Franco’s Ristorante Menu – Chicago, IL

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : Chicago, IL

One of Chicago’s finest Italian restaurants, Franco’s Ristorante is the perfect combination of traditional Italian food and your favorite modern pasta dishes. Family owned and operated since 1989, and nestled in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood just north of Guaranteed Rate Field.

Step inside our restaurant, and you’ll immediately feel at home, be treated like family, and understand what keeps our guests coming back again and again. Our authentic Italian food and atmosphere have helped us earn the honor of being named the Chicago Reader’s 2016 Best Local Restaurant and Best Place For a Cheap Date, Open Table’s 2018 and 2019 Diners’ Choice recipient, and 2018 Chicago’s Best of the South Side.

Quaint, comfy neighborhood staple serving traditional Italian pasta & meat entrees. Based on 658 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Franco's Ristorante 60616

Address:
300 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616

Phone: (312) 225-9566

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Hours

Sunday 3–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
11 AM–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 4–10 PM

Menu

Lunсh
Soup Of The Day $3.50
Baked Clams
1 dozen middle neck clams topped with homemade seasoned breadcrumbs
$19.00
Minestrone Soup
Vegetable soup
$3.50
Stuffed Peppers
Spicy Anaheim peppers stuffed with homemade sausage
$14.00
Whipped Ricotta Tuffo
Ricotta, orange marmalade, honey, and crostinis
$12.00
Nonnas Meatball
Homemade meatballs topped with parmesan cheese and basil
$15.00
Sausage And Peppers
Homemade sausage blend with roasted potatoes, peppers, and onions
$16.00
Bruschetta
Homemade tomato bruschetta on crispy crostini
$9.00
Grilled Calamari
Served on a bed of mixed greens topped with balsamic glaze
$17.00
Fried Calamari
Served with marinara sauce
$15.00
Cheese Pizette $8.00
Franco’s Pizzette
Crumbled sausage, caramelized onions, roasted peppers, and mozzarella cheese on flatbread crust
$14.00
Bruschetta Pizzette
Homemade bruschetta mix with mozzarella on flatbread crust
$12.00
Salsiccia E Rapini Pizzette
Sausage, Calabrian chili’s, rapini, and mozzarella on flatbread crust
$14.00
Caprese Sandwich
Fresh mozzarella, pesto aioli, tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar served on toasted focaccia
$11.00
Italian Steakburger
Mozzarella, garlic aioli, sautéed peppers, lettuce, tomato, and onion on focaccia
$13.00
Steakburger
Half pound steakburger, lettuce, tomato, and onion on focaccia
$12.00
Breaded Pork Sandwich
Breaded pork cutlet, rapini, provolone cheese, and garlic aioli
$12.00
Meatball Sandwich
Nonna’s meatballs, mozzarella, and marinara
$12.00
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Breaded chicken breast, mozzarella, and marinara
$12.00
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Chicken breast, mozzarella, pesto aioli, lettuce, tomato, and onion served on a ciabatta
$10.00
Pepper & Egg Sandwich $10.00
Buccatini
Calabrian chilis, crumbled sausage, roasted garlic, and fresh tomatoes
$20.00
Tortellini Carbonara
Prosciutto, peas, and cream sauce
$20.00
Gnocchi
Fresh tomato sauce
$20.00
Penne Buttera
Sausage, peas, and tomato cream sauce
$20.00
Fusilli
Red peppers, peas, and light tomato sauce
$18.00
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Linguini, shrimp, and zesty marinara sauce
$22.00
Orecchiette
Chicken, spinach, tomatoes, and white wine sauce
$20.00
Fettuccine Alla Franco
Mushrooms, chicken, and pesto cream sauce
$20.00
Pipette Vodka
Vodka сream sauce and fresh ricotta
$18.00
Jumbo Rigatoni
Jumbo rigatoni in 12-hour braised pork and beef nonna’s gravy
$20.00
Spicy Penne Pesto
Spicy pesto cream sauce, prosciutto, and capers
$19.00
Rigatoni Arrabiata
Zesty marinara sauce and prosciutto
$18.00
Fettuccine Alfredo $18.00
Cheese Ravioli $18.00
Pasta Marinara $16.00
Pan Seared Salmon
Spinach, tomatoes, garlic, and roasted potatoes
$23.00
Salsiccia E Rapini
Sausage, Calabrian chili’s, rapini, and roasted potatoes
$18.00
Pork Chop Vesuvio
