Francesca's On Chestnut Italian

Francesca's On Chestnut Menu

(312) 482-8800
200 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611
$$$$$

Antipasti


Calamari Fritti
Mussels
spicy tomato sauce
Spinaci Aglio E Olio
Bruschette Alla Romana
Bruschetta Tre-Colore
garlic toast with tomato, basil, and mozzarella, topped with radicchio, endive and arugula.
Risotto Con Asparagi
italian rice with grilled asparagus, saffron, tomatoes, capers and herbs.
Carpaccio Con Carciofi
thinly sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, roasted artichokes, basil, olive oil and parmigiano.

Insalate


String Bean
tomato, onion
Pea Pods
tomato, cucumber
Tomato
onion, blue cheese
Asparagus
blue cheese, tomato
Insalata Caprese
Dinner Salad
Insalata Alla Francesca
romaine, endive, radicchio, blue cheese, fresh vegetables.
Insalata Massimo
roasted eggplant, beefsteak tomatoes, red onions, arugula, lemon, olive oil, blue cheese.
Prosciutto E Rucola
prosciutto, tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, arugula and shaved parmesan.

Pizze


Quattro Stagioni
prosciutto, artichoke, mushroom, olive egg.
Napoletana
arugula, cherry tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, provolone, shaved parmesan.
Any Two
sausage, olives, mushrooms, artichoke, spinach, onion, broccoli, anchovy, eggplant.
Any Two
$2.00
prosciutto
Any Two
$1.00
extra ingredient
Pizza Del Giorno
pizza della foresta - wild mushrooms, plum tomatoes, and fontina cheese.

Panini

All Sandwiches Served With Either French Fries Or Mixed Greens.
Davanti Burger
char prime burger, roasted tomatoes, crispy mozzarella, arugula, bacon jam and roasted garlic aioli. served on brioche bun.
Ciabatta Con Vegetali Grigliati
grilled zucchini, yellow squash, peppers, portobello mushrooms, tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and creamy goat cheese. served on ciabatta bread.
Ciabatta Con Pesce Fresca
pan roasted salmon with arugula, red onions, tomatoes, and lemon mayonnaise. served on ciabatta bread.

Piatti Principali


Insalata Cesare Con Pollo
classic caesar salad with grilled chicken breast, roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and parmigiano.
Insalata Italiana
italian salumi, mixed greens, provolone, roasted peppers, artichokes, cucumbers and red-wine vinaigrette.
Insalata Funghi E Caprino
mixed greens, with grilled portobello mushrooms, tomato and balsamic vinaigrette with crumbled goat cheese.

Paste E Secondi


Rigatoni Alla Verdure
sauteed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil and pine nuts in an herb broth.
Rigatoni Del Pastore
sauteed with italian spiced sausage, garlic, white wine, and sun-dried tomatoes, in a tomato basil sauce, topped with goat cheese.
Pollo Pagliacci
sauteed chicken breast with broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, garlic and brandy sauce.
Salmone Alla Fresca
grilled salmon with tomato, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil, and lemon over grilled asparagus.

Antipasti


Calamari Fritti
Mussels
spicy tomato sauce
Spinaci Aglio E Olio
Bruschette Alla Romana
Bruschetta Tre-Colore
garlic toast with tomato, basil, and mozzarella, topped with radicchio, endive and arugula.
Risotto Con Asparagi
italian rice with grilled asparagus, saffron, tomatoes, capers and herbs.
Carpaccio Con Carciofi
thinly sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, roasted artichokes, basil olive oil and parmigiano.

Insalate


String Bean
tomato onion
Pea Pods
tomato, cucumber
Tomato
onion, blue cheese
Asparagus
blue cheese, tomato
Insalata Caprese
Dinner Salad
Caesar Salad
Insalata Alla Francesca
romaine, endive, radicchio, blue cheese, fresh vegetables.
Insalata Massimo
roasted eggplant, beefsteak tomatoes, roasted red onions, arugula, lemon, olive oil, and crumbled blue cheese.
Prosciutto E Rucola
prosciutto, fresh tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, arugula and shaved parmesan cheese.

Pizze


Quattro Stagioni
prosciutto, artichoke, mushroom, olive, egg.
Quattro Formaggi
4 cheese: mozzarella, mascarpone, blue, swiss.
Napoletana
arugula, cherry tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin oil, provolone, shaved parmesan.
Any Two
sausage, olives, mushrooms, artichoke, spinach, onion, broccoli, anchovy, eggplant.
Any Two
$2.00
prosciutto
Any Two
$1.00
extra ingredient.
Pizza Del Giorno
pizza della toresta - wild mushrooms, plum tomatoes and fontina cheese.

