| Cuisines | Italian |
| Dining style | Casual Dining |
| Phone number | +1 559 435 1396 |
| Website | ovidiofresno.com |
| Dress code | Casual Dress |
| Location | 3097 W Bullard Ave, Fresno, CA 93711 |
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4.5 based on 197 reviews
Ovidio's Italian Restaurant
| Cuisine type | Italian | |
| Price range | $30 and under |
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About Ovidio's Italian Restaurant
Ovidio's Italian Restaurant features a relaxed atmosphere for enjoying Italian favorites. The family-owned eatery serves lunch and dinner prepared with authentic ingredients, the same way its been done since 1979. Stop in and discover the flavors of fresh ingredients paired with generous portions that are always satisfying. Ovidio's Italian Restaurant serves a variety of antipasti options, including bruschetta, mozzarella caprese, calamari fritti, steamed clams and prosciutto con melon. The menu includes insalate and zuppe offerings, along with Franco's specialty pizzas and calzones, which feature homemade dough and meats, vegetables and seafood for toppings and fillings. The signature pastas at Ovidio's Italian Restaurant are always favorites, such as the vermicelli aglio e olio, capellini al basil and bucatini carbonara. There are also traditional favorites like gnocchi, lasagna, cannelloni and eggplant parmigiana.
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- Dinner Menu
- Lunch Menu
Antipasti
| Antipasto Misto | $12.00 | A plentiful portion of tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, salami, prosciutto di parma, peppers, olives and artichoke hearts |
| Garlic Cheese Bread | $11.00 | Homemade bread, topped with olive oil, garlic, & mozzarella cheese, toasted in the pizza oven |
| Sautéed Mushrooms | $11.00 | Mushrooms sautéed with a fresh garlic, parsley, white wine sauce |
| Bruschetta | $12.00 | Toasted homemade bread, topped with tomatoes & olive oil, garlic, and shaved parmesan |
| Mozzarella Caprese | $12.00 | Large tomato slices topped with fresh mozzarella, olive oil, garlic & basil |
| Mozzarella Prosciutto | $13.00 | Large tomato slices topped with fresh mozzarella, olive oil, garlic & basil, served with sliced prosciutto |
| Calamari Fritti | $14.00 | Fresh calamari tentacles or steak, lightly battered & fried, then seasoned to your delight |
| Prosciutto con Melon | $14.00 | Sliced cantaloupe, served with prosciutto. (When in season. Ask your server) |
| Steamed Clams | $14.00 | Steamed clams, sautéed with fresh garlic & tomatoes in a delicious white wine sauce |
| 2 Sausages with Peppers & Cheese | $13.00 | |
| 3 Meatballs with Peppers & Cheese | $13.00 |
Franco's Specialty Pasta
| Polenta con Salsiccia | $15.00 | Cooked polenta topped with your choice of mushrooms or sausage cooked in our house marinara |
| Vermicelli Aglio e Olio | $16.00 | Fresh garlic & basil sautéed in olive oil, served over a bed of vermicelli pasta |
| Spaghetti con Funghi | $16.00 | Our delicious house marinara, mixed with mushrooms atop a bed of spaghetti |
| Capellini al Basil | $17.00 | Fresh tomatoes, sautéed with garlic & basil in olive oil, served over angel hair pasta. (Fresh tomato sauce) |
| Spaghetti Puttanesca | $17.00 | Our spicy house marinara, served with kalamata olives over a bed of spaghetti |
| Bucatini Amatriciana | $18.00 | A traditional Roman dish. Pancetta & shallots sauteed with fresh tomato sauce |
| Fettuccine/Tortelloni alla Panna | $18.00 | Your choice of fettuccine or tortellini served with our homemade alfredo sauce |
| Fettuccine Primavera | $18.00 | Our homemade alfredo sauce, combined with fresh vegetables, served over fettuccine pasta |
| Fusilli/Tortelloni Prosciutto | $18.00 | Your choice of fusilli or tortelloni in a creamy white sauce, combined with peas & prosciutto |
| Tortelloni al Pesto | $18.00 | cheese filled tortelloni tossed in our signature pesrto sauce |
| Agnelotti Porcini | $19.00 | Half moon ravioli in a wild mushroom sauce |
| Penne con 4 Formaggi | $19.00 | Penne pasta tossed in four cheeses; fontina, gouda, parmesan & gorgonzola, mixed with house marinara |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | $19.00 | Spaghetti served with pancetta, egg, parmesan, & garlic oil |
| Rigatoni della Casa | $20.00 | Our house favorite! Veal, wild mushrooms, parmesean cheese, and tomatoes, served in a chardonnay wine sauce |
Pasta
| Spaghetti, Rigatoni, Linguini, Capellini, Fettuccine | $14.00 | Your choice of pasta served with our delicious house red sauce |
| Ravioli | $16.00 | Choice of Beef or Cheese |
| Ovidio Combination | $17.00 | Lasanga, spaghetti & beef ravioli, served with meatballs or sausage, topped with house sauce |
| Lasagna | $17.00 | Our traditional Homemade Italian recipe, filled with beef, ricotta & mozzarella cheese, topped with House red sauce |
| Gnocchi | $17.00 | Our Italian-style dumpling made from potatoes, served in butter or house marinara |
| Eggplant Parmigiana | $18.00 | Baked Eggplant with mushrooms & parmesan cheese, topped with house marinara & mozzarella cheese |
| Cannelloni | $18.00 | Homemade With wrapping sheets of fresh pasta, filled with beef, carrots & spinach. Al farno |
| Manicotti | $18.00 | Homemade With wrapping sheets of fresh pasta, filled with ricotta cheese. Al Farno |
Zuppe E Insalate
| Mixed Salad | $5.00 | |
| Minestrone di Casa | $6.00 | |
| Pasta e Fagioli | $6.00 | |
| Clam Chowder (Fri/Sat only) | $7.00 | |
| Chicken Salad | $16.00 | |
| Scampi Salad | $17.00 | |
| Salmon Salad | $19.00 |
Bimbi Specialty
| Spaghetti & Meatball, Rigatoni, Ravioli, Lasagna | $8.00 | Your choice of one, served with house marinara |
| Penne 4 Cheese | $9.00 | Italian Mac N' Cheese |
| Spaghetti & Butter | $8.00 | Spaghetti served with butter and parmesan cheese |
| Kids Pizza | $10.00 | Kids personal pizza, with choice of up to two toppings |
Franco's Specialty Pizza & Calzone
| Ovidio Special | Pepperoni, ground meatball, Italian sausage, salami, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms |
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| Margherita | Fresh roma tomatoes, basil & mozzarella cheese |
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| Capricciosa | Prosciutto, artichoke hearts, capers, olives & tomatoes |
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| Formaggi | Four cheeses; fontina, gouda, parmesan & gorgonzola, atop pizza sauce |
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| Pesto Fresca | Tomatoes, gorgonzola & mozzarella cheese over Pesto sauce |
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| Meatless Special | Loads of veggies, including mushrooms, onions, artichokes, bell peppers, olives, |
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| Mamma Mia | Fresh roma tomatoes, basil, garlic, capers & artichoke hearts |
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| By The Sea | Fresh clams, shrimp & garlic |
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| Bianco | Grilled chicken, mushrooms, onions & artichoke hearts with an Alfredo cream sauce and mozzarella cheese |
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| Suzie Q | Grilled Chicken, bell peppers & jalapeno with house pizza sauce |
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Build Your Own Pizza
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| Two Toppings |
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| Calzone Ovidio | $15.00 | Meatball, pepperoni, salami, onion, mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese | ||||||||||
