Francescaas Cucina menu

Garlic Knots

Fresh dough coated in a garlic butter sauce.

French Fries

Crispy coated and cooked to perfection.

Italian Wedding Soup

The perfect marriage of mini meatballs and a medley of vegetables in home-style chicken broth

Hey Meatball

(3) of Francesca’s meatballs made daily, covered with sautéed-roasted red peppers, caramelized onions and finished with homemade marinara sauce & grated cheese.

Onion Rings

Breaded & seasoned to perfection.

Mozzarella Sticks

(6) Breaded mozzarella fried to a golden brown.

Hot Stuffed Cherry Peppers

Stuffed with our signature ground beef & Parmesan filling, baked with marinara sauce & finished grated Romano cheese.

Utica Greens (A Francesca’s Specialty)

Sauteed with prosciutto, hot cherry peppers, garlic & onions, finished toasted breadcrumbs & Romano cheese.

Seafood Greens

Utica Greens with pan seared sea scallops and shrimp.

Can

Bottled Water

20oz

Others

2 Liter

House Salad

Artisan blend, romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, & roasted red peppers. Choice of dressings.

Caesar Salad

Crispy romaine lettuce, tossed with house made Caesar dressing, roasted peppers, olives, & homemade seasoned croutons.

Antipasto

Artisan blend, romaine, Parma prosciutto, capicola, genoa salami, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted reds, red onions, provolone cheese, & olives.

Classic BLT Salad

Crispy romaine, bacon, lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, and your choice of homemade dressing. Add crumbly blue cheese $0.99.

Vine-Ripened Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella

Served with baby greens, fresh basil, extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic syrup.

Apple Gorgonzola Salad

Artisan blend, iceberg lettuce, tossed with crispy granny smith apples, Gorgonzola cheese, homemade candied walnuts, and tri-colored raisons, finished with raspberry vinaigrette.

Grilled Marinated Flank Steak Salad

Artisan blend, iceberg lettuce, fresh tomatoes, red onions, crumbly blue cheese, homemade balsamic vinaigrette, topped with thinly sliced marinated grilled flank steak.

Grilled Chicken Citrus Salad

Marinated & grilled chicken served over an artisan blend of mixed greens with mandarin oranges, candied walnuts, tomatoes and cucumbers finished with a house made citrus vinaigrette. Substitute flank

Salmon Mango Salsa Salad

Pan seared salmon served over an artisan blend of mixed greens with tropical mango salsa.

Reese's Peanut Butter Pie

A silky peanut butter pie made with chopped Reese's peanut butter cups and a rich caramel drizzle.

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Decadent, layered chocolate cake with a chocolate fudge icing topped with shaved chocolate and chocolate drizzle.

Loli’s Homemade Cannoli

Sweet ricotta, piped into a fresh shell, finished with chocolate chips, & powdered sugar.

New York Style Cheese Cake

Graham cracker real cream cheese filling.

Homemade style Tiramisu

Coffee favored Italian classic.

Cheese Calzone

Premium Grande mozzarella & ricotta cheese seasoned with a blend of Italian herbs, basil, and oregano.

Make it your own (Calzone)

Premium Grande mozzarella & ricotta cheese, add as many of Fran’s fresh toppings as you like: Sausage, Pepperoni, Broccoli, Ham & Cheese, Italian Trio (Italian ham, sausage and meatballs). Toppings $

Stromboli

Premium Grande mozzarella - customize with fresh toppings of your choice (toppings .75 each).

Chicken Parmesan (Sub)

Breaded sauteed chicken cutlet with Francesca’s Marinara sauce topped with fresh mozzarella on an Italian sub roll.

Classic Steak and Cheese

Sauteed caramelized onions, mushrooms, and peppers with your choice of mozzarella, aged provolone or American cheese on a toasted fresh sub roll

Meatball Parm (Sub)

Francesca’s homemade meatballs, layered with house made marinara sauce, mozzarella finished with fresh grated parmesan.

Francesca's Grilled Chicken Classic

Grilled marinated free range chicken breast with prosciutto and melted aged provolone, served on a toasted ciabatta bread with lettuce, sliced tomatoes and homemade pesto mayo.

Peter Luger Steak (Sub)

A classic steak sandwich with thinly sliced Black Angus rib eye & aged provolone finished with the original Peter Luger steak sauce.

The Brooklyn

Shaved rib eye steak tossed with Fran’s Utica Greens, sliced capicola and melted aged provolone and marinara sauce on a toasted sub roll.

Rigatoni Marinara Sauce

Imported rigatoni pasta, sauced with Francesca’s signature marinara sauce and finished with grated Parmesan. Add meatball $1.25 each

Vodka Riggies

Imported rigatoni pasta, sauced with what Francesca’s does best, pink vodka sauce and finished with grated Parmesan.

Fran’s famous Utica Greens (Entree Size)

Sauteed prosciutto, hot cherry peppers, garlic & onions finished with tossed breadcrumbs and Romano cheese. Add italian sausage $0.99

Lasagna Classico

Layers and layers of fresh pasta sheets, seasoned ricotta and meat topped with marinara and mozzarella, baked to perfection.

Eggplant Rolatini

Thinly sliced seasoned and breaded eggplant rolled and filled with imported ricotta cheese and topped with marinara sauce and melted aged provolone cheese.

Chicken Parm

A classic dish of seasoned breaded chicken breasts sautéed and served with Francesca’s signature marinara sauce, topped with melted whole milk Buffalo mozzarella over rigatoni pasta.

Grilled Chicken Parmesan (A Healthier Choice)

Grilled chicken breasts with Fran’s marinara sauce and topped with melted Buffalo mozzarella served over rigatoni pasta.

