Esca Restaurant & Wine Bar

Esca Restaurant & Wine Bar Menu

(860) 316-2552
437 Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457

Esca'S Specialty Benedicts

Served on grilled peasant bread with 2 poached eggs & rustic homefries.
Prosciutto Di Parma & Basil Hollandaise
$12.00
Braised Beef Short Ribs
$29.00
Braised beef short ribs.
Crab Cakes
14.00
Wilted spinach, smoked paprika hollandaise.

$Insalate


Roasted Beet Salad
$13.00
Avocado, goat cheese, pistachios, local kale, balsamic.
Roasted Beet Salad
$12.00
Avocado, goat cheese, pistachios, local kale, balsamic.
Organic Arugula & Frisee Salad
$11.00
Baby tomatoes, pinenuts, fresh lemon juice, EVOO, sea salt, shaved grana padano.
Organic Arugula Salad
$9.00
Baby tomatoes, fresh lemon juice, EVOO, sea salt, shaved grana padano.
Caesar Salad
$15.00
Romaine hearts, white anchovies, roasted garlic Caesar dressing, parmesan croutons.
Caesar Salad
$10.00
Romaine hearts, white anchovies, roasted garlic Caesar dressing, parmesan croutons.
Caprese Salad
$15.00
Buffalo mozzarella, beefsteak tomatoes, basil pesto, truffled sea salt, 12 year aged balsamic.
Burrata Salad
$15.00
Speck prosciutto, minted asparagus and English peas, dressed frisee, shaved red onion, roasted pepper coulis.
Organic Arugula & Frisee Salad
11.00
Baby tomatoes, pinenuts, fresh lemon juice, EVOO, sea salt, shaved grana padano.

$Lunch House Special


Cup Of Soup, House Salad & Half Sandwich
$27.00
Cup Of Soup, House Salad & Black Angus Burger
15.00

$Appetizers


Mushroom Flatbread
$11.00
Caramelized onions, fontina cheese, truffled arugula.
Housemade Meatballs
$12.00
Creamy parmigiano polenta, crispy pancetta, broccoli rabe pesto.
Caprese Salad
$15.00
Buffalo mozzarella, beefsteak tomatoes, basil pesto, truffled sea salt, 12yr. aged balsamic.
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (Each)
$3.25
RI Whitewater Mussels
$11.00
Spicy arrabiata sauce, Italian long hots, fresh basil, garlic & EVOO.
Fried Calamari
$12.00
Italian long hot peppers, zucchini, lemon basil aioli.
Roasted Beet Salad
12.00
Avocado, goat cheese, pistachios, local kale, balsamic.

$Primi


Calamari Fritti
$12.00
Cherry peppers, zucchini spicy arrabiata sauce, lemon basil aioli.
House Made Meatballs
$12.00
Soft parmigiano polenta, broccoli rabe pesto, crispy pancetta.
Housemade Meatballs
$12.00
Soft parmigiano polenta, broccoli rabe pesto, crispy pancetta.
Tuna Tartare
$15.00
Cucumber carpaccio, avocado, Calabrian chili oil, black sea salt.
Grilled Steak Bruschetta
$15.00
Grilled peppercorn steak, warm pepperonata, Gorgonzola fonduta, baby arugula.
Grilled Octopus
$15.00
Toasted Italian couscous, green olives, smoked paprika salsa verde.
Grilled Octopus
$14.00
Toasted cous cous salad, green olives, salsa verde.
Fondu
$15.00
Gorgonzola and fontina cheese, pancetta, truffled arugula.
Arancini Balls
$13.00
Prosciutto di parma, smoked mozzarella, English peas, marinara sauce.
Arancini Balls
$12.00
Prosciutto di parma, English peas, smoked mozzarella, marinara sauce.
Whitewater Mussels
$12.00
(Rhode Island), saffron, fresh basil, parsley, tomatoes and roasted garlic.
Warm Mushroom Flatbread
$12.00
Caramelized onions, fontina cheese, truffled arugula.
Steak Bruschetta
15.00
Grilled peppercorn steak, pepperonata, Gorgonzola, baby arugula.

