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Francesca's on Taylor
1400 West Taylor
Chicago, IL 60607
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Gluten Free
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Catering
Lunch
Antipasti
Calamari Fritti
$14.75
crispy fried rhode island calamari served with marinara
Bruschette alla Romana
$9.95
garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
Carpaccio con Carciofi*
$14.75
thinly-sliced raw sirloin with roasted artichoke hearts, capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, lemon, olive oil, and shaved grana padano
Insalate e Zuppe
Minestrone
$4.95
homemade italian vegetable soup
Soup of the Day
$4.95
ask your server for today's special
Insalata di Rucola
$7.75
arugula, fresh tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, and shaved parmesan
Caesar Salad*
$7.75
classic caesar salad with roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan
Insalata alla Francesca
$8.75
romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic
Lunch Combo
$11.95. Choose a soup or side salad & a half-portion entrée below
Rigatoni alle Verdure
Ciabatta alla Caprese
Rigatoni al Pomodoro
Panino con Polpette
Pizza
Napoletana
$13.75
arugula, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, provolone, and shaved parmesan
Quattro Stagioni*
$14.75
prosciutto, artichokes, mushrooms, olives, and egg
Piatti Principali
Insalata Cesare con Portobello*
$12.95
classic caesar salad with grilled portobello mushrooms, roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and parmigiano
Insalata Ghiottona
$13.95
italian chopped salad with romaine, marinated artichokes, black olives, genoa salami, provolone, roasted peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a zesty red wine vinaigrette
Insalata Pollo e Caprino
$14.95
mixed greens with grilled chicken breast, tomatoes, french green beans, crumbled goat cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata di Calamari
$15.95
fresh spinach tossed with fried calamari, red and yellow peppers, and a spicy cayenne pepper dressing
Panini
served with french fries or side salad
Caprese
$12.95
caprese sandwich of fresh tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and extra virgin olive oil on toasted ciabatta
Vegetali Grigliati
$13.95
grilled zucchini, yellow squash, peppers, and portobello mushrooms with tomatoes, basil, garlic, and creamy goat cheese on ciabatta
Pollo
$14.95
grilled chicken breast with portobello mushrooms, provolone cheese, tomatoes, and lemon mayonnaise on tomato focaccia
Polpette
$14.95
homemade meatballs, rustic tomato sauce, roasted onions, and sweet provolone on a french baguette
Davanti Burger*
$16.95
char prime burger, roasted tomatoes, crispy white cheddar, arugula, bacon jam, and roasted garlic aioli on a brioche bun
Paste e Secondi
Rigatoni alle Verdure
$12.95
sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts in an herb broth
Cappellacci Quattro Formaggi
$14.95
four cheese and spinach-filled pasta with shallots and green onions in a vodka tomato cream sauce
Linguine all'Amatriciana
$13.95
sautéed with pancetta and onions in a tomato sauce with parmigiano
Linguine con Cozze e Vongole
$15.95
sautéed with mussels, manila clams, garlic, and olive oil in a spicy marinara sauce
Pollo alla Parmigiana
$14.95
breaded chicken breast with tomato-basil sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, and a side of linguine pomodoro
Pollo con Zucchine e Pomodorini
$15.95
sautéed chicken breast with zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic, white wine, and crumbled goat cheese
Salmone con Porri e Funghi*
$16.95
roasted salmon with wild mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, and a leek cream sauce
*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
Antipasti
Calamari Fritti
$14.75
Crispy fried Rhode Island calamari with marinara
Cozze alla Marinara
$13.75
Prince Edward Island mussels in spicy tomato sauce
Bruschette alla Romana
$9.95
Garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
Bruschette con Rucola e Caprino
$11.25
Garlic toast with fresh tomatoes, arugula, and crumbled goat chees
Risotto Primavera
$12.75
Italian rice with asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, sweet peas, zucchini, red and yellow peppers, fresh tomatoes, and parmigiano
Carpaccio con Carciofi*
$14.75
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with roasted artichoke hearts, capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, lemon, olive oil, and shaved grana padano
Prosciutto e Asparagi
$11.95
Imported prosciutto di Parma with asparagus, fresh tomatoes, lemon, aged balsamic, and shaved parmesan chees
Insalate
Insalata alla Francesca
$8.75
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic
Caesar Salad*
$7.75
Classic Caesar with roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan
Insalata di Rucola
$7.75
Arugula, tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, and parmesan
Italian Wedge Salad
$9.75
Romaine wedge, tomatoes, and pepper bacon with gorgonzola dressing
Insalata di Asparagi
$9.25
Fresh asparagus with tomatoes and blue cheese, dressed with lemon and olive oil
Lenticchie e Spinaci
$10.95
Braised lentils served warm with sautéed spinach and crumbled goat cheese
Burrata con Pomodorini
$14.95
Creamy fresh mozzarella, baby heirloom tomatoes, basil, and aged balsamic
Pizza
Quattro Stagioni*
$14.75
Prosciutto, artichokes, mushrooms, olives, and egg
Napoletana
$13.75
Arugula, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, provolone, and shaved parmesan
Quattro Formaggi
$14.75
Mozzarella, mascarpone, blue, and swiss
Schiacciata alla Toscana
$13.75
Garlic, oregano, arugula, lemon, olive oil, shaved parmesan, truffle oil, mozzarella, and fontina cheese
Create Your Own (Any Two)
$14.75
Ingredients: Sausage, olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, onions, broccoli, anchovies, eggplant prosciutto
- Ingredients
- $2.00
- Extra Ingredients
- $1.00
Paste
Rigatoni alle Verdure
$17.95
Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts in an herb broth
Rigatoni della Nonna
$19.95
Sautéed with braised pot roast, carrots, onions, celery, tomatoes, herbs, and parmigiano
Cappellacci Quattro Formaggi
$20.95
Four cheese and spinach-filled pasta with shallots and green onions in a vodka tomato cream sauce
Linguine all'Amatriciana
$18.95
Sautéed with pancetta and onions in a tomato sauce with parmigiano
Conchiglie al Salmone
$22.95
Shell-shaped pasta sautéed with salmon, wild mushrooms, garlic, and herbs in a light tomato cream sauce
Linguine con Cozze e Vongole
$23.95
Sautéed with mussels, manila clams, garlic, and olive oil in a spicy marinara sauce
Secondi
Pollo Arrosto alla Romana
$21.95
Roasted half chicken with garlic, shallots, chili flakes, rosemary, lemon, and olive oil, served with roasted potatoes
Pollo con Zucchine e Pomodorini
$22.95
Sautéed chicken breast with zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic, white wine, and crumbled goat chees
Vitello alla Salvia*
$33.95
Roasted veal medallions with sage and a light tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella and prosciutto
Pesce Bianco con Asparagi*
$26.95
Pan-roasted Lake Superior whitefish with wild mushrooms, asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, white wine, garlic, lemon, and balsamico
Salmone con Porri e Funghi*
$27.95
Roasted salmon with wild mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, and a leek cream sauce
Barramundi alla Ligure*
$28.95
Sautéed Australian sea bass with manila clams, garlic, white wine, fresh tomatoes, and basil-pine nut pesto over sautéed spinach
Contorni
Pasta Aglio e Olio
$5.75Sausage and Peppers
$6.75Sautéed Shrimp
$8.25Roasted Potatoes
$5.75Sautéed Mixed Vegetables
$6.25Sautéed 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
Dolci
Torta di Cioccolato
$8.95
chocolate mousse with peanut butter crunchy crust
gluten-free
Babà Napoletano al Rum
$8.95
yeast-risen cakes soaked in rum syrup, served with white chocolate mascarpone cream, fresh strawberries, and candied pistachios
Profiteroles al Pistacchio
$8.95
delicate cream puffs served warm with pistachio gelato and chocolate sauce
Torta di Formaggio
$8.95
mascarpone cheesecake, cookie crust, blood orange compote, and whipped cream
Tiramisu
$8.95
ladyfingers soaked in espresso and rum with mascarpone cheese, cocoa, and chocolate sauce
Antipasti
Calamari in Padella
$14.75
Sautéed calamari with capers, fresh tomatoes, spinach, chili flakes, garlic, lemon, and olive oil
Cozze alla Marinara
$13.75
Prince Edward Island mussels in spicy tomato sauce
Carpaccio alla Francesca
$14.75
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, and parmigiano
Spinach Aglio e Olio
$6.75
Sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oil
Insalate
Insalata alla Francesca
$8.75
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic
Italian Wedge Salad
$9.75
Romaine wedge, tomatoes, and crispy pancetta with gorgonzola dressing
Caesar Salad
$7.75
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 con Asparagi
$17.95
Sautéed in a parmesan cream sauce with asparagus and pine nuts
Pasta Aglio e Olio
$14.95
Sautéed with olive oil, fresh garlic, diced tomatoes, & spinach
Pasta alle Verdure
$17.95
Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts in in an herb broth
Pasta del Pastore
$18.95
Sautéed with Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and white wine in a cherry tomato sauce topped with goat cheese
Secondi
Ask your server for today's gluten friendly specials!
Pollo al Limone
Sautéed chicken breast in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach
- Lunch $15.95
- Dinner $22.95
Pollo Pagliacci
Roasted chicken breast with broccoli, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, and zucchini in a brandy sauce
- Lunch $15.95
- Dinner $22.95
Pesce del Giorno
Fresh fish of the day with roasted mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, and herbs
- MP
Salmone Acqua Pazza
Roasted salmon with a spicy cherry tomato sauce, capers, garlic, and white wine over sautéed spinach
- Lunch $15.95
- Dinner $28.95
Main
Mussels Pomodoro
$6.00
steamed mussels served with spicy tomato sauce
Create-Your-Own-Pizza
$6.00
choose two: sausage, olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, onions, broccoli, anchovy, eggplant
- Add Prosciutto
- $2.00
Carpaccio alla Francesca
$8.00
thinly sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, lemon, olive oil and parmigiano
Bruschette alla Romana
$5.00
garlic toast with chopped tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
Polpette in Umido
$5.00
homemade meatballs braised in tomato sauce and herbs, served with arugula salad and parmesan
Insalata Cesare
$5.00
classic caesar salad with roasted peppers, garlic croutons and parmigiana
- Add Chicken
- $3.00
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, wild mushrooms & 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
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
11:30am - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Thursday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Friday:
11:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday:
11:30am - 11:00pm
About Us
Francesca's on Taylor features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. Chicago Magazine notes, "It brings a new kind of abbondanza to an old Italian neighborhood." It is the fourth restaurant opened by Chef Scott Harris, whose philosophy is to encourage the lively art of dining with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, good, rustic cooking, friendly service and fair prices. Anne Spiselman of Crain's Chicago Business observes: "A rolled-mesh ceiling, warm woods and geometric light fixtures give the room a rather clubby look, brightened during the day by light coming through the windows facing the street. The bar area is up a step or two, black-and-white photos decorate the walls, while white cloths and butcher paper cover tables set with bottles of good herbed olive oil."