OUR Menu

A Montclair mainstay where family tradition and fresh, refined flavors meet to create an experience that only Fresco Da Franco can deliver.

*Please note that our online menu is for reference only and is subject to change. Prices and availability of menu items may vary. We encourage you to verify the menu and prices with our restaurant directly when placing your order.

Antipasti
Ricotta Tartufo

Honey Whipped Truffle Ricotta, House Made Crostini

$16
Polpetta di Mamma Giuseppina

Homemade Meatball, San Marzano Tomato, Ricotta Salata

$18
Fiore di Zucca

Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms, Herb Ricotta, Pomodoro

$21
Tuna Tartare

Local Yellowfin Tuna, Dijon Vinaigrette, Herbs and Tonnato Sauce

$22
Caprese

Heirloom Tomato, Buffalo Mozzarella, Micro Basil, Oregano, E.V.O.O.

$21
Calamari Fritti

Fried Calamari, Sweet Vinegar Peppers, Pomodoro

$24
Insalata
Insalata di Cesare

Little Gem Lettuce, Parmigiano, Lemon Anchovy Dressing, Garlic Bread Crumbs

$16
Insalata di Barbabietole

Beet Salad, Avocado, Feta, Hearts of Palm, Basil, Lemon E.V.O.O.

$18
Pizza a Forno Napolitano
Reginella

Tomato Sauce, Buffalo Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, E.V.O.O.

$20
Tartufo

Mozzarella, Mushroom, Ricotta, White Alba Truffle Oil

$20
Specialties
Spaghetti Pomodoro

San Marzano Tomato, Garlic, Micro Basil

$24
Ravioli di Funghi

Homemade Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Ricotta, Walnut, White Truffle Cream

$25
Branzino

Mediterranean Sea Bass, Baby Kale Salad, Asiago Cheese, Lemon E.V.O.O.

$30
Angus Burger

Red Leaf Lettuce, Fresh Mozzarella, Beefsteak Tomato, Basil Aioli, Fries

$21
Paccheri Bolognese

Homemade Wide Rigatoni, Meat Sauce, Ricotta, Basil

$28
Capesanta Pescata a Mano

Diver Sea Scallop, Orange Segment, Arugula, Fennel, Lemon Truffle Vinaigrette

$38
Lumache

Snail Shaped Pasta, Rock Shrimp, Spicy Vodka Sauce

$30
Pollo Milanese

Breaded, Pan Seared, Arugula, Shaved Parmesan, Red Wine Vinaigrette

$30
Risotto Mare e Mondo

Rock Shrimp, Porcini Mushroom, Pecorino Romano Cheese

$32
Our new dinner menu launches Friday, October 2nd
Antipasti
Melanzana Stack

Layered Pan Fried Eggplant, Buffalo Mozzarella, Beefsteak Tomato, Micro Arugula, Shaved Parmigiana, Pesto

$24
Baked Vongole al Forno

Little Neck Clams, Brick Oven Roasted, Pancetta, Garlic Herb Butter

$21
Ricotta Vasi

Honey Whipped Truffle Ricotta, Housemade Crostini

$20
Caprese

Heirloom Tomato, Buffalo Mozzarella, Micro Basil, Oregano, E.V.O.O.

$21
Carpaccio di Manzo

Beef Carpaccio, Arugula, Shaved Parmesan, Lemon E.V.O.O.

$24
Calamari Fritti

Fried Calamari, Sweet Vinegar Peppers, Pomodoro

$24
Polpetta di Mamma Giuseppina

Homemade Meatball, San Marzano Tomato, Ricotta Salata

$20
Tartare di Tonno

Local Yellowfin Tuna, Dijon Vinaigrette, Herbs, Tonnato Sauce

$24
Insalata
Insalata di Cesare

Little Gem Lettuce, Parmigiano, Lemon Anchovy Dressing, Garlic Bread Crumbs

$18
Castellefranco Raddichio & Endive

Toasted Hazelnut, Gorgonzola, Truffle

$18
Insalata di Barbabietole

Beet Salad, Avocado, Feta, Hearts of Palm, Basil, Lemon E.V.O.O.

$22
Gluten free options available, please ask your server.
Pasta e Risotto
Ravioli Funghi

Homemade Ravioli, Wild Mushroom, Walnut Ricotta Filling, Truffle Cream

$30
Lumache

Snail Shaped Pasta, Rock Shrimp, Spicy Vodka Cream Sauce

$36
Pacchiera Bolognese

Homemade Wide Rigatoni, Meat Sauce, Ricotta

$32
Linguine con Vongole

Little Neck Clams, Garlic, Natural Jus, White Wine, Parsley

$36
Spaghetti Pomodoro

San Marzano Tomato, Parmigiano Reggiano, Basil

$28
Rigatoni Amatriciana

Shallot, Guanciale, Cherry Tomato, Basil

$30
Gnocchi Cacio e Pepe

Stuffed, Pecorino Romano, Cracked Black Pepper, Butter, Micro Basil

$30
Risotto Mare e Mondo

Rock Shrimp, Porcini Mushroom, Shaved Pecorino Romano

$36
All pastas are made homemade daily in house
Gluten free options available, please ask your server.
Secondi
Scallopini di Vitello Marsala

Milk Fed Veal Scallopini, Cremini Mushroom, Marsala Wine Reduction

$46
Cotoletta di Maiale da Franco

Breaded Center Cut Berkshire Pork Chop Milanese, Arugula, Cherry Tomato, Bocconcino

