il Bistro Italiano Menu - Grand Junction, CO

Homey chef-owned bistro offering Italian comfort food & a wine list with local vineyards noted. Based on 524 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$

il Bistro Italiano 81501

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400 Main St, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Phone: (970) 243-8662

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Wine Menu
Chardonnay, Whitewater Hill Winery, Local Winery	$8.50
Pinot Grigio, Barone Fini	$8.50
Sauvignon Blanc, Tenuta Luisa	$9.00
Prosecco, Extra Dry, Val D’Oca a bit more than a glass	$8.00
Moscato, Vietti Cascinetta Moscato D’Asti	$22.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Two Rivers Winery, Local Winery	$11.00
Merlot, Two Rivers Winery, Local Winery	$9.50
Pinot Noir, Lechthaler	$9.00
Chianti Classico, Castello Di Bossi	$11.00
Valpolicella And Amarone Blend, Palazzo Della Torre great wine and great value	$10.00
Barbera, Araldica Barbera D’Asti Albera	$8.00
Sweet Baby Red, Carlson, Local Winery served chilled	$7.50
Whitewater Hill Zero Below, Local Winery, Late Harvest Chardonnay	$8.00
Colosi Malvasia Delle Lipari, Amazing Sicilian Passito Wine	$11.00
Presidential Tawny Port, NV	$6.00
Presidential Tawny Port, 20 Year	$9.00
Whitewater Hill Ruby Port	$5.00
Barone Fini Classic Italian pinot grigio, fresh with medium body and acidity, green apple notes; good for sipping and to accompany a variety of seafood and lighter dishes	$28.00
Alois Lageder Brilliant straw yellow color with green shimmer and with flowery and spicy notes – this winery is one of the first ones in Italy to convert to biodynamic viticulture	$22.00
Hofstӓtter Great acidity with beautiful notes of citrus and pears	$47.00
Mezzacorona	$35.00
Whitewater Hill Barrel Select – Local Winery Lightly oaked local chardonnay	$31.00
Frescobaldi Pomino This is actually a blend of chardonnay and pinot bianco – elegant, well balanced and fresh	$49.00
Vie Di Romans 2015 A beautiful, intense and elegant chardonnay from the Northern Italian region of Friuli – matured for 9 months on lees – no oak	$66.00
Mezzacorona	$35.00
Tramin This wine comes from high in the Alpine region of Trentino Alto Adige – it is rich, dry, with great acidity – beautiful as an aperitif or with seafood dishes	$52.00
Argiolas Costamolino Argiolas is one of the most famous wineries in the island of Sardegna and their philosophy is to use only indigenous grapes. This wine is 95% vermentino and 5% other Sardinian grapes with partial malolactic fermentation to add richness – delicate citrus flavors with notes of tropical fruits and honey; great acidity makes it a very food-friendly wine	$32.00
Antinori Tenuta Guado Al Tasso DOCG An amazing, well-balanced vermentino from Bolgheri	$44.00
Terredora Di Paolo Classic white wine from the area around Naples – floral, dry, with great acidity – great summer wine	$44.00
Monchiero Carbone The is one of the best whites from Piemonte – elegant, dry, medium body with a subtle effervescence on the palate; citrus and melon aroma with hints of almonds	$56.00
Suavia Soave Classico A “must try” wine – 100% garganega grapes – dry, medium to full body, high acidity, notes of pears, apples and almonds – elegant and harmonious soave	$35.00
Carlson – Local Winery Sweet and floral, light	$25.00
Argiolas S’Elegas This is a very unique and rare varietal grown in very small quantities in Sardinia – rich, floral, and citrusy with aromas of peaches, nuts, and herbs	$42.00
San Quirico Traditional white wine from the hills around Siena and San Geminiano in Tuscany – dry and crisp with lemon, almond and herb notes	$35.00
Umberto Fiore Moscato D’Asti Sweet, bubbly, low alcohol – great for dessert or sweeter palates	$39.00
Cascinetta Vietti Moscato D’Asti	$22.00
Tenuta Luisa Sauvignon Blanc Beautiful tropical fruits notes, bright and supple	$40.00
Colterris – Local Winery High acidity, grapefruit notes, award-winning	$44.00
