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Central Bistro
101 Arch Street
Boston, MA 02110
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Lunch
Starters
Cape Cod Oyster on the Half Shell*
pickled onion mignonette slushy, horseradish cocktail sauce
- Half Dozen $17.00
- Full Dozen $34.00
House Ricotta
$9.00
fresh honeycomb, mission fig jam; served with grilled baguette, tarragon
Sausage & Spreads Board^
$17.00
Our chef's selection of sausages & spreads served with grilled arepas, house morcilla sausage, rabbit & apple sausage, chorizo, fresh ricotta, pimento spread, black fig jam
Escargot Bourguignon^
$12.00
twice-cooked with garlic, parsley butter
- Add Gratin
- $2.00
Apple Cider Mussels^
$14.00
bacon, green apples, garlic parsley butter, fresh thyme
- Add a Side of Our Hand-Cut Frites
- $3.00
Brunch/Eggs
Three Egg Omelette^
$10.00- Add Ham, Muenster, Tomato, Mushroom, Spinach (Each)
- $1.00
- Add Goat Cheese, Smoked Salmon (Each)
- $2.00
Scrambled Eggs
$12.00
three scrambled eggs, griddled fleur de lis, garlic roasted potatoes, grilled English muffin
French Toast
$11.00
two thick-cut slices egg-battered & griddled; Vermont syrup, served with fresh fruit
Sandwiches
served with hand-cut frites & green apple coleslaw
The Reuben
$14.00
corned beef, sauerkraut, melted Swiss, sriracha dressing on toasted marble rye
Central Burger*
$14.00
half-pound sirloin, muenster cheese, garlic bacon bits, lettuce, tomato, onion
Vegetarian Burger
$13.00
quinoa, lentil, chili, carrot burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, roasted red pepper aioli
Blackened Cod Sandwich
$14.00
cilantro tartar sauce, crispy fried onions
Grilled Cheese
$10.00
griddled with muenster, Swiss, fresh mozzarella
- Add Over-Easy Egg, Bacon, Ham, Tomato (Each)
- $2.00
Central BLT
$10.00
crispy bacon, romaine, roma tomato, mayonnaise
- Add Smoked Salmon
- $4.00
- Add Over-Easy Egg
- $2.00
Fried Chicken Sandwich
$14.00
brined & fried chicken, over-easy egg, apple wood-smoked bacon, maple chili aioli
Soup + Salads
Salad add-on's: grilled shrimp +$9 | grilled chicken +$6 | smoked salmon +$6 | blackened salmon +$9 | grilled hanger steak*+$12
Onion Soup
$9.00
slow-cooked onions, beef broth, baguette, melting muenster, Swiss cheese
New England Clam Chowder^
$11.00
apple-smoked bacon, potatoes, bay leaves
Corn Bread Caesar
$12.00
chopped romaine, cornbread croutons, white anchovy dressing, grana padano
Mesclun^
$8.00
simple house mixed greens, sliced pears, dried cranberries, shallots, sherry vinaigrette
- Add Goat Cheese
- $4.00
Salad Niçoise^
mesclun, tomato, green beans, roasted potato, egg, white anchovy
- $11.00
- With Preserved Tuna $13.00
- With Seared Tuna $20.00
Cobb Salad
$12.00
romaine frisée, radicchio, hard-boiled egg, bacon, roquefort tomato, ham, parmesan, croutons, ranch dressing
Flatbreads
Fig-N-Prosciutto
$14.00
baby arugula, goat cheese, caramelized shallot
T&M
$10.00
roma tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, garlic oi
Mushroom
$12.00
sautéed shiitake, confit shallots, curried honey, smoked goud
Vegetable
$10.00
charred onions, diced shallots, sliced radish, feta cheese
Plates
Beef Bourguignon^
$26.00
burgundy wine braised beef short rib, cheddar mashed potatoes, honey-butter baby carrot
Roast Salmon* ^
$26.00
honey grain mustard, red quinoa, charred medley of squash, onions & spinach
Seasonal Pappardelle
$19.00
mélange of seasonal vegetables with root stock, lemon zest, parmesan
- Add Shrimp
- $9.00
- Add Chicken
- $6.00
Steak Frites*
$27.00
grilled hanger steak, hand-cut frites, lemon roquefort butter, beef jus
Fish & Chips
$19.00
