Franka Pizzeria brings Neapolitan style pizza to the heart of Des Moines' East Village. Using only the freshest local and imported ingredients, red and white pizzas are accompanied by shared plates, fresh salads, sandwiches and calzones, housemade desserts, weekend brunch, a full bar, and a curated wine list.
Small Plates
Calamari Fritti / $13
giardiniera sauce, pickled fennel, lemon, herbs
Neapolitan Meatballs / $14
beef, pork, veal, marinara, parmesan, parsley, polenta
Chicken WIngs / $10
old bay, cucumber basil sauce, chives
Brussels Sprouts / $8
roasted garlic sauce, parmesan
Sweet Potato Fries / $5
hand-cut sweet potato fries, served with aioli
Sandwiches
sandwiches served with your choice of sweet potato fries or a house salad
Cheeseburger / $16
local beef, zinfandel onions, house pickles, tomato, horseradish sauce, american cheese, romaine, pretzel bun
Chicken Caesar Sandwich / $15
fresh fennel, basil, local greens, tomato, caesar aioli, focaccia
Caprese Sandwich / $14
fior di latte, tomato, broccoli rabe basil pesto, pickled shallot, arugula, french roll
Meatball Sandwich / $16
house meatballs, creamed marinara, pickled shallots, broccoli rabe basil pesto, fior di latte, hoagie
Roasted Mushroom Grilled Cheese / $14
wild mushrooms, fior di latte, fontina, cheddar, roasted garlic, caramelized onions, sourdough
Red Pizza
Marinara / $11
roasted shallot, oregano, smoked sea salt, fennel pollen
Margherita / $14
san marzano tomato, fior di latte, basil, evoo, maldon
Soppressata Piccante / $16
san marzano tomato, fior di latte, garlic, oregano, evoo (+ Mike’s Hot Honey $2)
Meatball / $16
san marzano tomato, fior di latte, housemade neapolitan meatballs, ricotta, parsley, evoo
Arrabbiata / $16
san marzano tomato, fior di latte, house hot fennel sausage, leeks, crispy capers
Grilled Chicken / $16
san marzano tomato, fior di latte, grilled chicken, fontina, roasted peppers, red onion, broccoli rabe basil pesto, parmesan
White Pizza
Potato / $15
cream, leek, taleggio, rosemary, parmesan
Smoked Artichoke / $16
cream, ‘nduja, chilis, fontina, parmesan, chives
Roasted Mushroom & Spinach / $16
cream, wild mushrooms, spinach, garlic, fior di latte
Broccoli Rabe / $16
cream, roasted garlic, parmesan, ricotta, zucchini, lemon, breadcrumbs, truffle oil
+ Gluten-Free crust $1
Salads
Mediterranean Salad / $13
local greens, chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, red onion, olives, feta, lemon vinaigrette
Strawberry Salad / $13
local greens, strawberries, tomato, fior di latte, sunflower seeds, orange basil vinaigrette
Kale Salad / $13
kale, corn, avocado, roasted pepper, red onion, pepitas, tomato cumin vinaigrette
+ add grilled chicken $4, or salmon $5
Weekend Brunch
Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
Carbonara Pizza / $14
lemon thyme cream sauce, spring peas, bacon, ricotta, black pepper, soft egg ( + gluten-free crust $1 )
Eggs Your Way / $8
two eggs any style (no egg whites), served with sourdough toast, butter, and housemade jam (+ bacon $3, or house sausage $3)
Baked Eggs / $12
spiced tomato sauce, two eggs, grilled zucchini, parmesan, grilled bread
Breakfast Sandwich / $13
fried egg, sausage, bacon, avocado, tomato jam, arugula, on focaccia
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes / $12
local maple syrup, fresh blueberries, powdered sugar
Avocado Toast / $13
smashed avocado, charred corn, red onion, cucumber, feta, tomato salsa, on toasted sourdough (+ poached or scrambled egg $1.50)
Housemade Granola & Yogurt / $10
housemade granola, chia greek yogurt, local honey, almond milk, fresh berries
Cocktails
Negroni Spagliato
Fruited Negroni
East Village Sour
Red Hook
Cucumber Refresher
Herbed Paloma
Mimosa
House Bloody Mary
Aperol Spritz
Wine
Cava Brut Blanc de Blancs
Spumante Rosa Sparkling Rosé
House White
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Grigio
House Red
Pinot Noir
Nero Di Troia
Cabernet Sauvignon
Copertino Riserva DOC
By The Glass or Bottle
Beer
Easy Eddy IPA
Stella Artois
Bud Light
Pale Ale
Brick Red Ale
Wake Up Iowa Coffee Stout
Seasonal Sour
Michelob Ultra
Seasonal Hard Cider
Quirk Hard Seltzer
In Bottles and On Tap
Beverages
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
San Pellegrino
Coke or Diet Coke
Hugo Tea Brewed Iced Tea
Hugo Tea Organic Loose Leaf Tea
Chai Latte
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