Valdebenitos Bistro Menu and Prices

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Valdebenitos Bistro Menu

Last Update: 2025-03-14


Antipasti and MinestreAntipasti and Minestre

Calamari San Andres

$12.95

Tender fried calamari sauteed in a balsamic reduction with hot cherry peppers and sweet sausage.

Mozzarella in Carroza

$8.95

Slices of mozzarella and Italian bread enrobed in Parmesan cheese batter and fried.

Artichokes Francaise

$8.95

Fresh artichoke hearts lightly battered and sauteed in white wine and lemon sauce.

Seafood Sambuca

$12.95

Calamari, shrimp and scallops sauteed in our sambuca cream sauce.

Zuppa di Vongole Posillipo

$13.95

Fresh clams simmered with white wine, garlic and fresh tomato.

Mussels fra Diabolo

$12.95

Fresh Prince Edward Island mussels tossed in spicy marinara sauce and basil.

Gamberoni Fantasia

$13.95

Three jumbo shrimps in a light Dijon mustard sauce.

Antipasto Casa

$11.95

Roasted peppers, mozzarella, grilled eggplant, sopressata, Sicilian green olives and marinated artichokes.


Lunch AppetizersLunch Appetizers (11 Am - 3 Pm Tuesday - Friday)

Empandase de Carne

$2.50

Hand-cut black Angus top sirloin, onions, red peppers, hard-boiled egg, dried cranberry, raisin and olives.

Empanadas de Pollo

$2.50

Hand-cut organic chicken breast, onions, red peppers, hard-boiled egg, dried cranberry, raisins and olives.

Empanadas de Jamon y Queso

$2.50

Smoked ham, corn, onions, red peppers and hard-boiled egg.

Empanadas Sampler

$6.95

One of each of our delicious empanadas.

Chorizo Sampler

$7.95

Sliced homemade chorizo made with the finest ingredients grilled to perfection.

Ceviche Argentino (Friday and Saturday)

$9.95

Fresh squid, shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, organic red onions and red peppers cured in our house lemon citrus juice.

Tamales Gauchos (Friday and Saturday)

$6.95

Steamed in a corn husk with chopped onions, chopped corn and naturally raised chopped pork.


Lunch Antipasti and MinestreLunch Antipasti and Minestre (11 Am - 3 Pm Tuesday - Friday)

Calamar San Andres

$9.95

Fried calamar sauteed in a balsamic reduction with hot cherry peppers and sweet sausage.

Mozzarella Carroza

$7.95

Slices of mozzarella and Italian bread enrobed in Parmesan cheese batter and fried.

Artichokes Francaise

$6.95

Fresh artichoke hearts lightly battered and sauteed in our white wine and lemon sauce.

Seafood Sambuca

$9.50

Calamari, shrimp and scallops sauteed in our famous sambuca cream sauce.

Funghi Misti Trifolati

$6.95

Combination of mushrooms, olive oil, garlic and parsley.

Prosciutto con Melon

$8.95

Italian imported prosciutto and sliced seasonal melons.


Argentinean AppetizersArgentinean-appetizers (4:30 - Close Everyday)

Empandas de Carne

$3.50

Hand cut black Angus top sirloin, onions, red peppers, hard boiled egg, dried cranberry, raisin and olives.

Empanadas de Pollo

$3.50

Hand cut organic chicken breast, onions, red peppers, hard broiled egg, dried cranberry, raising and olives.

Empanadas de Jamon y Queso

$3.50

Smoked ham, cheese, corn, onions, red peppers and hard-boiled egg.

Empanadas Sampler

$9.95

One of each our delicious empanadas.

Chorizo Sampler

$7.95

Homemade chorizo served with hot and sweet peppers.


ZuppaZuppa (4:30 - Close Everyday)

Pasta e Fagioli Toscana Soup

$3.95 - $6.95

Tuscan bean soup.

Stracciatella Romana Soup

$3.95 - $6.95

Roman egg drop soup.


Zuppa Lunch MenuLunch Zuppa (11 Am - 3 Pm Tuesday - Friday)

Pasta e Fagioli Toscana Soup

$3.95 - $6.95

Tuscan bean soup.

Stracciatella Romana Soup

$3.95 - $6.95

Roman egg drop soup.

Tortellini Soup in Brodo

$3.95 - $6.95

Meat tortellini in homemade chicken broth.


