Francesco's Ristorante & Pizzeria

Italian

Antipasti​

Crostini di Pollo

Toasted slices of house-baked bread topped w/ chicken, fresh tomato, garlic & melted mozzarella w/ a dash of pesto sauce.
$9.75

Melanzane Parmigiana

Layers of thinly-sliced fresh eggplant, mozzarella, & tomato w/ fresh basil added then baked to perfection.
$9.75

Antipasto Italiano

Platter of Italian specialties: prosciutto di parma, cacciatorino, grilled artichoke, parmigiano-reggiano, roasted red pepper, & castelvetrano olives.
$14.95

Calamari Fritti

Fried calamari seasoned & cooked to perfection served w/ our fresh marinara sauce on the side.
$10.75

Sauteed Calamari

Fresh calamari sauteed in garlic, extra virgin olive oil & wine & finished w/ optional fresh marinara sauce.
$12.95

Gamberoni Siciliana

Fresh​ shrimp prepared in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, capers, & cherry tomatoes finished in cognac cream sauce.
$13.95

Frittura Siciliana

Platter of fried Sicilian specialties: fried rice balls, fried chickpea polenta & potato croquettes.
$11.95

Insalate​

Optional additions to all salads: grilled chicken 3.95 or grilled shrimp 4.95

Insalata Caprese

Sliced fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato & basil seasoned w/ extra virgin olive oil.
$9.75

House Salad

Fresh tomato, red onion & kalamata olives on a bed of fresh spring mix tossed w/ chef’s house dressing.
$6.25

Traditional Wedge Salad

Iceberg lettuce mixed w/ green olives, diced fresh tomato, crumbled gorgonzola cheese & bites of prosciutto.
$9.25

Insalata di Carciofi

Grilled artichoke, fresh pear, tomato, onion & parmigiano-reggiano served on a bed of spring mix.
$9.95

Insalata di Tonno

Imported mediterranean tuna, cannellini beans, tomato, onions, shaved parmigiano served on a bed of spring mix.
$9.95

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce & homemade crostini tossed w/ Caesar dressing & grated Romano cheese w/ optional anchovies.
$7.50

Prosciutto Mozzarella Salad

Castelvetrano​ olives, prosciutto di parma, tomato, onion & of course, fresh mozzarella served on a bed of spring mix.
$11.25

Calzone​

Baked to order in our wood-burning oven

Calabria

Ham, calabrese & mushroom.
$12.75

Sicilia

Spinach, broccoli & ricotta.
$12.75

Formaggio

Ricotta, mozzarella.
$11.00

Pizza​

Our pizzas are all 13 inches & baked in a wood-burning oven at 700 degrees to create a thin, crispy perfectly-charred crust. Our pizza sauce is cooked daily by the chef. Gluten Free crust available

Italiana

Our specialty ‐ mozzarella & romano cheeses, plum tomatoes, basil & garlic.
$14.45

Bianca

White pizza w/ ricotta, provolone, mozzarella & romano cheeses w/ basil & garlic.
$14.45

Carne Pazza

Pizza sauce, pepperoni, sausage & ham.
$14.75

Calabrese

Pizza sauce, mozzarella & imported spicy salami.
$14.75

Margherita

Pizza sauce, mozzarella & basil.
$13.95

Campagnola

Pizza sauce, grilled zucchini, grilled eggplant, roasted red peppers, spinach & mozzarella.
$15.45

Quattro Stagioni

Four seasons pizza - pizza sauce, ham, mushrooms, roasted red peppers & artichokes.
$15.45

Pizza Bomba

A combination of pizza carne pazza & pizza campagnola.
$17.45

Flatbread​

Salmone e Gamberetti

Our freshly-baked flat bread topped w/ fresh salmon, baby shrimp, cream cheese & chives, mozzarella & pesto sauce.
$13.95

Romana

Our freshly-baked flatbread topped w/ prosciutto, arugula, shaved parmigiano, mozzarella & fresh cherry tomatoes sprinkled w/ extra virgin olive oil.
$13.95

Pollo

Our freshly-baked flatbread topped w/ grilled chicken, mixed greens, green peppers, caramelized onions, diced tomato & pesto sauce.
$12.95

Carne

Our freshly-baked flatbread topped w/ very lean steak, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, mixed greens, mozzarella & pesto sauce.
$12.95

Secondi​

Pollo Caprese

Fresh grilled chicken brushed w/ extra virgin olive oil & rosemary, topped w/ fresh mozzarella & tomatoes in a balsamic reduction, served w/ fresh vegetable of the day.
$14.95

