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Our Menu

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Happy Hour Menu
  • Dessert Menu
  • Sunday Brunch

*Raw meat and shellfish, or products not cooked to recommended internal temperatures, can increase your risk of illness.
Consumers who are sensitive to food-related reactions or illness should eat thoroughly cooked meats, poultry, and seafood.
Before placing your order, please inform the staff of any food allergies

Appetizers

Calamari Fritti
$18.00

Cherry peppers, zucchini, spicy arrabiata sauce, lemon basil aioli.

Jumbo Crabcake
$18.00

Cucumber, pineapple & jalapeno salsa, orange jam.

Esca's Honey & Chile Glazed Wings
$16.00

Italian herbs, hot honey, sesame seeds, gorgonzola dipping sauce.

Eggplant Chips
$15.00

Warm honey, basil oil, shaved grana padano cheese, red chili flakes.

House - Made Meatballs
$16.00

Soft parmesan & rosemary polenta, marinara sauce.

Arancini Balls
$15.00

Prosciutto di Parma, smoked mozzarella, English peas, marinara.

Grilled Octopus
$20.00

Toasted Italian cous cous, green olives, smoked paprika salsa verde.

*Ahi Tuna Chips
$17.00

Ginger & sweet chile glaze, scallion & sesame oil, avocado lime crema, cilantro, crispy tostada chips.

*Tuna Tartar
$17.00

Cucumber carpaccio, avocado, Calabrian chili oil, Maldon sea salt.

Wild Maine Mussels
$15.00

(Pemaquid Peninsula), white wine, leeks, basil pesto, grilled crostini.

*Steak Bruschetta
$20.00

Grass-fed Piedmontese flat iron steak, gorgonzola & fresh mozzarella cheese, pepperonata, aged balsamic.

Salads

Roasted Beet Salad
$14.00

Avocado, goat cheese, pistachios, local kale, balsamic.

Caprese Salad
$16.00

Buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, basil pesto, truffled sea salt, 12yr. aged balsamic.

Burrata Panzanella Salad
$16.00

Heirloom tomatoes, English cucumbers, red onion, radishes, sugar snap peas, fresh dill, chilled potatoes, toasted ciabatta croutons, red wine vinaigrette.

Arugula Salad
$13.00

Grape tomatoes, pine nuts, fresh lemon juice, evoo, sea salt, shaved grana padano cheese.

Caesar Salad
$14.00

Romaine hearts, white anchovies, roasted garlic caesar dressing, parmesan croutons.

Antipasto Boards

Salumi Board
$18.00

Chef's selection of three artisan-cured meats served with pickled vegetables, marinated olives, fig mostarda & housemade crackers.

Verdure Board
$16.00

Three selections: roasted beets with goat cheese & toasted hazelnuts, roasted cauliflower, & lemon garlic hummus served with housemade crackers.

Formaggi Board
$18.00

Chef's selection of three artisan handcrafted cheeses, served with housemade fruit chutney & housemade crackers.

Mozzarella Board
$18.00

Local Liuzzi mozzarella, Buffalo mozzarella, & burrata cheese paired with basil pesto, Calabrian chili oil & rosemary balsamic & sea salt oil, served with housemade crackers.

Combination Board

3 for $18.00 | 4 for $24.00 | 6 for $30.00 • Create your own board: Combine any selections from Salumi, Verdure, Formaggi, or Mozzarella Board.

Raw Bar

*Fresh Shucked Oysters
Market Price

Chef's daily selection.

*Littleneck Clams
$2.75/each
Wild Caught Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
$5.00/each
*Grande Esca
$75.00

6 shrimp, 6 clams, 6 oysters (chef's selection), chilled mussels, butter-poached lobster tail.

Pizza & Flatbread

Wild Mushroom Flatbread
$15.00

Caramelized onions, mozzarella cheese, truffled arugula.

Tomato Basil Pizza
$16.00

Heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, garlic, basil, evoo.

Burrata & Prosciutto Pizza
$17.00

Fig jam, local liuzzi burrata, prosciutto di Parma, arugula.

Sausage & Ricotta Pizza
$17.00

Italian sausage, hand-packed ricotta, spinach, marinara.

Pasta

Whole Wheat & Gluten Free Pasta Available Upon Request

Add: Chicken +$10.00 | Shrimp +$12.00 | Scallops +$18.00

Mushroom Ravioli
$28.00

Shiitake & oyster mushrooms, truffled Marsala crema, grana padano cheese.

