Francesca's North

1145 Church St, Northbrook
(847) 559-0260

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Profiteroles Warm Cream Puffs Pistachio Gelato Chocolate Sauce
Italian Rice with Tomato and Meat
Pesto Gnocchi with Grilled Shrimp
Roasted Potatoes Side Order
Butternut Squash Soup
Pollo Arrosto Romana
Shrimp and Scallops
Bruschette Romana
Calamari Fritti
Pumpkin Ravioli

Menu

Appetizers & Salads
Insalata Francesca
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with pea pods, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers with crumbled blue cheese, lemon, and balsamic vinaigrette
Eggplant Caprese
Fried eggplant, marinated tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, saba
Polpette al Fiore
Homemade beef & pork meatballs, pomodoro, seasoned ricotta, toasted ciabatta
Calamari Fritti
Crispy calamari, lemon, marinara
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 Romana
Garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
Cozze Bianco o Rosso
PEI mussels with your choice of white wine sauce or marinara sauce.
Insalata con Carne
4 oz petite filet, mixed greens, cherry tomato, roasted red onion, blue cheese, red wine vinaigrette
Carciofi Fritti
Crispy artichokes with Calabrian chili aioli
Lenticchie e Spinaci
Braised Lentils, wilted spinach and goat cheese
Insalata Tre Colore Gamberi
Arugula, radicchio and Belgian endive with sautéed jumbo shrimp, tomatoes, balsamic, and shaved parmesan.
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
Mezze Rigatoni con Melanzane
Spicy tomato sauce, eggplant, basil, garlic, fresh mozzarella
Spaghetti con Mozzarella
Pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, basil

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 Mixed Vegetables
Side Pasta Aglio e Olio
Side Roasted Potatoes
Side Sautéed Shrimp
Side Sausage & Peppers
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 Spaghetti & Meatball
with tomato sauce
Kid Rigatoni
With choice of sauce
Kid Chicken Tenders
Crispy tenders with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries
Kid Salmon
Roasted salmon with lemon mayo and 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 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
Polpette al Fiore
Homemade beef & pork meatballs, pomodoro, seasoned ricotta, toasted ciabatta
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
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 Mixed Vegetables
Side Sautéed Shrimp
Side Roasted Potatoes
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 Spaghetti & Meatball
with tomato sauce
Kid Chicken Tenders
Crispy tenders with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries
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

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Recent Reviews

The quality of the food has declined over the past year, and the nearly empty restaurant reflects this sad trend. Salad had wilted leaves and the ends of the lettuces head. Whitefish dish that had been excellent a year ago was now bland and lacking both salt and acid. Profiteroles remained a fantastic dessert option, but our coffee never arrived. Sad to see a lovely restaurant fading away.
January 2026
Delicious Italian dinner. Got there during happy hour so enjoyed $8 glass of Pinot Noir with my meal. The service was fantastic. Food was out quickly. Great restaurant. I would recommend to anyone looking for a wonderful Italian meal.
January 2026
We have been to multiple Francesca locations but this was our first visit to the Northbrook one. I think they all have similar menus. This location has a nicer atmosphere than others. The food is always good and consistent. We all had different things - chicken, white fish and sausage pasta and all enjoyed our meals. Service was good. I would go back, but not my first choice of places to go in the suburbs.
January 2026

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Francesca's North

1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0260