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Mia Francesca Lincolnwood

Hours & Location

4436 W. Touhy Ave,
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
847-262-4900

Monday - Thursday
4:00 pm - 9:30 pm 

Friday
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Saturday
Brunch | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Dinner | 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sunday
Brunch | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Dinner | 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Happy Hour | Monday - Friday
4:00PM - 6:00PM

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.

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Antipasti

  • Whipped Ricotta

    RICOTTA, HONEYCOMB, CIABATTA

    $13

    vegetarian

  • Focaccia di Recco

    LIGURIAN FLATBREAD, SOFT COW’S CHEESE, HONEY

    $15

    vegetarian

  • Bruschette

    CIABATTA, CHEF’S SEASONAL INSPIRATION

    $13

  • Caprese di Bufala

    MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA, LOCAL TOMATOES, BASIL, AGED BALSAMIC, EVOO

    $16

  • Roasted Beets

    WALNUT BUTTER, CRÈME FRAICHE, CHIVES

    $14

    gluten free

  • Funghi del Bosco

    HEN OF THE WOODS MUSHROOMS, CRISPY SHALLOTS, SESAME SEEDS, CAPERS, TAHINI BAGNA CAUDA

    $16

    gluten free

  • Nonna’s Meatballs

    WHIPPED RICOTTA, POMODORO, TOASTED CIABATTA

    $16

  • Cozze Bianco o Rosso

    PEI MUSSELS WITH MARINARA & HERBS OR WHITE WINE SAUCE WITH CIABATTA

    $17

  • Calamari Fritti

    CRISPY CALAMARI, CHERRY PEPPERS, LEMON, MARINARA

    $18

  • Carpaccio con Avocado*

    SLICED RAW NY STRIP, CAPERS, TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS, AVOCADO

    $17

    gluten free

Insalate

  • Insalate alla Francesca

    ROMAINE, ENDIVE, RADICCHIO, TOMATOES, PEA PODS, GREEN BEANS, CARROTS, CUCUMBERS, BLUE CHEESE, LEMON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

    $13

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Insalata Caesar*

    ROMAINE, GARLIC CROUTONS, SHAVED PARMIGIANO, CAESAR DRESSING

    $12

  • Italian Chopped

    ROMAINE, RADICCHIO, CASTELVETRANO OLIVES, PEPPERONCINI, BLUE CHEESE, CRISPY PROSCIUTTO, TOMATOES, MARINATED ARTICHOKES, RED WINE VINAIGRETTE

    $15

  • Spinach & Avocado

    CRISPY SHALLOTS, SESAME SEEDS, PARMIGIANO, TRUFFLE VINAIGRETTE

    $15

    gluten free, vegetarian

Pranzo “Brunch”

  • Pastina in Brodo All’ Uovo

    POACHED EGGS, NEUSKES BACON, PARMIGIANO, CHIVES

    $15

  • Avocado Toast

    2 EGGS, CIABATTA, ARUGULA, RADISH, VENETIAN SPICE, PARMIGIANO, LEMON

    $14

  • Potate e Tartufo

    CRISPY FINGERLING POTATOES, CARAMELIZED ONION, ROASTED MUSHROOMS, TRUFFLE DEMIGLAZE, CHEESE CURDS

    $17

  • Dana’s Omelette

    EGG WHITE OMELETTE, FETA, TOMATO, SHALLOT, AVOCADO, BASIL, LEMON, EVOO, ARUGULA

    $15

  • Tradizionale Breakfast

    2 EGGS, CRISPY FINGERLING POTATOES, NEUSKES BACON, GRILLED CIABATTA

    $15

  • Breakfast Panino

    PROSCIUTTO COTTO, FONTINA, SUNNY SIDE UP EGG, ARUGULA, HOUSE GIARDINIERA, GARLIC AIOLI

    $15

  • Barzotto

    PORK BELLY HASH, POACHED EGGS, HOLLANDAISE, KNOB ONION, PICKLED CHERRY PEPPERS, AVOCADO

    $18

  • Uova al Forno

    AMATRICIANA SAUCE, SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS, GRILLED CIABATTA, PARMIGIANO, CHIVES

    $14

  • Bistecca e Uova

    NEW YORK STRIP, SALSA VERDE, CRISPY FINGERLING POTATOES, 2 EGGS

    $36

  • Davanti Burger

    BACON JAM, ROASTED TOMATOES, CHEESE CURD, ARUGULA, ROASTED GARLIC AIOLI, PARMIGIANO PORCINI FRIES

    $22

  • French Toast

    BRIOCHE BREAD, MIXED BERRIES, MASCARPONE WHIPPED CREAM

    $15

Abbondanza

  • Bubbles Bar

    ASSORTMENT OF JUICES, BERRIES

    $20

Pasta

  • Rigatoni alla Melanzane

    SPICY TOMATO SAUCE, ROASTED EGGPLANT, FRESH MOZZARELLA, BASIL

    $20

    vegetarian

  • Bucatini alla Carbonara*

    GUANCIALE, PECORINO ROMANO, EGG, CHIVE, SICILIAN OLIVE OIL

    $23

  • Creste de Gallo alla Vodka

    VODKA SAUCE, CRUMBLED SAUSAGE, FRESH MOZZARELLA, PARMIGIANO

    $25

  • Linguine all Arlecchino

    SHRIMP, SEA SCALLOPS, MANILA CLAMS, GARLIC, EVOO, CHILI FLAKES, CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE

    $33

  • Paccheri Bolognese

    VEAL BOLOGNESE, BASIL, PECORINO, BURRATINI

    $27

  • Rolli alla Francesca

    ROLLED FRESH PASTA, SPINACH, RICOTTA, POMODORO, FOUR-CHEESE SAUCE

    $20

  • Linguine al Fagottaro

    CHILLED HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, BASIL, GARLIC, OLIVE OIL, FRESH MOZZARELLA, OVER HOT PASTA

    $20

    vegetarian

  • Agnolotti Quattro Formaggi

    FOUR-CHEESE STUFFED LITTLE PILLOWS, BROWN BUTTER, PECORINO, WILD MUSHROOMS

    $25

    vegetarian

  • Risotto del Giorno

    CHEF’S DAILY PREPARATION

    MP

Contorni

  • Pasta Aglio e Olio

    $11

    vegetarian

  • Sausage & Peppers

    $11

    gluten free

  • Roasted Potatoes

    $9

    vegetarian

  • Sautéed Spinach

    $9

    gluten free, vegetarian

*CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

Cocktails

  • Limoncello Di Fragole

    HOMEMADE LIMONCELLO, GREY GOOSE INFUSED STRAWBERRY LEMONGRASS, STRAWBERRY PUREE, LEMON, AEGEAN TONIC

    $16

  • The Benito

    MIJENTA REPOSADO, CASAMIGOS MEZCAL, NOVEIS VERMOUTH, AGAVE, BLACK WALNUT BITTERS, ORANGE BITTERS

    $22

  • Paloma Bergamo

    LALO BLANCO, LIME, SAN PELLEGRINO POMPELMO, MALDON SALT

    $16

  • Svegliati

    TITO’S, LICOR 43, MELETTI COFFEE LIQUOR, ESPRESSO

    $18

  • Bocelli

    FOUR ROSES SMALL BATCH, FACCIA BRUTTO CARCIOFO, LO-FI SWEET VERMOUTH, LEMON BITTERS, CARDAMOM BITTERS

    $18

  • Dove Va Negroni

    STRAY DOG GIN, CAMPARI, COFFEE INFUSED NOVEIS VERMOUTH

    $16

  • Sophia Loren

    GREY GOOSE, LIME, BLACK CHERRY

    $17

  • Amore Primaverile Spritz

    FACCIA BRUTTO APERITIVO, PASSION FRUIT CHINOLA, PROSECCO

    $16

  • Venetian G & T

    CITADELLE JARDIN D’ETE GIN, FIORENTE ELDERFLOWER, AEGEAN TONIC

    $18

Spumante

  • Ca De Medici “Rubigalia”

