Francesca's Tavola

208 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights
(847) 394-3950

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Cake Brought in from Outside Bakery
Fettuccine Bolognese Pasta
Linguine Diavola Con Pollo
Pollo Arrosto Alla Romana
Orecchiette Alla Pugliese
Side Sausage & Peppers
Fettuccine Della Nonna
Carpaccio Con Avocado
Burrata Con Bruxelles
Burrata Con Pomodore

Menu

Appetizers & Salads
Insalata con Carne
4 oz petite filet, mixed greens, cherry tomato, roasted red onion, blue cheese, red wine vinaigrette
Insalata Tre Colore Gamberi
Arugula, radicchio and Belgian endive with sautéed jumbo shrimp, tomatoes, balsamic, and shaved parmesan.
Bruschette Romana
Garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
Eggplant Caprese
Fried eggplant, marinated tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, saba
Insalata Francesca
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with pea pods, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers with crumbled blue cheese, lemon, and balsamic vinaigrette
Polpette al Fiore
Homemade beef & pork meatballs, pomodoro, seasoned ricotta, toasted ciabatta
Lenticchie e Spinaci
Braised Lentils, wilted spinach and goat cheese
Calamari Fritti
Crispy calamari, lemon, marinara
Carciofi Fritti
Crispy artichokes with Calabrian chili aioli
Cozze Bianco o Rosso
PEI mussels with your choice of white wine sauce or marinara sauce.
Insalata Cesare Pollo
Classic Caesar salad with grilled chicken breast, garlic croutons and parmigiana
Pomodoro e Salmone
Tomatoes, onions, Sicilian cured olives, basil, cucumbers
Bruschette con Fiche
Garlic toast, marinated mission figs, mozzarella, coppa, wildflower honey
Spiedini di Bistecca e Funghi
Marinated beef tenderloin, cremini mushrooms, cippolini onions, Calabrian aioli

Pasta
Paccheri alla Vodka e Salsiccia
Sautéed with vodka sauce, basil, fresh mozzarella, crumbled sausage
Spaghetti con Mozzarella
Pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, basil
Mezze Rigatoni con Melanzane
Spicy tomato sauce, eggplant, basil, garlic, fresh mozzarella

Sandwich & Entrees
Smash Burger
Two burger patties, crispy pancetta, Calabrian chili oil, balsamic cipollini onions, fontina cheese, roasted roma tomatoes and arugula
Panino di Pesce
Grilled whitefish, lemon-caper aioli, beefsteak tomato, arugula, brioche bun
Panino con Polpette
Nonna's meatballs, pomodoro, roasted onions, sharp provolone, French baguette
Panino alla Milanese di Pollo
Crispy chicken breast, roasted garlic aioli, fontina cheese, arugula, shaved red onion, tomato, French baguette

Sides
Side Roasted Potatoes
Side Pasta Aglio e Olio
Side Sausage & Peppers
Side Sautéed Shrimp
Side Mixed Vegetables
Side Sautéed Spinach

Dessert
Tiramisu
Ladyfingers soaked in espresso and rum with mascarpone cheese, cocoa, and chocolate sauce
Citrus Sbriciolata
Italian crumb cake, lemon curd, sweet ricotta
Ricotta Cannoli
Warm spices, candied apples, walnut streausal, brown butter caramel

Kids
Kid Salmon
Roasted salmon with lemon mayo and choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries
Kid Rigatoni
With choice of sauce
Kid Spaghetti & Meatball
with tomato sauce
Kid Chicken Breast
Grilled chicken with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries
Kid Chicken Tenders
Crispy tenders with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries
Kid Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites
Choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries

Appetizers & Salads
Insalata Cesare
Classic Caesar with garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan
Insalata Francesca
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with pea pods, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers with crumbled blue cheese, lemon, and balsamic vinaigrette
Bruschette Romana
Garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
Calamari Fritti
Crispy calamari, lemon, marinara
Cozze Bianco o Rosso
PEI mussels with your choice of white wine sauce or marinara sauce.
Lenticchie e Spinaci
Braised Lentils, wilted spinach and goat cheese
Polpette al Fiore
Homemade beef & pork meatballs, pomodoro, seasoned ricotta, toasted ciabatta
Bruschette con Fiche
Garlic toast, marinated mission figs, mozzarella, coppa, wildflower honey
Burrata con Bruxelles
Burrata, roasted brussels, spiced fennel, pistachio gremolata, sea salt
Spiedini di Bistecca e Funghi
Marinated beef tenderloin, cremini mushrooms, cippolini onions, Calabrian aioli
Insalata al Finocchio
Shaved fennel, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, arugula, red onion, red wine vinegar
Insalata Mista con Pera
Mixed greens, bosc pear, candied pecans, blue cheese, white balsamic vinaigrette

Pasta
Paccheri alla Vodka e Salsiccia
Sauteed with vodka sauce, basil, fresh mozzarella, crumbled sausage
Mezze Rigatoni con Melanzane
Spicy tomato sauce, eggplant, basil, garlic, fresh mozzarella
Linguine con Vongole
Sautéed with manila clams, olive oil, fresno peppers, garlic, white wine, parsley
Agnolotti all Piemontese
Stracchino, brown butter bordo, chives, basil
Spaghetti con Mozzarella
Pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, basil
Fettuccine della Nonna
Fresh pasta, braised short rib, fresh herbs, parmigiano
Bucatani al Funghetto
Porcini and wild mushrooms, mascarpone, white truffle oil, oregano, brandy-cream sauce

Entrees
Pollo Arrosto Romana
Roasted half chicken with garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon and olive oil, served with roasted potatoes
Frutti di Mare Acqua Pazza
Jumbo shrimp, scallops, mussels, capers, garlic spinach, white wine, spicy cherry tomato sauce
Pollo Milanese
Crispy chicken cutlets, rigatoni alla vodka, arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pecorino romano
Filetto con Bruxelles
6 oz center cut filet, roasted brussels, red wine demi
Filetto di Maiale Valdostana
Pan roasted pork tenderloin, wild mushrooms, spinach, fontina and white truffle sauce, pork jus
Salmone con Gamberi E Fagiolini
Roasted salmon with jumbo shrimp, green beans, roasted plum tomatoes and a lobster cream sauce
Pesce Bianco ai Balsamico
Lake Superior whitefish, dinosaur kale, garlic, shallot, cherry tomato, capers and lemon balsamic sauce

Sides
Side Pasta Aglio e Olio
Side Sausage & Peppers
Side Roasted Potatoes
Side Sautéed Shrimp
Side Sautéed Spinach
Side Mixed Vegetables

Dessert
Tiramisu
Ladyfingers soaked in espresso and rum with mascarpone cheese, cocoa, and chocolate sauce
Citrus Sbriciolata
Italian crumb cake, lemon curd, sweet ricotta
Ricotta Cannoli
Warm spices, candied apples, walnut streausal, brown butter caramel

Kids
Kid Spaghetti & Meatball
with tomato sauce
Kid Salmon
Roasted salmon with lemon mayo and choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries
Kid Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites
Choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries
Kid Chicken Breast
Grilled chicken with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries
Kid Chicken Tenders
Crispy tenders with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries

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Recent Reviews

There were six of us and we ordered different dishes but all were tasty and the portions were generous. The service was good. I would recommend Francesca's Tavola if you do not mind loud conversation.
September 2025
Great place! Manager and staff truly care about their clients, and meeting their needs. I hosted a mini Homecoming event, they allowed me to decorate our table, and even had preset menus to ensure the kitchen expedited our orders. Highly recommend!!! Will return again! Thanks for a great evening
September 2025
It has been a while since I dined at Francesca Tavola. What a place for a celebration even if it's just for dinner. The happy vibe is right at the host station. Our server was very engaging and helpful in ordering. I have celiac and the gf choices and accommodations were excellent. The food was delish! I will keep Francesca Tavola on my restaurant rotation!
September 2025

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Francesca's Tavola

208 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 394-3950