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lunch

for the table
For 2 or More
Meat & Cheese Antipasto prosciutto di parma, parmigiano reggiano, mortadella, fresh mozzarella, sweet and spicy sausage, provolone and capicola				37
Vegetable Antipasto assortment of marinated and grilled vegetables				28
Fried Calamari lemon and fresh herb aioli				17
Grilled Pizza Margherita tomato sauce, basil, bel peace and pecorino romano cheese				20
Grilled Pizza Special today's selection				22
Fresco Bread thin crusted grilled bread brushed with olive oil, garlic and herbs with breadsticks				8
appetizers and salads
Creamy Polenta Cake With Chicken Livers pan seared with caramelized onions, marsala wine and brandy				14
Fresco Crab Cake jumbo lump crab meat served warm with celery root, red endive and upland cress salad, preserved meyer lemon and remoulade sauces				15
Yellowfin Tuna & Avocado Tartare cucumber, shiitake and herb salad, lemon, chili soy, and olive oil aioli				18
Whole Milk Burrata & Buffalo Milk Mozzarella seasonal fruit compote and fig jam with toasted almonds, marinated oven roasted plum and cherry tomatoes, fresh basil extra virgin olive oil vin cotto				17
Spring Salad baby greens, sugar snap peas, haricot verts, shaved fennel and radish, toasted walnuts, imported castelrosso cheese, red wine vinaigrette				16
Rocket Arugula Salad Wrapped in Speck Prosciutto shaved raw mushrooms, parmesan cheese, lemon and extra virgin olive oil				15
Shaved Raw artichoke, Celery Heart & Crimini Mushroom Salad baby arugula, grana padano, cracked pepper, lemon and extra virgin olive oil				16
Caesar Salad hearts of romaine with shaved parmigiano reggiano and garlic croutons				13
pasta
Fresco Homemade Pastas
Spaghetti Alla Chitarra With Tomato Filets & Fresh Basil thin spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce, garlic and extra virgin olive oil				21
Pappardelle With Duck & Wild Mushroom Ragu 'long flat ribbons' duck and mushrooms braised in barolo wine, tomato, rosemary and thyme				25
Cavatelli With Crumbled Fennel Sausage & Broccoli Rabe 'tiny boats' extra virgin olive oil garlic, fennel, basil and parmesan				24
Whole Wheat Fusilli With Roasted Artichoke Hearts 'cork screws' cherry tomatoes, wild mushrooms, spring onions, spinach, peas, crumbled goat cheese, olive oil, garlic and shallots				24
Ravioli Fresco today's selection of homemade ravioli
fresco originals
Vegetarian Penne (gf) 'tubular corn pasta' roasted artichoke hearts, baby zucchini, heirloom cherry tomatoes, escarole, light tomato sauce, shaved dry-aged ricotta salata				24
Penne Gratin prosciutto di parma julienned, peas, fontina, provolone, parmigiano reggiano, heavy cream and cracked black pepper				24
Penne With Chicken & Veal Bolognese slow cooked, hearty veal and chicken ragu with white wine, tomato and parmigiano reggiano cheese				25
Tagliolini With Shrimp "fra diavolo" 'thin linguine' slowly braised ragu of shrimp, tomato, white wine, fresh hot chili, basil, parsley, extra virgin olive oil "lightly spiced"				27
Spaghettini Alle Vongole manila clams, olive oil, garlic hot pepper flakes, basil and imported sun dried tomatoes				27
Risotto Fresco today's selection of simmered arborio rice
lunch entrees
Fresco Chicken Caesar grilled breast of chicken, hearts of romaine, parmesan crostino				28
Available With Fried Calamari				28
Grilled Cotoletta of Chicken Breast vegetable and baby lettuce salad with cherry tomatoes and red onions, lemon herb vinaigrette				32
Eggplant & Zucchini Pie eggplant and zucchini baked with ricotta, homemade mozzarella and tomato sauce				26
Scottish Salmon roasted plum tomato and spinach, cauliflower and golden raisin puree, sherry vinaigrette				37
Poached Branzino roasted zucchini, yellow squash, parsnip, butternut squash, and baby spinach, oven roasted sweet bell pepper and organic carrot puree, vin cotto				36
Spiced, Seared & Sliced Yellow Fin Tuna salad of heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, radish, string beans, avocado, baby greens, extra virgin olive oil, tomato soy citrus chili vinaigrette				39
Black Angus Burger choice ground sirloin, gorgonzola cheese, crispy pancetta, seasonal salad, tuscan fries				20
Fresco Grilled Sausage sweet italian sausage filled with cheese parsley, roasted peppers, onions and potatoes with sauteed broccoli rabe				32
side dishes $9
'Spicy' Vinegar Peppers sauteed broccoli with garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe with roasted garlic, oregano and heirloom cherry tomatoes
Sauteed Escarole with garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Pan Roasted Seasonal Vegetable Medley
Creamy Polenta

