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

Tomato Soup
House-made, smooth tomato soup with fresh basil - served with toasted garlic bread.
Minestrone Soup
Homemade and hearty vegetable soup, 100% vegan and served with toasted garlic bread.
Flatsticks
Oven-fresh, crispy flatbread sticks - seerved with your choice of Dads homemade tomato sauce or cheddar cheese sauce
Cheese Board
Fresh baguette bread, red grapes, almonds & your choice of cheese handmade locally at Tulip Tree Creamy - serves 2-3
Meatballs
Tender beef & pork meatballs sprinkled with parmesan & served with Dad's homemade tomato sauce
Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip
Our own chilled dip of roasted red peppers, feta cheese & garlic. Served with flatbread strips.
Toasted Ravioli
Four-cheese ravioli toasted & served with Dad's homemade tomato sauce
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
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes & basil leaves drizzled with balsamic oil blend & basil-mayonnaise dressing
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
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
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.
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.
Greek Chop Salad
Fresh romaine & red cabbage, diced scallions & cucumbers, tomatoes, black olives, feta cheese & pepperoncinis
Salads

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
Stromboli Sandwich
Our seasoned & crumbled Italian sausage topped with Dad's homemade tomato sauce & mozzarella on baguette
Caprese Sandwich
Fresh mozzarella slices, tomatoes & basil leaves drizzled with balsamic oil blend & topped with our basil mayonnaise dressing on baguette
Tuscan Tuna Sandwich
Our house-made white albacore tuna salad with lettuce & tomato served on baguette, white or multigrain bread
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Air-fried chicken breast lightly breaded in parmesan cheese & herbs topped with Dad's homemade tomato sauce & mozzarella on Italian roll
Italian Sub
Select slices of salami, capicola, & mortadella topped with mozzarella, tomato, lettuce, red onion, mayonnaise & our zesty Italian dressing on baguette
BBLT Sandwich
Bacon, fresh basil leaves, lettuce, tomato & our basil mayonnaise dressing on toasted white or multi-grain
Italian Turkey Sandwich
Thinly sliced roasted turkey topped with sliced mozzarella, lettuce, tomato & our tangy red onion mustard dressing on baguette
Meatball Sandwich
Tender beef & pork meatballs immersed in Dad's tomato sauce & topped with mozzarella on baguette
Margherita Flatbread Pizza
Olive oil, garlic cloves, fresh basil, thinly sliced tomatoes & fresh mozzarella
Tuscany Flatbread Pizza
Pesto, garlic, red onion, green olive & mozzarella
Canale Flatbread Pizza
Dad's homemade tomato sauce, crumbled bacon, mushroom, red onion & mozzarella
Sicilian Flatbread Pizza
Dad's homemade tomato sauce, our seasoned & crumbled Italian sausage, & mozzarella.
Gondolier Flatbread Pizza
Dad's homemade tomato sauce, pepperoni & mozzarella
Cosmopolitan Flatbread Pizza
Dad's homemade tomato sauce, our seasoned & crumbled Italian sausage, green pepper, mushroom, red onion & mozzarella
Venetian Flatbread Pizza
Dad's homemade tomato sauce & mozzarella
Vegetale Flatbread Pizza
Dad's homemade tomato sauce, roasted red pepper, mushroom, black olive, red onion & mozzarella
Gusto Flatbread Pizza
Dad's homemade tomato sauce, our seasoned & crumbled Italian sausage, & spicy giardiniera
Flatbread Pizzas

For Kids

Kids Toasted Cheese
Kids Peanut Butter & Honey
Kids Turkey & Cheese
Thinly sliced roasted turkey with American cheese
Kids Toasted Ravioli
Four-cheese ravioli served with Dad's tomato sauce
Pizzelles & Nutella
Homemade Italian waffle cookies (vanilla) sandwiched together with Nutella
Homemade Italian Ice
Unavailable for Delivery. Must be picked up at restaurant
Italian Ice Slush
Fresh fruit ice whisked into a frozen drink.Unavailable for Delivery. Must be picked up at restaurant
Pizzato Gelato
Gelato sandwiched between homemade pizzelles.
Pizzelles
Two house-,made Italian waffle cookies (vanilla)
Pizzelles

Drinks
