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Franco's Pescheria
471 S Rand Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047-2358
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Antipasti e Insalata e Zuppa
Appetizers, Salads, and Soups
Cocktail di Gamberi (Shrimp Cocktail)
wild gulf shrimp | choice of sauce | lemon
- (ea) $2.00
Torte di Rancho (Crab Cake)
$8.00
jumbo lump crab meat | red pepper | parsley | choice of sauce | herb salad
Insalata Caesar (Caesar Salad)
romaine | ciabatta croutons | parmesan | house made caesar dressing
- $8.00
- Grilled Chicken $10.00
- Sauteed Crab Cake $12.00
- Grilled Salmon $13.00
- Seared Tuna $18.00
- Grilled Wild Gulf Shrimp $14.00
Insalata Tritata Italiano (Chopped Salad)
romaine | heirloom tomatoes | green pepper | red onion | cucumber | manzanillo olive | fresh mozzarella | genoa salami | ciabatta croutons | house made italian vinaigrette
- $9.00
- Grilled Chicken $11.00
- Sauteed Crab Cake $13.00
- Grilled Salmon $14.00
- Seared Tuna $19.00
- Grilled Wild Gulf Shrimp $15.00
Gamberetti Bisque (Shrimp Bisque)
wild gulf shrimp | cream | tomato | thyme
- $5.50
- $10.00
Zuppa del Giorno (Soup of the Day)
chef's selection | fresh daily
- $4.50
- $9.00
Paninos di Pesce
from the sea
Franco's Panino (Icelandic Cod Sandwich)
$9.00
fried Icelandic cod filet | spicy slaw | heirloom tomato | tartar | calabrian chili aioli | brioche bun
Florida Cernia (Florida Grouper Sandwich)
$15.00
grilled Florida grouper | greens | heirloom tomato | chipotle sauce | brioche bun
Gamberetti Po' Ragazzo (Shrimp Po' Boy)
$12.00
fried wild gulf shrimp | greens | heirloom tomato | remoulade | calabrian chili aioli | Italian hoagie roll
Ostrica Po' Ragazzo (Oyster Po' Boy)
$14.00
fried fresh oysters | greens | heirloom tomato remoulade | calabrian chili aioli | Italian hoagie roll
Paninos di Terra
from the land
Cursori di Polpetta (Meatball Sliders)
$9.00
Three homemade meatballs | brioche mini buns. 1. Franco's spicy marinara & provolone; 2. Arugula, heirloom tomato & chili aioli; 3. House pesto & parmesan
Pollo Grigliato (Grilled Chicken)
$9.00
Italian marinated free range chicken breast | provolone | roasted red pepper | heirloom tomato | house pesto | balsamic glaze | brioche bun
Rotoli di Frutti di Mare
seafood rolls
Gamberetti Rotolo (Shrimp Roll)
$12.00
wild gulf shrimp | lemon aioli | celery | heirloom tomato | brioche roll
Aragostarotolo (Lobster Roll)
$20.00
Maine lobster claw and tail meat | lemon aioli | celery | heirloom tomato | brioche roll
Frutti di Mare Tacos
seafood tacos
Tacos di Gamberetti (Shrimp Tacos)
$11.00
fried or grilled wild gulf shrimp | shredded cabbage and carrot | mango salsa chili aioli | lime | two flour or corn tortillas
Tacos di Pesce (Fish Tacos)
$10.00
fried or grilled mahi-mahi | shredded cabbage and carrot | mango salsa chili aioli | lime | two flour or corn tortillas
Tacos di Pollo (Chicken Tacos)
$9.00
Italian marinated free range chicken breast | shredded cabbage and carrot | mango salsa chili aioli | lime | two flour or corn tortillas
Catturra Fresca
fresh catch from the case
Choose Fish, Type and Weight
MP +$8 | crust +$1. Daily market availability
Choose Your Preparation
