From Franco's Ristorante's website

From Franco's Ristorante's website

Franco's Ristorante

Italian · Chicago

By phone

orders & questions

Call to order · (312) 225-9566

Unclaimed listing

Own Franco's Ristorante?

We built this page from your own website, so people looking for you can find you. It's yours to take over — here's what that switches on.

Claim Franco's Ristorante — free

Free to claim and free to stay listed. No setup fee, no monthly fee, no card needed. Takes about two minutes.

What to order

from the menu

Italian — food to try

2 on this menu
  1. Chicken parm✓ On the menu · $20

    The Italian-American classic. Ask if the cutlet is pounded to order.

    Here it's “Parmigiana (Eggplant)”.

  2. Tiramisu✓ On the menu · $12

    Espresso-soaked and unbaked — the right way to end.

    Here it's “Franco's Homemade Tiramisu”.

  3. Cacio e pepeask if they make it

    Pecorino, black pepper, pasta water. Three ingredients, nowhere to hide.

  4. Lasagnaask if they make it

    Layered and baked — the dish most kitchens make ahead and are proud of.

Menu

from the website · 2026-09-01

Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.

Antipasti

  • Grilled CalamariServed with Mixed Greens, Balsamic Drizzle$19.00
  • Fried Calamari$17.00
  • Bruschetta$11.00
  • Sausage & PeppersWith Roasted Potatoes and Onions$18.00
  • Nonna’s MeatballMarinara, Parmesan$16.00
  • Whipped Ricotta TuffoRicotta, Orange Marmalade, Honey, Crostinis$15.00
  • Stuffed PeppersSausage, Zesty Tomato Sauce$16.00
  • Salsiccia e Rapini PizetteSausage, Calabrian Chils, Rapini, Mozzarella$16.00
  • Bruschetta PizetteHomemade Bruschetta Mix with Mozzarella and Fresh Basil$14.00
  • Franco’s PizetteSausage, Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Mozzarella$16.00
  • Baked ClamsOne dozen per order$21.00
  • Soup of the Day (Cup)$3.50
  • Soup of the Day (Bowl)$6.00

Insalata

  • CapreseFresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil, Balsamic Vinaigrette$14.00
  • Peppercorn SaladRomaine, Tomatoes, Parmesan, Peppercorn Dressing$13.00
  • Roasted Beet SaladMixed Greens, Candied Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette$15.00
  • Caesar SaladRomaine, Croutons, Caesar Dressing$13.00
  • House SaladMixed Greens, Tomatoes, Onions, Carrots, Balsamic Dressing$12.00
  • Nonna’s Meatball SaladRomaine, Carrots, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Italian Vinaigrette, Nonna’s Meatball$16.00
  • Chopped SaladCarrots, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Roasted Peppers, Pasta, Blue Cheese$15.00
  • Mario’s SaladRomaine, Mixed Field Greens, Olives, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Pepperoncini, Provolone, Salami, Italian Vinaigrette$16.00
  • Arugula SaladShaved Parmigiano Regiano Cheese, Italian Vinaigrette, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion$15.00

Pasta

  • Jumbo RigatoniNonna’s Sunday Gravy$21.00
  • Pipette “Little Pipes” alla VodkaDine-in onlyVodka Cream Sauce, Fresh Ricotta$19.00
  • Fettuccini alla FrancoMushrooms, Chicken, Pesto Cream Sauce$21.00
  • OrecchietteChicken, Spinach, Tomatoes, White Wine Sauce$21.00
  • Shrimp fra DiavoloLinguini, Shrimp, Zesty Marinara Sauce$24.00
  • FusilliRed Peppers, Peas, Light Tomato Sauce$19.00
  • Pasta MarinaraChoice of Penne, Rigatoni or Capellini$17.00
  • Penne ButteraSausage, Peas, Tomato Cream Sauce$21.00
  • Housemade GnocchiFresh Tomato Sauce$22.00
  • Tortellini CarbonaraProsciutto, Peas, Cream Sauce$22.00
  • BucatiniCalabrian Chils, Crumbled Sausage, Roasted Garlic, Fresh Tomatoes$21.00
  • Rigatoni ArrabbiataZesty Marinara Sauce, Prosciutto$19.00
  • Cheese RavioliFresh Tomato Sauce$20.00
  • Spicy Penne PestoSpicy Pesto Cream Sauce, Prosciutto, Capers$20.00
  • Daily Risotto

