Mamma Mia!

One of CHIC●K ●GO's favorite authentic Italian restaurants is Mia Francesca. The family owned restaurant was featured on WTTW's show Check, Please! It is also known to have been one of Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn's favorite date night restaurants.

Mia Francesca's menu changes weekly, but one thing that doesn't change is their generous portions and delicious food. For starters, we suggest the Calamari Fritti, Bruschetta con Rucola, Insalata Caprese. CHIC●K ●GO's favorite pasta dishes are the Linguine al Sugo di Gambori (linguine sauteed with shrimp, scallops, garlic and olive olive in a spicy cherry tomato sauce) Ravioli con Spinaci (spinach filled pasta with a four cheese sauce with a touch of tomato sauce and parmigiano). The pasta dishes are big enough for two to share.

For your main course we recommend the Pollo alla Salvia (sauteed in chicken breast in a light tomato sauce with sage and topped with mozzarella and prosciutto) and the Pesce Bianco con Asparagi (roasted white fish topped with wild mushrooms, asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, white wine, lemon and balsamic).

If you still have an extra notch left on your belt after your meal, for dessert you can't pass up their mouth watering tiramisu. Mia Francesca also offers a gluten-free menu.

The fun yet casual atmosphere makes Mia Francesca a great spot to enjoy a dinner with your family and friends or have a romantic date night. There is also a cute outdoor patio area for those warm summer nights, that are quickly approaching. They also have a separate coach house that is available for private party rentals.

Mia Francesca in located at 3311 N. Clark Street.

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