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
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
Dining Room Menu
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Bruschette alla Romana
Garlic toast, marinated tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella
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Bruschette con Fiche
Garlic toast, marinated mission figs, mozzarella, coppa, wildflower honey
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Calamari Fritti
Crispy calamari with marinara
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Carpaccio con Carciofi*
Thinly-sliced raw NY Strip, roasted artichoke, capers, tomato, mushroom, lemon, olive oil, grana padana
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Spiedini di Bistecca e Funghi*
Skewered beef tenderloin, cremini mushrooms, cipollini onions with salsa verde and calabrian aioli
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Polpette al Fiore
Homemade beef and pork meatballs, pomodoro, seasoned ricotta, toasted ciabatta
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Cozze Bianco o Rosso*
PEI mussels with marinara and herbs OR white wine, spinach and tomatoes. Served with ciabatta
Insalate
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Insalata alla Francesca
Romaine, endive, radicchio, tomatoes, peapods, green beans, carrots, cucumbers, blue cheese, lemon and balsamic vinaigrette
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Insalata Caesar*
Romaine, garlic croutons, shaved parmigiano, Caesar dressing
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Insalata al Finocchio
Shaved fennel, Sicilian olive oil, cherry tomatoes, arugula, red onion, red wine vinegar
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Insalata Mista con Pera
Mixed greens, bosc pear, candied pecans, blue cheese, white balsamic vinaigrette
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Burrata con Bruxelles
Burrata, roasted brussels, spiced fennel, pistachio gremolata, sea salt
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Lenticchie e Spinaci
Brasied lentils, wilted spinach and goat cheese
Paste & Riso
Please refer to Gluten-Friendly Menu for Gluten-Friendly Pasta selections-
Paccheri alla Vodka e Salsiccia
Fiore's paccheri, vodka sauce, basil, mozzarella, crumbled sausage
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Agnolotti alla Piemontese
Stracchino, brown butter brodo, chives, basil
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Mezze Rigatoni alla Melanzane
Fiore's mezze rigatoni, spicy tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Spaghetti con Mozzarella
Pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Fettuccine della Nonna
Fettuccine, braised short rib, fresh herbs, parmigiano
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Linguine con Vongole
Sautéed Manila clams, olive oil, fresno peppers, garlic white wine, parsley
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Bucatini al Funghetto
Porcini and wild mushrooms, mascarpone, white truffle oil, oregano, brandy cream sauce
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Risotto del Giorno
Chef's daily preparation
Secondi
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Pollo Arrosto alla Romana
Roasted half chicken, garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon, olive oil, roasted potatoes
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Pollo Milanes
Crispy chicken cutlets, rigatoni alla vodka, arugula, cherry tomato, red onion, pecorino romano
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Filetto con Bruxelles*
6 oz center cut beef filet, roasted brussels, red wine demi
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Filetto di Maiale Valdostana*
Pan-roasted pork tenderloin, wild mushrooms, spinach, fontina and white truffle sauce, pork jus
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Salmone con Gamberi e Fagiolini*
Roasted Atlantic salmon, jumbo shrimp, green beans, roasted tomato, lobster cream sauce
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Pesce Bianco ai Balsamico*
Lake Superior whitefish, dinosaur kale, garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, capers, lemon- balsamic sauce
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Frutti di Mare Acqua Pazza*
Jumbo shrimp, scallops, mussels, caper, garlic, spinach, white wine, spicy cherry tomato sauce
Contorni
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Pasta Aglio e Olio
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Sautéed Shrimp
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Sauteed Mixed Vegetables
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Sausage & Peppers
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Roasted Potatoes
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Sautéed Spinach
Lunch
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Bruschette alla Romana
Garlic toast, marinated tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella
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Bruschette con Fiche
Garlic toast, marinated mission figs, mozzarella, coppa, wildflower honey
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Calamari Fritti
Crispy calamari with marinara
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Carpaccio con Carciofi*
Thinly-sliced raw NY Strip, roasted artichoke, capers, tomato, mushroom, lemon, olive oil, grana padana
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Spiedini di Bistecca e Funghi*
Skewered beef tenderloin, cremini mushrooms, cipollini onions with salsa verde and calabrian aioli
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Polpette al Fiore
Homemade beef and pork meatballs, pomodoro, seasoned ricotta, toasted ciabatta
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Carciofi Fritti
Crispy artichokes, Calabrian chili aioli, parsley
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Lenticchie e Spinaci
Braised lentils, wilted spinach, goat cheese
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Cozze Bianco o Rosso*
PEI mussels with marinara and herbs OR white wine, spinach and tomatoes. Served with ciabatta
Insalate
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Insalata alla Francesca
Romaine, endive, radicchio, pea pods, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, blue cheese, lemon, balsamic vinaigrette
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Insalata Cesare con Pollo*