Pollo Cacciatore

Fresh​ chicken breast sautéed w/ fresh mushrooms, onions, roasted red peppers, green olives & topped w/ a special pomodoro sauce.
$15.75

Pollo Siciliano

Fresh chicken breast sauteed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic & wine w/ capers, artichoke & fresh cherry tomato.
$16.95

Pollo Parmigiana

Lightly breaded chicken breast topped w/ pomodoro sauce & mozzarella.
$14.95

Vitello Parmigiana

Fresh veal cutlet lightly breaded topped w/ fresh marinara sauce & mozzarella.
$16.95

Vitello Siciliano

Fresh​ veal medallion sautéed w/ capers, artichokes & fresh grape tomatoes in white wine sauce.
$18.95

Skirt Steak

Fresh skirt steak marinated in extra virgin olive oil, garlic & rosemary grilled & served w/ fresh arugula salad.
$18.25

Pasta​

Create Your Own

Choose your pasta: spaghetti, angel hair, penne, fettuccine, whole, wheat, gluten free. choose your sauce: marinara w/ or without meat balls, bolognese, garlic & oil, pesto, alfredo.
$11.99

Penne alla Pete Piacenti

In loving memory of our dear friend Peter Piacenti. Penne tossed w/ fresh plum tomatoes & pesto sauce.
$13.25

Penne Calabrese

Penne​ tossed w/ roasted peppers & sausage in a red sauce,
$13.50

Penne Palermitana

Marinara sauce w/ fresh eggplant, mozzarella, basil, ricotta salata & a touch of cream.
$13.00

Gnocchi Siciliana

Gnocchi​ in marinara sauce w/ mozzarella, basil & a touch of cream.
$13.00

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Spaghetti​ w/ pancetta, scallions, egg & black pepper.
$13.00

Penne Puttanesca

Penne tossed w/ marinara sauce combined w/ anchovies, capers & gaeta olives.
$11.50

Spaghetti alle Vongole

Spaghetti in an extra virgin oil sauce w/ little neck clams & fresh cherry tomato.
$14.75

Lasagna Bolognese

With bechamel sauce our old-fashioned meat lasagna baked to perfection.
$12.75

Whole Wheat Pasta

With fresh vegetable of the day in a light red sauce.
$11.25

Pesce​

Salmone Bruschetta

Fresh salmon grilled to perfection topped w/ fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic & red onions & topped w/ a reduction of balsamic vinegar.
$18.50

Grigliata Mista

Grilled shrimp, grilled sea scallops served on a bed of arugula.
$18.95

Pesce Fresco del Giorno

Fresh fish of the day.
$0.00

Gluten Free​

Pizza Margherita

Pizza sauce, mozzarella & basil
$13.95

Penne w/ Meatballs

Homemade​ meatballs w/ fresh marinara.
$13.95

Insalata Caprese

Sliced fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato & basil seasoned w/ extra virgin olive oil.
$9.75

Pollo Arrosto

Fresh chicken brushed w/ extra virgin olive oil grilled & served w/ fresh vegetable of the day.
$13.75

Grigliata Mista

Grilled shrimp, grilled sea scallops served on a bed of arugula.
$18.95

Gelato

Ask your server for flavors of the day.
$4.50

Dolce​

Cassata al Forno

Baked sicilian cake made w/ fresh ricotta & chocolate chips.
$6.99

Traditional Tiramisú

Lady fingers dipped in a mixture of rum & espresso, covered w/ a dessert cheese & dusted w/ cocoa.
$6.99

Strawberry Tiramisu

Lady​ fingers dipped in a mixture of Limoncello & strawberry & mascarpone cheese.
$6.99

Cannoli

Crisp pastry shell w/ delicious creamy ricotta/chocolate chip filling.
$6.99

Profitterol

Italian cream puff.
$6.99

Italian Wedding Cake

Sponge cake w/ ricotta, chocolate & whipped cream.
$6.99

Gelato

Ask your server for flavors of the day.
$4.50

Beverages​

Espresso

$2.85

Cappuccino

$3.95

American Coffee

$2.50

Soda

$2.95

San Pellegrino

Sparkling water.
$5.25

Acqua Panna

Mineral water.
$5.25

Draft Beer​

Peroni

$4.95

Bud Light

$4.00

Blue Moon

$4.75

Seasonal

$4.75

Bottle Beer​

Budweiser

$4.00

Heineken

$4.95

Stella

$4.95

Corona

$4.95

Bud Lite

$4.00

Miller Lite

$4.00

Sparkling Wines​

Brut Rose, Jeio

Veneto, Italy - 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Merlot. A rosé w/ a bubbly personality that offers great drinking pleasure. The bouquet is elegant & complex, intense hints of rose, fresh fruit & citrus. Great w/ Salmon & Pasta w/ cream sauce.
$0.00

Prosecco Brut Jeio

Veneto, Italy - 100% Prosecco. Tropical aromas of fruit. Fresh fragrant aromas, a delicately soft & harmonious taste are the hallmarks of this quintessential aperitif wine. Great w/ calamari, clams & mussels.
$0.00

White Wines​

Pinot Grigio, Torre Di Luna

Trentino, Italy - 100% Pinot Grigio. Pale yellow color w/ greenish reflections. Vibrant on the palate w/ fresh fruit & balanced acidity. Excellent aperitif wine. Great w/ seafood dishes, calamari, mussels, clams.
$0.00

Chardonnay, Cantele

Puglia, Italy - 100% Chardonnay. A structured wine w/ pale yellow color, intense bouquet & delightfully balanced palate showing ripe fruit & subtle oak. Perfect for fish, pizzas & flat breads & any stewed seafood.
$0.00

Soave Classico, Acinum

Veneto, Italy - 100% Garganega. Pale-medium gold reflections w/ a rich & powerfully aromatic nose of apricot, apple, peach & citrus fruits. On the palate it is full bodied, soft & well balanced w/ excellent acidity.
$0.00

Riesling, Lechthaler

Trentino,​ Italy - 100% Riesling. Straw yellow color w/ greenish highlights. Extremely intense & complex on the nose. Tropical fruit, citrusy & w/ a long finish. Perfect for fish, pizzas & flat breads & any stewed seafood.
$0.00

Falanghina, Terredora

Campania, Italy - 100% Falanghina. Pale yellow color. Offers a rich & intense aroma of fruit w/ hints of apple, pineapple, quince & pear. A wine for the whole meal equally at home w/ hors d'oeuvres, fish dishes, cold dishes & buffalo mozzarella.
$0.00

Negroamaro Rose, Cantele

Puglia, Italy - 100% Negroamaro. Clear rose in color. Notes of rose & red geranium mingle w/ fruit notes of strawberry & cherry. Pleasant w/ vibrant freshness & persistent flavor. Great w/ pizza, soups, vegetable dishes & seafood. The perfect wine for summer.
$0.00

Gavi "La Meirana" Broglia

Piemonte, Italy - 100% Cortese. The wine shows a pale gold color. The bouquet is refined & typical of the variety, w/ hints of sage, bell peppers & asparagus. Sophisticated, w/ tropical fruit. Perfect w/ seafood. Great alternative to Sauvignon Blanc.
$0.00

Pinot Grigio, Maso Poli

Trentino, Italy - 100% Pinot Grigio. The wine is pale yellow in color w/ greenish reflections. The nose recalls acacia flowers & the delicate scent of almonds. Pinot Grigio is clean & refreshing on the palate w/ hints of linden & honey.
$0.00

Chardonnay, Vie Di Romans

Friuli, Italy - 100% Chardonnay. Attractive, forward, toasty, buttery, ripe tropical fruit aroma w/ notes of charred oak; nutty, buttery, toasty ripe tropical fruit flavors w/ good depth & a rich, lush finish. Great w/ pasta bolognese, chicken & pork dishes.
$0.00

Reserve Wines​

2012 Cartizze Prosecco Superiore, Bisol

Veneto, Italy - 100% Prosecco. Single vineyard in Valdobbiadene. Elegant w/ notes of wildflowers, apples, pears & peaches. Perlage is lively, persistent & subtle; w/ an intense & elegant fruitiness. Pairs well w/ lobster & seafood.
$0.00

2012 Barbaresco Riserva, "Pora" Produttori

Piemonte, Italy - 100% Nebbiolo. Ruby red, rich, ripe, red fruit notes. Full-bodied & intense w/ youthful tannins on the finish. Fruity black mushroom scents add depth to the strawberry briskness of this cru. It's cool w/ a very long smooth finish.
$0.00

2009 Amarone "La Marega" Le Salette

Veneto,​ Italy - 75% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 5% Sangiovese. Ruby red wine w/ deep, smokey, dried fruit aromas. The wine is very rich in fruit on the palate & very long lasting. One of the most exciting wines in the market. Great w/ meat.
$0.00

2010 Solengo, Argiano

Toscana, Italy - (Super Tuscan) 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 20% Syrah & 10% Petite Verdot. Its color is intense, deep ruby to purple. The nose is captivating, rich & dense, full of ripe fruits & sweet spicy aromas. The palate finds remarkable structure tempered by silky tannins.
$0.00