Bone-In, peas, roasted garlic, and Vesuvio potatoes
$25.00
Chicken Marsala
Mushrooms and sweet marsala wine served with pasta
$20.00
Eggplant Parmigiana
Breaded, marinara, and parmesan served on a bed of penne pasta
$18.00
Chicken Vesuvio
Bone-In, peas, roasted garlic, and Vesuvio potatoes
$20.00
Chicken Giardniera
Breaded cutlet, house-made giardiniera, and roasted potatoes
$22.00
Chicken Limon
Lemon butter sauce on a bed of linguini
$20.00
Chicken Piccata
Lemon caper sauce on a bed of linguini
$20.00
Veal Marsala
Mushrooms and sweet marsala wine served with pasta
$24.00
Veal Limon
Lemon butter sauce on a bed of linguini
$24.00
Veal Piccata
Lemon caper sauce on a bed of linguini
$22.00
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded, marinara, and parmesan served on a bed of penne pasta
$22.00
Veal Parmigiana
Breaded, marinara, and parmesan served on a bed of penne pasta
$24.00
Breaded Veal Cutlet
Rapini, fresh tomatoes, and roasted potatoes
$24.00
Chicken Milanese
Breaded cutlet, arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onion, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, and Italian vinaigrette served on a bed of roasted potatoes
$24.00
Veal Milanese
Breaded cutlet, arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onion, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, and Italian vinaigrette served on a bed of roasted potatoes
$24.00
Kid’s Spaghetti And Meatball $8.00
Sausage Pizza $9.00
Kids Pasta $8.00
Kids Pasta $7.00
Chicken Tenders & Fries $7.00
Loaf Of Bread $4.50
Side Of Sauce $3.00
Side Of Giardinier $4.00
Roasted Potatoes $7.00
Vesuvio Potatoes $7.00
Side Meatballs $8.00
Side Sausage $8.00
Sautéed Broccoli $7.00
Sauteed Spinach $7.00
Sauteed Rapini $7.00
Sauteed Mushrooms $7.00
Cannoli Cake
Layers of vanilla cake with our famous cannoli filling
$9.00
Tiramisu
Whipped mascarpone layered with rum and coffee soaked lady finger cookies
$8.00
Cannoli Dip
Franco’s modern take on an Italian classic homemade cannoli filling with pasta chips for dipping
$9.00
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Moist layers of chocolate cake with rich and dark chocolate fudge
$9.00
Diner
Nonnas Meatball
Homemade meatballs topped with parmesan cheese and basil
$15.00
Sausage And Peppers
Homemade sausage blend with roasted potatoes, peppers, and onions
$16.00
Bruschetta
Homemade tomato bruschetta on crispy crostini
$9.00
Grilled Calamari
Served on a bed of mixed greens topped with balsamic glaze
$17.00
Fried Calamari
Served with marinara sauce
$15.00
Soup Of The Day $3.50
Baked Clams
1 dozen middle neck clams topped with homemade seasoned breadcrumbs
$19.00
Minestrone Soup
Vegetable soup
$3.50
Stuffed Peppers
Spicy Anaheim peppers stuffed with homemade sausage
$14.00
Whipped Ricotta Tuffo
Ricotta, orange marmalade, honey, and crostinis
$12.00
Mario’s Salad
Romaine, mixed field greens, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, pepperoncini, provolone, and salami
$15.00
Nonna’s Meatball Salad
Romaine, carrots, cucumbers, red onions, Italian vinaigrette, and Nonna’s meatballs
$15.00
Beet Salad
Mixed greens, candied walnuts, goat cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette
$14.00
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and balsamic vinaigrette
$13.00
Caesar Salad
Romaine, croutons, and Caesar dressing
$12.00
Peppercorn Salad
Romaine, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and peppercorn dressing
$12.00
House Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, carrots, and balsamic dressing
$10.00
Chopped Salad
Carrots, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted peppers, pasta, and blue cheese
$13.00
Arugula Salad
Shaved Parmigiano Regiano cheese, Italian vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes, and red onion
$13.00
Cheese Pizette $8.00
Franco’s Pizzette
Crumbled sausage, caramelized onions, roasted peppers, and mozzarella cheese on flatbread crust
$14.00
Bruschetta Pizzette
Homemade bruschetta mix with mozzarella on flatbread crust
$12.00
Salsiccia E Rapini Pizzette
Sausage, Calabrian chili’s, rapini, and mozzarella on flatbread crust
$14.00
Buccatini
