Francesca's Famiglia

Calamari Fritti

Crispy fried calamari with marinara

Cozze alla Marinara

Prince Edward Island mussels in spicy tomato sauce

Bruschette alla Romana

Garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella

Bruschette con Ricotta e Pomodorini

Garlic toast with whipped ricotta, basil, black pepper, and heirloom tomatoes, drizzled with honey and extra virgin olive oil

Risotto Modo Mio

Italian rice with prosciutto, leeks, corn, and fresh herbs

Carpaccio Tre-Colore

Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, olive oil, and shaved parmigiano with radicchio, endive, and arugula

Prosciutto e Rucola

Imported prosciutto di Parma with arugula, fresh tomatoes, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, and shaved parmesan cheese

Insalata alla Francesca

Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic

Caesar Salad

Classic Caesar with roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan

Insalata di Rucola

Arugula, tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, and parmesan

Italian Wedge Salad

Romaine wedge, tomatoes, and pepper bacon with gorgonzola dressing

Insalata di Asparagi

Fresh asparagus with tomatoes and blue cheese, dressed with lemon and olive oil

Polpette con Polenta

Homemade meatballs braised in tomato sauce and herbs, served over creamy polenta

Burrata con Pomodorini

Creamy fresh mozzarella, baby heirloom tomatoes, basil, and aged balsamic

Quattro Stagioni

Prosciutto, artichokes, mushrooms, olives, and egg

Napoletana

Arugula, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, provolone, and shaved parmesan

Quattro Formaggi

Mozzarella, mascarpone, blue, and swiss

Schiacciata alla Toscana

Garlic, oregano, arugula, lemon, olive oil, shaved parmesan, truffle oil, mozzarella, and fontina cheese

Create Your Own (any two)

Sausage, olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, onions, broccoli, anchovies, eggplant

Rigatoni Primavera

Sautéed with zucchini, yellow squash, red and yellow peppers, sweet peas, asparagus, and onions in a light tomato-basil sauce

Cappellacci di Zucca

Roasted butternut squash filled cappellacci in a brown butter-sage sauce with shaved parmigiano

Linguine con Pollo

Sautéed with grilled chicken, spinach, and pine nuts in a light basil cream sauce with fresh tomatoes

Conchiglie con Prosciutto e Piselli

Shell-shaped pasta sautéed in a parmesan cream sauce with prosciutto di Parma, cremini mushrooms, peas, and fresh tomatoes

Rigatoni con Salsiccia e Lenticchie

Sautéed with Italian sausage, spinach, lentils, and roasted plum tomatoes with crumbled goat cheese

Linguine con Cozze

Sautéed with mussels, garlic, and olive oil in a spicy marinara sauce

Pollo Arrosto alla Romana

Roasted half chicken with garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon, chili flakes, and olive oil, served with roasted potatoes

Pollo alla Salvia

Sautéed chicken breast in a light tomato sauce with sage, melted mozzarella, and prosciutto di Parma

Costoletta di Maiale alla Valdostana

Pan-roasted pork chops with wild mushrooms, spinach, fontina cheese sauce, and white truffle oil

Salmone alla Fresca

Grilled salmon with tomatoes, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil, and lemon, served over grilled asparagus

Luccio alla Livornese

Sautéed walleye pike with peas, white onions, and oregano in a garlic white wine tomato broth over creamy polenta

Barramundi Mia Notte

Roasted Australian sea bass with oven-dried tomatoes, roasted artichokes, capers, lemon, and brown butter sauce, drizzled with aged balsamico

Pasta Aglio e Olio

Sausage and Peppers

Sautéed Shrimp

Roasted Potatoes

Sautéed Mixed Vegetables

Sautéed Spinach

Calamari in Padella

Sautéed calamari with capers, fresh tomatoes, spinach, chili flakes, garlic, lemon, and olive oil

Cozze alla Marinara

Prince Edward Island mussels in spicy tomato sauce

Carpaccio alla Francesca

Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, and parmigiano

Spinaci Aglio e Olio

Sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oil

Insalata alla Francesca

Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic

Caesar Salad

Italian Wedge Salad

Romaine wedge, tomatoes, and crispy pancetta with gorgonzola dressing

Insalata di Asparagi

Pizza Margherita

Roasted plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella

Additional Ingredients $1 Each:

Italian sausage, black olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, broccoli, eggplant, or zucchini

Pasta al Pomodoro

Sautéed in a cherry tomato sauce with garlic and fresh herbs

Pasta con Asparagi

Sautéed in a parmesan cream sauce with asparagus and pine nuts

Pasta Aglio e Olio

Sautéed with olive oil, fresh garlic, diced tomatoes, and spinach

Pasta alle Verdure

Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts in an herb broth

Pasta del Pastore

Sautéed with Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and white wine in a cherry tomato sauce topped with goat cheese

Pollo al Limone

Sautéed chicken breast in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach

Pollo Pagliacci

Roasted chicken breast with broccoli, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, and zucchini in a brandy sauce

Pesce del Giorno

Fresh fish of the day with roasted mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, and herbs

Salmone Acqua Pazza

Roasted salmon with a spicy cherry tomato sauce, capers, garlic, and white wine over sautéed spinach

*Ask your server for today’s gluten friendly specials!*

Frutta di Sottobosco

Fresh mixed berries topped with homemade whipped cream

Torta Lava

Semi-sweet flourless chocolate cake served warm with mint chocolate gelato and berries

Gelati e Sorbetti

Ask your server for today’s selections