Pictured: Exterior of Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
(Photo courtesy of Ferraro’s)
FERRARO’S ANNOUNCES SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MENUS DEC. 24 – 25
Feast of the Seven Fishes Returns for Christmas Eve
Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar will feature special dine-in menus for Christmas Eve on Friday, Dec. 24, from 4 to 10 p.m. and Christmas Day on Saturday, Dec. 25, from 4 to 10 p.m. The restaurant will also offer its traditional dinner menus these days. Note Ferraro’s will be closed on Dec. 21.
The Christmas Eve menu will feature Italy’s traditional holiday menu, Feast of Seven Fishes, consisting of four courses and priced at $95 per person. The full menu follows:
First Course – Choice of one of the following:
- Gamberoni e Capesante Marechiaro – Jumbo shrimp and seared scallops, lemon, butter, white wine, spinach, cherry tomatoes
- Calamari, Bacala & Fennel Fritti – Squid, salt cod and fennel, lightly floured and fried
Second Course – Choice of one of the following:
- Polipo – Marinated Mediterranean octopus, potato, black olives, fried capers
- Cesare – Classic Caesar salad with Cetara anchovy dressing
Third Course – Choice of one of the following:
- Risotto Pescatore – Lobster, clams, scallops, shrimp, tangy tomato sauce
- Pesce Spada Livornese – Swordfish, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, capers, red onion
- Spaghetti Vongole e Cozze – Homemade spaghetti, clams, mussels, white wine, garlic
Fourth Course
- Panettone Bread Pudding – Bread pudding with Fiore di Latte gelato
The Christmas Eve menu above is available for dine-in only. Parties of six to 11 guests will be charged an 18-percent gratuity and parties of 12 or more will be charged a 20-percent gratuity. No substitutions accepted and guests may not share meals. Pricing is not valid with other offers.
Ferraro’s will also offer a Christmas Day dine-in menu for $88 per person. A children’s menu is included in the menu below. The full menu follows:
First course – Choice of one of the following:
- Agnolotti & Risotto Milanese
- Carpaccio & Burrata
- Salsiccia & Polpette
Second course – Choice of one of the following:
- Ferraro Salad – Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, dried cranberries, pistachios, sunflower seeds, shaved carrots, Parmigiano Reggiano, four-leaf balsamic dressing
- Zuppa del Giorno
Third course – Choice of one of the following:
- Porchetta – Roasted pork roll, polenta, rapini, rosemary demi
- Lasagna alla Gino – Bolognese sauce, bechamel sauce, ricotta cheese, tomato sauce
- Coniglio Brasato – Hermi Farms braised rabbit, soft polenta, roasted mushrooms
- Veal Saltimbocca – Veal scallopini, prosciutto, mozzarella, sage, demi
Fourth Course:
- Panettone Bread Pudding – Bread pudding with Fiore di Latte gelato
Menu for children 12 and under, $12 per person, choice of one of the following:
- Spaghetti and meatballs
- Chicken fingers and fries
- Pizza
Ferraro’s is also available for holiday party bookings with private dining rooms accommodating eight to 120 people. To make holiday dinner reservations or to book a holiday party, call (702) 364-5300.