River House on Main Bistro Menu

8293 Main Street | Historic Ellicott City

River House on Main CHAMPAGNE & APERITIF COCKTAILS Aperol Spritz (14$) Aperol, crisp Prosecco, and sparkling soda and a refreshing bittersweet finish.

Limoncello Spritz ($14) Ice-cold limoncello, bubbly Prosecco, and soda create a vibrant citrus spritz.

Pear Royale ($14) Delicate pear liqueur and crisp brut Champagne layered into an elegant cocktail.

Sicilian Spritz ($14) Campari and limoncello balanced with sparkling Prosecco for a refreshing aperitif.

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS Amalfi Margarita ($15) Fresh lime and smooth tequila balanced with sweet Italian limoncello for a sun-soaked twist on the classic margarita.

Rosemary & Lime Fizz ($15) Bright cherry, fresh lime, and fragrant rosemary finished with sparkling soda for a crisp, refreshing vodka cocktail with a fresh herb finish.

Bistro Martini ($16) Botanic gin, clean vodka and Dubonnet stirred ice cold with a lemon twist.

Riverhouse Trolley ($16) Spiced Rum, Limoncello, with bright lime and cranberry juices, honey fig syrup and topped with refreshing ginger beer.

Amaretto Stone Sour ($15) Mellow bourbon, fresh orange, lemon, and warming amaretto shaken into a silky citrus cocktail with warm almond notes.

Main St. Old Fashioned ($16) Oaked bourbon, spiced with aromatic bitters, and a hint of sweetness create a smooth and warming old fashioned.

River House on Main HOUSEMADE MOCKTAILS Gingerberry Smash ($8) Fresh berries and bright ginger, muddled into a refreshing, lightly sweet and zesty sip.

Grapefruit Olive Cooler ($8) Tart grapefruit balanced with a subtle savory olive note for a crisp, sophisticated cooler.

NON ALCOHOLIC REFRESHERS Aperol Spritz, Berry, Limoncello, Negroni, Pomegranate, or Tropical ($8) Bright, bubbly, and refreshingly alcohol-free. Each with its own crisp, vibrant flavor.

WINE BY THE GLASS Reds $10 Beaujolais – Louis Jadot $10 Pinot Noir – King Estate

$10 Cabernet Sauvignon – Francis Coppola $13 Merlot – Robert Hall

Whites $9 Pinot Grigio – Bottega Vinaia $11 Chardonnay – Louis Jadot

$9 Riesling – SeaGlass

Rosé

Sparkling

House Sangria

$9 Bieler Père et Fils

$9 Brut • Prosecco

$14 Red • White

BEER $5-Miller Light $7 Peroni

$7 NA -Guinness 0 $7-Blue Moon $7Heineken $7 Sierra Nevada $7-Yuengling Lager

SOFT DRINKS Coke , Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Root Beer, Sprite ($3) JUICE Apple, Cranberry, Grapefruit, Orange ($3) TEA

Regular Lemonade & Iced Tea ($3)Flavored ($4) Blueberry, Peach, Strawberry

River House on Main SHAREABLES & SMALL PLATES Warm Olive & Fried Marcona Almond Medley — $9 (Vegan) Marinated olives with orange zest, rosemary, and fried Marcona almonds served with toasted, house-made baguette tips. Elegant and savory.

Cheese Board— $33 Featuring a rotating selection of French and Italian cheeses, paired with sliced spicy Calabrese salami, fresh honeycomb, house-marinated olives, and Marcona almonds.

Served with toasted house-made baguette tips and crunchy house-made grissini breadsticks.

Oven-Roasted Baby Carrots — $14 (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free) Served with whipped blend of robiola, ricotta, and mascarpone cheeses and finished with a pistachio crumble, chili crisp, pomegranate glaze and micro greens.

Polenta Parmesan Fries — $12 (Gluten-Free) Crispy polenta tossed with Parmesan and rosemary salt, with balsamic garlic confit aioli.

Coccoli (kohk-koh-lee)— $12 Small (5) $17 Large (10) Traditional fried dough served with Stracciatella cheese, prosciutto, and fresh arugula tossed in lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.

Stone-Hearth Wings (8) — $16 Choice of BBQ Glaze, Spicy Dry Rub, Classic Buffalo, or Spicy Dry Rub with Honey Jalapeño Glaze. Served with house-made ranch or blue cheese.

Spicy House-Made Lamb Meatballs (5) — $15 Spicy house-made Calabrian chili lamb meatballs in our signature marinara, topped with fresh herbs, stracciatella cheese and served with a house-made French bread.

River House on Main SOUPS, SALADS & MORE Gazpacho — $8 (Vegan) Chef's seasonal chilled soup, garnished with an avocado salad.

Chicken, Goat Cheese, & Cranberry Salad Sandwich — $14 Marinated roasted chicken, goat cheese, chives, Granny Smith apples, chopped walnuts and cranberries with a small side salad.

Side of Shoestring French Fries-$6 (Vegan) Add 4 oz of Roasted Chicken Breast $6 or House Smoked Salmon $12 to any salad.

Caesar Bistro — $12 (Vegetarian) Little gem lettuce, shaved Parmesan, red onion, grape tomatoes, house-made croutons, and house Caesar dressing.

Arugula & Green Apple — $14 (Vegetarian) Fresh arugula with sliced apple, candied walnuts, Gorgonzola, grape tomatoes, red onion, and honey-balsamic vinaigrette.

Golden Beet & Goat Cheese — $14 (Vegetarian) Mixed greens with roasted golden beets, sliced red onion, grape tomatoes, crumbled goat cheese, and aged white balsamic vinaigrette.

Tuscan Panzanella (No Greens) — $13 (Vegan) Grape tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, black olives, thin red onion, fresh basil, and toasted house-made country bread, tossed in white balsamic vinaigrette.

River House on Main PASTA River House Sausage & Spinach Lasagna — $20 House-made lasagna layered with sweet Italian sausage, spinach, and basilricotta, finished with vibrant chive oil, melted mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.

Spaghetti al Pomodoro Piccante con Guanciale ( gwan-CHA-lay)-$23 Fresh house-made Fettuccini tossed in a Spicy Calabrian chili and garlic–spiced tomato sauce with crispy guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and fresh basil.

Duck Confit Agnolotti — $32 House-made agnolotti filled with robiola, ricotta, and mascarpone, served with tender duck confit, shallots, shiitake mushrooms, blistered tomatoes, spinach, a velvety white wine–duck jus sauce and a Pecorino Romano sprinkle.

River House on Main STONE HEARTH PIZZA – THE CLASSICS All pizzas are available as an 8-inch, personal pizza or a 12-inch, shareable.

Gluten Free (12 in) +$

4

Cauliflower Crust (10 in) +$ 3

Plain Jane — $15 / $21 (Vegetarian) Mozzarella, marinara, and fresh basil.

Winter White — $15 / $21 (Vegetarian) Parmesan, mozzarella, and béchamel sauce (not Gluten-Free) Creamy, comforting, and elegantly simple.

Pepperoni — $16 / $22 Parmesan, mozzarella, pepperoni, and a swirl of marinara.

The classic everyone craves.

A River Runs Through It — $17 / $23 Parmesan, mozzarella, caramelized onion sauce, sweet Italian sausage, pepperoni, and a swirl of marinara.

Rich, rustic, and boldly comforting.

All Choked Up — $16 / $22 (Vegetarian) Parmesan, mozzarella, feta, roasted garlic cream sauce (not Gluten-Free), marinated artichokes, baby spinach, and tomatoes.

Creamy, briny, and beautifully Mediterranean.

Backyard Barbecue — $17 / $23 Parmesan, mozzarella, cheddar-jack, house-smoked chicken breast, red onion, and zesty BBQ sauce.

Sweet, smoky, and satisfying.

