Francesca's Trattoria - Gainesville, FL

Choice of Paste e Fagioli or Minestrone

Hand-breaded eggplant baked in tomato sauce, with fresh basil, mozzarella and Parmesan

Mild goat cheese with fresh roasted red peppers, basil and extra virgin olive oil

Grilled zucchini, eggplant, onions, roasted red peppers and yellow squash with a garlic and black olive tapenade

Melted buffalo mozzarella with local vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh basil leaves

Francesca's homemade sausage baked with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella

Our homemade meatballs baked in our signature tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese

Seasoned sauteed peppers and onions in a marinara sauce with homemade Italian sausage and fresh basil

Tender chicken hand-breaded with Parmesan, fried and baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella

Ham, salami, capicola, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and onions in our house vinaigrette with Parmesan and fresh oregano

Grilled chicken breast with melted mozzarella cheese, fresh grown basil and sliced tomatoes

Thinly pounded chicken, lightly breaded and fried with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions topped with a Francesca's special lemon butter sauce, balsamic and Parmesan

Spaghetti with your choice of tomato or marinara sauce

Our classic creamy and rich Parmesan sauce served over freshly made fettuccine pasta

Ziti pasta with marinara sauce, baked with mozzarella cheese

Oven-baked ziti pasta made with fresh eggplant, mozzarella and marinara

Ziti pasta with marinara sauce and savory ricotta oven-baked to perfection with fresh mozzarella

Generous layers of homemade pasta filled with ground beef mozzarella, ricotta and parmesan, baked to perfection

Hearty layers of eggplant baked in a tomato sauce seasoned with fresh basil, mozzarella and Parmesan. Served with choice of pasta

Stuffed eggplant with three cheeses baked in marinara sauce with fresh basil, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Served with choice of pasta

Thinly pounded chicken, lightly breaded and fried golden to perfection. Served with lemon butter sauce and choice of pasta

Lightly breaded breast of chicken fried and baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella. Served with choice of pasta

Homemade ravioli stuffed with mozzarella, Parmesan and ricotta

Deep fried arborio rice balls stuffed with fresh mozzarella and served with spicy marinara

Baked eggplant stuffed with a blend of Italian cheeses, baked with marinara and mozzarella

Choice of white or red sauce

Mussels simmered in a light marinara sauce

Fresh tomatoes and fresh homemade mozzarella served on oven-toasted artisan bread

Shrimp sautéed in garlic butter and lemon, served on oven-toasted artisan bread

Breaded mozzarella cheese fried golden served with a side of marinara

Calamari lightly dusted with semolina and fried to perfection. Served with a side of marinara

Ham, salami, prosciutto, capicola, chickpea salad, eggs, anchovies, roasted peppers, and provolone cheese

A mix of white beans, tomatoes, bacon and pasta in a rich broth

Fresh vegetables, pasta and beans in a light broth

Homemade fresh mozzarella, locally-grown tomatoes and basil seasoned with salt, black pepper and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and a balsamic reduction

(A Francesca Fan Favorite) Your choice of fried or sautéed seafood. Shrimp, calamari, scallops, red peppers, onions, capers and olives served on a bed of mixed greens tossed with our balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Crisp romaine leaves, shaved Parmesan and croutons tossed in Caesar dressing

Crisp mixed greens lightly tossed with locally grown tomatoes, gourmet olives, fresh red onions, and Italian pepperoncinis tossed in house vinaigrette

Generous layers of pasta, ground beef, mozzarella, ricotta and Parmesan slowly baked

Homemade three cheese ravioli topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella, baked until golden brown

Homemade ravioli stuffed with mozzarella, Parmesan and ricotta served with marinara

Our classic spaghetti with your choice of tomato or marinara sauce

Ziti pasta with homemade marinara baked with mozzarella

Ziti pasta and eggplant with mozzarella, baked with marinara

Ziti pasta with homemade marinara baked with mozzarella

Eggplant with a blend of Italian cheeses, baked with marinara and mozzarella

Hearty layers of golden brown, eggplant baked with tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan, served with choice of pasta

Add Sautéed Vegetables, Broccoli, or Spinach to any entrée

Sautéed shrimp with clams and mussels in a spicy marinara

Shrimp sautéed with mushrooms in white wine, lemon and butter

Bucatini pasta with shrimp in a goat cheese cream sauce with tomatoes and basil

Sautéed shrimp with garlic and broccoli tossed with fresh penne pasta in a white wine and tomato basil sauce