    Malvasia Dolce
    NA | EMILIA-ROMAGNA

    $13

  • Prima Perla

    Prosecco
    NA | TREVISO

    $12

Rosé

  • Elouan

    Rosé
    2022 | OREGON

    $12

Bianco

  • Dr. Pauly “Noble House”

    Riesling
    2022 | MOSEL

    $10

  • Depaolo

    Pinot Grigio
    2021 | DELLE VENEZIE

    $12

  • Tramin

    Pinot Grigio
    2022 | ALTO ADIGE

    $15

  • Zorzettig

    Sauvignon Blanc
    2022 | FRIULI COLLI ORIENTALI

    $13

  • Matanzas Creek “Sonoma County”

    Sauvignon Blanc
    2022 | SONOMA

    $15

  • Tenuta Di Nozzole “Le Bruniche”

    Chardonnay
    2022 | TUSCANY

    $11

  • Sonoma-Cutrer “Russian River”

    Chardonnay
    2022 | SONOMA

    $16

  • Argiolas Costamolino

    Vermentino
    2022 | SARDINIA

    $12

Rosso

  • Ghibello

    Sangiovese
    2020 | TUSCANY

    $10

  • Vicchiomaggio “San Jacopo”

    Chianti Classico
    2021 | TUSCANY

    $12

  • Brancaia Tre

    Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet
    2021 | TUSCANY

    $16

  • Via Castello 19 Castelli Romani Rosso

    Sangiovese Blend
    2017 | LAZIO

    $10

  • Masciarelli

    Montepulciano D’abruzzo
    2021 | ABRUZZO

    $11

  • Depaolo

    Pinot Noir
    2021 | VENETO

    $12

  • Complicated

    Pinot Noir
    2021 | MONTEREY

    $15

  • Duckhorn “Decoy”

    Merlot
    2021 | CALIFORNIA

    $14

  • The Wines Of Francis Coppola

    Cabernet Sauvignon
    2021 | PASO ROBLES

    $12

  • Opici Wines “The Critic”

    Cabernet Sauvignon
    2022 | NAPA

    $16

  • Omen

    Red Blend
    Petite Sirah, Syrah, Zinfandel
    2021 | SIERRA FOOTHILLS

    $15

  • Santa Julia Reserva

    Malbec
    2022 | MENDOZA

    $11

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Antipasti

  • Whipped Ricotta

    RICOTTA, HONEYCOMB, CIABATTA

    $13

    vegetarian

  • Focaccia di Recco

    LIGURIAN FLATBREAD, SOFT COW’S CHEESE, HONEY

    $15

    vegetarian

  • Bruschette

    CIABATTA, CHEF’S SEASONAL INSPIRATION

    $13

  • Caprese di Bufala

    MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA, LOCAL TOMATOES, BASIL, AGED BALSAMIC, EVOO

    $16

  • Roasted Beets

    WALNUT BUTTER, CRÈME FRAICHE, CHIVES

    $14

    gluten free

  • Funghi del Bosco

    HEN OF THE WOODS MUSHROOMS, CRISPY SHALLOTS, SESAME SEEDS, CAPERS, TAHINI BAGNA CAUDA

    $16

    gluten free

  • Nonna’s Meatballs

    WHIPPED RICOTTA, POMODORO, TOASTED CIABATTA

    $16

  • Cozze Bianco o Rosso

    PEI MUSSELS WITH MARINARA & HERBS OR WHITE WINE SAUCE WITH CIABATTA

    $17

  • Calamari Fritti

    CRISPY CALAMARI, CHERRY PEPPERS, LEMON, MARINARA

    $18

  • Carpaccio con Avocado*

    SLICED RAW NY STRIP, CAPERS, TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS, AVOCADO

