Francesca's Intimo
Hours & Location
293 E Illinois Rd,
Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-735-9235
Sunday - Thursday
11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday & Saturday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Happy Hour
Monday - Friday
3:00PM - 6:00 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
Available
Monday - Friday
3 - 6 PM
Happy Hour
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Pizzetta del Giorno
CHEF’S INSPIRATION
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Fried Roman Artichokes
CALABRIAN CHILI AIOLI, PARMESAN
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Bruschetta del Giorno
CHEF’S INSPIRATION
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Pepe Imbottiti
PROVOLONE AND PROSCIUTTO STUFFED PEPPERS, AGED BALSAMICO, TUSCAN OLIVE OIL
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Vinny’s Bolognese Fries
PECORINO, HERBS
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Baked Goat Cheese
POMODORO, GRILLED BREAD, SICILIAN OLIVE OIL
Lunch
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Bruschette con Spinaci
RUSTIC BREAD, TOMATOES, BASIL, FRESH MOZZARELLA, SAUTÉED SPINACH
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Nonna's Meatballs
TWO GIANT MEATBALLS, WHIPPED RICOTTA, POMODORO SAUCE, RUSTIC BREAD
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Lenticchie e Spinaci
BRAISED LENTILS, SPINACH, GOAT CHEESE
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Cozze alla Marinara
PEI MUSSELS, SPICY MARINARA, RUSTIC BREAD
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Risotto con Funghi
ITALIAN RICE WITH WILD MUSHROOMS, HERBS, GARLIC, FRESH MOZZARELLA
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Carpaccio con Avocado
SLICED RAW NY STRIP, CAPERS, TOMATOES, PARMESAN, MUSHROOMS, AVOCADO
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Calamari Fritti
CRISPY CALAMARI, LEMON, SPICY MARINARA
Insalate
ADD CHICKEN, SHRIMP (3PC), or SALMON-
Asparagus
TOMATOES, BLUE CHEESE, LEMON, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
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Insalata Caesar*
ROMAINE, GARLIC CROUTONS, PARMIGIANO, CAESAR DRESSING
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Italian Chopped
ROMAINE, RADICCHIO, CASTELVETRANO OLIVES, PEPPERONCINI, BLUE CHEESE, CRISPY PROSCIUTTO, TOMATOES, MARINATED ARTICHOKES,
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Insalata alla Francesca
ROMAINE, RADICCHIO, TOMATOES, PEA PODS, GREEN BEANS, CARROTS, CUCUMBERS, BLUE CHEESE, LEMON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
Pasta
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Rigatoni dei Sardi
ITALIAN SAUSAGE, WILD MUSHROOMS, ONIONS, HERBS, WHITE WINE, POMODORO SAUCE
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Rigatoni al Pomodoro
TOMATO BASIL SAUCE, TUSCAN OLIVE OIL, PARMIGIANO
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Linguine con Cozze
PEI MUSSELS, GARLIC, FRESH HERBS, SPICY MARINARA
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Rigatoni alla Vodka
CRUMBLED SAUSAGE, FRESH MOZZARELLA, PARMIGIANO, VODKA SAUCE
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Bucatini all' Amatriciana
PANCETTA, ONION, CHILI FLAKES, PARMIGIANO, POMODORO SAUCE
Secondi
served with choice of french fries or mixed green salad-
Panino con Polpette
NONNA’S MEATBALLS, POMODORO, ROASTED ONIONS, SHARP PROVOLONE, RUSTIC BAGUETTE
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Panino alla Caprese
FRESH TOMATO, BASIL, MOZZARELLA, PESTO, RUSTIC BAGUETTE
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Panino con Pollo alla Parmigiana
BREADED CHICKEN, POMODORO, MOZZARELLA, PARMIGIANO, ARUGULA, RUSTIC BAGUETTE
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Panino Vegetali Grigliati
GRILLED ZUCCHINI, ROASTED YELLOW SQUASH, EGGPLANT, ONION, BELL PEPPER, TOMATO, BASIL, CREAMY GOAT CHEESE, RUSTIC BAGUETTE
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Pollo Sassi
SAUTÉED CHICKEN BREAST, ROASTED ARTICHOKES, WILD MUSHROOMS, HERBS, BRANDY SAUCE SERVED WITH LINGUINE AGLIO E OLIO
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Pesce Lombarda*
SAUTÉED FLOUNDER, JUMBO SHRIMP, CAPERS, TOMATOES, BABY SPINACH, PINE NUTS, LEMON, WHITE WINE
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Davanti Burger
BACON JAM, ROASTED TOMATOES, CHEESE CURD, ARUGULA, ROASTED GARLIC AIOLI, PARMESAN FRIES
Dining Room Menu
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Bruschette
RUSTIC BREAD, TOMATOES, BASIL, FRESH MOZZARELLA, SAUTÉED SPINACH
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Burrata
ROASTED CAMPARI TOMATOES, TOASTED PINENUTS, BASIL PESTO, CIABATTA
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Roasted Beets
WALNUT BUTTER, CRÈME FRAICHE, CHIVES
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Sophia’s Sausage & Peppers
ROASTED PEPPERS, GRECO ITALIAN SAUSAGE
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Carpaccio con Avocado
SLICED RAW NY STRIP, CAPERS, TOMATOES, PARMESAN, MUSHROOMS, AVOCADO
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Nonna’s Meatballs
TWO GIANT MEATBALLS, WHIPPED RICOTTA, POMODORO SAUCE, CIABATTA
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Cozze alla Marinara
PEI MUSSELS, SPICY MARINARA
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Calamari Fritti
CRISPY CALAMARI, LEMON, SPICY MARINARA
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Lenticchie e Spinaci
