The Library Wine Bar & Bistro Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing The Library Wine Bar & Bistro, a classy Mediterranean and American fusion wine bar in Wallingford, CT. This establishment offers a diverse menu with many vegetarian options and a wide array of amenities, including outdoor seating, private dining, and happy hour specials. Customers rave about the Sunday brunch buffet, complete with breakfast and lunch options, a dessert section, and an omelette station. The dinner menu features delicious vegan options and dishes like burgers, chicken parm, and cauliflower steak. The ambiance, with live music and historic charm, adds to the dining experience. Don't miss out on the extensive wine selection and cozy fireplace atmosphere. The Library Wine Bar & Bistro is the perfect spot for a romantic evening or a gathering with friends and family. With exceptional service and delightful dishes, this restaurant is a must-visit in New Haven County.

Dessert Menu

Coffee

$3.00

Tea

$3.00

Espresso

$4.00

Cappuccino

$5.00

Latte

$5.00

Double Espresso

$6.00

Hot Cocoa

$3.00

B- Coffee

Bailey's, Kahlua, Grand Marnier, Coffee, Whipped Cream

$8.00

Italian Coffee

Amaretto, Espresso, Steamed Milk, Whipped Cream

$8.00

Portuguese Coffee

Adega Brandy, Coffee, Whipped Cream

$8.00

Mint Cocoa

Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, Mint, Hot Cocoa, Whipped Cream

$8.00

Hot Toddy

Orangerie Orange Infused Whiskey, Lemon, Cloves, Hot Water

$8.00

Basil Hayden

Bulliet

Bulliet Rye

Jack Daniels

Maker's Mark

Litchfield Distillery

Batchers Bourbon

Woodford Double Oaked

Woodford Reserve High

West Silver

High West Double Rye

High West Bourye

Knob Creek

Crown Royal

Jameson

Dewar's

Johnnie Walker Black

Johnnie Walker

Red Johnnie Walker Blue

Laphroaig -Year

Macallan -Year

Glenlivet -Year

Glenfiddich -Year

Dalmore -Year

Adega

Felipe II Brandy

Courvoisier VS

Remy Martin VSOP

B&B

Drambuie

Bailey's

Bicerin

Campari

Disaronno

Grand Marnier

Chambord

Kahlua

Lazzaroni Amaro

Molanari Sambuca

Toschi Limoncello

Taylor Faldgate -Year-Old

$13.00

Cockburns Fine Ruby

$8.00

Sanderman Founders Reserve Porto Tinto

$9.00

Osbourne Porto Blanco

$8.00

Fonseca Tawny

$8.00

Cockburns Special Reserve

$9.00

Cockburn's -Year-Old Tawny

$9.00

Sanderman's Ruby

$8.00

Sanderman's Rainwater Maderia

$8.00

Scrambled Eggs

Home Fries

Bacon

Sausage

Eggs Benedict

Challah French Toast

Fried Chicken

Saffron Rice

Aperol Spritz

prosecco | aperol | club soda

$9.00

Spiked Double Brewed Iced Coffee

fresh, double brewed iced coffee | baileys | frangelico

$7.00

Library Mimosa

chilled prosecco | oj

$9.00

Bellini

Ask your server for daily purees

$9.00

Bloody Mary

ketel one vodka | house-made bloody mary mix | horseradish | celery | cucumber

$9.00

Bacon & Jalapeno Bloody Mary

jalapeno infused tequila | house-made bloody mary mix | sliced bacon | jalapeno garnish

$11.00

Blush Sangria

house made with seasonal fruits

$9.00

Double Brewed Iced Coffee

freshly made in-house

$2.50

Virgin Mary

the library's special house-made bloody mary mix

$3.50

Sunday Brunch

Happy Hour

The Catcher In The Rye

plum tomatoes | marinara | fresh mozzarella | parmesan cheese | fresh basil

$12.00

To Kill A Mockingbird

buffalo chicken | cheddar cheese | mozzarella cheese | bleu cheese crema

$13.00

Huckleberry Fig

dried fig | gorgonzola cheese | shaved prosciutto | baby arugula | balsamic reduction

$12.00

Bruschetta

garlic crostini | roasted tomatoes | fresh mozz | balsamic reduction

$7.00

Fried Calamari

cherry peppers | lemon garlic aioli | marinara

$9.00

Bolinhos De Bacalhau

salt cod and potato fritters | lemon garlic aioli

$7.00

Roasted Chourico

spiced rum | served flaming

$8.00

Mac & Cheese

house cheese blend | herb bread crumbs

$6.00

Orange Ginger Chicken

sriracha aioli | wasabi sesame seeds

$8.00

Loaded Nachos

hosue made thin sliced russet potatoes chips | cheddar | bacon | jalapeno | olives | pico de gallo | sour cream

$7.00

Steamed Mussels

chourico | tomato | basil | white wine | butter

$11.00

Steak Crostini

mushroom gorgonzola cream sauce | balsamic reduction | toasted crostini

$9.00

Charcuterie And Artisinal Cheese

prosciutto | spanish chorizo | soppressata | local and imported cheeses | accoutrements

$20.00

Burrata

heirloom tomatoes | basil | balsamic reduction | olive oil | sea salt

$16.00

Tuna Nachos

ahi tuna | wonton chips | sesame jalapenos | siracha aioli | sweet chili | seaweed salad

$17.00

The Library

baby greens | grape tomatoes | cucumbers | carrots | shallots | grana padano | balsamic vinaigrette

$12.00

Caesar

romaine | grana padano | garlic croutons | caesar dressing

$12.00

Pear Salad

diced pears | candied pecans | crumbled goat cheese | baby arugula | muscatel vinaigrette

$14.00

Grapes Of Wrath

mixed greens | grapes | dried cranberries | gorgonzola | candied walnuts | balsamic vinaigrette

$14.00

Wedge Salad

baby iceberg | heirloom cherry tomatoes | cucumbers | bacon | crumbled gorgonzola | gorgonzola dressing

$14.00

Steak Crostini

mushroom-gorgonzola cream sauce | fresh herbs | balsamic reduction | toasted crostini

$15.00

Loaded Nachos

house made thin sliced russet potato chips | cheddar cheese | bacon | jalapenos | olives | tomatoes | pico de gallo | sour cream

$14.00

Calamari Fritti

hot cherry peppers | lemon garlic aioli | marinara

$14.00

Pulpo

grilled octopus | warm fingerling potato salad | olives | roasted peppers | piri piri sauce | saffron aioli

$16.00

Steamed Mussels

prince edward island mussels | garlic | andouille sausage | plum tomato | white wine

$15.00

Orange Ginger Chicken

siracha aioli | wasabi peas | sesame seeds | crispy rice noodles

$14.00

Mac & Cheese

house cheese blend | bread crumbs

$12.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

honey sherry | apples | goat cheese | almonds

$14.00

Meatballs

pork, veal, and beef meatballs | herb ricotta

$14.00

Eggplant

marinated eggplant | heirloom tomatoes | fresh mozzarella | pesto vinaigrette | balsamic reduction

$13.00

Truffle Fries

hand cut | shaved pecorino | lemon garlic aioli

$9.00

Cavatelli Bolognese

house made ricotta cavatelli | traditional bolognese sauce | basil | ricotta | grana padano

$26.00

Zuppa Di Pesce

clams | mussels | calamari | shrimp | lobster | linguini | garlic | white wine | red sauce

$40.00

Linguini And Clams

garlic | white wine | butter | parsley | lemon | linguini

$28.00

Bucatini

sauteed eggplant | garlic | pomodoro sauce | touch of pesto | shaved ricotta salata

$23.00

Lobster Pappardelle

sherry cream | fresh pappardelle | lobster | chives

$36.00

Chicken Parmesan

pomodoro | mozzarella | parmesan | linguini | basil

$26.00

Maple Glazed Chicken

twin oz. grilled chicken breasts | butternut squash puree | fingerling potatoes | roasted brussels sprouts | maple-dijon glaze

$26.00

Duck Breast

pickled baby carrots | brussels sprouts | roasted delicata squash | sweet potato puree | amarena cherry sauce

$28.00

Scallops

pan seared sea scallops | quinoa and apple salad | roasted butternut | sweet potato puree | candied bacon

$32.00

Grilled Salmon

fregola sarda pomodoro | italian salsa verde | grilled eggplant | oven roasted tomatoes | arugula

$27.00

Shrimp And Grits

asiago cheese grits | andouille sausage | corn | tomato jam | cajun butter sauce

$27.00

Cauliflower Steak

jasmine rice | chickpea and pineapple curry | grilled eggplant | pineapple chutney

$22.00

Braised Short Ribs

asiago cheese grits | roasted cauliflower | red wine jus | buttermilk fried onions

$30.00

Filet Mignon

oz. | garlic mashed potatoes | asparagus | gorgonzola butter | red onion jam

$40.00

New York Strip

oz. black angus strip | garlic mashed potatoes | bordelaise sauce | green beans | caramelized cippolini onions

$35.00

Ribeye

oz. black angus | porcini mushroom crust | creamed spinach | roasted fingerling potatoes | black truffle butter

$39.00

The Liburger

/ lb. angus blend burger | caramelized onions | smoked white cheddar | comeback sauce | lettuce | tomato | pickle | brioche bun | fries

$17.00

Grilled Asparagus

$8.00

Asiago Cheese Grits

$7.00

Roasted Cauliflower

$7.00

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

$7.00

Roasted Green Beans

$7.00

Creamed Spinach

$8.00

Hand Cut Fries

$6.00

Dinner Menu