carpaccio di salmone

smoked salmon thinly sliced with capers drizzled with extra virgin olive oil

pepata di vongole

clams sauteed with garlic and Italian spices in white wine sauce or pomodoro sauce

gamberi scampi

shrimp sauteed in butter, garlic and white wine

salsiccia con olive nere

grilled sausages with black olives, polenta and onion (sicily)

cozze alla francesca

steamed mussels with garlic and Italian spices in white wine sauce or pomodoro sauce

lobster ravioli

lobster filled ravioli in a light cream sauce with minced shrimp and fresh dill

calamari al guazzetto

sauteed with fresh tomato, garlic and Italian spices

prosciutto e melone

imported prosciutto wrapped around sweet melon

antipasti della casa

(for two)prosciutto, salami, buffalo mozzarella (imported from Italy), provolone, tomatoes and olives

soup of the day

insalata francesca

francesca’s style mixed salad

insalata di pomodoro

fresh tomato salad

insalata di rugola

rocket salad with parmigiana cheese and olives

caprese

fresh buffalo mozzarella (imported from Italy) and tomato salad.

caesar salad

spinaci e pecorino

baby spinach and goat cheese

vitella monte

veal layered with eggplant and mozzarella and topped with artichoke in a white wine sauce, served with roasted potatoes and spinach

pollo michelangelo

prepared with mushrooms and ham in a tomato and cream sauce

vitella taramina

veal stuffed with crab meat in a white wine sauce with onions, a touch of garlic, olives and basil served with roasted potatoes, escarole with cannellini beans and polenta

costolette d’agnello alla griglia

grilled lamb chops served with spinach and roasted potatoes

tagliata al gongonzola

grilled fillet mignon served with roasted potatoes and spinach. filet mignon is cooked to the maximum of medium

tagliata al rosmarino

grilled rib eye steak served with rosemary mashed potatoes and spinach

costolette di maiale

double rib pork chop served with mashed potatoes and broccoli rabe

costolette di vitvalla

grilled 14oz veal chop served with roasted potatoes and broccoli rabe

vitella valdastana

stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese prepared in red wine sauce with mushrooms

vitella francesca

sauteed in white wine with fresh mushrooms, olives, artichoke hearts and anchovies (optional)

finanzziera

a‎ splendid combination of chicken, veal, shrimp and sausage prepared in a white wine sauce with mushrooms and artichoke hearts

pollo abruzzese

a full boneless breast of chicken prepared with aromatics and fresh hot peppers served with roasted potatoes, escarole and beans

ravioli burro e salvia

ravioli‎ filled with spinach and ricotta cheese prepared in a butter and sage sauce

fettucine ai carciofi

homemade‎ fresh fettucine sauteed with artichokes in extra virgin olive oil, garlic and a touch of chili

fettucine calamari

squid sauteed with fresh tomatoes, garlic and Italian spices

penne alla norma

eggplant, ricotta cheese and tomato sauce blended together with penne pasta

penne porco alle erbe

bacon, broccoli rabe and egg blended together with parmigiana cheese

spaghetti al pesto genovese

spaghetti, pesto, fresh basil, olive oil, pine nuts, parmigiana and romano pecorino cheeses

spaghetti alle vongole

clams in the shell sauteed in garlic and spices in white wine or pomodoro sauce

fettucine con gamberi

homemade fresh fettucine with shrimp in a fresh tomato, basil and cream sauce

pesce spada margharita

swordfish with lemon butter and capers in a white wine sauce

dentice porto fino

pesce sole prepared with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, olives and fresh tomatoes served with risotto and spinach

risotto pescatore

seafood risotto, Italian rice blended together with shrimp, calamari, clams and mussels

sogliola alla meditteranea

filet of sole prepared with extra virgin olive oil, a touch of butter, lots of fresh basil and a sprinkle of fresh tomato. served with roasted potato escarole with cannellini beans

gamberoni gondola

lobster tail stuffed with seasoned bread crumbs served with clams, mussels and calamari over spaghetti in a red or white wine sauce

