Francesca's Amici
Hours & Location
174 N York St,
Elmhurst, IL 60126
630-279-7970
Monday - Thursday
11:30 AM - 9:00 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 with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
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Bruschette con Fave e Percorino
Garlic toast with seasoned ricotta, fresh fava beans, pecorino romano finished with lemon agrumato and mint
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Calamari Fritti
Crispy fried calamari with marinara
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Carpaccio tre Calore*
Thinly-sliced raw NY strip with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, olive oil and parmigiano with radicchio, endive and arugula
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Fagiolini Grigliati
Lightly charred green beans with guanciale and crispy onion straws over a roasted garlic and lemon aioli
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Spiedini di Gamberi
Gulf white shrimp, cremini mushrooms, cherry tomato, salsa verde, arugula with lemon and olive oil
Insalate
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Insalata alla Francesca
Romaine, endive and radicchio with peapods, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers with crumbled blue cheese, lemon and balsamic vinaigrette
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Insalata Cesare
Classic Caesar with roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan
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Insalata Pisello
Crisp pea pods with chopped tomatoes and sliced cucumbers dressed with a lemon and herb vinaigrette
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Insalata Asparagi
Fresh asparagus with tomatoes and crumbled blue cheese dressed with lemon and olive oil
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Burrata con Prosciutto e Asparagi
Creamy burrata with thinly sliced prosciutto, shaved asparagus, lemon, olive oil and almonds
Pizza
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Pizza alla Carbonara
Neapolitan style pizza with crispy guanciale, scallion, fontina and pecorino cheese finished with egg yolk and fresh black pepper
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Pizza con Caprino
Neopolitan style pizza with radiccio, roasted plum tomatoes, basil, and goat cheese
Paste & Riso
Please refer to Gluten-Friendly Menu for Gluten-Friendly Pasta selections-
Risotto alla Milanese con Gamberi
Saffron risotto with jumbo gulf shrimp, zucchini and fresh tomatoes
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Buccatini Aglio e Olio con Cozze
PEI mussels with garlic, basil, spinach and tomatoes with olive oil and parmigiano
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Casarecca alla Siciliana
Grilled chicken with rapini and sun-dried tomatoes in a smoked chicken brodo. Topped with burrata, marcona almonds and fresh black pepper
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Gnocchi alla Valdostana
Spinach stuffed gnocchi with roasted peppers, baby spinach and garlic in a tomato cream sauce finished with white truffle oil
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Orecchiette alla Pugliese
Homemade lamb sausage with calabrian chilies, swiss chard and pecorino in a white wine and lemon sauce
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Linguine Ricore
Spicy tomato sauce topped with prosciutto, finished with fresh herbs and olive oil
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Cavatelli con Asparagi e Funghi
Sliced asparagus and wild mushrooms in a tomato basil sauce
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Ravioli alla Caprese
Fresh made ravioli filled with tomato, mozzarella and basil in a vodka cream sauce
Secondi
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Pollo Arrosto alla Romana
Roasted half chicken with garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon, and olive oil, served with roasted potatoes
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Pollo alla Siciliana
Roasted chicken thighs simmered in a garlic, shallot and cherry tomato sauce with castelvetrano olives, oregano and medjool dates
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Vitello alla Contadina*
Veal medallions with crispy pancetta, eggplant, zucchini and roasted potatoes finished with a veal glace
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Lombo di Maiale al Marsala*
Pork tenderloin with cremini mushrooms, garlic, shallots and marsala wine sauce
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Salmone con Gamberi e Fagiolini*
Roasted salmon with jumbo shrimp, green beans, roasted plum tomatoes and a lobster cream sauce
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Ippoglosso alla Taormina*
Pan seared Alaskan halibut with wilted greens, garlic and shallots with a prosecco butter 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
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 (GF)
Sautéed calamari with capers, fresh tomatoes, spinach, chili flakes, garlic, lemon, and olive oil
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Gamberi alla Francesca
Sauteed jumbo shrimp with wild mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, basil with a lemon balsamic sauce
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Carpaccio con Carciofi*
Thinly-sliced raw NY striploin with roasted artichoke hearts, capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, lemon, olive oil and shaved grana padana
Insalate
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Insalata alla Francesca (GF)
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic
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Insalata Cesare (GF)
Classic Caesar with roasted peppers and shaved parmesan
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Insalata al Finocchio
Shaved fennel tossed with red onion, cherry tomatoes, arugula in a red wine vinaigrette
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Insalata Asparagi
Fresh asparagus with tomatoes and crumbled blue cheese dressed with lemon and olive oil
Pizze
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Pizza con Cipolle e Funghi
Neapolitan style pizza with balsamic cipollini onions, wild mushrooms, provolone and roasted plum tomatoes
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Pizza all Diavola
Neapolitan style pizza with San Marzano tomato, spicy soppressata, scallions, mozzarella and Calabrian chile honey
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Additional Ingredients $1 Each:
Italian sausage, black olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, broccoli, eggplant, or zucchini
Francesca’s restaurants have made every effort to accomodate most gluten-free diets. However, due to the dynamic nature of daily kitchen operations and supplier-provided ingredient information, we cannot guarantee against unknown gluten content and assume no associated liability.
