Business Hours:
| Sunday: | Closed |
| Monday: | Closed |
| Tuesday: | 03:00pm to 09:00pm |
| Wednesday: | 03:00pm to 09:00pm |
| Thursday: | 03:00pm to 09:00pm |
| Friday: | 03:00pm to 10:00pm |
| Saturday: | 04:00pm to 10:00pm |
American Restaurants:
Caffe Italia Restaurants/Food & Dining in Chicago, IL 2625 N Harlem Ave
- Uno's Pizzeria Restaurants/Food & Dining in Gurnee, IL
6593 Route 132
- Sams Place Restaurants/Food & Dining in Mount Prospect, IL
15 W Prospect Ave Ste Mt
Franchesco's Ristorante Service List
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Catering Menu
Catering Beverages
2 Liter Pepsi Products
Selection includes Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Orange Crush, Sierra Mist, or Rootbeer
$3.50 Dark Roast Italian Coffee
Includes Coffee, Coffee cups, Creamer and Sugars
per person
$3.50 Beer, Wine, Soda "2hr Package"
Contact Sales for more information. 815.229.0800
Full Open Bar Package "2hr Package"
Contact Sales for more information. 815.229.0800
Signature Salads
House Salad
Arugula, Romaine, Cucumber, Medley Tomato, Asiago Cheese, Red & Yellow Peppers and Homemade Croutons
Small 8-10ppl
$29.95 Large 18-20ppl
$47.95 Classic Caesar Salad
Chopped Romaine Lettuce, Medley tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese, Caesar Dressing, and Homemade Croutons
Small 8-10ppl
$33.95 Large 18-20ppl
$54.95 Chopped Special Salad
Mixed Field Greens, Romaine, Egg, Tomato, Onions, Kalamata Olives, Pepperoni, Sausage, Green Pepper, Cucumber, Carrot, Mozzarella Cheese and House Dressing
Small 8-10ppl
$38.95 Large 18-20ppl
$62.95
Soups
Baked French Onion
Fresh onion soup topped with homemade croutons and local gruyere cheese
Small 8-10ppl
$59.95 Large 18-20ppl
$97.95 Lobster Bisque
Made from scratch! Created with the freshest ingredients including fresh Australian lobster
Small 8-10ppl
$79.95 Large 18-20ppl
$129.95
Classic Entrees
Mostaccioli
Penne Pasta tossed in homemade pomodoro sauce
Small 6-8ppl
$29.95 Large 12-16ppl
$49.95 Baked Mostaccioli
Penne pasta tossed in homemade pomodoro and mozzarella cheese then baked to perfection
Small 6-8ppl
$45.95 Large 12-16ppl
$75.95 Classic Spaghetti
Spaghetti tossed in homemade pomodoro sauce
Small 6-8ppl
$29.95 Large 12-16ppl
$52.95 Vodka Tortelloni
Amazing cheese stuffed Tortelloni topped with homemade pomodoro sauce
Small 6-8ppl
$39.95 Large 12-16ppl
$67.95 Lasagna
Nono's classic Lasagna!
Small 6-8ppl
$55.95 Large 12-16ppl
$89.95 Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine tossed in homemade Alfredo sauce
Small 6-8ppl
$39.95 Large 12-16ppl
$75.95 Cheese Ravioli
Cheese Ravioli tossed in homemade pomodoro sauce
Small 6-8ppl
$35.95 Large 12-16ppl
$67.95 Meat Ravioli
Meat Ravioli tossed in homemade pomodoro sauce
Small 6-8ppl
$35.95 Large 12-16ppl
$67.95 Eggplant Parmesan
Traditional Sicilian Eggplant Parmesan
Small 6-8ppl
$39.95 Large 12-16ppl
$69.95 Chicken Parmesan
Lightly breaded and pan fried, topped with mozzarella cheese and homemade pomodoro sauce
Small 6-8ppl
$45.95 Large 12-16ppl
$79.95 Chicken Madeira
Chicken breast topped with asparagus and mozzarella cheese! Topped with homemade madeira sauce
Small 6-8ppl
$48.95 Large 12-16ppl
$85.95 Sausage & Peppers
Italian Sausage tossed with Fresh Peppers and Italian seasonings
Small 6-8ppl
$45.95 Large 12-16ppl
$79.95 Meatballs
Italian Meatballs
per dozen
$21.00 Italian Sausage
Pork Sausage infused with Italian seasonings
each
$3.25
Misc. Catering Fees
Delivery Fee
Delivery Charges for Catering's. (All Catering's subject to catering delivery fee with a minimum $50 order for delivery)
Up to 5 Miles
$10.00 5-10 Miles
$20.00 10-20 Miles
$30.00 20-30 Miles
$50.00 30-50 Miles
$100.00 Utensil Fee
Includes Napkins, Utensils and Plates
per person
Desserts
Tiramisu
per piece
$7.95 Toasted Almond Cake
per piece
$7.95 Cheese Cake
per piece
$7.95 Lg Cannoli's
2/each
$5.75
Carryout & Delivery
Appetizers
Mozzarella Sticks
Cheesy mozzarella in a crisp breading, lightly fried .
