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10 % Senior Citizen Discount - 4p.m. to 7 p.m. everyday. Dinner entrees only. Not applicable to specials.

17.5% gratuity will be added to parties of eight or more.

Sorry, no separate checks.


Toasted Ravioli
Lightly fried, served with mild marinara sauce ...........................................................
6.49
Fried Zucchini
Zucchini strips lightly coated with batter, then fried ...................................................
4.99
Fried Mushrooms
Batter dipped and fried golden brown .........................................................................
4.99
Fried Calamari Rings
Batter dipped and friend golden brown .......................................................................
6.99
Escargot
Our own special blend of butter, wine, and garlic .......................................................
8.99
Buffalo Wings
Spicy, tender chicken wings .........................................................................................
6.99
Mozzarella Marinara
Delicate cheese, breaded then lightly fried, served with a mild marinara sauce ........
6.49
Shrimp Cocktail
Ice-cold Gulf shrimp served with a tangy sauce ..........................................................
10.49
Shrimp à la Charlie

Jumbo prawn shrimp seasoned and sautéed Charlies own special way.......................

15.89
Shrimp DeJonghe

Gulf shrimp baked in a butter and garlic sauce, covered with a cracker breading .......................

15.89
Pizza Bread .................................................................................................................. 4.99
Garlic Bread ................................................................................................................ 3.49
French Fries ................................................................................................................ 2.69
Onion Rings ................................................................................................................ 4.99
Chicken Tenders
Tender chicken surrounded by Italian breading ..........................................................
6.99
Oysters
Half shell ......................................................................................................................
8.99
Oysters Rockefeller
Spinach, cheese, and garlic - everyone's favorite ........................................................
11.99
Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Served with crisp tortilla chip ......................................................................................
6.89
Bruschetta
Garlic, basil, tomatoes, olive oil, and seasonings on Italian bread .............................
5.99
Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms
Spinach, cheese, and garlic stuffing. ......................................................................... ..
6.99
Stuffed Crab Shells
Fillled with a crabmeat and red and green pepper stuffing..................................................
11.89
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Cottage Cheese ............................................................................................................. 2.99
Tossed Salad..................................................................................................................
With crumbled bleu cheese ............................................................................................
With creamy bleu cheese ...............................................................................................
2.99
3.99
3.49
Garden Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and cucumbers with your choice of dressing ..........................................................................................................................
4.99
Franchesco Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, ripe olives, and onions, covered with out special Italian dressing and freshly grated Romano cheese .......................................................................
With anchovies .................................................................................................................
6.89
7.89
Grilled Chicken Salad
Slices of marinated char grilled chicken breast, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, and your choice of dressing ...........................................................................................
8.49
Special Salad for Two
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, green olives, pepperoncini, frees mozzarella cheese, Italian sausage, and pepperoni tossed with our special Italian dressing.
(Add $2.00 per person for additional salads)
.................................................................
9.49
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Soup of the Day
Cup ....................................................
Bowl
...................................................
2.89
3.89
Bookbinder
Cup ....................................................
Bowl ...................................................
3.89
4.89
Baked French Onion ........................ 3.89
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Does not include soup of salad.
 

Mostaccioli ......................................... 5.49
Spaghetti ............................................. 5.49
Lasagna .............................................. 6.49
Beef or Cheese Ravioli ..................... 5.99
Gnocchi ............................................... 5.99
Tortellini ............................................. 5.99
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Served with soup or salad and Italian bread and butter. - Wine recommendations

 
 

Spaghetti
Served with tomato sauce
Small ........................................................................................................................................
Large
.......................................................................................................................................

Wine recommendation.........................................................Chianti, Red Zinfandel or Merlot

 

8.69
9.89

 

Mostaccioli
Served with tomato sauce
Small ........................................................................................................................................
Large ........................................................................................................................................

Wine recommendation.........................................................Chianti, Red Zinfandel or Merlot

8.69
9.89

 

Baked Lasagna
Layers of noodles with mean, cheese, and sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese .................

Wine recommendation.........................................................Chianti, Red Zinfandel or Merlot

13.49

 

Beef or Cheese Ravioli
Packets of dough filled with beef and spinach or ricotta cheese and spinach, topped with tomato sauce
Small ........................................................................................................................................
Large .......................................................................................................................................

Wine recommendation.........................................................Chianti, Red Zinfandel or Merlot

9.49
10.99

 

Gnocchi
Italian potato dumplings covered with our fresh tomato sauce .............................................

Wine recommendation.........................................................Chianti, Red Zinfandel or Merlot

9.49
10.99

 

Tortellini
Ring-size noodles filled with meat and topped with fresh tomato sauce .................................

Wine recommendation.........................................................Chianti, Red Zinfandel or Merlot

9.49
10.99

 

Half & Half
Any pasta above ......................................................................................................................

Wine recommendation.........................................................Chianti, Red Zinfandel or Merlot

11.99

 

Baked Mostaccioli
Baked with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce ...................................................................

Wine recommendation.........................................................Chianti, Red Zinfandel or Merlot

12.99

 

Spaghetti Siciliana
Spaghetti with our special blend of oil and garlic ...................................................................

Wine recommendation.........................................................Pinot Grigio or Sanvignon Blanc

12.99

 

Spaghetti Olio
Served with garlic, oil, green peppers, and mushrooms or a bed of spaghetti ......................

Wine recommendation.........................................................Pinot Grigio or Sanvignon Blanc

12.99

 

Linguine with Butter & Garlic
Tender pasta tossed with butter and garlic, topped with Romano cheese...............................

Wine recommendation.........................................................Pinot Grigio or Sanvignon Blanc

12.99

 

Linguine & Shrimp à la Charlie
Eight jumbo shrimp sautéed to perfection over a bed of linguine...........................................

Wine recommendation..........................................................................................Chardonnay

20.99

 

Pesto Linguine
Tender pasta tossed with garlic, basil, and olive oil, covered with fresh grated cheese ........

Wine recommendation................................................................Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay

12.99

 

Linguine with Clams
Tender pasta served with clams in a red or white clam sauce ................................................

Wine recommendation..........red sauce Cabernet or Primitive........white sauce Pinot Grigio

14.49

 

Fettuccine con Gamberetti
Our fettuccine sautéed with shrimp, mushrooms, and Parmigiana cheese, tossed in a fresh cream sauce .............................................................................................................................

Wine recommendation..........................................................................................Chardonnay

14.49

 

Fettuccine Alfredo
Delicate noodles gently tossed with fresh cream, Parmigiana cheese, and a touch of garlic

Wine recommendation..........................................................................................Chardonnay

11.99

 

Chicken Alfredo
Chicken served on delicate noodles gently tossed with fresh cream, Parmigiana cheese, and a touch of garlic

Wine recommendation..........................................................................................Chardonnay

 

14.99

 

Pasta Primavera
Garden fresh vegetables combined with our Mostaccioli. A heart-healthy treat ...................

Wine recommendation................................................................Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay

13.49

 

Frẽdo Vera
Our Pasta Primavera sautéed in our special Alfredo Sauce ...................................................

Wine recommendation................................................................Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay

12.99

 

Gallinavera
Our Mostaccioli topped with fresh garden vegetables, sliced chicken breast, and our special chicken cream sauce ...................................................................................................

Wine recommendation..........................................................................................Chardonnay

13.99

 

Cannelloni
Tubular pasta filled with beef, spinach, and spices, covered with our fresh tomato sauce ....

Wine recommendation....................................................................................................Shiraz

12.99

 

Manicotti
Tubular pasta filled with ricotta cheese, spices, and herbs, covered with our fresh tomato sauce ........................................................................................................................................

Wine recommendation...................................................................................Shiraz or Zinfadel

12.99

 

Stuffed Shells
Cheese-filled jumbo shells topped with our fresh tomato sauce .............................................

Wine recommendation.....................................................................................Chianti or Shiraz

12.99

 

Shells Florentine
Jumbo shells filled with a special blend of chopped spinach and three Italian cheeses, topped with our fresh tomato sauce ........................................................................................

Wine recommendation.....................................................................................Chianti or Shiraz

13.99

 

Sampler Plate
Cannelloni, Manicotti, Stuffed Shells, and Shells Florentine topped with mozzarella cheese and covered with our fresh tomato sauce ...............................................................................
With Meatballs (additional)
.....................................................................................................
With Sausage of Mushroom
s ...................................................................................................

Wine recommendation.....................................................................................Chianti or Shiraz

15.49
  1.89
  2.39

 

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Served with fries. Mozzarella cheese or mushrooms $. 79 extra.
 

Italian Beef
Tender roast beef served with au jus or tomato sauce ...................................................
8.79
Broiled Italian Sausage
Sausage patty char broiled and served with green peppers and onions .........................
8.79
Chicken Oregano Sandwich
Boneless chicken breast marinated in olive oil, lemon juice and oregano, broiled over an open flame and served with sautéed onions ..............................................................
8.99
Veal Parmigiana Sandwich
Breaded veal cutlet served with melted cheese and sauce .............................................
10.49
Meatball Sandwich
Three spicy meatballs covered with tomato sauce .........................................................
8.79
Italian Sausage
Served with tomato sauce on a poorboy bun .................................................................
8.49
Franchesco Burger
1/2 lb. all-beef patty.........with cheese ............................................................................
7.99
8.49
Bacon Mushroom Burger
1/2 lb. all-beef patty with bacon, melted cheese, and sautéed mushrooms ....................
8.89
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Served with soup or salad, choice of potato or pasta (Spaghetti, Mostaccioli, or Linguine), bread and butter. Pasta sides also available with garlic and butter.  


