Menu

Welcome to Fresco Italian Cafe on the Canal, a delightful addition to Indianapolis that brings authentic Italian flavors to your plate. Nestled at 310 W Michigan St, this charming cafe offers a menu that celebrates the essence of rustic Italian cuisine.

  • Starters: Begin your dining experience with the velvety Tomato Soup or the hearty Minestrone, complemented by toasted garlic bread.
  • Salads: The Caprese Salad, with fresh mozzarella and basil, is a standout for its freshness, while the Vegetable Chop Salad Italiano is vibrant and satisfying.
  • Sandwiches: Don’t miss the Italian Beef Sandwich, tender and flavorful, or the stuffed Stromboli that bursts with rich Italian sausage.

At Fresco, every dish is crafted with care, ensuring a memorable dining experience filled with warmth and flavor.

Starters

Starters

Tomato Soup

House-made, smooth tomato soup with fresh basil - served with toasted garlic bread.

$4.65

Minestrone Soup

Homemade and hearty vegetable soup, 100% vegan and served with toasted garlic bread.

$4.00

Flatsticks

Oven-fresh, crispy flatbread sticks - seerved with your choice of Dads homemade tomato sauce or cheddar cheese sauce

$6.55

Cheese Board

Fresh baguette bread, red grapes, almonds & your choice of cheese handmade locally at Tulip Tree Creamy - serves 2-3

$15.40

Meatballs

Tender beef & pork meatballs sprinkled with parmesan & served with Dad's homemade tomato sauce

$8.75

Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip

Our own chilled dip of roasted red peppers, feta cheese & garlic. Served with flatbread strips.

$7.15

Toasted Ravioli

Four-cheese ravioli toasted & served with Dad's homemade tomato sauce

$8.25

Vegetable Chop Salad Italiano

Fresh romaine & red cabbage, diced mozzarella, scallions & cucumbers, garbanzo beans, grape tomatoes, cucumbers & parmesan - served with house-made olive oil/herb dressing on the side

$6.05

Caprese Salad

Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes & basil leaves drizzled with balsamic oil blend & basil-mayonnaise dressing

$9.05

Chicken Parmesan Salad

Air-fried chicken breast lightly breaded in parmesan & herbs on romaine greens with red cabbage, diced mozzarella, scallions & cucumbers, & grape tomatoes - served with house-made olive oil/herb dressing on the side

$10.70

Turkey Chop Salad Italiano

Fresh romaine, red cabbage, diced mozzarella, scallions & cucumbers, garbanzo beans, & grape tomatoes topped with roasted turkey - served with house-made olive oil/herb dressing on the side

$7.65

Tuscan Tuna Salad

Our house-made tuna salad on romaine lettuce and red cabbage tossed with mozzarella and diced scallions, tomatoes and cucumbers. Served with house-made olive oil/ parmesan Italian dressing on the side.

$7.95

Summer Pasta Salad

Served chilled. Our homemade recipe with cappellini, cherry tomatoes, black olives, green beans and zucchini marinated in Parmesan, olive oil and seasoning.

$7.00

Greek Chop Salad

Fresh romaine & red cabbage, diced scallions & cucumbers, tomatoes, black olives, feta cheese & pepperoncinis

$6.60

Salads

Salads

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Italian Beef Sandwich *Our Specialty*

Choice beef prepared in our kitchen from our own legendary recipe & sliced paper thin on baguette - choose between dry/on the side, wet or soaked with broth

$7.95

Stromboli Sandwich

Our seasoned & crumbled Italian sausage topped with Dad's homemade tomato sauce & mozzarella on baguette

$6.85

Caprese Sandwich

Fresh mozzarella slices, tomatoes & basil leaves drizzled with balsamic oil blend & topped with our basil mayonnaise dressing on baguette

$6.60

Tuscan Tuna Sandwich

Our house-made white albacore tuna salad with lettuce & tomato served on baguette, white or multigrain bread

$9.85

Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

Air-fried chicken breast lightly breaded in parmesan cheese & herbs topped with Dad's homemade tomato sauce & mozzarella on Italian roll

$9.85

Italian Sub

Select slices of salami, capicola, & mortadella topped with mozzarella, tomato, lettuce, red onion, mayonnaise & our zesty Italian dressing on baguette

$6.60

BBLT Sandwich

Bacon, fresh basil leaves, lettuce, tomato & our basil mayonnaise dressing on toasted white or multi-grain

$9.05

Italian Turkey Sandwich

Thinly sliced roasted turkey topped with sliced mozzarella, lettuce, tomato & our tangy red onion mustard dressing on baguette

$6.60

Meatball Sandwich

Tender beef & pork meatballs immersed in Dad's tomato sauce & topped with mozzarella on baguette

$6.60

Margherita Flatbread Pizza

Olive oil, garlic cloves, fresh basil, thinly sliced tomatoes & fresh mozzarella

$10.15

Tuscany Flatbread Pizza

Pesto, garlic, red onion, green olive & mozzarella

$10.15

Canale Flatbread Pizza

Dad's homemade tomato sauce, crumbled bacon, mushroom, red onion & mozzarella

$10.15

Sicilian Flatbread Pizza

Dad's homemade tomato sauce, our seasoned & crumbled Italian sausage, & mozzarella.

$9.80

Gondolier Flatbread Pizza

Dad's homemade tomato sauce, pepperoni & mozzarella

$9.60

Cosmopolitan Flatbread Pizza

Dad's homemade tomato sauce, our seasoned & crumbled Italian sausage, green pepper, mushroom, red onion & mozzarella

$10.15

Venetian Flatbread Pizza

Dad's homemade tomato sauce & mozzarella

$8.75

Vegetale Flatbread Pizza

Dad's homemade tomato sauce, roasted red pepper, mushroom, black olive, red onion & mozzarella

$10.15

Gusto Flatbread Pizza

Dad's homemade tomato sauce, our seasoned & crumbled Italian sausage, & spicy giardiniera

$10.15

Flatbread Pizzas

Flatbread Pizzas

For Kids

For Kids

Kids Toasted Cheese

$6.30

Kids Peanut Butter & Honey

$6.05

Kids Turkey & Cheese

Thinly sliced roasted turkey with American cheese

$6.30

Kids Toasted Ravioli

Four-cheese ravioli served with Dad's tomato sauce

$6.05

Pizzelles & Nutella

Homemade Italian waffle cookies (vanilla) sandwiched together with Nutella

$3.55

Homemade Italian Ice

Unavailable for Delivery. Must be picked up at restaurant

$2.50

Italian Ice Slush

Fresh fruit ice whisked into a frozen drink.Unavailable for Delivery. Must be picked up at restaurant

$4.50

Pizzato Gelato

Gelato sandwiched between homemade pizzelles.

$5.00

Pizzelles

Two house-,made Italian waffle cookies (vanilla)

$2.75

Pizzelles

Pizzelles

Drinks

Drinks

Freshly Squeezed Lemonade

$4.10

Freshly Brewed Iced Tea

$2.75

Bottle Drinks

$2.20

Fountain Drink

$2.25

Homemade Lemonade

$3.50