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Verdi's American Bistro

Item: Verdi's American Bistro
Author: Chelle Koster Walton

Cuisine: American

Price Range: $$$

10Best Says

Subtitled "an American Bistro," Verdi's has been Marco Island's culinary boast for well over a decade. Don't be fooled by its simple strip mall setting. The kitchen offsets the simplicity with marvelously crafted seafood and meat dishes presented with style and multi-dimensional flavor. Here's a small sampling: grilled swordfish with roasted corn and black bean salsa and sriracha aioli sauce; scallops Rockefeller; crispy duck with raspberry and ginger hoisin sauce; and its signature grilled New Zealand rack of lamb with garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, port, and lamb and mint demi-glaze. Alcohol is beer and wine only, but the wine selection is robust and varied.

Address:

241 N Collier Blvd
Marco Island, FL 34145
239-394-5533

Hours:

Wed-Mon 5:30pm-9pm

Website:

Www.verdisbistro.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Chelle Koster Walton
Naples Local Expert

Best Restaurants, Marco Island's Best Restaurants, Fine Dining: "Make reservations several days in advance during high season (Christmas through Easter)."

Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: It is listed consistently among Marco Island's top 10 restaurants.
Best for Marco Island's Best Restaurants Because: Long enduring and a favorite of locals and visitors alike, Verdi's serves consistently fine cuisine.
Best for Fine Dining Because: On Marco Island's culinary landscape, this stand-out has survived by sheer excellence for many years.

Verdi's Menu, Wine List & Kids Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Lump Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
  
  baked mushroom caps filled with lump crab and melted swiss cheese ($13.00)
  
  Verdi's Shrimp Mac & Cheese
  
  boursin and parmesan cheese, top with croutons and shaved reggiano ($10.00)
  
  Wiki Wiki Shrimp
  
  crispy tempura shrimp, tossed in a sweet and spicy chili sauce, topped w/diced tomatoes ($11.00)
  
  Warm Baked Brie
  
  roasted shallots, roasted garlic, toasted walnuts, balsamic drizzle, arugula ($11.00)
  
  Duck Pot Stickers
  
  sautéed duck & vegetables in a wheat flour wrapper, hoisin dipping sauce ($9.00)
  
  Mushroom Crostini
  
  garlic toasted bread, sautéed mushrooms, gorgonzola cream sauce ($9.00)
  
  Prince Edward Island Mussels
  
  red or white sauce ($13.00)
  
  Littleneck steamed Clams
  
  in a white wine garlic butter sauce ($12.00)
- Soup & Salads
  
  Caesar Salad
  
  Romaine lettuce/ homemade croutons/ caesar dressing ($9.00)
  
  Insalata Caprese
  
  sliced tomato/ mozzarella cheese/ fresh pesto/ drizzled with balsamic reduction ($10.00)
  
  Spinach Salad
  
  sliced granny smith apples/ dried cranberries/ candied walnuts/ gorgonzola cheese/ diced tomatoes sliced red onions/ sweet balsamic reduction ($9.00)
  
  Wedge Salad
  
  iceberg lettuce/ topped with creamy gorgonzola cheese, diced cherry tomatoes/ red onions/ bacon bits/ homemade crouton crumbs/ infused olive oil ($10.00)
  
  Mom's New England Clam Chowder
  
  Mom's receipt/ filled with tender chopped clams/ potatoes/ onions and blend of spices in a classic creamy cowder ($8.00)
- Entrees
  
  Fettucine alle Vongole
  
  fettucine pasta, little neck clams in a white butter garlic sauce ($23.00)
  
  Chicken Phyllo
  
  chicken breast, spinach and Boursin cheese wrapped in crisp phyllo dough and baked to a golden brown, garlic mash potatoes in a chicken stock. ($24.00)
  
  Chicken Penne
  
  sautéed chicken breast, sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, spinach, garlic butter sauce, parmesan cheese ($23.00)
  
  Crispy Duck
  
  semi-boneless, jasmine rice, sautéed spinach, raspberry and ginger hoisin sauce ($29.00)
  
  Jumbo Shrimp and Diver Scallops
  
  sautéed, lobster tomato gravy, fresh fettuccine,parmesan cheese ($31.00)
  
  Chilean Sea Bass
  
  pan seared, hoisin sauce glaze, sautéed spinach, fingerling potatoes, tomato concasse ($33.00)
  
  Snapper Med Style
  
  sautéed spinach, tomatoes, green & black olives, jasmine rice, feta cheese ($26.00)
  
  Scallops Rockefeller
  
  (4) pan seared scallops, bacon,cream, spinach, Sambuca,parmesan cheese, green beans & five grain bleand ($29.00)
  
  Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
  
  miso glazed, jasmine rice & seaweed salad, sautéed spinach, wasabi aioli drizzle ($29.00)
  
  Ahi Tuna (Sashimi Grade 1)
  
  seared, black sesame seed crusted over jasmine rice, topped with cherry tomatoes, red onions and sliced radish cucumbers over a wasabi vinaigrette ($29.00)
  
  Swordfish
  
  grilled roasted corn and black bean salsa, jasmine rice, sautéed spinach, sriracha aioli sauce ($26.00)
  
