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
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
Lunch
Download PDFSpuntini da Chef
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Bruschette alla Romana
Garlic toast, marinated tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella
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Bruschette Asparagi e Ricotta
Whipped ricotta, grilled asparagus, crispy speck, spiced honey, garlic toast
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Calamari Fritti
Crispy calamari with marinara
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Carpaccio con Avocado*
Thinly-sliced raw NY strip, capers, tomato, mushroom, avocado, lemon, olive oil, grana padana
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Insalata Panzanella con Burrata
Marinated filone, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, cucumbers, basil
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Polpette al Fiore
Homemade beef and pork meatballs, pomodoro, seasoned ricotta, toasted ciabatta
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Carciofi Fritti
Crispy artichokes, Calabrian chili aioli, parsley
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Italian Beef Arancini
Rice balls stuffed with Italian beef and giardiniera, arugula, parmigiano, au jus
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Lenticchie e Spinaci
Braised lentils, wilted spinach, goat cheese
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Insalata Asparagi
Fresh asparagus, crumbled blue cheese, tomatoes, lemon, olive oil
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Cozze Bianco o Rosso*
PEI mussels with marinara and herbs OR white wine, spinach and tomatoes. Served with ciabatta
Contorni
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Pasta Aglio e Olio
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Sausage & 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
Insalate
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Insalata alla Francesca
Romaine, endive, radicchio, pea pods, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, blue cheese, lemon, balsamic vinaigrette
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Insalata Caesar con Pollo*
Romaine, grilled chicken breast, garlic croutons, shaved parmigiano, Caesar dressing,
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Insalata con Carne*
4 oz petite filet, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, roasted red onion, blue cheese, red wine vinaigrette
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Insalata Tre-Colore con Gamberi
Arugula, radicchio, Belgian endive, sautéed jumbo gulf shrimp, tomatoes, balsamic, shaved parmigiano
Paste
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Paccheri alla Vodka e Salsiccia
Fiore's paccheri, vodka sauce, crumbled sausage, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Mezze Rigatoni alla Melanzane
Fiore's mezze rigatoni, spicy tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Linguine con Vongole*
Sautéed manila clams, olive oil, Fresno peppers, garlic, white wine, parsley
Panini e Piatti
Served with choice of french fries or mixed green salad-
Ciabatta con Vegetali Grigliati
Grilled zucchini, yellow squash, peppers, portobello mushroom, tomato, basil, olive oil, garlic, creamy goat cheese, ciabatta bread
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Panino con Polpette
Nonna's meatballs, pomodoro, roasted onions, sweet provolone, French baguette
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Panino di Pesce*
Grilled halibut, lemon caper aioli, beefsteak tomato, arugula, brioche bun
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Francesca's Double Smash Burger*
Two burger patties, crispy pancetta, Calabrian aioli, balsamic cipollini onions, fontina, roasted tomatoes, arugula
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Turkey Club
Smoked turkey, bacon, avocado, tomato, lettuce, garlic aioli on baguette
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Parmigiana di Melanzane
Baked eggplant, tomato-basil sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano
Dining Room Menu
Download PDFAntipasti
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Bruschette alla Romana
Garlic toast, marinated tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella
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Bruschette Asparagi e Ricotta
Whipped ricotta, grilled asparagus, crispy speck, spiced honey, garlic toast
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Calamari Fritti
Crispy calamari with marinara
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Carpaccio con Avocado*
Thinly-sliced raw NY strip, capers, tomato, mushroom, avocado, lemon, olive oil, grana padana
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Insalata Panzanella con Burrata
Marinated filone, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, cucumbers, basil
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Polpette al Fiore
Homemade beef and pork meatballs, pomodoro, seasoned ricotta, toasted ciabatta
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Cozze Bianco o Rosso*
PEI mussels with marinara and herbs OR white wine, spinach and tomatoes. Served with ciabatta
Insalate
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Insalata alla Francesca
Romaine, endive, radicchio with peapods, green beans, carrots, cucumbers, blue cheese, lemon and balsamic vinaigrett
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Insalata Caesar*
