Johnny's Tavern

30 Boltwood Walk, Amherst
(413) 253-8000

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Fried Brussels Sprouts
Spaghetti Bolognese
Braised Short Rib
French Onion Soup
Potato Gnocchi
Fried Chicken
Fish and Chips
Duck Two Ways
Truffle Fries
Tavern Burger

Menu

Starters
Fried Brussels Sprouts
Garlic aioli, bacon, Romano cheese and lemon.
Bavarian Pretzel
Beer cheese spread and honey mustard.
Roasted Garlic Mussels
White wine, crushed red pepper, lemon and grilled bread.
Salt and Pepper Style Calamari
Cilantro lime aioli and soy chili reduction.
Meatballs
Pomodoro, soft polenta, olive oil and pecorino Romano.
Tavern Wings
Choice of sauce: Buffalo, black and blue , or salt and pepper with soy reduction.
Truffle Fries
5 herbs, white truffle oil pecorino Romano and tomato jam.
Baked Brie
Mushroom roasted garlic jam and crackers.
Whipped Feta
grilled bread, hemp seeds, olive oil

Salads
Kale Caesar Salad
Pecorino romano, garlic bread crumbs, white anchovy
Warm Spinach Salad
Roasted mushrooms, potato, bacon, fried egg, Romano cheese and sweet grain mustard vinaigrette.
Golden Beet Salad
mixed greens, beet goat cheese, candied walnuts, honey balsamic vinaigrette
House Salad
Greens, carrot, cucumber and grape tomato.
Romaine Salad
baco, pickled onion, grape tomato, blue cheese, oregano vinaigrette, balsamic syrup
Arugula Salad
crispy couscous, tomato, capocollo, fresh mozzarella, roasted garlic balsamic vinaigrette

Pizzette
Chicken Pesto Pizzette
Basil pesto, grilled chicken, mozzarella and tomato.
Italian Sausage Pizzette
Fresh mozzarella, caramelized onion and basil pesto drizzle.
Classic Margherita Pizzette
fresh mozzarella, arugula, basil
Mushroom Pizzette
Goat cheese, roasted garlic, truffle oil
Bacon and Spinach Pizzette
mozzarella, chili flake
Capocollo and Mushroom
onion, roasted pepper, mozzarella

Soups
Beer Cheese and Onion Soup
Beer and cream braised onion, crouton and baked cheese.

Sandwiches
Tavern Burger
Beer braised onion, Vermont cheddar, lettuce, tomato and brioche bun.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Garlic chili cilantro honey, lettuce, tomato, onion, aioli and brioche bun.
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich
Squash, zucchini, portabella, roasted red pepper aioli, tomato and grain bread.
Open Face Meatball Sandwich
Pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, arugula, onion and ciabatta.
Ahi Tuna Sandwich
Grilled rare, soy marinated cucumber, arugula, wasabi mayo and ciabatta.
Fried Shrimp Tacos
Flour tortillas, cabbage salsa, cilantro, sour cream, avocado and pickled onion.
All Natural Turkey Sandwich
Bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mustard aioli and grain bread.
Pulled Duck Sandwich
Asian BBQ, Garlic aioli, Slaw, Brioche

House Made Pasta
Sausage Rigati
Italian sausage, roasted garlic, pomodoro, chili flake, house made ricotta and pecorino Romano.
Braised Beef Papperdelle
Sweet Marsala, mushroom, greens, carrots and pecorino Romano.
Gnocchi
Chicken crispy prosciutto, asparagus, lemon cream and pecorino Romano.
Pesto Spaghetti
basil pesto, olive oil, whipped feta, pecorino romano, garlic bread crumbs
Squid Ink Spaghetti
Scallops, mussels, shrimp, white wine, pomodoro, basil and garlic crumbs.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Braised beef, house made ricotta and pecorino Romano.
Butternut Pappardelle
Mushrooms, Greens, Romano cream
Shrimp Rigati
Roasted red pepper, Peas, Spinach, Garlic Pecorino Romano cream

Fish
Salmon
mussels, white wine lemon cream, greens, grilled bread
New Bedford Sea Scallops
celeriac, vegetable medley, soft polenta
Fish and Chips
cod, tartar, lemon, hand cut fries
Barramundi
Asian sea bass, citrus herb butter, seafood risotto.

Beef
Wagyu Flank Steak
watercress butter, roasted garlic parsnip puree, mushroom spinach potato hash

Poultry
Fried Chicken
Boneless thighs, gravy, sauteed greens, house made hot sauce and seared polenta.
Roasted Boneless Half Chicken
lemon herb pan sauce, greens and mashed potatoes.
Duck Breast
blood orange gastrique, vegetable couscous, honey carrot puree

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Recent Reviews

We had our son's Rehearsal Dinner in the Amherst room on Oct. 23rd. Nothing short of amazing! Appetizers were plentiful and delicious, as was the steak, chicken and shrimp & crab scampi. Our server Karen was one in a million, she was two steps ahead the whole evening and a big part of the success shared by the wedding party. Thank you to all the staff for making it a magical night :)
October 2025
What a wonderful spot. Atmosphere comfortable and cute. Got to watch football sitting in booth near bar just wanted we wanted visiting our son at UMASS. The service excellent the food was outstanding and soooo delicious. Kudos to the chef for the eclectic elevated dishes with generous portions. Most definitely will be back and highly recommend.
September 2025
Johnny's provides a casual dining experience with excellent flavor profiles. The pasta is fresh and tastes were spot on. Desserts were excellent. The sticky toffee pudding is a must try. If you're heading to Amherst make a stop here.
August 2025

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Johnny's Tavern

30 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-8000