Tuesday-Friday after 3:00pm, All Day Saturday & Sunday
Appetizers

ARANCINI DI RISO
16.95Breaded Italian rice balls stuffed with ground veal, pork and sausage, peas and Italian herbs. Topped with Franco’s famous Bolognese sauce. “A Mafia Classic. It’s to die for!”

EGGPLANT STACK
16.95Fresh sliced breaded eggplant layered with fresh tomato, buffalo mozzarella, sliced red onion and basil then drizzled with a balsamic vinegar reduction.

Artichoke Lemone
16.95Breaded artichoke hearts stuffed with ricotta and mascarpone cheeses and Italian herbs topped with lemon butter sauce.

Fried Calamari
16.95Served with lemon wedges and ammoglio sauce or our lemon butter sauce.

SAUSAGE & HOT PEPPERS
17.95Hungarian hot and mild peppers sautéed with homemade Italian sausage and sliced potatoes in olive oil and garlic. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

MAMMA’S MEATBALLS
15.95Handmade meatballs topped with our tomato basil sauce and baked with buffalo mozzarella cheese and finished with a basil pesto drizzle.

TRIPPA
19.95Fresh trippa simmered in a spicy tomato sauce.

FRANK’S CHARCUTERIE BOARD
27.95Parma prosciutto, soppressata, genoa salami, fontinella cheese, fresh buffalo mozzarella, roasted red peppers, Italian olives, fresh grapes, marcona almonds and artichoke hearts. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

MARINATED SEAFOOD PLATTER
31.95Charbroiled jumbo shrimp and tender calamari over our famous octopus salad. Serves two. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

MOZZARELLA CAPRESE
15.95Fresh sliced tomato and fresh sliced buffalo mozzarella topped with olive oil, sliced red onion, basil and balsamic vinegar reduction. *Can be prepared Gluten Free
Soups & Salads

TUSCAN SALAD
15.95Fresh arugala with crisp hickory smoked bacon, red onion, tomato in a extra virgin olive oil lemon vinaigrette topped with shaved asiago cheese. With: grilled chicken. + 6.00 | grilled shrimp. + 12.00 | grilled or blackened salmon. + 12.00

ITALIAN CHOPPED
15.95Chopped mixed green salad with mozzarella cheese, genoa salami, ham, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and olives tossed with our housemade Italian vinaigrette. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

FRANCESCO’S CHOPPED
15.95Chopped greens with cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, black olives, feta cheese with our own traditional Italian dressing. With: grilled chicken. + 3.50 | grilled shrimp. + 6.00 | grilled or blackened salmon. + 9.00 *Can be prepared Gluten Free

CAESAR SALAD
14.95Classic Caesar with crisp romaine and our special dressing tossed with croutons and parmesan cheese. With: grilled chicken. + 3.50 | grilled shrimp. + 6.00 | grilled or blackened salmon. + 9.00

INSALATA ROSSA
14.95(Red Tomato Salad) Tomato, red onions, chopped celery, olives and cucumbers marinated with olive oil and Italian herbs. *Can be prepared Gluten Free/Can be prepared Vegan
Francesco's Specialties
All entrées include soup or house salad

MAMMA’S PASTA
20.95(The Best in Town) Rigatoni pasta topped with our famous meat sauce or plain tomato basil sauce. With Mamma’s homemade meatballs. + 6.00 *Can be prepared Gluten Free
NONNA'S SUNDAY SAUCE
24.95Ripe San Marzano tomatoes simmered with fresh garlic and basil in extra virgin olive oil tossed with homemade capellini pasta and topped with fresh ricotta cheese.

FETTUCCINI BOLOGNESE
22.95(Franco’s Classic) A hearty meat sauce with ground sausage and veal, a touch of cream and fresh peas tossed with fettuccini pasta.

RIGATONI ALLA DOMENICO
24.95Prosciutto, ground Italian sausage, chopped mushrooms, peas, pinch crushed hot pepper in our famous meat sauce with Italian cheeses tossed with rigatoni pasta. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

PENNE SALMONE
29.95Tender chunks of Norwegian salmon, jumbo shrimp and fresh peas flambéed with vodka in a marscapone cheese tomato cream sauce tossed with penne pasta and parmesan cheese.

FETTUCCINI ALFREDO
20.95Prepared in imported cheeses. With: sautéed or grilled chicken breast. + 6.00 | sautéed shrimp. + 12.00 | grilled or blackened salmon. +12.00

RAVIOLI CON SUGO
22.95Large pasta pillows filled with ground veal or ricotta cheese topped with your choice of Francesco’s meat sauce or tomato sauce.

