A Little Bite Of Italy

Deli, Italian Restaurant, and French Restaurant$$$$

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Brunch

Eggs Benedict

Starters

Classic Deviled Eggs

8.00

Marinated Octopus

18.00

A la plancha, with arugula salad

Pate of Chicken Liver

12.00

With brandy and baby greens

Escargot De Bourgogne

9.00

Board of Smoked Salmon

14.00

With avocado cream cheese

Eggs

Benedict

12.00

Two poached eggs on english muffins, canadian bacon & Francis' hollandaise sauce

Salmon

14.00

Two poached eggs on english muffins, smoked salmon & Francis' hollandaise sauce

Florentine

12.00

Two poached eggs on english muffins, spinach & Francis' hollandaise sauce

Omelet Basques

12.00

Three egg omelet with red and green peppers, piment d'espelette with crisp prosciutto on top served with mixed greens

Salads

Nicoise

15.00

Mixed greens, boiled eggs, olives, string beans, peppers, anchovy, tuna, scallions, dijon vinaigrette

Arugula

13.00

Sliced pears, shaved pecorino romano & Francis' lemon vinaigrette

Soups

Onion Soup

7.00

Homemade croutons & swiss cheese gratinee

Chicken Orzo

5.00

Lobster Bisque

8.00

Homemade croutons

Pea Soup

5.00

Homemade croutons

Sandwiches

Croque Monsieur

9.00

Ham & swiss layered on grilled toast, gratinee, bechamel sauce, mixed greens

Tartine Assortment

15.00

A selection of tea sandwiches on a variety of breads, served with roumoulade, cucumber and tarragon. Includes: crab salad, scallions, lime and mayonnaise; tuna salad, celery, parsley and mayonnaise; shrimp salad, avocado, lemon, scallions and cocktail sauce

Croque Madame

9.50

Same as croque monsieur, with a fried egg on top

Plates

Mussels Marinieres

12.00

Shallots, garlic, white wine & french fries

Crispy Creamy Cordon Bleu

14.00

With mixed greens

Sirloin Steak

17.00

With french fries and mixed greens

Fish of the Day

Desserts

Frozen Nougat

10.00

With strawberry sauce

Belgian Chocolate Cake

9.00

With vanilla ice cream

Italian Cheesecake

8.00

Chocolate Profiterole

10.00

Creme Brulee

8.00

Homemade Gelato

8.00

Beverages

assorted soft beverages

American Coffee

2.00

Espresso

3.00

Cappuccino

7.00

Variety of Teas

2.00

Latte

6.00

Deli Menu

Additional Fillings $3

Hot & Cold Sandwiches

All of our sandwiches are made with meat, cheese and vegetable products either from Boar's Head, imported, or homemade fresh on-premises

Cold Sandwiches

Marinated Grilled Chicken

10.00

Fresh Mozzarella & Basil, Balsamic Dressing

Caprese

9.40

Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Pesto & Balsamic Dressing

Prosciutto

11.00

Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Roasted Red Peppers & Balsamic Dressing

Classic Italian

10.30

Ham, Hot Ham Cappi, Salami, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Olive Oil & Vinegar

Italian Blt

9.40

Pancetta, Arugula, Tomato, Olive Oil & Vinegar

Homemade Tuna Salad

9.40

Ciabatta Bread #1

12.00

Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella, Arugula, Tomato, Grated Parmesan Cheese & Balsamic Dressing

Egg Salad Sandwich

9.40

Fresh Homemade Egg Salad by Francis

Breaded Chicken Cutlet

10.00

Fresh Mozzarella & Basil, Balsamic Dressing

Vegetarian

11.00

Homemade Eggplant, Fresh Mozzarella & Basil, Roasted Red Peppers, Artichoke Hearts & Balsamic Dressing

Fresh Grilled Vegetables

11.00

Arugula, Fresh Basil, Shredded Pecorino, Romano Cheese & Balsamic Dressing

Parisian

10.00

Homemade Roast Beef, Romaine Lettuce, Red Onions, Shredded Asiago Cheese, Olive Oil & Vinegar

Homemade Chicken Salad

9.40

Imported Italian

15.00

Prosciutto, Hot or Sweet Cappicola, Hot or Sweet Soppressata, Sharp Provolone, Fresh Basil, Imported Artichokes, Olive Oil & Vinegar

Ciabatta Bread #2

11.25

Olive Spread, Sun Dried Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Artichokes & Balsamic Dressing

Hot Sandwiches

Homemade Eggplant Parmesan

9.40

Homemade Meatball Parmesan

9.40

Cheesesteak

9.40

Beef or Chicken

Homemade Chicken Cutlet Parmesan

9.40

Italian Sausage, Peppers & Onions

9.40

California Cheesesteak

10.00

Beef or Chicken with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions & Ketchup

Homemade Wraps

Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap

9.40

Romaine Lettuce, Grilled Chicken, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Homemade Croutons, Caesar Dressing

Warm Grill Mexican Chicken 4 Cheese Wrap

10.00

Marinated Grilled Chicken, Mexican Four Cheeses, Diced Tomato & Chunky Salsa

Smoked Turkey Wrap

10.25

Smoked Turkey, Pepper Jack Cheese, Avocado, Lettuce, & Chunky Salsa

Chopped Salad Wrap

9.40

Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Radish, Pepper Jack Cheese, Caesar Dressing

Shrimp Salad Mango Wrap

11.00

Shrimp, Lettuce, Mango, Avocado & Cocktail Sauce

Homemade Salads

Arugula Salad

13.99

Sliced Pears, Shaved Pecorino, Romano Cheese & Fresh Lemon Dressing

Italian Salad

14.99

Mixed Greens, Prosciutto, Gorgonzola Cheese, Walnuts, Tomatoes, Olives, Scallions & Balsamic Dressing

Citrus Spinach Salad

13.99

Baby Spinach, Slices of Orange & Grapefruit, Feta Cheese, Cranberries & Fresh Citrus Dressing

Garden Salad

10.99

Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Peppers, Mushrooms, Carrots, Cucumbers, Italian Dressing

Parisian Salad

14.99

Mixed Greens, Roast Beef, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Blue Cheese & Fresh French Dressing

Salade Nicoise

15.99

Mixed Greens, Boiled Potatoes, String Beans, Peppers, Hard Boiled Eggs, Tomatoes, Scallions, Tuna, Anchovy & Fresh French Dressing

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

13.99

Marinated Grilled Chicken, Romaine Lettuce, Homemade Croutons, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Creamy Caesar Dressing

Chef Salad

14.99

Mixed Greens, Ham, Turkey, Provolone, Tomatoes, Onions, Hard Boiled Egg & Balsamic Dressing

Warm Paninis

Duck Confit

11.00

Shredded Duck Confit, Arugula, Sundried Tomato, Caramelized Onions, Ciabatta Roll

Crab

12.00

Crab Meat, Shallots, Avocado, Tarragon, Lemon Juice, Baguette

Cuban Ii

10.00

Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Bacon, Yellow Mustard, Pickle, Rustic Style Country Bread

Prosciutto & Fig

11.00

Prosciutto, Manchego Cheese, Fig Spread, Olive Oil, Baguette

Fajita

10.00

Grilled Chicken, Pepper Jack Cheese, Sautéed Peppers & Onions, Rustic Style Country Bread

Cuban I

10.00

Roast Beef, Ham, Swiss Cheese, Yellow Mustard, Pickle, Rustic Style Country Bread

Chicken Saltimbocca

12.00

Grilled Chicken, Fontina Cheese, Prosciutto, Sun Dried Tomato, Fresh Sage & Pesto, Ciabatta Roll

Americaine Panini

10.25

Roast Beef, Swiss Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Spinach, Tomato, Horseradish Sauce, Rustic Style Country Bread

Homemade Dishes

Chicken (Choose From Sauce Below)

17.99

Served with Ziti or Spaghetti & Bread

Eggplant Parmigiana (Or Rollatini)

16.99

Served with Ziti or Spaghetti & Bread

Sausage, Peppers & Onions

14.99

Served with Bread

Veal (Choose From Sauce Below)

27.99

Served with Ziti or Spaghetti & Bread

Meatball Parmigiana

14.99

Served with Ziti or Spaghetti & Bread

Sauces

Francaise

Lightly Battered & Fried, White Wine & Lemon Sauce, Fresh Parsley

Bruschetta

Topped with Melted Fresh Mozzarella & Homemade Bruschetta

Parmigiana

Homemade Marinara Sauce & Melted Fresh Mozzarella

Marsala

Sautéed Fresh Mushrooms, Marsala Wine Sauce

Piccata

White Wine, Lemon & Capers

Rollatini

Ricotta Cheese Rolled in Eggplant Topped with Homemade Marinara Sauce & Fresh Mozzarella