2008 Brunello Di Montalcino, Salvioni

Toscana, Italy - 100% Sangiovese Grosso. Intense ruby color, assembles a perfect combination of power & elegance. Good structure & full body are & captivating perfumes of fruit & clean freshness. Perfect w/ red meat & aged cheese.
$0.00

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon "Vigna D'Alceo" Castello Dei Rampolla

Toscana, Italy - (Super Tuscan) Blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot. Espresso, sweet melted licorice, black currant jam, tobacco & toasty oak. Full bodied, w/ refined tannins. Perfect w/ game, chicken, turkey, ham, pork, & aged cheese.
$0.00

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, San Leonardo

Trentino, Italy - 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot. A dense ruby/purple color is followed by a sweet nose of high class cigar tobacco w/ smoke, minerals, black currants, & vanilla. In the mouth, it is dense, medium to full bodied,with superb richness, purity, & overall harmony. Voted one of the best Cabernet in Italy for the last 15 vintages.
$0.00

Dessert Wines​

Moscato D'asti, Marenco

Piemonte, Italy - 100% Moscato. The must is fermented in tank until the wines has reached 5.5% alcohol. The bouquet is refreshing & delicate w/ aromas of peach & pear. This is the perfect dessert wine, especially w/ cannoli, cassata & fruit cake.
$0.00

Brachetto D'Acqui, Marenco

Piemonte, Italy - 100% Brachetto d’Acqui. Red w/ pink tendencies. Smooth scent of rose, w/ sweet flavor of crushed strawberry. It matches well w/ desserts, strawberries & it can be drunk as aperitif. It is one of the most romantic pairings w/ chocolate.
$0.00

Vin Santo, Fattoria Del Cerro

Toscana, Italy - 40% Trebbiano, 40% Malvasia, 20% Grechetto. Rich, concentrated, w/ notes of orange peel & acacia honey. Perfect balance between between the natural sweetness & the acid components. Great w/ Italian wedding cake & Sfogliatella.
$0.00

Red Wines​

Sicilia Rosso, Colosi

Sicilia, Italy - 70% Nero D'Avola, 15% Syrah, 15% Merlot. Dark ruby red in color. A dry, full-bodied wine w/ aromas of black fruit, blackberry & strawberries. Great w/ pasta & pizza.
$0.00

Chianti Colli Senesi, Cerro

Toscana, Italy - 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot. Perfumes of cherries & fresh red fruit mingle w/ spicy, rose petal, peppery notes. Great w/ pasta siciliana & eggplant parmigiana.
$0.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Torre Di Luna

Trentino, Italy - 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Intense ruby red color. On the nose it presents clean & intense aromas of fresh, ripe fruit, red berries & hints of spice. Great w/ roasted chicken, pork & veal dishes.
$0.00

Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Capostrano

Abruzzo, Italy - 100% MOntepulciano d'Abruzzo. Wine undergoes minimal aging prior to release from the winery. Ruby red in color w/ pleasing aromas, mellow taste. Great w/ pasta, panini & flat bread.
$0.00

Primitivo, Cantele

Puglia, Italy - 100% Red Zinfandel. Deep red wine w/ violet reflections, complemented by the unique, intense bouquet & spicy aroma. It is full-bodied & conveys velvety. Great w/ calzone, eggplant & panini.
$0.00

Montepulciano, Fattoria Del Cerro

Toscana, Italy - 90% Sangiovese, 10% Mammolo. Aged seven months in French oak barriques, followed by eight months of refinement in stainless steel tanks. Intense, ruby red, wild berry. Great w/ gnocchi, lasagna & pizza.
$0.00

Aglianico, Terredora

Campania, Italy - 100% Aglianico. Intense ruby red w/ violet reflections, it shows black cherry, wild blackberry & plum fruit flavors w/ a spicy, toasted overtone. Soft & elegant, w/ a very long finish. Great w/ eggplant parmigiana & mozzarella.
$0.00

Borgaio, Castello Di Meleto

Toscana, Italy - (Super Tuscan) 80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot. Berry, ripe cherry & violet. Fruit, tannin achieve an elegant balance, w/ a very long finish. Great w/ skirt steak & ossobucco.
$0.00

Pinot Noir, Lechthaler

Trentino, Italy - 100% Pinot Noir. Red berry fruit scented bouquet, rose petal. Soft dryness w/ a pleasing finish. Aged in small barrels for 12 months. Great w/ pasta, pizza, chicken.
$0.00

