Il Fresco Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Il Fresco, where New American flair meets traditional Italian cuisine. Nestled in Orangeburg, NY, this inviting restaurant is perfect for those seeking a romantic evening or a casual gathering with friends. The menu boasts a delightful array of dishes, showcasing both innovative vegan options and hearty vegetarian selections, ensuring something for everyone.
Highlights include artisanal pasta, succulent seafood, and wood-fired pizzas that celebrate the essence of fresh, local ingredients. Outdoor seating enhances the experience, making it an idyllic spot for warm evenings.
- Reservations are accepted, ensuring a comfortable dining experience.
- Il Fresco supports dietary preferences and offers diverse options including vegan and vegetarian.
- Enjoy happy hour specials or sip on fine wines at the full bar while dining in a chic, casual atmosphere.
Whether you're dining in or taking out, Il Fresco promises a delightful culinary experience that will leave your taste buds longing for more.
APPETIZERS
ZUPPA DI VONGOLE
Whole little neck clams prepared in a fresh plum tomato stew with garlic, basil and wine
INVOLTINI DI MELANZANE
Tender eggplant, lightly battered and fried, rolled with ricotta cheese, with tomato sauce and mozzarella and baked
MOZZARELLA CAMPAGNOLA
Fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, roasted peppers, garlic toast, basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar
CALAMARI FRITTI
Fresh squid, deepfried and served with your choice of sweet, medium or hot sauce
COCKTAIL DI GAMBERI
Jumbo shrimp, chilled and served with both our cocktail and spicy mustard sauces
CASSATA DI VERDURE
Grilled and layered eggplant, zucchini, roasted pepper and tomato, with melted fresh mozzarella, aged fruit flavored balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil
POLPETTE DI GRANCHI AMERICANA
Two jumbo lump crab cakes coated in panko breadcrumbs, served with homemade tartar sauce and a spicy mustard drizzle
ANTIPASTO MISTO DI FRANCESCO PER LA TAVOLA
Franks antipasto for the table with provolone and reggiano parmesan cheeses, hot soppressata, mortadella, genoa salami, hot capocollo, prosciutto di parma, marinated mushrooms, chick peas, stuffed cherry pepper and cherry tomatoes
INSALATA AL PICCOLO JAKE
Little Jakes Salad. Arugula and goat cheese, wrapped with prosciutto di parma, served with belgium endive, cherry tomatoes, aged balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil
STRACCIATELLA ALLA ROMANA
Italian style egg and spinach soup in a chicken broth with grated parmesan cheese
BRODO DI POLLO
Homemade chicken soup with baby pasta
BROCCOLI AGLIO E OLIO
Sauteed broccoli with garlic and olive oil
BROCCOLI RAPA
Bitter Italian vegetables sauteed in garlic and olive oil
SMALL SALAD
Mesclun, Romaine, Endive, Olives, Cucumbers and Tomatoes
LARGE SALAD
Mesclun, Romaine, Endive, Olives, Cucumbers and Tomatoes
SALADSOUPVEGETABLES
PASTA
BUCATINI AMATRICIANA
Long hollow thick spaghetti in our tomato sauce with grated cheese, onions, and prosciutto di parma
FARFALLE VODKA
Bow tie shaped pasta served in a pink cream sauce with vodka and a hint of spice
RIGATONI BOLOGNESE
Tube shaped pasta in a grounded chicken, veal and beef tomato sauce with a dash of cream
PENNE ARRABBIATA
Pen shaped pasta in a spicy plum tomato sauce with prosciutto di parma, fresh mozzarella, grated cheese, onions, hot peppers and basil
RIGATONI POMODORI
Tube shaped pasta in a fresh plum tomato sauce with basil, onions and extra virgin olive oil
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Long flat fresh noodles in a cream sauce with grated cheese, butter, egg yolk and dash of nutmeg
FUSILLI FRESCO
