FAST CASUAL 

Fresco Cafe Italiano cannot accept reservations. 
Feel free to join us early. 

WE ARE A BYOB RESTAURANT
​ CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE

Fresco Cafe Italiano does not serve alcoholic beverages. Wine glasses are available and you are welcome to bring your own wine.

MENU

APERITIVO
Burrata Alla Salentina                                                                     $ 18.00
Sauteed grape tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies and sundried tomatoes

Grilled Mediterranean Octopus served with House                $ 16.00
Chopped onions, carrots, celery, garlic and house cured guanciale

Carpaccio                                                                                           $16.00
Thin slices of beef with arugula

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
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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                                                                                       $ 8.00
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 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    Maccheroni     Fusilli        Tagliolini    Pappardelle
Linguine     Spaghetti    Rigatoni-Sm    Rigatoni-Lg    Tagliatelle
Gluten Free Penne 

SAUCE - Choose One
Bolognese                                                                                $13.00
Meatball                                                                                    $12.00
Spicy Pork Sausage                                                                 $14.00
Marinara                                                                                    $10.00
Original Alfredo                                                                       $11.00
Pesto and Sun Dried Tomato                                                 $10.50
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                                  $  3.50
½ Portion Create Your Own Pasta      $  5.50

BEVANDE
Soft Drinks  Coke, D. Coke, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Dr. Pepper, D. Dr. Pepper     $  2.25
Fresh Brewed Ice Tea                                                                                                 $  3.00
San Benedetto Italian Bottle Water                                                                         $  1.50
San Pellergino Italian Sparkling Water                                                                    $  3.50
San Pellergino Italian Sparkling Orange or Lemon                                               $  3.00
Americano and Espresso                                                                                           $  3.00
Cappuccino and Latte                                                                                                $  5.00
 
DOLCE
Tiramisu                                                                               $  5.00
Gluten Free - Classic Mascarpone Cream and Espresso Coffee

Almond Torta                                                                      $  5.00
Gluten Free - Classic Italian Almond cake

Cannoli                                                                                   $  5.00
Classic Italian tube shaped pastry filled with ricotta cream

Torta di cioccolato                                                                $5.00
Gluten Free - Classic Italian chocolate cake

Daily Assorted Torte, Crostate, Panna Cotta, Biscotti   $  5.00

OUR CHEF

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.

MADE FROM SCRATCH

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 at home. 

CATERING & CARRY OUT

Planning a party or a special event? Let us make it a success with real italian dishes of quality and flavor at affordable prices.