Mia Francesca Lakeview
Hours & Location
3311 N Clark St,
Chicago, IL 60657
773-281-3310
Limited Dine-in & Takeout
Monday - Thursday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM - 9:00 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.
Order Online
Dine-In Menu
Download PDFAntipasti
-
Calamari Fritti
Crispy fried calamari with marinara
-
Bruschette alla Romana
Garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
-
Carpaccio alla Francesca
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, lemon, olive oil, and parmigiano
-
Risotto con Funghi
Italian rice with wild mushrooms, herbs, garlic, and fresh mozzarella
-
Gamberi alla Francesca
Sautéed jumbo shrimp with wild mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, lemon, balsamico, and basil
Insalate
-
Insalata alla Francesca
Romaine, endive and radicchio with peapods, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers with crumbled blue cheese, lemon and balsamic vinaigrette
-
Insalata Cesare
Classic Caesar with roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan
-
Insalata di Rucola
Arugula, tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, and parmesan
-
Burrata con Pomodorini
Creamy fresh mozzarella, baby heirloom tomatoes, basil, and aged balsamic
Pizza
-
PIZZA MARGHERITA
San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and extra virgin olive oil
-
Pizza con Spinaci
San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and sautéed spinach
-
PIZZA alla Calabrese
San Marzano tomatoes, shaved onions, crumbled sausage, basil, chili flake, parmigiana, and herb breadcrumbs
-
Create Your Own
Choose 2: Sausage, olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, onions, broccoli, anchovies, eggplant
Paste
Gluten-Free options available-
Spaghetti con Polpette
Spaghetti with meatballs roasted and simmered in tomato-basil sauce, topped with shaved parmesan cheese
-
Linguine al Fagottaro
Cold sauce made with homegrown tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil with fresh mozzarella over hot pasta
-
Linguine alla Genovese
Sautéed with shrimp, steamed potatoes, string beans, and tomatoes with a basil-pine nut pesto
-
Rigatoni alle Verdure
Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, escarole, garlic, and olive oil in an herb broth
-
Rigatoni con Pollo
Sautéed with grilled chicken and spinach in a light basil cream sauce with fresh tomatoes
-
Ravioli ai Spinaci
Spinach-filled ravioli with a four-cheese sauce, spinach, and a touch of tomato sauce
Secondi
-
Pollo Arrosto alla Romana
Roasted half chicken with garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon, and olive oil, served with roasted potatoes
-
Pollo al Limone
Sautéed breast of chicken in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach
-
Salmone alla Fresca
Grilled salmon with tomatoes, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil, and lemon over grilled asparagus
Ask your server for today's features!
Contorni
-
Pasta Aglio e Olio
-
Sautéed Shrimp
-
Mixed Vegetables
-
Roasted Potatoes
-
Sausage & Peppers
-
Sautéed Spinach
Curbside Pickup & Delivery
Download PDFFamily Pack $79.95
Serves 4 - 6-
Insalate e Antipasti
Choice of one
-
Paste e Secondi
Choice of two
-
Dolce
Tiramisu
Insalate e Antipasti
-
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
-
Caesar Salad
Classic Caesar with garlic croutons and roasted peppers
$7.75
-
Insalata di Rucola
Arugula, tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, and parmesan
$7.25
-
Risotto con Funghi
Italian rice with wild mushrooms, herbs, garlic, and fresh mozzarella
$12.75
-
Gamberi alla Francesca
Sautéed jumbo shrimp with wild mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, lemon, balsamico, and basil
$15.95
Add to Family Pack $10
-
Burrata con Pomodorini
Creamy fresh mozzarella, baby heirloom tomatoes, basil, and aged balsamic
$14.95
Pizza
-
PIZZA MARGHERITA
San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and extra virgin olive oil
$13.75
-
Pizza Al Calabrese
San Marzano tomatoes, shaved onions, crumbled sausage, basil, chili flake, parmigiana, and herb breadcrumbs
$14.75
-
Pizza con Spinaci
San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and sautéed spinach
$13.75
Ask your neighborhood location about Chef's daily specials!
