Il Brigante – Italian
Il Brigante captures the spirited essence of Southern Italy, where the comforting aroma of slow-simmered tomato sauce and sizzling broccoli rabe fills a space brimming with rustic warmth. Guests feast on velvety eggplant parmigiana and crisp, golden fried seafood, while vibrant salads of pear and gorgonzola provide a refreshing counterpoint to the rich, heart-warming flavors of traditional beef meatballs and sautéed king prawns.
214, Front Street, NY 10038 +12122850222 https://www.ilbrigantenyc.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Traditional Beef Meatballs with Tomato Sauce - $18: Traditional beef meatballs with san marzano tomato sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta - $19: Classic Italian tomato bruschetta Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $23: A tower of eggplant, tomato, basil, and mozzarella baked in our brick oven Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Antipasto - $29: Prosciutto di Parma, capocollo, salame dolce, soppressata, speck, caciocavallo cheese, bocconcino di mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, and olives Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Caprese - $22: Organic beefsteak tomatoes with imported buffalo mozzarella and basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Fried Seafood - $24: Lightly fried calamari and shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli Rabe and Sausage - $23: Spicy broccoli di rape topped with sweet Italian sausage Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed King Prawns - $22: King prawns in butter, garlic, and white wine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Mixed Salad - $16: Organic greens in balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula, Pear and Gorgonzola - $20: Rucola salad with pears and gorgonzola cheese in extra virgin olive oil and lemon dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $20: Romaine salad tossed in our homemade dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tricolor Salad - $18: Radicchio, fennel, and rucola in olive oil and balsamic vinegar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula and Parmesan - $18: Rucola topped with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano in extra virgin olive oil and lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Salad - $20: Vine-ripened Campari tomatoes, red onions, oregano and extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Penne with Tomato Sauce - $23: Penne with homemade slow-cooked tomato and basil sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni with Mushrooms and Sausage - $29: Fresh tubular pasta in a rich pink sauce with mushrooms and sweet Italian sausage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fusilli Silani - $28: Traditional pasta with sausage ragu’ & caciocavallo cheese baked in our wood-burning oven Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti with Clams - $30: Spaghetti with fresh Manila clams in extra virgin olive oil, white wine, and parsley Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trofie with Pesto - $28: Trofie with our homemade pesto Genovese sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli with Sage - $26: Homemade ravioli filled with ricotta in butter and sage Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Farfalle Campagnola - $28: Bowtie pasta sautéed with broccoli di rape, sweet Italian sausage, sundried tomato, white wine and garlic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi Sorrentina - $27: Handmade potato dumplings with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine allo Scoglio - $34: Fresh imported scampi, calamari, mussels, Manila clams, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and cherry tomatoes Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Carbonara - $28: Italian smoked pancetta with onions, egg yolk and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni alla Norma - $27: Tubular pasta in a rich tomato sauce, topped with eggplant, fresh basil, and ricotta salata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Bolognese - $28: Slow-cooked homemade beef ragu’ w/ handmade fettucine pasta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine with Shrimp and Zucchini - $30: Sauteed shrimp, zucchini, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, white wine, and parsley Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe - $24: Spaghetti with aged pecorino romano cheese and black pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Veal Cutlet Milanese - $27: Breaded veal cutlet topped with rucola and cherry tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Breast - $27: Grilled chicken breast served with roasted potatoes Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken and Sausage - $29: Chicken and sausage sautéed with rosemary, garlic, balsamic vinegar, served with roasted potatoes Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saltimbocca alla Romana - $30: Veal cutlet stuffed with Prosciutto di Parma, fontina cheese and sage cooked in butter and white wine sauce served with potatoes and vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Branzino - $33: Mediterranean whole branzino baked in our wood-burning oven, served with roasted potatoes and vegetables Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon with White Wine and Capers - $34: Wild salmon sautéed with white wine, lemon, and capers, served with roasted potatoes and vegetables Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Swordfish - $34: Grilled swordfish, topped with chopped tomatoes, served with potatoes and vegetables Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Prime Rib-Eye Steak - $40: Grilled prime rib-eye steak topped with rucola and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Lamb Chops - $40: Grilled organic lamb chops topped with a reduction of balsamic vinegar Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizzas
- Margherita - $21: Tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, and basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calabria - $24: Tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, hot sopressata, black olives, and red onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 4 Formaggi - $25: Gorgonzola, Taleggio, Asiago, and mozzarella fior di latte Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brigante - $26: Tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, Prosciutto di Parma, rucola, and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sicilian Marinara - $23: Tomato sauce, Sicilian anchovies, capers and oregano Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quattro Stagioni - $25: Tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, artichokes, ham, black olives, and wild mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pescatora - $28: Tomato sauce, mussels, shrimp, and calamari Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bufalina - $25: Imported buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and olive oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ortolana - $25: Mozzarella fior di latte, broccoli di rape, zucchini, eggplant, and shallots Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paesana - $26: Tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, mushrooms, sausage and roasted peppers Dietary tags: South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom and Truffle - $25: Mozzarella fior di latte, wild mushrooms, and truffle oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Sandwich - $27: Focaccia bread with bresaola rucola and fior di latte mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Rosemary Potatoes - $12: Roasted potatoes with rosemary Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli Rabe - $15: Spicy broccoli di rape Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower - $15: Oven-baked cauliflower topped with besciamella sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- House Pignolata - $16: Sweet focaccia topped with Nutella, shaved white chocolate, and pine nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cannoli - $14: Original recipe Italian cannoli with ricotta cheese and chocolate chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Profiteroles - $14: Italian cream puffs topped with milk chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sicilian Cassata - $14: Almond paste stuffed with ricotta and chocolate chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tiramisú - $14: Homemade tiramisú Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pineapple - $13: Fresh pineapple Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Ricotta Cheesecake - $14: Homemade ricotta cheesecake drizzled with melted chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Artisanal Gelato - $11: Artisanal gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tartufo - $16: Chocolate and vanilla ice cream topped with a hard shell of dark chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Peroni Nastro Azzurro Draft - $9: Italian lager beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Menabrea - $7: Italian amber beer
- Moretti L’Autentica - $7: Italian pilsner beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Birra Antoniana Marechiaro - $8: Italian Crisp IPA lager Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Pinot Noir, Vigne Eva 2019 - $14: Friuli - Bright red fruits, fresh acidity Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Pinot Grigio, Tenuta del Morer 2021 - $14: Friuli - Peaches, apples and pears Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Prosecco Valdobbiadene Brut, Col Vetoraz 2021 - $14: Veneto - Delicate, refreshing and elegant Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Moscato d’Asti, Tenuta la Carretta 2021 - $13: Piemonte - Light and soft dessert wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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