Francesca's Passaggio

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 alla Toscana

Garlic toast with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, topped with prosciutto and Coppa ham

Risotto alla Contadina

Italian rice with roasted sausage, plum tomatoes, onions, and fontinella cheese

Carpaccio con Carciofi

Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with roasted artichoke hearts, capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, lemon, olive oil, and shaved grana padano

Prosciutto e Funghi

Imported prosciutto di Parma, warm wild mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil, and shaved parmesan

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 di Granchio

Pan-roasted crab cakes with capers, tomatoes, arugula, and lemon balsamico

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

Pizza della Terra

Roasted mushrooms, crispy leeks, fresh mozzarella, taleggio, and a drizzle of white truffle oil

Create Your Own (any two)

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

Rigatoni con Melanzane

Sautéed in a spicy tomato sauce with roasted eggplant and fresh mozzarella

Conchiglie Affumicate

Shell-shaped pasta sautéed with portobello mushrooms, baby spinach, roasted plum tomatoes, herb broth, and smoked mozzarella

Gnocchi di Zucca al Ragù di Maiale

Butternut squash stuffed gnocchi sautéed with pork shoulder ragù, carrots, onion, herbs, and parmigiano

Rigatoni del Boscaiolo

Sautéed with wild mushrooms, beef tips, herbs, garlic, and olive oil in a tomato sauce

Linguine al Vodka e Salmone

Sautéed with salmon, asparagus, fresh tomatoes, and chives in a vodka cream sauce

Linguine al Sugo di Gamberi

Sautéed with shrimp, sea scallops, garlic, and olive oil in a spicy cherry tomato sauce

Pollo Arrosto alla Romana

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

Pollo alla Diavola

Sautéed chicken breast with tomato sauce, chilies, capers, and black olives, served over linguine

Vitello con Polenta

Pan-roasted veal medallions over creamy herb polenta with wild mushrooms, scallions, garlic, fresh tomatoes, herbs, and parmigiano

Salmone con Lenticchie

Roasted Atlantic salmon with braised lentils, spinach, fresh tomatoes, lemon, and olive oil

Pesce Bianco al Granchio

Sautéed Lake Superior whitefish with jumbo lump crab meat, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, red and yellow peppers, and a tarragon butter sauce

Branzino con Asparagi

Roasted Baja Striped Bass with wild mushrooms, asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, white wine, garlic, lemon, and 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