Stresa Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Stresa Restaurant, a delightful culinary destination located at 1524 Northern Blvd, Manhasset, NY. This establishment captures the essence of fine Italian dining with a menu that boasts exquisite offerings. A standout dish is the Aragosta Alla Costa Smeralda, where succulent lobster meets a rich Amoricaine sauce, complemented by baby string beans and rice. For those seeking something heartier, the Scaloppina Al Limone offers tender veal sautéed in a refreshing white wine and lemon sauce, each bite an invitation to savor the complexity of flavor.

To elevate your dining experience, Stresa presents a carefully curated wine cellar. Choose from exceptional selections such as Pinot Noir from Chateau St. Jean or a luxurious Dom Perignon for a memorable evening. With each dish crafted to perfection, Stresa Restaurant promises a culinary journey that lingers long after the meal is over.

Dinner

Carpaccio Alla Villa Igea

Swordfish carpaccio served with Tuscon virgin oil and lemon dressing

$17.50

Carpaccio Di Manzo Con Parmigiano

Beef carpaccio with chips of parmesan cheese

$17.50

Mozzarella Di Bufala Con Prosciutto Di Parma

Fresh bufala mozzarella with imported prosciutto from Parma

$17.00

Brodetto Triestino

Baby clams, shrimps and mussels in a white wine, tomato broth

$17.50

Lasagnette Di Melanzane

Layers of eggplant with parmesan cheese, tomato, mozzarella and basil

$16.50

Capesante Con Ceci

Pan seared diver sea scallops with chick peas and chick peas puree

$18.50

Pappa Al Pomodoro

Tomato Soup

$11.00

Bisque Di Pesce Del Giorno

Bisque made with the fish of the day

$12.50

Campagnola

A four bean soup served in a pastry crust

$12.75

Zuppa Di Verdure Fresche

Fresh vegetable soup

$11.50

Bigoli Alla Latina

Homemade pasta with pancetta, cabbage and fresh tomatoes topped with pecorino cheese

$20.50

Bucatini Alla Norma

Thick spaghetti sauteed with eggplant and fresh tomatoes

$20.50

Spaghetti Alla Rustica

Made with red, green and yellow pepper sauce with Gaeta olives, capers and cherry tomato sauce

$21.00

Fettucine Alla Bocelli

Homemade fettucine pasta served with veal and chicken Bolognese with ricotta cheese

$20.50

Ravioli Della Casa Al Ripieno Giornaliero

Homemade ravioli with the stuffing of the day

$19.50

Rigatoni Stresa

Large tubular pasta sauteed with chunks of chicken breast, spinach and mushrooms

$21.00

Risotto Del Giorno

Our daily risotto

$25.00

Risotto Con Carciofini E Parmigiano

Arborio rice with baby artichokes and parmesan cheese

$25.00

Zucchini Alla Moda Fettuccine

Zucchini Fettuccine style with baby shrimps in a light tomato sauce

$24.00

Pollo Marengo

Scallops of chicken breast sauteed with pearl onions, shrimps and cherry tomatoes

$29.75

Pollo Alla Moda Dei Nonni

Chunks of chicken breast sauteed with onions, peppers, and mushrooms in a balsamic vinegar sauce

$29.75

Galletto Morris

Grilled butterflied baby chicken with mustard and garlic sauce with roasted root vegetables

$29.75

Anatra Alla Moda Umbra

Roast duck in a Rose wine served with Semolina gnocchi and lentils

$29.75

Bistecca Alla King

Grilled sirloin steak served sliced with peppers, onions and mushrooms

$41.00

Medaglione Di Manzo Portofino

Pan seared medallions of filet mignon with mustard seeds in a red wine sauce

$41.00

Filetto Di Manzo Alla Rossini

Sautéed filet of beef topped with Foie Gras in a port wine sauce served with rosti potatoes and sauteed spinach

$41.00

Carre Di Agnello Alla Romana

Roasted rack of lamb with fresh rosemary served with minted vegetables and potato Napoleon