$7.00 Shrimp Charlie
6 Jumbo shrimp baked in a wine, butter and garlic crust. Classic Recipe! Gluten Free
$17.00 Thatsa Meata-Ball
10oz Homemade meatball served with toast points. A Shareable favorite.
$13.00 Garlic Bread
Homemade dough twists baked and tossed in a secret butter & garlic sauce. Yum!
$4.00 Fried Calamari
Lightly breaded & fried to perfection, served with pomodoro & spicy remoulade.
$15.00 Bruschetta
A unique bruschetta recipe created with organic heirloom tomatoes, Toast points.
$13.00 Coconut Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp, breaded in-house and served with Mango & Sweet Thai Sauce.
$12.00 Fried Ravioli
Breaded Cheese Ravioli spiced with Jalapeno, and served with Pomodoro.
$7.00 Sesame Salmon Skewers
Scottish Salmon topped with Miso glaze, Spicy Mayo,Green Onions and sesame seeds
$13.00 Jumbo Chicken Wings
(6)-(12)-(18) Jumbo & Meaty, Chicken Wings. Choice of BBQ, Buffalo, Parmesan Garlic, or Sweet Chili. Served with Ranch and Celery
$11.00 $18.00 $23.00 Pizza Bread
A halved Hoagie with Pizza sauce and Mozzarella
$4.00 Chicken Tenders
4 Breaded Chicken Tenders with French fries
$8.00 Garlic Knots
Homemade Dough Knots baked and tossed in Garlic butter sauce
$5.00 Nonno's Bread and Oil
Fresh Baked Bread with Nonno's Italian Oil
$6.00
Soup or Salad
Special Salad
Mixed Greens, Romaine, Tomato, Onion, Kalamata Olive, Pepperoni, Sausage, Egg, Green Pepper, Cucumber, Carrot, Mozzarella, Artisan House Dressing.
$14.00 House Salad
Lettuce mix topped with peppers, cucumber, medley tomatoes, croutons and asiago.
$6.00 Classic Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce, with parmesan, croutons and Homemade Caesar Dressing.
$10.00 Side Salad
Don't forget to add our fresh side salad to any entree for only.
$3.00 Lobster Bisque Soup
A Franchesco's favorite with homemade lobster and sherry cream base.
$7.00 Baked French Onion
Classic favorite with gruyere & provolone.
$8.00 Fresco Apple Chicken Walnut
Chopped Romaine, Roasted Chicken Tenderloin, Onion, Celery, Walnuts, Granny Smith Apples and Bleu Cheese, topped with Raspberry Vinaigrette
$15.00
Pastas
Meatball $1.50, sausage $2.50, (3) shrimp $6, chicken $5, mushrooms $1.75.
Gnocchi Basilico
Roasted Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, White Wine, Ricotta Stuffed, Basilico Sauce.
$18.00 Sicilian Eggplant
Eggplant, Fresh Spaghetti, Provolone, Pomodoro Sauce.
$18.00 Tortelloni Alla Vodka
Artisan Cheese or Meat Tortellini, Vodka Sauce, Organic Spinach.
$16.00 1/2 Gallon Pasta
Spaghetti or Mostaccioli, Pomodoro, Pecorino Cheese, Bread .
$14.00 Baked Mostaccioli
Penne Pasta Baked with Mozzarella, and topped with Pomodoro
$12.00 Linguine Charlie
Linguine Pasta Sauteed with Olive Oil, Pepper Flakes, Pecorino and Jumbo Shrimp.
