Bistro Verde Fall 2025

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 28-Dec. 4, 2025
(Closed Nov. 4-6 and the week of Thanksgiving (Nov. 25-27).

Prepared and served by LLCC Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry, and Hospitality students.

Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by leaving a message at 217-786-2821 or my emailing BistroVerde@llcc.edu.

V – Vegetarian, VG – Vegan options available upon request, GF – Gluten-Free or * indicates dish can be modified GF upon request.

Ask to substitute gluten free bread.

Please consult with your server regarding any dietary restrictions or food allergies.

Appetizers

Fried Pickles

fried pickle, pimento cheese, sweet pickled vegetables, unagi mayo, Cajun powder – 6.

Chili Garlic Shrimp

shrimp, chili sauce, scallions – 10.

Japanese Karaage

crispy chicken, soy and green onion sauce, sweet creamy slaw, cucumber, lime – 8.

English Breakfast

bacon, sausage, jammy egg, mushroom and tomato tempura, baked beans, toast – 10.

Soups & Salads

8 oz. bowl – 7, 4 oz. cup – 4.

Manhattan Clam Chowder 

tomato broth, clams, potato, onion, carrot and celery (GF)

Mulligatawny Soup

curry and coconut broth, lentils, apple, carrots, potatoes, cashews and scallion (GF/VG)

Grilled Chicken Salad

grilled chicken breast, romaine, spring mix, creamy orange and vanilla dressing, dried figs, basil, burrata, pickled carrots and cucumber (GF) – 9.

Sandwiches

Regional Burger/Horseshoe

Visit the Workforce Institute at Lincoln Land Community College on Facebook for weekly regional burger specials! – 12.

Fajita Grilled Cheese

peppers, tomatoes, onions, pepper jack, mozzarella, taco ranch, avocado salsa, sourdough (V*) – 9.

Coconut-Crusted Cod Sandwich

crispy cod, pineapple chutney, brioche bun – 10.

Entrees

Roman Gnocchi

semolina & parmesan gnocchi, shrimp, crab, crawfish, spinach and grape tomatoes, 'nduja butter sauce, fresh basil – 14.

Beef Filet

sauce Diane, green beans, potato Boulangére (GF) – 16.

Chicken Vesuvio

chicken breast, lemon & garlic sauce peas, roasted potatoes (GF) – 12.

Prix Fixe Chef Special

Visit us on Facebook at Workforce Institute at Lincoln Land Community College for the weekly prix fixe chef special!

Desserts 

by Chef Stephanie Warren 

Pistachio Affogato 

Pistachio ice cream, lemon honey tuile cookie, espresso – 6. 

Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake 

Pistachio kataifi, chocolate sauce, raspberry coulis, graham cracker crumb – 6. 

Baked Hawaii 

Pineapple cake, passionfruit, orange, & guava ice cream, toasted meringue, fresh pineapple, lemon gel, cherry coulis – 6. 

Sweet Potato Crème Brulée

Sweet potato créme brulée, toasted mallow, pecan praline – 6. 

Drinks

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite – 1.50
Iced Tea or Coffee (unlimited) – 2.
Cappuccino, Latte or Espresso (Iced or Hot) – 3. Frappe – 4.
Mocha, Caramel, Hazelnut or Vanilla Flavoring – .50 each

Carry Out Orders

Online to-go orders will be accepted, but we very much encourage guests to make a reservation and join us in person.