Francesco Pizzeria & Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Francesco Pizzeria & Restaurant, where Italian culinary tradition meets modern comfort. Nestled in Milltown, NJ, this vibrant eatery offers a delightful array of dishes sure to tantalize any palate.

Your journey begins with a selection of appetizers like crispy Buffalo Wings and rich Baked Clams Oreganata, followed by a variety of soul-warming soups such as Pasta Fagioli and Italian Wedding. The salad menu is a fresh celebration, featuring vibrant options like the Margherita Strawberry Salad and the Antipasto Italiano Salad, perfect for those seeking crisp and healthy bites.

Of course, the star attraction is the extensive pizza selection, complemented by hearty pasta dishes, ensuring there's something for everyone. Dine in a casual atmosphere, reserve a table, or enjoy the convenience of delivery and takeout. At Francesco Pizzeria & Restaurant, every meal is a celebration of taste!

Appetizers

Buffalo Wings

Cooked wing of a chicken coated in sauce or seasoning.

$11.70

BBQ Wings

Cooked wing of a chicken coated in sauce or seasoning.

$11.70

Buffalo Bites

$10.70

BBQ Bites

$10.70

Baked Clams Oreganata

8 pieces. Baked clams in a halfshell topped with breadcrumbs and oregano.

$13.00

Bruschetta

Grilled bread with toppings.

$9.75

Mozzarella Sticks

6 pieces. Mozzarella cheese that has been coated and fried.

$10.00

Mussels

Mollusk.

$14.00

Fried Calamari

Squid.

$14.00

Fried Ravioli

8 pieces. Stuffed pasta.

$10.25

Garlic Bread

Buttery bread that is topped with garlic.

$9.25

Garlic Bread with Cheese

Buttery bread that is topped with garlic and cheese.

$10.75

Stuffed Mushroom

Comes with shrimp meat.

$11.70

Grilled Calamari

$11.95

Rosemary Sticks

$6.50

8 Pieces Baked Clams Casino

$11.25

Breaded Jalapenos

$7.95

Pasta Fagioli Soup

Soup made with pasta and beans.

$6.95

Chicken Noodle Soup

Soup that is made with chicken, broth, noodles, and vegetables.

$6.95

Tortellini Soup

Soup with ring shaped stuffed pasta.

$6.95

Italian Wedding Soup

Greens and meat in a broth base.

$6.95

Lentil Soup

Savory legume soup.

$6.95

Minestrone Soup

$4.75

Soups

Salads

Small House Salad

Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, roasted peppers, onions, olives, and cucumbers.

$7.75

Large House Salad

Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, roasted peppers, onions, olives, and cucumbers.

$9.50

Small Chef Salad

Rolled up turkey, ham and provolone over a house salad.

$9.50

Large Chef Salad

Rolled up turkey, ham and provolone over a house salad.

$12.50

Small Chicken Pesto Salad

Arugula, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, fresh mozzarella,

$11.70

Large Chicken Pesto Salad

Arugula, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, fresh mozzarella,

$15.20

Small Margherita Strawberry Salad

Arugula, strawberries, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, almonds, cucumbers and green olives.

$7.80

Large Margherita Strawberry Salad

Arugula, strawberries, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, almonds, cucumbers and green olives.

$12.20

Small Francesco Arugula Salad

Arugula, fresh mushrooms, shaved Parmesan, walnuts and lemon juice.

$8.80

Large Francesco Arugula Salad

Arugula, fresh mushrooms, shaved Parmesan, walnuts and lemon juice.

$12.20

Small Antipasto Italiano Salad

Prosciutto, ham, salami, romaine lettuce, and cherry tomatoes.

$10.20

Large Antipasto Italiano Salad

Prosciutto, ham, salami, romaine lettuce, and cherry tomatoes.

$16.70

Small Caesar Salad

Green salad with Caesar dressing and cheese.

$8.20

Large Caesar Salad

Green salad with Caesar dressing and cheese.

$10.20

Small Greek Salad

Romaine, cucumbers, roasted peppers, green olives and feta cheese.

$8.20

Large Greek Salad

Romaine, cucumbers, roasted peppers, green olives and feta cheese.

$10.20

Small Buffalo Chicken Salad

$8.75

Large Buffalo Chicken Salad

$12.20

Small Grilled Calamari Salad

Served over house salad. Grilled calamari, iceberg lettuce, roasted peppers, onions, olives and cucumber.

$11.20

Large Grilled Calamari Salad

Served over house salad. Grilled calamari, iceberg lettuce, roasted peppers, onions, olives and cucumber.