Calabrian chilis, crumbled sausage, roasted garlic, and fresh tomatoes
$20.00
Tortellini Carbonara
Prosciutto, peas, and cream sauce
$20.00
Gnocchi
Fresh tomato sauce
$20.00
Penne Buttera
Sausage, peas, and tomato cream sauce
$20.00
Fusilli
Red peppers, peas, and light tomato sauce
$18.00
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Linguini, shrimp, and zesty marinara sauce
$22.00
Orecchiette
Chicken, spinach, tomatoes, and white wine sauce
$20.00
Fettuccine Alla Franco
Mushrooms, chicken, and pesto cream sauce
$20.00
Pipette Vodka
Vodka сream sauce and fresh ricotta
$18.00
Jumbo Rigatoni
Jumbo rigatoni in 12-hour braised pork and beef nonna’s gravy
$20.00
Spicy Penne Pesto
Spicy pesto cream sauce, prosciutto, and capers
$19.00
Rigatoni Arrabiata
Zesty marinara sauce and prosciutto
$18.00
Fettuccine Alfredo $18.00
Cheese Ravioli $18.00
Pasta Marinara $16.00
Pan Seared Salmon
Spinach, tomatoes, garlic, and roasted potatoes
$23.00
Salsiccia E Rapini
Sausage, Calabrian chili’s, rapini, and roasted potatoes
$18.00
Pork Chop Vesuvio
Bone-In, peas, roasted garlic, and Vesuvio potatoes
$25.00
Chicken Marsala
Mushrooms and sweet marsala wine served with pasta
$20.00
Chicken Giardniera
Breaded cutlet, house-made giardiniera, and roasted potatoes
$22.00
Eggplant Parmigiana
Breaded, marinara, and parmesan served on a bed of penne pasta
$18.00
Chicken Vesuvio
Bone-In, peas, roasted garlic, and Vesuvio potatoes
$20.00
Chicken Limon
Lemon butter sauce on a bed of linguini
$20.00
Chicken Piccata
Lemon caper sauce on a bed of linguini
$20.00
Veal Marsala
Mushrooms and sweet marsala wine served with pasta
$24.00
Veal Limon
Lemon butter sauce on a bed of linguini
$24.00
Veal Piccata
Lemon caper sauce on a bed of linguini
$22.00
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded, marinara, and parmesan served on a bed of penne pasta
$22.00
Veal Parmigiana
Breaded, marinara, and parmesan served on a bed of penne pasta
$24.00
Breaded Veal Cutlet
Rapini, fresh tomatoes, and roasted potatoes
$24.00
Chicken Milanese
Breaded cutlet, arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onion, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, and Italian vinaigrette served on a bed of roasted potatoes
$24.00
Veal Milanese
Breaded cutlet, arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onion, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, and Italian vinaigrette served on a bed of roasted potatoes
$24.00
Kid’s Spaghetti And Meatball $8.00
Sausage Pizza $9.00
Kids Pasta $8.00
Kids Pasta $7.00
Chicken Tenders & Fries $7.00
Loaf Of Bread $4.50
Side Of Sauce $3.00
Side Of Giardinier $4.00
Roasted Potatoes $7.00
Vesuvio Potatoes $7.00
Side Meatballs $8.00
Side Sausage $8.00
Sautéed Broccoli $7.00
Sauteed Spinach $7.00
Sauteed Rapini $7.00
Sauteed Mushrooms $7.00
Cannoli Cake
Layers of vanilla cake with our famous cannoli filling
$9.00
Tiramisu
Whipped mascarpone layered with rum and coffee soaked lady finger cookies
$8.00
Cannoli Dip
Franco’s modern take on an Italian classic homemade cannoli filling with pasta chips for dipping
$9.00
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Moist layers of chocolate cake with rich and dark chocolate fudge
$9.00
Weekend Menu
Soup Of The Day $3.50
Minestrone Soup
Vegetable soup
$3.50
Baked Clams
1 dozen middle neck clams topped with homemade seasoned breadcrumbs
$19.00
Stuffed Peppers
Spicy Anaheim peppers stuffed with homemade sausage
$14.00
Whipped Ricotta Tuffo
Ricotta, orange marmalade, honey, and crostinis
$12.00
Nonnas Meatball
Homemade meatballs topped with parmesan cheese and basil
$15.00
Sausage And Peppers
Homemade sausage blend with roasted potatoes, peppers, and onions
$16.00
Bruschetta
Homemade tomato bruschetta on crispy crostini
$9.00
Grilled Calamari
Served on a bed of mixed greens topped with balsamic glaze
$17.00
Fried Calamari
Served with marinara sauce
$15.00
Caesar Salad
Romaine, croutons, and Caesar dressing
$12.00
House Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, carrots, and balsamic dressing
$10.00
Chopped Salad
Carrots, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted peppers, pasta, and blue cheese