Shrimp Pappardelle
$30.00

Gulf shrimp, smoked pancetta, English peas, thyme butter, Parmesan crema, fresh cracked peppercorns.

Lobster & Crab Fettuccine
$40.00

Sundried tomatoes, chives, brandy cream.

Rigatoni Bolognese
$30.00

Beef, veal & pork ragu, hand-packed ricotta, fresh herbs.

Linguine & Clams
$29.00

Littleneck clams, Calabrian chilis, roasted garlic, baby arugula, white wine, basil, evoo.

Broccoli Rabe & Sausage Gnocchi
$30.00

Ricotta gnocchi, spicy Italian sausage, red chili flakes, overnight tomatoes, evoo.

Cioppino
$36.00

Shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, chef's selection of daily fish, linguine, lobster Fennel broth.

Spaghetti Al Pomodoro
$18.00

Plum tomato sauce, basil, shaved Parmesan, evoo. Add meatballs +$12.00.

Entrées

Murray's Free Range Chicken
$30.00

Broccoli rabe, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, lemon butter, herb pan jus.

*Faroe Island Salmon
$34.00

Toasted Sardinian cous cous salad, sautéed haricot verts, green olive, red pepper & preserved lemon vinaigrette.

Chilean Sea Bass
$49.00

Crab, asparagus, crispy risotto cake, lemon & scallion crema.

Aromatic Pan - Roasted Duck Breast
$34.00

Italian plum sauce, sugar snap peas, duck fat mashed Yukon gold potatoes.

Esca Paella
$38.00

Shrimp, clams, mussels, chicken, chorizo, English peas, Sicilian green olives, saffron rice.

Braised Beef Short Ribs
$45.00

Roasted brussels sprouts, pancetta & caramelized onions, rosemary polenta, black garlic reduction.

*Esca Surf & Turf
$54.00

(8 oz C.A.B) filet mignon, grilled marinated shrimp, sautéed spinach, bacon & scallion mashed potatoes, Red wine demi.

*Grass Fed Piedmontese NY Sirloin
$48.00

12 oz (Certified Piedmontese), warm pepperonata, sautéed broccoli rabe, gorgonzola mashed potatoes, cabernet demi-glace.

*20 oz Cowboy Cut Ribeye
$60.00

(C.A.B), roasted garlic compound butter, grilled asparagus, goat cheese, applewood bacon & herb roasted potatoes.

*Esca Grill Burger
$28.00

Braised beef short ribs, lobster, caramelized onions, roasted mushrooms, farmhouse cheddar, brioche roll, parmigiano truffled fries.

Sides

$10.00

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Parmesan Truffle Fries
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Haricot Verts
Grilled Asparagus
Sauteed Spinach
Thyme Roasted Mushrooms
Parmesan Polenta
Calabrian Chili Garlic & Broccoli Rabe

*Raw meat and shellfish, or products not cooked to recommended internal temperatures, can increase your risk of illness.
Consumers who are sensitive to food-related reactions or illness should eat thoroughly cooked meats, poultry, and seafood.
Before placing your order, please inform the staff of any food allergies

Appetizers

Calamari Fritti
$18.00

Cherry peppers, zucchini, spicy arrabiata sauce, lemon basil aioli.

Jumbo Crabcake
$18.00

Cucumber, pineapple & jalapeno salsa, orange jam.

Esca's Honey & Chile Glazed Wings
$16.00

Italian herbs, hot honey, sesame seeds, gorgonzola dipping sauce.

Eggplant Chips
$15.00

Warm honey, basil oil, shaved grana padano cheese, red chili flakes.

House - Made Meatballs
$16.00

Soft parmesan & rosemary polenta, marinara sauce.

Arancini Balls
$15.00

Prosciutto di Parma, smoked mozzarella, English peas, marinara.

Grilled Octopus
$20.00

Toasted Italian cous cous, green olives, smoked paprika salsa verde.

*Ahi Tuna Chips
$17.00

Ginger & sweet chile glaze, scallion & sesame oil, avocado lime crema, cilantro, crispy tostada chips.

*Tuna Tartar
$17.00

Cucumber carpaccio, avocado, Calabrian chili oil, Maldon sea salt.

Wild Maine Mussels
$15.00

(Pemaquid Peninsula), white wine, leeks, basil pesto, grilled crostini.