Barbera D'Asti, Araldica

Piemonte,​ Italy - 100% Barbera. Intense ruby red color w/ purple highlights. On the nose it presents persistent notes of red berries, cherries & violet. Great w/ pork & pasta w/ meat sauce.
$0.00

Dolcetto "San Luigi" Pecchenino

Piemonte, Italy - 100% Dolcetto. The color is ruby red w/ a flavor of raspberry, spices & ripe fruit. Very elegant w/ a pleasant finish. This is a great alternative to Merlot. Great w/ seafood risotto, salads, pizza & flat breads.
$0.00

Ripasso, Acinum

Veneto, Italy - 75% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 5% Molinara. Ruby red, fruit forward & dried fruit aromas. Fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature for 8-10 days using natural yeasts; malolactic fermentation in oak barrels. Bottle refined for five months. Great w/ pasta & pizza.
$0.00

Terre Di San Leonardo, Gonzaga

Trentino, Italy - Blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Cabernet Franc & 10% Merlot. Brilliant ruby red, w/ attractive depth & decent length. Fruit-rich when the wine is young. Dry, soft & well balanced on the palate, it reveals a pleasing herbal twist in the finish. Great w/ veal & chicken parmigiana.
$0.00

Rosso Di Montalcino, Argiano

Toscana,​ Italy - 100% Sangiovese. Intense ruby color, blackberry, wet soil, vanilla & toasted almond. Full-bodied, very long& smooth finish. Great w/ veal scaloppine.
$0.00

Nebbiolo Langhe, Produttori

Piemonte, Italy - 100% Nebbiolo. Complex perfume of ripe fruit w/ hints of licorice. Velvety on the palate w/ sweetness & tannin. Great w/ steaks & veal.
$0.00

Non Confunditur, Argiano

Toscana, Italy - (Super Tuscan) 50% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah. Intense ruby red, silk in your mouth, full-bodied w/ fine tannins. Great w/ veal scaloppine.
$0.00

Chianti Classico "Rubiolo" Gagliole

Toscana, Italy - 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot. Intense ruby red in color. Sleek, fresh red berry & blackberry fruit w/ lovely purity & a subtle spicy edge. Great w/ chicken, pasta & flat breads.
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Le Sughere, Frassinello

Toscana,​ Italy - (Super Tuscan) Blend of 50% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot & 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. A wine of great character. Deep ruby red in color, w/ good berry fruit & floral notes, hints of minerals, & nice elegant spicy tones. Medium-bodied, w/ fine, velvety tannins. Great w/ veal scaloppine.
$0.00

Merlot "Valentino" Fedui Del Pisciotto

Sicilia, Italy - 100% Merlot. Intense red, vegetal nose w/ notes of black fruit & ample spices underneath. Good structure w/ an elegant, welcoming character, persistent. Ideal w/ roasted white & red meats or aged cheeses.
$0.00

Barolo, Damilano

Piemonte,​ Italy - 100% Nebbiolo. Ruby red w/ orange reflections hints of dry roses & violets, truffle & tar come through in the perfume. Very well balanced & sophisticated wine. Great w/ steaks & veal.
$0.00

Pinot Noir, Gottardi

Alto​ Adige, Italy - 100% Pinot Noir. Aromas are lively & elegant w/ spiced cherry & berry fruit, integrating w/ vanilla, butterscotch, herbal, licorice & smoke undertones. Loaded w/ intense, sweet-toned cherry, currant & stone fruit flavors.Great w/ pollo parmigiana & veal parmigiana.
$0.00

Rocca Di Frassinello

Toscana, Italy - (Super Tuscan) Blend of 60% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot & 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Intense ruby red, soft, silky w/ lots of floral flavors (typical of Sangiovese), nice hints of red berries & cherries & elegant notes of vanilla & milk chocolate. Medium-bodied, w/ fine tannins & a round, medium finish. It pairs well w/ all red meat dishes & mature cheeses.
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Amarone, Acinum

Veneto, Italy - 50% Corvina Veronese, 35% Rondinella, 15% Molinara. Deep ruby red, intense & highly developed w/ notes of dry herbs, prunes & cherries. Full-bodied w/ a velvety, warm mouthfeel; long finish. Great w/ steaks & veal.
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Brunello Di Montalcino, La Poderina

Toscana, Italy - 100% Sangiovese Grosso. Intense ruby color, assembles a perfect combination of power & elegance. Good structure & full body are accompanied by captivating perfumes of fruits. Great w/ ossobuco, steaks & veal.
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