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Francesca's Amici
174 North York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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Gluten Free
Catering
Dessert Menu
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Gluten Free
Antipasti
Calamari in Padella
$14.75
Sautéed calamari with capers, fresh tomatoes, spinach, chili flakes, garlic, lemon, and olive oil
Spinach Aglio e Olio
$6.75
Sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oil
Carpaccio alla Francesca*
$14.75
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, and parmigiano
Insalate
Insalata alla Francesca
$8.75
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic
Caesar Salad*
$7.95
Classic Caesar with roasted peppers and shaved parmesan
Insalata di Asparagi
$9.25
Fresh asparagus with tomatoes and blue cheese, dressed with lemon and olive oil
Pizze
Additional Ingredients ($1 each): Italian sausage, black olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, broccoli, eggplant, or zucchini
Pizza Margherita
$14.75
Roasted plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
Paste
Pasta al Pomodoro
$15.95
Sautéed in a cherry tomato sauce with garlic and fresh herbs
Pasta Alle Verdure
$19.95
Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts in in an herb broth
Pasta Aglio e Olio
$14.95
Sautéed with olive oil, fresh garlic, diced tomatoes, and spinach
Pasta all'Arlecchino
$26.95
Sautéed with shrimp, sea scallops, manila clams, garlic, and olive oil in a spicy cherry tomato sauce
Secondi
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Pollo al Limone
$22.95
Sautéed chicken breast in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach
Pollo Siciliana
$20.95
Roasted chicken thighs simmered in garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, Castelvetrano olives, oregano, and dates
Salmone alla Fresca
$25.95
Grilled salmon with tomatoes, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil and lemon over grilled asparagus
Dolci
Frutta di Sottobosco
$8.95
Fresh mixed berries topped with homemade whipped cream
Gelati e Sorbetti
$6.95
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*These food items can be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Appetizers
Bruschette alla Romana
garlic toast with tomatoes, basil & fresh mozzarella
- Half $35.00
- Full $70.00
Funghi alla Sorella
mushroom caps stuffed with goat cheese & herbs
- Half $35.00
- Full $69.00
Risotto con Funghi
italian rice with wild mushrooms, herbs, garlic & fresh mozzarella
- Half $48.00
- Full $94.00
Prosciutto e Carciofi
artichokes wrapped with prosciutto
- Half $40.00
- Full $79.00
Polpette di Granchio
mini crab cakes served with red pepper aioli
- Half $65.00
- Full $120.00
Prosciutto e Capesante
sea scallops wrapped with prosciutto
- Half $55.00
- Full $108.00
Gamberi al Fresco
shrimp with wild mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, lemon, balsamico & basil
- Half $58.00
- Full $112.00
Salads
Dinner Salad
romaine, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, olive oil & balsamico
- Half $34.00
- Full $64.00
- Chicken (Half)
- $18.00
- Chicken (Full)
- $36.00
- Shrimp (Half)
- $32.00
- Shrimp (Full)
- $64.00
Caesar Salad
classic caesar with garlic croutons, roasted peppers & parmesan
- Half $34.00
- Full $64.00
- Chicken (Half)
- $18.00
- Chicken (Full)
- $36.00
- Shrimp (Half)
- $32.00
- Shrimp (Full)
- $64.00
Insalata Caprese
sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & olive oil
- Half $37.00
- Full $72.00
Insalata di Asparagi
asparagus, tomatoes & blue cheese dressed with lemon & olive oil
- Half $39.00
- Full $76.00
Insalata alla Francesca
romaine, endive, radicchio, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, green beans, pea pods, olive oil, balsamico & blue cheese
- Half $37.00
- Full $72.00
- Chicken (Half)
- $18.00
- Chicken (Full)
- $36.00
- Shrimp (Half)
- $32.00
- Shrimp (Full)
- $64.00
Pastas
choice of rigatoni or linguine
Al Pomodoro
light tomato basil sauce with garlic & olive oil
- Half $50.00
- Full $95.00
Con Mozzarella
light tomato basil sauce with fresh mozzarella
- Half $59.00
- Full $98.00
Alla Siciliana
spicy tomato sauce, roasted eggplant & parmesan
- Half $55.00
- Full $94.00
Alle Verdure
wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil & pine nuts
- Half $72.00
- Full $120.00
Dei Sardi
sausage, wild mushrooms, tomato sauce & parmesan
- Half $72.00
- Full $120.00
Con Asparagi
light cream sauce with asparagus & pine nuts
- Half $69.00
- Full $98.00
Con Pollo
light basil cream sauce with chicken, spinach & pine nuts
- Half $78.00
- Full $142.00
Polpette
homemade meatballs with tomato sauce & parmesan
- Half $78.00
- Full $142.00
Ravioli ai Spinaci
spinach-filled ravioli with a four-cheese sauce, spinach & a touch of tomato sauce
- Half $75.00
- Full $135.00
Entrées
Pollo Arrosto alla Romana
pan-roasted breast of chicken with garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon & olive oil, served with roasted potatoes
- Half $80.00
- Full $155.00
Pollo Pagliacci
roasted breast of chicken with broccoli, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini & garlic
- Half $80.00
- Full $155.00
Pollo Sassi
roasted breast of chicken with baby artichokes, wildmushrooms & herbs in a light brandy sauce
