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Brunch Menu Ideas (Italian Themed Recipes Included)

August 10th, 2017 | 27 Comments

These brunch menu ideas include lots of recipes to make a fabulous Italian themed brunch for family and friends. 

Valdo Prosecco on a table for Italian brunch

Years ago, when I first started Christina’s Cucina, I shared a step by step frittata recipe. I think maybe 7 people saw it, plus a dog.

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It’s a shame that all of my “old” recipes are essentially buried in my site, as there are some really good ones there. However, there is a plus side (for me) as I need to update a lot of the photos and am rather glad no one is seeing them at the moment.

I just reshot some photos of my bacon and potato frittata, as you can see, but there’s no way that I know of to resend the old post to my lovely subscribers.

Frittata on brunch table with Valdo Prosecco

So this is what I’m doing: I’m writing a new post to say, “Hey, check out my bacon and potato frittata recipe!” In addition to my step by step frittata recipe, I want to introduce you to Valdo Prosecco and give you some wonderful menu ideas for brunch with an Italian theme!

Valdo Prosecco Contest

I have another reason for this post: how could I resist entering a contest to win a trip to Italy when brunch and Prosecco are involved?! I ordered a bottle of Valdo Prosecco and the wonderful liquorman (hey, he’s like a milkman, but delivers liquor?) dropped it off to me the next day.

Brunch table with frittata

In order to be in the running to win a trip to Italy, I am to take a photo of brunch with Valdo Prosecco! Not a problem as we always have Prosecco on hand. This was my first bottle of Valdo Prosecco, however, and it was lovely!

Valdo is dry and crisp and absolutely perfect when paired with an Italian themed brunch including dishes like frittata, fruit and limoncello tiramisù. I adore contests that include drinking Prosecco and eating delicious food; don’t you?

Glass of Valdo Prosecco with brunch

Here’s the favor I need to ask of you: could you please vote for my photo? Edited 8/22/17 VOTING IS NOW OVER, and I WON!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES! 🍾 I made it into the top 25 voted entries, and the judges chose my photo below as the winning submission! The trip includes a flight to Venice and a special day trip to Valdobbiadene, where Valdo Prosecco is made!

Valdo Prosecco brunch menu Italian

Now, for that step by step frittata recipe that I promised you, click the title below for detailed directions with photos. Printable recipe below.

frittata on a plate, flat lay

Step by step bacon and potato frittata recipe

And if you’re looking for recipes for an Italian themed brunch, you’ve come to the right place!

Italian brunch menu collage

Italian Brunch Menu Ideas and Recipes

Italian Brunch Food

bruschetta

  • Bruschetta
  • Roasted Red Peppers (antipasto, or mixed with potato salad, no mayo)
  • Burrata Filled Tomatoes
  • Italian Green Bean Salad
  • Tuna and Cannellini Bean Salad

overhead shot of caprese salad in a bowl

  • Insalata Caprese
  • Tuna, Egg and Tomato Salad
  • Tomato, Ricotta and Basil Antipasto
  • Arancini, Sicilian Rice Balls
  • Bacon and Potato Frittata

deep fried artichoke hearts

  • Breaded Artichoke Hearts
  • Burrata and Prosciutto Focaccia
  • Potato Pizza
  • Mushroom and Olive Stuffed Artichokes
  • Panzanella

limoncello tiramisu

  • Limoncello Tiramisu 
  • Affogato al Caffe
  • Individual Italian Easter Bread Rings (if it’s near Easter time)
  • Sicilian Orange Cake
  • No Knead Bread

two hugo cocktails

Italian Brunch Beverages

  • Hugo Spritz
  • Aperol Spritz
  • Limoncello Cocktail

Let me know if you have any questions regarding any of the recipes. What is your favorite dish for brunch?

Valdo Prosecco for an Italian brunch with frittata

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Cin cin!

Toasting with Valdo Prosecco at an Italian brunch

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27 Responses

  1. Joanne says:
    November 15, 2021 at 11:26 pm

    Frittatas are always a hit in our house and this one looks so hearty and delicious. I love the idea of pairing it with a green salad and maybe a glass of chilled wine!

    Reply
    • Christina says:
      November 16, 2021 at 6:55 am

      Absolutely! Enjoy, Joanne!

      Reply
  2. Oola says:
    June 14, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    I am loving looking at your site, which I came to because of an Italian longevity researcher who recommends that people eat the foods their grandparents ate. However, my Italian grandparents emigrated to the United States to escape poverty and died before I was born. My father did like to cook, but I don’t think he cooked what his mother did. I certainly never ate a home cooked dried bean, mushroom, leafy green vegetable or eggplant, all of which I now make all the time. I know I will be trying many of your povera recipes.

    I may not have read the description very well, and apologize if I missed it, but is the frittata the only food that would be served at a brunch? I love your list of brunch foods, but wonder how many would be served together or if they all stand on their own. I suspect I make menus that are more complicated than they need to/should be. Thank you.

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    • Christina says:
      June 14, 2020 at 9:28 pm

      That’s wonderful, Oola! I bet you’ll really enjoy the cucina povera recipes. I’m so glad you’re making and eating all those healthy and nutritious foods!

      Regarding the frittata, I only put a list of possible brunch foods, but it would be a pick and choose type situation from that list. We don’t often have brunch, so if frittata is served for lunch, we may follow it with a salad. Whatever you like, is good! Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Visiting Venice in June with Valdo Prosecco - Christina's Cucina says:
    July 15, 2018 at 5:01 pm

    […] Here is my winning shot. […]

    Reply
  4. Ginny McMeans says:
    August 13, 2017 at 9:42 pm

    I haven’t tried Valdo Prosecco yet and you can believe it is on my list. Love your brunch and all your menu options too!

    Reply
    • Christina says:
      August 22, 2017 at 10:44 pm

      Yes, it needs to be on your list, Ginny! You’ll love it I’m sure!

      Reply
  5. Dahn says:
    August 13, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    yummy!! I love frittatas and just love that you have menu ideas. Good luck on the trip.. what fun

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    • Christina says:
      August 22, 2017 at 10:45 pm

      Thanks, Dahn! Glad you like the brunch menu! Btw, I won! :)

      Reply
  6. Lisa Bryan says:
    August 13, 2017 at 6:16 pm

    I absolutely love frittatas and how easy they are to whip up. Pair that with a bottle of Prosecco and that’s a definite winner!

    Reply
    • Christina says:
      August 13, 2017 at 6:42 pm

      I totally agree! Thanks, Lisa.

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A Scottish Italian cook living in Los Angeles, Christina is usually cooking, baking or (cr)eating something scrumptious. When she isn't in the kitchen, she loves to travel, near and far, as long as good food is involved. Christina is on a mission to save authentic Italian dishes from extinction, and is constantly promoting Scottish (and British) food as some of the best cuisine the world has to offer—one steak pie and sticky toffee pudding at a time.



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