Romaine, garlic croutons, shaved parmigiano, Caesar dressing
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Insalata Ghiottona
Italian chopped salad with romaine, marinated artichokes, black olives, genoa salami, provolone, roasted peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, red wine vinaigrett
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Carciofi alla Piccata
Braised artichoke hearts, garlic, shallots, caper, lemon white wine sauc
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Insalata Asparagi
Fresh asparagus, crumbled blue cheese, tomatoes, lemon, olive oil
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Lenticchie e Spinaci
Braised lentils, wilted spinach, goat cheese
Paste & Riso
Please refer to Gluten-Friendly Menu for Gluten-Friendly Pasta selections-
Paccheri alla Vodka e Salsiccia
Fiore's paccheri, vodka sauce, crumbled sausage, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Agnolotti alla Piemontese
Stracchino, brown butter brodo, chives, basil
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Mezze Rigatoni alla Melanzane
Fiore's mezze rigatoni, spicy tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Mafalde Bolognese
Fiore's mafalde, beef, pork, veal, tomato sauce, carrots, celery, onion, parmigiano
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Linguine con Vongole*
Sautéed manila clams, olive oil, Fresno peppers, garlic, white wine, parsley
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Spaghetti alla Carbonara*
Guanciale, black pepper, egg yolk, parmigiano
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Risotto del Giorno
Chef's daily preparation
Secondi
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Pollo Arrosto alla Romana
Roasted half chicken, garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon, olive oil, roasted potatoes
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Saltimbocca di Pollo
Sautéed chicken breast, prosciutto, white wine, sage, sautéed spinach
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Maiale al Latte
Milk braised pork shoulder, cremini mushrooms, herbs
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Filetto e Patate*
8 oz filet, smashed potatoes, grilled knob onion, salsa verde
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Ippoglosso al Limone*
Sautéed halibut, lemon white wine sauce, capers, sautéed spinach
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Salmone alla Fresca*
Grilled Salmon, tomato, avocado, red onion, olive oil, basil, lemon, saba over grilled asparagus
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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 con Avocado*
Thinly-sliced raw NY strip, capers, tomato, mushroom, avocado, lemon, olive oil, grana padana
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Cozze Bianco o Rosso*
PEI mussels with marinara and herbs OR white wine, spinach and tomatoes
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Insalata alla Francesca
Romaine, endive, radicchio, pea pods, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, blue cheese, lemon, balsamic vinaigrette
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Insalata Caesar*
Romaine, shaved parmigiano, Caesar dressing
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Insalata Ghiottona
Italian chopped salad with romaine, marinated artichokes, black olives, genoa salami, provolone, roasted peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, red wine vinaigrette
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Carciofi alla Piccata
Braised artichoke hearts, garlic, shallots, capers, lemon white wine sauce
Paste
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Pasta alla Vodka e Salsiccia
Vodka sauce, crumbled sausage, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Pasta con Vongole*
Sautéed manila clams, olive oil, fresno peppers, garlic, white wine, parsley
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Pasta alla Melanzane
Spicy tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Pasta Bolognese
Beef, tomato sauce, carrots, celery, onion, parmigano
Secondi
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Saltimbocca di Pollo
Sautéed chicken breast, prosciutto, white wine, sage, sautéed spinach
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Filetto e Patate*
8 oz filet, smashed potatoes, grilled knob onion, salsa verde
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Ippoglosso al Limone*
Sautéed halibut, lemon white wine sauce, capers, sautéed spinach
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Salmone alla Fresca*
Grilled salmon, tomato, avocado, red onion, olive oil, basil, lemon, saba over grilled asparagus
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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
Espresso & rum-soaked ladyfinger, mascarpone cream, cocoa, and chocolate sauce
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Chocolate Torte
Many layers of chocolate cake and chocolate fudge, vanilla bean gelato, cherries and chocolate sea salt crumble
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Berry Bread Pudding
Local organic berries, salted caramel gelato, candied almonds
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Citrus Sbriciolata
Italian crumb cake, lemon curd, sweet ricotta
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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
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