Carmine Camporaso, Owner

...............
Agnello Sliders
All natural Australian ground lamb with fontina cheese, delicious caramelized onions and mushrooms 15
Calamari Fritti
Lightly fried fresh Monterey Bay calamari rings 9
Caprese
Imported burrata cheese from Salerno Italy, vine-ripened tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil,
aged balsamic 9
Carpaccio di Manzo Kobe
Kobe beef carpaccio, arugula, garlic aioli, shaved Parmigiano, herb crostini 14
Melanzana Parmigiana
Lightly fried eggplant, marinara sauce, fresh basil, fresh burrata cheese 10
— Topped with fried egg ADD 2
Polenta con Salsiccia
Soft-style imported polenta, Italian sausage, fresh basil, tomato sauce 9
Polpo alla Griglia
Grilled Italian octopus, sautéed baby spinach, lemon olive oil, Sicilian oregano 14
Tonno Crudo
Seared Ahi-Tuna over organic arugula, with exquisite extra virgin lemon capers dressing 15
Zuppa Fatta in Casa
Homemade Soup—ask server for soup of the day 8
..............
Bietola Rossa
Fresh salt roasted beets, candied pecans, goat cheese, succulent applewood smoked bacon,
fresh strawberries, lemon olive oil 9
Cesare
Hearts of romaine, crostini, imported Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, flavorful white anchovies,
homemade Caesar dressing 8
Mediterranea
Refreshing English cucumber, rich Roma tomatoes, Gaeta olives, oregano,
feta cheese,
red wine vinaigrette 9
Spinaci
Local organic farmed spinach, crispy pancetta, aged Italian gorgonzola, rich Roma tomatoes,
delicious cinnamon poached apples,
toasted walnuts, vinaigrette dressing 8
.........
HOMEMADE PASTA — made with the highest quality Italian semolina wheat
Cavatelli
Shell shaped pasta with broccoli rabe, seasoned homemade Italian sausage,
white wine garlic sauce 22
Fettuccine al Nero di Seppia
Fettuccine, with local bay calamari, grana padana cheese, and squid ink 22
Fettuccine al Norcino
Fettuccine, Berkshire pork & grass-fed beef ragu, San Marzano tomatoes, Parmigiano 20
Gnocchi Gorgonzola
Potato dumplings, gorgonzola cheese, sage, Parmigiano, toasted walnuts 19
Gnocchi Sorrentina
Potato dumplings, imported burrata cheese, fresh basil, tomato sauce 19
Pappardelle Vitello
Pappardelle, veal ragu, sage, asparagus, porcini mushrooms,
cacciocavallo cheese,
drizzle of black truffle oil 24
Saccottini Funghi Porcini
Pasta filled with Tuscan porcini and wild mushrooms, fresh imported ricotta, Grana Padano cheese, in a tasty light brown butter sauce 24
Trofie con Salsiccia
Handmade trofie, sautéed local farm red onions, fresh chopped tomato, spinach, mushrooms, homemade seasoned Italian sausages. Roasted garlic white wine sauce 23
DRIED PASTA — imported from Italy
Rigatoni Fratello
Rigatoni, ricotta cheese, in-house seasoned Italian sausage, eggplant, tomato sauce 19
Penne al Salmone
Penne pasta, smoked salmon, fresh asparagus, Grana Padano cheese with house made
besciamella sauce 22
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Spaghetti, guanciale affumicato (smoked cured pork cheek), freshly cracked black pepper, garlic, egg, Pecorino cheese 19
Tortellini alla Salvia e Formaggio
Cheese tortellini, creamy goat cheese and sage sauce, organic peas, smoked diced ham 20
.............
Branzino
Grilled imported Italian sea bass, vegetables, rosemary roasted potatoes,
lemon & caper vinaigrette 33
Costole di Maiale
All natural White Marble Farms boneless pork chop, seasoned grilled vegetables,
goat cheese, extra virgin olive oil lemon saucee 24
Pollo Arrosto
Mary’s all natural air chilled half chicken, lemon garlic pan sauce, rosemary, escarole,
mashed Yukon Gold potatoes 22
Salmone Fresco
Crispy skinned Atlantic salmon, saffron risotto, sautéed spinach, lemon butter caper sauce 29
Scaloppine di Vitello
Midwest all natural fed veal cutlet, mushrooms, white wine sauce, vegetables, rosemary roasted potatoes 26
Vitello Parmigiano
Pan-fried Midwest all natural fed veal cutlet, tomato sauce, basil, fresh mozzarella, vegetables, roasted creamer potatoes 26
...............
Tuscan Garlic & Herb Fries7
Escarole and Cannellini Beans8
Garlic Sautéed Spinach8
Mushroom Risotto9
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe9
Sautéed Garlic Vegetables8
Cannellini Beans Dip 5
........................
We use high quality Antico Molino Caputo “00” flour imported from Italy
Pizza Boscaiola
Fontina, mozzarella and gorgonzola cheese, flavorful broccoli rabe, sausage, garlic 19
Pizza Funghi e Salsiccia
Rich and fresh San Marzano tomatoes, mushrooms and sausage19
Pizza Margherita
San Marzano tomatoes, sweet basil, fresh mozzarella 18
Pizza Prosciutto Cotto
Cooked Italian ham, artichokes, mushrooms, mozzarella 19
Pizza Vegetariana
Artichokes, bell peppers, eggplant, mushrooms, onions, mozzarella 18
............................
Burger al Bisonte
All natural ground bison, caramelized onions, mushrooms heirloom tomatoes and gruyère cheese. Served with made in house mayonnaise, honey mustard and Tuscan garlic and herbs fries 16
Prices and items subject to change without notice.
Ristorante Fratello :: Italian Restaurant :: 1712 Meridian Avenue, San Jose, California 95125 :: 408-269-3801