A warm pasta dish with uncooked diced plum tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, bermuda onions, basil, grated parmesan and extra virgin olive oil tossed with fresh corkscrew shaped pasta
AGNOLOTTI MELENZANE
Half moon shaped pasta filled with ricotta and porcini mushroom, served in a plum tomato sauce with basil, onions and eggplant. Topped with a scoop of ricotta
CAPPELLINI SHRIMP ARUGULA
Angel hair shrimp, arugula, cherry tomatoes, white wine, lemon, butter
CAVATELLI SHRIMP BROCCOLI RABE
Fresh canoe shaped pasta, broccoli rabe, shrimp, garlic olive oil
POLLO PARMIGIANA
Breaded chicken breast with tomato sauce and mozzarella and baked
POLLO FIORENTINA
Boneless chicken breast stuffed with spinach and prosciutto, dipped in egg, sauteed and served with a reduced sweet marsala wine sauce with mushrooms and caramelized onions
POLLO CAPRESE COUNTRY STYLE
Strips of boneless chicken breast sauteed country style with tri colored bell peppers, sweet Italian sausage, and mushrooms with a sherry wine glaze
POLLO FRESCO
Breaded chicken breast with melted fresh mozzarella, topped with diced uncooked plum tomatoes, bermuda onions, basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar
POLLO, PATATE E ROSMARINO
Strips of boneless chicken breast, diced potatoes and prosciutto di parma sauteed in olive and served with a sherry wine glaze with rosemary and basil
CHICKEN
VEAL
COTOLETTE ALLA PARMIGIANA
Breaded veal cutlet with tomato sauce and mozzarella and baked
SCALOPPINE ALLA SALTIMBOCCA
Thin sliced top round veal, layered with prosciutto di parma with a reduced marsala wine sauce and over a bed of spinach
SCALOPPINE ALLA PIZZAIOLA
Thin sliced top round veal, mushrooms, peppers and garlic sauteed in olive oil and served with a lite tomato and wine sauce
GAMBERI AL PARMIGIANA
Breaded jumbo shrimp with tomato sauce and mozzarella and baked
GAMBERI E CALAMARI MARINARA
Sauteed shrimp and calamari in a fresh plum marinara sauce with garlic, olive oil, herbs and wine
SHRIMP
CARNE
SALSICCE, PATATE E PEPERONI AL CAMPAGNIA
Sweet Italian sausage, potato, tri colored bell peppers and onions sauteed country style with olive oil, white wine, garlic and basil
SALSICCE CON CIMI DI RAPA E POMODORI SECA
Sweet Italian sausage, broccoli rabe and sundried tomato sauteed with garlic and olive oil
FETTINE DI MAIALE DELLA CASA
Center cut boneless pork loin wrapped in prosciutto di parma, sauteed in olive oil and served in a reduced marsala wine and balsamic vinegar sauce with granny apples and raisins
SIDE FRENCH FRIES
DUCHESS POTATO
STEAMED BROCCOLI
STEAMED SPINACH
SPINACH GO
SIDES
Starters and Soups
VONGOLE OREGANATA
Baked whole clams oreganata
BURRATA CON PROSCIUTTO
Fresh mozzarella with a creamy center, served with prosciutto di parma over baby arugula with a pesto crostini
COCKTAIL DI GAMBERI
Jumbo shrimp, chilled and served with both our cocktail and spicy mustard sauces
ITALIAN EGG ROLL
Homemade egg rolls filled with hot sausage, peppers
CALAMARI FRITTI
Fresh squid, deepfried and served with your choice of sweet, medium or hot sauce
ARANCINI DI RISO
Two Sicilian style rice balls coated in panko breadcrumbs, infused with scarmoza mozzarella and spinach, served with tomato sauce
ZUCCHINI FRITTI
Lightly breaded and fried zucchini served with tomato sauce on the side
BRODO DI POLLO
Homemade chicken soup with baby pasta
STRACCIATELLA ALLA ROMANA
Italian style egg and spinach soup in a chicken broth with grated parmesan cheese
LENTIL SOUP
Hearty soup made with Lentils, carrots, onions, celery, and tomatoes
PICCOLO SORPRESE
Baby calzones filled with ricotta and ham
BEET SALAD
Mixed green salad with diced beets, fried goat cheese, tomatoes, olives, candied walnuts
LARGE SALAD
Mesclun, Romaine, Endive, Olives, Cucumbers and Tomatoes
SMALL SALAD
Mesclun, Romaine, Endive, Olives, Cucumbers and Tomatoes