  Pork Prime Rib
  
  sautéed apples, dried cherries, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, sweet applejack brandy sauce ($29.00)
  
  Grilled New Zealand Rack of Lamb
  
  garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, port, lamb & mint demi-glaze ($36.00)
  
  Prime Cut Filet Mignon, 6oz
  
  top with a gorgonzola crust, served over garlic mashed potato,with a merlot demi reduction ($38.00)
  
  Rib Eye 16 to 18oz.
  
  served with a potato au gratin, grilled roma tomato, and a mushroom demi sauce ($42.00)
  
  Meatloaf
  
  tangy mushroom smoked tomato sauce, garlic mashed potato, green beans ($21.00)
  
  Veal Chop 14oz.
  
  fingerling potato hash, red onions, red bell peppers, spinach, and a red wine reduction ($49.00)
  
  Nut Crusted Grouper
  
  paired with a sweet rum butter sauce, potato au gratin and green beans. ($31.00)
- Kids Menu
  
  KIDS Chicken Alfredo
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Chicken Slices
  
  with veggies and garlic mash ($5.00)
  
  Mac and Cheese
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Shrimp Mac & Cheese
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Penne Pasta and Meatballs
  
  ($5.00)
- Champagnes & Sparkling
  Riondo Prosecco, Italy
  $9.00
  
  $33.00
  Moet & Chandon Brut, France
  $19.00
  
  $79.00
- Sauvignon Blanc
  Clifford Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand
  $8.00
  
  $31.00
  Frenzy, South Island, New Zealand
  $10.00
  
  $36.00
  Round Pond Estate, Rutherford
  
  ($42.00)
  
  Cloudy Bay, New Zealand
  
  ($59.00)
  
  Whitehaven, Marlbourgh N.Z.
  $10.00
  
  $36.00
- Pinot Grigio
  La Fiera, Italy
  $7.00
  
  $29.00
  Sartore, Italy
  $9.00
  
  $33.00
  Pighin, Italy
  $10.00
  
  $36.00
  Santa Margarita, Italy
  $14.00
  
  $49.00
- Chardonnay
  Angeline, California
  $8.00
  
  $31.00
  Starmont, Carnerus
  $11.00
  
  $39.00
  Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River
  $13.00
  
  $46.00
  Rombauer, Carneros
  
  ($59.00)
  
  La Crema, Sonoma Coast
  $14.00
  
  $49.00
  Cakebread, Napa Valley
  
  ($69.00)
  
  Pahlmeyer 14, Napa Valley
  
  ($99.00)
- Other Whites
  White Zinfandel, Kenwood
  $7.00
  
  $29.00
  Riesling, Kung Fu Girl 2014, Columbia Valley
  $9.00
  
  $33.00
- Pinot Noir
  Angeline, Sonoma Coast
  $9.00
  
  $33.00
  Cline, Sonoma Coast
  $12.00
  
  $42.00
  La Crema, Russian River
  $16.00
  
  $59.00
  King Estate, Oregon
  
  ($49.00)
  
  David Bruce, Russian River
  
  ($59.00)
  
  J Vineyards, California
  $10.00
  
  $36.00
- Merlot
  Kenwood, Yulupa
  $8.00
  
  $31.00
  J. Lohr, Los Osos, Paso Robles
  $10.00
  
  $36.00
  Rombauer, Carneros
  
  ($59.00)
- Zinfandel
  Artizen, Mendocino, California
  $9.00
  
  $33.00
  Seven Deadly Zins, California
  
  ($39.00)
  
  Rombauer, Napa Valley
  
  ($59.00)
- Cabernet Sauvignon
  Kenwood '13, Sonoma
  $8.00
  
  $33.00
  J. Lohr "7 Oaks" Paso Robles
  $11.00
  
  $39.00
  Rodney Strong, Sonoma
  $12.00
  
  $42.00
  Hook & Ladder, Russian River
  $14.00
  
  $49.00
  Zuccardi, Uco Valley
  
  ($49.00)
  
  Black Stallion, Napa Valley
  
  ($54.00)
  
  Silver Oak, Alexander Valley
  
  ($99.00)
  
  Hill Family, Napa Valley
  
  ($69.00)
  
  Caymus, Napa Valley
  
  ($109.00)
  
  Odette Napa Valley
  
  ($149.00)
  
  Jordan, Alexander Valley
  
  ($84.00)
- Italian's & Meritage
  Banfi Super Tuscan, Tuscany
  $10.00
  
  $36.00
  Banfi Chianti Classico, Italy
  $12.00
  
  $42.00
  Norton Reserve, Malbec, Argentina
  
  ($39.00)
  
  LaQuercia Montepulciano, D'abruzzo
  
  ($39.00)
  
  Prisoner, Napa Valley
  
  ($59.00)
  
  Massoilino Barolo, Italy
  
  Concentrated, with sweet cherry, raspberry, cigar box and mineral flavors, matched to a complex, solid structure. The tannins are firm yet refined and the finish offsets the tannins with sweet fruit, spice and tobacco notes. Wine Spectator Magazine gave 93 points. ($69.00)
  
  Corkage Fee
  
  Per Bottle ($17.00)

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