Franco Forleo has a rich culinary background rooted in traditional homemade dishes, stemming from his early days at ‘La Pizzeria’ in lower Rosebank. With experience gained as a dining room assistant, he mastered the art of pizza-making. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff at Franco Forleo’s restaurant make it an ideal choice for a family dinner, reflecting the establishment’s welcoming style and character.
Franco Forleo specializes in traditional homemade dishes, with a focus on pizza-making skills honed over the years. Guests can enjoy delicious ravioli, pizza Margherita, salmon, brownies, ice cream, tiramisu, and a variety of drinks including wine, beer, margaritas, chocolate frappe, and lemonade.
Mushrooms crumbed & deep fried served with a cheese sauce.
R85
Prawn Tails
Prawn tails cooked in a chilli & garlic cream-based sauce topped with cheddar cheese.
R120
LASAGNE
Dish
Description
Price (R)
Beef Lasagna Small
Layers of Italian mince, béchamel sauce & parmesan cheese.
R125
PASTA
Dish
Description
Price (R)
Napolitana Pasta
Pomodoro sauce, garlic and spices.
R110
Bolognese
Italian mince with tomato & spices.
R135
Alfredo Pasta
Ham, mushroom, cream and a touch of tomato.
R135
Con Pollo Pasta
Chicken pieces/ pepper dews, onions & rosemary in a white wine cream sauce.
R160
Carbonara Pasta
Bacon, egg, onion, touch of cream and parmesan.
R138
Meatballs Pasta
Home made Italian meatballs in a pomodoro sauce.
R149
Prawn Tail Pasta
Pan fried prawns cooked in garlic, chilli, cheese & cream sauce.
R180
Al Peppe Pasta
Strips of fillet steak cooked in a cream, brandy & black pepper corn sauce.
R198
PIZZA CLASSIC
Dish
Description
Price (R)
Napolitana Pasta
Pomodoro sauce, garlic and spices.
R110
Bolognese
Italian mince with tomato & spices.
R135
Alfredo Pasta
Ham, mushroom, cream and a touch of tomato.
R135
Con Pollo Pasta
Chicken pieces/ pepper dews, onions & rosemary in a white wine cream sauce.
R160
Carbonara Pasta
Bacon, egg, onion, touch of cream and parmesan.
R138
Meatballs Pasta
Home made Italian meatballs in a pomodoro sauce.
R149
Prawn Tail Pasta
Pan fried prawns cooked in garlic, chilli, cheese & cream sauce.
R180
Al Peppe Pasta
Strips of fillet steak cooked in a cream, brandy & black pepper corn sauce.
R198
PIZZA SIGNATURE
Pizza
Description
Price (R)
Siciliana Pizza
Tomato base with anchovy’s , olives , capers & mozzarella cheese.
R138
Quattro Formaggi Pizza
Tomato base with cheddar cheese, Gorgonzola, feta & mozzarella cheese.
R127
Quattro Stagioni Pizza
Tomato base with , ham, mushroom, olives , artichokes & mozzarella cheese.
R138
Foresta Pizza
Tomato based with salami , black mushroom, feta, garlic ,green peppers & mozzarella cheese.
R145
Parma Pizza
Tomato base with parma ham,rocket, parmesan cheese & mozzarella cheese.
R195
Mexicana Pizza
Tomato base with Italian mince, chillies , garlic & mozzarella cheese.
R149
Morituri Pizza
Tomato base with seasoned chicken, bacon, feta, green pepper & mozzarella cheese.
R159
Carne Pizza
Tomato base with chorizo , onion , chilli, green pepper, mushrooms & mozzarella cheese.
R145
Seafood Pizza
Tomato base with calamari , mussels , prawns , anchovy’s & mozzarella cheese.
R205
Rib Pizza
Tomato base with marinated de boned ribs , onions & mozzarella cheese.
R135
La Mamma Pizza
Tomato base with bacon , mushrooms, feta & mozzarella cheese.
R155
Al Pappa Pizza
Tomato base with salami , mushrooms , feta & mozzarella cheese.
R155
Queens Pizza
Tomato base with chicken pieces, mushrooms , peppered , onion & mozzarella cheese.
R148
Ragazzo Pizza
Tomato base with mince, bacon, salami, chorizo, onions & mozzarella cheese.
R189
Divo Pizza
Tomato base with fillet strips, onions, cherry tomatoes, fresh rocket, mozzarella cheese, & drizzled with balsamic vinegar.
R178
PIZZA BREAD
Item
Description
Price (R)
Classic Pizza Bread
Garlic, herbs & olive oil.
R68
Classic with Cheese Pizza Bread
Garlic, herbs & mozzarella cheese.
R89
CHEF SPECIALS
Dish
Description
Price (R)
Fillet
300g Fillet grilled to your taste and basted in our special meat basting.
