Francesca's On Chestnut

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200 E Chestnut St,
Chicago, IL 60611
312-482-8800

HOURS

Sunday - Thursday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday - Saturday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Weekend Brunch
Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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

Francesca’s Family of Restaurants has opened its doors in 2009 on Chestnut Street in Chicago’s famous Gold Coast neighborhood. The restaurant brings Mia Francesca’s famous rustic, Italian cuisine to the 150-seat space.

“We opened our first location on Clark Street in Lakeview over 20 years ago and we’re so excited to return to our roots and open another Chicago neighborhood spot,” says Francesca’s Restaurants owner Scott Harris.

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Valet is available. Nearby parking garages are also available.

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Calamari Fritti

Crispy fried calamari 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 parmigiano
Risotto con Funghi

Italian rice with wild mushrooms, herbs, garlic, and fresh mozzarella
Gamberi alla Francesca

Sautéed jumbo shrimp with wild mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, lemon, balsamico, and basil
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
Insalata di Rucola

Arugula, tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, and parmesan

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
Ravioli ai Spinaci

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

Pollo Arrosto alla Romana

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

Sautéed chicken breast in a light tomato sauce with sage, topped with melted mozzarella and prosciutto
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

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
Insalata di Rucola

Arugula, tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, and parmesan

$7.25
Risotto con Funghi

Italian rice with wild mushrooms, herbs, garlic, and fresh mozzarella

$12.75
Gamberi alla Francesca

Sautéed jumbo shrimp with wild mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, lemon, balsamico, and basil

$15.95

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

$15.95
LINGUINE AL FAGOTTARO

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

$17.95
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, and olive oil in an herb broth

$17.95
Ravioli ai Spinaci

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

$19.95
Pollo Arrosto alla Romana

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

$22.95
Pollo alla Salvia

Sautéed chicken breast in a light tomato sauce with sage, topped with melted mozzarella and prosciutto

$22.95
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

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
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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
CRISP DI PESCHE E LAMPONI

warm crisp with peaches and raspberries served with vanilla gelato
Sloppy Sundae

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

fresh mixed berries served with homemade whipped cream

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

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
Peasant Style

Two eggs any style, bacon, house potatoes, and toast
Classic Omelette

Three egg omelette, roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, and mozzarella, served with house potatoes
Italian Croque Madame

Fried eggs, fontina cheese fondue, spinach, truffle oil, and prosciutto
Blueberry Pancakes

Blueberry-lemon compote
Davanti Burger

Char prime burger, roasted tomatoes, crispy mozzarella, arugula, bacon jam, roasted garlic aioli, brioche bun, and French fries
Italian BLT

Maple-glazed pepper bacon, sliced tomato, avocado, arugula, garlic aioli, and French fries
Salmon Affumicato

Smoked salmon, red onion, capers, arugula, and creamy goat cheese, served open-faced on ciabatta bread
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

Chicken parmesan sandwich served with French fries

Bloody Mary

Alcohol Inside Vodka with Longbranch Bloody Mary mix
Mimosa

Sparkling wine with orange juice
Bellini

Sparking wine with peach nectar
Death by Raspberry

Death's Door Vodka, Chambord liquor, raspberry puree, splash of sour
Mojito Smash

Bacardi, fresh lime sour, mint, soda
Mia Cosmo

Stoli citrus vodka, cointreau, 45 lime juice, cranberry juice
La Sorella

Grey Goose vodka, St. Germain, aperol, lemon juice

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