Appetizers

Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette, Gorgonzola Cheese and Candied Walnuts

Calamari e Fritti Crispy Calamari served with Lemon & a Spicy Tomato Sauce

Bruschetti Grilled Bread with Oven Dried Tomatoes, Goat Cheese

Insalata alla Cesare Hearts of Romaine Lettuce with Tomato Basil Croutons with Ceasar Dressing

Mozzarella alla Caprese Fresh Buffalo’s Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil& Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Polenta Crab Cake Crab Cakes served with Lobster Aioli and Mixed Greens

Steamed Mussels in White Wine & Tomato Broth

Portobello Mushroom with Mozzarella & Balsamic Coated Onions

Zuppa di Giorno

Entrees

Pollo con Parmesan Parmesan and Herb Crusted Chicken Breast topped with Mozzarella and Pomodoro

Fresh Grilled Sea Bass, “Branzino” finished with Red Pepper Coulis on a Bed of Chianti Risotto

Capasanta al Forno Baked Sea Scallops with Parmesan, Garlic Butter & White Truffle Aioli

Grilled Fresh Trout with a Champagne Chive Cream Sauce served with Saffron Orzo with Artichokes & Asparagus

Ravioli Aragosta Lobster Ravoli in Truffle Butter with Asparagus

Eggplant Plant stuffed with Ricotta finished with Pomodoro

Grilled Vegetarian Plate with Balsamic Glaze

Gnocchi Home made Gnocchi with Italian Sausage, Natural Pomodoro Sauce

Grilled Pork Chops with Madiera Wine Sauce, served with Truffle Mashed Potatoes & Sautéed Spinach

Grilled Beef Tenderloin Medallions, finished with Gorgonzola Chianti served with Truffle Mashed Potatoes

Bolognese con Pappardelle A Traditional Sauce of Ground Beef, Veal, & Pork served with Pappardelle

Desserts

Tirami su A Rich Dessert made of Lady Fingers, dipped in Espresso with layers of Mascarpone

Budina al Carmello A delicate Custard with Caramel.  Served Chocolate or Vanilla

“Chocolate Speciale

Isabella’s Italia will be featuring two wonderful menus beginning February 11th, 12th & 13th for Dinner (Saturday, Sunday & Monday).  You may Choose from either a $35 Pre-Fixe menu or a $50 Pre-Fixe Menu.  On Valentines Evening, February 14th the Menu will be the $50 Pre-Fixe only.  Reservations Suggested as we are filling up fast!

Valentines Pre-Fixe Menu  $35

Appetizer

Calamari e Fritti Crispy Calamari served with Lemon & a Spicy Tomato Sauce

Bruschetti Grilled Bread with Oven Dried Tomatoes, Goat Cheese

Insalata alla Cesare Hearts of Romaine Lettuce with Tomato Basil Croutons tossed in our own Ceasar Dressing with Shaved Parmesan Cheese

Zuppa di Giorno

Portobello Mushroom with Mozzarella & Balsamic Coated Onions

Entrees

Penne Pasta con Pollo Artichokes, Zucchini, Sundried Tomatoes in a light Basil Broth topped with Pesto and Parmesan

Portobello Mushrooms stuffed with Crab with mixed Greens

Penne alla Primavera Penne Pasta in a Sauce of Peppers, Zucchini, Squash, & Asparagus

Bolognese con Pappardelle A Traditional Sauce of Ground Beef, Veal, & Pork served with Pappardelle Pasta

Salmone al Vapore Fennel Crusted Atlantic Salmon served with Arugula and Tomato Salad & Basil Vinaigrette

Grilled Fresh Trout with a Champagne Chive Cream Sauce served with Saffron Orzo with Artichokes, Asparagus & Peppers

Pollo con Parmesan Parmesan and Herb Crusted Chicken Breast topped with Mozzarella and Pomodoro served with Linguini and a Basil Pesto Cream

Eggplant Plant stuffed with Ricotta finished with Pomodoro

Gnocchi Home made Gnocchi with Italian Sausage, Natural Pomodoro Sauce

Grilled Vegetarian Plate with Balsamic Glaze

Tagliatta of Pork with Madeira Wine Sauce, served with Truffle Mashed Potatoes & Sautéed Spinach

Desserts

Tirami su A Rich Dessert made of Lady Fingers, dipped in Espresso with layers of Mascarpone

Budina al Carmello A delicate Custard with Caramel.  Served Chocolate or Vanilla

“Chocolate Speciale”

Valentines Pre-Fixe Menu  $50

Appetizers

Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette, Gorgonzola Cheese and Candied Walnuts

