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(Mama's recipe) Served in our Pomodoro and pecorino with toast points. #### $16 #### Shrimp Charlie 6 Garlic encrusted shrimp, lightly sauteed and topped with Pecorino. #### $22 #### Burrata Jam salad Burrata Cheese with sweet tomato jam, citrus arugula and grilled toast points #### $17 | $23 #### Blackened Tuna Sliced Blackened Ahi Tuna, Broccolini, Grilled vegetables, Korean BBQ and Spicy Thai Mayo. #### $26 ## SOUPS AND SALADS #### House Salad Mixed Greens, Peppers, Tomato, Cucumberm, Home-made croutons and House Charlie Dressing #### $5 | $13 #### Chopped Caesar Chopped Romaine hearts, medley tomato, shaved Parmesan, home-made croutons and our house Caesar Dressing #### $8 | $17 #### Romana Bleu Grilled Romaine Hearts, Dry Roquefort, Candied Pecans and White Balsamic Dressing. #### $18 #### Apple Chicken Walnut Fresh Mixed greens, Red Onion, Walnuts, Blue Cheese, Apples and Raspberry Vinaigrette #### $18 #### Franchesco's Special Mixed Greens, tomato, olives, onions, green pepper, cucumber, carrots, egg, pepperoncini, mozzarella, sausage and pepperoni tossed in our house dressing #### $10 | $20 #### Baked French Onion Classic French onion with Crouton and Gruyere Cheese. #### $8 #### Chicken with Rice Cream based soup with Chicken, Vegetables and Rice #### $6 | $9 #### Lobster Bisque Cream based Soup with Lobster and Saffron. House specialty #### $7 | $10 ## HANDHELDS #### Prime Rib Sandwich Premium shaved Prime Rib,with Horseradish Aioli, mozzarella cheese, and Sauteed Mushrooms & Onions. Served with Home Fries and AuJus #### $26 ## ENTREES #### DelMonico 14oz Premium Center Cut Ribeye, topped with Herb Compound Butter. Served with Whipped Potatoes and Chef's Vegetable. #### $50 #### Steak Benny Sliced New York Strip with a Dejonge crust and white wine cream sauce. Served with vegetable and truffle potatoes #### $51 #### Pistachio Salmon Grilled Scottish Salmon with a Pistachio Crust.Served with Carrot Mousse and Sauteed Spinach and Apples. #### $38 #### Chicken Parmesan Jumbo Chicken Breast pan Fried, with Mozzarella and Pomodoro. Served with Penne #### $29 #### Linguine Charlie 6 Garlic encrusted Shrimp, tossed with Olive Oil, Garlic, Red Pepper, and Romano Cheese. #### $32 #### Tortelloni Vodka Jumbo Cheese Stuffed Tortelloni tossed in a Signature Vodka Sauce with spinach #### $28 #### Veal Marsala Lightly Breaded Veal Cutlets, Sauteed in Lemon Mushroom Marsala wine Sauce. Served with Whippe Potatoes and Chef's vegetable #### $41 #### Rigatoni Bolognese Rigatoni pasta in our Classic Bolognese Meat sauce #### $28 #### Filet Mignon 8oz Filet Served with Chef's Vegetable, Cauliflower Puree, and Port Wine Reduction #### $49 #### Miso Sea Bass Wild caught Chilean Sea Bass with a Red Miso Glaze on a bed of Jasmine Rice and Sake Cream Sauce. Topped with Sesame Seeds and Green Onions #### $47 #### Seafood Risotto Shrimp, Scallops, and Lobster tossed with Arborio rice, Saffron and Pomodoro #### $42 #### Chicken Madeira Jumbo Chicken Breast topped with Mozzarella Cheese, Asparagus, and Wild Mushroom Demi. Served with Cauliflower Puree. #### $30 #### Lasagna House made Specialty with Ground Beef, Mozzarella, and Pomodoro. #### $23 #### Wild Mushroom Pasta Fettuccine tossed in Wild Mushroom Truffle sauce and an Exotic Mushroom blend, Shallots and