Mia Francesca Lakeview
Hours & Location
3311 N Clark St,
Chicago, IL 60657
773-281-3310
Monday - Thursday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Happy Hour | 4 PM - 6 PM
Friday
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
3 PM - 10 PM
Sunday
4 PM - 9 PM
Brunch | 11 AM - 2 PM
Mia Francesca features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. It was one of the first restaurants in Chicago to encourage the lively art of dining with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, simple, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.
Waiting for a table at the beautiful antique bar is part of the charm of Mia Francesca. The plush upstairs dining room and lounge can be reserved for private events, as can the more intimate coach house tucked away behind the restaurant. The coach house is the perfect place to sit down with some friends and a bottle of wine while waiting for your table. In the summer, al fresco dining is also available on a charming cobblestone terrace.
Menus
Dining Room Menu
Download PDFAntipasti
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Bruschette alla Romana
Garlic toast, marinated tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella
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Bruschette con Pomodori e Rucola
Garlic toast, semi dry yellow tomatoes, melted mozzarella, arugula, olive oil
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Calamari Fritti
Crispy calamari with marinara
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Carpaccio alla Francesca
Thinly sliced raw NY Strip, capers, tomato, mushroom, lemon, olive oil, grana padana
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Prosciutto con Burrata
Prosciutto di parma, burrata, basil-pine nut pesto, saba, olive oil
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Polpette al Fiore
Homemade beef and pork meatballs, pomodoro, seasoned ricotta, toasted ciabatta
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Cozze Marinara
PEI Mussels, marinara, herbs, ciabatta
Insalate
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Insalata alla Francesca
Romaine, endive, radicchio, peapods, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, crumbled blue cheese, lemon and balsamic vinaigrette
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Insalata Cesare
Romaine, garlic croutons, shaved parmigiano, Caesar dressing
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Insalata con Rucola
Arugula, grated pecorino, lemon, olive oil
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Carciofi alla Piccata
Braised artichoke hearts, garlic, caper, lemon white wine sauce
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Broccolini alla Pugliese
Grilled broccolini, charred lemon vinaigrette, Caciocavallo, Calabrian chili breadcrumbs
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Lenticchie e Spinaci
Braised lentils, wilted spinach and goat cheese
Paste & Riso
Please refer to Gluten-Friendly Menu for Gluten-Friendly Pasta selections-
Risotto alla Contadina
Carnaroli rice, Italian sausage, roasted tomatoes, onions, fontinella
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Mezze Rigatoni alla Melanzane
Fiore's mezze rigatoni, spicy tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Paccheri alla Vodka e Salsiccia
Fiore's paccheri, vodka sauce, basil, mozzarella, crumbled sausage
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Fettuccine della Nonna*
Fresh fettuccine, braised short rib, fresh herbs, parmigiano
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Linguine alla Caruso
Jumbo shrimp, garlic, olive oil, tomato and basil pine nut pesto
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Lasagna Tre-Formaggi
Mozzarella, parmesan, goat cheese lasagna, basil, pomodoro
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Ravioli con Mascarpone e Noci
Mushroom ravioli, hazelnuts, fresh tomatoes, truffle oil, mascarpone cream sauce
Secondi
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Pollo Arrosto alla Romana
Roasted half chicken, garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon, olive oil, roasted potatoes
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Pollo Francesce
Crispy chicken breast, shaved lemon, green beans, lemon-herb cream sauce
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Vitello Sassi
Pan-roasted veal medallion, roasted artichoke, mushrooms, herbs, brandy sauce
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Ossobucco di Agnello
Slow-roasted lamb shank, braised cannelini beans, lamb sugo, pistachio gremolata
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Salmone con Gamberi e Fagiolini*
Roasted Atlantic salmon, jumbo shrimp, green beans, roasted tomato, lobster cream sauce
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Pesce Bianco ai Balsamico*
Lake Superior whitefish, dinosaur kale, garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, capers and lemon balsamic sauce
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Frutti di Mare Acqua Pazza*
Jumbo shrimp, scallops, mussels, capers, garlic, spinach, white wine, spicy cherry tomato sauce (add linguine +$3)
Contorni
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Pasta Aglio e Olio
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Sautéed Shrimp
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Sauteed 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
Download PDFAntipasti
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Calamari in Padella
Sautéed calamari, capers, roma tomato, spinach, garlic, lemon, chili flake, extra virgin olive oil
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Carpaccio alla Francesca
Thinly sliced raw NY Strip, capers, tomato, mushroom, lemon, olive oil, grana padana
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Prosciutto con Burrata
Prosciutto di parma, burrata, basil-pine nut pesto, saba, olive oil
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Cozze Marinara
PEI Mussels, marinara, herbs, ciabatta
Insalate
