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Franco's Ristorante
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300 W. 31st Street
Chicago, IL 60616
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Dinner
Appetizer
- Fried Calamari$15.00
Served with Marinara Sauce
- Grilled Calamari$17.00
- Bruschetta$9.00
Homemade Tomato Bruschetta on crispy crostini
- Sausage and Peppers$16.00
Homemade Sausage blend with roasted potatoes, peppers and onions
- Nonnas Meatball$14.00
Homemade Meatballs, topped with Parmesan Cheese and Basil
- Whipped Ricotta Tuffo$12.00
Whipped Ricotta Cheese, Homemade Orange Marmalade, Honey and Crispy Crostini's
- Stuffed Peppers$14.00
Spicy Anaheim peppers stuffed with our homemade sausage
- Baked Clams$19.00
1 Dozen Middle Neck clams, Topped with our Homemade Seasoned Breadcrumbs
- Minestrone Soup$3.50+
- Order Attention RequiredOut of stock
Nonnas Meatball
Homemade Meatballs, topped with Parmesan Cheese and Basil
Pizzette's
- Salsiccia e Rapini Pizzette$14.00
Sausage, Calabrian Chili's, Rapini and Mozzarella on our Flatbread Crust
- Bruschetta Pizzette$12.00
Homemade Bruschetta Mix with Mozzarella on our Flatbread Crust
- Franco's Pizzette$14.00
Crumbled Sausage, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Peppers and Mozzarella Cheese on our Flatbread Crust
- Cheese Pizette$8.00
Salads
- Caprese Salad$13.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil and Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Peppercorn Salad$12.00
Romaine, Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese and Peppercorn Dressing
- Beet Salad$14.00
Mixed Greens, Candied Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Caesar Salad$12.00
Romaine, Croutons, Caesar Dressing
- House Salad$10.00
Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Onions, Carrots, Balsamic Dressing
- Nonna's Meatball Salad$15.00
Romaine, Carrots, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Italian Vinaigrette, Nonna’s Meatball
- Chopped Salad$13.00
Carrots, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Roasted Peppers, Pasta, Blue Cheese
- Mario's Salad$15.00
Romaine, Mixed Field Greens, Olives, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Pepperoncini, Provolone, Salami
- Arugula Salad$13.00
Shaved Parmigiano Regiano Cheese, Italian Vinaigrette, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion
Pasta
- Jumbo Rigatoni$20.00
Jumbo Rigatoni in our 12-Hour Braised Pork and Beef Nonna's Gravy
- Pipette Vodka$18.00
Vodka Cream Sauce, Fresh Ricotta
- Fettuccine Alla Franco$20.00
Mushrooms, Chicken, Pesto Cream Sauce
- Orecchiette$20.00
Chicken, Spinach, Tomatoes, White Wine Sauce
- Shrimp Fra Diavolo$22.00
Linguini, Shrimp, Zesty Marinara Sauce
- Fusilli$18.00
Red Peppers, Peas, Light Tomato Sauce
- Pasta Marinara$16.00
- Penne Buttera$20.00
Sausage, Peas, Tomato Cream Sauce
- Gnocchi$20.00
Fresh Tomato Sauce
- Tortellini Carbonara$20.00
Prosciutto, Peas, Cream Sauce
- Buccatini$20.00
Calabrian Chilis, Crumbled Sausage, Roasted Garlic, Fresh Tomatoes
- Rigatoni Arrabiata$18.00
Zesty Marinara Sauce, Prosciutto
- Cheese Ravioli$18.00
- Spicy Penne Pesto$19.00
Spicy Pesto Cream Sauce, Prosciutto, Capers
- Kid Pasta$6.00
- Fettuccine Alfredo$18.00
Entree
- Chicken Giardniera$22.00
Breaded Cutlet, House-Made Giardiniera, Roasted Potatoes
- Chicken Marsala$20.00
Mushrooms, Sweet Marsala Wine, Served with Pasta
- Chicken Limon$20.00
Lemon Butter Sauce, Served with Pasta
- Chicken Piccata$20.00
Lemon Caper Sauce, On a bed of linguini
- Veal Marsala$24.00
Mushrooms, Sweet Marsala Wine, Served with Pasta
- Veal Limon$24.00
Lemon Butter Sauce, Served with Pasta
- Veal Piccata$22.00
Lemon Caper Sauce, On a bed of linguini
