| Cuisine type | Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service | |
| Price range | $30 and under | |
| Neighborhood | Near North Side |
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| Cuisines | Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Italian, Wine Bar |
| Dining style | Casual Dining |
| Phone number | +1 312 482 8800 |
| Website | www.miafrancesca.com |
| Dress code | Casual Dress |
| Payment options | AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa |
| Executive chef | Manny Ontiveros |
| Location | 200 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611 |
| Calamari Fritti | $14.75 | crispy fried calamari served with marinara |
| Bruschette alla Romana | $8.75 | garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella |
| Carpaccio con Asparagi | $13.75 | thinly-sliced raw sirloin with asparagus, capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, olive oil, and parmigiano |
| Minestrone | $4.95 | homemade italian vegetable soup |
| Soup of the Day | $4.95 | ask your server for today's special |
| Insalata di Rucola | $7.25 | arugula, fresh tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, and shaved parmesan |
| Caesar Salad | $7.75 | classic caesar salad with roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan |
| Insalata alla Francesca | $8.75 | romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic |
| Chicken | $4.95 | |
| Salmon | $5.95 | |
| Shrimp | $5.95 | |
| Filet | $7.95 |
| Rigatoni alle Verdure | ||
| Rigatoni al Pomodoro | ||
| Ciabatta alla Caprese | ||
| Focaccia con Pollo |
| Napoletana | $12.75 | arugula, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, provolone, and shaved parmesan |
| Quattro Stagioni | $13.75 | prosciutto, artichokes, mushrooms, olives, and egg |
| Insalata Cesare con Pollo | $13.25 | classic caesar salad with grilled chicken breast, roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and parmigiano |
| Insalata Ghiottona | $13.95 | italian chopped salad with romaine, marinated artichokes, black olives, genoa salami, provolone, roasted peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a zesty red wine vinaigrette |
| Insalata Mista con Funghi | $12.95 | mixed greens with portobello and cremini mushrooms, goat cheese, balsamic, and olive oil |
| Insalata Tre-Colore con Gamberi | $15.95 | arugula, radicchio, and endive with grilled shrimp, tomatoes, lemon, and balsamic |
| Vegetali Grigliati | $11.95 | grilled zucchini, yellow squash, peppers, and portobello mushrooms with tomatoes, basil, garlic, and creamy goat cheese on ciabatta |
| Pollo | $13.95 | grilled chicken breast with portobello mushrooms, provolone cheese, tomatoes, and lemon mayonnaise on tomato focaccia |
| Caprese | $12.95 | caprese sandwich of fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella on ciabatta |
| Bistecca | $14.95 | dry-aged prime rib with sautéed mushrooms, roasted red onions, and provolone cheese on rosemary ciabatta |
| Davanti Burger | $15.95 | char prime burger, roasted tomatoes, crispy mozzarella, arugula, bacon jam, and roasted garlic aioli on a brioche bun |
| Rigatoni alle Verdure | $12.95 | sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts in an herb broth |
| Rigatoni del Pastore | $13.95 | sautéed with italian spiced sausage, garlic, white wine, and sun-dried tomatoes in a tomato-basil sauce, topped with goat cheese |
| Tortellacci con Pollo | $13.95 | spinach and ricotta filled tortellacci with grilled chicken breast, sautéed spinach, tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts in a light basil cream sauce |
| Spaghetti con Cozze e Vongole | $15.95 | sautéed with mussels, manila clams, garlic, and olive oil in a spicy marinara sauce |
| Pollo alla Parmigiana | $13.50 | breaded chicken breast with tomato-basil sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, and a side of linguine pomodoro |
| Pollo Pagliacci | $14.95 | sautéed chicken breasts with broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, garlic, and a brandy sauce |
| Salmone alla Fresca | $15.95 | grilled salmon with tomatoes, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil, and lemon, served over grilled asparagus |
| Bruschette alla Romana and Soup of the Day |
| Entrée Salad | ||
| Pasta | ||
| Panino | ||
| Pesce del Giorno | ||
| Pollo del Giorno |
| Tiramisu | ||