Pastas & Seafood

Lobster Ravioli

16.99

Ravioli Stuffed with Lobster Meat in a Light Lobster Sauce

Linguini & Clam Sauce

16.99

White or Red Clam Sauce

Cheese Ravioli

13.99

Topped with Fresh Tomato & Basil Sauce

Baked Ziti

12.99

Ziti with Marinara Sauce, Oven-Baked with Ricotta & Mozzarella Cheese

Lasagna Vegetarian

13.99

Zucchini, Peppers, Onions, Eggplant, Spinach, Ricotta Cheese & Marinara Sauce

Angel Hair Marinara

9.99

Fresh Tomato & Basil Sauce

Spaghetti Carbonara

14.99

White Cream Sauce, Egg Yolk & Bacon

Shrimp Scampi

18.99

Shrimp Tossed with White Wine, Shallots, Fresh Garlic & Basil, Butter & Lemon over Linguini

Mussels Marinara

16.99

Marinara Sauce, Prosciutto, Espelette & Spices

Penne Vodka

13.99

Penne Pasta with Light Pink Cream Sauce

Lasagna Bolognese

14.99

Bolognese Sauce, Ricotta Cheese & Alfredo Sauce

Tortellini Alfredo

14.99

Light, White Cream Sauce

Spaghetti Bolognese

13.99

Topped with Meat Sauce

Stuffed Shells

14.99

Homemade Soups

Lobster Bisque

6.50

Minestrone

5.00

Chicken Orzo

5.00

Lentil Soup with Sausage

5.00

Italian Wedding Soup

6.50

Pasta Faggioli

5.00

Pea Soup

5.00

Pizza

18" Pizza = 8 Slices. We Offer More Than Your Average LBI Pizza Experience by Providing the Following: Homemade Pizza Dough; Marinara and Pesto Sauce Made In-House; Toppings (Onions, Peppers, etc.) Sautéed First; Boar's Head Meats Used Exclusively; Fresh Vegetables and Meats Cooked on Premises. Toppings: Half Pie $1.50, Full Pie $3

Plain

18.00

Margherita

21.00

Fresh Mozzarella & Basil, Sliced Tomato & Pesto Sauce

Eggplant Pizza

21.00

White Pie

20.00

White, Homemade Grilled Chicken, Fresh Garlic & Broccoli

Pepperoni

20.00

Boar's Head Pepperoni

Hawaiian Pizza

23.00

Boar's Head Ham & Pineapple

Sicilian W/ Anchovies & Black Olives

26.00

Homemade Meatball Pizza

20.00

Sautéed Mushroom Pizza

19.00

Penne Vodka

20.00

Baked Ziti

21.00

Eggplant Or Chicken Parmigiana

23.00

Homemade Mozzarella

Sicilian Ii

26.00

Fresh Tomato, Capers, Anchovies, Onions, Black Olives & Mozzarella with Tomato Sauce

Burger Pie

23.00

Ground Beef, Fresh Tomato, Pickles, Red Onions, Cheddar Cheese, Tomato Sauce

The Texan

24.00

Fresh Tomatoes, Bolognese Sauce, Chicken, Mexican Spices, Swiss & Mozzarella Cheeses

Extra Cheese

19.00

Italian Sausage

25.00

W/ Peppers & Onions

Grilled Chicken Pizza

22.00

W/ Sun Dried Tomato & Fresh Garlic

4 Cheeses

25.00

Homemade Marinara Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Provolone & Ricotta Cheeses

Vegetarian Pizza

26.00

Home Grown Eggplant, Peppers, Onions, Black Olives & Mushrooms

Sicilian

22.00

Italian Sausage Pizza

20.00

Sautéed Onion Pizza

19.00

Cheesesteak

21.00

Pepperoni Or Ham (Boars Head)

20.00

Homemade Grilled Chicken

22.00

Prosciutto

25.00

Homemade Mozzarella & Arugula

Antilles

25.00

Grilled Chicken, Pineapple, Curry, Swiss & Mozzarella Cheeses, Tomato Sauces

The Basquaise

25.00

Sauteed Peppers & Onions, Prosciutto, Tomato Sauce

Calzone

20.00

Fresh Tomato, Mushroom, Eggs, Swiss & Mozzarella Cheeses

Stuffed Rolls

Italian Stromboli

25.00

Calzone

18.00

Francis Spring Menu

3 Course Dinner - $48

Appetizer

Pate of Chicken Liver

With Brandy & Balsamic Glaze, Baby Greens & Toast

Marinated Fresh Calamari

Grilled, Over Broccoli Rabe Sautéed in Olive Oil & Garlic, Roasted Red Peppers & a Sprinkle of Piment D'Espelette

