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

Francesca's North

4.3
4.3
1918 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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 to pick-up or be delivered (with or without setup). We also do offsite catering functions with full service. 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 Lisa Joyner for more private event information.
  • Location
    1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062
  • Area
    Northbrook
  • Cross Street
    Shermer & Church
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Just two blocks from Metra's Northbrook station.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, 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 - 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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Menu

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What 1,918 people are saying

Francesca's North reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's North offers a "neighborhood gem" experience with consistently "great food and service." Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive" staff, including standout servers like Kim and Pablo. The ambiance is lively, making it a perfect spot for family gatherings or intimate dinners. Enjoy a diverse menu of Italian classics with fresh, flavorful ingredients.
1,918 Reviews

  1. Laura VIP

    Philadelphia149 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a party of 6, with most of us having a wonderful meal. We shared a delicious burrata for appetizers and profiteroles for dessert. I had the cod with mushrooms and spinach which was delicious. My husband enjoyed the shrimp scampi which was not really a classic scampi, as it was with a tomato based sauce, but it was very good. The salads had a bit too much dressing, so if you don't like that, be sure to ask for dressing on the side.

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  2. Richard

    Chicago148 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent menu and the food was great! Our table of four had two orders of the Whitefish, one order of the Salmon and one order of the Eggplant Pasta. Considering how crowded the restaurant was at 5:30 on a Saturday evening, service was very good. The restaurant is a little too packed in terms of close proximity of tables, which contributes to an almost deafening noise level, making it hard to carry on a conversation at a smallish table for 4.

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  3. Al VIP

    Chicago24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and ambiance was all great! The Carbonara was excellent 🇮🇹
    Francesca's NorthResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the fantastic rating and review Al! We're so glad you loved the Carbonara! Hope to see you again soon!

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  4. jnfrank

    Chicago17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Wonderful food, great service, noise made it difficult to talk but that’s the price of going to a popular place.

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  5. Alexa VIP

    Chicago46 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant is being renovated so we were seated in their party space which didn't offer a pleasant ambiance. The service was very good and all of us enjoyed the food and drinks.

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  6. MARCY VIP

    Chicago37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a very busy Saturday night. We got sat in the back room. It’s not very pretty but new paint is nicer. Our waiter was great ! The food was delicious. It was very pricey.

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  7. Amy VIP

    Chicago18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good great Felt rushed by waiter to order Salads came tight away but entrees took at least a half hour which was fine except my pasta was cold and sent back Table next to us was so loud it was annoying and despite our looks at them they did not get it

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  8. barbara VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant did not rush us to leave. It was a great experience.
    Francesca's NorthResponded on 24 February 2025
    Thank you for the fantastic rating and review Barbara! We appreciate it and look forward to your next visit!

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  9. Janet

    Chicago2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Salad looked old and food was romm temp- not hot-had to wait for new salad and new entrées

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  10. Howard VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They jacked up the food price! Ordered the following with my noted quality: - Carpaccioo for appetizer: Good, but smaller quantity - Salade Francesca's - So bad I returned - Caramel Fritte - Tried some and returned - Peche Cod and mushroom - Barelly acceptable - Two glasses of red wine I was given full refund for salad, but no refund for Calamari Fritte that waiter Moses said he will Disappointed for the quality and the jacked up price

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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 4.3 stars by 1918 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 30 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 & Church
  • 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, BYO Wine, 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 to pick-up or be delivered (with or without setup). We also do offsite catering functions with full service. 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 Lisa Joyner for more private event information.
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