Francesca's On Chestnut
Hours & Location
200 E Chestnut St,
Chicago, IL 60611
312-482-8800
Sunday - Thursday
11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday & Saturday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Happy Hour
Monday - Friday
3:00PM - 6:00 PM
Francesca’s Family of Restaurants has opened its doors in 2009 on Chestnut Street in Chicago’s famous Gold Coast neighborhood. The restaurant brings Mia Francesca’s famous rustic, Italian cuisine to the 150-seat space.
“We opened our first location on Clark Street in Lakeview over 30 years ago and we’re so excited to return to our roots and open another Chicago neighborhood spot,” says Francesca’s Restaurants owner Scott Harris.
Menus
Available
Monday - Friday
3 - 6 PM
Happy Hour
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Pizzetta del Giorno
CHEF’S INSPIRATION
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Arancini
SPINACH & RICOTTA ARANCINI + BLACK TRUFFLE FONDUE
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Bruschette Traditional
TOMATOES + BASIL + GARLIC + FRESH MOZZARELLA
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Fried Roman Artichokes
CALABRIAN CHILI AIOLI, PARMESAN
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Baked Goat Cheese
POMODORO, GRILLED BREAD, SICILIAN OLIVE OIL
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Meatball Sliders
SHAVED PARMESAN + POMODORO
Lunch
Download PDFAntipasti
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Bruschette con Carciofi
RUSTIC BREAD, TOMATOES, BASIL, FRESH MOZZARELLA, ROASTED ARTICHOKE
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Risotto Gamberi Primavera
SHRIMP, ZUCCHINI, YELLLOW SQUASH, CHERRY TOMATOES, PARMESAN
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Nonna’s Meatballs
WHIPPED RICOTTA, POMODORO SAUCE, RUSTIC BREAD
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Lenticchie e Spinaci
BRAISED LENTILS, SPINACH, GOAT CHEESE
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Cozze Rosso or Bianco
PEI MUSSELS, SPICY MARINARA OR WHITE WINE, GARLIC, RUSTIC BREAD
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Carpaccio con Tre-Colore
SLICED RAW NY STRIP, CAPERS, TOMATOES, PARMESAN, MUSHROOMS, BASIL, ARUGULA, RADICCHIO
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Sophia's Sausage & Peppers
ROASTED PEPPERS, ITALIAN SAUSAGE DONE OLD SCHOOL
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Calamari Fritti
CRISPY CALAMARI, LEMON, SPICY MARINARA
Insalate
ADD CHICKEN, SHRIMP (3PC), or SALMON-
Asparagus
TOMATOES, BLUE CHEESE, LEMON, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
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Insalata Caesar*
ROMAINE, GARLIC CROUTONS, PARMIGIANO, ANCHOVIES, CAESAR DRESSING
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Italian Chopped
ROMAINE, RADICCHIO, CASTELVETRANO OLIVES, PEPPERONCINI, BLUE CHEESE, CRISPY PROSCIUTTO, TOMATOES, MARINATED ARTICHOKES,
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Insalata alla Francesca
ROMAINE, RADICCHIO, TOMATOES, PEA PODS, GREEN BEANS, CARROTS, CUCUMBERS, BLUE CHEESE, LEMON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
Paste
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Spaghetti alla Carbonara
SAUTEED PANCETTA, BLACK PEPPER, PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE, EGG YOLK
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Gnocchi con Norcina
SAUTÉED SLICED ITALIAN SAUSAGE, ONION, PANCETTA, THREE CHEESE SAUCE
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Linguine con Vongole
MANILA CLAMS, GARLIC, RED CHILI FLAKES, OLIVE OIL, WHITE WINE, FRESH PARSLEY
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Rigatoni alla Vodka
CRUMBLED SAUSAGE, FRESH MOZZARELLA, PARMIGIANO, VODKA SAUCE
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Linguine Arrabbiata
SPICY TOMATO SAUCE, PARSLEY, PARMIGIANO
Secondi
served with choice of french fries or mixed green salad-
Panino con Polpette
NONNA’S MEATBALLS, POMODORO, ROASTED ONIONS, PROVOLONE, RUSTIC BAGUETTE
