Upscale Italian bistro featuring seasonal fare & happy hour in a relaxed space with an open kitchen.
4.1 – 330 reviews $$$ • Italian restaurant
Menu
| Cesca Dinner Menu | |
| Antipasti | |
| Zuppa del Giorno daily Soup |
$12.00 |
| Burrata creamy Apulian mozzarella, balsamic glaze, olive oil, prosciutto di Parma, cherry tomatoes, crushed pistachio di Bronte |
$18.00 |
| Tartara di Tuna tuna tartare, sturgeon caviar avocado, ponzu & microgreens |
$24.00 |
| Paranza fried shrimp & calamari |
$18.00 |
| Polipo grilled Mediterranean octopus, cannellini & fava beans, olive oil |
$24.00 |
| Eggplant Rollatini ground beef wrapped with eggplant, parmesan sauce |
$18.00 |
| Cavolfiori Fritti tempura fried cauliflower, spicy aioli |
$14.00 |
| Insalate | |
| “Caesar” Lacinato organic baby kale, focaccia crostini, Caesar dressing |
$14.00 |
| Endive & Artichoke Salad red & white endive, hazelnuts, sheep’s milk cheese, sweet & sour dressing |
$16.00 |
| Fennel & Citrus Salad fennel, radicchio, orange, pink grapefruit, citrus vinaigrette |
$16.00 |
| Beet Salad herbed ricotta cheese, candied walnuts & microgreens |
$15.00 |
| Primi Piatti | |
| Tagliatelle alla Bolognese classic veal and beef ragout |
$29.00 |
| Tortelli ai Funghi mushroom filled pasta, black truffle cream, shaved Grana |
$29.00 |
| Lobster Ravioli champagne sauce |
$38.00 |
| Linguine alle Vongole Manila clams, heirloom grape tomatoes, ‘brunoise” of zucchini |
$29.00 |
| Rigatoni al Pesto di Pistacchi olive oil, basil, garlic and parmesan |
$27.00 |
| Bucatini all’ Amatriciana guanciale “cured pork jowl”, crushed plum tomato sauce, Vidalia onions |
$29.00 |
| Piatto Principale | |
| Pesce alla Brace always fresh, grilled whole fish (rotating selection) |
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| Salmone grilled Faroe island salmon fillet, Sicilian caponata |
$34.00 |
| Capesante seared day boat jumbo sea scallops, cauliflower puree, mushrooms ragu, fava beans |
$37.00 |
| Bistecca 16oz Black Angus sirloin steak, truffle fries, mache salad |
$44.00 |
| Fiorentina di Maiale Berkshire pork porterhouse, broccoli rabe & cannellini beans |
$32.00 |
| Agnello alla Scottadito grilled lamb chops, artichokes, garlic & olive oil |
$44.00 |
| Pollo Arrosto roasted chicken, cauliflower puree, crispy Brussels sprouts, demi glaze |
$29.00 |
| Contorni | |
| Sautéed Broccoli Rabe | $12.00 |
| Tuscan Truffle Herbed Fries | $11.00 |
| Crispy Brussels Sprouts | $10.00 |
| Duo Asparagus, Shaved Parmesan Cheese | $11.00 |
| Italian Restaurant Week | |
| Amuse Bouche | |
| Amuse Bouche Chef’s Choice |
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| Primi | |
| Insalata Panzanella Tomato, Red Onion, Croutons, Pecorino, Balsamic Vinaigrette |
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| Burrata Baby Heirloom Tomato, Aged Balsamic, Basil Oil |
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| Carciofi Roasted Artichoke Hearts, Garlic, Arugula Walnut Pesto, Parmigiana |
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| Barbabietola Marinated Red Beet, Goat Cheese, Apple |
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| Gnocchi Pomodoro Homemade Potato Pasta, Tomato Sauce & Basil |
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| Tagliatelle Verdi Alla Bolognese Meat Ragu, Herbed Ricotta |
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| Secondi | |
| Branzino Sea Bass Fillet, Kale & Canellini Beans |
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| Pollo ai Funghi Chicken (Organic), Mushroom, Porcini, Mashed Potato |
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| Polenta con Gamberetti Shrimp, Tomato, Garlic, Orvieto, Polenta |
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| Salmone da Faroe Island Grilled Salmon Fillet, Spinach & Mushroom Farrotto |
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| Arista di Maiale Pork Porterhouse, Broccoli Rabe & Fingerling Potato |
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| Dolci | |
| Cannoli | |
| Sorbetto | |
| Pannacota | |
| Thanksgiving | |
| Antipasti | |
| Insalata Campagna gorgonzola, pancetta & pistachios |
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| Buffalo Mozzarella roasted peppers & fresh basil |
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| Butternut Squash Soup truffle oil & mascarpone |
