Blu Crete Bistro

Name: Blu Crete Bistro
Address: 554 Allen Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ, United States, 07920-3848
Telephone: (908) 470-1200
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

87 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Blu Bistro serving Italian cuisine with French flair. Located in the Basking Ridge, we offer lunch and dinner, BYOB

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, French, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(908) 470-1200
Website
http://www.blucretebistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
nick

Location
554 Allen Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-3848
Area
Bridgewater
Parking details
Public Parking
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options

Shrimp Fra-DiavoloUSD 31.00
Sautéed Shrimp, Artichoke Harts, over Fettuccine, in red Fra-Diavolo Sauce
Calamari alla BistroUSD 29.00
Sautéed Calamari, hot cherry peppers, capers, olives, over Spaghetti, brandy cream sauce
Wild Mushroom RavioliUSD 25.00
Fresh Pasta, served w/sun-dried tomatoes chopped spinach in Parmigianao cream sauce
Spinach RavioliUSD 22.00
Spinach Ravioli with San Marzano Pomodoro sauce

Carne e Pesce

Paglia e FinoUSD 27.00
Chicken, Prosciutto, Peas, White Wine Cream Sauce Over Linguine, Parmesan
Pollo PaillardUSD 25.00
Chicken Breast, Portobello Mushrooms, Roasted Peppers, Balsamic Demi Glaze Sauce
Pollo PiccataUSD 25.00
Pan Seared Chicken, Lemon Wine Butter Caper Sauce, Roasted Potato
Pollo BistroUSD 25.00
Grilled Chicken, Sautéed mushrooms, peppers, onions, Spanish chorizo, roasted potatoes
Pollo ScarparielloUSD 26.00
Sweet Sausage, Spinach, Hot Peppers, Herbs, Demi Glaze Sauce
Veal ParmigianoUSD 32.00
Thin Sliced Breaded Veal Loin, Over Spaghetti Marinara Sauce
Veal MilaneseUSD 32.00
Thin Sliced Breaded Veal, Over Arugula Salad, Mozzarella Cheese, Balsamic Dressing
NY York Prime SteakUSD 42.00
Black Angus Steak, Gorgonzola Cheese, Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Potatoes, Natural au jus
Short RibUSD 38.00
Braised Beef, Roasted Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, Barolo Wine Sauce
Steak FritesUSD 35.00
Grilled Hanger Steak, French Fries, Chimichurri Sauce
SalmonUSD 32.00
Grilled Salmon, Over White Beans, Pancetta, Garlic Olive Oil Spinach, Dijon Sauce
GrouperUSD 35.00
Grilled Fish, San Marzano Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Capers, Spinach, Roasted Potatoes
Grilled Ahi TunaUSD 34.00
Encrusted with Sesame-Seeds, Mushroom Risotto, Soy Reduction, Sweet and Spicy Sauce

Kids Menu

Penne PastaUSD 14.00
Butter Sauce or Marinara
Pollo FingersUSD 14.00
With Fries or Penne Pasta

Sides

Homemade FriesUSD 9.00
Sautéed Cherry PeppersUSD 9.00
Sautéed SpinachUSD 9.00
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe and Spanish ChorizoUSD 12.00

What 87 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

87 Reviews

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Carole
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 21 April 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. Menu choices were great. There was something enticing for each of us. Excellent friendly service. Definitely will go there again.
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KarynH
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 April 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious dinner. Excellent service. Will come back again .
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AEarly
VIP
New York City
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 28 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic dinner and service was exceptional. Requested that we be put aside in quite location and they accommodated as requested.
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ArianeE
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time at Blue Crete Bistro and again had a wonderful experience….the food is delicious and they offer very tasteful, unique dishes….the ambience was delightful….so happy to have this restaurant so close to my home!
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RachelL
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 24 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and lovely service. I would highly recommend.
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BillJ
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an enjoyable time - great food and service!
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Cathy
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed the food and the service was very attentive. Would go back again!
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NikkiD
VIP
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 10 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
HIGHLY recommend!!! The food and service was excellent. Definitely will be back soon.
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Lesliesusan27
Charleston
64 reviews
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on 3 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant, attractive decor , friendly servers and delicious food. Each time we come we are greeted warmly- the menu has a great selection and there are always Specials. We highly recommend .
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Panosum
VIP
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Valentines Day dinner with no rip off! Food was great as usual and there was even a prix fixe menu option. Basically we got a free dessert.
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554 Allen Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-3848

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Bridgewater
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, French, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
nick
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.blucretebistro.com/
Phone number
(908) 470-1200

Blu Crete Bistro

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Main

Shrimp Fra-DiavoloUSD 31.00

Calamari alla BistroUSD 29.00

Wild Mushroom RavioliUSD 25.00

Spinach RavioliUSD 22.00

Carne e Pesce

Paglia e FinoUSD 27.00

Pollo PaillardUSD 25.00

Pollo PiccataUSD 25.00

Pollo BistroUSD 25.00

Pollo ScarparielloUSD 26.00

Veal ParmigianoUSD 32.00

Veal MilaneseUSD 32.00

NY York Prime SteakUSD 42.00

Short RibUSD 38.00

Steak FritesUSD 35.00

SalmonUSD 32.00

GrouperUSD 35.00

Grilled Ahi TunaUSD 34.00

Kids Menu

Penne PastaUSD 14.00

Pollo FingersUSD 14.00

Sides

Homemade FriesUSD 9.00

Sautéed Cherry PeppersUSD 9.00

Sautéed SpinachUSD 9.00

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe and Spanish ChorizoUSD 12.00

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