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Panino alla Caprese
FRESH TOMATO, BASIL, MOZZARELLA, PESTO, RUSTIC BAGUETTE (ADD PROSCIUTTO OR CHICKEN +6)
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Panino con Pollo alla Parmigiana
BREADED CHICKEN, POMODORO, MOZZARELLA, PARMIGIANO, ARUGULA, RUSTIC BAGUETTE
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Panino Vegetali Grigliati
GRILLED ZUCCHINI, ROASTED YELLOW SQUASH, MUSHROOMS, ONION, BELL PEPPER, TOMATO, BASIL, CREAMY GOAT CHEESE, RUSTIC BAGUETTE
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Pollo Milanese
CRISPY CHICKEN, RIGATONI ALLA VODKA, CHERRY TOMATOES, ARUGULA, RED ONION, GRANA PADANA
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Salmone alla Fresca*
PAN-SEARED ATLANTIC SALMON, ASPARAGUS, AVOCADO, RED ONIONS, TOMATOES
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Davanti Burger
BACON JAM, ROASTED TOMATOES, CHEESE CURD, ARUGULA, ROASTED GARLIC AIOLI, PARMESAN FRIES
Dining Room Menu
Download PDFAntipasti
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Bruschette con Carciofi
RUSTIC BREAD, TOMATOES, BASIL, FRESH MOZZARELLA, ROASTED ARTICHOKE
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Risotto Gamberi Primavera
SHRIMP, ZUCCHINI, YELLLOW SQUASH, CHERRY TOMATOES, PARMESAN
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Roasted Beets
WALNUT BUTTER, CRÈME FRAICHE, CHIVES
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Sophia’s Sausage & Peppers
ROASTED PEPPERS, ITALIAN SAUSAGE
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Carpaccio con Tre-Colore
SLICED RAW NY STRIP, CAPERS, TOMATOES, PARMESAN, MUSHROOMS, BASIL, ARUGULA, RADICCHIO
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Nonna’s Meatballs
WHIPPED RICOTTA, POMODORO SAUCE, RUSTIC BREAD
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Cozze Rosso or Bianco
PEI MUSSELS, SPICY MARINARA OR WHITE WINE, GARLIC, RUSTIC BREAD
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Calamari Fritti
CRISPY CALAMARI, LEMON, SPICY MARINARA
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Lenticchie e Spinaci
BRAISED LENTILS, SPINACH, GOAT CHEESE
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Pizza Napoletana
CHERRY TOMATOES, GARLIC, ARUGULA, PROVOLONE CHEESE, SHAVED PARMESAN
Insalate
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Asparagus
TOMATOES, BLUE CHEESE, LEMON, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
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Insalata Caesar*
ROMAINE, GARLIC CROUTONS, PARMIGIANO, ANCHOVIES, CAESAR DRESSING
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Italian Chopped
ROMAINE, RADICCHIO, CASTELVETRANO OLIVES, PEPPERONCINI, BLUE CHEESE, CRISPY PROSCIUTTO, TOMATOES, MARINATED ARTICHOKES, RED WINE VINAIGRETTE
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Insalata alla Francesca
ROMAINE, RADICCHIO, TOMATOES, PEA PODS, GREEN BEANS, CARROTS, CUCUMBERS, BLUE CHEESE, LEMON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
Pasta
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Spaghetti alla Carbonara
SAUTEED PANCETTA, BLACK PEPPER, PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE, EGG YOLK
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Linguine Arrabbiata
SPICY TOMATO SAUCE, PARSLEY, PARMIGIANO
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Rigatoni alla Vodka
CRUMBLED SAUSAGE, FRESH MOZZARELLA, PARMIGIANO, VODKA SAUCE
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Linguine con Frutti di Mare
SHRIMP, CLAMS, MUSSELS, CALAMARI, SPICY MARINARA
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Dana's Bolognese
SPAGHETTI, TOMATO-MEAT SAUCE, BASIL, PECORINO
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Gnocchi con Norcina
SAUTÉED SLICED ITALIAN SAUSAGE, ONION, PANCETTA, THREE CHEESE SAUCE
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Linguine con Vongole
MANILA CLAMS, GARLIC, RED CHILI FLAKES, OLIVE OIL, WHITE WINE, FRESH PARSLEY
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Ravioli con Funghi
