Francesca's Amici
Hours & Location
174 N York St,
Elmhurst, IL 60126
630-279-7970
Monday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday - 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
- Wine & Cocktail List
- Gluten Friendly Menu
- Dessert Menu
- Kid's Menu
- Lunch Features
- Curbside Pick-Up & Delivery Menu
- Lunch
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 Fichi
Garlic toast with fresh mozzarella, black mission figs, coppa ham and local honey
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Calamari Fritti
Crispy fried calamari with marinara
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Prosciutto e Carciofi
Imported prosciutto di Parma with marinated baby artichokes, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes
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Lenticchie e Spinaci
Braised lentils served warm with sautéed spinach and crumbled goat cheese
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 Mista con Pera
Mixed greens with a white balsamic vinaigrette, shaved Bosc pears, candied pecans, and blue cheese
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Burrata con Zucca
Creamy fresh mozzarella with roasted butternut squash, oven-dried plum tomatoes, and pumpkin seed pesto
Pizza
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Pizza Quattro Stagioni
San Marzano tomatoes, prosciutto di Parma, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, black olives, and a soft baked egg
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Pizza dell’Autunno
Spiced pumpkin seeds, roasted butternut squash, rosemary, and whipped gorgonzola
Features
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Risotto ai Maitake
Italian rice with roasted maitake mushrooms, sheep’s milk cheese and fresh parsley
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Cozze Erbe Fini
Prince Edward Island mussels sautéed with fine herbs, spinach, Calabrian chilies, garlic, and white wine, served with toasted ciabatta
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Rigatoni con Ragu di Maiale
Sautéed with braised pork shoulder, fresh herbs, and shaved grana padana
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Ossobuco di Manzo*
Braised veal shank over creamy mascarpone polenta with porcini mushroom sauce and watercress
Paste
Please refer to Gluten-Friendly Menu for Gluten-Friendly Pasta selections-
Linguine Trapanese con Gamberi
Sautéed with jumbo shrimp, Vesuvio tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, basil, garlic, and parmesan
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Linguine alla Carbonara
Sautéed with pancetta, black pepper, parmesan, egg yolk, and a touch of cream
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Gnocchi Modo Mio
Homemade potato-flour dumplings sautéed in a light tomato basil sauce with artichokes, shiitake mushrooms, and goat cheese
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Fettucine all’Arlecchino
Fresh fettuccine sautéed with shrimp, sea scallops, manila clams, garlic, and olive oil in a spicy cherry tomato sauce
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Rigatoni alla Paesana
Sautéed with Italian sausage, wild mushrooms, and peas in a light tomato cream sauce
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Agnolotti alla Piemontese
Little pillows filled with stracchino cheese in a light brown butter brodo with chives and basil
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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Saltimbocca di Pollo
Pan-roasted chicken breast with prosciutto di Parma, white wine, sage, and sautéed greens
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Lombo di Maiale con Patate e Carciofi*
Herb marinated pork tenderloin with olive oil roasted potatoes, artichokes, rosemary, garlic, white wine and natural jus
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Salmone con Cavolfiori e Porcini*
Roasted Atlantic salmon with cauliflower, asparagus, and sun-dried tomatoes, served over cauliflower puree with porcini broth
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Branzino con Caponata*
Pan-roasted sea bass with Sicilian stewed vegetables and toasted pine nuts
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Frutti di Mare Acqua Pazza*
Sautéed jumbo shrimp, sea scallops and calamari with a spicy cherry tomato sauce, capers, garlic and white wine over sautéed spinach
Contorni
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Pasta Aglio e Olio
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Sautéed Shrimp
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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 (GF)
Sautéed calamari with capers, fresh tomatoes, spinach, chili flakes, garlic, lemon, and olive oil
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Prosciutto e Carciofi (GF)
Imported prosciutto di Parma with marinated baby artichokes, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes
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Carpaccio con Crescione (GF)
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with toasted Piemontese hazelnuts, watercress, shaved grana padana, and truffle oil
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 Mista con Pera (GF)
Mixed greens with a white balsamic vinaigrette, shaved Bosc pears, candied pecans, and blue cheese
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Burrata con Zucca (GF)
Creamy fresh mozzarella with roasted butternut squash, oven-dried plum tomatoes, and pumpkin seed pesto
Pizze
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Pizza Margherita (GF)
Roasted plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
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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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Pasta Trapanese con Gamberi (GF)
Sautéed with jumbo shrimp, Vesuvio tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, basil, garlic, and parmesan
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Pasta alla Paesana (GF)
Sautéed with Italian sausage, wild mushrooms, and peas in a light tomato cream sauce
