Brunch Menu Ideas (Italian Themed Recipes Included)
These brunch menu ideas include lots of recipes to make a fabulous Italian themed brunch for family and friends.
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.
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.
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?
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!
Now, for that step by step frittata recipe that I promised you, click the title below for detailed directions with photos. Printable recipe below.
Step by step bacon and potato frittata recipe
Check out my Mother’s Day brunch buffet menu, too!
And if you’re looking for recipes for an Italian themed brunch, you’ve come to the right place!
Italian Brunch Menu Ideas and Recipes
Italian Brunch Food
- Bruschetta
- Roasted Red Peppers (antipasto, or mixed with potato salad, no mayo)
- Burrata Filled Tomatoes
- Italian Green Bean Salad
- Tuna and Cannellini Bean Salad
- Insalata Caprese
- Tuna, Egg and Tomato Salad
- Tomato, Ricotta and Basil Antipasto
- Arancini, Sicilian Rice Balls
- Bacon and Potato Frittata
- Breaded Artichoke Hearts
- Burrata and Prosciutto Focaccia
- Potato Pizza
- Mushroom and Olive Stuffed Artichokes
- Panzanella
- Limoncello Tiramisu
- Affogato al Caffe
- Individual Italian Easter Bread Rings (if it’s near Easter time)
- Sicilian Orange Cake
- No Knead Bread
Italian Brunch Beverages
Let me know if you have any questions regarding any of the recipes. What is your favorite dish for brunch?
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Frittatas are a great way to use leftover pasta or just about leftover anything. Methodology is almost aways the same – precook the filling ingredients. Your only limitation is your imagination.
Lovely brunch ideas that will go well for my Italian family’s Easter this year. I plan to serve with Italian themed coffee options as well!
Sounds good, Liz! Good luck!
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!
Absolutely! Enjoy, Joanne!
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.
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!
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!
Yes, it needs to be on your list, Ginny! You’ll love it I’m sure!
yummy!! I love frittatas and just love that you have menu ideas. Good luck on the trip.. what fun
Thanks, Dahn! Glad you like the brunch menu! Btw, I won! :)
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!
I totally agree! Thanks, Lisa.