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
Fingerlings / $13
chili, aioli, pernod, maldon
Cambozola / $13
tomato onion jam, roasted garlic, baguette (+ prosciutto $4)
Arancini / $13
squash purée, fried sage, marinated tomato
Neapolitan Meatballs / $14
beef, pork, veal, marinara, parmesan, parsley, polenta
Calamari Fritti / $13
giardiniera sauce, pickled fennel, lemon, herbs
Brussels Sprouts / $13
roasted garlic sauce, parmesan
Red Pies
Marinara / $12
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 Pies
Potato / $18
cream, leek, taleggio, rosemary, parmesan
Smoked Artichoke / $17
cream, ‘nduja, chilis, fontina, parmesan, chives
Clam / $17
cream, shallots, garlic, chilies, parsley, lemon
Broccoli Rabe / $17
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
Weekend Brunch
Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
Breakfast Pizza / $14
bacon, fontina, soft egg, herb cream, arugula, parmesan ( + gluten free crust $1 )
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
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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