Bistro di Bufala
DINNER MENU
Visalia, CA Italian comfort food, Wine and Aperitif bar
APPETIZERS
BRUSCHETTA — 14
Sliced Grape Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parmesan Reggiano
FRIED ARTICHOKE HEARTS — 14
Lightly Fried Artichoke Hearts Served with Basil Cream
RAVIOLI FRITTI — 12
Goat Cheese Stuffed Ravioli, Crisp Apples, Chili-Candied Walnuts, Local Honey
OLIVE TAPENADE — 14
Kalamata Olives, Spanish Olives, Greek Olives, Anchovies, Roasted Peppers & Chile, served w/ Flat Bread
BAKED GOAT CHEESE — 15
Hearth Baked Goat Cheese, Capers, Roasted Mushrooms, Sweet Peppers, Olive Oil, Served With Wood Fired Flat Bread
STEAMED CLAMS — 20
1 Lb. Steamed Hard Shell Clams, Italian White Wine, Diced tomatoes, Roasted red peppers, Fresh Garlic, and Parsley, Served w/ Grilled Bread
GAMBAS AL AJILLO — 20
Cognac, Prawns, Olive Oil, Garlic, Red Peppers & Fresh Italian Parsley, Served w/ Grilled Bread
SALADS
INSALATA DI CAESAR — 10/16
Organic Romaine Lettuce, Parmigiano-Reggiano and Pecorino Romano Cheese, Toasted Bread Tips, Tossed in our House Made Caesar Dressing
INSALATA MISTA — 10/16
Organic Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Marinated Carrots, Red Onion, Cucumber, Garbanzo Beans, Balsamic Dressing, Parmesan
INSALATA DELLA TRATTORIA — 13/20
Organic Mixed Greens, Sweet Spiced Candied Walnuts, Sliced Apples, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Dressed in our Balsamic Vinaigrette, Drizzled with Balsamic Reduction
ROASTED RED BEET SALAD — 13/20
Organic Red Beets, Local Greens, Candied Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette
SALMON SALAD — 30
6oz Salmon Fillet, Shaved Fennel, Orange Segments, Red Onion, local Tuscan Greens, Topped With Red Wine Dijon Vinaigrette
BURGERS
CLASSIC BURGER — 20
8oz Ground Steak, Cheddar & Pepper Jack, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Onion, and Basil Cream, Served With Fries
CHEESEBURGER CARBONARA — 22
8oz. Ground Steak, Havarti, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Basil Cream, Farm Fresh Egg, Served With Fries
BUFALA BUFFALO BURGER — 22
8oz. Ground Bison, Mozzarella Di Bufala, Basil, Tomato, Served With Fries
PIZZA
MARGHERITA — 19
San Marzano Tomatoes & Sauce, Floir Di Latte Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Sea Salt
DIAVOLA — 20
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Fresh Jalapeños, Cracked Red Pepper
BIANCO — 19
Full Cream Mozzarella, Floir Di Latte Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Garlic, Fresh Basil, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Sea Salt - No Tomatoes
FILETTI — 19
Fresh Tomatoes, Floir Di Latte Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Garlic, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Sea Salt (No Sauce)
CARBONARA — 21
Mozzarella, Pancetta, Spicy Basil Cream, Basil & Garlic, Topped With An Egg, Black & Red Pepper, Parmegiano Reggiano
TRIPLE SALAMI — 19
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Red Wine Marinated Salami, Fennel Salami, Salami Picante & Green Olives
MARINARA — 17
San Marzano Tomatoes & Sauce, Tuscan Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Oregano, Fresh Garlic, Fresh Basil, Sea Salt (No Cheese)
THE DUNBAR — 20
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, House-Made Spicy Fennel Sausage & Fresh Mushrooms
WHITE DEVIL — 20
Fresh Garlic & Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Floir Di Latte Fresh Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Fresh Jalapeños, Fresh Basil, Cracked Red Pepper
THE GAMBERETTI — 25
Blackened Prawns, Jalapeño, Cashew & Arugala Pesto, Mozzarella, Crushed Red Pepper, Lemon Zest
ENTRÉES
SPAGHETTI & MEAT BALLS — 22
Hand-cut spaghetti, Housemade Meatballs a top Marinara & Topped with Parmigiano Reggiano
ALFREDO DÍ BUFALA — 22
Bronze cut Pappardelle pasta, Bistro Creamy Alfredo Sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano & Pecorino Romano, Parsley add free range chicken breast 9.95
CAPELLI D'ANGELO — 22
Angel Hair, San Marzano Tomatoes, Basil, Mozzarella, Garlic, Black Sea Salt, Olive Oil
SPAGHETTI SQUASH SPAGHETTI — 25
Spaghetti Squash & Angel Hair Pasta, Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Sage and Brown Butter Cream Sauce
CHORIZO & CHICKPEAS — 25
Hand-Cut Pappardelle Pasta, House made Chorizo, and Garbanzo beans, Tossed In Rich Olive Oil, Fresh Herbs, Black Pepper, Parmesan
FREE-RANGE CHICKEN MARSALA — 36
Rocky's Pasture Raised Chicken, Cremini Mushrooms, & a Creamy Marsala Wine Sauce, atop hand-cut Pasta, served with Sautéed Vegetables
PLANKED ATLANTIC SALMON — 36
Grilled and Served on a Cedar Plank with Sweet Thai Chili Glaze & Sautéed Vegetables
SEAFOOD PESCATORE — 46
Lobster, Prawns & Salmon tossed in Vodka Rose Sauce on a bed of Hand Cut Pappardelle Pasta
CALAMARI STEAK — 27
Panko Crusted Calamari Lightly Fried served with Spaghetti in a Lemon Caper Cream Sauce & Grilled Lemon
1855 BONE-IN RIBEYE — 55
Blackened 20oz Angus Bone-in Rib Eye, Double order of Spicy Jalapeño, Cashew & Arugula Pesto Fries Bistro Rewards add 4 prawns 8
SPECIALTY COCKTAILS
OLD FASHIONED — 13
Bourbon, angostura bitters, cane, orange ..
RASPBERRY LEMON DROP — 12
raspberry vodka, lemon, cane, sugar rim
HIBISCUS ROSE SOUR — 14
Hibiscus rose syrup, mezcal, lime, orange liqueur, egg white
BISTRO BLOSSOM — 14
peaflower gin, orgeat, pineapple, peach, lime..
FIORE DI ARMANA — 14
cherry blossom infused vodka, pomegranate, cane, orange zest
BLUEBERRY SMASH — 13
Bourbon, blueberry basil syrup, lemon
PINEAPPLE SPICY MARGARITA — 12.5
House jalapeño tequila, pineapple, orange liqueur, lime, cane..
NAKED & FAMOUS — 14
Mezcal, aperol, yellow chartreuse & lime
JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH — 14
gin, elderflower, peach, egg white, sparkling
FORBIDDEN SOUR — 13
Bourbon, pomegranate, lemon, cane, plum bitters..
BUFALA TWISTED TEA — 12
Bergamont vodka, elderflower, mint syrup, lemon, sparkling water, black tea float
ON DRAFT
BIRRA MENABREA
Menabrea - Italian Lager
STELLA ARTOIS
from Belgium with love
MICHELOB ULTRA
Only worth it if you enjoy it!
SEÑOR SALTY
Salty Walrus-Mexican lager
MANGO CART
Golden Road - Mango Wheat
AMERICAN PILSNER
Scrimshaw Pilsner
WEST COAST WALRUS
Salty Walrus - West Coast IPA
IVE SEEN BETTER HAZE
Salty Walrus - Hazy IPA
FOUNDERS BREAKFAST STOUT
Founders Brewing Co. - Stout