Main content starts here, tab to start navigating

Francesca's Bryn Mawr

a plate of food

Hours & Location

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

Monday-Thursday
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Brunch Hours
Saturday & Sunday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Happy Hour
Monday-Friday
3:00 PM - 6:00 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.

Order Online

UberEats

DoorDash

Get Directions

Brunch

Download PDF

Uova e Benedetto

  • Arancini Benedict

    crispy risotto, prosciutto, poached egg, hollandaise, and house potatoes

  • Tomato-Braised Pork Hash

    braised pork shoulder, carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and two eggs any style

  • Avocado Mashup

    smashed avocado, lime, roasted tomatoes, chili flake, grana padana, and a sunny-side up egg

  • Peasant Style

    two eggs any style, bacon, house potatoes, and toast

  • Classic Omelette

    three egg omelette with ham, roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, and mozzarella, served with house potatoes

  • Bistecca e Uova

    pan-roasted 8 oz. new york strip steak topped with a veal reduction, served with two eggs any style and crispy truffle parmesan potatoes

  • Frittata Bianca

    open-faced egg white omelette, seasonal vegetables, arugula salad, and shaved cheese

  • Smoked Salmon Benedict

    poached egg, avocado, ducktrap smoked salmon, hollandaise, and chives, with an english muffin and house potatoes

  • Italian Croque Madame

    fried eggs, fontina cheese fondue, spinach, truffle oil, and prosciutto

  • Eggs Sardou

    poached eggs, artichokes, baby spinach, hollandaise sauce, and house potatoes

Insalate

  • Chicken Caesar

    classic caesar salad with roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan, topped with grilled chicken breast

  • Italian Chopped Salad

    romaine, marinated artichokes, black olives, genoa salami, provolone, roasted peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers in a zesty red wine vinaigrettee

  • Steak Salad

    porcini-rubbed flat iron steak, spinach, asparagus, blue cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms, and balsamic

  • Insalata Di Melanzane

    layers of breaded, lightly-fried eggplant, beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, wild arugula, and shaved grana padana, drizzled with aged balsamico

Cocktails

  • Bloody Mary

    alcohol inside vodka and zing zang bloody mix

  • Mimosas

    classic with orange

    good morning sunrise with orange and peach nectar

    blushing with orange, pineapple, and grenadine

    the grand with orange and grand marnier

  • Bellini

    peach or raspberry

Delizie

  • Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes

    blueberry-lemon compote

  • French Toast

    thick-cut brioche and chef’s seasonal inspiration

Panini e Pizza

  • Italian BLT

    maple-glazed pepper bacon, sliced tomato, avocado, arugula, and garlic mayonnaise, served with french fries

  • Focaccia Con Pollo

    breaded chicken breast, bacon, mozzarella, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and lemon mayonnaise, served with french fries

  • Panino Con Uova

    two eggs any style with bacon, avocado, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, and lemon mayonnaise on marble rye, served with french fries

  • Davanti Burger

    char prime burger, roasted tomatoes, crispy mozzarella, arugula, bacon jam, and roasted garlic aioli, served on a brioche bun, served with french fries

  • Salmone Affumicato

    smoked salmon, red onion, capers, arugula, and creamy goat cheese, served open-faced on toasted marble rye with french fries

  • Pizza All’Uovo

    fontina cheese, pork sausage, potatoes, caramelized onions, and topped with a soft-baked egg

Paste e Secondi

  • Ravioli Ai Spinaci

    spinach-filled ravioli with a four cheese sauce and a touch of tomato sauce

  • Rigatoni Alla Paesana

    rigatoni with roasted sausage, wild mushrooms, and peas in a light tomato cream sauce

  • Salmone Alla Fresca

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

  • Pollo Al Limone

    sautéed chicken breast with a lemon white wine sauce, capers, and fresh sautéed spinach

Contorni

  • Fresh Fruit

  • House Potatoes

  • Two Eggs

  • Bacon

  • Pork Sausage

  • Toast & Jam

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. ingredients are subject to change based on availability. please notify us of any dietary restrictions.

Lunch

Download PDF

Antipasti

  • Calamari Fritti

    crispy fried rhode island calamari served with marinara

  • Bruschette Alla Romana

    garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella

  • CARPACCIO alla Francesca

    thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, lemon, olive oil, and shaved parmigiano

Insalate e Zuppe

  • Minestrone

    homemade italian vegetable soup

  • Soup of The Day

    ask your server for today’s special

  • Insalata Di Rucola

    arugula, fresh tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, and shaved parmesan

  • Caesar Salad

    classic caesar salad with roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan

  • Insalata Alla Francesca

    romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic

Lunch Combo

Choose a soup or side salad & a half-portion entrée below

  • Rigatoni Alle Verdure

  • Rigatoni Al Pomodoro

  • Ciabatta Alla Caprese

  • Panino con Pollo

Pizza

  • Napoletana

    arugula, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, provolone, and shaved parmesan