$13.00
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and balsamic vinaigrette
$13.00
Arugula Salad
Shaved Parmigiano Regiano cheese, Italian vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes, and red onion
$13.00
Beet Salad
Mixed greens, candied walnuts, goat cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette
$14.00
Nonna’s Meatball Salad
Romaine, carrots, cucumbers, red onions, Italian vinaigrette, and Nonna’s meatballs
$15.00
Peppercorn Salad
Romaine, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and peppercorn dressing
$12.00
Mario’s Salad
Romaine, mixed field greens, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, pepperoncini, provolone, and salami
$15.00
Buccatini
Calabrian chilis, crumbled sausage, roasted garlic, and fresh tomatoes
$20.00
Tortellini Carbonara
Prosciutto, peas, and cream sauce
$20.00
Gnocchi
Fresh tomato sauce
$20.00
Penne Buttera
Sausage, peas, and tomato cream sauce
$20.00
Fusilli
Red peppers, peas, and light tomato sauce
$18.00
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Linguini, shrimp, and zesty marinara sauce
$22.00
Orecchiette
Chicken, spinach, tomatoes, and white wine sauce
$20.00
Fettuccine Alla Franco
Mushrooms, chicken, and pesto cream sauce
$20.00
Pipette Vodka
Vodka сream sauce and fresh ricotta
$18.00
Jumbo Rigatoni
Jumbo rigatoni in 12-hour braised pork and beef nonna’s gravy
$20.00
Spicy Penne Pesto
Spicy pesto cream sauce, prosciutto, and capers
$19.00
Rigatoni Arrabiata
Zesty marinara sauce and prosciutto
$18.00
Fettuccine Alfredo $18.00
Cheese Ravioli $18.00
Pasta Marinara $16.00
Cheese Pizette $8.00
Franco’s Pizzette
Crumbled sausage, caramelized onions, roasted peppers, and mozzarella cheese on flatbread crust
$14.00
Bruschetta Pizzette
Homemade bruschetta mix with mozzarella on flatbread crust
$12.00
Salsiccia E Rapini Pizzette
Sausage, Calabrian chili’s, rapini, and mozzarella on flatbread crust
$14.00
Pan Seared Salmon
Spinach, tomatoes, garlic, and roasted potatoes
$23.00
Salsiccia E Rapini
Sausage, Calabrian chili’s, rapini, and roasted potatoes
$18.00
Pork Chop Vesuvio
Bone-In, peas, roasted garlic, and Vesuvio potatoes
$25.00
Chicken Marsala
Mushrooms and sweet marsala wine served with pasta
$20.00
Chicken Giardniera
Breaded cutlet, house-made giardiniera, and roasted potatoes
$22.00
Eggplant Parmigiana
Breaded, marinara, and parmesan served on a bed of penne pasta
$18.00
Chicken Vesuvio
Bone-In, peas, roasted garlic, and Vesuvio potatoes
$20.00
Chicken Limon
Lemon butter sauce on a bed of linguini
$20.00
Chicken Piccata
Lemon caper sauce on a bed of linguini
$20.00
Veal Marsala
Mushrooms and sweet marsala wine served with pasta
$24.00
Veal Limon
Lemon butter sauce on a bed of linguini
$24.00
Veal Piccata
Lemon caper sauce on a bed of linguini
$22.00
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded, marinara, and parmesan served on a bed of penne pasta
$22.00
Veal Parmigiana
Breaded, marinara, and parmesan served on a bed of penne pasta
$24.00
Breaded Veal Cutlet
Rapini, fresh tomatoes, and roasted potatoes
$24.00
Chicken Milanese
Breaded cutlet, arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onion, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, and Italian vinaigrette served on a bed of roasted potatoes
$24.00
Veal Milanese
Breaded cutlet, arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onion, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, and Italian vinaigrette served on a bed of roasted potatoes
$24.00
Loaf Of Bread $4.50
Side Of Sauce $3.00
Side Of Giardinier $4.00
Roasted Potatoes $7.00
Vesuvio Potatoes $7.00
Side Meatballs $8.00
Side Sausage $8.00
Sautéed Broccoli $7.00
Sauteed Spinach $7.00
Sauteed Rapini $7.00
Sauteed Mushrooms $7.00
Cannoli Cake
Layers of vanilla cake with our famous cannoli filling
$9.00
Tiramisu
Whipped mascarpone layered with rum and coffee soaked lady finger cookies
$8.00
Cannoli Dip
Franco’s modern take on an Italian classic homemade cannoli filling with pasta chips for dipping
$9.00
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Moist layers of chocolate cake with rich and dark chocolate fudge
$9.00