Salad Lunch MenuLunch Salads (11 Am - 3 Pm Tuesday - Friday)

Paesanella Salad

$6.95

Chopped salad with onions, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms and asparagus in an Italian vinaigrette dressing and shredded Parmesan.

Tricolore Salad

$6.95

Arugula, radicchio and endives with sliced fresh pear, goat cheese and roasted walnuts in a raspberry vinaigrette.

Cesare Salad

$6.95

Romaine hearts with classic Caesar dressing.

Mista Salad

$5.95

Baby greens, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes in balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

Arugula Salad

$6.95

Arugula, tomato, onions, olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette and shaved cheese.

Pollo Milanese Salad

$13.95

Boneless breast of chicken breaded, pan-fried and topped with arugula, tomato and onions.

Blackened Pollo Salad

$13.95

Pan-seared and Cajun style chicken over Caesar.

Salmone Griglia Salad

$15.95

Grilled salmon served over mix greens.

Gamberoni Griglia Salad

$14.95

Grilled jumbo shrimp served over paesanella salad.


SaladsSalads (4:30 - Close Everyday)

Paesanella Salad

$8.95

Chopped salad with onions, sun-dried tomatoes, mixed mushrooms, asparagus, endives and arugula in an Italian vinaigrette dressing and shredded Parmesan.

Tricolore Salad

$7.95

Arugula, radicchio and endives with sliced fresh pear, goat cheese and roasted walnuts in a raspberry vinaigrette.

Caesar Salad

$7.95

Fresh romaine hearts with classic Caesar dressing and croutons.

Mista Salad

$6.95

Baby greens, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

Arugula Salad

$7.95

Arugula, tomato, onions, olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette and shaved cheese.


Argentinean SaladsArgentinean-salads (4:30 - Close Everyday)

Ensalada Maradona

$7.95

Arugula, caramelized Asian pears, olives, walnuts, goat cheese and house dressing.

Ensalada Mediterranea

$8.95

Grilled eggplant, zucchini, portobello mushroom, wood-roasted peppers and fresh mozzarella in balsamic vinaigrette dressing.


Lunch DishesLunch Dishes (11 Am - 3 Pm Tuesday - Friday)

Pollo Shish Kabobs

$11.95

Chicken shish kabobs wrapped in bacon, red andgreen grilled peppers and red onions grilled and served over salad. Includes small salad or soup.

Carne Shish Kabobs

$12.95

Steak shish-kabobs, red and green grilled peppers and red onions grilled and served over salad. Includes small salad or soup.

Milanesa de Ternero

$12.95

Breast of chicken lightly breaded and pan-fried. Served with french fries or mashed potatoes. Includes small salad or soup.

Pollo Napolitano

$10.95

Breaded chicken breast topped with sliced smoked ham, melted cheese and fresh tomato. Includes small salad or soup.

10 oz. Entroce Alto

$14.95

Hand-cut NY strip grilled with a red wine demi glaze. Includes small salad or soup.


Panini SandwichesLunch Panini Sandwiches (11 Am - 3 Pm Tuesday - Friday)

Prosciutto Panino

$9.95

Di Parma prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, arugula and cherry tomatoes drizzled with lemon and extra virgin olive oil. Includes small salad or soup.

Italia Panino

$9.95

Grilled chicken, wood-roasted pepper and melted provolone. Includes small salad or soup.

Parma Panino

$9.95

Prosciutto di Parma, fresh mozzarella, plum tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil. Includes small salad or soup.

Panino Toscano

$9.95

Marinated grilled eggplant, zucchini, portabello mushroom, wood-roasted pepper and Parmesan cheese with pesto drizzle. Includes small salad or soup.

Panino Milano

$10.95

Pan-fried veal cutlet topped with baby greens, red onions and cherry tomatoes. Includes small salad or soup.

Panino Steak

$12.95

Hand-cut NY strip, sweet and hot peppers, onions, mushrooms and melted mozzarella cheese. Includes small salad or soup.


Pollo Lunch MenuLunch Pollo (11 Am - 3 Pm Tuesday - Friday)

Pollo Gaetano

$9.95

Chicken breast with fresh tomato sauce, olives and mushrooms.

Pollo Scarpariello

$10.95

Chicken breast, white wine, garlic and sausage.