Napoleon of Crab & Smoked Salmon

Citrus Dressing

Arugula Salad

With Sliced Pears, Shaved Pecorino Romano & Lemon Dressing

Homemade Breast of Duck Prosciutto

Entree

Grilled Fillet of Bronzino

With Prosciutto, Piperade & Piment Espelette, Rosemary Infusion, Basmati Saffron Rice

Veal Tenderloin Medallions Wrapped in Prosciutto

Shitake Mushrooms, with Homemade Tagliolini Pasta & Marsala Wine Sauce (Suppl. $6)

Homemade Squid Ink Pasta

With Mussels, Shrimp, Little Neck Clams & Chorizo

Roasted St. Jacques (Scallops)

Couscous Mediterranean & Asparagus

Filet Mignon

With Peppercorn Sauce, Pommes Sarladaises & Peas

Pork Tenderloin Stuffed

With Chorizo & Spinach, Balsamic Glaze & Dijon Mustard, Seasonal Vegetables

Temptation of the Moment

Belgian Chocolate Teardrop

Catering Menu

Off Premises Catering Includes (But Is Not Limited To)

Appetizers

Traditional Bruschetta

Sliced Avocado & Coconut On Toast

Rice Balls

Mini Hot Dogs

Chicken, Beef & Shrimp Skewers Or Kabobs

Variety of Vegetable Canapés

Vegetable Crudité

Imported Or Domestic Cheeses & Fruit

Fresh Mozzarella & Roasted Red Peppers On Toast

Goat Cheese & Tomato Tarts

Chicken Fingers

Mini Meatballs

Variety of Cheese Canapés

Stuffed Mushrooms

Italian Antipasti

Melon & Prosciutto

Salads

Arugula, Pears & Shaved Pecorino Romano, with Lemon Vinaigrette

Mixed Greens Garden Salad

Spinach Salad with Citrus & Grilled Shrimp

Pasta Salad

Macaroni Salad

Fresh Mozzarella, Red Onion & Tomato

Caprese: Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Pesto, with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad (with Chicken, Shrimp, Sirloin)

Salade Nicoise

Yukon Potato Salad

Cole Slaw

Soups

Lobster Bisque

Fish Soup with Crab

Italian Wedding Soup

New England Clam Chowder

Gazpacho

Seafood

Raw Seafood Bar

Clams Casino

Mussels Marinara

Shrimp Cocktail

Salmon Tartare

Smoked Salmon Rolls with Avocado & Lime

Oysters, Prosciutto & Balsamic

Clams Oreganata

Scallops Wrapped in Prosciutto Or Bacon

Tuna Tartare

Fresh Grilled Calamari with Broccoli Rabe & Roasted Peppers

Pastas

Lobster Ravioli

Linguini & Clam Sauce

Cheese Ravioli

Baked Ziti

Lasagna Vegetarian

Angel Hair Marinara

Spaghetti Carbonara

Shrimp Scampi

Mussels Marinara

Penne Vodka

Lasagna Bolognese

Tortellini Alfredo

Spaghetti Bolognese

Meat

Veal/chicken Marsala

Veal/chicken Piccata

Veal/chicken Bruschetta

Meat Balls

Sirloin in Brioche

Roast Beef with Bordelaise Sauce

Veal/chicken Francais

Veal Or Chicken Parmigiana

Turkey Breast and Gravy

Hot & Sweet Sausage

Braised Pork Tenderloin with Orange Gastric Sauce

Vegetables

Sausage, Peppers and Onions

Variety of Grilled Vegetables

Eggplant Parmigiana

String Bean Almandine

Grilled Yukon Potatoes with Fresh Herbs

Braised Carrots with Orange & Thyme

Broccoli

Broccoli Rabe

Eggplant Rollatini

Rice Pilaf

Ratatouille

Desserts

Fruit Tarts Strawberry, Mixed Berry, Apple, Walnut

Cream Puffs, Napoleons

Chocolate Mousse Cake with Strawberries

Strawberry Shortcake

Crème Brulee

Tiramisu

Variety of Cookie Trays

Chocolate/coffee Éclairs

Plain & Chocolate Covered Cannolis

Carrot Cake

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Mousse

Italian Cheesecake

Homemade Cakes

Available for Any Occasion Upon Request

On Premises Catering Includes (But Is Not Limited To)

