Blu Ristorante & Lounge, Restaurant, Toronto

Blu Ristorante & Lounge Description

Parking is available at the Cumberland Parkade located just 100 meters West of Blu. The parking garage can be accessed from either Yorkville Ave. or Cumberland St.

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Antipasti Insalata Pasta Piatto Principale Wine and Beverage

Antipasti

Marinated Olives with Rosemary, Garlic, Lemon 
$7

 

Lobster & Cognac Bisque
$13

 

Truffled Beef Carpaccio, Pickled Mushroom, Crispy Capers, Crostini, Parmigiano
$16

 

Battuta di Vitello – Quebec Veal Steak Tartar, Grainy Mustard Aioli, Pickles and Potato Chips
$17

 

Scallop Ceviche, Tequila Citrus Marinade, Shaved Prosciutto, Sweet Potato Crisps 
$17

 

Grilled Calamari, Pepperonata, Olives, Capers, Chili Olio, Arugula 
$14

 

Steamed Mussels & Clams, Tomato Fennel White Wine Sauce 
$16

 

Tofino Octopus, Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette, Squid Ink Aioli
$19

 

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Insalata

Mixed Greens Salad, Shaved Fennel, Parmigiano, Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette 
$10

 

Roasted Beet, Soft Goat Cheese, Dill Goat Yogurt, Toasted Hazelnuts 

$14

 

Italian Burrata, Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil and Balsamic

$18

 

Romaine Caesar, Parmigiano, Thyme Croutons 

$13

 

Pear, Frisee, Radicchio, Walnuts, Gorgonzola, Walnut Vinaigrette  

$14 

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Pasta

Rigatoni Bolognese 
$23

 

Wild Mushroom & Truffle Risotto, Parmigiano Reggiano & Chives

$30

 

Spaghettini Pomodoro, Italian Burrata, Fresh Basil  

$24

 

Lobster & Prawn Fettucini, Prosecco Sauce, Primavera Vegetables

$30

 

Barolo Braised Veal Cheek Garganelli, Porcini & King Oyster Mushroom

$29

 

Spicy Linguini Marinara with Tiger Prawn, Scallop, Calamari, and Mussels 

$28

 

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Piatto Principale

Roasted Organic Chicken Breast, “Alla Cacciatore” Wild and Cultivated Mushrooms, Marble Potatoes, Roast Peppers, Pearl, Madeira Tomato Ragout 
$27

 

Sage and Prosciutto Veal Saltinbocca, Ricotta Gnocchi, Rapini, Marsala Sauce 
$30

 

Roast Rack of Lamb, Soft Parmigiano Polenta, Giardiniera Vegetables
$42

 

AAA Angus Beef Tenderloin, Baby Potatoes, Roast Cauliflower, Wilted Greens, Horseradish, Madeira Jus 

$39

 

Venison Osso Bucco with Risotto Milanese and Hazelnut Gremolata

$35

 

Grilled Jumbo Scallops and Chorizo, Cauliflower, Capers and Almonds

$36

 

Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon, Warm Quinoa & Bean Salad, Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette

$26

 

Miso-Glazed Chilean Sea Bass, Rainbow Chard, Butternut Squash Puree 

$35

 

Roast Portobello, Warm Ancient Grains and Smoked Paprika and Hazelnut Vinaigrette

$23

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Wine and Beverage

By the Glass 

 

Sparkling

Prosecco, Serenissima, Veneto IT NV

5oz

$12.00

 

White

 

Pinot Grigio, Matto, Veneto IT 2011

5oz

$9.00

8oz

$13.00

 

Blanc, Château de la Bouyere, Bordeaux FR 2011

5oz 

$10.00

8oz

$14.00

 

Riesling, Tawse ‘Échos’, Niagara ON 2010

5oz

$11.00

8oz

$15.00

 

Gavi di Gavi, Broglia ‘il Doge’, Piemonte IT 2011

5oz

$12.00

8oz

$18.00

 

Pecorino, Velenosi, Le Marche IT 2011

5oz

$12.00

8oz

$18.00

 