- Chicken Vesuvio$20.00
Bone-In, Peas, Roasted Garlic, Vesuvio Potatoes
- Pork Chop Vesuvio$25.00
Bone-In, Peas, Roasted Garlic, Vesuvio Potatoes
- Eggplant Parmigiana$18.00
Breaded, Marinara, Parmesan, Served on a bed of Penne Pasta
- Chicken Parmigiana$22.00
Breaded, Marinara, Parmesan, Served on a bed of Penne Pasta
- Veal Parmigiana$24.00
Breaded, Marinara, Parmesan, Served on a bed of Penne Pasta
- Breaded Veal Cutlet$24.00
Rapini, Fresh Tomatoes, Roasted Potatoes
- Pan Seared Salmon$23.00
Spinach, Tomatoes, Garlic, Roasted Potatoes
- Salsiccia e Rapini$18.00
Sausage, Calabrian Chili's, Rapini, Roasted Potatoes
- Chicken Milanese$22.00
Breaded Cutlet, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Italian Vinaigrette, Served on a Bed of Roasted Potatoes
- Veal Milanese$24.00
Breaded Cutlet, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Italian Vinaigrette, Served on a Bed of Roasted Potatoes
Sides
Dessert
- Tiramisu$8.00
Whipped mascarpone layered with rum and coffee soaked lady finger cookies
- Cannoli Dip$9.00
Franco’s modern take on an Italian classic Homemade Cannoli Filling with Pasta Chips for dipping
- Chocolate Fudge Cake$9.00
Moist layers of chocolate cake with rich, dark chocolate fudge
- Cannoli Cake$9.00
A family favorite! Layers of vanilla cake with our famous cannoli filling
Kids Menu
Lunch
Appetizer
- Fried Calamari$15.00
Served with Marinara Sauce
- Grilled Calamari$17.00
Served on a bed of Mixed Greens topped with balsamic glaze
- Bruschetta$9.00
Homemade Tomato Bruschetta on crispy crostini
- Sausage and Peppers$16.00
Homemade Sausage blend with roasted potatoes, peppers and onions
- Nonnas Meatball$14.00
Homemade Meatballs, topped with Parmesan Cheese and Basil
- Whipped Ricotta Tuffo$12.00
Ricotta, Orange Marmalade, Honey, Crostinis
- Stuffed Peppers$14.00
Spicy Anaheim Peppers stuffed with our Homemade Sausage
- Baked Clams$19.00
1 Dozen Middle Neck clams, Topped with our Homemade Seasoned Breadcrumbs
- Minestrone Soup$3.50+
- Soup of The Day$3.50+
Nonnas Meatball
Homemade Meatballs, topped with Parmesan Cheese and Basil
Pizzette's
- Salsiccia e Rapini Pizzette$14.00
Sausage, Calabrian Chili's, Rapini and Mozzarella on our Flatbread Crust
- Bruschetta Pizzette$12.00
Homemade Bruschetta Mix with Mozzarella on our Flatbread Crust
- Franco's Pizzette$14.00
Crumbled Sausage, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Peppers and Mozzarella Cheese on our Flatbread Crust
- Cheese Pizette$8.00
Salads
- Caesar Salad$12.00
Romaine, Croutons, Caesar Dressing
- Caprese Salad$13.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil and Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Peppercorn Salad$12.00
Romaine, Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese and Peppercorn Dressing
- Beet Salad$14.00
Mixed Greens, Candied Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette
- House Salad$10.00
Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Onions, Carrots, Balsamic Dressing
- Nonna's Meatball Salad$15.00
Romaine, Carrots, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Italian Vinaigrette, Nonna’s Meatball
- Chopped Salad$13.00
Carrots, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Roasted Peppers, Pasta, Blue Cheese
- Mario's Salad$15.00
Romaine, Mixed Field Greens, Olives, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Pepperoncini, Provolone, Salami
- Arugula Salad$13.00
Shaved Parmigiano Regiano Cheese, Italian Vinaigrette, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion
Pasta
- Jumbo Rigatoni$20.00
Jumbo Rigatoni in our 12-Hour Braised Pork and Beef Nonna's Gravy
- Pipette Vodka$18.00
Vodka Cream Sauce, Fresh Ricotta
- Fettuccine Alla Franco$20.00
Mushrooms, Chicken, Pesto Cream Sauce
