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Franchesco's Ristorante

Italian Restaurant$$$$

Rockford

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Franchesco's/benny's Menu

Small Plates and Shareables

Bruschetta

Heirloom tomatoes with fresh basil, onion, parmesan, olive oil & balsamic glaze

Lamb Lollipops

Bone-In New Zealand Lamb chops marinated and lightly grilled

Miso Salmon Skewers

Fresh Scottish Salmon Skewers,with a Miso glaze and Spicy Mayo

Coconut Shrimp

3 Butterflied Jumbo Shrimp, battered and breaded in coconut, served in a mango and sweet chili sauce.

Shrimp Charlie

6 Garlic encrusted shrimp, lightly sauteed and topped with Pecorino.

Blackened Tuna

Sliced Blackened Ahi Tuna, Broccolini, Grilled vegetables, Korean BBQ and Spicy Thai Mayo.

Fresh Mozzarella

Fresh Mozzarella Ovalini, baked with Italian prosciutto, and toast points

Oysters Rockefeller

6 Jumbo Oysters, baked with an artisan spinach-artichoke blend.

Calamari

Lightly breaded Calamari, lightly fried and served with our house Pomodoro and a Spicy Remoulade

Now Thatsa Meata-Ball

Oversized 10oz hand made Meatball. (Mama's recipe) Served in our Pomodoro and pecorino with toast points.

Burrata Jam Salad

Burrata Cheese with sweet tomato jam, citrus arugula and grilled toast points

Soups and Salads

House Salad

Mixed Greens, Peppers, Tomato, Cucumberm, Home-made croutons and House Charlie Dressing

Romana Bleu

Grilled Romaine Hearts, Dry Roquefort, Candied Pecans and White Balsamic Dressing.

Franchesco's Special

Mixed Greens, tomato, olives, onions, green pepper, cucumber, carrots, egg, pepperoncini, mozzarella, sausage and pepperoni tossed in our house dressing

Lobster Bisque

Cream based Soup with Lobster and Saffron. House specialty

Maple Citrus Salad

Arugula, Candied Bacon, Orange, Bruschetta Mix and Balsamic

Chopped Caesar

Chopped Romaine hearts, medley tomato, shaved Parmesan, home-made croutons and our house Caesar Dressing

Apple Chicken Walnut

Fresh Mixed greens, Red Onion, Walnuts, Blue Cheese, Apples and Raspberry Vinaigrette

Baked French Onion

Classic French onion with Crouton and Gruyere Cheese.

Chicken with Rice

Cream based soup with Chicken, Vegetables and Rice

Handhelds

Prime Rib Sandwich

Premium shaved Prime Rib,with Horseradish Aioli, mozzarella cheese, and Sauteed Mushrooms & Onions. Served with Home Fries and AuJus

Entrees

Delmonico

14oz Premium Center Cut Ribeye, topped with Herb Compound Butter. Served with Whipped Potatoes and Chef's Vegetable.

Boursin Filet Mignon

8oz Boursin Cheese stuffed Filet,Chef's Vegetable, Whipped Potatoes, Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

Miso Sea Bass

Wild caught Chilean Sea Bass with a Red Miso Glaze on a bed of Jasmine Rice and Sake Cream Sauce. Topped with Sesame Seeds and Green Onions

Seafood Risotto

Shrimp, Scallops, and Lobster tossed with Arborio rice, Saffron and Pomodoro

Chicken Madeira

Jumbo Chicken Breast topped with Mozzarella Cheese, Asparagus, and Wild Mushroom Demi. Served with Cauliflower Puree.

Lasagna

House made Specialty with Ground Beef, Mozzarella, and Pomodoro.

Wild Mushroom Pasta

Fettuccine tossed in Wild Mushroom Truffle sauce and an Exotic Mushroom blend, Shallots and Gorgonzola Cheese.

Kim's Baked Cod

Fresh Wild Caught Atlantic Cod topped with Sauteed Garlic, tomatoes and an Exotic Mushroom Blend, Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

Filet Mignon

8oz Filet Served with Chef's Vegetable, Cauliflower Puree, and Port Wine Reduction

Steak Benny

Sliced New York Strip with a Dejonge crust and white wine cream sauce. Served with vegetable and truffle potatoes

Pistachio Salmon

Grilled Scottish Salmon with a Pistachio Crust.Served with Carrot Mousse and Sauteed Spinach and Apples.

