STARTERS

Fried Mozzarella – Fresh mozzarella lightly breaded with pomodoro sauce 6.95

Baked Clams – Fresh clams baked with garlic, butter and topped with bread crumbs and Francesca’s special sauce 8.95

Steamed Mussels – A dozen fresh cultivated mussels steamed in white wine, olive oil, garlic, Marinara sauce 8.95

Fried Calamari – Crispy calamari served with Marinara sauce 8.95

Pasta E Fagioli Soup – Pasta with white cannellini beans, touch of fresh plum tomato, garlic & imported prosciutto 4.75

Tortelloni in Brodo Soup – Cheese tortelloni in a homemade broth with chicken, carrots, celery & baby spinach 4.75

Mozzarella Caprese – Slices of fresh mozzarella and tomatoes topped with basil, homemade balsamic vinaigrette and olive oil 7.95

Garlic Knots – ½ dozen 1.95  dozen 3.95

Garlic Bread – 2.95  with cheese 3.95

Buffalo Wings – (10) 6.95  (20) 13.95  (30) 19.95


   SALAD

Tossed Garden Salad – Served with our house dressing 6.25  grilled chicken add 1.99

Caesar Salad – Crisp Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, croutons & freshly shaved Parmigiano Reggiano cheese 6.75  with grilled chicken 8.95

Gorgonzola Salad – Fresh mesclun greens, gorgonzola cheese, toasted walnuts, tomatoes, tossed in balsamic vinaigrette 8.95  grilled chicken add 1.99

Bold Italian Antipasto – Provolone, salami, prosciutto, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, olives & pepperoni over a bed of Romaine lettuce 8.95


   PIZZA

Authentic NY Cheese Pizza – 18 Inch 8 Slices. Crispy round pie topped with fresh tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese 14.99

Sicilian Pizza – 16 x 16 inch 12 Slices. Pan pizza with mozzarella cheese & spotted with tomato sauce 17.99

Brick Oven Pizza – Round 18 inch 8 slice. Extra thin crust, layered with fresh mozzarella cheese & spotted with flavorful tomato sauce and basil leaves 17.99

Grandma Pizza – Square 16 x 16 inch 12 slices. Extra thin and crispy crust with mozzarella cheese and dollops of our special Grandma sauce 17.99

Pizza Bianca (White Pizza) – Crispy round pie topped with fresh mozzarella, fresh ricotta and a dash of fresh garlic and olive oil 17.99


   SPECIALTY PIES

Marina Pizza   17.99
Eggplant Pizza   18.99
Baked Ziti   19.99
Spinach Alfredo   19.99
Veggie Delight   18.99
Chicken Marsala   21.99
Chicken Parmigianino   21.99
Meat Lovers   21.99
Chicken Francese   21.99
Buffalo Chicken   21.99
BBQ Chicken   21.99
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad   21.99
Gorgonzola Salad   21.99
Carolina Pizza   21.99


   PIZZA TOPPINGS

Onions
Olives
Mushrooms
Green Peppers
Cherry Peppers
Pepperoncini
Meatballs
Sausage
Salami
Ham
Anchovies
 

 




Pepperoni
Broccoli
Spinach
Pineapple
Sun-Dried Tomato
Roma Tomato
Eggplant
Chicken
BBQ Chicken
Buffalo Chicken
Chicken Parmesan

  

 
   PASTA

Lasagna – Our own traditional classic with layers of ground beef and sausage, ricotta, melted mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano and pomodoro sauce 12.95

Penne con Pollo Pomodoro – Penne pasta tossed with fresh chicken and mozzarella, crushed plum tomatoes sautéed in Maderia wine sauce 14.95

Penne with Grilled Chicken – Penne pasta, fresh grilled chicken & mushrooms in a light pink sauce 13.95

Linguini alle Vongole – Whole fresh clams sautéed with white wine, fresh garlic and olive oil. Choice of red or white sauce 13.95

Rigatoni ala Francesca – Homemade sausage, mushrooms & garlic fresh basil sautéed in a fresh plum tomato sauce & topped with fresh mozzarella 13.95

Penne ala Vodka – Imported prosciutto sautéed in a creamy vodka sauce 11.95

Rigatoni ala Siciliana – Fresh battered eggplant, basil, garlic, Parmigiano and our traditional pomodoro sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella 11.95

Gnocchi – Potato pasta topped with plum tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil 10.95

Ravioli – Filled with ricotta cheese and topped with Pomodoro sauce and melted mozzarella 12.95

Lobster Ravioli – Lobster filled ravioli sautéed with shrimp in a delicate pink cream sauce 18.95

Spaghetti Pomodoro – Made from fresh plum tomatoes, olive oil and spices 7.95

Spaghetti with Meatballs or Italian Sausage – 12.95

Gemelli with Chicken & Broccoli Rabe – Fresh grilled chicken sautéed with fresh broccoli rabe & roasted garlic 13.95

