Bistro Verde Spring 2026

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, March 25-April 30, 2026
(Closed March 24 and April 21-23)

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

Mushroom Tart

Flaky tart shell, mushrooms, parmesan mousse, crumble topping, chive and custard sauce. (V) 8.

Smashed Shrimp Dumplings

Vegetable & rice noodle, cucumber, peppadew, sweet chili sauce. 10.

Sticky Soy Glazed Wings

Tender chicken wings, sticky soy glaze, pickled vegetables, scallions, sesame seeds. 8.

Scotch Eggs

Traditional scotch eggs, Branston pickle, Dijon, arugula. 10.

Soups

8 oz. bowl – 7, 4 oz. cup – 4.

Chicken, Vegetable & Truffle Soup

Chicken & truffle broth, carrots, celeriac, mushroom, puff pastry.

African Peanut Soup

 Creamy tomato & peanut soup, shrimp, roasted kale. (GF)  

 Salad

Crispy Chicken with Honey Mustard Salad

 Mixed greens, bacon, red onion, honey mustard, jammy egg, tomato, cheese croquettes. 9

Sandwiches

Regional Burger/Horseshoe

Weekly special. 12.

Cheese and Vegetable Flautas

 Roasted poblano, zucchini, mozzarella, cotija, flour tortillas, red salsa. (V) 9.

Nashville Hot Cod Sandwich

Crispy cod, Nashville hot sauce, brioche bun, Johnny’s Pickies. 10.

Entrees

Mascarpone & Lemon Tortelloni

 Shrimp, crab, crawfish, tomato, spinach, butternut squash, sage & prosciutto sauce. 14.

Petit Beef Filet

 Petit filet, sauce Chasseur, asparagus, tartiflette potato. (GF) 16.

Chicken Rogan Josh

Chicken breast, traditional Kashmiri sauce, turmeric rice, green beans, garlic naan. 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 

Our a la carte dessert menu changes daily as sweets are prepared as part of the baking certificate coursework. Your server will tell you about today’s tasty treats.

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.