Fresco American (New)

Fresco Menu

(608) 663-7374
227 State St, Madison, WI 53703
$$$$$

Starters.


Seared Sashimi Grade Scallops
$12.00
mascarpone polenta, nueske's bacon, aged balsamic reduction.
Focaccia Flatbread
$9.00
dill cream cheese, greek style vegetables, cucumber yogurt sauce.
Crab Cakes
$12.00
grapefruit beurre blanc, napa cabbage, micro greens, garlic chili vinaigrette.
Beet & Chevre Risotto Cakes
$9.00
roasted red and golden beet purée, pumpkin seed oil, micro greens.
Shrimp Diablo
$10.00
garlic, chili, lime, jicama-orange salad.
Prince Edward Island Mussels
$12.00
parmesan-bacon fondue, potato, grilled bread.
Beef Short Rib Sliders
10.00
tomato-braised short rib, arugula, tomato sauce, basil pistou, parmesan cheese.

$Gluten Free Menu - Starters.


Seared Sashimi Grade Scallops
$12.00
mascarpone polenta, nueske's bacon, aged balsamic reduction.
Shrimp Diablo
$10.00
garlic, chili, lime, jicama-orange salad.
Prince Edward Island Mussels
12.00
(without bread), parmesan-bacon fondue, potato.

$Soup And Salad.


Chilled Cucumber - Dill Soup
$6.00
crumbled feta, diced cucumber.
Grilled Asparagus & Poached Egg
$7.00
frisee, parmesan, croissant, basil-dijon pistou.
Caesar Salad
$6.00
chopped romaine heart, baby dill, parmesan crisp, creamy garlic dressing, anchovy.
Bibb Wedge Salad
$7.00
bacon, cucumber, carrot, egg, feta, buttermilk dressing.
Farmer's Market Salad
7.00
mixed greens, seasonal market vegetables, chevre, balsamic vinaigrette.

$Gluten Free Menu - Soup And Salad.


Chilled Cucumber -Dill Soup
$6.00
crumbled feta, diced cucumber.
Grilled Asparagus & Poached Egg
$7.00
(without croissant), frisee, parmesan, basil-dijon pistou.
Caesar Salad
$6.00
chopped romaine heart, baby dill, parmesan crisp, creamy garlic dressing, anchovy.
Bibb Wedge Salad
$7.00
bacon, cucumber, carrot, egg, feta, buttermilk dressing.
Farmer's Market Salad
7.00
mixed greens, seasonal market vegetables, chevre, balsamic vinaigrette.

$Entree.


Nicoise Salad
$17.00
seared rare ahi tuna, green bean, grilled potato, hard-boiled egg, kalamata olive, cherry tomato, mixed greens, herb vinaigrette.
Chicken Fresco
$19.00
fingerling potato, pea, asparagus, leek, chicken broth, lemon-thyme cream.
Fruit-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
$21.00
new potato, apple & corn hash, apple cider sauce.
Grilled Salmon
$22.00
sauteed asparagus, yukon gold potato, dill cream sauce.
Pan Seared Halibut
$27.00
spicy carrot risotto, chilled pea puree.
Cioppino Pasta
$26.00
scallops, shrimp, mussels, halibut, salmon, clams, linguine, spiced tomato broth, grilled bread.
Lamb 2 Ways
$28.00
chop & braised shank, wild mushroom mashed potato, green bean, door county cherry demi-glace, micro green.
Dry Aged New York Strip
$29.00
red potato, green bean, spinach, tarragon aioli, roasted garlic butter.
Ricotta Cheese Gnocchi
17.00
house made ricotta gnocchi, seasonal vegetables, brown butter herb cream.

$Gluten Free Menu - Entree.


Nicoise Salad
$17.00
seared rare ahi tuna, green bean, grilled potato, hard-boiled egg, kalamata olive, cherry tomato, mixed greens, herb vinaigrette.
Chicken Fresco
$19.00
fingerling potato, pea, asparagus, leek, chicken broth, lemon-thyme cream.
Fruit-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
$21.00
new potato, apple & corn hash, apple cider sauce.
Grilled Salmon
$22.00
sauteed asparagus, yukon gold potato, dill cream sauce.
Pan Seared Halibut
$27.00
spicy carrot risotto, chilled pea puree.
Lamb 2 Ways
$28.00
chop & braised shank, wild mushroom mashed potato, green bean, door county cherry demi-glace, micro green.
Dry Aged New York Strip
29.00
red potato, green bean, spinach, tarragon aioli, roasted garlic butter.

$Desserts.


Chocolate S'mores Creme Brulee
$6.00
housemade strawberry marshmallow.
Caramel Cheesecake
$7.00
bruleed banana, graham cracker crumble.
Polenta Cake
$6.00
sweet mascarpone cream, warm maple honey sauce, berries.
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
$6.00
cinnamon ice cream.
Chocolate Hazelnut Tart
$7.00
hazelnut toffee, raspberry sauce.
Buttermilk Beignets
$6.00
milk chocolate center, vanilla creme anglaise.
Gail Ambrosius Dark Chocolates
$6.00
assorted flavors, handmade in madison.

Meat.


Marinated Flank Steak
$3.75
rolled with arugula, caramelized onion, horseradish cream.
Beef Skewers
$3.75
chimichurri for dipping.
Mini Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwiches
$2.50
open-faced on toasted rye, micro greens.
Chicken Skewers
$3.00
spicy-marinated with peanut sauce or tandoori-marinated with cumin yogurt sauce.
Grilled baby B.L.T.'s
$2.75
smoked nueske's bacon, tomato, fresh basil aioli.
Bbq Pulled Pork Sliders
$3.75
creamy slaw.
Short Rib Sliders
$3.75
tomato braised short rib, arugula, pesto, parmesan.
Micro Burger
4.50
artisan cheese, nueske's bacon.