Sautéed shrimp in a garlic-butter sauce

Grilled shrimp with sautéed vegetables or spinach

Sautéed lobster, shrimp, clams, mussels and scallops on a bed of fettuccine in our Francesca tomato cream sauce

Sautéed lobster and shrimp with clams and mussels cooked to perfection in a spicy marinara sauce

Fresh fish pan seared with shrimp in our Francesca tomato-cream sauce

Fresh fish sautéed with mushrooms in white wine, lemon and butter

Grilled fish of the day with sautéed vegetables or spinach

Fresh clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, and fish simmered in a light marinara broth

Fresh clams simmered in your choiec of red or white sauce

Add Sautéed Vegetables, Broccoli, or Spinach to any entrée

Grilled chicken in a gorgonzola cream sauce with tomatoes and fresh basil tossed with penne pasta

Seasonal vegetables in olive oil and garlic with fresh tomatoes tossed with spaghetti

Penne pasta and proscuitto in a vodka tomato cream sauce

A classic Parmesan cream sauce, freshly prepared

Bucatini pasta tossed with bacon, tomatoes, and sausage in an Italian pepper sauce. A spicy delight!

Cheese-stuffed tortellini baked in a wild mushroom sauce with herb chicken

These add-ons can be applied to any of the Specialty Pasta entrees you see above.

Breast of chicken, lightly fried and served with a lemon butter sauce

Sautéed chicken breast in a rich marsala wine and mushroom sauce

Breast of chicken sautéed with mushrooms in white wine, lemon and butter

Parmesan breaded breast of chicken lightly fried and baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella

Add Sauteed Vegetables, Brccoli, or Spinach to any entree above.

Lightly breaded and fried until golden, served with lemon-butter sauce

Sautéed veal scaloppini in a rich marsala wine sauce with fresh mushrooms

Sautéed veal scaloppini with mushrooms and prosciutto in a rich brandy sauce

Parmesan breaded veal lightly fried and baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella

Veal scaloppini sautéed with mushrooms in white wine, lemon and butter

Add Sauteed Vegetables, Brccoli, or Spinach to any entree above.

A true Italian classic! A savory tomato sauce baked with fresh mozzarella and basil

Mozzarella cheese, homemade Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms and onions baked to perfection in our brick oven

Mozzarella, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses on our hand tossed pizza crust

Four classic toppings of your choosing baked to perfection in our brick oven

A bowl of Slow Cooked Oats served with honey butter, brown sugar and milk.

A layered parfait glass of Granola, Vanilla Yogurt and fresh berries.

Brown Sugar and Dill cured Salmon with Cream Cheese, Capers, Onion and Tomato.

Challah French Toast stuffed with a Chambord Mascarpone Cream with fresh berries. Served with Maple or Blueberry Butterscotch Syrup.

Served with choice of side and toast.

Two Eggs, any style, with Bacon or Sausage, choice of side item and toast.

Two eggs, any style, served with Sauteed Spinach, Goat cheese and Sundried Tomato.

Handmade Salmon Cakes topped with Soft Poached Eggs and Pistachio Hollandaise.

6.oz Steak grilled to preference, finished with Herb Butter, and Two Eggs, any style.

Mixed Spring greens tossed with Cranberries, Walnuts and Goat Cheese. Served with a side of Balsamic vinagrette

3 Egg Omelet with Steak, Onions, Mushrooms and Gorgonzola Cheese.

The Boss! 3 Egg Omelet with Cappicola, Bacon, Sausage, Onions, Mushrooms, Provolone AND Mozzarella.

Spinach folded with Goat Cheese and Sundried Tomato into our fluffy omelet.

Spinach, Tomatoes, Onions, Mushrooms, Roasted Red Peppers and Choice of Provolone or Mozzarella.

Choice of any two items: Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Spinach, Mushrooms, Roasted Red Peppers, Tomatoes, Onions, Olives, Provolone or Mozzarella.

Brunch Sandwich on grilled Ciabatta. Two Eggs Fried Hard, FOUR Strips of Bacon, Provolone Cheese and Sweet Onion Jam.

Thinly sliced, marinated Steak with grilled Onions and Mushroom and Melted Provolone on Ciabatta. Served with Au Jus.

Deep Fried Chicken Breast with a Bacon, Honey and Brandy Jam and Provolone on grilled Ciabatta.

Our version of an old favorite. Provolone, Mozzarella and Cream Cheese grilled on Buttered Challah slices. Served with a cup of Rosemary Goat Cheese and Tomato Bisque.

Layers of Pasta, Ground Beef and Cheese baked in our Tomato Sauce with Mozzarella.

