Francesca's Intimo
Hours & Location
293 E Illinois Rd,
Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-735-9235
Monday & Tuesday
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday & Thursday
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday & Saturday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Francesca’s Intimo opened in early 2001 in the beautiful town of Lake Forest near the historic Deer Path Inn. The menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.
Menus
- Dining Room Menu
- Wine & Cocktail List
- Gluten Friendly Menu
- Dessert Menu
- Kid's Menu
- Lunch Features
- Curbside Pick-Up & Delivery Menu
- Lunch
Dining Room Menu
Download PDFAntipasti
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Bruschette alla Romana
Garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
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Bruschette con Ricotta
Garlic toast topped with whipped ricotta, watercress, wildflower honey and finished with a lemon agrumato olive oil
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Calamari Fritti
Crispy fried calamari with marinara
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Coppa con Pera
Thinly sliced coppa topped with Bosc pears, extra virgin olive oil, arugula and grana padana
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Cozze Pomodoro
Steamed mussels served with spicy tomato sauce
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Carpaccio con Carciofi*
Thinly sliced raw sirloin with roasted artichoke hearts, capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, lemon, olive oil and shaved grana padana
Insalate
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Insalata alla Francesca
Romaine, endive and radicchio with peapods, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers with crumbled blue cheese, lemon and balsamic vinaigrette
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Insalata Cesare
Classic Caesar with roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan
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Insalata Mista con Pera
Mixed greens with a white balsamic vinaigrette, shaved Bosc pears, candied pecans, and blue cheese
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Lenticchie e Spinaci
Braised lentils served warm with sautéed spinach and crumbled goat cheese
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Burrata con Bruxelles
Creamy fresh mozzarella over Brussels sprouts, spiced fennel topped with pistachio gremolata
Pizza
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Pizza con Carne
Oven baked pizza with San Marzano tomatoes, calabrese salumi, sliced fennel sausage, scallions and shaved grana padana
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Pizza Pastore
Oven baked pizza with plum tomatoes, basil, portobello mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, rosemary and goat cheese
Paste & Riso
Please refer to Gluten-Friendly Menu for Gluten-Friendly Pasta selections-
Risotto ai Maitake
Carnaroli Invecchiato rice with roasted maitake mushrooms, aged manchego, and fresh parsley
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Linguine alla Diavolo con Gamberi
Linguine sautéed with jumbo shrimp, capers, black olives, garlic and oregano in a spicy tomato sauce
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Farfalle con Prosciutto e Piselli
Sautéed in a parmesan cream sauce with prosciutto di Parma, cremini mushrooms, peas and fresh tomatoes
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Gnocchi Mantovana
Spinach stuffed gnocchi with wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts in a gorgonzola cream sauce
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Linguine con Vongole
Sautéed with manilla clams, olive oil, red chili flakes, garlic, white wine and fresh parsley
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Fettuccine Bolognese
Fresh fettuccine tossed in Luigi's bolognese sauce, parsley, extra virgin olive oil
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Rigatoni alla Paesana
Sautéed with Italian sausage, wild mushrooms, and peas in a light tomato cream sauce
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Ravioli di Mare Puttanesca
Ravioli filled with shrimp and scallops tossed in a puttanesca sauce over sautéed zucchini finished with fresh oregano
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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Pollo e Gamberi
Sautéed chicken breast with shrimp, red and yellow peppers, capers, garlic and white wine
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Milanese di Vitello*
Veal scallopine lightly breaded with a salad of arugula, radicchio, red onion and grana padana with lemon agrumato oil
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Salmone con Bruxelles*
Pan roasted Atlantic salmon with roasted Brussels sprouts, Calabrian chilies and pancetta, finished with an herb salad
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Merluzzo Piccata*
Icelandic Cod with sautéed greens in a lemon, and caper butter sauce
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Ossobuco di Maiale*
Braised pork shank over mascarpone polenta with a porcini mushroom sauce and watercress
Contorni
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Pasta Aglio e Olio
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Sautéed Shrimp
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Mixed Vegetables
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Sausage & Peppers
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Roasted Potatoes
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Sautéed Spinach
Wine & Cocktail List
Our wine selections and handmade cocktails are ever-changing and evolving.
See what's seasonal and fresh on our current list!
Gluten Friendly Menu
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Calamari in Padella (GF)
Sautéed calamari with capers, fresh tomatoes, spinach, chili flakes, garlic, lemon, and olive oil
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Prosciutto e Carciofi (GF)
Imported prosciutto di Parma with marinated baby artichokes, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes
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Carpaccio con Crescione (GF)
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with toasted Piemontese hazelnuts, watercress, shaved grana padana, and truffle oil
Insalate
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Insalata alla Francesca (GF)
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic
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Insalata Cesare (GF)
Classic Caesar with roasted peppers and shaved parmesan
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Insalata Mista con Pera (GF)
Mixed greens with a white balsamic vinaigrette, shaved Bosc pears, candied pecans, and blue cheese
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Burrata con Zucca (GF)
Creamy fresh mozzarella with roasted butternut squash, oven-dried plum tomatoes, and pumpkin seed pesto
Pizze
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Pizza Margherita (GF)
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
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.