blackened | broiled I crudo | fried I grilled | pan-sautéed
Choose 2 Sides, Sauce And/Or Crust
see options below
Lati
sides
Insalata di Cavolo (Coleslaw)
$3.00
cabbage | carrot | creamy coleslaw dressing
Patatine Fritte Fresche Tagliate (Fresh Cut French Fries)
$3.00
garlic | parmesan | parsley
Fresche Verdure di Stagione (Fresh Seasonal Vegetables)
$3.00
chef's selection | garlic | oil
Insalata di Pasta Italiana (Italian Pasta Salad)
$3.00
orecchetti pasta | baby spinach | roasted red pepper | goat cheese | balsamic vinaigrette
Riso Integrale (Brown Rice Pilaf)
$3.00
brown rice | olive oil | parsley
Premium Lati
sides
Cinque Formaggio Mac e Formaggio (Five Cheese Mac and Cheese)
$4.00
orecchetti | five cheese sauce | toasted panko
Frittelle di Farina (Hushpuppies)
$4.00
sweet corn | roasted garlic | calabrian chili aioli
Insalata di Contorno (Side Salad)
$4.00
romaine | baby spinach | heirloom tomato | cucumber | choice of dressing
Sauces + Crusts
Homemade Sauces
butter + white wine | butter, white wine + capers | Calabrian chili aioli | chipotle | cocktail | honey mustard | house pesto | lemon aioli | remoulade | tartar | wasabi
Crusts
black 'n bleu | espresso chili | honey habanero | korean chili | raspberry chipotle | thai peanut
Cicchetti
The Savory Small Dishes
Franco's Fuoco Gamberi (Franco's Fire Shrimp)
$12.00
fried wild gulf shrimp | calabrian chili aioli | shredded romaine | chive | lemon
Cursori di Filetto Affumicato a Freddo (Cold Smoked Tenderloin Sliders)
beef tenderloin | onion jam | brioche | goat cheese | horseradish-worcestershire aioli
- (3) $17.00
Torte di Granchio (Crab Cake)
mini lump crab cakes | mango-papaya salsa | red bell pepper | parsley | lemon aioli
- (3) $11.00
Tacos di Aragosta (Lobster Tacos)
cold maine lobster salad | mini corn tortillas | shredded cabbage and carrot | mango salsa | calabrian chili aioli | lime | cilantro
- (3) $19.00
Tacos Scottati Al Tonno (Seared Tuna Tacos)
seared ahi | mini corn tortillas | shredded cabbage and carrot | mango salsa | calabrian chili aioli | lime | cilantro
- (3) $19.00
Torta di Aragosta (Lobster Pot Pie)
$18.00
maine lobster | chef's vegetables | flour | butter | cream | puff pastry
Calamari Fritti or Griglia (Fried or Grilled Calamari)
$11.00
lemon aioli | giardiniera | lemon
Le Insalata e Le Zuppa
The Salads and Soups
Panzanella (Tuscan Salad)
$9.00
arugula | heirloom tomatoes | pickled red onion | fresh mozzarella | basil pesto | grilled ciabatta | Italian vinaigrette
Barbabietole e Burrata (Beets and Burrata)
$12.00
golden beets | red beets | pickled red onion | arugula | burrata | creamy lemon vinaigrette | pistachio brittle
Insalata di Agrumi Polpo alla Griglia Sriracha (Sriracha Grilled Octopus Citrus Salad)
$17.00
spanish octopus | sriracha | arugula | chef's choice citrus | citrus dressing
Insalata di Wasabi Tonno Scotto (Seared Tuna with Wasabi Salad)
$25.00
seared ahi | house greens | crispy tortillas | tomato | cucumber | wasabi dressing | candied walnuts
Gamberetti Bisque (Shrimp Bisque)
wild gulf shrimp | cream | marscapone | tomato | chive
- Cup $7.00
- Bowl $11.00
Zuppa del Giorno (Soup of the Day)
chef's selection | fresh daily
- Cup $6.00
- Bowl $10.00
IL Menu per Bambini
