Francesca's Fortunato

4.6

1957 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

Francesca’s Fortunato is located in the charming downtown area of Frankfort. The menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
Phone number
(815) 464-1890
Website
https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-fortunato/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Francesca's Fortunato offers a complete catering menu. Call for details.
Private party facilities
Francesca’s Fortunato is the perfect location for all of your special events. Our family style menu, “Tavoli di Amici” (Table of Friends), encourages an interactive dining experience in a sophisticated trattoria setting for groups of 15 to 175 guests.

Location
40 Kansas St., Frankfort, IL 60423
Area
Frankfort
Cross Street
Oak
Parking details
Parking is available on Kansas Street or Oak Street. There is also a large public lot on the corner of Oak Street and Kansas Street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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.
Easter Buffet 2025
20 Apr 2025 only
Join us for an unforgettable experience at our Easter Buffet, where a world of flavors awaits! Indulge in a wide array of freshly prepared dishes from savory salads and entrees, to decadent desserts. Gather with friends and family, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, and feast on a limitless selection of delicious options that will keep you coming back for more. We can't wait to welcome you!

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 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.

Calamari in PadellaUS$14.75
Sautéed calamari with capers, fresh tomatoes, spinach, chili flakes, garlic, lemon, and olive oil
Spinach Aglio e OlioUS$6.75
Sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oil
Carpaccio alla Francesca*US$14.75
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, and parmigiano

Insalate

Insalata alla FrancescaUS$8.75
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic
Caesar Salad*US$7.95
Classic Caesar with roasted peppers and shaved parmesan
Insalata di AsparagiUS$9.25
Fresh asparagus with tomatoes and blue cheese, dressed with lemon and olive oil

Pizze

Additional Ingredients ($1 each): Italian sausage, black olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, broccoli, eggplant, or zucchini

Pizza MargheritaUS$14.75
Roasted plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella

Paste

Pasta al PomodoroUS$15.95
Sautéed in a cherry tomato sauce with garlic and fresh herbs
Pasta Alle VerdureUS$19.95
Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts in in an herb broth
Pasta Aglio e OlioUS$14.95
Sautéed with olive oil, fresh garlic, diced tomatoes, and spinach
Pasta all'ArlecchinoUS$26.95
Sautéed with shrimp, sea scallops, manila clams, garlic, and olive oil in a spicy cherry tomato sauce

Secondi

Ask your server for today's gluten friendly specials!

Pollo al LimoneUS$22.95
Sautéed chicken breast in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach
Pollo SicilianaUS$20.95
Roasted chicken thighs simmered in garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, Castelvetrano olives, oregano, and dates
Salmone alla FrescaUS$25.95
Grilled salmon with tomatoes, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil and lemon over grilled asparagus

Dolci

Frutta di SottoboscoUS$8.95
Fresh mixed berries topped with homemade whipped cream
Gelati e SorbettiUS$6.95
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What 1,957 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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Suburbs
Best Service
South Suburbs
Healthy
South Suburbs
Neighbourhood gem
South Suburbs
Great for fine wines
South Suburbs
Romantic
South Suburbs
Good for special occasions
South Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Francesca's Fortunato in Frankfort exudes a "charming atmosphere" and offers "delicious food" with standout dishes like calamari, pasta, and seafood. Diners appreciate the attentive service, especially from servers like Izzy and Amber. The "lovely back patio" is a favorite for outdoor dining. Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a "favorite place" for many.

1,957 Reviews

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Sabrina VIP
Chicago69 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and our server Sarah was the best! Made a special family celebration memorable ❤️
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Breanne
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful evening, while celebrating with friends. Food and service were top notch, as always, and we can’t wait to return.
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Thomas VIP
Seattle32 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply fantastic. Menu selections were awesome. Food is ALWAYS superb with excellent wait staff.
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Jeff VIP
Chicago20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Dining Experience at Francesca’s in Frankfort We had an amazing dinner at Francesca’s in Frankfort! From start to finish, everything was top-notch. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the service was excellent, and our waiter was attentive and friendly. The food was absolutely delicious. I had the risotto with fresh mozzarella and sausage, which was rich, creamy, and full of flavor. My wife ordered the chicken limone, which was perfectly cooked with a bright and tangy sauce. The kids enjoyed their chicken strips, and they were impressed by the quality—crispy on the outside and tender inside. The wine selection was excellent, and the drinks were well-made, rounding out an all-around fantastic meal. Francesca’s continues to deliver great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. We will definitely be back!
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Laurie
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food ! Friendly staff Quiet late afternoon— was perfect for a long lunch!
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Mark
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was terrific, the food was amazing and delicious, will definitely return to this great restaurant!
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John
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were not disappointed with our latest dinner at Francesca’s in Frankfurt. Gluten free options for my wife were outstanding - especially flatbread which we had for the first time. Everything was very good from drinks, appetizers to our dinner. Service was perfect.
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Jeffrey VIP
Chicago334 reviews
4.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is quite good and our servers have nearly always have been excellent. Restaurant has really done well with new managers who bring smiles to our table, and the annual discount gift cards are a welcome and fun reason we visit several of your eateries. While such discount cards help offset the costs of the dining visit (at least through March 31), it is very discouraging that prices keep rising, especially for simple entrees like chicken or pasta which are among our favorites.
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Bryan
Chicago103 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great lunch with our phenomenal server, Mario!
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Julie
Chicago36 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Live this neighborhood gem. Our go to for Italian! So glad they put Rolli a la Francesca on the menu permanently; It’s delicious, along with our other favorites the bruschetta and house salad. The attention to detail by the staff is always top-notch. Everyone from the employees filling up the water glass to the ones bringing out the food to the waitstaff to management is always very attentive, personable, and professional. Tonight we had the pleasure of having Mario as our server and had a nice visit with Maria the manager that we always see while dining there.
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FAQs

Francesca's Fortunato offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (815) 464-1890.

Francesca's Fortunato is rated 4.6 stars by 1957 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

40 Kansas St., Frankfort, IL 60423

Additional information

Cross Street
Oak
Area
Frankfort
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is available on Kansas Street or Oak Street. There is also a large public lot on the corner of Oak Street and Kansas Street.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-fortunato/
Phone number
(815) 464-1890
Catering
Francesca's Fortunato offers a complete catering menu. Call for details.
Private party facilities
Francesca’s Fortunato is the perfect location for all of your special events. Our family style menu, “Tavoli di Amici” (Table of Friends), encourages an interactive dining experience in a sophisticated trattoria setting for groups of 15 to 175 guests.

Francesca's Fortunato

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Funfetti Cake

Easter Buffet 2025

Happy Hour

Antipasti

Calamari in PadellaUS$14.75

Spinach Aglio e OlioUS$6.75

Carpaccio alla Francesca*US$14.75

Insalate

Insalata alla FrancescaUS$8.75

Caesar Salad*US$7.95

Insalata di AsparagiUS$9.25

Pizze

Pizza MargheritaUS$14.75

Paste

Pasta al PomodoroUS$15.95

Pasta Alle VerdureUS$19.95

Pasta Aglio e OlioUS$14.95

Pasta all'ArlecchinoUS$26.95

Secondi

Pollo al LimoneUS$22.95

Pollo SicilianaUS$20.95

Salmone alla FrescaUS$25.95

Dolci

Frutta di SottoboscoUS$8.95

Gelati e SorbettiUS$6.95

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