Leunig's Bistro – French
Stepping into this vibrant corner of the city feels like being transported to a bustling Parisian sidewalk, where the air is thick with the savory scent of bubbling Gruyère and slow-simmered herbs. The kitchen celebrates the timeless allure of the French bistro, serving up decadent duck confit poutine and garlic-kissed escargot that pair perfectly with a crisp glass of wine and the lively hum of conversation. Whether tucking into a classic Salade Niçoise or a golden-crusted onion soup, diners find a warm, spirited sanctuary where old-world charm meets modern culinary flair.
115, Church Street, Burlington, VT, 05401 https://www.leunigsbistro.com0Cuisine: French
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Soups & Salads
- Soup Au Pistou - $8: Classic French vegetable & white bean soup topped with Asiago cheese and pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Soup Gratinée - $12: Beef broth and a blend of cheeses Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup du Jour - $9: Rotating seasonal soup selection Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $14: Baby greens, grated carrots, English cucumbers, grape tomatoes, parsnip frites & maple balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $16: Shaved Parmesan & garlic croutons Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winter Market Salad - $23: Mixed greens, baby arugula, roasted beets, bacon, fried Brussels sprouts, red onions, feta, roasted delicata squash, candied pistachios, dried cranberries & maple balsamic dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salade Niçoise - $28: Seared Ahi tuna, hard boiled egg, avocado, roasted red peppers, grilled onions, roasted potatoes, haricots verts, kalamata olives & capers with house dressing & parsnip frites Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Crab Cakes - $20: Maine Jonah crab cakes with sweet chili aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Confit Poutine - $18: Slow roasted duck confit, French fries, Maplebrook cheese curds & duck gravy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Escargot Maison - $17: Garlic-walnut herb butter & parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fritti - $18: Served with red chili sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curried Coconut Mussels - $20: Green curry coconut sauce, white wine, shoestring leeks & carrots Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Beef Skewers - $20: Citrus garlic & herb infused with peppadew compote Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Truffle Beef Tartare - $24: Diced beef tenderloin, capers, cornichons, white truffle aioli, mixed greens & kettle chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Artichoke Hearts - $18: Cornmeal crusted, preserved lemon aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Foie Gras - $30: Labelle Farm foie gras, white truffle mashed potatoes, sautéed baby spinach, grilled truffle toast point, port demi Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters Rockefeller - $25: Fennel, shallots, tomatoes, baby spinach & pernod cream sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Filet Mignon - $44: Grilled beef tenderloin, peppercorn cognac cream sauce, crispy shallots, potatoes daphinoise & grilled asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner
- Beef Bourguignon - $28: Classic French beef stew braised in red wine, bacon, pearl onions, carrots, celery & button mushrooms with garlic mashed potatoes & haricots verts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginger Soy Glazed Salmon - $32: Faroe Island salmon, yuzu-scallion risotto cake, wasabi cream, miso braised leeks, roasted rainbow carrots & furikake Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Statler Coq Au Vin Blanc - $36: Misty Knoll chicken breast, white wine veloute, bacon lardons, pearl onions, carrots, mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes, haricot verts Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck de Deux Facons - $46: Pan seared duck breast & confit leg quarter, housemade cassoulet with sausage, bacon & white beans, haricot verts Available at: dinner
- Steak Frites - $34: Marinated grilled steak, port wine demi-glace, horseradish sauce & French fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- North African Vegan Stew - $28: Artichoke hearts, garbanzo beans, carrots, celery, sweet potatoes, fennel, onions, tomato, zucchini, raisins, lemon-herb couscous & haricot verts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Frites - $28: Pan seared Faroe Island salmon, French fries & horseradish cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Chicken Bacon Cavatappi - $28: Roasted chicken, cavatappi pasta, smoked bacon, roasted tomatoes & sweet peas in a creamy parmesan sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Cavatappi - $26: Portobello, cavatappi pasta, roasted tomatoes & sweet peas in a creamy parmesan sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Salmon Pasta - $28: Cavatappi pasta, salmon, roasted tomatoes, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers & baby spinach, feta parmesan cream sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Bistro Burger - $36: Angus burger, foie gras, black truffle cheddar, balsamic baby greens, tomato & onion on a brioche roll with white truffle fries Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black River Angus Burger - $20: Mixed greens, tomato & onion on a brioche roll with French fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Sandwich - $18: Buttermilk fried chicken, bacon, baby arugula, smoked gouda, caramelized onions, fig-dijon aioli on brioche Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Croque Monsieur - $17: Ham, Gruyère on buttered brioche with béchamel sauce Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Croque Madame - $19: Ham, Gruyère on buttered brioche with béchamel sauce and a sunny egg Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- VT Bean Crafters Black Bean Burger - $18: Lettuce, tomato, peppadew compote on a brioche roll with French fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- French Fries - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Truffle Fries - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potatoes Daphinoise - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asparagus - $7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Maple Crème Brûlée - $10: Vermont maple syrup custard topped with brûlée sugar and fresh fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Molten Cake - $10: Chocolate sauce & vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Leunigs Cheesecake - $10: Green Mountain cream cheese & Vermont mascarpone, graham cracker crust, strawberry sauce & whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Peanut Butter Pie - $10: Creamy peanut butter, chocolate ganache, chocolate & caramel sauce with whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vermont Raspberry Sorbet - $9: With fresh berries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Beverages
- Affogato - $6: Island ice cream with espresso
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- The Daily Planet — American
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