinaigrette, topped with crisp onions
    $7.0
    Goat Cheese
    panko breadcrumb and herb encrusted goat cheese tokens served with mixed greens tossed with spiced walnuts, poached pears, and dried cranberries in white balsamic vinaigrette, garnished with cracked pepper and sea-salt crackers
    $9.0
    Substitute With Salmon $13.0
    Oriental Chicken Salad
    mixed greens, napa cabbage, cashews, julienned red peppers, carrots, and snow peas tossed with a sesame ginger vinaigrette and topped with hoisin glazed chicken breast and garnished with crisp rice noodles
    $7.0
    Wedge Salad
    grilled shaved beef tenderloin served with a wedge of iceberg lettuce with roasted red peppers, blue cheese crumbles, bacon and a horseradish vinaigrette
    ENTREES
    house, greek, caesar and baby greens and apple salads can be added to any entrée for $2. soup may be added for $3.
    $26.0
    Filet Mignon
    8oz. filet mignon lightly seasoned with sea-salt and topped with maître d’ butter and crisp potatoes. served with a blue cheese potato gratin and sautéed spinach
    $26.0
    Ribeye
    12 oz. ribeye grilled and topped with maître d’ butter and crisp onion straws. served with green beans forestiere and yukon gold and cheddar smashed potatoes
    $19.0
    Pork Loin
    marinated grilled pork loin served with truffle whipped sweet potatoes, fresh asparagus made with bacon and a stone ground mustard veloute sauce. garnished with crisp sweet potatoes
    $26.0
    Oven Roasted Half Duck
    lightly smoked and roasted half duck served with a savoy cabbage and bacon potato puree in a light natural jus with fresh asparagus
    $16.0
    Aunt Jayne’s Chicken
    lightly blackened grilled chicken breast served with yukon gold and cheddar smashed potatoes and green beans forestiere. topped with crisp onion straws
    $16.0
    Grilled Chicken Pasta
    herb marinated grilled chicken breast served over angel hair pasta tossed with crisp bacon, ham, peas, mushrooms, and fresh herbs finished in a light chardonnay garlic cream sauce and topped with parmesan cheese
    $17.0
    Toasted Cannelloni
    house made beef and spinach stuffed lasagna noodles served golden brown over an oven roasted tomato sauce then topped with mozzarella cheese
    $22.0
    Horseradish Encrusted Salmon
    grilled and served with a tomato cous-cous made with, wilted spinach, toasted pecans , and sun-dried tomatoes then drizzled with a roasted garlic and saffron infused oil
    $22.0
    Peppercorn Seared Ahi Tuna
    sashimi grade yellow fin tuna lightly dusted with cracked peppercorns served over an asian noodle and vegetable salad tossed with soy-ginger vinaigrette and garnished with wasabi aioli and crisp rice noodles
    $24.0
    Pan Seared Sea Scallops
    served over roasted fingerling potatoes with andouille sausage, fire roasted corn, crisp bacon, and red peppers then drizzled with a paprika oil and garnished with crisp sweet potato hay
    SANDWICHES
    all are served with your choice of shoestring french fries or house made potato chips. small salad can be added for $2, soup for $3
    $8.0
    With American, Pepper Jack, Cheddar, Provolone, Swiss $9.0
    Blue Cheese $10.0
    Broadway Burger
    100% angus beef, grilled and served with the works on an onion kaiser roll
    $11.0
    The Oz
    pan seared blackened florida grouper served on an onion kaiser roll with a lettuce, tomato and red onion salad with a side of horseradish - barbecue sauce
    $8.0
    Turkey Wrap
    warm peppered turkey, bacon and swiss cheese served with mixed greens, roma tomatoes and ranch dressing rolled in garlic and herb tortilla
    $9.0
    Pork Tenderloin
    panko encrusted pork tenderloin served on an onion kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato and onion with a side of horseradish- barbeque sauce
    DESSERTS
    $7.0
    White Chocolate And Walnut Bread Pudding
    warm white chocolate and walnut bread pudding served with house made vanilla bean ice cream, bourbon caramel sauce, chantilly cream and a crisp tuille cookie
    $4.0
    Raspberry Sorbet
    served with a chocolate michelletes cookie
    $7.0
    Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
    garnished with fresh chantilly cream and raspberries
    $7.0
    Warm Gooey Butter Cake
    finished with a cashew dutch crumb, caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream
    $8.0
    Crepes
    two milk chocolate mousse filled crepes served with a nutella cream sauce and house made strawberry ice cream, fresh chantilly cream and an almond brittle
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    CUISINES
    American
    FEATURES
    Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar
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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Very pleasant dining experience

    It has been about five years since we ate at Gentelin's. We thought it was time to give them another try (our first trip was a bit sub-par). We are glad we did. We all had the three course special for $25, salad, entrée (3...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank johnmM754OI
    Reviewed December 11, 2018
    Delicious!

    We each had the lobster bisque and the surf and turf of steak and tempura lobster with the risotto. Great meal. We had a window view of the city and it was lovely with the bridge in the distance. A little bit slow on the...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank anderson213
    Reviewed December 9, 2018 via mobile
    A bit disappointing

    We heard a lot about this restaurant. When we arrived I was impressed because it was very busy and crowded and it was beautiful designed. But we had a table that was right next to the service area so it felt a little stressful with...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    4  Thank EdSalvato
    Reviewed August 7, 2018 via mobile
    Mimi

    Loud Staff nice but too long for everything to the table some appetizers not available. 6:30 pm Friday serving sizes small for price on entree Unlikely to try sgain😔

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank Daniel M
    Reviewed June 24, 2018
    Great food

    The food is very good and nicely presented. Good bar selections, too. Pot sticker appetizer is very good. I always get the seared tuna filet. Everything on the menu is good.

    Date of visit: February 2018
    Thank Daycare2015
    Reviewed May 15, 2018 via mobile
    Delectable!!

    The outside is not overly appealing - but GO IN!! Inside the decor is quite nice. We had Lenaa (not sure if I am spelling her name correctly) as a server on 2 different occasions - SHE IS PHENOMENAL! She is not only totally on...More

    Date of visit: May 2018
    Thank Kecia B
    Reviewed January 22, 2018
    Wonderful

    This is one of the few restaurants in Madison County that has chef quality food. We had the pork chop , & it was one of the best we have had. We travel frequently, and we love fine dining. The service was outstanding. We did...More

    Date of visit: January 2018
    Thank kapcat
    Reviewed January 3, 2018
    BEALL MANSION AND HERE FOR DINNER -= TOP OF THE LINE WEEKEND

    We were staying at the Beall Mansion and this is 3 minutes from the mansion. Could have walked if it wasn't so cold. Beautiful views of the bridge and water high up on a hill. Table cloths and cloth napkins - love that feel. Very...More

    Date of visit: December 2017
    Thank BRBE001
    Reviewed December 15, 2017
    Very nice high end dining

    Nice bar area. Great food. Good wine list. Seems like the locals eat here. Reservations recommended even on a week night.

    Date of visit: December 2017
    Thank Pamela M
    Reviewed November 18, 2017
    Nice evening out

    We made reservations for Friday night which was a good thing. The restaurant was packed. The atmosphere is good but it is very noisy. It was hard to hear my friends who were not sitting directly next to me. We were with a small group...More

    Date of visit: November 2017
    Thank MIEKE D
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