    $17

    gluten free

Insalate

  • Insalate alla Francesca

    ROMAINE, ENDIVE, RADICCHIO, TOMATOES, PEA PODS, GREEN BEANS, CARROTS, CUCUMBERS, BLUE CHEESE, LEMON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

    $13

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Insalata Caesar*

    ROMAINE, GARLIC CROUTONS, SHAVED PARMIGIANO, CAESAR DRESSING

    $12

  • Italian Chopped

    ROMAINE, RADICCHIO, CASTELVETRANO OLIVES, PEPPERONCINI, BLUE CHEESE, CRISPY PROSCIUTTO, TOMATOES, MARINATED ARTICHOKES, RED WINE VINAIGRETTE

    $15

  • Spinach & Avocado

    CRISPY SHALLOTS, SESAME SEEDS, PARMIGIANO, TRUFFLE VINAIGRETTE

    $15

    gluten free, vegetarian

Antipasti Stagionali

Contorni

  • Pasta Aglio e Olio

    $11

    vegetarian

  • Sausage & Peppers

    $11

    gluten free

  • Roasted Potatoes

    $9

    vegetarian

  • Sautéed Spinach

    $9

    gluten free, vegetarian

Pasta

  • Rigatoni alla Melanzane

    SPICY TOMATO SAUCE, ROASTED EGGPLANT, FRESH MOZZARELLA, BASIL

    $20

    vegetarian

  • Bucatini alla Carbonara*

    GUANCIALE, PECORINO ROMANO, EGG, CHIVE, SICILIAN OLIVE OIL

    $23

  • Creste de Gallo alla Vodka

    VODKA SAUCE, CRUMBLED SAUSAGE, FRESH MOZZARELLA, PARMIGIANO

    $25

  • Linguine all Arlecchino

    SHRIMP, SEA SCALLOPS, MANILA CLAMS, GARLIC, EVOO, CHILI FLAKES, CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE

    $33

  • Paccheri Bolognese

    VEAL BOLOGNESE, BASIL, PECORINO, BURRATINI

    $27

  • Rolli alla Francesca

    ROLLED FRESH PASTA, SPINACH, RICOTTA, POMODORO, FOUR-CHEESE SAUCE

    $20

  • Linguine al Fagottaro

    CHILLED HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, BASIL, GARLIC, OLIVE OIL, FRESH MOZZARELLA, OVER HOT PASTA

    $20

    vegetarian

  • Agnolotti Quattro Formaggi

    FOUR-CHEESE STUFFED LITTLE PILLOWS, BROWN BUTTER, PECORINO, WILD MUSHROOMS

    $25

    vegetarian

  • Risotto del Giorno

    CHEF’S DAILY PREPARATION

    MP

Secondi

  • Salmone alla Fresca*

    ATLANTIC SALMON, GRILLED ASPARAGUS, AVOCADO, RED ONIONS, TOMATOES, SABA

    $28

    gluten free

  • Baccala con Patate

    LINE CAUGHT ICELANDIC COD, EVOO WHIPPED POTATOES, WATERCRESS, BLACK GARLIC AIOLI

    $30

    gluten free

  • Capesante alla Noci

    SEARED SEA SCALLOPS, BRAISED LEEKS, WALNUT & ANCHOVY VINAIGRETTE, YOGURT, FRESH HERBS

    $35

    gluten free

  • Pollo Milanese

    CRISPY CHICKEN, RIGATONI ALLA VODKA, CHERRY TOMATOES, ARUGULA, PARMIGIANO

    $28

  • Pollo Arrosto alla Romana

    ROASTED HALF CHICKEN, GARLIC, SHALLOT, ROSEMARY, LEMON, EVOO, ROASTED POTATOES

    $29

  • Vitello con Polenta

    THREE VEAL MEDALLIONS, MASCARPONE POLENTA, WILD MUSHROOM DEMI-GLACE

    $45

    gluten free

*CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

Cocktails

  • Limoncello Di Fragole

    HOMEMADE LIMONCELLO, GREY GOOSE INFUSED STRAWBERRY LEMONGRASS, STRAWBERRY PUREE, LEMON, AEGEAN TONIC

    $16

  • The Benito

    MIJENTA REPOSADO, CASAMIGOS MEZCAL, NOVEIS VERMOUTH, AGAVE, BLACK WALNUT BITTERS, ORANGE BITTERS

    $22

  • Paloma Bergamo

    LALO BLANCO, LIME, SAN PELLEGRINO POMPELMO, MALDON SALT

    $16

  • Svegliati

    TITO’S, LICOR 43, MELETTI COFFEE LIQUOR, ESPRESSO

    $18

  • Bocelli

    FOUR ROSES SMALL BATCH, FACCIA BRUTTO CARCIOFO, LO-FI SWEET VERMOUTH, LEMON BITTERS, CARDAMOM BITTERS

    $18

  • Dove Va Negroni

    STRAY DOG GIN, CAMPARI, COFFEE INFUSED NOVEIS VERMOUTH

    $16

  • Sophia Loren

    GREY GOOSE, LIME, BLACK CHERRY

    $17

  • Amore Primaverile Spritz

    FACCIA BRUTTO APERITIVO, PASSION FRUIT CHINOLA, PROSECCO

    $16

  • Venetian G & T

    CITADELLE JARDIN D’ETE GIN, FIORENTE ELDERFLOWER, AEGEAN TONIC

    $18

Spumante

  • Ca De Medici “Rubigalia”

    Malvasia Dolce
    NA | EMILIA-ROMAGNA

    $13

  • Prima Perla

    Prosecco
    NA | TREVISO

    $12

Rosé

  • Elouan

    Rosé
    2022 | OREGON

    $12

Bianco

  • Dr. Pauly “Noble House”

    Riesling
    2022 | MOSEL

    $10

  • Depaolo

    Pinot Grigio
    2021 | DELLE VENEZIE

    $12

  • Tramin

    Pinot Grigio
    2022 | ALTO ADIGE

    $15

  • Zorzettig

    Sauvignon Blanc
    2022 | FRIULI COLLI ORIENTALI

    $13

  • Matanzas Creek “Sonoma County”

    Sauvignon Blanc
    2022 | SONOMA

    $15

  • Tenuta Di Nozzole “Le Bruniche”

    Chardonnay
    2022 | TUSCANY

    $11

  • Sonoma-Cutrer “Russian River”

    Chardonnay
    2022 | SONOMA

    $16

  • Argiolas Costamolino

    Vermentino
    2022 | SARDINIA

    $12

Rosso

  • Ghibello

    Sangiovese
    2020 | TUSCANY

    $10

  • Vicchiomaggio “San Jacopo”

    Chianti Classico
    2021 | TUSCANY

    $12

  • Brancaia Tre

    Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet
    2021 | TUSCANY

    $16

  • Via Castello 19 Castelli Romani Rosso

    Sangiovese Blend
    2017 | LAZIO

    $10

  • Masciarelli

    Montepulciano D’abruzzo
    2021 | ABRUZZO

    $11

  • Depaolo

    Pinot Noir
    2021 | VENETO

    $12

  • Complicated

    Pinot Noir
    2021 | MONTEREY

    $15

  • Duckhorn “Decoy”

    Merlot
    2021 | CALIFORNIA

    $14

  • The Wines Of Francis Coppola

    Cabernet Sauvignon
    2021 | PASO ROBLES

    $12

  • Opici Wines “The Critic”

    Cabernet Sauvignon
    2022 | NAPA

    $16

  • Omen

    Red Blend
    Petite Sirah, Syrah, Zinfandel
    2021 | SIERRA FOOTHILLS

    $15

  • Santa Julia Reserva

    Malbec
    2022 | MENDOZA

    $11

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