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

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

Isabella’s Italia Awards

We Celebrate Five Years

By saying Thank You for The Recognition! Join our VIP E-Mail Club & Win Weekly Prizes from Isabella’s Italia!  Join us on Facebook or enter the contest at Isabella’s Italia on your next visit!  October 1st through December 31st!

“Best of Frisco” Italian Restaurants 2008

“Best of Frisco” Italian Restaurants 2009

“Best of Frisco” Italian Restaurants 2010

“Best of Frisco” Italian Restaurants 2011

“Neighborhood Gem” Diner’s Choice Awards, 2010

“Best Italian Food“, Diner’s Choice Awards, 2011

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

“Neighborhood Gem“, Diner’s Choice Awards, 2011

“Most Booked“, Diner’s Choice Awards, 2011

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

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

“Best Happy Hour“, Readers Choice Awards, 1st Place, 2011

“Most Elegant Dining“, Readers Choice Awards, 1st Place, 2011

“Best Neighborhood Restaurant“, by D Magazine, 2008

“Premier Patios” by D Magazine, Isabella’s Italia, September 2011

“#1 Italian Food“, awarded by Citysearch, 2009-2010

“#1 Italian Beef“, awarded by Citysearch, 2009-2010

“Top Ten Italian Food“, by City’s Best, Dallas, 2010-2011

“Excellence in Customer Service“, Talk of the Town, 2010

“Excellence in Customer Service“, Talk of the Town, 2011

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

“Best Business Dining“, Top Ten, Citysearch, 2009-2010

“Best Hidden Gem, Plano Profile “Best Eats” Survey, 2010 Winner

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

“Best Italian” Plano Profile “Best Eats” Survey, 2010 Winner

“Best Appetizer“, Isabella’s Calamari, Plano Profile “Best Eats” Survey, 2010 Winner

“Best Wine Bar, Plano Profile “Best Eats” Survey, 2010 Winner

“Best Catering“, Plano Profile “Best Eats” Survey, 2010 Winner

“Best Italian“, Plano Profile “Best Eats” Survey, 2011 Winner

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

“Best Wine Bar“, Plano Profile “Best Eats” Survey, 2011 Winner

“Best Place to take a Client“, Plano Profile “Best Eats” Survey, 2011 Winner

“Absolute Favorite Restaurant in Collin County“, Plano Profile “Best Eats” Survey, 2011 Winner

Best Eats

2011 Survey Winner

Select from any of the 130 restaurants and enjoy a fabulous three-course dinner for just $35 per person. For each prix fixe dinner purchased, participating restaurants will make a $7 donation to the North Texas Food Bank in Dallas and Lena Pope Home in Fort Worth to benefit families in need. Last year KRLD Restaurant Week raised more than $500,000 for the two charities. You can help by making your reservation and enjoying a delicious dinner out! Reservations Required. Ask your favorite participating restaurants for KRLD Restaurant Week Reservations. Limited seating. Beverages, tax, and gratuity not included.

Isabella

Week 1 – August 16-22, 2010

Plus Extended weeks:

Week 2 – Aug. 23-Aug. 29

Week 3 – Aug. 30-Sep. 5

all served with the freshest Foccacia Bread baked twice daily!

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

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

Insalata Di Spinaci – Spinich with Cranberry Vinaigrette, Walnuts, Gorgonzola Cheese And Dried Cranberries

Insalata con Pollo – Mesclun Greens, Roma Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinaigrette Served with Grilled Chicken

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

Gamberi con Spinaci – Sautéed Shrimp wrapped in Italian Smoked Cured Bacon Served with Spinach and a Lemoncello Dressing

Mediterranean Cobb Salad with Grilled Shrimp -  Cobb Salad Mediterranean style served with Mixes Greens, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Avocado, Olives & Feta Cheese with Grilled Shrimp

Arugula Salad - Arugula, Tomatoes, Onions & Feta Cheese with a Cream Pancetta

Grilled Sirloin Salad – Grilled Marinated Sirloin with Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onions, Asparagus & Feta Cheese, served over Mixed Field Greens with a Balsamic Vinaigrette

Coconut Chicken Salad - Chicken coated with Cocout and served with Mixed Field Greens, infused in Balsamic Vinaigrette with Eggs, Avocado, Cherry Tomatoes, Feta Cheese Topped with a Spicy Mustard Sauce

Salmon Salad – Salmon simply grilled with Spinach tossed in Cranberry vinaigrette with Walnuts, Blue Cheese and Dried Cranberries

Insalata Mista di Campo – House Salad with a Mixture of Mesclun Greens, Roma Tomatoes With Balsamic Vinaigrette

By 2011 we should have more than 40 wines by the glass to select.  Italian, California & Exotic!

Soon 40 Wines by the Glass Nightly