Le Petit Jardin Cafe Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Le Petit Jardin Cafe, a charming French-American eatery nestled in Venice, Florida. This cozy cafe, part restaurant and part flower shop, offers a delightful menu perfect for brunch enthusiasts.

  • Signature Dishes: Experience the fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes and fresh Brunch Crepes, each crafted to highlight seasonal ingredients.
  • Salads & Soups: Savor the renowned French Onion Soup, prepared thoughtfully so you can enjoy a perfectly melted cheese topping at home.
  • Omelettes: Indulge in the Florentine Omelette, bursting with vibrant flavors of spinach and provolone.

With generous portions and attention to quality, Le Petit Jardin delivers a warm ambiance that invites you to relax and enjoy every delectable bite. Don't miss this hidden gem!

Brunch Soups & Salads

Onion Soup

Caramelized onions, beef consomme. Cheese and toast for gratinee is served separately for preparation at home.

$12.00

Spinach Quiche

Homemade spinach and egg quiche served with baby greens, balsamic vinaigrette, and tomatoes.

$14.00

Quiche Lorraine

Ham, bacon, and Swiss quiche. Served with baby greens, balsamic vinaigrette, and tomatoes.

$14.00

Le Petit Jardin House Salad

Chicken breast sauted in lemon, capers, white wine sauce over baby greens, balsamic vinaigrette, mushrooms, carrots, oranges, avocado, and red onion.

$20.00

California Salad with Chicken

Romaine lettuce, olive oil, red wine vinegar, tomatoes, oranges, cucumbers, red onion, and carrots.

$20.00

Kaline Salad

Baby greens, lemon, olive oil, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.

$14.00

Salad Nicoise

Albacore tuna, baby greens, balsamic vinaigrette, mixed vegetables, hard-boiled egg, and tomatoes.

$18.00

Caesar Salad with Chicken

Chicken breast sauted in lemon, caper, white wine sauce over romaine lettuce, homemade Caesar dressing, croutons, and Parmesan.

$18.00

Soup of the day

Always vegetable based but please call restaurant for further details.

$9.00

Brunch Provencal Omelette

Garlic, tomatoes, olives, and onions.

$13.00

Brunch Florentine Omelette

Spinach, onions, tomatoes, and provolone cheese.

$15.00

Brunch Ham & Swiss Cheese

Tomatoes and onions.

$13.00

Brunch Eggs Benedict

Poached egg, sauteed spinach, and hollandaise sauce over a toasted English muffin.

$15.00

Brunch Eggs Florentine

Poached egg, sauteed spinach, and hollandaise sauce over a toasted English muffin.

$15.00

Brunch Summer Frittata

Open-faced omelet, zucchini, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes.

$13.00

Brunch Smoked Salmon Omelette

Open-faced omelet, tomatoes, and onions.

$16.00

Brunch Chicken Omelette

Tomatoes, onions, and avocado.

$19.00

Brunch Bacon & Eggs

Eggs served scrambled or over-easy.

$12.00

Brunch Italian Sausage & Eggs

Eggs served scrambled or over easy.

$13.00

Brunch 2 Cheese Omelette

Swiss, provolone cheese, tomatoes, and onions.

$13.00

Brunch Omelettes & Eggs

Brunch Pancakes & Crepes

Brunch Buttermilk Pancakes

2 large fluffy buttermilk pancakes served with a side of maple syrup.

$13.00

Brunch Blueberry Pancakes

2 large fluffy pancakes filled with blueberries and served with a side of maple syrup.

$15.00

Brunch Crepes with Fresh Fruit

Light, thin pancakes served with seasonal fruit, homemade whipped cream, chopped walnuts, and chocolate sauce.

$16.00

Brunch Crepes & Eggs

Savory, light, and thin pancakes filled with scrambled eggs and topped with a cheese gratinee.

$15.00

Brunch Croque Monsieur Sandwich

Ham, cheese, and bechamel sauce baked with toasted white bread and served with Pommes Frites.

$15.00

Brunch Croque Madame Sandwich

Ham, cheese, and bechamel sauce baked with toasted white bread and topped with an over-easy egg. Served with Pommes Frites.

