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Fresco

(212) 935-3434
  • 34 E 52nd St, New York, NY 10022
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  • Italian
  • $$$$$
(212) 935-3434
  • Menu
  • For The Table
    For 2 Or More.
    • Meat & Cheese Antipasto $37

      prosciutto di parma, parmigiano reggiano, mortadella, fresh mozzarella, sweet and spicy sausage, provolone and capicola

    • Vegetable Antipasto $28

      assortment of marinated and grilled vegetables

    • Fried Calamari $17

      relish remoulade

    • Eggplant & Zucchini Pie $26

      eggplant and zucchini baked with ricotta, homemade mozzarella and tomato sauce.

    • Grilled Pizza Margherita $20

      tomato sauce, basil, bel paese and pecorino romano cheese

    • Grilled Pizza Special $22

      today's selection

    • Fresco Bread $8

      thin crusted grilled bread brushed with olive oil, garlic and herbs with breadsticks

  • Appetizers And Salads
    In The Main Dining Room, Appetizers And Salads Ordered As A Main Course Will Be Priced And Served As An Entree.
    • Creamy Polenta With Sweet Water Prawns "Scampi Style" $16

      olive oil, garlic, shallots, roasted heirloom tomatoes, toasted brioche bread crumbs

    • Fresco Crab Cake 'Gnundi' $16

      served cold with preserved meyer lemon infused jumbo lump crab meat wild arugula, flageolet and bell pepper salsa, crispy bacon 'breadcrumb free

    • Yellowfin Tuna & Avocado Tartare $18

      shaved raw seasonal vegetable salad, avocado, spicy wasabi aioli

    • Whole Milk Burrata & Buffalo Milk Mozzarella $18

      apricots, fig marmalata, toasted hazelnuts, marinated oven roasted plum and cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and vin cotto.

    • Winter Salad $16

      baby greens, frisee and haricot verts, navel oranges, black mission figs, roasted, red walnuts, crumbled, gorgonzola cheese, citrus vinaigrette

    • Shaved Raw Artichoke, Celery Heart & Crimini Mushroom Salad $16

      baby arugula, grana padano, cracked pepper, lemon and extra virgin olive oil.

    • Caesar Salad $13

      hearts of romaine with shaved parmigiano reggiano and garlic croutons

  • Fresco Homemade Pastas
    • Spaghetti Alla Chitarra With Tomato Filets & Fresh Basil $21

      thin spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce, garlic and extra virgin olive oil

    • Pappardelle With Duck & Wild Mushroom Ragu $25

      "long flat ribbons' duck and wild mushrooms braised in barolo wine, tomato, rosemary and thyme

    • Cavatelli With Crumbled Fennel Sausage & Broccoli Rabe $24

      'tiny boats' extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fennel, basil and parmesan

    • Ravioli Fresco

      today's selection of homemade ravioli

  • Fresco Originals Pasta
    • Vegetarian Penne $24

      (gf) 'tubular corn pasta" roasted butternut squash, zucchini, heirloom cherry tomatoes escarole, butternut, squash puree, shaved aged goat cheese

    • Penne Gratin $24

      prosciutto di parma julienned, peas, fontina, provolone, parmigiano reggiano, heavy cream and cracked black pepper

    • Risotto Fresco

      today's selection of simmered arborio rice

    • Rigatoni With Chicken & Veal Bolognese $25

      slow cooked, hearty veal and chicken ragu with white wine, tomato and parmigiano reggiano cheese

    • Tagliolini With Shrimp "Fra Diavolo" $27

      "thin linguine" slowly braised ragu of shrimp, tomato, white wine, fresh hot chili, basil, parsley, extra virgin olive oil. "lightly spiced"

    • Spaghettini Alle Vongole $27

      manila clams, olive oil, garlic, hot pepper flakes, basil and imported, sun dried tomatoes

  • Lunch Entrees
    • Marinated Seafood Salad $32

      jumbo lump crabmeat with heirloom tomato and lemon herb dressing, baby calamari, clams and shrimp saffron sicilian couscous

    • Herb Roasted Tuscan Chicken Salad $29

      'fresco cobb salad' avocado, beef steak red & yellow tomatoes, haricot verts, roasted corn, crumbled gorgonzola, crispy bacon red wine vinaigrette

    • Open Face' Sliced Sirloin Steak Sandwich $36

      beef steak heirloom tomatoes, feta cheese, sliced hard boiled egg, crispy pancetta, baby mixed greens, red wine vinaigrette

    • Fresco Chicken Caesar $28

      grilled breast of chicken hearts of romaine, parmesan crostino

    • Fresco Chicken Caesar $29

      available with fried calamari

    • Scottish Salmon $38

      maine lobster and roasted baby artichoke hash, heirloom cherry tomatoes, and escarole, lemon caper reduction.

