Carmela's Bistro & Wine Bar

Carmela's Bistro & Wine Bar Menu

(402) 489-0005
4141 Pioneer Woods Drive, Lincoln, NE 68506

Starters (Lunch)


Bruschetta
$12.00
Vegetarian. Marinated tomatoes, crostini, burrata, basil + balsamic glaze.
Rustic Fondue
$13.00
Vegetarian. Gruyere, sauvignon blanc, herbs, apple chutney and toast points.
Duck Eggroll
$13.00
Braised duck, cabbage, onion, carrot, arugula, mango and mustard sauce.
Signature Crab Cakes
$16.00
Pancho, fried, arugula and remoulade.
Canadian Bacon
$13.00
Gluten-free. Roasted poblano and orange marmalade.
Crab Rangoon Pizza
$16.00
Parmesan cream, sweet Thai, cream cheese, lump crab, green onion and wontons.
Margherita Pizza
$11.00
Marinara, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, pesto & balsamic reduction.
Pig & Fig Pizza
$15.00
Parmesan cream, prosciutto, spinach, goat cheese & truffle oil.
Haystack
$10.00
Lightly battered onion strings, piled high, house catsup & remoulade.
Wicked Eggs
7.00
Jalapeno & bacon jam.

$Field & Kettle (Lunch)

All salads cam be made gluten-free.
Honey + Blue
$7.00-13.00
Vegetarian. Greens, blue cheese, grapes, red onions, candied walnuts, honey and white balsamic vinaigrette and crostini.
Simple House Salad
$6.00-12.00
Vegetarian. Greens, cucumber, carrot, peas, red onion, marinated tomatoes, egg, choice of dressing and crostini.
Classic Caesar
$6.00-12.00
Chipped romaine, red onion, parmesan, capers, egg & caesar dressing, crostini.
Waldorf
$6.00
Vegetarian. Romaine wedge, apple, candied walnuts, red onion, cranberries, maytag blue dressing and crostini.
Brussel + Kale
$7.00-13.00
Brussel sprouts, kale, bacon, candied almonds, cranberries, Parmesan, caesar dressing and crostini.
Strawberry & Goat Salad
7.00-13.00
Greens, strawberries, almonds, red onions, goat cheese, orange shallot vinaigrette & crostini.

$Luncheon Entrees (Lunch)

Sided with your choice of one of the following sides truffle + Parmesan fries (request house. Made ketchup), house fried potato chips, creamy coleslaw, simple salad or cup of chef selected soup of the day.
Quiche
$12.00
Chef selected quiche of the day.
Turkey Rueben
$11.00
Coleslaw, Russian dressing, melted Gruyere, toasted sourdough.
Yardbird
$12.00
Grilled chicken breast, melted cheddar, bacon, sliced tomato, greens, toasted sourdough.
Muffaletta
$13.00
Salami, ham, olive tapenade, arugula, basil aioli, Gruyere, toasted focaccia.
Turkey BLT
$11.00
Sliced tomato, bacon, arugula, cracked black pepper, basil aioli, toasted croissant.
Carmela's Chicken Salad
$12.00
Housemade, candied almond, carrot, celery, red onion, toasted croissant.
Prime Rib French Dip
$14.00
Shaved prime rib, havarti, murano bread with au jus.
Knife + Fork Winter Sautee
$12.00
Vegetarian. Open-faced, focaccia basil, aioli, vegetable winter sautee, tomato chutney, melted burrata cheese, balsamic.
Chicken Pot Pie
$12.00
House made, onions celery, carrots & peas with flaky crust, choice of side.
Harvest Moon Grilled Cheese
$11.00
Vegetarian. Gruyere, apple chutney arugula, toasted sour dough.
Bellissimo
$19.00
Ham, salami, prosciutto, greens, sliced tomato, red onion, basil aioli, extra olive oil, toasted focaccia.
Bourbon Filet Burger (10 oz.)
$14.00
Ground in-house, bourbon + bacon jam, apple chutney, maytag blue, brioche bun, mustard sauce, truffle + Parmesan fries.
Mexicali Chicken
$11.00
Blackened grilled chicken, havarti, pico de gallo & avocado on toasted sourdough with choice of side.
Crabby Sammy
$11.00
Toasted croissant, greens, sliced tomato, cucumber & remoulade. Choice of side.
Stuffed Poblano
$16.00
Smoked pork, cream & cheddar cheese, red pepper, cilantro, red onions & spinach, cheese sauce, chile verde, creme fraiche, pico & avocado, citrus like rice & black beans.
3 Lil' Pigs
$12.00
Smoked pork, ham, bacon jam, BBQ sauce, melted cheddar on toasted brioche bun, choice of side.
Ranch Hand Burger
$14.00
Cheddar, smoked pork, BBQ sauce, haystack onions, brioche bun, choice of side.
Tacos
$13.00
Flour shell, choice of grilled chicken, shrimp, smoked pork or smoked salmon. Greens, pico de gallo & creme fraiche, sided with citrus & lime rice & black beans.
Smoked Salmon
11.00
Toasted criossant, greens, sliced tomato, cucumber, bacon & remoulade. Choice of side.

