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 con Rucola e Caprino

Garlic toast with fresh tomatoes, arugula, and goat cheese

Risotto al Gorgonzola

Italian rice with fresh vegetables and gorgonzola

Carpaccio alla Francesca

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

Prosciutto e Melone

Fresh cantaloupe wrapped with imported prosciutto di Parma and drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil

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

Gamberetti al Fresco Diavolo

Jumbo shrimp with heirloom tomatoes, fresno chili, capers, basil, and chives

Burrata con Fave e Fagiolini

Creamy burrata cheese with fresh fava beans, baby green beans, and pea pods with baby heirloom tomatoes, lemon, sea salt, and extra virgin olive oil

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 dell'Estate

Beefsteak tomatoes, fresh garlic, oregano, and fontina cheese

Create Your Own (any two)

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

Linguine al Fagottaro

Cold sauce made with homegrown tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, and mozzarella, served over hot pasta

Rigatoni alle Verdure

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

Cappellacci con Ricotta e Tartufo

Ricotta and truffle filled cappellacci with a truffle cream sauce, veal jus, shaved parmesan, and petite basil

Rigatoni dei Sardi

Sautéed in a tomato sauce with sausage, wild mushrooms, onion, herbs, and parmigiano

Conchiglie alla Carrettiera

Shell shaped pasta sautéed with ham, peas, and wild mushrooms in a tomato cream sauce

Linguine all'Arlecchino

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

Pollo Arrosto alla Romana

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

Pollo alla Salvia

Sautéed chicken breast in a light tomato sauce with sage, topped with mozzarella and prosciutto

Filetto con Asparagi

Seared filet mignon with roasted purple asparagus, knob onions, and salsa verde

Salmone alla Fresca

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

Luccio alla Paesana

Roasted walleye with shiitake and cremini mushrooms, leeks, tomatoes, sage, garlic, and white wine

Ippoglosso Primavera

Seared Alaskan halibut served over sautéed fava beans, French beans, snap peas, and spring onions with a lemon-balsamic sauce

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