Balsamic Bomb — $16 / $22 (Vegetarian) Parmesan, mozzarella, roasted garlic cream sauce (not Gluten-Free), grape tomatoes, red onion, spinach, and a balsamic glaze.

Bright, balanced, and garden-fresh.

BBQ River — $17 / $23 Parmesan, mozzarella, caramelized onion sauce, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and zesty BBQ sauce.

A smoky twist on a house classic.

Cajun — $17 / $23 Parmesan, mozzarella, roasted garlic cream, oven-roasted chicken, andouille sausage, green peppers, and Tabasco.

Southern spice with a French flair.

Fiesta Pie — $17 / $23 Parmesan, mozzarella, cheddar-jack, roasted chicken, house-pickled jalapeños, red onion, marinara, and a sour cream drizzle.

Zesty and lively.

Get Me to the Greek — $16 / $22 (Vegetarian) Parmesan, mozzarella, feta, Kalamata olives, green peppers, grape tomatoes, and an olive oil drizzle.

A bright, coastal blend inspired by the Aegean.

Italiano Bianco — $17 / $23 Parmesan, mozzarella, roasted garlic cream, Italian sausage, cremini mushrooms, and green peppers.

Creamy, earthy, and deeply savory.

Johnny Bananas — $17 / $23 Parmesan, mozzarella, cheddar-jack, zesty BBQ sauce, roasted chicken, and banana peppers.

Sweet heat and bold flavor.

Maui Waui — $17 / $23 Parmesan, mozzarella, bacon, pineapple, ham, red onion, & zesty BBQ sauce.

Sweet, smoky, and tropical.

Meatball — $17 / $23 Parmesan, mozzarella, all-beef meatballs, and our house marinara.

Rustic Italian comfort.

Namaste — $16 / $22 (Vegetarian) Parmesan, mozzarella, caramelized onion sauce, cremini mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and marinara.

Rich umami with roasted sweetness.

Spring Green — $16 / $22 (Vegetarian) Parmesan, mozzarella, basil pesto, and marinara.

Bright, herbal, and fresh.

Sunday Tailgate — $17 / $23 Parmesan, mozzarella, roasted chicken, Buffalo sauce, and blue cheese.

Crisp, spicy, and irresistible.

Tommy Salami — $17 / $23 Parmesan, mozzarella, olive tapenade, salami, rosemary, and olive oil drizzle.

Bold, briny, and aromatic.

Under a Tuscan Sun — $16 / $22 (Vegetarian) Parmesan, mozzarella,marinara, and goat cheese.

Bright and tangy, inspired by the Tuscan countryside.

DESIGN YOUR OWN HIGH MAINTENANCE PIZZA 12” $23 ⦁ 8” $17 ⦁ gluten free crust GF $27 ⦁ cauliflower crust GF $26 V = vegetarian ⦁ GF = gluten free Your pizza comes with parmesan and mozzarella unless you tell us otherwise. *New* Substitute Vegan cheese for an additional $1.25.

SAUCE Marinara V, GF, Vegan Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce V Basil Pesto V, GF, Vegan

Zesty BBQ Sauce V, GF, Vegan Spicy Buffalo Sauce V, GF

SELECT UP TO 5 TOPPINGS FROM THE LISTS BELOW FRUITS & VEGGIES V, GF, Vegan Sliced Red Onion Caramelized Onion Sauce Roasted Red Peppers Fresh Green Bell Peppers Cremini Mushrooms Green Olive Tapenade Kalamata Olives Banana Peppers Grape Tomato Pineapple Pickled Jalapenos Marinated Artichokes Rosemary Basil Arugula Spinach

MEATS Pepperoni Sweet Italian Sausage Andouille Sausage Roasted Chicken Breast Salami Bacon Ham Beef Meatballs ($2)

SPECIALTY CHEESE: Cheddar-Jack Goat Cheese Blue Cheese Feta Cheese

FINISHING TOUCH Rosemary ⦁ Extra Virgin Olive Oil Drizzle ⦁ Balsamic Glaze ⦁ Tobasco ⦁ Sour Cream Drizzle

River House on Main DESSERT Biscotti & Gelato-$9 (Gluten-Free without Biscotti) House-made toasted pistachio and Cranberry biscotti paired with your choice of: Vanilla, Strawberry or Salted Caramel.