dinner

for the table
For 2 or More
Meat & Cheese Antipasto prosciutto di parma, parmigiano reggiano, mortadella, fresh mozzarella and spicy sausage, provolone and capicola				37
Vegetable Antipasto assortment of marinated and grilled vegetables				28
Grilled Pizza Margherita tomato sauce, basil, bel paese and pecorino romano cheese				20
Grilled Pizza Special today's selection				22
Fried Calamari lemon and fresh herb aioli				17
Potato & Zucchini Chips baked with crumbled gorgonzola cheese				16
Fresco Bread thin crusted grilled bread brushed with olive oil garlic and herbs with breadsticks				8
Eggplant & Zucchini Pie baked with ricotta, mozzarella and tomato sauce				26
appetizers and salads
Chicken Meatballs Alla Toscana parmesan, provolone and smoked mozzarella filled chicken meatballs with whipped ricotta and mascarpone, roasted and pepper tomato sauce				17
Mini Calzones di Emilia Romana filled with ricotta, mozzarella, provolone and spinach with prosciutto di parma				18
Creamy Polenta With Sweet Water Prawns 'scampi style' olive oil, garlic, shallots, roasted heirloom cherry tomatoes, toasted brioche bread crumbs				18
Steamed Manila Clams chicken peas, escarole, roasted cherry tomatoes, white wine, fennel, saffron and herb broth				16
Fresco Crab Cake jumbo lump crab meat served warm with celery rock red endive and upland cress salad, preserved meyer lemon and remoulade sauces				15
Yellowfin Tuna & Avocado Tartare shaved raw seasonal vegetable salad, avocado, spicy horseradish and herb aioli				18
Whole Milk Burrata & Buffalo Milk Mozzarella seasonal fruit compote and fig jam with toasted almonds, marinated oven roasted plum and cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and vin cotte				17
Spring Salad baby greens, sugar snap peas, haricot verts, shaved fennel and radish, toasted walnuts, imported castelrosso cheese, red wine vinaigrette				16
Shaved Raw artichoke, Celery Heart & Crimini Mushroom Salad baby arugula, grana padano, cracked pepper lemon and extra virgin olive oil				15
Caesar Salad hearts of romaine with shaved parmigiana reggiano and garlic croutons				13
pasta
Fresco Homemade Pastas
Spaghetti All Chitarra With Tomato Filets & Fresh Basil 'thin spaghetti' with fresh tomato sauce, garlic and extra virgin olive oil				21
Pappardelle With Duck & Wild Mushroom Ragu 'long fat ribbons' duck and wild mushrooms braised in barolo wine, tomato, rosemary and thyme				25
Cavatelli With Crumbled Fennel Sausage & Broccoli Rabe 'tiny boats' extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fennel, basil and parmesan				24
Whole Wheat Fusilli With Roasted Cauliflower 'cork screws' caramelized onions, capers, anchovy, chili, olive oil, garlic, vegetable broth, lemon zest, toasted garlic bread crumbs				25
Ravioli Fresco today's selection of homemade ravioli
fresco original
Vegetarian Penne (gf) 'tubular corn pasta' roasted artichoke hearts, baby zucchini, heirloom cherry tomatoes, escarole, light tomato sauce, shaved dry-aged ricotta salata				24
Penne Gratin prosciutto di parma julienned, peas, fontina, provolone, parmigiano reggiano, heavy cream and cracked black pepper				24
Penne With Chicken & Veal Bolognese slow cooked hearty veal and chicken ragu with white wine, tomato and parmigiano reggiano cheese				25
Tagliolini With Shrimp "fra diavolo" 'thin laguine' slowly braised ragu of shrimp, tomato, white wine, fresh hot chili, basil, parsley, extra virgin olive oil "lightly spiced"				27
Spaghetti Alle Vongole manila clams, olive oil, garlic, hot pepper flakes, basil and imported sun dried tomatoes				27
Risotto Fresco today's selection of simmered arborio rice
entrees
Scottish Salmon roasted plum tomato and spinach, cauliflower and golden raisin puree, sherry vinaigrette				37
Poached Branzino roasted zucchini, yellow squash, parsnip, butternut squash, and baby spinach, oven roasted sweet bell pepper and organic carrot puree, vin cotto				35
