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  • Fresco

Fresco

(608) 663-7374
  • 227 State St, Madison, WI 53703
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(608) 663-7374
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Starters.
    • Seared Sashimi Grade Scallops $12

      mascarpone polenta, nueske's bacon, aged balsamic reduction.

    • Focaccia Flatbread $9

      dill cream cheese, greek style vegetables, cucumber yogurt sauce.

    • Crab Cakes $12

      grapefruit beurre blanc, napa cabbage, micro greens, garlic chili vinaigrette.

    • Beet & Chevre Risotto Cakes $9

      roasted red and golden beet purée, pumpkin seed oil, micro greens.

    • Shrimp Diablo $10

      garlic, chili, lime, jicama-orange salad.

    • Prince Edward Island Mussels $12

      parmesan-bacon fondue, potato, grilled bread.

    • Beef Short Rib Sliders $10

      tomato-braised short rib, arugula, tomato sauce, basil pistou, parmesan cheese.

  • Gluten Free Menu - Starters.
    • Seared Sashimi Grade Scallops $12

      mascarpone polenta, nueske's bacon, aged balsamic reduction.

    • Shrimp Diablo $10

      garlic, chili, lime, jicama-orange salad.

    • Prince Edward Island Mussels $12

      (without bread), parmesan-bacon fondue, potato.

  • Soup And Salad.
    • Chilled Cucumber - Dill Soup $6

      crumbled feta, diced cucumber.

    • Grilled Asparagus & Poached Egg $7

      frisee, parmesan, croissant, basil-dijon pistou.

    • Caesar Salad $6

      chopped romaine heart, baby dill, parmesan crisp, creamy garlic dressing, anchovy.

    • Bibb Wedge Salad $7

      bacon, cucumber, carrot, egg, feta, buttermilk dressing.

    • Farmer's Market Salad $7

      mixed greens, seasonal market vegetables, chevre, balsamic vinaigrette.

  • Gluten Free Menu - Soup And Salad.
    • Chilled Cucumber -Dill Soup $6

      crumbled feta, diced cucumber.

    • Grilled Asparagus & Poached Egg $7

      (without croissant), frisee, parmesan, basil-dijon pistou.

    • Caesar Salad $6

      chopped romaine heart, baby dill, parmesan crisp, creamy garlic dressing, anchovy.

    • Bibb Wedge Salad $7

      bacon, cucumber, carrot, egg, feta, buttermilk dressing.

    • Farmer's Market Salad $7

      mixed greens, seasonal market vegetables, chevre, balsamic vinaigrette.

  • Entree.
    • Nicoise Salad $17

      seared rare ahi tuna, green bean, grilled potato, hard-boiled egg, kalamata olive, cherry tomato, mixed greens, herb vinaigrette.

    • Chicken Fresco $19

      fingerling potato, pea, asparagus, leek, chicken broth, lemon-thyme cream.

    • Fruit-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin $21

      new potato, apple & corn hash, apple cider sauce.

    • Grilled Salmon $22

      sauteed asparagus, yukon gold potato, dill cream sauce.

    • Pan Seared Halibut $27

      spicy carrot risotto, chilled pea puree.

    • Cioppino Pasta $26

      scallops, shrimp, mussels, halibut, salmon, clams, linguine, spiced tomato broth, grilled bread.

    • Lamb 2 Ways $28

      chop & braised shank, wild mushroom mashed potato, green bean, door county cherry demi-glace, micro green.

    • Dry Aged New York Strip $29

      red potato, green bean, spinach, tarragon aioli, roasted garlic butter.

    • Ricotta Cheese Gnocchi $17

      house made ricotta gnocchi, seasonal vegetables, brown butter herb cream.

  • Gluten Free Menu - Entree.
    • Nicoise Salad $17

      seared rare ahi tuna, green bean, grilled potato, hard-boiled egg, kalamata olive, cherry tomato, mixed greens, herb vinaigrette.

    • Chicken Fresco $19

      fingerling potato, pea, asparagus, leek, chicken broth, lemon-thyme cream.

    • Fruit-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin $21

      new potato, apple & corn hash, apple cider sauce.

    • Grilled Salmon $22

      sauteed asparagus, yukon gold potato, dill cream sauce.

    • Pan Seared Halibut $27

      spicy carrot risotto, chilled pea puree.

    • Lamb 2 Ways $28

      chop & braised shank, wild mushroom mashed potato, green bean, door county cherry demi-glace, micro green.

    • Dry Aged New York Strip $29

      red potato, green bean, spinach, tarragon aioli, roasted garlic butter.

  • Desserts.
    • Chocolate S'mores Creme Brulee $6

      housemade strawberry marshmallow.

    • Caramel Cheesecake $7

      bruleed banana, graham cracker crumble.

    • Polenta Cake $6

      sweet mascarpone cream, warm maple honey sauce, berries.

    • Pumpkin Bread Pudding $6

      cinnamon ice cream.

    • Chocolate Hazelnut Tart $7

      hazelnut toffee, raspberry sauce.

    • Buttermilk Beignets $6

      milk chocolate center, vanilla creme anglaise.

    • Gail Ambrosius Dark Chocolates $6

      assorted flavors, handmade in madison.

  • Meat.
    • Marinated Flank Steak $3.75

      rolled with arugula, caramelized onion, horseradish cream.

    • Beef Skewers $3.75

      chimichurri for dipping.

    • Mini Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwiches $2.5

      open-faced on toasted rye, micro greens.

    • Chicken Skewers $3

      spicy-marinated with peanut sauce or tandoori-marinated with cumin yogurt sauce.

    • Grilled baby B.L.T.'s $2.75

      smoked nueske's bacon, tomato, fresh basil aioli.