Carrot Cake-$9 (Contains Nuts) Our lightly spiced house-made cake with crunchy walnuts and frosted with a velvety cream cheese frosting.

Gateau Concorde-$11 (Gluten-Free) Our decadent house-made chocolate mousse with crisp chocolate meringue layers, coated with meringue fingers.

Crème Brûlée-$10 (Gluten-Free) Silky vanilla bean custard with a delicate caramelized sugar crust.

Seasonal Cobbler-$12 Ask your server for our current selection of fresh cobbler served warm with scoop of Vanilla Gelato.

Traditional Italian Tiramisu-$12 Sardinian ladyfingers soaked in espresso, layered with silky mascarpone cream, finished with dark chocolate shavings and a delicate dusting of cocoa powder.

River House on Main DESSERT COCKTAILS Strawberry Panna Cotta ($13) Creamy vanilla vodka, strawberry puree, and bright Limoncello form a stunning dessert cocktail inspired by silky Italian panna cotta.

Cannoli Cream ($13) Sweet cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and amaretto blended into a unique cocktail inspired by fresh cannoli filling.

Classico Cold Brew Martini ($13) Rich cold brew coffee, smooth vodka, and coffee liqueur combine for the timeless seductive cocktail.

River House on Main BRUNCH Cocktails Mimosa $11 Blueberry, Cranberry, Grapefruit, Key Lime, Orange, Peach, Strawberry, Italian Bloody Mary $12 Bright citrus, olive brine, and subtle spice inspired by Mediterranean flavors.

For the Table Grande Pain au Chocolat ($7) Flaky, buttery French pastry layered with rich chocolate and baked until golden and crisp Cardamom Cinnamon Roll ($8) Soft, buttery pastry swirled with warm cinnamon and fragrant cardamom, finished with a sweet vanilla-orange icing.

Small Plates & Starters Gazpacho ($8) Chef's seasonal chilled soup, garnished with an avocado salad.

Yogurt Parfait Maison $10 Layers of Greek yogurt, ripe berries, fruit compote, granola, and honey drizzle.

Light, fresh and tasty.

Savory Brunch Pizzas Pizza Bianca $17 Stone-hearth crust with roasted garlic cream, mozzarella, prosciutto, sunnyside egg, and arugula. A River House signature dish.

Pizza Guanciale $18 Crispy guanciale, fig jam, goat cheese, sunny-side egg, and arugula.

A perfect balance of savory, sweet and a peppery finish.

Buon Mattina $17 White pizza with Mornay sauce, cremini mushrooms, Gruyère cheese, sunnyside egg and fresh spinach. Creamy, earthy, and deeply comforting.

From the Griddle & Creperie French Toast a la Maison $17 Thick-cut house-made bread, soaked in vanilla-cinnamon custard, griddled golden, and served with warm maple syrup with fresh berries and whipped cream. Golden brown edges, custardy center, and perfectly indulgent.

Savory Galette Crepe Florentine $19 Buckwheat crêpe with baby spinach, roasted mushrooms, and melted Gruyère cheese. Finished with a light drizzle of mornay cream sauce.

A timeless French classic.

Smoked Salmon Galette Crepe $22 Buckwheat crêpe filled with 6 oz of house-smoked salmon, herbed crème fraiche, capers, and pickled red onions. Elegant, irresistibly satisfying and perfect with a mimosa.

Galette Complète $20 Traditional French buckwheat crêpe with savory ham, Gruyère cheese, and a sunny-side egg served with fresh green salad dressed in lemon and olive oil.

A timeless French bistro classic—simple, savory, and deeply satisfying.