Welcome to Franchesco's Italian Family Restaurant: Rockford, IL The Place for fine Italian Food!

Ask about our daily specials! Franchesco's Gift Certificates are available in any denomination for any occasion. 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. Location: Next to Cherryvale Mall 2404 Perryville Rd. - Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 332-4992 Hours: Sunday - Thursday 4-10 pm Friday 11am - 11pm Saturday 4-11pm
Appetizers

Toasted Ravioli Lightly fried, served with mild marinara sauce .	5.89
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	5.89
Shrimp Cocktail Ice-cold Gulf shrimp served with a tangy sauce	9.99
Shrimp à la Charlie Jumbo prawn shrimp seasoned and sautéed Charlies own special way.	14.89
Shrimp DeJonghe Gulf shrimp baked in a butter and garlic sauce, covered with a cracker breading .	14.89
Pizza Bread	3.99
Garlic Bread	2.99
French Fries	2.69
Onion Rings	4.99
Chicken Tenders Tender chicken surrounded by Italian breading	6.49
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 .	5.79
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

Salads

Cottage Cheese .	2.69
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 .	8.29
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

Homemade Soups

Soup of the Day Cup Bowl .	2.49 3.89
Bookbinder Cup Bowl .	3.89 4.89
Baked French Onion	3.69

Child Portions Does not include soup of salad.

Mostaccioli .	4.49
Spaghetti .	4.49
Lasagna	4.99
Beef or Cheese Ravioli .	4.99
Gnocchi .	4.99
Tortellini .	4.99

Pasta Dishes 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	8.29 9.49
Mostaccioli Served with tomato sauce Small Large Wine recommendation.Chianti, Red Zinfandel or Merlot	8.29 9.49
Baked Lasagna Layers of noodles with mean, cheese, and sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese . Wine recommendation.Chianti, Red Zinfandel or Merlot	12.49
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	8.99 10.49
Gnocchi Italian potato dumplings covered with our fresh tomato sauce . Wine recommendation.Chianti, Red Zinfandel or Merlot	8.79 10.29
Tortellini Ring-size noodles filled with meat and topped with fresh tomato sauce . Wine recommendation.Chianti, Red Zinfandel or Merlot	8.99 10.49
Half & Half Any pasta above Wine recommendation.Chianti, Red Zinfandel or Merlot	11.49
Baked Mostaccioli Baked with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce . Wine recommendation.Chianti, Red Zinfandel or Merlot	12.49
Spaghetti Siciliana Spaghetti with our special blend of oil and garlic . Wine recommendation.Pinot Grigio or Sanvignon Blanc	11.99
Spaghetti Olio Served with garlic, oil, green peppers, and mushrooms or a bed of spaghetti Wine recommendation.Pinot Grigio or Sanvignon Blanc	12.49
Linguine with Butter & Garlic Tender pasta tossed with butter and garlic, topped with Romano cheese. Wine recommendation.Pinot Grigio or Sanvignon Blanc	11.99
Linguine & Shrimp à la Charlie Eight jumbo shrimp sautéed to perfection over a bed of linguine. Wine recommendation*Chardonnay*	19.99
Pesto Linguine Tender pasta tossed with garlic, basil, and olive oil, covered with fresh grated cheese Wine recommendation*Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay*	11.99
Linguine with Clams Tender pasta served with clams in a red or white clam sauce Wine recommendation*red sauce Cabernet or Primitivewhite sauce Pinot Grigio*	13.89
Fettuccine con Gamberetti Our fettuccine sautéed with shrimp, mushrooms, and Parmigiana cheese, tossed in a fresh cream sauce . Wine recommendation*Chardonnay*	13.89
Fettuccine Alfredo Delicate noodles gently tossed with fresh cream, Parmigiana cheese, and a touch of garlic Wine recommendation*Chardonnay*	11.49
Chicken Alfredo Chicken served on delicate noodles gently tossed with fresh cream, Parmigiana cheese, and a touch of garlic Wine recommendation*Chardonnay*	14.49
Pasta Primavera Garden fresh vegetables combined with our Mostaccioli. A heart-healthy treat . Wine recommendation*Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay*	12.49
Frẽdo Vera Our Pasta Primavera sautéed in our special Alfredo Sauce . Wine recommendation*Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay*	12.49
Gallinavera Our Mostaccioli topped with fresh garden vegetables, sliced chicken breast, and our special chicken cream sauce . Wine recommendation*Chardonnay*	13.49
Cannelloni Tubular pasta filled with beef, spinach, and spices, covered with our fresh tomato sauce Wine recommendation*Shiraz*	12.49
Manicotti Tubular pasta filled with ricotta cheese, spices, and herbs, covered with our fresh tomato sauce Wine recommendation.Shiraz or Zinfadel	12.49
Stuffed Shells Cheese-filled jumbo shells topped with our fresh tomato sauce . Wine recommendation.Chianti or Shiraz	12.49
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	13.49
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 Mushrooms . Wine recommendation.Chianti or Shiraz	14.89 1.89 2.39

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

Italian Beef Tender roast beef served with au jus or tomato sauce .	8.49
Broiled Italian Sausage Sausage patty char broiled and served with green peppers and onions .	8.49
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 .	9.89
Meatball Sandwich Three spicy meatballs covered with tomato sauce .	8.49
Italian Sausage Served with tomato sauce on a poorboy bun .	8.49
Franchesco Burger 1/2 lb. all-beef patty.with cheese	7.89 8.39
Bacon Mushroom Burger 1/2 lb. all-beef patty with bacon, melted cheese, and sautéed mushrooms	8.69

Dinner Entrees
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.

Steak From the Butcher's Block Only USDA choice meat
New York Strip Steak (16 oz.) Wine recommendation.Cabernet Savignon	20.89
Rib Eye Steak (16 oz.) Wine recommendationShiraz or Cabernet	19.89
Filet Mignon (12 oz.) . Wine recommendation.Barolo or Cabernet	Market Price
Porterhouse Steak (24 oz.) . Wine recommendation.Cabernet	24.89
Steak & Shrimp New York Strip steak and golden friend shrimp Wine recommendation.Meritage	19.99
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

Lamb
Rack of Lamb 18 oz. of succulent lamb prepared to perfection . Wine recommendation.Red Zinfandel or Shiraz	28.99

Chicken
Chicken Cacciatore Two boneless breasts sautéed with a spicy tomato sauce, onions, mushrooms, green peppers, and white wine Wine recommendationMerlot	14.89
Chicken Marsala Two boneless breasts sautéed with fresh mushrooms and marsala wine with a touch of garlic Wine recommendation.Pinot Noir	14.89
Chicken Parmigiana Boneless breast baked with tomato sauce and covered with melted cheese . Wine recommendation.Crianza	12.99
Chicken Oregano Two boneless breasts marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano, broiled over an open flame Wine recommendationSauvignon Blanc	13.99
Fried Chicken Half a chicken, juicy and tender Wine recommendation.Pinot Noir	11.99

Veal
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	18.49
Veal Parmigiana Breaded veal cutlet baked with tomato sauce and covered with melted cheese . Wine recommendation.Chianti, Cabernet or Merlot	14.99
Veal Piccata Thin, breaded slices of veal sautéed in butter and lemon and wine sauce Wine recommendationSauvignon Blanc	17.49
Veal Marsala Thin, breaded slices of veal sautéed with mushrooms and Marsala wine . Wine recommendation.Pinot Noir	18.49

Pork
Breaded Pork Chops Two center cut, breaded pork chops lightly sautéed and baked to perfection. Wine recommendationMerlot	14.89
Grilled Pork Chops Two think 8 oz. pork chops grilled to perfection . Wine recommendationPinot Noir or Crianza	14.89
Baby Back Ribs A full rack of mouth-watering baby back pork ribs Wine recommendationZinfandel or Pinot Noir	17.89
Ribs, Chicken, & Shrimp BBQ Ribs, Chicken Oregano, and fried shrimp all in one! Wine recommendation.Pinot Noir	20.99
Ribs & Shrimp BBQ ribs and fried shrimp platter . Wine recommendation.Pinot Noir	18.89


From The Sea
Rock Lobster Ask for available sizes and prices . Wine recommendation.Chardonnay	Market Price
Deep Fried Shrimp Jumbo Gulf shrimp fried golden brown Wine recommendationRiesling	15.89
Shrimp Parmigiana Jumbo shrimp breaded and baked with cheese and tomato sauce . Wine recommendation.Riesling or Pinot Noir	15.89
Baked Cod (Icelandic) Fresh filet of cod brushed with butter and baked until tender Wine recommendation.Riesling or Pinot Grigio	13.89
Kim's Cod Our very own Kim's original baked cod topped with sautéed mushrooms and tomatoes Wine recommendation.Chardonnay	14.99
Deep Fried Cod (Icelandic) Large portions of battered cod, deep fried golden brown Wine recommendationRiesling	12.99
Deep Fried Perch Large portions of battered perch, deep fried golden brown . Wine recommendation.Chardonnay	12.99
Baked Salmon Brushed with butter and baked until tender Wine recommendationChardonnay or Pinot Noir	16.89
Shrimp DeJonghe Gulf shrimp baked in a butter and garlic sauce, covered with a cracker breading . Wine recommendation.Sauvignon Blanc	17.89
Scampi Italiana Large shrimp delicately sautéed in butter, garlic, and wine sauce . Wine recommendation.Chardonnay	17.89
Shrimp á la Charlie Jumbo prawn shrimp seasoned and sautéed Charlie's own special way Wine recommendation.Sauvignon Blanc	17.89
Stuffed Shrimp Eight shrimp stuffed with crabmeat Wine recommendation.Sauvignon Blanc	16.89
Baked Halibut Brushed with butter and baked until tender Wine recommendationChardonnay or Pinot Grigio	14.99
Baked Scrod New England style with a delicious cheese breading Wine recommendationPinot Grigio	13.99
Orange Roughy New Zealand roughy baked in butter Wine recommendation.Chardonnay	16.89
Crab Legs Snow crab legs steamed to perfection . Wine recommendation.Chardonnay	28.89

Vegetarian
Eggplant Parmigiana Thin breaded slices of eggplant baked with tomato sauce, covered with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese . Wine recommendationPinot Noir or Chianti	13.99

Pizza

Regular Cheese
Small 10"	Medium 12"	Large 14"	Extra Large 16"
$7.49	$9.75	$11.99	$14.75


Pan Cheese
Small 10"	Medium 12"	Large 14"	Extra Large 16"
$8.49	$10.75	$12.99	$16.25


Stuffed Cheese (30-40 minutes cooking time)
Small 10"	Medium 12"	Large 14"	Extra Large 16"
$9.49	$11.75	$14.99	$18.25


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

Specialty Pizza

Everything (on regular crust)
Small 10"	Medium 12"	Large 14"	Extra Large 16"
$13.89	$17.75	$20.99	$23.49
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"
$11.29	$14.79	$16.99	$19.49
All veggies except Spinach.


Stefano Pizza
Small 10"	Medium 12"	Large 14"	Extra Large 16"
$9.49	$11.75	$13.99	$16.25
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"
$11.49	$13.75	$15.99	$18.49
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"
$13.49	$16.75	$18.99	$21.49
Stuffed pizza with mostaccioli, mozzarella cheese, and homemade meatballs.

Desserts
Old-Fashioned Cheese Cake	4.39 With Strawberries 4.99
Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Cake .	4.39
Tiramisu'	4.69
Cannoli	3.29
Ice Cream Choice of Chocolate, Vanilla, or Spumoni.	2.19
Please call ahead for special occasion cakes.