Bella Cucina
Divine Dining
Located in Franklin, Pennsylvania
 

Bella Cucina's Dinner Menu


   


 

In the Beginning . . .


 

Bella's Pan Seared Oysters
Dusted in Seasoned Flour with Spinach & Onions in a Garlic Parmesan Wine Sauce
$13

Parmesan Fried Calamari
Lightly Breaded Calamari with Roasted Red Pepper Strips,
Baby Spinach & Traditional Rémoulade
$9

Bella's Traditional Crab Cake
On a Bed of Black Bean Corn Salsa with a Lime Chive Crème Fraise & Roasted Red Coulis
$10

Warm Brie Phyllo Tart
Topped with Mixed Green Salad, Dried Cherries, Candied Pecans
& Drizzled with Local Honey
$9

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Slow Poached Shrimp with a Chipotle Cocktail Sauce & Lime Wedges
$13

Balsamic Glazed Crispy Peppered Duck
Fried Duck with Julienne Apples, Goat Cheese & Almonds over a Bed of Greens
$10

Porcupine Coconut Shrimp & Scallops
Shrimp & Scallops Tossed in Coconut Phyllo, Fried Golden Brown with a Sweet Pineapple Chili Drizzle
$14

  

For the Soul . . .

Soup Du Jour
$3.50/cup • $4.50/bowl
 

 From the Garden . . .

 


 

The Bella Salad
(Free with Entrée)
$4 small • $6 large

Traditional Caesar Salad
(With Entrée $2.00)
$5 small • $8 large
Add Grilled Chicken $4…Shrimp $9…Scallop  $11…Strip  $10…Salmon $10

Balsamic Marinated Goat Cheese and Grilled Asparagus Salad
With Toasted Crostini, Roasted Red Peppers, Bacon & Greens Tossed in Our House Made Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
(With Entrée $6)   $9

Caprese Martini 
Grape Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Olives & Chiffonade Basil tossed in
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  (With Entrée $5)  $8

 Dressings:
Gorgonzola Vinaigrette, Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette, Creamy Blue Cheese,
Green Goddess, Sweet Vidalia, Raspberry Vinaigrette & Creamy Cucumber Feta

 

 

The Fowl...

 

Seared Rosemary Duck Breast 
With a Phyllo Brie Cup, Baby Spinach, Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans &
a Dried Cherry Au Jus
$30

Pecan Crusted Chicken
With Roasted Red Potatoes, Green Beans, Caramelized Onions & a Rich Raspberry Brie Sauce
$20

Chicken & Shrimp Picatta
Tomatoes, Grilled Asparagus & Mushrooms in a Lemon Caper Wine Sauce
$22

 

 

The Grain...

Shrimp & Scallop Tortellini 
Quickly Sautéed Scallops & Shrimp Tossed with Tri-Colored Cheese Tortellini in a Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Sauce
$26

Bella's Greek Chicken 
With a Lemon Parmesan Wine Sauce Topped with Feta & Asiago Cheese on a Bed of Angel Hair Pasta
$19

House Made Porcini Braised Lamb Ravioli
Slow Cooked Lamb with Porcini Mushrooms & Parmesan Cheese Stuffed into Black Pepper Pasta Tossed with Spicy Pomodoro Sauce
$25

Fettuccine Alla Grecca with Sausage, Shrimp & Mussels 
Sautéed Hot Sausage, Jumbo Shrimp & PEI Mussels Tossed with Spinach, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions, Black Olives & Feta Cheese in a Aglio Sauce over Fettuccine
$26

House Made Meatballs & Marinara
Succulent Meatballs Tossed with Fettuccine in a Chunky Marinara
$14
 

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, eggs, shellfish or
seafood may increase your risk of food borne Illness

The Meat...

 


Chianti Braised Beef Short Rib
With Frizzled Onions, Blue Cheese, Creamy Red Pepper Risotto Cake &
a Sweet Chianti Porcini Reduction
$28

Pork Tournadoes 
Sautéed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Red Potatoes, Apples & Caramelized Onions
in a Mango Demi-Glace
$19
12oz Pesto Encrusted Strip Steak
Grilled 12oz Strip Encrusted with Pesto & Asiago Cheese on a Bed of Green Beans,
Grape Tomatoes & Onions
$31

Veal & Shrimp Scaloppini 
Thinly Pounded Veal Sautéed with Shrimp, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Spinach & Mushrooms in a Rich Herb Demi Glace
$29 

8oz Filet Au Poivre
Seared Peppercorn Encrusted Filet with Asparagus & Roasted Red Skin Potatoes, Draped with a Cognac Cream Au Jus
$33

 

The Sea...

Grilled Tuna Nicoise
With Red Potatoes, Green Beans & Black Olives, Topped with a Citrus Tomato Relish
$26

Apricot Shallot Glazed Norwegian Salmon & Shrimp
With Grilled Asparagus, Roasted Grape Tomatoes and Onions
$26

Cioppino
A Traditional San Francisco Fish Stew with Mussels, Shrimp, Scallops, Tuna, Salmon & Oysters in a Rich Tomato Saffron Broth
$28

Bella's Traditional Crab Cakes
With Baby Spinach, Roasted Red Peppers, Onions & Traditional Rémoulade
$21

Pan Seared Shrimp and Scallops
With Sautéed Baby Spinach, Tomatoes & a Creamy Red Pepper Risotto Cake with Dueling Pestos
$28

 Little Additions...

 


 

Grilled Asparagus & Goat Cheese Crostini
$5

Angel Hair in a Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce 
 $4

Portabella Frites with Traditional Rémoulade 
$5

Gouda Baked Mac & Cheese
$6

 Loaded Red Skin Potatoes- Bacon, Cheddar, Sour Cream & Scallions
 $5 

*Split Meals are Available for an Additional $4 Charge

Upon Request;
Our Chefs are Willing to Prepare Any of Your Favorite Dishes if We have the Product Available.

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, eggs, shellfish or
seafood may increase your risk of food borne Illness

 

 

 

 


Contact us today at our fine dining restaurant in Franklin, Pennsylvania,
for exotic specialties and unique atmosphere.