Italian

sambuca or amaretto

irish

bailey’s

mexican

kahlua

jamaican

tia maria

nutty irishman

frangelico and bailey’s

french

grand marnier

espresso

cappuccino

mocha

zabaglione

cannoli

creme brulee

homemade cheesecake

with whipped cream and strawberries

tiramisu

fresh berries and cream

cornet susie

horn of plenty filled with fresh berries and whipped cream

tartufo

affogato

vanilla ice cream drowned in espresso coffee

orange sorbet

lemon sorbet

tortino di choccolato fondente

warm made to order chocolate fountain cake served with ice cream and fresh berries. please order when ordering dinner; 20 minutes baking time

eggplant, tomato and goat cheese bruschetta

bruschetta

tomatoes, garlic, onions, basil and olive oil

garlic bread

melanzane rollatini

eggplant rolle with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese, topped with marinara sauce

gamberi scampi

shrimp sauteed in butter, garlic and white wine

mozzarella in carrozza

mozzarella slices sauteed in white wine or marinara sauce - anchovies optional

pepata di vongole

clams sautéed with garlic and italian spices in white wine sauce or pomodoro sauce

cozze alla francesca

steamed mussels with garlic and italian spices in white wine sauce or pomodoro sauce

calamari al guazzetto

sautéed with fresh tomato, garlic and italian spices

soup of the day

insalata francesca

francesca’s style mixed salad

insalata di pomodoro

fresh tomato salad

caprese

fresh mozzarella and tomato salad

caesar salad

baguette, fresh mozzarella

fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil in baguette

prosciutto and fresh mozzarella

prosciutto with slices of fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato and basil in baguette

italian tonno

the very finest tuna imported from italy along with our famous olive salad

spaghetti aglio e olio

garlic sauteed with olive oil over spaghetti

spaghetti carbonara

cream, bacon and egg yokes, tossed with parmigiana and romano cheeses with fresh parsley

ravioli burro e salvia

ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta cheese prepared in a butter and sage sauce.

fettucine ai carciofi

homemade fresh fettucine sautéed with artichokes in extra virgin olive oil, garlic and a touch of chili.

fettucine calamari

squid sautéed with fresh tomatoes, garlic and italian spices

penne alla norma

eggplant, ricotta cheese and tomato sauce blended together with penne pasta

spaghetti al pesto genovese

spaghetti, pesto, freshbasil, olive oil, pine nuts, parmigiana and romano pecorino cheeses

spaghetti con polpotte

fresh homemade meatballs served over spaghetti pasta, topped with marinara sauce

pasta puttanesca

extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh tomato, diced black olives, capers, anchovies and a touch of chili over pasta

spaghetti pomodoro

tomato sauce with fresh basil

fettuccine alfredo

cream, touch of butter and eggs tossed with parmigiana and romano cheeses

lasagna marinara

homemade‎ egg noodles lasagna stuffed with an enriched ricotta filling.

melanzane parmigiana

eggplant baked with fresh pomodoro sauce and mozzarella cheese

pasta e broccoli

penne‎ pasta, dice broccoli, garlic and parmigiana and romano pecorino cheeses

tortellini alla panna

tri-color‎ tortellini and pancetta tossed with parmigiana and romano pecorino cheeses

pollo penne broccoli

broccoli, chicken or veal with penne pasta blended together with parmigiana and romano pecorino cheeses

vitello penne piccato

chicken or veal with penne pasta in a tomato sauce blended with parmigiana and romano pecorino cheeses

gnocchi

potato gnocchi served in a light cream sauce

marsala

sautéed with marsala wine, mushrooms and ham

cacciatore

old favorite combinations, mushrooms and tomato.

pizziola

a blend of fresh tomato, garlic and oregano.

francesse

sautéed in butter, lemon, white wine and topped with mozzarella cheese.

