★★★★★
Amazing pizza, really close to authentic northern Italian wood fired pizza. Restaurant is trendy inside, the drinks were made with care and fantastic.
Wood-fired · Clive, Iowa Fire, flour
Fire, flour
& friends.
Open daily · 12695 University Ave, Clive
Order direct: $7 off your first order of $35+
Our story
Wood-fired pizza, made in Clive.
To us, honest food means no shortcuts: handcrafted dough, fresh local produce, and transparently sourced ingredients cooked over an open wood fire.
Read our story →5–10 minPizza ready once ordered
8amWeekend brunch, Sat–Sun
10" & 14"Pizza sizes
Pizza
From the oven.
- 01
Margherita
san marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt
$18 / $24 - 02
Butter Chicken
our signature butter chicken sauce, grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, pickled onions, cilantro
$20 / $26 - 03
Thai Chicken
peanut sauce, grilled chicken, red onion, fresno peppers, fresh mozzarella, finished with peanut cilantro soy honey drizzle
$20 / $26 - 04
Taco Pizza
taco sauce, seasoned beef, crushed nacho chips, fresh pico, roasted corn topped with cilantro lime crema
$20 / $26
Two sizes, 10" and 14". Gluten-free crust available for any pizza (+$2; +$3 on breakfast pizzas).
Happy hour · Mon–Fri · dine-in3–6pm
Buy one, get one free on all beers and cocktails, plus $7 appetizers made for sharing.
- Calamari Fritti$7
- Panko Mozzarella Sticks$7
- Chicken Wings (buffalo, honey bbq or thai)$7
- Brussels Sprouts$7
- Bruschetta$7
- Onion Rings$7
On Google
Loved in Clive.
★★★★★
I wish I lived closer so I could come here all the time! All of food was so delicious! Brussels sprouts, margarita and taco pizza, and free refill drinks. The vibe was great; good music, clean bathrooms.
★★★★★
We had brussel sprouts as an appetizer. They were cooked to crispy perfection and mildly seasoned. The pizza crust was chewy and had a delicious wood fired flavor. The topping ingredients were fresh and flavorful. Emily, our waitress, was attentive and on top of refills, etc. We will be back!
★★★★★
Came here yesterday for my birthday celebration with my husband and our little one, and we loved it! The food was so good, the atmosphere was lovely, and the pizza crust was amazing.. tiramisu was the perfect ending ♥️
★★★★★
Great wood fired pizza! Nice variety of pizza options, crust was perfect for neopolitan style. Check this place out.
★★★★★
This is always a great experience! The pizza options are amazing. We love the 1/2 pizza half salad combo. The chicken caprese pizza and the apple salad are always a 10/10. No pics because we devoured it. Be sure and check out their happy hour!
Mornings at Franka
Breakfast, wood-fired.
Wood-fired breakfast pizzas, omelets, ricotta pancakes and mimosas.
- Fri–Sun
- 8–11am
- Mon–Thu
- 10–11am
Good to know
Questions, answered.
The quick facts, before you visit.
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 10am–9pmFri–Sat 8am–9pmSunday 8am–7pm
- Weekend brunch
- Sat–Sun 8am–4pm
- Parking
- Ample, in front & along the patio
- Phone
- (515) 274-7005
Nearby
Is there parking?
Yes. There is ample parking right in front of the restaurant and along the side by the patio.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes. Gluten-free crust is available for any pizza (+$2; +$3 on breakfast pizzas). Although we offer gluten-free menu options, we are not a gluten-free kitchen, so please speak with your server about any dietary restrictions or allergies.
Is Franka good for kids and families?
Yes. The 10" pizza suits smaller appetites, and the kids menu has a half cheese pizza, grilled cheese, chicken fingers or a cheeseburger with fries. Little Franka Breakfast is for kids 12 and under.
Can I host a private event or large party?
Yes. We open exclusively for private events (birthdays, parties and corporate gatherings) with a Franka chef and bartender, by reservation only. Call (515) 274-7005 to book.
Is there usually a wait?
Usually not. We have plenty of seating, so most guests are seated right away, including at breakfast and brunch. The only time you may wait is dinner on a busy Saturday night, so we recommend reserving on Toast for Saturday evenings.
Can I customize my pizza?
Yes. When dining in, you can change or add toppings on any pizza, or build your own from $18 (10") / $24 (14").