$Soup (Lunch)


Exotic Mushroom
$5.00
Vegetarian. Cream soup, truffle oil, fried tarragon and crostini.
Chef Selected
4.00
Ask served for today's signature soup and crostini.

$Salad + Pasta + Steak Accompaniments (Lunch)


Grilled Chicken
$3.00
Carmela's Crab Cake
$5.00
Three Sauteed Shrimp
$5.00
Two Seared Sea Scallops
$6.00
Salmon Filet (8 oz.)
$8.00
Salmon Filet (4 oz.)
$4.00
Braised Duck
$4.00
Anchovies
2.00

$Pizza (Lunch)

Gluten-free crust available upon request.
Salami + Olive
$14.00
Marinara, Greek olives, salami, goat cheese, burrata and basil.
Chicken + Blue
15.00
Marinara, blue cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, arugula and grilled chicken.

$Starters (Dinner)


Rustic Fondue
$13.00
Vegetarian. Gruyere, sauvignon blanc, herbs, apple chutney and toast points.
Bruschetta
$14.00
Vegetarian. Marinated tomatoes, crostini, burrata, basil and balsamic glaze.
Portabella Oscar
$15.00
Crab stuffed portabella, cream cheese, green onion, red pepper, panko, asparagus and hollandaise.
Artichokes
$12.00
Vegetarian. Tempure battered, fried, lemon and caper aioli.
Canadian Bacon
$13.00
Gluten-free. Roasted poblano and jalapeno orange marmalade.
Meatball Au Poivre
$11.00
House rolled meatballs, brandy and peppercorn sauce, grilled bread.
Wine + Cheese Plate
$16.00
Artisan cheese and meats. Chef charcuterie, artisan crackers and breads.
Crab Rangoon Pizza
$16.00
Parmesan cream, sweet Thai, cream cheese, lump crab, green onion and wontons.
Pig + Fig Pizza
$15.00
Parmesan cream, prosciutto, spinach, goat cheese and truffle oil.
Margherita
$14.00
Olive oil, burrata, sliced tomatoes, basil and balsamic glaze.
Haystack
$10.00
Lightly battered onion strings, piled high, house catsup & remoulade.
Tuna Tower
$15.00
Wontons, ahi, avocado, asian slaw, almonds, sesame seeds, sweet thai & ginger garlic sauce.
Signature Crab Cakes
$16.00
Three panko encrusted, fried, crab & shrimp & remoulade.
Ploughman's Board
$16.00
Cheddar, havarti, blue, pickled onions, prosciutto, salami, grapes, dijon, pickles, hummus, olives, candied nuts, crostinis & crisps.
Wicked Eggs
$7.00
Dijon, jalapeno & bacon jam.
Shrimp Cargo
16.00
Mushrooms, herbed garlic butter, melted havarti & toast.

