Roosevelt Island's Former Trellis Diner Re-Opening As Nisi Restaurant Monday December 4 After 3 Year Renovation - Check Out The New Lunch Menu

Reported earlier this week that the former Roosevelt Island Trellis Diner will re-open Monday December 4 as the new Nisi Restaurant.

Image Of Trellis/Nisi Owners Kaie & Alex Razaghie

You saw the new breakfast menu, here's the lunch menu.

Nisi Lunch

Small Plates

Buffalo Calamari 12

Fried Feta w/ honey & sesame seeds 8

Hot & Sweet Chicken Lollipops 10

Beet Carpaccio 9

Saganaki 8

Shrimp Scampi Dumplings 12

Grilled Octopus 14

Pork Belly Croquettes 10

Buffalo Wings 9

Yellowtail Ceviche 12

Steak & haloumi sushi rolls 13

Mussels 9

Clams Oreganato 12

Nisi Nachos 8

Soup of the day Small 4 · Large 6


Plates

Deconstructed Philly Cheesesteak – Skirt steak, grilled peppers stuffed with cheese, caramelized onions, toasted garlic bread and a cheese dip 15

Yellowfin Tuna Wrap – Seared ahi tuna, avocado, mixed greens, red onion, w/ sesame ginger aioli 15

Fish Tacos with Lime Cilantro Crema – Smokey spice rubbed fish, cabbage slaw w/ a tangy cream sauce 14

Chicken Avocado Club – Grilled chicken, avocado, thick cut bacon, pesto, cheddar, lettuce, tomato w/ basil infused mayo 14

Bird on Board – Fresh fried chicken & Parmigiano rosemary waffles w/ a maple butter syrup 16

BBQ Steak and Cheddar Wrap – Marinated skirt steak smothered with bbq sauce, aged cheddar cheese, sautéed onions, lettuce and tomato 14

Shrimp Po Boy – Battered shrimp served on toasted garlic bread, crispy cabbage, tomato w/ creamy remoulade 14

Fish & Chips – Beer battered Alaskan cod served with our hand cut twice cooked French Fries w/ lemon caper tartar sauce 15


Burgers

Classic Cheeseburger 7

Earth Burger – Hoisin Glazed edamame, beet, mushroom and lentil patty, served with caramelized onions, arugula, herb yogurt dressing 12

Yellowfin Tuna Burger – Roasted beets, pickled onions, arugula w/ a ginger-garlic mayo 16

The Western – Beef burger, aged cheddar, caramelized onions, bacon, smothered in BBQ sauce 9

Breakfast Burger - Homemade Sausage patty, thick cut bacon, fried egg, sausage gravy on a biscuit 13

Feta Stuffed Lamb Burger – Cucumber ribbon, pickled red onion w/ a dill yogurt sauce 14

Chili Cheese Burger Wrap – Beef burger with chili, jalapenos, cheddar cheese wrapped in tortilla topped with chili, cheese and shredded lettuce 10

Thanksgiving Burger – Turkey burger topped with stuffing, cranberry sauce & gravy 9

Fried Chicken Burger – Juicy fried chicken breast, crispy cabbage slaw w/ a spiced honey 11

Avocado Burger – Smoked salmon, herb yogurt, roasted beet, arugula, sesame seeds w/ lime citronette 12


Salads ​​​​

STK Salad – Charbroiled skirt steak, avocado, cucumber, cherry tomato, baby spinach, basil w/ a pesto dressing 19

Tri Color Beet Salad – Fennel, pumpkin seeds, apple slices, freshly grated horseradish, goat cheese w/ a dill yogurt dressing 13

Cool Kale – Chopped kale, diced avocado, quinoa, pomegranate arils, chopped walnuts , crumbled goat cheese w/ Meyer lemon vinaigrette 12

Strawberry Avocado Couscous – Couscous, avocado, corn, strawberries, cilantro, pine nuts w/ lime vinaigrette 12

Greek Pasta Salad – Cucumber, dill, tomato, scallion, feta, olives, arugula w/ Meyer lemon vinaigrette 12


Sides ​​​​​

Hand Cut French Fries 5 Cheese 6.5

Hand Cut Sweet Potato French Fries 6

Onion Rings 6

Thick Cut Bacon or Homemade Sausage patty 6

Panko Fried Avocado Sticks 6

Homemade Mozzarella Sticks 7

Fish Fries 7

Stay tuned for the Dinner menu tomorrow on Sunday.

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