| Calzone Capricciosa | $15.00 | Prosciutto, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, capers & mozzarella cheese | ||||||||||
| Calzone Vegetali | $15.00 | Olives, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms & artichoke hearts |
Pollo
| Chicken Parmigiana | $23.00 | Breaded chicken breast, baked with mozzarella cheese & our house marinara |
| Chicken Cacciatorre | $24.00 | Cut chicken breast cooked with mushrooms, bell pepper, & onions, served in a red rosemary sauce |
| Chicken Spezzatino | $24.00 | Cut chicken breast sautéed with shallot onions & mushrooms, served in a sherry wine sauce |
| Chicken Marsala | $25.00 | Chicken breast sautéed in a garlic oil & mushrooms, in a marsala wine sauce |
| Chicken Modo Mio | $26.00 | Chicken breast cooked in a creamy mushroom & roasted pepper sauce, topped with shrimp |
Vitelo
| Veal Parmigiana | $24.00 | Breaded veal cutlet smothered with mozzarella cheese, baked in our house marinara |
| Veal Scallopini | $25.00 | Veal sautéed with mushrooms, bell peppers & onions in a red wine sauce |
| Veal Picatta | $25.00 | Scallops of veal sautéed in butter with mushrooms & capers, in a white wine sauce |
| Veal Marsala | $25.00 | Scallops of veal sautéed in a garlic oil & mushrooms, in a marsala wine sauce |
| Veal Saltinbocca | $27.00 | Veal sautéed with prosciutto & mozzarella cheese, served in a white wine sauce |
| Veal Portafoglio | $27.00 | Breaded veal stuffed with prosciutto & mozzarella cheese, cooked in a garlic oil & white wine sauce |
Pesce
| Linguini con Vongole | $23.00 | Linguini served with your choice of white or red clam sauce, served with fresh clams |
| Scampi alla Dora | $24.00 | Fresh shrimp cooked in garlic, olive oil, & fresh tomatoes, served over a bed of angel hair pasta |
| Calamari Dorati | $24.00 | Egg battered squid steaks cooked in a garlic oil, with lemon, capers, & white wine |
| Scampi alla Franco | $27.00 | Fresh shrimp sautéed in garlic oil, with lemon, capers, & white wine |
| Grilled Salmon Piccata | $27.00 | Salmon served with a light lemon, capers, & white wine glaze |
| Halibut Piccata | $28.00 | Fresh halibut cooked in garlic oil, with lemon, capers, & white wine |
Carne
| Ribeye Steak | $28.00 | A quality 12oz. Ribeye cooked to order, & topped with our house sautéed mushrooms |
| Lamb Chops Abruzzese | $30.00 | Grilled spring lamb chops cooked on a griddle, & seasonal with olive oil & fine Italian herbs |
Antipasti
| Garlic Cheese Bread | $8.00 | |
| Bruschetta | $9.00 | |
| Sautéed Mushrooms | $9.00 | |
| Mozzarella Caprese | $9.00 | |
| Antipasto Misto | $10.00 | |
| Steamed Clams | $10.00 |
Zuppe e Insalate
| Minestrone di Casa | $6.00 | |
| Clam Chowder (Fri/Sat only) | $7.00 | |
| Pasta e Fagioli | $6.00 | |
| Chicken Salad | $11.00 | |
| Scampi Salad | $13.00 | |
| Soup & Salad Combination | $9.00 |
Sandwiches
| Sausage or Meatball & Cheese | $10.00 | Seasoned meatballs or sausage with fresh mozzarella cheese |
| Calamari | $11.00 | Lightly breaded calamari served on grilled bread with lemon |
| David Club | $11.00 | Prosciutto, salami, mozzarella, tomatoes, lettuce, & jalapeños |
| Mozzarella & Tomatoes | $11.00 | Fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, & basil with olive oil & garlic |
| Grilled Pesto Chicken | $12.00 | Grilled chick breast with fresh mozzarella cheese, pesto, lettuce, & tomato |
| Philadelphia | $12.00 | Sautéed thin-sliced roast beef in onions, green peppers, & white wine |
| Sirloin Steak | $14.00 | 8 Oz. sirloin steak with mushrooms, tomatoes, & lettuce, served on homemade bread |
Franco's Specialties
| Spaghetti with meatball | $11.00 | Spaghetti with meatball in our homemade meat sauce |
| Ravioli | $11.00 | Beef or cheese ravioli topped with mozzarella cheese in marinara sauce |
| Eggplant Parmigiana | $11.00 | Baked eggplant topped with mozzarella in marinara |
| Gnocchi | $11.00 | Our Italian-style dumpling made from potatoes, served in house marinara |
| Cappelini Pomodoro | $11.00 | Angel hair pasta with garlic oil, tomatoes, basil, & mozzarella |
| Rigatoni Giordino | $12.00 | Rigatoni mixed with fresh broccoli, diced tomatoes, garlic, & chicken breast |
| Eggplant Rollette | $12.00 | Breaded eggplant stuffed with ricotta cheese then baked with pesto & tomato sauce |
| Tortellini with Pesto | $12.00 | Cheese tortellini tossed in a pesto sauce |
| Penne/Tortellini with Prosciutto | $12.00 | Your choice of pasta in a creamy white sauce with peas and ham |
| Lasagna al Forno | $12.00 | Our homemade lasagna baked in marinara sauce |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | $12.00 | Fettuccine in a creamy white sauce |
| Combination - Ravioli, Lasagna, & Spaghetti | $12.00 | All three pastas served in house marinara, with choice of meatballs or sausage |
| Fettuccine Primavera | $12.00 | Pasta cooked with fresh vegetables in a creamy white sauce |
| Penne all'Arrabbiata | $12.00 | Spicy marinara sauce with Kalamata olives |
| Polenta Salsiccia | $12.00 | Polenta topped with sausage & peppers |
| Chicken al Ferri | $14.00 | Grilled chicken breast marinated in a lemon white wine sauce |
| Chicken Parmigiana | $15.00 | Breaded chicken breast baked with mozzarella cheese & marinara sauce |
| Calamari Dorati | $15.00 | Egg battered squid cooked in lemon, capers, & white wine |
| Linguine con Vongole | $15.00 | Pasta with your choice of a white or red clam sauce |
| Scampi alla Franco | $16.00 | Fresh shrimp sautéed in garlic, capers, & lemon butter sauce |
Franco's Specialty Pizza & Calzone
| Ovidio Special | Pepperoni, ground meatball, Italian sausage, salami, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms |
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| Margherita | Fresh roma tomatoes, basil & mozzarella cheese |
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| Capricciosa | Prosciutto, artichoke hearts, capers, olives & tomatoes |
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| 4 Formaggi |
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| Pesto Fresca | Tomatoes, gorgonzola & mozzarella cheese over Pesto sauce |
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| Meatless Special | Loads of veggies, including mushrooms, onions, artichokes, bell peppers, olives |
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| Mama Mia | Tomatoes, basil, artichoke hearts & capers |
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| By The Sea | Fresh clams, shrimp & garlic |
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| Bianco | Grilled chicken, mushrooms, onions & artichoke hearts with an Alfredo cream sauce and mozzarella cheese |
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| Suzie Q | Grilled Chicken, bell peppers & jalapeño with house pizza sauce |
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Build your Own Pizza
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| Two Toppings |
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| Stromboli | $12.00 | Baked pizza turnover stuffed with canadian bacon, pepperoni, sausage, onion & bell pepper | ||||||||||
| Calzone Ovidio | $12.00 | meatball, pepperoni, salami, onion, mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese | ||||||||||
| Calzone Capricciosa | $12.00 | Prosciutto, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, capers & mozzarella cheese | ||||||||||
| Calzone Vegetali | $12.00 | Olives, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms & artichoke hearts |
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