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 pies are accompanied by shared plates, fresh salads, housemade desserts, a full bar, and a curated wine list.
Small Plates
Cambozola / $14
tomato onion jam, roasted garlic, baguette (+ prosciutto $4)
Calamari Fritti / $13
giardiniera sauce, pickled fennel, lemon, herbs
Neapolitan Meatballs / $14
beef, pork, veal, marinara, parmesan, parsley, polenta
Chicken WIngs / $10
salt cured, old bay, cucumber basil sauce, chives
Brussels Sprouts / $13
roasted garlic sauce, parmesan
Sweet Potato Fries / $5
hand-cut sweet potato fries, served with aioli
Sandwiches & Calzones
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
Grilled Chicken Sandwich / $15
grilled chicken thigh, artichoke rouille, pistachio picada, red onion, arugula, parmesan caper sauce, focaccia
Charred Eggplant Sandwich / $15
roasted red pepper, confit shallots, arugula, fior di latte, fennel parsley sauce, focaccia
Meatball Sandwich / $16
house meatballs, creamed marinara, pickled shallots, broccoli rabe pesto, fior di latte, hoagie
calzones served with a house salad
Chicken Saltimbocca Calzone / $15
san marzano tomato, prosciutto, dried tomatoes, farmers cheese, herbs
Margherita Calzone / $14
san marzano tomato, fior di latte, basil, evoo, maldon
Red Pizza
Marinara / $13
roasted shallot, oregano, smoked sea salt, fennel pollen
Margherita / $16
san marzano tomato, fior di latte, basil, evoo, maldon
Prosciutto di Parma D.O.P / $18
san marzano tomato, fior di latte, prosciutto di parma D.O.P, castelvetrano olives, roasted garlic, arugula, parmesan
Soppressata Piccante / $18
san marzano tomato, fior di latte, garlic, oregano, evoo (+ Mike’s Hot Honey $2)
Meatball / $18
san marzano tomato, fior di latte, housemade neapolitan meatballs, ricotta, parsley, evoo
Arrabbiata / $18
san marzano tomato, fior di latte, house hot fennel sausage, leeks, crispy capers
White Pizza
Potato / $17
cream, leek, taleggio, rosemary, parmesan
Smoked Artichoke / $18
cream, ‘nduja, chilis, fontina, parmesan, chives
Clam / $18
cream, shallots, garlic, chilies, parsley, lemon
Broccoli Rabe / $18
cream, roasted garlic, parmesan, ricotta, zucchini, lemon, breadcrumbs, truffle oil
+ Gluten-Free crust $1
Salads
Caesar/ $13
romaine, parmesan, croutons, anchovy, caesar dressing
Beet / $13
greens, roasted beets, apple, cambozola, walnuts, orange basil vinaigrette
Kale / $13
shaved brussels sprouts, parmesan, cranberry, roasted chickpeas, lemon vinaigrette
Squash / $13
roasted squash, gluten free grains, fontina, caramelized leeks, chilis, roasted shallot vinaigrette
+ add grilled chicken $4, or salmon $5
Weekend Brunch
Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
Breakfast Pizza / $14
bacon, fontina, soft egg, herb cream, arugula, parmesan ( + 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
Focaccia Breakfast Sandwich / $13
fried egg, prosciutto, arugula, mozzarella, tomato onion jam, on house 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