Appetizers

Smoked Salmon Rolls with Avocado & Lime

Tartlets of Fois Gras & Onion Chutney

Shrimp Cocktail

Melon with Smoked Duck Breast

Prawn Skewers with Chili Sauce

Oysters with Prosciutto & Balsamic Vinegar

Tuna Tartare with Ginger

Traditional Bruschetta

Italian Antipasti

Marinated Salmon & Potato Blinis

Scallops Wrapped in Prosciutto

Melon with Prosciutto

Clams Casino

Fresh Grilled Calamari Over Broccoli Rabe & Roasted Red Peppers

Oysters with Tarragon

Mussels with Bloody Mary Sauce

Roasted Red Pepper & Fresh Mozzarella On Toast

Salads

Salad Gourmande - Mixed Greens, Smoked Duck Breast, Fois Gras, Apple, Walnut Dressing

Spinach Salad with Citrus, Pan Seared Shrimp, & Dentelle Parmigiana

Arugula, Pears, & Shaved Pecorino Romano with Lemon Vinaigrette

Mixed Greens with Warm Goat Cheese, Red Beets & Creamy Cherry Vinegar Sauce

Seafood

Pan Seared Scallops Wrapped in Prosciutto, Caramelized Endive & Asparagus

Marinated Grilled Salmon Cutlets, Yukon Potatoes & Leeks in a Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce with Dill

Pan Seared Cod Fish with Prosciutto & Clams, Garlic Confit & Choudre of Vegetables

Braised Monkfish with Prosciutto & Clams, Garlic Confit & Choudre of Vegetables

Paella with Choice of Seafood

Grilled Jumbo Prawns with Whiskey Flambe

Fillet of Red Mullet, Clams, Ragout of Vegetables with Crustacean Couli

Seared Cod Fish in Garlic Confit & Champagne Vinegar, Grilled Yukon Potatoes & Asparagus

Ragout of Monkfish Mediterranean, Rice Pilaf

Poached Flounder & Little Neck Clams, Seasonal Vegetables & Hollandaise Sauce

Saffron Rice Bouillabaisse

Meat

Sirloin Strip Steak, Peppercorn Sauce, Pommes Darphi, & Spinach

Breast of Duck, Orange Gastric Or Grape Sauce, Pommes Paillason, & Broccoli Rabe

Veal Marsala Medallions, Homemade Tagliolini, Peas, & Prosciutto

Chicken Or Veal Francaise, Piccata, Parmigiana, Marsala

Braised Tenderloin of Pork, Orange Gastric Sauce, Potato Confit & Spinach

Duck Confit with Savoy Cabbage, Chestnuts, & Smoked Bacon

Stuffed Chicken with Mushrooms, Tarragon Sauce, Bayaldi, Roasted Yukon Potatoes, & Herbs

Vegetables

Eggplant Rollantini

Broccoli Rabe Sautéed in Fresh Garlic & Olive Oil

String Bean Almandine

Broccoli Sautéed in Fresh Garlic & Olive Oil

Bayaldi: Roasted Eggplant, Tomato, & Zucchini

Pommes Darphin

Eggplant Parmigiana

Spinach

Rice Pilaf

Braised Carrots with Orange, Hazelnuts, Thyme, & White Wine

Grilled Yukon Potatoes with Fresh Herbs

Pommes Jackson - Double Stuffed Potatoes

Dessert

Assorted Italian & French Pastries

Italian Cheesecake

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Walnut Tart

Apple Tart

Strawberry Tart

Strawberry Shortcake

Chocolate Mousse

Profiterole

Tiramisu

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Apple Tartin

Blueberry & Raspberry Tart

Pignoli Cake

Crème Bruleè

Assorted Cookies

First Class Catering Services

We provide first class catering services (both on and off premises) for the following events on Long Beach Island and the surrounding New Jersey shore locations. We offer an intimate in-house dining area that seats 30 – 35 (approximately 10 tables)

Weddings (Indoor and Outdoor)

Bar and Bat Mitzvahs

Birthdays

Conferences

Baby and Bridal Showers

Funerals and Life Celebrations

Graduations

Communions

Fundraisers

Holiday Celebrations

Family Reunions

High Tea

Our Catering Services Includes

Menus Prepared By Our Classically Trained Executive French Chef & Pastry Chef

Custom Menu Consulting & Building

Linens, Glassware, Silverware, China & Specialty Rental Coordination

Gourmet Desserts

Floral Design, Table Decor & Photographer Coordination

Seated Dinners, Cocktail Parties & Buffets

Chef Service, Butlers, Wait Staff & Bartenders

Day of Services

Venue Consulting & Event Planning

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