FRANKIE’S MENU

STARTERS & SMALL PLATES

ARANCINISIGNATURE
sicilian breaded risotto balls stuffed with green peas, carrots, bocconcini, parmigiano reggiano, house-made pomodoro sauce
$13.00

MEATBALLSSIGNATURE
house-made family recipe of premium beef, veal, and pork, simmered in tomato sauce
$14.00

BEEF CARPACCIO
thin sliced, seared AAA tenderloin, stone ground mustard & horseradish aioli, fried capers, grana padano, arugula
$17.50

CALAMARI FRITTI
crispy fried squid, chili flakes with lime tartar sauce
$17.00

SAUTÉED GARLIC PRAWNS
house-made herb butter, grilled focaccia
$16.00

SALTSPRING MUSSELS
garlic, tomato, basil, white wine, grilled focaccia
$19.00

POLENTA FRIES
roasted garlic aioli
$8.75

CHICKEN WINGS
fraser valley chicken wings tossed in mediterranean sea salt & pepper or hot sauce, gorgonzola aioli
$14.50

SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP
grilled artichokes, creamy spinach, water chestnuts, onion, mozzarella, rosemary flat bread
$14.50

ANTIPASTO PLATTER
cured meats, select cheeses, misto olives, flat bread
$19.75

SALADS & SOUPS

CAPRESE BURRATA
vine-ripe tomato, burrata, balsamic glaze, basil
$17.00

COBB SALAD
sautéed chicken, avocado, pancetta, egg, baby iceberg, tomato, pickled red onion, creamy gorgonzola dressing
$18.75

BEET & STEAK SALAD
marinated rare flat iron steak, beet mousse, seasonal greens, polenta croutons, pancetta, beets, goat cheese, herb vinaigrette
$19.25

WEST COAST SALMON SALAD
seared wild salmon, artisan greens, gem tomato, feta, radish, fennel, citrus vinaigrette
$18.75

CAESAR SALAD
artisan romaine, soft boiled egg, polenta croutons, crisp pancetta
$13.00

MINESTRONE SOUP
classic tomato broth, fresh vegetables, herb butter
$8.75

HOUSE-MADE PASTA

RIGATONI SALSICCIASIGNATURE
italian sausage, tomato sauce, red wine, cherry tomatoes
$19.75

CASARECCE BOSCAIOLA
mushrooms, pancetta, premium beef, pork and veal, peas, rosé sauce, white truffle oil
$22.00

NONNA MARIA’S LASAGNASIGNATURE
house-made family recipe, ricotta, bolognese sauce, tomato sauce, mozzarella
$22.00

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLSSIGNATURE
house-made family recipe, beef, veal, and pork, roasted and simmered in tomato sauce
$20.00

SHRIMP SCAMPI TAGLIATELLE
lobster cream, sautéed shrimp, garlic, shallots, white wine
$25.00

CHICKEN LINGUINISIGNATURE
sautéed chicken, sun-dried tomato, cream, cherry tomatoes, herbs
$22.00

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
pancetta, garlic, parmesan cream sauce
$18.75

SEAFOOD LINGUINI
half lobster tail, clams, mussels, fresh fish, jumbo prawn, tomato sauce, lobster bisque
$34.00

RISOTTO PRIMAVERA
arborio rice, sweet pea basil puree, sofrito, fresh pea tips
$20.00

PESTO CHICKEN GNOCCHI
house-made gnocchi, sautéed chicken, pesto cream
$22.00

GLUTEN-FREE PENNE PASTA
Gluten-free penne pasta option available
Add $2

PIZZA

AMATO
prosciutto, bocconcini mozzarella, arugula, tomato sauce, parmigiano reggiano
$17.00

FRANKIE’S SIGNATURE
mozzarella, tomato sauce, capicollo ham, fresh herbs, sicilian olives
$17.00

MARGHERITA
bocconcini, parmigiano reggiano, tomato sauce, basil
$15.50

FUNGHI
goat cheese, parmigiano reggiano, béchamel, mushrooms, caramelized onions
$16.50

OLD WORLD PEPPERONI
artisanal spicy pepperoni, tomato sauce, parmigiano reggiano
$16.50

ITALIAN HAM & MUSHROOM
prosciutto cotto ham, mushrooms, mozzarella, tomato sauce, truffle drizzle
$18.25

GLUTEN-FREE PIZZA
Gluten-free pizza option available
Add $2

PANINI

SERVED WITH FRIES, HOUSE SALAD OR HOUSE-MADE SOUP

ITALIAN CHICKEN CLUB
grilled chicken breast, pancetta, cambozola cheese, herb butter, arugula, tomato, garlic aioli, ciabatta
$17.00

BEEF DIP
shaved beef, mozzarella, horseradish aioli, herb butter, filone, beef jus
$17.00

CHEDDAR BACON BURGER
brioche bun, premium canadian beef patty, aged cheddar, pancetta, lettuce, onion, pickles, tomato, garlic aioli
$17.00

AVOCADO FOCACCIA
house-made focaccia, fresh avocado, goat cheese spread, vine ripened tomato, arugula
$15.75

CARNE & PESCE

LAMB SHANK
braised lamb shank, rapini, risotto bianco
$29.75

BEEF TENDERLOIN
grilled 7oz AAA, seasonal vegetables, gratin potatoes, red wine au jus
$36.00

MARSALA CHICKEN
fraser valley chicken breast, marsala & mushroom sauce, seasonal vegetables, fingerling potatoes
$27.00

VEAL PARMESAN
parmesan breaded veal cutlet, mozzarella, herb butter, spaghetti pomodoro
$28.00

TODAY’S CATCH
Changes as the fish run
Market Price

DESSERT

TIRAMISU
frankie’s classic dessert made with espresso-dipped lady fingers, mascarpone & cream
$9.00

CHEESECAKE
with cherry compote
$8.50

CHOCOLATE TORTE
dense chocolate with frangelico chocolate sauce
$9.00

SOFFIO AL LIMONE
vanilla bean & lemon mousse
$9.00

CHEESE BOARD
chef’s selection of cheeses
$13

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