Francesca's North
Hours & Location
1145 Church St,
Northbrook, IL 60062
847-559-0260
Sunday - Thursday
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday & Saturday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Francesca’s North opened its doors in 1995 and instantly became the hottest spot on the North Shore. Francesca’s North features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.
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, pomodoro 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 medallions, roasted artichoke, mushrooms, herbs, brandy sauce
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Ossobucco di Agnello
Slow-roasted lamb shank, braised cannelini beans, lamb sugo, pistachio gremolata, mascarpone polenta
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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, pomodoro 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, mascarpone polenta
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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
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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Grilled Chicken Breast
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Crispy Mac + Cheese Bites
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Roasted Salmon
with lemon mayo
Lunch
Download PDFAntipasti & Insalate
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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 ciabiatta
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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 and goat cheese
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Broccolini alla Pugliese
Grilled borccolini, charred lemon vinaigrette, caciocavallo, Calabrian chili breadcrumbs
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Cozze Marinara
PEI Mussels, marinara, herbs, ciabatta
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Insalata Francesca
Romaine, endive, radicchio with peapods, green beans, carrots, cucumbers, blue cheese, lemon and balsamic vinaigrette
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Insalata Cesare con Pollo*
Romaine, Caesar dressing, grilled chicken breast, garlic croutons, parmigiano
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Insalate con Carne*
4oz petite filet, mixed greens, cherry tomato, roasted red onion, blue cheese, red wine vinaigrette
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Insalata Tre-Colore con Gamberi
Arugula, radicchio, Belgian endive, sauteed jumbo shrimp, tomatoes, balsamic, shaved parmesan
Paste
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Risotto alla Contadina
Carnaroli rice, Italian sausage, roasted tomatoes, onions, fontinella
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Paccheri alla Vodka e Salsiccia
Fiore's paccheri, vodka sauce, basil, mozzarella, crumbled sausage
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Linguine alla Caruso
Jumbo shrimp, garlic, olive oil, pomodoro and basil pine nut pesto
Panini e Piatti
served with french fries or side salad-
Caprese Panino
Herb roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, saba, shaved parmesan, Frech baguette
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Panino con Polpette
Nonna's meatballs, pomodoro, onions, sweet provolone, French baguette
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Panino di Pesce
Grilled whitefish, 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, brioche bun
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Panino alla Milanese di Pollo
Crispy chicken breast, roasted garlic aioli, fontina cheese, arugula, shaved red onion, tomato, French baguette
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Parmigiana di Melanzane
Baked eggplant, tomato-basil sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano
*These food items can be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. Ingredients are subject to change based on availability.