Francesca's North
Hours & Location
1145 Church St,
Northbrook, IL 60062
847-559-0260
Monday
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday - Friday
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Francesca’s North opened it's 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 with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
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Bruschette con Fave e Percorino
Garlic toast with seasoned ricotta, fresh fava beans, pecorino romano finished with lemon agrumato and mint
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Calamari Fritti
Crispy fried calamari with marinara
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Carpaccio tre Calore*
Thinly-sliced raw NY strip with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, olive oil and parmigiano with radicchio, endive and arugula
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Fagiolini Grigliati
Lightly charred green beans with guanciale and crispy onion straws over a roasted garlic and lemon aioli
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Spiedini di Gamberi
Gulf white shrimp, cremini mushrooms, cherry tomato, salsa verde, arugula with lemon and olive oil
Insalate
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Insalata alla Francesca
Romaine, endive and radicchio with peapods, 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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Insalata Pisello
Crisp pea pods with chopped tomatoes and sliced cucumbers dressed with a lemon and herb vinaigrette
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Insalata Asparagi
Fresh asparagus with tomatoes and crumbled blue cheese dressed with lemon and olive oil
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Burrata con Prosciutto e Asparagi
Creamy burrata with thinly sliced prosciutto, shaved asparagus, lemon, olive oil and almonds
Pizza
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Pizza alla Carbonara
Neapolitan style pizza with crispy guanciale, scallion, fontina and pecorino cheese finished with egg yolk and fresh black pepper
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Pizza con Caprino
Neopolitan style pizza with radiccio, roasted plum tomatoes, basil, and goat cheese
Paste & Riso
Please refer to Gluten-Friendly Menu for Gluten-Friendly Pasta selections-
Risotto alla Milanese con Gamberi
Saffron risotto with jumbo gulf shrimp, zucchini and fresh tomatoes
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Buccatini Aglio e Olio con Cozze
PEI mussels with garlic, basil, spinach and tomatoes with olive oil and parmigiano
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Casarecca alla Siciliana
Grilled chicken with rapini and sun-dried tomatoes in a smoked chicken brodo. Topped with burrata, marcona almonds and fresh black pepper
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Gnocchi alla Valdostana
Spinach stuffed gnocchi with roasted peppers, baby spinach and garlic in a tomato cream sauce finished with white truffle oil
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Orecchiette alla Pugliese
Homemade lamb sausage with calabrian chilies, swiss chard and pecorino in a white wine and lemon sauce
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Linguine Ricore
Spicy tomato sauce topped with prosciutto, finished with fresh herbs and olive oil
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Cavatelli con Asparagi e Funghi
Sliced asparagus and wild mushrooms in a tomato basil sauce
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Ravioli alla Caprese
Fresh made ravioli filled with tomato, mozzarella and basil in a vodka cream 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 Siciliana
Roasted chicken thighs simmered in a garlic, shallot and cherry tomato sauce with castelvetrano olives, oregano and medjool dates
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Vitello alla Contadina*
Veal medallions with crispy pancetta, eggplant, zucchini and roasted potatoes finished with a veal glace
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Lombo di Maiale al Marsala*
Pork tenderloin with cremini mushrooms, garlic, shallots and marsala wine sauce
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Salmone con Gamberi e Fagiolini*
Roasted salmon with jumbo shrimp, green beans, roasted plum tomatoes and a lobster cream sauce
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Ippoglosso alla Taormina*
Pan seared Alaskan halibut with wilted greens, garlic and shallots with a prosecco butter sauce
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 (GF)
Sautéed calamari with capers, fresh tomatoes, spinach, chili flakes, garlic, lemon, and olive oil
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Gamberi alla Francesca
Sauteed jumbo shrimp with wild mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, basil with a lemon balsamic sauce
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Carpaccio con Carciofi*
Thinly-sliced raw NY striploin with roasted artichoke hearts, capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, lemon, olive oil and shaved grana padana
Insalate
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Insalata alla Francesca (GF)
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic
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Insalata Cesare (GF)
Classic Caesar with roasted peppers and shaved parmesan
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Insalata al Finocchio
Shaved fennel tossed with red onion, cherry tomatoes, arugula in a red wine vinaigrette
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Insalata Asparagi
Fresh asparagus with tomatoes and crumbled blue cheese dressed with lemon and olive oil
Pizze
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Pizza con Cipolle e Funghi
Neapolitan style pizza with balsamic cipollini onions, wild mushrooms, provolone and roasted plum tomatoes
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Pizza all Diavola
Neapolitan style pizza with San Marzano tomato, spicy soppressata, scallions, mozzarella and Calabrian chile honey
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Additional Ingredients $1 Each:
Italian sausage, black olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, broccoli, eggplant, or zucchini
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.
Paste
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Risotto Mascarpone e Spinaci (GF)
Carnaroli rice with mascarpone, baby spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and toasted walnuts
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Pasta alla Vodka (GF)
Sautéed with vodka sauce and topped with fresh pulled mozzarella and basil leaves
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Pasta alla Diavola con Cozze* (GF)
PEI mussels with capers, black olives, garlic and oregano in a spicy tomato sauce
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Pasta Primavera con Gamberi (GF)
Jumbo shrimp, roasted peppers, shitake mushrooms, asparagus, zucchini, peas and onion in a light tomato basil sauce
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Pasta all' Abruzesse (GF)
Italian sausage, pancetta and onions in pomodoro sauce with parmigiano
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Pasta con Pollo e Asparagi (GF)
Grilled chicken, asparagus and pine nuts in a light basil cream sauce
Secondi
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Pollo al Limone (GF)
Sautéed breast of chicken in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach
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Salmone con Lenticchie* (GF)
Roasted salmon with braised lentils, spinach, fresh tomatoes, lemon and olive oil
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Vitello alle Verdure* (GF)
Pan-Roasted veal medallions with seasonal vegetables in a garlic white wine sauce
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Lombo di Maiale con Carote* (GF)
Herb marinated pork tenderloin with roasted heirloom carrots, charred scallion and fresno chili with an agrodolce sauce
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Lampuga al Mediterranea* (GF)
Pan-roasted mahi-mahi with blistered Campari tomatoes, sauteed broccolini with a garlic and white wine sauce
Dolci
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Frutta di Sottobosco
Fresh mixed berries topped with homemade 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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Torta di Datteri al Caramello
Sticky toffee date pudding, bourbon toffee sauce, ricotta cream, cocoa crunchies
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Torta di Ananas Arrosto
roasted pineapple semolina cake, red wine caramel and almonds
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Profiteroles al Pistacchio
delicate cream puffs served warm with pistachio gelato and chocolate sauce
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Sloppy Sundae
our Italian ice cream sundae made with vanilla bean gelato, chocolate sauce, candied pecans, whipped cream, and a cherry on top
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
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
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
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Spaghetti & Meatball
with tomato sauce
$7.95
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Cheese Pizza
7.95
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Sausage Pizza
7.95
Entrées
Served with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli and carrots, or strawberries.-
Crispy Chicken Tenders
7.95
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Grilled Chicken Breast
7.95
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Roasted Salmon
with lemon mayo
7.95
Lunch
Download PDFAntipasti & Insalate
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Bruschette Alla Romana
Garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
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Bruschette con Fave e Pecorino
Garlic toast with seasoned ricotta, fresh fava beans, pecorino romano finished with lemon agrumato and mint
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Calamari Fritti
Crispy fried calamari with marinara
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Carciofi Fritti
Crispy artichokes with a Calabrian chili aioli
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Carpaccio Tre-Calore*
Thinly-sliced NY strip with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, olive oil and parmigiano with radicchio, endive and arugula
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Spiedini di Gamberi
Gulf white shrimp, cremini mushrooms, cherry tomato, salsa verde over arugula with lemon vinaigrette
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Insalata Cesare con Pollo*
Classic Caesar with grilled chicken breast, roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and parmigiano
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Gnocchi Cacio e Pepe
Lightly fried spinach stuffed gnocchi over smoked crema di pecorino with fresh grated black pepper and chives
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Insalata Tre-Colore con Gamberi
Arugula, radicchio, and Belgian endive with sauteed jumbo shrimp, tomatoes, balsamic, and shaved parmesan
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Insalata di Cavolo e Ceci*
Marinated tuna over baby kale, green beans and cherry tomatoes with a creamy lemon vinaigrette topped with crispy ceci beans
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Fagiolini Grigliati
Lightly charred green beans with guanciale and crispy onion straws over roasted garlic and lemon aioli
Paste
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Risotto alla Milanese con Gamberi
Saffron risotto with jumbo gulf shrimp, zucchini and fresh tomatoes
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Buccatini Aglio e Olio con Cozze
Buccatini Aglio e Olio con Cozze
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Linguine Ricore
Spicy tomato sauce topped with prosciutto, finished with fresh herbs and olive oil
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Cavatelli con Asparagi e Funghi
Sliced asparagus and wild mushrooms in a tomato basil sauce
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Orecchiette alla Pugliese
Homemade lamb sausage with calabrian chilies, swiss chard and pecorino in a white wine and lemon sauce
Panini e Piatti
served with french fries or side salad-
Panino Vegetali Grigliati
Grilled zucchini, yellow squash, peppers, portobello mushroom, tomato, basil, extra virgin oil, garlic and creamy goat cheese on French baguette
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Panino con Polpette
House made meatballs, rustic tomato sauce, roasted onion & sweet provolone on a French baguette
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Mozzarella en Carrozza
Crispy mozzarella and basil sandwiches served with Tuscan tomato soup
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Parmigiana di Melanzane
Baked eggplant with tomato basil sauce, fresh mozzarella and parmesan cheese
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Panino di Lampuga
Grilled mahi mahi, lemon caper aioli, beefsteak tomato, and arugula
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Mortadella con Focaccia
Herbed focaccia with grilled mortadella, roasted garlic aioli and arugula dressed with lemon and olive oil
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Francesca's Double Smash Burger
Two burger patties, crispy pancetta, Calabrian chili aioli, balsamic cipolinni onions, fontina cheese, roasted roma tomatoes and arugula
*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.