Francesca's Intimo Menu
56 items in 9 sections · $8.00 – $54.00 · Italian Restaurant in Lake Forest, IL
Francesca's Intimo’s menu lists 56 dishes and drinks, grouped into Insalata, Contorni, Antipasti, Secondi, Kids, and Bambini and more. Prices range from $8.00 to $54.00, and a typical item costs about $16.00. Popular choices include Insalata Cesare, Side Sauteed Mushrooms, Cozze Alla Marinara, Pollo Arrosto Romana, and Kid Rigatoni.
Insalata 4
- Insalata Cesare$13.00
romaine, garlic croutons, shaved parmigiano, caesar dressing
- Insalata Alla Francesca$13.00
romaine, endive, radicchio, tomatoes, pea podss, green beans, carrots, cucumbers, blue cheese, lemon, balsamic vinaigrette
- Asparagi$14.00
Asparagus, tomato, blue cheese, lemon, extra virgin olive oil
- Italian Chopped$17.00
romaine, radicchio, castelvetrano olives, pepperoncini, blue cheese, crispy prosciutto, tomatoes, marinated artichokes, red wine vinaigrette
Contorni 6
- Side Sauteed Mushrooms$8.00
- Sauteed Spinach$8.00
- Side Roasted Potatoes$9.00
- Side Mixed Vegetables$8.00
- Side Pasta Aglio E Olio$10.00
- Side Sauteed Shrimp$12.00
Antipasti 9
- Cozze Alla Marinara$18.00
PEI mussels, spicy marinara
- Bruschette Con Spinaci$13.00
Garlic toast, tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, sauteed spinach
- Risotto Alla Contadina$20.00
Italian rice, sausage, onions, roasted plum tomatoes, fontinella cheese
- Calamari Fritti$20.00
Crispy calamari, lemon, marinara
- Lenticchie E Spinaci$16.00
Braised Lentils, wilted spinach and goat cheese
- Nonna's Meatballs$16.00
whipped ricotta, pomodoro, toasted ciabatta
- Roasted Beets$14.00
walnut butter, creme fraiche, chives
- Pizza Napoletana$17.00
Cherry tomatoes, garlic, evoo, arugula, provolone, shaved parmesan
- Sophia's Sausage & Peppers$16.00
roasted peppers & italian sausage
Secondi 11
- Pollo Arrosto Romana$33.00
Roasted half chicken with garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon and olive oil, served with roasted potatoes
- Salmone Alla Fresca$32.00
Grilled salmon, with tomato, avocado, red onion, olive oil, basil and lemon over grilled asparagus
- Filetto Al Gorgonzola$54.00
8 oz pan-roasted filet mignon, spinach, gorgonzola-cream sauce
- Pesce Bianco Pagliacci$33.00
sauteed whitefish, roasted zucchini, mushroons, broccoli, tomatoes, spinach
- Pollo Milanese$25.00
crispy chicken, rigatoni alla vodka, cherry tomatoes, arugula, red onion, grana padana
- Parmigiana Di Melanzane$28.00
Baked eggplant, tomato-basil sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano. Server with linguine.
- Panino Con Vegetali Grigliata$15.00
Grilled zucchini, yellow squash, roasted onion, roasted peppers, tomato, basil, creamy goat cheese, rustic baguette
- Panino Con Polpette$18.00
Nonna's meatballs, pomodoro, roasted onions, sharp provolone, French baguette
- Panino Alla Caprese$14.00
Fresh tomato, basil, mozzarella, pesto, rustic baguette.
- Panino Pollo Alla Parmigiana$19.00
Crispy chicken, pomodoro, mozzarella, parmigiano, arugula, toasted baguette
- Davanti Burger$21.00
bacon jam, roasted tomatoes, cheese curd, arugula, roasted garlic aioli, parmesan-porcini fries
Kids 6
- Kid Rigatoni$9.95
With choice of sauce
- Kid Chicken Breast$10.95
Grilled chicken with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries
- Kid Salmon$10.95
Roasted salmon with lemon mayo and choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries
- Kid Chicken Tenders$10.95
Crispy tenders with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries
- Kid Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites$11.95
Choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries
- Kid Spaghetti & Meatball$9.95
with tomato sauce
Bambini 5
- Kid Salmon$10.95
Roasted salmon with lemon mayo and choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries
- Kid Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites$11.95
Choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries
- Kid Chicken Tenders$10.95
Crispy tenders with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries
- Kid Chicken Breast$10.95
Grilled chicken with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries
- Kid Spaghetti & Meatball$9.95
with tomato sauce
Pasta 10
- Linguine Arrabiata$20.00
Spicy tomato sauce, parsley, parmigiano
- Rigatoni Alla Vodka$22.00
vodka sauce, crumbled sausage, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano
- Linguine Con Cozze$24.00
Mussels, garlic, anchovy, spicy marinara
- Rigatoni Pomodoro$18.00
Tomato-basil sauce
- Rigatoni Alla Buttera$22.00
Italian sausage, peas, garlic, basil, tomato-cream sauce
- Linguine Agli Scampi$34.00
shrimp, garlic, chili flake, cherry tomato sauce
- Linguine Con Calamari$32.00
calamari, spicy marinara, anchovies, garlic
- Dana's Bolognese$27.00
spaghetti, bolognese, basil, pecorino
- Ravioli Ai Spinaci$25.00
Spinach filled pasta, four cheese & pomodoro sauce, spinach, parmigiano
- Rigatoni Alle Verdure$27.00
Insalate 4
- Insalata Cesare$12.00
romaine, garlic croutons, shaved parmigiano, caesar dressing
- Italian Chopped$17.00
romaine, radicchio, castelvetrano olives, pepperoncini, blue cheese, crispy prosciutto, tomatoes, marinated artichokes, red wine vinaigrette
- Asparagi$13.00
Asparagus, tomato, blue cheese, lemon, extra virgin olive oil
- Insalata Alla Francesca$13.00
romaine, endive, radicchio, tomatoes, pea podss, green beans, carrots, cucumbers, blue cheese, lemon, balsamic vinaigrette
Dolci 1
- Tiramisu$12.00
Ladyfingers soaked in espresso and rum with mascarpone cheese, cocoa, and chocolate sauce
How these prices compare
Based on 50 menus with 3,058 priced items from Italian restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $16.68, and half of all items are priced between $10.95 and $24.00.
At Francesca's Intimo the median listed price is $16.00, close to the typical $16.68 for Italian restaurants in Illinois.
| Item | Here | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Tiramisu | $12.00 | $10.50 |
Typical prices are calculated from 50 menus in our guide.
Menu items and prices are provided for information and may have changed (last updated April 2026). Allergen information is not included – please ask the restaurant.