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    Leunig's Bistro

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    1,483 reviews
    #16 of 171 Restaurants in Burlington
    $$ - $$$, French, American, European
    115 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401-4420
    +1 802-863-3759
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    Open Now:11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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    4.5 1,483 reviews
    #16 of 171 Restaurants in Burlington
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2019 Winner
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    Location and contact

    115 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401-4420
    Website
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    +1 802-863-3759

    Menu

    APPETIZERS
    6
    French Fries
    10
    White Truffle Fries
    8
    Sweet Potato Fries
    4
    Red Hen Seeded Bread & Herb Focaccia
    Served warm with House Made Nduja Butter & Truffle Honey Butter
    15
    Duck Confit Poutine
    Classic Slow Roasted Duck Confit Picked & Pan Seared Served with French Fries, Maplebrook Cheese Curds & Fried Herbs Topped with Duck Gravy
    12
    Escargot Maison
    Garlic-Walnut Herb Butter & Parmesan Cheese
    13
    Calamari Fritti
    Served with Red Chili Sauce
    15
    Curried Coconut Mussels
    Steamed in a Green Curry Coconut Sauce, White Wine, Shoestring Leeks & Carrots
    13
    Graham Cracker Crusted Duck Frites
    Served with a Chili Maple Dipping Sauce
    16
    Citrus Garlic & Herb Infused Shrimp & Beef Skewers
    With Peppadew Compote
    OYSTER TRIO
    $26
    6 Cornmeal Dredged & Fried
    with Sweet Chili Aioli
    4 Rockefeller
    with Fennel, Shallots, Tomatoes, Baby Spinach & Pernod Cream Sauce
    4 Raw Oysters
    with Champagne Mignonette
    SOUPS & SALADS
    6
    7
    Soup au Pistou
    Classic French Vegetable & White Bean Soup Topped with Asiago & Pesto
    9
    Onion Soup Gratinée
    A Bistro Classic, with Beef Broth & a Blend of Cheeses
    7
    8
    Chilled Green Tomato & Avocado Gazpacho
    with Freeze Dried Sweet Corn & Smoked Paprika Sour Cream
    10
    House Salad
    Baby Greens, Grated Carrots, English Cucumbers, Grape, Tomatoes, Parsnip Frites & Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
    13
    Add White Anchovies 1.5
    Caesar Salad
    With Shaved Parmesan & Garlic Croutons
    14
    Summer Wedge
    Baby Iceberg Wedge topped with Avocado Chipotle & Buttermilk Ranch, Smoked Paprika Rubbed Pork Belly, Grape Tomatoes, Freeze Dried Sweet Corn, Toasted Sunflower Seeds & Crumbled Blue Cheese
    16
    Truffled Burrata Salad
    Maple Brook Truffled Burrata served with Baby Mixed Greens tossed with White Balsamic Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes Strawberries & Watermelon Served with Sliced Bayonne Ham &Toasted Country Bread
    ADD TO ANY SALAD
    6
    Portabella Mushroom
    9
    Beyond Burger
    9
    Salmon
    9
    Ahi Tuna
    9
    Grilled Chicken
    9
    Shrimp
    9
    Beef Skewers
    20
    Grilled Beef Tenderloin
    VERMONT CHEESES
    All Cheese Plates come with House Made Crackers, Bing Cherry Compote & Fresh Fruit. Extra House Made Crackers (8) $2
    9
    Boucher Blue
    This raw cows' milk creation is creamy and earthy with undertones of sweet chestnuts and truffles. Boucher Family Farm in Highgate, VT. Pair with Chateau Laribotte Sauternes 3oz $10 / 375ml $40
    9
    Spring Brook Tarentaise
    Named after the French Valley that inspired it. Semi hard natural raw milk from pasture fed jersey cows washed rind cheese aged for 10 or more months
