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Little Bucharest Bistro

(773) 604-8500
  • 3661 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
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  • Eastern European
  • $$$$$
(773) 604-8500
  • Menu
  • Appetizers
    • APPETIZER "Mititei" Romanian Charbroiled Sausages $13

      3 homemade beef and pork skinless sausages, fried polenta and mixed greens.

    • Saganaki $10

      Melty cheese flamed tableside.

    • "Vinete" Eggplant Spread $12

      Grilled eggplant made into a creamy spread, served with village salad, feta and grilled pita bread.

    • "Carnati" Romanian Beer Smoked Sausages Dinner $13

      2 foot-long and thin smoked sausages over a bed of warm sauerkraut.

    • Bruschetta $13

      Grilled bread topped with diced tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, herbs and Parmesan cheese.

    • Calamari $12

      Lightly-breaded and fried calamari with paprika aioli.

    • "Mamaliga" Soft Polenta $7

      Topped with creme fraiche and shredded feta cheese.

    • Bistro Fries $9

      House-cut fries, topped with pulled pork, BBQ sauce and fried egg.

    • Pulled Pork Sliders $13

      3 sliders with roasted pork shoulder, onions, cheddar and BBQ sauce.

    • Breaded Chicken Fingers $12

      Panko breaded chicken fingers, fried and served with coleslaw and fries.

    • Homemade Garlic Cheesebread $7

      Served with garlic tomato sauce on the side.

  • Soups
    • "Vacuta" Beef Soup Dinner $8

      Beef tomato broth, braised beef, assorted vegetables and potatoes.

    • "Perisoare" Meatball Soup $8

      Savory tomato broth, homemade meatballs and vegetables.

    • "Burta" Tripe Soup Dinner $9

      Savory sour broth flavored with vinegar and sour cream, with braised beef tripe.

    • Beef Vegetable Soup $7

      Beef tomato broth, braised beef and vegetables.

    • "Zeama" Lemon Chicken Soup $8

      Lemon chicken broth, homemade noodles, bone in chicken, potatoes, carrots, onions.

  • Salads
    • House Salad $6

      Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and bell peppers with house vinaigrette.

    • "Taraneasca" Village Salad $8

      Tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, bell peppers, feta and olives with house vinaigrette.

    • Roasted Beet Salad $10

      Mixed greens, roasted beets, goat cheese, clementines and caramelized walnuts with house vinaigrette.

    • "Ardei Copti" Roasted Red Peppers Salad $9

      Homemade roasted red peppers, onions, cucumbers and olives in garlic vinaigrette.

    • "Varza" Cabbage Salad $4

      Shredded cabbage, shredded carrots and homemade vinaigrette.

    • Chicken Caesar Salad $9

      Grilled chicken, romaine, Parmesan and croutons.

    • "Muraturi" Pickled Vegetables Salad Dinner $4

      Homemade pickled green tomatoes and pickles.

  • Entrees
    • Bucharest Signature Braised Short Rib Goulash $27

      Slow-braised short ribs. Served over gnocchi and topped with a picante paprika tomato sauce, pearl onions and green beans.

    • Romanian Grilled Skirt Steak $27

      Topped with sautéed onions, peppers, mushrooms and red wine demi-glaze alongside roasted red potatoes and broccoli.

    • Bistro Burger Dinner $15

      Angus beef burger, bacon, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, lettuce and served with homemade fries.

    • Roasted Chicken Paprikash $25

      Bone-in 1/2 roasted chicken topped with a paprika, sour cream gravy, green beans and pearl onions and served with mamaliga.

    • Sausage-Stuffed Chicken Thighs $23

      Homemade sausage (mititei) stuffed in a chicken thigh. Served with Gorgonzola polenta and topped with rustic tomato sauce.

    • Chicken Schnitzel $23

      Lightly-breaded fried meat. Served with horseradish spetzel and prepared with bacon, spinach and red pepper coulis.

    • Pork Schnitzel $23

      Lightly-breaded fried meat. Served with horseradish spetzel and prepared with bacon, spinach and red pepper coulis.

    • Tocanita Pan Fried Moldavian Pork Pieces Dinner $19

      Small pieces of dry rubbed pork shoulder blade, pan seared with garlic puree and white wine and served with mamaliga. No sauce.

    • Baby Back Ribs $25

      Full rack of ribs served with coleslaw, homemade fries and BBQ sauce.

    • Sarmale Stuffed Cabbage Dinner $21

      5 pickled cabbage rolls, stuffed with ground pork and rice in a tomato sauce served with mamaliga.

    • DINNER "Mititei" Romanian Charbroiled Sausages Dinner $17

      5 homemade beef and pork skinless sausages. Served with homemade fries or roasted potatoes.

    • Vegetarian Volcano Goulash $20

      Grilled eggplant, layered with sauteed cabbage, bell peppers and spinach, over couscous and topped with rustic tomato sauce.

    • Romanian Village Salmon $25

      Seared salmon filet, red pepper coulis on the side, over a bed of braised leaks, spinach and red peppers and couscous.

    • Shrimp Goulash $25

      Sauteed shrimp and bell peppers, topped with a creamy, paprika sauce and served with gnocchi.

    • Mixed Grilled Meats Board $33

      2 mititei, grilled pork shoulder blade, 2 stuffed cabbage and grilled chicken breast. Served with roasted potato or homemade fries.

    • Dry Rubbed Moldovian Stew $19

      Pan-fried pork loin, seasoned with garlic and served with creamy polenta topped with creme fraiche and feta.

    • Eastern European Stuffed Cabbage $19

      Pickled cabbage stuffed with ground beef, pork and rice in tomato sauce. Served with polenta topped with creme fraiche and feta.

    • Grilled Pork Shoulder Blade $17

      Topped with herbed butter and served with fries.

    • Spit Roasted Lamb - Sunday Only $26

      Available Only On Sundays. Firewood Roasted. Comes With Roasted Potatoes, Vegetables & Corn.

    • Spit Roasted Pig - Sunday Only $24

      Available Only On Sundays. Firewood Roasted. Comes With Roasted Potatoes, Vegetables & Corn

  • Homemade Desserts
    • Warm Vanilla Crepes $7

      With chocolate, strawberry or apricot filling.

    • Hot Cinnamon Apple Strudel $9

      Roasted apples, phyllo crust and vanilla ice cream.

    • Dobos Cake $9

      Chocolate butter cream, caramel and toasted almonds.

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