Restaurant · Italian · Pasta · Downtown Fairfield

Il Pellicano

Name: Il Pellicano
Address: 1460 Post Road, Fairfield, CT, 06824, US
Telephone: (203) 292-5004

1460 Post Road, Fairfield, CT

Hours

Tue–Fri 4 PM – 7 PM

$4 beers, $7 mocktails and little bites, $9 cocktails and house wine, $10 martinis and old fashioneds. Bar seating only.

Flight ThirteenBrazilian gin, lemon, maraschino and violet
Bruschetta al Tartufo NeroToasted bread, diced tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, truffle oil, shaved black truffle
Insalata di Cavoletti di Bruxelles e TartufoShaved Brussels sprouts, Parmigiano-Reggiano, truffle oil, crispy risotto cake, shaved black truffle
Pinsa22 / 24 / 28Roman flatbread: margherita / mortadella and burrata / mushroom and truffle romana. Gluten free $4 more
Rigatoni alla SicilianaHouse-made rigatoni, marinara, sautéed eggplant, cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil and fresh mozzarella
Risotto o Fettuccine al Tartufo NeroWhite truffle cream sauce, fresh shaved black truffle
Pollo alla SorrentinaPan-seared chicken cutlets, prosciutto, roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce
Branzino al Granchio e AragostaPan-seared Mediterranean sea bass topped with sweet crab meat and lobster sauce, with mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus

Bites inspired by Roman street fare.

Piadina RomagnolaA classic Roman folded sandwich — prosciutto di Parma, straccino, arugula
Lamb LollipopsCreamy polenta, chimichurri
Fried OysterSauce gribiche, Calabrian aioli, endive
Roasted Brussels SproutsBacon, fig infused balsamic glaze
Suppli di Riso FunghiRoman rice ball, mozzarella, mushrooms, parmesan, saffron aioli
Calamari FrittiHouse made marinara sauce, lemon wedge
Tartara di TonnoTuna tartare, cucumber, carrot, caramelized onions, ginger glaze, salsa verde, taro root crisps
PolpoCrispy octopus, roasted tomato puree, fingerling potatoes, arugula, gremolata
Polpette PomodoroTraditional meatball, rustic marinara, pecorino, garlic crostini
Zuppa del GiornoChef soup of the day

Salads and plates for the table.

CaesarRomaine, arugula, crouton, parmigiano reggiano, caesar dressing
Insalata ArugulaDried cranberries, red onion, shaved parmesan, pumpkin seeds, champagne vinaigrette
Carpaccio di ManzoShaved raw filet, arugula, parmesan
CapreseHeirloom tomato, ciliegine mozzarella, balsamic pearls, parmesan crisp
Chopped SaladRomaine, gorgonzola, bacon, egg, tomato, onion, white balsamic vinaigrette. Lunch menu only
Barbabietole ArrostoSalt baked beetroot, pistachio yogurt, goat cheese, fennel
BurrataHeirloom tomato, prosciutto, mango, saba, pesto, balsamic pearls
Salmon CarpaccioBeetroot cured, watercress, capers, red onion, creme fraiche
Insalata NizzardaAhi tuna, mixed greens, haricot vert, egg, olives, tomato, citrus vinaigrette. Lunch menu only
Formaggi e SalumiRotating selection of curated meats and cheeses with house made accompaniments. Gluten free by request

Cacio e PepeBucatini, pecorino, cracked black pepper
CarbonaraFettucine, parmigiano reggiano, guanciale, cracked pepper
BologneseRigatoni, infused ricotta, buttered crumbs
ScampiSpaghetti, jumbo shrimp, tomato, garlic, white wine, basil
TortelliniVeal and beef tortellini, arrabbiata sauce, shaved ricotta salata
Tartufo ai FunghiPappardelle, wild mushroom blend, white truffle oil, pecorino romano
Potato Gnocchi GratineTaleggio and fontina cheese sauce, white truffle oil, crispy speck, toasted crumbs
Lump Crab RisottoArborio rice, asparagus, lobster butter
BaraseRigatoni, Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, garlic and oil. Lunch menu only

New York StripGreen peppercorn, brandy cream, fries
Pork Chop ScarparielloCherry pepper, onions, white balsamic, crispy potato
Pollo SaltimboccaSeared chicken breast, sage, prosciutto, crispy stuffed leg, corn and spring pea succotash
Pork TenderloinPesto whipped potato, escarole, truffle wild mushroom sauce
Chicken CapricciosaBreaded cutlet, arugula, cherry tomato, onion, cucumbers, basil oil, shaved parmesan
Salmon GrilliatoPuttanesca sauce, zucchini/carrot/daikon radish noodles, garlic confit
Branzino alla PlanciaRutabaga puree, rainbow carrots, gooseberry tomato vierge
Seared Yellowfin TunaSesame crusted, whipped potato, roasted brussels sprouts, ponzu glaze
Pellicano SandwichChef choice of meats, brie, arugula pesto, house focaccia. Lunch menu only
Chicken PaillardWatercress, goat cheese, lemon vinaigrette. Lunch menu only
Chicken TramezzinoGrilled chicken, avocado, tomato, roasted peppers, caper aioli. Lunch menu only
Pork LoinPesto whipped potato, escarole, truffle wild mushroom sauce. Lunch menu only