$18.00 Ravioli
Choice of Meat or Cheese Ravioli in Pomodoro sauce
$11.00 Spaghetti or Mostaccioli
Classic Spaghetti or Penne Pasta in our Homemade Pomodoro
$9.00 Chicken Alfredo
Fettuccine pasta and Grilled Chicken Tenderloin, tossed in our House Made Alfredo Cream Sauce
$20.00 Mushroom Risotto
Creamy Arborio Rice Wild Mushrooms and Pecorino Romano Cheese.
$23.00 Baked Lasagna
Nonna's Sicilian Homemade and Legendary Lasagna.
$10.00 Wild Mushroom Pasta
Fettuccine tossed in wild mushroom truffle sauce, with an exotic mushroom blend and toppe with Gorgonzola Cheese
$22.00
Entrees
Steaks, Chicken, and Seafood
Filet Mignon
8oz Filet Mignon, Chef's Vegetable, Garlic Mashed, and Frank's Port Wine Reduction Sauce.
$42.00 Pistachio Salmon
Fresh Scottish Salmon, topped with a Pistachio Crust and served with Caramelized Apples, Spinach, Carrot Mousse.
$27.00 Chicken Parmesan
All Natural Breaded Chicken, Fresh Mozz, Pomodoro Mostaccioli.
$15.00 Chicken Madeira
Baked Chicken Breast, Mozzarella Cheese, Asparagus, Mushroom Madeira Wine Sauce and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$18.00 The Delmonico
14oz Prime Ribeye topped seasoned and served with Chef's Vegetable and Garlic Mashed.
$48.00 Baby Back Ribs
1/2 or Full Rack Baby-Back Pork Ribs, Basted in our Homemade Barbecue Sauce and served with Chef's vegetable and French Fries
$20.00 $30.00 Miso Sea Bass
Wild Caught Chilean Sea Bass with a Red Miso Glaze on a bed of Jasmine Rice, Snow Peas and Sake Cream Sauce. Award Winner!!!
$40.00 Kim's Baked Cod
Fresh Wild Caught Cod, topped with Sauteed Garlic, Tomatoes and an Exotic Mushroom Blend. Served with Whipped Potatoes.
$28.00 Seafood Risotto
Lobster, Shrimp and scallops, tossed with Arborio Rice, Saffron and Pomodoro sauce.
$38.00
Pizza Kitchen
Regular Crust (Cheese)
Small 10"
$11.00 Medium 12"
$13.00 Large 14"
$15.00 X-Large 16"
$17.00 Pan Pizza (Cheese)
Small 10"
$12.00 Medium 12"
$14.00 Large 14"
$16.00 X-Large 16"
$19.00 Stuffed Pizza (Cheese)
Small 10"
$14.00 Medium 12"
$16.00 Large 14"
$18.00 X-Large 16"
$20.00 Gluten-Free Crust
Small 10"
$18.00 Medium 12"
$20.00 Large 14"
$22.00 Toppings
Pepperoni, Sausage, Bacon, Shrimp, Canadian Bacon, Ground Beef, Tomato, Green Peppers, Black Olives, Onions, Spinach, Fresh Or Canned Mushrooms, Pineapple, Jalapenos, Garlic, Ex. Sauce, Ex. Cheese.
Small 10"
$1.75 Medium 12"
$2.00 Large 14"
$2.25 X-Large 16"
$2.50
Specialty Pizza!
The Saul Special
Sausage, Pepperoni, Onion, Bacon, Jalapenos.
Small 10"
$16.00 Medium 12"
$17.00 Large 14"
$20.00 X-Large 16"
$23.00 Franchesco's Special
Mushroom, Onion, Sausage, Shrimp, Green Pepper, Green Olive, Pepperoni, Shrimp, Anchovies.
Small 10"
$17.00 Medium 12"
$19.00 Large 14"
$22.00 X-Large 16"
$24.00 Bruschetta Pizza
Artisan Bruschetta, Cheese, Special Italian Seasonings.
Small 10"
$13.00 Medium 12"
$16.00 Large 14"
$19.00 X-Large 16"
$23.00 Stefano Pizza
Olive Oil, Sausage, Garlic, Light Cheese, Ex-thin Crust.
