Fratello's Italian Kitchen Bar Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Fratello's Italian Kitchen Bar, a gem nestled in San Clemente, CA. Here, traditional Italian flavors meet a warm, inviting atmosphere. The menu showcases a delightful mix of pasta, casseroles, and wines, each dish a tribute to authentic Italian cuisine.
- Pasta Lovers: Dive into a variety of pasta dishes, from the rich Alfredo to the fresh Primavera made with sautéed vegetables.
- Casserole Highlights: Don’t miss the comforting Lasagna and Baked Ziti, layered generously with cheese and savory sauces.
- Wine Selections: Complement your meal with a fine selection of wines, including Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, and Decoy by Duckhorn.
Whether celebrating with friends or enjoying a cozy dinner, Fratello's guarantees incredible portions and memorable experiences that leave you savoring every bite.
Appetizers
Garlic Fries
shoe string french fries, garlic, olive oil, sea salt, pepper, Italian parsley, parmesan
Bread Sticks
soft Italian pizza dough, baked with sesame seeds, garlic butter, parmesan
Bruschetta
crisp bread served with roma tomato, garlic, onion, basil, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil
Mozzarella Sticks
breaded mozzarella, served with marinara
Caprese
buffalo mozzarella, roma tomato, basil, oregano, balsamic vinegar
Fried Calamari
served with spicy marinara
Fresh Calamari
sauteed in a red or white garlic wine sauce
Fresh Clams
sauteed in a red or white garlic wine sauce
Fresh Mussels
New Zealand or Black East Coast sauteed in a red or white garlic wine sauce
Minestrone Soup
fresh vegetables, pasta, beans
Pasta Fasul
pasta, beans in a light red garlic sauce; prosciutto on request
House Salad
mixed greens, red onion, black olive, roma tomato
Caesar Salad
Spinach Salad
mushroom, bacon, hard boiled egg, croutons
Asparagus Artichoke Salad
mixed greens, black olive, red onion, roma tomato, sun-dried tomato, roasted peppers, buffalo mozzarella
Jay's Salad
mixed greens, cranberries, blackberries, strawberries, candied walnuts, blue cheese crumbles, served with raspberry vinaigrette
Antipasto
mixed greens, salami, capicola, ham, mortadella, provolone, red onion, black olive, roma tomato, pepperoncini, roasted peppers
Chicken Rustica
grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, black olive, red onion, roma tomato, sun-dried tomato, roasted peppers, buffalo mozzarella
Cobb Salad
grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, bacon, red onion, hard boiled egg, roma tomato, bleu cheese crumbles, carrot, avocado
Roasted Salmon Salad
grilled salmon, mixed greens, black olive, red onion, roma tomato, sun-dried tomato, roasted peppers, buffalo mozzarella
Soup & Salad
Pasta
Meat Sauce
just like mama's!
Marinara
our famous meatless sauce
Two Meatballs
served with meat sauce or marinara
Two Sausages
served with meat sauce or marinara
Garlic & Olive Oil
tossed with fresh chopped tomato, basil, parmesan
Pomodoro
pear tomato, garlic, basil, olive oil, parmesan
Fra Diavolo
marinara, garlic, basil, spicy red pepper
Red Cream
marinara blended with alfredo
Pesto
basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, cream, parmesan, garnished with roma tomato
Alfredo
cream, butter, parmesan
Primavera
fresh vegetables sauteed in a red or white wine sauce or a red or white cream sauce
Clam Sauce
baby clams sauteed in a red or white garlic wine sauce
Lasagna
noodles layered with ricotta, sausage, meatball, mozzarella, baked with meat sauce or marinara
Cannelloni
fresh pasta stuffed with meat, spinach, three types of cheese, baked with meat sauce or marinara
Baked Ziti
three types of cheese, baked with meat sauce or marinara
Stuffed Shells
three types of cheese, baked with meat sauce or marinara
Eggplant Parmigiana
baked with marinara, served with spaghetti marinara
Casseroles
Chicken / Veal / Filet
Parmigiana
baked with meat sauce or marinara, served with spaghetti
Sorrentino
baked with mushroom, black olive, bacon, onion, mozzarella, in a Marsala wine sauce, served with spaghetti meat sauce
Marsala
sauteed mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce, served with spaghetti meat sauce
Piccata
white wine, garlic, lemon, capers, served with spaghetti meat sauce, mushroom and olives on request
Saltimbocca
sauteed mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce layered with prosciutto and provolone, served with spaghetti meat sauce
Chicken Ala Vodka
sauteed in a vodka cream sauce over penne
Chicken Romano
sauteed mushroom, artichoke, garlic, onion in a Marsala cream sauce over rigatoni
Grilled Chicken
Garlic sauteed vegetables served with penne garlic & olive oil.
Filet Mignon (8 oz)
Sliced jumbo mushrooms, asparagus, sauteed in a Marsala wine sauce, served with fettuccine Alfredo.
Meat Sauce
Marinara
Red Cream
Alfredo Sauce
Garlic Bread
Two Meatballs
Sausages
Spinach
sauteed in garlic and olive oil
Asparagus
steamed or sauteed with garlic butter and parmesan
Vegetables
steamed or sauteed with garlic butter and parmesan
Side Orders
Seafood
Grilled Salmon
Garlic sauteed vegetables served with penne garlic & olive oil.