SPINACH SALAD
Spinach, dried cranberries, sliced granny apples, almonds, oranges, ricotta salata
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine, homemade croutons, shaved parmigiana. Caesar dressing
Salads
Pizza and Sandwiches
GRILLED PIZZA
Char grilled homemade dough with arugula, prosciutto di parma, fresh mozzarella
PROSCIUTTO MOZZARELLA SANDWICH
Fresh mozzarella, Prosciutto di Parma, roasted peppers, tomatoes, basil, EVOO, Balsamic
GRILLED VEGETABLE SANDWICH
Grilled eggplant, zucchini, roasted peppers, tomatoes, arugula, goat cheese, EVOO, Balsamic
CHEESE PIZZA
Our homemade 10 inch personal pizza with our tomato sauce and mozzarella
1 TOPPING PIZZA
2 TOPPING PIZZA
3 TOPPING PIZZA
POPS HOMEMADE BAKED LASAGNA
Lasagna pasta with ricotta and ground beef, baked with our tomato sauce and mozzarella
EGGPLANT PARM
Layered eggplant dipped in egg and lightly fried
EGGPLANT ROLL ENTREE
Eggplant dipped in egg, lightly fried and rolled with ricotta
PASTA AL FORNO
Tortolloni pasta filled with five cheeses, served in a marinara sauce with chicken, sweet sausage, peppers and onions, baked with mozzarella
Casserole
Meat
CHIX PARM ANTIQUE
Breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, mozzarella, served with ziti
VEAL PARM ANTIQUE
Breaded veal cutlet, tomato sauce, mozzarella, served with ziti
POLLO AL RUSTICA
Boneless chicken breast sauteed in a marsala wine and mushroom sauce with onions and asparagus
CHICKEN GERARDO
Boneless chicken breast, shrimp, speck, arugula, white wine, lemon butter sauce, garlic
PORK CAPRICCIOSA
Breaded pork loin, arugula, bermuda onion, plum tomatoes, fresh mozz, EVOO, balsamic
VEAL MARSALA
Thin sliced top round veal, marsala wine sauce, mushrooms and onions, served w vegetables
VEAL LEMON
Thin sliced top round veal, white wine, lemon butter sauce served with vegetables
POLLO FRESCO
Breaded chicken breast with melted fresh mozzarella, topped with diced uncooked plum tomatoes, bermuda onions, basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar
SWORDFISH MILANESE
Lightly battered, dipped in breadcrumbs, white wine, lemon, capers, spinach
HALIBUT PUTTANESCA
Marinara sauce, capers, black olives, hot peppers french fries or vegetables
MARECHIARE HALIBUT
Lite white wine plum tomato sauce, shrimp, clams, garlic, herbs
SALMONE AL MOSTARDA
Salmon filet over spinach with a lite dijon mustard sauce
BROILED SALMON LUNCH
Salmon filet broiled with white wine, lemon and fresh herbs, served with duchess potato and a medley of vegetables
GRILLED SWORDFISH STEAK LUNCH
Marinated and chargrilled swordfish steak served with duchess potato and a medley of vegetables
BROILED HALIBUT LUNCH
Halibut filet broiled with white wine, lemon and herbs, served with duchess potato and a medley of vegetables
SEAFOOD RISOTTO
Arborio risotto with lobster, shrimp, scallops, asparagus
Seafood
SIDES Copy
SIDE FRENCH FRIES
DUCHESS POTATO
STEAMED BROCCOLI
STEAMED SPINACH
SPINACH GO
BROCCOLI AGLIO E OLIO
Sauteed broccoli with garlic and olive oil
BROCCOLI RAPA
Bitter Italian vegetables sauteed in garlic and olive oil
MEATBALL PARMIGIANA SLIDERS
Three mini homemade meatballs served on toasted brioche buns with tomato sauce and mozzarella
FARFALLE VODKA
Bow tie shaped pasta served in a pink cream sauce with vodka and a hint of spice
PASTA TOMASSO
SHRIMP FRANCAISE PASTA
Four shrimp dipped in egg, sauteed with white wine, lemon, butter and served over linguine
CHEESE TORTELLINI DI NONNA
Fresh pasta rings filled with ricotta and parmigiana cheese, served in a light cream sauce with green peas, prosciutto, onions and mushrooms
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA SANDWICH
Breaded chicken breast with tomato sauce and mozzarella and baked
CHICKEN MILANESE SANDWICH
Breaded chicken breast, lettuce, tomatoes and onions.