The Kids Menu
Formaggio Al Griglia (Grilled Cheese)
$5.00
italian bread | mozzarella | parmesan
Morsi di Pesce (Fish Bites)
$6.00
fried or grilled cod bites | tartar sauce
Maccaroni e Formaggio (Mac and Cheese)
$5.00
orecchetti | five cheese sauce
Lati
The Side Dishes
Maccheroni Aragosta e Formaggio (Lobster Mac and Cheese)
$15.00
orecchiette | five cheese sauce | Maine lobster meat | toasted panko | chive
Fresche Verdure di Stagione (Fresh Seasonal Vegetables)
$8.00
chef's selection | garlic | evoo
Patatine Fritte Fresche Tagliate (Fresh Cut French Fries)
$8.00
garlic | parmesan | parsley | truffle
Lato di Spaghetti (Side of Spaghetti)
$6.00
bucatini or rigatoni with pesto or marinara or aglio olio
Insalata di Contorno (Side Salad)
$8.00
romaine | heirloom tomato | cucumber | balsamic
Risotto Stagionale (Chef's Seasonal Risotto)
$10.00
arborio rice | seasonal vegetables | mascarpone | chive
Pure di Patate (Mashed Potatoes with Garlic Butter)
potatoes | garlic | butter | chives
- Potatoes $5.00
- Lobster $12.00
IL Tramezzino
The Sandwich
Panino Cernia Annerito con Insalata di Wasabi (Blackened Grouper Sandwich with Wasabi Salad)
$20.00
grouper | mango salsa | avocado | calabrian chili aioli | house greens | wasabi dressing | candied walnuts
Caldo Rotolo di Aragosta (Lobster Roll - Hot)
$30.00
maine lobster | drawn butter | brioche roll
La Pasta e IL Risotto
The Pasta and Rice
Spaghetti con Frutti di Mare (Spaghetti with Seafood)
bucatini with choice of aglio olio | marinara | pesto | puttanesca
- Pasta $14.00
- Mussels $19.00
- Shrimp $20.00
- Scallops $24.00
Pasta Toscana (Tuscan Pasta)
$18.00
rigatoni | ground veal | mushrooms | rosemary | salt and pepper | cream sauce
Orecchiette e Molluschi Pesto (Orecchiette and Clams Pesto)
$26.00
orecchiette | vongole clams | house pesto | shellfish broth | sun-dried tomato | parmesan | crostini | chive
Risotto Stagionale (Chef's Seasonal Risotto)
arborio rice | seasonal vegetables | grana padano | chive
- Veg $18.00
- Shrimp $21.00
- Scallop $23.00
- Beef Tenderloin $20.00
Spaghetti Puttanesca (Bucatini Puttanesca)
bucatini | homemade puttanesca
- Mussels $19.00
- Shrimp $20.00
- Scallops $24.00
Lasagna di Mare (Seafood Lasagna)
$31.00
shrimp | scallops | spinach | parmesan | mozzarella | gruyere | garlic | cognac | flour | butter
La Terra
The Land
Parmigiana di Pollo con Bucatini (Chicken Parmigiano Over Bucatini)
$16.00
boneless chicken breast | italian breadcrumbs | parsley | bucatini | marinara | provolone
Piccata di Pollo con Bucatini (Chicken Piccata Over Bucatini)
$18.00
boneless chicken breast | lemon | butter | bucatini | evoo | capers | parsley
Pollo Al Marsala con Rigatoni (Chicken Marsala Over Rigatoni)
$19.00
boneless chicken breast | butter | mushrooms | evoo | rigatoni | marsala
Parmigiana di Vitello su Bucatini (Veal Parmigiano Over Bucatini)
$26.00
veal loin | italian breadcrumbs | parsley | bucatini | marinara | provolone
Marsala di Vitello su Rigatoni (Veal Marsala Over Rigatoni)
$26.00
veal loin | butter | mushrooms | rigatoni | evoo | marsala
Spiedini di Filetto Affumicato a Freddo con Salsa Bourbon Abbinati a Pure di Aragosta (Cold Smoked Tenderloin Kebobs with Lobster Potatoes)
