Village Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Village Restaurant—a gem in the heart of Litchfield, CT, offering a delightful twist on New American cuisine. Here, the ambiance seamlessly blends casual charm with classy touches, making it perfect for family dinners, lunch outings, or special gatherings.
The menu is a delightful exploration of fresh ingredients and comforting flavors. Start with the Salmon and Crab Cake, a seafood harmony enhanced by housemade slaw. For something heartier, try the Fried Jumbo Sea Scallops, served with a zesty tartar sauce. Vegetarians will love the Roasted Vegetable Napoleon, artfully finished with a creamy tomato sauce.
With vegan options, full bar service, and a vibrant atmosphere, Village Restaurant is not just a place to eat—it's a community hub where every meal becomes a cherished memory. Make your reservation today!
Starters
Salmon And Crab Cake
a blend of poached salmon with crab served with housemade slaw, tartar sauce and lemon
Goat Cheese Crisp
presented over a salad of baby spinach, caramelized onion and roasted red peppers accented with a balsamic drizzle
Poached Mussels
in a garlic white wine butter broth garnished with grilled garlic toast points
Sausage & Escarole Saute
hot italian sausage, white beans, escarole, fresh herbs and garlic ~ garnished with grilled garlic toast points
Spiedini
breaded mozzarella with proscuitto, mushrooms and capers topped with a white wine butter sauce
Fried Jumbo Sea Scallops
served with housemade slaw, tartar sauce and lemon
Roasted Vegetable Napoleon
finished with a tomato cream
Savory Summer Salad
fresh watermelon, pancetta and crumbled bleu cheese presented in a crisp romaine heart
Dinner Specials - Appetizers
Pub Menu - Soup
The Village Soup Of The Day
New England Clam Chowder
Baked French Onion Gratinee
Crock Of Village Chili
Grilled Shrimp Asian Salad
four herb grilled shrimp, baby spinach, cashews, mandarin orange, red onion, carrots, red cabbage and bok choy in an asian sesame ginger dressing
The Village Chopped Salad
romaine lettuce, cajun chicken, egg, bacon, red cabbage, cucumber, tomato, carrot, and swiss cheese tossed with thousand island dressing
Fresh Spinach Salad
roasted red peppers, caramelized onion, crispy bacon, egg and crumbled bleu cheese tossed with tomato basil vinaigrette
The Big Salad
it's like a salad, only bigger with more stuff in it
Traditional Caesar Salad
crisp romaine, housemade garlic croutons, caesar dressing and shaved asiago
The Roxbury Romaine
the roxbury romaine - $8.50 crisp romaine, tart granny smith apple, toasted walnuts and gorgonzola crisp romaine, tart granny smith apple, toasted walnuts and gorgonzola tossed in a honey citrus dressing
Salads
Sandwiches
The Classic Village Burger
charbroiled fresh ground beef on a lightly toasted roll with cheese, bacon, sauteed onions or mushrooms add .50 each
Open Faced Steak Sandwich
7 oz. new york strip on grilled garlic toast with a gorgonzola demi glace and beer battered onion rings
Portobello Mushroom Sandwich
on multi grain flatbread with lettuce, tomato, melted mozzarella and abalsamic drizzle
Salmon And Crab Cake Sandwich
our delicious salmon and crab cake on a lightly toasted roll with housemade tartar, coleslaw and fries
The Veggie Wrap
lightly breaded eggplant, hummus, muenster cheese, lettuce, cucumber, roasted red peppers, red onion and pickles in a spinach wrap
Chicken Cutlet Sandwich
melted cheddar, red onion, tomato and cajun mayo on a lightly toasted rol
House Roasted Pork Loin Sandwich
melted mozzarella, caramelized onions and roasted garlic mayo
Turkey Breast Club Wrap
on a tomato basil wrap with muenster cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, house mayo and honev mustard
Corned Beef Rachel
on rye with swiss, coleslaw and thousand island dressing
Grilled Ny Strip Scampi
choice ny strip grilled to your liking, topped with a twin jumbo shrimp scampi sauce with roasted grape tomato, shallot and yukon gold potato
Rosemary Crusted Scottish Salmon
all natural scottish salmon filet broiled with fresh rosemary served over celeriac remoulade finished with a local tomato beurre blanc
Village" Surf & Turf Linguini Alfredo
