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Bread & Water

51 Warwick Street

Middletown, CT

Fine dining for all

About

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Bread & Water has transformed a historic 1850’s Jailhouse into a culinary hotspot. Enjoy a variety of fine cuisine made from locally sourced ingredients in this exotic location, or reserve a private room in a vintage jail cell for a unique dining experience.
The History of the Building

REGULAR HOURS

Call For Reservations

We apologize for the delay.

Bread & Water will remain closed until further notice while we continue to rebuild.
Please continue to check here for updates.

Thur – Sat
5PM – 10PM
Sun – Wed
Private Events
  • Soup of the Moment
    Wild MushroomCup $6 | Bowl $9

    • Appetizers

  • Polpo
    PEI mussels | fava beans | Italian sausage | tomato confit | imported olives | crispy leeks$13
  • Burrata
    prosciutto | cherry tomatoes | apricot chutney | vincotto balsamic | toast points$13
  • Plin
    fresh shucked lobster | morel mushrooms | rocket greens | european truffle butter sauce$12
  • Pork Belly and Scallops
    shaved fennel | watercress | blood orange supremes | bourbon maple carrot essence$14

Salad

  • Beet Carpaccio
    arugula | honey goat cheese mousse | candied walnuts | aged balsamic$11
  • Asparagus
    green and white asparagus wrapped in pancetta | honey ricotta | sliced quail egg | lemon jam | pumpernickel crumbs$13
  • Chop
    shaved brussels sprouts | duck confit | apple and pear compote | sliced almonds | raspberries | gorgonzola blue cheese | cranberry vinaigrette $13

Pastas

  • Pappardelle
    guanciale | caramelized onions | San Marzano tomato sauce | pecorino romano | arugula$24
  • Ravioli
    short rib, ricotta, and herb filling | morel mushrooms | ramps | mirepoix | parmigiano-reggiano | veal demi-glace$25
  • Spaghetti
    RI cherry stones | PEI mussels | celery, onions, melted leeks in a natural clam sauce$26

Entrees

  • Venison Tenderloin
    potato purée | roasted baby root vegetables | foie gras compound butter | blackberry gastrique $32
  • Lamb Chops
    whipped butternut squash | fiddleheads | white asparagus | baby carrots | ramps | toasted pistachio | raspberry port reduction$31
  • Norwegian Salmon
    crab crusted | english peas | asparagus | meyer lemon ricotta gnocchi | béarnaise$27
  • Halibut
    red quinoa | fava beans | morel mushrooms | fiddleheads | ramps | roasted cherry tomatoes | saffron fish fumet $34

Desserts

  • Cookie Dough Crème Brûlée
    $9
  • Ice Cream
    $7
  • Affogato
    any scoop of ice cream topped with espresso$7
  • Black and White Bread Pudding
    $9

WINE LIST

Reds

  • Bruni Poggio d’Elsa
    Tuscany | 201430/9
  • Chapoutier Belleruche Rouge
    Rhone | 201428
  • Lyeth Merlot
    Sonoma County | 201330
  • Primal Roots Red Blend
    California | 201530
  • Volver Tempranillo
    La Mancha | 201338
  • Breca Garnacha
    Calatayud | 201240
  • Torres Ibericos Rioja
    201240
  • Salentein Reserve Malbec
    Mendoza | 201455
  • Elouan Pinot Noir
    Oregon | 201543
  • Four Graces Pinot Noir
    Willamette Valley | 201375
  • Cuvaison Estate Pinot Noir
    Carneros, Napa | 201390
  • Cecchi Chianti
    201428
  • Li Veli Primitivo
    Puglia | 201433
  • Cataldi Madonna
    Montepulciano d'Abruzzo46
  • Casanova di Neri Rosso
    Tuscany | 201450
  • Produttori del Barbaresco
    Piedmont | 201285
  • Damilano Barolo
    Piedmont | 201195
  • Federalist Bourbon-Aged Zinfandel
    Mendocino County | 201450
  • Buehler Red Zinfandel
    Napa Valley | 201350
  • Buehler Cabernet
    Napa Valley | 201458
  • Buehler Estate Cabernet
    Napa Valley | 201385
  • High Valley Cabernet
    Lake County | 201340
  • Experience Cabernet
    Napa | 201160
  • Justin Cabernet
    Paso Robles | 201456
  • Justin Isosceles
    Paso Robles | 2013110
  • Faust Cabernet Sauvignon
    Napa | 2013130
  • Quintessa Cabernet
    Rutherford | 2013230
  • E. Guigal Chateauneuf Du Pape
    Rhone | 2010 - 201190
  • Stag’s Leap Cabernet
    Napa | 2013 - Half Bottle58
  • Chimney Rock Cabernet
    Napa | 2012 - Half Bottle60

Whites

  • E. Guigal Cote Du Rhone White
    Rhone | 201432/9
  • Buehler White Zinfandel
    Napa Valley | 201524
  • Kettmeir Muller Thurgau
    Alto Adige | 201542
  • Banfi Principessa Gavia
    Tuscany | 201436
  • Cavazza Pinot Grigio
    Veneto | 201524
  • Chapoutier Belleruche Blanc
    Rhone | 201428
  • Clean Slate Riesling
    Germany | 201424
  • Balland Sancerre
    201445
  • Hay-Maker Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough | 201630
  • Crossings Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough | 201530
  • Villa Maria Cellar Selection | Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough | 201542
  • Antinori Bramito
    Tuscany | 2014$42.00
  • Buehler Chardonnay
    Napa Valley | 201444
  • Cuvaison Estate Chardonnay
    Carneros, Napa | 201358
  • E. Guigal Condrieu
    Rhone | 2014$115.00

Sparkling

  • Adami Prosecco “Garbel”
    Italy | N/V36/10
  • Centorri Moscato
    Di PaviaGlass 7 | Bottle 25
  • Veuve Clicquot Brut
    Italy100
  • Gérard Bertrand Crémant De Limoux
Brut Rose
    France | 201448
  • Villa Sandi Il Fresco Prosecco
    Italy | Half Bottle22
  • Moet Brut Imperial
    France | Half Bottle48

Rose

  • Chapoutier Bellaruche Rose
    Rhone | 2015$28.00
  • Whispering Angel Rose
    France | 2014 | Half Bottle$28.00
  • G Bertrand Cote des Rose
    France | 2015$36.00

BEER

Spencer Brewery | Spencer, MA

  • Trappist Ale
    8
  • Trappist IPA
    7
  • Feierabendbier
    5

Boulevard Brewing Company |Kansas City, Mo

  • The Calling IPA
    Double Indian Pale Ale6
  • American Kolsch
    Köln style Golden Ale5.50
  • Tropical Pale Ale
    Ale with grapefruit
and passion fruit5.50
  • Early Riser
    Coffee Porter5.50
  • Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale
    9
  • Bourbon Barrel Quad (BBQ)
    9

Brouwerij Dilewyns | Belgium

  • Vicaris Tripel-Gueuze
    25.4 fl oz18

    • Victory Brewing Company | Downing, PA

    • Storm King Stout
      7

      • Bud – 3.50 | Bud Lite – 3.50

Reservations

860.852.5944

Press

CBS Connecticut – March 20, 2017
Best Ravioli in Connecticut

Connecticut Magazine – January 4, 2017
2017 Best Restaurants: Experts’ Picks – Best Italian & Best New Restaurant

Connecticut Magazine Review – July, 2016
Bread & Water in Middletown Serves Up Curated Menu in Historic Jail

Hartford Courant – February 12, 2016
Bread & Water: New Restaurant Opens In Old Middletown Jail

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