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Pasta alla Carbonara (GF)
Sautéed with pancetta, black pepper, parmesan, egg yolk, and a touch of cream
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Pasta Primavera (GF)
Sautéed with zucchini, yellow squash, red and yellow peppers, sweet peas, asparagus, and onions in a light tomato basil 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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Lombo di Maiale con Patate e Carciofi* (GF)
Herb marinated pork tenderloin with olive oil roasted potatoes, artichokes, rosemary, garlic, white wine and natural jus
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Salmone con Cavolfiori e Porcini* (GF)
Roasted Atlantic salmon with cauliflower, asparagus, and sun-dried tomatoes, served over cauliflower puree with porcini broth
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Branzino con Caponata* (GF)
Pan-roasted sea bass with Sicilian stewed vegetables and toasted pine nuts
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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Semifreddo al Limone
house made lemon and olive oil semifreddo with an almond cookie crust, served with almond brittle and strawberry compote
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Crostata di Fragola
Strawberry mousse tart served with white chocolate sauce, fresh strawberries and berry shortbread crumbs
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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 Features
available during lunch hours, at most Francesca's locations
Lunch Combo
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Half Salad & Half Sandwich
choose one salad & one sandwich
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Insalata
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Insalata con Gamberi e Capesante
Sautéed sea scallops and jumbo shrimp served over mixed greens with tomatoes, lemon, and balsamic vinaigrette
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Insalata Cesare
Classic caesar salad with roasted peppers, garlic croutons and parmigiano add grilled portobello (+2), add chicken breast (+4), add salmon (+4), add shrimp (+5)
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Insalata Ghiottona
Italian chopped salad with romaine, marinated artichokes, black olives, genoa salami, provolone, roasted peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a zesty red wine vinaigrette
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Italian Wedge Salad
Romaine wedge, tomatoes and black pepper bacon with gorgonzola dressing
Panino
served with choice of side salad, kettle chips, or French fries-
Vegetali e Grigliati
Marinated & grilled artichokes, zucchini, and tomatoes with olive tapenade & goat cheese, served cold
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Tacchino
Turkey, avocado, sliced tomatoes, and provolone with black pepper bacon and garlic aioli, served cold
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Polpette
Homemade meatballs braised in tomato sauce and herbs with melted mozzarella, served hot
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Portobello
Grilled portobello mushroom with arugula, melted mozzarella, and Calabrian chili aioli, served hot
Soup
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Add a cup of soup to any Lunch Entrée for 2.95
Curbside Pick-Up & Delivery Menu
Most items from our Dining Room Menu can be ordered for Curbside Pick-Up or Delivery. Order a la carte, or create a custom family-style feast for 4-6 people with our Francesca's Family Pack!
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 Fichi
Garlic toast with fresh mozzarella, black mission figs, coppa ham and local honey
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Calamari Fritti
Crispy fried calamari with marinara
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Prosciutto e Carciofi
Imported prosciutto di Parma with marinated baby artichokes, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes
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Carpaccio con Crescione
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with toasted piemontese hazelnuts, watercress, shaved grana padana, and truffle oil
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Insalate Giottona
Italian chopped salad with romaine, marinated artichokes, black olive, genoa salami, provolone, roasted peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers and a zesty red wine vinaigrette
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Insalata Cesare
Classic Caesar with roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan
Paste
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Linguine Trapanese con Gamberi
Sautéed with jumbo shrimp, Vesuvio tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, basil, garlic, and parmesan
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Rigatoni alla Paesana
Sautéed with Italian sausage, wild mushrooms, and peas in a light tomato cream sauce
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Gnocchi Modo Mio
Homemade potato-flour dumplings sautéed in a light tomato basil sauce with artichokes, shiitake mushrooms, and goat cheese
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Agnolotti alla Piemontese
Little pillows filled with stracchino cheese in a light brown butter brodo with chives and basil
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Linguine alla Carbonara
Sautéed with pancetta, black pepper, parmesan, egg yolk, and a touch of cream
Panini
served with french fries or side salad-
Panino con Polpette
House made meatballs, rustic tomato sauce, roasted onion & sweet provolone on a French baguette
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Panino Italiano
Coppa, genoa salami, mortadella with sweet provolone, lettuce tomato, onions and an herb vinaigrette on a French baguette
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Panino Vegetali Grigliati
Grilled zucchini, yellow squash, peppers, portobello mushroom, tomato, basil, extra virgin oil, garlic and creamy goat cheese on French baguette
*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.