TESSA
New York, United States
Tessa Menu Overview
Discover the vibrant flavors of modern Mediterranean cuisine at Tessa, located in the heart of New York City. This stylish restaurant on Amsterdam Avenue offers an enticing menu that celebrates seasonal ingredients with dishes that are both imaginative and comforting. Whether you're a foodie craving artisanal pasta or a cocktail enthusiast, Tessa promises an unforgettable dining experience.
Starters
Begin your meal with a selection of starters that highlight fresh, bold flavors. The House Dips feature a delightful trio including carrot harissa, smoked eggplant, and ricotta cheese served with lavash bread, perfect for sharing. The Alsatian-inspired Flammenkueche combines fromage blanc, red onions, applewood smoked bacon, figs, and speck ham for a savory tart experience. For a light and refreshing option, the Spring Salad offers Satur farm baby lettuce, kumquats, and a champagne walnut vinaigrette.
- Mussel Provencale: Hollander Maine mussels simmered in a white wine tomato broth with fennel and served with grilled garlic baguette.
- Spring Burrata: Creamy burrata paired with fresh English peas, pea shoots, mint, aged balsamic, and extra virgin olive oil.
- Roasted Beet & Citrus Salad: A vibrant mix of roasted beets, hazelnut pesto, arugula, shaved parmigiano, and citrus honey vinaigrette.
- Tuna Tartare: Diced ahi tuna with watermelon radishes, avocado sorbet, and preserved Meyer lemon coulis for a refreshing bite.
- Octopus a la Plancha: Grilled octopus served with yellow squash caponata, green olive tapenade, and aged balsamic.
Main Courses
Tessa's mains showcase a range of expertly crafted Mediterranean dishes, from delicate pastas to hearty meats. The Cacio e Pepe pasta is a classic with linguine, pecorino cheese, black pepper, basil crunch, and parmigiano foam. For lovers of vegetables, the Eggplant Rigatoni features rich eggplant marinara with herbs and buffalo mozzarella, while the Spring Vegetable Fusilli highlights sautéed seasonal vegetables with basil tomato sauce and grilled ramps.
- Shrimp Scampi: Spaghetti tossed with shrimp, garlic, cherry tomatoes, white wine, and parsley for a flavorful seafood pasta.
- Ettuccine Bolognese: Rich lamb bolognese complemented by whipped ricotta, delivering a comforting and hearty pasta dish.
- Artichoke Risotto: Creamy risotto with marscapone, green peas, lemon, parmigiano, and fresh basil.
- Ricotta Gnocchi: Soft gnocchi served with pesto, sundried tomatoes, cippolini onions, green peas, and manchego cheese.
- Lobster Diablo: Caserecci pasta in a spicy lobster-tomato sauce with cherry tomatoes and succulent lobster meat.
- Rabbit Cavatelli: Tender rabbit and pancetta ragu with smoked cipollini onions and lovage coulis.
- Grilled Shrimp & Clam Trumpets: Accompanied by fava beans, English peas, baby carrots, and fresh herbs in a white wine clam broth.
- Scallop Risotto: Risotto with a chorizo crust, English peas, pea leaves, and lemon coulis.
- Branzino: Delicately prepared fish with petite ratatouille, basil & piquillo pepper coulis, and lemon confit.
- Berkshire Pork Chop: A hearty pork chop served with braised gigante beans, grilled scallions, and savory pork jus.
- Tessa Burger: Certified Angus beef patty with caramelized onions, pancetta, fontina cheese, and house made fries.
- Cote de Boeuf For 2: An impressive hearty cut perfect for sharing, showcasing premium beef.
Desserts
Complete your meal with a decadent dessert like the famously delicious Baked Alaska, a sweet treat that has delighted many guests. Tessa offers a tantalizing variety of desserts designed to satisfy any sweet tooth, crafted with the same passion and quality as the savory courses.
Drinks and Specials
Tessa’s drinks menu features expertly crafted cocktails alongside a curated selection of wines and beers. The Aperol Spritz stands out as a refreshing choice, perfectly complementing the menu’s Mediterranean flair. Whether you’re starting your evening with a cocktail or winding down with a glass of wine, the bar’s attentive service and stylish ambiance set the ideal tone.
Mediterranean
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Open Now - Closing 10:00 PM
Monday
16:00–22:00
Tuesday
11:00–22:00
Wednesday
11:00–22:00
Thursday
11:00–22:00
Friday
11:00–23:00
Saturday
11:00–23:00
Sunday
11:00–21:00
Aggregated Ratings 4.3
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