    • Poached Branzino $36

      shaved asparagus, baby carrots and sweet peppers, sauteed bibb lettuce, carrot parsnip puree

    • Spiced Seared & Sliced Yellow Fin Tuna $39

      panzanella bean salad with heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, radish string beans, baby greens, tahini bean puree, tomato soy citrus chili vinaigrette

    • Black Angus Burger $20

      choice ground sirloin, gorgonzola cheese, crispy pancetta, seasonal salad, tuscan fries

    • Fresco Grilled Sausage $32

      sweet italian sausage filled with cheese and parsley, roasted peppers, onions and potatoes with sauteed broccoli rabe

  • Side Dishes $9
    • Sauteed Broccoli

    • Sauteed String Beans

    • Spicy Vinegar Peppers

    • Sauteed Broccoli Rabe

    • Sauteed Escarole

    • Pan Roasted Vegetable Medley

    • Creamy Polenta

    • Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

    • Pancetta Braised Baby Brussel Sprouts

    • Gratin Of Gnocchi

      with gorgonzola

    • Rosemary Polenta Fries

  • For The Table
    For 2 Or More.
    • Meat & Cheese Antipasto Prosciutto Di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano, Mortadella $37

      fresh mozzarella, sweet and spicy sausage, provolone and capicola

    • Vegetable Antipasto $28

      assortment of marinated and grilled vegetables

    • Baked Ricotta $17

      olive oil, garlic, shallots, red pepper flakes, capers, parmesan crostini

    • Grilled Pizza Margherita $20

      tomato sauce, basil, bel paese, pecorino romano cheese

    • Grilled Pizza Special $22

      today's selection

    • Fried Calamari $17

      relish remoulade

    • Potato & Zucchini Chips $16

      baked with crumbled gorgonzola cheese

    • Fresco Bread $8

      thin crusted grilled bread brushed with olive oil, garlic and herbs with breadsticks

    • Eggplant & Zucchini Pie $26

      baked with ricotta, mozzarella and tomato sauce

  • Appetizers And Salads
    In The Main Dining Room, Appetizers And Salads Ordered As A Main Course Will Be Priced And Served As An Entree.
    • Duck Meatballs Alla Toscana $17

      duck meatballs filled with fontina, parmesan, and provolone, porcini mushrooms, whipped ricotta and mascarpone, sun dried cherry port wine and veal reduction

    • Mini Calzones Di Emilia Romagna $18

      filled with ricotta, mozzarella, provolone and spinach with prosciutto di parma

    • Fresco Crab Cake 'Gnudi' $16

      served cold with preserved meyer lemon infused jumbo lump crab meat, wild arugula, flageolet bean and bell pepper salsa, crisp bacon 'breadcrumb free'

    • Yellowfin Tuna & Avocado Tartare $18

      shaved raw seasonal vegetable salad, avocado, spicy horseradish and herb aioli

    • Whole Milk Burrata & Buffalo Milk Mozzarella $18

      apricots, fig marmalata, toasted hazelnuts, marinated oven roasted plum and cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin oil and vin cotto

    • Winter Salad $16

      baby greens, frisee and haricot verts, navel oranges, black mission figs, roasted red walnuts, crumbled gorgonzola cheese, citrus vinaigrette

    • Shaved Raw Artichoke, Celery Heart & Crimini Mushroom Salad $16

      baby arugula, grana padano, cracked pepper, lemon and extra virgin olive oil

    • Caesar Salad $13

      hearts of romaine with shaved parmigiano reggiano and garlic croutons

  • Fresco Homemade Pastas
    • Spaghetti Alla Chitarra With Tomato Filets & Fresh Basil $21

      thin spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce, garlic and extra virgin olive oil

    • Pappardelle With Duck & Wild Mushroom Ragu $25

      'long flat ribbons' duck and wild mushrooms braised in barolo wine, tomato, rosemary and thyme

    • Cavatelli With Crumbled Fennel Sausage & Broccoli Rabe $24

      'tiny boats' extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fennel, basil and parmesan

    • Ravioli Fresco

      today's selection of homemade ravioli

  • Fresco Originals Pasta
    • Vegetarian Penne $24

      (gf). 'tubular corn pasta ' roasted butternut squash, zucchini, heirloom cherry tomatoes, escarole, butternut squash puree, shaved aged goat cheese

