Mia Francesca Lakeview
Hours & Location
3311 N Clark St,
Chicago, IL 60657
773-281-3310
Sunday - Thursday
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday & Saturday
3:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Brunch Hours
Saturday & Sunday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Happy Hour
Monday - Friday
3:00 PM - 6:00 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.
Parking
Valet available at dinner only.
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Brunch
Download PDFUova e Benedetto
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Arancini Benedict
crispy risotto, prosciutto, poached egg, hollandaise, and house potatoes
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Tomato-Braised Pork Hash
braised pork shoulder, carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and two eggs any style
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Avocado Mashup
smashed avocado, lime, roasted tomatoes, chili flake, grana padana, and a sunny-side up egg
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Peasant Style
two eggs any style, bacon, house potatoes, and toast
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Classic Omelette
three egg omelette with ham, roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, and mozzarella, served with house potatoes
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Bistecca e Uova
pan-roasted 8 oz. new york strip steak topped with a veal reduction, served with two eggs any style and crispy truffle parmesan potatoes
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Frittata Bianca
open-faced egg white omelette, seasonal vegetables, arugula salad, and shaved cheese
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Smoked Salmon Benedict
poached egg, avocado, ducktrap smoked salmon, hollandaise, and chives, with an english muffin and house potatoes
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Italian Croque Madame
fried eggs, fontina cheese fondue, spinach, truffle oil, and prosciutto
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Eggs Sardou
poached eggs, artichokes, baby spinach, hollandaise sauce, and house potatoes
Insalate
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Chicken Caesar
classic caesar salad with roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan, topped with grilled chicken breast
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Italian Chopped Salad
romaine, marinated artichokes, black olives, genoa salami, provolone, roasted peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers in a zesty red wine vinaigrettee
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Steak Salad
porcini-rubbed flat iron steak, spinach, asparagus, blue cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms, and balsamic
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Insalata Di Melanzane
layers of breaded, lightly-fried eggplant, beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, wild arugula, and shaved grana padana, drizzled with aged balsamico
Contorni
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Fresh Fruit
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House Potatoes
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Two Eggs
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Bacon
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Pork Sausage
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Toast & Jam
Delizie
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Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes
blueberry-lemon compote
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French Toast
thick-cut brioche and chef’s seasonal inspiration
Panini e Pizza
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Italian BLT
maple-glazed pepper bacon, sliced tomato, avocado, arugula, and garlic mayonnaise, served with french fries
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Focaccia Con Pollo
breaded chicken breast, bacon, mozzarella, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and lemon mayonnaise, served with french fries
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Panino Con Uova
two eggs any style with bacon, avocado, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, and lemon mayonnaise on marble rye, served with french fries
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Salmone Affumicato
smoked salmon, red onion, capers, arugula, and creamy goat cheese, served open-faced on toasted marble rye with french fries
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Pizza All’Uovo
fontina cheese, pork sausage, potatoes, caramelized onions, and topped with a soft-baked egg
Paste e Secondi
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Ravioli Ai Spinaci
spinach-filled ravioli with a four cheese sauce and a touch of tomato sauce
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Rigatoni Alla Paesana
rigatoni with roasted sausage, wild mushrooms, and peas in a light tomato cream sauce
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Salmone Alla Fresca
grilled salmon with tomatoes, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil, and lemon over grilled asparagus
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Pollo Al Limone
sautéed chicken breast with a lemon white wine sauce, capers, and fresh sautéed spinach
Cocktails
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Bloody Mary
alcohol inside vodka and zing zang bloody mix
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Mimosas
classic with orange
good morning sunrise with orange and peach nectar
blushing with orange, pineapple, and grenadine
the grand with orange and grand marnier
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Bellini
peach or raspberry
*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 Rucola e Caprino
Garlic toast with fresh tomatoes, arugula, and goat cheese
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Risotto al Gorgonzola
Italian rice with fresh vegetables and gorgonzola
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Carpaccio alla Francesca
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, basil, and parmigiano
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Prosciutto e Melone
Fresh cantaloupe wrapped with imported prosciutto di Parma and drizzled with balsamic glaze 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
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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Gamberetti al Fresco Diavolo
Jumbo shrimp with heirloom tomatoes, fresno chili, capers, basil, and chives
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Burrata con Fave e Fagiolini
Creamy burrata cheese with fresh fava beans, baby green beans, and pea pods with baby heirloom tomatoes, lemon, sea salt, and extra virgin olive oil
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 dell'Estate
Beefsteak tomatoes, fresh garlic, oregano, and fontina cheese
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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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Rigatoni alle Verdure
Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts in an herb broth
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Cappellacci con Ricotta e Tartufo
Ricotta and truffle filled cappellacci with a truffle cream sauce, veal jus, shaved parmesan, and petite basil
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Rigatoni dei Sardi
Sautéed in a tomato sauce with sausage, wild mushrooms, onion, herbs, and parmigiano
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Conchiglie alla Carrettiera
Shell shaped pasta sautéed with ham, peas, and wild mushrooms in a tomato cream sauce
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Linguine all'Arlecchino
Sautéed with shrimp, sea scallops, manila clams, garlic, and olive oil in a spicy cherry tomato sauce
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
Sautéed chicken breast in a light tomato sauce with sage, topped with mozzarella and prosciutto
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Filetto con Asparagi
Seared filet mignon with roasted purple asparagus, knob onions, and salsa verde
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Salmone alla Fresca
Grilled salmon with tomatoes, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil, and lemon, served over grilled asparagus
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Luccio alla Paesana
Roasted walleye with shiitake and cremini mushrooms, leeks, tomatoes, sage, garlic, and white wine
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Ippoglosso Primavera
Seared Alaskan halibut served over sautéed fava beans, French beans, snap peas, and spring onions with a lemon-balsamic sauce
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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Crostata di Pesche
peach melba tart served warm with vanilla gelato and caramel sauce
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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
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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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.