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Insalata alla Francesca
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic
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Insalata Cesare
Romaine, shaved parmigiano, Caesar dressing
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Insalata con Rucola
Arugula, grated pecorino, lemon, olive oil
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Carciofi alla Piccata
Braised artichoke hearts, garlic, caper, lemon white wine sauce
Paste
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Risotto alla Contadina
Carnaroli rice, Italian sausage, roasted tomatoes, onions, fontinella
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Pasta alla Vodka e Salsiccia
Vodka sauce, basil, mozzarella, crumbled sausage
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Pasta alla Melanzane
Spicy tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Pasta della Nonna*
Braised short rib, fresh herbs, parmigiano
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Pasta alla Caruso
Jumbo shrimp, garlic, olive oil, tomato and basil pine nut pesto
Secondi
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Pollo al Limone
Sauteed chicken breast, capers, spinach, lemon and white wine sauce
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Pollo Francesce
Crispy chicken breast, shaved lemon, green beans, lemon-herb cream sauce
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Ossobucco di Agnello
Slow roasted lamb shank, braised cannelini beans, lamb sugo, pistachio gremolata
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Salmone con Gamberi e Fagiolini*
Roasted Atlantic salmon, jumbo shrimp, green beans, roasted tomato, lobster cream sauce
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Pesce Bianco ai Balsamico*
Lake Superior whitefish, dinosaur kale, garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, capers, lemon balsamic sauce
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Frutti di Mare Acqua Pazza*
Jumbo shrimp, scallops, mussels, capers, garlic, spinach, white wine, spicy cherry tomato sauce
Dolci
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Frutta di Sottobosco
Fresh mixed berries, vanilla whipped cream
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Gelati e Sorbetti
Ask your server for today’s selections
Colazione
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Bruschette alla Romana
Garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
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Insalata alla Francesca
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with pea pods, 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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Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast
On toasted ciabatta with fried eggs, radishes, capers, onions and parmesan-cottage fried potatoes
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Proscuitto e Burrata
Aged balsamico, sea salt and evoo
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Americano
Two eggs any style, parmesan-cottage fried potatoes, peppered bacon or sausage, and toast
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Risotto alla Pranzo
Carnaroli Rice, tomato pesto, roasted wild mushrooms, peppered bacon, mascarpone, grana padana and farm egg
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Frittata del Giorno
Seasonal vegetables, burrata, and parmesan cottage-fried potatoes
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French Toast
Carmalized bananas, mascarpone cheese, and maple-butter
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Eggs Benedicto
Prosecco hollandaise, arugula, and prosciutto
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Smash Burger
Calabrian chili aioli, fontina cheese, crispy pancetta, balsamic cipollini onions, roasted tomatoes and arugula
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Pizzetta all Pranzo
Leeks, potatoes, fontina, bechamel, peppered bacon, and farm egg
Beverages
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Bloody Mary
Alcohol Inside Vodka, Longbranch Bloody Mary Mix, celery, pickle, olive, meat & cheese skewers
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Mimosa
Prima Perla Prosecco and fresh squeezed orange juice
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Koval Cranberry Sangria
Koval Cranberry Gin Liqueur, Bricco Riella Moscato D'Asti, Lillet Blanc, lemon juice, cranberry juice
Contorni
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Cottaged Fried Potatoes
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Peppered Bacon
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Sausage with Grapes
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Toast and Seasonal Jam
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Egg Any Style
Dolci
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Tiramisu
ladyfingers soaked in espresso and rum with mascarpone cheese, cocoa, and chocolate sauce
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Chocolate Torte
many layers of chocolate cake and chocolate fudge, vanilla bean gelato and chocolate sea salt crumble
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Candied Apple Crostata
apple cider agrodolce, vanilla bean gelato and almond crunch
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Banana Bread Pudding
toffee sauce, fresh bananas, nutella gelato and hazelnut crunch
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Profiteroles
warm cream puffs, pistachio gelato, chocolate sauce
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Sloppy Sundae
vanilla gelato, caramel, chocolate sauce, candied pecans, maraschino cherry, whipped cream
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
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
$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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Crispy Mac + Cheese Bites
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Grilled Chicken Breast
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Roasted Salmon
with lemon mayo