Tessa Menu
Introducing Tessa, a New American establishment located in the vibrant city of New York. Known for its diverse menu featuring Sandwiches, Bars, and Small Plates, Tessa offers a unique dining experience. With options for vegans, vegetarians, and even cryptocurrency payments, this restaurant caters to all. The cozy ambiance, complete with outdoor seating and gender-neutral restrooms, sets the stage for an unforgettable meal.
Highlights include the flavorful Cauliflower Fritto, the refreshing Cucumber Gazpacho, and the indulgent Tuna Tartare. Customers rave about the attentive staff and the relaxing atmosphere. So, whether you're stopping by for happy hour specials or a full dinner, Tessa promises to deliver a memorable dining experience like no other in the heart of New York City.
Small Plates
Cauliflower Fritto
basil jalapeno aioli
House Dips
garlic hummus, whipped ricotta, spinach-artichoke, crudite
Crispy Chicken Sliders
spicy honey mustard, pickles, cabbages, carrot
Tessa Meatballs
blend of lamb, pork & beef, pomodoro, arugula, Parmigiano crisp
Tapas Board
A selection of four, six, or eight served with crackers. Cheese: Reading, La Tur, Kunik, Tumbleweed. Salumi: Proscuitto, Capicola Spicy Sopressata, Finoccionna
Cucumber Gazpacho
served cold, mint, basil, almonds, creme fraiche
Tuna Tartare
avocado, mango, scallions, ginger-sesame dressing, wonton chips
Burrata
cherry tomato, prosciutto, arugula, balsamic vinegar, crostini
Octopus
fingerling potato, smoked paprika, garlic, olives, red watercress
P.E.I. Mussels
n'duja sausage, tomato, garlic, butter, white wine, crostini
Appetizers
Salads
Snap Pea Salad
ramp dressing, candied kumquats, pickled red onion, pistachio, whip ricotta
Pear Salad
arugula, pomegranate, walnuts, feta cheese, lemon vinaigrette
Beet Salad
goat cheese & feta whip, hazelnuts, blood orange, citrus-thyme dressing
Tessa Salad
cucumber, tomato, dried cherries, sunflower seeds, crispy chickpeas, olives
Caesar Salad
baby romaine, parmigiano, seeded rye croutons, pickled red onion
Cacio e Pepe
linguine, pecorino, black pepper, basil crunch, parmigiano foam
Eggplant Rigatoni
eggplant marinara, herbs, buffalo mozzarella
Shrimp Scampi
spaghetti, shrimp, garlic, cherry tomato, white wine, parsley
Ettuccine Bolognese
lamb bolognese, whipped ricotta
Artichoke Risotto
marscapone, green peas, lemon, parmigiano, basil
Ricotta Gnocchi
pesto, sundried tomato, cippolini onions, green peas, manchego cheese
Lobster Diablo
caserecci pasta, spicy lobster-tomato sauce, cherry tomato, lobster
House Made Pasta Risotto
Entrees
Chicken Paella
chorizo, mussels, tomato, bell peppers, olives, saffron
Duck Breast
parsnips puree, cippolini onions, cherries, port reduction
Blackened Salmon
coconut lentil wild rice, mushrooms, currant-olive chutney
Seared Scallops
asparagus, potato, cherry tomato, orange beurre blanc
Pork Milanese
apple honey mustard, wilted bitter greens, agrodolce
Braised Lamb Shank
white cheddar polenta, broccolini, baby carrots
Wagyu Burger
8oz burger, caramelized onion, apple wood bacon, fontina, hand cut fries
Grilled Branzino
broccoli rabe, fingerling potato, fennel, roasted pepper coulis
Hanger Steak Frites
tomato chimichurri, crispy shallot, hand cut fries
New York Strip Steak
truffle mashed potatoes, peppercorn cream sauce
Grill
Sides