PEPPER AND EGG SANDWICH
BABY EGGPLANT LUNCH ZITI
PASTA E FAGIOLI
PRIMAVERA AGNOLOTTI
BAKED TORTELLINI TOSCANA
LINGUINE WHITE CLAM SAUCE
LINGUINE RED CLAM SAUCE
SAUSAGE AND PEPPER SANDWICH
Lunch Specials
APPETIZER SPECIALS
SAN GENNARO EGG ROLLS
Two homemade egg rolls filled with hot sausage, peppers and onions
PICCOLO SORPRESE
Baby calzones filled with ricotta and ham
ZUCCHINI FRITTI
Lightly breaded and fried zucchini served with tomato sauce on the side
MEATBALL PARMIGIANA SLIDERS
Three mini homemade meatballs served on toasted brioche buns with tomato sauce and mozzarella
BEET SALAD
Mixed green salad with diced beets, fried goat cheese, tomatoes, olives, candied walnuts
BURRATA CON PROSCIUTTO
Fresh mozzarella with a creamy center, served with prosciutto di parma over baby arugula with a pesto crostini
PIZZA DANDREA
Our ten inch pizza with fig jam, gorgonzola cheese, prosciutto di parma, fresh figs, arugula, hot honey
VONGOLE OREGANATA
Baked whole clams oreganata
SG B RABE EGG ROLLS
AGNOLOTTI MELENZANE
Half moon shaped pasta filled with ricotta and porcini mushroom, served in a plum tomato sauce with basil, onions and eggplant. Topped with a scoop of ricotta
BRAISED SHORT RIBS
BROILED SALMON
Salmon filet broiled with white wine, lemon and fresh herbs, served with duchess potato and a medley of vegetables
GRILLED SWORDFISH STEAK
Marinated and chargrilled swordfish steak served with duchess potato and a medley of vegetables
HALIBUT
Halibut filet broiled with white wine, lemon and herbs, served with duchess potato and a medley of vegetables
POPS HOMEMADE BAKED LASAGNA
Lasagna pasta with ricotta and ground beef, baked with our tomato sauce and mozzarella
PORK MILANESE FRA DIAVOLO
Boneless pork loin, pounded, breaded with a spicy marinara sauce, topped with melted fresh mozzarella and served over broccoli rabe
SWORDFISH STEAK VENEZIE
Char grilled swordfish steak, served in a white wine sauce with white balsamic, capers, peppers, black olives, and garlic
HALIBUT OREGANATA
Baked Halibut filet topped with bread crumbs and herbs served over spinach in a lemon butter sauce
SCALLOPS, LOBSTER, AND SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO
Scallops, shrimp, and lobster served in a spicy marinara sauce with garlic, herbs, hot peppers, served over pappardelle pasta
EGGPLANT PARM
Layered eggplant dipped in egg and lightly fried
EGGPLANT ROLL ENTREE
Eggplant dipped in egg, lightly fried and rolled with ricotta
MOMMY AND POPS IL FRESCO TOMATO SAUCE 32 Ounces LIMITED AVAILABILITY
We prepare our tomato sauce in small batches several times a week using only fresh and imported ingredients. This recipe has been in our family for over 50 years. We use this sauce as a base in many of the dishes you might enjoy on our menu. We are offering this sauce for sale to take home. This is perfect for a quick meal at home even my kids love it! or to freeze and use on those days you dont have much time.