$26.00
beef tenderloin | tomatoes | onions | smoked salt and sugar rub | bourbon | mashed potatoes | butter | garlic | maine lobster
Gli Speciali della Casa
The House Specials
Zuppa di Pesce (Fish Stew)
$38.00
chef's selection of fish | garlic | parsley | sun-dried tomato | red pepper flake | cream | shell fish broth | crostini
Pesce Crudo (Raw Sushi Grade Fish)
chef's preparation
- MP
Catturra Fresca
fresh catch from the case
Choose Fish by Type and Weight
MP +$8 | crust +$1
Choose Your Preparation
broiled I crudo | fried I grilled | pan-sautéed
Choose a Sauce And/Or Crust
Sauces + Crusts
Homemade Sauces
butter + white wine | butter, white wine + capers | Calabrian chili aioli | chipotle | cocktail | honey mustard | house pesto | lemon aioli | remoulade | tartar | wasabi
Crusts
blackened | black'n bleu | espresso chili | honey habanero | korean chili | raspberry chipotle | thai peanut
Raw Bar
Cocktail di Gamberi (Shrimp Cocktail)
$12.00
5 wild gulf shrimp | cocktail sauce | wasabi aioli
Le Ceviche del Giorno (Chef's Ceviche of the Day)
catch of the day | lime juice | cilantro | avocado | red pepper | red onion | fried tortilla chips
- MP
Acciughe con Pesto e Crostini (Anchovies with Pesto and Crostini)
$9.00
white anchovies | pesto | herb salad | crostini
Pesce Crudo (Raw Seafood)
daily selection | chef inspired
- MP
Ostriche Fredde
Cold Oysters
Ostriche Grezze (Oysters on the Half Shell)
oyster | cocktail sauce | mignonette | lemon
- (ea) $3.00
Ostriche Messicane (Mexican Style Oysters)
oyster | mango papaya salsa | slice jalapeño | lime
- (ea) $3.50
Ostriche Sanguinose Mary (Bloody Mary Oysters)
oyster | bloody mary mix | grapefruit vodka | lemon
- (ea) $3.50
Ostriche Calde
Hot Oysters
BBQ Ostriche (BBQ Oysters)
oyster | house made bbq sauce | crispy onion
- (ea) $3.50
Ostriche Franco (Franco's Oysters)
oyster | pancetta | Italian bread crumb | spinach | garlic | mascarpone
- (ea) $3.50
Ostriche Rockefeller (Oysters Rockefeller)
oyster | spinach | cream | Pernod | tarragon | parmesan | panko
- (ea) $3.50
COCKTAILS
Mediterranean Spritzer
$9.00
prosecco | aperol | soda
Bellini on Rand
$11.00
prosecco | blood orange liqueur | peach | cranberry
Fluted Negroni
$11.00
campari | bombay sapphire | carpano antica
The Stiletto
$11.00
knob creek | amaretto | fresh lime | lemonade
Palermo Breeze
$9.00
white rum | amaretto | pineapple | cranberry
Carajillo
$9.00
licor 43 | espresso | on ice
Italian Margarita
$11.00
amaretto | triple sec | blanco tequila | sweet + sour
Hawaiian Lili
$12.00
rum haven coconut | mango | pear | pineapple
Franco's Bloody
$12.00
finlandia | bloody mary mix | peroni | cocktail shrimp
- Add a Raw Oyster
- $3.00
Martinis
Gin Blossom
$13.00
bombay sapphire | hibiscus bitters | campari | cranberry | fresh lime & lemon | pear
Franco's Apple Pie
$13.00
house apple pie liqueur | smirnoff caramel | licor 43 | graham cracker rim
Very Berry Cosmopolitan
$13.00
smirnoff blueberry | chambord |triple sec | cranberry
Franco's Grapefruit
$13.00
finlandia grapefruit | cranberry | orange | prosecco | rosemary
Franco's Cucumber
$13.00
effen cucumber | elderflower | cucumber | lime
Beer
Moretti
- 10oz Draft $6.00
Chilly Water | Tighthead Brewing Co.
