Lé Fresca | Ristorante Italiano | Pasta, Pizza, Italian

2218 2nd Ave N Birmingham, AL 35203

(205) 593-4241

THE MENU WINE & DRINKS

Call 205-593-4241

for reservations

RESERVATIONS ARE SUGGESTED

open 11am-9pm

tuesday through thursday

open 11am-9:30pm

Friday & saturday

Lé Fresca brings the taste and excitement of Northern Italy to 2nd Ave North Birmingham, AL. We offer a wide variety of Italian cuisine, imported pizza oven, full bar & wine.

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lefresca

Ristorante Italiano🍷🍕Passione per il cibo e vino Italiano
Da Peschiera a Birmingham
#lefrescabhm
A taste of Peschiera del Garda in Birmingham, Al.

No reservations needed for lunch! We are open from

No reservations needed for lunch!
We are open from 11am-9pm Tue-Thurs
and 11am-9:30pm Fri&Sat
Call (205) 593-4241 for reservations.
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Affettati Misti:
Italian for mixed cold cuts. All three meats are sliced to order and we continually change the selection of meats and cheese throughout the seasons. This dish comes with 2 rolls of bread from Birmingham Breadworks. @birminghambreadworks

Fritto Misto Gulf shrimp and calamari are breaded

Fritto Misto
Gulf shrimp and calamari are breaded with semolina then fried. We serve the fritto misto with salsa ruccalo and lemon.
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Call us to make reservations at
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Open 11am-9pm Tuesday through Thursday
Open 11am-9:30pm Friday and Saturday
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#frittomisto #gulfshrimp #lunchtime #lefrescabham #Lefresca #lefrescabhm #italianfoodlover #Italian #ItalianFood #authenticitalian #northenitalian #ristoranteitaliano #instagrambham #bhamrestaurants

Our catch of the day: grilled grouper with summer

Our catch of the day: grilled grouper with summer vegetables finished with a lemon agrumato.

We are open 11am-9pm Tue-Thurs
and 11am-9:30pm Fri&Sat.
For reservations call 205-593-4241.

#grouper #italianfood #catchoftheday #seafood #gulfseafood

Another exclusive to Lé Fresca in the state of Al

Another exclusive to Lé Fresca in the state of Alabama, we present you @cadeifrati I Frati Lugana. This is the sister wine of the Ronchedone.
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I Frati
Lugana Doc
This is the jewel in the crown, the wine that got us known and continues to be the image of the company. A direct thread can be traced back to its variety, the Turbiana, our native vine. Intended to be consumed as a vintage, it expresses the best of itself many years after bottling. When young, it is fresh, linear and furnished with great sophistication and elegance with delicate hints of white balsamic flowers, traces of apricot and almond. Time enables it to evolve, allowing the mineral notes to be expressed with greater determination, thereby acquiring its complexity with traces of iodates, spices and candied fruit. In the mouth, it is capable of enveloping the whole palate thanks to a significant savoury essence, accompanied by strong, exuberant acidity. When young, a serving temperature of around 10 degrees is preferable, with cold or warm – but delicate – starters and to accompany fish dishes, boiled, steamed or grilled.
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Technical data
Vines used: 100% Turbiana
Soil composition: limestone – clay
Cultivation system: Simple and double Guyot
Planting density: 2.30 x 0.70
Yield per hectare: 90 hundredweight
Vinification type: steel
Malolactic fermentation: not carried out
Refinement and development: in steel on the fine lees for minimum 6 months, followed by 2 months in the bottle
Alcohol content: 13%
Total acidity: 6.40 g/L
Volatile acidity: 0.30 g/L
pH: 3.20
Dry extract: 21 g/L
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Source: https://cadeifrati.it/en/i-frati-lugana/

North Carolina sunburst trout served with roasted

North Carolina sunburst trout served with roasted potatoes and green beans.

We are open from 11am-9pm Tue-Thurs
and 11am-9:30pm Fri&Sat.
Call 205-593-4241 for reservations.

#sunbursttrout #trout #italianfood #foodie #authenticitalian #northenitalian #Lefresca #lefrescabhm #trueitalian #birmingham #birminghamrestaurant #fish #sunburst #italianfood #ristorante #ristoranteitaliano #instagrambham #bhamnow #inbirmingham

Tagliatelle allo scoglio: Tagliatelle with clams,

Tagliatelle allo scoglio:
Tagliatelle with clams, mussels, and shrimp in a brodo di pesce.

We are open from 11am-9pm Tue-Thurs
and 11am-9:30pm Fri&Sat.
Call 205-593-4241 for reservations.

#tagliatelle #tagliatellealloscoglio #gulfshrimp #mussels #clams #brododipesce #ristoranteitaliano #instagrambham #authenticitalian #northenitalian #Lefresca #lefrescabhm #trueitalian #inbirmingham #bhamnow #birminghamAlabama #birmingham #birminghamrestaurant #Alabama

Our traditional Italian pizzas. We start by import

Our traditional Italian pizzas. We start by import the highest grade flour from Italy to make our pizza dough. This high ph flour is one of the keys to our light and crispy pizzas. We spread a thin layer of sauce on the dough to start. From there we add the ingredients for one of our signature Italian pizzas followed by crumbled pieces of mozzarella. As the pizza cooks in the oven the crumbles of mozzarella melt creating a thin layer of cheese. Now many of our first time guest are suprised to discover that we serve our pizzas uncut. We do this for a few reason. First of course this is how your pizza would be served in Marco's home country. Second by not cutting the pizza that thin layer of cheese traps the heat keeping our thin pizzas hot for much longer. Finally this allows you to decide the size of your slice. Marco says that his mother always cuts eight slices from her pizza, Marco always cuts seven slices from his pizza and his brother Luca only cuts his pizza into two slices. Our servers of course are more than happy to slice your pizza table side upon request. While our American servers are getting quicker ever service none are quite as fast as Marco at cutting your pizza table side.

Today's pizzas:

Margherita: mozzarella and basil - $15
Diavola: hot salami and red peppers - $16
Porky: bacon, sausage and hot salami - $17
Capricciosa: prosciutto, mushrooms, artichoke and black olives - $16
Prosciutto Cotto: prosciutto and mozzarella - $16
Rucola: arugula and sausage-$16
Pesto: pesto and mushrooms- $16
Soporita: sausage and gorgonzola-$16

We are open from 11am-9pm today and every Tuesday through Thursday and 11am-9:30pm FridayandSaturday. Call us to make reservation (205) 593-4241.

#lefresca #lefrescabham #newrestaurant #birmingham #birminghamalabama #alabama #italianfood #foodie #foodiesofinstagram #bhamrestaurants #bhamfoodgram #bhamfood #bhamfoodstagram #ristorante #ristoranteitaliano #instagrambham #bhamnow #happeninsintheham #bhamloftdistrict #pizza #pizzaria #pizzariaitaliana

Here we have a comfrey farms pork chop served with

Here we have a comfrey farms pork chop served with summer vegetable caponata.
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#porkchop #caponata #italianfood #Lefresca #lefrescabhm #bhamloftdistrict #lunchtime #summertime #birmingham #birminghamalabama #ristoranteitaliano #instagrambham #bhamrestaurants #bhamfoodgram #bhamfood #ristorante

It's finally back, our Limonsecco. Here we combin

It's finally back, our Limonsecco. Here we combine limoncello, fresh squeezed sour mix, and we finish the cocktail with prosecco.

We are open 11am-9pm Tue-Thurs
and 11am-9:30pm.

#limoncello #limonsecco #italiancocktail #cocktailsofinstagram #cocktails #cocktailhour #ristoranteitaliano #birminghamAlabama #birmingham #Alabama #Lefresca #lefrescabhm

New pizza!!! Mushroom basil pesto pizza. We are

New pizza!!! Mushroom basil pesto pizza.

We are open from 11am-9pm Tue-Thurs
and 11am-9:30pm Fri&Sat.
Call 205-593-4241 for reservations and curbside.

#pizzaria #pizzapizza #italianfood #authenticitalian #northenitalian #ristoranteitaliano #mushroom #mushroompizza #birmingham #birminghamalabama #lunchtime #summerpizza

Spaghetti amatriciana with guanciale and pecorino.

Spaghetti amatriciana with guanciale and pecorino.

We are open 11am-9pm Tue-Thurs
and 11am-9:30pm Fri&Sat
Call 205-593-4241 for reservations.

#lefresca #lefrescabhm #speghetti #amatriciana #italianfood #authenticitalian #ristoranteitaliano #italianpasta #pecorino #guanciale

No reservations needed for lunch! . Olive oil cake

No reservations needed for lunch!
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Olive oil cake garnished with blueberry compote.

Similar to a pound cake the olive oil cake uses olive oil in place of butter. A thin layer of sugar across the top of the cake gives the cake a nice light crunch. Each slice is garnished with a blueberry compote made with a hint of lemon zest.

We are open 11am-9pm Tue-Thurs
And open 11am-9:30pm Fri&Sat
Call 205-593-4241 for reservations.

#lefresca #lefrescabham #newrestaurant #birmingham #birminghamalabama #alabama #italianfood #foodie #foodiesofinstagram #bhamrestaurants #bhamfoodgram #bhamfood #bhamfoodstagram #ristorante #ristoranteitaliano #instagrambham #bhamnow #happeninsintheham #bhamloftdistrict #oliveoilcake #blurberrycompote #compote

We are now offering one of our most popular wines

We are now offering one of our most popular wines by the glass. @zenatowinery wines come from Marco’s home town and really represent that true Northern Italian style that we present in the dinning experience at Lé Fresca.

From the Zenato's site:

Immediately after the fermentation of the dried Amarone grapes, the best selection of Valpolicella “passes over” the Amarone marc, starting the second short fermentation; in this way the alcohol content increases and a product richer in color, extracts and aromas is obtained.

After aging in French oak tonneaux for 18/20 months, it is followed by a subsequent rest in the bottle for 6 months.

The result of this process is a refined and concentrated wine that is extremely soft and velvety, with intense aromas of small red fruits.

Ripassa offers fruity aromas and very fine tannins to the palate, with an aura of chocolate and spices. It represents one of the most significant wines of Zenato's oenological evolution.

Source: https://www.zenato.it/it/ripassa-valpolicella-ripasso-doc-superiore.html

Summer squash and ricotta ravioli with a burro fus

Summer squash and ricotta ravioli with a burro fuso and finished with parmesan cheese.
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#pasta #pastalover #ravioli #summer #summersquash #primi #italianfood #authenticitalian #northenitalian #birmingham #birminghamalabama #ristoranteitaliano #lefrescabhm #lefrescabham #Lefresca

Our local heirloom tomato salad. Here we are using

Our local heirloom tomato salad. Here we are using those beautiful local tomatoes from @boydharvestfarm with cucumber, onion, and a red wine vinaigrette.

We are open from 11am-9pm Tue-Thurs
and 11am-9:30pm Fri&Sat.
Call 205-593-4241 for reservations.

#eatlocal #eatlocalgrown #farmtotable #alabamatomatoes #heirloomtomatoes #heirloom #heirloomvegetables #authenticitalian #italianfoodlover #lefrescabhm #Lefresca #trueitalian #inbirmingham #bhamnow #birminghamAlabama #birmingham #birminghamrestaurant #birminghamfarmersmarket #lunchtime #summer #summertomatoes

We know you missed us while we were gone for vacat

We know you missed us while we were gone for vacation but we are back and in full swing with our regular business hours.
Open 11am-9pm Tue-Thurs
and 11am-9:30pm Fri&Sat
Call 205-593-4241 for reservations.

Featured in the picture is Nelson. Nelson came by Lé Fresca everyday looking for his treat while we were gone. Im sure he will be excited to see us back.

#newrestaurant #birmingham #birminghamrestaurant #birminghampizza #italianfood #authenticitalian #northenitalian #Lefresca #lefrescabhm #bhamloftdistrict #instagrambham #bhamnow #happeninsintheham #datenightdoneright #badassbham

We wanted to show off some beautiful local heirloo

We wanted to show off some beautiful local heirloom tomatoes from @boydharvestfarm out of Cullman.

#eatlocal #eatlocalgrown #farmtotable #alabamatomatoes #heirloomtomatoes #heirloom #heirloomvegetables #authenticitalian #italianfoodlover #lefrescabhm #Lefresca #trueitalian #inbirmingham #bhamnow #birminghamAlabama #birmingham #birminghamrestaurant #birminghamfarmersmarket #lunchtime #summer #summertomatoes

We're back, well rested, and ready to serve you! W

We're back, well rested, and ready to serve you!
We are open for our normal business hours so
11am-9pm Tue-Thurs
and 11am-9:30pm Fri&Sat.
Call 205-593-4241 for reservations.

I personally cannot wait to eat a porky pizza. Here we have a base of tomato sauce and mozzarella topped with spicy salami, house made sausage and bacon. Now our traditional Italian pizzas use the highest grade flour from Italy for our pizza dough. This high ph flour is one of the keys to our light and crispy pizzas. We spread a thin layer of sauce on the dough to start. From there we add the ingredients for one of our signature Italian pizzas followed by crumbled pieces of mozzarella. As the pizza cooks in the oven the crumbles of mozzarella melt creating a thin layer of cheese. Now many of our first time guest are suprised to discover that we serve our pizzas uncut. We do this for a few reason. First of course this is how your pizza would be served in Marco's home country. Second by not cutting the pizza that thin layer of cheese traps the heat keeping our thin pizzas hot for much longer. Finally this allows you to decide the size of your slice. Marco says that his mother always cuts eight slices from her pizza, Marco always cuts seven slices from his pizza and his brother Luca only cuts his pizza into two slices. Our servers of course are more than happy to slice your pizza table side upon request. While our American servers are getting quicker ever service none are quite as fast as Marco at cutting your pizza table side.

#lefresca #lefrescabham #newrestaurant #birmingham #birminghamalabama #alabama #italianfood #foodie #foodiesofinstagram #bhamrestaurants #bhamfoodgram #bhamfood #bhamfoodstagram #ristorante #ristoranteitaliano #instagrambham #bhamnow #happeninsintheham #bhamloftdistrict #pizza #pizzaria #pizzariaitaliana

Just a reminder we are on vacation until Tuesday J

Just a reminder we are on vacation until Tuesday July 13th when we will return for our normal hours.