Francesca's Bryn Mawr

Hours & Location

1039 W Bryn Mawr Ave,
Chicago, IL 60660
773-506-9261

HOURS

Monday - Thursday
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday
10:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday
10:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Weekend Brunch
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Happy Hour
Monday - Thursday
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The original partners of Mia Francesca, Scott Harris, Michael Noone, and Terry Alexander have reunited to bring the Edgewater neighborhood a restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices. The menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.

Located in the Historic District on Bryn Mawr, the building was built in 1927 as the Bryn Mawr Apartment Hotel.

Parking

Valet parking available for dinner. Also, parking is available on surrounding streets.

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Prosciutto e Parmigiana

Thinly-sliced prosciutto crudo topped with fried parmesan puffs, drizzled with honey and chives
Bruschette alla Romana

Garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
Calamari Fritti

Crispy fried calamari with marinara
Polpo e Patate

Sautéed Spanish octopus, fingerling potatoes, and string beans tossed in a salsa verde with roasted cherry tomatoes
Carpaccio alla Francesca

Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, lemon, olive oil, and parmigiano
Burrata con Pomodorini

Creamy fresh mozzarella, baby heirloom tomatoes, basil, and aged balsamic

Insalata alla Francesca

Romaine, endive and radicchio with peapods, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers with crumbled blue cheese, lemon and balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata Cesare

Classic Caesar with roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan
Mais alla Sottobosco

Roasted corn, wild mushrooms and walnuts topped with arugula, and parmigiano-reggiano

PIZZA MARGHERITA

San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and extra virgin olive oil
PIZZA alla Calabrese

San Marzano tomatoes, shaved onions, crumbled sausage, basil, chili flake, parmigiana, and herb breadcrumbs
Pizza con Spinaci

San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and sautéed spinach

Linguine al Fagottaro

Cold sauce made with homegrown tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil with fresh mozzarella over hot pasta
Linguine alla Genovese

Sautéed with shrimp, steamed potatoes, string beans, and tomatoes with a basil-pine nut pesto
Rigatoni alle Verdure

Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, escarole, garlic, and olive oil in an herb broth
Agnolotti alla Piemontese

Little pillows filled with Stracchino cheese in a light brown butter brodo with chives and basil

Pollo Arrosto alla Romana

Roasted half chicken with garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon, and olive oil, served with roasted potatoes
POLLO SICILIANA

Roasted chicken thighs simmered in garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, castelvetrano olives, oregano, and dates
Costoletta di Maiale Sassi

Double cut 14 oz. pan-roasted Duroc pork chop with wild mushrooms, baby artichokes, herbs, and a brandy sauce
Salmone alla Fresca

Grilled salmon with tomatoes, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil, and lemon over grilled asparagus
Pesce Bianco al Limone

Sautéed whitefish with a lemon white wine sauce, capers, and sautéed spinach
Filetto dell’Estate

Seared 8 oz filet topped with gorgonzola dolce butter with heirloom tomatoes, sliced onion, fresh herbs, and extra virgin olive oil

Lenticchie e Spinaci

Warm lentils served with sautéed spinach and crumbled goat cheese
Risotto con Vongole

Italian rice with manila clams, tomatoes and saffron
Rigatoni alla Vaccinara

Sautéed with slow-braised oxtail and homemade tomato sauce with celery, carrots, and onions
Spada con Peperonata

Pan-seared swordfish with roasted eggplant, peppers, kalamata olives, crispy capers, and oregano vinaigrette

Pasta Aglio e Olio
Sautéed Shrimp
Mixed Vegetables
Sausage & Peppers
Roasted Potatoes
Sautéed Spinach

INSALATA ALLA FRANCESCA

Romaine, endive and radicchio with peapods, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers with crumbled blue cheese, lemon and balsamic vinaigrette

$8.75
Caesar Salad

Classic Caesar with garlic croutons and roasted peppers

$7.75
Mais alla Sottobosco

roasted corn, wild mushrooms and walnuts topped with arugula, and parmigiano-reggiano

$10.75
BRUSCHETTE ALLA ROMANA

garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella

$9.95
PROSCIUTTO E PARMIGIANA

thinly-sliced prosciutto crudo topped with fried parmesan puffs, drizzled with honey and chives

$13.75
POLPO E PATATE

sautéed spanish octopus, fingerling potatoes, and string beans tossed in a salsa verde with roasted cherry tomatoes

$16.75

Add to Family Pack $10
Burrata con Pomodorini

Creamy fresh mozzarella, baby heirloom tomatoes, basil, and aged balsamic

$14.95

PIZZA MARGHERITA

San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and extra virgin olive oil

$13.75
Pizza Al Calabrese

San Marzano tomatoes, shaved onions, crumbled sausage, basil, chili flake, parmigiana, and herb breadcrumbs

$14.75
Pizza con Spinaci

San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and sautéed spinach

$13.75

Spaghetti con Polpette

Spaghetti with meatballs roasted and simmered in tomato-basil sauce, topped with shaved parmesan cheese

$17.95
LINGUINE AL FAGOTTARO

Cold sauce made with homegrown tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil with fresh mozzarella over hot pasta

$18.95
LINGUINE ALLA GENOVESE

Sautéed with shrimp, steamed potatoes, string beans, and tomatoes with a basil-pine nut pesto

$26.95

Add to Family Pack $10
Rigatoni alle Verdure

Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, escarole, garlic, pine nuts, and olive oil in an herb broth

$19.95
AGNOLOTTI ALLA PIEMONTESE

little pillows filled with stracchino cheese in a light brown butter brodo with chives and basil

$21.95
Pollo Arrosto alla Romana

Roasted half chicken with garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon, and olive oil, served with roasted potatoes

$22.95
Pollo Siciliana

roasted chicken thighs simmered in garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, castelvetrano olives, oregano, and dates

$20.95
Salmone alla Fresca

Grilled salmon with tomatoes, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil, and lemon over grilled asparagus

$25.95
PESCE BIANCO AL LIMONE

sautéed whitefish with a lemon white wine sauce, capers, and sautéed spinach

$23.95
COSTOLETTA DI MAIALE SASSI

double cut 14 oz. pan-roasted duroc pork chop with wild mushrooms, baby artichokes, herbs, and a brandy sauce

$34.95

Not available for Family Packs

Mixed Vegetables

$6.25
Meatballs

$7.95
Pasta Aglio e Olio

$5.75
Roasted Potatoes

$5.75
Sausage & Peppers

$6.75

Calamari in Padella

Sautéed calamari with capers, fresh tomatoes, spinach, chili flakes, garlic, lemon, and olive oil
Spinaci Aglio e Olio

Sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oil
Carpaccio alla Francesca

Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, and parmigiano

Pasta al Pomodoro

Sautéed in a cherry tomato sauce with garlic and fresh herbs
Pasta alle Verdure

Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts in an herb broth
Pasta Aglio e Olio

Sautéed with olive oil, fresh garlic, diced tomatoes, and spinach
Pasta alla Siciliana

Sautéed with a spicy tomato sauce, garlic, parsley, roasted eggplant, and parmigiano

Pollo al Limone

Sautéed chicken breast in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach
Pollo Pagliacci

Roasted chicken breast with broccoli, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, and zucchini in a brandy sauce
Pesce del Giorno

Fresh fish of the day with roasted mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, and herbs
Salmone alla Fresca

Grilled Salmon with tomatoes, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil, and lemon over grilled asparagus
Ask your server for today’s gluten friendly specials!

Tiramisu

ladyfingers soaked in espresso with mascarpone cheese, cocoa, and chocolate sauce
Torta Di Cioccolato

warm flourless chocolate truffle brownie served with banana fudge gelato
Profiteroles al Pistacchio

delicate cream puffs served warm with pistachio gelato and chocolate sauce
FICHI CON GELATO E MIELE

fresh mission figs with white chocolate gelato and lemon zest over marcona almonds with a drizzle of honey and olive oil
MILLEFOGLIE

layered puff pastry with vanilla bean cream served with a mixed berry compote
Sloppy Sundae

our Italian ice cream sundae made with vanilla bean gelato, chocolate sauce, candied pecans, whipped cream, and a cherry on top

Limoncello Di Capri
Lemon Raspberry Panna Cotta

svedka vanilla vodka, limoncello, chambord, and a splash of cream served up or on the rocks
Mint Chocolate Chip

svedka vodka, dark chocolate godiva, and green crème de menthe served up or on the rocks
The 1992 Classic

licor 43, kahlúa, and white chocolate godiva served up or on the rocks

Parmesan Puffs

Fried parmesan puffs drizzled with honey and chives

$5
Bruschette Alla Romana

garlic toast with chopped tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella

$5
Polpette In Umido

homemade meatballs braised in tomato sauce and herbs, served with arugula salad and parmesan

$5
Sausage and Peppers

Italian sausage with roasted peppers, onions, garlic, and tomato sauce

$5
PIZZA MARGHERITA

San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and extra virgin olive oil

$8
PIZZA ALLA CALABRESE

San Marzano tomatoes, shaved onions, crumbled sausage, basil, chili flake, parmigiana, and herb breadcrumbs

$9

Prima Perla Prosecco

$5
Vigne Del Sole Pinot Grigio

$5
Hess ”shirtail Ranches” Chardonnay

$5
GHIBELLO SANGIOVESE

$5
Raymond R Collection Merlot

$5

Avocado Mashup

Smashed avocado, lime, roasted tomatoes, chili flake, grana padano, and sunny-side up egg
Traditional Breakfast

Two eggs any style, bacon, and house potatoes
Build-Your-Own Omelette

Three egg omelette with choice of three ingredients, served with house potatoes // Ingredients: ham, sausage, bacon, tomato, roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, or mozzarella
Italian Eggs Benedict

Poached egg, prosciutto, and hollandaise with an English muffin and house potatoes
Chicken Club Sandwich

Breaded chicken breast, bacon, mozzarella, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and lemon mayonnaise, served with French fries
Smoked Salmon Sandwich

Smoked salmon, red onion, capers, arugula, and creamy goat cheese served open-faced on toasted marble rye
Seasonal Pancakes

With fresh fruit compote

Crispy Chicken Tenders

7.95
Grilled Chicken Breast

7.95
Roasted Salmon

with lemon mayo

7.95

Francesca's Bryn Mawr

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