francesca

sautéed in white wine with fresh mushrooms, olives, artichoke hearts and anchovies (optional).

parmigiana

breaded cutlet in pomodoro sauce topped with mozzarella cheese.

michelangelo

prepared with mushrooms and ham in a tomato and cream sauce

sogliola alla mediterranea

fillet of sole prepared with extra virgin olive oil, a touch of butter, lots of fresh basil and a sprinkle of fresh tomato. served with roasted potato and vegetables.

gamberi scampi

shrimp sautéed in garlic butter and white wine sauce over spaghetti.

frutti di mare

clams, mussels, calamari, fish and shrimp on a fra diavlo sauce over spaghetti

fettuccine con gamberi

homemade fresh fettuccine with shrimp in a fresh tomato, basil and cream sauce

cannoli

caramel custard

homemade cheesecake

with whipped cream and strawberries.

tiramisu

vanilla gelato

affogato

vanilla ice cream drowned in espresso coffee

orange sorbet

lemon sorbet

italian

sambuca or amaretto

irish

bailey’s

mexican

kahlua

jamaican

tia maria

nutty irishman

frangelico and bailey’s

french

grand‎ marnier

espresso

cappuccino

mocha

zabaglione

cannoli

creme brulee

homemade cheesecake

with whipped cream and strawberries

tiramisu

fresh berries and cream

cornet susie

horn of plenty filled with fresh berries and whipped cream

tartufo

affogato

vanilla ice cream drowned in espresso coffee

orange sorbet

lemon sorbet

tortino di choccolato fondente

warm made to order chocolate fountain cake served with ice cream and fresh berries. please order when ordering dinner; 20 minutes baking time

bruschetta

tomatoes, garlic, onion, basil and olive oil

eggplant bruschetta

eggplant, tomato and goat cheese

mozzarella in corozza

mozzarella cheese sauteed in butter prepared on white wine sauce (anchovies optional) or pomodoro sauce

cozze alla francesca

steamed mussels with garlic and italian spices in white wine sauce or pomodoro sauce

caprese

fresh mozzarella and tomato salad

spaghetti al pesto

fresh basil, olive oil, pine nuts, parmigiana and romano cheeses

spaghetti pomodoro

tomato sauce with fresh basil

fettucine calamari

squid sauteed with fresh tomatoes, garlic and italian spices

penne alla norma

eggplant, ricotta cheese and tomato sauce blended together with penne pasta

penne broccoli

broccoli, chicken or veal with penne pasta blended together with parmigiana and romano pecorino cheeses

penne piccato

chicken or veal with penne pasta in a tomato sauce blended with parmigiana and romano pecorino cheeses

pollo

cacciatore or parmigiana or pizziola

vitella francese

veal sauteed in butter, lemon, white wine and topped with mozzarella cheese

fettucine ai carciofi

homemade fettuccine sauteed with artichoke hearts in extra virgin olive oil, garlic and a touch of chili

vitella francesca

sauteed in white wine with fresh mushrooms, olives, artichoke hearts and anchovies (optional)

cannoli - (caramel custard - gluten free)

eggplant bruschetta

eggplant, tomato and goat cheese

antipasti della casa

prosciutto, salami, fresh mozzarella, provolone, tomatoes and olives

lobster ravioli

lobster filled ravioli in a light cream sauce with minced shrimp and fresh dill

calamari al guazzetto

sauteed with fresh tomato, garlic and italian spices

gamberi scampi

shrimp sauteed in butter, garlic and white wine

cozze alla francesca

steam mussels with garlic and italian spices in white wine sauce or pomodoro sauce

melanzane rollotini

eggplant stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese topped with marinara sauce

bruschetta

tomatoes, garlic, onions, basil and olive oil

penne alla norma

eggplant, ricotta cheese and tomato sauce blended together with penne pasta

ravioli burro e salvia

ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta cheese prepared in a butter and sage sauce