$Secondi


Free Range Chicken
$25.00
Broccoli rabe, crème fraiche mashed potatoes, garlic & fresh thyme.
Organic Scottish Salmon
$34.00
Toasted Italian cous cous salad, green olive and preserved lemon vinaigrette, haricot verts.
Fennel Crusted Diver Scallops
$34.00
Native corn, sweet drop peppers and crispy pancetta risotto.
C.A.B NY Sirloin
$35.00
Warm pepperonata, sauteed broccoli rabe, Gorgonzola mashed potatoes, red wine demi.
20 oz. Cowboy Cut C.A.B Ribeye
$45.00
Roasted garlic compound butter, grilled asparagus, herbed potatoes, goat cheese & crispy pancetta.
Long Island Duck Breast
$27.00
Warm sunchoke, kale and farro salad, grand marnier reduction.
Chilean Sea Bass
$38.00
Crab, asparagus, crispy risotto cake, lemon and scallion crema.
Braised Beef Short Ribs
$28.00
Brussels sprouts, pancetta and caramelized onions, parmesan polenta, roasted garlic reduction.
C.A.B. Beef Tenderloin
$38.00
Truffled madeira mushrooms, sauteed garlic spinach, yukon gold potato puree.
Esca Grill Burger
20.00
Braised beef short ribs, lobster, caramelized onions, roasted mushrooms, farm house cheddar, brioche roll, parmigiano truffled fries.

$Formaggi


Trio Of Artisan Cheeses
$18.00
Served with housemade fruit chutney and crostini.
Trio Of Artisan Cheese
18.00
Served with housemade fruit chutney and crostini.

$Sandwiches

Served with your choice of French fries or house salad.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$10.00
Grilled chicken, vine ripened tomatoes, baby arugula, ricotta salata, lemon basil aioli, brioche roll.
Chicken & Kale Caesar Wrap
$10.00
Grilled chicken, kale, Caesar dressing, house made parmesan croutons.
Steak Ciabatta
$12.00
Grilled steak, sauteed broccoli rabe, caramelized onions, parmesan cheese, basil aioli.
Black Angus Burger
$11.00
Farm house cheddar, bacon, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, brioche roll.
Roasted Turkey Sandwich
$10.00
All natural turkey breast, fig infused mustard, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, whipped goat cheese, ciabatta bread.
Italian Braised Beef Ciabatta
$11.00
Farm house cheddar, spicy pepperonata, grilled ciabatta.
Open Faced Rare Tuna Club
$15.00
Avocado, crispy pancetta, tomatoes, baby greens, salsa verde aioli, ciabatta bread.
Caprese Wrap
9.00
Fresh mozzarella, beefsteak tomatoes, arugula, aged balsamic.

$Pasta Fresca

Our pastas are hand crafted daily.
Morrell Mushroom Ravioli
$24.00
Wilted kale, pancetta, truffled madeira butter, shaved grana padano cheese.
Rigatoni Bolognese
$22.00
Beef, veal & pork ragu, herbed liuzzi ricotta.
Linguine & Clams
$23.00
Littleneck clams, Calabrian chilis, roasted garlic, baby arugula, white wine, basil, EVOO.
Cioppino
$26.00
Shrimp, clams, mussels, chef's selection of daily fish, squid ink fettuccine, lobster fennel broth.
Lobster & Crab Fettuccine
$33.00
Sundried tomatoes, chives, brandy cream.
Shrimp Piccata
$25.00
Pappardelle pasta, jumbo shrimp, artichokes, capers, lemon, baby spinach.
Sausage & Kale Gnocchi
$24.00
Ricotta gnocchi, Italian sausage, heirloom tomatoes, shaved ricotta salata.
Spaghetti Al Pomodoro
15.00
Plum tomato sauce, basil, shaved parmesan, EVOO.

$Salumi


Trio Of Artisan Dry Cured Meats
$18.00
Served with pickled vegetables and fig infused mustard.
Artisan Dry Cured Meats
18.00
Served with pickled vegetables.

$Verdure


Local Eggplant Caponata
$14.00
Capers, golden raisins and balsamic.
Sundried Tomato & Roasted Garlic Hummus
$14.00
Paprika Espellete, grilled rustic bread.
Roasted Cauliflower
$14.00
Oven dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, calabrian chili oil.
White Bean & Artichoke Hummus
$14.00
Paprika Espellete, grilled rustic bread.
Roasted Vegetables
14.00
Butternut squash, onions, tomatoes and pine nuts.

