Franconello Italian Restaurant

4.7

400 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Visit Franconello's for Italian dining at its finest! We serve all homemade appetizers, entrees, and desserts. We specializes in 2 inch center cut pork chops, Sausage Franconello style, and pastas, including homemade gnocchi. Among the dessert specialties are tiramisu, cannoli dip, carrot cake, and gelato.

Please Call us at 773-881-4100 for Parties larger than 4 and we will help accommodate your group.

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Private dining

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Dining areas

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–22:30 Sat 13:00–22:30 Sun 12:00–21:00
Phone number
(773) 881-4100
Website
https://www.franconellochicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We offer catering from 10-100 guests, give us a call to discuss our custom offerings.
Private party facilities
Let Franconello host your next event, in our private event space! From corporate events to holidays and special occasions!

Location
10222 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
Area
Evergreen Park
Cross Street
102nd & Western Ave
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Mama's Meatball
topped with Ricotta Salata and Basil
Fried Calamari
Dozen Baked Clams
Shrimp alla Casa
baked with House Bread Crumbs
Sausage and Peppers
With Peppers and Potatoes
Zesty Steamed Mussels
with Red Chile Flakes in Zesty Tomato Sauce
Bruschetta
diced Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic
Risotto Cake
topped with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato Jam

Salads

Burrata
Tomato Jam, Sea Salt, Olive Oil served with Grilled Bread
Caesar Salad
Roasted Beets
Mixed Greens and Goat Cheese
Classic Arugula
Shaved Reggiano Cheese and Lemon Vinaigrette
House Salad
Mixed Greens and Balsamic

Flatbreads

Franconello Flatbread
Sausage, Peppers, Caramelized Onions, and Fresh Tomato
Arugula, Prosciutto, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Margherita
Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil
Veggie Flatbread

Pasta

Spaghetti or Capellini or Penne
in Rich Marinara
Mafalda
Broad Flat, Ruffled Edge Noodle in Tomato Cream
Bowtie Vodka Sauce
Rigatoni Arrabiata
with Prosciutto, Cheese and Spicy tomato Sauce
Pappardelle Bolognese
Linguini with Clams or Mussels
in Zesty Tomato Sauce
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
sautéed Scampi over Linguini in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Linguini Carbonara
Prosciutto, Spinach, Cream Sauce topped with Sunny Side Up Egg

Meats

Sausage Franconello
Roasted Sausage, Garlic, Potatoes, Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms
10 oz. Fillet Mignon
with Herbed Potatoes
N.Y. Strip
with Herbed Potatoes
N.Y. Strip Vesuvio
Garlic, White Wine, Roasted Potatoes
Grilled Pork Chop
with Herb Roasted Potatoes
Pork Chop Vesuvio
with Herb Roasted Potatoes
Veal Marsala
Mushrooms, Sweet Marsala Wine
Veal Limone
Butter, Lemons
Veal Piccatta
Butter, Lemon, Capers
Veal Artichoke
Artichoke Hearts, Mushrooms, White Wine
Chicken Vesuvio
Half Chicken, White Wine, Herbs and Roasted Potatoes
Chicken Franconello
Boneless Breast, Mushrooms, Peppers, Onions and Chianti
Chicken Marsala
Boneless Breast, Mushrooms and Sweet Marsala Wine
Chicken Oreganto
1/2 Chicken, Lemon, Oregano, White Wine and Roasted Potatoes
Chicken Piccatta
Boneless Breast, Lemon and Capers

Handcrafted Specialties

Gnocchi alla Franconello
in Rich Marinara or Baked with Mozzarella
Manicotti Alforno
3 rolled Crepes with Ricotta, Parmesan, Marinara and Baked with Mozzarella
3 Cheese Ravioli
Ricotta, Parmesan, Pecorino, Light Tomato Cream
Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli
Rich Marinara
Short Rib Ravioli
in Chianti Cream
Cheese Tortellini
Rich Marinara
Daily Risotto

Seafood

Roasted Salmon Piccata
Lemon, Capers and Roasted Potatoes
Seafood Stew
Medley of Seafood in Zesty Tomato Sauce

