Hot And Cold Appetizers
ZUPPE DE VONGOLE
$12.50
Whole little neck clams in a fresh plum tomato stew with garlic, basil and a touch of white wine
INVOLTINI DE MELENZANE $8.25
Tender eggplant rolled with ricotta cheese, topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella
MOZZARELLA COMPAGNOLA $8.95
Fresh mozzarella, plum tomato, roasted peppers, garlic toast, basil and extra virgin olive oil
CALAMARI FRITTI $9.95
Fried fresh squid served with your choice of sweet. medium or hot sauce for dipping
COCKTAIL DI GAMBERI $11.95
Four jumbo shrimp, chilled and served with cocktail and spicy mustard sauce
CASSATA DI VERDURE $8.95
Terrine of grilled eggplant, zucchini and roasted pepper topped with melted fresh mozzarella, aged fruit flavored balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil
POLPETTE DI GRANCIA ALL’AMERICANA $14.25
Two jumbo lump crab cakes coated in panko breadcrumbs, served with homemade tartar sauce and a spicy mustard drizzle
CARNE ALLA MODE GIAPPONESE $11.95
Rolled sliced sirloin and scallions marinated in ginger, rice wine, and extra virgin olive oil and broiled. Served w/ homemade vegetable spring roll, homemade mozzarella with prosciutto and served over a bed of arugula and endive leaves
ANTIPASTO MISTO DI FRANCESCO $13.95
Frank’s “antipasto speciale” w/ provolone cheese, prosciutto, hot soppresatta, mortadella, genoa salami, hot capocollo, marinated mushroom, chick peas, stuffed cherry pepper, grana padana cheese and cherry tomatoes
INSALATA MISTA Small $3.50 Large $6.95
Mixed mesculan and romaine salad
INSALATA AL PICCOLO JAKE $8.95
Arugula and goat cheese wrapped in prosciutto, belgium endive, and cherry tomato with an aged fruit flavored balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil
BRODO DI POLLO $4.95
Homemade chicken soup with pastina
STRACCIATELLA ALLA ROMANA $4.95
Italian style egg and spinach soup in a chicken broth with grated parmesan cheese
BROCCOLI STRASCINATO $6.25
Sautéed broccoli with garlic and olive oil
BROCCOLI RAPA $6.95
popular bitter Italian greens sautéed in garlic and olive oil
ALL OF OUR PASTAS ARE AL DENTE & SAUCES MADE TO ORDER
FARFALLE CON VODKA $12.95
Bow tie shaped pasta served in a pink cream sauce with vodka and a hint of spiciness
RIGATONI AL BOLOGNESE $12.95
Tubular shaped pasta in a grounded chicken, veal and beef tomato sauce with a dash of cream
RIGATONI CON POMODORI E’ BASILICO $12.95
Tubular shaped pasta in a fresh plum tomato sauce with onions, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil
PENNE ALL’ARRABIATTA $14.50
Pen shaped pasta in a spicy plum tomato sauce with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, grated cheese, hot peppers and fresh basil
FUSILLI FRESCO $11.95
A warm pasta dish with fresh corkscrew pasta tossed with raw uncooked diced plum tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, Bermuda onions, fresh basil, grated parmesan and extra virgin olive oil
BUCATINI AMATRICIANA $13.95
Long hollow thick pasta in our tomato sauce with grated cheese, onions and prosciutto
FETTUCINE ALFREDO $12.95
Long flat noodles in a cream sauce, with grated cheese, butter, egg yolk and a dash of nutmeg
POLLO PARMIGIANA $15.25
Breaded chicken breast topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella
POLLO FIORENTINA $18.95
Boneless chicken breast stuffed with spinach and prosciutto, dipped in egg and sautéed in olive oil and served with a marsala wine and mushroom sauce
POLLO CAPRESE $18.95
Strips of boneless chicken breast with tri colored fresh bell peppers, sweet sausage and mushrooms in a sherry wine sauce
POLLO FRESCO $17.95
