Franco's Italian Bistro Catonsville Menu

Tomato base, mozzarella, shaved Pecorino Romano.

Tomato base, pepperoni, shaved Pecorino Romano, and mozzarella.

Tomato sauce, Italian sausage, shaved Pecorino Romano, & mozzarella cheese.

Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and shaved pecorino Romano.

Tomato sauce, mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, basil, arugula, & shaved Pecorino Romano.

Extra virgin olive oil base with fresh mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, arugula, and shaved Pecorino Romano.

Mozzarella, mushrooms, Italian sausage, tomato sauce.

Italian sausage, prosciutto di parma, soppressata, and pancetta.

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, jumbo lump crab, shaved Pecorino Romano with a hint of old bay.

Tomato sauce, red chili flakes, shrimp, fresh mozzarella, and basil.

Tomato marsala sauce, Italian sausage, green peppers, house roasted red peppers, and mozzarella.

Extra virgin olive oil base, fresh mozzarella, whipped ricotta, feta, and shaved Pecorino Romano.

Extra virgin olive oil, roasted asparagus, roasted red peppers, broccoli rabe, garlic, fresh mozzarella, and Pecorino Romano.

House-made pesto, cherry tomatoes, whipped ricotta, and fresh mozzarella.

House-made pesto, roasted red peppers, roasted asparagus, fresh mozzarella, and shaved Pecorino Romano.

House-made meatballs, tomato sauce, whipped ricotta, mozzarella, and basil.

Eggplant stuffed with spinach, whipped ricotta & topped with pomodoro sauce, mozzarella cheese, and shaved Parmesan.

Crisp, buttery toasted bread infused with aromatic garlic and herbs.

Three large pieces with provolone cheese.

Sicilian rice balls stuffed with ground beef, cheese, and peas with a side of pomodoro sauce.

House roasted red peppers, mushrooms, asparagus in olive oil, grated cheese and garlic.

Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, & basil.

Lightly seasoned fried squid.

Squid marinated in olive oil and basil pesto over baby arugula.

Italian fennel sausage with roasted red bell peppers in marsala wine sauce.

Shrimp sautéed with pancetta in a light sherry cream sauce over a risotto cake.

Mussels steamed in white wine, butter, and garlic.

Middle neck clams steamed in white wine, butter, and garlic.

Fresh mozzarella, house roasted red peppers, basil, and extra virgin olive oil.

Romaine, iceberg, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, red onion topped with shrimp, salami, provolone with house dressing.

Baby arugula, grape tomatoes, shaved Parmesan with an olive oil lemon vinaigrette dressing.

Baby arugula, grape tomatoes, shaved Parmesan with an olive oil lemon vinaigrette dressing.

Romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan, croutons with Caesar dressing.

Romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan, croutons with Caesar dressing.

Romaine and iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, olives, pepperoncini, red onion with house dressing.

Romaine and iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, olives, pepperoncini, red onion with house dressing.

Fresh spinach with pecans, strawberries, and feta cheese with raspberry vinaigrette dressing.

Fresh spinach with pecans, strawberries, and feta cheese with raspberry vinaigrette dressing.

Grilled romaine topped with shaved Parmesan, roasted red peppers, and Caesar dressing.

Vegetarian. Linguine tossed with Franco's house-made pomodoro sauce, capers, black olives, and a dash of chili flakes. Anchovies available upon request.

Vegetarian. Arborio rice with basil pesto, asparagus, mushrooms, roasted bell peppers, vegetable broth & light cream, finished with extra virgin olive oil.

Genoa salami, capicola, Italian ham, mortadella, & provolone, lettuce, tomato, hots, onions, and house dressing. Hots lettuce tomatoes.

House-made meatballs served on half a loaf of Italian bread. Add cheese for additional price.

Lightly breaded chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese and pomodoro sauce - served with chips.

Italian sausage, green peppers, roasted red peppers, & onions.

Classic Shrimp salad served with lettuce and Tomato serve on our sub roll.