  • Quattro Stagioni

    prosciutto, artichokes, mushrooms, olives, and egg

Piatti Principali

  • Insalata Cesare Con Pollo

    classic caesar salad with grilled chicken breast, roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and parmigiano

  • INSALATA MISTA CON FUNGHI

    mixed greens with portobello and cremini mushrooms, goat cheese, balsamic, and olive oil

  • INSALATA GHIOTTONA

    italian chopped salad with romaine, marinated artichokes, black olives, genoa salami, provolone, roasted peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a zesty red wine vinaigrette

  • INSALATA CON CARNE

    sliced filet mignon served over mixed greens with chopped tomatoes, grilled red onions, crumbled blue cheese, and red wine vinaigrette

Panini

served with french fries or side salad

  • VEGETALI GRIGLIATI

    grilled zucchini, yellow squash, peppers, and portobello mushrooms with tomatoes, basil, garlic, and creamy goat cheese on ciabatta

  • MELANZANE ALLA PARMIGIANA

    breaded eggplant with rustic tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmigiano on toasted ciabatta

  • Caprese

    caprese sandwich of fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella on ciabatta

  • POLLO

    grilled chicken breast, arugula, red onions, roasted peppers, and mayonnaise on toasted ciabatta

  • Davanti Burger

    char prime burger, roasted tomatoes, crispy mozzarella, arugula, bacon jam, and roasted garlic aioli on a brioche bun

Paste e Secondi

  • PENNE ALLE VERDURE

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

  • CONCHIGLIE ALLA CARRETTIERA

    shell-shaped pasta sautéed with ham, peas, and wild mushrooms in a tomato cream sauce

  • FETTUCCINE BOLOGNESE

    sautéed in a tomato meat sauce with carrots, celery, onions, fresh herbs, and parmigiano

  • LINGUINE CON CALAMARI E PISELLI

    sautéed with calamari, sweet peas, garlic, and white wine in a spicy tomato sauce

  • Pollo Alla Parmigiana

    breaded chicken breast with tomato-basil sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, and a side of linguine pomodoro

  • POLLO ALLA DISPERATA

    sautéed chicken breast with peppers, onions, wild mushrooms, garlic, white wine, and olive oil

  • SALMONE ACQUA PAZZA

    pan-roasted salmon with a spicy cherry tomato sauce, capers, and garlic over sautéed spinach

Prix-Fixe Lunch Menu

No substitutions. Some regular menu items excluded from the offer.

  • Antipasti

    Bruschette alla Romana and Soup of the Day

  • Entrée

    choice of: Entrée Salad, Pasta, Panino, Pesce del Giorno, or Pollo del Giorno

  • Dolci

    choice of: Tiramisu or Profiterole

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. ingredients are subject to change based on availability. please notify us of any dietary restrictions.

Dinner

Download PDF

Antipasti

  • Calamari Fritti

    Crispy fried Rhode Island calamari with marinara

  • Cozze alla Marinara

    Prince Edward Island mussels in spicy tomato sauce

  • Bruschette alla Romana

    Garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella

  • Bruschette con Funghi

    Garlic toast with sautéed wild mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil

  • Risotto con Mascarpone e Noci

    Italian rice with mascarpone cheese, baby spinach, fresh tomatoes, and toasted walnuts

  • Carpaccio alla Francesca

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

  • Parmigiana di Melanzane

    Baked eggplant with tomato-basil sauce, fresh mozzarella, and parmesan cheese

Insalate

  • Insalata alla Francesca

    Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic

  • Caesar Salad

    Classic Caesar with roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan

  • Insalata di Rucola

    Arugula, tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, and parmesan

  • Italian Wedge Salad

    Romaine wedge, tomatoes, and pepper bacon with gorgonzola dressing

  • Insalata di Asparagi

    Fresh asparagus with tomatoes and blue cheese, dressed with lemon and olive oil

  • Lenticchie e Spinaci

    Braised lentils served warm with sautéed spinach and goat cheese

  • Burrata "O" Vesuvio

    Creamy fresh mozzarella, oven-dried Vesuvio tomatoes, arugula pesto, croutons, sea salt, and extra virgin olive oil

Pizza

  • Quattro Stagioni

    Prosciutto, artichokes, mushrooms, olives, and egg

  • Napoletana

    Arugula, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, provolone, and shaved parmesan

  • Quattro Formaggi

    Mozzarella, mascarpone, blue, and swiss

  • Pizza con Gamberi

    Shrimp, red and yellow peppers, and plum tomatoes

  • Create Your Own (any two)

    Sausage, olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, onions, broccoli, anchovies, eggplant

Paste

  • Penne alla Diavola

    Sautéed with capers, black olives, garlic, and oregano in a spicy tomato sauce

  • Penne alle Verdure

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

  • Fettuccine Bolognese

    Sautéed in a tomato meat sauce with carrots, celery, onions, fresh herbs, and parmigiano

