Francesca's Cucina Menu

545 N Salina St, Syracuse, NY 13208
  • Apertivi

    • Arancini Rice Balls

      Arborio rice, mozzarella, provolone, spicy Italian sausage, roasted peppers, basil, & shaved parmesan.
      $16.49
    • APP Bacon-Wrapped Sea Scallops

      Five jumbo sea scallops, perfectly wrapped in bacon, with horseradish-Dijon aioli.
      $17.49
    • Bang Bang Calamari

      Lightly breaded, perfectly fried, accompanied in a sweet & spicy bang bang sauce.
      $17.49
    • Goat Cheese Fritter

      Fritti, battered fresh goat cheese, garlic crostini, fra diavolo sauce.
      $15.49
    • Hey Meatball

      Three meatballs stuffed with a three cheese blend, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, marinara sauce, grated cheese.
      $15.49
    • Seafood Utica Greens

      Escarole, pan-seared bay scallops, baby shrimp.
      $17.49
    • Stuffed Hot Cherry Peppers

      Signature meatball mix, marinara sauce, Romano cheese.
      $11.49
    • Utica-Style Greens

      Escarole, prosciutto, hot peppers, toasted breadcrumbs, Romano cheese.
      $15.49
    • Calabrian Ribs

      Baby back ribs, Calabrian chili rub, buttermilk polenta, fennel & Gorgonzola slaw.
      $17.49
  • Insalata

    • Crumbly Blue Cheese

      Extra side of crumbly blue cheese.
      $2.49
    • Full Caesar Salad

      Large Portion Romaine lettuce tossed in our house-made Caesar dressing accompanied by roasted red peppers, olives, and house- made croutons.
      $19.49
    • Heirloom Tomato & Burrata

      Marinaded heirloom cherry tomato, imported burrata cheese, fresh basil, extra-virgin olive oil, with a balsamic drizzle.
      $16.49
    • House Salad

      Mixed greens with a dressing of choice, with tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers.
      $5.49
    • Iceberg Salad Wedge

      Steakhouse favorite: baby iceberg, tomatoes, red onions, bacon, creamy and crumbly blue cheese.
      $13.49
    • Pecan Salmon Salad

      Pecan-crusted Canadian salmon, mixed greens, whole milk goat cheese, roasted beats, shaved carrots, silvered almonds, maple balsamic vinaigrette.
      $26.49
    • Side Caesar

      Romaine lettuce tossed in our house-made Caesar dressing accompanied by roasted red peppers, olives, and house- made croutons.
      $5.49
  • Zuppi

    • Italian Wedding

      A blend of chicken, bite sized meatballs, celery, carrots.
      $4.49
    • Tuscan Greens & Beans

      A blend of Greens, cannellini beans, carrot, and celery.
      $4.49
  • Francesca's Favorites

    • Cheese Ravioli Marinara

      Seasoned ricotta cheese stuffed in fresh ravioli pasta. With house marinara sauce.
      $25.99
    • Cheese Ravioli Pink Vodka

      Seasoned ricotta cheese stuffed in fresh ravioli pasta. With house vodka sauce.
      $26.99
    • Lobster Ravioli

      Fresh ravioli pasta, stuffed with Maine lobster, dressed in house pink vodka sauce.
      $27.99
    • Wagyu Beef Ravioli

      Fresh ravioli stuffed with cognac- braised Wagyu beef short rib, black truffle porcini mushrooms, Marsala cream sauce.
      $29.99
    • Chicken Riggies

      Rigatoni with chicken, peppers, onions, tossed in a choose your spicy preference (mild,medium,hot) pink sauce
      $27.99
    • Seafood Riggies

      Rigatoni, bay scallops, and baby shrimp all tossed together in a choose your spicy preference (mild,medium,hot) pink sauce.
      $29.99
    • Linguine White Clam Sauce

      Fresh littleneck clams, garlic, white wine, and fresh herbs all tossed with linguine.
      $27.99
    • Fettuccine Alfredo

      Creamy Alfredo sauce, accompanied by fresh ribboned fettuccine pasta.
      $23.99
    • Eggplant Rollatini

      Lightly breaded eggplant, seasoned ricotta, melted mozzarella, with a side of linguini marinara.
      $25.99
    • Gluten-Free Penne

      Grilled chicken, prosciutto, artichokes, spinach, sun-dried tomato, goat cheese cream sauce.
      $27.99
    • Gnocchi Marinara

      Fresh potato stuffed pasta with house marinara.
      $25.99
    • Gnocchi Pink Vodka

      Fresh potato stuffed pasta with house pink vodka sauce.
      $26.99
    • Gnocchi Gorgonzola

      Fresh potato stuffed pasta with Gorgonzola cream sauce, toasted walnuts, and fresh basil.
      $27.99
    • Gemelli Angeloro

      Grilled chicken, Francesca’s Utica greens, prosciutto, extra-virgin olive oil, toasted breadcrumbs, romano cheese, with a splash of tomato ragu.
      $27.99
    • Bolognese

      Gemelli pasta, braised veal, beef, pork, carrots, rustic tomato barolo wine sauce.
      $27.99
    • Pasta & Sauce

      Pasta of your choice & Sauces of your choice! Build and add on protein if you want!
      $24.99
    • Vegan Pasta

      linguini pasta with oil & garlic sauteed with seasonal veggies.
      $27.99
    • Baked Cavatelli

      Housemate Cavetelli, hot Italian sausage, rapini, grated Locatelli, laid in a roasted garlic sauce.
      $27.99
  • Carne

    • Veal Parmesan

      14oz bone-in veal chop prepared au gratin with fresh whole milk mozzarella & house marinara. Served over rigatoni.
      $40.99
    • Veal Capricciosa

      Breaded Veal cutlet topped with shaved Parmesan and a lemon dressed tomato and ciliegine arugula Salas; served with a red pepper aioli.
      $40.99
    • Petite Filet Gorgonzola

      Two angus beef reserve filet medallions layered with Francesca’s Utica greens. Served over a gemelli pasta tossed in an aged Italian Gorgonzola cream sauce.
      $30.99
    • Filet Mignon

      “king of steaks” 8oz, center cut of angus reserve filet, seasoned and grilled to perfection. Served with smoked Gouda au gratin mash and seasonal vegetables.
      $37.99
    • NY Strip

      16oz bone-in Kansas City strip, aged for a minimum of 30 days for peak flavor, topped with a choice of herb roasted garlic or Cajun compound butter. Served with smoked Gouda au gratin mash and seasonal vegetable.
      $40.99
  • Pollame

    • Chicken MVP

      Chicken Cutlet prepared Au Gratin with fresh whole milk mozzarella and house vodka sauce, finished with a pesto drizzle; served over rigatoni.
      $27.99
    • Chicken Parmesan

      A classic chicken dish prepared au gratin with fresh whole milk mozzarella and house marinara. Served over rigatoni
      $27.99
    • Grilled Chicken Parmesan

      $27.99
    • Chicken Francaise

      Egg battered chicken cutlets sautéed with white wine, lemon and butter. Served over linguini.
      $27.99
    • Chicken Marsala

      Tender chicken breasts sautéed with shallots, garlic, wild mushrooms in a sweet Marsala wine reduction, served over linguini.
      $27.99
    • Chicken Capricciosa

      Breaded chicken cutlet topped with shaved Parmesan and a lemon dressed tomato and ciliegine arugula salad; served with a red pepper aioli
      $28.99
  • Pesci

    • Salmon Fillet

      Broiled Canadian salmon with a savory Italian herb crust, finished with a lemon-chive butter sauce. Served over saffron flavored risotto and grilled asparagus.
      $30.99
    • Crab-Stuffed Salmon

      Roasted oven Canadian salmon stuffed with jumbo lump crab meat, finished with a shrimp and lobster chive veloute. Served with saffron flavored risotto and grilled asparagus.
      $33.99
    • Cioppino

      “ the San-Francisco favorite” an Italian stew of clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, scallops, and fresh fish simmered with garlic, fennel, and shallots in a white wine, fumet and tomato broth. Served with a garlic crostini with linguini.
      $30.99
    • Shrimp With Polenta

      Colossal shrimp, crispy pancetta, spinach, cherry tomatoes and pearl onions sautéed in a garlic pomodoro with an Alfredo drizzle; served over a creamy polenta.
      $30.99
  • Desserts

    • Strawberry Butter-Cake

      Delicious house-made warm served buttercake with strawberry sauce & house-made vanilla bean ice cream.
      $16.99
    • Chocolate Mousse Cake

      Triple layer chocolate mousse cake with a crumbly chocolate bottom.
      $15.99
    • Cannoli

      House-made cannoli (flavors change weekly)
      $11.99
    • House Made Ice Cream (2 Scoops)

      House-made vanilla bean ice cream.
      $6.99
    • Featured Cheesecake

      House-made cheesecake (flavors change weekly)
      $15.99
    • Lava Cake

      $14.99
    • Maple Butter-Cake

      $15.99
  • Sides

    • Side Asparagus

      $6.99
    • Side Pasta

      $7.00
    • Side Mashed

      $5.99
    • Side Meatballs

      $4.99
    • Side Of Risotto

      $8.05
    • Side Of Sauce

      $4.00
    • Side Of Utica Greens

      $8.00
    • Grilled Chicken

      $6.99
    • Sauteed Shrimp

      $9.99
    • Crispy Chicken Cutlet

      $13.99

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Menu Gallery

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  • Menu 5
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