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
$15.95
-
LINGUINE ALLA GENOVESE
Sautéed with shrimp, steamed potatoes, string beans, and tomatoes with a basil-pine nut pesto
$26.95
Add to Family Pack $10
-
LINGUINE AL FAGOTTARO
Cold sauce made with homegrown tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil with fresh mozzarella over hot pasta
$17.95
-
Rigatoni alle Verdure
Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, escarole, garlic, and olive oil in an herb broth
$17.95
-
Rigatoni con Pollo
Sautéed with grilled chicken and spinach in a light basil cream sauce with fresh tomatoes
$19.95
-
Ravioli ai Spinaci
Spinach-filled ravioli with a four-cheese sauce, spinach, and a touch of tomato sauce
$19.95
-
Pollo Arrosto alla Romana
Roasted half chicken with garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon, and olive oil, served with roasted potatoes
$22.95
-
Pollo al Limone
Sautéed breast of chicken in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach
$22.95
-
Salmone alla Fresca
Grilled salmon with tomatoes, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil, and lemon over grilled asparagus
$25.95
Contorni
-
Mixed Vegetables
$6.25
-
Meatballs
$7.95
-
Pasta Aglio e Olio
$5.75
-
Roasted Potatoes
$5.75
-
Sausage & Peppers
$6.75
Dolce
-
Tiramisu
Ladyfingers soaked in espresso with mascarpone cheese, cocoa, and chocolate sauce
$8.95
Kid's Menu
-
Spaghetti and Meatball
with tomato sauce
$8
-
Chicken Tenders
served with choice of French fries or steamed broccoli and carrots
$8
Gluten Free Menu
Download PDFAntipasti
-
Calamari in Padella
Sautéed calamari with capers, fresh tomatoes, spinach, chili flakes, garlic, lemon, and olive oil
-
Spinaci Aglio e Olio
Sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oil
-
Carpaccio alla Francesca
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, and parmigiano
Insalate
-
Insalata alla Francesca
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic
-
Caesar Salad
Classic Caesar with roasted peppers and shaved parmes an
-
Insalata di Asparagi
Fresh asparagus with tomatoes and blue cheese, dressd with lemon and olive oil
Pizze
-
Pizza Margherita
Roasted plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
-
Additional Ingredients $1 Each:
Italian sausage, black olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, broccoli, eggplant, or zucchini
Paste
-
Pasta al Pomodoro
Sautéed in a cherry tomato sauce with garlic and fresh herbs
-
Pasta alle Verdure
Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts in an herb broth
-
Pasta Aglio e Olio
Sautéed with olive oil, fresh garlic, diced tomatoes, and spinach
-
Pasta alla Siciliana
Sautéed with a spicy tomato sauce, garlic, parsley, roasted eggplant, and parmigiano
Secondi
-
Pollo al Limone
Sautéed chicken breast in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach
-
Pollo Pagliacci
Roasted chicken breast with broccoli, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, and zucchini in a brandy sauce
-
Pesce del Giorno
Fresh fish of the day with roasted mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, and herbs
-
Salmone alla Fresca
Grilled Salmon with tomatoes, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil, and lemon over grilled asparagus
-
Ask your server for today’s gluten friendly specials!
Dolci
-
Frutta di Sottobosco
Fresh mixed berries topped with homemade whipped cream
-
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
-
Tiramisu
ladyfingers soaked in espresso with mascarpone cheese, cocoa, and chocolate sauce
-
Sloppy Sundae
our Italian ice cream sundae made with vanilla bean gelato, chocolate sauce, candied pecans, whipped cream, and a cherry on top
-
FRUTTA DI SOTTOBOSCO
fresh mixed berries served with homemade whipped cream
Gelati
-
Two Scoops Of Gelato
pistachio, vanilla, mint chocolate chip, or banana fudge
Cocktails
-
Limoncello Di Capri
-
Lemon Raspberry Panna Cotta
svedka vanilla vodka, limoncello, chambord, and a splash of cream served up or on the rocks
-
Mint Chocolate Chip
svedka vodka, dark chocolate godiva, and green crème de menthe served up or on the rocks
-
The 1992 Classic
licor 43, kahlúa, and white chocolate godiva served up or on the rocks
Cordials
-
Rum Chata
Port & Grappa
-
Graham's Six Grape
-
Grappa Banfi
Coffee & Espresso
-
Coffee
-
Espresso
-
Double Espresso
-
Hot Tea
-
Cappuccino
-
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
-
Spaghetti & Meatball
with tomato sauce
-
Cheese Pizza
-
Sausage Pizza
Entrees
Served with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli and carrots, or strawberries.-
Crispy Chicken Tenders
-
Grilled Chicken Breast
-
Roasted Salmon
with lemon mayo