Al Fresco Italian Restaurant

Al Fresco Italian Restaurant en Brighton, above the beach has become a local institution: an elegant, contemporary dining-room in a rich palette of deep reds and dark browns that is accompanied by a sophisticated mix of comfort food and modern Italian classics.

Brighton Photography, Royal Pavilion, Churchill Square Shopping Centre

15 minute walk from Brighton Station

10 minute walk from Churchill Square

5 minute walk from The Grand, Hilton, Brighton Centre

PRIMI

• Caprino scottato con insalatina di Pinoli pomodorini pachino e balsamico di Modena Seared goats cheese with mixed leaf pine kernel salad with Pachino cherry tomatoes with a balsamic dressing (v) £8.95
• Gamberi affogati con avocado, Pomodoro ed insalatina al limone di Sorrento Poached and chilled prawns with avocado, tomato, mixed leaf salad and lemon dressing £7.95
• Affettati misti con funghi e carciofini sott’ olio Selection of Italian farm house cold cuts, marinated mushrooms, marinated artichoke hearts and pizza bread £12.50
• Guazzetto di Pesce al Pomodoro Classic Italian mix seafood, shellfish and tomato soup served with toasted focaccia £8.95
• Fritto misto di mare Fried squid, prawns, and red mullet fillets with mixed leaf salad and homemade Tartar sauce £11.95/main £21.50
• Capesante avvolte nello speck scottate con salsa di liquore al whiskey Pomodoro bruschettato Seared king scallops wrapped in speck ham with Drambuie, cream and tomato concasse £11.95
• Gamberoni all’aglio e peperoncino Pan fried king prawns with garlic, chillies, parsley and white wine served with homemade focaccia £ 9.25/ main £20.95
• Bruschetta classica Pomodoro san Marzano aglio e basilico Classic sour dough bruschetta with Italian plum tomatoes, garlic and basil £6.00
• Crostone Gorgonzola e cipolla rossa caramellata Sour dough bruschetta with Gorgonzola cheese and caramelised red onion £7.25

PASTA E RISOTTO

Our homemade free range egg pasta is freshly made daily by our Italian chef using quality ingredients to provide a taste of Italy! Please note we can also provide gluten free pasta on some dishes if required (this is not homemade)

• Mezze-maniche con melanzana Pomodoro, mozzarella e basilico (V) Large pasta tubes with aubergine, tomato, mozzarella and basil (v) £12.95
• Tagliolins al Pomodoro e basilica (v) Tagliolins pasta with creamy tomato and basil sauce (v) 12.95
• Risotto alla pescatora Risotto with mixed seafood, shellfish, white wine and tomato sauce £16.95
• Strozzapreti con funghi, salsiccia soppressata e scamorza Pasta twist with Italian spicy salami, wild mushroom, cherry tomato and smoked cheese £15.95
• Scialatielli ai frutti di mare Short strips of pasta with mixed seafood, shellfish and tomato sauce £16.95
• Tagliatelle al granchio, pomodorini, peperoncino e rucola Tagliatelle pasta with hand-picked Cornish crab meat, chillies, cherry tomato and rocket sauce £16.95
• Spaghetti al ragu’ di manzo Spaghetti pasta with beef ragout £11.95
• Lasagna pasticciata emiliane al forno Lasagne pasta with beef ragout, basil, béchamel sauce and Parmesan cheese £ 13.95

PIZZE

• Margherita Homemade tomato sauce, shaved mozzarella, bocconcini mozzarella and freshly torn basil leaves (v) 10.95
• Caprini Capricorn goat’s cheese, caramelised red onions, Soleggiati sunblush tomatoes, Kalamata olives, oven roasted paprika peppers, fresh rocket and homemade tomato sauce (v) 12.95
• Enrico Homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, spiced pastrami, chorizo and jalapeno peppers 13.95
• Pollo Homemade tomato sauce, chicken breast, roasted peppers, balsamic red onions, bocconcini mozzarella and freshly grated Parmesan 13.95
• Mare e Monti Homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella with tiger prawn, prosciutto, Pedro Bianco ricotta, Soleggiatti tomatoes, roasted pine nuts and basil pesto finished with basil cress sprouts14.95
• Smiling Calzone Stuffed to bursting with freshly braised ham hock, mozzarella and sautéed wild mushrooms topped with homemade tomato sauce and Parmesan (guaranteed to make you smile) 14.95

SECONDI

• Tortino di Carciofi e patate con misticanza e mozzarella fritta (v) Artichoke and potato pie with an organic mixed leaf salad served with deep fried buffalo mozzarella (v) £15.95
• Filetto di branzino alla griglia con salsa verde vegetali grigliati e patate fritte Chargrilled fillet of sea bass with parsley, garlic, lemon and caper salsa served with chargrilled Mediterranean vegetables and chunky chips 19.95
• Filetto di salmone al finochietto con tortino di patate e spinaci all’aglio Roasted fillet of salmon with dill and lemon sauce served with wilted garlic spinach and parmentier potato 18.95
• Orata all’acqua pazza con patate novelle e vegetali di stagione Steamed filled of guilted head bream with cherry tomatoes, white wine, garlic served with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables 19.50
• Filetto di maiale grigliato alla melassa con patata fondente e cicoria romana brasata Chargrilled pork tenderloin marinated in molasses served with potato fondant, braised Italian chicory and garden vegetables 19.95
• Suprema di pollo alla Milanese con spaghettino al filetto di Pomodoro e basilico Free range bread crumbed and fried chicken supreme with spaghetti tomato and basil 17.95
• Controfiletto di manzo alla griglia con misticanza oraganica e patate fritte Chargrilled West country aged British 12oz rib eye beef served with organic salad and skinny chips 29.95

SIDE ORDERS

• Mixed organic leaf salad 4.50
• Market vegetables 4.50
• Fried courgettes 4.50
• Tomato and onion salad 4.50
• Chips 4.25

Dessert Menu 

All Ice-Creams £2.80/£5.50

• Vanilla Panna Cotta (a smooth vanilla with slight hint of caramel)
• Roast coffee (with coffee infusion)
• Pistacchio (Sicilian Bronte pistacchio nuts)
• Stracciatella (milk, cream and chocolate chips)
• Dulche de Leche (Latin American toffee)
• Honeycomb (made with homemade honeycomb)
• Ferrero Rocher (chocolate and hazelnut)
• Strawberry sorbet (fresh strawberry)
• Lime and Mint sorbet (think Mojito!)
• Dark Chocolate sorbet (Velvet plain chocolate suitable for dairy free diets)

HOMEMADE DESSERTS

• A traditional Italian tiramisu made with a modern twist using crème pasticcera, white chocolate, Marsala mascarpone and toasted almonds. Made by an Italian so tastes like it should! 6.50
• Lavender scented crème caramel served with caramel dipped physalis and homemade vanilla shortbread 6.50
• Bitter chocolate rum truffle tort made with an Amaretti biscuit base served with fresh berry compote and fresh crème du menthe cream 6.50
• Baked white chocolate cheesecake served with winter berry compote £6.50
• Affogato of vanilla ice-cream served with a shot of Baileys and strong espresso – Simply Italian! 6.50
• A selection of cheeses; Pedro Blanco ricotta, Pecorino, Sussex Brie and Brighton Blue served with homemade chutney, bouquet of celery, pickled walnut and cheese biscuits 7.95