spaghetti alle vongole

clams in the shell sauteed in garlic and spices in white wine or pomodoro sauce

spaghetti alle cozze

steamed mussels with garlic and spices in white wine sauce or pomodoro sauce

fettucine con gamberi

home made fresh fettucine with shrimp in a fresh tomato, basil and cream sauce

fettucine calamari

squid sauteed with fresh tomatoes, garlic and italian spices

pesce porto fino

fillet of sole prepared with extra virgen olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, olives and fresh tomatoes. served with risotto and spinach

finanzziera

a splendeid combination of chicken, veal shrimp and sausage prepared in a white wine sauce with mushrooms and artichoke hearts

costolette di maiale

pork chop served with mashed potatoes and broccoli rabe

pollo abruzzese

a full boneless breast of chicken prepared with aromatics and fresh hot peppers. served with roasted potatoes, escarole and beans

pollo alla parmigiana

breaded cutlet in pomodoro sauce topped with mozzarella cheese. served with pasta

vitella marsala

sauteed with marsala wine, mushrooms and ham. served with pasta

vitella cacciatore

old favorite combinations, mushrooms and tomato. served with pasta

vitella monte

veal layered with eggplant and topped with artichoke in a white wine sauce. served with roasted potatoes and spinach

vitella francesca

sauteed in white wine with fresh mushrooms olives, artichoke hearts and anchovies (optional)

vitella valdestana

stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese prepared in red sauce with mushrooms

cannoli

caramel custard

tiramisu

vanilla gelato

gamberi scampi

shrimp sauteed in garlic butter and white wine sauce

calamari al guazzetto

sauteed with fresh tomato, garlic and italian spices

cozze alla francesca

steamed mussels with garlic and italian spices in white wine sauce or pomodoro sauce

pepata di vongole

clams sauteed with garlic and italian spices in white wine sauce or pomodoro sauce

lobster ravioli

lobster filled ravioli in a light cream sauce with minced shrimp and fresh dill

dentice portofino

red snapper prepared with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, olives and fresh tomatoes. served with risotto and spinach

sogliola alla mediteranea

fillet of sole prepared with extra virgin olive oil, a touch of butter, lots of fresh basil and a sprinkle of fresh tomato. served with roasted potato and escarole with cannellini beans

cioppino

mixed seafood of clams, mussels, calamari, fish and shrimp

frutti di mare

clams, mussels, calamari, fish and shrimp on a fri-deavlo sauce over spaghetti

spaghetti alle vongole

clams in the shell sauteed in garlic and spices in white wine or pomodoro sauce over spaghetti

gamberi scampi

shrimp sauteed in garlic butter and white wine sauce over spaghetti

fettuccine con gamberi

home made fresh fettuccine with shrimp in a fresh tomato, basil and cream sauce

fettuccine calamari

squid sauteed with fresh tomatoes, garlic and italian spices

cannoli

caramel custard

villa francesca martini

grey goose vodka, kahlua, baileys and real espresso coffee.

sexy martini

sobieski vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice and orange juice.

lemon drop martini

grey goose le citron vodka, lemon juice, sour mix and a sugared rim.

apple martini

sobieski vodka and sour apple schnapps.

flirtini

grey goose l'orange vodka, chambord, lime juice and a float of rotari sparkling wine.

pama martini

sobieski vodka and pama pomegranate liqueur.

rock margarita

cazadores reposado tequila, cointreau and sour mix.

cherry blossom martini

grey goose cherry noir vodka, st. germain, and lemonade

tomas collins

bombay saphire, lemon juice, and sweet and sour

gran margarita

gran patron platinum tequila, citronge, freshly squeezed lime, and sour mix

classic mojito

bacardi rum, muddled mint and lime with a splash of soda. seasonal fruit available to add in.

bellini

rotari sparkling wine and peach schnapps.

red or white sangria

querceto chianti or mezzacorona pinot grigio mixed with brandy, peach schnapps. oj, cranberry juice and sprite. made to order and garnished with seasonal fruit.