| Profiterole |
| Calamari Fritti | $14.75 | Crispy fried calamari with marinara |
| Cozze alla Marinara | $13.75 | Prince Edward Island mussels in spicy tomato sauce |
| Bruschette alla Romana | $8.75 | Garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella |
| Bruschette Tre-Colore | $9.25 | Garlic toast with tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella, topped with radicchio, endive, and arugula |
| Risotto Milanese con Zucchine e Gamberetti | $13.75 | Classic saffron risotto with sautéed shrimp, zucchini, and fresh tomatoes |
| Carpaccio con Asparagi | $13.75 | Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with asparagus, capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, olive oil, and parmigiano |
| Prosciutto e Rucola | $10.75 | Prosciutto, fresh tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, and arugula with shaved parmesan cheese |
| Insalata alla Francesca | $8.75 | Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic |
| Caesar Salad | $7.75 | Classic Caesar with roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan |
| Insalata di Rucola | $7.25 | Arugula, tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, and parmesan |
| Italian Wedge Salad | $9.75 | Romaine wedge, tomatoes, and pepper bacon with gorgonzola dressing |
| Insalata di Asparagi | $9.25 | Fresh asparagus with tomatoes and blue cheese, dressed with lemon and olive oil |
| Torre di Pisa | $9.50 | Roasted portobello mushroom, eggplant, red and yellow peppers, and mozzarella with a light tomato and goat cheese sauce |
| Burrata con Fave e Fagiolini | $12.95 | Creamy burrata cheese with fresh fava beans, baby green beans, and pea pods with baby heirloom tomatoes, lemon, sea salt, and extra virgin olive oil |
| Quattro Stagioni | $13.75 | Prosciutto, artichokes, mushrooms, olives, and egg |
| Napoletana | $12.75 | Arugula, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, provolone, and shaved parmesan |
| Quattro Formaggi | $13.75 | Mozzarella, mascarpone, blue, and swiss |
| Schiacciata alla Toscana | $13.75 | Garlic, oregano, arugula, lemon, olive oil, shaved parmesan, truffle oil, mozzarella, and fontina cheese |
| Create Your Own (Any Two) | $13.75 | Sausage, olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, onions, broccoli, anchovies, eggplant |
| Rigatoni alle Verdure | $16.95 | Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts in an herb broth |
| Gnocchi al Pesto con Burrata | $18.95 | Homemade potato flour dumplings sautéed with pine nut-herb pesto and topped with creamy burrata cheese |
| Spaghetti con Cozze e Vongole | $24.95 | Sautéed with mussels, manila clams, garlic, and olive oil in a spicy marinara sauce |
| Spaghetti alla Carbonara | $16.95 | Sautéed with pancetta, black pepper, parmesan cream sauce, and egg yolk |
| Rigatoni del Pastore | $18.95 | Sautéed with Italian spiced sausage, garlic, white wine, and sun-dried tomatoes in a tomato-basil sauce, topped with goat cheese |
| Tortellacci con Pollo | $19.95 | Spinach and ricotta filled tortellacci with grilled chicken breast, sautéed spinach, tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts in a light basil cream sauce |
| Pollo Arrosto alla Romana | $18.95 | Roasted half chicken with garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon, and olive oil, served with roasted potatoes |
| Pollo Pagliacci | $19.95 | Sautéed chicken breasts with broccoli, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, garlic, and a brandy sauce |
| Bistecca con Patate Fritte | $38.95 | Roasted 14 oz Heritage Black Angus NY strip steak topped with garlic-herb butter and served with parmesan-truffle french fries |
| Salmone alla Fresca | $25.95 | Grilled salmon with tomatoes, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil, and lemon, served over grilled asparagus |
| Coda di Rospo al Limone | $27.95 | Sautéed monkfish with a lemon white wine sauce, capers, and fresh sautéed spinach |
| Ippoglosso e Gamberi | $28.95 | Pan-roasted Alaskan halibut with jumbo shrimp, wild mushrooms, escarole, tomatoes, garlic, and white wine |
| Pasta Aglio e Olio | $3.75 | |
| Sausage and Peppers | $4.75 | |
| Sautéed Shrimp | $6.25 | |
| Roasted Potatoes | $3.75 | |
| Sautéed Mixed Vegetables | $4.25 | |
| Sautéed Spinach | $4.75 |
| Torta di Formaggio con Pistacchi e Fragole | $7.75 | cheesecake with a pistachio-cookie crust, fresh strawberry sauce, and roasted pistachios |