Calamari e Fritti Crispy Calamari served with Lemon & a Spicy Tomato Sauce

Bruschetti Grilled Bread with Oven Dried Tomatoes, Goat Cheese

Insalata alla Cesare Hearts of Romaine Lettuce with Tomato Basil Croutons with Ceasar Dressing

Mozzarella alla Caprese Fresh Buffalo’s Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil& Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Polenta Crab Cake Crab Cakes served with Lobster Aioli and Mixed Greens

Steamed Mussels in White Wine & Tomato Broth

Portobello Mushroom with Mozzarella & Balsamic Coated Onions

Zuppa di Giorno

Entrees

Pollo con Parmesan Parmesan and Herb Crusted Chicken Breast topped with Mozzarella and Pomodoro

Fresh Grilled Sea Bass, “Branzino” finished with Red Pepper Coulis on a Bed of Chianti Risotto

Capasanta al Forno Baked Sea Scallops with Parmesan, Garlic Butter & White Truffle Aioli

Grilled Fresh Trout with a Champagne Chive Cream Sauce served with Saffron Orzo with Artichokes & Asparagus

Ravioli Aragosta Lobster Ravoli in Truffle Butter with Asparagus

Eggplant Plant stuffed with Ricotta finished with Pomodoro

Grilled Vegetarian Plate with Balsamic Glaze

Gnocchi Home made Gnocchi with Italian Sausage, Natural Pomodoro Sauce

Grilled Pork Chops with Madiera Wine Sauce, served with Truffle Mashed Potatoes & Sautéed Spinach

Grilled Beef Tenderloin Medallions, finished with Gorgonzola Chianti served with Truffle Mashed Potatoes

Bolognese con Pappardelle A Traditional Sauce of Ground Beef, Veal, & Pork served with Pappardelle

Desserts

Tirami su A Rich Dessert made of Lady Fingers, dipped in Espresso with layers of Mascarpone

Budina al Carmello A delicate Custard with Caramel.  Served Chocolate or Vanilla

“Chocolate Speciale

Late Seating – 4 Course pre-fixe Menu $55 per person (7:30PM – 10 PM) – Menu Below

Early Seating – 3 Course pre-fixe menu $35 per person (4 PM – 7 PM – out by 9 PM) – Menu Below

New Years Eve Menu 2011-2012 – 4 Course $55

First Course

Calamari e Fritti Crispy Calamari served with Lemon & a Spicy Tomato Sauce

Beef Carpaccio Baby Arugula, Portabello Confit, White Truffle Oil, & Ricotta Salata

 Mozzarella Caprese  Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, Oven Roasted Tomato with Basil

 Bruschetta Grilled Italian Bread with Oven Dried Roma Tomatoes, Goat Cheese

Second Course

Zuppa del Giorno

 Insalata Mista Speciale Mixed Green Salad served with Beets, Goat Cheese, Shallots, Tomatoes in Balsamic Vinaigrette

Insalata Paesana Herbed Goat Cheese served with Mixed Greens, Apples & Cherry Tomatoes, Dressed in Lemon-Olive Oil Vinaigrette

Main Course

 Bolognese con Pappardelle Pork, Beef & Veal Ragout with Pappardelle Pasta topped with Grana Padano

 Dentine al Pest Pan Seared Red Snapper served with Orzo Pasta Ratatouille & Olive Pesto

 Bistecca al Formaggio Oven Roasted Marinated New York Strip, with Fontina & Pecorino Romano served with Asparagus & Truffle Parmesan Polenta

 Ravioli al Agnella Lamb & Ricotta Ravioli served with Mint Butter and Lavender

 Capesante con Rissotto Melanzane, Grilled Scallops served with Eggplant Rissotto & Pine Nuts with Ricotta Salata

 Desserts

 Pera al Vino Wine Poached Pear with Sweet Mascarpone

 Budina al Carmello A delicate Custard with Caramel.  Served Chocolate or Vanilla

Cheese Cake Italia Traditional Cheese Cake with Raspberry Coulis & Fresh Berries

December 31, 2011- 4 Course Pre-fixe

Isabella’s Italia 3 Course Menu $35 (5 PM – 6:45 PM)

First course

Calamari e fritti crispy squid served with spicy tomato sauce and lemon

Bruschetta herbed chrostini with oven roasted tomato, and goat cheese

Carrello di formagio fontina, pecorino romano & pistachio goat cheese truffles

Insalata Paesana herbed goat cheese served with mixed green lettuce, apples, and cherry tomatoes dressed in lemon-olive oil vinaigrette

Insalata Caesare crispy hearts of romaine with herbed garlic croutons, and  our house made Caesar dressing, topped with shaved Grana Padano cheese

