Pesce Fresco Bistro

We had dinner Saturday at Pesce Fresco Bistro.  I love Bistro's and Pesce Fresco certainly did not disappoint!  This is a small, quaint and well appointed bistro. 

We started off with gorgonzola cheesecake. What a unique idea for a savory appetizer!  The "cheesecake" was baked in a ramekin and reminded me of a souffle. Light and fluffy with a rich flavor of gorgonzola and Italian herbs.  The cheesecake was topped with onions that tasted like they had been caramelized in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The dish was served with apple slices, crostini, and crispy mushrooms.  These weren't the standard button mushrooms, I would guess they were porcini mushrooms, which added a wonderfully unique twist to the dish.

The dish was a huge hit with our group!

Mike and I split a cup of ricotta tomato bisque. Rich, hearty and delicious! 

Mike's mom ordered a Caesar Salad and it was good. Classic Caesar dressing served with an anchovy fillet, focaccia croutons, and a "24 hour tomato."  We asked about the 24 hour tomato and our waiter told us they were a preserved tomato, somewhere in between a fresh tomato and a sun dried tomato.. interesting.

Our friend Jan ordered the South West Shrimp Pasta. It was delicious!! Mike and I thought it was the best entree at our table.  Giant prawns in a rich mix of southwest flavors and chipotle cream tossed together with farfalle pasta.  Delicious!

Mike had the Iron Seared Scallops. The scallops were seared to perfection and the lobster corn risotto was divine! We didn't know what saffron lobster brodo was, but upon a little investigation, we found it was a broth, albeit a very fancy broth.  Mike wasn't crazy about the garlic seared spinach and I would agree that it was just a touch on the bitter side, but overall the dish was tremendous!

Mike's mom and I had the special that night. A walleye fillet served on a bed of whipped parsnips, topped with an arugula salad, and garnished with beet and spinach puree's that really made the dish pop. Beautiful to look and beautiful on the palate!

Pesce Fresco Bistro is worth seeking out!