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Located in the heart of Houston, Tx,
Fresco Cafe Italiano features In-house made Italian food, dine-in, catering, take-out lunch & dinner and fresh pasta made daily. |
Located in the heart of Houston, Tx,
Fresco Cafe Italiano features In-house made Italian food, dine-in, catering, take-out lunch & dinner and fresh pasta made daily. |
ANTIPASTO
Burrata with 36 month Parma ham and Bruschetta $ 18.00 Mozzarella and cream cheese, 36 month prosciutto and bread with tomato, basil and evoo Grilled Mediterranean Octopus served with House Salad $ 16.00 Chopped onions, carrots, celery, garlic and house cured guanciale Carpaccio $15.00 Thinly sliced beef with parmesan cheese, arugula, toasted almonds and evoo ZUPPA Minestrone Cup $ 4.00 / Bowl $ 8.00 Fat free broth with seasonal vegetables Manhattan Clam Chowder Cup $ 5.00 / Bowl $ 10.00 Clams cooked with onion, garlic, basil, tomato, carrots and potato Seasonal Soups November - April Umbria Lentil Cup $ 4.00 / Bowl $ 8.00 Chopped onions, carrots, celery, garlic and house cured guanciale May - October Gazpacho Cup $ 4.00 / Bowl $ 8.00 Fat-Free cucumber, fresh tomato, bell pepper, garlic, onion (served cold) INSALATE House Salad Small $ 3.00 / Large $ 8.00 Thin sliced kale, romaine, cabbage, carrots, red onions and tomatoes with house made lemon extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette dressing Caesar Salad Small $ 3.00 / Large $ 8.00 Fresh romaine lettuce with house made crouton and caesar dressing with daily shaved parmesan cheese Arugula & Quinoa Salad Small $ 4.00 / Large $ 9.00 Baby arugula, red quinoa, grape tomatoes, Italian black olives (taggiasche) and pecorino toscano cheese with house made lemon extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette dressing ADD PROTEIN TO SALAD Grilled Chicken Breast 5 oz. $ 4.00 Grilled Shrimp 4 oz. $ 4.50 Grilled Salmon 5 oz. $ 4.50 ROMANA STYLE PIZZA Pepperoni Pizza $ 8.00 Calabrese pepperoni and freshly shredded mozzarella Sausage Pizza $ 8.50 Roberto’s house made Brescia sweet sausage and red onions Margherita Pizza $ 7.00 Marinara sauce and freshly shredded mozzarella, tomato and basil Fredda $10.00 Marinara sauce with arugula and 36 month parma prosciutto |
CLASSICS
Lasagna Alla Bolognese $13.00 Five layer house made pasta with traditional bolognese sauce and cheese béchamel Grilled Mediterranean Octopus $16.00 Served with thin spaghetti sautéed in olive oil, garlic, basil and fresh tomatoes Eggplant Parmigiana with Side Spaghetti $13.00 Gluten free pan fried eggplant with marinara, fresh mozzarella and basil Sautéed Chicken Marengo with Side Spaghetti $14.00 Marsala sauce, mushrooms, crawfish meat and tomatoes Tagliolini Verdure E Gamberi $14.00 Thin pasta sautéed with shrimp, zucchini, leeks, carrots, celery and tomatoes Linguine alla Vongole $16.00 Linguine with clams in EVOO and garlic Tagliatelle with Texas Raised Lamb Sauce $14.00 7 hours braised lamb in onions, celery, carrots and tomato sauce Ravioli Ricotta E Spinach $12.00 House made ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach in creamy cheese sage sauce CREATE YOUR OWN PASTA - Choose One Bucatini Fettuccine Fusilli Tagliolini Pappardelle Linguine Spaghetti Rigatoni-Sm Rigatoni-Lg Tagliatelle Gluten Free Penne SAUCE - Choose One Bolognese $13.00 Meatball $13.00 Spicy Pork Sausage $13.00 Marinara $10.00 Original Alfredo $11.00 Pesto and Sun Dried Tomato $11.00 Carbonara $10.00 Amatriciana $12.00 Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Basil and Fresh Tomato $ 9.00 ADD PROTEIN TO PASTA Grilled Chicken Breast 5 oz. $ 4.00 Grilled Shrimp 4 oz. $ 4.50 Grilled Salmon 5 oz. $ 4.50 BAMBINI MENU ½ Portion of Pizza $ 4.00 ½ Portion Create Your Own Pasta $ 6.00 |
Fresco Cafe Italiano traces its roots back more than 40 years to the city of Brescia in northern Italy. It is there that Chef ROBERTO Crescini began his formal training as a chef at age 14 when he entered Istituto Gastronomico Caterina de Medici. Chef ROBERTO spent the next 40 plus years as a chef in Italy before bringing his knowledge and skills to Houston.
Chef Roberto’s concept is to rapidly serve customized authentic Italian pasta in a variety of shapes, sizes and textures to accommodate busy lifestyles. The kitchen is "true scratch" utilizing equipment imported from Italy to help prepare handmade recipes. All bread, pizza, pasta, ravioli, meatballs, sauces, dressings, and desserts are made from scratch in house daily from grains and cheeses imported from Italy. Guests may choose meals from a list of "classics" or self-create any number of pasta dishes prepared to order. Daily made fresh raw pasta and authentic Italian sauces are available to customers who want to take away and easily prepare delicious Italian pasta dishes for fresh home preparations. Catering services are also available. The key ingredient is Chef Roberto's passion. By combining all of these elements Fresco Cafe Italiano distinguishes itself by serving its guests convenient affordable real Italian dishes of quality and flavor not found elsewhere. |