$Field & Kettle (Dinner)

All salads cam be made gluten-free.
Honey + Blue
$7.00-13.00
Vegetarian. Greens, blue cheese, grapes, red onions, candied walnuts, honey + white balsamic vinaigrette + crostini.
Simple House Salad
$6.00-12.00
Vegetarian. Greens, cucumber, carrot, peas, red onion, marinated tomatoes, egg, choice of dressing and crostini.
Classic Caesar
$6.00-12.00
Chopped romaine, red onion, parmesan, capers , egg & caesar dressing & crostini.
Brussel + Kale
$7.00-13.00
Brussel sprouts, kale, bacon, candied almonds, cranberries, Parmesan, caesar dressing and crostini.
Asian Tuna Salad
$15.00
Greens, seared ahi tuna, asian slaw, wontons, carrot, candied almonds, avocado, sweet tha & bangkok peanut sauce.
Strawberry & Goat Salad
7.00-13.00
Greens, strawberries, candied almonds, red onions, goat cheese, orange shallot vinaigrette & crostini

$Pasta (Dinner)


Carmela's Stuffed Ravioli
$22.00
Ricotta, mozzarella, aged Parmesan and Romano cheese, Parmesan cream, mushrooms, winter greens and prosciutto.
Eggplant Parmesan
$19.00
Vegetarian. Breaded eggplant, burrata, house marinara, basil, winter sautee and spinach fettuccini.
Meatballs + Noodles
$17.00
Tagliatelle pasta, house marinara, hand rolled meatballs and Parmesan.
Cajun Chicken Pasta
$19.00
Spinach fettuccine pasta, blackened chicken, creamy Cajun alfredo and pico de gallo.
Bistro Pasta
$18.00
Linguini pasta, parmesan cream, prosciutto, artichokes, mushrooms & parmesan.
Carbonara
$17.00
Cavatappi, smoled salmon, parmesan cream & yolk, peas, bacon, sundried tomatoes & parmesan
Mac
15.00
Cavatappi pasta, four cheese sauce, parmesan & parsley

$Entree (Dinner)


Salmon Oscar
$26.00
Gluten-free. Seared filet, crab stuffed portabella, asparagus, hollandaise and fried tarragon.
Chicken Marsala
$22.00
Gluten-free. Seared chicken breast, creamy mushroom marsala sauce, mashed potatoes and sauteed green beans.
Chop
$24.00
Gluten-free. Bone-in pork loin, candied bacon, apple chutney, polenta and winter sautee.
Chimichurri Sirloin
$24.00
Gluten-free. Grilled, rustic chimichurri sauce, risotto and broccolini.
Chicken Juliette
$24.00
Panko encrusted Parmesan cream, marinated tomatoes, mashed potatoes and sauteed green beans.
Awesome Chicken Fried Steak
$24.00
Hand-battered slow roasted, herb encrusted prime rib, mashed potatoes, country gravy, sauteed green beans.
Scampi Seabass
$34.00
Gluten-free. Seared filled, shrimp scampi sauce, marinated tomatoes, mashed potatoes, asparagus.
Whiskey Filet
$30.00
Whiskey sauce, mushrooms, bacon jam, whipped potatoes & brussel sprouts.
Sea Scallops
$28.00
Gluten-free. Seared, bourbon bacon jam, tomato chutney, polenta and broccolini.
Bourbon Filet Burger
$17.00
Ground in-house, bourbon and bacon jam, apple chutney, maytag blue, brioche bun, mustard sauce, truffle and Parmesan fries.
Espresso Rubbed Rib Eye
$29.00
Gluten-free. Maytag blue maitre 'd butter, truffle, and Parmesan fries + sauteed green beans.
Poblano Salmon
$26.00
Salmon filet, poblano cream sauce, blackened shrimp, risotto and asparagus.
Tequila Chicken
$18.00
Grilled, tequila & lime cream sauce, pico, avocado, tortilla strips, citrus lime rice & black beans.
Stuffed Salmon
$16.00
Shrimp & crab stuffed, hollandaise, whipped potatoes & asparagus.
Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf
$16.00
Sweetened tomato sauce, haystack onions, whipped potatoes & garlic green beans.
Fish & Chips
$21.00
Stella Artois beer battered walleye, blue cheese coleslaw, parmesan truffle fries, sided with remoulade & house catsup.
Walleye Picatta
$25.00
Panko encrusted, marinated tomatoes, champagne butter sauce & capers, whipped potatoes & brussel sprouts.
South Of The Border Stuffed Poblano
$18.00
Smoked pork, cream & cheddar cheese, red pepper, cilantro, red onions & spinach, cheese sauce, chile verde, creme fraiche, pico & avocado, citrus lime rice & black beans.
Seabass
36.00
Seared fillet, shrimp scampi sauce, marinated tomatoes, whipped potatoes & asparagus.

