It's Our Birthday
Buon Cumpleanno!
Celebrate our birthday with us.
Join us on Thursday 8th October as we welcome Piera Pagnoni, a true Sfoglina from Bologna, a master of the ancient art of handmade pasta who has helped us create an authentic Bolognese dinner exclusively for our guests. Setting the mood for the evening will be a live music by a fisarmonicista (accordion player), filling the room with the sound of Italy.
Join us at Franca's
to celebrate our 1st birthday!
Tanti aguri Franca’s
Nonna’s Bologna Festa
SPUNTINI
Gnocco fritto con Proscuitto di Parma
Traditional Emilia-Romagna fried bread, served with thinly sliced Prosciutto di Parma
ANTIPASTI
Balanzoni burro e salvia
Spinach pasta filled with ricotta, mortadella & spinach, finished with butter, sage & Parmigiano Reggiano
SECONDI
Maialino al Latte
Milk-braised pork, served with breadcrumb-coated crispy roast potatoes, baked tomato with oregano, garlic & parmesan crumb, charred raddichio & balsamic
IL DOLCE
Zuppa Inglese AL
Alchermes-soaked sponge, apple and raspberry compote, burnt butter custard & chocolate creme
4 Course menu $85 per person
7pm, Thursday October 8th, 2026
Dietary requirements can be catered for upon request.
P: 0352447790
E: francas@baysidegeelong.com.au
Ground Floor, Bayside Geelong
13–15 The Esplanade, Geelong Waterfront
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