Lightly breaded breast of Chicken fried and topped with Tomato Sauce and melted Mozzarella. Served with choice of pasta.

Eggplant halved and stuffed with Mushroom, Spinach and Gorgonzola, Served with Polenta Cakes.

Thinly pounded Chicken Breast lightly fried and topped with a Lemon Butter sauce. Served with choice of pasta.

2 pan fried Polenta Cakes served with a side of Sauteed Spinach and Brunch Fries. Vegan Friendly Dish.

Stuffed Eggplant filled with three Italian cheeses and baked with our Marinara, fresh Basil and Mozzarella. Served with choice of pasta.

Olives, Capers, Onions and Tomatoes sauteed with a Spicy Marinara and tossed with Spaghetti. Vegan Friendly Dish.

Served with a White Wine Lemon Butter Sauce with Capers and a side of Sauteed mixed Vegetables.

Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Fresh Fish and Calamari with Wine and Garlic in a Savory Tomato Broth. Served over your choice of pasta and served with Ciabatta Toast Points.

2 Ounces of Vodka, Francesca's Bloody Mary Mix, Antipasto Skewer, Pickled Vegetable Skewer, Celery Salt Rim and Restorative Properties

Apricot Brandy, Nectar and Prosecco

Mudded Raspberry, Vodka, Champagne and Lemon with a sugar rim

White Rum, Crushed Basil, Lime and Sugar.

1800 Reposado, Orange Juice and Grenadine.

Homemade Garlic Rolls. Francesca's House Salad with Balsamic and Creamy Italian Dressings, Pasta e Fieno (pasta with grilled vegetables), Baked Ziti, Chicken Parmesan, Spaghetti Marinara

Homemade Garlic Rolls, Francesca's House Salad with Balsamic and Creamy Italian Dressings, Choice of Grilled Chicken Breast or Chicken Francaise, Eggplant Rollatini, Penne with Marinara, Homemade Meatballs or Italian Sausage

Homemade Garlic Rolls, Francesca's Mixed House Salad or Caesar, Chicken Parmesan or Chicken Milanese, Pasta e Fieno, Baked Ziti Romano, Broccoli, Chef Assorted Dessert Platter

Mixed Greens with Tomatoes, Mediterranean Olives, Red Onion and Pepperoncini served with our House Balsamic Vinaigrette

Crisp Romaine, Shaved Parmesan and Croutons with our Creamy Caesar Dressing

Sliced Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Local Tomatoes and Basil seasoned with Salt, Black Pepper, and drizzled with Olive Oil

An Assortment of Ham, Salami, Proscuitto, Capicolla, Chickpea Salad, Eggs, Anchovies, Roasted Peppers and Provolone

A Hearty Combination of Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms, stuffed Eggplant, Clams Oreganato and Shrimp Parmesan

Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella on Oven-Toasted Artisan Bread

Homemade Sausage & Peppers, Grilled Chicken with Mozzarella, Eggplant Parmesan, Vegetarian

with 2 Dozen Garlic Parmesan Rolls

with 2 Dozen Garlic Parmesan Rolls

with 2 Dozen Garlic Parmesan Rolls (16-8oz portions)

with 1 Dozen Garlic Parmesan Rolls

Cannoli, Tiramisu, Cheesecake

Lasagna: Generous layers of ground beef, tomato, cheese and pasta baked in tomato sauce with mozzarella and Parmesan. Manicotti: Stuffed pasta rolls with ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan baked in tomato sauce with cheese. Eggplant Rollatini: Crisp eggplant wrapped around our 3 Italian cheese blend baked with marinara and mozzarella.

Two Twelve Inch 2 Topping Thick Crust Pizzas: Pizza topping choices: Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Onions, Roasted Red Peppers, Mediterranean Olives, Spinach, Grilled Eggplant, Anchovies. Baked Ziti: Ziti pasta baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella.

Chicken Parmesan: Breaded chicken breast baked with tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan. Eggplant Parmesan: Baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella. Baked Ziti Romano: Ziti pasta baked with tomato sauce, ricotta and mozzarella.

Vegetarian Puttanesca: Penne pasta tossed with capers, onions, olives, and shallots in a spicy marinara. Eggplant Parmesan: Baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella. Vegetable Primavera: Seasonal vegetables tossed with garlic and olive oil over penne pasta.

Penne ala Vodka: Penne tossed with a vodka tomato cream sauce with prosciutto. Chicken Marsala: Chicken breast sauteéd in a rich Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms. Pasta Massimo: Chicken and penne pasta tossed in a creamy Gorgonzola sauce with fresh tomato.