Francesca's Amici
Hours & Location
174 N York St,
Elmhurst, IL 60126
630-279-7970
Monday - Thursday
11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday & Saturday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Francesca’s Amici is located in vibrant downtown Elmhurst. The menu features zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.
Menus
Dining Room Menu
Download PDFAntipasti
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Bruschette alla Romana
Garlic toast, marinated tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella
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Bruschette con Pomodori e Rucola
Garlic toast, semi dry yellow tomatoes, melted mozzarella, arugula, olive oil
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Calamari Fritti
Crispy calamari with marinara
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Carpaccio alla Francesca
Thinly sliced raw NY Strip, capers, tomato, mushroom, lemon, olive oil, grana padana
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Prosciutto con Burrata
Prosciutto di parma, burrata, basil-pine nut pesto, saba, olive oil
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Polpette al Fiore
Homemade beef and pork meatballs, pomodoro, seasoned ricotta, toasted ciabatta
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Cozze Marinara
PEI Mussels, marinara, herbs, ciabatta
Insalate
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Insalata alla Francesca
Romaine, endive, radicchio, peapods, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, crumbled blue cheese, lemon and balsamic vinaigrette
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Insalata Cesare
Romaine, garlic croutons, shaved parmigiano, Caesar dressing
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Insalata con Rucola
Arugula, grated pecorino, lemon, olive oil
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Carciofi alla Piccata
Braised artichoke hearts, garlic, caper, lemon white wine sauce
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Broccolini alla Pugliese
Grilled broccolini, charred lemon vinaigrette, Caciocavallo, Calabrian chili breadcrumbs
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Lenticchie e Spinaci
Braised lentils, wilted spinach and goat cheese
Paste & Riso
Please refer to Gluten-Friendly Menu for Gluten-Friendly Pasta selections-
Risotto alla Contadina
Carnaroli rice, Italian sausage, roasted tomatoes, onions, fontinella
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Mezze Rigatoni alla Melanzane
Fiore's mezze rigatoni, spicy tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Paccheri alla Vodka e Salsiccia
Fiore's paccheri, vodka sauce, basil, mozzarella, crumbled sausage
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Fettuccine della Nonna*
Fresh fettuccine, braised short rib, fresh herbs, parmigiano
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Linguine alla Caruso
Jumbo shrimp, garlic, olive oil, pomodoro and basil pine nut pesto
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Lasagna Tre-Formaggi
Mozzarella, parmesan, goat cheese lasagna, basil, pomodoro
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Ravioli con Mascarpone e Noci
Mushroom ravioli, hazelnuts, fresh tomatoes, truffle oil, mascarpone cream sauce
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 Francesce
Crispy chicken breast, shaved lemon, green beans, lemon-herb cream sauce
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Vitello Sassi
Pan-roasted veal medallions, roasted artichoke, mushrooms, herbs, brandy sauce
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Ossobucco di Agnello
Slow-roasted lamb shank, braised cannelini beans, lamb sugo, pistachio gremolata, mascarpone polenta
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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 and lemon balsamic sauce
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Frutti di Mare Acqua Pazza*
Jumbo shrimp, scallops, mussels, capers, garlic, spinach, white wine, spicy cherry tomato sauce (add linguine +$3)
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
Download PDFAntipasti
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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 alla Francesca
Thinly sliced raw NY Strip, capers, tomato, mushroom, lemon, olive oil, grana padana
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Prosciutto con Burrata
Prosciutto di parma, burrata, basil-pine nut pesto, saba, olive oil
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Cozze Marinara
PEI Mussels, marinara, herbs, ciabatta
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 con Rucola
Arugula, grated pecorino, lemon, olive oil
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Carciofi alla Piccata
Braised artichoke hearts, garlic, caper, lemon white wine sauce
Paste
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Risotto alla Contadina
Carnaroli rice, Italian sausage, roasted tomatoes, onions, fontinella
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Pasta alla Vodka e Salsiccia
Vodka sauce, basil, mozzarella, crumbled sausage
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Pasta alla Melanzane
Spicy tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Pasta della Nonna*
Braised short rib, fresh herbs, parmigiano
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Pasta alla Caruso
Jumbo shrimp, garlic, olive oil, pomodoro and basil pine nut pesto
Secondi
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Pollo al Limone
Sauteed chicken breast, capers, spinach, lemon and white wine sauce