beer-battered haddock served with green apple coleslaw, hand-cut fries, homemade tartar sauce
Seared Scallop Risotto^
$28.00
green peas, cherry tomatoes, cracked peppercorn, saffron risotto
Sides
Hand-Cut Fries
$6.00Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
$7.00Green Apple Coleslaw
$6.00Honey-Butter Baby Carrots
$8.00Saffron Risotto
$8.00
with peas, cherry tomatoes
Red Quinoa
$7.00
with charred medley of squash, onions, spinach
*These items may be cooked to order or served raw/undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness. Prior to placing your order, please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy. ^Gluten-free or Gluten-free Option Available
Starters
Cape Cod Oyster on the Half Shell*
pickled onion mignonette slushy, horseradish cocktail sauce
- Half Dozen $17.00
- Full Dozen $34.00
Sausage & Spreads Board^
$17.00
Our chef's selection of sausages & spreads served with grilled arepas, house morcilla sausage, rabbit & apple sausage, chorizo, fresh ricotta, pimento spread, black fig jam
Escargot Bourguignon^
$12.00
twice-cooked with garlic, parsley butter
- Add Gratin
- $2.00
Apple Cider Mussels^
$14.00
bacon, green apples, garlic parsley butter, fresh thyme
- Add a Side of Our Hand-Cut Frites
- $3.00
Chicken Liver Paté
$12.00
sweet brandy, brown butter onions, hard-boiled eggs; served with toast points
Soups + Salads
Salad Add-on's: add grilled shrimp +$9, add grilled chicken +$6, add smoked salmon +$6, add blackened salmon +$9, add grilled hanger steak*+$12
Onion Soup
$9.00
slow-cooked onions, beef broth, baguette, melting muenster, Swiss cheese
New England Clam Chowder^
$11.00
apple-smoked bacon, potatoes, bay leaves
Mesclun^
$8.00
simple house mixed greens, sliced pears, dried cranberries, shallots, sherry vinaigrette
- Add Goat Cheese
- $4.00
Corn Bread Caesar
$12.00
chopped romaine, cornbread croutons, white anchovy dressing, grana padano
Belgian Endive Salad^
$10.00
green apples, candied walnuts, sherry vinaigrette
Small Plates
House Ricotta
$9.00
fresh honeycomb, mission fig jam; served with grilled baguette, tarragon
Smoked Salmon Tartar^
$12.00
avocado, goat cheese, lemon, micro greens
Fried Mushroom Salad
$8.00
crispy portobello & shiitake; roasted garlic mayo
Seared Tuna Crudo*
$13.00
sesame, cucumber soy dressing
Sautéed Shrimp Polenta^
$13.00
red tomato, fresh cilantro, white wine sauce
Deviled Eggs^
$8.00
red beet-pickled eggs topped with sriracha aioli, micro greens
Sandwiches
served with hand-cut frites & green apple coleslaw
Blackened Cod
$14.00
cilantro tartar sauce, crispy fried onions
Central Burger*
$14.00
half-pound sirloin, muenster cheese, garlic bacon bits, lettuce, tomato, onion
Vegetarian Burger
$13.00
quinoa, lentil, chili, carrot burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, roasted red pepper aioli
Flatbreads
Fig-N-Prosciutto
$14.00
baby arugula, goat cheese, caramelized shallots
T&M
$10.00
roma tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, garlic oil
Mushroom
$12.00
sautéed shiitake, confit shallots, curried honey, smoked gouda
Vegetable
$10.00
charred onions, diced shallots, sliced radish, feta cheese
Plates
Mustard-Crusted Chicken
$19.00
roasted half chicken, fennel & onion, braised fingerling potatoes
Beef Bourguignon^
$26.00
burgundy wine braised beef short rib, cheddar mashed potatoes, honey-butter baby carrots
Butter-Poached Cod Loin*
$27.00
seasonal mushroom cream, lemon späetzle, baby pea shoots
Grilled Pork Tenderloin^
$24.00
potato, leek & parmesan gratin, sautéed baby bok choy, au jus
Steak Frites*
$27.00
grilled hanger steak, hand-cut frites, lemon roquefort butter, beef jus
Seared Scallop Risotto^
$28.00
