Dinner
Appetizers

Soup Du Jour
chef’s selection of housemade soups
5.95

French Onion Soup
croutons and swiss cheese gratinée
6.25

Crab Cakes
shiitake mushrooms, fresh corn, and beurre blanc sauce
9.75

Country Paté & Chicken Liver Mousse
onion confit, cornichons and old fashioned mustard
8.95

Burgundy Escargots
garlic and pernod butter
8.95

Caesar Salad
tomatoes, anchovy, artichokes, croutons and feta cheese
7.75

Mussels
steamed in beer, vegetables, garlic,
shallots and pomme frites
10.75

House Salad
mixed greens, pinenuts and balsamic vinaigrette
5.95

 

Salads

Salad Niçoise
mixed greens, flaked white tuna, green beans,
egg, olives, tomato, potatoes and anchovy
with dijon mustard vinaigrette
17.00

Café Central Cobb Salad
with dijon mustard vinaigrette
17.00

Poached Salmon Salad
Mixed greens, flaked salmon, red onions, tomatoes,
green beans & Dijon mustard vinaigrette
17.75

Poached Chicken Salad
bed of mixed greens with chicken,
grilled vegetables and pesto vinaigrette
17.00

Entrees

Duo Petite Filet Mignon
with truffle, mashed potatoes, aspargus, mushrooms and green peppercorn sauce
29.50

Sautéed Calves Liver
with roasted potatoes, sautéed onions,
provençal tomatoes and sage sauce
19.75

Half a Roasted Chicken
herbes de Provence, vegetables and mashed potatoes
16.95

Half a Roasted Duckling
braised cabbage with bacon, wild rice, and peach sauce
18.75

Braised Lamb Shank
asiago cheese ,mashed potatoes
sautéed vegetables and rosemary sauce
20.50

Grilled Salmon
green lentils, spinach and balsamic vinaigrette
19.75

Vegetable Plate
chef’s choice of seasonal vegetables
(sautéed or steamed)
16.75

Pasta from the Market
Chef's Risotto Du Jour
Fresh fish from the market

Side Dishes

French Fries - 3.50
Broccoli - 4.00
Mashed Potatoes - 3.50
Asparagus - 5.00
Haricot Verts - 5.00
Herbed Garlic Bread - 1.50

Desserts

A Selection of Desserts from the cart.

Children's menu available upon request.
There will be a $3.00 charge for sharing.
Ask your waiter for our take out menu.
18% gratuity added to tables of more than six.
Cafe Central
455 Central
Highland Park, IL 60035

847 266-7878 • fax 847 266-7373

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Cafe Central of Highland Park, companion to Carlos'
two of the finest French Restaurants in the Chicago area.