Franco's Ristorante Menu

300 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616
  • Appetizer

    • Fried Calamari

      Served with Marinara Sauce
      $15.00
    • Grilled Calamari

      $17.00
    • Bruschetta

      Homemade Tomato Bruschetta on crispy crostini
      $9.00
    • Sausage And Peppers

      Homemade Sausage blend with roasted potatoes, peppers and onions
      $16.00
    • Nonnas Meatball

      Homemade Meatballs, topped with Parmesan Cheese and Basil
      $14.00
    • Whipped Ricotta Tuffo

      Whipped Ricotta Cheese, Homemade Orange Marmalade, Honey and Crispy Crostini's
      $12.00
    • Stuffed Peppers

      Spicy Anaheim peppers stuffed with our homemade sausage
      $14.00
    • Baked Clams

      1 Dozen Middle Neck clams, Topped with our Homemade Seasoned Breadcrumbs
      $19.00
    • Minestrone Soup

      $3.50
    • Order Attention Required

      $0.00
  • Pizzette's

    • Salsiccia E Rapini Pizzette

      Sausage, Calabrian Chili's, Rapini and Mozzarella on our Flatbread Crust
      $14.00
    • Bruschetta Pizzette

      Homemade Bruschetta Mix with Mozzarella on our Flatbread Crust
      $12.00
    • Franco's Pizzette

      Crumbled Sausage, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Peppers and Mozzarella Cheese on our Flatbread Crust
      $14.00
    • Cheese Pizette

      $8.00
  • Salads

    • Caprese Salad

      Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil and Balsamic Vinaigrette
      $13.00
    • Peppercorn Salad

      Romaine, Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese and Peppercorn Dressing
      $12.00
    • Beet Salad

      Mixed Greens, Candied Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette
      $14.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine, Croutons, Caesar Dressing
      $12.00
    • House Salad

      Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Onions, Carrots, Balsamic Dressing
      $10.00
    • Nonna's Meatball Salad

      Romaine, Carrots, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Italian Vinaigrette, Nonna’s Meatball
      $15.00
    • Chopped Salad

      Carrots, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Roasted Peppers, Pasta, Blue Cheese
      $13.00
    • Mario's Salad

      Romaine, Mixed Field Greens, Olives, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Pepperoncini, Provolone, Salami
      $15.00
    • Arugula Salad

      Shaved Parmigiano Regiano Cheese, Italian Vinaigrette, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion
      $13.00
  • Pasta

    • Jumbo Rigatoni

      Jumbo Rigatoni in our 12-Hour Braised Pork and Beef Nonna's Gravy
      $20.00
    • Pipette Vodka

      Vodka Cream Sauce, Fresh Ricotta
      $18.00
    • Fettuccine Alla Franco

      Mushrooms, Chicken, Pesto Cream Sauce
      $20.00
    • Orecchiette

      Chicken, Spinach, Tomatoes, White Wine Sauce
      $20.00
    • Shrimp Fra Diavolo

      Linguini, Shrimp, Zesty Marinara Sauce
      $22.00
    • Fusilli

      Red Peppers, Peas, Light Tomato Sauce
      $18.00
    • Pasta Marinara

      $16.00
    • Penne Buttera

      Sausage, Peas, Tomato Cream Sauce
      $20.00
    • Gnocchi

      Fresh Tomato Sauce
      $20.00
    • Tortellini Carbonara

      Prosciutto, Peas, Cream Sauce
      $20.00
    • Buccatini

      Calabrian Chilis, Crumbled Sausage, Roasted Garlic, Fresh Tomatoes
      $20.00
    • Rigatoni Arrabiata

      Zesty Marinara Sauce, Prosciutto
      $18.00
    • Cheese Ravioli

      $18.00
    • Spicy Penne Pesto

      Spicy Pesto Cream Sauce, Prosciutto, Capers
      $19.00
    • Kid Pasta

      $6.00
    • Fettuccine Alfredo

      $18.00
  • Entree

    • Chicken Giardniera

      Breaded Cutlet, House-Made Giardiniera, Roasted Potatoes
      $22.00
    • Chicken Marsala

      Mushrooms, Sweet Marsala Wine, Served with Pasta
      $20.00
    • Chicken Limon

      Lemon Butter Sauce, Served with Pasta
      $20.00
    • Chicken Piccata

      Lemon Caper Sauce, On a bed of linguini
      $20.00
    • Veal Marsala

      Mushrooms, Sweet Marsala Wine, Served with Pasta
      $24.00
    • Veal Limon

      Lemon Butter Sauce, Served with Pasta
      $24.00
    • Veal Piccata

      Lemon Caper Sauce, On a bed of linguini
      $22.00
    • Chicken Vesuvio

      Bone-In, Peas, Roasted Garlic, Vesuvio Potatoes
      $20.00
    • Pork Chop Vesuvio