$Soup (Dinner)


Chef Selected
4.00
(Ask served for today's signature soup) and crostini.

$Salad + Pasta + Steak Accompaniments (Dinner)


Grilled Chicken
$3.00
Carmela's Crab Cake
$5.00
Three Sauteed Shrimp
$5.00
Two Seared Sea Scallops
$6.00
Salmon Filet (8 oz.)
$8.00
Salmon Filet (8 oz.)
$4.00
Anchovies
2.00

$Pizza (Dinner)

Request gluten-free crust.
Chicken + Blue
15.00
Marinara, blue cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, arugula and grilled chicken.

$Starters (Brunch)


Rustic Fondue
$13.00
Gruyere, sauvignon blanc, herbs, apple chutney, toast points.
Signature Crab Cakes
$16.00
Pancho, fried, arugula and remoulade.
Bruschetta
$13.00
Marinated tomatoes, crostini, burrata, basil and balsamic glaze.
Duck Eggroll
$13.00
Braised duck, cabbage, onion, carrot, arugula, mango and mustard sauce.
Canadian Bacon
$13.00
Gluten-free. Roasted poblano and orange marmalade.
Wicked Eggs
$7.00
Jalapeno & bacon jam.
Ploughman's Board
$15.00
Cheddar, havarti, blue, pickled onions, prosciutto, salami, grapes, dijon, pickles, hummus, olives, candied nuts, crostinis & crisps
Sunrise Pizza
12.00
Parmesan cream, scrambled eggs, bacon, green onions & jojo potatoes

$Field & Kettle (Brunch)

All salads cam be made gluten-free.
Honey + Blue
$6.00
Vegetarian. Greens, blue cheese, grapes, red onions, candied walnuts, honey, white balsamic vinaigrette, crostini.
Waldorf
$6.00
Vegetarian. Romaine wedge, apple, candied walnuts, red onion, cranberries, Maytag blue dressing, crostini.
Simple Salad Salad
$6.00-12.00
Greens, cucumber, carrot, peas, red onion, marinated tomatoes, egg, choice of dressing, crostini.
Grilled Caesar
$6.00
Grilled romaine wedge, red onion, Parmesan, Caesar, capers, egg, crostini.
Brussel + Kale
$7.00-13.00
Brussel sprouts, kale, bacon, candied almonds, cranberries, Parmesan, caesar dressing crostini.
Strawberry & Goat
7.00-13.00
Greens, strawberries, almonds, red onions, goat cheese, orange shallot vinaigrette & crostini.

