Byzantium - Food

Dinner at Byzantium

Presided over by Executive Chef Jerome Rivest, Byzantium is famous for our unique caesar salad, steak & frite, and even ostrich. Byzantium uses only the freshest market ingredients. All of our breads, sauces & accompaniments are made in-house. 17% percent gratuity added to parties of 6 or more. RESERVATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED BY EMAIL PLEASE CALL (416.922.3859)

Appetizers, Soups & Dips

Beer & Onion soup with cheese crostini		$7
Market soup...prepared daily using the freshest market ingredients		$7
Extra basket of our homemade bread		$3
Byzantium Mediterranean dip platter	small mezze	$10
(lemon/garlic hummus, roasted beat & yogurt, artichoke white bean, sundried tomato black olive)	large mezze	$15
Crab & sweet potato doughnuts with lemon/caper mayo & marinated vegetables		$14
Poutine...the Quebéc classic made with real Quebéc cheese curds, beef gravy & frites		$9
Carpaccio of beef tenderloin with Padano Grano, arugula, cherry tomatoes, basil oil & a shallot vinaigrette		$14
Sautéed Black Tiger shrimp with a wild rice, apple & cranberry salad		$14
Our signature sesame steamed chicken dumplings with tamarind chili & cucumber pickle		$12
Crispy beer battered artichoke hearts with chipotle sour cream		$14
Smoked salmon crepe with lemon dressed fennel, red onion, capers & crème fraiche		$14
Mussel pot of PEI mussels in chunky tomato garlic white wine & herbs		$14
Brandied chicken liver pâté with pumpkin chutney & cracker points		$12
Zucchini fritters with smoked paprika dip & guacamole		$14
Frites, Frites, Frites...Handcut frites...choose from classic, garlic, or dill. Served with aoli		$5

Salads

A salad of legend...the Byz Caesar salad with roasted garlic	Small	$9
	Large	$12
Our Caesar with grilled chicken		$15
Our Caesar with grilled shrimp		$16
Mixed baby greens with red wine vinaigrette, dried fruit & spiced almonds		$9
Spinach, radicchio & endive salad with roasted Portobello mushrooms, croutons in a creamy buttermilk blue cheese dressing		$10
Byz Beets...Red & golden beets with pistachio, goat cheese & arugala. A perennial favourite!		$10
Grilled asparagus & lamb’s lettuce with crispy bacon, poached egg in red wine tarragon dressing		$10

Pizza

(all of our pizzas start with a tomato sauce & mozzarella base)
Byzantium	Smoked chicken, caramelized onion, artichokes hearts, goat cheese & herbs	$14
4 Seasons	Tomato basil/mixed mushroom/olive & artichoke/sweet pepper & onion (1/4 each)	$14
Gorgonzola	Bacon, roasted peppers, mushrooms, & gorgonzola	$14
Bombay	Tandoori chicken, tomato sauce, hot peppers & onion	$14

Main Courses

Byzantium Classic...Grilled 8oz Angus striploin & homemade frites (regular, garlic or dill). Served with roasted garlic aioli & one of the following sauces:
	Béarnaise, au jus, caramelized shallots or green peppercorn	$26
	Add skewers of tempura or grilled shrimp	$9
	Substitute harvest vegetables or salad	$5
	Extra sauces	$1
Pan roasted fillet of Arctic Char with butternut squash perogies, roasted fennel & vermouth beurre blanc		$24
Classic roasted half chicken with mashed potatoes, rosemary pan gravy & market vegetables		$24
Braised lamb shank with buttered spaetzli, braised red cabbage & green olive pesto		$24
Bouillabaisse of market sea food in a fabulous broth, with dumplings & poached vegetables (scallops, shrimp, monk fish, calamari, clams, mussels)		$26
Grilled 8 oz lamb burger with red onion marmalade & goat cheese. Served with frites, salad & onion rings garnish		$19
Classic Blanquette of Veal with harvest root vegetables, mushrooms & crispy leeks		$24
Roasted fillet of kangaroo with a spiced cranberry apple sauce, Yukon gold potato roesti & brussel sprout sauté		$26
Grilled beef tenderloin with smashed red skin potatoes, balsamic reduction, grilled vegetables & crispy buttermilk onions		$30
Wellington of Rabbit…boneless rabbit, caramelized onion, mushroom duxelle & herbs in puff pastry		$24
Deluxe “Mac & Cheese”...four cheese sauce with a molten cheese raft.		$18
Vegetarian harvest vegetable ratatouille, roasted butternut squash, chick peas, Quinoa croquette, sundried tomato pesto & roasted tofu		$22
Pasta...ask your server about today’s creation		P/A
Byz Prix Fixe:	From Sunday to Wednesday, order an appetizer, main course and dessert and receive a 20% discount on the food portion of your bill.