      Bone-In, Peas, Roasted Garlic, Vesuvio Potatoes
      $25.00
    • Eggplant Parmigiana

      Breaded, Marinara, Parmesan, Served on a bed of Penne Pasta
      $18.00
    • Chicken Parmigiana

      Breaded, Marinara, Parmesan, Served on a bed of Penne Pasta
      $22.00
    • Veal Parmigiana

      Breaded, Marinara, Parmesan, Served on a bed of Penne Pasta
      $24.00
    • Breaded Veal Cutlet

      Rapini, Fresh Tomatoes, Roasted Potatoes
      $24.00
    • Pan Seared Salmon

      Spinach, Tomatoes, Garlic, Roasted Potatoes
      $23.00
    • Salsiccia E Rapini

      Sausage, Calabrian Chili's, Rapini, Roasted Potatoes
      $18.00
    • Chicken Milanese

      Breaded Cutlet, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Italian Vinaigrette, Served on a Bed of Roasted Potatoes
      $22.00
    • Veal Milanese

      Breaded Cutlet, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Italian Vinaigrette, Served on a Bed of Roasted Potatoes
      $24.00
  • Sides

    • Sauteed Mushrooms

      $7.00
    • Sauteed Rapini

      $7.00
    • Sauteed Spinach

      $7.00
    • Sautéed Broccoli

      $7.00
    • Side Sausage

      $8.00
    • Side Meatballs

      $9.00
    • Vesuvio Potatoes

      $7.00
    • Roasted Potatoes

      $7.00
    • Side Of Giardiniera

      $4.00
    • Side Of Sauce

      $3.00
    • Loaf Of Bread

      $3.50
  • Dessert

    • Tiramisu

      Whipped mascarpone layered with rum and coffee soaked lady finger cookies
      $8.00
    • Cannoli Dip

      Franco’s modern take on an Italian classic Homemade Cannoli Filling with Pasta Chips for dipping
      $9.00
    • Chocolate Fudge Cake

      Moist layers of chocolate cake with rich, dark chocolate fudge
      $9.00
    • Cannoli Cake

      A family favorite! Layers of vanilla cake with our famous cannoli filling
      $9.00
  • Kids Menu

    • Chicken Tenders & Fries

      $7.00
    • Kids Pasta

      $7.00
    • Cheese Pizza

      $8.00
    • Sausage Pizza

      $9.00
    • Kid's Spaghetti And Meatball

      $8.00
  • Appetizer

    • Fried Calamari

      Served with Marinara Sauce
      $15.00
    • Grilled Calamari

      Served on a bed of Mixed Greens topped with balsamic glaze
      $17.00
    • Bruschetta

      Homemade Tomato Bruschetta on crispy crostini
      $9.00
    • Sausage And Peppers

      Homemade Sausage blend with roasted potatoes, peppers and onions
      $16.00
    • Nonnas Meatball

      Homemade Meatballs, topped with Parmesan Cheese and Basil
      $14.00
    • Whipped Ricotta Tuffo

      Ricotta, Orange Marmalade, Honey, Crostinis
      $12.00
    • Stuffed Peppers

      Spicy Anaheim Peppers stuffed with our Homemade Sausage
      $14.00
    • Baked Clams

      1 Dozen Middle Neck clams, Topped with our Homemade Seasoned Breadcrumbs
      $19.00
    • Minestrone Soup

      $3.50
    • Soup Of The Day

      $3.50
  • Pizzette's

    • Salsiccia E Rapini Pizzette

      Sausage, Calabrian Chili's, Rapini and Mozzarella on our Flatbread Crust
      $14.00
    • Bruschetta Pizzette

      Homemade Bruschetta Mix with Mozzarella on our Flatbread Crust
      $12.00
    • Franco's Pizzette

      Crumbled Sausage, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Peppers and Mozzarella Cheese on our Flatbread Crust
      $14.00
    • Cheese Pizette

      $8.00
  • Salads

    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine, Croutons, Caesar Dressing
      $12.00
    • Caprese Salad

      Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil and Balsamic Vinaigrette
      $13.00
    • Peppercorn Salad

      Romaine, Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese and Peppercorn Dressing
      $12.00
    • Beet Salad

      Mixed Greens, Candied Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette
      $14.00
    • House Salad

      Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Onions, Carrots, Balsamic Dressing
      $10.00
    • Nonna's Meatball Salad

      Romaine, Carrots, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Italian Vinaigrette, Nonna’s Meatball
      $15.00
    • Chopped Salad

      Carrots, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Roasted Peppers, Pasta, Blue Cheese
      $13.00
    • Mario's Salad

      Romaine, Mixed Field Greens, Olives, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Pepperoncini, Provolone, Salami
      $15.00
    • Arugula Salad

      Shaved Parmigiano Regiano Cheese, Italian Vinaigrette, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion
      $13.00
  • Pasta

