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Francesca's Fortunato

Hours & Location

40 Kansas St,
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-464-1890

Sunday - Thursday
11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Friday & Saturday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Happy Hour | Monday - Friday
3:00PM - 6:00 PM

Francesca’s Fortunato is located in the charming downtown area of Frankfort. The menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of  Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.

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Available
Monday - Friday
3 - 6 PM

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Happy Hour

  • Bruschette all Romana

    GARLIC TOAST WITH TOMATOES, BASIL, FRESH MOZZARELLA

  • Bruschette con Ricotta

    GARLIC TOAST WITH WHIPPED RICOTTA, HONEY, SEA SALT, CRACKED PEPPER, EVOO

  • Cozze alla Marinara

    PEI MUSSELS, SPICY MARINARA

  • Nonna's Meatball

    ONE GIANT MEATBALL, WHIPPED RICOTTA, TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

  • Spaghetti con Mozzarella

    POMODORO, FRESH MOZZARELLA, BASIL

  • Roasted Beets

    WALNUT BUTTER, CRÈME FRAICHE, CHIVES

    gluten free

Lunch

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Antipasti

  • Bruschette

    CIABATTA, CHEF’S SEASONAL INSPIRATION

  • Calamari Fritti

    CRISPY CALAMARI WITH MARINARA

  • Nonna's Meatballs

    TWO GIANT MEATBALLS, WHIPPED RICOTTA, TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

Insalate

ADD CHICKEN, SHRIMP (3PC), or SALMON

  • Asparagus

    TOMATOES, BLUE CHEESE, LEMON, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

  • Italian Chopped

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

Paste

  • Rigatoni alla Melanzane

    SPICY TOMATO SAUCE, ROASTED EGGPLANT, FRESH MOZZARELLA, BASIL

  • Rigatoni alla Vodka

    VODKA SAUCE, CRUMBLED SAUSAGE, FRESH MOZZARELLA, PARMIGIANO

Panini e Piatti

served with choice of french fries or mixed green salad

  • Pollo Parmesan Panino

    POMODORO, MOZZARELLA, PARMESAN, ARUGULA, FRENCH BAGUETTE

  • Pesce Funghi

    ROASTED COD, WILD MUSHROOMS, SPINACH, TOMATOES

  • Davanti Burger

    BACON JAM, ROASTED TOMATOES, CHEESE CURD, ARUGULA, ROASTED GARLIC AIOLI, PARMESAN FRIES

  • Pollo al Limoné

    SAUTÉED CHICKEN BREAST, WHITE WINE, SPINACH, LEMON, CAPERS

Dining Room Menu

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Antipasti

  • Bruschette

    CIABATTA, CHEF’S SEASONAL INSPIRATION

  • Focaccia di Recco

    LIGURIAN FLATBREAD, SOFT COW’S CHEESE, HONEY

    vegetarian

  • Burrata

    ROASTED CAMPARI TOMATOES, TOASTED PINENUTS, BASIL PESTO, CIABATTA

    vegetarian

  • Roasted Beets

    WALNUT BUTTER, CRÈME FRAICHE, CHIVES

    gluten free

  • Sophia's Sausage & Peppers

    ROASTED PEPPERS, GRECO ITALIAN SAUSAGE DONE OLD SCHOOL

    vegetarian

  • Carpaccio con Avocado*

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

    gluten free

  • Nonna’s Meatballs

    WHIPPED RICOTTA, POMODORO, TOASTED CIABATTA

  • Cozze alla Marinara

    PEI MUSSELS WITH SPICY MARINARA

  • Calamari Fritti

    CRISPY CALAMARI, CHERRY PEPPERS, LEMON, MARINARA

  • Lenticchie e Spinaci

    BRAISED LENTILS, SPINACH, GOAT CHEESE

Insalate

  • Asparagus

    TOMATOES, BLUE CHEESE, LEMON, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Insalata Caesar*

