Mia Francesca menu

Davanti Burger

char prime burger, roasted tomatoes, crispy white cheddar, arugula, bacon jam and roasted garlic aioli, served on a brioche bun with fries.

Panino Con Pollo Alla Milanese

breaded chicken breast, arugula, red onion, roasted peppers and mayonnaise on ciabatta bread, served with fries or a mixed green salad.

Ciabatta Con Salmone

pan-roasted salmon on ciabatta bread with arugula, red onion, tomatoes and lemon mayonnaise.

Insalata Cesare Con Pollo

classic caesar salad with grilled chicken breast, roasted peppers, garlic croutons and parmigiano.

Insalata Con Gamberi

sauteed jumbo shrimp over mixed greens with a balsamic lemon vinaigrette.

Insalata Di Calamari

fresh spinach tossed with fried calamari, roasted red and yellow peppers and a spicy cayenne pepper dressing.

Rigatoni Alla Carrettiera

sauteed with ham, peas and wild mushrooms in a tomato cream sauce.

Ravioli Con Ricotta

ricotta-filled pasta with a light tomato basil sauce and wilted spinach, topped with fresh ricotta.

Pollo Con Polenta

sauteed chicken breast with creamy herbed polenta, shiitake and cremini mushrooms, scallions, fresh tomatoes and lemon balsamico.

Pesce Con Funghi

roasted tilapia with wild mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes and herbs.

Calamari Fritti

Mussels

spicy tomato sauce.

Spinaci Aglio E Olio

Bruschette Alla Romana

Bruschette Ire-Formaggi

garlic toast with mozzarella, fontina and goat cheese with tomato, basil and extra virgin olive oil.

Risotto Al Pomodoro

italian rice with roasted plum tomatoes and fontina cheese, topped with arugula and lemon.

Carpaccio Ire-Colore

thinly sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, basil olive oil and shaved grana padana with radicohio, endive and arugula.

Spinaci Aglio E Olio

Spinaci Aglio E Olio

sauteed spinach with garlic & olive oil

Bruschette Alla Romana

Calamari Fritti

Mussels

spicy tomato sauce

Calamari In Padella

sauteed calamari with capers, spinach, fresh tomatoes, garlic, lemon & olive oil

Cozze Pomodoro

mussels sauteed in a spicy cherry tomato sauce.

Carpaccio Alla Francesca

thinly sliced raw sirloin with cabers, tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, and parmigiano

String Bean

tomato, onion

Peapod

tomato, cucumber

Tomato

onion, blue cheese

Asparagus

blue cheese, tomato

Dinner Salad

Insalata Caprese

tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil.

Insalata Alla Francesca

romaine, endive, radicchio, blue cheese, fresh vegetables.

Caesar Salad

Prosciutto Con Burrata

imported prosciutto di parma with creamy burrata cheese, basil-pine nut pesto, balsamic glaze, and extra virgin olive oil.

Gamberi Alla Francesca

sauteed jumbo shrimp with wild mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, lemon, balsamico and basil.

String Bean

tomato, onion

Dinner Salad

String Bean

tomato & onion

Dinner Salad

romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, & carrots with balsamic & olive oil

Pea Pods

tomato, cucumber

Asparagus

blue cheese, tomato

Caesar Salad

Peapod

tomato & cucumber

Caesar Salad

classic caesar salad with roasted peppers, and shaved parmesan

Tomato

onion, blue cheese

Insalata Caprese

Insalata Alla Francesca

romaine, endive, radicchio, blue cheese, fresh vegetables

Insalata Caprese

sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil

Quattro Stagioni

prosciutto, artichoke, mushroom, olive, egg.

Quattro Formaggi

mozzarella, mascarpone, blue, swiss.

Napoletana

arugula, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, provolone, shaved parmesan.

Pizza Con Prosciutto E Bucola

with roasted plum tomatoes, prosciutto di parma, fresh mozzarella and arugula.

Any Two

sausage, olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, onion, broccoli, anchovy, eggplant.