*Steak Bruschetta
$20.00

Grass-fed Piedmontese flat iron steak, gorgonzola & fresh mozzarella cheese, pepperonata, aged balsamic.

Salads

Roasted Beet Salad
$14.00

Avocado, goat cheese, pistachios, local kale, balsamic.

Caprese Salad
$16.00

Buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, basil pesto, truffled sea salt, 12yr. aged balsamic.

Burrata Panzanella Salad
$16.00

Heirloom tomatoes, English cucumbers, red onion, radishes, sugar snap peas, fresh dill, chilled potatoes, toasted ciabatta croutons, red wine vinaigrette.

Arugula Salad
$13.00

Grape tomatoes, pine nuts, fresh lemon juice, evoo, sea salt, shaved grana padano cheese.

Caesar Salad
$14.00

Romaine hearts, white anchovies, roasted garlic caesar dressing, parmesan croutons.

Antipasto Boards

Salumi Board
$18.00

Chef's selection of three artisan cured meats served with pickled vegetables, marinated olives, fig mostarda & housemade crackers.

Verdure Board
$16.00

Three selections: roasted beets with goat cheese & toasted hazelnuts, roasted cauliflower, & lemon garlic hummus served with housemade crackers.

Formaggi Board
$18.00

Chef's selection of three artisan handcrafted cheeses, served with housemade fruit chutney & housemade crackers.

Mozzarella Board
$18.00

Local Liuzzi mozzarella, Buffalo mozzarella, & burrata cheese paired with basil pesto, Calabrian chili oil & rosemary balsamic & sea salt oil, served with housemade crackers.

Raw Bar

*Fresh Shucked Oysters
Market Price

Chef's daily selection.

*Littleneck Clams
$2.75/each
Wild Caught Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
$5.00/each
*Grande Esca
$75.00

6 shrimp, 6 clams, 6 oysters (chef's selection), chilled mussels, butter-poached lobster tail.

Pizza & Flatbread

Wild Mushroom Flatbread
$15.00

Caramelized onions, mozzarella cheese, truffled arugula.

Tomato Basil Pizza
$16.00

Heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, garlic, basil, evoo.

Burrata & Prosciutto Pizza
$17.00

Fig jam, local Liuzzi burrata, prosciutto di Parma, arugula.

Sausage & Ricotta Pizza
$17.00

Italian sausage, hand-packed ricotta, spinach, marinara.

Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with your choice of artisanal house salad or fries.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$14.00

Heirloom tomatoes, romaine, applewood smoked bacon, farmhouse cheddar, lemon basil aioli, brioche roll.

Roasted Turkey Sandwich
$13.00

All natural turkey breast, coppa, caramelized onions, provolone cheese, tomatoes, mayo, rustic Italian bread.

Chicken & Kale Caesar Wrap
$14.00

Grilled chicken, kale, Caesar dressing, house-made parmesan croutons.

Italian Short Rib Ciabatta
$17.00

Braised beef short ribs, provolone cheese, pepperonata, grilled ciabatta.

Steak Ciabatta
$17.00

Grilled steak, sautéed broccoli rabe, caramelized onions, mozzarella cheese, basil oil.

*Rare Tuna Wrap
$17.00

Ahi tuna, avocado, tomatoes, arugula, pickled onions, Calabrian chile & lime oil.

Chicken Pesto Ciabatta
$14.00

Basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers. Grilled ciabatta.

Caprese Wrap
$11.00

Fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, arugula, aged balsamic. Add Prosciutto +$3.00.

*Salmon Burger
$15.00

Vine-ripened tomatoes, arugula, red onion, tarragon aioli, fresh dill, brioche roll.

*Black Angus Burger
$16.00

farmhouse cheddar, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, brioche roll.

LUNCH HOUSE SPECIAL:
Soup, Any Half Sandwich and Your Choice of Fries or Salad
$14.00
Soup, Black Angus Burger and Your Choice of Fries or Salad
$17.00

Pasta

Rigatoni Bolognese
$24.00

Beef, veal & pork ragu, herbed Liuzzi ricotta.

Broccoli Rabe & Sausage Gnocchi
$24.00

Ricotta gnocchi, spicy Italian sausage, red chili flakes, oven-roasted tomatoes, evoo.