Grilled Asparagus
lemon wheels
Broccoli Rabe
garlic, chilli flakes
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
bacon, apple, Parmigiano horseradish cream
White Cheddar Polenta
Rosemary Fries
Parmigiano Truffle Fries
Truffle Mashed Potatoes
Strawberry Crisp
yuzu ice cream
Almond Galette
wine poached pears, hazelnut ice cream
Meyer Lemon Cheesecake
shortbread, raspberry marscapone, fresh raspberry
Baked Alaska
vanilla nut nougat ice cream, passion fruit sauce, flourless chocolate cake
Doughnuts
served 2 ways, glazed & vanilla sugar, strawberry sauce
Chocolate Tart
chocolate ganache, hazelnut crunch, vanilla ice cream
Affogato
vanilla ice cream, espresso, biscotti
Selection of Three Scoops
Sorbet - raspberry, apricot, coconut. Ice Cream - vanilla, dark chocolate
Desserts
Coffee
Drip
Espresso
Cappuccino
Cafe Latte
Mademoiselle Grey
Apricot Ginger
Peppermint
Caffiene Free
English Breakfast
Chocolate Chai
Passion Green
Chamomile
Caffiene Free
Apple & Spice
Caffiene Free
Tea
N/A Dry Bar
Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy
Ginger Spiced Lemonade
Mizz Frizz
Pineapple, Grapefruit, Strawberry, Basil
The Refresher
Cucumber, Pineapple, Basil
Strawberry Limeade
Strawberry, Lime, Basil
Virgin Hibiscus Mule
Hibiscus, Mint, Lime, Ginger
Barrier Brewing, Hefeweizen, 5.3% New York
Fancy Papers by Cigar City Brewing, Hazy Pale Ale, 6.5% Florida
Bodi Blonde by Hoboken Brewing, Coconut Infused Blonde Ale, 5.5% New Jersey
Jack's Original, Hard Apple Cider, 5.5% Pennsylvania
Five Boroughs, Summer Ale, 5.0% Brooklyn, New York
Montauk Wave Chaser, East Coast IPA, 6.2% New York
Escorpion Negro by Baja Brewing, Dark Ale, 6.0% Mexico
Estrella Galicia, Lager, 5.5% Spain
Veltins Pils, Pilsner, 4.8% Germany
La Chouffe, Organic Blonde Ale, 8.0% Belgium
Lagunitas, West Coast IPA, 6.2% California
On Tap
Classics
Smokin' Old Fashioned
El Silencio Mezcal, Angel's Envy, Demerara, Angostura & Orange
Pickle 'Tini
House-Infused Pickle Ketel One, Olives, Dill Pickle
Espresso Martini
VDKA 6100, Espresso, Mr Black, Amarula, Trader Vic's Amaretto
Ginger Berry Margarita
Corralejo Reposado, Combier Cassis, Lemon, Ginger Beer
Tessa-Groni
Ford's Gin, Campari, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, Grapefruit
Hibiscus Elderflower Mojito
Ron Zacapa No. 23, Hibiscus Tea, Elderflower, Lime, Mint
Whiskey Sour
Bulliet Bourbon, Trader Vic's Amaretto, Lemon, Basil, Egg White
Jala Back
Ghost Tequila, Aperol, Lemon, Elderflower
Yas Queen
Empress 1908 Gin, Choya Yuzu Liqueur, Trader Vic's Amaretto, Lemon
Garden Martini
VDKA 6100, Cucumber, Lime, Basil
Blood Orange G&T
Empress 1908 Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, Blood Orange, Lemon, Tonic
Spicy Lychee 'Tini
Ghost Tequila, Combier Cassis, Lychee, Basil, Lime
Uws Manhattan
Golden Raisin-Infused Angel's Envy Bourbon, Carpano Antica, Cinnamon
The Last Smoke
El Silencio Mezcal, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino Liqueuer, Lime
Standards
Seasonals
Yuzu Passionfruit Sidecar
Stravecchio Brandy, Choya Yuzu, Chinola Liqueur, Basil, Egg White
Pistachio Pisco Sour
Pisco 1615, Fabrizia Crema di Pistachio, Lime, Basil, Chocolate Bitters
Lavender Lady Grey
Brockman's Gin, Mademoiselle Grey Tea, Lavender, Lemon, Blueberries
Poblano Plum Mezcalita
El Silencio Mezcal, Ume Plum Liqueur, Ancho Reyes Verde, Lime