Stuffed Rigatonis - Marinara sauce

Filled with freshly seasoned ricotta cheese and sautéed crispy pancetta finished in your choice of Marinara sauce or Vodka sauce.

Homemade Gnocchi - Marinara

Potato based pasta with your choice of sauce

Cheese Ravioli - Marinara

6 large raviolis stuffed with ricotta cheese. (Your choice of sauce)

Stuffed Rigatonis - Vodka Sauce

Filled with freshly seasoned ricotta cheese and sautéed crispy pancetta finished in your choice of Marinara sauce or Vodka sauce.

Pasta Francesca

Imported fresh pappardelle pasta, tossed with sautéed escarole, garlic & Italian sausage, finished with Fran’s marinara sauce.

Chicken Riggies (a Syracuse Tradition)

Imported rigatoni pasta, sautéed hot cherry peppers, onions and bell peppers, with sautéed chicken, finished in a spicy pink sauce (mild, medium, hot).

Cheese Ravioli - Pink vodka sauce

Tri Colored Tortellini (Stuffed With Ricotta Cheese)

A combination of roasted red pepper, spinach and traditional tortellini tossed in a pesto Parmesan cream sauce.

Seafood Greens

Francesca’s Utica Greens, tossed with bay scallops and sautéed shrimp and finished with grated Romano cheese.

Shrimp Fra Diavolo (Italian for Brother Devil)

Imported fresh papardelle pasta, sautéed shrimp finished in a house made spicy red tomato sauce.

Homemade Gnocchi - Vodka Sauce or Pesto Cream Sauce

Ravioli Parmesan (Melted Mozzarella & Provolone Over Top)

6 raviolis filled with seasoned ricotta cheese topped with marinara sauce and finished parm style.

Chicken Francesca

A classic dish of breaded and lightly pan fried chicken breasts, topped with sautéed wild mushrooms, garlic, roasted red peppers and fresh herbs, finished with baked mozzarella & provolone cheese and

Chicken Vesuvio

Pan fried breaded chicken breasts topped with mushrooms, artichokes, pancetta, diced tomatoes and finished with a Parmesan cream sauce. Served over rigatoni pasta.

Chicken & Broccoli Rigatoni

Imported rigatoni pasta, sautéed chicken, steamed broccoli finished in a creamy alfredo sauce.

Lobster Ravioli (A True Francesca’s Favorite)

6 large raviolis stuffed with Maine lobster, seasoned to perfection, and served with our signature pink vodka sauce.

Jumbo Mushroom filled Ravioli

3 jumbo raviolis filled with roasted portabella and porcini mushrooms, finished in a parmesan cream sauce.

Seafood Riggies

Imported rigatoni pasta, sautéed bay scallops, shrimp, and hot cherry peppers, tossed with bell peppers & onions, finished in a traditional spicy pink sauce (mild, medium, hot).

Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon Entree

Add to any entree grilled chicken $2.99, grilled shrimp (x5) $4.50

Chicken Riggies Wings (12)

Crispy jumbo wings in Francesca's signature Vodka Riggies sauce with peppers and onions. Choose mild, medium, or hot.

Wings Fra Diavolo (12)

Jumbo wings in our house made spicy red tomato sauce.

Cheese

Garlic

One Topping

Sicilian Pizza (thick crust) - Cheese

Option: Make it your way by choosing your favorite toppings. $1.75 each

Fran's Grandma's Pizza

12x16 (1/2 sheet) thick crust pizza done in a garlic butter sauce with a drizzle of Francesca's signature red sauce and finished with fresh basil. Make it your way. Choose your favorite toppings: 1.7

Gluten Free 12"

Deluxe (6 toppings)

Sheet Pizza (32 slices) - Cheese 17" X 25"

Extra Toppings $2.75 each

Tomato Pie (Utica Style)

Thick Sicilian crust with Francesca's signature marinara sauce and grated parmesan cheese.

Traditional Margherita Pizza

Francesca's Signature Pizza Sauce, vine ripened tomatoes, Buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil.

Utica Greens Pizza

A classic white garlic pizza topped with Francesca's signature Utica Greens and mozzarella cheese and baked to perfection.

Peter Luger Steak and Cheese Pizza

A classic white pizza topped with mushrooms, peppers, onions, shaved rib eye steak, topped with a combination of mozzarella and American cheeses and baked to perfection. Finished with a drizzle of th

The Northsider

Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Ham, Bacon, Meatballs, & extra cheese.

Vegetarian

Broccoli, eggplant, tomatoes, black olives, mushrooms, peppers, onions, & extra cheese.

Margherita

Fresh garlic, basil, vine-ripened tomatoes, Romano cheese, & mozzarella.

Buffalo Chicken Wing

Boneless, breaded, Buffalo chicken, topped with wing sauce, creamy bleu cheese, & mozzarella cheese.

Cheese Lovers

Provolone, Ricotta, Mozzarella, & grated Romano cheese.

Vodka Sauce Pizza

Francesca’s famous pink vodka sauce topped with mozzarella cheese and your choice of toppings. (Up to 3 toppings)

Chicken Riggies Pizza

Francesca’s famous, spicy pink chicken, riggies sauce, peppers, onions, fresh basil, diced chicken, mini rigatoni pasta. Topped with mozzarella cheese.

Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Pizza

Diced chicken, crispy apple smoked bacon, ranch dressing, and mozzarella on a white crust.

Hawaiian pizza

Fresh pineapple chunks, topped with sliced Virginia baked ham and mozzarella cheese.

State Fair Gyro Pizza

A classic hand tossed white garlic pizza topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, tzatziki sauce and your choice of lamb gyro meat, steak or chicken.