Chicken Parmesan

Jumbo Chicken Breast pan Fried, with Mozzarella and Pomodoro. Served with Penne

Linguine Charlie

6 Garlic encrusted Shrimp, tossed with Olive Oil, Garlic, Red Pepper, and Romano Cheese.

Tortelloni Vodka

Jumbo Cheese Stuffed Tortelloni tossed in a Signature Vodka Sauce with spinach

Veal Marsala

Lightly Breaded Veal Cutlets, Sauteed in Lemon Mushroom Marsala wine Sauce. Served with Whippe Potatoes and Chef's vegetable

Rigatoni Bolognese

Rigatoni pasta in our Classic Bolognese Meat sauce

Pinsa Romana Flatbreads

Pinsa Romana is made with flour imported from Rome Italy. The flour blend and 80% water makes for a crust that is more Gluten friendly, easier to digest and amazingly flavorful.

Margherita

Tomato - Olive Oil - Fresh Basil - Fresh Basil - Fresh Mozzarella

Maple Bacon

Maple Cheddar, Mozzarella, Candied Maple Bacon, Roasted Cherry Tomato, Caramelized Red Onion, arugula

Eggplant

Fresh Sicilian Style Eggplant - Pomodoro - Pecorino - Provolone - Mozzarella

Specialty Pizza

Franchesco's Special

Mushroom - Onion - Sausage - Green Pepper - Green Olives - Pepperoni - Bacon - Shrimp - Anchovies MED 12"/ LG 14" /XL 16"

Stefano

Olive Oil - Sausage - Fresh Garlic - Mozzarella Extra Thin Crust MED 12"/ LG 14" /XL 16"

Veggie Lovers

Mushroom - Onions - Green Olives - Black olives - Green Pepper - Tomato MED 12"/ LG 14" /XL 16"

Pasta Pizza

Stuffed Crust - Penne Pasta - Meatballs - Cheese Pomodoro MED 12"/ LG 14" /XL 16"

Meat Lovers

Sausage - Pepperoni - Canadian Bacon - Ground Beef - Bacon MED 12"/ LG 14" /XL 16"

Alfredo Chicken

Grilled Chicken - Signature Alfredo Sauce - Parmesan Reggiano Also available as BBQ Chicken MED 12"/ LG 14" /XL 16"

Saul Special

Sausage - Pepperoni - Onions - Bacon - Jalapenos MED 12"/ LG 14" /XL 16"

Bruschetta Pizza

Artisan Bruschetta, Olive Oil, Specialty seasonings, Mozzarella

Catering Menu

Catering Beverages

2 Liter Pepsi Products

3.5

Selection includes Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Orange Crush, Sierra Mist, or Rootbeer

Beer, Wine, Soda "2Hr Package"

Contact Sales for more information. 815.229.0800

Dark Roast Italian Coffee

3.5

Includes Coffee, Coffee cups, Creamer and Sugars

Full Open Bar Package "2Hr Package"

Contact Sales for more information. 815.229.0800

Signature Salads

House Salad

29.95

Arugula, Romaine, Cucumber, Medley Tomato, Asiago Cheese, Red & Yellow Peppers and Homemade Croutons

Chopped Special Salad

38.95

Mixed Field Greens, Romaine, Egg, Tomato, Onions, Kalamata Olives, Pepperoni, Sausage, Green Pepper, Cucumber, Carrot, Mozzarella Cheese and House Dressing

Classic Caesar Salad

33.95

Chopped Romaine Lettuce, Medley tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese, Caesar Dressing, and Homemade Croutons

Soups

Baked French Onion

59.95

Fresh onion soup topped with homemade croutons and local gruyere cheese

Lobster Bisque

79.95

Made from scratch! Created with the freshest ingredients including fresh Australian lobster

Classic Entrees

Mostaccioli

29.95

Penne Pasta tossed in homemade pomodoro sauce

Classic Spaghetti

29.95

Spaghetti tossed in homemade pomodoro sauce

Lasagna

55.95

Nono's classic Lasagna!

