Francesca's on Taylor - Permanently Closed

Antipasti

• Calamari Fritti$14.75

  crispy fried rhode island calamari served with marinara

• Bruschette alla Romana$9.95

  garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella

• Carpaccio con Carciofi*$14.75

  thinly-sliced raw sirloin with roasted artichoke hearts, capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, lemon, olive oil, and shaved grana padano

Insalate e Zuppe

• Minestrone$4.95

  homemade italian vegetable soup

• Soup of the Day$4.95

  ask your server for today's special

• Insalata di Rucola$7.75

  arugula, fresh tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, and shaved parmesan

• Caesar Salad*$7.75

  classic caesar salad with roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan

• Insalata alla Francesca$8.75

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

Salad Enhancements

• Chicken$4.95

• Salmon*$5.95

• Shrimp$5.95

• Filet*$7.95

Lunch Combo

$11.95. Choose a soup or side salad & a half-portion entrée below

• Rigatoni alle Verdure

• Ciabatta alla Caprese

• Rigatoni al Pomodoro

• Panino con Polpette

Pizza

• Napoletana$13.75

  arugula, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, provolone, and shaved parmesan

• Quattro Stagioni*$14.75

  prosciutto, artichokes, mushrooms, olives, and egg

Piatti Principali

• Insalata Cesare con Portobello*$12.95

  classic caesar salad with grilled portobello mushrooms, roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and parmigiano

• Insalata Ghiottona$13.95

  italian chopped salad with romaine, marinated artichokes, black olives, genoa salami, provolone, roasted peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a zesty red wine vinaigrette

• Insalata Pollo e Caprino$14.95

  mixed greens with grilled chicken breast, tomatoes, french green beans, crumbled goat cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette

• Insalata di Calamari$15.95

  fresh spinach tossed with fried calamari, red and yellow peppers, and a spicy cayenne pepper dressing

Panini

served with french fries or side salad

• Caprese$12.95

  caprese sandwich of fresh tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and extra virgin olive oil on toasted ciabatta

• Vegetali Grigliati$13.95

  grilled zucchini, yellow squash, peppers, and portobello mushrooms with tomatoes, basil, garlic, and creamy goat cheese on ciabatta

• Pollo$14.95

  grilled chicken breast with portobello mushrooms, provolone cheese, tomatoes, and lemon mayonnaise on tomato focaccia

• Polpette$14.95

  homemade meatballs, rustic tomato sauce, roasted onions, and sweet provolone on a french baguette

• Davanti Burger*$16.95

  char prime burger, roasted tomatoes, crispy white cheddar, arugula, bacon jam, and roasted garlic aioli on a brioche bun

Paste e Secondi

• Rigatoni alle Verdure$12.95

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

• Cappellacci Quattro Formaggi$14.95

  four cheese and spinach-filled pasta with shallots and green onions in a vodka tomato cream sauce

• Linguine all'Amatriciana$13.95

  sautéed with pancetta and onions in a tomato sauce with parmigiano

• Linguine con Cozze e Vongole$15.95

  sautéed with mussels, manila clams, garlic, and olive oil in a spicy marinara sauce

• Pollo alla Parmigiana$14.95

  breaded chicken breast with tomato-basil sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, and a side of linguine pomodoro

• Pollo con Zucchine e Pomodorini$15.95

  sautéed chicken breast with zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic, white wine, and crumbled goat cheese

• Salmone con Porri e Funghi*$16.95

  roasted salmon with wild mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, and a leek cream sauce

Prix-Fixe Lunch Menu

$17.95. No substitutions. Some regular menu items excluded from the offer

Antipasti

• Bruschette alla Romana and Soup of the Day

Entrée

choice of:

• Entrée Salad

• Pasta

• Panino

• Pesce del Giorno

• Pollo del Giorno

Dolci

choice of:

• Tiramisu

• Profiterole