The Light and airy decor of Bistro Adamo is strongly reminiscent of a cafe on the banks of the Mediterranean. Casually elegant, the atmosphere of the restaurant is quite alluring, Patio dining is also available, extending the mountainous seaside-resort atmosphere outdoors. Family owned and operated by Chef Peter Adamo and his brother Anthony, The Bistro Adamo presents a “unique Mediterranean Experience,” and offers a blend of Italian, French, Greek & Spanish Cuisine.

Specialty dishes include Humus & Olive Tapenade Crostini (Greek style hummus and French styled olive tapenade, served with toasted bread), Goat Cheese Terrine (layers of fresh goat cheese, olives and fresh thyme served with toasted French Bread...yum..), Mediterranean Salad (roasted vegetables and cheese served over fresh greens with a balsamic vinaigrette), Pasta Adamo (Grilled chicken, prosciutto, tomatoes and spinach, with a red pepper pesto sauce over penne pasta), Pine Nut Crusted Salmon (fresh salmon crusted with pine nuts served in a balsamic butter sauce) & the Parmagiana Crusted Veal Chop (veal chops crusted with parmagiana cheese and rosemary, served in a lemon white wine sauce.)

The Bistro Adamo has just recently opened, serving customers since April 12th of this year. Chef Peter Adamo encourages his patrons to bring their own wine or beer. Specials are featured throughout the week, but especially on weekends. Tuesday is ‘date night’, offering diners 15% off of their dinner tabs if they bring their movie tickets in with them. (The Bistro Adamo is located next to the Chatham Cinema.) Early bird Specials are available from 5-6 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, offering 15% discount on all meals.

The Bistro Adamo is handicapped accessible and offers ample parking. Appetizers range from $5.95 to $8.95, Pastas $12.95 to 16.95, and entrees from $16.95 to $23.95. The Bistro Adamo is located in the Hickory Square Shopping Center on 641 Shunpike Road, in Chatham. Lunch hours are Tuesday through Friday, 11:30AM-3PM. Dinner is served on Tuesdays through Thursday, 5PM to 9PM; Friday and Saturday, 5PM-10PM and Sunday from 4PM to 9 PM.

Call (973) 377-4447 for reservations. All major credit cards.

photo and editorial by Jackie Rodzinski