Francesca's Famiglia
Hours & Location
100 E Station St,
Barrington, IL 60010
847-277-1027
Sunday - Thursday
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday & Saturday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Happy Hour
Monday - Friday
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Francesca’s Famiglia, nestled in downtown Barrington’s quaint shopping district, features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. Simple rustic cooking, friendly service and fair prices make Francesca’s an experience to remember!
Parking
Public parking available in the garage directly under the building or on surrounding streets and lots.
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Lunch
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Calamari Fritti
crispy fried calamari served with marinara
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Bruschette Alla Romana
garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
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Carpaccio e Rucola
thinly-sliced raw sirloin with arugula, capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, lemon, olive oil, and shaved grana padano
Insalate e Zuppe
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Minestrone
homemade italian vegetable soup
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Soup of The Day
ask your server for today’s special
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Insalata Di Rucola
arugula, fresh tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, and shaved parmesan
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Caesar Salad
classic caesar salad with roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan
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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
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Rigatoni Al Pomodoro
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Ciabatta Alla Caprese
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Focaccia Con Pollo
Pizza
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Napoletana
arugula, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, provolone, and shaved parmesan
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Quattro Stagioni
prosciutto, artichokes, mushrooms, olives, and egg
Piatti Principali
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Insalata Cesare Con Pollo
classic caesar salad with grilled chicken breast, roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and parmigiano
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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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Insalata di Spinaci e Portobello
baby spinach with grilled portobello mushrooms, crumbled goat cheese, and a roasted garlic-balsamic vinaigrette
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Insalata di Lenticchie e Gamberi
sautéed jumbo shrimp on a bed of lentil salad with red onions, celery, red and yellow peppers, cilantro, and red wine vinaigrette
Panini
served with french fries or side salad-
Caprese
caprese sandwich of fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella on ciabatta
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Pollo
grilled chicken breast with portobello mushrooms, provolone cheese, tomatoes, and lemon mayonnaise on tomato focaccia
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Polpette
homemade meatballs, rustic tomato sauce, roasted onions, and sweet provolone on a french baguette
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Salmone
grilled salmon, roasted red onions, beefsteak tomatoes, lettuce, and mayonnaise on toasted ciabatta
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Davanti Burger
char prime burger, roasted tomatoes, crispy mozzarella, arugula, bacon jam, and roasted garlic aioli on a brioche bun
Paste e Secondi
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Linguine al Fagottaro
cold sauce made with homegrown tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, and mozzarella, served over hot pasta
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Cappellacci Tre-Funghetti
mushroom and ricotta filled pasta sautéed in a brandy cream sauce with porcini and wild mushrooms and a drizzle of white truffle oil
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Penne con Pollo e Broccoli
sautéed with grilled chicken and broccoli in a light basil cream sauce with fresh tomatoes
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Linguine alla Genovese
sautéed with sea scallops, shrimp, steamed potatoes, string beans, and tomatoes with a basil-pine nut pesto
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Pollo Alla Parmigiana
breaded chicken breast with tomato-basil sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, and a side of linguine pomodoro
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Paillard di Pollo con Rucola
grilled paillard-style chicken breasts with extra virgin olive oil and herbs, served with arugula and tomato salad
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Salmone della Casa
roasted salmon with red onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers, garlic, and white wine
Prix-Fixe Lunch Menu
No substitutions. Some regular menu items excluded from the offer.-
Antipasti
Bruschette alla Romana and Soup of the Day
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Entrée
choice of: Entrée Salad, Pasta, Panino, Pesce del Giorno, or Pollo del Giorno
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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
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Calamari Fritti
Crispy fried calamari with marinara
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Cozze alla Marinara
Prince Edward Island mussels in spicy tomato sauce
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Bruschette alla Romana
Garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
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Bruschette con Carciofi
Garlic toast with roasted baby artichokes, tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, and extra virgin olive oil
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Risotto con Fagiolini
Italian rice with baby green beans, pine nuts, and sun-dried tomato pesto
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Carpaccio e Rucola
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with arugula, capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, lemon, olive oil, and shaved grana padano
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Prosciutto e Anguria
Imported prosciutto di Parma with watermelon, fresh mint, and balsamic glaze
Insalate
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Insalata alla Francesca
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic
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Caesar Salad
Classic Caesar with roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan
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Insalata di Rucola
Arugula, tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, and parmesan
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Italian Wedge Salad
Romaine wedge, tomatoes, and pepper bacon with gorgonzola dressing
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Insalata di Asparagi
Fresh asparagus with tomatoes and blue cheese, dressed with lemon and olive oil
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Insalata Panzanella
Rustic tomato-bread salad with arugula, red onions, and shaved grana padano with a red wine vinaigrette
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Burrata con Pomodorini
Creamy fresh mozzarella, baby heirloom tomatoes, basil, and aged balsamic
Pizza
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Quattro Stagioni
Prosciutto, artichokes, mushrooms, olives, and egg
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Napoletana