Small 10"
$13.00 Medium 12"
$16.00 Large 14"
$19.00 X-Large 16"
$23.00 Alfredo Chicken
Grilled Chicken, Signature Alfredo sauce, Mozzarella
$15.00 $18.00 $20.00 $23.00 Veggie Lovers
Mushroom, Onion, Green and Black Olives, Peppers and Tomato
$14.00 $17.00 $20.00 $22.00 Pasta Pizza
Stuffed pizza with Mostaccioli, Meatballs, Cheese and Pomodoro
$16.00 $20.00 $23.00 $25.00
Handhelds
All Sandwiches include French Fries
Prime Rib Sandwich
Shaved PRIME ribeye beef, onions, mozzarella mushrooms, and homemade horseradish aioli on a hoagie bun.
$19.00 The Meatball Sub
Homemade meatballs, served on a hoagie bun an topped with our pomodoro sauce.
$11.00 Italian Beef
Slow roasted Italian beef served with au jus and pepperoncini and giardiniera on hoagie bun.
$11.00
Sweet Treats
2 Large Cannoli
$8.00 Tiramisu
$9.00 Turtle Cheescake
$9.00 Death by Chocolate
$9.00 Toasted Almond Cake
$9.00 New York Cheese Cake
$9.00
Franchesco's/Benny's Menu
SMALL PLATES AND SHAREABLES
Bruschetta
Heirloom tomatoes with fresh basil, onion, parmesan, olive oil & balsamic glaze
$15.00 Fresh Mozzarella
Fresh Mozzarella Ovalini, baked with Italian prosciutto, and toast points
$18.00 Lamb Lollipops
Bone-In New Zealand Lamb chops marinated and lightly grilled
$23.00 Oysters Rockefeller
6 Jumbo Oysters, baked with an artisan spinach-artichoke blend.
$23.00 Miso Salmon Skewers
Fresh Scottish Salmon Skewers,with a Miso glaze and Spicy Mayo
$16.00 Calamari
Lightly breaded Calamari, lightly fried and served with our house Pomodoro and a Spicy Remoulade
$17.00 Coconut Shrimp
3 Butterflied Jumbo Shrimp, battered and breaded in coconut, served in a mango and sweet chili sauce.
$15.00 Now Thatsa Meata-Ball
Oversized 10oz hand made Meatball. (Mama's recipe) Served in our Pomodoro and pecorino with toast points.
$15.00 Shrimp Charlie
6 Garlic encrusted shrimp, lightly sauteed and topped with Pecorino.
$21.00 Burrata Jam salad
Burrata Cheese with sweet tomato jam, citrus arugula and grilled toast points
$15.00 $21.00 Blackened Tuna
Sliced Blackened Ahi Tuna, Broccolini, Grilled vegetables, Korean BBQ and Spicy Thai Mayo.
$25.00
SOUPS and SALADS
House Salad
Mixed Greens, Peppers, Tomato, Cucumberm, Home-made croutons and House Charlie Dressing
$5.00 $13.00 Chopped Caesar
Chopped Romaine hearts, medley tomato, shaved Parmesan, home-made croutons and our house Caesar Dressing
$7.00 $15.00 Romana Bleu
Grilled Romaine Hearts, Dry Roquefort, Candied Pecans and White Balsamic Dressing.
$18.00 Apple Chicken Walnut
Fresh Mixed greens, Red Onion, Walnuts, Blue Cheese, Apples and Raspberry Vinaigrette
$18.00 Franchesco's Special
Mixed Greens, tomato, olives, onions, green pepper, cucumber, carrots, egg, pepperoncini, mozzarella, sausage and pepperoni tossed in our house dressing
$9.00 $18.00 Baked French Onion
Classic French onion with Crouton and Gruyere Cheese.
$8.00 Lobster Bisque
Cream based Soup with Lobster and Saffron. House specialty
$7.00 $10.00 Chicken with Rice
Cream based soup with Chicken, Vegetables and Rice
$6.00 $9.00 Maple Citrus Salad
Arugula, Candied Bacon, Orange, Bruschetta Mix and Balsamic
$16.00
HANDHELDS
Prime Rib Sandwich
Premium shaved Prime Rib,with Horseradish Aioli, mozzarella cheese, and Sauteed Mushrooms & Onions. Served with Home Fries and AuJus
$24.00
ENTREES
DelMonico
14oz Premium Center Cut Ribeye, topped with Herb Compound Butter. Served with Whipped Potatoes and Chef's Vegetable.
