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Francesca - Lincolnwood, Lincolnwood, IL

Francesca - Lincolnwood

4.6
4.6
345 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 46 times today
  • 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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri 17:00–21:30 Sat 16:00–21:30 Sun 16:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (847) 262-4900
  • Website
    https://www.davantienoteca.com/lincolnwood-il/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    4436 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
  • Area
    Lincolnwood
  • Cross Street
    Enter free garage from Touhy, walk toward Lincoln, turn right to front door
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 345 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

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  • North Suburbs

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca - Lincolnwood offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and a "gorgeous ambiance." Guests rave about the "fabulous waiter" service and "wonderful patio." The restaurant is a "fantastic" addition to the neighborhood, offering delicious Italian cuisine, great drinks, and an inviting atmosphere. Perfect for any occasion!

346 Reviews

  1. Karen

    VIP

    Chicago

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was excellent food, attentive service. Excellent appetizers, main courses, cocktails and desserts.

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  2. Wendy

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing however it was a birthday celebration and although we ordered a dessert a candle or acknowledgment would of been nice. Not recommended for a birthday but will definitely return for dinner. 1st visit at this location, overhead parking was a plus since it was snowing.

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  3. Leslie

    VIP

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    So pleased to be reminded of all the good times our friends and family had at Francesca's on Bryn Mawr -- this new Francesca's in Lincolnwood has many of our favorite dishes from Bryn Mawr, together with really outstanding service. Very good Italian food, with enough non-pasta options to please everyone. Special favorites are their lentils and spinach appetizer and their profiteroles for dessert. Caution: It's cold in the diningroom, so wear a sweat or jacket, and parking is tricky, and leave extra time. Enjoy.

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  4. Steve

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal with fried calamari appetizer and 3 different pasta dishes, all excellent. Service was great and and not noisy at all though it was a Monday night.

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  5. Rochelle

    VIP

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was perfect and vibe is fun. Seats are comfortable and menu has good variety. Caesar said was excellent. Here’s where there’s room for improvement. The noise level, considering the population at the restaurant, is ridiculously loud. Cod had too much sauce and salt, pasta dish was uninteresting.

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  6. Yvonne and Tony

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best pasta we ever had. Great service and the mussels were fantastic! We had a great night!!

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  7. Deborah

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a FABULOUS birthday dinner at Mia Francesca. Shared the asparagus salad, which was very fresh and delicious. Had the rigatoni alla vodka and rolli alla Francesca (in-house made pasta!) entrees. Both were exceptionally well-prepared. (Honestly, the rolli was one of the best pasta dishes I've had in years.) Portion sizes were more than generous. Split the profiteroles for dessert, and they were the perfect end to dinner. Wine list was good. Our waiter, Rene, was on top of things the entire dinner. Atmosphere was wonderful. Will definitely return and bring our family/friends!

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  8. Kristin

    VIP

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time in. We made reservations for 4pm, got busier as the night went on. Friendly knowledgeable staff, nice vibe and delicious food. Great date night or girls night. There is a bar with TVS.

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  9. Rick

    VIP

    Chicago

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food. Excellent service. Vibrant place.

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  10. Emily

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We like to sit the bar. Our bartender was very charming and paced our meal well. The food runner is a gem - smiling, friendly, and even offered to toss the raw yolk in the buccatini pasta to make the sauce. We had a great time, dining slowly over a good bottle of wine. And the house made lemoncello was excellent!

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FAQs

Francesca - Lincolnwood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 262-4900.

Francesca - Lincolnwood is rated 4.6 stars by 345 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
Booked 46 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Francesca - Lincolnwood

4436 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Enter free garage from Touhy, walk toward Lincoln, turn right to front door
  • Area
    Lincolnwood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri 17:00–21:30 Sat 16:00–21:30 Sun 16:00–20:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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