Francesca's Intimo
Hours & Location
293 E Illinois Rd,
Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-735-9235
HOURS
Sunday - Thursday
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday - Saturday
5:00 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.
Parking
Parking is available on surrounding streets.
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Menus
Dine-In Menu
Download PDFAntipasti
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Bruschette alla Romana
Garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
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Bruschette con Prosciutto
Garlic toast with prosciutto di Parma, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil
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Calamari Fritti
Crispy fried calamari with marinara
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Risotto alla Vercellese
Italian rice with fennel sausage, tomatoes, onions, spinach, and parmigiano
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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Burrata con Cavoletti
Creamy fresh mozzarella, roasted Brussels sprouts, spiced fennel, and pistachio gremolata
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Carpaccio alla Francesca
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, lemon, olive oil, and parmigiano
Pizza
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Pizza Margherita
San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and extra virgin olive oil
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Pizza alla Calabrese
San Marzano tomatoes, shaved onions, crumbled sausage, basil, chili flake, parmigiana, and herb breadcrumbs
Paste
Gluten-Free options available-
Cavatelli Bolognese
House-made 8-finger cavatelli sauteed in a tomato meat sauce with carrots, celery, onions, fresh herbs, and parmigiano
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Linguine con Gamberi e Porri
Sautéed with shrimp, leeks, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and shallots in a lobster cream sauce
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Rigatoni alla Palermitana
Sautéed with eggplant, zucchini, red and yellow peppers, onions, tomatoes, and basil, topped with fresh mozzarella
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Agnolotti alla Piemontese
Little pillows filled with Stracchino cheese in a light brown butter brodo with chives and basil
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 alla Salvia
Sauteed chicken breast in a light tomato sauce with sage, melted mozzarella, and prosciutto di Parma, served with linguine
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Pollo Siciliana
Roasted chicken thighs simmered in garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, castelvetrano olives, oregano, and dates
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Salmone con Cavoletti
Grilled salmon with roasted Brussels sprouts, crispy pancetta, Calabrian chilies, and aged balsamic vinegar
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Pesce Bianco Paesano
Roasted whitefish with wild mushrooms, leeks, tomatoes, sage, garlic, and white wine
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Bistecca con Risotto e Funghi
12 oz. grilled ribeye with parmesan-herb risotto cake and mushroom brandy cream sauce
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
Curbside Pick-Up Menu
Download PDFFamily Pack $84.95
Serves 4 - 6-
Insalate e Antipasti
Choice of one
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Paste e Secondi
Choice of two
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Dolce
Tiramisu
Take-Home Pizza Kits $25.75
All the ingredients to build 2 Francesca's-style pizzas at home-
Pizza Margherita
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Pizza Salsiccia e Funghi
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Additional Pizza
$12
Insalate e Antipasti
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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
$8.75
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Caesar Salad
Classic Caesar with garlic croutons and roasted peppers
$7.95
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BURRATA CON CAVOLETTI
Creamy fresh mozzarella, roasted brussels sprouts, spiced fennel, and pistachio gremolata
$15.95
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BRUSCHETTE ALLA ROMANA
Garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
$9.95
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Bruschette con Prosciutto
Garlic toast with prosciutto di Parma, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil
$10.95
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Risotto alla Vercellese
Italian rice with fennel sausage, tomatoes, onions, spinach, and parmigiano
$13.25
Paste e Secondi
Gluten-Free options available-
Spaghetti con Polpette
Spaghetti with meatballs roasted and simmered in tomato-basil sauce, topped with shaved parmesan cheese
$17.95
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AGNOLOTTI ALLA PIEMONTESE
Little pillows filled with stracchino cheese in a light brown butter brodo with chives and basil
$21.95
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Linguine con Gamberi e Porri
Sautéed with shrimp, leeks, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and shallots in a lobster cream sauce
$25.95
Add to Family-Pack $15
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Rigatoni alla Palermitana
sautéed with eggplant, zucchini, red and yellow peppers, onions, tomatoes, and basil, topped with fresh mozzarella
$18.95
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Cavatelli Bolognese
House-made 8-finger cavatelli sautéed in a tomato meat sauce with carrots, celery, onions, fresh herbs, and parmigiano
$22.95
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Pollo Arrosto alla Romana
Roasted half chicken with garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon, and olive oil, served with roasted potatoes
$22.95
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Pollo alla Salvia
Sauteed chicken breast in a light tomato sauce with sage, melted mozzarella, and prosciutto di parma, served with linguine
$22.95
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Pollo Siciliana
Roasted chicken thighs simmered in garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, castelvetrano olives, oregano, and dates
$21.95
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SALMONE CON CAVOLETTI
Grilled salmon with with roasted brussel sprouts, crispy pancetta, calabrian chilies, and aged balsamic vinegar
$25.95
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Pesce Bianco Paesano
Roasted whitefish with wild mushrooms, leeks, tomatoes, sage, garlic, and white wine
$23.95
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BISTECCA con Risotto e Funghi
12 oz. grilled ribeye with parmesan-herb risotto cake and mushroom brandy cream sauce
$32.95
Add to Family Pack, six 6 oz. portions $25
Pizza
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PIZZA MARGHERITA
San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and extra virgin olive oil
$13.75
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Pizza Al Calabrese
San Marzano tomatoes, shaved onions, crumbled sausage, basil, chili flake, parmigiana, and herb breadcrumbs
$14.75
Ask your neighborhood location about Chef's daily specials!
Contorni
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Mixed Vegetables
$6.25
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Meatballs
$7.95
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Pasta Aglio e Olio
$5.75
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Roasted Potatoes
$5.75
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Sausage & Peppers
$6.75
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Sauteed Shrimp
$8.25
Dolce
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Tiramisu
Ladyfingers soaked in espresso with mascarpone cheese, cocoa, and chocolate sauce
$8.95
Kid's Menu
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Spaghetti and Meatball
With tomato sauce
$7.95
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Crispy Chicken Tenders
with french fries
$7.95
Wines To-Go
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Ruffino Prosecco D.O.C
Veneto, Italy (187 mL)
$7
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Ruffino Prosecco Rose
Veneto, Italy (187 mL)
$7
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Veuve Clicquot “Yellow Label”
Champagne, France (375 mL, half bottle)
$40
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Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, New Zealand (375 mL, half bottle)
$14
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Meiomi Chardonnay
California (375 mL, half bottle)
$15
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The Prisoner Chardonnay
Carneros, California (375 mL, half bottle)
$24
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Simi Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley, California (375 mL, half bottle)
$16
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Meiomi Pinot Noir
California (375 mL, half bottle)
$16
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Ruffino “Modus” Blend (Sang, Merlot, Cab)
Tuscany, Italy (375 mL, half bottle)
$20
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Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale
Tuscany, Italy (375 mL, half bottle)
$17
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The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California (375 mL, half bottle)
$32
Gluten Friendly Menu
Download PDFAntipasti
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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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Spinaci Aglio e Olio
Sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oil
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Carpaccio alla Francesca
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, and parmigiano
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 and shaved parmesan
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Burrata con Cavoletti
Creamy fresh mozzarella, roasted Brussels sprouts, spiced fennel, and pistachio gremolata
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 alla Palermitana
Sautéed with eggplant, zucchini, red and yellow peppers, onions, tomatoes, and basil, topped with fresh mozzarella
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Pasta Aglio e Olio
Sautéed with olive oil, fresh garlic, diced tomatoes, and spinach
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Pasta Bolognese
Sautéed in a tomato meat sauce with carrots, celery, onions, fresh herbs, and parmigiano
Secondi
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Pollo alla Salvia
Sautéed chicken breast in a light tomato sauce with sage, melted mozzarella, and prosciutto di parma, served with linguine
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Pollo Siciliana
Roasted chicken thighs simmered in garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, Castelvetrano olives, oregano, and dates
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Salmone con Cavoletti
Grilled salmon with roasted Brussels sprouts, crispy pancetta, Calabrian chilies, and aged balsamic vinegar
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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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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.
Dolci
Download PDFDolci
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Tiramisu
ladyfingers soaked in espresso with mascarpone cheese, cocoa, and chocolate sauce
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Torta Di Cioccolato
homemade flourless chocolate cake with molten chocolate center, served warm with mint-chocolate gelato
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Profiteroles al Pistacchio
delicate cream puffs served warm with pistachio gelato and chocolate sauce
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TORTA DI MELE
baked cinnamon apples with puff pastry, toasted almonds, caramel sauce, and vanilla gelato
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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
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
Entrees
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