    9
    Blue Ledge Farm Lake's Edge
    The dramatic strong & earthy flavored local goat's milk cheese is enhanced by a streak of ash through the center
    9
    Vermont Farmstead Governor's Cheddar
    Winner 2012 American Cheese Society Awards, Raw Farmstead, aged over 1 year. Subtle honey note, lush butter & fruit tones balance the cheddar bite
    9
    Blue Ledge Farm Camembrie
    Fresh Cow's Milk Cheese from a family-owned & operated farm in Salisbury, VT. This cheese is across between Camembert & Brie
    9
    Consider Bardwell Pawlet
    Raw Jersey Milk Italian style tome cheese. Creamy texture and bright bite Aged for four to six months
    BRUNCH PLATES
    Served Until 1:45
    18
    Eggs Benedict
    Two Poached Eggs, North Country Smoke House Canadian Bacon on Brioche topped with Hollandaise Sauce served with Asparagus, Tri-Color Potato & Herb Home Fries with Mixed Greens
    21
    Eggs Arcadia
    Two Jumbo Lump Maine Crab Cakes, Sautéed Baby Spinach, Two Poached Eggs on Brioche topped with Hollandaise Sauce served with Tri-Color Potato & Herb Home Fries & Mixed Greens
    18
    Black Bean & Avocado Hummus Benedict
    Crispy Black Bean Cakes, Sautéed Baby Spinach Poached Eggs, Sliced Tomato, Avocado Hummus on Brioche topped with Hollandaise Sauce Served with Asparagus, Tri-Color Potato & Herb Home Fries & Mixed Greens
    17
    Glazed Corned Beef Hash
    Mustard & Brown Sugar Glaze Naturally Cured Corned Beef Hash with Sautéed Onions & Potato topped with Two Poached Eggs, served with Tri-Color Potato & Herb Home Fries & Toast
    27
    Filet Mignon & Eggs
    Grilled Beef Tenderloin topped with Hollandaise Sauce, with Two Eggs any style, Asparagus, Tri-Color Potato & Herb Home Fries & Toast
    14
    Granola & Yogurt
    House Made Maple Granola with Mixed Nuts & Dried Fruit Served with Vermont Greek Vanilla Yogurt & Fresh Fruit
    19
    Add a Fried Egg 2
    Chicken & Waffles
    Crispy Chicken Breast, Jambon Maison Natural Ham Gruyere & Fontina Cheese Maple Bacon Compound Butter Served with Tri-Color Potato & Herb Home Fries & Mixed Greens
    17
    Breakfast Burrito
    Flour Tortilla Stuffed with Crispy Potatoes, Scrambled Eggs, VT Chorizo Sausage, Chipotle Rice, Grilled Pablano Pepper Refried Black Beans, Grilled Corn & Peppers with Vermont Queso Fresco Cheese Served with Tri-Color Potato & Herb Home Fries & Mixed Greens
    17
    Cinnamon Bun French Toast Casserole
    Custard Style Baked French Toast with House Cinnamon Buns and Brioche topped with Vanilla Icing & Whipped Cream choice of Bacon, Sausage, Veggie Sausage Patties or Portabella Mushroom
    16
    Two Eggs with Bacon or Sausage
    Choice of Apple Wood Smoked Bacon, Sausage, Portabella or Veggie Sausage Patties with Home Fries, Fresh Fruit & Toast
    ENTREES
    31
    Filet Mignon #1
    Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus topped with English Stilton Demi Glace served with Heirloom Tomato & Pickled Pearl Onion & Watercress Salad
    21
    Salade Niçoise
    Ahi Tuna, Hard Boiled Egg, Avocado, Roasted Red Peppers, Grilled Onions, Roasted Potatoes, Haricot Verts, Kalamata Olives & Capers with House Dressing & Parsnip Frites
    25
    Petite 18
    Cavatappi Carbonara
    Roasted VT Chicken, Cavatappi Pasta, Bacon, Roasted Tomatoes & Sweet Peas Tossed in a Creamy Parmesan Sauce
    26
    Petite 18
    Beef Bourguignon
    Beef Tips Braised in Red Wine, with Bacon, Pearl Onions, Carrots, Celery & Button Mushrooms with Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Haricot Verts
    35
    Filet Mignon #2
    Grilled Beef Tenderloin with VT Loaded Sour Cream, Cabot Cheddar, Smoked Bacon & Scallion Red Bliss Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus, Maine Lobster & Lump Crab, Grilled Corn & Heirloom Tomato Baby Arugula Salad
    28
    Chicken Statler
    Oven Roasted Airline Chicken Breast stuffed with Peperoni & Coopers Cheese served with Warm Orzo Pasta with Italian Sausage, Roasted Tomatoes, Heirloom Grape Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Summer Squash, Red Onions, Baby Spinach & Artichoke Hearts Pesto Brie Sauce
    28
    Blueberry & Jalapeño Salmon
    Pan Seared Salmon Glazed with Maine Blueberry & Jalapeño Glaze served with Avocado Risotto Cake, Jicama, Carrot, Cabbage & Mandarin Orange Slaw, Crumbled Queso Fresco
    26
    Vegan Zucchini Alfredo
    Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes, Heirloom Grape Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Summer Squash, Red Onions, Baby Spinach & Artichoke Hearts tossed in a Cashew Hempseed & Oat Milk "Alfredo" Sauce & Micro Basil
    30
    Passion Fruit & Matcha Glazed Scallops
    Rhode Island Day Boat Scallops Glazed with Passion Fruit & Green Tea served with Coconut Bamboo Rice Cake, Sautéed Baby Spinach Watermelon Radish & Dragon Fruit Salad
    25
    Petite 18
    Steak Frites
    Marinated Grilled Steak with Port Wine Demi-Glace, Horseradish Sauce & French Fries
    LUNCH PLATES
    16
    Add Vt. Cheddar, Gorgonzola, Grilled Onions, Bacon or Swiss (Each) 1.5
    Add Fried Egg 2
    Laplatte Farm Angus Burger
    LaPlatte Farm Angus Burger, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion on a Brioche Roll with French Fries. Also Available as Grilled Chicken or Portabella
    16
    Add Vt. Cheddar, Gorgonzola, Grilled Onions, Bacon or Swiss (Each) 1.5
    Add Fried Egg 2
    Veggie & Beet Burger
    Plant-Based Beet Vegan Protein Burger, Baby Arugula, Peppadew Compote, Sliced Tomato & Red Onion on a Brioche Roll Served with French Fries
    16
    Duck Tacos
    Mint & Lime Braised Duck Tenders, Black Beans, Tomatoes, Corn, Peppers, Baby Arugula, Avocado Hummus & Cabot Cheddar in Crispy Blue Corn Shells Served with Mixed Greens
    16
    Spiced Barbecue Jackfruit
    Mango Habanero Barbecue Pulled Jack fruit, Vegan Pineapple, Radish & Cabbage Cole Slaw, Smoked Maple Coconut Bacon, Baby Arugula on Brioche Bun served with Mixed Greens
    15
    Waldorf Chicken Salad
    Roasted Murrays All Natural Chicken tossed with Red Grapes, Celery, Red Onions, Apples, Toasted Walnuts with Sour Cream & Aioli Dressing with Green Leaf on Herb Focaccia served with Mixed Greens
    17
    Crispy Chicken Sandwich
    All Natural Crispy Chicken Breast Flash Fried topped with Coopers Cheese, Apple Wood Bacon, Fried Green Tomatoes & Green Leaf with Chipotle "Ranch" Aioli served on Brioche Bun served with Mixed Greens
    31
    Bistro Burger
    LaPlatte River Farm Angus Burger, La Belle Farm Foie Gras, Grafton Black Truffle Cheddar, Balsamic Baby Greens, Tomato & Onion on a Brioche Roll with White Truffle Fries
    16
    Croque Madame Add Egg 2
    Croque Monsieur
    Sliced Madrange Jambon Maison Natural Ham Layered with Gruyère & Fontina on Toasted Brioche Smothered in Béchamel Sauce served with Mixed Greens
    16
    Roast Beef Sandwich
    All Natural Angus Roast Beef, Cabot Sharp Cheddar Spread, Apple Wood Bacon, Baby Arugula, Pickled Red Onion & Cherry Salad Garlic Aioli on toasted Telera served with Mixed Greens
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    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
    CUISINES
    French, American, European
    FEATURES
    Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Jazz Bar
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Love this place

