Francesca's Italian Kitchen Menu
Welcome to Francesca's Italian Kitchen, a delightful culinary gem located at 3001 Ocean Dr, Vero Beach, FL. This restaurant has quickly gained a reputation for serving authentic Italian cuisine that transports diners straight to Italy.
Guests rave about their experiences here, particularly highlighting dishes like the arancini, a must-try appetizer hailed for its crispness and rich flavor. Many patrons share an obsession with the gnocchi, often claiming it’s so good they’d indulge daily if they could.
- The carbonara is also a standout, with its luxurious sauce and quality ingredients, making it a showstopper on the menu.
- The cozy atmosphere combined with attentive service adds to a lovely dining experience, especially when enjoyed on the charming outdoor patio.
Each visit promises fresh, flavorful dishes and a warm welcome, ensuring that Francesca's remains a top choice for Italian food lovers.
First Swing
Giant Meatballs
(3) homemade meatballs, marinara sauce
Arancini
(5) cheese stuffed risotto balls, marinara sauce
Fried Calamari
lightly breaded calamari, pepperoncini, kalamata olives
Truffle Fries
truffle oil, parmigiano cheese
French Fries
Fresh Mozzeralla Fritters
marinara sauce
U10 Battered Shrimp
light battered shrimp, citrus aioli
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
toasted homemade bread,chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil, evoo, fresh mozzarella
Caprese
fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, basil, balsamic reduction, evoo
Caesar
romaine lettuce, creamy caesar dressing, homemade croutons, parmigiano cheese
Greek
romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, feta cheese
House
romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, black olives, pepperoncini
On The Green
Seafood
Penne Shrimp Scampi
penne, shrimp, fresh garlic, lemon juice, whipped butter, herbs
Lobster Ravioli
100% maine lobster, pink sherry-cream sauce
Seafood Risotto
acquerello carnaroli rice, lobster bisque, 26/30 white shrimp
Oven Roasted Salmon
oven roasted norwegian salmon filet, cherry tomatoes, garlic, lemon, parsley
Mediterranean Sea Bass (Branzino)
oven roasted filet, cherry tomatoes, artichokes, capers, green olives, feta
Penne Chicken & Mushrooms
organic grilled chicken breast, mushrooms, fresh garlic evoo sauce
Pollo Al Marsala
pan fried organic chicken breast, mushroom, sweet marsala wine, penne
Pollo Milanese
breaded chicken breast cutlet, marinara sauce, mozzarella, spaghetti
Pollo Alla Pizzaiola
organic pan fried chicken breast, mushroom,san martzano tomato sauce, penne
Chicken
Vegetarian
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
potato dumplings, cherry tomato, basil, garlic, evoo, burrata
Spaghetti with Arugula-Cashew
pesto sauce, blended organic arugula, cashews, oven roasted cherry tomatoes, pecorino
Tortellini
cheese tortellini, marinara or vodka sauce
Ravioli Mantovani
butternut squash ravioli, browned butter sauce, grana padano cheese
Cheese Ravioli
sage & butter, marinara or vodka sauce
Flash Fried Stuffed Melanzane
breaded eggplant, ricotta cheese, marinara sauce, mozzarella, spaghetti
Mediterranean Penne
penne, roasted cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta cheese, evoo, fresh garlic, Italian herbs
Penne ai quattro formaggi
parmigiano, pecorino, asiago, moliterno, cream
Lasagna Bolognese
thin layers of homemade pasta, bolognese sauce, cheeses, bechamel
Penne Bolognese
penne, homemade meat sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara
spaghetti, crispy italian guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino romano cheese, ground black pepper
Penne All'Amatriciana
penne, italian guanciale, roasted garlic, san marzano tomato sauce
Vitello Milanese
breaded veal cutlet, marinara sauce, mozzarella, spaghetti
Prosciutto and Beef Stuffed Tortellini
bolognese sauce, whipped fresh ricotta cheese
Sausage and Bell Peppers Penne
yellow peppers puree, ground italian sausage, parmigiano reggiano, italian herbs
Scaloppine di Vitello al Marsala
pan fried thin slices of veal, mushrooms sweet marsala wine, penne
Scaloppine di Vitello alla Pizzaiola
pan fried thin slices of veal, mushrooms, san marzano tomatoes sauce, penne
Penne Alla Monzese
ground mild italian sausage, whipping cream, saffron, parmigiano reggiano
Ravioli Bolognese
beef stuffed ravioli, bolognese sauce, pecorino cheese
Vitello Saltimbocca Calabrese
stuffed veal involtini prosciutto, spinach, mozzarella, pecorino, san marzano tomatoes sugo