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Pizzeria Molto
1215 Post Road, Fairfield, CT
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 11 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 11 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 10 PM |
Happy hour
Mon–Sun 3 PM – 6 PM
Half off beer, glasses of wine and all well drinks. Aperol spritz 7, fuzzy pink mule 7, espresso martini 8, strawberry spritz 8, Hugo's garden spritz 8. Small plates 7 — arancini, brussels sprouts, mozzarella fritti, calamari fritti, fried artichokes, fig bruschetta, penne vodka or marinara, garden or Caesar salad — with meatballs 8 and lamb chops 12. 90-minute limit at tables; not on holidays. Separately, bottles of wine are half price all day Monday and 11:30–4 Tuesday to Friday, except the reserve list.
Lunch specials
Most dishes are priced lower at lunch — chicken parmigiana $21.95, against $24.95 at dinner.
Menu
Mozzarella
Accompanied by olives, roasted peppers and prosciutto.
- Bufala14.50Rich in flavor
- Local Farm11.50Delicate taste
- Burrata14.50Sweet
- Affumicata12.50Smoked flavor
- Stracciatella12.50Creamy and spreadable
- Sampler26.50All of the above
Italian Tapas
Small plates.
- Mozzarella Fritti12.95Tomato sauce
- Meatballs15.95Fresh tomato sauce, whipped ricotta
- Potato Gnocchi13.95Butternut squash cream sauce
- Crispy Artichokes13.95Lightly fried, lemon aioli
- Tuscan Beans11.95Roasted tomatoes, garlic, pancetta, olive oil
- Short Rib Risotto16.95Arborio rice, braised short rib, vegetable ragu
- Baby Lamb Chops19.95Rosemary, olive oil, balsamic
- Brussels Sprouts13.95Pancetta and truffle honey
- Panzanella15.95Chopped Tuscan bread, fresh baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, English cucumber and Liuzzi mozzarella tossed in a house-made lemon dressing
- Calamari Fritti15.95Lightly fried, tomato sauce
- Arancini13.95Golden fried arborio rice balls, parmesan, seasonal vegetables, chipotle aioli drizzle
- Tuna Tartar17.95Sashimi grade, avocado salad, ponzu, crispy wonton
- Fig Bruschetta13.95Crostini, fig puree, goat cheese, crushed honey walnuts
- Scallops19.95Pan seared, spaghetti squash, red grapes, lemon butter, capers
- Watermelon Sushi16.95Sweet, juicy watermelon, shredded ricotta salata, honey drizzle
- Lobster Guacamole19.95Fresh avocado salad, Maine lobster meat, served with flour tortilla chips
- Sauteed Shrimp15.95Fresh chopped shrimp, arugula, garlic, roasted tomatoes, white beans
- Mussels17.95Fresh mussels in coconut curry with scallions
- Baked Clams15.95Breadcrumb, pancetta, white wine
- Crab Cakes18.95Over jalapeno aioli and topped with a roasted pepper relish
- Eggplant Rollatini14.95Fried eggplant rolled with ricotta, mozzarella, spinach, tomato sauce
- Artichoke Bottoms17.95Stuffed with sausage and herb breadcrumbs in a light francese sauce with fried capers
Panini
Sandwiches, all at the one lunch price.
- Mozzarella16.95Tomato, arugula
- Salmon BLT16.95Bacon, tomato, arugula, pesto aioli
- Chicken or Eggplant Parmigiana16.95Mozzarella, tomato sauce
- Kobe Bar Burger16.95Flame grilled, Tuscan fries
- Veal Parmigiana16.95Mozzarella, tomato sauce
- Chicken Ecco16.95Chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, pesto aioli
- Manzo16.95Filet mignon, melted gorgonzola, caramelized onions
Add chicken 7. Add prosciutto 4.50.
Pizza
Tomato sauce and mozzarella on a brick oven thin crust.
- Margherita14.95Roasted tomatoes
- Hot Oil Pie15.95Spicy oil, sausage
- Bianca14.95White pie, ricotta, mozzarella, spinach
- Scarpariello16.95Sweet Italian sausage, cherry peppers, potatoes, mozzarella
- Short Rib Pizza17.95Boneless short rib, mozzarella, shaved parmesan
- Burrata16.95Rich flavorful mozzarella
- Balsamico17.95Chicken, caramelized onions, balsamic reduction
- Arugula Di Parma18.95Prosciutto, arugula, roasted tomatoes
- Carcioffi Pizza17.95Fresh mozzarella, roasted artichokes, shaved parmesan, fried capers, olive oil
- California19.95Shrimp, avocado, arugula, lime, tomatoes
- Calabrese17.95San Marzano tomato, spicy soppressata, hot honey
- Casalinga16.95Golden fried eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano
- Vodka Pie17.95Mozzarella, vodka sauce, grilled chicken
Gluten free dough available, 5.95 extra.
