Francesca's On Chestnut
Hours & Location
200 E Chestnut St,
Chicago, IL 60611
312-482-8800
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 Family of Restaurants has opened its doors in 2009 on Chestnut Street in Chicago’s famous Gold Coast neighborhood. The restaurant brings Mia Francesca’s famous rustic, Italian cuisine to the 150-seat space.
“We opened our first location on Clark Street in Lakeview over 30 years ago and we’re so excited to return to our roots and open another Chicago neighborhood spot,” says Francesca’s Restaurants owner Scott Harris.
Menus
Available
Monday - Friday
3 - 6 PM
Happy Hour
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Bruschette all Romana
GARLIC TOAST WITH TOMATOES, BASIL, FRESH MOZZARELLA
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Bruschette con Ricotta
GARLIC TOAST WITH WHIPPED RICOTTA, HONEY, SEA SALT, CRACKED PEPPER, EVOO
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Cozze alla Marinara
PEI MUSSELS, SPICY MARINARA
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Nonna's Meatball
ONE GIANT MEATBALL, WHIPPED RICOTTA, TOMATO BASIL SAUCE
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Spaghetti con Mozzarella
POMODORO, FRESH MOZZARELLA, BASIL
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Roasted Beets
WALNUT BUTTER, CRÈME FRAICHE, CHIVES
gluten free
Lunch
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Bruschette
CIABATTA, CHEF’S SEASONAL INSPIRATION
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Nonna's Meatballs
TWO GIANT MEATBALLS, WHIPPED RICOTTA, TOMATO BASIL SAUCE
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Lenticchie e Spinaci
BRAISED LENTILS, SPINACH, GOAT CHEESE
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Cozze alla Marinara
PEI MUSSELS, SPICY MARINARA
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Risotto con Funghi
ITALIAN RICE WITH WILD MUSHROOMS, HERBS, GARLIC, FRESH MOZZARELLA
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Carpaccio con Avocado
SLICED RAW NY STRIP, CAPERS, TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS, AVOCADO
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Calamari Fritti
CRISPY CALAMARI, LEMON, MARINARA
Insalate
ADD CHICKEN, SHRIMP (3PC), or SALMON-
Asparagus
TOMATOES, BLUE CHEESE, LEMON, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
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Italian Chopped
ROMAINE, RADICCHIO, CASTELVETRANO OLIVES, PEPPERONCINI, BLUE CHEESE, CRISPY PROSCIUTTO, TOMATOES, MARINATED ARTICHOKES, RED WINE VINAIGRETTE
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Insalata Caesar
ROMAINE, GARLIC CROUTONS, SHAVED PARMIGIANO, CAESAR DRESSING
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Insalata alla Francesca
ROMAINE, ENDIVE, RADICCHIO, TOMATOES, PEA PODS, GREEN BEANS, CARROTS, CUCUMBERS, BLUE CHEESE, LEMON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
Paste
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Rigatoni alla Melanzane
SPICY TOMATO SAUCE, ROASTED EGGPLANT, FRESH MOZZARELLA, BASIL
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Rigatoni alla Vodka
VODKA SAUCE, CRUMBLED SAUSAGE, FRESH MOZZARELLA, PARMIGIANO
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Pasta Pomodoro
TUSCAN OLIVE OIL, PARMESAN
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Linguine con Cozze
MUSSELS IN SPICY MARINARA, GARLIC
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Bucatini alla Carbonara
GUANCIALE, PECORINO ROMANO, CHIVE, SICILIAN OLIVE OIL
Panini e Piatti
served with choice of french fries or mixed green salad-
Pollo Parmesan Panino
POMODORO, MOZZARELLA, PARMESAN, ARUGULA, FRENCH BAGUETTE
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Pesce Funghi
ROASTED COD, WILD MUSHROOMS, SPINACH, TOMATOES
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Davanti Burger
BACON JAM, ROASTED TOMATOES, CHEESE CURD, ARUGULA, ROASTED GARLIC AIOLI, PARMESAN FRIES
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Pollo al Limoné
SAUTÉED CHICKEN BREAST, WHITE WINE, SPINACH, LEMON, CAPERS
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Panino con Polpette
NONNA’S MEATBALLS, POMODORO, ROASTED ONIONS, SHARP PROVOLONE, FRENCH BAGUETTE
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Panino di Pesce*
BATTERED WHITEFISH, LEMON CAPER AIOLI, BEEFSTEAK TOMATOES, ARUGULA, BRIOCHE BUN
Dining Room Menu
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Bruschette
CIABATTA, CHEF’S SEASONAL INSPIRATION
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Burrata
ROASTED CAMPARI TOMATOES, TOASTED PINENUTS, BASIL PESTO, CIABATTA
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Roasted Beets
WALNUT BUTTER, CRÈME FRAICHE, CHIVES
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Sophia’s Sausage & Peppers
ROASTED PEPPERS, GRECO ITALIAN SAUSAGE
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Carpaccio con Avocado
SLICED RAW NY STRIP, CAPERS, TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS, AVOCADO
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Nonna’s Meatballs
TWO GIANT MEATBALLS, WHIPPED RICOTTA, TOMATO BASIL SAUCE
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Cozze alla Marinara
PEI MUSSELS, SPICY MARINARA
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Calamari Fritti
CRISPY CALAMARI, LEMON, MARINARA
Insalate
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Asparagus
TOMATOES, BLUE CHEESE, LEMON, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
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Insalata Caesar*
ROMAINE, GARLIC CROUTONS, SHAVED PARMIGIANO, CAESAR DRESSING
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Italian Chopped
ROMAINE, RADICCHIO, CASTELVETRANO OLIVES, PEPPERONCINI, BLUE CHEESE, CRISPY PROSCIUTTO, TOMATOES, MARINATED ARTICHOKES, RED WINE VINAIGRETTE
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Insalata alla Francesca
ROMAINE, ENDIVE, RADICCHIO, TOMATOES, PEA PODS, GREEN BEANS, CARROTS, CUCUMBERS, BLUE CHEESE, LEMON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
Paste & Riso
Please refer to Gluten-Friendly Menu for Gluten-Friendly Pasta selections-
Rigatoni alla Melanzane
SPICY TOMATO SAUCE, ROASTED EGGPLANT, FRESH MOZZARELLA, BASIL
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Bucatini alla Carbonara
GUANCIALE, PECORINO ROMANO, EGG, CHIVE, SICILIAN OLIVE OIL
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Rigatoni alla Vodka
VODKA SAUCE, CRUMBLED SAUSAGE, FRESH MOZZARELLA, PARMIGIANO
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Linguine agli Scampi
SHRIMP, SEA SCALLOPS, GARLIC, CHILI FLAKES, CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE
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Dana's Bolognese
SPAGHETTI, BOLOGNESE, BASIL, PECORINO
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Rolli alla Francesca
HOMEMADE PASTA ROLLED WITH RICOTTA AND SPINACH, TOMATO BASIL, FOUR CHEESE SAUCE
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Linguine con Calamari
CALAMARI, SPICY MARINARA, ANCHOVIES, GARLIC
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Agnolotti Quattro Formaggi
FOUR-CHEESE STUFFED LITTLE PILLOWS, BROWN BUTTER, PECORINO, WILD MUSHROOMS
vegetarian
Secondi
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Salmone alla Fresca
PAN SEARED ATLANTIC SALMON, ASPARAGUS, AVOCADO, RED ONIONS, TOMATOES
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Pesce Funghi
ROASTED COD, WILD MUSHROOMS, SPINACH, TOMATOES
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Pesce Biano Pagliacci
SAUTÉED WHITEFISH, ROASTED ZUCCHINI, MUSHROOMS, BROCCOLI, TOMATOES, SPINACH
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Pollo al Limone
SAUTÉED CHICKEN BREAST, WHITE WINE, SPINACH, LEMON, CAPERS
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Salmone alla Fresca*
ATLANTIC SALMON, AVOCADO, RED ONIONS, TOMATOES, ASPARAGUS, SABA, BASIL
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Pollo Arrosto alla Romana
ROASTED HALF CHICKEN, GARLIC, SHALLOT, ROSEMARY, LEMON, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, ROASTED POTATOES
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Maiale di Pietro
15 OZ. BONE-IN PORK CHOP, ROASTED PEPPERS, MASCARPONE POLENTA, SABA, SICILIAN OLIVE OIL
Contorni
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Pasta Aglio e Olio
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Roasted Potatoes
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Sautéed Spinach
Dolci
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Tiramisu
ESPRESSO & RUM-SOAKED LADYFINGER, MASCARPONE CREAM, COCOA, AND CHOCOLATE SAUCE
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Chocolate Torte
MANY LAYERS OF CHOCOLATE CAKE AND CHOCOLATE FUDGE, VANILLA BEAN GELATO, CHERRIES AND CHOCOLATE SEA SALT CRUMBLE
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Sticky Toffee Carrot Cake
CANDIED WALNUT AND ORANGE, SOUR CREAM GELATO
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Gala Apple Crumble
VANILLA BEAN GELATO
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Lemon Olive Oil Cake
VANILLA WHIPPED CREAM AND FRESH BERRIES
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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
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Gelati & Sorbetti
CHEF'S CHOICE, ASK YOUR SERVER FOR DETAILS
Wine & Cocktail List
Our wine selections and handmade cocktails are ever-changing and evolving.
See what's seasonal and fresh on our current list!
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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Roasted Salmon
with lemon mayo
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Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites