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
Fresco Fresco (literally, ‘fresh fresh’) is how chef-patron Giovanni Iozzi describes the food at this traditional Italian restaurant. It’s situated right in the heart of the pretty and historic Lancashire village of Croston. The cuisine is traditional Italian with a southern influence. In order to keep our customers informed of events and news we have set up this blog for you!
Thursday, 19 February 2009
Friday, 6 February 2009
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
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
Thursday, 23 October 2008
Fresco Fresco Charity Evening
Fresco Fresco Charity Evening in aid of the Rosemere Cancer Foundation - Ray of Hope Appeal Registered charity number 1051194Friday, 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
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
Wednesday, 8 October 2008
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
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
Tuesday, 7 October 2008
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
Monday, 29 September 2008
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!
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!
Two terrific treats for October
This October, Fresco Fresco are hosting two special evenings:-
Cala-Sarda Evening - Wednesday 1st October 2008
An evening combining the delicious regional specialities of Calabria and Sardinia (menu attached!) try all 16 taster dishes for only £19.80 per person
Grand Tour of Italy Evening - Wednesday 15th October 2008
Take a grand tour of Italy from top to toe and sample 20 of the best dishes from all of the Italian regions (menu attached) for only £23.90 per person.
Make one or both of these special evenings a reason to treat yourself and get together with friends.
To book your table and for more information Telephone 01772 601100.
Cala-Sarda Evening - Wednesday 1st October 2008
An evening combining the delicious regional specialities of Calabria and Sardinia (menu attached!) try all 16 taster dishes for only £19.80 per person
Grand Tour of Italy Evening - Wednesday 15th October 2008
Take a grand tour of Italy from top to toe and sample 20 of the best dishes from all of the Italian regions (menu attached) for only £23.90 per person.
Make one or both of these special evenings a reason to treat yourself and get together with friends.
To book your table and for more information Telephone 01772 601100.
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