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Italian
Francesca's Intimo
293 E. ILLINOIS RD
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
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Lunch Menu
ANTIPASTI
Bruschette con Spinaci
Garlic toast, tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, sauteed spinach$13.00
Nonna's Meatballs
whipped ricotta, pomodoro, toasted ciabatta$16.00
Lenticchie e Spinaci
Braised Lentils, wilted spinach and goat cheese$16.00Cozze Bianco o Rosso
PEI mussels with your choice of white wine sauce or marinara sauce.$18.00Risotto e Gamberi
Saffron risotto, shrimp, tomatoes, zucchini$24.00
Sophia's Sausage & Peppers
roasted peppers & italian sausage$16.00Calamari Fritti
Crispy calamari, lemon, marinara$20.00
INSALATE

Asparagi
Asparagus, tomato, blue cheese, lemon, extra virgin olive oil$13.00
Insalata Cesare
romaine, garlic croutons, shaved parmigiano, caesar dressing$12.00
Italian Chopped
romaine, radicchio, castelvetrano olives, pepperoncini, blue cheese, crispy prosciutto, tomatoes, marinated artichokes, red wine vinaigrette$17.00Insalata alla Francesca
romaine, endive, radicchio, tomatoes, pea podss, green beans, carrots, cucumbers, blue cheese, lemon, balsamic vinaigrette$14.00Insalata Lamponi
Mixed greens, caramelized walnuts, blue cheese, raspberry vinaigrette$15.00
PASTA
Rigatoni Pastore
Sausage, garlic, white wine, mushroom, sun-dried tomato, tomato-basil sauce, goat cheese$24.00Rigatoni Pomodoro
Tomato-basil sauce$20.00Linguine alla Caruso
Shrimp, garlic, olive oil, tomato-basil & pine nut pesto$28.00
Rigatoni alla Vodka
vodka sauce, crumbled sausage, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano$24.00Linguine Arrabiata
Spicy tomato sauce, parsley, parmigiano$22.00
SECONDI
Panino con Polpette
Nonna's meatballs, pomodoro, roasted onions, sharp provolone, French baguette$18.00Panino alla Caprese
Fresh tomato, basil, mozzarella, pesto, rustic baguette.$14.00Panino Pollo alla Parmigiana
Crispy chicken, pomodoro, mozzarella, parmigiano, arugula, toasted baguette$19.00Panino con Vegetali Grigliata
Grilled zucchini, yellow squash, roasted onion, roasted peppers, tomato, basil, creamy goat cheese, rustic baguette$16.00Pollo Milanese
crispy chicken, rigatoni alla vodka, cherry tomatoes, arugula, red onion, grana padana$25.00
Salmone alla Fresca
seared atlantic salmon, avocado, red onion, tomato, asparagus, basil$32.00Davanti Burger
bacon jam, roasted tomatoes, cheese curd, arugula, roasted garlic aioli, parmesan-porcini fries$21.00
*Dinner Menu
ANTIPASTI
Bruschette con Spinaci
Garlic toast, tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, sauteed spinach$13.00Risotto e Gamberi
Saffron risotto, shrimp, tomatoes, zucchini$24.00
Roasted Beets
walnut butter, creme fraiche, chives$14.00
Sophia's Sausage & Peppers
roasted peppers & italian sausage$16.00
Nonna's Meatballs
whipped ricotta, pomodoro, toasted ciabatta$16.00Cozze Bianco o Rosso
PEI mussels with your choice of white wine sauce or marinara sauce.$20.00Calamari Fritti
Crispy calamari, lemon, marinara$21.00
Lenticchie e Spinaci
Braised Lentils, wilted spinach and goat cheese$16.00Pizza Pastore
Plum tomato, goat cheese, sundried tomato, mushroom$17.00
INSALTE

Asparagi
Asparagus, tomato, blue cheese, lemon, extra virgin olive oil$15.00
Insalata Cesare
romaine, garlic croutons, shaved parmigiano, caesar dressing$14.00
Italian Chopped
romaine, radicchio, castelvetrano olives, pepperoncini, blue cheese, crispy prosciutto, tomatoes, marinated artichokes, red wine vinaigrette$17.00Insalata alla Francesca
romaine, endive, radicchio, tomatoes, pea podss, green beans, carrots, cucumbers, blue cheese, lemon, balsamic vinaigrette$15.00Insalata Lamponi
Mixed greens, caramelized walnuts, blue cheese, raspberry vinaigrette$15.00
PASTA
Rigatoni Pastore
Sausage, garlic, white wine, mushroom, sun-dried tomato, tomato-basil sauce, goat cheese$28.00Linguine Arrabiata
Spicy tomato sauce, parsley, parmigiano$24.00
Rigatoni alla Vodka
vodka sauce, crumbled sausage, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano$28.00Linguine alla Caruso
Shrimp, garlic, olive oil, tomato-basil & pine nut pesto$34.00
Dana's Bolognese
spaghetti, bolognese, basil, pecorino$27.00Rigatoni Primavera
Zucchini, yellow squash, red pepper, peas, asparagus, onion, tomato-basil sauce$27.00Linguine alla Sora Assunta
Sea Scallops, spinach, tomato-cream sauce$36.00Ravioli ai Spinaci
Spinach filled pasta, four cheese & pomodoro sauce, spinach, parmigiano$25.00
SECONDI
Parmigiana di Melanzane
Baked eggplant, tomato-basil sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano. Server with linguine.$28.00
Salmone alla Fresca
seared atlantic salmon, avocado, red onion, tomato, asparagus, basil$32.00Pollo Milanese
crispy chicken, rigatoni alla vodka, cherry tomatoes, arugula, red onion, grana padana$33.00
Pesce Bianco Pagliacci
sauteed whitefish, roasted zucchini, mushroons, broccoli, tomatoes, spinach$33.00
Pollo Arrosto Romana
Roasted half chicken with garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon and olive oil, served with roasted potatoes$34.00Filetto al Barolo e Funghi
8 oz pan roasted filet mignon, spinach, cremini mushrooms, Barolo sauce$54.00
Kids Menu
Kids
Kid Spaghetti & Meatball
with tomato sauce$9.95Kid Rigatoni
With choice of sauce$9.95Kid Chicken Tenders
Crispy tenders with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries$10.95Kid Chicken Breast
Grilled chicken with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries$10.95Kid Salmon
Roasted salmon with lemon mayo and choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries$10.95Kid Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites
Choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries$10.95OUT OF STOCK
Ravioli ai Spinaci
$25.00
Spinach filled pasta, four cheese & pomodoro sauce, spinach, parmigiano
Customize your item
Pasta Protein
Optional
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All hours
| Sunday | 11:30 am - 9:15 pm |
| Monday | 11:30 am - 9:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 9:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 9:15 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 9:15 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 9:45 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am - 9:45 pm |
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