$17.00

Brunch Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Chicken breast sauted in a spicy tomato and onion sauce. Served in a french roll with Pommes Frites.

$15.00

Brunch Mediterranean Sandwich

Albacore tuna, baby greens, balsamic vinaigrette dressing, egg, tomatoes, cucumber, capers, and anchovies. Served in a French roll with Pommes Frites.

$16.00

Brunch Smoked Salmon Sandwich

Norwegian smoked salmon, cream cheese, baby greens, balsamic dressing, tomatoes, onions, and capers in a French roll.

$16.00

Brunch Smoked Salmon Bagel Plate

Norwegian smoked salmon served over an onion bagel with cream cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and capers.

$15.00

Brunch French Dip Sandwich

Roast beef, homemade jus, and Dijon mustard. Served in a French roll with Pommes Frites.

$14.00

Brunch BLT Sandwich

Classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. Served with Pommes Frites.

$14.00

Brunch Avocado Sandwich

Avocado served on a French roll with mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onions, and oil and vinegar. Served with Pommes fries.

$13.00

Brunch Sandwiches

Brunch Hamburgers & Steaks

Brunch Hamburger

Served with mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, and fresh onions.

$12.00

Brunch Cheeseburger

Choice of American, Swiss, or provolone cheese.

$14.00

Brunch Avocado Burger

Added avocado.

$14.00

Brunch Bacon Burger

Added bacon.

$15.00

Brunch Au Cheval

Hamburger topped with an over-easy egg and bacon.

$17.00

Brunch Le Petit Jardin Burger

Topped with blue cheese, sauteed onions, and mushrooms. Served with Pommes Frites.

$17.00

Brunch Garden Burger

Vegetable patty topped with sauteed onions and mushrooms.

$14.00

Brunch Entrecote Pommes Frites

New York steak served with french fries.

$24.00

Lunch Salade Verte

Baby greens, homemade balsamic dressing, and tomatoes.

$9.00

Lunch Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce, Parmesan, homemade dressing, and croutons.

$10.00

Lunch Caesar Salad With Chicken

Chicken breast sauteed in lemon, caper, and white wine sauce over romaine lettuce, homemade Caesar dressing, croutons, and Parmesan.

$25.00

Lunch Le Petit Jardin House Salad

Chicken breast sauteed in lemon, capers, and white wine sauce over baby greens, balsamic vinaigrette, mushrooms, carrots, oranges, avocado, and red onion.

$25.00

Lunch Salade Nicoise

Albacore tuna, baby greens, balsamic vinaigrette. mixed vegetables, hard-boiled egg, and tomatoes.

$22.00

Lunch Smoked Salmon Salad

Norwegian smoked salmon over baby greens, balsamic vinaigrette dressing, red onion, egg, endive, olives, and capers.

$24.00

Lunch Kaline Salad

Baby greens, lemon, olive oil, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.

$14.00

Lunch Onion Soup

Caramelized onions, beef consomme, and toast topped with a cheese gratinee.

$12.00

Lunch California Salad

Romaine lettuce, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oranges, cucumbers, red onion, and carrots.

$16.00

Lunch California Salad With Chicken

Chicken Breast sauted in roasted garlic over romaine lettuce, olive oil, red wine vinegar, tomatoes, oranges, cucumbers, red onion, and carrots.

$26.00

Lunch Soups & Salads

Lunch Sandwiches & Hamburgers

Lunch Hamburger

Served with mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, and fresh onions.

$15.00

Lunch Cheeseburger

Choice of American, Swiss, or provolone cheese.

$18.00

Lunch Le Petit Jardin Burger

Topped with blue cheese, sauteed onions, and mushrooms. Served with Pommes Frites.

$19.00

Lunch Garden Burger

Vegetable patty topped with sauteed onions and mushrooms.

$14.00

Lunch Avocado Sandwich

Avocado served on a French roll with mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onions, and oil and vinegar. Served with Pommes Frites.