Russiz Superiore Collio 2015/2016 From one of the most famous winemakers in Northern Italy, Marco Felluga, this is a complex, full body sauvignon blanc – 15% of the must was fermented in oak to add complexity – green pepper and pink grapefruit on the nose, lemon and grapefruit on the palate	$65.00
Garofoli Macrina This is the wine from my Italian summers spent by the Adriatic sea. The name is due to the hint of green hue in the color, “verde” in Italian – it’s the traditional wine of seafood dishes and cold aperitif on that stretch of the Adriatic coast – notes of ripe peaches and apples with hints of tropical fruits	$32.00
Bera Brachetto D’Acqui Sweet, bubbly, beautiful pink color, low alcohol, strawberry notes, 100% brachetto – basically a red Moscato	$47.00
Zardetto Prosecco delicious prosecco	$28.00
Leone De Castris’ Five Roses Dry Italian Rose’ with gentle tannins, bright acidity, and red berry and floral notes	$38.00
Val D’Oca Sparkling Rose’ a bit more than a glass; similar to a dry prosecco	$6.00
Val D’Oca Sparkling Extra Dry Rose’ Crisp red raspberry and strawberry notes give way to a dry, savory finish	$28.00
Umberto Fiore Moscato D’Asti	$39.00
Cascinetta Vietti Moscato D’Asti	$22.00
Whitewater Hill Zero Below – Local Winery Late harvest chardonnay, sweet and intense	$40.00
Two Rivers Winery – Local Winery	$33.00
Lechthaler Light bodied and dry	$32.00
Two Rivers Winery – Local Winery	$40.00
Colterris – Local Winery	$47.00
Russiz Superiore Collio 2017 From one of the most famous winemakers in Italy, Marco Felluga – the most unique and intense cabernet franc I have ever tasted – spicy, full body, complex, elegant	$69.00
Carlson Sweet Baby Red – Local Winery	$25.00
Castel Firmian Nerofino This wine is actually a 50-50 blend of Teroldego and Lagrain, the two most important red varietals of the Dolomites – full body, fruity, dry, well balanced – a great new discovery	$32.00
Di Majo Norante – Organically Grown	$27.00
Castello Di Bossi Chianti Classico	$41.00
Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva 2017 Aged two years in barrel and one year in bottle	$47.00
Castello Di Querceto Il Picchio Chianti Classico Riserva 2015 Single vineyard chianti only produced in exceptional years with the best of the grapes from this vineyard in the Classico area of Chianti – aged 12-14 months in oak barrels	$131.00
Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva 2014	$35.00
Altesino Brunello Di Montalcino Montosili 2008 Single vineyard, powerful Brunello – a really special treat	$308.00
Il Poggione Rosso Di Montalcino 2018 Basically a “baby” Brunello without the steep price tag	$62.00
Camigliano Brunello Di Montalcino 2014	$92.00
Argiano Brunello Di Montalcino 2015 Very approachable Brunello, powerful and intense but without the sharpness of most other young Brunello wines	$115.00
Fattoria Del Cerro 2016 Also made from sangiovese grapes, vino nobile comes exclusively from the area around the hill town of Montepulciano and is not to be confused with the montepulciano grape that produces the wine with the same name	$41.00
Poliziano Asinone 2016 single vineyard – only made in exceptional years – a powerful wine	$133.00
Poliziano Lohsa Another form of sangiovese grown along the Tuscan coast – produced by one of the best wineries in the Montepulciano area	$34.00
Monte Antico Affordable Supertuscan blend of sangiovese, merlot and cabernet sauvignon	$26.00
Monte Antico 2014	$50.00
Feudo Maccari The most important red grape of Sicily-medium body with smooth tannins	$38.00
Argiolas Perdera Indigenous grape from the island of Sardegna, rarely seen anywhere else – medium body, with gentle tannins, red berry, herbs and earthy tones – great overall food wine	$36.00
Colterris 2017 – Local Winery One of the newest wineries in the valley but always producing some of the best wines around here	$47.00
Colterris 2017 – Local Winery Another beautiful wine from this estate winery – dry with full body	$48.00
Sant’Antonio Scaia it is rare to find a wine that is 100% corvina grapes – this is a great value wine	$27.00
Zenato Valpolicella Perfect combination of fruity and earthy – this wine is so eclectic that it pairs well with a large number of dishes on our menu	$34.00
Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre-Great Value, Great Wine This is a unique wine that contains 30% of Amarone in the blend	$36.00
Zenato Amarone Classico Della Valpolicella 2015 Rich, luscious and chocolatey	$136.00
Zenato Amarone Classico Della Valpolicella 2014 Another great wine and a split bottle is a great way to enjoy a great wine without breaking the bank	$76.00
Righetti Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2008 A special release for this wine – only 1130 bottles made and only 18 came to Colorado	$230.00
Vietti Nebbiolo Perbacco 2018 Just two months short of being a Barolo!	$61.00
Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2016 One of Robert Parker’s favorite wines and a great entry to Barolo wines	$118.00
Travaglini Gattinara 2016 From the small producing area of Gattinara in Northern Piedmont, this wine is made like a barbaresco but without the price tag – don’t forget to look at the bottle and its unique shape, which was patented by the Travaglini family in 1958	$83.00
Damilano Barolo Lecinquevigne 2013 A blend of wines from 5 different vineyards – aromas of leather, tobacco, and roses on the nose – dark cherries and red raspberries on the palate with strong but smooth tannins	$46.00
Silvio Grasso Barolo Bricco Manzoni 2010 One of the lesser known producers of Barolo whose vineyards are located in La Morra, one of the best areas of production of Barolo wine. This particular wine present the traditional characteristics of a Barolo in a classy and elegant way	$208.00
Poderi Elia Barbaresco 2012 Full-bodi	$137.00
Produttori Del Barbaresco Riserva Ovello 2014	$146.00
Produttori Del Barbaresco Riserva Pora 2013 Each is a single vineyard Barbaresco, aged 3 years in oak and 8 months in bottle – powerful and intense yet refined – each received 95 points from Wine Spectator! Barolo is considered the king of Piedmont wines while Barbaresco is considered the queen, intense but more approachable and softer than the powerful barolo	$137.00
Araldica Barbera D’Asti Albera 2016 Wine from Piemonte aged in oak casks, giving it a warm, smoky aroma	$25.00
Araldica Barbera D’Asti Superiore 2015 Fruity and lively	$48.00
Vietti Barbera D’Alba Scarrone 2016 Amazing Barbera treated with the care of a Barolo	$98.00
Terredora Di Paolo Fatica Contadina Taurasi 2012 This is the famous aglianico wine that is produced from vines that grow on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius – aged for 18 months in oak barrels then in bottle for 24 months – full body, complex, with dark fruit and tobacco notes – beautiful wine	$78.00
Librandi Duca Di San Felice 2012 A rare find from Calabria – full body, dry, earthy yet elegant	$45.00
Librandi Gravello Val Di Neto Rosso 2014 The most important wine for the Librandi winery: a beautiful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Gaglioppo grapes, full body, earthy and smooth	$66.00
Librandi Magno Megonio 2015/2016 My favorite wine from Calabria – made from the indigenous grape Magliocco, a very finicky grape to grow, this is a full body wine, earthy and elegantly rustic, with very smooth tannins	$75.00
Castello Monaci Piluna full body, fruity and delicious	$35.00
Mottura Stilio Primitivo Di Manduria 2017 Unique and interesting Primitivo made in the style of Amarone – the Primitivo grapes are dried before being pressed, giving the wine more bold and robust flavor	$120.00
Aia Vecchia Sor Ugo Bolgheri Superiore 2016 Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot-a classic Supertuscan	$82.00
Marchesi Antinori Il Bruciato 2018 Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah-one of the most affordable Supertuscan wines from one of the most prestigious wineries in Bolgheri and in Italy	$57.00
Poggio Al Tesoro Mediterra great value; Also from Bolgheri, on the Tuscan coast, this wine is a unique blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc	$41.00
Terre Di San Leonardo A beautiful blend of 40% merlot, 50% cabernet sauvignon and 10% carmenere from the Dolomites	$41.00
