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05/01/2022
With great sadness we must announce that Fresco Café Italiano will close its doors and cease operations on Sunday, April 30, 2022. The restaurant has experienced tremendous success over the past 5 years, and we are grateful to you, our customers, for your loyal support. We have enjoyed serving you and socializing with you. Chef Roberto needs a sabbatical to recharge his batteries. His supreme culinary skills are only surpassed by his committed work ethic. No one works harder than Chef Roberto. The Chef will return to Italy for rest and relaxation with his beautiful wife, Maria Clara, and their son, Filippo. Thank you again for your friendship and patronage. We hope Chef Roberto will return soon. We will miss him dearly while he is gone.
Steve & Ruby Gonzalez
Chef Roberto
04/29/2022
ANTIPASTO all ’ ITALIANA
Spianata Calabrese , Coppa di Parma and mild salami, served with, focaccia Barese
RIGATONI con CINGHIALE alla TOSCANA
Large rigatoni tossed with wild boar stewed slowly, in red wine, onions, carrots and celery.
OSSO BUCO con POLENTA
Veal Shank braised with onions, carrots and celery in white wine finished with ground rosemary, garlic and lemon zest served with polenta
04/22/2022
CARPACCIO di MANZO con RICOTTA AFFUMICATA e OLIO DI NOCCIOLE
Beef carpaccio, LIRA ROSSA smoked ricotta, hazelnut oil and arugula
FUSILLI con RICOTTA E POMODORO alla SICILIANA
Fusilli pasta with LIRA ROSSA hand made ricotta, marinara sauce , pecorino cheese, black pepper and fresh mint
CONIGLIO alla CACCIATORA
Slowly cooked rabbit with vegetables, white wine, black olives, tomato and aromatic herbs served with polenta
04/15/2022
INSALATA di PRIMAVERA con VALERIANA,GAMBERI e TARTUFO NERO
Imported lamb lettuce, egg mimosa sauce, black truffle and giant gulf shrimps
TAGLIOLINI con GRANCHIO
Tagliolini pasta, with 4 oz crab meat , fresh tomatoes garlic and basil
MACCHERONI al FORNO con MOZZARELLA di BUFALA alla CAPRESE
Small rigatoni pasta au gratin with marinara sauce, imported buffalo mozzarella and provolone
04/08/2022
MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA
ACCIUGHE del MEDITERRANEO E POMODORO FRESCO
Buffalo mozzarella with Mediterranean anchovies
and fresh grape tomatoes
SALMONE MARINATO alle ERBE AROMATICHE
King salmon marinated with aromatic herbs served with lavender jelly
FUSILLI alla PUTTANESCA
Fusilli pasta, tossed with marinara sauce , black olives , capers, garlic , red pepper, anchovies and fresh oregano
SPAGHETTI con le COZZE allaTARANTINA
Spaghetti with mussels, grape tomatoes EVOO, garlic , and chili pepper
04/01/2022
SALMONE MARINATO alle ERBE AROMATICHE
King salmon marinated with aromatic herbs served with lavender jelly
GNOCCHI di ZUCCA alla FRIULANA
Pumpkin gnocchi with asparagus, prosciutto and LIRA ROSSA smoked ricotta
RIGATONI con COSTOLA di MANZO BRASATA e FUNGHI
Large rigatoni with beef short ribs sauce slow cooked in red wine, onions, carrots, celery and mushrooms
03/25/2022
CARPACCIO di MANZO con RICOTTA AFFUMICATA e OLIO DI NOCCIOLE
Beef carpaccio, LIRA ROSSA smoked ricotta, hazelnut oil and arugula
SPAGHETTI alla NERANO
spaghetti with fried zucchini, evoo, garlic basil and provolone cheese
TAGLIOLINI con GRANCHIO
Tagliolini pasta, with 4 oz crab meat , fresh tomatoes garlic and basil
03/21/2022
I have always said that children recognize flavors better than adults, they have an uncontaminated taste, little customers grow up thanks girls
03/18/2022
GNUDI alla SENESE
Ricotta and spinach gnocchi, au gratin with marinara sauce, parmigiano cheese and butter
MACCHERONI al RAGU’ di LUMACHE
Small rigatoni pasta tossed with snails , onions, carrots, celery ragu
FUSILLI con SALSICCIA e TARTUFO NERO alla NORCINA
Fusilli pasta tossed with
sausage crumbs and winter black truffle
and don't forget the traditional Zeppole di San Giuseppe on March 19th
03/11/2022
ANTIPASTO all ’ ITALIANA
Spianata Calabrese , Coppa di Parma and mild salami, served with, mushrooms and artichokes, in evoo
CASARECCE al SUGO di CODA
Fresh Casarecce pasta with BEEF OXTAIL slow cooked in tomatoes sauce onions, carrots, celery.
VITELLO TONNATO ALLA PIEMONTESE
Veal eye of round, cooked slowly, served cold with Italian tuna, anchovies and capers sauce
Address
3277 Southwest Freeway A
Houston, TX
77027
To get to the Italian restaurant located at Southwest Freeway A in Houston, there are several options for transportation. For those who prefer public transport, Metro Bus Route 25 stops near the restaurant. Alternatively, driving is an option, and parking is available on the street or in nearby parking lots. The restaurant is easily accessible from the freeway exit.
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What people say
Italian restaurants are known for their authentic and delicious dishes that are made with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. Fresco Cafe Italiano, located on Southwest Freeway A in Houston, is one such restaurant that stands out for its commitment to serving its guests with quality and flavor not found elsewhere.
At Fresco Cafe Italiano, Chef Roberto's passion for Italian cuisine is evident in every dish. The restaurant offers a unique concept of rapidly serving customized authentic Italian pasta in a variety of shapes, sizes, and textures to accommodate busy lifestyles. The kitchen uses equipment imported from Italy to help prepare handmade recipes, ensuring that every dish is made from scratch using only the freshest ingredients.
All bread, pizza, pasta, ravioli, meatballs, sauces, dressings, and desserts are made in-house daily from grains and cheeses imported from Italy. Guests can 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 also available for customers who want to take away and easily prepare delicious Italian pasta dishes at home.
Fresco Cafe Italiano also offers catering services for events and special occasions. Whether it's a corporate event or a family gathering, the restaurant's catering team can create customized menus that cater to your specific needs.
Overall, Fresco Cafe Italiano is an excellent choice for anyone looking for authentic Italian cuisine in Houston. With its commitment to quality ingredients and traditional recipes, this restaurant truly stands out as one of the best Italian restaurants in the area.