jumbo shrimp, grilled cajun chicken and roasted "bunnell farms" corn tossed with linguini pasta in a made-to-order alfredo
Scallop And Asparagus Ravioli Ala Vodka
handmade scallop and asparagus ravioli finished with our creamy vodka sauce
Roasted Prime Rib Of Beef Au Jus
a boneless cut of prime beef served with baked potato and fresh vegetable friday and saturday evenings
Dinner Specials - Entrees
Pub Menu - Pub Fare
The Village Nachos
a generous portion of tortilla chips piled high with our housemade chili, diced tomatoes, cheese, scallions and jalapeno peppers, served with a side of sour cream and salsa not so hungry
Crispy Fried Chicken Wings
a dozen wings tossed in your choice of spicy buffalo sauce served with our housemade bleu cheese dressing or our own honey barbeque sauce recipe served with our housemade ranch dressing and celery and carrot sticks
Village Bruschetta
pesto brushed garlic grilled rustic bread topped with a white bean, tomato, red onion and garlic salsa, finished with asiago cheese
Village Potato Skins
crispy golden fried potato skins baked with cheddar cheese and bacon, topped with sour cream and scallions
Brew City Beer Battered Onion Rings
served with our thousand island dressing
Veal Francaise
egg battered and sauteed in a lemon, butter, white wine sauce with hot cherry peppers and a side of cappellini aglio e olio
Veal Bartalucci
layered with ricotta, sauteed spinach and mozzarella served with a roasted tomato brown sauce and a side of pasta
Veal Marsala
sweet marsala mushroom sauce, rice and fresh vegetables
Veal Parmigiana
baked (never fried) with fresh marinara, mozzarella and a side of penne
Veal Piccata
seasoned and floured with a sauce of pan drippings, lemon juice and capers served with rice and fresh vegetables
Veal
Chicken
Gorgonzola Stuffed Chicken Breast
a semi-boneless chicken breast prepared with a granny smith apple, walnut and gorgonzola stuffing, topped with an herbed chicken gravy served with mashed potato and vegetabl
Chicken Marsala
tender chicken breast in a sweet marsala mushroom sauce with rice and vegetable
Chicken Parmigiana
finished in the oven topped with mozzarella cheese and marinara, served with a side of penne
Fried Chicken Platter
herb flour fried semi-boneless chicken breast with jalapeno cheddar cornbread, coleslaw, mashed potato and a side of chicken gravy
Fish
served with your choice of soup or salad
Fish
Pasta
Classic Linguini Carbonara
linguini tossed with pancetta, egg, parmesan cheese and peas with parsley add lobster to this dish
Handmade Cheese Ravioli
with fresh marinara
Rigatoni Bolognese
with fresh parmesan and ricotta cheese
The Village Lasagna
sausage, portobello mushroom, spinach ricotta and goat cheese presented on a bed of vodka sauce
Baked (never Fried) Eggplant Parmigiano
served with a side of pasta
Shrimp And Scallops Ala Vodka
tossed with penne pasta
Spicy Seafood Fra Diavolo
a medley of shrimp, scallops, mussels and calamari in a spicy tomato broth tossed with linguini
Lobster And Shrimp Saute
artichoke hearts, spinach and sundried tomatoes tossed with linguini in a lemon sarlic and fresh herb broth
Grilled Center Cut New York Sirloin
Grilled Filet Mignon
mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables, choose one of the following preparations cajun blackened gorgonzola demi-glace peppercorn seared with an aupoivre brandy cream sauce mushroom bourbon brown sauce topped with crispy red onions
The Village Meatloaf
stuffed with mushrooms, onion and spinach, topped with a rich brown pan sauce and served with garlic mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables
Beef
Dessert
Warm Apple Crisp
served with locally made vanilla ice cream and freshly whipped cream
Creme Brulee
silky smooth custard with a caramelized sugar glaze
The Village Brownie Sundae
locally made vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, butterscotch, freshly whipped cream, walnuts and a cherry
Chocolate Mousse
sure to satisfy your chocolate craving! topped with freshly whipped cream
Italian Style Rice Pudding
maria's recipe! topped with cinnamon, chocolate shavings and freshly whipped cream
Creme De Menthe Parfait
locally made vanilla ice cream topped with green creme de menthe and a thin mint cookie