    • Jumbo Rigatoni

      Jumbo Rigatoni in our 12-Hour Braised Pork and Beef Nonna's Gravy
      $20.00
    • Pipette Vodka

      Vodka Cream Sauce, Fresh Ricotta
      $18.00
    • Fettuccine Alla Franco

      Mushrooms, Chicken, Pesto Cream Sauce
      $20.00
    • Orecchiette

      Chicken, Spinach, Tomatoes, White Wine Sauce
      $20.00
    • Shrimp Fra Diavolo

      Linguini, Shrimp, Zesty Marinara Sauce
      $22.00
    • Fusilli

      Red Peppers, Peas, Light Tomato Sauce
      $18.00
    • Pasta Marinara

      $16.00
    • Penne Buttera

      Sausage, Peas, Tomato Cream Sauce
      $20.00
    • Gnocchi

      Fresh Tomato Sauce
      $20.00
    • Tortellini Carbonara

      Prosciutto, Peas, Cream Sauce
      $20.00
    • Buccatini

      Calabrian Chilis, Crumbled Sausage, Roasted Garlic, Fresh Tomatoes
      $20.00
    • Rigatoni Arrabiata

      Zesty Marinara Sauce, Prosciutto
      $18.00
    • Fettuccine Alfredo

      $18.00
    • Cheese Ravioli

      $18.00
    • Spicy Penne Pesto

      Spicy Pesto Cream Sauce, Prosciutto, Capers
      $19.00
    • Kid Pasta

      $6.00
  • Entree

    • Chicken Giardniera

      Breaded Cutlet, House-Made Giardiniera, Roasted Potatoes
      $22.00
    • Chicken Marsala

      Mushrooms, Sweet Marsala Wine, Served with Pasta
      $20.00
    • Chicken Limon

      Lemon Butter Sauce, Served with Pasta
      $20.00
    • Veal Marsala

      Mushrooms, Sweet Marsala Wine, Served with Pasta
      $24.00
    • Veal Limon

      Lemon Butter Sauce, Served with Pasta
      $24.00
    • Chicken Vesuvio

      Bone-In, Peas, Roasted Garlic, Vesuvio Potatoes
      $20.00
    • Pork Chop Vesuvio

      Bone-In, Peas, Roasted Garlic, Vesuvio Potatoes
      $25.00
    • Eggplant Parmigiana

      Breaded, Marinara, Parmesan, Served on a bed of Penne Pasta
      $18.00
    • Chicken Parmigiana

      Breaded, Marinara, Parmesan, Served on a bed of Penne Pasta
      $22.00
    • Veal Parmigiana

      Breaded, Marinara, Parmesan, Served on a bed of Penne Pasta
      $24.00
    • Breaded Veal Cutlet

      Rapini, Fresh Tomatoes, Roasted Potatoes
      $24.00
    • Salsiccia E Rapini

      Sausage, Calabrian Chili's, Rapini, Roasted Potatoes
      $18.00
    • Pan Seared Salmon

      Spinach, Tomatoes, Garlic, Roasted Potatoes
      $23.00
  • Sandwiches

    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

      Chicken Breast, Mozzarella, Pesto Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Served on a Ciabatta
      $10.00
    • Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

      Breaded Chicken Breast, Mozzarella, Marinara
      $12.00
    • Meatball Sandwich

      Nonna’s Meatballs, Mozzarella, Marinara
      $12.00
    • Breaded Pork Sandwich

      Breaded Pork Cutlet, Rapini, Provolone Cheese, Garlic Aioli
      $12.00
    • Steakburger

      Half Pound Steak Burger, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion on Focaccia
      $12.00
    • Italian Steakburger

      Mozzarella, Garlic Aioli, Sautéed Peppers, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion on Focaccia
      $13.00
    • Caprese Sandwich

      Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto Aioli, Tomatoes, Basil, Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Served on Toasted Focaccia
      $11.00
    • Pepper & Egg Sandwich

      $12.00
  • Sides

    • Sauteed Mushrooms

      $7.00
    • Sauteed Rapini

      $7.00
    • Sauteed Spinach

      $7.00
    • Sautéed Broccoli

      $7.00
    • Side Meatballs

      $9.00
    • Side Of Giardiniera

      $4.00
    • Side Of Sauce

      $3.00
    • Side Sausage

      $8.00
    • Vesuvio Potatoes

      $7.00
    • Side Of Fries

      $4.00
  • Dessert

    • Tiramisu

      Whipped mascarpone layered with rum and coffee soaked lady finger cookies
      $8.00
    • Cannoli Dip

      Franco’s modern take on an Italian classic Homemade Cannoli Filling with Pasta Chips for dipping
      $9.00
    • Chocolate Fudge Cake

      Moist layers of chocolate cake with rich, dark chocolate fudge
      $9.00
    • Cannoli Cake

      A family favorite! Layers of vanilla cake with our famous cannoli filling
      $9.00

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