- 16oz Can $6.00
Sculpin | Ballast Point Brewery
- 12oz Bottle $6.00
Beach Blonde | Crystal Lake Brewing
- 12oz Can $6.00
Pacífico
- 12oz Bottle $4.00
Modelo
- 16oz Can $5.00
Corona
- 16oz Can $6.00
Miller Lite
- 12oz Bottle $3.00
Sparkling
Zardetto Prosecco
- Draft $6.00
Tiamo Prosecco
- Split $9.00
Segura Cava
- Split $9.50
Le Grand Courtage Brut Rose Cuvee
- Split $12.00
Camps Rose Pinot Cava
- $11.00
- $39.00
White
Vitiano Bianco (House)
- $8.00
- Carafe $23.00
White Haven Sauvignon Blanc
- $12.00
- $40.00
Aragosta Vermentino
- $9.00
- $33.00
Canyon Road Pinot Grigio
- $8.00
- $28.00
Pietra di Pinot Grigio
- $10.00
- $36.00
Canyon Road Chardonnay
- $8.00
- $28.00
La Crema Chardonnay
- $11.00
- $40.00
Frank Family Chardonnay
- $16.00
- $55.00
Carmel Road Reisling Blanc
- $12.00
- $44.00
Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc
$65.00Red
Vitiano Rosso (House)
- $8.00
- Carafe $23.00
J. Winery Pinot Noir
- $12.00
- $44.00
Frank Family Pinot Noir
- $16.00
- $55.00
Volpaia Chianti
- $12.00
- $38.00
Torre Dei Beati Montepulciano
- $15.00
- $50.00
William Hill Merlot
- $9.00
- $30.00
Canyon Road Cabernet Sauvignon
- $8.00
- $28.00
Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon
- $12.00
- $42.00
Sebastiani Zinfandel
- $11.00
- $40.00
Stags Leap Petite Syrah
- $16.00
- $58.00
The Seeker Malbec
- $9.00
- $30.00
Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva
$68.00Dell Unita Barolo
$75.00Chateau de Vaudieu Chateuneuf-Du-Pape
$92.00Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon
$95.00Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon
$95.00Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon
$125.00Tenute Silvio Nardi Brunello
$125.00Platters
Wild American Gulf Shrimp (Size 10-15)
Hand peeled, deveined and cooked in our court bouillon; garnished with homemade cocktail sauce, freshly grated horseradish and cut lemons
- 2lb $69.95
- 3lb $89.95
- 4lb $119.95
- Cooked Shrimp Only (per lb) $26.95
- Raw Shell-on (per lb) $19.95
- Peeled and Deveined (per lb) $24.95
Jonah Crab Claws
Garnished with our Dijon mustard sauce, freshly grated horseradish and cut lemons.
- 2lb $79.95
- 3lb $89.95
- 4lb $119.95
- Claws Only (per lb) $38.95
- Stone Crab (per lb) $39.95
- Sub Stone Crab Per Lb
- $10.00
Combo Shrimp and Claws (Jonah)
Garnished with our Dijon mustard sauce, cocktail sauce, freshly grated horseradish and cut lemons
- 2lb $89.95
- 3lb $119.95
- 4lb $159.95
Hot-Smoked Salmon
Italian or rum brown sugar rub. Garnished with capers, crackers, chopped red onion, Roma tomatoes and cucumber. Wild salmon available upon request; inquire for market price
- 2.5lb-3lb Salmon Side $79.95
- Fish Only (per lb) $18.95
Franco's Homemade Cherry Vodka Smoked Lox
Garnished with capers, bagel chips, chopped red onion and our homemade sriracha-lime cream cheese
- 2.5-3lb Salmon Side $89.95
- Fish Only (per lb) $22.95
Franco's Signature Crab Cake Bites
1 oz. servings, seared to perfection and ready to heat
- (ea) $1.75
Franco's Italian Shrimp Salad
Our signature cooked gulf shrimp, marinated with red onion, roasted red pepper, capers, red wine and apple cider vinegars, EVOO, bay leaves, Old Bay seasoning and a hint of Franco's Sriracha. Garnished with country baguette or sourdough baguette crostini
- 2lb $49.95
- 3lb $59.95
- Shrimp Salad Only (per lb) $12.95
Poached Salmon
Garnished with our sour cream dill sauce, lemons, and a Mediterranean olive mix. Wild salmon available upon request; inquire for market price
- 2.5lb-3lb Fillet $99.95
- 4lb Fillet $129.95