green peas, cherry tomatoes, cracked peppercorn, saffron risotto
Roast Salmon* ^
$26.00
honey grain mustard, red quinoa, charred medley of squash, onions & spinach
Seasonal Pappardelle
$19.00
mélange of seasonal vegetables with root stock, lemon zest, parmesan
- Add Shrimp
- $9.00
- Add Chicken
- $6.00
Sides
Hand-Cut Fries
$6.00Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
$7.00Green Apple Coleslaw
$6.00Honey-Butter Baby Carrots
$8.00Saffron Risotto
$8.00
with peas, cherry tomatoes
Red Quinoa
$7.00
with charred medley of squash, onions, spinach
*These items may be cooked to order or served raw/undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness. Prior to placing your order, please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy. ^Gluten-free or Gluten-free Option Available
The Bar at Central
Fig-N-Prosciutto
$14.00
baby arugula, goat cheese, caramelized shallots
T&M Flatbread
$10.00
roma tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, garlic oil
Mushroom Flatbread
$12.00
sautéed shiitake, confit shallots, curried honey, smoked gouda
Vegetable Flatbread
$10.00
charred onions, diced shallots, sliced radish, feta cheese
Grilled Chicken Flatbread
$12.00
choice of BBQ or buffalo chicken, roma tomato, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing
Escargot Bourguignon^
$12.00
twice-cooked with garlic, parsley butter
- Add Gratin
- $2.00
Apple Cider Mussels^
$14.00
bacon, green apples, garlic parsley butter, fresh thyme
- Add a Side of Our Hand-cut Frites
- $3.00
Hand-Cut Frites
$6.00- Add Smoked Gouda & Mozzarella Cheese Sauce
- $2.00
Central Burger*
$14.00
half-pound sirloin, muenster cheese, garlic bacon bits, lettuce, tomato, onion; served with hand-cut frites & green apple coleslaw
Blackened Cod Sandwich
$14.00
cilantro tartar sauce, crispy fried onions; served with hand-cut frites & green apple coleslaw
Wings Du Jour
$7.00
five wings , carrot sticks, ranch dressing (ask bartender for today's featured flavor)
Small Plates
Sautéed Shrimp Polenta^
$13.00
red tomato, fresh cilantro, white wine sauce
House Ricotta
$9.00
fresh honeycomb, mission fig jam; served with grilled baguette, tarragon
Smoked Salmon Tartar^
$12.00
avocado, goat cheese, lemon, micro greens
Deviled Eggs^
$8.00
red beet-pickled eggs topped with sriracha aioli, micro green
Fried Mushroom Salad
$8.00
crispy portobello & shiitake; roasted garlic mayo
Seared Tuna Crudo*
$13.00
sesame, cucumber soy dressing
Our Weekday Rendezvous
At the bar menu. Enjoy these items for five dollars from 4pm to 6pm
Onion Soup
Moules Mariniere*
Mussels steamed with garlic butter & white wine
Hand-Cut Frites
Grilled Tomato Flat Bread
Roma tomato, parmesan
Cocktails
Central Sangria
$11.00
Red Wine, Citrus & Berry Vodka, Peach Liqueur, Soda, Seasonal Fruit
Nantucket Red
$11.00
Cranberry Vodka, Grapefruit Juice, Aperol, House-Made Cranberry Purée
Skinny Winnie
$12.00
Coconut Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Coconut Water, Angostura Bitters
Tarragon-With-The-Wind
$10.00
House-Infused Rum with Tarragon, Sparkling Wine, Lemon Twist
Bumboozled
$11.00
Bumbu Rum, Simple Syrup, Muddled Seasonal Fruit, Angostura Bitters
Smoke & Mirrors
$12.00
Cocoa-Infused Tequila, Joven Ilegal Mezcal, Cherry Heering, Xocolatl Mole Bitters, House-Made Coffee Brandy Cherry
Salted Caramel Martini
$11.00
Vanilla Vodka, Dark Créme de Cacao, Caramel Liqueur, Chocolate Bourbon Lace, Sugar & Salt Rim
Central Blackboard Specials
Central Blackboard Specials
Our featured rotating beer, wine & cocktails
Capped
Allagash White
$6.00Amstel Light
$5.50Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA
$6.00Bud Light
$5.00Budweiser
$5.00Castle Island Candlepin (16 Oz.)