    • Bbq Pulled Pork Sliders $3.75

      creamy slaw.

    • Short Rib Sliders $3.75

      tomato braised short rib, arugula, pesto, parmesan.

    • Micro Burger $4.5

      artisan cheese, nueske's bacon.

  • Seafood.
    • Shrimp Diablo $3.5

      garlic, chili, lime, jicama-orange salad.

    • Seared Scallops $3.5

      nueske's bacon, mascarpone polenta, balsamic reduction.

    • Mini Crab Cakes $3.5

      chipotle aioli, chives.

    • Ahi Tuna Tartar $3.5

      crispy shell, wasabi cream, black sesame seeds.

    • Cured Salmon Club Sandwiches $3

      open-faced on rye, cucumber, cream cheese.

    • Ceviche Spoons $3.75

      scallop, shrimp, whitefish, pineapple, jalapeno, onion.

    • Fish Croquettes $3.5

      whitefish, potato, lemon tartar sauce.

  • Vegetable.
    • Caprese Skewers $2.5

      local tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar.

    • Mini Grilled-Cheese Sandwiches $3.25

      red pepper & tomato soup shooters or gazpacho.

    • Bosc Pear $2.75

      open faced on toasted french bread, blue cheese, walnuts.

    • Vegetable Spring Roll $3

      fresh vegetables, rice paper, sweet & spicy sauce.

    • Seasonal Soup Shooters $2.75

    • Risotto Cakes $2.25

      seasonal vegetables.

    • Farmers' Market Flatbread $2.75

      fresh vegetables, cheese.

    • Cucumber Tea Sandwich $2.75

      rye bread, herbed cream cheese.

    • Fresh Fruit Kabobs $3.5

      chocolate or yogurt drizzle.

  • Centerpiece Arrangements.
    • Raw & Roasted Farmers' Market Vegetables $125

      balsamic, buttermilk ranch, serves 50 people.

    • Italian Meats $175

      fresh mozzarella cheese, freshly-baked bread, serves 50 people.

    • Fresh, Seasonal Fruit & Artisan Cheese $250

      serves 50 people.

    • Whole Smoked Salmon $100

      dill-chive cream cheese, lemon, crostini, serves 50 people.

  • Carving & Grilling Stations.
    • Beef Tenderloin Carving Station $9

      (2 sandwiches per portion), with fresh rolls, chimichurri, horseradish dijonnaise.

    • Roasted Turkey Carving Station $6

      (2 sandwiches per portion), with fresh rolls, dijon mustard, mayo & fresh fruit chutney.

    • Bistro Burger Bar $10

      (2 burgers per portion), mini hamburgers, artisan cheeses, nueske's bacon, farmers' market seasonal vegetables, assorted gourmet condiments. chef attendant fee required per station.

  • Small Plates Stations.
    Inspired by entrees from fresco's dinner menu, based on current dinner menu offerings. Petite entrees made-to-order at chef stations. $50.00 Chef attendant fee required per station.
    • Housemade Ricotta Gnocchi Station $7

      (4 oz. portion).

    • Chicken Fresco Station $8

      (3 oz. portion).

    • Organic Norwegian Salmon Station $8.5

      (2.5 oz portion).

    • Lamb Lollipop Chop Station $9

      (2 chops per portion).

    • Pork Station $7

      (2.5 oz. portion).

  • Sweets.
    • Fruit Pie ?Shooters' $2.5

      strawberry or apple, freshly whipped cream, crumble.

    • Vanilla Cheesecake On A Stick $3

      dipped in dark chocolate or white chocolate.

    • Mini Mousse Parfaits $2.75

      (chocolate, hazelnut, or peanut butter) - toasted almond, hazelnut brittle, fresh raspberry.

    • Micro Butter Cakes $2.75

      diced strawberry in port sauce.

    • Mini Flourless Chocolate Cakes $3

      peanut butter or hazelnut crunch center.

    • French Macaroons $2.5

      ganache filled.

    • Housemade Kit Kats $3

      chocolate, hazelnut crunch.

    • Local Chocolatier $3

      gail ambrosius dark chocolates.

    • Baby Creme Brulees $3

      (vanilla bean, espresso, key lime, s'mores, chocolate, cinnamon, grapefruit).

  • Beverages.
    Prices for events in lobby & sculpture garden only. not applicable for events held at/in fresco.
    • Canned Soft Drinks & Bottled Water $2

      coke, diet coke, sprite, sprite zero, bottled water.

    • Coffee $24

      regular and decaf. gallon (approx 20 cups).

  • Breakfast & Brunch
    For daytime restaurant events, a $500 revenue minimum is required.
    • Breakfast / Brunch Buffet $17

      crispy bacon, sausage patties, new potatoes with rosemary, cream cheese & chive scrambled eggs, assorted housemade muffins and croissants, fresh fruit, coffee and juice included.

  • Lunch.
    For daytime restaurant events, a $500 revenue minimum is required.
    • Fresco Deli Buffet $19

      farmers' market salad with mixed greens, seasonal vegetables, housemade balsamic vinaigrette. wraps: chicken caesar and turkey club, potato chips, housemade pasta salad and potato salad, assorted sweets, soda, iced tea, and coffee included.

  • Fresco 3-Course Sit-Down Lunch.
    • Fresco 3-Course Sit-Down Lunch $25

      salad: farmers' market salad with mixed greens, seasonal vegetables, housemade balsamic vinaigrette. entrees (seasonal preparations): choice of chicken fresco, norwegian salmon, and vegetarian ricotta gnocchi. dessert: seasonal creme brulee. soda, iced tea, and coffee included.

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