Bistro 45 Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Bistro 45, a culinary gem nestled in Pasadena, CA, where New American cuisine meets an inviting cocktail bar and exquisite desserts. Here, seasonal menus showcase a commitment to sustainability, featuring dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.
- Pizzas: Take a bite of the Primavera, bursting with organic vegetables, or savor the Rocky Chicken Pesto, layered with aromatic flavors.
- Appetizers: Delight in Carlsbad Mussels & Littleneck Clams, cooked in a rich, creamy Madeira reduction, or the Braised Spanish Octopus, elegantly presented with pickled onions and purple potatoes.
- Desserts: End your meal on a sweet note with their organic berry trifle, a refreshing culmination of flavors.
The ambiance is charming, enhanced by attentive service that ensures a memorable dining experience. Whether for a casual meal or a special occasion, Bistro 45 promises exceptional food and an unforgettable atmosphere.
APPETIZERS
Soup Of The Day
James' Little Gems Salad
Auvergne Blue cheese dressing, radishes, Niman Ranch bacon & organic tomato
Composed Heirloom Beet Salad
Farmstead goat cheese, crispy artichoke…Chard leaves & beet vinaigrette
“Caesar” Salad With Pesto Organic Romaine
Burrata Alla Panna & Parma Prosciutto
Organic tomatoes & dried local figs Balsamic drizzle
Ravioli Du Chef
Cast Iron Monterey Calamari
Smoked chickpea saute, organic spicy tomato pomodoro, shallot, lemon, micro cilantro
Braised Spanish Octopus
Organic lemon & olive oil, pickled onions & fennel, purple potatoes & wild arugula
Carlsbad Mussels & Littleneck Clams
Creamy Madeira reduction, lemon-thyme, Gilroy garlic, Magic Valley shallots
Petaluma Duck & Foie Gras
Grilled sourdough and port aspic
Rocky Chicken
Pesto, mushrooms, wild arugula & Parmesan
Prosciutto & Mozzarella Fresca
Garnished with arugula, Brown Turkey figs & shaved Parmesan
Primavera
Seasonal organic vegetables, olives, garlic/eggplant puree
Toy Box Tomato
Pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, basil
Wild Shrimp
Pesto & organic red onion
PIZZAS
SIDES
Whipped Potatoes Or Bistro 45 Fries
Sauteed Foraged Mushrooms
Organic Chef's butter & Madeira
Roasted Colorful Harvest Cauliflower
Quail Farms yam “hummus”, fine herb puree, spinach & Zatar
Bloomsdale Spinach & Garlic
Chipotle Brussels Sprouts
With or without Niman Ranch bacon
Pasta Du Chef
Organic Vegetable Risotto
Shaved Parmesan
Pasta/Risotto
Large Plates
Roasted Heirloom Young Chicken (Poussin)
Sweet potato galette, heirloom carrots & chicken/thyme reduction
Seared Hudson Valley Magret Duck Breast
Scallion-herb rice, organic vegetables, blackberry gastrique
Provencale Bouillabaisse
Fresh seasonal fish and shellfish in a non-traditional spicy broth
Grilled 11 Oz. Niman Ranch Pork Chop
Shaved Brussels saute, seed mustard & warm Fuji apple
Pan Roasted Sottish King Salmon
Sauteed legumes, Hon Shimeji mushrooms, organic spinach...Dijon drizzle
Greater Omaha Hanger Steak
Whipped potatoes with garlic chips, green beans...bordelaise
Fish Du Jour
Chickpea puree, Rainbow chard, leek fondue
Seared Dive Boat Sea Scallops
Cauliflower puree, heirloom carrot/shellfish reductions
Grilled Beef Filet Chateau
Fingerlings, roasted cauliflower, bone marrow sauce
Roasted Rack Of Australian Lamb
Fine herb demi, Pommes Anna, tomatoes, organic carrots
Organic Berry Trifle
Red wine soaked berries, brioche, pastry creme, strawberry sorbet
Meyer Lemon Trio
Chilled sliced lemon souffle, lemon curd, warm lemon pudding cake, raspberry sauce
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Coconut gelato
Chocolate Terrine
Berry sorbet
Butterscotch Pot Au Creme
Whipped cream, Maldon salt and a sugar cookie
Fuji Apple Tart Tatin
Creme friache ice cream, caramel sauce
Chocolate Soup
Chocolate sauce, vanilla bean ice cream
Housemade Sorbets & Ice Cream
Selection Of Cheeses
Napa honey, crostini, mix of nuts and dried fruit (one cheese)