TO SHARE
CHARCUTERIE & ARTISANAL CHEESE | 22
prosciutto, spanish chorizo, soppressata, local and imported cheeses, accoutrements
BURRATA | 16
pickled sweet peppers, crispy prosciutto, garlic, balsamic, evoo, sea salt
TUNA NACHOS* | 21
ahi tuna, wonton chips, sesame, jalapeno, sriracha aioli, sweet chili, seaweed salad
SALADS
THE LIBRARY | 14
baby greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, shallots, grana padano, balsamic vinaigrette
CAESAR | 14
romaine, grana padano, garlic croutons, caesar dressing
PEAR SALAD | 16
diced pears, candied pecans, crumbled goat cheese, baby arugula, muscatel vinaigrette
GRAPES OF WRATH | 16
mixed greens, grapes, dried cranberries, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette
WEDGE SALAD | 16
baby iceberg, heirloom cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bacon, crumbled gorgonzola, gorgonzola dressing
BEET SALAD | 16
roasted beets, pickled red onions, goat cheese, horseradish crème fraîche, baby greens, cider vinaigrette, toasted hazelnuts
Salad Add-Ons
grilled chicken +7 | grilled shrimp +9 | steak* +13 | salmon +12
STARTERS
STEAK CROSTINI* | 15
mushroom-gorgonzola cream sauce, fresh herbs, balsamic reduction, toasted crostini
CALAMARI FRITTI | 16
hot cherry peppers, lemon garlic aioli, marinara
MAC & CHEESE | 13
house cheese blend, bread crumbs
PULPO* | 22
chargrilled, gigande beans, harissa, lemon
LOADED NACHOS | 15
house made thin sliced russet potato chips, cheddar cheese, bacon, jalapenos, olives, tomatoes, red onions, pico de gallo, sour cream
grilled chicken +7 | buffalo chicken +7 | steak* +10
STEAMED MUSSELS* 16
Prince Edward Island Mussels, fennel-tomato broth, white wine, garlic, saffron, grilled crostini
add linguini +7
ORANGE GINGER CHICKEN | 15
sriracha aioli, wasabi sesame seeds, crispy rice noodles
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS | 14
honey sherry, apples, goat cheese, almonds
MEATBALLS | 16
pork, veal, and beef meatballs, herb ricotta
TRUFFLE FRIES | 12
hand cut, shaved pecorino, lemon garlic aioli
CRISPY PORK BELLY | 18
cold noodles, fermented shallot soy, scallions, sesame seeds
ENTREÉS
RIGATONI BOLOGNESE | 31
traditional bolognese sauce, herb ricotta, grana padano, fresh and locally made rigatoni by Passionately Pasta
CLAMS CASINO LINGUINI* | 32
steamed littlenecks, pancetta, peppers, onions, garlic, white wine butter sauce, oreganata bread crumbs
SPICY RIGATONI | 28
san marzano tomatoes, cream, parmigiano reggiano, calabrian chilis, burratini, fresh basil, fresh and locally made rigatoni by Passionately Pasta
CACIO E PEPE | 25
mafalde pasta, pecorino romano, toasted cracked pepper
GRILLED SALMON* | 33
jasmine rice, black garlic broccolini, scallion chili sauce, miso powder
BRAISED SHORT RIBS* | 37
asiago cheese grits, truffle roasted cauliflower, red wine jus, buttermilk fried onions
RIBEYE* | 46
14 oz. black angus, porcini mushroom crust, truffle roasted cauliflower, fingerling potatoes, black truffle butter
FILET MIGNON* | 49
8oz black angus, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus, gorgonzola butter, red onion jam
NEW YORK STRIP* | 43
12oz black angus, garlic mashed potatoes, bordelaise sauce, green beans, caramelized cippolini onions
THE LIBURGER* | 22
1/2 lb. angus blend burger, caramelized onions, smoked white cheddar, comeback sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle, brioche bun, fries
+3.50 Truffle Fries
SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI | 26
sage brown butter, hazelnuts, wild mushrooms
CHICKEN PARMESAN | 30
breaded chicken cutlets, pomodoro, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, linguini
MAPLE GLAZED CHICKEN | 30
twin 6 oz. grilled chicken breasts, butternut squash puree, fingerling potatoes, honey garlic roasted brussels sprouts, maple-dijon glaze
SHRIMP AND GRITS* | 28
asiago cheese grits, corn, andouille sausage, cajun butter sauce, tomato jam
ARTICHOKE CAKES (VEGAN) | 25
panko crusted, lemon jasmine rice, black garlic broccolini, vegan feta, white sauce
DUCK BREAST* | 29
pan roasted hudson valley duck, wild mushroom & butternut squash risotto, autumn chutney, sage jus
SIDES
Grilled Asparagus | 9
Truffle Roasted Cauliflower | 9
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | 7
Black Garlic Broccolini | 8
Garlic Roasted Fingerling Potatoes | 8
Hand Cut Fries | 7
Roasted Green Beans | 7
Asiago Cheese Grits | 7
*THESE ITEMS MAY BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PLEASE INFORM YOUR SERVER IF A PERSON IN YOUR PARTY HAS A FOOD ALLERGY
REVISED OCTOBER 2026
Brunch Buffet
Voted Connecticut Magazine's Best Brunch of 2019!!! Join us every Sunday from 10 am until 2 pm for our Sunday Brunch.
$34.95 per person.
Our Brunch includes a variety of breakfast and lunch items that rotate weekly.
Also included is a chef manned create your own omelet station, carving station, and a wide variety of desserts!
*Contact our restaurant for weekly menu updates
**Tables may be subject to a 90 minute dining limit**
Brunch Cocktails
BOOZY BUBBLES
Library Mimosa | 9 gl / 36 carafe
+1 blood orange juice
Wycliff Brut | orange juice
+1 blood orange juice
Wycliff Brut | orange juice
Bellini | 9 gl / 36 carafe
choice of strawberry | peach | raspberry
choice of strawberry | peach | raspberry
Blush Sangria | 9 gl / 36 carafe
house made with seasonal fruit
Aperol Spritz | 9
prosecco | aperol | club soda
French 75 | 9
gin | fresh squeezed lemon simple syrup | champagne
gin | fresh squeezed lemon simple syrup | champagne
COCKTAILS
Morning Mule | 10
vodka | orange juice | ginger beer
White Russian | 10
kahlua | vanilla vodka | heavy cream
Tequila Sunrise | 9
tequila | orange juice | grenadine
Brunch Punch | 9
rum | orange juice | pineapple juice | soda | topped with fruit
COFFEE DRINKS
Spiked Double Brewed Ice Coffee | 10
double brewed coffee | baileys | frangelico
Spiked Iced Mocha | 10
iced coffee | chocolate liqueur
iced coffee | chocolate liqueur
Nutty Irishman | 10
coffee | baileys | frangelico
Espresso Martini | 13
fresh espresso | kahlua | vanilla vodka
fresh espresso | kahlua | vanilla vodka
BLOODYS
Bloody Mary | 10
vodka | house-made bloody mary mix | horseradish | celery
Bacon & Jalapeno Bloody Mary | 12
jalapeno infused tequila | house-made bloody mary mix | sliced bacon | jalapeno garnish
Non-Alcholic
Juice | 4/5
soda | 3
virgin mary | 3.50
mocktail | 5.50
20% GRATUITY WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED TO PARTIES OF 8 OR MORE.
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