Francesco's Ristorante Italia

Veal piccata

milk fed veal medalions, capers, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, italian spices

Veal saltimbocca

wrapped in prosciutto, sage, herbs and spices

veal marsala

marsala wine, veal stock, garlic, extra virgin olive oil

Veal milano

lightly breaded, lemon juice, arugula, roma tomato, cheese shavings, cracked black pepper

Filet or sole

stuffed with crab meat, shrimp, spinach , parmesan, shallots, white wine sauce, scallop medallion garnish, herbs, garlic

Filet of halibut

orange citrus sauce, herbs, garlic , over a bed of tuscan beans

West coast salmon

tomato compute, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, spices with rice

Sablifish

baked with basil, saffron, lemon juice, white wine, onion, garlic tomato

Seafood cioppino

tomato based with lobster reduction, black cod, mussels, prawns, salmon, with tuscan beans and vegetables

Spicy tiger prawns diavolo

cilantro,herbs, tomato, white wine, with rice

Garlic tiger prawns

capers, lemon, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, served with rice

Scallops tiger prawns duo

extra virgin olive oil, white wine, fish infusion, herbs

Filet mignon

green and black peppecorn sauce, broiled to perfection

Fraser valley center cut pork loin chop

topped with gorganzola, porcini mushroom sauce, served with italian tuscan beans

Roasted rack of lamb

rosemary, dijon mustard, herbs, pistachios

Filet mignon tiger prawns barolo

barolo sauce, rosemary, garlic herb butter

Antipasto

assorted cold meats and italian cheeses, smoked salmon, baby artichokes, buffalo burrata, arugula, italian olives

Lobster risotto

Italian arborio rice, lobster ,peas italian arborio , seasonings, light cream sauce

Grilled calamari with italian salsa

onion, garlic, olives, chili oil, parsley, spices

Escargots-italian style

puff pastry, white wine, capers, herbs, porcini mushrooms, olive oil, garlic

Smoked salmon stuffed with crab

ragu of asparagus, dill, capers, lemon, olive oil

Home-made meatballs

ground beef and veal lenderloin, italian spices, garlic , covered in tomato sauce

Mussels neapolitan

steamed, extra virgin oil, garlic, tomato, white wine spices

Prosciutto wrapped asparagus

reggiano cheese, olive oil, cracked black pepper

Jumbo pasta shells

roma tomato sauce, ricotta, spinach, diced artichoke hearts. Reggiano cheese, bolognese sauce

Filet mignon carpaccio

beef tenderloin, extra virgin olive oil, reggiano cheese, grainy mustard.capers, truffle oil

Minestrone

seasonal vegatables tuscan white beans

Lobster bisque

lobster meat, spices, tomato, stock, crème fraiche

Porcini mushroom chestnut

with crunchy croutons

Italian onion soup

valley onions, crostini, four italian cheeses

Spinach with strawberries

raspberry vinaigrette, fresh cucumbers, tomato, diced green onions, goat cheese

Zesty caesar

parmesan, croutons, famous house dressing

Buffalo burrata

roma tomato, basil, extra virgin oil, balsamic vinegar

Lobster, carab avocado

shallots, extra virgin oil, lemon juice

Beef and buffalo burrata

with watercrest, cranberries and walnuts

Organic kale salad

mustard vinaigrette dressing, roma tomato, cucumber

Chicken breast in porcini mushroom sauce

light porcini mushroom cream sauce, served with tuscan with beans

Lemon chicken breast

lemon juice, capers, garlic, olive oil, italian spices

Chicken monte carlo

sauteed in extra virgin olive oil, shallots, white wine, lemon, parsley basil, cointreu, spices

Chicken parmigiano

chicken breast lightly breaded. Covered in roma tomato sauce and italian cheese

Chicken florentine

stuffed with ricotta cheese, spinach, wrapped in prosciutto

Chicken tetrazzini

bread cryb stuffing , stilton cheese, olive oil, butter, shallots, basil, thyme, served with linguine aglio

Cornish game hen

stuffed with wild rice, rubbed with rosemary, lemon, vegetables and tuscan white beans

Stuffed quail

baked with marsala wine, served with porcini mushroom risotto, on a bed of sauteed vegetables

Spaghetti meatballs

roma tomato sauce, lean beef, veal, italian spices, onion , garlic

Linguine with pesto

with diced chicken , basil, roasted pine nuts, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan cheese

Seafood linguine

shellfish, tiger prawns, extra virgin olive oil, chopped tomato, white wine, herbs, spices

Baked lasagna

ground beef and veal, basil, herbs, four kinds of italian cheese, tomato garlic

Lobster lasagna

emmenthal cheese, shallots, dry white vermouth, light cream, seasonings, lobster meat

Spaghetti with baby artichokes italian spicy sausage

reggiano cheese basil, cherry tomato

Tiger prawn lemon linguine

cherry tomatoes, arugula, garlic, cracked black pepper

Vegetarian linguine

tossed with fresh vegetables, lemon juice, basil, italian spices, garlic, olive oil

Agnolotti stuffed with squash

white wine, herbs, fresh tomato, onion, black truffle sauce

Veal tortellini

cheese herbs, garlic cream sauce

Crab and ricotta cannelloni

spinach, ricotta cheese, parmesan, covered in light cream sauce

Risotto with porcini mushrooms

garlic , truffle oil, parmesan, herbs

Smoked salmon farfalle

garlic, dill, white wine, capers, cracked black pepper

Veal cannelloni

spinach, riccota cheese, parmesan, covered in rich tomato sauce with meatballs

Spaghetti seafood puttanesca

black cod, mussels, clams, salmon, white fish , capers, olives in tomato sauce

Spaghetti carbonara

pancetta, egg yolk, pecorino cheese, cracked black pepper

Penne bolognese

ground beef and veal, garlic, onion, seasonings, tomato, parsley , cracked black pepper

Rigatoni with smoked duck sausage

cherry tomato kale, shallots, baby artichoke hearts