Any Two

extra ingredient

Pizza Margherita

additional ingredients: sausage, olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, broccoli, eggplant, zucchini.

Any Two

prosciutto

Quattro Formaggi

4 cheese: mozzarella, mascarpone, blue, swiss

Napoletana

arugula, cherry tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, provolone, shaved parmesan

Any Two

sausage, olives, mushrooms, artichoke, spinach, onion, broccoli, anchovy, eggplant

Pizza Del Giorno

schiacciata alla toscana. with garlic, oregano, arugula, lemon, olive oil, shaved parmesan, truffle oil, mozzarella and fontina cheeses

Quattro Stagioni

prosciutto, artichoke, mushroom, olive, egg

Pizza Margherita

with roasted plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella.

Spaghetti Primavera Con Gamberi

sauteed with shrimp, roasted red and yellow peppers, shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, zucchini, peas and onions in a light tomato-basil sauce.

Spaghetti Al Pomodoro E Basilico

sauteed in a light tomato sauce with fresh basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.

Garganelli Alla Barese

handrolled egg noodles sauteed with broccoli rabe, garlic, olive oil, spicy cherry tomatoes and parmigiano.

Rigatoni Alla Norcina

sauteed with italian sausage, onion and pancetta in a three cheese sauce.

Rigatoni Alla Carrettiera

sauteed with ham, peas and wild mushrooms in a tomato cream sauce.

Ravioli Con Ricotta

ricotta-filled pasta with a light tomato basil sauce and witted spinach, topped with fresh ricotta.

Penne Aalio E Olio

sauteed with olive oil, fresh garlic, diced tomatoes, and spinach

Penne Alla Pomodoro

sauteed in a cherry tomato sauce with garlic & fresh herbs

Penne Con Asparagi

sauteed in a parmesan cream sauce with asparagus & pine nuts

Penne Alle Verdure

sauteed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, in an herb broth.

Penne Del Pastore

sauteed with italian sausage, garlic, white wine, & sundried tomatoes in a cherry tomato sauce topped with goat cheese.

Pollo Arrosto Alla Romano

roasted half chicken with garlic shallots, rosemary, lemon and olive oil. served with roasted potatoes.

Pollo Con Polenta

sauteed chicken breast with creamy herbed polenta, shiitake and cremini mushrooms, scallions, fresh tomatoes and lemon balsamico.

Maiale Al Latte

milk-braised pork shoulder over yukon gold mashed potatoes with aromatics and herbs.

Salmone Con Zenticchie

roasted salmon served over braised lentils with spinach, fresh tomatoes, lemon and olive oil.

Pesce Con Funghi

roasted tilapia with wild mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes and herbs.

Lampuga Alla Palermitana

roasted mahi mahi with red and yellow peppers, pine nuts, green olives, fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil and aged balsamic vinegar.

Pesce Del Giorno

fresh fish of the day roasted with wild mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, and herbs.

Pollo Al Limone

sauteed chicken breast in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach.

Pollo Pagliacci

roasted chicken breast with broccoli, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, and zucchini in a brandy sauce.

Vitello Sassi

available after 4pm daily. pan roasted veal medallions with baby artichokes, mushrooms, and herbs in a brandy sauce.

Artichokes

Olives

Tomatoes

Parmesan

Fontina

Mozzarella

Sausage

Prosciutto

Onions

Peppers

Mushrooms

Spinach

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, and grenadine

Zing Zang Bloody Mary

chicagos own zing zang mix dragged through the garden

Cheese

Cheese And Mushrooms

Cheese And Sausage

Fries Or Broccoli

Tiramisu

ladyfingers soaked in espresso and rum with mascarpone cheese and cocoa.

Profiteroles Al Pistacchio

delicate cream puffs, served warm with pistachio gelato and chocolate sauce.

Torta Lava

(gf). flourless semi-sweet chocolate cake with a molten chocolate center, served warm with mint chocolate gelato and fresh mixed berries.