Spiced, Seared & Sliced Yellow Fin Tuna pan roasted porcini mushrooms, sugar snap peas, baby turnips, crisp gnocchi, porcini mushroom broth				39
Crispy Free Range Chicken lemon and herb marinated half chicken, artichoke hearts, baby zucchini, roasted cherry tomatoes, smashed yukon gold potatoes				32
Fresco Grilled Sausage sweet italian sausage filled with cheese and parsley, ragu of sweet roasted peppers, cipollini onions, shell beans, broccoli rabe, garlic and rosemary, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic				32
Grilled Marinated Lamb Chops roasted eggplant caponata, grilled zucchini, polenta fries, rosemary, extra virgin olive oil, vin cotto				41
Pan Roasted 'berkshire farms' Loin Chop pan roasted butternut squash and grapes, crispy pork belly, parsnip puree, pork jus				39
Grilled Veal Chop pan roasted seasonal vegetables and three roasted creamer potatoes with garlic and rosemary				45
Grilled Dry Aged Prime Rib Steak Fiorentina choice dry aged, grilled rosemary, sea salt and extra virgin olive oil				60
side dishes $9
Pan Roasted Seasonal Mushrooms with olive oil, garlic, lemon and parsley
Gratin of Gnocchi with gorgonzola and hazelnuts
Rosemary Polenta Fries
Roasted Garlic Rosemary Potatoes
Creamy Polenta
Pan Roasted Seasonal Vegetable Medley
'Spicy' Vinegar Peppers
Sauteed Broccoli with garlic and olive oil
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe with roasted garlic, oregano and heirloom cherry tomatoes
Sauteed Escarole with garlic and olive oil
Sauteed Brussel Sprouts with garlic and red wine vinaigrette
dessert
Suggested Accompaniment
Strawberry Shortcake layers of classic shortcake, strawberry gelato, marinated strawberries and whipped cream - lemon folley				10
Homemade Tiramisu lady fingers dipped in espresso coffee, vanilla mascarpone cream, dusted with powdered cocoa - poire williams				9
Tuscan Autumn Apple Cake warm chestnut honey apple cake with sour cream toffee ice cream - armagnac				10
Cookies & Cream "dip & enjoy" bittersweet chocolate shortbread cookies, tahitian vanilla bean whipped cream - tawny port				12
Brownie Fudge Sundae walnut brownie, malted milk ball vanilla ice cream, gooey fudge sauce, whipped cream - sandeman				10
Banana Pudding chocolate, banana cream sliced bananas, vanilla wafers, chocolate shavings, whipped cream - grappa				10
Creamy Ricotta Cheese Cake light ricotta torte with fresh berries and whipped mascarpone cream - vin santo				10
Fresh Fruit assorted seasonal fruits and berries - bouvier, gangl				12
Bombolini made to order cinnamon sugar coated vanilla donuts with pumpkin and maple mascarpone dipping sauce - cognac (available dinner only)				12
Max & Mina's Ice Cream a true new york story. brothers bruco & mark started max & mina's in flushing ny!

hot teas $5.25

All Hot Teas Per Pot

loose tea selections
Decaf Earl Grey (sri lanka) this tea combines natural oil of bergamot with decaffeinated north indian black tea
Ceylon English Breakfast (sri lanka) a blend of high grown indian and ceylon teas, yielding a cup that is brisk and slightly connery with a somewhat lemony quality
Chocolate Delight (brooklyn, ny) a blend of, black & green tea, cocoa bean, barley, apple, toasted rice, and yogurt
Honey Pistachio Biscotti - Black Tea flavorful black tea combined with pistachio, almonds, biscotti and coconut bits, honey
Strawberry Ginger Peppercorn - Green & White Tea roasted rice, ginger, chili bits, peppercorns, and strawberry bits
Green Tea - Jasmine Pearls (china) a very aromatic tea with a lingering sweetness. gently rolled pearls of green tea, scented with fresh jasmine blossoms
herbal infusions
Lemongrass (new York state)
Chamomile (egypt) the flavor is light with notes of honey
Peppermint (northwestern United states) a luscious blend of peppermint with lemon grass and kaffir lime
Chocolate Chai (south africa) wonderful relaxing herbal with flavors of rare indian spices coriander, fennel, cardamom and south african rooibos

(Gf) - Gluten Free

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