PENNE CON VEDURA
22.95Mixed garden vegetables sautéed in oil and garlic with fresh tomatoes and basil over penne pasta. *Can be prepared Gluten Free/Can be prepared Vegan

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
22.95Breaded eggplant topped with homemade meat or plain sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese, with side of pasta.

PASTA SOPRANO
24.95(Tony’s Favorite!) Tender pieces of chicken breast sautéed with baby spinach, kalamata olives, hot or mild peppers, garlic chips and olive oil tossed with penne pasta and shaved asiago cheese. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

PASTA FRUITTI DI MARE
31.95Jumbo shrimp, scallops, calamari and clams sautéed in Francesco’s marinara sauce tossed with fettuccini pasta. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

PENNE DI MARE
29.95Jumbo shrimp, lobster meat and scallops sautéed in a sherry wine, lobster tomato cream sauce tossed with penne pasta and parmesan cheese.

LINGUINI WITH CLAM SAUCE
24.95(Red or White) A classic prepared with your choice of a red tomato sauce or an oil, garlic and butter sauce.
Homemade Pasta Specialties
All entrées include soup or house salad

MAMMA’S LASAGNA
22.95Homemade pasta layered with ricotta cheese, ground sausage and veal, meat sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

LOBSTER RAVIOLI
27.95Homemade saffron ravioli stuffed with fresh lobster meat, marscapone cheese and Italian herbs. Topped with sautéed jumbo shrimp in a lobster tomato cream sauce.

GNOCCHI
22.95With meat sauce, plain tomato sauce, palomino sauce (a rich creamy tomato sauce), or alfredo sauce.

TORTELLINI PALOMINO
22.95Tortellini pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and Italian herbs. Tossed in a creamy tomato sauce with fresh peas.
Chicken Entrees
All entrées include soup or house salad

POLLO CARUSO
25.95Breaded tender chicken breast medallions topped with jumbo shrimp sautéed in a lemon white wine cream sauce with side of pasta.

POLLO ALLA VODKA
22.95Tender chicken breast medallions sautéed with fresh sliced mushrooms, prosciutto and scallions, flambéed with vodka in a tomato Fontinella cheese cream sauce with a side of pasta.

POLLO MAMMA ASSUNTA
22.95Tender chicken breast medallions sautéed with artichokes and fresh sliced mushrooms with a white wine lemon butter sauce with side of pasta. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

POLLO FLORENTINE
22.95Tender chicken breast medallions sautéed in oil, garlic and Italian herbs with spinach and fresh sliced mushrooms in a light wine parmesan cream sauce with side of pasta.

POLLO PARMIGIANA
22.95Breaded chicken breast cutlets topped with homemade meat sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese with side of pasta.

POLLO MARSALA
22.95Tender chicken breast medallions sautéed with fresh sliced mushrooms and marsala wine with side of pasta. *Can be prepared Gluten Free
Meat & Seafood
All entrées include soup or house salad

VITELLO CASA BLANCA
29.95Tender veal medallions sautéed with jumbo shrimp, baby spinach, roasted red peppers and artichoke hearts in a white wine lemon sauce with side of pasta. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

VITELLO PARMIGIANA
27.95Breaded tender veal cutlets topped with homemade meat sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese with side of pasta.

VITELLO PICCANTE
28.95Tender veal medallions sautéed with fresh sliced mushrooms in a white wine lemon butter sauce with side of pasta. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

VITELLO SICILIANO
28.95Breaded veal medallions pan fried and topped with marinated sautéed roasted red peppers with side of pasta.

VITELLO MARSALA
28.95Tender veal medallions sautéed with fresh sliced mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce with side of pasta. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

DOMENIC’S FILET MIGNON*
44.958-ounce center cut choice filet mignon chargrilled to perfection and topped with sautéed mushrooms in a red wine demi-glaze and served with roasted red skin potatoes. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

LAMB CHOPS AL FORNO
M PFresh lamb chops seasoned and chargrilled to perfection and served with roasted red skin potatoes sautéed with hickory smoked bacon and baby spinach. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

STEAK DA FRANCESCO*
34.95Two thin center cut Prime New York steaks chargrilled and topped with olive oil, garlic and fresh oregano and served with roasted red skin potatoes. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

STEAK SICILIANO*
34.95Breaded center cut Prime New York steak chargrilled and served with a side of ammoglio sauce and roasted red skin potatoes.