R235
Ribs
Pork flat rib char-grilled and basted in our rib basting sauce.
R195
Ribeye On The Bone
One of our most popular 500g ribeye on the bone grilled to your tasted and basted in our special meat basting.
R250
T-Bone
700g T-Bone grilled to your tasted and basted in our special meat basting.
R270
Steak & Egg
300g sirloin grilled to your taste grilled with our meat basting and topped with an egg.
R195
Oxtail
A rich & hearty oxtail cooked with red wine & delicious spices, bursting with flavour.
R248
Veal Marsala
Pork fillet medallions cooked in a mushroom and marsala wine cream sauce.
R195
Chicken Marsala
Chicken fillets cooked in a mushroom and marsala wine cream sauce.
R189
Baby Chicken
Baby chicken grilled to perfection in our wood burning pizza oven marinated in choice peri peri or lemon & herb.
R195
Grilled Chicken Breasts
Tender chicken breast grilled to perfection.
R138
Gordon Bleu
Pork fillet wrapped around ham & cheese filling crumbed & deep fried , served with a lemon cream sauce.
R205
Chicken Schnitzel
Tender chicken breasts crumbed and deep fried.
R145
Saltimbocca
Pork fillet medallions cooked in a white wine sauce topped with parma ham, mozzarella & sage.
R205
Pork Belly
Succulent pork belly basted in our special basting sauce with crisp crackling.
R195
Prawns
Prawns basted in our special lemon & herb basting.
R265
Hake
Fresh hake grilled or fried.
R160
Eisbein
Crispy Eisbein served with sauerkraut.
R198
Francos Schnitzel
Tender Chicken breasts flattened, crumbed & deep fried then topped with creamed spinach, napolitana sauce & mozzarella cheese finished off in the pizza oven.
R205
Chicken Involitini
Tender chicken breasts flattened & stuffed with cream spinach, mushrooms & cooked n a white wine cream-based sauce.
R205
Chicken Curry
Tender chicken pieces prepared in our special mild oriental curry.
R189
Prawn Curry
Prawns prepared in our special mild oriental curry.
R229
HAMBURGERS
Burger
Description
Price (R)
Chicken Burger
Tender chicken breast grilled served with tomato, onion & lettuce.
R105
Bacon & Cheese Burger
Pure beef patty with crispy bacon and served with lettuce, tomato & onion.
R135
Mushroom & Cheese Burger
Pure beef patty with creamy mushroom sauce & a slice of cheese served with lettuce, onion & tomato.
R135
KIDDIES
Item
Description
Price (R)
Kids Soccer Balls And Shoe Laces
Meatballs and spaghetti
R79
Kids Ribs & Chips
Kiddies marinated deboned ribs grilled to perfection served with chips.
R79
Kids Chicken Strips & Chips
Tender chicken breasts cut into strips, crumbed & deep fried served with chips.
R65
Kids Margarita Pizza
Tomato base pizza with mozzarella cheese.
R65
Kids Ham & Cheese Pizza
Tomato-based pizza with ham & mozzarella cheese.
R75
Kids Rump Strips & Chips
200g Rump grilled and cut into strips & served with chips.
R98
Kids Lasagna
Homemade beef lasagna.
R79
DESSERTS
Dessert
Description
Price (R)
Nutella Pizza
Pizza base smothered in Nutella chocolate spread with a choice of sliced bananas or strawberries.
R85
Chocolate Volcano Pudding
Warm chocolate pudding with a liquid chocolate center, served with ice cream. (Note: Reheating may be required at home, microwave for approximately 30 seconds.)
R79
Boston Brownie
Rich moist brownie with real dark chocolate & chopped pecans baked & covered in chocolate sauce.
R75
Apple Crumble Tart
Mixture of granny smith apples & mixed spues layered over a biscuit base with a dollop of French custard topped with a crumbly short crust.
R60
Red Velvet Cake Slice
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R79
SNACK MENU
Appetizer
Description
Price (R)
Chicken Strips
Tender chicken breasts cut into strips, crumbed & deep-fried served with a sweet & sour sauce.
R69
Cajun Style Pork Strips
Tender Pork fillet cut into strips, crumbed & deep-fried served with a sweet & sour sauce.
R69
Jalapeno Poppers (x6)
Jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese & bacon bits, crumbed & deep-fried served with ranch sauce.
R89
Chorizo
Traditional Portuguese sausage served with a peri-peri sauce.
R98
Chicken Wings (x6)
Chicken winglets served sweet & sticky.
R85
Calamari
150g Calamari rings deep-fried served with tartar sauce.
R85
Guilty Pleasure Fries
Hand-cut chips smothered in cheese sauce topped with bacon bits & crispy onions.
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