$Luncheon & Brunchin (Brunch)


Chicken Fried Steak
$16.00
House breaded sirloin, low country sausage, 2 fried eggs, biscuit, jam.
Biscuit + Gravy
$9.00
2 buttermilk biscuits, low country sausage gravy.
Traditional Short Stack
$12.00
3 jumbo pancakes, whipped cream, sugared strawberries, butter, maple syrup.
Paris Scramble
$14.00
Gluten-free. Breakfast potatoes, chicken breast, bell peppers, Parmesan, scrambled eggs, asparagus, marinated tomatoes.
Portabella Stuffed Oscar
$17.00
Crab stuffed portabella, cream cheese, green onion, red pepper, panko, asparagus, poached egg, Parmesan cream.
Quiche
$12.00
Chef selected, side of jojos.
Upstream Benedict
$14.00
Toasted foccacia, poached eggs, smoked salmon & hollandaise sauce, capers & marinated tomatoes. Sided with jojos.
Eggs Benedict
$11.00
Focaccia, ham, poached egg, hollandaise sauce (choice of side).
Crab Cake Benedict
$13.00
Toasted focaccia, poached eggs, crab cake, Parmesan cream sauce, greens, marinated tomatoes. Sided with jojos.
Traditional Chicken Pot Pie
$15.00
Creamy, baked, house made: onions, celery, carrots & peas with flaky crust. Choice of side.
Carmela's Chicken Salad
$12.00
Housemade, candied almond, carrot, celery, red onion, toasted croissant.
French Toast
$12.00
Dipped sourdough, powdered sugar, whipped cream, butter & syrup.
Chilaquiles Verde
$14.00
Fried flour tortilla crisps, smoked pork, chile verde, two fried eggs, pickled red onions, goat cheese, cilantro, creme fraiche & pico.
Stuffed Poblano
$16.00
Smoked pork, cream & cheddar cheese, red pepper, cilantro, red onions & spinach, cheese sauce, chile verde, creme fraiche, pico & avocado, citrus lime rice & black beans.
Ham & Cheese Omelet
$12.00
3 egg omelet, cheddar, smothered in parmesan cream sauce, sided with jojos.
Breakfast Tacos
$14.00
Flour shell, scrambled eggs, cheddar, greens, pico de gallo & creme fraiche, sided with citrus & lime rice & black beans.
Dawn Burger
14.00
Cheddar, smoked pork, fried egg, BBQ sauce, haystack onions, brioche bun, choice of side.

$Soup (Brunch)


Exotic Mushroom
$5.00
Vegetarian. Cream soup, truffle oil, fried tarragon and crostini.
Chef Selected
4.00
(Ask served for today's signature soup) and crostini.

$Salad + Pasta + Steak Accompaniments (Brunch)


Grilled Chicken
$3.00
Carmela's Crab Cake
$5.00
Three Sauteed Shrimp
$5.00
Two Seared Sea Scallops
$6.00
Salmon Filet (8 oz.)
$8.00
Salmon Filet (8 oz.)
$4.00
Braised Duck
$4.00
Anchovies
2.00

$Pizza (Brunch)

Gluten-free crust available upon request.
Crab Rangoon
$16.00
Parmesan cream, sweet Thai, cream cheese, lump crab, green onion and wontons.
Margherita
$13.00
Olive oil, burrata, sliced tomatoes, basil and balsamic glaze.
Salami + Olive
$14.00
Marinara, Greek olives, salami, goat cheese, burrata and basil.
Chicken + Blue
$14.00
Marinara, blue cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, arugula and grilled chicken.
Sunrise Pizza
14.00
Parmesan cream, scrambled eggs, mozzarella, bacon, green onions, breakfast potatoes.

$Sunday Favorites (Brunch)

Breakfast potatoes, truffle + Parmesan fries (request housemade ketchup), house fried potato chips, creamy coleslaw, simple salad. Choice of side.
Blackened Chicken Benedict
$13.00
Biscuit, blackened chicken, grilled heirloom tomato, poached egg, chimichurri hollandaise (choice of side).
Bourbon Filet Burger
$15.00
10 oz. ground in-house, bourbon, bacon jam, caramelized apple, onion compote, Maytag blue, brioche bun, mustard sauce (choice of side).

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