From the Butcher's Block
Only USDA choice meat
New York Strip Steak (16 oz.) ....................................................................................

Wine recommendation.....................................................................Cabernet Savignon

21.89

 

Rib Eye Steak (16 oz.) ................................................................................................

Wine recommendation......................................................................Shiraz or Cabernet

21.89

 

Filet Mignon (12 oz.) ...................................................................................................

Wine recommendation.....................................................................Barolo or Cabernet

Market Price

 

Porterhouse Steak (24 oz.) .........................................................................................

Wine recommendation.....................................................................................Cabernet

25.89

 

Steak & Shrimp
New York Strip steak and golden friend shrimp ..........................................................

Wine recommendation.....................................................................................Meritage

20.99

 

Steak DeJonghe ...............................................................................add to any steak

Wine recommendation.........................................................................................Shiraz

3.00

 

Steak & Lobster
Available upon request. Ask server for details ..........................................................

Wine recommendation.............................................................Cabernet or Chardonnay

Market Price

 

   
 
Rack of Lamb
18 oz. of succulent lamb prepared to perfection .........................................................

Wine recommendation...............................................................Red Zinfandel or Shiraz

28.99

 

   
 
Chicken Cacciatore
Two boneless breasts sautéed with a spicy tomato sauce, onions, mushrooms, green peppers, and white wine ..............................................................................................

Wine recommendation........................................................................................Merlot

16.89

 

Chicken Marsala
Two boneless breasts sautéed with fresh mushrooms and marsala wine with a touch of garlic ........................................................................................................................

Wine recommendation...................................................................................Pinot Noir

16.89

 

Chicken Parmigiana
Boneless breast baked with tomato sauce and covered with melted cheese ...............

Wine recommendation.......................................................................................Crianza

15.89

 

Chicken Oregano
Two boneless breasts marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano, broiled over an open flame ..............................................................................................................

Wine recommendation..........................................................................Sauvignon Blanc

15.89

 

Fried Chicken
Half a chicken, juicy and tender ..................................................................................

Wine recommendation...................................................................................Pinot Noir

13.99

 

   
 
Veal Cacciatore
Thin, breaded slices of veal sautéed with a spicy tomato sauce, onions, mushrooms, green peppers, and white wine ....................................................................................

Wine recommendation...................................................................Pinot Noir or Merlot

18.89

 

Veal Parmigiana
Breaded veal cutlet baked with tomato sauce and covered with melted cheese .........

Wine recommendation.........................................................Chianti, Cabernet or Merlot

15.89

 

Veal Piccata
Thin, breaded slices of veal sautéed in butter and lemon and wine sauce ..................

Wine recommendation..........................................................................Sauvignon Blanc

17.89

 

Veal Marsala
Thin, breaded slices of veal sautéed with mushrooms and Marsala wine ...................

Wine recommendation...................................................................................Pinot Noir

18.89

 

   
 
Breaded Pork Chops
Two center cut, breaded pork chops lightly sautéed and baked to perfection.............

Wine recommendation........................................................................................Merlot

15.89

 

Grilled Pork Chops
Two think 8 oz. pork chops grilled to perfection .........................................................

Wine recommendation..................................................................Pinot Noir or Crianza

15.89
Baby Back Ribs
A full rack of mouth-watering baby back pork ribs ....................................................

Wine recommendation................................................................Zinfandel or Pinot Noir

18.89

 

Ribs, Chicken, & Shrimp
BBQ Ribs, Chicken Oregano, and fried shrimp all in one! ..........................................

Wine recommendation...................................................................................Pinot Noir

21.99

 

Ribs & Shrimp
BBQ ribs and fried shrimp platter ...............................................................................

Wine recommendation...................................................................................Pinot Noir

19.89
   
 
Rock Lobster
Ask for available sizes and prices .....................................................................................

Wine recommendation.....................................................................................Chardonnay

Market Price

 

Deep Fried Shrimp
Jumbo Gulf shrimp fried golden brown ............................................................................

Wine recommendation............................................................................................Riesling

16.89

 

Shrimp Parmigiana
Jumbo shrimp breaded and baked with cheese and tomato sauce ...................................