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Order and Reservations

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Reviews

Vann
The food here is really good! This is one of my favourites places to go for dinner with friends, family or even with a date!

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Jade Villanueva
By far the best Italian restaurant. It is truly a hidden gem but the atmosphere was very cozy and welcoming. Our server Ralph was amazing and went above and beyond. I highly recommend making this play your go-to. I tried the spicy pene pesto and it was so good.

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Emily Garcia
First off, bread with the Parmesan and oil is bomb. Calamari was ok but the Fettuccine alla Franco and Shrimp Diablo and Creamy Pesto pastas were all very yummy. The cannoli cake topped it off for taste. I would pass on the tiramisu personally but my family liked it!

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Carmen Ketchum
Franco’s Ristorante is a small intimate restaurant. The decor is simple but lovely. The service was very good. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I am not a connoisseur of Italian food, but the food I had was very good. This is where the patience of our server was greatly appreciated because she helped me to pick what I would probably enjoy; she was correct. Everyone at our table stated that they enjoyed the food and the service. Even my seventeen year old granddaughter enjoyed herself, and it was her birthday celebration.

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siewyin Yinng
Can’t say enough about the service, the dishes from salads, main dishes to desserts. Excellent!

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Jay P
I usually like this restaurant. The male server with the goatee wasn’t pleasant at all. Didn’t mention anything about the daily specials, no extra bread offered, and he didn’t even give me a bag for my leftovers. The only time he came over was to take our order and to give us the check.

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Magnus Wu
Awesome spot! Recommended by a colleague and glad we came. One of the best pastas I’ve ever had, including in Italy. The spicy sauce on the shrimp was insanely good. Loved the bread and olive oil. Tiramisu was heavenly

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Chris M
Went before Sox night game. Even though there was only one or two waitresses working and the place was full everything was excellent. Great service, great food at a great price. We’ll be back!

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Shayne Gallo
Loved it. Had the meatball app, gnocchi, and veal parmesan. Cesar salad was a little weird, almost like they used a little miracle whip or something tangy in it. Not bad, just weird. Didn’t stop me from finishing it

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Turon Ivy
The atmosphere was nice and service was excellent. Our food was served promptly and full of flavor. We definitely plan to visit again and bring a few friends! I recommend this hidden gem.

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