Cheese Ravioli

35.95

Cheese Ravioli tossed in homemade pomodoro sauce

Eggplant Parmesan

39.95

Traditional Sicilian Eggplant Parmesan

Chicken Madeira

48.95

Chicken breast topped with asparagus and mozzarella cheese! Topped with homemade madeira sauce

Meatballs

Italian Meatballs

Baked Mostaccioli

45.95

Penne pasta tossed in homemade pomodoro and mozzarella cheese then baked to perfection

Vodka Tortelloni

39.95

Amazing cheese stuffed Tortelloni topped with homemade pomodoro sauce

Fettuccine Alfredo

39.95

Fettuccine tossed in homemade Alfredo sauce

Meat Ravioli

35.95

Meat Ravioli tossed in homemade pomodoro sauce

Chicken Parmesan

45.95

Lightly breaded and pan fried, topped with mozzarella cheese and homemade pomodoro sauce

Sausage & Peppers

45.95

Italian Sausage tossed with Fresh Peppers and Italian seasonings

Italian Sausage

3.25

Pork Sausage infused with Italian seasonings

Misc. Catering Fees

Delivery Fee

Delivery Charges for Catering's. (All Catering's subject to catering delivery fee with a minimum $50 order for delivery)

Utensil Fee

0.5

Includes Napkins, Utensils and Plates

Desserts

Tiramisu

7.95

Cheese Cake

7.95

Toasted Almond Cake

7.95

Lg Cannoli's

5.75

Carryout & Delivery

Appetizers

Mozzarella Sticks

Cheesy mozzarella in a crisp breading, lightly fried .

Thatsa Meata-Ball

10oz Homemade meatball served with toast points. A Shareable favorite.

Fried Calamari

Lightly breaded & fried to perfection, served with pomodoro & spicy remoulade.

Coconut Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp, breaded in-house and served with Mango & Sweet Thai Sauce.

Sesame Salmon Skewers

Scottish Salmon topped with Miso glaze, Spicy Mayo,Green Onions and sesame seeds

Pizza Bread

A halved Hoagie with Pizza sauce and Mozzarella

Garlic Knots

Homemade Dough Knots baked and tossed in Garlic butter sauce

Shrimp Charlie

6 Jumbo shrimp baked in a wine, butter and garlic crust. Classic Recipe! Gluten Free

Garlic Bread

Homemade dough twists baked and tossed in a secret butter & garlic sauce. Yum!

Bruschetta

A unique bruschetta recipe created with organic heirloom tomatoes, Toast points.

Fried Ravioli

Breaded Cheese Ravioli spiced with Jalapeno, and served with Pomodoro.

Jumbo Chicken Wings

(6) - (12) - (18) Jumbo & Meaty, Chicken Wings. Choice of BBQ, Buffalo, Parmesan Garlic, or Sweet Chili. Served with Ranch and Celery

Chicken Tenders

4 Breaded Chicken Tenders with French fries

Nonno's Bread and Oil

Fresh Baked Bread with Nonno's Italian Oil

Soup Or Salad

Special Salad

Mixed Greens, Romaine, Tomato, Onion, Kalamata Olive, Pepperoni, Sausage, Egg, Green Pepper, Cucumber, Carrot, Mozzarella, Artisan House Dressing.

Classic Caesar Salad

Chopped romaine lettuce, with parmesan, croutons and Homemade Caesar Dressing.

Lobster Bisque Soup

A Franchesco's favorite with homemade lobster and sherry cream base.

Fresco Apple Chicken Walnut

Chopped Romaine, Roasted Chicken Tenderloin, Onion, Celery, Walnuts, Granny Smith Apples and Bleu Cheese, topped with Raspberry Vinaigrette

House Salad

Lettuce mix topped with peppers, cucumber, medley tomatoes, croutons and asiago.

Side Salad

Don't forget to add our fresh side salad to any entree for only.

Baked French Onion

Classic favorite with gruyere & provolone.

Pastas

Meatball $1.50, sausage $2.50, (3) shrimp $6, chicken $5, mushrooms $1.75.

Gnocchi Basilico

Roasted Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, White Wine, Ricotta Stuffed, Basilico Sauce.

Tortelloni Alla Vodka

Artisan Cheese or Meat Tortellini, Vodka Sauce, Organic Spinach.