Mushroom Ravioli
$22.00

Shiitake & oyster mushrooms, marsala crema, truffle butter, shaved grana padano cheese.

Lobster & Crab Fettuccine
$33.00

Sundried tomatoes, chives, brandy cream sauce.

Spaghetti Al Pomodoro
$14.00

Tomato, basil, parmesan, evoo. Add Meatballs +$12.00.

Entrée

Chicken Piccata
$22.00

Sautéed spinach, linguine, lemon & caper sauce.

Seafood Risotto
$29.00

Shrimp, mussels, chopped clams, crab, scallops, saffron & parmesan risotto.

*Grilled Faroe Island Salmon
$24.00

Toasted Italian cous cous, green olive & preserved lemon vinaigrette, haricot verts.

*Bistro Tenderloin
$28.00

8 oz, grilled asparagus, parmigiano truffle fries & peppercorn demi-glace.

Monday - Friday 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Extended till 10:00 pm on Thursdays
Find us on Instagram @Escawinebar

Drinks

WINES
$6.00

White:
• Prosecco, Santa Marina, Veneto Nv Pinot Grigio, Ca' Donini, Veneto '21 Sauvignon Blanc, Firestone, California '21 Chardonnay, Excelsior, South Africa '22

Red:
• Pinot Noir, Mark West, California '21 Malbec, Camila, Argentina '21 Cabernet Sauvignon, Forest Glen, California '18

MARTINIS:
$8.00

Blood Orange
Chocolate Caramel Pretzel
Cool Cucumbertini
Esca Flirtini
Espresso
Grape Crush
Hot & Dirty
Lavendar
Limoncello
Mixed Berry Cosmo
Pomagranate Cosmo

COCKTAILS:
$6.00

Esca Bellini - Peach, Strawberry, Pear, or Mango
Sangria - Rosso or Bianco
Sangria Margarita
Blood Orange Margarita

DRAFTS:
$4.00

Counterweight, Headway Ipa
Stella Artois, Belgian Pilsner
Blue Moon, Belgian White
Sam Adams, Seasonal

Bar Bites

Join us for 1½ Priced Bottles of Wine every Monday

Fried Calamari
$8.00

Italian Long Hots, zucchini, lemon basil aioli.

Arancini Balls
$7.00

Prosciutto di Parma, English peas, smoked mozzarella, marinara sauce.

House - Made Meatballs
$7.00

Plum tomato sauce, parmesan cheese.

Mussels
$6.00

Fresh basil, white wine, parsley, tomatoes, roasted garlic.

Caprese Salad
$6.00

Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, 12 yr. aged balsamic, evoo.

Petite Antipasto
$7.00

Sliced Prosciutto di Parma, marinated olives, Grana Padano cheese.

Rosemary Sea Salt Chips
$7.00

Housemade chips with spicy artichoke dip.

Lemon Shrimp
$7.00

Preserved lemon, roasted pepper & red onion salsa.

Liuzzi Ricotta Crostini
$6.00

Honey, dried figs, sea salt.

Housemade Hummus
$6.00

White bean hummus with housemade sesame crackers.

Esca Honey Glazed Wings
$7.00

Italian herbs, hot honey, sesame seeds with Gorgonzola dipping sauce.

Parmigiano Fries
$5.00

Dolci

Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake
$12.00

Dark chocolate ganache, housemade whipped cream.

Key Lime Pie
$12.00

Toasted coconut, fresh lime zest, coconut gelato, lime coulis.

Chocolate Flourless Torte
$10.00

Vanilla bean gelato, housemade whipped cream & caramel drizzle.

Tiramisu
$12.00

Whipped mascarpone, lady fingers, espresso, white chocolate ganache.

Tahitian Vanilla Crème Brûlée
$10.00

Topped with Luxardo cherries.

Affogato
$8.00

Vanilla bean gelato topped with a double shot of espresso, cinnamon & housemade whipped cream.

Gelato & Sorbet
$8.00

Gelato:
• Chocolate, Pistachio, Espresso, Mascarpone, Sea Salt Caramel, Coconut, or Vanilla Bean
Sorbet:
• Lemon, Raspberry, or Mango.

