Two Tasty Treats for £15

Calabrian Evening - Friday 3rd April 2009

An evening of Calabrian food the way Mamma makes it!

Sample 8 speciality dishes from the Italian region of Calabria

- Just £15 a ticket

Wine Tasting Evening - Friday 1st May 2009

Sample 7 delicious Italian wines with our wine expert and
indulge yourself at our Italian style buffet as many times as you like!

- Just £15 a ticket

Where can you eat in Lancashire with Kids?

Bring the family for lunch on Sunday’s at Fresco Fresco – Starting this Sunday we will have a special area for your babies and toddlers to play whilst you relax and enjoy Sunday lunch.

Between Noon and 5pm - We will have a special 'Pirates and Princesses' area with:

· Toys
· Books
· Colouring Books, Crayons and Pencils
· Baby Changing Area
· High Chairs
· See our Adults and Children’s Sunday Special Menu

For further information or to book e-mail us or Tel: 01772 601100
Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in a family friendly atmosphere – see you soon!

Fresco Fresco
29-31 Town Road
Croston, Nr. Leyland, Lancs
PR26 9RA
Tel: 01772 601100
www.frescofresco.co.uk
fresco@croston.org.uk

Mothers Eat Free on Mothers Day!

At Fresco Fresco we love our Mamma as much as you do!
So, we have decided that Mum’s Eat Free* at
Fresco Fresco on Mothers Day - Sunday 22nd March 2009

Plus, we have a surprise Mothers Day Gift for her from us!

Reserve your table today, Tel: 01772 601100

* One Mum Eats free per table booked

Fresco Fresco Charity Evening

Fresco Fresco Charity Evening in aid of the Rosemere Cancer Foundation - Ray of Hope Appeal Registered charity number 1051194

Friday, 14th November 2008 from 8:30pm, £24 per person

(£5 goes direct to the charity) Plus other fundraising activities taking place throughout the evening with a chance for you to win many wonderful prizes!

You will be served all of the following dishes:

Antipasti

Crostini Misti
Two different Bruschetta – one with mixed vegetables and one with ‘N’duja’ (spicy Calabrian speciality)

Sformato All’Italiana
A soufflé made with potatoes, cheese, parmesan, ham, boiled eggs, salami and salt and pepper

Antipasto Italiano
A selection of Italian cured meats

Zuppa

Stracciatella alla Romana
Chicken broth containing rice and egg

Pasta
Spaghetti alla Norma
Spaghetti served in a sauce of aubergine, tomato, basil, oregano, smoked ricotta cheese, olive oil, chilli and garlic

Orecchiette
Ear shaped pasta with broccoli, garlic, pecorino cheese and chilli

Secondi Piatti – Pesce
Pesce D’Angelo
Angel fish cooked in a sauce of tomato, celery, onion, carrot, black olives, capers, a touch of chilli, parsley, fresh peppers and white wine

Served with Ratatouille
Mixed local vegetables cooked in the oven with tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs

Secondi Piatti – Carne
Duo di Agnello e Maiale
Lamb and pork cooked in a sauce of courgettes, mushrooms, tomato, dried chilli and oregano

Served with Patate cipolle rosse e peperoncino
Potatoes cooked with red onion, garlic and chilli

*Please advise us if you are a Vegetarian when making your reservation

October Specials Menu

Starters
ANTIPASTO CALABRESE £6.80
A selection of cured meats and cheeses from Calabria

SCALLOPS AND BACON £7.95
Pan fried scallops with bacon, garlic and white wine set on a bed of fresh local seasonal salad from Zio Paolo’s garden

FRITTO MISTO £6.20
Deep fried calamari and white bait

SOUTHPORT POTTED SHRIMPS £6.95
Local potted shrimps served on 4 pieces of freshly made garlic bread with tomato

ANTIPASTO DI MARE £6.95
A mixed variety of seafood salad

Main Courses

STROGANOFF £15.95
Strips of fillet steak cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce finished with a touch of red wine and Dijon mustard, served with rice

AGNOLOTTI LOBSTER £8.90
Large pasta parcels filled with lobster and salmon cooked in a creamy sauce

