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Ristorante Fratello

Cuisine: European, Italian

Price: $$

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A casual neighborhood Italian eatery that's family owned and operated, Ristorante Fratello may not have a trendy location or stylish décor, but it does have fantastic classic Italian food. The menu is lengthy, so choosing what to order may be a problem! Sausage polenta, ravioli, cannelloni, spaghetti carbonara, chicken marsala, salmon primavera – all are excellent. Two things are for certain – the tiramisu is a must have, and you will leave absolutely stuffed.

Address:

1712 Meridian Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
408-269-3801

Hours:

Tue-Thu: 11:30am-2pm,; 5pm-9pm
Fri: 11:30am-2pm,; 5pm-10pm
Sat: 5pm-10pm
Sun: 5pm-9pm

Website:

fratello-ristorante.com

Dinner Menu
- Antipasti
  Calamari Fritti
  
  lightly fried fresh monterey bay calamari rings ($9.00)
  
  Caprese
  
  imported burrata cheese from salerno italy, vine-ripened tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil, imported aged balsamic ($9.00)
  
  Carpaccio Di Manzo Kobe
  
  kobe beef carpaccio, arugula, garlic aioli, shaved parmigiano, herb crostini ($14.00)
  
  Melanzana Parmigiana
  lightly fried eggplant, marinara sauce, fresh basil, fresh burrata cheese
  
  $10.00
  
  Topped With Fried Egg: $2.00
  Polenta Con Salsiccia
  
  soft-style imported polenta, italian sausage, fresh basil, tomato sauce ($9.00)
  
  Polpo Alla Griglia
  
  grilled italian octopus, sauteed baby spinach, lemon olive oil, sicilian oregano ($14.00)
  
  Zuppa Fatta In Casa
  
  homemade soup. ask server for soup of the day ($8.00)
- Insalate
  
  Bietola Rossa
  
  salt roasted beets, candied pecans, goat cheese, applewood smoked bacon, fresh strawberries, lemon olive oil ($8.00)
  
  Cesare
  
  hearts of romaine, crostini, imported parmigiano reggiano cheese, white anchovies, homemade caesar dressing ($8.00)
  
  Mediterranea
  
  english cucumber, roma tomatoes, gaeta olives, red onion, oregano, feta cheese, red wine vinaigrette ($9.00)
  
  Spinaci
  
  local organic farmed spinach, crispy pancetta, aged italian gorgonzola, roma tomatoes, cinnamon poached apples, toasted walnuts, vinaigrette dressing ($8.00)
- Primi - Homemade Pasta
  
  Cavatelli
  
  shell shaped pasta with broccoli rabe, seasoned homemade italian sausage, white wine garlic sauce ($22.00)
  
  Fettuccine Al Norcino
  
  fettuccine, berkshire pork & grass-fed beef ragu, san marzano tomatoes, parmigiano ($20.00)
  
  Gnocchi Gorgonzola
  
  potato dumplings, gorgonzola cheese, sage, parmigiano, toasted walnuts ($19.00)
  
  Gnocchi Sorrentina
  
  potato dumplings, imported burrata cheese, fresh basil, tomato sauce ($19.00)
  
  Pappardelle Vitello
  
  pappardelle, veal ragu, sage, asparagus, porcini mushrooms, cacciocavallo cheese, drizzle of black truffle oil ($24.00)
  
  Saccottini Funghi Porcini
  
  pasta filled with tuscan porcini and wild mushrooms, fresh imported ricotta, grana padano cheese, brown butter sauce ($24.00)
- Primi - Dried Pasta
  Bucatini Siciliana
  
  thick spaghetti, gaeta olives, capers, minced anchiovies, calamari, sliced talapia, freshly cracked black pepper, lightly spiced tomato sauce ($24.00)
  
  Rigatoni Fratello
  
  rigatoni, ricotta cheese, in-house seasoned italian sausage, eggplant, tomato sauce ($19.00)
  
  Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
  spaghetti, guanciale affumicato (smoked cured pork cheek), freshly cracked black pepper, garlic, egg, pecorino cheese
  
  $19.00
  Tortellini Alla Salvia E Formaggio
  
  cheese tortellini, creamy goat cheese and sage sauce, organic peas, smoked diced ham ($20.00)
- Secondi
  Branzino
  
  grilled imported italian sea bass, vegetables, rosemary roasted potatoes, lemon & caper vinaigrette ($33.00)
  
  Costole Di Maiale
  
  all natural white marble farms bone in pork chop, seasoned grilled vegetables, goat cheese, extra virgin olive oil lemon saucee ($24.00)
  
  Pollo Arrosto
  
  mary’s all natural air chilled half chicken, lemon garlic pan sauce, rosemary, escarole, mashed yukon gold potatoes ($22.00)
  
  Salmone Fresco
  
  crispy skinned atlantic salmon, saffron risotto, sautéed spinach, lemon butter caper sauce ($29.00)
  
  Scaloppine Di Vitello
  
  midwest all natural fed veal cutlet, mushrooms, white wine sauce, vegetables, rosemary roasted potatoes ($26.00)
  
  Vitello Parmigiano
  pan-fried midwest all natural fed veal cutlet, tomato sauce, basil, fresh mozzarella, vegetables, roasted creamer potatoes
  
  $26.00
- Thin Crust Pizza
  
  Pizza Boscaiola
  
  fontina, mozzarella and gorgonzola cheese, broccoli rabe, sausage, garlic ($19.00)
  
  Pizza Funghi E Salsiccia
  
  homemade seasoned italian sausage, mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, san marzano tomatoes ($19.00)
  
  Pizza Margherita
  
  san marzano tomatoes, sweet basil, fresh mozzarella ($18.00)
  
  Pizza Prosciutto Cotto
  
  cooked italian ham, artichokes, mushrooms, mozzarella ($19.00)
  
  Pizza Vegetariana
  
  artichokes, bell peppers, eggplant, mushrooms, onions, mozzarella ($18.00)
- Contorni
  
  Tuscan Garlic & Herb Fries
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Escarole And Cannellini Beans
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Garlic Sauteed Spinach
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Mushroom Risotto
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Sauteed Broccoli Rabe
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Sauteed Vegetables
  
  ($7.00)
- Dessert
  
  Affogato Al Caffe
  
  vanilla gelato drowned with a shot of espresso and served with a biscotto ($8.00)
  
  Artigiano Gelato E Biscotto
  
  artisan made - ask server for available gelato flavors ($8.00)
  
  Budino Di Pane
  
  warm baked ciabatta bread pudding served with vanilla gelato and caramel-butterscotch sauce ($9.00)
  
  Cannoli Di Ricotta
  
  pastry shell filled with ricotta and chocolate chips ($8.00)
  
  Panna Cotta
  
  orange, vanilla bean panna cotta, chilled mango soup, puff pastry crisp ($7.00)
  
  Sfogliatelle
  
  traditional italian pastry filled with ricotta, cinnamon and orange zest ($6.00)
  
  Torta Di Mele
  
  warm green apple and cinnamon tart, puff pastry, vanilla gelato and caramel ($8.00)

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