$17.75

Lunch Grilled Shrimp Salad

Fresh grilled shrimp over house salad.

$8.95

Lunch Spinach Salad

With fresh mozzarella and roasted peppers.

$5.50

Lunch Tuna Salad

Fresh made tuna over house salad.

$7.00

Amys beet Salad

Arugula, Tomato, avocado, bacon, goat cheese, poached eggs in balsamic dressing

$8.95

Kale and Avocado Salad

Dried Cranberries, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes w/ feta cheese and blue cheese dressing

$8.50

Cheese Calzone

Add toppings for an additional charge.

$10.70

Stromboli

Ham, salami, pepperoni and mozzarella.

$10.70

Cheesesteak Stromboli

Served with peppers, onions and mushrooms.

$11.25

Veggie Stromboli

Served with peppers, onions and mushrooms.

$11.25

Spinach Roll

$10.75

Chicken Roll

$10.75

Sausage Roll

$10.75

Garlic Knots

$6.75

Hand Helds

Hot Heroes

California Chicken Cutlet Hero

Lettuce, tomatoes, and chipotle mayo.

$11.25

Grilled Chicken Hero

Lettuce, tomato, onion, oil and vinegar or mayo.

$10.25

Chicken Parmigiana Hero

$10.25

Sausage Parmigiana Hero

$10.25

Veal Parmigiana Hero

$11.25

Eggplant Parmigiana Hero

$10.25

Meatball Parmigiana Hero

$10.25

Shrimp Parmigiana Hero

$11.70

Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Hero

Comes with or without sauce.

$11.25

Sausage, Peppers and Onions Hero

Comes with or without sauce.

$10.25

Vito's Favorite Hero

Grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, arugula and balsamic vinaigrette on the side.

$11.70

Cheesesteak Hero

$10.00

Cheesesteak Hoagie

Lettuce, tomato and onions.

$10.70

Chicken Cheesesteak Hoagie

Lettuce, tomatoes, onion.

$10.70

Chicken Cheesesteak Hero

$10.00

Francesco's Special Steak Hero

Mushroom, peppers, onions.

$11.25

Chicken Cheesesteak Special Hero

Mushrooms, peppers, and onions.

$11.25

16'' Vito Jr. Burger

A homemade juicy burger with bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato and fries.

$10.70

Pane con Panelle Panini

Fried chickpeas sandwich.

$6.50

Ham, Provolone and Salami Sub

$10.25

Turkey and Provolone Sub

$10.25

Tuna Sub

$10.25

Parma Prosciutto Sub

Prosciutto with roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, arugula and balsamic on the side.

$11.70

Cold Subs

Fit Menu

3 Grilled Chicken Breasts

Served with broccoli or spinach. Broccoli rabe or asparagus for an additional charge.

$14.50

Grilled Chicken Wrap

Bruschetta and fresh mozzarella.

$13.25

Chicken Veggie Wrap

Broccoli rabe and roasted peppers.

$13.25

Veggie Wrap

Sun-dried tomatoes, eggplant and roasted peppers.

$13.25

Turkey Provolone Wrap

Served with lettuce and tomatoes.

$13.25

Italian Combo Wrap

Ham, salami, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes and onion.

$13.25

Isabella Grilled Chicken Wrap

Roasted peppers, spinach, fresh mozzerella and balsamic dressing.

$13.25

Grilled Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Lettuce, tomato, and bleu cheese.

$13.25

Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap

Romaine, croutons and Caesar dressing.

$13.25

Wraps

Club Sandwiches

Turkey Club Sandwich

Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo.

$13.25

Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich

Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo.

$13.25

BLT and Mayo Club Sandwich

$12.55

Tuna Club

Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo. Served with french fries.

$8.75

Ham and Cheese Club

Bacon, lettuce tomatoes and mayo. Served with french fries.

$8.75

Regular Pizza Slice

$2.90

Sicilian Pizza Slice

$3.75

Gourmet Pizza Slice

$4.95

Slice with 1 Topping

$3.75

Slice with 2 Toppings

$3.95

White Slice

$2.75

Pizza by the Slice

Pies

9" Personal Pie

$14.00

10'' Cauliflower Pie

$15.00

12'' Gluten Free Pizza

$15.00

Plain Pizza

$15.50

18" Boardwalk Style Pie

$19.50

Sicilian Pizza

$20.50

16'' Bar Pizza

Well done, thin crust.

$16.95

Vodka Sauce Pizza

$14.00

Hawaiian Pizza

$23.00

Margherita Pizza

Fresh mozzarella, basil and fresh tomatoes.

