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STARTERS
ARTICHOKE
SOUP ..........................
3.75
Our house specialty
ZUPPA DI GIORNO ... Cup 3.25, Bowl 3.75
Made fresh daily
MARINATED KALAMATA OLIVES .... 2.50
With fresh citrus and Greek seasonings
BLUE CRAB & CORN CAKES ........... 6.95
With lemon garlic aioli
HOUSECURED DILL-
PEPPERED SALMON ....................... 7.95
Served with garlic crostini, herbed cream cheese,
diced tomatoes, and capers
ITALIAN SUMMER SALAD ............... 7.95
Fresh imported Italian mozzarella topped with fresh
basil virgin olive oil, and house marinated olives
BISTRO CHEESE BOARD ................ 9.95
A selection of imported cheeses with genoa salami,
marinated olives, fresh fruit, crostini, and savory
virgin olive oil for dipping
THE DELUXE CHEESE BOARD ....... 15.95
A larger selection of imported meats and cheeses with
all the accompaniments
CALAMARI ......................................
7.95
Tender strips of calamari hand breaded and fried golden
brown, dusted with parmesan cheese and served with
remoulade sauce
FRIED OYSTERS
............................. 6.95
Lightly dusted oysters deep fried, served on
a bed of fried spinach with creole hollandaise sauce
SALADS
House Dressings
Raspberry Vinaigrette or Italian Herb
ALL
SALADS MAY BE ENHANCED WITH
THE ADDITION OF:
GARLIC
CHICKEN .................... 3.95
GRILLED
JUMBO SHRIMP ....... 5.50
GORGONZOLA
CRUMBLES ....... .99
MIXED FIELD GREENS .................... 4.95
And Romaine lettuce, fresh vegetables and a choice
of dressing
with an entree ................................
2.95
CAESAR SALAD ..............................
6.95
The classic...Romaine lettuce tossed with garlic croutons,
romano cheese, and our traditional creamy caesar dressing
with an entree ................................
3.95
BISTRO SPINACH SALAD ............... 7.95
Fresh spinach leaves, tossed with a warm bacon, walnut
vinaigrette, sliced apples and topped with gorgonzola
cheese & red onion
MEDITERRANEAN
GREEK SALAD ................................ 6.95
Crispy Romaine lettuce with kalamata olives, red onion,
cucumber, tomato, feta cheese tossed in a herb dressing
COBB SALAD ..................................
8.95
A "Big City Style" salad including mesquite
smoked turkey, avocado, smoked Gouda cheese, pecans,
and bacon with field greens and fresh vegetables.
LIGHT
PLATES
TOMATO
TART ............................. 5.95
A Cortesse's favorite...fresh tomatoes and basil layered
with three cheeses, baked in a flaky crust, with assorted
field greens
QUICHE DI GIORNO ..................... 6.95
Quiche of the day...Served with assorted field greens,
ask your server for today's selection
JAMAICAN JERK
CHICKEN SANDWICH .................. 7.95
A Caribbean spiced breast of chicken chargrilled,
served on a french roll with a beefsteak tomato, alfalfa
sprouts, and a cool tropical mayonaise
CORTESSE'S BURGER ................ 7.95
A 1/2 pound handformed prime angus beef grilled to
perfection, with your choice of white cheddar or gorgonzola
cheese
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PASTA
SPECIALS
All
pastas are served with fresh baked rolls and herb
infused virgin olive oil.
All pastas may be enhanced with the addition of:
GARLIC
CHICKEN .................. 3.95
GRILLED
JUMBO SHRIMP ...... 5.50
STRAW
& HAY ................................. 8.95.
Spinach and egg fettuccini tossed with creamy alfredo
sauce
PASTA VERDE .................................
9.95
Fresh onions, mushrooms, and roasted red peppers tossed
in pesto cream sauce with spinach fettuccini
PASTA PRIMAVERA ....................... 10.95
Fresh asparagus, portobello mushrooms, roasted red
peppers & seasonal vegetables in a light garlic
cream sauce with angel hair pasta
PENNE DEL NORTE ........................ 12.95
A roasted corn cream with diced roma tomatoes and
fresh basil over penne pasta with grilled apple chicken
sausage
JUMBO CHEESE AND
HERB RAVIOLI ............................... 14.95
In a rich pink vodka cream sauce surrounded by cajun
spiced crawfish
PENNE AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE ..... 11.95
Sweet italian sausage with onions, tomatoes, and marinara
sauce tossed with penne pasta then topped with provolone
cheese
CHEF'S
SPECIALS
Prepared daily from the Chef's favorite recipes
ON
THE BLUE PLATE ............ Market Price
FRESH CATCH OF THE DAY .. Market Price
THE
BISTRO MENU
CHICKEN
CORTESSE ....................... 14.95
Fresh breast of chicken stuffed with prosciutto and
provolone cheese, sauced with white wine, tarragon
and capers
GRILLED SALMON ...........................
15.95
Fresh Atlantic salmon crusted with a peppercorn melange
and chargrilled, served over tomato coulis with wilted
spinach
MINORCAN FISH STEW ................... 20.95
A specialty from the south of Spain - fresh lobster,
fish, shrimp, scallops, mussels, and vegetables in
a rich fish stock, topped with romesco sauce
VEAL OSCAR ..................................
19.95
Sauteed veal scallopini sandwiched with crabmeat,
served over fresh asparagus and sauce bernaise
HERB CRUSTED LAMB RACK .......... 22.95
New Zealand lamb crusted with dijon mustard and herb
bread crumbs roasted to your liking and finished with
brandy mustard demi glaze
ANGUS BEEF FILET ........................ 21.95
Eight ounces of succulent hand cut certified angus
beef hand-rubbed with our own blend of seasonings
grilled to your liking
GRILLED ANGUS N.Y. STRIP .......... 22.95
A 12 oz strip coated with cracked peppercorns and
kosher salt chargrilled and finished with a wild mushroom
demi glaze
PORK TENDERLOIN ........................ 19.95
Chargrilled medium to well, sliced and set on herbed
polenta, topped with marinara and two jumbo shrimp
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Cortessé's
Bistro is located in a quaint 1880's home in which
the proprietor, Bonne Jones,
grew up. The creative team behind Cortesses Bistro
has transformed it into one of the most popular dining,
and after-dinner spots in North Florida, thanks to
the creation of the special atmosphere and creative
menu which is unique to the area.