$40
Sogliola Francaise

Rhode Island Flounder, Lemon Caper Sauce, Potato Puree

$34
Classic Chicken Parmigiana

Breaded Boneless Chicken Breast, Vodka Cream Sauce, Basil

$36
Branzino

Acqua Pazza, Poached, Broth, Herbs, Garlic, Tomato

$34
Pulpo di Franco

Brick Oven Octopus, Gigante Beans, Gaeta Olives, Fingerling Potato, Salsa Verde

$38
No Baseball Hats Permitted
Please inform your server of any food allergies.
Sparkling
GlassBottle
ProseccoAvissi
Veneto, Italy
14
50
MoscatoVilla Rosa
Asti, Italy
14
50
ChampagneMoët & Chandon Brut
Épernay, France
—
135
ChampagneVeuve Clicquot "Yellow Label"
Reims, France
—
140
ChampagneDom Pérignon
Épernay, France
—
600
ChampagneAce of Spades
Champagne, France
—
475
Champagne RoséMoët
Épernay, France
—
160
Rosé
GlassBottle
Sabine
Provence, France
14
50
Gérard Bertrand "Côte des Roses"
Languedoc, France
14
50
Whispering Angel
Provence, France
—
60
Italian White
GlassBottle
Gavi di GaviLa Scolca "White Label"
Piedmont, Italy
14
50
Pinot GrigioFini
Alto Adige, Italy
14
50
Pinot GrigioSanta Margherita
Alto Adige, Italy
—
60
VermentinoAntinori "Guado al Tasso"
Bolgheri, Italy
—
48
ChardonnayCastello della Sala "Cervaro della Sala"
Umbria, Italy
—
85
New World White
GlassBottle
Sauvignon BlancKim Crawford
Marlborough, New Zealand
14
50
Sauvignon BlancCloudy Bay
Marlborough, New Zealand
—
70
RieslingChateau Ste. Michelle "Eroica"
Columbia Valley, Washington
14
50
ChardonnaySimi
Sonoma County, California
14
50
ChardonnayJordan
Russian River Valley, California
—
70
ChardonnayCakebread
Napa Valley, California
—
95
Italian Red
GlassBottle
SangioveseAntinori "Pèppoli" Chianti Classico Riserva
Tuscany, Italy
16
56
SangioveseRuffino "Ducale Oro" Chianti Classico Riserva
Tuscany, Italy
—
75
AmaroneCesari "Classico"
Valpolicella, Italy
—
70
AmaroneBertani "Classico"
Valpolicella, Italy
—
200
NebbioloPrunotto Barolo
Piedmont, Italy
—
80
Super TuscanVilla Antinori
Tuscany, Italy
16
56
Super TuscanTignanello
Tuscany, Italy
—
220
Super TuscanSassicaia
Bolgheri, Italy
—
450
New World Red
GlassBottle
Pinot NoirMeiomi
Coastal California
14
50
Pinot NoirStoller "Reserve"
Dundee Hills, Oregon
—
75
Zinfandel7 Deadly Zins
Lodi, California
14
50
ZinfandelSaldo by Prisoner
California
—
65
MalbecRuca Malen "Capitulo 1"
Mendoza, Argentina
14
50
MerlotJ. Lohr
Paso Robles, California
14
50
MerlotOberon
Napa Valley, California
—
45
Cabernet SauvignonJosh
Napa Valley, California
16
50
Cabernet SauvignonRobert Mondavi Winery
Napa Valley, California
—
85
Cabernet SauvignonStag's Leap Wine Cellars "Artemis"
Napa Valley, California
—
170
Cabernet SauvignonCaymus
Napa Valley, California
—
200
Cabernet SauvignonFar Niente
Napa Valley, California
—
225
Red BlendHarvey & Harriet
San Luis Obispo, California
—
70
Red BlendPrisoner Wine Company
California
—
95
Red BlendOpus One
Napa Valley, California
—
475
Cocktails
Espresso Martini

Stoli Vanilla, Kahlúa, Baileys, Lavazza Espresso

15
Watermelon Margarita

Don Julio, Fresh Watermelon, Triple Sec, Lime Juice

14
Mojito Blu

Bacardi, Fresh Blueberries, Lime Juice, Mint

14
Da Franco Prosecco

Avissi Prosecco, St. Germain, Elderflower, Thyme

12
Chamomile Honey Whiskey Sour

Maker's Mark, Lemon Juice, Honey Chamomile

14
Old Fashioned

Maker's Mark, Brown Sugar, Bitters, Orange Zest (Smoky or Traditional)

15
Mediterranean Mule

Figenza Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice, Ginger Beer

14
Lychee Martini

Tito's, Soho Liqueur, Fresh Lychee

15
Spicy Tequila Cetriolo

21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeño, Triple Sec, Lime Juice

15
Sophia

Empress Gin, Lillet Blanc, Rosemary Syrup, Lemon Juice, Club Soda

14
Martinis Dolce
Pistachio Martini

Frangelico, Baileys, Crema di Pistacchio

15
Biscotti Martini

Amaretto, Frangelico, Pineapple Juice

15
Members Only Martini

Skrewball Peanut Butter, Baileys, Espresso, Kahlúa

15
Beers
PeroniHeinekenMiller LiteDogfish Head 60 Minute IPACorona Extra
Cordials
BaileysFrangelicoGrand MarnierSambucaAmarettoIrish CoffeeTaylor Fladgate 10 Yr. PortTenuta di Tignanello Grappa