$15.00

Lunch French Dip Sandwich

Roasted beef, homemade jus, and Dijon mustard. Served in a French roll with Pommes Frites.

$15.00

Lunch Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Chicken breast sauteed in a spicy tomato and onion sauce. Served in a French roll with Pommes Frites.

$17.00

Lunch Croque Monsieur Sandwich

Ham, cheese, and bechamel sauce baked with toasted white bread and served with Pommes Frites.

$15.00

Lunch Angelhair Picante

Tomatoes, garlic, and basil. Lightly spicy.

$15.00

Lunch Angelhair Picante With Chicken

Thin strangs of noodle.

$22.00

Lunch Linguini A La Marinara

Tomatoes, julienned vegetables, and Parmesan cheese.

$16.00

Lunch Linguini Marinara with Chicken

Ribbon pasta. Poultry.

$23.00

Lunch Linguini Al Pesto

Basil, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan.

$16.00

Lunch Linguini Al Pesto With Chicken

Ribbon pasta. Poultry.

$22.00

Lunch Pastas

Lunch Main Courses

Lunch Roasted Chicken

Oven-roasted half chicken with herbs de Provence. Served with Pommes Frites.

$24.00

Lunch Entrecote Pommes Frites

New York steak served with french fries.

$30.00

Lunch Salmon Grenobloise

Salmon filet, mushrooms, capers, and lemon sauce served with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes.

$23.00

Lunch Sole Meuniere

Sole filet, white wine, capers, parsley, and lemon sauce served with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes.

$23.00

Lunch Truite Amandine

Whole rainbow trout, white wine, toasted almonds, and lemon served with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes.

$23.00

Lunch Spinach Quiche

Homemade spinach and egg quiche served with baby greens, balsamic vinaigrette, and tomatoes.

$15.00

Lunch Quiche Lorraine

Ham, bacon, and Swiss quiche served with baby greens, balsamic vinaigrette, and tomatoes.

$15.00

Dinner Pate de Campagne

Rustic-style pork terrine served over a bed of baby greens, cornichons, and cherry heirloom tomatoes.

$14.00

Escargot de Bourgogne

The traditional favorite. Does not come with ceramic container for takeout.

$14.00

Avocado Vinaigrette

Avocado served over a bed of baby greens, cherry heirloom tomatoes, and fresh red onion.

$14.00

Dinner Shrimp Picante

Tiger shrimp prepared in a spicy garlic butter sauce.

$18.00

Smoked Salmon Plate

Norwegian smoked salmon served with mini toast, cream cheese, tomato, cucumber, capers, egg, red onion, and balsamic dressing.

$20.00

Dinner Salade Verte

Baby greens, homemade balsamic dressing, and tomatoes. Served with dressing on the side for takeout.

$10.00

Dinner Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce, Parmesan, homemade dressing, and croutons.served with dressing on the side.

$12.00

Dinner Smoked Salmon Salad

Norwegian smoked salmon over baby greens, balsamic vinaigrette dressing, red onion, egg, endive, olives, and capers.

$24.00

Dinner California Salad

Romaine lettuce, olive oil, red wine vinegar, tomatoes, oranges, cucumbers, red onion, and carrots.

$14.00

Smoked Salmon Salad Over Baby Greens

Norwegian Smoked Salmon over baby greens, balsamic vinaigrette dressing, red onion, egg, olives, capers

$20.00

Dinner Appetizers & Salads

Dinner Volaille

Dinner Piccata

Chicken breast sauted in white wine, lemon, capers, and mushrooms. Served with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes.

$26.00

Dinner Chasseur

Chicken breast sauteed in a sherry wine reduction, onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Served with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes.

$26.00

Dinner Marsala

Chicken breast sauted in Marsala wine reduction and mushrooms. Served with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes.

$26.00

Dinner Provencal

Chicken Breast sauted in white wine, tomatoes, onion, and garlic, lightly spicy. Served with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes.

$26.00

Dinner Roasted Chicken

Oven-roasted half chicken with herbs de Provence and garlic. Served with Pommes Frites.

$27.00

Dinner Canard a l'Orange

Roasted half duck served with an orange sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes.