    ROMAINE, GARLIC CROUTONS, SHAVED PARMIGIANO, CAESAR DRESSING

  • Italian Chopped

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

  • Insalate alla Francesca

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

    gluten free, vegetarian

Antipasti Stagionali

Contorni

  • Pasta Aglio e Olio

    vegetarian

  • Roasted Potatoes

    vegetarian

  • Sautéed Spinach

    gluten free, vegetarian

Pasta

  • Rigatoni alla Melanzane

    SPICY TOMATO SAUCE, ROASTED EGGPLANT, FRESH MOZZARELLA, BASIL

    vegetarian

  • Bucatini alla Carbonara*

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

  • Rigatoni alla Vodka

    VODKA SAUCE, CRUMBLED SAUSAGE, FRESH MOZZARELLA, PARMIGIANO

  • Linguine agli Scampi

    SHRIMP, GARLIC, CHILI FLAKES, CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE

  • Dana's Bolognese

    TRAFILATA (PENNE), BOLOGNESE, BASIL, PECORINO, BURRATA

  • Rolli alla Francesca

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

  • Linguine con Calamari

    CALAMARI, SPICY MARINARA, ANCHOVIES, GARLIC

    vegetarian

  • Agnolotti Quattro Formaggi

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

    vegetarian

Secondi

  • Salmone alla Fresca*

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

    gluten free

  • Pesce Funghi

    ROASTED COD, WILD MUSHROOMS, SPINACH, TOMATOES

    gluten free

  • Pesce Bianco Pagliaci

    SAUTÉED WHITEFISH, ROASTED ZUCCHINI, MUSHROOMS, BROCCOLI, TOMATOES, SPINACH

    gluten free

  • Pollo al Limone

    SAUTÉED CHICKEN BREAST, WHITE WINE, SPINACH, LEMON, CAPERS

  • Pollo Arrosto alla Romana

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

  • Maiale di Pietro

    15 OZ. BONE-IN PORK CHOP, ROASTED PEPPERS, MASCARPONE POLENTA, SABA, SICILIAN OLIVE

    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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Dolci

  • Tiramisu

    LAYERS OF ESPRESSO-SOAKED LADYFINGERS WITH JUST ENOUGH RUM TO MAKE NONNA HAPPY, MASCARPONE CREAM, CHOCOLATE SAUCE, AND A DUSTING OF COCOA

  • Chocolate Torte

    DECADENT LAYERS OF CHOCOLATE CAKE AND FUDGE WITH VANILLA BEAN GELATO ON THE SIDE, CHERRIES ON TOP, AND A DUSTING OF CHOCOLATE SEA SALT CRUMBLE THAT’S PURE AMORE.

  • Sticky Toffee Carrot Cake

    CARROT CAKE MEETS LA DOLCE VITA—PERFECTLY SPICED, TOPPED WITH CANDIED WALNUTS, A KISS OF ORANGE ZEST, AND SOUR CREAM GELATO TO KEEP THINGS INTERESTING.

  • Apple Crumble

    A GOLDEN CRUMBLE HUGGING SPICED APPLES, WITH VANILLA BEAN GELATO THAT MELTS LIKE A GOOD COMPLIMENT

  • Lemon Olive Oil Cake

    A SLICE OF SICILIAN SUNSHINE—ZESTY LEMON AND DELICATE OLIVE OIL, TOPPED WITH VANILLA WHIPPED CREAM AND FRESH BERRIES.

  • Profiteroles

    WARM, PILLOWY CREAM PUFFS WITH PISTACHIO GELATO—A NOD TO THE KING OF ITALIAN NUTS—AND DRAPED IN A RICH CHOCOLATE SAUCE.

  • Sloppy Sundae

    MESSY IN THE BEST WAY—VANILLA GELATO WITH CARAMEL SWIRLS, CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE, BISCOTTI, CANDIED PECANS, A CLOUD OF WHIPPED CREAM, AND THAT CHERRY.

  • Gelati & Sorbetti

    CHEF'S CHOICE, ASK YOUR SERVER FOR DETAILS

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.

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Pasta

$9.95

  • Spaghetti & Meatball

    with tomato sauce

  • Rigatoni

    with butter

Entrées

$10.95
Served with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli and carrots, or strawberries.

  • Crispy Chicken Tenders

  • Grilled Chicken Breast

  • Roasted Salmon

    with lemon mayo

  • Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites

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