BRAISED LENTILS, SPINACH, GOAT CHEESE
Insalate
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Asparagus
TOMATOES, BLUE CHEESE, LEMON, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
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Insalata Caesar*
ROMAINE, GARLIC CROUTONS, PARMIGIANO, ANCHOVIES, CAESAR DRESSING
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Italian Chopped
ROMAINE, RADICCHIO, CASTELVETRANO OLIVES, PEPPERONCINI, BLUE CHEESE, CRISPY PROSCIUTTO, TOMATOES, MARINATED ARTICHOKES, RED WINE VINAIGRETTE
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Insalata alla Francesca
ROMAINE, ENDIVE, RADICCHIO, TOMATOES, PEA PODS, GREEN BEANS, CARROTS, CUCUMBERS, BLUE CHEESE, LEMON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
Paste & Riso
Please refer to Gluten-Friendly Menu for Gluten-Friendly Pasta selections-
Rigatoni dei Sardi
ITALIAN SAUSAGE, WILD MUSHROOMS, ONIONS, HERBS, WHITE WINE, POMODORO SAUCE
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Bucatini all' Amatriciana
PANCETTA, ONION, CHILI FLAKES, PARMIGIANO, POMODORO SAUCE
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Rigatoni alla Vodka
CRUMBLED SAUSAGE, FRESH MOZZARELLA, PARMIGIANO, VODKA SAUCE
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Linguine agli Scampi
SHRIMP, GARLIC, CHILI FLAKES, CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE
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Dana's Bolognese
SPAGHETTI, TOMATO-MEAT SAUCE, BASIL, PECORINO
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Lasagna Bolognese
HOMEMADE LASAGNA BAKED WITH A TOMATO-MEAT SAUCE, PARMESAN CREAM, FRESH MOZZARELLA
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Linguine con Calamari
SAUTÉED CALAMARI, ANCHOVIES, GARLIC, SPICY MARINARA
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Ravioli ai Spinaci
SPINACH FILLED PASTA, FOUR CHEESE & POMODORO SAUCE, PARMIGIANO, SPINACH
Secondi
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Pesce Lombarda*
SAUTÉED FLOUNDER, JUMBO SHRIMP, CAPERS, TOMATOES, BABY SPINACH, PINE NUTS, LEMON, WHITE WINE
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Salmone alla Fresca
PAN SEARED ATLANTIC SALMON, ASPARAGUS, AVOCADO, RED ONIONS, TOMATOES
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Pollo Sassi
SAUTÉED CHICKEN BREAST, ROASTED ARTICHOKES, WILD MUSHROOMS, HERBS, BRANDY SAUCE SERVED WITH LINGUINE AGLIO E OLIO
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Pesce Bianco Pagliacci*
SAUTÉED WHITEFISH, ROASTED ZUCCHINI, MUSHROOMS, BROCCOLI, TOMATOES, SPINACH
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Pollo Arrosto alla Romana
ROASTED HALF CHICKEN, GARLIC, SHALLOTS, ROSEMARY, LEMON, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, ROASTED POTATOES
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Maiale di Pietro
15 OZ. BONE-IN PORK CHOP, ROASTED PEPPERS, MASCARPONE POLENTA, SABA, SICILIAN OLIVE OIL
Contorni
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Pasta Aglio e Olio
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Roasted Potatoes
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Sautéed Spinach
Dolci
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Tiramisu
LAYERS OF ESPRESSO-SOAKED LADYFINGERS WITH JUST ENOUGH RUM TO MAKE NONNA HAPPY, MASCARPONE CREAM, CHOCOLATE SAUCE, AND A DUSTING OF COCOA
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Chocolate Torte
DECADENT LAYERS OF CHOCOLATE CAKE AND FUDGE WITH VANILLA BEAN GELATO ON THE SIDE, CHERRIES ON TOP, AND A DUSTING OF CHOCOLATE SEA SALT CRUMBLE THAT’S PURE AMORE.
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Sticky Toffee Carrot Cake
CARROT CAKE MEETS LA DOLCE VITA—PERFECTLY SPICED, TOPPED WITH CANDIED WALNUTS, A KISS OF ORANGE ZEST, AND SOUR CREAM GELATO TO KEEP THINGS INTERESTING.
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Apple Crumble
A GOLDEN CRUMBLE HUGGING SPICED APPLES, WITH VANILLA BEAN GELATO THAT MELTS LIKE A GOOD COMPLIMENT
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Lemon Olive Oil Cake
A SLICE OF SICILIAN SUNSHINE—ZESTY LEMON AND DELICATE OLIVE OIL, TOPPED WITH VANILLA WHIPPED CREAM AND FRESH BERRIES.
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Profiteroles
WARM, PILLOWY CREAM PUFFS WITH PISTACHIO GELATO—A NOD TO THE KING OF ITALIAN NUTS—AND DRAPED IN A RICH CHOCOLATE SAUCE.
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Sloppy Sundae
MESSY IN THE BEST WAY—VANILLA GELATO WITH CARAMEL SWIRLS, CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE, BISCOTTI, CANDIED PECANS, A CLOUD OF WHIPPED CREAM, AND THAT CHERRY.
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Gelati & Sorbetti
CHEF'S CHOICE, ASK YOUR SERVER FOR DETAILS
Wine & Cocktail List
Our wine selections and handmade cocktails are ever-changing and evolving.
See what's seasonal and fresh on our current list!
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
$9.95-
Spaghetti & Meatball
with tomato sauce
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Rigatoni
with butter
Entrées
$10.95Served with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli and carrots, or strawberries.
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Crispy Chicken Tenders
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Grilled Chicken Breast
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Roasted Salmon
with lemon mayo
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Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites