Francesca's Vicinato
Hours & Location
12960 South La Grange Road,
Palos Park, IL 60464
708-671-1600
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 Vicinato is located in Palos Park near the Orland Park Shopping District. The menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.
Menus
Available
Monday - Friday
3 - 6 PM
Happy Hour
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Pizzetta del Giorno
CHEF’S INSPIRATION
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Fried Roman Artichokes
CALABRIAN CHILI AIOLI, PARMESAN
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Bruschetta del Giorno
CHEF’S INSPIRATION
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Pepe Imbottiti
PROVOLONE AND PROSCIUTTO STUFFED PEPPERS, AGED BALSAMICO, TUSCAN OLIVE OIL
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Vinny’s Bolognese Fries
PECORINO, HERBS
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Baked Goat Cheese
POMODORO, GRILLED BREAD, SICILIAN OLIVE OIL
Lunch
Download PDFAntipasti
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Bruschette con Spinaci
RUSTIC BREAD, TOMATOES, BASIL, FRESH MOZZARELLA, SAUTÉED SPINACH
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Nonna's Meatballs
TWO GIANT MEATBALLS, WHIPPED RICOTTA, POMODORO SAUCE, RUSTIC BREAD
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Lenticchie e Spinaci
BRAISED LENTILS, SPINACH, GOAT CHEESE
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Cozze alla Marinara
PEI MUSSELS, SPICY MARINARA, RUSTIC BREAD
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Risotto alla Contadina
ITALIAN RICE, SAUSAGE, ONIONS, ROASTED PLUM TOMATOES, FONTINELLA CHEESE
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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
Pasta
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Rigatoni alla Buttera
ITALIAN SAUSAGE, PEAS, GARLIC, BASIL, TOMATO CREAM SAUCE
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Rigatoni al Pomodoro
TOMATO BASIL SAUCE, TUSCAN OLIVE OIL, GARLIC
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Linguine con Cozze
PEI MUSSELS, GARLIC, OLIVE OIL, SPICY MARINARA
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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 alla Contadina
ITALIAN RICE, SAUSAGE, ONIONS, ROASTED PLUM TOMATOES, FONTINELLA CHEESE
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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 alla Marinara
PEI MUSSELS, SPICY MARINARA, 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, EVOO, ARUGULA, PROVOLONE, 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
Please refer to Gluten-Friendly Menu for Gluten-Friendly Pasta selections-
Rigatoni alla Buttera
ITALIAN SAUSAGE, PEAS, GARLIC, BASIL, TOMATO CREAM SAUCE
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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 agli Scampi
SHRIMP, GARLIC, CHILI FLAKES, CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE
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Dana's Bolognese
SPAGHETTI, TOMATO-MEAT SAUCE, BASIL, PECORINO
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Rigatoni alle Verdure
MUSHROOMS, CHERRY TOMATOES, ZUCCHINI, EGGPLANT, PEPPERS, BROCCOLI, ESCAROLE, GARLIC, PINE NUTS, HERB BROTH
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Linguine con Calamari
SAUTÉED CALAMARI, ANCHOVIES, GARLIC, SPICY MARINARA
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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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Filetto Gorgonzola
8 OZ. PAN-ROASTED FILET MIGNON, SPINACH, GORGONZOLA CREAM SAUCE
Contorni
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Mixed Vegetables
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Sauteed 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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Brioche Pudding
STICKY, SWEET, AND DOWNRIGHT IRRESISTIBLE— CANDIED APPLE & CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING, VANILLA BEAN GELATO, AND APPLE CIDER CARAMEL THAT LINGERS
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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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Chocolate Torte
DECADENT LAYERS OF CHOCOLATE CAKE AND FUDGE WITH VANILLA BEAN GELATO ON THE SIDE, CHERRIES ON TOP, AND A DUSTING OF CHOCOLATE SEA SALT CRUMBLE 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
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Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites