Fresco Da Franco
15 Church St, Montclair, NJ
Menu (As of 10/29)
- Halloween Costume Dinner PartyFri, Oct 30 · Live DJ ·
Antipasti
- Ricotta Tartufo $16.00Honey Whipped Truffle Ricotta, House Made Crostini
- Polpetta di Mamma Giuseppina $18.00Homemade Meatball, San Marzano Tomato, Ricotta Salata
- Fiore di Zucca $21.00Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms, Herb Ricotta, Pomodoro
- Tuna Tartare $22.00Local Yellowfin Tuna, Dijon Vinaigrette, Herbs and Tonnato Sauce
- Caprese $21.00Heirloom Tomato, Buffalo Mozzarella, Micro Basil, Oregano, E.V.O.O.
- Calamari Fritti $24.00Fried Calamari, Sweet Vinegar Peppers, Pomodoro
- Melanzana Stack $24.00Layered Pan Fried Eggplant, Buffalo Mozzarella, Beefsteak Tomato, Micro Arugula, Shaved Parmigiana, Pesto
- Baked Vongole al Forno $21.00Little Neck Clams, Brick Oven Roasted, Pancetta, Garlic Herb Butter
- Ricotta Vasi $20.00Honey Whipped Truffle Ricotta, Housemade Crostini
- Carpaccio di Manzo $24.00Beef Carpaccio, Arugula, Shaved Parmesan, Lemon E.V.O.O.
- Polpetta di Mamma Giuseppina $20.00Homemade Meatball, San Marzano Tomato, Ricotta Salata
- Tartare di Tonno $24.00Local Yellowfin Tuna, Dijon Vinaigrette, Herbs, Tonnato Sauce
Insalata
- Insalata di Cesare $16.00Little Gem Lettuce, Parmigiano, Lemon Anchovy Dressing, Garlic Bread Crumbs
- Insalata di Barbabietole $18.00Beet Salad, Avocado, Feta, Hearts of Palm, Basil, Lemon E.V.O.O.
- Insalata di Cesare $18.00Little Gem Lettuce, Parmigiano, Lemon Anchovy Dressing, Garlic Bread Crumbs
Pizza a Forno Napolitano
- Reginella $20.00Tomato Sauce, Buffalo Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, E.V.O.O.
- Tartufo $20.00Mozzarella, Mushroom, Ricotta, White Alba Truffle Oil
Specialties
- Spaghetti Pomodoro $24.00San Marzano Tomato, Garlic, Micro Basil
- Ravioli di Funghi $25.00Homemade Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Ricotta, Walnut, White Truffle Cream
- Branzino $30.00Mediterranean Sea Bass, Baby Kale Salad, Asiago Cheese, Lemon E.V.O.O.
- Angus Burger $21.00Red Leaf Lettuce, Fresh Mozzarella, Beefsteak Tomato, Basil Aioli, Fries
- Paccheri Bolognese $28.00Homemade Wide Rigatoni, Meat Sauce, Ricotta, Basil
- Capesanta Pescata a Mano $38.00Diver Sea Scallop, Orange Segment, Arugula, Fennel, Lemon Truffle Vinaigrette
- Lumache $30.00Snail Shaped Pasta, Rock Shrimp, Spicy Vodka Sauce
- Pollo Milanese $30.00Breaded, Pan Seared, Arugula, Shaved Parmesan, Red Wine Vinaigrette
- Risotto Mare e Mondo $32.00Rock Shrimp, Porcini Mushroom, Pecorino Romano Cheese
Castellefranco Raddichio & Endive
- Toasted Hazelnut, Gorgonzola, Truffle $18.00
- Insalata di Barbabietole $22.00Beet Salad, Avocado, Feta, Hearts of Palm, Basil, Lemon E.V.O.O.
Pasta e Risotto
- Ravioli Funghi $30.00Homemade Ravioli, Wild Mushroom, Walnut Ricotta Filling, Truffle Cream
- Lumache $36.00Snail Shaped Pasta, Rock Shrimp, Spicy Vodka Cream Sauce
- Pacchiera Bolognese $32.00Homemade Wide Rigatoni, Meat Sauce, Ricotta
- Linguine con Vongole $36.00Little Neck Clams, Garlic, Natural Jus, White Wine, Parsley
- Spaghetti Pomodoro $28.00San Marzano Tomato, Parmigiano Reggiano, Basil
Rigatoni Amatriciana
- Shallot, Guanciale, Cherry Tomato, Basil $30.00
- Gnocchi Cacio e Pepe $30.00Stuffed, Pecorino Romano, Cracked Black Pepper, Butter, Micro Basil
- Risotto Mare e Mondo $36.00Rock Shrimp, Porcini Mushroom, Shaved Pecorino Romano
Secondi
- Scallopini di Vitello Marsala $46.00Milk Fed Veal Scallopini, Cremini Mushroom, Marsala Wine Reduction
- Cotoletta di Maiale da Franco $40.00Breaded Center Cut Berkshire Pork Chop Milanese, Arugula, Cherry Tomato, Bocconcino
- Sogliola Francaise $34.00Rhode Island Flounder, Lemon Caper Sauce, Potato Puree
- Classic Chicken Parmigiana $36.00Breaded Boneless Chicken Breast, Vodka Cream Sauce, Basil
- Branzino $34.00Acqua Pazza, Poached, Broth, Herbs, Garlic, Tomato
- Pulpo di Franco $38.00Brick Oven Octopus, Gigante Beans, Gaeta Olives, Fingerling Potato, Salsa Verde
- tacchino porcini $34.00boneless white turkey breast, porcini mushroom ragout, garlic mashed potato
- Lasagna al forno da mamma giuseppina $36.00homemade baked lasagna, ricotta, beef, fresh mozzarella, marinara
- Osso Buco $52.00Pork Shank, Ratatouille, Risotto Milanese
- Pollo Parmigiana $38.00Bell & Evans chicken breast, San Marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella, micro basil
- Eggplant Parmigiana $32.00Lightly breaded layers of eggplant baked, fresh mozzarella, Parmigiano, San Marzano tomato sauce.
- Manicotti Fatti Di Casa $32.00Ricotta, San Marzano Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil
Thanksgiving Specials
- Halloween Costume Dinner PartyFri, Oct 30 · Live DJ ·
Primi
- Zuppa di Zucca $15.00Roasted butternut squash soup with crème fraîche and toasted pumpkin seeds.
- Zuppa Di Minestrone $15.00Homemade vegetable minestrone, extra virgin olive oil, garlic crostini
- Burrata e Prosciutto di Parma $25.00Fresh burrata, 24-month aged prosciutto di Parma, arugula, and balsamic glaze.
- Funghi Ripiena $18.00Stuffed mushrooms, Italian herbs, pecorino romano.
- Caponata Di Melanzana $18.00Eggplant caponata, stracciatella, micro basil & crostini.
Contorni
- Mashed Potato $15.00Homemade mashed potatoes
- mac n cheese $15.00Four-cheese blend, toasted garlic panko
- sausage turkey stuffing $18.00Traditional stuffing with sweet Italian sausage and herbs.
- traditional turkey stuffing $15.00Classic herb-seasoned bread stuffing.
- garlic broccoli rabe $15.00Sautéed with olive oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper.
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