Specialty Coffee & Tea Selection

Cafescor - Copan, Honduras (Medium Roast)
$4.00

Notes of Dark Chocolate, Honey & Almond

Azahar Decafe - Huila, Colombia (Medium Roast)
$4.00

Creamy with Hints of Cherry, Cream & Chocolate

French Press, Lavishly Bold

Small $5.00 | Large $8.00 • 25% Lempira Microlot, Honduras - 75% Carmo de Minas, Brazil

• Very Smooth Rich Roast Characters, Nutty with Caramelized Sugars & Earthy Tones
• Pairs well with: Caramel, Chocolate, Cinnamon & Cardamom

ESPRESSO & CAPPUCCINO - LAVAZZA (CREMA & AROMA):
Single Espresso
$5.00
Double Espresso
$6.00
Cappuccino
$6.00

Appetizers

All Boards Served with Housemade Crackers

Salumi Board
$18.00

Artisan Dry Cured Meats

• Chef's Selection of Three Artisan Cured Meats Served with Pickled Vegetables, Marinated Olives & Fig Infused Mustard

Formaggi Board
$18.00

Artisan Cheeses

• Chef's Selection of Three Handcrafted Cheeses | Served with Fruit Chutney

Verdure Board
$16.00

Three Selections:

• Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese & Toasted Hazelnuts, Roasted Lemon & Scallion Cauliflower, & White Bean Hummus

Mozzarella Board
$18.00

Three Selections:

• Local Calabro Mozzarella, Buffalo Mozzarella & Burrata Cheese paired with kale pistachio pesto, Calabrian chili oil & rosemary, balsamic, sea salt oil

Combination Board

3 for $18.00 | 4 for $24.00 | 6 for $30.00

• Create Your Own Board: Combine Any Selections from Salumi, Verdure, or Formaggi Board

Fried Calamari
$16.00

• Cherry Peppers, Zucchini Spicy Arrabiata Sauce, Lemon Basil Aioli

Mussels
$14.00

• White Wine, Garlic, Leeks, Basil Butter

White Bean Hummus
$10.00

• Smoked Paprika, Toasted Naan Bread

Housemade Meatballs
$16.00

• Creamy Parmigiano Polenta, Crispy Pancetta, Marinara

Beet Salad
$13.00

• Avocado, Goat Cheese, Pistachios, Local Kale, Balsamic

Caprese Salad
$15.00

• Buffalo Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil Pesto, Truffled Sea Salt, 12yr. Aged Balsamic

Esca's Specialty Benedicts

Served on Tuscan Bread with 2 Poached Eggs, Rustic Homefries & Hollandaise

Prosciutto di Parma Benedict
$16.00
Smoked Salmon & Avocado Benedict
$18.00
Crab Cake Benedict with Wilted Spinach
$18.00
Braised Beef Short Rib Benedict with Mushroom Ragu
$20.00

Raw Bar

Fresh Shucked Oysters
Market Price

Chef's daily selections.

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
$5.00/Each
Grande Esca
$75.00

6 Shrimp, 6 Clams, 6 Oysters (Chef's Selection), Chilled Mussels, Butter Poached Lobster Tail

Sides

$8.00

Smoked Bacon
Rustic Homefries
Breakfast Sausage
Parmigiano French Fries

Sweet & Savory

Pumpkin Spice French Toast
$16.00

Pecan Streusel, Bourbon Maple Syrup, Whipped Pumpkin Mascarpone

Apple Cider Pancakes
$16.00

Caramelized Apples, Cinnamon Sugar, Spiced Raisin Compound Butter

Avocado Toast
$16.00

Avocado Crema, 2 Fried Eggs, Bacon, Heirloom Tomatoes, Arugula, Grilled Sourdough Bread, Chive Oil

Bacon Egg & Cheese
$15.00

Smoked Bacon, Fried Egg, Farmhouse Cheddar, Toasted Brioche, Served with Rustic Homefries

Esca Breakfast Bowl
$17.00

Sautée of Sausage, Peppers, Onions, Potatoes, & Kale, 2 Fried Eggs, Smoked Paprika Hollandaise, Ciabatta Toast Points

Vegetarian Frittata
$16.00

Spinach, Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions, Thyme Mushrooms, Goat Cheese, Truffled Arugula Salad
Brunch Burger

Brunch Burger
$17.00

8 oz C.A.B, Farmhouse Cheddar, Avocado, Local Fried Egg, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Garlic Aioli, Toasted Brioche, Served with French Fries

Two Eggs - Any Style
$15.00

Served with Applewood Smoked Bacon or Breakfast Sausage, Country Sourdough Toast & Rustic Homefries

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