Pollo Parmigiana

$9.95

Chicken breast, light coating of bread crumbs, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Pollo Rossini

$10.95

Chicken breast, sliced eggplant, tomato, gratinati cheese, white wine and garlic finished with a touch of marinara.


Pesce Lunch MenuLunch Pesce (11 Am - 3 Pm Tuesday - Friday)

Gamberoni Infernali

$13.95

Jumbo shrimp and spicy fresh marinara sauce.

Tilapia Francaise

$13.95

Lightly battered and sauteed in white wine and lemon butter sauce with fresh artichokes.

Salmone Principessa

$14.95

Atlantic salmon, light mustard sauce and asparagus.


Vitello Lunch MenuLunch Vitello (11 Am - 3 Pm Tuesday - Friday)

Fettine di Vitello Montallegro

$11.95

Veal scallopini, sweet peppers, mushrooms, garlic and fresh tomato sauce.

Fettine di Vitello Marsala

$12.95

Veal scallopini and Marsala wine sauce with mixed mushrooms.

Fettine di Vitello Piccante

$12.95

Medallions of lean veal sauteed in white wine with capers.

Fettine di Vitello Vesuviana

$11.95

Veal scallopini and fresh marinara sauce with sweet peppers and onions.


Carne and ManzoCarne and Manzo (4:30 - Close Everyday)

Fettine di Vitello Rossini

$22.95

Veal scallopini, sliced eggplant, tomato and gratinati cheese in a white wine and garlic sauce, and finished with a touch of marinara.

Fettine di Vitello Boscailola

$22.95

Veal scallopini with brandi, sun-dried tomatoes and wild mushrooms.

Fettine di Vitello Vesuviana

$22.95

Veal scallopini and fresh marinara sauce with sweet peppers and onions.

Costoleta di Vitello Parmigiana

$28.95

Prime veal chop butterflied in marinara and baked with mozzarella cheese.


PastaPasta (4:30 - Close Everyday)

Ravioli Mimosa

$16.95

Homemade cheese ravioli, Alfredo sauce, ham and garden peas.

Fusilli Punta Chiappa

$18.95

Spiral pasta with arugula, radicchio, garlic, herbs and shrimp.

Rigatoni Bolognese

$16.95

Large ribbed pasta in a hearty meat sauce with ground sausage.

Penne Vodka

$15.95

Pasta quills tossed in a vodka sauce with peas.

Orecchiette Barese

$18.95

Oil, garlic, broccoli rabe, sausage, diced tomato and pepperoncini.

Cappelini Primavera

$15.95

Fresh mixed vegetables and chicken with an optional choice of sauce.

Gnocchi Valdebenito's

$16.95

Fresh tomato sauce, diced fresh mozzarella and touch of pesto.


From the Grill Argentinean MenuArgentinean-from the Grill (4:30 - Close Everyday)

8 oz. Grass-Fed Filet Mignon

$35.95

Hand-cut 8 oz. grass fed, natural beef filet finished with a red wine demi glaze.

Ojo de Bife

$30.95

Black Angus rib-eye steak, salmuera and a red wine demi glaze.

Corderito de La Patagonia

$29.95

Patagonian style rack of lamb in a red wine demi glaze.

Churrasco Argentino

$26.95

Black Angus skirt steak, grilled Cajun shrimp and a red wine demi glaze.

12 oz. Entroce Alto

$27.95

Naturally raised hand-cut NY strip with a red wine demi glaze grilled to perfection.

Parrillada Mixta

$26.95

Beef ribs, pork ribs, grilled chicken breast, mozzarella, chinchulines, 14 oz. churrasco Argentino, molleja and homemade chorizo. Served with salad and french fries.

Shish Kabobs

$18.95 - $20.95

Chicken shish kabobs wrapped in bacon, or grilled steak shish kabobs with red and green grilled peppers and red onions. Served over salad.


PescePesce (4:30 - Close Everyday)

Gamberoni Infernali

$24.95

Jumbo shrimp and spicy fresh marinara sauce over linguine.

Branzino Adriatico

$22.95

Stripped bass filet, white wine, lemon sauce, capers and artichokes.

Salmone Principessa

$21.95

Fresh Atlantic salmon filet, light Dijon mustard sauce and asparagus.

Tilapia Monte Carlo

$20.95

Lightly battered and sauteed in our white wine and lemon butter sauce with fresh artichokes.