Entrata

  • Chicken GiardinieraBreaded Chicken Cutlet, House-Made Giardiniera, Roasted Potatoes$24.00
  • Breaded Veal CutletRapini, Fresh Tomatoes, Roasted Potatoes$26.00
  • Salsiccia e RapiniSausage, Calabrian Chils, Rapini, Roasted Potatoes$20.00
  • Pan Seared SalmonSpinach, Tomatoes, Garlic, Roasted Potatoes$25.00
  • Vesuvio (Bone-in)Bone-In, Peas, Roasted Garlic, Vesuvio Potatoes. Bone-in Chicken$24.00
  • Vesuvio (Pork)Bone-In, Peas, Roasted Garlic, Vesuvio Potatoes. Bone-in Chicken$28.00
  • Marsala (Chicken)Mushrooms, Sweet Marsala Wine, Served with Pasta.$24.00
  • Marsala (Veal)Mushrooms, Sweet Marsala Wine, Served with Pasta.$26.00
  • Parmigiana (Eggplant)Served on a Bed of Pasta.$20.00
  • Parmigiana (Chicken)Served on a Bed of Pasta.$24.00
  • Parmigiana (Veal)Served on a Bed of Pasta.$26.00
  • Limone (Chicken)Lemon Butter Sauce, Served with Pasta.$24.00
  • Limone (Veal)Lemon Butter Sauce, Served with Pasta.$26.00
  • Milanese (Chicken)Breaded Cutlet, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Italian Vinaigrette, Served on a Bed of Roasted Potatoes.$24.00
  • Milanese (Veal)Breaded Cutlet, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Italian Vinaigrette, Served on a Bed of Roasted Potatoes.$26.00

Contorni

  • Sautéed VegetablesChoice of Rapini, Spinach, Mushrooms, Broccoli$8.00
  • Sausage (Topped with Marinara)Topped with Marinara$9.00
  • Pasta Marinara (side)$8.00
  • PotatoesChoice of Roasted or Vesuvio$8.00

Pannino

  • Grilled ChickenChicken Breast, Mozzarella, Pesto Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Served on a Ciabatta$13.00
  • Chicken ParmesanBreaded Chicken Breast, Mozzarella, Marinara$14.00
  • MeatballNonna’s Meatballs, Mozzarella, Marinara$14.00
  • Breaded PorkBreaded Pork Cutlet, Rapini, Provolone Cheese, Garlic Aioli$15.00
  • Gourmet SteakburgerHalf Pound Steak Burger, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion on Focaccia$15.00
  • Italian SteakburgerMozzarella, Garlic Aioli, Sautéed Peppers, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion on Focaccia$16.00
  • Caprese SandwichFresh Mozzarella, Pesto Aioli, Tomatoes, Basil, Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Served on Toasted Focacci$12.00

Dessert

  • Franco's Homemade TiramisuWhipped mascarpone layered with rum and coffee soaked lady finger cookies$12.00
  • Cannoli DipFranco's modern take on an Italian classic$12.00
  • Pistachio CopaLayered pistachio and vanilla gelato topped with pistachio and caramel crumbles drizzled with chocolate fudge$10.00
  • Limoncello FluteThe famous Italian lemon liquor swirled with lemon Italian ice$10.00
  • SpumoniCherry, pistachio, chocolate and vanilla gelato infused with nut and fruit bits$11.00
  • Chocolate Fudge CakeMoist layers of chocolate cake with rich, dark chocolate fudge$10.00
  • Cannoli CakeA family favorite! Layers of vanilla cake with our famous cannoli filling$10.00

300 W 31st St, Chicago, IL, 60616

Directions
Website