PRIME NEW YORK STRIP*
34.95Center cut Prime New York steak chargrilled to perfection and served with roasted red skin potatoes. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

SALMONE DI SCAMPI
31.95Fresh salmon filet broiled and topped with sautéed jumbo shrimp in oil and garlic with sun dried tomatoes and scallions in a white wine lemon butter sauce with Chef’s choice vegetable.

TRAVERSE CITY SALMON
28.95Fresh salmon filet char broiled and topped with Traverse City sun dried cherries and walnuts in a port wine demy glaze with Chef’s choice vegetable. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

JUMBO SHRIMP SCAMPI
26.95Jumbo shrimp in a lemon butter sauce laced with a splash of wine with Chef’s choice vegetable.

PERCH LEMONE
27.95Fresh perch lightly breaded and topped with a delicious lemon butter sauce with Chef’s choice vegetable.

PARMIGIANA ENCRUSTED PICKEREL
26.95Fresh pickerel encrusted with Italian parmigiana bread crumbs, topped with a lemon cream sauce and served with Chef’s choice vegetable.
Tuesday-Friday before 3:00pm
Appetizers

ARANCINI DI RISO
14.95Breaded Italian rice balls stuffed with ground veal, pork and sausage, peas and Italian herbs. Topped with Franco’s famous Bolognese sauce. “A Mafia Classic. It’s to die for!”

EGGPLANT STACK
14.95Fresh sliced breaded eggplant layered with fresh tomato, buffalo mozzarella, sliced red onion and basil then drizzled with a balsamic vinegar reduction.

ARTICHOKE LEMONE
15.95Breaded artichoke hearts stuffed with ricotta and mascarpone cheeses and Italian herbs topped with lemon butter sauce.

Fried Calamari
15.95Served with lemon wedges and ammoglio sauce or our lemon butter sauce.

SAUSAGE & HOT PEPPERS
15.95Hungarian hot and mild peppers sautéed with homemade Italian sausage and sliced potatoes in olive oil and garlic. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

MAMMA’S MEATBALLS
13.95Handmade meatballs topped with our tomato basil sauce and baked with buffalo mozzarella cheese and finished with a basil pesto drizzle.

TRIPPA
16.95Fresh trippa simmered in a spicy tomato sauce.

FRANK’S CHARCUTERIE BOARD
26.95Parma prosciutto, soppressata, genoa salami, fontinella cheese, fresh buffalo mozzarella, roasted red peppers, Italian olives, fresh grapes, marcona almonds and artichoke hearts. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

MARINATED SEAFOOD PLATTER
31.95Charbroiled jumbo shrimp and tender calamari over our famous octopus salad. Serves two. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

MOZZARELLA CAPRESE
15.95Fresh sliced tomato and fresh sliced buffalo mozzarella topped with olive oil, sliced red onion, basil and balsamic vinegar reduction. *Can be prepared Gluten Free
Soups & Salads
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
4.75(Soup of the Day) Bowl of today’s soup made from scratch.

FRANCESCO’S CHOPPED
14.95Chopped greens with cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, black olives, feta cheese with our own traditional Italian dressing. With: grilled chicken. + 6.00 | grilled shrimp. + 12.00 | grilled or blackened salmon. + 12.00. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

ITALIAN CHOPPED
15.95Chopped mixed green salad with mozzarella cheese, genoa salami, ham, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and olives tossed with our housemade Italian vinaigrette. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

TUSCAN SALAD
15.95Fresh spring greens tossed with crisp hickory smoked bacon, red onion, tomato in a extra virgin olive oil lemon vinaigrette topped with shaved asiago cheese.

CAESAR SALAD
14.95Classic Caesar with crisp romaine and our special dressing tossed with croutons and parmesan cheese.

INSALATA ROSSA
13.95(Red Tomato Salad) Tomato, red onions, chopped celery, olives and cucumbers marinated with olive oil and Italian herbs. *Can be prepared Gluten Free/Can be prepared Vegan
Francesco's Specialties
All entrées include soup or house salad

MAMMA’S PASTA
18.95(The Best in Town) Rigatoni pasta topped with our famous meat sauce or plain tomato basil sauce. With Mamma’s homemade meatballs. + 6.00. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

NONNA’S SUNDAY SAUCE
22.95Ripe San Marzano tomatoes simmered with fresh garlic and basil in extra virgin olive oil tossed with homemade capellini pasta and topped with fresh ricotta cheese.

FETTUCCINI BOLOGNESE
18.95(Franco’s Classic) A hearty meat sauce with ground sausage and veal, a touch of cream and fresh peas tossed with fettuccini pasta.

RIGATONI ALLA DOMENICO
20.95Prosciutto, ground Italian sausage, chopped mushrooms, peas, pinch crushed hot pepper in our famous meat sauce with Italian cheeses tossed with rigatoni pasta. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

PENNE SALMONE
25.95Tender chunks of Norwegian salmon, jumbo shrimp and fresh peas flambéed with vodka in a marscapone cheese tomato cream sauce tossed with penne pasta and parmesan cheese.

FETTUCCINI ALFREDO
18.95Prepared in imported cheeses. With: sautéed or grilled chicken breast. + 6.00 | sautéed shrimp. + 12.00 | grilled or blackened salmon. + 12.00

PENNE CON VEDURA
18.95Mixed garden vegetables sautéed in oil and garlic with fresh tomatoes and basil over penne pasta.*Can be prepared Gluten Free/Can be prepared Vegan

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
19.95Breaded eggplant topped with homemade meat or plain sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese, with side of pasta.

PASTA SOPRANO
21.95(Tony’s Favorite!) Tender pieces of chicken breast sautéed with baby spinach, kalamata olives, hot or mild peppers, garlic chips and olive oil tossed with penne pasta and shaved asiago cheese. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

PASTA FRUITTI DI MARE
29.95Jumbo shrimp, scallops, calamari and clams sautéed in Francesco’s marinara sauce tossed with fettuccini pasta. *Can be prepared Gluten Free

LINGUINI WITH CLAM SAUCE
22.95(Red or White) A classic prepared with your choice of a red tomato sauce or an oil, garlic and butter sauce.

PENNE DI MARE
27.95Jumbo shrimp, lobster meat and scallops sautéed in a sherry wine, lobster tomato cream sauce tossed with penne pasta and parmesan cheese.
Paninis & Flatbreads
All Paninis served with Italian coleslaw • sub french fries. + 2.00

POLO CLUB PANINI
16.95Homemade Panini layered with fresh grilled chicken breast, hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and pesto mayo. served with your choice of one: soup, salad or fries.

MAMMA’S MEATBALL PANINI
15.95Panini layered with homemade sliced meatballs, topped with light homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and a basil pesto drizzle. served with your choice of one: soup, salad or fries.

FRANCESCO’S FLATBREAD
16.95Homemade flatbread topped with a San Marzano house made tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, Parma prosciutto, sliced, hot soppressata and finished with extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil.

CAPRESE FLATBREAD
16.95Homemade flatbread topped with a San Marzano house made tomato sauce with fresh, sliced tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil and organic basil.
Homemade Pasta Specialties
All entrées include soup or house salad

MAMMA’S LASAGNA
19.95Homemade pasta layered with ricotta cheese, ground sausage and veal, meat sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

GNOCCHI
18.95With meat sauce, plain tomato sauce, palomino sauce (a rich creamy tomato sauce), or alfredo sauce.

TORTELLINI PALOMINO
19.95Tortellini pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and Italian herbs tossed in a creamy tomato sauce with fresh peas.

LOBSTER RAVIOLI
25.95Homemade saffron ravioli stuffed with fresh lobster meat, marscapone cheese and Italian herbs. Topped with sautéed jumbo shrimp in a lobster tomato cream sauce.

RAVIOLI CON SUGO
20.95Large pasta pillows filled with ground veal or ricotta cheese topped with your choice of Francesco’s meat sauce or tomato sauce.
Chicken Entrees
All entrées include soup or house salad

POLLO CARUSO
24.95Breaded tender chicken breast medallions topped with jumbo shrimp sautéed in a lemon white wine cream sauce with side of pasta.

POLLO ALLA VODKA
19.95Tender chicken breast medallions sautéed with mushrooms, prosciutto and scallions, flambéed with vodka in a tomato fontinella cheese cream sauce with side of pasta.

POLLO MARSALA
19.95Tender chicken breast medallions sautéed with mushrooms and marsala wine sauce with side of pasta.

POLLO MAMMA ASSUNTA
19.95Tender chicken breast medallions sautéed with artichokes and fresh sliced mushrooms with a white wine lemon butter sauce with side of pasta.

POLLO PARMIGIANA
19.95Breaded chicken breast cutlets topped with homemade meat sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese with side of pasta.

POLLO FLORENTINE
19.95Tender chicken breast medallions sautéed in oil, garlic and Italian herbs with spinach and fresh sliced mushrooms in a light wine parmesan cream sauce with side of pasta.
Meat & Seafood
All entrées include soup or house salad

VITELLO CASA BLANCA
28.95Tender veal medallions sautéed with jumbo shrimp, baby spinach, roasted red peppers and artichoke hearts in a white wine lemon sauce with side of pasta.

