Francesca's Famiglia
Hours & Location
100 E Station St,
Barrington, IL 60010
847-277-1027
Sunday - Thursday
11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Happy Hour | Monday - Friday
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday & Saturday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Francesca’s Famiglia, nestled in downtown Barrington’s quaint shopping district, features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. Simple rustic cooking, friendly service and fair prices make Francesca’s an experience to remember!
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 Spinaci
RUSTIC BREAD, TOMATOES, BASIL, FRESH MOZZARELLA, SAUTÉED SPINACH
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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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Sophia’s Sausage & Peppers
ROASTED PEPPERS, ITALIAN SAUSAGE
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Carpaccio con Avocado
SLICED RAW NY STRIP, CAPERS, TOMATOES, PARMESAN, MUSHROOMS, AVOCADO
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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
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Insalata Mista Con Lamponi
MIXED GREENS, CARAMELIZED WALNUTS, BLUE CHEESE, RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Pasta
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Spaghetti alla Carbonara
SAUTEED PANCETTA, BLACK PEPPER, PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE, EGG YOLK
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Rigatoni al Pomodoro
TOMATO BASIL SAUCE, TUSCAN OLIVE OIL, GARLIC
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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 Spinaci
RUSTIC BREAD, TOMATOES, BASIL, FRESH MOZZARELLA, SAUTÉED SPINACH
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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 Avocado
SLICED RAW NY STRIP, CAPERS, TOMATOES, PARMESAN, MUSHROOMS, AVOCADO
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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 Tre-Colore
FRESH MOZZARELLA, RADICCHIO, ARUGULA, AND ROASTED PLUM TOMATOES
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
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Insalata Mista Con Lamponi
MIXED GREENS, CARAMELIZED WALNUTS, BLUE CHEESE, RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE
PASTA
Please refer to Gluten-Friendly Menu for Gluten-Friendly Pasta selections-
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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Rigatoni alla Bavosa
LIGHT TOMATO BASIL SAUCE, MELTED MOZZARELLA, EVOO, PARMESAN
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Linguine con Vongole
MANILA CLAMS, GARLIC, RED CHILI FLAKES, OLIVE OIL, WHITE WINE, FRESH PARSLEY
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Ravioli ai Spinaci
SPINACH FILLED PASTA, FOUR CHEESE & POMODORO SAUCE, PARMIGIANO, SPINACH
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 Bianco Pagliacci*
ROASTED WHITEFISH, BROCCOLI, CHERRY TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS, EGGPLANT, ZUCCHINI, GARLIC, WHITE WINE
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Pollo Arrosto alla Romana
ROASTED HALF CHICKEN, GARLIC, SHALLOTS, ROSEMARY, CHILI FLAKES, LEMON, EVOO, ROASTED POTATOES
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Ossobuco di Maiale con salsa verde
BRAISED PORK SHANK, SAFFRON RISOTTO, SALSA VERDE, NATURAL AU JUS
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!
Cocktails
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Limoncello di Fragole
Homemade limoncello, Grey Goose-infused strawberry lemongrass, strawberry purée, lemon, Aegean tonic
$16
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Bella Vecchia Sicilia
Maker’s Mark bourbon, Averna, Luxardo cherry syrup, orange bitters
$18
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Paloma Bergamo
Gran centenario plata, fresh grapefruit juice, St. Elder Pamplemousse liqueur, lime juice, grapefruit bitters
$16
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Svegliati
Tito’s, Tuaca, Borghetti espresso liqueur, espresso
$18
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Spritz Happens
Prima perla prosecco, club soda, and choice of: Amalfi – Aperol Hugo – St. Elder Elderflower Limoncello – house-made
$15
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Miele e Limone
Hendrick’s gin, honey syrup, lemon juice, honeycomb
$16
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Sophia Loren
Grey Goose, lime, black cherry
$17
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Paradiso
Bacardi pineapple, Cruzan hurricane, Aperol, passionfruit, lime juice, tiki bitters
$16
Zero Proof
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Lyre’s Cocktails
Amalfi Spritz Classico Sparkling Rum Mule
$13
Vino
Spumante
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Bricco Riella
Moscato D'asti 2025, Piemonte
Glass $12
Bottle $47
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Prima Perla
Prosecco NA, Treviso
Glass $13
Bottle $51
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Poggio Costa
Prosecco rosé NA, Veneto
Glass $15
Bottle $59
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Case Bianche
Prosecco Superiore NA, Valdobbiadene
Bottle $49
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Tenuta Col Sandago
Brut rosé NA, Veneto
Bottle $65
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Veuve Clicquot “Yellow Label”
Champagne, NV
375ml $95
750 ml $155
Rosé
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Avaline
Rosé NV, Provence
Glass $13
Bottle $51
Bianco
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Dr. Pauly “Noble House”
Riesling 2024, Mosel
Glass $12
Bottle $47
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Bosso
Pinot Grigio 2024, Veneto
Glass $12
Bottle $47
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Gale Force
Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
Glass $13
Bottle $51
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Maison De Madeleine
Sancerre 2024, Loire Valley
Glass $23
Bottle $91
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Villa Sparina
Gavi Di Gavi 2024, Piemonte
Glass $15
Bottle $59
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Villa San Zeno
Chardonnay 2024, Veneto
Glass $12
Bottle $47
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Sonoma Cutrer
Chardonnay 2024, Sonoma Coast
Glass $16
Bottle $63
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Argiolas Costamolino
Vermentino 2025, Sardinia
Glass $13
Bottle $51
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Pine Ridge
Chenin Blanc + Viognier 2023, California
Glass $12
Bottle $47
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Depaolo
Pinot Grigio 2024, Delle Venezie
Bottle $36
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Tramin
Pinot Grigio 2025, Alto Adige
Bottle $45
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King Estate “Artisian”
Pinot Grigio 2024, Willamette
Bottle $49
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Matanzas Creek “Sonoma County”
Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Sonoma
Bottle $39
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Freemark Abbey
Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Napa
Bottle $67
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Duckhorn Chardonnay
2024, Napa
Bottle $67
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Flowers
Chardonnay 2024, Sonoma Coast
Bottle $76
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Nickel & Nickel “Truchard Vineyard”
Chardonnay, 2024, Napa
Bottle $99
Rosso
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Ghibello
Sangiovese 2023, Tuscany
Glass $12
Bottle $47
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Vicchiomaggio “San Jacopo”
Chianti Classico 2024, Tuscany
Glass $14
Bottle $55
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Brancaia
Tre Toscana 2024, Tuscany
Glass $16
Bottle $63
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Altesino
Rosso Di Montalcino 2024, Tuscany
Glass $18
Bottle $71
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Masciarelli
Montepulciano D’abruzzo 2024, Abruzzo
Glass $12
Bottle $47
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Deloach
Pinot Noir 2024, California
Glass $12
Bottle $47
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La Grenade Pinot Noir
2023, Willamette Valley
Glass $16
Bottle $63
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Duckhorn “Decoy”
Merlot 2023, California
Glass $15
Bottle $59
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Charles & Charles “Bolt”
Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Columbia Valley
Glass $12
Bottle $47
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Beringer “Knights Valley”
Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Sonoma
Glass $17
Bottle $67
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Unshackled “By Prisoner”
Red Blend 2023, California
Glass $15
Bottle $59
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Villa Monsignore
Barolo 2022, Piemonte
Glass $20
Bottle $79
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Depaolo
Pinot Noir 2024, Veneto
Bottle $36
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