Esca Restaurant & Wine Bar

Appetizers

• Calamari Fritti$18.00

  cherry peppers, zucchini spicy arrabiata sauce, lemon basil aioli

• Eggplant Chips$15.00

  local honey, shaved grana padano cheese, red chile flake, basil oil

• House Made Meatballs$16.00

  soft parmigiano polenta, crispy pancetta, marinara

• Esca's Honey & Chile Glazed Wings$15.00

  Italian herbs, hot honey, sesame seeds, gorgonzola dipping sauce

• Arancini Balls$16.00

  prosciutto di parma, smoked mozzarella, english peas, marinara sauce

• Ahi Tuna Chips$18.00

  ginger & sweet chile glaze, scallions, sesame oil, avocado lime crema, cilantro, crispy tostada chips

• Grilled Octopus$20.00

  toasted italian cous cous, green olives, smoked paprika salsa verde

• Tuna Tartare$18.00

  cucumber carpaccio, avocado, calabrian chili oil, black sea salt

• Mussels$15.00

  (Rhode Island), white wine, garlic basil broth, grilled crostini

• Steak Bruschetta$18.00

  gorgonzola cheese, warm pepperonata, arugula, 12yr aged balsamic, grilled baguette

Pizza & Flatbread

• Wild Mushroom Flatbread$14.00

  caramelized onions, fontina cheese, truffled arugula

• Tomato Basil Pizza$15.00

  heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, garlic, basil, 12yr aged balsamic

• Burrata & Prosciutto Pizza$16.00

  fig jam, burrata, prosciutto di parma, arugula

• Sausage & Ricotta Pizza$16.00

  Italian sausage, hand packed ricotta, spinach, mozzarella, housemade marinara, fresh basil

Antipasto Boards

• Salumi Board$20.00

  Artisan Dry Cured Meats. Chef's Selection of Three Artisan Cured Meats Served with Pickled Vegetables, Marinated Olives & Fig Infused Mustard

• Verdure Board$16.00

  Three Selections: roasted beets with goat cheese & toasted hazelnuts, buffalo Cauliflower & Lemon Garlic Hummus

• Formaggi Board$18.00

  Artisan Cheeses. Chef's Selection of Three Handcrafted Cheeses Served with Housemade Fruit Chutney & Crostini

• Combination Board

  Create Your Own Board: Combine Any Selections from Salumi, Verdure or Formaggi Board

  • 3 for$19.00
  • 4 for$25.00
  • 6 for$32.00

• Mozzarella Board$20.00

  local Calabro mozzarella, Buffalo mozzarella & Burrata Cheese paired with kale pistachio pesto, Calabrian chili oil & rosemary, balsamic, sea salt oil

Raw Bar

• Fresh Shucked Oysters

  Chef's Daily Selections

  • Market Price

• Littleneck Clams

  • each$3.00

• Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

  • each$5.00

• Grande Esca$60.00

  6 Shrimp, 6 Clams, 6 Oysters (Chef's Selection), Chilled Mussels, Butter Poached Lobster Tail

Salads

• Roasted Beet Salad$14.00

  avocado, goat cheese, pistachios, local kale, balsamic

• Caprese Salad$16.00

  buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, basil pesto, truffled sea salt, 12yr. aged balsamic

• Burrata Salad$16.00

  local burrata, prosciutto di parma, long stemmed artichokes, arugula, grilled crostini, saba

• Organic Arugula Salad$12.00

  baby tomatoes, pinenuts, fresh lemon juice, evoo, sea salt, shaved grana Padano cheese

• Caesar Salad$13.00

  romaine hearts, white anchovies, roasted garlic caesar dressing, parmesan croutons

Pasta Fresca

Whole Wheat & Gluten Free Pasta Available upon Request. Add Chicken $9, Shrimp $10 or Scallops $16

• Mushroom Ravioli$28.00

  shiitake & oyster mushrooms, wilted kale, truffled Madeira butter, grana padano cheese

• Shrimp Pappardelle$28.00

  gulf shrimp, smoked pancetta, spring peas, thyme butter, pecorino cheese, fresh cracked peppercorns

• Lobster & Crab Fettuccine$39.00

  sundried tomatoes, chives, brandy cream

• Rigatoni Bolognese$28.00

  beef, veal & pork ragu, hand packed ricotta, fresh herbs

• Linguine & Clams$29.00

  littleneck clams, calabrian chilis, roasted garlic, baby arugula, white wine, basil, evoo

• Broccoi Rabe & Sausage Gnocchi$28.00

  ricotta gnocchi, spicy italian sausage, red chili flakes, overnight tomatoes, evoo

• Cioppino$36.00

  shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, chef's selection of daily fish, squid ink fettuccine, lobster fennel broth

• Spaghetti al Pomodoro$20.00

  plum tomato sauce, basil, shaved parmesan, evoo

Entrées

• Free Range Chicken$29.00

  broccoli rabe, yukon gold mashed potatoes, rosemary & lemon jus

• Organic Scottish Salmon$34.00

  toasted italian cous cous salad, sautéed haricot verts, green olive & preserved lemon vinaigrette

• Rosemary & Orange Glazed Duck Breast$36.00

  blistered fava beans, vanilla infused carrot puree, scallion mashed potatoes, black pepper crust

• Chilean Sea Bass$45.00

  crab, asparagus, crispy risotto cake, lemon & scallion crema

• Seared Diver Scallops$39.00

  exotic mushrooms, local swiss chard (Forest City Farms), truffled parsnip risotto, brown butter & golden raisin emulsion

• Braised Beef Short Ribs$38.00

  roasted brussels sprouts, pancetta & caramelized onions, rosemary polenta, black garlic reduction

• Prime NY Sirloin$45.00

  12oz (C.A.B), warm pepperonata, sautéed broccoli rabe, gorgonzola mashed potatoes, red wine demi

• Surf & Turf$50.00

  (8oz, C.A.B) beef tenderloin, diver scallops, sautéed spinach, bacon & scallion mashed potatoes, red wine demi glace

• 20 oz. Cowboy Cut Ribeye$56.00

  (C.A.B) roasted garlic compound butter, grilled asparagus, goat cheese, crispy pancetta & herbed potatoes

• Esca Grill Burger$27.00

  braised beef short ribs, lobster, caramelized onions, roasted mushrooms, farm house cheddar, brioche roll, parmigiano truffled fries

Sides

• Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes$10.00

• Parmesan Truffle Fries$10.00

• Herb Roasted Potatoes$10.00

• Haricot Verts$10.00

• Grilled Asparagus$10.00

• Sauteed Spinach$10.00

• Thyme Roasted Mushrooms$10.00

• Parmesan Polenta$10.00

• Calabrian Chili Garlic & Broccoli Rabe$10.00