$8.00Citizen Cider (16 Oz.)
$8.00Corona
$5.00Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
$6.00Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA
$9.00Downeast Cider
$5.50Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc
$5.50Lakefront New Grist
$5.50
gluten-free
Sam Adams Lager
$5.00Sam Adams Seasonal
$5.00Shed IPA
$6.00Buckler (Non-Alcoholic)
$4.50Tapped
Arrogant Bastard Ale
$8.00Lagunitas IPA
$6.00Stella Artois
$5.50Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale
$7.00Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier
$6.00Whiskey
Balcon's Texas Single Malt, US
$16.00Bushmills, Ireland
$10.00Egan's Single Malt, Ireland
$14.00Iwai, Japan
$10.00Iwai Tradition, Japan
$12.00Jameson, Ireland
$10.00Mad March Hare Poitin, Ireland
$8.00Teeling Small Batch, Ireland
$10.00Tullamore Dew, Ireland
$11.00Premium Blends
Light, Fresh, Smooth Blends
Chivas 12 yr
$8.00Johnnie Walker Black
$12.00Johnnie Walker Blue
$45.00Monkey Shoulder
$10.00Sheep Dip
$10.00Speyside
Complex Fruit, Sweet, Hints of Honey
Balvenie 12 yr "Double Wood"
$12.00Balvenie 14 yr "Caribbean Cask"
$14.00Balvenie 15 yr "Single Barrel"
$15.00Glenfiddich 12 yr
$13.00Glenfiddich 15 yr
$14.00Glenfiddich 18 yr
$15.00Glenlivet 12 yr
$11.00Glenlivet 15 yr
$14.00Macallan 10 yr
$12.00Macallan 12 yr
$13.00Macallan 15 yr
$25.00Highland
Sweeter, Full Body, Dry, Fruity, Touch of Smokiness
Dalwhinnie 15 yr
$15.00Glenmorangie 10 yr
$10.00Oban 14 yr
$14.00Bourbon
Angel's Envy
$13.00Baker's 7 yr
$13.00Basil Hayden's
$11.00Blanton's
$13.00Bulleit
$11.00Booker's
$10.00Four Roses "Single Barrel"
$13.00Four Roses "Small Batch"
$10.00Gentleman Jack
$10.00Knob Creek
$12.00Woodford Reserve
$12.00Rye
Bulleit
$11.00Knob Creek
$12.00Mitcher's
$12.00Old Overholt
$9.00Whistle Pig
$14.00Woodford Reserve
$12.00Armagnac | Brandy | Cognac
Cerbois VSOP Armagnac
$9.00Courvoisier VS
$9.00Hennessy VS
$10.00Pére Magloire XO Calvados
$14.00Pierre Ferrand "Ambre"
$13.00Pierre Ferrand "Reserve"
$16.00Kelt XO
$40.00Rémy VSOP
$13.00Sherry | Madeira | Port
Sandeman Tawny
$7.00Sandeman LBV
$8.00Sandeman Rainwater Madeira
$10.00Tio Pepe, Palomino Fino
$9.00Lustau "East India" Solera
$8.00Lustau Dry Oloroso
$9.00Lustau Light Manzanilla
$9.00Lustau Pedro Ximenez San Emilio
$10.00Dessert Wine
Gérard Bertrand Banyuls, Languedoc-Roussillon 2009
$14.00Chartreuse de Coutet, Barsac, Bordeaux 2011
$14.00Haut Charmes Sauternes, Bordeaux 2010
$14.00White and Rosé
2014 Alvarinho, Nórtico, Vinho Regional Minho, Portuga
$10.002014 Pinot Grigio, DaVinci, Venetia, Italy
$9.002014 Sauvignon Blanc, Paul Buisse "Cristal", Loire, France
$9.002015 Sauvignon Blanc, Whitehaven, Marlborough, NZ
$12.002013 Riesling, SA Prüm "Essence", Mosel, Germany
$8.002013 Chardonnay, Byron "Nielson", Santa Barbara, CA
$11.002012 Chardonnay, Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River Ranches, CA
$14.002014 Rosé, Gerard Bertrand, Vin de Pays d'Oc, France
$11.00Red
2014 Montepulciano, Talamonti, ModA', Abruzzo, Italy
$8.002013 Pinot Noir, Rickshaw, Sonoma, CA