Gorgonzola Cheese. #### $28 #### Kim's Baked Cod Fresh Wild Caught Atlantic Cod topped with Sauteed Garlic, tomatoes and an Exotic Mushroom Blend, Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes. #### $37 ## PINSA ROMANA FLATBREADS Pinsa Romana is made with flour imported from Rome Italy. The flour blend and 80% water makes for a crust that is more Gluten friendly, easier to digest and amazingly flavorful. #### Margherita Tomato - Olive Oil - Fresh Basil - Fresh Basil - Fresh Mozzarella #### $18 #### Maple Bacon Maple Cheddar, Mozzarella, Candied Maple Bacon, Roasted Cherry Tomato, Caramelized Red Onion, arugula #### $19 #### Eggplant Fresh Sicilian Style Eggplant - Pomodoro - Pecorino - Provolone - Mozzarella #### $19 ## SPECIALTY PIZZA #### Franchesco's Special Mushroom - Onion - Sausage - Green Pepper - Green Olives - Pepperoni - Bacon - Shrimp - Anchovies | MED 12"/ LG 14" /XL 16" #### $19 | $23 | $28 #### Stefano Olive Oil - Sausage - Fresh Garlic - Mozzarella Extra Thin Crust | MED 12"/ LG 14" /XL 16" #### $17 | $21 | $26 #### Veggie Lovers Mushroom - Onions - Green Olives - Black olives - Green Pepper - Tomato | MED 12"/ LG 14" /XL 16" #### $19 | $24 | $30 #### Bruschetta Pizza Artisan Bruschetta, Olive Oil, Specialty seasonings, Mozzarella | MED 12"/ LG 14" /XL 16" #### $16 | $20 | $25 #### Meat Lovers Sausage - Pepperoni - Canadian Bacon - Ground Beef - Bacon | MED 12"/ LG 14" /XL 16" #### $19 | $23 | $28 #### Alfredo Chicken Grilled Chicken - Signature Alfredo Sauce - Parmesan Reggiano Also available as BBQ Chicken | MED 12"/ LG 14" /XL 16" #### $17 | $21 | $26 #### Saul Special Sausage - Pepperoni - Onions - Bacon - Jalapenos | MED 12"/ LG 14" /XL 16" #### $17 | $21 | $26 #### Pasta Pizza Stuffed Crust - Penne Pasta - Meatballs - Cheese Pomodoro | MED 12"/ LG 14" /XL 16" #### $19 | $23 | $28 ![4436794745940726040](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hs-fs/hubfs/4436794745940726040.png?width=1080&height=1350&name=4436794745940726040.png "4436794745940726040") ## Thanksgiving Menu Thanksgiving is almost here, and we are ready to make your holiday table stress-free and full of flavor.   ![](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t75/2/16/2728.png) Dine-In Thanksgiving Experience - Reservation Required! Join us on November 26th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a traditional holiday meal featuring • Turkey • Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, and Gravy • Green Beans Almondine and Cranberry Sauce • Artisan Bread and Pumpkin Pie Adults: $38.99 | Children under 12: $17.99 | Four and under eat free (Prime Rib available for an additional charge.)   ![](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t71/2/16/1f967.png) Thanksgiving To-Go Hosting at home? Let us handle the cooking. • $299.99 • Includes turkey, sides, and two pumpkin pies • Individual to-go dinners also available for $32.99   ![](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tec/2/16/1f4de.png) Call 815-229-0800 ext. 1 to place your to-go order by November 23rd. (Payment required at the time of order.) Let us take care of the meal this year so you can focus on what really matters. [phone](tel:18152290800) call FRANCHESCO'S PHONE 815-229-0800 location\_on FRANCHESCO'S ADDRESS 7128 Spring Creek Rd. 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