Italian Restaurant Menu | Francesca's

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apertivi

UTICA-STYLE GREENS

escarole, prosciutto, hot peppers, toasted breadcrumbs and romano

STUFFED HOT CHERRY PEPPERS

signature meatball mix baked with marinara and romano cheese

HEY MEATBALL!

three stuffed meatballs, three-cheese blend, roasted red peppers, marinara, caramelized onions, grated cheese

GOAT CHEESE FRITTER

fritti, battered fresh goat cheese, garlic crostini, fra diavolo sauce

CALABRIAN RIBS

baby back ribs, calabrian chili rub, buttermilk polenta, fennel, gorgonzola slaw

SEAFOOD UTICA GREENS

roquette, grated carrots, cucumbers, sunflower seeds and balsamic dressing.

FRIED CALAMARI

lightly breaded, perfectly fried with marinara dipping sauce

ARANCINI RICE BALLS

arborio rice, mozzarella, provolone, spicy italian sausage, roasted peppers, basil, shaved parmesan

BACON-WRAPPED SEA SCALLOPS

five jumbo sea scallops, dijon-horseradish aioli

BANG BANG CALAMARI

lightly breaded, perfectly fried, sweet & spicy bang bang sauce

zuppi & insalata

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

TUSCAN GREENS & BEANS

CAESAR SIDE SALAD

HOUSE SALAD

ICEBERG SALAD WEDGE

steakhouse favorite: baby iceberg tomatoes, red onions, bacon, creamy and crumbly bleu cheese

HEIRLOOM TOMATO & BURRATA

marinated Heirloom cherry tomato, imported Burrata cheese, fresh basil, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic drizzle

PECAN SALMON SALAD

pecan-crusted Canadian salmon, mixed greens, whole milk goat cheese, roasted beets, granny smith apple, candied pecans, white balsamic vinaigrette

francesca's favorites

delectable pastas served with a bowl of soup or house salad

EGGPLANT ROLLATINI

lightly breaded eggplant, seasoned ricotta, melted mozzarella, side of linguini marinara

GEMELLI ANGELORO

twin pasta, grilled chicken, utica greens, prosciutto, extra-virgin garlic olive oil, toasted breadcrumbs, romano cheese, splash of tomato ragu

GLUTEN-FREE PENNE

grilled chicken, prosciutto, artichokes, spinach, sun-dried tomato, goat cheese cream sauce

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

creamy sauce, ribbon pasta. also available with grilled chicken or sauteed shrimp

BAKED CAVATELLI

housemade cavatelli, hot Italian sausage, rapini, grated locatelli, roasted garlic sauce

UNCLE PAULIE'S BOLOGNESE

gemelli pasta, braised veal, beef, pork, carrots, rustic tomato Barolo wine sauce

LINGUINE WHITE CLAM SAUCE

fresh littlenecks, garlic, white wine

CHICKEN RIGGIES

peppers, onions, spicy pink sauce

(mild, medium, hot)

SEAFOOD RIGGIES

bay scallops, baby shrimp,

spicy pink sauce (mild, medium, hot)

GNOCCHI GORGONZOLA

aged Italian gorgonzola cream sauce, toasted walnuts, fresh basil

LOBSTER-STUFFED CHEESE RAVIOLI

fresh Maine-lobster, pink vodka sauce

HOMEMADE GNOCCHI MARINARA *

CHEESE RAVIOLI MARINARA *

PINK VODKA CHEESE RAVIOLI *

PINK VODKA GNOCCHI *

* grilled chicken or sautéed shrimp also available for any of our homemade gnocchi or ravioli dishes

pesci

SALMON FILLET

broiled Canadian salmon with savory Italian herb crust, finished with a lemon-chive butter sauce, served over saffron-flavored risotto and grilled asparagus

CRAB-STUFFED SALMON

oven-roasted Canadian salmon stuffed with jumbo lump crabmeat, finished with a shrimp and lobster chive veloute, served over saffron-flavored risotto and grilled asparagus

SHRIMP WITH POLENTA

colossal shrimp, crispy pancetta, spinach, cherry tomatoes and pearl onions sauteed in a garlic pomodoro with an alfredo drizzle; served over a creamy polenta

CIOPPINO

'The San-Fran Favorite' an Italian stew of clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, scallops, and fresh fish simmered with garlic, fennel, and shallots in a white wine, fumet and tomato broth, served with garlic crostini over linguine

SALMON AND BROCCOLINI

oven-roasted Canadian salmon, broccolini and blistered heirloom cherry tomatoes tossed in a light Parmesan and tarragon lemon cream sauce, served over housemade pappardelle

SCALLOPS

experience our chef's personality and flavor with his daily adventure

pollame

CHICKEN PARMESAN

a classic chicken dish prepared au gratin with fresh whole milk mozzarella

GRILLED CHICKEN PARMESAN

grilled chicken prepared au gratin with fresh whole milk mozzarella and house marinara over rigatoni

CHICKEN MVP

"Matty D's Vodka Parm" breaded chicken prepared au gratin with fresh whole milk mozzarella, house vodka sauce and finished with a pesto drizzle; served over rigatoni

CHICKEN FRANCAISE

egg-battered chicken cutlets sauteed with white wine, lemon and butter, served over linguine

CHICKEN MARSALA

tender chicken breast sauteed with shallots, garlic, and wild mushrooms in a sweet Marsala wine reduction, served over linguine

CHICKEN CAPRICCIOSA

breaded chicken cutlet topped with shaved parmesan, a lemon dressed tomato and ciliegine arugula salad; served with a red pepper aioli

vitello

VEAL PARMESAN

14oz bone-in veal chop pounded au gratin with fresh whole milk mozzarella and house made marinara over chef's choice pasta

VEAL CAPRICCIOSA

breaded veal cutlet topped with shaved parmesan, a lemon dressed tomato and ciliegine arugula salad; served with a red pepper aioli

carne

FILET GORGONZOLA

two Angus Reserve medallions layered with Uitca greens over gemelli pasta tossed in aged Italian Gorgonzola cream sauce

FILET MIGNON

'King of Steaks' 8oz, center-cut of Angus Reserve filet, seasoned and grilled to perfection, served with smoked gousa au gratin mash and seasonal vegetables

NEW YORK STRIP

16oz. bone-in strip steak, aged for a minimum of 30 days for peak flavor, topped with choice of herb-roasted garlic or cajun compound butter, served with smoked gouda au gratin mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

THE DELMONICO

our 16 oz. bone-in cowboy Angus Reserve ribeye prepared well-marbled, seasoned and chargrilled, topped with your choice of herb-roatsed or cajun compound butter, served with smoked gousa au gratin mash and seasonal vegetables

SURF AND TURF

experience our chef's personality and flavor profiles through his daily adventure with fresh proteins and seasonally inspired seafood! Refer to our specials menu.