Sides

Mama's Meatballs
Roasted Italian Sausage
Sautéed Mushrooms
Bowl of Soup

What 400 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Suburbs
Best Overall
South Suburbs
Best Food
South Suburbs
Best Ambience
South Suburbs
Best Value
South Suburbs
Healthy
South Suburbs
Neighbourhood gem
South Suburbs
Great for fine wines
South Suburbs
Romantic
South Suburbs
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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Franconello Italian Restaurant is a beloved neighborhood gem known for its "delicious food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "great atmosphere" and "attentive staff," ensuring a consistently delightful dining experience. The restaurant's "generous portions" and "beautifully renovated" upstairs seating add to its charm, making it a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers.

400 Reviews

D
Darlene
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent all the way around!!! The food was delicious and our waiter was good as well. Will definitely be going back.
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Frank
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasant dining experience. Anthony our waiter was attentive and efficient.
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Judy
Chicago9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is so delicious. Servers are attentive. Atmosphere is great.
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Shatondria
Chicago19 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Waiter weren’t very friendly and did not greet us with a hello. They just go straight into taking your order. The establishment may need to seek giving the waiters more assistance. They have to wait the tables, take order, run the bar, bust the tables and run the food. That is too much and jeopardize the overall experience for the customer.
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Dana
Chicago8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband &I both had strip steaks but with different flavors…We gobbled them up ! Yum! Beet salad delicious but the calamari was salty! You can’t go wrong eating here! We sat upstairs first time - love it! We watched the snowstorm from within…
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Sheila VIP
Chicago7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service, great entertainment in the bar…loved it! Very accommodating staff!
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laura VIP
Chicago8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our lunch was phenomenal. The ambience and service were amazing. The food is the reason we continue to return. Love this neighborhood jewel.
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Peggy
Chicago10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Franconello is a hidden gem in the neighborhood. We have been coming here for st least 20 years. The management the staff the service and the ambiance is exceptional. Also the food and drinks are top notch. The mussels in red sauce are amazing. So is the chicken Marsala.
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Scott
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great great service, and very nice location. Food was excellent.
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Nikki VIP
Chicago8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always have such a great experience here. Our server was wonderful and so was the food!!
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FAQs

Franconello Italian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 881-4100.

Franconello Italian Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 400 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Franconello Italian Restaurant

10222 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
102nd & Western Ave
Area
Evergreen Park
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–22:30 Sat 13:00–22:30 Sun 12:00–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.franconellochicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 881-4100
Catering
We offer catering from 10-100 guests, give us a call to discuss our custom offerings.
Private party facilities
Let Franconello host your next event, in our private event space! From corporate events to holidays and special occasions!

Franconello Italian Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

Mama's Meatball

Fried Calamari

Dozen Baked Clams

Shrimp alla Casa

Sausage and Peppers

Zesty Steamed Mussels

Bruschetta

Risotto Cake

Salads

Burrata

Caesar Salad

Roasted Beets

Classic Arugula

House Salad

Flatbreads

Franconello Flatbread

Arugula, Prosciutto, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano

Margherita

Veggie Flatbread

Pasta

Spaghetti or Capellini or Penne

Mafalda

Bowtie Vodka Sauce

Rigatoni Arrabiata

Pappardelle Bolognese

Linguini with Clams or Mussels

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Linguini Carbonara

Meats

Sausage Franconello

10 oz. Fillet Mignon

N.Y. Strip

N.Y. Strip Vesuvio

Grilled Pork Chop

Pork Chop Vesuvio

Veal Marsala

Veal Limone

Veal Piccatta

Veal Artichoke

Chicken Vesuvio

Chicken Franconello

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Oreganto

Chicken Piccatta

Handcrafted Specialties

Gnocchi alla Franconello

Manicotti Alforno

3 Cheese Ravioli

Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli

Short Rib Ravioli

Cheese Tortellini

Daily Risotto

Seafood

Roasted Salmon Piccata

Seafood Stew

Sides

Mama's Meatballs

Roasted Italian Sausage

Sautéed Mushrooms

Bowl of Soup

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Make a booking

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Dining areas

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