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Mia Francesca, Chicago, IL

Mia Francesca

4.6
4.6
2554 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Mia Francesca features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. It was one of the first restaurants in Chicago to encourage the lively art of dining with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, simple, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

Waiting for a table at the beautiful antique bar is part of the charm of Mia Francesca. The plush upstairs dining room and lounge can be reserved for private events, as can the more intimate coach house tucked away behind the restaurant. In the summer, al fresco dining is also available on a charming cobblestone terrace.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri 17:00–22:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (773) 281-3310
  • Website
    http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/mia-francesca-lakeview
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Full Mia Francesca's Catering menu is available on our website. Please call the restaurant for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Our private rooms are ideal for corporate or social functions, can accommodate up to 75 guests, or for smaller groups of 15. Our extensive wine list is available for private functions and we encourage you to allow our event handlers to help you make selections to compliment your menu and budget.
  • Private party contact
    Katherine Woods: (773) 281-3310 ext. 2
  • Location
    3311 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657
  • Area
    Lakeview / East Lakeview
  • Cross Street
    School Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available.
  • Public transit
    CTA Red Line Belmont station 2 blocks west - #22 Clark Street bus in front of restaurant - #8 Halsted, #36 Broadway and #77 Belmont bus lines are within walking distance.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, 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.

Menu

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What 2,554 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mia Francesca offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "fantastic food" and "exquisite service." The quaint ambiance, reminiscent of a small family restaurant in Italy, is enhanced by a lovely outdoor patio. Despite occasional noise levels and pacing issues, the attentive and knowledgeable staff consistently receive praise. Perfect for a romantic evening or special occasion.

2,554 Reviews

  1. TJ

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mia Francesca’s was my spot for a few years, back in the mid 90’s when I lived in Wrigleyville until life took me to Colorado. Came in from Denver, CO & normally just stay with family in the south suburbs. This year we decided to stay a night in Chicago so I wanted my wife, son & daughter to experience & taste the BEST ITALIAN food in Chicago for their 1st time. Italian food in Colorado as well as pizza is well below mediocre. Our pasta dishes were amazing. Served hot. Had calamari for an app with 2 salads. Salad portions were perfect to share. Bread/oil was fresh and a perfect size. Pasta dishes were plentiful & if we hadn’t not eaten all day, we probably would have needed to-go boxes but we finished every last bite and then some. SHOUT OUT TO CHARLOTTE, although a packers fan (haha) for the exceptional service and going above and beyond making our experience UN-FORGETTABLE. Super attentive, personable, professional, sweet, fun & friendly. THANK YOU!!! My family couldn’t stop talking about how great the food, staff & restaurant was.

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  2. Jesus

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We were on a date and we were sat on an 8-person table. That’s a miss in hospitality when there was a smaller table available. Service was okay. The bussers there are on it though, they were awesome and attentive. Food is great as well. Really just hospitality lacked and different experience upstairs versus downstairs.

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  3. Meredith

    Raleigh

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The service started out strong, then petered out. Our meal, however, was quite good, and we would most likely return.

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  4. Howard

    Chicago

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best meal we have had in ages. The cod was done perfectly and the broth it was served in was slurp-worthy. (Actually, we asked for a spoon to enjoy every drop.) In addition, the 3-appetizer special was flavorfully delicious.

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  5. Robert

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was great! Service was terrible. Not because of the people, but because they were under staffed.

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  6. Julie

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Italian place for folks with celiac, very accommodating

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  7. Michelle

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    sat in the coachhouse..very nice and calm and quiet. Server Audrey was awesome, food great and not overpriced!

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  8. Annie

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drink. Definitely recommend the meatballs. It is a little loud and crowded on weekends especially.

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  9. Ryan

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    They were late to our reservation and didn’t seat until 45 min after, way too crowded, food was just okay for the price

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  10. Derek

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My hubby and had given up all hope of a restaurant that still had polite, professional servers, great food, and a comfortable ambience….then we went to Mia Francesca and had an amazing time! We hadn’t been here for about 20 years and realized we needed to see if it was still the great place we used to go to in the 90’s. It was just as great as it ever was! We stopped going out to eat about 8 years ago when we found that either the food at restaurants was awful and overpriced, or the servers were rude, smarmy, and idiots. Mia Francesca has the most professional servers we’ve seen since the 90’s. Our guy Daniel S. was so friendly, attentive without being overbearing, he was always aware of what everyone in his section needed and when they needed it, he knew the menu precisely, and made our evening feel so effortless and relaxing. The busboys and assistant servers were also always there to clear away any dishes or refill your wine. The food was AMAZING, The meatball appetizer was so flavorful, moist and light. We each had perfectly prepared pasta dishes that made us feel satisfied and happy. The desserts were exquisite…seriously! We’re so excited to plan another visit, we love you Mia Francesca!

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FAQs

Mia Francesca is rated 4.6 stars by 2554 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.
Google Map for Mia Francesca

3311 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    School Street
  • Area
    Lakeview / East Lakeview
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri 17:00–22:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available.
  • Public transit
    CTA Red Line Belmont station 2 blocks west - #22 Clark Street bus in front of restaurant - #8 Halsted, #36 Broadway and #77 Belmont bus lines are within walking distance.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/mia-francesca-lakeview
  • Phone number
    (773) 281-3310
  • Catering
    Full Mia Francesca's Catering menu is available on our website. Please call the restaurant for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Our private rooms are ideal for corporate or social functions, can accommodate up to 75 guests, or for smaller groups of 15. Our extensive wine list is available for private functions and we encourage you to allow our event handlers to help you make selections to compliment your menu and budget.
  • Private party contact
    Katherine Woods: (773) 281-3310 ext. 2
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