Meridith’s Bistro still has the same fresh ingredients and high-quality meals, friendly staff and exceptional service. But it now has a new look, new menus, new chef and new name.
Aneu Bistro and Wine Bar is located at 575 Lancaster Ave. in Berwyn, within a two-minute walk of the Berwyn Septa Station. Aneu is a Greek work that, loosely interpreted, means “without compare” — an experience the owner strives to give her customers.
Aneu Bistro offers casual elegance with the charm of a European café, with contemporary and flirty accents and all the comforts of home. It has a spacious dining room with beautiful, large wooden tables and chic lighting which adds to its inviting ambiance. In their dreamy side dining room; flowing curtains separate each table to give customers the feeling of being in their own private dining room, or the curtains can be pushed back to allow up to party of 20.
The sophisticated, full-service bar is the focal point of the main dining room, where customers can sip a pint of beer, a delicious martini, or a glass of wine from their extensive list. There are more than 50 wines from California, France, Spain, Italy, and around the world, which are reasonably priced from $7 to $14 a glass. Patrons can still bring their own bottles for a $7 corkage fee and there is no corkage fee on Sundays from 5 to 10 pm. On Tuesdays, customers can get half-priced bottles of wine. A new bar menu includes truffle fries, raw oysters, short rib quesadillas and more from 3 p.m. to closing time every day.
“My wine list is all special orders from a boutique vineyard, and 90 percent of the wines can’t be found at other nearby restaurants,” said Meridith Coyle, Aneu owner. “We doubled our wine list with hopes to triple it, with the concept being 30 wines under $30 (a play on Aneu’s route 30 location), which will more likely be 40 wines for under $40, or 60 wines for $60 to get the quality I want.”
Aneu Bistro offers American comfort foods with a twist, like bruschetta with filet mignon, chicken pot pie with truffle white sauce, or a flavorful risotto with seasonal vegetables. Their menu isn’t static and the side dishes change with the seasons. Meridith tries to keep the menu affordable to encourage customers to come back once a week instead of every six months.
Allen Mischer frequented Meridith’s Bistro at its old location and was dining at Aneu for the first time.
“I was very pleased when I walked in the door — it’s very comfortable, roomier, and more attractive than the old restaurant,” he said. “The menu is very diverse, and one of the things that really impressed me was the presentation. The wine list distinguishes Aneu from other restaurants and allows me to explore the depth of wine. I wouldn’t hesitate to come back here or recommend it.” His dining companions felt the prices were very reasonable, the staff was professional and friendly.
Aneu Bistro is finishing its European Wine Dinner Series with Italy on Thursday, Nov. 11; and Spain on Thursday, Dec. 8. These dinners begin with a reception with hors d’houvres, followed by a four-course authentic meal with five different wines. Tickets are $75 and include tax and gratuity. To purchase tickets to experience an evening of European fare without the jet lag, call the restaurant at 610-251-9600.
There is a private dining room that can accommodate up to 50 people and is often used for brunch, showers or corporate dinners. Aneu Events offers full-service catering options, either on-site or drop-off. To learn more, ask for Meridith or Dana at 610-251-9600 or visit www.aneucatering.com.
Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the week, dinner is served from 5 to 9 p.m. during the week (until 10 p.m. on weekends). Weekend brunch is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays. Aneu chooses local farms and vendors, organic meats and sustainable products as often as possible. So check out their menus at www.aneubistro.com.