  • Conchiglie alla Carrettiera

    Shell-shaped pasta sautéed with ham, peas, and wild mushrooms in a tomato cream sauce

  • Rolli alla Francesca

    Tri-colored pasta rolled with spinach and ricotta on a bed of tomato sauce, topped with four cheese sauce

  • Linguine con Calamari e Piselli

    Sautéed with calamari, sweet peas, garlic, and white wine in a spicy tomato sauce

Secondi

  • Pollo Arrosto alla Romana

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

  • Pollo alla Disperata

    Sautéed chicken breast with peppers, onions, wild mushrooms, garlic, white wine, and olive oil

  • Filetto M'Briaco

    Pan-roasted 8 oz. filet mignon with sautéed wild mushrooms, prosciutto di Parma, and a light brandy sauce

  • Salmone Acqua Pazza

    Pan-roasted salmon with a spicy cherry tomato sauce, capers, and garlic over sautéed spinach

  • Lampuga e Gamberi

    Roasted mahi-mahi and jumbo shrimp with escarole, wild mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic, and white wine

  • Branzino alla Livornese

    Sautéed striped sea bass with peas, white onions, and oregano in a garlic white wine tomato broth over creamy polenta

Contorni

  • Pasta Aglio e Olio

  • Sausage and Peppers

  • Sautéed Shrimp

  • Roasted Potatoes

  • Sautéed Mixed Vegetables

  • Sautéed Spinach

Download PDF

Dolci

  • Torta Di Cioccolato

    flourless semi-sweet chocolate cake with a molten chocolate center, served with mint-chocolate gelato

  • Profiteroles Al Pistacchio

    delicate cream puffs served warm with pistachio gelato and chocolate sauce

  • Tiramisu

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

  • CREMA ALLA VANIGLIA

    vanilla crème brûlée with fresh berries

  • BUDINO DI PANE E BANANA

    warm banana bread pudding with banana-fudge gelato, caramelized bananas, chocolate chips, and whiskey crème anglaise

Gelati

  • Two Scoops Of Gelato

    pistachio, vanilla, mint chocolate chip, or banana fudge

Cocktails

  • 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

Cordials

  • Rum Chata

Port & Grappa

  • Graham's Six Grape

  • Grappa Banfi

Coffee & Espresso

  • Coffee

  • Espresso

  • Double Espresso

  • Hot Tea

  • Cappuccino

  • Latte

Francesca's Childrens Menu

All items are served with your choice of soft drink, milk or juice, and a scoop of gelato.

Pasta or Pizza

  • Spaghetti & Meatball

    with tomato sauce

  • Cheese Pizza

  • Sausage Pizza

Entrees

  • Served with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli and carrots, or strawberries.

  • Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    with mozzarella & provolone

  • Crispy Chicken Tenders

  • Grilled Chicken Breast

  • Roasted Salmon

    with lemon mayo

Available for children 12 and under.

Gluten Free Menu

Download PDF

Antipasti

  • Calamari in Padella

    Sautéed calamari with capers, fresh tomatoes, spinach, chili flakes, garlic, lemon, and olive oil

  • Cozze alla Marinara

    Prince Edward Island mussels in spicy tomato sauce

  • Carpaccio alla Francesca

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

  • Spinaci Aglio e Olio

    Sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oil

Insalate

  • Insalata alla Francesca

    Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic

  • Caesar Salad

  • Italian Wedge Salad

    Romaine wedge, tomatoes, and crispy pancetta with gorgonzola dressing

  • Insalata di Asparagi

Pizze

  • Pizza Margherita

    Roasted plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella

  • Additional Ingredients $1 Each:

    Italian sausage, black olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, broccoli, eggplant, or zucchini

Paste

  • Pasta al Pomodoro

    Sautéed in a cherry tomato sauce with garlic and fresh herbs

  • Pasta con Asparagi

    Sautéed in a parmesan cream sauce with asparagus and pine nuts

  • Pasta Aglio e Olio

    Sautéed with olive oil, fresh garlic, diced tomatoes, and spinach

  • Pasta alle Verdure

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

  • Pasta del Pastore

    Sautéed with Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and white wine in a cherry tomato sauce topped with goat cheese

Secondi

  • 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 Acqua Pazza

    Roasted salmon with a spicy cherry tomato sauce, capers, garlic, and white wine over sautéed spinach

  • *Ask your server for today’s gluten friendly specials!*

Dolci

  • Frutta di Sottobosco

    Fresh mixed berries topped with homemade whipped cream

  • Torta Lava

    Semi-sweet flourless chocolate cake served warm with mint chocolate gelato and berries

  • Gelati e Sorbetti

    Ask your server for today’s selections

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.

Carry Out

Download PDF

Email Signup

Please check errors in the form above
Thank you for signing up for email updates!

Reservations

Please check errors in the form above
Thanks!