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Francesca's Vicinato, Palos Park, IL

Francesca's Vicinato

4.8
4.8
1621 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
Francesca’s Vicinato is located in vibrant downtown Palos Park. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (708) 671-1600
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Pick-up, delivery and on-site full service catering options available. Contact 708-671-1600 for more information
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca's Vicinato is the perfect place to host your private event! We have rooms that accommodate groups 15-125 for a semi-private or private event or up to 225 with use of the entire restaurant. For inquiries, contact 708-671-1600 or at miafrancesca.com.
  • Private party contact
    Shiri Nissim: (708) 671-1600 ext. 2
  • Area
    Palos Hills
  • Cross Street
    131st St. and La Grange Rd.
  • Parking details
    Ample parking
  • Public transit
    Pace bus stops at La Grange Road and 131st Metra station Palos Park 127th street and Orland Park 143rd street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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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 experience to your reservation to let our staff know and enjoy a full-size cake filled with deliciousness! PLEASE NOTE: A $40 PAYMENT WILL BE DUE AT THE TIME OF YOUR RESERVATION. ALL CAKES MUST BE ORDERED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE.

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 16:00 - 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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What 1,621 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Food

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    Best Service

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Child-friendly

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's Vicinato shines with "exceptional service" and "delicious food," making it a "neighborhood gem." While it's often busy, the staff's dedication ensures a welcoming experience. Known for "amazing cocktails" and accommodating special requests, it offers a variety of flavorful dishes, including gluten-free options. Ideal for celebrations and memorable dining.
1,621 Reviews
  1. Kathy

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    77 reviews

    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice dining experience. Food was delicious!

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  2. kevin

    VIP

    Chicago

    113 reviews

    5.0

    113 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was great. Highly recommended for dates or family gatherings.

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  3. Kimberly

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Appetizer sausage and peppers very good! White fish and cod were excellent! Desserts were great also. Nice and quiet so conversation was easy and enjoyable!

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  4. Jan

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great, food delicious & ambiance comfortable

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  5. David

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent everything. Hits all the right notes. A bright spot in a corporate reataurant desert. The whitefish was perfect. Management checking on things but never intrusive. Great drinks. A supurb malbec for $11??? Wow. Highly recommend. Especially the lentil appetizer - out of this world.
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded 6 days ago
    Hi David, It was a pleasure meeting you two and we are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Francesca's Vicinato! We always strive to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests, and we're glad that we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, Glenda Barba General Manager

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  6. Kalifaamira

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I had a wonderful time. Everyone enjoyed their food. Even the dessert was great.

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  7. Patti

    VIP

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Francesca Vincinato is our go to restaurant for good service, great food, and always remarkable consistency.

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  8. Jim

    VIP

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Francesca’s is a jewel. Food is outstanding and service is awesome.

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  9. Sheila

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    That is our go to spot when you want to be guaranteed a fantastic meal. Chef is TOP NOTCH! Staff is super friendly and accommodating.
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Sheila! We're thrilled to hear that Francesca's Vicinato is your go-to spot for fantastic meals. We're glad that our team's friendly and accommodating service made a positive impression on you. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. Kathleen

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried two of the specials. Shared 2 desserts. Everything was perfect.

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FAQs

Francesca's Vicinato offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 671-1600.

Francesca's Vicinato is rated 4.8 stars by 1621 OpenTable diners.

Francesca's Vicinato does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00

Select a time

Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Francesca's Vicinato

12960 South LaGrange Rd., Palos Park, IL 60464

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    131st St. and La Grange Rd.
  • Area
    Palos Hills
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample parking
  • Public transit
    Pace bus stops at La Grange Road and 131st Metra station Palos Park 127th street and Orland Park 143rd street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (708) 671-1600
  • Catering
    Pick-up, delivery and on-site full service catering options available. Contact 708-671-1600 for more information
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca's Vicinato is the perfect place to host your private event! We have rooms that accommodate groups 15-125 for a semi-private or private event or up to 225 with use of the entire restaurant. For inquiries, contact 708-671-1600 or at miafrancesca.com.
  • Private party contact
    Shiri Nissim: (708) 671-1600 ext. 2
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