- Half $80.00
- Full $155.00
Pollo al Limone
sautéed breast of chicken in a lemon white wine sauce with capers & spinach
- Half $80.00
- Full $155.00
Pesce ai Funghi
pan-roasted tilapia with wild mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes & herbs
- Half $80.00
- Full $155.00
Salmone Acqua Pazza
roasted salmon with a spicy cherry tomato sauce, capers, garlic & white wine over sautéed spinach
- Half $97.00
- Full $189.00
Filetto con Barolo
roasted filet mignon medallions with baby spinach, wild mushrooms & a barolo red wine sauce
- Half $120.00
- Full $230.00
Sides
Polpette in Umido
homemade meatballs braised in tomato sauce & herbs
- Half $39.00
- Full $78.00
Sausage & Peppers
italian sausage with roasted peppers, onions & garlic
- Half $39.00
- Full $78.00
Sautéed Mixed Vegetables
sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli & cherry tomatoes with garlic & white wine
- Half $36.00
- Full $72.00
Sautéed Spinach
sautéed baby spinach with garlic, lemon & extra virgin olive oil
- Half $34.00
- Full $68.00
Roasted Potatoes
oven-roasted potatoes with garlic, shallots, rosemary & olive oil
- Half $28.00
- Full $52.00
Dolci
Tiramisu
$8.95
ladyfingers soaked in espresso and rum with mascarpone cheese, cocoa, and chocolate sauce
Torta di Cioccolato
$8.95
homemade flourless chocolate cake with molten chocolate center, served warm with mint-chocolate gelato
Profiteroles al Pistacchio
$8.95
delicate cream puffs served warm with pistachio gelato and chocolate sauce
Fichi con Gelato e Miele
$8.95
fresh mission figs, white chocolate gelato, and lemon zest over marcona almonds with a drizzle of honey and olive oil
Torta di Mele
$8.95
baked cinnamon apples with puff pastry, toasted almonds, caramel sauce, and vanilla gelato
Sloppy Sundae
$8.95
our italian ice cream sundae made with vanilla bean gelato, chocolate sauce, candied pecans, whipped cream, and a cherry on top
Antipasti
Bruschette alla Romana
$9.95
Garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
Calamari Fritti
$14.75
Crispy fried calamari with marinara
Carpaccio alla Francesca*
$14.75
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, lemon, olive oil, and parmigiano
Polpette in Umido
$10.95
Homemade meatballs braised in tomato sauce and herbs, served with arugula and parmesa
Insalate
Insalata alla Francesca
$8.75
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with peapods, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers with crumbled blue cheese, lemon, and balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata Cesare*
$7.95
Classic Caesar with roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan
Burrata con Cavoletti
$15.95
Creamy fresh mozzarella, roasted Brussels sprouts, spiced fennel, and pistachio gremolata
Pizza
Pizza Margherita
$13.75
San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and extra virgin olive oil
Pizza alla Calabrese
$14.75
San Marzano tomatoes, shaved onions, crumbled sausage, basil, chili flake, parmigiana, and herb breadcrumbs
Paste
Rigatoni del Boscaiolo
$21.95
Sautéed with wild mushrooms, braised veal, herbs, garlic, and olive oil in a tomato sauce
Cavatelli Alle Verdure
$19.95
House-made 8-finger cavatelli sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, escarole, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil in an herb broth
Linguine all'Arlecchino
$26.95
Sautéed with shrimp, sea scallops, manila clams, garlic, and olive oil in a spicy cherry tomato sauce
Agnolotti alla Piemontes
$21.95
Little pillows filled with Stracchino cheese in a light brown butter brodo with chives and basil
Secondi
Pollo Arrosto alla Romana
$22.95
Roasted half chicken with garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon, and olive oil, served with roasted potatoes
Salmone con Cavoletti
$25.95
Grilled salmon with roasted Brussels sprouts, crispy pancetta, Calabrian chilies, and aged balsamic vinegar
Pollo Siciliana
$20.95
Roasted chicken thighs simmered in garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, Castelvetrano olives, oregano, and dates
Pesce Bianco al Limone
$23.95
Sautéed whitefish with a lemon white wine sauce, capers, and sautéed spinach
Costoletta di Maiale Sassi
$34.95
Double cut 14 oz. pan-roasted Duroc pork chop with wild mushrooms, baby artichokes, herbs, and a brandy sauce
Contorni
Pasta Aglio e Olio
$5.75Sautéed Shrimp
$8.25Sautéed Mixed Vegetables
$6.25Sausage and Peppers
$6.75Roasted Potatoes
$5.75Sautéed Spinach
$6.75
*These Food Items Can Be Served Raw or Undercooked. Consuming Raw or Undercooked Meats, Poultry, Seafood, Shellfish, or Eggs May Increase Your Risk of Foodborne Illness
Main
Parmesan Puffs
$5.00
Fried Parmesan Puffs Drizzled with Honey and Chives
Bruschette alla Romana
$5.00
Garlic Toast with Tomatoes, Basil, and Fresh Mozzarella
Polpette in Umido
$5.00
Homemade Meatballs Braised in Tomato Sauce and Herbs, Served with Arugula Salad and Parmesan
Sausage and Peppers
$5.00
Italian Sausage with Roasted Peppers, Onions, Garlic, and Tomato Sauce
Pizza Margherita
$8.00
San Marzano Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pizza alla Calabrese
$9.00
San Marzano Tomatoes, Shaved Onions, Crumbled Sausage, Basil, Chili Flake, Parmigiana, and Herb Breadcrumbs