VITELLO PARMIGIANA
26.95Breaded tender veal cutlets topped with homemade meat sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese with side of pasta.

VITELLO PICCANTE
26.95Tender veal medallions sautéed with fresh sliced mushrooms in a white wine lemon butter sauce with side of pasta.

VITELLO SICILIANO
26.95Breaded veal medallions pan fried and topped with marinated sautéed roasted red peppers with side of pasta.

VITELLO MARSALA
26.95Tender veal medallions sautéed with fresh sliced mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce with side of pasta.

DOMENIC’S FILET MIGNON*
42.958-ounce center cut choice filet mignon chargrilled to perfection and topped with sautéed mushrooms in a red wine demi-glaze and served with roasted red skin potatoes.

LAMB CHOPS AL FORNO
M PFresh lamb chops seasoned and chargrilled to perfection and served with roasted red skin potatoes sautéed with hickory smoked bacon and baby spinach.

STEAK DA FRANCESCO*
31.95Two thin center cut choice New York steaks chargrilled and topped with olive oil, garlic and fresh oregano, and served with roasted red skin potatoes.

STEAK SICILIANO*
31.95Breaded center cut choice New York steak chargrilled and served with ammoglio sauce, and roasted red skin potatoes.

PRIME NEW YORK STRIP*
31.95Center cut prime New York strip chargrilled to perfection and served with roasted red skin potatoes.

SALMONE DI SCAMPI
28.95Fresh salmon filet charbroiled and topped with sautéed jumbo shrimp in oil and garlic with sun dried tomatoes and scallions in a white wine lemon butter sauce with side of pasta.

JUMBO SHRIMP SCAMPI
23.95Jumbo Gulf shrimp sautéed in olive oil with fresh garlic and scallions in a white wine lemon butter sauce served over homemade capellini pasta.

TRAVERSE CITY SALMON
25.95Fresh salmon filet charbroiled and topped with Traverse City sun dried cherries and walnuts in a port wine demy glaze and served with a side of sautéed garden vegetables.

PERCH LEMONE
25.95Fresh perch lightly breaded and topped with a delicious lemon butter sauce with side of sautéed garden vegetables.

PARMIGIANA ENCRUSTED PICKEREL
23.95Fresh pickerel encrusted with Italian parmigiana bread crumbs, topped with a lemon cream sauce and served with Chef’s choice vegetable.
Kid's Menu
All children’s meals are $8.95

GNOCCHI
Choose from meat sauce, plain tomato sauce or palomino sauce.

MAMMA’S PASTA & MEATBALL
Penne pasta tossed with meat sauce or plain tomato sauce served with one of Mamma’s homemade meatballs.

PENNE ALFREDO
Penne pasta tossed in our own alfredo sauce prepared with imported cheeses.

RAVIOLI
Large pasta pillows filled with ground beef and Italian cheeses or ricotta cheese. Topped with meat sauce or plain tomato sauce.

CHICKEN STRIPS & FRIES
Served with ketchup and ranch dressing.

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
Breaded chicken breast cutlet topped with homemade meat sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese, with side of pasta.
FLATBREAD PIZZA
Homemade flatbread topped with our house made tomato sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese or cheese and pepperoni.
Dessert

Lemon Tartufo
6Imported lemon ice cream ball served with whipped cream.

Chocolate Tartufo
6Imported rich chocolate ice cream ball with hazelnut center dipped in cocoa and served with whipped cream.

La Bomba
6Classic vanilla & chocolate gelato separated by a cherry & almonds covered in cinnamon, coated in chocolate & served with whipped creams.

Mama's Cannoli
4Homemade shells stuffed with a sweet cream with chocolate pieces, dipped in crushed almonds & sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Godiva Chocolate Cake
8Moist chocolate cake warmed and drizzled with chocolate syrup.

New York Style Cheesecake
8Topped with a delicious strawberry glaze.

Lemon Ripieno
6Refreshing lemon sorbet served in a natural fruit shell.

Alinosi's Spumoni Slices
6Topped with drizzled chocolate syrup & whipped cream.

ZIA ROSA'S TIRAMISU
7Italian finger lady biscotti dipped in espresso coffee and layered with a sweet marscapone cream & topped with shaved chocolate.
Café

Espresso

Cappuccino
Book a table
For parties greater than 8, please call (586) 731-7544 to make a reservation.
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