Baked Mostaccioli

Penne Pasta Baked with Mozzarella, and topped with Pomodoro

Ravioli

Choice of Meat or Cheese Ravioli in Pomodoro sauce

Chicken Alfredo

Fettuccine pasta and Grilled Chicken Tenderloin, tossed in our House Made Alfredo Cream Sauce

Baked Lasagna

Nonna's Sicilian Homemade and Legendary Lasagna.

Sicilian Eggplant

Eggplant, Fresh Spaghetti, Provolone, Pomodoro Sauce.

1/2 Gallon Pasta

Spaghetti or Mostaccioli, Pomodoro, Pecorino Cheese, Bread .

Linguine Charlie

Linguine Pasta Sauteed with Olive Oil, Pepper Flakes, Pecorino and Jumbo Shrimp.

Spaghetti Or Mostaccioli

Classic Spaghetti or Penne Pasta in our Homemade Pomodoro

Mushroom Risotto

Creamy Arborio Rice Wild Mushrooms and Pecorino Romano Cheese.

Wild Mushroom Pasta

Fettuccine tossed in wild mushroom truffle sauce, with an exotic mushroom blend and toppe with Gorgonzola Cheese

Entrees

Steaks, Chicken, and Seafood

Filet Mignon

8oz Filet Mignon, Chef's Vegetable, Garlic Mashed, and Frank's Port Wine Reduction Sauce.

Chicken Parmesan

All Natural Breaded Chicken, Fresh Mozz, Pomodoro Mostaccioli.

The Delmonico

14oz Prime Ribeye topped seasoned and served with Chef's Vegetable and Garlic Mashed.

Miso Sea Bass

Wild Caught Chilean Sea Bass with a Red Miso Glaze on a bed of Jasmine Rice, Snow Peas and Sake Cream Sauce. Award Winner!!!

Seafood Risotto

Lobster, Shrimp and scallops, tossed with Arborio Rice, Saffron and Pomodoro sauce.

Pistachio Salmon

Fresh Scottish Salmon, topped with a Pistachio Crust and served with Caramelized Apples, Spinach, Carrot Mousse.

Chicken Madeira

Baked Chicken Breast, Mozzarella Cheese, Asparagus, Mushroom Madeira Wine Sauce and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Baby Back Ribs

1/2 or Full Rack Baby-Back Pork Ribs, Basted in our Homemade Barbecue Sauce and served with Chef's vegetable and French Fries

Kim's Baked Cod

Fresh Wild Caught Cod, topped with Sauteed Garlic, Tomatoes and an Exotic Mushroom Blend. Served with Whipped Potatoes.

Pizza Kitchen

Regular Crust (Cheese)

Stuffed Pizza (Cheese)

Toppings

1.75

Pepperoni, Sausage, Bacon, Shrimp, Canadian Bacon, Ground Beef, Tomato, Green Peppers, Black Olives, Onions, Spinach, Fresh Or Canned Mushrooms, Pineapple, Jalapenos, Garlic, Ex. Sauce, Ex. Cheese.

Pan Pizza (Cheese)

Gluten-Free Crust

Specialty Pizza!

The Saul Special

Sausage, Pepperoni, Onion, Bacon, Jalapenos.

Bruschetta Pizza

Artisan Bruschetta, Cheese, Special Italian Seasonings.

Alfredo Chicken

Grilled Chicken, Signature Alfredo sauce, Mozzarella

Pasta Pizza

Stuffed pizza with Mostaccioli, Meatballs, Cheese and Pomodoro

Franchesco's Special

Mushroom, Onion, Sausage, Shrimp, Green Pepper, Green Olive, Pepperoni, Shrimp, Anchovies.

Stefano Pizza

Olive Oil, Sausage, Garlic, Light Cheese, Ex-thin Crust.

Veggie Lovers

Mushroom, Onion, Green and Black Olives, Peppers and Tomato

Handhelds

All Sandwiches include French Fries

Prime Rib Sandwich

Shaved PRIME ribeye beef, onions, mozzarella mushrooms, and homemade horseradish aioli on a hoagie bun.

Italian Beef

Slow roasted Italian beef served with au jus and pepperoncini and giardiniera on hoagie bun.

The Meatball Sub

Homemade meatballs, served on a hoagie bun an topped with our pomodoro sauce.

Sweet Treats

2 Large Cannoli

Turtle Cheescake

Toasted Almond Cake

Tiramisu

Death By Chocolate

New York Cheese Cake

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