Paste


Spaghetti Con Frutti Del Mare
sauteed with shrimp, scallops, manila clams, mussels and calamari in a spicy marinara sauce.
Fettuccine Al Salmone
fresh fettuccine sauteed with salmon wild mushrooms, garlic and herbs in a light tomato cream sauce.
Orecchiette Modo Mio
sauteed with artichokes, shiitake mushrooms, and goat cheese in a light tomato basil sauce.
Rigatoni Alla Verdure
sauteed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts in an herb broth.
Rigatoni Del Pastore
sauteed with italian spiced sausage, garlic, white wine and sun-dried tomatoes in a tomato basil sauce, topped with goat cheese.
Tortellacci Tre Funghetti
fresh mushroom filled paste, sauteed in porcini parmesan cream sauce, drizzled with truffle oil.

Secondi


Pollo Arrosto Alla Romano
roasted half chicken with garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon and olive oil. served with roasted potatoes.
Pollo Pagliacci
sauteed chicken breast with broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, garlic and brandy sauce.
Vitello Con Polenta
roasted veal medallions with creamy herb polenta, wild mushrooms, scallions, garlic, fresh tomatoes and herbs.
Salmon Alla Fresca
grilled salmon with tomato, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil, and lemon over grilled asparagus.
Trota Al Limone
pan roasted trout with a lemon white wine sauce, capers and fresh sauteed spinach.
Branzino Con Brodetto
roasted chilean sea bass, scallops, mussels, cherry tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, castelvetiano olives, and salsa verde.

Antipasti


Calamari Fritti
$8.99
Mussels
$8.99
spicy tomato sauce
Spinaci Aglio E Olio
$4.99
Bruschette Alla Romana
6.99

$Insalate


String Bean
$5.99
tomato, onion
Pea Pods
$6.99
tomato, cucumber
Tomato
$7.99
onion, blue cheese
Asparagus
$6.99
blue, cheese, tomato
Insalata Caprese
$7.99
Dinner Salad
$5.99
Caesar Salad
$6.99
Insalata Alla Francesca
7.99
romaine, endive, radicchio, blue cheese, fresh vegetables.

$Pizze


Quattro Stagioni
$10.99
prosciutto, artichoke, mushroom, olive, egg.
Quattro Formaggi
$9.99
4 cheese: mozzarella, mascarpone, blue, swiss
Napoletana
$9.99
arugula, cherry tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, provolone, shaved parmesan
Any Two
$9.99
sausage, olives, mushrooms, artichoke, spinach, onion, broccoli, anchovy, eggplant.
Any Two
$2.00
prosciutto
Any Two
$1.00
extra ingredient.
Pizza Del Giorno
9.99
schiacciata alla toscana with garlic, oregano, arugula, lemon, olive oil, shaved parmesan, truffle oil, mozzarella and fontina cheeses.

$Colazione


Baked Uovo Florentina
$10.99
soft baked egg, fontina cheese, creamed spinach, ciabatta toast, and white truffle oil.
Eggs In A Frame
$9.99
challa bread one egg, two pieces of bacon and sausage, served with house potatoes.
Capicola Spinaci Benedict
$10.99
spicy capicola ham, parmesan, spinach, toasted english muffin with hollandaise. served with house potatoes.
Torta Al Salvista
$10.99
fresh sage omelette with parmigiano reggiano. served with house potatoes.
Caprese Panino
$10.99
beefsteak tomato, mozzarella, and basil pesto on ciabatta bread. served with house potatoes.
Ravioli Al Spinaci
$11.99
spinach filled ravioli with a four cheese sauce, spinach, and a touch of tomato sauce.
Rigatoni Del Sardi
$9.99
sausage, wild mushrooms, tomato sauce, and parmesan.
Pollo E Uovo
$11.99
crispy chicken and bacon hash with two eggs any style. served with house potatoes.
French Toast & Jam
$9.99
french toast with a vanilla bean batter, texas toast, red wine grape, jam, mascarpone cheese, almonds.
Sweet Pancakes
$9.99
blueberry ricotta pancakes with blueberry-lemon compote.
Focaccia Con Pollo
$11.99
grilled chicken breast with portobello mushroom, provolone cheese, tomato and lemon mayonnaise on tomato focaccia. served with fries or mixed greens salad.
Rigatoni Alle Verdure
$10.99
wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, & pine nuts.
Pollo Al Limone
$12.99
sauteed breast of chicken in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach.
Build Your Own Omelette
11.99
choose three: artichokes, olives, tomatoes, parmesan, fontina, mozzarella, sausage, prosciutto, onions, peppers, mushrooms or spinach. served with house potatoes.

$Contorni


Toast
$3.00
Bacon
$3.00
Sausage
$3.00
2 Egg Any Style
$3.00
Fresh Fruit
$4.00
House Potatoes
$4.00
Prosciutto Di Parma
$6.00
Prosciutto E Melone
8.99

$Succo

Sm / Lg.
Fresh Juices
$2.49-5.49
orange, cranberry, tomato, pineapple or grapefruit.
Milk
2.99-5.99
white or chocolate

$Bevanda $5


Bloodys & Mimosas
Cranberry Mimosa
with cranberry juice
Good Morning Sunrise
with apricot nectar.
Sea Breeze Mimosa
with cranberry and pink grapefruit
Grand Mimosa
with grand marnier.
Blushing Mimosa
with orange, pineapple & grenadine.
Zing Zang Bloody Mary
chicago & own zing zang mix dragged through the garden.

Antipasti


Calamari In Padella
$9.99
sauteed calamari with capers, spinach, fresh tomatoes, garlic, lemon & olive oil.
Cozze Pomodoro
$10.99
mussels sauteed in a spicy cherry tomato sauce.
Carpaccio Alla Francesca
$11.99
thinly sliced raw sirloin with cabers, tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, and parmigiano.
Spinaci Aglio E Olio
4.99
sauteed spinach with garlic & olive oil.

$Insalate


String Bean
$5.99
tomato & onion
Peapod
$6.99
tomato, & cucumber.
Insalata Caprese
$7.99
sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil.
Dinner Salad
$5.99
romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, & carrots with balsamic & olive oil.
Caesar Salad
6.99
classic caesar salad with roasted peppers, and shaved parmesan.

$Pizze


Pizza Margherita
$10.99
with roasted plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella.
Pizza Margherita
1.00
additional ingredients: sausage, olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, broccoli, eggplant, zucchini.

$Paste


Penne Alla Pomodoro
$12.99
sauteed in a cherry tomato sauce with garlic & fresh herbs.
Penne Con Asparagi
$14.99
sauteed in a parmesan cream sauce with asparagus & pine nuts.
Penne Aalio E Olio
$11.99
sauteed with olive oil, fresh garlic, diced tomatoes, and spinach.
Penne Alle Verdure
$14.99
sauteed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, in an herb broth.
Penne Del Pastore
15.99
sauteed with italian sausage, garlic, white wine, & sundried tomatoes in a cherry tomato sauce topped with goat cheese.

$Secondi


Pollo Al Limone
$12.99-16.99
sauteed chicken breast in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach.
Pollo Pagliacci
$12.99-16.99
roasted chicken breast with broccoli, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, and zucchini in a brandy sauce.
Pesce Del Giorno
fresh fish of the day, roasted with wild mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, and herbs.
Vitello Sassi
29.99
available after 4pm daily. pan roasted veal medallions with baby artichokes, mushrooms, and herbs in a brandy sauce.

$Dolci


Frutta Di Sottobosco
$7.99
assorted mixed berries topped with fresh whipped cream.
Crema Alla Vaniglia
$7.99
vanilla creme brulee with fresh berries.
Torta Lava
$7.99
semi sweet chocolate flourless cake served warm with mint chocolate chip gelato, raspberry sauce & berries.
Gelati E Sorbetti
5.75
ask your server for today's selection.

$Pasta

Linguine Or Rigatoni.
With Butter
$4.99
With Tomato Sauce
$5.99
With Cream Sauce
$5.99
With Broccoli
5.99

$Pizza $6.99


Cheese
Cheese And Mushrooms
Cheese And Sausage

Chicken $6.99


With Fries
With Broccoli

Appetizers


Calamari Fritti
$9.99
served with marinara
Mussels Pomodoro
$11.99
simmered in a spicy tomato sauce
Bruschette Alla Romana
$7.99
garlic toast with tomato, basil & fresh mozzarella
Spinaci Aglio E Olio
$4.99
sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oil
Risotto Del Giorno
$13.99-10.99
italian rice of the day
Pepe Imbottiti
8.99
spicy cherry peppers with prosciutto & provolone

