1077 Post Road, Darien CT 06820
Reservation: 203.662.3226

Lunch

Satisfy Your Hunger With The Best Ingredients

Two-Course Prix Fix: $26

*prix fixe menu not available on holidays*

Primi (choose one)

    • Lunch - Primi - October 2024

    • Calamari Fritti 

      marinara sauce & lemon aioli

    • Crispy Artichoke Salad

      lemon aioli, jalapeños, cilantro, red onion, ricotta salata

    • Eggplant Parmigiano

      house made mozzarella, grated reggiano, pomodoro, pesto

    • Lobster Bisque

    • Mac-n-Cheese 

      elbow pasta, fontina, white cheedar, herb breadcrumbs 

    • Mediterranean  Salad

      arugula, tomato, olives, pepperoncini, feta, citrus vinaigrette 

    • Pear & Arugula Salad 

      endive, spiced pecans, manchego, raspberry vinaigrette

    • Roasted Beet Carpaccio & Goat Cheese Salad

      balsamic reduction, lemon oil, crushed pistachios

    • Romaine Caesar *

      garlic croutons, parmesan, marinated white anchovies

    • Salad of Organic Mixed Greens

      balsamic vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese 

    • Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

      parmesan risotto cake, truffle vinaigrette

    • Soup of the Day

      please ask your server

    • Steamed Mussels *

      garlic, cherry tomatoes, basil, marinara, crostini

    • Tuna Tartare *

      soy, shallots, cilantro, avocado mousse, house made chips        

Secondi (choose one)

    • Lunch - Secondi - October 2024

    • All Natural Grass Fed Burger *

       grass fed beef, cabot cheddar, maple wood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, crispy onions, toasted brioche 

    • Butternut Squash Ravioli

      sage brown butter sauce, parmesan cheese

    • Chicken & Wild Mushroom Pappardelle 

      roasted organic chicken, fresh herbs, truffle oil, parmesan

    • Chicken Milanese 

      baby arugula, marinated tomatoes,  parmesan cheese, 

    • Chicken Piccata 

      mashed potatoes, haricot verts, lemon caper sauce

    • GF Penne Eggplant

      roasted eggplant & zucchini, rustic tomatoes, white wine, marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil

    • Grilled Chicken Risotto 

      mushrooms, asparagus, herbs, parmesan cheese 

    • Grilled Chicken Wrap

      caramelized onions, “LTO” avocado spicy aioli, cheddar cheese

    • Grilled Salmon*

      roasted potatoes, baby carrots, beet vinaigrette

    • Pan Seared Bronzini * 

      golden raisin and cauliflower cous-cous, asparagus, herb beurre blanc sauce

    • Ricotta Gnocchi Bolognese

      all natural grass fed beef bolognese, aged pecorino

    • Saffron Tagliatelle

      house-made fennel sausage, broccoli rabe, basil pesto, parmesan

    • Two Handed BLT

      irish bacon, avocado, plum tomatoes, bibb lettuce, aioli, homemade chips

Starters

    • Lunch Starters

    • ½ Dozen Local Oysters*

      13.00

      cocktail sauce, mignonette, lemon wedges

    • Charred Octopus 

      17.00

      cherry tomato, pique pepper, avocado, salad, white bean puree 

    • Grilled Calamari

      15.00

      white beans, anchovies, cherry peppers, lemon olive oil                       

    • Homemade Meatballs 

      14.00

      rustic tomatoe sauce, fresh mozarella, crostini 

    • Lamb Lollipops*                                                                      

      23.00

      arugula salad, mint yogurt, harissa sauce

    • Roasted Mushrooms

      15.00

      spinach, mushrooms, poached egg, crispy polenta, truffle 

    • Shrimp A la Linda 

      17.00

      shrimp scampi, mushrooms, white wine, red chili flakes

    • Spicy Salmon Tartare *

      13.00

      jalapeno, tamarind dresing, baby arugula salad, house made chips                   

    • Steak Tartare *

      15.00

      truffle aioli, parmesan crostini, quail egg            

    • Truffle Mac-n-Cheese 

      15.00

      elbow pasta, cheddar, fontina, truffle, toasted bread crumbs

Secondi

    • Lunch - Secondi - Standalone - October 2024

    • Chicken Parmesan

      homemade linguini, fresh tomato sauce, melted mozzarella 

    • Grilled Chicken Salad

      baby arugula, mixed greens, sundried tomatoes, shaved carrots, cucumbers, pecorino cheese, ranch dressing   

    • Grilled Hanger Steak * 

      garlic spinach, french fries, chimichurri sauce

    • Grilled Hanger Steak Salad*

      romaine lettuce, cucumbers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, lemon herb vinaigrette

    • Grilled Shrimp Salad

      bibb lettuce, shaved red onions, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, balsamic vinaigrette 

    • Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes Cobb Salad                           

      boston bibb, green beans, tomatoes, sliced egg, baby potatoes, balsamic vinaigrette

    • Lobster Mac-n-Cheese

      cavatelli, fontina, cheedar, herb breadcrumbs 

    • Lobster Salad 

      lobster chunks, pancetta, orange segment, micro green, avocados, cherry tomato, citrus dressing   

    • Salmon Salad

      over shaved brussel sprouts salad 

    • Seafood Pan Roast 

      parmesan risotto, steamed clams, mussels, shrimp, lobster,  tomato herb sauce 

    • Seafood Risotto *

      mussels, clams, diced scallops & shrimp, lobster stock, parmesan cheese

    • Seared Ahí Tuna *

      braised french lentils, root vegetables, brocolini, artichoke guacamole

    • Seared Scallops * 

      scallion mashed potatoes, lobster, almonds, haricot vert, citrus sauce 

    • Seared Tuna Nicoise Salad*

      olives, cucumbers, baby potatoes, tomatoes, green beans, hard boiled egg, baby romain 

    • Veal Chop Milanese 

      baby arugula, marinated tomatoes,  parmesan cheese, lemon vinaigrette, aioli sauce

 

Sides

    • Lunch - Sides - October 2024

    • brussel sprouts with irish bacon

      7.00

    • grilled asparagus

      8.00

    • homemade chips

      5.00

    • mashed potatoes

      6.00

    • parmesan brussel sprouts with  candied walnuts, maple glaze

      10.00

    • parmesan risotto

      10.00

    • sauteed spinach & garlic 

      7.00

    • truffle french fries

      9.00

    • wild mushrooms 

      7.00
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*Thoroughly cooked meat, seafood, poultry, shellfish & eggs reduces the risk of food borne illness. Please inform your server of any and all allergies.*