Insalate
Lunch / dinner.
- Garden or Caesar Salad11.95 / 13.95
- Arugula Salad13.95 / 15.95Shaved parmesan, olives, tomatoes, lemon dressing
- Campagna Salad15.95 / 18.95Mixed greens, apples, walnuts, dried cranberries, gorgonzola
- Calamari Salad17.95 / 21.95Crispy calamari, kale, garbanzo beans, cherry peppers, rosa dressing
- Nella Salad15.95 / 18.95Mixed greens, oranges, beets, goat cheese, lemon dressing
- Chopped Cobb15.95 / 18.95Mixed greens, egg, tomatoes, pancetta, avocado, gorgonzola
- Tuna Salad18.95 / 22.95Seared tuna, mixed greens, soba noodles, scallions, avocado, bell peppers, ponzu dressing
- Greek Salad15.95 / 18.95Iceberg lettuce, radicchio, olives, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta, Greek dressing
- Beet Salad14.95 / 17.95Kale, endive, roasted beets, honey walnuts, gorgonzola, balsamic dressing
- Palma Salad15.95 / 18.95Layers of hearts of palm, tomatoes, grilled corn, mixed greens, avocado, lemon vinaigrette
- Strawberry Salad15.95 / 18.95Arugula, radicchio, fresh mint, sliced strawberries, ricotta salata, strawberry vinaigrette
Add chicken 8, add shrimp 12, add salmon or branzino 12. Chopped, 3.95 extra.
Pasta
Lunch / dinner.
- Burrata Ravioli18.95 / 23.95Burrata infused ravioli, marinara, basil
- Molto Penne17.95 / 22.95Eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce
- Gnocchi Bolognese18.95 / 23.95Meat sauce, roasted tomatoes
- Penne Alla Vodka17.95 / 22.95Pink cream sauce, shallots
- Linguini Vongole19.95 / 24.95White or red, little neck clams, garlic
- Cavatelli Pugliese17.95 / 23.95Broccoli rabe, sausage, garlic
- Linguini Molinari22.95 / 27.95Ecuadorian shrimp, roasted tomatoes, light Molinari cream sauce
- Gnocchi Pesto18.95 / 23.95Roasted tomatoes, chicken
- Pappardelle Short Rib18.95 / 24.95Wide ribbon pasta, pulled short rib, vegetable medley, demi glace
- Lobster Ravioli22.95 / 27.95Pink crab meat sauce
- Pappardelle Scarpariello18.95 / 23.95Sausage, chicken, peppers, onions, zesty garlic sauce
- Linguini Limone18.95 / 23.95Linguini tossed in a zesty lemon reduction sauce topped with crispy capers and sauteed lemon zest chicken
- Linguine Mare22.95 / 28.95Tossed with shrimp, calamari and salmon in a brandy cream sauce
- Lobster Risotto24.95 / 30.95Arborio rice, fresh lobster and crab meat, zesty lobster bouillabaisse
Penne alla vodka: add chicken 7, add shrimp 11.
Classico
Lunch / dinner, except where only a dinner price is given.
- Chicken Parmigiana21.95 / 24.95Creamy burrata mozzarella, marinara, penne or Bronx style
- Salmon24.95 / 30.95North Atlantic salmon, grilled asparagus, roasted potatoes, lemon herb sauce
- Spicy Garlic Shrimp25.95 / 32.95Garlic, spinach, potatoes, white wine sauce
- Baby Lamb Chops26.95 / 34.95Potatoes, vegetables, balsamic reduction
- Veal Valdostana23.95 / 28.95Breaded scallopine topped with fontina and prosciutto, finished with a light demi-glace, broccoli rabe and mashed potatoes
- Chicken Scarpariello22.95 / 26.95Chicken breast topped with cherry peppers, sweet Italian sausage, garlic and rosemary in a light garlic white wine sauce, seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes
- Filet Mignon 9 oz36.95 dinnerThick cut filet with a house-made bourbon steak sauce, sauteed spinach and whipped potatoes
- Branzino Pescatore27.95 / 33.95Mediterranean sea bass topped with chopped shrimp, calamari and mussels in a smooth tomato sauce, roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables
- Pork Osso Buco34.95 dinnerBraised pork osso buco in a marsala wine sauce with button, shiitake and king oyster mushrooms, roasted potatoes and broccoli rabe
- Tuna Ponza26.95 / 34.95Encrusted tuna, seared rare, topped with fresh avocado, Tuscan bean salad
Desserts
Listed without prices on their menu.
- Tiramisu
- Cannoli Dip
- New York Cheesecake
- Limoncello Cake
- Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Gelato
- Chocolate Lava Cake
Cocktails
Their seasonal list. All 13.
- The Italian Winter13Grey Goose, mission fig, fresh lemon juice, rosemary simple, club soda
- The Pear-fect Pop Spritz13Belvedere La Poire, cranberry juice, Aperol, fresh lime juice, prosecco, club soda
- Fireside Sipper13Maker's Mark, fresh pear juice, ginger simple, fresh lemon juice, garnished with a roasted cinnamon stick
- The Pomegranate Picante13Jalapeno infused pomegranate Van Gogh vodka, fresh lemon juice, agave, splash of club soda
- Apple Bottom Mule13Belvedere, fresh lemon juice, honey simple, apple cider, ginger beer
- Amalfi Coast Winter Spritz13Gray Whale gin, limoncello, rosemary simple, prosecco, splash of club soda
Happy Hour
Every day 3 to 6, not on holidays. 90-minute limit on table service. Beer, glasses of wine and all well drinks are half off; these are the priced items.
- Aperol Spritz7
- Espresso Martini8
- Strawberry Spritz8
- Fuzzy Pink Mule7
- Hugo's Garden Spritz8
- Meatballs8
- Arancini7
- Lamb Chops12
- Brussels Sprouts7
- Mozzarella Fritti7
- Calamari Fritti7
- Fried Artichokes7
- Fig Bruschetta7
- Penne Vodka or Marinara7
- Garden or Caesar Salad7
Wine — Owner's Selection
Glass / bottle. Vintage and availability subject to change.
- Hampton Water Prosecco Rosé14 / 54France
- Belle Glos Pinot Noir17 / 66California
- J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon17 / 66Paso Robles
- Ornellaia Le Volte Super Tuscan18 / 70Tuscany
- Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay16 / 62California
Bottles half price all day Monday and 11:30 to 4 Tuesday to Friday, except the reserve list. Not on holidays.
Wine — Rosé
Glass / bottle.
- Miraly12 / 46Italy
- Whispering Angel18 / 70Provence
Wine — Interesting Whites
Glass / bottle.
- Matanzas Chenin Blanc14 / 54California
- La Cana Albarino14 / 54Spain
- Franck Millet Sancerre17 / 66France
- Thomas Schmitt Riesling12 / 46Mosel
Wine — Classic Italian Whites
Glass / bottle.
- Franco Amoroso Gavi14 / 54Piedmont
- Pieropan Soave14 / 54Italy
Wine — Pinot Grigio
Glass / bottle.
- Villa Marin12 / 46Veneto
- Corte Pitora14 / 54Veneto
Wine — Chardonnay
Glass / bottle.
- Chalk Hill14 / 54Russian River
- La Crema16 / 62Sonoma
Wine — Sauvignon Blanc
Glass / bottle.
- Tangaroa12 / 46Marlborough
- Whitehaven14 / 54Marlborough
Wine — Sparkling
Glass / bottle.
- Coppola Prosecco14 / 54Italy
- Moet Champagne30187 ml split
Wine — Interesting Reds
Glass / bottle.
- Marques de Riscal Rioja15 / 58Spain
- Don Nicanor Malbec Reserve12 / 46Mendoza
Wine — Italian Reds
Glass / bottle.
- Brancaia Chianti Classico16 / 62Tuscany
- Gio Barba14 / 54Tuscany
- Rubio Super Tuscan12 / 46Tuscany
- Monte degli Angeli Barolo20 / 78Piedmont
- La Lecciaia Brunello18 / 70Montalcino
- Ceretto Dolcetto14 / 54Piedmont
Wine — Cabernet Sauvignon
Glass / bottle.
- Black Stallion15 / 58North Coast
- Coppola Claret13 / 50Lodi
- Red Sun11 / 42Paso Robles
Wine — Pinot Noir
Glass / bottle.
- Davis Bynum16 / 62Russian River
- J Vineyards14 / 54California
Wine — Merlot
Glass / bottle.
- Decoy by Duckhorn14 / 54California
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