Wine recommendation.......................................................................Riesling or Pinot Noir

16.89

 

Baked Cod (Icelandic)
Fresh filet of cod brushed with butter and baked until tender ........................................

Wine recommendation.....................................................................Riesling or Pinot Grigio

14.99

 

Kim's Cod
Our very own Kim's original baked cod topped with sautéed mushrooms and tomatoes

Wine recommendation.....................................................................................Chardonnay

16.49

 

Deep Fried Cod (Icelandic)
Large portions of battered cod, deep fried golden brown ................................................

Wine recommendation............................................................................................Riesling

13.99

 

Deep Fried Perch
Large portions of battered perch, deep fried golden brown .............................................

Wine recommendation.....................................................................................Chardonnay

13.99
Baked Salmon
Brushed with butter and baked until tender ......................................................................

Wine recommendation................................................................Chardonnay or Pinot Noir

 

17.89

 

Shrimp DeJonghe
Gulf shrimp baked in a butter and garlic sauce, covered with a cracker breading .........

Wine recommendation...............................................................................Sauvignon Blanc

18.89

 

Scampi Italiana
Large shrimp delicately sautéed in butter, garlic, and wine sauce ...................................

Wine recommendation.....................................................................................Chardonnay

18.89

 

Shrimp á la Charlie
Jumbo prawn shrimp seasoned and sautéed Charlie's own special way ..........................

Wine recommendation...............................................................................Sauvignon Blanc

18.89

 

Stuffed Shrimp
Eight shrimp stuffed with crabmeat ..................................................................................

Wine recommendation...............................................................................Sauvignon Blanc

17.89

 

Baked Halibut
Brushed with butter and baked until tender ......................................................................

Wine recommendation..............................................................Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio

15.99

 

Baked Scrod
New England style with a delicious cheese breading ........................................................

Wine recommendation......................................................................................Pinot Grigio

14.99

 

Orange Roughy
New Zealand roughy baked in butter ................................................................................

Wine recommendation.....................................................................................Chardonnay

17.89

 

Crab Legs
Snow crab legs steamed to perfection ...............................................................................

Wine recommendation.....................................................................................Chardonnay

28.89

 

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Eggplant Parmigiana
Thin breaded slices of eggplant baked with tomato sauce, covered with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese ...............................................................................................

Wine recommendation............................................................................Pinot Noir or Chianti

14.99

 

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Regular Cheese
Small 10" Medium 12" Large 14" Extra Large 16"
$7.95 $10.50 $12.95 $15.95
 
Pan Cheese
Small 10" Medium 12" Large 14" Extra Large 16"
$8.95 $11.50 $13.95 $17.50
 
Stuffed Cheese (30-40 minutes cooking time)
Small 10" Medium 12" Large 14" Extra Large 16"
$9.95 $12.50 $15.95 $18.95
 
Toppings
Small 10" Medium 12" Large 14" Extra Large 16"
$.89 each $1.09 each $1.29 each $1.59 each
Sausage Musrooms Canadian Bacon Shrimp Pepperoni
Green Peppers Black Olives Green Olives Bacon Anchovies
Spinach Ground Beef Fresh Tomatoes Pineapple Jalapenos
Fresh Garlic Onions Extra Sauce Extra Cheese  

Everything (on regular crust)
Small 10" Medium 12" Large 14" Extra Large 16"
$14.49 $18.50 $21.95 $24.95
Includes sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, shrimp, anchovies, and bacon (no substitutions).
 
Veggie (on regular crust)
Small 10" Medium 12" Large 14" Extra Large 16"
$11.95 $15.50 $17.95 $20.75
All veggies except Spinach.
 
Stefano Pizza
Small 10" Medium 12" Large 14" Extra Large 16"
$9.95 $12.50 $14.95 $17.50
Olive oil, garlic, sausage, Romano cheese and light mozzarella on extra thin crust.
 
Cordon Bleu Pizza
Small 10" Medium 12" Large 14" Extra Large 16"
$11.95 $14.50 $16.95 $19.95
Stuffed pizza with fresh ham, American and mozzarella cheese, topped with butter and Romano.
 
Pasta Pizza
Small 10" Medium 12" Large 14" Extra Large 16"
$13.95 $17.50 $19.95 $22.50
Stuffed pizza with mostaccioli, mozzarella cheese, and homemade meatballs.
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Old-Fashioned Cheese Cake ................................................................ 4.39
With Strawberries 4.99
Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Cake ..................................................... 4.79
Tiramisu'.................................................................................................. 4.99
Cannoli .................................................................................................... 3.99
Ice Cream Choice of Chocolate, Vanilla, or Spumoni. .......................... 2.69
Please call ahead for special occasion cakes.
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