FOUR CHEESE FILLED RAVIOLI, TOMATO-MUSHROOM SAUCE, FRESH MOZZARELLA
Secondi
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Melanzane Parmigiana
BAKED EGGPLANT, TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE, FRESH MOZZARELLA, PARMIGIANO, SERVED WITH LINGUINE
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Salmone alla Fresca
PAN SEARED ATLANTIC SALMON, ASPARAGUS, AVOCADO, RED ONIONS, TOMATOES
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Pollo Milanese
CRISPY CHICKEN, RIGATONI ALLA VODKA, CHERRY TOMATOES, ARUGULA, RED ONION, GRANA PADANA
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Pesce Biano Pagliacci
ROASTED WHITEFISH, BROCCOLI, CHERRY TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS, EGGPLANT, ZUCCHINI, GARLIC, WHITE WINE
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Pollo Sassi
SAUTÉED CHICKEN BREAST, ROASTED ARTICHOKES, WILD MUSHROOMS, HERBS, BRANDY SAUCE SERVED WITH LINGUINE AGLIO E OLIO
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Pollo Arrosto alla Romana
ROASTED HALF CHICKEN, GARLIC, SHALLOTS, ROSEMARY, CHILI FLAKES, LEMON, EVOO, ROASTED POTATOES
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Angello alla Veneziana
BRAISED VENETIAN SPICED LAMB SHANK, LENTILS, SPINACH, GOAT CHEESE, NATURAL JUS, AGED BALSAMICO
Contorni
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Mixed Vegetables
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Sautéed Mushrooms
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Pasta Aglio e Olio
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Roasted Potatoes
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Sautéed Spinach
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Sautéed Shrimp
Dolci
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Tiramisu
LAYERS OF ESPRESSO-SOAKED LADYFINGERS WITH JUST ENOUGH RUM TO MAKE NONNA HAPPY, MASCARPONE CREAM, CHOCOLATE SAUCE, AND A DUSTING OF COCOA
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Michigan Sour Cherry Crumble
A GOLDEN CRUMBLE HUGGING SWEET-TART JUICY CHERRIES WITH VANILLA BEAN GELATO THAT MELTS LIKE A GOOD COMPLIMENT
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Sticky Toffee Carrot Cake
CARROT CAKE MEETS LA DOLCE VITA—PERFECTLY SPICED, TOPPED WITH CANDIED WALNUTS, A KISS OF ORANGE ZEST, AND SOUR CREAM GELATO TO KEEP THINGS INTERESTING.
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Lemon Olive Oil Cake
A SLICE OF SICILIAN SUNSHINE—ZESTY LEMON AND DELICATE OLIVE OIL, TOPPED WITH VANILLA WHIPPED CREAM AND FRESH BERRIES.
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Chef Erin’s Favorite Chocolate Cake
DECADENT AND FUDGEY WARM CHOCOLATE CAKE TOPPED WITH NUTELLA GELATO AND HAZELNUT CRUNCH THAT’S PURE AMORE
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Profiteroles
WARM, PILLOWY CREAM PUFFS WITH PISTACHIO GELATO—A NOD TO THE KING OF ITALIAN NUTS—AND DRAPED IN A RICH CHOCOLATE SAUCE.
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Sloppy Sundae
MESSY IN THE BEST WAY—VANILLA GELATO WITH CARAMEL SWIRLS, CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE, BISCOTTI, CANDIED PECANS, A CLOUD OF WHIPPED CREAM, AND THAT CHERRY.
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Gelati & Sorbetti
CHEF'S CHOICE, ASK YOUR SERVER FOR DETAILS
Wine & Cocktail List
Our wine selections and handmade cocktails are ever-changing and evolving.
See what's seasonal and fresh on our current list!
Children's Menu
Available for children 12 and under.
All items are served with your choice of soft drink, milk or juice, and a scoop of gelato.
Pasta
$9.95-
Spaghetti & Meatball
with tomato sauce
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Rigatoni
with butter
Entrées
$10.95Served with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli and carrots, or strawberries.
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Crispy Chicken Tenders
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Grilled Chicken Breast
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Roasted Salmon
with lemon mayo