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La Francescana

★ 4.3 (2,189) $$Moderate

APPETIZERS

Italian appetizer
Antipasto all'italiana
A traditional selection of cured meats, cheeses, and pickled or grilled vegetables. A classic and varied start to an Italian meal, ideal for sharing. Rustic and authentic flavors.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Prosciutto and melon
Prosciutto e melone
A classic summer pairing of salty cured ham and sweet, juicy melon. Fresh and light, it offers a perfect contrast between sweet and salty.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Prosciutto and mozzarella
Prosciutto e mozzarella
Cured ham served with fresh mozzarella. A simple dish that highlights the quality of the ingredients, soft and savory.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Prosciutto
Finely sliced cured ham. Delicate and savory flavor, perfect to enjoy with bread.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Caprese
Fresh salad of tomato, mozzarella, and basil, dressed with olive oil. The colors recall the Italian flag; fresh and light taste.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Mussels marinara
Cozze alla marinara
Mussels cooked in a pan with tomato, garlic, and parsley. A flavorful and juicy seafood appetizer, often served with toasted bread.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Sautéed clams
Sauté di vongole veraci
Clams sautéed with oil, garlic, and white wine. A fragrant dish that enhances the natural flavor of the shellfish.
€15 ≈ $17.00

FIRST COURSES

*Depending on market availability, products may be frozen

Seafood risotto*
Risotto alla pescatora*
Rice slowly cooked with a mix of seafood and shellfish. Creamy and rich in marine flavor.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Mushroom risotto
Risotto ai funghi
(finished with cream)
Mushroom risotto made even creamier with the addition of cream. Earthy and enveloping flavor.
€9 ≈ $10.00
Tortellini with cream or tomato sauce
Tortellini alla crema o al pomodoro
Ring-shaped filled egg pasta, served with your choice of cream or tomato sauce. A classic Italian comfort food.
€12~ ≈ $14.00
Ravioli with cream or tomato sauce
Ravioli alla crema o al pomodoro
Square-shaped filled pasta, served with your choice of cream or tomato sauce. Soft and flavorful.
€12~ ≈ $14.00
Scampi cream risotto*
Risotto alla crema di scampi*
Delicate risotto with a scampi-based cream. An elegant dish with a sweet and refined crustacean flavor.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Penne with salmon
Penne al salmone
(finished with cream)
Short pasta with salmon and cream. A pink, creamy dish with a distinct fish flavor.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Spaghetti with fresh clams
Spaghetti alle vongole veraci
Spaghetti served with fresh clams, garlic, oil, and parsley. A simple yet flavorful seafood classic.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Linguine allo scoglio*
Flat long pasta with a mix of seafood (mussels, clams, prawns, squid). A triumph of marine flavors.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Spaghetti with tomato sauce
Spaghetti al pomodoro
The quintessential Italian pasta dish: spaghetti with tomato sauce and basil. Simple, light, and tasty.
€9 ≈ $10.00
Spaghetti with meat sauce
Spaghetti al ragù
Spaghetti with a rich minced meat and tomato sauce. Flavorful and hearty.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Fettuccine alla Francescana
(cooked ham, peas, mushrooms, and cream)
Ribbon egg pasta with cooked ham, peas, mushrooms, and cream. A rich and varied sauce.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Carbonara
Typical Roman pasta with eggs, pecorino cheese, crispy guanciale, and black pepper. Creamy, savory, and without cream.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Amatriciana
Pasta with tomato sauce, crispy guanciale, and pecorino cheese. An intense and bold flavor typical of Lazio.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Gricia
Ancestor of carbonara and amatriciana: pasta with guanciale, pecorino, and black pepper (without eggs or tomato). Strong and savory flavor.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Tonnarelli cacio e pepe
Thick fresh pasta with a pecorino cheese cream and abundant black pepper. Simple but rich in spicy and savory flavor.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Penne all'arrabbiata
Penne with tomato sauce, garlic, and chili pepper. A dish that warms the palate.
€9 ≈ $10.00

