Franco's Ristorante Italiano

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Catering
  • Contact
  • Hours: Monday–Thursday: 11 am–10 pm
  • Friday: 11 am–11 pm
  • Saturday: 4 pm–11 pm
  • Sunday: closed

Antipasti ~ Appetizers

Calamari

Seasoned and lightly breaded, deep fried until golden brown or sautéed with our fresh marinara.

Bocconcini Alla Caprese

"Delizioso" French mozzarella, artichokes, tomatoes and virgin olive oil seasoned with special herbs.

Antipasto

A blend of fresh Italian meats & cheeses garnished with our fresh selection of vegetables.

Crostini Focaccia

Seasoned herb & cheese flatbread baked with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella.

Ravioli Espanol

Raviolis stuffed with jalapeno peppers and ricotta cheese, deep fried until golden brown.

Shrimp Cocktail

Fried Zucchini

Fried Mushrooms

Mozzarella Sticks

Combo Basket

Garlic Bread or Basket

Zuppe ~ Soups

Minestrone alla Milanese

Pasta e faggioli

Zuppe di Giorno

Ask your server for our soup of the day!

Pizze ~ Pizzas

Franco's Original Pizze

Small 8"

Medium 12"

Large 15"

Ingredients

Pepperoni

Sausage

Mushrooms

Green Peppers

Olives

Onions

Premium Ingredients

Anchovies

Prosciutto

Franco's Gorgonzola Pizza

Spinach, Franco's sausage, pine nuts, red onions and alfredo sauce with gorgonzola cheese.

Giardiniera Pizza

Pickled spicy giardiniera peppers available with oil or red sauce.

Deluxe Pizza

Pepperoni, sausage, peppers, onions, olives and mushrooms.

Franco's Original Calzoni

An 8" pizza folded, stuffed with prosciutto, pepperoni, salami, capicollo, mortadella, Italian sausage, ricotta, mozzarella and our special tomato, peppers & onions sauce.

Pasta ~ Pastas

All entrees are served with a choice of tossed salad, soup or vegetable and bread.

Spaghetti • Rotini • Gnocchi • Ziti Penne • Fettuccine • Capellini • Lasagna • Manicotti • Meat or Cheese Ravioli • Gluten Free Spaghetti • Gluten Free Ziti

Extras

Meat Sauce

Meatballs

Sausage

Mushrooms

Primavera

Franco's "World Famous" Spaghetti

A combination of egg, romano cheese, fresh roasted garlic and olive oil. Add Franco's Sausage or Mushrooms.

Franco's Pasta Italiana Mista

Combination of many of our fine pastas served with meatballs, sausage, mushrooms, meat sauce or Italian sauce.

Alla Parmigiana

Each choice served with side of pasta in Italian sauce.

Chicken

Eggplant

Veal

Pesce ... al forno o fritti

Baked or fried cod dinner served with pasta and vegetable.

Chicken Cacciatore

Sautéed onions, green peppers, mushrooms* and black olives served with a side of pasta.

Insalata fresca ~ Fresh Salads

Franco's Famous Grilled Chicken Salad

Also available with manzo (beef), maiale (pork) or gamberi (shrimp).

Franco's Spinaci Balsamico

Sautéed onions, peppers, portabello mushrooms, artichokes and pine nuts in balsamic vinegar. Your choice of pollo (chicken), vitello (veal), maiale (pork) or gamberi (shrimp).

Seafood Pasta Salad

Crabmeat, petite shrimp, rotini pasta and mixed greens garnished with our fresh selection of vegetables.

Seafood Salad

Pasta Salad

Rotini, spinach, mushrooms, carrots and chopped egg topped with our fresh selection of vegetables.

Spinach Salad

Spinach, mushrooms, carrots, chopped egg and vegetables.

Chef Salad

Mixed greens, ham, salami, mozzarella and cheddar cheese.

Soup & Vegetable Salad

Mixed greens and a selection of fresh vegetables.

Pagnottelle ~ Sandwiches

Italian Steak Sandwich

Combination of sautéed onions & green peppers, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese served on a hoagie bun with french fries or salad.

Italian Sausage Sandwich

Sausage, sautéed onions & green peppers, tomato sauce with salad.

Meatball Sandwich

Meatballs, sautéed onions, green peppers and tomato sauce.

Genova Sandwich

Italian sausage & meatballs, sautéed onions & green peppers, tomato sauce served on a hoagie bun.

Sommergible Sandwich

Salami, mortadella, capicollo, mozzarella cheese, lettuce and tomato served on a hoagie bun.

Double Burger Platter

Served with salad and french fries.

Hamburger Platter

Served with salad and french fries.

Fish Sandwich Platter

Deep fried cod served on bun with salad and french fries.

Monte Cristo Sandwich

Ham, turkey and Swiss cheese served on egg-battered bread and served with french fries.

Club Sandwich

Bacon, ham, lettuce and tomato.

(Ask your server if you would like to substitute other ingredients on your club.)

Beverages

Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Slice, Mug Root Beer, Dr Pepper, Coffee, Tea, Lemonade

Ask your server for a complete dessert, espresso, and cocktail menu!

Franco's Ristorante Italiano Franco's Ristorante Italiano
  • 824 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH 45402
  • Phone: (937) 222-0204
  • Fax: (937) 222-1380
  • Email: francosri@msn.com