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
Chicken Wings / $11
rosemary chili salt, orange zest, oregano, parmesan garlic sauce
Brussels Sprouts / $10
roasted garlic sauce, fresh parmesan
Sweet Potato or Salt & Pepper Fries / $5
served with aioli
Sandwiches
sandwiches served with your choice of salt & pepper fries, sweet potato fries, or a house salad
Cheeseburger / $16
fontina, pickled red onion, pancetta, arugula, calabrian aioli, on housemade focaccia
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich / $16
marinara, fresh mozzarella, on housemade focaccia
Caprese Sandwich / $14
fresh mozzarella, tomato, pesto, pickled red onion, arugula, charred lemon vinaigrette, on housemade focaccia
Meatball Sandwich / $16
house meatballs, marinara, fresh mozzarella, pickled red onion, basil pesto, on housemade focaccia
Roasted Mushroom Grilled Cheese / $14
wild mushrooms, fontina, cheddar, roasted garlic, caramelized onions, on housemade sourdough
Salmon Club / $16
seared salmon, local bacon, tomato, red onion, arugula, dill aioli, on housemade sourdough
Red Pizza
Margherita / $15
san marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, evoo, sea salt
Pepperoni / $17
san marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, crushed red pepper, garlic, oregano (+ Mike’s Hot Honey $2)
Meatball / $17
san marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella, house meatballs, cherry peppers, red onion, sea salt
Arrabbiata / $17
spicy san marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, mushrooms, house hot fennel sausage, leeks, crispy capers
Grilled Chicken / $17
san marzano tomato & pancetta sauce, fresh mozzarella, grilled chicken, red onion, calabrian chilies, pecorino, basil
Roasted Vegetable / $17
san marzano tomato, eggplant, zucchini, roasted pepper, cherry tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, oregano, sea salt
Build Your Own Pizza or Calzone / $15
includes your choice of one sauce and one cheese (+ meats $2 ea., vegetables $1 ea.)
+ Gluten-Free Crust $2
White Pizza
Four Cheese / $17
cream, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, fontina, goat cheese, tomato, pesto, sea salt
Smoked Artichoke / $17
cream, chilies, fontina, parmesan, chive
Grilled Corn / $17
corn thyme cream, gorgonzola, fresh mozzarella, grilled corn, shaved brussels sprouts, scallions, sea salt
Pancetta / $17
cream, roasted garlic, fresh mozzarella, pancetta, oregano, mike’s hot honey
Asparagus / $17
cream, asparagus, ricotta, roasted garlic, egg, parmesan, lemon zest, truffle oil, sea salt
Build Your Own Pizza or Calzone / $15
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 grapes, smoked almonds, balsamic glaze
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, or salmon $5
Weekend Brunch
Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
Housemade Granola & Yogurt / $13
housemade granola, vanilla yogurt panna cotta, strawberry coulis, fresh berries
Ricotta Pancakes / $13
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)
Avocado Toast / $13
smashed avocado, marinated tomato, fennel, ricotta, basil, balsamic glaze (+ poached or scrambled egg $1.50)
Baked Eggs / $14
ratatouille-style seasonal vegetables, potatoes, fresh herbs, parmesan
Breakfast Sandwich / $14
fried egg, sausage, bacon, avocado, tomato jam, arugula, on focaccia
House Smoked Salmon / $16
house smoked salmon, honeyed cream cheese, dill, red onion, capers, cured egg yolk, crispy flatbread
Eggs & Bacon Pizza / $17
san marzano tomato & pancetta sauce, fresh mozzarella, bacon, sunnyside egg, cracked black pepper (+ gluten free crust $2)
Breakfast Pizza / $16
thyme cream sauce, scrambled eggs, chilies, fontina, chive (+ gluten free crust $2, bacon $3, sausage $3)
Corn & Bacon Pizza / $17
corn thyme cream, bacon, corn, cherry tomato, red onion, mozzarella, chives (+ gluten free crust $2)
Cocktails
Torched Negroni
Cranberry Spritz
Spiced Honey Margarita
Red Hook
Maple Old Fashioned
Cicada Killer
Seasonal Sangria
Corn & Oil
Mimosa
House Bloody Mary
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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