Paste
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Pasta Trapanese con Gamberi (GF)
Sautéed with jumbo shrimp, Vesuvio tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, basil, garlic, and parmesan
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Pasta alla Paesana (GF)
Sautéed with Italian sausage, wild mushrooms, and peas in a light tomato cream sauce
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Pasta alla Carbonara (GF)
Sautéed with pancetta, black pepper, parmesan, egg yolk, and a touch of cream
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Pasta Primavera (GF)
Sautéed with zucchini, yellow squash, red and yellow peppers, sweet peas, asparagus, and onions in a light tomato basil sauce
Secondi
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Pollo al Limone (GF)
Sautéed breast of chicken in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach
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Lombo di Maiale con Patate e Carciofi* (GF)
Herb marinated pork tenderloin with olive oil roasted potatoes, artichokes, rosemary, garlic, white wine and natural jus
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Salmone con Cavolfiori e Porcini* (GF)
Roasted Atlantic salmon with cauliflower, asparagus, and sun-dried tomatoes, served over cauliflower puree with porcini broth
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Branzino con Caponata* (GF)
Pan-roasted sea bass with Sicilian stewed vegetables and toasted pine nuts
Dolci
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Frutta di Sottobosco
Fresh mixed berries topped with homemade whipped cream
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Gelati e Sorbetti
Ask your server for today’s selections
Dolci
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Tiramisu
ladyfingers soaked in espresso and rum with mascarpone cheese, cocoa, and chocolate sauce
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Semifreddo al Limone
house made lemon and olive oil semifreddo with an almond cookie crust, served with almond brittle and strawberry compote
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Crostata di Fragola
Strawberry mousse tart served with white chocolate sauce, fresh strawberries and berry shortbread crumbs
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Profiteroles al Pistacchio
delicate cream puffs served warm with pistachio gelato and chocolate sauce
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Sloppy Sundae
our Italian ice cream sundae made with vanilla bean gelato, chocolate sauce, candied pecans, whipped cream, and a cherry on top
Gelati
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Two Scoops Of Gelato
pistachio, vanilla, mint chocolate chip, or banana fudge
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Two Scoops of Sorbetti
wild berry and green apple
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
Children's Menu
Available for children 12 and under.
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
$7.95
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Cheese Pizza
7.95
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Sausage Pizza
7.95
Entrées
Served with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli and carrots, or strawberries.-
Crispy Chicken Tenders
7.95
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Grilled Chicken Breast
7.95
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Roasted Salmon
with lemon mayo
7.95
Lunch Features
available during lunch hours, at most Francesca's locations
Lunch Combo
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Half Salad & Half Sandwich
choose one salad & one sandwich
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Insalata
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Insalata con Gamberi e Capesante
Sautéed sea scallops and jumbo shrimp served over mixed greens with tomatoes, lemon, and balsamic vinaigrette
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Insalata Cesare
Classic caesar salad with roasted peppers, garlic croutons and parmigiano add grilled portobello (+2), add chicken breast (+4), add salmon (+4), add shrimp (+5)
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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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Italian Wedge Salad
Romaine wedge, tomatoes and black pepper bacon with gorgonzola dressing
Panino
served with choice of side salad, kettle chips, or French fries-
Vegetali e Grigliati
Marinated & grilled artichokes, zucchini, and tomatoes with olive tapenade & goat cheese, served cold
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Tacchino
Turkey, avocado, sliced tomatoes, and provolone with black pepper bacon and garlic aioli, served cold
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Polpette
Homemade meatballs braised in tomato sauce and herbs with melted mozzarella, served hot
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Portobello
Grilled portobello mushroom with arugula, melted mozzarella, and Calabrian chili aioli, served hot
Soup
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Add a cup of soup to any Lunch Entrée for 2.95
Curbside Pick-Up & Delivery Menu
Most items from our Dining Room Menu can be ordered for Curbside Pick-Up or Delivery. Order a la carte, or create a custom family-style feast for 4-6 people with our Francesca's Family Pack!
Lunch
Download PDFAntipasti & Insalate
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Bruschette Alla Romana
Garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
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Bruschette con Fichi
Garlic toast with fresh mozzarella, black mission figs, coppa ham and local honey
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Calamari Fritti
Crispy fried calamari with marinara
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Prosciutto e Carciofi
Imported prosciutto di Parma with marinated baby artichokes, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes
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Carpaccio con Crescione
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with toasted piemontese hazelnuts, watercress, shaved grana padana, and truffle oil
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Insalate Giottona
Italian chopped salad with romaine, marinated artichokes, black olive, genoa salami, provolone, roasted peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers and a zesty red wine vinaigrette
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Insalata Cesare
Classic Caesar with roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan
Paste
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Linguine Trapanese con Gamberi
Sautéed with jumbo shrimp, Vesuvio tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, basil, garlic, and parmesan
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Rigatoni alla Paesana
Sautéed with Italian sausage, wild mushrooms, and peas in a light tomato cream sauce
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Gnocchi Modo Mio
Homemade potato-flour dumplings sautéed in a light tomato basil sauce with artichokes, shiitake mushrooms, and goat cheese
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Agnolotti alla Piemontese
Little pillows filled with stracchino cheese in a light brown butter brodo with chives and basil
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Linguine alla Carbonara
Sautéed with pancetta, black pepper, parmesan, egg yolk, and a touch of cream
Panini
served with french fries or side salad-
Panino con Polpette
House made meatballs, rustic tomato sauce, roasted onion & sweet provolone on a French baguette
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Panino Italiano
Coppa, genoa salami, mortadella with sweet provolone, lettuce tomato, onions and an herb vinaigrette on a French baguette
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Panino Vegetali Grigliati
Grilled zucchini, yellow squash, peppers, portobello mushroom, tomato, basil, extra virgin oil, garlic and creamy goat cheese on French baguette
*These food items can be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. Ingredients are subject to change based on availability.