Desserts

Pie in the Sky - From Wanda’s Pie in the sky. Her pies are famous - Voted the best in Toronto. Our selection changes throughout the season.			$9
Trio of Crèmes Brulées - Three types of creamy crème brulee…, Classic Bourbon Vanilla, Mango, & Caramel Banana. Served bruléed with assorted berries.			$9
Sour LimeTart - Inspired by Key Lime Pie, this lime tart on a graham cracker crust is served with lemon pistachio ice cream, fruit coulis and berries.			$9
Dark Chocolate Frangelico Torte - A flourless dark chocolate, Frangelico, & hazelnut torte topped with a quennelle of silky white chocolate mousse and chocolate sauce.			$9
Orange Vanilla Ricotta Cheesecake - Silky ricotta cheesecake infused with vanilla and orange. Served with Rhubarb compote, fruit coulis and berries			$9
Dairy Queens - Your choice of three scoops of our frozen delights. Flavours: Tahitian vanilla ice cream, , “Devil’s Chocolate” Ice cream, Lemon Pistachio, Raspberry sorbet, Blood Orange sorbet, Black berry sorbet Served with meringues kisses and your choice of raspberry, chocolate or caramel sauce and fruit garnish.			$9
Fruity Martini - A medley of fresh berries served with a dollop of vanilla yogurt. Light and refreshing - this one is for the waistline!			$9
Biscotti - Take a dip with a biscotti. Almond or Hazelnut			$1.50

Winterlicious 2012 Menu ($25 Prix Fixe - Jan 27 to Feb 9)

APPETIZERS:
Choice of...
• Market Soup ... prepared daily using the freshest market ingredients
• Beer & Onion soup with cheese crostini
• Brandied chicken liver pâté with pumpkin chutney & cracker points
• A salad of legend...the Byz Caesar with roasted garlic
• Mussel pot of PEI mussels in chunky tomato garlic white wine & herbs
• Mixed baby greens with honey red wine vinaigrette, dried fruit & spiced almonds
• Poutine ... the Québec classic made with real Quebéc cheese curds, beef gravy and frites

MAIN COURSES:
Choice of...
• Pan roasted fillet of Arctic Char with butternut squash perogies, roasted fennel & vermouth beurre blanc
• Classic roasted half chicken with mashed potatoes, rosemary pan gravy & market vegetables
• Grilled 8 oz lamb burger with red onion marmalade & goat cheese. Served with frites, salad, & onion ring garnish
• Pasta of the day...market fresh ingredients. New creation daily
• Vegetarian harvest vegetable ratatouille, roasted butternut squash, chick peas, Quinoa croquette, sundried tomato pesto & roasted tofu
• Deluxe "Mac & Cheese"...4 cheese sauce with molten cheese raft

DESSERT:
Choice of...
• Double Chocolate Layer Cake - You can’t improve on a classic. Frosted with Chocolate butter cream icing
• Coconut crusted Key Lime Pie, served with berry coulis
• Dessert of the day...Something new made daily