Market Price
$49.00 Filet Mignon
8oz Filet Served with Chef's Vegetable, Cauliflower Puree, and Port Wine Reduction
$45.00 Boursin Filet Mignon
8oz Boursin Cheese stuffed Filet,Chef's Vegetable, Whipped Potatoes, Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
$47.00 Steak Benny
Sliced New York Strip with a Dejonge crust and white wine cream sauce. Served with vegetable and truffle potatoes
$49.00 Miso Sea Bass
Wild caught Chilean Sea Bass with a Red Miso Glaze on a bed of Jasmine Rice and Sake Cream Sauce. Topped with Sesame Seeds and Green Onions
$45.00 Pistachio Salmon
Grilled Scottish Salmon with a Pistachio Crust.Served with Carrot Mousse and Sauteed Spinach and Apples.
$33.00 Seafood Risotto
Shrimp, Scallops, and Lobster tossed with Arborio rice, Saffron and Pomodoro
$39.00 Chicken Parmesan
Jumbo Chicken Breast pan Fried, with Mozzarella and Pomodoro. Served with Penne
$26.00 Chicken Madeira
Jumbo Chicken Breast topped with Mozzarella Cheese, Asparagus, and Wild Mushroom Demi. Served with Cauliflower Puree.
$28.00 Linguine Charlie
6 Garlic encrusted Shrimp, tossed with Olive Oil, Garlic, Red Pepper, and Romano Cheese.
$30.00 Lasagna
House made Specialty with Ground Beef, Mozzarella, and Pomodoro.
$20.00 Tortelloni Vodka
Jumbo Cheese Stuffed Tortelloni tossed in a Signature Vodka Sauce with spinach
$26.00 Wild Mushroom Pasta
Fettuccine tossed in Wild Mushroom Truffle sauce and an Exotic Mushroom blend, Shallots and Gorgonzola Cheese.
$26.00 Veal Marsala
Lightly Breaded Veal Cutlets, Sauteed in Lemon Mushroom Marsala wine Sauce. Served with Whippe Potatoes and Chef's vegetable
$39.00 Kim's Baked Cod
Fresh Wild Caught Atlantic Cod topped with Sauteed Garlic, tomatoes and an Exotic Mushroom Blend, Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
$34.00 Rigatoni Bolognese
Rigatoni pasta in our Classic Bolognese Meat sauce
$26.00
PINSA ROMANA FLATBREADS
Pinsa Romana is made with flour imported from Rome Italy. The flour blend and 80% water makes for a crust that is more Gluten friendly, easier to digest and amazingly flavorful.
Margherita
Tomato - Olive Oil - Fresh Basil - Fresh Basil - Fresh Mozzarella
$18.00 Eggplant
Fresh Sicilian Style Eggplant - Pomodoro - Pecorino - Provolone - Mozzarella
$19.00 Maple Bacon
Maple Cheddar, Mozzarella, Candied Maple Bacon, Roasted Cherry Tomato, Caramelized Red Onion, arugula
$19.00
SPECIALTY PIZZA
Franchesco's Special
Mushroom - Onion - Sausage - Green Pepper - Green Olives - Pepperoni - Bacon - Shrimp - Anchovies MED 12"/ LG 14" /XL 16"
$19.00 $23.00 $28.00 Meat Lovers
Sausage - Pepperoni - Canadian Bacon - Ground Beef - Bacon MED 12"/ LG 14" /XL 16"
$19.00 $23.00 $28.00 Stefano
Olive Oil - Sausage - Fresh Garlic - Mozzarella Extra Thin Crust MED 12"/ LG 14" /XL 16"
$17.00 $21.00 $26.00 Alfredo Chicken
Grilled Chicken - Signature Alfredo Sauce - Parmesan Reggiano Also available as BBQ Chicken MED 12"/ LG 14" /XL 16"
$17.00 $21.00 $26.00 Veggie Lovers
Mushroom - Onions - Green Olives - Black olives - Green Pepper - Tomato MED 12"/ LG 14" /XL 16"
$19.00 $24.00 $30.00 Saul Special
Sausage - Pepperoni - Onions - Bacon - Jalapenos MED 12"/ LG 14" /XL 16"
$17.00 $21.00 $26.00 Pasta Pizza
Stuffed Crust - Penne Pasta - Meatballs - Cheese Pomodoro MED 12"/ LG 14" /XL 16"
$19.00 $23.00 $28.00 Bruschetta Pizza
Artisan Bruschetta, Olive Oil, Specialty seasonings, Mozzarella
$16.00 $20.00 $25.00