$39.50

Costoletta Di Vitello Alla Borromeo

Sauteed veal chop with wild mushrooms served with timbale potatoes and Savoy cabbage

Delizia Dell'Alta Savoia

Scaloppini of veal sauteed in a white wine and fresh herb sauce finished with gruyere cheese and cooked ham

$29.00

Scaloppina Al Limone

Sauteed veal scaloppini in a white wine and lemon sauce

$28.50

Salappina Alla Boscaiola

Sauteed veal scaloppini in wild mushrooms

$29.00

Branzino Alla Mediterraneo

Whole Mediterranean sea bass served in a white wine sauce and topped with capers

$37.75

Salmone Alla Pavarotti

Broiled filet of salmon with peppers and onions in a balsamic sauce

$32.75

Scampi Alla Griglia Con Spinaci

Grilled shrimp served on a bed of sauteed spinach

$37.50

Scampi Con Carciofini

Shrimp sauteed with baby artichoke served in a puree of black beans

$37.50

Aragosta Alla Costa Smeralda

Lobster in a traditional Amoricaine sauce served with baby string beans and rice

Insalata Alla Cesare

Caesar salad for two

$22.00

Insalata Alla Moda Di Asolo

Beets, tomatoes, onions and orange in a balsamic vinaigrette

$11.75

Insalata Alla Charlotte

Diced arugula, endive, radicchio, romaine, mushroom, asparagus, tomato and roasted pepper

$13.75

Carciofi E Fagiolini Con Parmigiano

Artichoke and string bean salad topped with shavings of parmesan cheese

$13.75

Torta Di Cioccolata

Our famous chocolate cake

$9.00

Torta Al Formaggio Di Ricotta

Ricotta cheese cake

$9.00

Crostata Di Frutta Fresca

Fresh fruit tart

$9.00

Zabaglione

Italian warm custard with marsala wine

$9.00

Frutta Di Bosco Con Gelato Dela Casa

Mixed berries with homemade gelato

$9.00

Creme Brulee

Classic Creme Brulee

$9.00

Tirami Su

Tirami Su cake

$9.00

Composta Di Pere Fresche

Poached pear

$9.00

Tartufo Italiano

Italian ice cream truffle

$8.00

Sorbetti Italiani

Italian fruit sherbet

$8.00

Torta Al Limone

Lemon cake

$9.00

Caffe

$2.75

Caffe Senza Caffeine

$3.00

Espresso

$3.00

Jamaican Coffee

$8.50

Tea

$3.00

Irish Coffee

$8.50

Cappuccino

$3.50

Vin Santo

$7.00

Pinot Grigio, La Vendemmia (Vento)

$13.00

Sauvignon Blanc, The Cloud Factory (New Zealand)

$13.00

Chardonnay, Hess Select (California)

$13.00

Riesling, Relax (California)

$13.00

White Zingandel, Beringer (California)

$13.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Sterling Vintners Collection (North Coast)

$13.00

Merlot, Mondavi Woodbridge (California)

$13.00

Pinot Noir, Rode Cellars (California)

$13.00

Malbec, Terrazas Alto Del Plata (Argentina)

$13.00

Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, La Vendemmia

$13.00

Chianti DOCG, Castello Di Gabbiano (Toscana)

$13.00

Amarone, Bertani Valpantena (Veneto)

$25.00

Barolo, Val Di Giulia (Piemonte)

$25.00

Brunello, Collelceto (Toscana)

$25.00

Martini & Rossi Asti Spumante (Piedmont)

$39.00

La Marca Prosecco (Veneto)

$39.00

Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label (Reims)

$75.00

Moet And Chandon Imperial (Epernay)

$125.00

Tattinger La Francais (Reims)

$125.00

Dom Perignon (Epernay)

$325.00

Cristal Brut Louis Roederer (Reims)

$475.00

Frascati, Fontana Candida (Lazio)

$39.00

Vermentino, DOC Frescobaldi Tenuta Dell'Ammiraglia (Toscana)