Vasi Al Formaggio Di Menta

(gf). layers of peppermint cheesecake and gingerbread crumble with crusted peppermint candy, whipped cream and red berries.

Crostata Di Mele

warm granny smith apple tart served with cinnamon gelato and salted caramel sauce.

Torta Di Cioccolato Con Noci

homemade turtle brownie served warm with vanilla gelato, milk chocolate crumble, caramel and chocolate sauce.

Panettone

cranberry-apricot pound cake served warm with eggnog gelato, apricot compote, and roasted hazelnuts.

Gelati Or Sorbetti

Coffee And Hot Tea

Espresso

Cappucino

Cafe Latte

Milk

white or chocolate

Fruit Juices

orange, cranberry, tomato, pineapple or grapefruit

Toast

Bacon

Sausage

2 Eggs Any Style

House Potatoes

Fresh Fruit

Prosciutto Di Parma

Prosciutto E Melone

Linguine Or Rigatoni With Butter

Linguine Or Rigatoni With Tomato Sauce

or cream sauce or broccoli.

Gelati E Sorbetti

ask your server for today's selection.

Frutta Di Sottobosco

assorted mixed berries topped with fresh whipped cream.

Crema Alla Vaniglia

vanilla creme brulee with fresh berries.

Torta Lava

semisweet chocolate flour less cake served warm with mint chocolate chip gelato, raspberry sauce & berries.

Chardonnay

arancio, sicily, 2012

Pinot Grigio

vigne del sol, veneto 2011

Riesling

dr. pauly, "noble house" mosel 2012

Chardonnay

hess, "select" monterey 2011

Vermentino

santadi, sardegna 2011

Sauvignon Blanc

hall, napa valley 2012

Pinot Grigio

santa margherita, veneto 2012

Toscano

"rosso pesce," tuscany 2011

Red Blend

carpineto "dogajolo," tuscany 2011

Zinfandel

xyzin, "10 year old", california 2011

Merlot

raymond, california 2011

Malbec

santa julia "reserva", mendoza 2011

Valpolicella

tedeschi, "lucchine" veneto 2011

Chianti Classico

vicchiomaggio, "san jacopo" tuscany

Pinot Noir

castle rock, california 2011

Cabernet Sauvignon

louis m. martini, sonoma 2011

Red Blend

corsini, brillo rosso, tuscany 2009

Pinot Noir

belle glos, "meomi", california 2012

Cabernet Sauvignon

avalon, "napa", napa 2010

Moscata D'asti

bricco riella, 2012

Prosecco

la marca, veneto, nv

Eggs In A Frame

challa bread, one egg two pleces of bacon and sausage, served with house potatoes

Rigatoni Del Sardi

sausage, wild mushrooms, tomato sauce, and parmesan

French Toast & Jam

french toast with a vanilla bean batter, texas toast, red wine grape jam, mascarpone cheese & almonds

Sweet Pancakes

blueberry ricotta pancakes with blueberry-lemon compote

Baked Uovo Florentina

soft baked egg, fontina cheese, creamed spinach, ciabatta toast, and white truffle oil

Capicola Spinaci Benedict

spicy capicola ham, parmesan, spinach, toasted english muffin with hollandaise. served with house potatoes

Torta Di Salviata

fresh sage omelette with parmigiano reggiano. served with house potatoes

Caprese Panino

beefsteak tomato, mozzarella, and basil pesto on ciabatta bread. served with house potatoes

Rigatoni Alle Verdure

mild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, garlic, olive oil, & pine nuts

Ravioli Al Spinaci

spinach filled ravioli with a four cheese sauce, spinach, and a touch of tomato sauce

Pollo E Uoro

crispy chicken and bacon hash with two eggs any style. served with house potatoes

Focaccia Con Pollo

grilled chicken breast with portobello mushroom, provolone cheese, tomato and lemon mayonnaise on tomato focaccia. served with fried or mixed greens salad.

Pollo Al Limone

sauteed breast of chicken in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach