IL Desco - Permanently Closed

Primi

Appetizers

• Marinated Olives*US$ 6,00

  garlic, spices, fresh herbs, olive oil

• Il Desco Meatballs

  veal & sausage, tomato sauce, pecorino romano polenta

  • 1 forUS$ 5,00
  • 2 forUS$ 9,00
  • 3 forUS$ 12,00

• Smoked Fish SpreadUS$ 14,00

  smoked catch of the day, lemon zest, pea tendrils, radish, toasted pumpernickel bread

• La BandieraUS$ 12,00

  ricotta, arugula pesto, sun-dried tomato & chili pesto, grilled bread

• Spaghetti TacosUS$ 12,00

  braised short rib ragu, escarole, pecorino romano

• Marinated Vegetables*US$ 10,00

  lemon, garlic, fresh herbs

• Polenta JarUS$ 10,00

  pecorino romano polenta, braised rabbit, locally grown mixed greens, toasted bread

• MusselsUS$ 14,00

  tomato, garlic, shallots, herbs, olive oil fried bread

• Carpaccio* ^US$ 14,00

  sliced raw prime beef, horseradish cream, arugula, pecorino romano

• Grilled Octopus*US$ 13,00

  puttanesca, arugula, crispy garlic, squid ink

• Burrata*US$ 13,00

  arugula, baby heirloom tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, 12 year balsamic

Insalata E Zuppa

Salad & Soup

• Tuscan Tomato SoupUS$ 8,00

  vine-ripened tomato, arugula, parmigiano-reggiano, crouton

• Peasant Three Bean Soup*US$ 11,00

  navy, lima & cannellini beans, escarole, braised lamb neck

• Il Desco CaesarUS$ 10,00

  romaine, onion, crouton, crispy parmigiano-reggiano

• Insalata Tricolore*US$ 13,00

  butter lettuce, radicchio, arugula, artichoke hearts, proscuitto americano, almonds, 12 year balsamic drizzle

• The LocalUS$ 9,00

  mixed greens, heirloom tomatoes, cured olives, shaved red onion, pecorino romano, herbs, sherry vinaigrette

Principale

Main Course

• Bisteca Alla Fiorentina*US$ 38,00

  wood-fired allen brothers 16 oz new york strip, roasted fingerling potatoes, rapini, radicchio, aged balsamic

• Chicken MilaneseUS$ 19,00

  springer mountain pan roasted breaded chicken, brown butter, white wine, garlic, shallots, heirloom tomatoes, parmigiano-reggiano

• Grilled Skirt Steak*US$ 23,00

  allen brothers skirt steak marinated in olive oil, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, salsa verde & romesco sauce

• Pesce Del GiornoUS$ 26,00

  catch of the day, pan roasted, fried polenta cake, agrodolce sauce, sautéed garlic rapini

• Funghi Di VitelloUS$ 23,00

  breaded, mushrooms, asparagus, garlic, caciocavallo cream sauce

• Wood-Firedbranzino*US$ 33,00

  whole branzino, grilled lemon, caponata

• MusselsUS$ 22,00

  tomato, garlic, shallots, herbs, olive oil fried bread

Pasta

Gluten free pasta available upon request

• Spaghettini ArrabbiataUS$ 13,00

  tomato sauce, red chili, shaved parmigiano-reggiano, basil

• Linguine & ClamsUS$ 22,00

  garlic, white wine, chili flakes, littleneck clams

• King Street RavioliUS$ 16,00

  filled with swiss chard, ricotta, herbs, lemon, toasted pistachios

• OrecchietteUS$ 23,00

  braised lamb neck, english peas, mint and pea puree, ricotta salata

• RisottoUS$ 14,00

  rock shrimp, saffron, chive spears, parmigiano-reggiano

• Rabbit LasagnaUS$ 17,00

  sage béchamel, wild mushrooms, castelvetrano olives, rosemary, thyme

• Feel the "Beet" Penne*US$ 16,00

  roasted marinated red and yellow beets, fresh ricotta, toasted pistachios, chive

• Short Rib BologneseUS$ 16,00

  pappardelle, short rib ragu, bittersweet chocolate, shaved parmigiano-reggiano

• Lobster CavatelliUS$ 29,00

  maine lobster, fresno peppers, lobster cream, herbs

Raw Bar

Featured Item

• Oysters* ^

  fennel & orange mignonette, cocktail sauce, horseradish, fresh lemon

  • Mp

• Clams* ^

  fennel & orange mignonette, cocktail sauce, horseradish, fresh lemon

  • Mp

• Rock Shrimp Ceviche* ^US$ 9,00

  pickled shrimp, capers, onion, extra virgin olive oil

Oyster Shooters^

• The Bubbly BivalveUS$ 4,00

  birra morretti, caperberries

• The Kitchen Sink*US$ 5,00

  vodka, bloody mary mix, caperberries

Crudo Di Mercado^

• Calore*

  catch of the day, caperberries, jalapeño, lemon zest, thyme, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt

  • Mp

• Tradizionale*

  catch of the day, cured olives, pepperoncini, extra virgin olive oil, pink peppercorns, sea salt

  • Mp

• Salmon*

  crème fraiche, caviar, chive spears, lemon infused olive oil

  • Mp

Wood-Fired Oysters

1/2 Dozen - $15

• Grand Central*

  anchovy butter, grilled lemon, parmigiano-reggiano

• Rockefeller

  swiss chard, béchamel, toasted bread crumbs, nueske's bacon

• Riverside*

  bone marrow & herb butter, parmigiano-reggiano

Pizza

Gluten free crust available upon request

• MargheritaUS$ 15,00

  san marzano tomatoes, fresh pulled mozzarella, basil, olive oil

• The LomaxUS$ 17,00

  springer mountain grilled chicken, pesto, smoked provolone, mozzarella, topped with arugula & pine nuts herbs

• The Wild FunghiUS$ 17,00

  wild mushrooms, taleggio fresh herbs, porcini oil

• The Garden PartyUS$ 17,00

  roasted brussels sprouts, rapini, tomato, wild mushroom, smoked provolone, mozzarella, ricotta

• Carne GrandeUS$ 19,00

  soppressata, capicola, sausage, mortadella, shaved garlic, san maranzo tomatoes, smoked provolone, mozzarella

• The BivalveUS$ 17,00

  littleneck clams, béchamel, fennel, leeks, nueske's bacon, lemon, chives

• BrusselsUS$ 18,00

  roasted brussels sprouts & garlic, pancetta, smoked provolone, mozzarella, pecorino romano, herbs

Sides*

$6

• Creamy Polenta

• Caponata

• Sautéed Garlic Rapini

• Baked Penne

• Grilled Asparagus

• Rosemary-Roasted Fingerlings