Francesca's On Chestnut

spicy tomato sauce

garlic toast with tomato, basil, and mozzarella, topped with radicchio, endive and arugula.

italian rice with grilled asparagus, saffron, tomatoes, capers and herbs.

thinly sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, roasted artichokes, basil, olive oil and parmigiano.

tomato, onion

tomato, cucumber

onion, blue cheese

blue cheese, tomato

romaine, endive, radicchio, blue cheese, fresh vegetables.

roasted eggplant, beefsteak tomatoes, red onions, arugula, lemon, olive oil, blue cheese.

prosciutto, tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, arugula and shaved parmesan.

prosciutto, artichoke, mushroom, olive egg.

arugula, cherry tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, provolone, shaved parmesan.

sausage, olives, mushrooms, artichoke, spinach, onion, broccoli, anchovy, eggplant.

prosciutto

extra ingredient

pizza della foresta - wild mushrooms, plum tomatoes, and fontina cheese.

char prime burger, roasted tomatoes, crispy mozzarella, arugula, bacon jam and roasted garlic aioli. served on brioche bun.

grilled zucchini, yellow squash, peppers, portobello mushrooms, tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and creamy goat cheese. served on ciabatta bread.

pan roasted salmon with arugula, red onions, tomatoes, and lemon mayonnaise. served on ciabatta bread.

classic caesar salad with grilled chicken breast, roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and parmigiano.

italian salumi, mixed greens, provolone, roasted peppers, artichokes, cucumbers and red-wine vinaigrette.

mixed greens, with grilled portobello mushrooms, tomato and balsamic vinaigrette with crumbled goat cheese.

sauteed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil and pine nuts in an herb broth.

sauteed with italian spiced sausage, garlic, white wine, and sun-dried tomatoes, in a tomato basil sauce, topped with goat cheese.

sauteed chicken breast with broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, garlic and brandy sauce.

grilled salmon with tomato, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil, and lemon over grilled asparagus.

spicy tomato sauce

garlic toast with tomato, basil, and mozzarella, topped with radicchio, endive and arugula.

italian rice with grilled asparagus, saffron, tomatoes, capers and herbs.

thinly sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, roasted artichokes, basil olive oil and parmigiano.

tomato onion

tomato, cucumber

onion, blue cheese

blue cheese, tomato

romaine, endive, radicchio, blue cheese, fresh vegetables.

roasted eggplant, beefsteak tomatoes, roasted red onions, arugula, lemon, olive oil, and crumbled blue cheese.

prosciutto, fresh tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, arugula and shaved parmesan cheese.

prosciutto, artichoke, mushroom, olive, egg.

4 cheese: mozzarella, mascarpone, blue, swiss.

arugula, cherry tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin oil, provolone, shaved parmesan.

sausage, olives, mushrooms, artichoke, spinach, onion, broccoli, anchovy, eggplant.

prosciutto

extra ingredient.

pizza della toresta - wild mushrooms, plum tomatoes and fontina cheese.

sauteed with shrimp, scallops, manila clams, mussels and calamari in a spicy marinara sauce.

fresh fettuccine sauteed with salmon wild mushrooms, garlic and herbs in a light tomato cream sauce.

sauteed with artichokes, shiitake mushrooms, and goat cheese in a light tomato basil sauce.

sauteed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts in an herb broth.

sauteed with italian spiced sausage, garlic, white wine and sun-dried tomatoes in a tomato basil sauce, topped with goat cheese.

fresh mushroom filled paste, sauteed in porcini parmesan cream sauce, drizzled with truffle oil.

roasted half chicken with garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon and olive oil. served with roasted potatoes.

sauteed chicken breast with broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, garlic and brandy sauce.

roasted veal medallions with creamy herb polenta, wild mushrooms, scallions, garlic, fresh tomatoes and herbs.

grilled salmon with tomato, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil, and lemon over grilled asparagus.

pan roasted trout with a lemon white wine sauce, capers and fresh sauteed spinach.

roasted chilean sea bass, scallops, mussels, cherry tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, castelvetiano olives, and salsa verde.

spicy tomato sauce

tomato, onion

tomato, cucumber

onion, blue cheese

blue, cheese, tomato

romaine, endive, radicchio, blue cheese, fresh vegetables.

prosciutto, artichoke, mushroom, olive, egg.

4 cheese: mozzarella, mascarpone, blue, swiss

arugula, cherry tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, provolone, shaved parmesan

sausage, olives, mushrooms, artichoke, spinach, onion, broccoli, anchovy, eggplant.

prosciutto

extra ingredient.

schiacciata alla toscana with garlic, oregano, arugula, lemon, olive oil, shaved parmesan, truffle oil, mozzarella and fontina cheeses.

soft baked egg, fontina cheese, creamed spinach, ciabatta toast, and white truffle oil.

challa bread one egg, two pieces of bacon and sausage, served with house potatoes.

spicy capicola ham, parmesan, spinach, toasted english muffin with hollandaise. served with house potatoes.

fresh sage omelette with parmigiano reggiano. served with house potatoes.

beefsteak tomato, mozzarella, and basil pesto on ciabatta bread. served with house potatoes.

spinach filled ravioli with a four cheese sauce, spinach, and a touch of tomato sauce.

sausage, wild mushrooms, tomato sauce, and parmesan.

crispy chicken and bacon hash with two eggs any style. served with house potatoes.

french toast with a vanilla bean batter, texas toast, red wine grape, jam, mascarpone cheese, almonds.

blueberry ricotta pancakes with blueberry-lemon compote.

grilled chicken breast with portobello mushroom, provolone cheese, tomato and lemon mayonnaise on tomato focaccia. served with fries or mixed greens salad.

wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, & pine nuts.

sauteed breast of chicken in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach.

choose three: artichokes, olives, tomatoes, parmesan, fontina, mozzarella, sausage, prosciutto, onions, peppers, mushrooms or spinach. served with house potatoes.

orange, cranberry, tomato, pineapple or grapefruit.

white or chocolate

with cranberry juice

with apricot nectar.

with cranberry and pink grapefruit

with grand marnier.

with orange, pineapple & grenadine.

chicago & own zing zang mix dragged through the garden.

sauteed calamari with capers, spinach, fresh tomatoes, garlic, lemon & olive oil.

mussels sauteed in a spicy cherry tomato sauce.

thinly sliced raw sirloin with cabers, tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, and parmigiano.

sauteed spinach with garlic & olive oil.

tomato & onion

tomato, & cucumber.

sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil.

romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, & carrots with balsamic & olive oil.

classic caesar salad with roasted peppers, and shaved parmesan.

with roasted plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella.

additional ingredients: sausage, olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, broccoli, eggplant, zucchini.

sauteed in a cherry tomato sauce with garlic & fresh herbs.

sauteed in a parmesan cream sauce with asparagus & pine nuts.

sauteed with olive oil, fresh garlic, diced tomatoes, and spinach.

sauteed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, in an herb broth.

sauteed with italian sausage, garlic, white wine, & sundried tomatoes in a cherry tomato sauce topped with goat cheese.

sauteed chicken breast in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach.

roasted chicken breast with broccoli, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, and zucchini in a brandy sauce.

fresh fish of the day, roasted with wild mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, and herbs.

available after 4pm daily. pan roasted veal medallions with baby artichokes, mushrooms, and herbs in a brandy sauce.

assorted mixed berries topped with fresh whipped cream.

vanilla creme brulee with fresh berries.

semi sweet chocolate flourless cake served warm with mint chocolate chip gelato, raspberry sauce & berries.

ask your server for today's selection.

served with marinara

simmered in a spicy tomato sauce

garlic toast with tomato, basil & fresh mozzarella

sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oil

italian rice of the day

spicy cherry peppers with prosciutto & provolone

four cheese: mozzarella, mascarpone, blue & swiss

arugula, cherry tomatoes, garlic, provolone, parmesan

plum tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella

sausage, olives, mushrooms, artichoke, broccoli, anchovy, eggplant, spinach

prosciutto

extra ingredient

pizza of the day

dressed with lemon and olive oil

dressed with lemon and olive oil

sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & olive oil

romaine, endive, radicchio, carrots, cucumber, tomato, string beans, peapods, olive oil, balsamico & blue cheese

layers of each with basil and olive oil

asparagus, tomato, lemon, olive oil & blue cheese

romaine, tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, olive oil, balsamico

classic caesar with croutons, roasted peppers and parmesan

spinach filled ravioli with a four-cheese sauce, spinach and a touch of tomato sauce

spicy tomato sauce, roasted eggplant & parmesan

wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil & pine nuts

light tomato basil sauce with fresh mozzarella

light cream sauce with asparagus and pine nuts

herbed tomato sauce with mushrooms and fresh mozzarella

sausage, wild mushrooms, tomato sauce and parmesan

light basil cream sauce with chicken, spinach and pine nuts

light tomato basil sauce with garlic and olive oil

spicy tomato sauce topped with prosciutto

half chicken - roasted with garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon, olive oil, served with roasted potatoes

sautéed breast of chicken in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach

roasted breast of chicken with broccoli, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini & garlic in a brandy sauce

chicken breast of the day

fresh fish of the day - roasted with wild mushrooms, spinach, tomato and herbs

roasted veal medallions with baby artichokes, wild mushrooms and herbs in a light brandy sauce

moscata d'asti, 2012

prosecco veneto, nv

"noble house" riesling, mosel 2012

pinot grigio, veneto 2011

pinot grigio, veneto 2012

vermentino, sardegna 2011

sauvignon blanc, napa valley 2012

sicily, 2012

"select" chardonnay, monterey 2011

toscano, tuscany 2011

"lucchine" valpolicella, veneto 2011

"san jacopo" chianti classico, tuscany

(red blend), tuscany 2011

brillo rosso (red blend), tuscany 2009

pinot noir, california 2011

"meomi" , pinot noir, california 2012

merlot, california 2011

"10 year old" , zinfandel, california 2011

malbec, mendoza 2011

cabernet sauvignon, sonoma 2011

"napa" , cabernet sauvignon, napa 2010