Santadi Grotta Rossa great value; Carignano del Sulcis is one of the lesser known grapes from Sardinia – full body, earthy yet smooth – a real jewel and one of the best values in this list	$38.00
Argiolas Costera From the island of Sardegna, cannonau is the same grape as garnacha in Spain and Granache in France – deliciously rustic and earthy	$39.00
Fontanabianca Dolcetto D’Alba great value; Medium body red wine from Piemonte, a great food wine	$33.00
Tenuta Pederzana Lambrusco Di Castelvetro Gibe Fruity but dry, lightly sparkly, the classic accompaniment for food from Emilia Romagna, my area of Italy-served chilled, this is a great wine to drink with most of our pastas	$34.00
Cleto Chiarli Vecchia Modena Lightly Sparkling with notes of red cherry, strawberry, and tangerine zest – crisp acidity	$32.00
Borgogno Langhe Freisa 2014 One of the lesser known grapes of Piemonte -medium body, red cherries, pleasant tannins, good acidity	$53.00
Valle Reale San Calisto 2010 Organically grown – From the oldest vines at the winery – rich, full body, with soft tannins – award winner every year	$100.00
Di Majo Norante Ramitello Biferno Rosso A blend of 80% montepulciano and 20% aglianico from Molise – a great value for the quality of this wine – intense, elegant, with dark fruit, licorice and leather notes – dry but with soft tannins	$38.00
Alois Lageder 2015 From the Dolomites – full body with smooth tannins – a delicious wine among the lesser known varietals in America, but produced for years in the Alpine regions	$53.00
Dessert Menu
Cassata Cake Inspired by Sicilian flavors: chiffon cake layered with ricotta cheese, chocolate, and pistachios-glazed and ganished with candied orange peel and pistachios	$8.00
Sbrisolona An old almond traditional cake from my area that goes back at least 3 centuries – the name means “crumble” and we served it with local apples cooked in caramel sauce and vanilla crème anglaise	$8.00
Key Lime Tart Classic key lime dessert served with whipped cream	$7.50
Tiramisu The quintessential Italian dessert at its best! Luscious coffee flavored mascarpone cream, airy genoise cake and house made ladyfingers	$7.50
Chocolate Decadence Truffle-like flourless chocolate decadence cake, served with raspberry sauce	$7.50
Crème Brulee Vanilla beans flavor	$7.00
Sorbetto Imported from Italy – we offer two flavors: lemon and mango	$6.00
Chocolate Cherry Almond Tart Our own recipe that has become a classic at the Bistro – buttery tart crust baked with almond paste, pie cherries and European chocolate-served warm with chocolate sauce (may contain occasional pits)	$7.50
Coconut Chai A dessert cocktail from paradise! A delicious blend of coconut rum, coconut milk, Chaga Chai tea and vanilla syrup, with a cinnamon sugar rim	$9.00
Whitewater Hill Zero Below – Local Winery – Later Harvest Chardonnay	$8.00
Colosi Malvasia Delle Lipari – A Unique “Passito” Wine From Sicily	$11.00
Antipasto Board
Prosciutto the quintessential Italian cured meat aged for more than a year	$5.00
Bresaola air cured beef typical of the Alpine area called Valtellina, we slice it thin and serve it with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a lemon wedge	$6.00
Coppa classic cured pork from Emilia flavored with nutmeg and other spices	$4.00
Speck smoked cured pork from the Alpine region of Europe	$5.00
Capicollo	$4.00
Hard Salame small hard salame, hand cut	$4.00
Cotto oven roasted rosemary ham	$3.00
Marinate Goat And Sheep Cheese new addition to this list, from Australia	$5.00
Marinated Feta house marinated with dry herbs and spices, olive oil, salt, and sun dried tomatoes	$3.00
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese invented in my hometown 900 years ago or so, considered the “king of cheeses”, aged 18 to 24 months	$5.00
Triple Crème Brie-Like Cheese creamy and rich	$4.00
Caciocavallo Southern Italian, provolone style, sharper than a regular provolone	$4.00
Romano Cheese sharp sheep cheese from the area of Rome	$3.00
Gorgonzola cow milk blue cheese typical of the region of Lombardy in Northern Italy	$4.00