FILET MIG CALABRIA
PASTA AL FORNO
Tortolloni pasta filled with five cheeses, served in a marinara sauce with chicken, sweet sausage, peppers and onions, baked with mozzarella
ENRICO PORK RIB CHOP
ENTREE SPECIALS
PIZZA
CHEESE PIZZA
Our homemade 10 inch personal pizza with our tomato sauce and mozzarella
1 TOPPING PIZZA
2 TOPPING PIZZA
3 TOPPING PIZZA
AMalfy Coast
Italian Malfy citrus gin, Aperol, muddled lemons, sugar, champagne
Apres Ski
Bellinitini
Stoli Peach, Peach Nectar, Champagne
Chocolate Menage A Trois
Mozart Chocolate, Mozart White Chocolate, Dark Creme De Cocoa, Cream, Chocolate Rim
Davinci Code
Smirnoff Orange, Hpnotiq, Lime Juice, White Cranberry Juice
Day At The Beach
Malibu, Absolut, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine
Espresso Martini
Baileys, Smirnoff Vanilla, Kahlua, Espresso, Cream
Flirtini
Smirnoff Raspberry, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice, Muddled Raspberries, Champagne
French Pear
Homemade pear and spice infused vodka, St Germain, Pomegranate Juice, Champagne
Frescos Bellezza
Smirnoff Orange, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, White Cranberry Juice
Isabellas BirthdayTini
Smirnoff Vanilla, White Godiva, Cream, Sprinkles on rim
Island Mule
Pineapple Vodka, muddled limes, Ginger Beer
ITS THE GREAT PUMPKIN CHARLIE BROWN
Pumpkin cream liqueur, White chocolate godiva, Cream
Jalepeno Margarita
Homemade infused Jalapeno tequila, triple sec, lemon juice, triple sec, salted rim
A K
L Q
LA PERA
LYCHEE LIMONTINI
Homemade infused lychee vodka martini with, fresh squeezed lemonade, dash of chambord
Mariano Rivera
Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Melon Liqueur, Mozart White Chocolate, and Pineapple Juice
Merry Russian
Milky Way
Smirnoff Caramel, Baileys, Dark Cacao, Cream, Chocolate Rim
PBNJ
Screwball Whiskey, Chambord, Cream, Peanut ButterSalt Rim
Pineapple Polo
Homemade pineapple honey infused vodka, St Germain, mint, Champagne
Pomogranatini
Homemade lemon infused vodka, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Pomegranate Juice
Pumpkin Patch Margherita
Deleon Platinum Tequila, Pumpkin Butter, Apple Cider, Orange Liqueur, Sugar Rim
PUMPKIN SPICE MARTINI
Pumpkin Cream Liqueur, Fireball Whiskey, Cream, Graham Cracker Rim
Reeses Peanut Butter
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Dark Cacao, Cream, Peanut Butter Chocolate Rim
Salted Caramel
Smirnoff Caramel, White Chocolate Godiva, Cream, Salted Caramel Rim
Snickers Bar
Baileys, Frangelico. Dark Creme De Cocoa, Cream, Chocolate Rim
Snow White Cosmo
Figenza fig vodka, St Germain, Lime juice, White cranberry juice
Solstice
SOPHIA G
Homemade strawberry peach vodka, grenadine, pineapple, white cranberry juice
Spring Break
St Germain Margarita
Deleon Platinum Tequila, St Germain Elderflower, lime juice, splash lemon juice
TIRAMSU MARTINI
Amaretto, White Creme Di Cacao, Shot of Espresso, Cream
Triple Berry Lemonaide
Homemade Raspberry, blueberry and blackberry infused vodka, fresh lemonade
Zuccharo
R Z
Dessert
Apple Blossom
Mommys favorite dessert. Seasonal apples with cinnamon and sugar enrobed in a pastry shell with crumb topping. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla biscotti gelato
Biscotti Italiano
Mini Italian almond and amaretti biscotti. Accentuate your cookies with amaretto to dip
Biscotti Italiano W Amaretto
Cannoli
Fresh filled homemade cannoli with chocolate chips
Chocolate Bombe
Domenica
Our version of the classic, with vanilla biscotti gelato, nutella, caramel sauce, cracker jacks, and homemade chocolate and vanilla whipped cream
Fresh Strawberries
Fresh strawberries with homemade chocolate, vanilla and strawberry whipped cream
Gelato
Lava Cake
Warm served moist chocolate bundt cake with a molten center. Served with a scoop of our vanilla biscotti gelato
NY Cheesecake
Light creamy version of a classic New York Cheesecake with a graham cracker crust
Root Beer Float
Our adult version of a root beer float with gelato of your choice served with homemade whipped cream and a bottle of Not Your Fathers Root Beer Root Beer flavored Beer Please note this dessert contains alcohol
Tartufo
Chocolate and hazelnut gelato coated in a chocolate shell with crumbled amaretti cookie with a roasted hazelnut in the center
BOMBOLINI
Six mini fluffy dough filled with nutella and filled with vanilla custard served with dipping sauce chocolate, raspberry, caramel
BUTTERCAKE
CARROT CAKE
Moist California Carrot cake made with local vermont cream cheese and chopped walnuts
CHICKEN FINGERS FRIES
CHIX PARM ANTIQUE
Breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, mozzarella, served with ziti