Feudo Arancia Stemmari IGT 2009

Region:Stemmari – Sicilia – Italia

Grape: Nero D’ Avola (100%)

Kris Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie IGT 2010

Franz Hass – Venezie – Italia

Pinot Grigio (100%)

Main course

Bolognese con pappardelle pork, beef, and veal ragout with pappardelle pasta topped with Grana Padano

Ravioli al agnello lamb and ricotta stuffed ravioli served with mint butter and lavender honey

Fileto di Trota herbed trout served with salmoriglio sauce, roasted potatoes, and spinach

Pollo arosto  grilled marinated chicken, haricot  vert, chipollini onions with soft truffle polenta & marsala sauce

Risotto ai asparagi carnaroli rice with asparagus, and ricotta salata ( vegetable stock based )

Vento Maremma Bianco IGT 2010

Meremma – Toscana – Italia

Vermentino (100%)

Trappoline IGT 2009

Coltibuono – Tosacana – Italia

Chardonnay (50%), Sauvignon Blanc (50%)

Banfi Centine IGT 2009

Region:Banfi-Toscana-Italia

Grape:Sangiovese (34%), Cabernet Sauvignon (33%), Merlot (33%)

Tempo Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2009

Region: Terre di Talamo – Toscana – Italia

Grape: Sangiovese (100%) 

Dolce

Budina al caramello a delicate custard topped with caramel, served vanilla or chocolate

Tirami su lady fingers, espresso, mascarpone cream

Cheese cake traditional cheese cake with raspberry coulis and fresh berries

Rotari Talento Trento DOC

   Valle dell’ Adige – Trento  – Italia

   Chardonnay (100%)

Wine Pairings $15

Three Course Dinner $35

*No Promotions or Coupons are accepted on New Year’s Eve

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Ladyfingers dipped in Italian coffee & Cognac with layers of freshly whipped Mascarpone & ricotta Cheese filled with semi-sweet chocolate chips

Served Nightly! as featured in Frisco Style Magazine!

Isabella's Tira mi su Moderno

May the Magic of Christmas be yours today, tonight & all year long…

The Magic of the Holidays!

“Romantic Dining”, Diner’s Choice Awards, 2011

“Best Romantic Restaurant”, Readers Choice Awards, 1st Place, 2010

“Best Romantic Restaurant”, Readers Choice Awards, 1st Place, 2011

“Best Romantic Dining”, Top Ten, Citysearch, 2009-2010

“Most Romantic Dining” Plano Profile “Best Eats” Survey, 2010 Winner

“Most Romantic”, Plano Profile “Best Eats” Survey, 2011 Winner

Thanksgiving Menu

To GO

From Isabella’s Italia

Homemade Italian dinner and desserts made so that you might not have to spend the whole day in the kitchen or something “dolce vita” that will add to your own home cooking.  Isabella’s is taking orders to go from now until the 18th of November with everything prepped and ready to be finished quickly on Thanksgiving morning.  Pick up is on November 23rd.

Italian Lasagna. $10 per dinner portion (to go)  Homemade Italian Lasagna with Italian Sausage, Ricotta Cheese, Spinach & Mozzarella

Bolognese. $11 per dinner portion (to go)   A very traditional sauce of Veal, Pork & Beef, served with Penne Pasta

Penni alla Pomodoro con Pollo

Penne Pomodoro with Chicken $12 per portion (to go)

Penne Pasta with a natural tomato sauce made with garlic & basil with grilled chicken

Antipasti Platters & Cheese Platters

$50 per platter

Selection of Italian Cheeses, Fontina, Pecorino Romano, Pecorino Toscano & Goat Cheese rolled in Pistachio Nuts.  Prosciutto from Parma, Salami of Genova served with assorted Olives & Jellies & Jams

La Dolce Vita

Tira mi su $5.00 per portion (to go)

A rich dessert made of lady fingers dipped in espresso with layers of Mascarpone cream

Cheese Cakes $60 per whole cake

Italian style cheese cake pistachio crust

Chocolate Torte Speciale  $60 per whole cake

Chocolate with hazelnuts, chocolate mousse & chantilly cream

We are proud to introduce our latest private dining room, “Bellissima” or Beautiful Room with Chandeliers, Private Terrace & Fountain Views for up to 40 guests.

Our Private Dining is perfect for Holiday Parties, Rehearsal Dinners, Wedding Receptions, Social & Corporate Events

Contact Lindsay at catering@IsabellasFrisco.com or

please call 214-618-3384

Reserve your Holiday Party by November 23rd and receive $200 to $300 worth of Gift Certificates to Isabella’s.  Please call Lindsay for details!

4 Dining Rooms & 3 Patios

Main Dining Room