$10.002013 Côtes du Rhône, Domaine La Bouvaude, Rhône Valley, France
$9.002014 Malbec, Bodega Dante Robino, Mendoza, Argentina
$9.002012 Petite Sirah, Americano, Napa, CA
$10.002013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis M. Martini, Sonoma County, CA
$12.002012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Michael & David 'Freakshow', Lodi, CA
$13.002012 Red Blend, Hook & Ladder "Tillerman Red", Russian River, CA
$11.00Sparkling
NV Prosecco, La Marca, Veneto, Italy
$9.00NV Crémant de Limoux, Dom. Collin, Cuvée Rosé, Languedoc, France
$12.00NV Champagne, Nicolas Feuillatte, Chouilly-Épernay, France (Split)
$18.00
*These items may be cooked to order or served raw/undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness. Prior to placing your order, please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy. ^Gluten-free or Gluten-free Option Available
Espresso +
Caffe Corretto
$8.00
+ Sambuca
Caffe Almandine
$8.00
+ Amaretto
Caffe L'orange
$8.00
+ Grand Marnier, Orange Twist
Loose-Leaf Tea
$5.50. Mem tea served in 20oz french press
Golden Green Tea
herbaceous, floral, fruity
Mango Black Tea
tropical, refreshing, mango
Blood Orange Herbal Tea
fruity, citrus, sweet
Satchet Tea
$2.75. Mem tea chest presentation
Lemon Chamomile Herbal Tea
Moroccan Mint Green Tea
English Breakfast Black Tea
Desserts
Sorbets Maison
$7.00
ask your server for daily selections
One Giant Profiterole
$7.00
served with vanilla ice cream & fudge sauce
Mousse Au Chocolat, Langue DE Chat
$8.00
rich chocolate mousse, whipped cream; served with a thin vanilla wafer
Baked Alaska
$9.00
black raspberry & vanilla ice cream with a layer of vanilla génoise cake; covered with toasted meringue
Churros Classico
$8.00
fresh fried dough, chocolate sauce, dulce de leche
Main
Cheddar Cheeseburger*
$6.75
with fresh-cut french fries
Grilled Cheese
$5.75
with fresh-cut french fries
Pappardelle
$6.75
with butter & cheese
Hanger Steak
$9.75
with fresh-cut french fries
Cheesy Onion Soup
$4.50Chicken Fingers
$6.75
with fresh-cut french fries
*These items may be cooked to order or served raw/undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness. Prior to placing your order, please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday:
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday:
Closed
About Us
n the tradition of a true French bistro, Petit Robert Central offers delicious, yet reasonably priced cuisine in a friendly, neighborhood environment. We are proud to bring true French flavor right to the heart of Boston’s Downtown Crossing. Chef Jacky Robert and his team offer authentic classic dishes such as foie gras with rhubarb or Boeuf Bourguignon and also charm with innovations such as Duck Confit Sushi and unique dishes such as Tripes Provencal. Delight in finishing touches, those French desserts that beguile the world—dense Mousse au Chocolate, feather-light Macarons, and dreamy Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce. We have an amazing team of people involved in the creation of Petit Robert Central. Learn more about each of them below.