$23.00

Pizza with Vodka Sauce

$20.00

Penne Vodka Sauce Pizza

$23.50

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

$24.50

BBQ Chicken Pizza

$24.50

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

$24.50

Chicken Parmigiana Pizza

Fried chicken and ricotta cheese.

$24.50

Grandma Pizza

$23.50

Drunken Grandma Pizza

Fresh mozzarella, basil with vodka sauce.

$24.50

Doug Pizza

Clams, fresh parsley and garlic in white or red tomato sauce.

$24.50

Vito's Pizza

Parma prosciutto, arugula, fresh mozzarella, mushroom and shaved Parmesan.

$24.50

Jennifer's Pizza

Broccoli rabe, sausage, garlic and mozzarella with no sauce.

$24.50

House Pie

Sausage, peppers, onion, pepperoni and mushrooms.

$24.50

Shrimp Scamp Pizza

Shrimp and garlic in a scampi sauce.

$26.95

Philly Cheesesteak Pizza

Peppers, mushrooms and onions.

$24.50

Meat Lover's Pizza

Meatballs, ham, sausage and pepperoni.

$24.50

Francesco Primavera Pizza

Grilled chicken, fresh tomatoes and onions.

$24.50

Mike's Pie

Spinach, artichoke and mozzarella.

$23.50

White Pizza

Ricotta, mozzarella cheese.

$20.00

Veggie Pie

Mushrooms, broccoli, peppers, onions, fresh tomatoes

$23.50

Jack's Pie

White pizza, caramelized onions, mushrooms, broccoli, and fresh garlic.

$24.50

Chicken Caesar Pizza

$22.50

Eggplant Parmigiana Pizza

Fried eggplant and ricotta.

$23.50

16'' Specialty Pizza Pies

Baked Pasta Dishes

Lasagna

Layered dish with wide flat pasta.

$16.45

Baked Ziti

Tube shaped pasta.

$16.45

Cheese Ravioli

Stuffed pasta.

$16.45

Stuffed Shells

Shell shaped pasta with a filling.

$16.45

Pasta with Tomato Sauce

$16.45

Pasta with Garlic and Oil

$16.45

Pasta with Marinara Sauce

$15.45

Pasta with Meatball

$16.45

Pasta with Sausage

$16.45

Pasta with Broccoli

$16.45

Pasta with Spinach

$16.45

Pasta with Meat Sauce

$16.45

Pasta with Alfredo Sauce

$16.45

Pasta with Vodka Sauce

$16.45

Pasta with Pesto Sauce

$16.45

Dinner Pasta Dishes

Dinner Francesco's Pasta Specialties

Spaghetti Carbonara

Bacon, egg yolk, onions, heavy cream, and a touch of Parmesan cheese.

$19.25

Spaghetti Puttanesca

Anchovies, garlic, black olives, capers and hot peppers in a marinara sauce.

$19.25

Cavatelli Salsiccia and Broccoli Rabe

Sausage, broccoli rabe, hot pepper, garlic and olive oil.

$19.25

Penne Margherita

Grilled eggplants, zucchini and onion in a pink sauce.

$19.25

Penne Francesco

Grilled chicken sauteed with broccoli, mushroom and sun-dried tomatoes.

$19.25

Linguine in Clam Sauce

Fresh clams in a white or red sauce.

$19.25

Linguine Mari and Monte

Mushroom, shrimp and calamari in a marinara sauce.

$20.25

Gnocchi alla Serafino

Roasted dumplings with melted cheese, roasted red peppers, and plum tomato.

$18.25

Penne alla Salmone

Smoked salmon, onions and garlic in a vodka pink sauce.

$20.25

Lobster Ravioli

Served in a pink sauce.

$20.25

Cheese Ravioli with Tomato Sauce

$17.25

Ravioli alla Howard

Butternut squash with pine nuts in a pesto sauce. Served with salad.

$17.50

Linguini and Mussels Marinara Fra Diavalo

Bacon, eggs, onions, heavy cream, parmesan cheese

$14.75

Veal Cacciatore

Sauteed veal with onion, plum tomatoes and hot peppers.

$22.95

Veal Francaise

Egg battered veal with onion, lemon and white wine sauce.

$22.95

Veal Marsala

Sauteed veal with fresh mushrooms and onions in Marsala wine sauce.

$22.95

Veal Parmigiana

Fried breaded veal, tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.

$22.95

Veal Sorrentino

Sauteed veal topped with eggplant and melted mozzarella in marinara sauce.

$22.95

Dinner Meat Entrees

Dinner Poultry Entrees

Chicken Francaise

Egg-battered chicken breast with onion, lemon and white wine sauce.

$21.95

Chicken Marsala

Sauteed chicken breast with mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce.

$21.95

Chicken Parmesan

Fried breaded chicken, tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.

$21.95

Chicken Piccata

Sauteed chicken breast with onion and lemon caper sauce.

$21.95

Chicken Cacciatore

Sauteed chicken with onion, plum tomatoes and hot peppers.

$21.95

Chicken alla Andrea

Sauteed chicken, roasted peppers, melted cheese, fresh tomatoes and black olives in a roasted garlic sauce.

$21.95

Chicken Via Veneto

Sauteed chicken topped with prosciutto, eggplant and melted mozzarella in a light marinara sauce.

$21.95

Chicken Mirabella

Sauteed chicken, artichokes, asparagus, onion and roasted peppers in a light marinara sauce.

$21.95

Eggplant Parmigiana

$19.70

Eggplant Rollatini

Filled with ricotta and mozzarella.

$19.70

Grilled Vegetables

Eggplant, zucchini, mushroom and roasted peppers.

$7.75

Dinner Vegetarian Entrees

Dinner Seafood Entrees

Salmon alla Francesco

Grilled salmon, served over sauteed spinach, capers and tomatoes.

$23.95

Gamberi Parmigiana

Breaded shrimp topped with tomatoes sauce and melted mozzarella.

$23.95

Zuppa di Pesce

Sauteed shrimp, mussels and clams in a red or white sauce.

$23.95

Shrimp Francese

Egg battered shrimp with lemon and white wine sauce.

$23.95

Shrimp Scampi

Sauteed shrimp in a white wine, garlic and oil sauce.

$23.95

Dinner Flounder Livornese

Kalamata olives, onions and capers in a plum tomato sauce.

$18.25

French Fries

Fried potatoes.

$5.75

Bacon Fries

Served with melted mozzarella.

$7.75

Cheese Fries

Served with melted mozzarella.

$7.75

Broccoli

Steamed or sauteed.

$7.95

Spinach

Steamed or sauteed.

$7.95

Broccoli Rabe

Steamed or sauteed.

$9.25

Meatball

Ball of seasoned meat.

$9.95

Sausage

Seasoned ground meat that has been wrapped in a casing.

$9.95

Pizza Fries

Served with sauce and melted mozzarella.

$6.75

Side Orders

Kid's Menu

Kid's Chicken Fingers with French Fries

Breaded or battered crispy chicken.

$11.25

Kid's Grilled Cheese Sandwich with French Fries

Hot sandwich filled with cheese that has been pan cooked or grilled.

$10.25

Kid's Baked Ziti

Tube shaped pasta.

$11.25

Kid's Cheese Ravioli

Stuffed pasta.

$11.25

Kid's Spaghetti and 1 Meatball

Long thin pasta.

$11.25

Kid's Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce

Long thin pasta.

$9.45

Kid's Spaghetti with Butter Sauce

Long thin pasta.

$9.45

Pasta with Tomato Sauce Pasta Lunch

$11.70

Pasta with Garlic and Oil Lunch

$11.70

Pasta with Marinara Sauce Lunch

$10.45

Pasta with Meatball Lunch

$11.70

Pasta with Sausage Lunch

$11.70

Pasta with Broccoli Lunch

$11.70

Pasta with Spinach Lunch

$11.70

Pasta with Meat Sauce Lunch

$11.70

Pasta with Alfredo Sauce Lunch

$11.70

Pasta with Vodka Sauce Lunch

$11.70

Pasta with Pesto Sauce Lunch

$11.70

Lunch Pasta Dishes

Lunch Francesco's Pasta Specialties

Spaghetti Carbonara Lunch

Bacon, eggs yolk, onions, heavy cream, and a touch of Parmesan cheese.

$13.00

Spaghetti Puttanesca Lunch

Anchovies, garlic, black olives, capers and hot peppers in a marinara sauce.

$13.00

Cavatelli Salsiccia and Broccoli Rabe Lunch

Sausage, broccoli rabe, hot pepper, garlic and olive oil.

$13.00

Penne Margherita Lunch

Grilled eggplants, zucchini and onion in a pink sauce.

$13.00

Penne Francesco Lunch

Grilled chicken sauteed with broccoli, mushroom and sun-dried tomatoes.

$13.00

Linguine in Clam Sauce Lunch

Served in a white or red sauce.

$13.00

Linguine Mari and Monte Lunch

Mushroom, shrimps and calamari in a marinara sauce.

$14.00

Gnocchi alla Serafino Lunch

Roasted dumplings with melted cheese, roasted red peppers, and plum tomato.

$13.00

Penne alla Salmone Lunch

Smoked salmon, onions and garlic in a vodka pink sauce.

$14.00

Lobster Ravioli Lunch

Served in a pink sauce.

$14.00

Cheese Ravioli with Tomato Sauce Lunch

$13.00

Lunch Rigatoni Francesco

Grilled chicken sauteed with broccoli, mushroom and sun-dried tomatoes. Served with salad.

$10.25

Veal Cacciatore Lunch

Sauteed veal with onion, plum tomatoes and hot peppers.

$13.95

Veal Francaise Lunch

Egg battered veal with onion, lemon and white wine sauce.

$13.95

Veal Marsala Lunch

Sauteed veal with fresh mushrooms and onions in Marsala wine sauce.

$13.95

Veal Parmigiana Lunch

Fried breaded veal, tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.

$13.95

Veal Sorrentino Lunch

Sauteed veal topped with eggplant and melted mozzarella in marinara sauce.

$13.95

Lunch Meat Entrees

Lunch Poultry Entrees

Chicken Francaise Lunch

Egg-battered chicken breast with onions, lemon and white wine sauce.

$12.95

Chicken Marsala Lunch

Sauteed chicken breast with mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce.

$12.95

Chicken Parmesan Lunch

Fried breaded chicken, tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.

$12.95

Chicken Piccata Lunch

Sauteed chicken breast with onion and lemon caper sauce.

$12.95

Chicken Cacciatore Lunch

Sauteed chicken with onion, plum tomatoes and hot peppers.

$12.95

Chicken alla Andrea Lunch

Sauteed chicken, roast peppers, melted cheese, fresh tomatoes and black olives in a roasted garlic sauce.

$12.95

Chicken Via Veneto Lunch

Sauteed chicken topped with prosciutto, eggplant and melted mozzarella in a light marinara sauce.

$12.95

Chicken Mirabella Lunch

Sauteed chicken, artichokes, asparagus, onion and roasted peppers in a light marinara sauce.

$12.95

Eggplant Parmigiana Lunch

$11.70

Eggplant Rollatini Lunch

Filled with ricotta and mozzarella.

$11.70

Lunch Vegetarian Entrees

Lunch Seafood Entrees

Salmon alla Francesco Lunch

Grilled salmon, served over sauteed spinach, capers and tomatoes.

$14.95

Gamberi Parmigiana Lunch

Breaded shrimp topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.

$14.95

Zuppa di Pesce Lunch

Sauteed shrimp, mussels and clams in a red or white sauce.

$14.95

Shrimp Francese Lunch

Egg battered shrimp with lemon and white wine sauce.

$14.95

Shrimp Scampi Lunch

Sauteed shrimp in a white wine, garlic and oil sauce.

$14.95

Lunch Flounder Livornese

Kalamata olives, onions and capers in a plum tomato sauce.

$11.95

Cannoli

Large. Imported from Sicily.

$3.95

Tiramisu

Coffee soaked cake with chocolate and mascarpone cheese.

$5.25

Tartufo

$5.25

10" Nutella Pie

$11.95

Gelato

$7.25

Desserts

Beverages

Spring Water

$1.75

Fountain Soda

$1.75

Can Soda

$1.50

Other Coke Products

$2.95

20 oz. Bottled Soda

$2.95

2 Liter Soda

$4.50

Coffee

$1.75

Espresso

$2.75

Dinner House Salad

Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, roasted peppers, cucumber, onions and olives.

$7.25

Dinner Tuna Salad

Fresh made tuna over house salad.

$9.75

Dinner Chef Salad

Rolled up turkey, ham and provolone over a house salad.

$10.25

Dinner Margherita's Strawberry Salad

Arugula, fresh strawberries, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, almonds, cucumbers and green olives.

$9.95

Dinner Francesco's Arugula Salad

Arugula, fresh sliced mushroom, shaved Parmesan, walnuts and lemon juice.

$9.95

Dinner Grilled Shrimp Salad

Fresh grilled shrimp over house salad.

$14.00

Dinner Grilled Calamari Salad

Calamari over house salad.

$15.50

Dinner Antipasto Italiano

Prosciutto, ham, salami, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers and kalamata olives.

$14.45

Dinner Caesar Salad

$7.95

Dinner Greek Salad

$7.95

Dinner Spinach Salad

With fresh mozzarella and roasted peppers.

$9.25

Dinner Buffalo Chicken Salad

$9.95

Chicken Pesto Salad

Arugula, tomato, onion, cucumber, fresh Mozzarella,

$12.95

Dinner Salads (Archived)