$Pasta Fresca & Secondi


Kale Pesto & Sausage Gnocchi
$14.00
Ricotta gnocchi, Italian sausage, heirloom tomatoes, shaved ricotta salata.
Rigatoni Bolognese
$14.00
Beef, veal and pork ragu, herbed ricotta liuzzi ricotta.
Cappellini Al Pomodoro
$15.00
Tomato, basil, shaved parmesan, EVOO.
Mushroom Flatbread
$14.00
Wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, fontina cheese, truffled arugula.
Peppercorn Flat Iron Steak
$18.00
Asparagus, parmigiano truffle fries.
Lobster & Crab Fettuccine
$20.00
Sundried tomatoes, chives, brandy cream sauce.
Shrimp Piccata
$15.00
Pappardelle pasta, jumbo shrimp, artichokes, capers, lemon, baby spinach.
Jumbo Crab Cake
$15.00
Arugula salad, fennel, heirloom cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, balsamic vinaigrette, Calabrian chili aioli.
Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
12.00
Crispy chicken, cherry pepper buffalo sauce, Gorgonzola fonduta.

$Sweet & Savory


Stuffed French Toast
$13.00
Whipped strawberry mascarpone, fresh berries.
Spicy Italian Sausage Wrap
$14.00
Avocados, roasted peppers, onions, fontina cheese and spicy aioli.
Shrimp & Grits
$15.00
Creamy polenta, cherry peppers pepperonata, 2 poached eggs.
Vegetarian Frittata
$12.00
Roasted squash, tomatoes and eggplant, goat cheese, dressed arugula.
Bacon, Egg & Cheese
$13.00
Smoked bacon, fried egg, cheddar, tomatoes, toasted brioche.
Brunch Burger
20.00
Farm house cheddar, braised beef short ribs, mushrooms, caramelized onions, lobster claw. Served on a brioche roll with truffled parmigiano fries.

$Combination Board


Salumi
$18.00
Formaggi
$18.00
Verdure
$18.00
Combination Board
18.00

$Sides


Smoked Bacon
$5.00
Rustic Homefries
$7.00
Fresh Fruit
$6.00
2 Eggs Any Style
$6.00
Parmigiano French Fries
5.00

$Frutta De Mare


Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (Each)
$3.50
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (Each)
3.25

$Dolci


Flourless Dark Chocolate Torte
$9.00
Vanilla bean gelato, burnt caramel, candied oranges.
Tiramisu
$10.00
Espresso soaked lady fingers, marscarpone, chocolate covered espresso beans.
Creme Brulee
$9.00
Assorted Gelato & Sorbet
$7.00
Gelato: vanilla bean, hazelnut biscotti, espresso or salted caramel; sorbet: mango, lemon lime or blood orange.
Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake
$12.00
Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake
$13.00
Chocolate Mouse Cheesecake
$10.00
Chocolate Walnut Cheesecake
9.00
Bruleed strawberries, white chocolate ganache.

$Frutta Di Mare


Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (Each)
$3.25
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (Each)
3.50

$Contorni


Yukon Gold Potato Puree
$7.00
Herb Roasted Potatoes
$6.00
Grilled Asparagus
$7.00
Thyme Roasted Mushrooms
$7.00
Calabrian Chilis & Broccoli Rabe
$7.00
Calabrian Chili Garlic & Broccoli Rabe
$7.00
Parmigiano Truffle Fries
$8.00
Haricot Verts
$8.00
Sauteed Spinach
$7.00
Sauteed Spinach
$6.00
Polenta Parmigiano
6.00

$Specialty Coffee & Tea Selection

Our coffee is certified organic and locally roasted by giv coffee roasters, Canton, CT.
Espresso & Cappuccino, Lavazza (Crema & Aroma)
$3.50
Handcrafted Novus Bigelow Tea
$4.00
Zahar Decafe - Huila, Colombia
$3.00
(Meduim roast) creamy with hits of cherry, cream.
French Press
4.50
Lavishly bold 25% lempira microlot, Honduras - 75% carmo de minas, Brazil. Very smooth rich roast characters, nutty with caramelized sugars and earthy tones.

$Dolci - Dessert


Flourless Dark Chocolate Torte
$9.00
Vanilla bean gelato, burnt caramel, candied oranges.
Tiramisu
$10.00
Espresso soaked lady fingers, marscarpone, chocolate covered espresso beans.
Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake
$12.00
Assorted Gelato & Sorbet
$7.00
Gelato: vanilla bean, hazelnut biscotti, espresso or salted caramel; sorbet: mango, lemon lime or blood orange.
Chocolate Mouse Cheesecake
$10.00
Creme Brulee
$9.00

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