Fresh Mussels
New Zealand or Black East Coast, sauteed in a red or white garlic wine sauce, served over linguine
Fresh Clams
sauteed in a red or white garlic wine sauce, served over linguine
Fresh Calamari
sauteed in a red or white garlic wine sauce, served over linguine
Fresh Scallops
sauteed in a red or white garlic wine sauce, served over linguine
Shrimp Scampi
jumbo shrimp sauteed in a white wine garlic sauce, served with spaghetti marinara
Linguine and Shrimp
jumbo shrimp sauteed in a red or white garlic wine sauce, served over linguine
Shrimp Parmigiana
jumbo shrimp, marinara, mozzarella, served over linguine
Pescatore
fresh clams, mussels, salmon, shrimp, calamari, sauteed in a red or white garlic wine sauce, served over linguine
Seafood Sampler
shrimp, scallops, salmon, sauteed in pomodoro sauce, served over angel hair
Cheese Tortellini
served with meat sauce or marinara
Ravioli
Meat or Cheese, served with meat sauce or marinara
Gnocchi Fratello
potato and asiago cheese dumplings, sauteed in a vodka cream sauce
Fettuccine Fratello
alfredo, bacon, onion, peas
Sausage and Peppers
tri color peppers, sauteed with meat sauce, served with spaghetti meat sauce
Joey's Way Sausage and Peppers
tri color peppers, red onion, basil, parmesan, sauteed in extra virgin olive oil, served with spaghetti meat sauce
Filet Bistecca
sliced filet mignon, mushroom, garlic, spinach sauteed in a Dijon cream sauce, served over penne
Specialty Pasta
Pizza - Napoleon & Sicilian
Cheese
Gluten Free
The Works
pepperoni, sausage, mushroom, olive, green pepper, onion
Vegetarian
mushroom, olive, green pepper, onion, tomato
Meat Lovers
ham, salami, and pepperoni, meatball, sausage
Fratello
spinach, garlic, tomato, mozzarella, ricotta
Margherita
tomato, buffalo mozzarella, garlic, basil
Joseito
ranch dressing, mozzarella, ground beef, pork, red onion, jalapeno
Pesto
pesto sauce, chicken, sun-dried tomato, mozzarella
Alfredo
chicken, mozzarella, alfredo sauce
Bobby Special (16 "X 16") Ultra Thin Pizza
pear tomato, olive oil, garlic, basil, romano
Gourmet Pizza
Our Own Creation
Calzoni
stuffed with 3 types of cheese, served with meat sauce or marinara
Fratello Bread
pepperoni, mozzarella rolled in fresh dough, served with meat sauce
Stromboli
pepperoni, ham, salami, green pepper, onion, American cheese, mozzarella, rolled in fresh dough, served with meat sauce
Sausage Rolls
green pepper, onion, sausage, mozzarella, rolled in fresh dough, served with meat sauce
Francesca Rolls
spinach, eggplant, mozzarella, parmesan, rolled in fresh dough, served with marinara
Mionetto, Prosecco Brut, Italy 187ml
Chandon, Brut, California 187ml
Sparkling Wine
White
The Crossings, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Decoy by Duckhorn, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma
Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Hess Select, Chardonnay, Monterey
Kendall Jackson, Chardonnay, Napa
Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, Russian River
Fleur De Prairie, Rose, Provence France
Ferrari Carano, Pinot Grigio, Russian River
Santa Margherita, Pinot Grigio, Italy
Cline, Pinot Noir, Sonoma
Meiomi, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara
Decoy by Duckhorn, Merlot, Sonoma
Robert Hall, Cabernet, Paso Robles
Unshackled, Cabernet, Multi Vineyard
Justin, Cabernet, Paso Robles
Jordan, Cabernet, Alexander Valley
Ruffino, Chianti, Tuscany, DOCG
Banfi, Chianti Classico Reserve, Tuscany
Old Soul, Zinfandel, Lodi
Z Alexander Brown, Red Blend, North Coast
Antigal Uno, Malbec, Argentina
Prisoner, Red Blend, Napa
Red
House Wine
Chardonnay
Pinot Grigio
Merlot
Cabernet
Pinot Noir
Chianti
Michelob Ultra, Light Lager 4.2%
Coors Light, Light Lager 4.2%
Bud Light, Light Lager 4.2%
Budweiser, Medium Lager 5.0%
Modelo Especial, Light Lager 4.4%
Pacifico, Light Lager 4.4%
Corona, Light Lager 4.6%
805 Blonde Ale 4.7%
Newcastle, Brown Ale 4.7%
Blue Moon, Wheat Ale 5.4%
St. Pauli Girl, Non-Alcoholic 0.5%
Guinness, Stout 4.2%
White Claw, Hard Seltzer, 5.0%
Black Cherry, Mango, Lime
Bottles and Cans
Draft
Coors Light, Light Lager 4.2%
Peroni, Light Lager 5.2%
Stella Artois, Pilsner 5.2%
Show Me Your Roots, Blond Ale, 5.1%
Blood Orange, IPA, 7.2%
Trestles IPA 6.8%
Trigger Finger IPA 6.8%
Dig My Earth, Hazy Double IPA, 8.0%
Bellini
Mionetto prosecco, peach puree
Pear Mule
Absolut pear vodka, StGermain, fresh citrus, FeverTree ginger beer
Chocotini
Absolut vanilla, Baileys, Kahlua, creme de cocoa
Aperol Spritz
Mionetto prosecco, Aperol, club soda
Paloma
Don Julio blanco tequila, grapefruit, fresh lime
Italian Margarita
Deleon platinum tequila, triple sec, house mix, amaretto
Classic Old Fashioned
Bulleit bourbon, Angostura bitters, Luxardo cherry