Pecorino Toscano 90-day aged sheep milk cheese from Tuscany	$5.00
Gruyere From Switzerland – this gruyere is cave aged and has a beautiful nutty notes	$4.00
Butterkase made in the US like traditional buttery cheeses from Germany-soft and mild	$3.00
Cipolline Italian cipolline onions cured with balsamic vinegar-typical of Emilia	$3.00
Sicilian Marinated White Anchovies	$4.00
Mixed Olives	$5.00
Pickled Brussel Sprouts a bit spicy	$3.00
Piquante Peppers a bit sweet, a bit spicy	$3.00
House Made Crackers	$2.00
Croatian Fruit Spreads Sour cherries, Fig and orange	$3.00
Bresaola & Brie Bresaola beef and triple crème brie, olive oil, and lemon juice	$12.00
Piatto Misto Emiliano Prosciutto, salame, coppa, Parmigiano Reggiano, and cured onions	$15.00
Dinner Menu June 15th – June 19th, 2021
Eggplant Parmesan Medallions of eggplants layered with provolone cheese, Grana Padano cheese, and our tomato and vegetable sauce	$13.00
Insalata Caprese Locally grown heirloom tomatoes from Blaine in Palisade, house made mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, aged balsamic vinegar, single varietal olive oil, sea salt	$14.00
Summer Salad Locally grown greens, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, and radishes, creamy French herbed cheese, toasted pecans, hearts of palm, and raspberry balsamic dressing	$13.00
Blue Cheese Salad Arugula, apples, domestic buttermilk blue cheese, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and house made horseradish dressing	$14.00
Stuffed Mushrooms Large mushrooms stuffed with semolina gnocchi – baked to order with parmesan custard	$15.00
Carpaccio Di Bresaola Thinly sliced air cured beef from the Alpine region of Italy, locally grown arugula, shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, aged balsamic vinegar, single varietal extra virgin olive oil	$15.00
Minestrone My family’s recipe for this classic Italian soup with lots of vegetables, herbs, and white beans – finished with just a touch of our basil pesto; vegan without the pesto	$6.00
Artichoke Parmesan Soup Our signature soup	$6.00
Garden Salad Locally grown mixed greens, local tomatoes, beets, house made croutons, balsamic vinaigrette. Gluten Free without the croutons	$6.00
Romana Salad Our version of Caesar salad: honey gem lettuce, our focaccia croutons, Grana Padano crisps. Not vegetarian, Gluten Free without the croutons	$6.00
Rosetta Our signature pasta dish – house made pasta rolled with oven roasted rosemary ham and provolone cheese, sliced, baked and served with spicy tomato cream sauce	$27.00
Salmone Al Rosmarino Fresh Scottish salmon topped with fresh herbs, baked on a bed of fresh rosemary, served with roasted fingerling potatoes and Sicilian peperonata (stewed peppers, onions, tomatoes, and pine nuts)	$32.00
Affumicata Our smoked gouda chicken and pork sausage, mushrooms, white wine garlic cream sauce, our gemelli pasta, finished with baby spinach. Can be made with Gluten Free pasta	$27.00
Traditional Lasagna Our meat, tomato, and vegetable sauce mixed with bechamel sauce and layered with our spinach flavored noodles and Grana Padano cheese, then baked to order	$27.00
Saltimbocca House cut veal medallions folded with asiago cheese, prosciutto, and fresh sage, cooked in garlic white wine butter sauce, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables. Can be made gluten free	$34.00
Spaghetti With Green Garlic House made spaghetti tossed with locally grown green garlic, black pepper, and Grana Padano cheese – simple but delicious. Can be made with gluten free pasta	$23.00
Scaloppine Ai Porcini Naturally raised chicken breast butterflied and cooked with Italian porcini mushrooms, white wine, and cream – served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables. Can be made Gluten Free	$28.00
Spaghetti Alla Scoglio Black mussels, Manila clams, and spicy tomato garlic white wine sauce tossed with our spaghetti pasta. Can be made with gluten free pasta	$29.00
Gnocchi Our potato gnocchi tossed with grilled scapes, pine nut pesto, and house roasted tomatoes	$26.00