- 5lb Fillet $149.95
- 6lb Fillet $179.95
Oysters
White Cove-Chesapeake Bay Wild-Caught Oysters
Other selections available upon request at market price
- (ea) $1.75
- Half-Shell $2.50
Oysters Rockefeller
- (ea) $2.95
Clams Casino
- (ea) $2.25
Appetizers
Smoked Salmon Pâté
- (per lb) $21.95
Smoked Trout Almond Salad
- (per lb) $25.95
Smoked Salmon and Artichoke Dip
- (per lb) $21.95
Seafood Small Bites
per piece pricing; 2 dozen minimum per item
Smoked Salmon Canapé
pumpernickel | smoked salmon | herbed boursin cheese | cucumber | dill
- (ea) $3.75
Mini Crab Cakes
jumbo lump crab | Calabrian chili aioli | chive
- (ea) $3.00
Mini Maine Lobster Rolls
brioche | Maine lobster | lemon aioli | chives
- (ea) $5.00
Mini Grouper Sandwiches
brioche | blackened grouper | chipotle aioli | arugula | heirloom tomato
- (ea) $4.00
Mini Grouper Tacos
corn tortilla | blackened grouper | Calabrian chili aioli | fresh cabbage | mango papaya salsa
- (ea) $4.00
Spicy Tuna Cones
wonton | yellowfin tuna | wasabi aioli | cucumber | sesame seed
- (ea) $5.00
Spicy Tuna Tacos
wonton | wasabi aioli | yellowfin tuna | avocado | cilantro
- (ea) $5.00
Bacon Wrapped Bourbon Brown Sugar Shrimp
jumbo shrimp | crispy bacon | bourbon brown sugar sauce
- (ea) $4.00
Crab and Avocado Toast
pumpernickel | lump crab salad | avocado | caviar | chive
- (ea) $6.00
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
crispy bacon | u-10 dry pack scallops | balsamic reduction
- (ea) $5.00
Meat Small Bites
Mini Beef Wellington
puff pastry | filet mignon | mushroom duxelle | red wine sauce
- (ea) $4.50
Prosciutto and Melon Skewers
prosciutto | cantelope | honey dew | mint
- (ea) $3.50
Pancetta Wrapped Dates
medjool dates | crispy pancetta | balsamic reduction
- (ea) $4.00
Beef Carpaccio Crostini
roasted garlic crostini | pepper crusted filet mignon | herbed goat cheese
- (ea) $4.50
Honey Lemon Lamb Chop Lollipops
rack of lamb | honey | lemon | rosemary | yogurt sauce
- (ea) $5.00
Homemade Meatball Sliders
brioche | veal | pork | beef | parmesan | pesto
- (ea) $5.00
Vegetarian Small Bites
Watermelon and Feta Bites
Seedless watermelon | feta mousse | red onion | feta crumbles | mint
- (ea) $3.50
Roasted Vegetable Crostini
toasted baguette | celery root | butternut squash | golden beet | red beet | herbed chèvre
- (ea) $3.50
Wild Mushroom Polenta
sautéed wild mushroom | creamy polenta | parmesan mousse | crostini
- (ea) $3.50
Caprese Salad Skewers
heirloom cherry tomato | Ciliegine mozzarella | fresh basil | balsamic reduction
- (ea) $3.50
Spinach Artichoke Bites
filo dough | spinach | artichoke | parmesan cheese
- (ea) $3.50
Hors d'oeuvres
Ostriche Crude con Una Mignonette di Rose e Grani di Pepe Rosa
Raw Oysters (3) with a Rose Mignonette & Pink Peppercorns; Lucky Lime Oysters | Rose Mignonette | Pink Peppercorns. Paring: Blank Stare Sauvignon Blanc
1st Course
Salmone King Saltato con Burro di Rose Accompagnato Da Asparagi Fritti, con Una Pastella di Parmigano
Sushi grade Ora King Salmon Sautéed with a Rose, Lemon Butter Accompanied with a parmesan batter fried asparagus; Ora King Salmon | Rose | Lemon | Butter | Asparagus | Parmesan | Gluten-Free Flour | Garlic. Paring: Slander Pinot Noir, F Rose (France)
Main Course
Braciole di Vitello con Salsa Marinara Accompagnate Da Fettucine a Nero di Seppia
House made veal Braciole with a Marinara Sauce accompanied with Squid ink Fettucine; Veal | Breadcrumb's | Garlic | EVO | raisins | Parmesan | SP | oregano | Squid ink Fettucine. Pairing: Mannequin Chardonnay, Machete California Red