- Orecchiette$20.00
Chicken, Spinach, Tomatoes, White Wine Sauce
- Shrimp Fra Diavolo$22.00
Linguini, Shrimp, Zesty Marinara Sauce
- Fusilli$18.00
Red Peppers, Peas, Light Tomato Sauce
- Pasta Marinara$16.00
- Penne Buttera$20.00
Sausage, Peas, Tomato Cream Sauce
- Gnocchi$20.00
Fresh Tomato Sauce
- Tortellini Carbonara$20.00
Prosciutto, Peas, Cream Sauce
- Buccatini$20.00
Calabrian Chilis, Crumbled Sausage, Roasted Garlic, Fresh Tomatoes
- Rigatoni Arrabiata$18.00
Zesty Marinara Sauce, Prosciutto
- Fettuccine Alfredo$18.00
- Cheese Ravioli$18.00
- Spicy Penne Pesto$19.00
Spicy Pesto Cream Sauce, Prosciutto, Capers
- Kid Pasta$6.00
Entree
- Chicken Giardniera$22.00
Breaded Cutlet, House-Made Giardiniera, Roasted Potatoes
- Chicken Marsala$20.00
Mushrooms, Sweet Marsala Wine, Served with Pasta
- Chicken Limon$20.00
Lemon Butter Sauce, Served with Pasta
- Veal Marsala$24.00
Mushrooms, Sweet Marsala Wine, Served with Pasta
- Veal Limon$24.00
Lemon Butter Sauce, Served with Pasta
- Chicken Vesuvio$20.00
Bone-In, Peas, Roasted Garlic, Vesuvio Potatoes
- Pork Chop Vesuvio$25.00
Bone-In, Peas, Roasted Garlic, Vesuvio Potatoes
- Eggplant Parmigiana$18.00
Breaded, Marinara, Parmesan, Served on a bed of Penne Pasta
- Chicken Parmigiana$22.00
Breaded, Marinara, Parmesan, Served on a bed of Penne Pasta
- Veal Parmigiana$24.00
Breaded, Marinara, Parmesan, Served on a bed of Penne Pasta
- Breaded Veal Cutlet$24.00
Rapini, Fresh Tomatoes, Roasted Potatoes
- Salsiccia e Rapini$18.00
Sausage, Calabrian Chili's, Rapini, Roasted Potatoes
- Pan Seared Salmon$23.00
Spinach, Tomatoes, Garlic, Roasted Potatoes
Sandwiches
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich$10.00
Chicken Breast, Mozzarella, Pesto Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Served on a Ciabatta
- Chicken Parmesan Sandwich$12.00
Breaded Chicken Breast, Mozzarella, Marinara
- Meatball Sandwich$12.00
Nonna’s Meatballs, Mozzarella, Marinara
- Breaded Pork Sandwich$12.00
Breaded Pork Cutlet, Rapini, Provolone Cheese, Garlic Aioli
- Steakburger$12.00
Half Pound Steak Burger, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion on Focaccia
- Italian Steakburger$13.00
Mozzarella, Garlic Aioli, Sautéed Peppers, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion on Focaccia
- Caprese Sandwich$11.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto Aioli, Tomatoes, Basil, Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Served on Toasted Focaccia
- Pepper & Egg Sandwich$12.00
Sides
Dessert
- Tiramisu$8.00
Whipped mascarpone layered with rum and coffee soaked lady finger cookies
- Cannoli Dip$9.00
Franco’s modern take on an Italian classic Homemade Cannoli Filling with Pasta Chips for dipping
- Chocolate Fudge Cake$9.00
Moist layers of chocolate cake with rich, dark chocolate fudge
- Cannoli Cake$9.00
A family favorite! Layers of vanilla cake with our famous cannoli filling
Sunday | 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm |
Monday | 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Tuesday | 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Wednesday | 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Thursday | 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Friday | 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Saturday | 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm |
The little place, with big taste. We are a family owned restaurant that takes pride in everything that we do. We've been serving Chicago for 30 years and don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Come in and enjoy authentic Italian! We have everything from famous whipped ricotta tuffo to our house-made gnocchi.
300 W. 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616