6600 S. Quebec (1/2 block N. of Arapahoe Rd.) Centennial , CO 80112 303-290-9705 Website
Cozy family-owned Italian bistro in the 'burbs specializing in fresh fish, pasta, veal, and more; open seven nights a week. Outstanding wine list with more than 140 selections from around the world, with more than twenty by the glass.
First CourseAppetizers (choose one to share): Crispy Fried Calamari - Served with fresh lemon wedges, a zesty aioli and spicy tomato sauce. Wine Suggestions: Brancott Sauvignon Blanc, Roero Arneis, Espirito Vinho Branco Gorgonzola Cheesecake (Savory cheese) - The house specialsty! A savory warm cheesecake topped with caramelized balsamic onions and served with crispy golden mushrooms. Wine Suggestions: Jordan Cabernet, KWV Roodeberg, Deerfield Merlot Appetizers (choose one to share):
Second CourseSoup or Salad (choose one per person): Zuppa - The Chef’s fresh soup of the day Pesce Fresco House Salad - Mixed field greens, julienned red onion, ribbons of carrot, sliced cucumber and Roma tomatoes tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette or creamy gorgonzola dressing topped with crumbles of gorgonzola cheese Soup or Salad (choose one per person):
Third CourseEntrees (choose one per person): Rigatoni & Sausage - Grilled Italian sausage, mixed bell peppers and Roma tomatoes in a pink Asiago cream sauce. Wine Suggestions: Foppiano Petite Syrah, Morgan Pinot Noir, Justin Caberne Veal Bolognese - Linguini tossed with our homemade veal ragu. Wine Suggestions: Emeritus Pinot Noir, Bonny Doon Syrah, Badia Chianti Classico Riserva Colorado Lamb Meatballs - Served over creamy white Pollenta with Tomato Conserva and sauteed arugula Wine Suggestions: Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico, Rive Barbara, Justin Cabernet Mustard Crusted Salmon - Served on Minnesota wild rice with dried cranberries, slivered almonds and a citrus Beurre blanc sauce then topped with cucumber fennel slaw Wine Suggestions: Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc, Zenato Lugana, or Morgan Pinot Noir Entrees (choose one per person):
Fourth CourseDessert (choose one to share): Chocolate cheese cake - Served with homemade espresso gelato. Wine Suggestion: Quady Elysium (Black Muscat) Sticky Toffee Pudding (house speciality) - Served with homemade vanilla gelato and a warm toffee sauce. Port Suggestion: Warres Optima Ten-Year-Old Tawny Port Dessert (choose one to share):
Dessert (choose one to share):