Francesca's By The River

Appetizers

$10.95

BRUSCHETTE ALLA ROMANA

Garlic toast with tomatoes, basil & fresh mozzarella

$15.75

CALAMARI FRITTI

Served with marinara sauce

$14.75

MUSSELS POMODORO

Simmered in a spicy tomato sauce

$14.75

RISOTTO CON FUNGHI

Italian rice with mushrooms, herbs, garlic & fresh mozzarella

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Salads

$8.75

CAESAR SALAD

Classic Caesar with garlic croutons, roasted peppers & parmesan

$7.25

DINNER SALAD

Romaine, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, olive oil & balsamico

$9.75

INSALATA ALLA FRANCESCA

Romaine, endive, radicchio, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, string beans, peapods, olive oil, balsamico & blue cheese

$9.95

INSALATA CAPRESE

Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & olive oil

$10.25

INSALATA DI ASPARAGI

Asparagus, tomatoes, lemon, olive oil & blue cheese

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Pizza

$15.75

COMBINATION

Any two: sausage, black olives, mushrooms, artichokes, broccoli, anchovies, eggplant, spinach (proscuitto $3, extra ingredient $1.50)

$15.75

MARGHERITA

Plum tomatoes, basil & fresh mozzarella

$14.75

NAPOLETANA

Arugula, cherry tomatoes, garlic, provolone & parmesan

$15.75

QUATTRO FORMAGGI

Four cheese: mozzarella, mascarpone, blue & Swiss

$15.75

VERDURE

Wild Mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, Zuchhini, Eggplant, Peppers, broccoli, roasted plum tomatoes, and escarole

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Pasta

$18.95

AL FUNGHI

Herbed tomato sauce with wild mushrooms

$16.95

AL POMODORO

Light tomato-basil sauce with garlic & olive oil

$18.95

ALLA SICILIANA

Spicy tomato sauce, roasted eggplant & parmesan

$18.95

ALLE VERDURE

Wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil & pine nuts

$18.95

CON ASPARAGI

Light cream sauce with asparagus & pine nuts

$22.95

CON COZZE

Sauteed with mussels, garlic & olive oil in a spicy marinara sauce

$18.95

CON MOZZARELLA

Light tomato-basil sauce with fresh mozzarella

$20.95

CON POLLO

Light basil cream sauce with chicken, spinach & pine nuts

$20.95

CON POLPETTE

Homemade meatballs in a rustic tomato sauce & parmesan

$20.95

DEI SARDI

Sausage, wild mushrooms, tomato sauce & parmesan

$20.95

RAVIOLI AI SPINACI

Spinach-filled ravioli with a four-cheese sauce, spinach & a touch of tomato sauce

$18.95

RICORE

Spicy tomato sauce topped with prosciutto

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Entrées

$23.95

POLLO AL LIMONE

Sautéed breast of chicken in a lemon white wine sauce with capers & spinach

$22.95

POLLO ARROSTO ALLA ROMANA

Half-chicken roasted with garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon & olive oil, served with roasted potatoes

$23.95

POLLO PAGLIACCI

Roasted breast of chicken with broccoli, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini & garlic

$29.95

SALMONE ACQUA PAZZA

Roasted salmon with a spicy cherry tomato sauce, capers, garlic & white wine over sautéed spinach

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Sides

$6.75

PASTA AGLIO E OLIO

$6.75

ROASTED POTATOES

$7.75

SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS

$9.25

SAUTEED SHRIMP

$7.75

SAUTEED SPINACH

$7.25

SAUTEED VEGETABLES

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Dessert

$9.95

Gluten Free Torta Lava

Semi-sweet flourless chocolate cake served warm with mint chocolate gelato and berries

$9.95

TIRAMISU

ladyfinger cookies, espresso, cocoa & mascarpone cream

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Gluten Free

$8.75

Gluten Free Caesar Salad

$14.75

Gluten Free Cozze alla Marinara

Prince Edward Island mussels in spicy tomato sauce

$9.75

Gluten Free Insalata alla Francesca

Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic

$10.25

Gluten Free Insalata di Asparagi

$15.95

Gluten Free Pasta Aglio e Olio

Sautéed with olive oil, fresh garlic, diced tomatoes, and spinach

$16.95

Gluten Free Pasta al Pomodoro

Sautéed in a cherry tomato sauce with garlic and fresh herbs

$18.95

Gluten Free Pasta alle Verdure

Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts in an herb broth

$18.95

Gluten Free Pasta con Asparagi

Sautéed in a parmesan cream sauce with asparagus and pine nuts

$19.95

Gluten Free Pasta del Pastore

Sautéed with Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and white wine in a cherry tomato sauce topped with goat cheese

$15.75

Gluten Free Pizza Margherita

Roasted plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella

$23.95

Gluten Free Pollo Limone

Sautéed chicken breast in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach

$23.95

Gluten Free Pollo Pagliacci

Roasted chicken breast with broccoli, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, and zucchini in a brandy sauce

$29.95

Gluten Free Salmone Acqua Pazza

Roasted salmon with a spicy cherry tomato sauce, capers, garlic, and white wine over sautéed spinach

$15.75

Gluten Free-Calamari in Padella

Sautéed calamari with capers, fresh tomatoes, spinach, chili flakes, garlic, lemon, and olive oil.

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