Romaine, grilled chicken breast, garlic croutons, shaved parmigiano, Caesar dressing,
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Eggplant Caprese
Fried Eggplant, marinated tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, saba
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Insalata con Carne*
4 oz petite filet, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, roasted red onion, blue cheese, red wine vinaigrette
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Insalata Tre-Colore con Gamberi
Arugula, radicchio, Belgian endive, sautéed jumbo gulf shrimp, tomatoes, balsamic, shaved parmigiano
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Pomodoro e Salmone*
Tomatoes, onions, Sicilian cured olives, basil, cucumbers
Paste
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Paccheri alla Vodka e Salsiccia
Fiore's paccheri, vodka sauce, basil, mozzarella, crumbled sausage
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Spaghetti con Mozzarella
Pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Mezze Rigatoni alla Melanzane
Fiore's mezze rigatoni, spicy tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Risotto del Giorno
Chef's daily preparation
Panini e Piatti
served with choice of french fries or mixed green salad-
Panino di Pesce*
Grilled halibut, lemon caper aioli, beefsteak tomato, arugula, brioche bun
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Francesca's Double Smash Burger*
Two burger patties, crispy pancetta, Calabrian aioli, balsamic cipollini onions, fontina, roasted tomatoes, arugula
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Panino alla Milanese di Pollo
Crispy chicken breast, roasted garlic aioli, fontina cheese, arugula, shaved red onion, tomato, French baguette
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Panino con Polpette
Nonna's meatballs, pomodoro, roasted onions, sweet provolone, French baguette
Contorni
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Pasta Aglio e Olio
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Sautéed Shrimp
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Sauteed Mixed Vegetables
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Sausage & Peppers
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Roasted Potatoes
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Sautéed Spinach
Wine & Cocktail List
Our wine selections and handmade cocktails are ever-changing and evolving.
See what's seasonal and fresh on our current list!
Gluten Friendly Menu
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Calamari in Padella
Sautéed calamari, capers, roma tomato, spinach, garlic, lemon, chili flake, extra virgin olive oil
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Carpaccio con Avocado*
Thinly-sliced raw NY strip, capers, tomato, mushroom, avocado, lemon, olive oil, grana padana
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Cozze Bianco o Rosso*
PEI mussels with marinara and herbs OR white wine, spinach and tomatoes
Insalate
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Insalata alla Francesca
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic
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Insalata Cesare
Romaine, shaved parmigiano, Caesar dressing
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Insalata Ghiottona
Italian chopped salad with romaine, marinated artichokes, black olives, genoa salami, provolone, roasted peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, red wine vinaigrette
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Carciofi alla Piccata
Braised artichoke hearts, garlic, caper, lemon white wine sauce
Paste
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Pasta alla Vodka e Salsiccia
Vodka sauce, crumbled sausage, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Pasta con Vongole*
Sautéed manila clams, olive oil, fresno peppers, garlic, white wine, parsley
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Pasta alla Melanzane
Spicy tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Pasta con Vongole*
Sautéed manila clams, olive oil, fresno peppers, garlic, white wine, parsley
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Pasta Bolognese
Beef, tomato sauce, carrots, celery, onion, parmigano
Secondi
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Saltimbocca di Pollo
Sautéed chicken breast, prosciutto, white wine, sage, sautéed spinach
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Filetto e Patate*
8 oz filet, smashed potatoes, grilled knob onion, salsa verde
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Ippoglosso al Limone*
Sautéed halibut, lemon white wine sauce, capers, sautéed spinach
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Frutti di Mare Acqua Pazza*
Jumbo shrimp, scallops, mussels, capers, garlic, spinach, white wine, spicy cherry tomato sauce
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Salmone alla Fresca*
Grilled salmon, tomato, avocado, red onion, olive oil, basil, lemon, saba over grilled asparagus
Dolci
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Frutta di Sottobosco
Fresh mixed berries, vanilla whipped cream
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Gelati e Sorbetti
Ask your server for today’s selections
Dolci
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Tiramisu
espresso & rum-soaked ladyfinger, mascarpone cream, cocoa, and chocolate sauce
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Chocolate Torte
many layers of chocolate cake and chocolate fudge, vanilla bean gelato, cherries and chocolate sea salt crumble
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Ricotta Cannoli
warm spices, candied apples, walnut streusel, brown butter caramel
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Citrus Sbriciolata
italian crumb cake, lemon curd, sweet ricotta
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Profiteroles
warm cream puffs, pistachio gelato, chocolate sauce
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Sloppy Sundae
vanilla gelato, caramel, chocolate sauce, candied pecans, maraschino cherry, whipped cream
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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Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites
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Grilled Chicken Breast
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Roasted Salmon
with lemon mayo