| Torta di Cioccolato | $7.75 | flourless semi-sweet chocolate cake with a molten chocolate center, served warm with toasted marshmallow gelato |
| Profiteroles al Pistacchio | $7.75 | delicate cream puffs served warm with pistachio gelato and chocolate sauce |
| Tiramisu | $7.75 | ladyfingers soaked in espresso and rum with mascarpone cheese, cocoa, and chocolate sauce |
| Crostata di Mango con Frutta della Passione | $7.75 | mango-passion fruit bombe with gluten-free almond cookie crust, served with mango sauce |
| Calamari in Padella | $13.25 | Sautéed calamari with capers, fresh tomatoes, spinach, chili flakes, garlic, lemon, & olive oil |
| Cozze alla Marinara | $11.75 | Prince Edward Island mussels in spicy tomato sauce |
| Carpaccio alla Francesca | $11.75 | Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, and parmigiano |
| Spinach Aglio e Olio | $5.25 | Sautéed spinach with garlic & olive oil |
| Insalata alla Francesca | $7.50 | Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic |
| Caesar Salad | $5.75 | |
| Italian Wedge Salad | $7.25 | Romaine wedge, tomatoes, and crispy pancetta with gorgonzola dressing |
| Insalata di Asparagi | $8.25 | |
| Burrata con Pomodorini | $11.75 | Burrata, heirloom tomatoes, basil, and aged balsamic |
| Pizza Margherita | $12.25 | Roasted plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella |
| Pasta al Pomodoro | $13.95 | Sautéed in a cherry tomato sauce with garlic & fresh herbs |
| Pasta con Asparagi | $16.95 | Sautéed in a parmesan cream sauce with asparagus & pine nuts |
| Pasta Aglio e Olio | $12.95 | Sautéed with olive oil, fresh garlic, diced tomatoes, & spinach |
| Pasta alle Verdure | $15.95 | Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, & pine nuts in in an herb broth |
| Pasta del Pastore | $16.95 | Sautéed with Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and white wine in a cherry tomato sauce topped with goat cheese |
| Pollo al Limone | Sautéed chicken breast in a lemon white wine sauce with capers & spinach |
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| Pollo Pagliacci | Roasted chicken breast with broccoli, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, & zucchini in a brandy sauce |
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| Pesce del Giorno | Fresh fish of the day with roasted mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, and herbs | |||||
| Salmone Acqua Pazza | Roasted salmon with a spicy cherry tomato sauce, capers, garlic, and white wine over sautéed spinach |
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| Frutta di Sottobosco | $8.00 | Fresh mixed berries topped with homemade whipped cream |
| Torta Lava | $8.00 | Semi-sweet flourless chocolate cake served warm with mint chocolate gelato & berries |
| Gelati e Sorbetti | $6.00 | Ask your server for today's selections |
| Arancini Benedict | $12.95 | crispy risotto, prosciutto, poached egg, hollandaise, and house potatoes |
| Tomato-Braised Pork Hash | $10.95 | braised pork shoulder, carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and two eggs any style |
| Avocado Mashup | $9.95 | smashed avocado, lime, roasted tomatoes, chili flake, grana padana, and a sunny-side up egg |
| Peasant Style | $8.95 | two eggs any style, bacon, house potatoes, and toast |
| Classic Omelette | $10.95 | three egg omelette with ham, roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, and mozzarella, served with house potatoes |
| Bistecca e Uova | $16.95 | pan-roasted 8 oz. new york strip steak topped with a veal reduction, served with two eggs any style and crispy truffle parmesan potatoes |
| Frittata Bianca | $11.95 | open-faced egg white omelette, seasonal vegetables, arugula salad, and shaved cheese |
| Smoked Salmon Benedict | $14.95 | poached egg, avocado, ducktrap smoked salmon, hollandaise, and chives, with an english muffin and house potatoes |
| Italian Croque Madame | $13.95 | fried eggs, fontina cheese fondue, spinach, truffle oil, and prosciutto |
| Eggs Sardou | $10.95 | poached eggs, artichokes, baby spinach, hollandaise sauce, and house potatoes |
| Chicken Caesar | $13.25 | classic caesar salad with roasted peppers, garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan, topped with grilled chicken breast |
| Italian Chopped Salad | $13.95 | romaine, marinated artichokes, black olives, genoa salami, provolone, roasted peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers in a zesty red wine vinaigrettee |
| Steak Salad | $14.95 | porcini-rubbed flat iron steak, spinach, asparagus, blue cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms, and balsamic |
| Insalata di Melanzane | $9.95 | layers of breaded, lightly-fried eggplant, beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, wild arugula, and shaved grana padana, drizzled with aged balsamico |
| Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes | $9.95 | blueberry-lemon compote |
| French Toast | $9.95 | thick-cut brioche and chef's seasonal inspiration |
| Cinnamon Roll | $6.95 | mascarpone cream cheese frosting, caramel sauce, roasted pecans, and whipped cream |
| Italian BLT | $11.95 | maple-glazed pepper bacon, sliced tomato, avocado, arugula, and garlic mayonnaise, served with french fries |
| Focaccia con Pollo | $12.95 | breaded chicken breast, bacon, mozzarella, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and lemon mayonnaise, served with french fries |
| Panino con Uova | $10.95 | two eggs any style with bacon, avocado, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, and lemon mayonnaise on marble rye, served with french fries |
| Davanti Burger | $15.95 | char prime burger, roasted tomatoes, crispy mozzarella, arugula, bacon jam, and roasted garlic aioli, served on a brioche bun, served with french fries |
| Salmone Affumicato | $10.95 | smoked salmon, red onion, capers, arugula, and creamy goat cheese, served open-faced on toasted marble rye with french fries |
| Pizza All'uovo | $11.95 | fontina cheese, pork sausage, potatoes, caramelized onions, and topped with a soft-baked egg |
| Ravioli ai Spinaci | $12.95 | spinach-filled ravioli with a four cheese sauce and a touch of tomato sauce |
| Rigatoni alla Paesana | $11.95 | rigatoni with roasted sausage, wild mushrooms, and peas in a light tomato cream sauce |
| Salmone alla Fresca | $15.95 | grilled salmon with tomatoes, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil, and lemon over grilled asparagus |
| Pollo al Limone | $14.95 | sautéed chicken breast with a lemon white wine sauce, capers, and fresh sautéed spinach |
| Fresh Fruit | $5.95 | |
| House Potatoes | $3.95 | |
| Two Eggs | $3.95 | |
| Bacon | $3.95 | |
| Pork Sausage | $3.95 | |
| Toast & Jam | $2.95 |
| Texas Mule | $9.00 | tito's handmade vodka, fresh lime juice, ginger beer |
| Death by Raspberry | $11.00 | death's door vodka, chambord liquor, raspberry puree, splash of sour |
| Smashing Peaches | $9.00 | svedka vodka, merlet crème de peche, peach preserves, ginger beer |
| Cucumber Berry Collins | $12.00 | pearl cucumber vodka, blueberry preserves, fresh lemon juice |
| Build your Own Bloody Mary Bar | $9.00 |
| Mussels Pomodoro | $6.00 | steamed mussels served with spicy tomato sauce |
| Create-Your-Own-Pizza | $6.00 | choose two: sausage, olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, onions, broccoli, anchovy, eggplant |
| Carpaccio alla Francesca | $8.00 | thinly sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, lemon, olive oil and parmigiano |
| Bruschette alla Romana | $5.00 | garlic toast with chopped tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella |
| Polpette in Umido | $5.00 | homemade meatballs braised in tomato sauce and herbs, served with arugula salad and parmesan |
| Insalata Cesare | $5.00 | classic caesar salad with roasted peppers, garlic croutons and parmigiana |
| Bruschette alla Romana | garlic toast with tomatoes, basil & fresh mozzarella |
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| Funghi alla Sorella | mushroom caps stuffed with goat cheese & herbs |
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| Risotto con Funghi | italian rice with wild mushrooms, herbs, garlic & fresh mozzarella |
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| Prosciutto e Carciofi | artichokes wrapped with prosciutto |
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| Polpette di Granchio | mini crab cakes served with red pepper aioli |
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| Prosciutto e Capesante | sea scallops wrapped with prosciutto |
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| Gamberi al Fresco | shrimp with wild mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, lemon, balsamico & basil |
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| Dinner Salad | Romaine, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, olive oil & balsamico. Add a protein to your salad |
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| Caesar Salad | Classic caesar with garlic croutons, roasted peppers & parmesan. Add a protein to your salad |
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| Insalata Caprese | sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & olive oil |
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| Insalata di Asparagi | asparagus, tomatoes & blue cheese dressed with lemon & olive oil |
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| Insalata alla Francesca | Romaine, endive, radicchio, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, green beans, pea pods, olive oil, balsamico & blue cheese. Add a protein to your salad |
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| Al Pomodoro | light tomato basil sauce with garlic & olive oil |
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| Con Mozzarella | light tomato basil sauce with fresh mozzarella |
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| Alla Siciliana | spicy tomato sauce, roasted eggplant & parmesan |
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| Alle Verdure | wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil & pine nuts |
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| Dei Sardi | sausage, wild mushrooms, tomato sauce & parmesan |
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| Con Asparagi | light cream sauce with asparagus & pine nuts |
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| Con Pollo | light basil cream sauce with chicken, spinach & pine nuts |
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| Polpette | homemade meatballs with tomato sauce & parmesan |
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| Ravioli ai Spinaci | spinach-filled ravioli with a four-cheese sauce, spinach & a touch of tomato sauce |
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| Pollo Arrosto alla Romana | pan-roasted breast of chicken with garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon & olive oil, served with roasted potatoes |
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| Pollo Pagliacci | roasted breast of chicken with broccoli, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini & garlic |
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| Pollo Sassi | roasted breast of chicken with baby artichokes, wildmushrooms & herbs in a light brandy sauce |
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| Pollo al Limone | sautéed breast of chicken in a lemon white wine sauce with capers & spinach |
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| Pesce ai Funghi | pan-roasted tilapia with wild mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes & herbs |
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| Salmone Acqua Pazza | roasted salmon with a spicy cherry tomato sauce, capers, garlic & white wine over sautéed spinach |
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| Filetto con Barolo | roasted filet mignon medallions with baby spinach, wild mushrooms & a barolo red wine sauce |
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| Polpette In Umido | homemade meatballs braised in tomato sauce & herbs |
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| Sausage & Peppers | italian sausage with roasted peppers, onions & garlic |
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| Sautéed Mixed Vegetables | sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli & cherry tomatoes with garlic & white wine |
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| Sautéed Spinach | sautéed baby spinach with garlic, lemon & extra virgin olive oil |
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| Roasted Potatoes | oven-roasted potatoes with garlic, shallots, rosemary & olive oil |
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| Tiramisu | ladyfinger cookies, espresso, cocoa & mascarpone cream |
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| Torta di Formaggio | vanilla cheesecake with raspberry sauce & fresh berries |
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