Francesca's On Chestnut

Hours & Location

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

Monday-Thursday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday & Saturday
11:00 AM - 11:00 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

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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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

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

Texas Mule

tito’s handmade vodka, fresh lime juice, ginger beer
Death by Raspberry

death’s door vodka, chambord liquor, raspberry puree, splash o
Smashing Peaches

svedka vodka, merlet crème de peche, peach preserves, ginger beer
Cucumber Berry Collins

pearl cucumber vodka, blueberry preserves, fresh lemon juice

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

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

Calamari Fritti

crispy fried calamari served with marinara
Bruschette Alla Romana

garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
CARPACCIO TRE-COLORE

thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, olive oil, and shaved parmigiano with radicchio, endive, and arugula

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

Insalata Cesare Con Pollo

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

Fresh spinach tossed with fried calamari, red and yellow peppers, and a spicy cayenne pepper dressing
INSALATA TRE-COLORE CON SALMONE

arugula, radicchio, and endive with grilled salmon, tomatoes, and balsamic lemon vinaigrette

VEGETALI GRIGLIATI

grilled zucchini, yellow squash, peppers, portobello mushroom, tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and creamy goat cheese on ciabatta
SALSICCIA

roasted italian sausage, red and yellow peppers, red onions, basil, garlic, and tomato sauce on a french baguette
Caprese

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

homemade meatballs, rustic tomato sauce, roasted onions, and sweet provolone on a french baguette
Davanti Burger

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

RIGATONI PRIMAVERA

sautéed with zucchini, yellow squash, red and yellow peppers, sweet peas, asparagus, and onions in a light tomato-basil sauce
CONCHIGLIE CON PROSCIUTTO E PISELLI

shell-shaped pasta sautéed in a parmesan cream sauce with prosciutto di parma, cremini mushrooms, peas, and fresh tomatoes
LINGUINE CON POLLO

sautéed with grilled chicken, spinach, and pine nuts in a light basil cream sauce with fresh tomatoes
LINGUINE CON COZZE

sautéed with mussels, garlic, and olive oil in a spicy marinara sauce
Pollo Alla Parmigiana

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

sautéed chicken breast in a light tomato sauce with sage, melted mozzarella, and prosciutto di parma
Salmone alla Fresca

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

Calamari Fritti

Crispy fried 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 Ricotta e Pomodorini

Garlic toast with whipped ricotta, basil, black pepper, and heirloom tomatoes, drizzled with honey and extra virgin olive oil
Risotto Modo Mio

Italian rice with prosciutto, leeks, corn, and fresh herbs
Carpaccio Tre-Colore

Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, olive oil, and shaved parmigiano with radicchio, endive, and arugula
Prosciutto e Rucola

Imported prosciutto di Parma with arugula, fresh tomatoes, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, and shaved parmesan cheese

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
Polpette con Polenta

Homemade meatballs braised in tomato sauce and herbs, served over creamy polenta
Burrata con Pomodorini

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

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
Schiacciata alla Toscana

Garlic, oregano, arugula, lemon, olive oil, shaved parmesan, truffle oil, mozzarella, and fontina cheese
Create Your Own (any two)

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

Rigatoni Primavera

Sautéed with zucchini, yellow squash, red and yellow peppers, sweet peas, asparagus, and onions in a light tomato-basil sauce
Cappellacci di Zucca

Roasted butternut squash filled cappellacci in a brown butter-sage sauce with shaved parmigiano
Linguine con Pollo

Sautéed with grilled chicken, spinach, and pine nuts in a light basil cream sauce with fresh tomatoes
Conchiglie con Prosciutto e Piselli

Shell-shaped pasta sautéed in a parmesan cream sauce with prosciutto di Parma, cremini mushrooms, peas, and fresh tomatoes
Rigatoni con Salsiccia e Lenticchie

Sautéed with Italian sausage, spinach, lentils, and roasted plum tomatoes with crumbled goat cheese
Linguine con Cozze

Sautéed with mussels, garlic, and olive oil in a spicy marinara sauce

Pollo Arrosto alla Romana

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

Sautéed chicken breast in a light tomato sauce with sage, melted mozzarella, and prosciutto di Parma
Costoletta di Maiale alla Valdostana

Pan-roasted pork chops with wild mushrooms, spinach, fontina cheese sauce, and white truffle oil
Salmone alla Fresca

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

Sautéed walleye pike with peas, white onions, and oregano in a garlic white wine tomato broth over creamy polenta
Barramundi Mia Notte

Roasted Australian sea bass with oven-dried tomatoes, roasted artichokes, capers, lemon, and brown butter sauce, drizzled with aged balsamico

CROSTATA DI BANANE

individual banana cream pie with whipped cream and nutella
Torta Di Cioccolato

flourless semi-sweet chocolate cake with a molten chocolate center, served warm with smoked marshmallow 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
TORTA DI FORMAGGIO E ZUCCA

pumpkin-mascarpone cheesecake with a cookie crust, salted caramel cream cheese frosting, maple sabayon, and roasted pepitas

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

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

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

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

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!*

Francesca's On Chestnut

Hours & Location

Parking

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Brunch

Uova e Benedetto

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Cocktails

Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar

Delizie

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Paste e Secondi

Contorni

Lunch

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Insalate e Zuppe

Lunch Combo

Pizza

Piatti Principali

Panini

Paste e Secondi

Prix-Fixe Lunch Menu

Dinner

Antipasti

Insalate

Pizza

Paste

Secondi

Contorni

Dolci

Gelati

Cocktails

Cordials

Port & Grappa

Coffee & Espresso

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Entrees

Gluten Free Menu

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Pizze

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