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Crystal and Nate Buffington

It was a really yummy patio experience for our family of four. Gluten free olive focaccia, caprese salad, artichokes, pork medallions with potatoes, and a traditional italian almond cake!

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Mary Beth Eversole

I have multiple severe food allergies and these wonderful people went ABOVE AND BEYOND to accommodate a dinner for me! I’m used to only receiving lettuce and bringing my own dressing on the rare occasion I have to eat out, but as you can see in the photos, the dishes they provided were of the highest quality and creation. I will certainly be coming here again when I travel through Grand Junction. Thank you for giving a weary traveler a wonderful meal!

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Kehauz

It has been several years since I have eaten here and having recently moved back to the area, I decided on take out this evening. The food is just as I remembered- homemade, authentic Italian comfort food. The packaging maintained the heat and held up. The Rosetta was spectacular- fresh pasta and rosemary ham rolled up with cheese and smothered in a delicious tomato cream sauce. Hubs had the Pasta Affumicata- homemade sausage, fresh spinach and mushrooms in a garlic cream sauce. Highly recommend the sbrisolona and chocolate decadence cake. Delicious.

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Sophia Grace

After a long day of hiking, we enjoyed a tasty meal at Il Bistro. I liked the atmosphere in the restaurant. It was an open space with big plants and had good lighting. I loved my food. The minestrone was flavorful and my raviolis were light and delicious.

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Scott Mancuso

Went for my wife’s birthday and we absolutely loved it. The fresh bread, stuffed dates and lobster ravioli were all incredible, but the rolled pasta (specifically the Rosetta) was a revelation in the realm of pasta consumption. It was the perfect date night.

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Michael DeWaal

Attentive, informed wait staff, objective recommendations, wines of many varieties, and finally real robust Italian recipes to savor. Highly rated, so I’m not the first to have a great experience here at il Bistro Italiano. We split our salad and main course since it was later in the evening for us and we just wanted quality, robust food.

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Lisa Moose Kral

The food is prepared with skill and knowledge, the atmosphere is nice and casual, and our waiter was delightful. We split the caprese appetizer, tried the artichoke parmesan soup, and ossobuco.

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Michelle McClure

I had the mushroom risotto in a parmesan cheese bowl. Oh my goodness, delicious! My husband had the Rosetta and that was just amazing. We’ve already been telling everyone about it. Thank you for a truly wonderful meal.

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Marebear

The service was fantastic and friendly. The chef was very accommodating to my friends special dietary needs. I had the risotto and omg wow it was awesome. The only criticism I have is that the portions were huge! They could have easily cut them in half and it still would have been more than enough. In my opinion the prices reflect the amazing food and service, well worth it.

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Kasey Raia Stout

Delicious food and great service! They make their pasta in house, and you can tell! The menu is constantly changing, and I got the gnocchi pesto. It was good, but there was a little too much parmesan on it for my taste. (However this is a personal preference). My husband got the Rosetta, which was a pasta with ham, cheese, and a creamy, spicy sauce. He loved it! Overall a great experience, and if we are ever in town again, we will definitely be back!

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