Arugula, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, provolone, and shaved parmesan
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Quattro Formaggi
Mozzarella, mascarpone, blue, and swiss
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Pizza con Prosciutto e Rucola
Roasted plum tomatoes, prosciutto di Parma, fresh mozzarella, and arugula
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Create Your Own (any two)
Sausage, olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, onions, broccoli, anchovies, eggplant
Paste
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Linguine al Fagottaro
Cold sauce made with homegrown tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, and mozzarella, served over hot pasta
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Fettuccine Ricore
Fettuccine noodles sautéed in a spicy tomato sauce and topped with prosciutto
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Cappellacci Tre-Funghetti
Mushroom and ricotta filled pasta sautéed in a brandy cream sauce with porcini and wild mushrooms and a drizzle of white truffle oil
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Penne con Pollo e Broccoli
Sautéed with grilled chicken and broccoli in a light basil cream sauce with fresh tomatoes
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Farfalle al Salmone
Sautéed with salmon, wild mushrooms, garlic, and herbs in a light tomato cream sauce
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Linguine alla Genovese
Sautéed with sea scallops, shrimp, steamed potatoes, string beans, and tomatoes with a basil-pine nut pesto
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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Paillard di Pollo con Rucola
Grilled paillard-style chicken breasts with extra virgin olive oil and herbs, served with arugula and tomato salad
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Filetto con Porcini
Pan-roasted filet mignon sautéed with wild and porcini mushrooms and a brandy cream sauce, served over roasted potatoes
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Pesce Bianco al Balsamico
Sautéed whitefish with a lemon-balsamic sauce, capers, spinach, and fresh tomatoes
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Salmone della Casa
Roasted salmon with red onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers, garlic, and white wine
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Barramundi Escada
Pan-roasted Australian sea bass with marinated red, orange, and yellow teardrop tomatoes, red onion, basil, croutons, and honey balsamic
Contorni
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Pasta Aglio e Olio
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Sausage and Peppers
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Sautéed Shrimp
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Roasted Potatoes
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Sautéed Mixed Vegetables
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Sautéed Spinach
Dolci
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Torta di Mascarpone con Limone Verdi
key lime pie with blackberry sauce, mixed berries, and fresh whipped cream
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Torta Di Cioccolato
flourless semi-sweet chocolate cake with a molten chocolate center, served warm with smoked marshmallow gelato
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Profiteroles Al Pistacchio
delicate cream puffs served warm with pistachio gelato and chocolate sauce
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Tiramisu
adyfingers soaked in espresso and rum with mascarpone cheese, cocoa, and chocolate sauce
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Frittelle con Gelato ai Mirtilli
warm homemade doughnut with blueberry gelato, blueberry sauce, and fresh whipped cream
Gelati
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Two Scoops Of Gelato
pistachio, vanilla, mint chocolate chip, or banana fudge
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
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
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Spaghetti & Meatball
with tomato sauce
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Cheese Pizza
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Sausage Pizza
Entrees
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Served with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli and carrots, or strawberries.
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Grilled Cheese Sandwich
with mozzarella & provolone
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Crispy Chicken Tenders
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Grilled Chicken Breast
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Roasted Salmon
with lemon mayo
Available for children 12 and under.
Gluten Free Menu
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Calamari in Padella
Sautéed calamari with capers, fresh tomatoes, spinach, chili flakes, garlic, lemon, and olive oil
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Cozze alla Marinara
Prince Edward Island mussels in spicy tomato sauce
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Carpaccio alla Francesca
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, and parmigiano
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Spinaci Aglio e Olio
Sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oil
Insalate
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Insalata alla Francesca
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic
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Caesar Salad
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Italian Wedge Salad
Romaine wedge, tomatoes, and crispy pancetta with gorgonzola dressing
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Insalata di Asparagi
Pizze
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Pizza Margherita
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
Paste
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Pasta al Pomodoro
Sautéed in a cherry tomato sauce with garlic and fresh herbs
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Pasta con Asparagi
Sautéed in a parmesan cream sauce with asparagus and pine nuts
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Pasta Aglio e Olio
Sautéed with olive oil, fresh garlic, diced tomatoes, and spinach
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Pasta alle Verdure
Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts in an herb broth
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Pasta del Pastore
Sautéed with Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and white wine in a cherry tomato sauce topped with goat cheese
Secondi
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Pollo al Limone
Sautéed chicken breast in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach
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Pollo Pagliacci
Roasted chicken breast with broccoli, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, and zucchini in a brandy sauce
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Pesce del Giorno
Fresh fish of the day with roasted mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, and herbs
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Salmone Acqua Pazza
Roasted salmon with a spicy cherry tomato sauce, capers, garlic, and white wine over sautéed spinach
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*Ask your server for today’s gluten friendly specials!*
Dolci
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Frutta di Sottobosco
Fresh mixed berries topped with homemade whipped cream
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Torta Lava
Semi-sweet flourless chocolate cake served warm with mint chocolate gelato and berries
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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.