Marna and Frank Brigtsen opened Brigtsen’s Restaurant in 1986 in a Victorian cottage in the Riverbend neighborhood of Uptown New Orleans. A New Orleans native, Chef Frank’s cuisine has a solid foundation in Creole and Acadian traditions while creating contemporary, soul-satisfying dishes utilizing regional foods from local farmers and fishermen.
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Frank is a protégé of Chef Paul Prudhomme and was the first Executive Chef at K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen, a pioneering landmark in the New Orleans restaurant scene. Brigtsen’s Restaurant proudly carries on the traditions of America’s greatest regional cuisines with a hands-on touch in both the kitchen and the dining rooms, where the service is both friendly and refined. Many guests have commented that dining at Brigtsen’s is like eating at someone’s home.
Brigtsen’s menu changes with the seasons as Chef Frank personally shops for the very finest in local meats, sea foods, and produce. For reservations, please call 504-861-7610.
Our dining rooms are small, therefore a party of 8 is the largest we can accommodate.
Il Borgo - San Francisco Menu - Updated January 6, 2022
Menu and Prices Subject to change
ANTIPASTI
Bruschetta 10.00
Oven toasted bread topped with garlic, olive oil, tomatoes and fresh basil.
Antipasto Misto 15.00
Prosciutto, olives, mozzarella, artichoke hearts and roasted garlic.
Carpaccio 10.00
raw beef meat with lemon rocket, capers, parmesan shavings and olive oil.
INSALATE
Insalata del Borgo 10.00
Radicchio, Gorgonzola and pine nuts with house dressing and fresh herbs. Vegetarian
Casareccia Insalate 6.00
Fresh cut romaine lettuce with house dressing and fresh herbs.
Mista Insalate 8.00
Artisan greens with Italian house dressing and fresh herbs.
Caprese Insalate 11.00
Fresh mozzarella, kumato tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil.
PIZZA
Pizza Al Gorgozola 13.00
Tomatoes sauce & gorgonzola cheese
Pizza Napoletana 14.00
Tomatoes sauce mozzarella anchovi
Pizza Funghi E Salsiccia 15.00
Mushrooms mozzarella tomatoes sauce sausage
Pizza Quattro Stagioni 16.00
Mushrooms mozzarella tomatoes sauce artichoke hearts black olives prosciutto
Pizza Margherita 13.00
mozzarella tomatoes sauce fresh basil
PASTA
Spaghetti Pomodoro Fresco 14.00
Fresh tomato sauce and basil. Vegetarian option.
Penne al Arrabbiata 14.00
Penne pasta with spicy tomato sauce. Vegetarian option.
Penne alla Puttanesca 15.00
Tomatoes, anchovies, olives and capers.
Fettuccine Primavera 17.00
House made fettuccine with green peas, prosciutto, in a light cream sauce.
Spaghetti al Salmon 17.00
Fresh salmon in a tomato sauce.
Fettucine Bolognese 15.00
House made fettucine with bolognese
CARNE POLLO
Pollo e Vegetali Alla Griglia 19.00
Grilled chicken breast served with grilled endive, balsamic vinegar and shallots.
Pollo Pizzaiola 18.00
Breast of chicken with tomato, olives and caper sauce.
Saltimbocca 19.00
Sage, topped with prosciutto and mozzarella.
CHEF'S SPECIAL
1. Lasagnetta del Borgo 16.00
House made rolled lasagna filled with prosciutto and mozzarella.
2. Fettuccine del Borgo 16.00
House made fettuccine with sun-dried tomatoes, chicken and capers.
3. Lasagnetta al Vegetali 15.00
House made rolled lasagna with ricotta, vegetables and mozzarella. Vegetarian option.
4. Gnocchi a Piacere 15.00
Choice of Bolognese, pesto, tomato or Gorgonzola sauce. Vegetarian option.
5. Fusilli 15.00
Mozzarella and eggplant in fresh tomato sauce. Vegetarian option.
6. Spaghetti Carbonara 15.00
Pancetta, garlic, Parmigiano cheese and eggs.
7. Penne e Funghi Salsiccie 15.00
Delightful combination of mushrooms and sausage.
8. Artichoke Ravioli 15.00
House made ravioli stuffed with artichokes and fresh tomato sauce. Vegetarian option.
9. Ravioli 14.00
House made ravioli filled with sausage in tomato sauce.
10. Lobster Ravioli 16.00
House made ravioli stuffed with a delicious lobster in Aurora sauce.
11. Salmone alla Griglia 18.00
Fresh grilled salmon.
12. Pollo Parmigiana 22.00
Breast of chicken breaded with tomato sauce and mozzarella
13. Piccata di Vitello 24.00
Veal scaloppini with capers and lemon in a white wine sauce.
14. Vitello Saltimbocca 24.00
Veal scaloppini in Marsala wine, sage, topped with prosciutto and mozzarella.
15. Vitello al Marsala 24.00
Veal scaloppini with mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce.
16. Agnello Scotta Dito 27.00
Grilled lamb chop.
DOLCI
Tiramisu' 8.00
soaked ladyfingers in espresso covered with mascarpone whipped eggs and cream