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
ITALIAN-STYLE POUTINE
leggplant fries, beef au jus, San Marzano tomato, melted buffalo mozzarella curd
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, shaved carrots, slivered almonds, maple 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
'OLD SCHOOL' BRACIOLE
Utica greens, stuffed pork, braised red wine tomato sauce, pappardelle pasta
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
BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS
bacon-wrapped and pan-seared sea scallops roastedon a cedar plank with dijon mustard and fresh rosemary, served with whipped potatoes and sauteed vegetables
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 FRANCESCA
breaded chicken breast baked with fresh mozzarella and house marinara, finished with sauteed mushrooms, garlic, roasted red peppers, and fresh herbs, 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 WITH SHRIMP
chicken scaloppini and shrimp sauteed with shallots, garlic, wild mushrooms and roasted red peppers in a sweet Marsala cream sauce over linguini
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 SALTIMBOCCA
14oz. bone-in veal chop pounded with proscuitto, sage, sauteed spinach in a wild mushroom Madeira wine sauce, topped with melted aged provolone and served over chef's choice housemade pasta
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.
francesca's
545 NORTH SALINA STREET • SYRACUSE
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OPEN Mondays 4–9pm
Tuesday - Saturday 4–10pm
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