Snapper Porzia

$24.95

Fresh fine red snapper, shrimp, tomatoes and asparagus in our lemon-wine sauce.


PolloPollo (4:30 - Close Everyday)

Pollo Tropea

$21.95

Chicken with hot and sweet peppers, onions, black olives and a touch of marinara.

Pollo Martini

$22.95

Breast of chicken pan-seared and encrusted with Parmesan cheese topped with asparagus au gratin in white wine and butter.

Pollo Valdebenito's

$23.95

Two jumbo shrimp wrapped in chicken breast and smoked ham. Served in a pink sauce, sweet peas and topped with crab meat.

Pollo Fedora

$23.95

Chicken breast in a light Dijon mustard sauce with shrimp and asparagus.

Pollo Lucia

$21.95

Breast of chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and black gaeta olives in a sherry demi-glaze sauce.


Pasta Lunch MenuLunch Pastas (11 Am - 3 Pm Tuesday - Friday)

Rigatoni Amatriciana

$8.95

Short-ribbed pasta with a robust sauce of tomato, onions and pancetta.

Ravioli Aurora

$8.95

Cheese ravioli with pink sauce, peas and ham.

Tortellini Bolognese

$8.95

Homemade tortellini in a hearty meat sauce.

Ravioli Gratinati

$8.95

Cheese ravioli, marinara sauce and Parmesan au gratin.

Capellini Vodka and Shrimp

$10.95

Capellini in pink sauce with diced shrimp and sweet peas.

Bucatini Puttanesca

$10.95

Capers, black olives, anchovies, basil and fresh tomato sauce.


Argentinean Seafood MenuArgentinean-seafood (4:30 - Close Everyday)

Mar del Plata

$38.95

Surf and turf. Hand cut 6 oz. grass fed, natural beef filet finished with a red wine demi glaze and fresh lobster tail.

Argentinean Paella

$27.95

Pan-seared with sauteed jumbo shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, chicken breast, sausage, basil, white wine and garlic with a touch of marinara. Served over rice.


Argentinean SidesArgentinean-sides (4:30 - Close Everyday)

Spinaci

$5.95

Spinach sauteed in garlic and olive oil.

Broccoli Rabe

$5.95

Sauteed in garlic and olive oil.

Asparagi

$5.95

Fresh asparagus sauteed in garlic.

Funghi Misti Trifolati

$6.95

Combination of mushrooms, olive oil, garlic and parsley.


Kid's MenuKid's Menu

Kid's Grass Fed Hamburger

$13.95

Grass fed hamburger with lettuce, tomato, onions and choice of mozzarella or American cheese. Served with french fries. Includes one drink and house specialty dessert.

Kid's Organic Foot-Long Hotdogs

$9.95

A natural casing, organic, uncured beef hot dog grilled. Served with french fries. Includes one drink and house specialty dessert.

Kid's Baked Ziti

$10.95

Ziti baked in a slow-cooked tomato sauce with ricotta and melted mozzarella. Includes one drink and house specialty dessert.

Kid's Spaghetti and Meatballs

$10.95

Spaghetti pasta with our signature tomato-basil sauce and all-natural homemade meatballs. Includes one drink and house specialty dessert.

Kid's Free Range Chicken Fingers

$9.95

Three free range chicken fingers served with french fries. Includes one drink and house specialty dessert.


DessertsDesserts

Milhojas Cake

$6.95

Pastry topped with dulce de leche imported from the heart of Argentina.

Tres Leche Cake

$6.95

A sweet and moist cake soaked in three different kinds of milk and amaretto liquor. Topped with whipped cream, pineapple and peaches.

Apple Martini

$5.95

Slow-baked caramelized apples, cranberries and dried grapes in crispy brown sugar. Served warm and topped with ice cream.

Flan con Dulce de Leche

$5.95

Argentinean custard baked in a caramel coated dish. Served with dulce de leche.

Santiago Cheesecake

$6.95

Pineapple and coconut blend cheesecake over coconut cookie crust.

Tiramisu

$5.95

Espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with sweet mascarpone cheese and drizzled with valrhona cocoa.

Creme Brulee

$5.95

Creamy custard with a cap of glazed sugar.

Bizcocho de Chocolate

$5.95

A warm brownie topped with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge.


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