Boneless breaded chicken breast with melted fresh mozzarella and topped with diced uncooked plum tomatoes, bermuda onions, and basil with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
POLLO, PATATE E’ ROSEMARINO $18.95
Strips of boneless chicken breast, potatoes, prosciutto sautéed in olive oil and served in a sherry wine and rosemary sauce with fresh basil
COTOLETTE ALLA PARMIGIANA $17.95
Breaded veal cutlet topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella
SCALLOPINE ALLA SALTIMBOCCA $18.95
Thin sliced top round veal, layered with prosciutto, served in a reduced marsala wine sauce over a bed of spinach
SCALLOPINE ALLA PIZZAIOLA $18.95
Thin sliced top round veal, mushrooms, peppers and garlic sautéed in olive oil with a light tomato and white wine sauce
COSTOLETTA DI VITELLO AI FERRI $32.95
Broiled double cut veal chop loin served over a bed of sauteed spinach with broiled mushroom caps
THE FRESCH CATCH OF THE DAY WILL BE FOUND ON OUR SPECIALS
GAMBERI CAPESANTE, LANGOSTINO ALL MARCO POLO $26.95
Asian style dish with shrimp, scallops and lobster tail sautéed with julienne red peppers, carrots, mushrooms and snowpea pods with olive oil, garlic and ginger
GAMBERI ALLA PARMIGIANA $18.95
Breaded jumbo shrimp on the tail topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella and baked
GAMBERI E’ CALAMARI MARINARA $19.95
Sautéed shrimp and calamari in a fresh plum marinara sauce with garlic, olive oil, fresh herbs and a touch of wine
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND ORDERING BEEF, LAMB OR VEAL CHOPS PREPARED MORE THAN MEDIUM. PLEASE ALLOW AMPLE TIME FOR ANY TEMPERATURE MORE THAN MEDIUM.
SALSICCE, PATATE E PEPERONI ALL CAMPAGNA $16.95
Sweet Italian sausage, potato, tri colored peppers, and onions sautéed in olive oil with white wine and basil
SALSICCE CON CIMI DI RAPA E POMODORI SECA $17.95
Sweet Italian sausage, broccoli rapa and sundried tomato sautéed in garlic and olive oil
FETTINE DI MAILE DELLA CASA $17.95
Center cut pork loin wrapped in prosciutto, sautéed in olive oil and served in a reduced marsala wine and balsamic vinegar sauce with granny apples and raisins
FILETTO DI BUE ALL GRIGLIA $29.95
12 ounce filet mignon, char-grilled over an open flame, served with duchess potato and a medley of steamed vegetables
BISTECCA ALLA GRIGLIA $28.95
24 ounce sirloin strip, char-grilled over an open flame and served with steak fries and medley of steamed vegetables
COSTOLETTE DI AGNELLO ARROSTO $26.95
T-bone lamb chops, broiled and served with rosemary infused au jus, duchess potato and a medley of vegetables
DEAR FRIEND
WELCOME TO IL FRESCO. WE PREPARE ALL OF OUR ITEMS FROM SCRATCH WHEN THEY ARE ORDERED, USING ONLY THE FRESHEST INGREDIENTS. ALL OF OUR MEAT AND FISH ENTREES ARE SERVED WITH OUR HOUSE SALAD, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED ON THE MENU. OUR STAFF WILL APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE THIS EVENING WHILE WE PREPARE YOUR DINNER.
IL FRESCO IS A RESTORED 1728 FARMHOUSE LOCATED IN ROCKLAND COUNTY. FEEL FREE TO ROAM THROUGH THIS HISTORIC, REVOLUTIONARY ERA BUILDING, HEATED BY SEVERAL FIREPLACES DURING THOSE COLD NORTHEAST WINTERS AND OPENING UP TO OUR PEACEFUL OUTDOOR TERRACE DURING THOSE SERENE SUMMER EVENINGS. OUR ANTIQUE WINE CELLAR IS OPEN DURING THE FALL AND WINTER FOR DINING. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HAVING US HOST YOUR NEXT EVENT, PLEASE INQUIRE WITHIN. MY FAMILY AND I HOPE YOUR STAY WITH US IS A RELAXING AND ENJOYABLE ONE AS WE PREPARE YOUR DINNER THE WAY IT WAS MEANT TO BE, IN THE TRADITION OF OUR FAMILY AND OUR HERITAGE. REMEMBER, OUR HOME IS YOUR HOME.