Cheese Tortellini Alfredo – Tossed in light cream sauce, topped with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese 12.95

Baked Ziti – Baked with ricotta, pomodoro sauce and melted mozzarella 10.95

Rigatoni Bolognese – Fresh ground beef with garlic and pomodoro sauce served over rigatoni 12.95

Gemelli Pesto Romano – Spiral shaped pasta tossed with fresh chicken pieces, sautéed in a delicious blend of our “San Marzano” and homemade basil pesto sauce 13.95

Stuffed Shells – Stuffed with ricotta cheese & topped with mozzarella & fresh pomodoro sauce 13.95

Manicotti – Stuffed with ricotta cheese and topped with mozzarella and fresh pomodoro sauce 12.95

Penne with Spinach & Broccoli – Broccoli, spinach & diced plum tomato sautéed with roasted garlic & oil served over penne pasta 10.95

Penne with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe -  Penne pasta sautéed with fresh broccoli rabe and grilled sausage in a roasted garlic and oil sauce 13.95

 
   CALZONES & ROLLS

Cheese Calzone – Ricotta & fresh mozzarella 5.99  with filling 6.49

Chicken Roll – Tender chicken cutlet, tomato sauce and mozzarella wrapped in pizza dough 5.99

Sausage Roll – Sliced sausage, peppers & onions and mozzarella wrapped in pizza dough 5.99

Spinach Roll – Spinach, mozzarella and garlic wrapped in pizza dough 5.99

Eggplant Roll – Eggplant, mozzarella and a touch of sauce wrapped in pizza dough 5.99

 
   ENTREES

Veal Parmigiana – Scaloppini of veal lightly breaded with pomodoro sauce and melted mozzarella 16.95

Shrimp Scampi – Shrimp sautéed with olive oil, garlic, white wine, lemon and a touch of butter. Served with pasta 17.95

Chicken Parmigiana – Fresh chicken breast lightly breaded with fresh pomodoro sauce and melted mozzarella 15.95

Chicken Francese – Fresh chicken breast sautéed in lemon, white wine & a touch of butter 16.95

Meatball Parmigiana – Our homemade meatballs topped with melted mozzarella in our traditional pomodoro sauce 12.95

Chicken Marsala – Fresh chicken breast sautéed with fresh shallots & mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce 15.95

Shrimp Marinara or Fra Diavolo – Shrimp sautéed with olive oil, garlic & white wine in a Fra Diavolo or Marinara sauce, served with pasta 18.95

Shrimp Parmigiana – Shrimp battered & golden fried topped with mozzarella in our traditional pomodoro sauce 18.95

Eggplant Parmigiana – Breaded and baked eggplant topped with mozzarella and Parmigiano in our traditional pomodoro 12.95

Sausage with Peppers & Onions – Sausage, peppers and onions in a fresh pomodoro sauce 12.95

Veal Marsala – Tender veal scaloppini sautéed with Marsala wine, fresh mushrooms & shallots 18.95

Shrimp Francese – Fresh jump shrimp sautéed in lemon and white wine with a touch of butter 18.95

Chicken Sorrentino – Fresh chicken breast sautéed with eggplant Parma prosciutto and mozzarella in a golden tomato sauce 17.95

Frutii di Mari – Fresh jumbo white shrimp, calamari, little neck clams & mussels sautéed in a light marina or white wine sauce 22.95

 
   HEROES

Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana 6.95
Sausage Peppers & Onions
6.95
Grilled Balsamic Chicken Hero
6.95
Veal Cutlet Parmigiana
8.95
Grilled Chicken w/ Mozzarella & Broccoli Rabe
8.95
Shrimp Parmigiana
8.95
Eggplant Parmigiana
6.95
Meatball Parmigiana
6.95
Italian
6.95

 
   SIDE DISHES

Side of Meatballs or Sausage 4.99
Sautéed Spinach 4
.99
Sautéed Broccoli
4.99
Side of Spaghetti or Penne
4.99
Broccoli Rabe
6.99
Fried or Grilled Chicken
6.99
French Fries
2.99

 

 
   CHILDREN’S MENU

Chicken Tenders with French Fries 4.99
Spaghetti & Meatball
5.25
Penne or Spaghetti with Butter
4.25
Ravioli
5.25
Spaghetti with Pomodoro Sauce
3.50

   DESSERT

Homemade Cheesecake 3.95
Cannoli
3.50
Tiramisu
3.95
Chocolate Cake
3.95

  
   BEVERAGES

Fountain Drinks 1.50
Beer Domestic
3.50
Beer Imported
4.50
Sparkling Wine
1.99
Non-Carbonated Water
1.99
Espresso
1.99
Cappuccino
3.50
Coffee or Tea
1.50

 

menu items and prices subject to change
 


Villa Francesca   321 N. Caldwell Street,   Charlotte, NC 28202   704-333-7447