FRANCESCO'S – Italian
A small, cozy Italian room on Webber Street turning out New York-style pizza and the Italian-American standards that belong beside it — chicken, veal and seafood plates, a long list of salads and vegetarian options, and a bruschetta appetizer regulars order without opening the menu. The pies are thin-crust and built for folding. It is the kind of neighbourhood place people return to for the same table and the same dish. Unpretentious, and confident enough not to need to be anything else.
3662 WEBBER ST, SARASOTA, FL, 34232 941-929-7600 https://www.francescositalianrestaurant.org/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at FRANCESCO'S
Dairy-Free at FRANCESCO'S
FRANCESCO'S in Sarasota has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pinwheels, Side of Meat Sauce and Veal Picata. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at FRANCESCO'S
FRANCESCO'S in Sarasota has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Meat Sauce, Veal Picata and Side of Mixed Vegetables. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at FRANCESCO'S
FRANCESCO'S in Sarasota has 56 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Calzone, Pizza Special and Pizza Florentine. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at FRANCESCO'S
FRANCESCO'S in Sarasota has 10 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Calzone, Pizza Special and Side of Meat Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at FRANCESCO'S
FRANCESCO'S in Sarasota has 8 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Meat Sauce, Shrimp Primavera and Chicken Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at FRANCESCO'S
FRANCESCO'S in Sarasota has 13 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Meat Sauce, Side of Mixed Vegetables and Chicken Scarparelli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at FRANCESCO'S
FRANCESCO'S in Sarasota has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pizza by the Slice and Side of Meat Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at FRANCESCO'S
FRANCESCO'S in Sarasota has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pinwheels, Side of Mixed Vegetables and Side of French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at FRANCESCO'S
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Wings | 1.4 g | 57.1 g |
| Chicken Marsala | 4 g | 54 g |
| Chicken Florentine | 40.5 g | 50.5 g |
| Chicken Calabrese | 40.7 g | 43.9 g |
| Shrimp Florentine | 15.8 g | 42 g |
| Shrimp Primavera | 57.9 g | 40 g |
| Pizza Special | 50.3 g | 37 g |
| Fettuccine Alfredo w/ Shrimp | 26.1 g | 35.5 g |
| Combo Appetizer | 42.6 g | 34.3 g |
| Veal Picata | 36 g | 32.2 g |
| Italian Sampler | 40.5 g | 31.8 g |
| Chef Salad | 9 g | 31.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Starters
- Fried Calamari - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Abruzzi Bread - $7.99: Cheese, spinach, sausage and pepperoni
- Combo Appetizer - $7.99: Mozzarella stick, fried mushrooms and fried calamari Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Caprese Salad - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Dipping Oil - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Fried Mozzarella Sticks - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Garlic Bread - $7.99: Available with or without cheese Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Garlic Knots - $7.99: Order of 5 or 10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Fried Mushrooms - $7.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Stuffed Mushrooms - $7.99 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Chicken Wings - $7.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Soup and Salad
- Insalata Primavera - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Chef Salad - $7.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach
- Greek Salad - $7.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach
- Caesar Salad - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Francesco's Salad - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Pasta Fagioli - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Minestrone - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Home Made Pasta
- Ziti Campagnoli - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $7.99: Available with or without chicken Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tortellini Alla Panna - $7.99
- Fettuccine Alla Primavera - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Tortellini Bolognese - $7.99 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Fettuccine Modo Mio - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Baked Pasta
- Pasta Trio - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Pasta Combo - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic
- Baked Spaghetti - $7.99 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Pasta Sampler - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic
- Manicotti - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cheese Ravioli - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Cannelloni - $7.99
- Baked Ziti - $7.99
- Stuffed Shells - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Lasagna - $7.99 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Spinach Lasagna - $7.99 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Italian Sampler - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Sausage and Chicken
- Sausage Pizzaiola - $7.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- S.P.O Parmigiana - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Chicken Pizzaiola - $7.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Florentine - $7.99 Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Chicken Parmigiana - $7.99 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Chicken Parmigiana Crimora - $7.99
- Chicken Marsala - $7.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Sorrentino - $7.99 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Chicken Siciliano - $7.99 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Michelangelo - $7.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Damabianca - $7.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Picata - $7.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Romano - $7.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Primo Combo - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Scarparelli - $7.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Calabrese - $7.99 Dietary tags: High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free
Eggplant and Veal
- Eggplant Florentine - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Eggplant Rollantini - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Veal Marsala - $7.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins
- Veal Contadina - $7.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Veal Parmigiana - $7.99 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Veal Picata - $7.99 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free
Steaks and Seafood
- Ribeye Marsala - $7.99 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Steak Italiano - $7.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Fettuccine Con Bisteca - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Shrimp Ravioli - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Spaghetti Shrimp - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Linguine with Clams - $7.99: Available with white or red wine sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Shrimp Scampi - $7.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Shrimp Diavolo - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Salmon Picata - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Fettuccine Alfredo w/ Shrimp - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Fettuccine Seafood - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
- Shrimp Florentine - $7.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Shrimp Primavera - $7.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Pizza and Specialties
- Pizza Special - $7.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Make your own Pizza - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Margarita - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Hawaii - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Florentine - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza by the Slice - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pinwheels - $7.99: Pick your own filling, order 4 or 8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calzone - $7.99: Choose what you want inside Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stromboli - $7.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Subs
- Philly Cheesesteak - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmigiana Sub - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Parmigiana Sub - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Side of Meatballs - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Meat Sauce - $7.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Mixed Vegetables - $7.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Sausage - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Side of Alfredo Sauce - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Marinara Sauce - $7.99
- Side of French Fries - $7.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
Desserts
- Tiramisu - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cannoli - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Italian Lemon Cream Cake - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Strawberry Cheesecake - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about FRANCESCO'S
- Is FRANCESCO'S dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. FRANCESCO'S has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pinwheels, Side of Meat Sauce and Veal Picata.
- What can I eat at FRANCESCO'S on a dairy-free diet?
- Pinwheels, Side of Meat Sauce and Veal Picata carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does FRANCESCO'S have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Pinwheels and Side of Mixed Vegetables.
- Is FRANCESCO'S gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at FRANCESCO'S?
- Chicken Wings, at roughly 57.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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