    We eat here, each year, when we visit Burlington. The service is good but the food is incredible. Located in the pedestrian area of downtown, we really enjoy the walk there. Always happy when we leave.

    Date of visit: August 2019
    Thank WANDERLUSTinMe
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    good find

    We didn't know about this restaurant until we found it in the central market area. We sat by an open window and looked out on the flowers and the street corner decorated with festive lights. The options on the menu were great, and we enjoyed...More

    Date of visit: August 2019
    Thank Mary K
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    I love duck and I love tacos....the combo was wonderful

    We had no idea where to eat and we certainly picked the right place! The service and ambience was delightful on the hottest day of the summer. The food was equally great. My husband insists the calamari was the absolute best he has ever had....More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank Stephanie K
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great food and service

    We had dinner and drinks at Leunig’s recently. The friendly waiter made some suggestions as to what to order, we were not disappointed. The drinks were a bit strong - a good thing and the meals were plentiful. We ordered steak frites and an ahi...More

    Date of visit: August 2019
    Thank joelajoela
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    The early bird special is worthwhile, otherwise just all right.

    Our local friends go here a lot and we went to get the early bird special. That was $20 for a choice of 6 entrees with either a cup of soup or a small salad to start. You also get a somewhat discounted price on...More

    Date of visit: August 2019
    Thank Barry17149021
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Not the same

    Leunig's was such a special place when I was a student at UVM in the late 80s. It had charm and coolness. I was recently in Burlington and was hoping to stop in for a glass of wine but the decor (interior and exterior) had...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank kristenmnichols
    BC680, Owner at Leunig's Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    I'm sorry you didn't stop in. I have been working at Leunigs since 1982 and I now own the restaurant. The front room decor has stayed true to what we were in the 80's, but we have expanded to the back dining room and the...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Good for Now and Then

    The plates are pretty good, but the menu is a bit stale so it's hard to be a regular here. The service is good and the atmosphere is kind of fun. It's a shame that they don't allow dogs outside or it would be just...More

    Date of visit: August 2019
    Thank Diane T
    BC680, Owner at Leunig's Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Leunigs allowed dogs on our patio until there was a dog fight that sent a waitress to the emergency room. As always, we allow service animals since people need them, but pets are not worth the risk.

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Excellent on all fronts

    Great locations in downtown Burlington with indoor/outdoor seating and good service, but the food was the star. We went for wine and appetizers one afternoon and were so happy we immediately made reservations to go back for dinner. We were not disappointed, from start to...More

    Date of visit: August 2019
    Thank taralaf
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Finally got there!

    I was in Stowe with family and we decided to take a ride to Burlington, haven’t been in a couple of years and we weren’t able to eat here, so I’m happy to finally have the chance. We got there around 2 so we were...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank leslielofgren
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    It's all about the poutine

    We come here for the poutine...that's it. A nice glass of wine, duck poutine and the summer wedge salad. Excellent!

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank cgherst
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    Response from BC680 | Property representative |
    Leunigs has outdoor dining but pets are not allowed on our patio
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    January 1, 2017|
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    Response from BC680 | Property representative |
    Musicians play in the front room by the mirrors.
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    April 8, 2016|
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    Response from sunergyvt | Reviewed this property |
    They usually have a couple appetizers and a couple vegetarian options for dinner. Spring Ramp Pappardelle is quite tasty. oin the menu at the moment. Their attention to savor and localmakes their veggie options better than... More
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