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

Francesca's North

4.4
4.4
1863 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 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

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,863 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
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 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 "great menu" and attentive staff, the restaurant provides a warm atmosphere and delicious Italian cuisine. While some guests have noted noise levels and occasional buffet surprises, the overall experience remains enjoyable with "friendly and efficient servers" ensuring a memorable visit.

1,863 Reviews

  1. Christopher

    Milwaukee

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kim took care of our family with attention to detail and kindness on Thanksgiving. Our food was fantastic and drinks were also delicious. They offered a classic Italian cuisine with a nice additional menu for traditional Thanksgiving Day offerings. Great experience for our family!

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  2. CHRISTOPH

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve not been to Francesca’s North before, and was looking forward to coming up from the city to enjoy a lovely Thanksgiving meal with my family from Winnetka. I ordered the sweet potato ravioli, which sounded promising from the description, but sadly – I was hoping for a bit of a sweet edge to the seasoning with perhaps some brown sugar sprinkle or hint of maple syrup with some crushed pecans, but unfortunately, what I was served tasted very bland and was extremely underwhelming. I got a turkey plate to-go entree for later. Haven’t tried that yet, will see how that fares. However, I can highly recommend the Pepsi, and bread (cold not warm) w/oil and herbs. Service by the host and hostess was great, held the door for us, and we’re extremely friendly which we appreciated. Sadly again, our table found the waitress to be uninterested, gruff, not cheery, and subsequently unpleasant. The whole dining experience was not what I had hoped for and far from what I would call a good, enjoyable Thanksgiving meal. Rating = Meh | ⭐️⭐️

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  3. Leslie

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is amazing! It was really crowded since it was the holiday so that was to be expected. I bit on the higher price wise, but the food was so good. Great place to go to anniversary/celebrate or with family.

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  4. Michelle

    New York City

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, prompt service, pleasant staff and servers. Wide variety of menu options, plentiful portions, and flexible in modifying dishes for allergies or preferences.

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  5. Anna

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice place! The food was delicious! Big portions and very reasonable prices!

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  6. Lee

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very disappointing And I didn’t appreciate returning my food and it coming back to me even worse!

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  7. Tracy

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service at the restaurant. Easy to have a conversation with friends.

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  8. Vijaya

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the new menu. Food and service were excellent as akways

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  9. Kate

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Our food came out cold. There were no specials. Menu was limited and service was terrible. We have been eating at this restaurant for years and years. Left feeling incredibly disappointed

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  10. Ed

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My 2nd time here within a month. Both times the service was friendly, helpful and attentive; rare in my experience. Food was delicious and served piping hot. My return visit was inspired by my first - I liked it so much I came back with my wife who is a foodie. She is just as impressed as I am. Nice evening out. We'll be back.

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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 1863 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 15 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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