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Francesca's Vicinato, Palos Park, IL

Francesca's Vicinato

4.8 (1663)
$30 and under
Italian
12960 South LaGrange Rd., Palos Park, IL 60464

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

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
  • 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.
  • 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 1,663 people are saying

Francesca's Vicinato 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Child-friendly

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's Vicinato delights with "great food" and "excellent service," making it a cherished dining spot for many. The menu offers a variety of Italian dishes, including standout seafood and pasta options. The friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere enhance the experience, ensuring guests feel valued and satisfied.

1,663 Reviews
  1. John VIP

    Chicago / Illinois14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. Service was horrendous. Miquel (sp?) came to our table for times total and twice we had to flag him down. Had to ask for water twice from busboys. My wife flagged down our waiter twice. In my 27 years of marriage, I have never seen her do this. That's how bad it was. Sadly we still tipped him 15%.

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  2. Lori VIP

    Chicago / Illinois13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and service was excellent as usual.

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  3. Kristin

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went out as a family for our daughter's graduation. Everything was delicious. Service was great.
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Kristin, Thank you so much for choosing Francesca's Vicinato for such a special occasion! WOO HOO Congrats!!! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your meal and the service. It's always our pleasure to make special occasions memorable. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back for more delicious meals and great service. Best wishes, Team Vicinato

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  4. Ryan VIP

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and service. Was bright and loud in the restaurant which I wasn’t expecting…
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Ryan! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. We always strive to provide a lively yet comfortable atmosphere for our guests. We apologize if it was unexpected but glad we could meet your expectations. We appreciate your ratings on our food, service, and value. Looking forward to serving you again soon.

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  5. Karen

    Chicago / Illinois13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good food and attentive service, we enjoyed our up scale dinners of seafood and roasted chicken. The casual atmosphere is relaxing, and the meals never disappoint, There are good specials every day, lots of pasta selections on the menu, but the salmon entre is always a flavorful choice!
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Karen! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our upscale dinners and found our service attentive. We're glad you found our atmosphere relaxing and our food never disappoints. Your positive feedback on our seafood and roasted chicken is greatly appreciated. We're thrilled you enjoy our salmon entre! We look forward to welcoming you back to Francesca's Vicinato soon. Best, Vicinato's Management Team.

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  6. Dr. Margaret VIP

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Francesca's Vicinato is my favorite restaurant. Food, service, ambiance, and attention to detail are always important to them. I have been going here for decades for lunch and dinner and for many events I have hosted.
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Dr. Margaret its always a pleasure to see you! Thank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear that Francesca's Vicinato is your favorite restaurant and that you have been a part of many of our memorable meals. We take pride in our food, service, and ambiance and it's always wonderful to hear when we've hit the mark. We look forward to many more wonderful dining experiences with you. Best, Glenda Barba General Manager

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  7. John VIP

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lauren was a great server. Great food. The flounder was fantastic.
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, John! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our flounder and found the food to be great. It's always our goal to provide fantastic food and service at Francesca's Vicinato. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  8. Monica

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian Restaurant I have ever been to!! The food is excellent. I you want great service and excellent food you have to go. This restaurant is definitely a keeper when it comes to restaurant selections. AAAA+++++
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Monica! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Italian cuisine and found our service to be top-notch. We're proud to be a go-to spot for you and we're glad that you think we've made a permanent mark in your list of favorite restaurants. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, Glenda Barba General Manager

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  9. David VIP

    Chicago / Illinois19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We did the Mother's Day Dinner (after 4PM). It was great, no complaints, everything was delicious.
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, David! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Mother's Day dinner at Francesca's Vicinato. It's wonderful to know that our food and service met your expectations. We strive to provide the best for our guests and your feedback is greatly appreciated. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. Lisa

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Mother’s Day brunch was fantastic! Our party of 6, who are all foodies, absolutely loved it! Thank you for an outstanding meal for our MD celebration!
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Lisa! We're thrilled to hear that you and your party had a fantastic brunch celebration on Mother's Day! It's always our goal to provide an outstanding meal for our guests, and we're glad we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon! - Team Vicinato

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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 1663 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.

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  5. Palos Hills

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • 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.
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