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Our Main Dining Room - Francesca's North, Northbrook, IL

Francesca's North

4.4
4.4
1885 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Francesca’s North opened it's doors in 1995 and instantly became the hottest spot on the North Shore. Francesca’s North features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (847) 559-0260
  • Website
    https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-northbrook/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We cater to large Carryouts with delivery. Check out our menus online at www.miafrancesca.com
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca's North has two private dining rooms to accommodate all of your private party needs. Please contact Shiri Nissim for more private event information.
  • Private party contact
    Shiri Nissim: (847) 559-0260
  • Location
    1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062
  • Area
    Northbrook
  • Cross Street
    Shermer
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Just two blocks from Metra's Northbrook station.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, 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.

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 11:30 - 15:00, 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.

    Happy Hour photo

Menu

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What 1,885 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's North offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food and service." Known for its excellent pasta dishes and attentive staff, the restaurant regularly impresses with its flavorful menu and pleasant ambiance. While some guests note occasional service lapses, many return for the "great happy hour value" and "excellent overall experience."

1,885 Reviews

  1. Chris

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the bar and ate great food and awesome martinis with blue cheese olives. Does Life really get much better?

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  2. Tony

    VIP

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent menu of well prepared Italian classics. Attentive service, polite helpful staff- a real family feeling. Handled our large party of ten with aplomb. Loved the burrata and calamari appetizers. Caesar salad best I have had in years. Entrees included rigatoni all vodka, pasta frutti di mare,bucatini carbonara with guanciale and chicken Romano—- got raves from all. Finished with delicious profiteroles and tiramisu.

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  3. Mark

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good pasta, excellent chicken limone. Bread was hot and very good.

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  4. Joseph

    Chicago

    54 reviews

    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This is the first time we visited this property. The food was excellent and well prepared. We enjoyed each part of the meal. The service left something to be desired. Not as attentive as I would have liked. However, I would go back to try a second chance when it is not a holiday.

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  5. LINDA

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were excellent as always! Noise level high and tables snug but it was Christmas Eve - we were delighted they were open!

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  6. ARTHUR

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    BOTH OF ARE DISHES WERE VERY GOOD. I HAD THE SALMON AND MY WIFE HAD PASTA. I HAD THE CHOCOLATE CAKE FOR DESERT. IT WAS OK, BUT NOT GREAT.

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  7. Laura

    VIP

    Chicago

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been here in the past and it never disappoints. Went here for Christmas Day and every person working seemed happy!!! Moises was our waiter and he could not have been any nicer!!! Will continue going here in the future.

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  8. Laura

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, even on Christmas Eve. Amazing food. This place never disappoints.

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  9. Joan

    VIP

    Tampa

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our dinner was delicious. Started with the beets. The Bolognese was fabulous came to the table hot. My dining companions had the Italian chop salad and added chicken, which they really enjoyed. I gave four stars for the service because we had to ask several times for hot sauce, salad dressing, and we ended up canceling a Diet Coke because it did not come before we finished dinner.

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  10. Yoony

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The servers were very nice and welcoming. The food is awesome. I used to live in Chicago little Italy area 20 years ago and Francesca was my favorite Italian and was located on Taylor street. I moved out of chicago and missed this place so much. Now I am visiting Chicago and found out Taylor street one is gone. But near my hotel in Northbrook, Francesca’s North reminded me the flavor that I was looking for. Perfect pasta and perfect calamari!!

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FAQs

Francesca's North offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 559-0260.

Francesca's North is rated 4.4 stars by 1885 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Francesca's North

1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Shermer
  • Area
    Northbrook
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Just two blocks from Metra's Northbrook station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-northbrook/
  • Phone number
    (847) 559-0260
  • Catering
    We cater to large Carryouts with delivery. Check out our menus online at www.miafrancesca.com
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca's North has two private dining rooms to accommodate all of your private party needs. Please contact Shiri Nissim for more private event information.
  • Private party contact
    Shiri Nissim: (847) 559-0260
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