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Francesca's Famiglia, Barrington, IL

Francesca's Famiglia

4.6
4.6
1447 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
23:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Francesca's Famiglia, nestled in downtown Barrington's quaint shopping district, features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. Simple rustic cooking, friendly service and fair prices make Francesca's an experience to remember!
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 16:00–18:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Indoor Heated parking garage conveniently located below our restaurant. There are ample street parking options and other public parking lots within 1 block of the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Funfetti Cake

    Multiple dates available
    Celebrate your special occasion with Francesca’s with our NEW funfetti cake. you can enjoy a full-size cake (feeds up to 8 people) for the table for $40. All you need to do is add this special menu item to your reservation to let our staff know and enjoy a full-size cake filled with deliciousness! PLEASE NOTE: ONE CAKE FEEDS UP TO 8 PEOPLE. A $40 PAYMENT WILL BE DUE AT THE TIME OF YOUR RESERVATION. ALL CAKES MUST BE ORDERED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE FROM YOUR RESERVATION. PARTIES ABOVE 8 ARE RECOMMENDED TO ORDER TWO OR MORE CAKES.
  • Funfetti Cake

    US$40.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Celebrate your special occasion with Francesca’s with our NEW funfetti cake. you can enjoy a full-size cake for the table for $40. Add this experience to your reservation to let our staff know and enjoy a slice of deliciousness! PLEASE NOTE: Payment will be due at the restaurant.
  • Easter Sunday Buffet 2025

    Multiple dates available
    We will be offering a delicious buffet with a wide variety of limitless options from 11am-7pm! The regular menu and a la carte items will not be available. Visit our website to find out what we will be offering in the buffet!

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 15:00 - 18:00
    Enjoy happy hour at Francesca’s from 3-6 PM on MONDAY-FRIDAYS ONLY. You can now experience Francesca’s favorites for $12 or less! Add this experience to your reservation to let the staff know you are participating in happy hour.

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What 1,447 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's Famiglia offers a delightful dining experience with "extraordinary foods" and "amazing evening" vibes. Regulars praise the "great service by David" and "wonderful staff" like Julio and Eleni. Known for its "great food" including calamari, salmon, and signature cocktails, it's ideal for special occasions. Although noted for being "loud," the ambiance is lively and energetic.

1,447 Reviews
  1. Joseph

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service. Julio was our waiter. He is great!

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal & service at Francesca's. Love the menu options.

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  3. Michelle

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great! But we did not see our server often, as I think he was also working a party! Also, I did not like being in the back back room. The ambiance was not as nice as I hoped!

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  4. ZishanA

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We been going there 12 years for Valentine’s Day Always good food and great experience

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  5. Alecia

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a wonderful experience, especially when seated at the bar

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  6. Lynn

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and awesome service We will go back again

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  7. JULIO VIP

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the pastas are bland, carbonara is great , rigatoni allá vodka was pretty bland. Good service though.

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  8. Andrew

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was tasty but a bit spicy. Wait staff were VERY attentive. Overall, a wonderful dining experience

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  9. Don

    Las Vegas17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and choices were both very good. Everything is freshly made. Highly recommend.

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  10. Susan

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful Francesca’s evening with friends—and a bonus having Margot as our server!

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FAQs

Francesca's Famiglia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 277-1027.

Francesca's Famiglia is rated 4.6 stars by 1447 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
23:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Francesca's Famiglia

100 East Station Street, Barrington, IL 60010

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 16:00–18:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Indoor Heated parking garage conveniently located below our restaurant. There are ample street parking options and other public parking lots within 1 block of the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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