Fresco by Scotto
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Restaurant Menu
FOR THE TABLE
Meat & Cheese Antipasto
Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano, sopressata, fresh mozzarella, sweet and spicy
sausage, provolone, bresaola and house cured duck breast prosciutto ~ $29
Vegetable Antipasto assortment of marinated and grilled vegetables ~ $28
Grilled Pizza Margherita tomato, basil, bel paese and Pecorino Romano cheese ~ $20
Grilled Pizza Special today's selection ~ $22
Fried Calamari roasted pepper lemon aioli ~ $18
Potato & Zucchini Chips baked with crumbled gorgonzola cheese ~ $16
Fresco Bread
thin crusted grilled bread brushed with olive oil, garlic and herbs with breadsticks ~ $9
Breadsticks hand-rolled and baked ~ $4
Eggplant & Zucchini Pie baked with ricotta, mozzarella and tomato sauce ~ $27
APPETIZERS AND SALADS
Polenta Flan with Maldon Sea Salt Crusted Bone Marrow
mascarpone and parmesan polenta with porcini mushroom ragu ~ $16
Manila Clams
olive oil, garlic, white wine, saffron, roasted tomatoes, barlotti beans and arugula ~ $15
Fresco Crab Cake
baked almond coated jumbo lump crab meat served warm with wax bean, haricot verts and
carrot salad, upland cress and rémoulade ~ $16
Carpaccio of Yellow Fin Tuna "Venetian Agro Dolce"
finely diced sweet and sour vegetables, black truffles, micro sprouts, basil oil ~ $15
Homemade Mozzarella & Marinated Roasted Peppers
grilled asparagus, rocket salad, basil oil ~ $16
Winter Salad
Trevisano, mesclun and frisée greens, shaved fennel, red onions, blood oranges,
pine nuts, Gorgonzola Cremificato, blood orange vinaigrette ~ $14
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 Parmigiano Reggiano and garlic croutons ~ $12
In the main dining room, appetizers and salads ordered as a main course will be
priced and served as an entrée.
PASTA
FRESCO HOMEMADE PASTAS
Spaghetti alla Chitarra with Fresh Tomato & Basil
thin spaghetti with fresh tomato, basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil ~ $22
Saffron & Lemon Fettuccine with Rock Shrimp & Swordfish
fresh cherry and grape tomatoes, garlic, capers, white wine, lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil
and sweet basil ~ $26
Orecchiette with Baby Artichokes & Crispy Prosciutto
little ears, roasted peppers, caramelized cipollini onions, parsley, extra virgin olive oil ~ $24
Cavatelli with Sweet Italian Sausage & Broccoli Rabe
tiny boats, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fennel, basil and parmesan ~ $24
Pappardelle with Duck & Wild Mushroom Ragu
long flat ribbons, duck and wild mushrooms braised in barolo wine, tomato, rosemary and thyme~ $25
Ravioli Fresco
today's selection of homemade ravioli ~ $24
FRESCO ORIGINALS
Vegetarian Pennette with Roasted Eggplant
Tuscan wheat free quills, oven roasted tomatoes, baby spinach, fresh mozzarella,
parmesan, garlic, extra virgin olive oil ~ $23
Penne Gratin
Prosciutto di Parma julienned, peas, fontina, provolone, Parmigiano Reggiano, heavy cream
and cracked black pepper ~ $22
Penne with Chicken & Veal Bolognese
a hearty veal and chicken ragu with white wine and tomato ~ $24
Spaghettini alle Vongole
manila clams, olive oil, garlic, hot pepper flakes, basil and oven roasted tomatoes ~ $26
Risotto Fresco
today's selection of simmered Arborio rice ~ $24
Pasta of the Day
today's selection of pasta ~ $25
DESSERT
*suggested accompaniment
Bittersweet Chocolate Cake ~ $10.00
moist chocolate cake with mascarpone semifreddo and amarena cherries
*Masi Recioto Della Valpolicella
A Taste of Italy Apple Sampler ~ $12.00
apple ricotta cake (Umbria), red wine poached apples (Calabria) apple pistachio crostata (Sicily), brandied apple semifreddo (Tuscany), baked apples with walnuts and dates (Venice)
*Inniskillin Ice Wine
Walnut Cheese Cake ~ $10.00
walnut crusted creamy ricotta cheese cake with caramelized bananas
*Grahams 10 year Tawny Port
Maple Panna Cotta ~ $9.00
luscious eggless custard served with cranberry quince compote and whipped cream
*Le Dauphin De Guiraud Sauternes
Praline Meringue Ice Cream Sandwich ~ $9.00
cinnamon ice cream, raspberry and chocolate sauces, fresh raspberries
*Framboise
Brownie Fudge Sundae ~ $9.00
walnut brownie, malted milk ball vanilla ice cream, gooey fudge sauce, whipped cream
* Heitz Cellars Port
Gelato or Sorbet ~ $9.00
with chocolate, butterscotch or hot fudge sauce ~ $1.00
Fresh Fruit ~ $12.00
assorted seasonal fruits and berries
*Moscato D'Asti
Bomboloni di Zucca ~ $9.00 (dinner only!)
made to order pumpkin donuts served with bourbon zabaglione and candied pumpkin seeds
*Muscat, Vin De Glacière
PLEASE NOTE: All menu items and prices are subject to change.