PESCE D’ANGELO £14.95
Pan fried angel fish cooked with spinach, prawns, sliced fresh tomato and finished in a cheesy sauce

SPIGOLA AL BALSAMICO £15.95
Pan fried sea bass served on a bed of spinach, finished with fresh local cherry tomatoes, garlic, red onion and balsamic vinegar

DUO DI PESCE £16.95
Pan fried tuna and sword fish served with a pizzaiola sauce made with tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies, garlic and oregano

LAMB SHANK £13.95
Oven baked lamb shank served on a bed of creamy mashed potato finished with Giovanni’s freshly prepared mint gravy

FILLETTO DI MAIALE £14.95
Pan fried pork fillet cooked with mushrooms, English mustard, bacon, local cherry tomatoes, rosemary and finished with white wine

Grand Tour of Italy Evening - 15th October 2008

You will be served all of the following taster dishes from every Italian region - decide which region you like best!

FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA – Carciofi Veneziana
Small artichokes with boiled egg and mayonnaise

LIGURIA – Bruschetta Genovese
Toasted bread topped with fresh chopped tomatoes, basil and a sprinkling of pine nuts

CAMPANIA – Funghi Ripieni
Mushrooms filled with ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and chilli - served with a fresh rocket salad with a sprinkling of lemon zest

LAZIO – Stracciatella alla Romana
Chicken broth containing rice and egg

PIEMONTE - Polenta
Polenta with chicken livers, mushrooms, fresh peppers and sage

SICILIA – Spaghetti alla Norma
Spaghetti served in a sauce of aubergine, tomato, basil, oregano, smoked ricotta cheese, olive oil, chilli and garlic

PUGLIA - Orecchiette
Ear shaped pasta with broccoli, garlic, pecorino cheese and chilli

LOMBARDIA – Risotto Milanese
A rice dish with saffron

EMILIA ROMAGNA – Sformato all’Emiliana
A soufflé made with potatoes, cheese, parmesan, ham, salt and pepper

MARCHE - Baccala
Cod cooked in a sauce of celery, onion, carrot, black olives, capers, a touch of chilli, parsley, fresh peppers and white wine

CALABRIA – Sardine all’Origano
Sardines cooked with fresh chilli, garlic, oregano and bay leaves

ABRUZZO – Agnello Arrabiata
Lamb cooked in garlic, chilli, rosemary, green olives and white wine

SARDEGNA – Favata
Pork ribs and Sardinian sausage with broad beans, fennel garlic, onion and olive oil

BASILICATA – Polpette alla Lucana
Meat balls made with minced beef, courgettes, mushrooms, tomatoes, dried red chilli and oregano

UMBRIA – Patate alla Francescana
Potatoes cooked with onion, paprika, chilli, tomato puree, olive oil, rosemary and parsley

MOLISE - Ratatouille
Mixed local vegetables cooked in the oven with tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs

VALLE D’AOSTA – Insalata Valdostana
Mixed salad with fondina cheese

TRENTINO ALTO ADIGE – Peperonata Trentino
Mixed peppers with red onion, tomato, oregano, garlic and thyme

VENETO - Tiramisu
Italian trifle

TOSCANA – Cantuccini e Vinsanto
Strong Sweet Tuscan wine (Alc.16%) served with crunchy almond dipping biscuits

You will be served a tasing of all 20 dishes for only £23.90 per person

Christmas Menu Now Available

Celebrate this Christmas and New Year at Fresco Fresco

Our Festive Menu is available throughout the month of December
(Lunchtime bookings must be pre-booked and a minimum of 6 people per party)
Three course meal at lunchtime £10.95 per person, £14.95 per person in the evening

Join us this New Year’s Eve at 6pm* and enjoy 4 courses and coffee for £32.95 per person
or at 8.30pm and enjoy 4 courses, coffee and a complimentary glass of Asti Spumanti at midnight and join the party and dance the New Year in for £44.95 per person

Children are always welcome at Fresco Fresco if they are dining with you on New Year’s Eve at 6pm we are happy to prepare a special pasta dish or small pizza of their choice

* Everybody eating on the early New Year’s Eve sitting is very welcome to come back later and join us for the party and celebrate with us!