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Bruschetta       2 :: Essex :: Fairfield  
Bruschetta

292 Passaic Avenue
Fairfield, NJ 07004

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Bruschetta has all the passion and allure of modern-day Italy. The dining room’s warm, muted tones, flickering fireplace, and live piano music add to the romantic atmosphere of the perfect pop-the-question setting. Indulge in Bruschetta’s signature homemade pastas and creative seafood dishes, or try something just as good—the restaurant’s eclectic menu also features a selection of meat entrées. Of course, a truly Italian meal would never be complete without a glass of vino, and Bruschetta offers an extensive list of 200 varietals and vintages from all over the world. Live music also characterizes the experience here, with classical tunes on Mondays and Fridays and jazz performed on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Upcoming events and themed evenings—such as Monday Martini Night and wine tastings—are regularly listed on Bruschetta’s website. Billed as “An Italian Experience,” Bruschetta delivers on its promise to transport its guests to today’s Italia.

Award of Distinction -Zagat Survey 2004-2006
***1/2 -The Bergen Record

primo::
Classic Tuscany Antipasto  
Imported fontina cheese, provolone, prosciutto di Parma, St. Julienne cheese, roasted red and yellow Holland peppers, and mixed exotic olives
Panzanella  
Fresh mozzerella, Bermuda onion, cucumber, and kalamata olives over Tuscan bread served warm in a balsamic vinaigrette
Crabmeat Cocktail  
A quarter pound of snow white, sweet colossal lump crabmeat with a whole grain mustard and Key lime chantilly
Fried Calamari Genovese  
Sautéed in a garlic lemon sauce and garnished with crispy leeks
Sea Scallops Provençal  
Wild mushrooms, grape and yellow tomato, Bermuda onions, and fresh garlic-herb sauce

pasta::
Pappardelle  
Shrimp, grilled chicken, prosciutto, and cremini mushrooms with cream sauce
Angel Hair Pommeray  
Pan-seared jumbo shrimp and diver sea scallops over angel hair pasta in a pink sauce with a touch of pommeray mustard
Lobster Ravioli  
Served with baby bella mushrooms, peas, tomatoes, shallots, cream sherry wine, and Spanish saffron in a creamy mascarpone sauce

pesce::
Pan-Seared Red Snapper  
Yukon gold fingerling potatoes, sautéed broccoli rabe, roasted portobello mushrooms, oven-dried tomatoes, and aglio e olio
Zuppa de Pesce  
Jumbo shrimp, chef selection of fish, clams, baby lobster tail, and calamari in a fresh tomato broth served over a choice of pasta
Cold Water Lobster Tails  
Broiled twin tails, 5-6oz each, with herb-infused butter and grilled asparagus

carne::
Vitello Saltimbocca  
Topped with prosciutto and fontina cheese; served over sautéed organic spinach and roasted red bliss potatoes in a sherry wine sauce
Rack of Lamb  
Spring lamb grilled, finished with a rosemary port mint sauce
Grilled Filet Mignon  
Cream spinach drizzled with a rich beef demi-glace
*menu subject to change  
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