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| Smoked Salmon mustard oil, caviar, crema fresca & chickpea fritella |
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| Pumpkin Ravioli brown butter, sage, amaretti & toasted hazelnuts |
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| Mixed Greens parmigiano-red wine vinaigrette |
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| Secondi | |
| Traditional Heritage Turkey sausage stuffing (vegetarian stuffing available upon request), roasted brussel sprouts, whipped potatoes, haricot vert, roasted fingerling sweet potatoes & cranberry sauce |
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| 14oz Grass Fed Prime New York Strip Steak roasted mushrooms & whipped potatoes |
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| Day Boat Scallops cauliflower pure e, black truffle vinaigrette |
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| Pan-Seared Salmon lemon riso, crispy shallots, & parsley puree |
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| Dolci | |
| Pumpkin Cheesecake | |
| Apple Crisp | |
| Pecan Pie with cinnamon gelato |
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| Selection of Gelato or Sorbet | |
| Mother’ Day Menu | |
| Brunch Classics | |
| Fresh Fruit & Greek Yogurt seasonal fruit platter, honey, candied walnuts |
$14.00 |
| Wild Smoked Salmon Benedict poached eggs, hollandaise, English muffin, Yukon herbed potatoes |
$22.00 |
| Eggs Benedict poached eggs, Canadian bacon, English muffin, Yukon herbed potatoes |
$18.00 |
| Eggs Your Way two eggs, choice of bacon or sausage, frittelle, toast |
$14.00 |
| Brunch Sandwich brioche, fried eggs, prosciutto, arugula, parmesan |
$15.00 |
| Sunny Cesca sunny side eggs, porchetta, spinach, focaccia, hollandaise |
$19.00 |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich served with arugula greens, cherry tomatoes |
$16.00 |
| Tuscan Toast brioche, Mixed Berries & maple syrup |
$14.00 |
| Avocado Toast poached eggs, black bean puree, goat’s milk feta, kale pesto, radish |
$17.00 |
| Sweet Potato & Kale Hash fried eggs, salmoriglio |
$14.00 |
| Natural Steak Frites & Eggs 10oz prime steak, 2 sunny side eggs, spinach, Brunello sauce |
$36.00 |
| Omelette ham, bacon, mushrooms, peppers, tomato, spinach, Swiss cheese; home fries |
$16.00 |
| Antipasti | |
| Misticanza di Verdure Boston lettuce, arugula, frisee, radicchio, toasted hazelnuts, Manchego cheese and hazelnut vinaigrette |
$14.00 |
| Beef Carpaccio arugula salad, truffle aioli, sunny quail egg, parmigiano shavings |
$15.00 |
| Cesare Kale parmigiano reggiano, focaccia crouton |
$15.00 |
| Shrimp Cocktail five Gulf jumbo lime juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce |
$19.00 |
| Polpette veal & beef meatballs, Brunello tomato sauce, Mediterranean herbs |
$16.00 |
| Entrees | |
| Grilled Shrimp Salad mixed greens, quail eggs, gorgonzola cheese & walnuts |
$24.00 |
| Fillet Mignon grilled, Chianti glaze, Portobello mushroom, mashed potatoes |
$38.00 |
| Pollo alla Milanese pounded & breaded chicken breast, arugula, aged balsamic |
$22.00 |
| Ravioli ai Funghi portobello, truffle oil, chives & parmesan |
$24.00 |
| Cesca’s Burger 10 oz prime grass fed beef with caramelized onions and gorgonzola cheese |
$17.00 |
| Wild Faroe Island Salmon Lentil Salad |
$28.00 |
| Spaghetti con Aragosta Maine lobster, san marzano sauce |
$42.00 |
| Fettuccini Bolognese house made pasta and an aromatic beef ragout |
$19.00 |
| Linguine Carbonara pancetta, onion, quail egg and black crushed pepper |
$22.00 |
| Aragosta alla Griglia Maine grilled lobster with cauliflower puree |
$38.00 |
| Sides | |
| Canadian Bacon | $4.25 |
| Italian Sausage | $4.25 |
| Spinach | $8.00 |
| Yukon Home Fries | $6.00 |
| Brussel Sprouts | $8.00 |
| Truffle Fries, Parmesan Cheese | $7.00 |
| Beverages | |
| Coffee | $3.50 |
| Espresso | $4.00 |
| Cappuccino | $5.00 |
| Latte | $5.00 |
| Bellini | $12.00 |
| Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice | $6.00 |
| Mimosa | $12.00 |
| Bloody Mary | $13.00 |
| Sambuca Bloody Mary | $15.00 |
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Contact ‘Cesca
Address: 164 W 75th St, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 787-6300
Website: http://www.cescanyc.com/
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