Paste
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Risotto Mascarpone e Spinaci (GF)
Carnaroli rice with mascarpone, baby spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and toasted walnuts
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Pasta alla Vodka (GF)
Sautéed with vodka sauce and topped with fresh pulled mozzarella and basil leaves
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Pasta alla Diavola con Cozze* (GF)
PEI mussels with capers, black olives, garlic and oregano in a spicy tomato sauce
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Pasta Primavera con Gamberi (GF)
Jumbo shrimp, roasted peppers, shitake mushrooms, asparagus, zucchini, peas and onion in a light tomato basil sauce
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Pasta all' Abruzesse (GF)
Italian sausage, pancetta and onions in pomodoro sauce with parmigiano
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Pasta con Pollo e Asparagi (GF)
Grilled chicken, asparagus and pine nuts in a light basil cream sauce
Secondi
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Pollo al Limone (GF)
Sautéed breast of chicken in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach
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Salmone con Lenticchie* (GF)
Roasted salmon with braised lentils, spinach, fresh tomatoes, lemon and olive oil
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Vitello alle Verdure* (GF)
Pan-Roasted veal medallions with seasonal vegetables in a garlic white wine sauce
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Lombo di Maiale con Carote* (GF)
Herb marinated pork tenderloin with roasted heirloom carrots, charred scallion and fresno chili with an agrodolce sauce
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Lampuga al Mediterranea* (GF)
Pan-roasted mahi-mahi with blistered Campari tomatoes, sauteed broccolini with a garlic and white wine sauce
Dolci
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Frutta di Sottobosco
Fresh mixed berries topped with homemade 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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Torta di Datteri al Caramello
Sticky toffee date pudding, bourbon toffee sauce, ricotta cream, cocoa crunchies
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Torta di Ananas Arrosto
roasted pineapple semolina cake, red wine caramel and almonds
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Profiteroles al Pistacchio
delicate cream puffs served warm with pistachio gelato and chocolate sauce
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Sloppy Sundae
our Italian ice cream sundae made with vanilla bean gelato, chocolate sauce, candied pecans, whipped cream, and a cherry on top
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
Cocktails
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Limoncello Di Capri
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Lemon Raspberry Panna Cotta
svedka vanilla vodka, limoncello, chambord, and a splash of cream served up or on the rocks
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Mint Chocolate Chip
svedka vodka, dark chocolate godiva, and green crème de menthe served up or on the rocks
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The 1992 Classic
licor 43, kahlúa, and white chocolate godiva served up or on the rocks
Cordials
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Rum Chata
Port & Grappa
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Graham's Six Grape
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Grappa Banfi
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 or Pizza
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Spaghetti & Meatball
with tomato sauce
$7.95
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Cheese Pizza
7.95
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Sausage Pizza
7.95
Entrées
Served with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli and carrots, or strawberries.-
Crispy Chicken Tenders
7.95
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Grilled Chicken Breast
7.95
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Roasted Salmon
with lemon mayo
7.95
Lunch
Download PDFAntipasti & Insalate
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Bruschette Alla Romana
Garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
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Bruschette con Fave e Pecorino
Garlic toast with seasoned ricotta, fresh fava beans, pecorino romano finished with lemon agrumato and mint
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Calamari Fritti
Crispy fried calamari with marinara
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Carciofi Fritti
Crispy artichokes with a Calabrian chili aioli
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Carpaccio Tre-Calore*
Thinly-sliced NY strip with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, olive oil and parmigiano with radicchio, endive and arugula
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Spiedini di Gamberi
Gulf white shrimp, cremini mushrooms, cherry tomato, salsa verde over arugula with lemon vinaigrette
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Insalata Cesare con Pollo*
Classic Caesar with grilled chicken breast, roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and parmigiano
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Gnocchi Cacio e Pepe
Lightly fried spinach stuffed gnocchi over smoked crema di pecorino with fresh grated black pepper and chives
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Insalata Tre-Colore con Gamberi
Arugula, radicchio, and Belgian endive with sauteed jumbo shrimp, tomatoes, balsamic, and shaved parmesan
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Insalata di Cavolo e Ceci*
Marinated tuna over baby kale, green beans and cherry tomatoes with a creamy lemon vinaigrette topped with crispy ceci beans
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Fagiolini Grigliati
Lightly charred green beans with guanciale and crispy onion straws over roasted garlic and lemon aioli
Paste
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Risotto alla Milanese con Gamberi
Saffron risotto with jumbo gulf shrimp, zucchini and fresh tomatoes
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Buccatini Aglio e Olio con Cozze
Buccatini Aglio e Olio con Cozze
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Linguine Ricore
Spicy tomato sauce topped with prosciutto, finished with fresh herbs and olive oil
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Cavatelli con Asparagi e Funghi
Sliced asparagus and wild mushrooms in a tomato basil sauce
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Orecchiette alla Pugliese
Homemade lamb sausage with calabrian chilies, swiss chard and pecorino in a white wine and lemon sauce
Panini e Piatti
served with french fries or side salad-
Panino Vegetali Grigliati
Grilled zucchini, yellow squash, peppers, portobello mushroom, tomato, basil, extra virgin oil, garlic and creamy goat cheese on French baguette
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Panino con Polpette
House made meatballs, rustic tomato sauce, roasted onion & sweet provolone on a French baguette
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Mozzarella en Carrozza
Crispy mozzarella and basil sandwiches served with Tuscan tomato soup
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Parmigiana di Melanzane
Baked eggplant with tomato basil sauce, fresh mozzarella and parmesan cheese
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Panino di Lampuga
Grilled mahi mahi, lemon caper aioli, beefsteak tomato, and arugula
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Mortadella con Focaccia
Herbed focaccia with grilled mortadella, roasted garlic aioli and arugula dressed with lemon and olive oil
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Francesca's Double Smash Burger
Two burger patties, crispy pancetta, Calabrian chili aioli, balsamic cipolinni onions, fontina cheese, roasted roma tomatoes and arugula
*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.