Fausto's Bistro Menu
Welcome to Fausto's Bistro, nestled in Metairie, Louisiana. This charming eatery has earned a reputation for its authentic Italian cuisine and inviting atmosphere. Guests have continually praised the friendly staff and swift service, making each visit a delight.
Among the standout dishes, the calamari serves as a perfect appetizer, showcasing a crispy texture and flavorful marinara dip. For main courses, the soft shell crab over crawfish pasta has garnered rave reviews for its exquisite taste and presentation. Meanwhile, the mozzarella-stuffed eggplant and savory lasagna have become favorites among patrons, reaffirming the bistro's commitment to quality.
The ambiance is cozy, creating an authentic dining experience that resonates well with New Orleans' culinary scene. Fausto's Bistro is not just a restaurant; it is a haven for those seeking excellent food and warm hospitality. Don’t miss out on this splendid culinary journey!
Antipasti
Eggplant Carrozza
layers of lightly breaded eggplant & mozzarella. served w/marinara sauce.
Eggplant Stix
fried & served w/ marinara sauce
Cheese Ravioli
fried & served w/ marinara sauce
Stuffed Mushrooms
a spicy mixture of seafood stuffing, baked in a mushroom cap w/ our own seasoning.
Calamari Fritti.
lightly battered golden fried. served w/ our lemon garlic butter sauce & marinara sauce.
Crabmeat Seafood Balls
served w/ our house lemon cream sauce.
Marinated Crab Claws
marinated in our special white wine lemon butter sauce w/ mushrooms, onions & gr. bell peppers
Arancini
rice croquette stuffed w/ ground sirloin, green peas, mozzarella & our italian special sauce.
Zuppa Del Giorno
ask your waiter
Minestrone
traditional italian vegetable soup
Zuppa (soup)
Insalata (salads)
Mozzarella Caprese
fresh mozzarella cheese w/slices of tomatoes & prosciutto w/fresh basil, balsamic & extra virgin olive oil. served w/bruschetta.
Greek Salad
House Salad
mixed greens served w/house vinaigrette, blue cheese or ranch dressing.
Sicilian Salad
a bed of mixed greensw/tomatoes, salami, ham & mozzarella, rolled and sliced over olive salad mix.
Faustos Frutti Di Mare
shrimp, crab claws, mussels, calamari, oysters and filet of fish, sauteed w/fresh herbs, garlic and a seafood sauce reduction.
Veal Scalloppini Rolando
tender veal medallions, sauteed w/extra virgin olive oil, mushrooms & artichoke hearts. then simmered inour own delicate sauce. served w/penne bordelaise.
Caper Chicken Breast
paneed chicken breast drizzled w/lemon caper sauce. served w/ penne bordelaise
Vitello Vittorio Or Fresh Gulf Fish
pan seared fresh fish or veal w/ sauteed garlic in ex. virgin olive oil & topped w/ lump crab meat. served w/ penne bordelaise.
Favorite Di Casa (house Favorites)
Pastas & Baked Dishes
Rigatoni Melenzane
roasted eggplant, diced chicken breast, green & yellow onions sauteed w/marinara sauce. tossed w/ rigatoni pasta & ricotta salata.
Lasagna
a classic italian favorite
Eggplant Parmigiana
lightly battered eggplant, baked in layers of mozzarella & marinara sauce. served w/ angel hair pasta.
Manicotti
home made pasta tubes stuffed w/ seasoned ricotta cheese, topped w/ mozzarella, marinarasauce & baked.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
a tasteful treat of our own perfectly seasoned ground chuck, like mama used to make
Shells Florentine
pasta shells stuffed w/spinach & mozzarella. topped w/mozzarella, marinara sauce & baked.
Spaghetti & Italian Sausage
Italian Sausage & Peppers
sauteed w/bell peppers, onions, garlic italian herbs and marinara sauce, over angel hair pasta.
Fettuccine Alfredo
fettuccine noodles tossed in our special blend of creamy alfredo sauce.
Fettuccine Carbonara
same as alfredo, tossed w/prosciutto
Linguine Primavera
linguine pasta tossed w/fresh vegetables, garlic, italian herbs & extra virgin olive oil
Veal Parmigiana
a traditional favorite, served w/angel hair pasta.
Veal Saltimbocca
tender veal medallions, sauteed w/fresh mushrooms, italian herbs & crowned w/prosciutto & mozzarella. flamed in marsala wine. served w/angel hair marinara.
Veal Piccata
tender veal medallions, lightly sauteed w/ex.virg. olive oil in a white wine lemon butter sauce w/capers. served w/angel hair pasta marinara.
Veal Marsala
tender veal medallions, sauteed w/fresh mushrooms green onions & italian herbs. flamed in marsala wine sauce. served w/angel hair marinara.
Vitello (veal)
Pollo (chicken)
Chicken Parmigiana
served w/angel hair pasta
Chicken Louisiana
boneless chicken breast, charbroiled & topped w/straw mushrooms, zucchini, shrimp, crawfish tails & melted mozzarella, in a white cream sauce.
Chicken Limone
tender boneless chicken breast, lightly dusted w/ flour & sauteed w/ ex. virgin olive oil in a white wine lemon butter sauce. served over angel hair pasta.
Chicken Marsala.
chicken breast sauteed w/ fresh mushrooms, green onions & italian herbs. flamed in marsala wine sauce. served over angel hair pasta
Grilled Chicken Breast
served over angel hair bordelaise
Chicken Sorrentino
chicken breast w/ layers of eggplant & mozzarella, flamed w/marsala & mushrooms. served/w pasta
Fettuccine Carciofo
shrimp & artichoke hearts sauteed w/black olives, and fresh italian herbs. simmerd in garlic & extra virgin olive oil. tossed w/fettuccine pasta.
Shrimp Scampi
large shrimp sauteed w/gr.bell peppers, onions mushrooms, ex.virg.olive oil & garlic in a white wine sauce. served over angel hair pasta.
Rigatoni Nocerina
scallops, shrimp, sundried tomatoes, straw mushrooms, onions & bell peppers, all sauteed w/extra virgin olive oil. tossed w/ rigatoni pasta.
Pesce Siciliana
a fresh filet of fish sauteed in a light lemon herb sauce. flamed w/white wine & crowned w/large shrimp capers & italian herbs. served w/penne bordelaise
Shrimp Calabrese
large shrimp & fresh broccoli, sauteed w/fresh italian herbs & garlic in an extra virgin olive oil sauce. tossed w/ rigatoni pasta.
Pesce Limone
fresh filet of fish lightly sauteed in a light lemon herb sauce. flamed w/white wine & our own special italian seasoning. served w/penne bordelaise.
Shrimp Marinara
large shrimp sauteed w/gr.bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, ex.virg. olive oil w/ fresh italian herbs and marinara sauce. served over angel hair pasta.
Pesce Almandine
fresh filet of fish, pan seared in a light meuniere sauce. topped w/roasted sliced almonds. served with side penne bordelaise
Grilled Shrimp Luigi
grilled shrimp over linguine bordelaise.