Francesca's Amici
Hours & Location
174 N York St,
Elmhurst, IL 60126
630-279-7970
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 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
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