Franka Pizzeria brings Neapolitan style pizza to the heart of Des Moines' East Village and Clive. 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
Smoked Artichoke & Spinach Dip / $13
parmesan cream sauce, focaccia crostini
Neapolitan Meatballs / $14
beef, pork, marinara, shaved parmesan, creamy polenta
Calamari Fritti / $13
charred lemon aioli, cherry peppers
Brussels Sprouts / $8
roasted garlic sauce, fresh parmesan
Chicken Wings / $10
rosemary chili salt, orange zest, oregano, parmesan garlic sauce
Roasted New Potatoes / $9
lemon, garlic, herbs, chili, aioli
Salt & Pepper or Sweet Potato Fries / $5
served with aioli
Sandwiches
sandwiches served with salt & pepper fries, sweet potato fries, or a house salad
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich / $16
marinara, fresh mozzarella, on housemade focaccia
Meatball Sandwich / $16
house meatballs, marinara, fresh mozzarella, pickled shallot, basil pesto, on housemade focaccia
Caprese Sandwich / $14
fresh mozzarella, tomato, pesto, pickled shallot, arugula, charred lemon vinaigrette, on housemade focaccia
Roasted Mushroom Grilled Cheese / $14
wild mushrooms, fontina, cheddar, roasted garlic, caramelized onions, on housemade sourdough
Cheeseburger / $16
fontina, pickled red onion, pancetta, romaine, calabrian aioli, on housemade focaccia
Salmon Club / $16
seared salmon, local bacon, tomato, red onion, arugula, dill aioli, on housemade sourdough
Red Pizza
Margherita / $14
san marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, evoo, sea salt
Soppressata Piccante / $16
san marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella, soppressata piccante, crushed red pepper, garlic, oregano (+ Mike’s Hot Honey $2)
Meatball / $16
san marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella, house meatballs, cherry peppers, red onion
Arrabbiata / $16
san marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella, mushrooms, house hot fennel sausage, leeks, crispy capers
Grilled Chicken / $16
san marzano tomato & pancetta sauce, fresh mozzarella, grilled chicken, red onion, calabrian chilies, pecorino, basil
Roasted Vegetable / $16
san marzano tomato, eggplant, zucchini, roasted pepper, cherry tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, oregano
Build Your Own Pizza or Calzone / $14
includes your choice of one sauce and one cheese (+ meats $2 ea., vegetables $1 ea.)
+ Gluten-Free Crust $2
White Pizza
Smoked Artichoke / $16
cream, chilies, fontina, parmesan, chive
Four Cheese / $16
cream, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, fontina, goat cheese, tomato, pesto
Grilled Corn / $16
corn thyme cream, gorgonzola, fresh mozzarella, grilled corn, shaved brussels sprouts, scallions
Pancetta / $16
cream, roasted garlic, fresh mozzarella, pancetta, oregano, mike’s hot honey
Asparagus / $16
cream, asparagus, ricotta, roasted garlic, egg, parmesan, lemon zest
Build Your Own Pizza or Calzone / $14
includes your choice of one sauce and one cheese (+ meats $2 ea., vegetables $1 ea.)
+ Gluten-Free Crust $2
Salads
Grain Salad / $13
farm greens, tri-color quinoa, tomato, fennel, pickled onion, radish, toasted walnuts, gorgonzola, charred lemon vinaigrette
Arugula & Goat Cheese Salad / $13
warm goat cheese, roasted balsamic grapes, smoked almonds
Tuscan Kale Salad / $13
shaved brussels sprouts, apple, cranberry, crispy pancetta, breadcrumb, parmesan vinaigrette
Franka Chopped Salad / $13
spring mix, soppressata, fontina, cucumber, tomato, olives, red onion, cherry pepper, focaccia crouton, oregano vinaigrette
+ add grilled chicken $4, pancetta $4, or salmon $5
Weekend Brunch
Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
Housemade Granola & Yogurt / $10
housemade granola, vanilla yogurt panna cotta, strawberry coulis, fresh berries
Ricotta Pancakes / $12
maple syrup, berry compote, lemon
Eggs Your Way / $8
two eggs any style (no egg whites), served with sourdough toast, butter, and housemade jam (+ bacon $3, sausage $3, avocado $2)
Folded Eggs / $12
goat cheese, grilled zucchini and eggplant, pesto, chili oil
Avocado Toast / $13
smashed avocado, marinated tomato, fennel, ricotta, basil, balsamic glaze (+ poached or scrambled egg $1.50)
Breakfast Sandwich / $13
fried egg, sausage, bacon, avocado, tomato jam, arugula, on focaccia
Pancetta Hash / $15
potato, eggplant, zucchini, red pepper, mushroom, egg, pecorino
Salmon & Eggs / $15
potato, kale, asparagus, cherry tomato, corn, poached eggs, pecorino
Eggs & Bacon Pizza / $16
san marzano tomato & pancetta sauce, fresh mozzarella, bacon, sunny side egg, cracked black pepper (+ gluten free crust $2)
Breakfast Pizza / $15
thyme cream sauce, scrambled eggs, chilies, fontina, chive (+ gluten free crust $2, bacon $3, sausage $3)
