Francesca's Famiglia
Hours & Location
100 E Station St,
Barrington, IL 60010
847-277-1027
Sunday - Thursday
11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Happy Hour | Monday - Friday
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday & Saturday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Francesca’s Famiglia, nestled in downtown Barrington’s quaint shopping district, features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. Simple rustic cooking, friendly service and fair prices make Francesca’s an experience to remember!
Menus
Dining Room Menu
Download PDFAntipasti
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Bruschette alla Romana
Garlic toast, marinated tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella
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Calamari Fritti
Crispy calamari with marinara
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Carpaccio alla Francesca
thinly-sliced raw NY strip, capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, lemon, olive oil, grana padana
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Prosciutto e Rucola
prosciutto di parma, arugula, aged balsamic, lemon, and parmigiano
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Polpette della Nonna
homemade beef and pork meatballs, pomodoro, seasoned ricotta, toasted ciabatta
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Cozze Bianco o Rosso*
PEI mussels with marinara and herbs OR white wine, spinach and tomatoes. Served with ciabatta
Insalate
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Insalata alla Francesca
Romaine, endive, radicchio, tomatoes, peapods, green beans, carrots, cucumbers, blue cheese, lemon and balsamic vinaigrette
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Insalata Caesar*
Romaine, garlic croutons, shaved parmigiano, Caesar dressing
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Insalata Asparagi
asparagus, tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, dressed with lemon and olive oil
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Carciofi alla Piccata
braised artichoke hearts, garlic, capers, lemon white wine sauce
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Insalata Della Casa
hearts of palm, avocado, lemon, tomatoes, and olive oil
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Lenticchie e Spinaci
Brasied lentils, wilted spinach and goat cheese
Paste & Riso
Please refer to Gluten-Friendly Menu for Gluten-Friendly Pasta selections-
Paccheri alla Vodka e Salsiccia
Fiore's paccheri, vodka sauce, basil, mozzarella, crumbled sausage
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Lumache alla Melanzane
spicy tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Fettuccine Limone e Gamberi
rock shrimp, lemon, chili flake, chives, garlic, and bread crumbs
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Ravioli con Asparagi e Mascarpone
brown butter sauce, asparagus tips, caciocavallo cheese, chives
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Casarecce alla Boscaiolo
sautéed wild mushrooms, veal tips, herbs, garlic, sicilian olive oil, pomodoro
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Linguine all Arlecchino
jumbo shrimp, sea scallops, manila clams, garlic, olive oil, spicy cherry tomato sauce.
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Spaghetti con Mozzarella
pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Risotto del Giorno
Chef's daily preparation
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 Francese
crispy chicken breast, shaved lemon, green beans, lemon-herb cream sauce
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Vitello Sassi*
pan-roasted veal medallions, roasted artichokes, mushrooms, herbs, brandy sauce
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Maiale con Cipollotti*
12 oz double cut berkshire pork chop, grilled spring onions, roasted garlic, aged balsamic, salsa verde, sea salt
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Salmone alla Fresca*
atlantic salmon, avocado, red onions, tomatoes, asparagus, saba, basil
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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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Scampi alla Francesca
jumbo shrimp, sea scallops, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, balsamico, lemon
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
Lunch
Download PDFSpuntini Da Chef
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Bruschette alla Romana
Garlic toast, marinated tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella
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Burrata e Asparagi
burrata, grilled asparagus, crispy prosciutto, marcona almonds, sicilian 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, tomatoes, mushrooms, lemon, olive oil, grana padana
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Prosciutto e Rucola*
prosciutto di parma, arugula, aged balsamic, lemon, and parmigiano
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Polpette della Nonna
Homemade beef and pork meatballs, pomodoro, seasoned ricotta, toasted ciabatta
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Carciofi Fritti
Crispy artichokes, Calabrian chili aioli, parsley
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Lenticchie e Spinaci
Braised lentils, wilted spinach, goat cheese
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Cozze Bianco o Rosso*
PEI mussels with marinara and herbs OR white wine, spinach and tomatoes. Served with ciabatta
Insalate
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Insalata alla Francesca
Romaine, endive, radicchio, pea pods, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, blue cheese, lemon, balsamic vinaigrette
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Insalata Cesare con Pollo*
Romaine, grilled chicken breast, garlic croutons, shaved parmigiano, Caesar dressing,
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Eggplant Caprese
Fried Eggplant, marinated tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, saba
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Insalata Della Casa
hearts of palm, avocado, lemon, tomatoes, and olive oil
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Insalata Tre-Colore con Gamberi
Arugula, radicchio, Belgian endive, sautéed jumbo gulf shrimp, tomatoes, balsamic, shaved parmigiano
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Pomodoro e Salmone*
Tomatoes, onions, Sicilian cured olives, basil, cucumbers
Paste
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Paccheri alla Vodka e Salsiccia
Fiore's paccheri, vodka sauce, basil, mozzarella, crumbled sausage
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Spaghetti con Mozzarella
Pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Lumache alla Melanzane
spicy tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Risotto del Giorno
Chef's daily preparation
Panini e Piatti
served with choice of french fries or mixed green salad-
Panino di Pesce*
Grilled halibut, lemon caper aioli, beefsteak tomato, arugula, brioche bun
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Francesca's Smash Burger*
smashed burger patty, crispy pancetta, Calabrian aioli, balsamic cipollini onions, fontina, roasted tomatoes, arugula
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Panino con Salsiccia
roasted italian sausage, red and yellow peppers, red onions, basil, garlic, herbs, pomodoro, and french baguette
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Panino con Polpette
Nonna's meatballs, pomodoro, roasted onions, sweet provolone, French baguette
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
Gluten Friendly Menu
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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 con Avocado*
Thinly-sliced raw NY strip, capers, tomato, mushroom, avocado, lemon, olive oil, grana padana
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Cozze Bianco o Rosso*
PEI mussels with marinara and herbs OR white wine, spinach and tomatoes
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Prosciutto e Rucola*
prosciutto di parma, arugula, aged balsamic, lemon, and parmigiano
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 Asparagi
asparagus, tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, dressed with lemon and olive oil
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Carciofi alla Piccata
Braised artichoke hearts, garlic, caper, lemon white wine sauce
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Insalata Della Casa
hearts of palm, avocado, lemon, tomatoes, and olive oil
Paste
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Pasta alla Vodka e Salsiccia
Vodka sauce, crumbled sausage, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Pasta alla Melanzane
spicy tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Pasta Asparagi e Mascarpone
brown butter sauce, asparagus tips, caciocavallo cheese, chives
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Pasta alla Boscaiola
sautéed wild mushrooms, veal tips, herbs, garlic, sicilian olive oil, pomodoro
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Risotto del Giorno
chef's daily preparation
Secondi
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Pollo al Limone
sautéed chicken breast, capers, spinach, lemon and white wine sauce
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Pollo Francese
chicken breast, shaved lemon, green beans, lemon-herb cream sauce
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Maiale con Cipollotti*
12 oz double cut berkshire pork chop, grilled spring onions, roasted garlic, aged balsamic, salsa verde, sea salt
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Pesce al Balsamico*
catch of the day, tuscan kale, garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, capers, and lemon balsamic sauce
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Salmone alla Fresca*
Grilled salmon, tomato, avocado, red onion, olive oil, basil, lemon, saba over grilled asparagus
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Scampi alla Francesca
jumbo shrimp, sea scallops, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, balsamico, lemon
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
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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Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites
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Grilled Chicken Breast
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Roasted Salmon
with lemon mayo