$39.00

Pinot Grigio, Zenato (Veneto)

$39.00

Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita (Alto-Adige)

$68.00

Chardonnay, Stemmari (Sicilia)

$39.00

Chardonnay, Frescobaldi (Toscana)

$39.00

Gavi Di Gavi, Villa Rosa (Piedmont)

$45.00

Gavi Di Gavi, La Scolca Black Label (Piedmonte)

$95.00

Terra Di Tufi Terruzzi Puthod (Piedmonte)

$65.00

Falanghina, Donnachiara (Campania)

$45.00

Greco Di Tufo, Feudi Di San Gregorio (Campania)

$48.00

Fiano Di Avellino, Donnachiara (Campania)

$55.00

Chianti Classico, Ruffino Aziano (Toscana)

$39.00

Chianti Classico, Castello Di Gabbiano (Toscana)

$39.00

Hianti Classico Riserva Ducale, Ruffino (Toscana)

$65.00

Chianti Classico, Riserva Ducale Gold Label Ruffino (Toscana)

$100.00

Rosso Toscana, Villa Antinori (Toscana)

$65.00

Nero D'Avola, Stemmari (Sicilia)

$39.00

Valpolicella Ripasso, Secco Bertani (Vento)

$45.00

Barbera D'Asti, Michele Chiarlo (Piedmont)

$49.00

Santa Cecilia, Planeta (Sicilia)

$60.00

Gattinara, Travaglini (Piedmont)

$80.00

Rosso Di Montalcino, Cecchi (Toscana)

$60.00

Rosso Di Montalcino, Castello Bafi (Toscana)

$60.00

Lucente, Luce Dellavita (Toscana)

$65.00

Luce, Luce Dellavita (Toscana)

$210.00

Levolte, Tenuta Di Ornellaia (Toscana)

$70.00

Tignanello, Marchesi Antinori (Toscana)

$200.00

Ornellaia, Marchesi Antinori (Toscana)

$425.00

Ornellaia, Masseto (Toscana)

$975.00

Brunello Di Montalcino, Castello Banfi (Toscana)

$150.00

Brunello Di Montalcino, Il Poggione (Toscana

$150.00

Brunello Di Montalcino, DaVinci (Toscana)

$95.00

Barolo, Franco Amaroso (Piedmonte)

$75.00

Barolo, Franco Pio Cesare (Piedmonte)

$150.00

Barolo, Gaja (Piedmonte)

$210.00

Barbaresco, Michele Chiario (Piedmonte)

$90.00

Barbaresco, Gaja (Piedmonte)

$450.00

Amarone, Cesari (Veneto)

$95.00

Amarone, Zenato (Veneto)

$110.00

Amarone, Bertani (Veneto)

$230.00

Amarone, Dal Forno Romano (Veneto)

$750.00

Chardonnay, Sonoma-Cutrer (Sonoma)

$49.00

Chardonnay, Robert Mondavi (Napa)

$52.00

Chardonnay, Robert Mondavi Reserve (Napa)

$95.00

Chardonnay, Iron Horse (Napa)

$55.00

Chardonnay, Hess Suskol Vineyard (Napa)

$55.00

Chardonnay, Simi (Napa)

$49.00

Chardonnay, Newton Unfiltered (Napa)

$75.00

Chardonnay, Cakebread (Napa)

$95.00

Sauvingon Blanc, Cloudy Bay

$70.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Kenwood (Sonoma)

$52.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Rodney Strong (Sonoma)

$52.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Simi (Sonoma)

$52.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Hess Select (Napa)

$52.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, William Hill (Napa)

$55.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Hess Allomi (Napa)

$80.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Ferrari Carano (Napa)

$80.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi (Napa)

$80.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Joseph Phelps (Napa)

$95.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Tapestry BV Meritage (Napa)

$110.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan (Sonoma)

$130.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap (Napa)

$120.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus (Napa)

$150.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Dominus (Napa)

$190.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Plum Jack (Napa)

$190.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak (Napa)

$260.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi Reserve (Napa)

$295.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Opus One (Napa)

$390.00

Merlot, Black Stone (California)

$42.00

Merlot, Sterling (Napa)

$60.00

Merlot, Sterling Reserve (Napa)

$80.00

Merlot, Stags Leap (Napa)

$80.00

Pinot Noir, Smoketree (Sonoma)

$42.00

Pinot Noir, Chateau St. Jean (Sonoma)

$55.00

Pinot Noir, La Crema (Sonoma)

$60.00

Pinot Noir, Rodney Strong (Sonoma)

$70.00

Syrah Petite, Stags Leap (Napa)

$90.00

Pouilly-Fusse, Louis Jadot (Burgundy)

$65.00

Puligny-Montrachet, Louis Jadot (Burgundy)

$210.00

Sancerre, Chateau De Sancerre (Loire)

$60.00

Malbec Reserva, Terrazas (Argentina)

$55.00

Wine Cellar

Private Parties

Le Due Paste

Pasta Combination

Insalata Ai Tre Colori

Three color Salad

Scaloppina Di Vitello Alla Boscaiola

Veal Scaloppini sauted with wild mushrooms

Filetto Di Salmone Alla Griglia

Broiled filet of Salmon in a Dijonaise sauce

Torta Al Cioccolato

Our famous flourless chocolate cake

Scelta Di Caffee Te

Choice of Coffee or Tea

Passed Hor D'oeuvres - Chef's Choice

Insalata Mista

Romaine and Tomato Salad

Petto Di Pollo Alla Paesana

Grilled breast of chicken with peppers, onions and mushrooms

Torta Al Formaggio Di Ricotta

Ricotta cheese cake

Scelta Di Caffe E Te

Choice of Coffee or Tea

Filetto Di Branzino Alle Cinque Terre

Pan seared filet of Branzino in a Cinque Terre white wine sauce with fresh herbs

Carre Di Agnello Alla Romana

Roasted rack of lamb with fresh rosemary served with minted vegatables and potato Napoleon

Torta Di Cioccolata

Our famous chocolate cake

$9.00

Torta Al Formaggio Di Ricotta

Ricotta cheese cake

$9.00

Crostata Di Frutta Fresca

Fresh fruit tart

$9.00

Zabaglione

Italian warm custard with marsala wine

$9.00

Frutta Di Bosco Con Gelato Dela Casa

Mixed berries with homemade gelato

$9.00

Creme Brulee

Classic Creme Brulee

$9.00

Tirami Su

Tirami Su cake

$9.00

Composta Di Pere Fresche

Poached pear

$9.00

Tartufo Italiano

Italian ice cream truffle

$8.00

Sorbetti Italiani

Italian fruit sherbet

$8.00

Torta Al Limone

Lemon cake

$9.00

Caffe

$2.75

Caffe Senza Caffeine

$3.00

Espresso

$3.00

Jamaican Coffee

$8.50

Tea

$3.00

Irish Coffee

$8.50

Cappuccino

$3.50

Vin Santo

$7.00

Dessert

Lunch

Prosciutto E Melone

Parma ham with melon

$15.50

Carpaccio Piemontese

Thin sliced filet Mignon with arugula parmigiano

$16.50

Cozze Portofino

Mussels in a mustard sauce with mushrooms

$15.00

Caprese Di Bufala

Buffalo mozzarella with tomatoes and roasted red pepper

$16.00

Zuppa Di Lenticchie

Lentil soup

$10.00

Zuppa All'Ortolana

Vegetable soup

$10.00

Pasta E Fagioli

Our famous bean soup

$10.00

Stracciatella Alla Romana

Egg drops with spinach in chicken broth

$10.00

Capellini Primavera

Angel hair pasta with fresh vegetables in a tomato sauce

$19.00

Bigoli Alla Latina

Homemade pasta with pancetta, cabbage and fresh tomatoes, topped with pecorino cheese