PIZZAS

Neapolitan pizza
Pizza napoletana
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and anchovies. Savory and tasty.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Margherita pizza
Pizza margherita
The most classic pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and basil. Simple and balanced.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Marinara pizza
Pizza marinara
Red pizza without cheese, topped with tomato, garlic, and oregano. Very aromatic.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Mushroom pizza
Pizza ai funghi
Pizza with tomato and mozzarella base, enriched with mushrooms.
€9 ≈ $10.00
Capricciosa pizza
Pizza capricciosa
Rich pizza with tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, olives, and eggs (or artichoke hearts). A mix of flavors.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Francescana pizza
Pizza Francescana
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, and ham. Flavorful and complete.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Ham pizza
Pizza al prosciutto
Classic pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and cooked ham.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Diavola pizza
Pizza diavola
Spicy pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and spicy salami.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Boscaiola pizza
Pizza boscaiola
Flavorful pizza, typically with mozzarella, mushrooms, and sausage (often without tomato or with little tomato).
€12 ≈ $14.00
Vegetarian pizza
Pizza vegetariana
Pizza with mozzarella and a selection of seasonal grilled or baked vegetables.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Tuna and onion pizza
Pizza tonno e cipolla
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, tuna, and onions. A tasty and bold combination.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Salmon and arugula pizza
Pizza salmone e rucola
Pizza with mozzarella, smoked salmon, and fresh arugula added after cooking. Fresh and aromatic.
€12 ≈ $14.00

FISH MAIN COURSES

*Depending on market availability, products may be frozen

Catch of the day
Pescato del giorno
Fresh fish of the day, selected based on the market. Usually prepared grilled or baked. (Price per kg)
€50 ≈ $58.00
Grilled prawns*
Scampi alla griglia*
Grilled scampi. Simple cooking enhances the sweetness of the crustacean meat.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Grilled calamari*
Calamari alla griglia*
Whole grilled calamari, tender and slightly smoky. Often dressed with oil and lemon.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Mixed fried seafood*
Fritto misto*
Breaded and fried calamari rings and prawns. Crispy outside and tender inside, to be enjoyed with lemon.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Grilled prawns*
Mazzancolle alla griglia*
Grilled king prawns. Prized and flavorful meat.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Mixed grill*
Grigliata mista*
Selection of various grilled fish and shellfish. Ideal for tasting different seafood specialties.
€22 ≈ $25.00

WHITE WINES

Sauvignon
Kaltern - Sauvignon DOC
Aromatic white wine with herbaceous and fruity notes. Fresh and lively.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Chardonnay
Bozen St. Magdalena - Chardonnay DOC
International white wine, elegant and structured, with notes of yellow fruit.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Muller Thurgau
St. Michael Eppan - Alto Adige DOC
Mountain white wine, fragrant, light, and with floral notes.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Ribolla Gialla
Sirch - Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
Friulian white wine, fresh, citrusy, and mineral.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Pecorino
Cantina Tollo - Terre di Chieti IGT
Central Italian white wine, structured, savory, and with good acidity.
€23 ≈ $27.00
Frascati
Casale Marchese - Frascati Superiore DOCG
Typical white wine from the Castelli Romani, fresh and fruity. Excellent with Roman appetizers and first courses.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Satrico
Casale del Giglio - Lazio IGT
Blend of white grapes from Lazio, aromatic and mineral.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Capolemole
Marco Carpineti - Lazio Bianco IGT
Organic white wine from Lazio, floral and persistent.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Vermentino
Piero Mancini - Vermentino di Gallura Superiore
Sardinian white wine, savory, warm, and enveloping with notes of Mediterranean scrub.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Greco di Tufo
Feudi di San Gregorio - Greco di Tufo DOCG
Campanian white wine, structured, mineral, and long-lived.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Falanghina
Feudi di San Gregorio - Falanghini DOCG
Fresh, fruity, and versatile Campanian white wine.
€24 ≈ $28.00
La Segreta
Planeta - Sicila DOC
Blend of Sicilian grapes, fresh and balanced with citrus notes.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Grillo
Nicosia - Sicilia DOC
Sicilian white wine, intense, savory, and with tropical notes.
€26 ≈ $30.00
La Fuga
Donnafugata - Chardonnay Sicilia
Sicilian Chardonnay grown at night, fresh and fragrant.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Satrico
Casale del Giglio - Lazio · 375ml
Half bottle of aromatic white wine from Lazio.
€18 ≈ $21.00