Chardonnay, Villa Mt Eden, CA 2007

5oz

$15.00

8oz

$22.00

Rose

 

Rosé, Tawse ‘Sketches’, Niagara ON 2011

5oz

$11.00

8oz

$16.00

 

 

Red

 

Negroamaro, San Marzano, Puglia IT 2011

5oz

$9.00

8oz

$13.00

 

Malbec, Mi Terruno, Mendoza, ARG 2011

5oz

$11.00

8oz

$16.00

 

Chianti, Ca’del Doge, Tuscany 2011

5oz

$11.00

8oz

$16.00

 

Montepulciano, Di Berardino, Abruzzo IT 2010

5oz

$12.00

8oz

$19.00

 

Gamay, Malivoire ‘Small Lot’, Niagara ON 2011

5oz

$12.00

8oz

$19.00

 

Ca’Barone, Villa Vinea, Veneto IT 2010

5oz

$13.00

8oz

$20.00

 

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cannonball, CA 2009

5oz

$15.00

8oz

$23.00

White Wine

 

Italy 

 

Bianco, San Tiziano, Veneto [chardonnay-verduzzo] NV

$39.00

 

Pinot Grigio, Matto, Veneto 2011

$40.00

 

Soave Classico, PRA, Veneto [garganega] 2011

$63.00

 

Pinot Grigio, Cormons, Friuli 2011

$53.00

 

Pecorino, Velenosi ‘Villa Angela’, Marche 2011

$53.00

 

Gavi di Gavi, Broglia ‘Il Doge’, Piemonte [cortese] 2011

$56.00

 

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, Gioacchino Garofoli

‘Macrina’, Marche 2010

$56.00

 

Vermentino, Argiolas ‘Costamolino’, Sardegna 2011

$56.00

 

Fiano, Santa Lucia ‘Gazza Ladra’, Puglia 2010

$56.00

 

Sauvignon Blanc, Erste + Neue, Alto Adige 2011

$63.00

 

France

 

Bordeaux Blanc, Château de la Bouyere, Bordeaux

2011 [sauvignon blanc-semillon]

$42.00

 

Pouilly-Fuissé, Chateau de Beauregard ‘Classique’,

Burgundy 2010

$90.00

 

Red Wine 

 

Italy North 

 

Barbera d’Alba, Boroli, Piemonte 2008

$53.00

 

Langhe, Silvano Bolmida, Piemonte 2010 [nebbiolo]

$77.00

 

Barbaresco, Ca’ del Baio ‘Pianrosa’, Piemonte 2008

[nebbiolo]

$100.00

 

Barolo, Matto, 2008 [nebbiolo]

$96.00

 

Barolo, Pio Cesare, Piemonte 2007 [nebbiolo]

$210.00

 

Ca’Barone, Villa Vinea, Veneto 2010 [cabernet sauvignon]

$60.00

 

Valpolicella, Brigaldara ‘Case Vecie’, Veneto 2010

[corvina-corvinone-rondinella-molinara-sangeovese]

$53.00

 

Valpolicella Ripasso, Zeni ‘Z5 Generazione’, Veneto

2010 [corvina-rondinella-molinara]

$63.00

 

Valpolicella Classico Ripasso, Speri, Veneto 2010

[corvina-rondinella-molinara]

$71.00

 

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Delibori,

Veneto 2009 [corvina-rondinella-molinara-rossignola-negrara]

$96.00

 

Amarone della Valpolicella, Tedeschi, Veneto 2008

[corvina-corvinone-rondinella-rossignola]

$114.00

 

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Zenato, Veneto

2007 [corvina-rondinella-oseleta-croatina]

$133.00

 

Amarone della Valpolicella, PRA, Veneto* 2006

[corvina-corvinone-rondinella-oseletta]

$236.00

 

Rosso del Bepi, Quintarelli, Veneto* 2002

[corvina-rondinella-molinara]

$462.00

 

Alzero, Quintarelli, Veneto* 2000 [cabernet franc]