    • Penne Gratin $24

      prosciutto di parma julienned, peas fontina, provolone, parmigiano reggiano, heavy cream and cracked black pepper

    • Risotto Fresco

      today's selection of simmered arborio rice

    • Rigatoni With Chicken & Veal Bolognese $25

      slow cooked, hearty veal and chicken ragu with white wine, tomato and parmigiano reggiano cheese

    • Tagliolini With Shrimp "Fra Diavolo" $27

      'thin linguine' slowly braised ragu of shrimp, tomato, white wine, fresh hot chili, basil, parsley, extra virgin olive oil "lightly spiced"

    • Spaghettini Alle Vongole $27

      manila clams , olive oil, garlic, hot pepper flakes, basil and imported sun dried tomatoes

  • Dinner Entrees
    • Scottish Salmon $38

      main lobster and roasted baby artichoke hash, heirloom cherry tomatoes, and escarole, lemon caper reduction

    • Poached Branzino $36

      shaved asparagus, baby carrots and sweet peppers, sauteed bibb lettuce, carrot parsnip puree

    • Sauteed Jumbo Prawns $38

      pancetta braised baby brussel sprouts, pomegranate jus and seeds

    • Spiced, Seared & Sliced Yellow Fin Tuna $39

      pan roasted porcini mushrooms, sugar snap peas, baby turnips, crisp gnocchi, porcini mushroom broth

    • Pan Roasted Breast Of Chicken 'Agra Dolce' $32

      sauteed broccolini, roasted peppers, cipollini, onions, and golden potatoes, pulled dark meat, sweet and sour reduction

    • Fresco Grilled Sausage $32

      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

    • Grilled Marinated Lamb Chops $41

      roasted eggplant caponata, grilled zucchini, polenta fries, rosemary, extra virgin olive oil, vin cotto

    • Grilled Veal Chop $45

      pan roasted seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes with garlic and rosemary

    • Grilled Dry Aged Prime Rib Steak Fiorentina $60

      choice dry aged, grilled rosemary, sea salt and extra virgin olive oil

  • Side Dishes $9
    • Sauteed Broccoli

    • Sauteed String Beans

    • Spicy Vinegar Peppers

    • Sauteed Broccoli Rabe

    • Sauteed Escarole

    • Pan Roasted Vegetable Medley

    • Creamy Polenta

    • Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

    • Pancetta Braised Baby Brussel Sprouts

    • Gratin Of Gnocchi

      with gorgonzola

    • Rosemary Polenta Fries

  • Dessert
    • Strawberry Shortcake $10

      layers of classic shortcake, strawberry gelato, marinated strawberries and whipped cream.

    • Strawberry Shortcake

      * lemon folley

    • Warm Apple Cake $10

      honey glazed lady apples, vanilla gelato, caramel sauce.

    • Warm Apple Cake

      * graham's six grapes reserve

    • Homemade Tiramisu $9

      lady fingers dipped in espresso coffee, vanilla mascarpone cream, dusted with powdered cocoa.

    • Homemade Tiramisu

      * poire williams

    • Panna Cotta $10

      (gf) tahitian vanilla bean panna cotta with fresh berries and citrus coulis.

    • Panna Cotta

      * armagnac

    • Cookies & Cream "Dip & Enjoy" $12

      bittersweet chocolate shortbread cookies, tahitian vanilla bean whipped cream.

    • Cookies & Cream "Dip & Enjoy"

      * tawny port

    • Brownie Fudge Sundae $10

      walnut brownie, malted milk ball vanilla ice cream, gooey fudge sauce, whipped cream.

    • Brownie Fudge Sundae

      * sandeman

    • Banana Pudding $10

      chocolate, banana cream, sliced bananas, vanilla waters, chocolate shavings, whipped cream.

    • Banana Pudding

      * grappa

    • Creamy Ricotta Cheese Cake $10

      light ricotta torte with fresh berries and whipped mascarpone cream. vin santo*

    • Creamy Ricotta Cheese Cake

      * vin santo

    • Fresh Fruit $12

      assorted seasonal fruits and berries. bouvier

    • Fresh Fruit

      * bouvier, gangl

    • Bamboloni $12

      available dinner only, made to order sugar coated vanilla cream filled donuts with caramel dipped sauce.

    • Bamboloni

      * cognac

  • Loose Tea Selections
    • Decaf Earl Grey, Sri Lanka

      this tea combines natural oil of bergarnot 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 coppery 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 $5.25
    Per Pot. All Hot Teas * Suggested Accompaniment. (GF) Gluten Free.
    • 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

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