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Pollo Francesce
Crispy chicken breast, shaved lemon, green beans, lemon-herb cream sauce
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Ossobucco di Agnello
Slow roasted lamb shank, braised cannelini beans, lamb sugo, pistachio gremolata, mascarpone polenta
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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, capers, garlic, spinach, white wine, spicy cherry tomato sauce
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
ladyfingers soaked in espresso and rum with mascarpone cheese, cocoa, and chocolate sauce
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Chocolate Torte
many layers of chocolate cake and chocolate fudge, vanilla bean gelato and chocolate sea salt crumble
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Candied Apple Crostata
apple cider agrodolce, vanilla bean gelato and almond crunch
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Banana Bread Pudding
toffee sauce, fresh bananas, nutella gelato and hazelnut crunch
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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
Gelati
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Two Scoops Of Gelato
pistachio, vanilla, mint chocolate chip, or banana fudge
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Two Scoops of Sorbetti
wild berry and green apple
Coffee & Espresso
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Coffee
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Espresso
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Double Espresso
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Hot Tea
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Cappuccino
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Latte
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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Crispy Mac + Cheese Bites
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Roasted Salmon
with lemon mayo
Lunch
Download PDFAntipasti & Insalate
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Bruschette Alla Romana
Garlic toast, marinated tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella
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Bruschette con Pomodori e Rucola
Garlic toast, semi dry yellow tomatoes, melted mozzarella, arugula, olive oil
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Calamari Fritti
Crispy calamari with marinara
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Carpaccio alla Francesca
Thinly sliced raw NY Strip, capers, tomato, mushroom, lemon, olive oil, grana padana
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Prosciutto con Burrata
Prosciutto di parma, burrata, basil-pine nut pesto, saba, olive oil
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Polpette al Fiore
Homemade beef and pork meatballs, pomodoro, seasoned ricotta, toasted ciabiatta
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Carciofi Fritti
Crispy artichokes, Calabrian chili aioli, parsley
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Italian Beef Arancini
Rice balls stuffed with Italian beef and giardiniera, arugula, parmigiano, au jus
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Lenticchie e Spinaci
Braised lentils, wilted spinach and goat cheese
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Broccolini alla Pugliese
Grilled borccolini, charred lemon vinaigrette, caciocavallo, Calabrian chili breadcrumbs
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Cozze Marinara
PEI Mussels, marinara, herbs, ciabatta
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Insalata Francesca
Romaine, endive, radicchio with peapods, green beans, carrots, cucumbers, blue cheese, lemon and balsamic vinaigrette
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Insalata Cesare con Pollo*
Romaine, Caesar dressing, grilled chicken breast, garlic croutons, parmigiano
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Insalate con Carne*
4oz petite filet, mixed greens, cherry tomato, roasted red onion, blue cheese, red wine vinaigrette
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Insalata Tre-Colore con Gamberi
Arugula, radicchio, Belgian endive, sauteed jumbo shrimp, tomatoes, balsamic, shaved parmesan
Paste
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Risotto alla Contadina
Carnaroli rice, Italian sausage, roasted tomatoes, onions, fontinella
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Paccheri alla Vodka e Salsiccia
Fiore's paccheri, vodka sauce, basil, mozzarella, crumbled sausage
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Linguine alla Caruso
Jumbo shrimp, garlic, olive oil, pomodoro and basil pine nut pesto
Panini e Piatti
served with french fries or side salad-
Caprese Panino
Herb roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, saba, shaved parmesan, Frech baguette
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Panino con Polpette
Nonna's meatballs, pomodoro, onions, sweet provolone, French baguette
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Panino di Pesce
Grilled whitefish, 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, brioche bun
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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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Parmigiana di Melanzane
Baked eggplant, tomato-basil sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano
*These food items can be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. Ingredients are subject to change based on availability.