$Pizza

Thin Crust Individual Serving.
Quattro Formaggi
$9.99
four cheese: mozzarella, mascarpone, blue & swiss
Napoletana
$9.99
arugula, cherry tomatoes, garlic, provolone, parmesan
Margherita
$10.99
plum tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella
Combination (Any Two)
$9.99
sausage, olives, mushrooms, artichoke, broccoli, anchovy, eggplant, spinach
Combination (Any Two)
$2.00
prosciutto
Combination (Any Two)
$1.00
extra ingredient
Pizza Del Giorno
10.99-12.99
pizza of the day

$Salads


String Bean, Tomato & Onion
$5.99
dressed with lemon and olive oil
Peapod, Tomato & Cucumber
$6.99
dressed with lemon and olive oil
Insalata Caprese
$7.99
sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & olive oil
Insalata Alla Francesca
$7.99
romaine, endive, radicchio, carrots, cucumber, tomato, string beans, peapods, olive oil, balsamico & blue cheese
Tomato, Onion & Blue Cheese
$7.99
layers of each with basil and olive oil
Insalata Di Asparagi
$7.99
asparagus, tomato, lemon, olive oil & blue cheese
Dinner Salad
$5.99
romaine, tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, olive oil, balsamico
Caesar Salad
6.99
classic caesar with croutons, roasted peppers and parmesan

$Pasta

Lunch / Dinner. Choice Of Linguine Or Rigatoni - Other Types Of Pasta May Be Available.
Ravioli Ai Spinaci
$13.99-17.99
spinach filled ravioli with a four-cheese sauce, spinach and a touch of tomato sauce
Alla Siciliana
$10.99-14.99
spicy tomato sauce, roasted eggplant & parmesan
Alle Verdure
$11.99-15.99
wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil & pine nuts
Con Mozzarella
$10.99-14.99
light tomato basil sauce with fresh mozzarella
Con Asparagi
$12.99-15.99
light cream sauce with asparagus and pine nuts
Ai Funghi
$11.99-15.99
herbed tomato sauce with mushrooms and fresh mozzarella
Dei Sardi
$12.99-16.99
sausage, wild mushrooms, tomato sauce and parmesan
Con Pollo
$12.99-16.99
light basil cream sauce with chicken, spinach and pine nuts
Al Pomodoro
$13.99-9.99
light tomato basil sauce with garlic and olive oil
Ricore
14.99-10.99
spicy tomato sauce topped with prosciutto

$Entrées


Pollo Arrosto Alla Romana
$16.99
half chicken - roasted with garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon, olive oil, served with roasted potatoes
Pollo Al Limone
$17.99-13.99
sautéed breast of chicken in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach
Pollo Pagliacci
$17.99-13.99
roasted breast of chicken with broccoli, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini & garlic in a brandy sauce
Pollo Del Giorno
$17.99-13.99
chicken breast of the day
Pesce Ai Funghi
fresh fish of the day - roasted with wild mushrooms, spinach, tomato and herbs
Vitello Sassi
roasted veal medallions with baby artichokes, wild mushrooms and herbs in a light brandy sauce

Desserts

Daily Features Also Available.
Tiramisu
7.99

$Bubbles


Bricco Riella
$8.00
moscata d'asti, 2012
La Marca
9.00
prosecco veneto, nv

$White Wine


Dr. Pauly
$8.00
"noble house" riesling, mosel 2012
Vigne Del Sol
$7.00
pinot grigio, veneto 2011
Santa Margherita
$13.00
pinot grigio, veneto 2012
Santadi
$9.00
vermentino, sardegna 2011
Hall
$10.00
sauvignon blanc, napa valley 2012
Arancio Chardonnay
$6.00
sicily, 2012
Hess
8.00
"select" chardonnay, monterey 2011

$Red Wine


"Rosso Pesce"
$6.50
toscano, tuscany 2011
Tedeschi
$9.00
"lucchine" valpolicella, veneto 2011
Vicchiomaggio
$9.00
"san jacopo" chianti classico, tuscany
Carpineto "Dogajolo"
$8.00
(red blend), tuscany 2011
Corsini
$12.00
brillo rosso (red blend), tuscany 2009
Castle Rock
$9.00
pinot noir, california 2011
Belle Glos
$12.00
"meomi" , pinot noir, california 2012
Raymond
$8.50
merlot, california 2011
XYZin
$8.00
"10 year old" , zinfandel, california 2011
Santa Julia "Reserva"
$8.50
malbec, mendoza 2011
Louis M. Martini
$9.00
cabernet sauvignon, sonoma 2011
Avalon
$12.50
"napa" , cabernet sauvignon, napa 2010

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