Mushrooms sautéed with garlic and olive oil, typically including herbs and a touch of white wine.

Grated Romano, garlic, & extra virgin olive oil.

In garlic and olive oil.

Spinach sautéed with garlic in olive oil.

Spinach, heavy cream & grated Romano cheese.

Franco's own slow-simmered traditional tomato-based sauce.

Butter, cream, grated Romano cheese.

Butter, cream, grated Romano cheese.

Tomato cream sauce with vodka and grated Romano.

Tomato cream sauce with vodka and grated Romano.

Tomato ragu of beef with a touch of heavy cream.

Tomato ragu of beef with a touch of heavy cream.

Basil pesto, butter, cream, grated Romano cheese.

Basil pesto, butter, cream, grated Romano cheese.

Choice of linguine, rigatoni, angel hair, orecchiette, pappardelle, or gluten-free penne tossed in butter.

Choice of linguine, rigatoni, angel hair, orecchiette, pappardelle, or penne. Served with butter.

Spicy. Chunks of Italian sausage and beef with cannellini beans.

A cup of our hearty chili paired with a slice of grilled cheese, typically includes a blend of beans, tomatoes, and spices.

A traditional tomato-based soup with vegetables and jumbo lump crab meat.

Shrimp, salmon, potatoes, celery, and carrots in a savory broth.

Shrimp sautéed in butter, garlic, white wine, lemon, & herbs. Served over linguini.

Blue crab infused marinara sauce topped with jumbo lump crab meat.

Calamari simmered in extra virgin olive oil & white wine, finished in a blue crab infused marinara sauce. Served over linguini.

Middle neck clams, chopped clams, garlic, parsley, olive oil, butter, and white wine.

Shrimp, calamari, clams, & mussels in a blue crab infused marinara sauce. Served over linguini.

Lightly breaded chicken breast with spinach and jumbo lump crab meat, prosciutto, & provolone cheese topped with marsala sauce. Served over linguini.

Pasta layered with meat and ricotta cheese, topped with Franco's house-made pomodoro sauce. Served with a slice of garlic bread.

Sliced Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, extra virgin olive oil, and shaved Parmesan.

Arborio rice with clams, mussels, calamari, and shrimp in a blue crab infused marinara sauce & a touch of cream.

Pasta pillows stuffed with ricotta & Romano cheese in a pomodoro sauce.

Gluten free. Italian ricotta dumplings made with fresh spinach and gluten free flour in a tomato cream sauce.

Pasta pillows stuffed with a blend of beef, pork, veal, Romano cheese over our house-made pomodoro sauce.

Italian ricotta dumplings in a tomato cream sauce.

Pasta pillows stuffed with wild mushrooms & ricotta cheese in a marsala wine, sage, and mushroom sauce.

Boneless chicken breast stuffed with spinach, prosciutto, & mozzarella, topped with a mushroom orange cream sauce. Served with roasted asparagus.

Boneless chicken breast slowly braised in tomato sauce & red wine with bell peppers and mushrooms. Served over pappardelle.

Breaded boneless chicken breast fried golden brown, topped with tomatoes, whipped ricotta, prosciutto, & mozzarella in a tomato mushroom marsala sauce. Served over linguini.

Boneless chicken breast, lightly breaded, topped with mozzarella & pomodoro sauce. Served over linguini.

Chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce. With a side of roasted vegetables.

Sautéed chicken topped with prosciutto, melted mozzarella cheese, in a sage marsala sauce. Served over fresh sautéed spinach.

Lightly breaded veal cutlets, topped with mozzarella and pomodoro sauce. Served over linguini.

Breaded veal lightly fried with a sauce of prosciutto, mushrooms, marsala, & lemon. Served over linguini.

Veal scaloppini sautéed in a mushroom marsala sauce. Served with roasted asparagus.

Thinly sliced veal cutlets sautéed in a lemon butter sauce with capers, white wine, and a splash of heavy cream. Served with roasted asparagus and roasted red peppers.