$32.00

Dinner Truite Amandine

Whole rainbow trout, white wine, toasted almonds, and lemon. Served with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes.

$23.00

Dinner Salmon a La Grenobloise

Salmon filet, mushrooms, capers, and lemon sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes.

$23.00

Dinner Sole Meuniere

Sole filet, white wine, capers, parsley, and lemon sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes.

$25.00

Dinner Shrimp Scampi

Tiger shrimp sauted in white wine, garlic, and lemon. Served with Spanish rice and haricot verts.

$28.00

Dinner Poisson - Fruits de Mer

Dinner Viande

Dinner Porc Calvados

Pork chops in apple brandy sauce. Served with sauted seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes.

$28.00

Dinner Carre D' Agneau

Rack of lamb in rosemary au jus. Served with sauteed seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes.

$34.00

Dinner Entrecote Pommes Frites

New York steak served with Pommes Frites.

$32.00

Entrecote Maitre D' Hotel

New York steak with garlic butter sauce, sauteed vegetables, and mashed potatoes.

$34.00

Dinner Entrecote Poivre Vert

New York steak with green peppercorn sauce, sauted vegetables, and mashed potatoes.

$36.00

Dinner Le Petit Jardin Burger

Topped with blue cheese, sauted onions, and mushrooms served with Pommes Frites.

$19.00

Dinner Linguini Al Pesto

Basil, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan.

$17.00

Dinner Linguini Al Pesto with Chicken

Ribbon pasta. Poultry.

$25.00

Dinner Angelhair Picante

Tomatoes, garlic, and basil, lightly spicy.

$17.00

Dinner Angelhair Picante with Chicken

Thin strangs of noodle.

$25.00

Dinner Linguini a La Marinara

Tomatoes, julienned vegetables, and Parmesan Cheese.

$18.00

Dinner Linguini a La Marinara with Chicken

Ribbon pasta. Poultry.

$26.00

Dinner Linguini with Shrimp & Cognac Sauce

Creamy cognac sauce and Parmesan.

$28.00

Dinner Fettuccini with Shrimp & Tomato Sauce

Tomatoes, garlic, and basil, slightly spicy.

$28.00

Dinner Pastas

Dinner Vegetarian Dishes and More

Dinner Vegetable Plate

Mixed in-season vegetables sauteed in shallots and sherry wine over a bed of baby greens.

$16.00

Dinner Garden Burger

Vegetable patty topped with sauted onions and mushrooms. Served with Pommes Frites.

$16.00

Dinner Spinach Quiche

Homemade spinach and egg quiche served with baby greens, balsamic vinaigrette, and tomatoes.

$16.00

Dinner Quiche Lorraine

Ham, bacon, and Swiss quiche served with baby greens, balsamic vinaigrette, and tomatoes.

$16.00

Bread Pudding

cinnamon and raisin pudding cake served with caramel sauce and whipped cream

$12.00

Chocolate Mousse Cake

dark chocolate layer cake with creamy chocolate mousse and ganache

$12.00

Tarte Tatin

Upside-down apple pie served warm with homemade whipped cream.

$12.00

Creme Brulee

Vanilla bean custard with a crispy burnt sugar coating.

$8.00

Peach Melba

Vanilla ice cream served with berry sauce, toasted almonds, chopped walnuts, homemade whipped cream, and peaches.

$8.00

Crepes with Ice Cream

Light, thin pancakes served with vanilla ice cream, chopped walnuts, homemade whipped cream, walnuts, and chocolate sauce.

$8.00

Desserts

Sides

Pommes Frites

side of pommes frites

$5.00

Large San Pellegrino

25 oz bottle of San Pellegrino

$7.00

Iced Tea

unsweetened home brewed iced black tea

$4.50

Hibiscus Iced Tea

Home brewed slightly sweetened hibiscus tea

$4.50

Small Pellegrino

16.9 oz bottle

$5.00

Lemonade

cold pressed lemonade

$5.00

Sparkling Juice

Choice of juice blended with sparkling water

$5.00

Beverages