RED WINES

Vertigo
Livio Felluga - Rosso delle Venezie IGT
Red blend from the northeast, soft, fruity, and spicy.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Chianti
Barone Ricasoli - Chianti Classico DOCG
The quintessential Tuscan red, Sangiovese-based. Dry, harmonious, and slightly tannic.
€23 ≈ $27.00
Chianti
Banfi - Chianti Classico DOCG
Another expression of Chianti Classico, fruity and well-structured.
€21 ≈ $24.00
Red Label
Etichetta Rossa
Fattoria dei Barbi - Morellino di Scansano DOCG
Tuscan red from Maremma, warm, soft, and fruity.
€21 ≈ $24.00
Il Bruciato
Tenuta Guado al Tasso - Bolgheri DOC
Prestigious red from Bolgheri, intense, complex, and with notes of red fruits and sweet spices.
€42 ≈ $49.00
Montepulciano
Pasetti - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
Full-bodied Abruzzese red, with soft tannins and notes of sour cherry.
€23 ≈ $27.00
Capolemole
Marco Carpineti - Lazio Rosso IGT
Lazio red, elegant and with notes of ripe fruit.
€28 ≈ $32.00
Shiraz
Casale del Giglio - Lazio IGT
Spicy and enveloping red, with notes of black pepper and berries.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Sapiens
Federici - Cesanese del Piglio DOCG
Wine from indigenous Cesanese grapes, typical of Lazio. Bold and tannic flavor.
€23 ≈ $27.00
Tellus
Falesco - Lazio IGT
Often Syrah-based, it is a modern, fruity, and spicy wine.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Nero d'Avola
Nicosia - Sicilia DOC
The most famous Sicilian red, intense, warm, and with notes of red fruit.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Vulkà
Nicosia - Etna Rosso DOC
Volcanic wine from Etna, mineral, elegant, and with fine tannins.
€29 ≈ $34.00

BY THE GLASS

Wines by the glass

Reds
Rossi
A glass of house or selected red wine.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Whites
Bianchi
A glass of house or selected white wine.
€6 ≈ $7.00

SPARKLING WINES

Prosecco
Valdobbiadene
World-famous Italian sparkling wine, fresh, fruity, and slightly aromatic.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Carpenè Malvolti
Prosecco DOC
A historic Prosecco, elegant and with a fine perlage.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Ferrari Brut
Trento Doc
Trentino Classic Method sparkling wine. Dry, harmonious, and with notes of yeast.
€38 ≈ $44.00
Berlucchi Brut
Cuvée Imperiale Franciacorta DOCG
Quality Franciacorta, fresh and versatile, perfect for an aperitif.
€32 ≈ $37.00
G. H. Mumm
Champagne AOC Cordon Rouge
Famous French Champagne, structured, with notes of fresh fruit and vanilla.
€50 ≈ $58.00
Prosecco by the glass
Prosecco al calice
Valdobbiadene
A glass of fresh Prosecco.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Lambrusco by the glass
Lambrusco al calice
Lambrusco wine
A glass of sparkling, sweet, and fruity red wine.
€5 ≈ $6.00

HOUSE

House wine 1 lt
Vino della casa 1 lt
House red, white and rosè wine 1lt
Liter carafe of house wine, available in red, white, or rosé.
€10 ≈ $12.00
House wine 1/2 lt
Vino della casa 1/2 lt
House red, white and rosè wine 1/2 lt
Half-liter carafe of house wine.
€5 ≈ $6.00
House wine 1/4 lt
Vino della casa 1/4 lt
House red, white and rosè wine 1/4 lt
Quarter-liter carafe of house wine.
€3 ≈ $3.00
House wine by the glass
Vino della casa al calice
House red, white and rosè wine / one glass
A glass of house wine.
€4 ≈ $5.00

BEERS

Medium draft beer
Birra spina media
Medium-sized draft beer, fresh and thirst-quenching.
€5.50 ≈ $6.00
Small draft beer
Birra spina piccola
Small draft beer.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Beer bottle 66cl
Birra in bottiglia 66cl
Large bottle of beer, ideal for a meal.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Beer bottle 33cl
Birra in bottiglia 33cl
Standard bottle of beer.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00

happy hour

APEROL SPRITZ
Italian aperitif cocktail based on Prosecco, Aperol, and soda. Sweet-bitter taste and vibrant orange color.
€7 ≈ $8.00
CAMPARI SPRITZ
A variation of the Spritz with Campari instead of Aperol. More bitter and bold, intense red color.
€7 ≈ $8.00

BEVERAGES

Large water
Acqua grande
Large bottle of mineral water (still or sparkling).
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
Small water
Acqua piccola
Small bottle of mineral water.
€1.50 ≈ $2.00
Canned soft drinks
Bibite in lattina
COCA-COLA, COCA-COLA ZERO, COCA-COLA LIGHT, FANTA, SPRITE, LEMON SODA, ORANGE SODA, TEA
Sparkling soft drinks or iced tea in a can.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00

COFFEE AND AMARI

Espresso coffee
Caffè espresso
Classic Italian espresso, short and intense.
€1.50 ≈ $2.00
Amari (bitter liqueurs)
Amari
Herbal digestive liqueurs, usually served after a meal.
€4 ≈ $5.00

SPIRITS

Grappa
Italian pomace brandy, strong and aromatic.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Grappa Barrique
Aged grappa in wooden barrels, with an amber color and a softer taste.
€4.50 ≈ $5.00
Whisky
Grain distillate.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Rum
Sugar cane distillate.
€5 ≈ $6.00

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