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Francesca's on Chestnut, Chicago, IL

Francesca's on Chestnut

4.5
4.5
2744 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
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  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Francesca's Family of Restaurants has opened its doors in 2009 on Chestnut Street in Chicago's famous Gold Coast neighborhood. The restaurant brings Mia Francesca's famous rustic, Italian cuisine to the 150-seat space.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 482-8800
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please contact Katherine Woods for questions about catering.<br />(773) 281-3310 ext. 21
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca’s on Chestnut proudly offers special events in our private dining room for business, family & social event for group of 10 to 60. Our philosophy of simple, rustic cooking served in a casual sophisticated trattoria setting translates flawlessly to group dining.
  • Private party contact
    Katherine Woods: (312) 482-8800 ext. 2
  • Area
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Cross Street
    Michigan Ave
  • Parking details
    Valet is offered through The Seneca Boutique Apartments at $16. Metered street parking and parking garages are also available in close proximity.
  • Public transit
    We are accessible via the Chicago red line stop as well as the 151, 145, 146 and 147 Chestnut & Michigan CTA bus stop. The closest L stop is State and Chicago.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,744 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's on Chestnut offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic" food and "outstanding" service. Guests praise the "excellent" homemade pasta, attentive staff, and beautiful ambiance. The restaurant is a "hidden gem" with a welcoming atmosphere, making it a top choice for special occasions and everyday dining alike.
2,744 Reviews
  1. Nicol

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was pretty busy when we first arrived. We were immediately seated which was great, and waited a bit to order. Food was really good!

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  2. Katy

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Constantine and Zach were incredible! Treated my friends and I so well for restaurant week. Definitely will be going back!

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  3. Joseph

    Chicago

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food. Excellent service. Always a great choice for dinner.

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  4. Randy

    VIP

    Orange County

    75 reviews

    4.0

    75 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    First time eating here - had the Bucatine alla Carbonara. Having had Carbonara in Italy, I don’t believe it was guanciale they used in the recipe - more like bacon. If guanciale, it was very thinly sliced. So a little disappointed.

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  5. Karen

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love to visit every time we’re in the city…one of our favorite spots.

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  6. Catherine

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an enjoyable meal with great service by Conner

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  7. Lucy

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was very average considering the price. My friend’s pasta didn’t come out hot so we had to ask for it to be heated (and we’ll usually not say anything!). I also got the toffee carrot cake and it was room temp and DRY to the point of being mealy. Additionally, it was frustrating because I kept getting bumped into by waiters or staff going in between tables on both sides of me (it was tight in there) or behind me. It happened at least 5 times. Service was great, everyone was smiling and they were more than willing to reheat my friend’s food, but considering that the service was the only true positive of my experience—I wouldn’t go there again.

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  8. Kris

    VIP

    Chicago

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love their Olive oil & bread, and pasta. Nice service and not a long wait

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  9. Dan

    VIP

    Chicago

    107 reviews

    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a hearty greeting at the door and were taken to our favorite table. We ordered one old favorite and one new favorite which was making another appearance on the specials menu, slightly modified (but still with those glorious mushrooms.) The food arrived hot and wonderful, beverage refills were right on time, and we were surrounded by other diners who seemed to be having just as good a time as we were. All stars all around!

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  10. Ishan

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was extremely average. Very very average.

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FAQs

Francesca's on Chestnut offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 482-8800.

Francesca's on Chestnut is rated 4.5 stars by 2744 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
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At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 71 times today

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Google Map for Francesca's on Chestnut

200 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Michigan Ave
  • Area
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet is offered through The Seneca Boutique Apartments at $16. Metered street parking and parking garages are also available in close proximity.
  • Public transit
    We are accessible via the Chicago red line stop as well as the 151, 145, 146 and 147 Chestnut & Michigan CTA bus stop. The closest L stop is State and Chicago.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 482-8800
  • Catering
    Please contact Katherine Woods for questions about catering.<br />(773) 281-3310 ext. 21
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca’s on Chestnut proudly offers special events in our private dining room for business, family & social event for group of 10 to 60. Our philosophy of simple, rustic cooking served in a casual sophisticated trattoria setting translates flawlessly to group dining.
  • Private party contact
    Katherine Woods: (312) 482-8800 ext. 2
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