$19.00

Rigatoni Alla Stresa

Large tubular pasta sautéed with chunks of chicken breast, spinach and mushrooms

$19.00

Linguine Alla Vongole

Linguine with baby clams

$23.50

Tortellini Bolognese

Homemade cheese tortellini in a meat sauce

$19.00

Frittata Con Asparagi

Omelet with asparagus

$19.00

Frittata Alla Giardiniera

Omelet with fresh vegetables

$19.00

Frittata Con Funghi

Omelet with mushrooms

$19.00

Frittata Al Formaggio

Omelet with cheese

$19.00

Frittata Allo Scoglio

Omelet with Scallops and Shrimp

$20.00

Frittata Alla Savoiarda

Omelet with Ham and Fontina Cheese

$19.00

Soffiato Al Granchi

Crab Meat Souffle

$21.00

Soffiato Al Formaggio

Cheese Souffle

$21.00

Insalata Alla Charlotte

Diced arugula, endive, radicchio, romaine, mushroom, asparagus, tomato, and roasted pepper

$13.00

Insalata Alla Nizzarda

Fresh string bean salad with tuna, black olives, and boiled eggs

$17.50

Con Pollo Alla Griglia

With grilled chicken

$20.00

Insalata Ai Tre Colori

Arugula, endive and radicchio with a virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing

$12.75

Con Scampi Alla Griglia

With grilled shrimp

$22.00

Filetto Di Branzino

Grilled Mediterranean bass in a white wine sauce with fresh herbs

$29.75

Scampi Alla Marinara

Shrimp served on a bed of linguine in a light tomato sauce with garlic

$32.00

Frittura Di Calamari

Fried squid

$21.00

La Piccata

Veal scaloppini sautéed with white wine, lemon, and fresh herbs

$24.75

Pollo Scarpariello

Chunks of chicken breast sautéed with white wine and herbs

$22.00

Scaloppine Alla Marsala

Veal scaloppini sautéed in a Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms

$24.75

Bistecca Alla Griglia

Broiled sirloin steak

$36.00

Scaloppine Alla Parmigiana

Veal scaloppini Parmigiana style

$24.75

Petto Di Pollo Alla Capricciosa

Grilled breast of chicken served with chopped tomatoes, basil and a garlic salad

$23.00

Pollo Alla Stresa

Scallops of chicken breast sautéed in a white wine sauce and finished with mushroom caps

$23.00

Torta Di Cioccolata

Our famous chocolate cake

$9.00

Torta Al Formaggio Di Ricotta

Ricotta cheese cake

$9.00

Crostata Di Frutta Fresca

Fresh fruit tart

$9.00

Zabaglione

Italian warm custard with marsala wine

$9.00

Frutta Di Bosco Con Gelato Dela Casa

Mixed berries with homemade gelato

$9.00

Creme Brulee

Classic Creme Brulee

$9.00

Tirami Su

Tirami Su cake

$9.00

Composta Di Pere Fresche

Poached pear

$9.00

Tartufo Italiano

Italian ice cream truffle

$8.00

Sorbetti Italiani

Italian fruit sherbet

$8.00

Torta Al Limone

Lemon cake

$9.00

Caffe

$2.75

Caffe Senza Caffeine

$3.00

Espresso

$3.00

Jamaican Coffee

$8.50

Tea

$3.00

Irish Coffee

$8.50

Cappuccino

$3.50

Vin Santo

$7.00

Zuppa Del Giorno

Soup of the day

Cozze Posillipo

Mussels in a spicy tomato sauce

Antipasto Freddo

Cold antipasto

Cappellini Pomodoro E Basilico

Angel hair pasta with tomatoes and basil

Salmone Alla Griglia

Broiled salmon

Rigatoni Bolognese

Rigatoni in meat sauce

Scaloppine Alla Paesana

Veal scaloppini sautéed with onions, peppers and mushrooms

Pollo Pizzaiola

Chunks of chicken breast sautéed in white wine with fresh tomatoes and herbs

Dolce Del Giorno

Dessert of the day

Prix Fixe Lunch