$Seafood.


Shrimp Diablo
$3.50
garlic, chili, lime, jicama-orange salad.
Seared Scallops
$3.50
nueske's bacon, mascarpone polenta, balsamic reduction.
Mini Crab Cakes
$3.50
chipotle aioli, chives.
Ahi Tuna Tartar
$3.50
crispy shell, wasabi cream, black sesame seeds.
Cured Salmon Club Sandwiches
$3.00
open-faced on rye, cucumber, cream cheese.
Ceviche Spoons
$3.75
scallop, shrimp, whitefish, pineapple, jalapeno, onion.
Fish Croquettes
3.50
whitefish, potato, lemon tartar sauce.

$Vegetable.


Caprese Skewers
$2.50
local tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar.
Mini Grilled-Cheese Sandwiches
$3.25
red pepper & tomato soup shooters or gazpacho.
Bosc Pear
$2.75
open faced on toasted french bread, blue cheese, walnuts.
Vegetable Spring Roll
$3.00
fresh vegetables, rice paper, sweet & spicy sauce.
Seasonal Soup Shooters
$2.75
Risotto Cakes
$2.25
seasonal vegetables.
Farmers' Market Flatbread
$2.75
fresh vegetables, cheese.
Cucumber Tea Sandwich
$2.75
rye bread, herbed cream cheese.
Fresh Fruit Kabobs
3.50
chocolate or yogurt drizzle.

$Centerpiece Arrangements.


Raw & Roasted Farmers' Market Vegetables
$125.00
balsamic, buttermilk ranch, serves 50 people.
Italian Meats
$175.00
fresh mozzarella cheese, freshly-baked bread, serves 50 people.
Fresh, Seasonal Fruit & Artisan Cheese
$250.00
serves 50 people.
Whole Smoked Salmon
100.00
dill-chive cream cheese, lemon, crostini, serves 50 people.

$Carving & Grilling Stations.


Beef Tenderloin Carving Station
$9.00
(2 sandwiches per portion), with fresh rolls, chimichurri, horseradish dijonnaise.
Roasted Turkey Carving Station
$6.00
(2 sandwiches per portion), with fresh rolls, dijon mustard, mayo & fresh fruit chutney.
Bistro Burger Bar
10.00-50.00
(2 burgers per portion), mini hamburgers, artisan cheeses, nueske's bacon, farmers' market seasonal vegetables, assorted gourmet condiments. chef attendant fee required per station.

$Small Plates Stations.

Inspired by entrees from fresco's dinner menu, based on current dinner menu offerings. Petite entrees made-to-order at chef stations. $50.00 Chef attendant fee required per station.
Housemade Ricotta Gnocchi Station
$7.00
(4 oz. portion).
Chicken Fresco Station
$8.00
(3 oz. portion).
Organic Norwegian Salmon Station
$8.50
(2.5 oz portion).
Lamb Lollipop Chop Station
$9.00
(2 chops per portion).
Pork Station
7.00
(2.5 oz. portion).

$Sweets.


Fruit Pie ?Shooters'
$2.50
strawberry or apple, freshly whipped cream, crumble.
Vanilla Cheesecake On A Stick
$3.00
dipped in dark chocolate or white chocolate.
Mini Mousse Parfaits
$2.75
(chocolate, hazelnut, or peanut butter) - toasted almond, hazelnut brittle, fresh raspberry.
Micro Butter Cakes
$2.75
diced strawberry in port sauce.
Mini Flourless Chocolate Cakes
$3.00
peanut butter or hazelnut crunch center.
French Macaroons
$2.50
ganache filled.
Housemade Kit Kats
$3.00
chocolate, hazelnut crunch.
Local Chocolatier
$3.00
gail ambrosius dark chocolates.
Baby Creme Brulees
3.00
(vanilla bean, espresso, key lime, s'mores, chocolate, cinnamon, grapefruit).

$Beverages.

Prices for events in lobby & sculpture garden only. not applicable for events held at/in fresco.
Canned Soft Drinks & Bottled Water
$2.00
coke, diet coke, sprite, sprite zero, bottled water.
Coffee
24.00
regular and decaf. gallon (approx 20 cups).

$Breakfast & Brunch

For daytime restaurant events, a $500 revenue minimum is required.
Breakfast / Brunch Buffet
17.00
crispy bacon, sausage patties, new potatoes with rosemary, cream cheese & chive scrambled eggs, assorted housemade muffins and croissants, fresh fruit, coffee and juice included.

$Lunch.

For daytime restaurant events, a $500 revenue minimum is required.
Fresco Deli Buffet
19.00
farmers' market salad with mixed greens, seasonal vegetables, housemade balsamic vinaigrette. wraps: chicken caesar and turkey club, potato chips, housemade pasta salad and potato salad, assorted sweets, soda, iced tea, and coffee included.

$Fresco 3-Course Sit-Down Lunch.


Fresco 3-Course Sit-Down Lunch
$25.00
salad: farmers' market salad with mixed greens, seasonal vegetables, housemade balsamic vinaigrette. entrees (seasonal preparations): choice of chicken fresco, norwegian salmon, and vegetarian ricotta gnocchi. dessert: seasonal creme brulee. soda, iced tea, and coffee included.

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