$1122.00

 

Italy Central 

 

Chianti, Pietro Beconcini, Tuscany 2010 [sangiovese]

$42.00

 

Chianti, Ca’ del Doge ‘Quindicimarzo’, Tuscany 2011

[sangiovese]

$46.00

 

Morellino di Scansano, La Mozza ‘i Perazzi’, Maremma,

Tuscany 2010 [sangiovese]

$67.00

 

Caburnio, Tenuta Monteti, Tuscany 2009

[cabernet sauvignon-merlot-alicante]

$68.00

 

New World

 

Gamay, Malivoire ‘Small Lot’, Niagara Peninsula ON 2011

$59.00

 

Pinot Noir, Belle Glos ‘Meiomi’, Sonoma Coast CA 2011

$77.00

 

Pinot Noir, Tawse ‘Grower’s Blend’, Niagara Peninsula 2010

$87.00

 

Carmenere, Undurraga ‘Sibaris’, Colchagua Valley CH 2010

$56.00

 

Malbec, Mi Terruno, Mendoza, ARG 2011

$49.00

 

Numina, Bodegas Salentein, Mendoza ARG 2009

[malbec-cabernet sauvignon-merlot]

$106.00

 

Cabernet Franc, Colaneri ‘Unita’, Niagara Peninsula ON

500ml* 2008 

$50.00

750ml 2009 

$67.00

 

Merlot, Kenwood ‘Yulupa’, CA 2010

$61.00

 

Merlot, J. Lohr ‘Los Osos’, Paso Robles CA 2010

$71.00

 

Merlot, Daniel Lenko Estate ‘Old Vines’, Niagara

Peninsula ON 2007

$127.00

 

Shiraz, Woolshed, Victoria AUS 2010

$46.00

 

Syrah, McManis, CA 2010

$60.00

 

Shiraz, Hollick ‘Wilgha’, Coonawarra AUS 2006

$150.00

 

Cabernet Sauvignon, McManis, CA 2011

$63.00

 

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cannonball, CA 2009

$70.00

 

Cabernet Sauvignon, Edge, North Coast CA 2010

$96.00

 

Cabernet Sauvignon, J. Lohr ‘Hilltop’, Paso Robles CA 2008

$123.00

 

Cabernet Sauvignon, Whitehall Lane, Rutherford CA 2008

$156.00

 

Cabernet Sauvignon, Benziger Estate ‘Tribute’, Sonoma

Mountain CA 2007

$265.00

 

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cakebread, Napa Valley CA* 2008

$270.00

 

Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus ‘Special Selection’,

Napa Valley CA 2009

$305.00

 

Specialty Cocktails

 

Bubbles

 

PEACH MIMOSA 

[peach nectar-prosecco]

$12.00

 

BLU #5

[raspberry vodka-chambord-prosecco]

$13.50

 

TRADITIONALE

[grand marnier-cognac-sugar-bitters-prosecco]

$14.00

 

Rocks

 

NEGRONI

[gin-campari-red vermouth]

$13.00

 

MANHATTAN

[rye-red vermouth-bitters-maraschino cherries]

$14.00

 

LEMON SMASH

[lemoncello-vodka-candied ginger]

$14.00

 

Martini

 

CLASSIC MARTINI

[made with your vodka/gin of choice]

MP

 

FRENCH MARTINI 

[vodka-chambord-pineapple]

$14.00

 

IL TUSCANO 

[rye-campari-grand marnier]

$14.00

 

BERRY MARTINI 

[berry vodka-berry coulis-cranberry]

$14.00

 

MELOGRANO

[pomegranate-soho-grapefruit]

 

New World 

 

Sauvignon Blanc, Staete Landt ‘Map Maker’,

Marlborough NZ 2011

$67.00

 

Sauvignon Blanc, Murphy Goode, ‘The Fumé’,

Sonoma CA 2009

$59.00

 

Riesling, Tawse ‘Echos’, Niagara Peninsula ON 2010

$47.00

 

Riesling, Cave Springs ‘CSV’, Niagara Peninsula ON 2008

$81.00

 

Conundrum, CA 2011

[chardonnay-sauvignon blanc-muscat-viognier-semillon]

$71.00

 

Ecluse ‘Prelude’, Paso Robles CA 2008

[viognier-roussanne-grenache blanc-marsanne]

$103.00

 

Chardonnay, Villa Mt Eden ‘Grand Reserve’

Santa Barbara CA 2007

$67.00

 

Chardonnay, Sequoia Grove, Carneros CA 2010

$96.00

 

Chardonnay, Daniel Lenko Estate ‘Signature’, Niagara

Peninsula ON 2007

$108.00

 

Chardonnay, Kistler ‘Les Noisetiers’, Sonoma CA 2009

$203.00

 

Rose

 

Rosé, Tawse ‘Sketches’, Niagara Peninsula ON 2011

[merlot-gamay-cabernet franc-syrah]

 

Chianti Classico, Villa A Sesta ‘Il Palei’, Tuscany 2007

[sangiovese]

$70.00

 

Chianti Classico, Le Fonti, Tuscany 2008 [sangiovese]

$106.00

 

Sondraia, Poggio al Tesoro, Bolgheri, Tuscany 2008

[cabernet sauvignon-merlot]

$122.00

 

Brunello di Montalcino, La Gerla, Tuscany 2007

$150.00

 

Brunello di Montalcino, Collemattoni, Tuscany 2006

$150.00

 

Tignanello, Antinori, Tuscany 2008

[sangiovese-cabernet sauvignon-cabernet franc]

$245.00

 

Solaia, Antinori, Tuscany* 2007

[cabernet sauvignon-sangiovese-cabernet franc]

$595.00

 

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Di Berardino, Abruzzo 2010

$61.00

 

Edizione, Farnese, Abruzzo 2010 [indigenous blend]

$106.00

 

Sagrantino di Montefalco, Arnaldo Caprai ‘Collepiano’,

Umbria 2007

$150.00

 

Italy South 

 

Taurasi, Feudi di San Gregorio, Campagnia 2006

[aglianico]

$122.00

 

Negroamaro, Feudi di San Marzano, Puglia 2011

$39.00

 

Anarkos Rosso, Accademia dei Racemi, Puglia 2010

[negroamaro-primitivo-malvasia]

$56.00

 

Primitivo, Feudi di San Marzano ‘SUD’, Puglia 2010

$70.00

 

Syrah, Terre Nuove ‘Piantaferro’, Sicilia 2011

$39.00

 

Nero d’Avola, Donnafugata ‘Sherazade’, Sicilia 2011

$70.00

 

Nerello Mascalese, Pianeta E Societa, Sicilia 2011

$90.00

 

Spain-France

 

Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Lan, Rioja, SP 2008 [tempranillo]

$63.00

 

Graciano, Ochoa ‘Mil Gracias’, Navarra, SP 2008

$75.00

 

Corbières, Domaine Lignères ‘Le Signal’, Languedoc-

Roussillon 2003 [carignan-mourvedre-syrah-grenache]

$67.00

 

St-Estèphe, La Croix Bonis, Bordeaux 2007

[cabernet sauvignon-merlot]

$96.00

 

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine des Sénéchaux,

Côtes du Rhône 2008

$189.00

 

Champagne/Sparkling Wine

 

Prosecco, Serenissima, Veneto IT

NV $55.00

 

Crémant de Bourgogne, Domaine Roger Luquet,

Burgundy FR

NV $70.00

 

Brut Imperial, Moët & Chandon, Champagne FR

350ml* 

NV $112.00

750ml 

NV $170.00

 

Brut, Veuve Clicquot, Champagne FR

NV $181.00

 

Nectar Imperial, Moët & Chandon, Champagne FR*

NV $195.00

 

Cuvée Rosé Brut, Laurent-Perrier, Champagne FR

NV $250.00

 

Dom Pérignon, Moët & Chandon, Champagne FR* 2003

$550.00

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