Francesca's Intimo

Name: Francesca's Intimo
Address: 293 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL, United States, 60045
Telephone: (847) 735-9235
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1722 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

Francesca’s Intimo is located in vibrant downtown Lakeforest. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 735-9235
Website
https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-intimo/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Francesca's Intimo offers on and off site catering. Delivery options are available. Please contact our restaurant for more details.
Private party facilities
Semi-private area of the restaurant may be booked for functions.
Private party contact
Shiri Nissim: (847) 735-9235 ext. 2

Location
293 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Neighbourhood
Lake Forest
Cross Street
Western
Parking details
Parking garage located across the street.
Public transit
UP-N Metra Lake Forest
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, 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.

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.,Fri - 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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.

Calamari in PadellaUS$14.75
Sautéed calamari with capers, fresh tomatoes, spinach, chili flakes, garlic, lemon, and olive oil
Spinach Aglio e OlioUS$6.75
Sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oil
Carpaccio alla Francesca*US$14.75
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, and parmigiano

Insalate

Insalata alla FrancescaUS$8.75
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic
Caesar Salad*US$7.95
Classic Caesar with roasted peppers and shaved parmesan
Insalata di AsparagiUS$9.25
Fresh asparagus with tomatoes and blue cheese, dressed with lemon and olive oil

Pizze

Additional Ingredients ($1 each): Italian sausage, black olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, broccoli, eggplant, or zucchini

Pizza MargheritaUS$14.75
Roasted plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella

Paste

Pasta al PomodoroUS$15.95
Sautéed in a cherry tomato sauce with garlic and fresh herbs
Pasta Alle VerdureUS$19.95
Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts in in an herb broth
Pasta Aglio e OlioUS$14.95
Sautéed with olive oil, fresh garlic, diced tomatoes, and spinach
Pasta all'ArlecchinoUS$26.95
Sautéed with shrimp, sea scallops, manila clams, garlic, and olive oil in a spicy cherry tomato sauce

Secondi

Ask your server for today's gluten friendly specials!

Pollo al LimoneUS$22.95
Sautéed chicken breast in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach
Pollo SicilianaUS$20.95
Roasted chicken thighs simmered in garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, Castelvetrano olives, oregano, and dates
Salmone alla FrescaUS$25.95
Grilled salmon with tomatoes, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil and lemon over grilled asparagus

Dolci

Frutta di SottoboscoUS$8.95
Fresh mixed berries topped with homemade whipped cream
Gelati e SorbettiUS$6.95
Ask your server for today's selections

What 1,722 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
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Suburbs
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Francesca's Intimo offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food and service." The "staff is kind, attentive, and on-point," consistently delivering satisfaction. Although the ambiance can be "vibrant and a little loud," the restaurant's ability to cater to dietary needs and offer a "great variety of delicious food" makes it a favorite for many.

1,722 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice, cozy place for family dinner! Great food, great service!
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shelley
VIP
Chicago
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best service from waiter Eric. Great food too. Always can count on Francesca’s for a wonderful dining experience.
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carrie
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Great food . Great service .. table next to the bar where the managers work.. would not sit there again.. had people standing next to me while trying to eat ..but everything was delicious..
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Barb
VIP
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner. The menu had some different items than previously. We enjoyed the sausage & peppers, asparagus salad and both pasta dishes. We love this restaurant and its food.
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Peter
VIP
Richmond
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful meal at Francesca's. My wife and I shared two entrees: Rolli alla Francesca and Agnolotti Quattro Formaggi. Both were superb. Angelea was very helpful in choosing these and made the experience all the more pleasant. The meals and a nice bottle of wine were very readonably priced. We dine here a few times a year and never have had a bad meal or a bad experience.
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Sandy
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Food was rushed. Low value for the price. Way too noisy. Even the server noted how loud. Too many tables crammed into the space. Biggest issue was that entres were served before salads were finished even though server promised to pace the meal.
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Arturo
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Nothing exciting, plain food and very noisy. Not a place that I would go back for Italian food.
Francesca's IntimoResponded on February 4, 2025
Hi Arturo, please accept my sincere apologies that your recent experience at Francesca's Intimo did not meet your expectations. This is certainly not in line with our goals and standards. I appreciate your feedback and would like to speak with you about your visit. Please reach out to me via email or at the restaurant. Thanks, Daniel
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Shayne
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They are pretty awesome there. Not really good at describing things but if you want a solid place to eat with good staff and a manageable menu then this will be your favorite Friday night spot .
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Bob
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great and the prices are low. Portion are very big. Cant go wrong.
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jon
VIP
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We always enjoy our dining experience at this location. The food is excellent and our server was tremendous.
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FAQs

Francesca's Intimo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 735-9235.

Francesca's Intimo is rated 4.6 stars by 1722 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

293 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Additional information

Cross Street
Western
Neighbourhood
Lake Forest
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking garage located across the street.
Public transit
UP-N Metra Lake Forest
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-intimo/
Phone number
(847) 735-9235
Catering
Francesca's Intimo offers on and off site catering. Delivery options are available. Please contact our restaurant for more details.
Private party facilities
Semi-private area of the restaurant may be booked for functions.
Private party contact
Shiri Nissim: (847) 735-9235 ext. 2

Francesca's Intimo

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Funfetti Cake

Happy Hour

Antipasti

Calamari in PadellaUS$14.75

Spinach Aglio e OlioUS$6.75

Carpaccio alla Francesca*US$14.75

Insalate

Insalata alla FrancescaUS$8.75

Caesar Salad*US$7.95

Insalata di AsparagiUS$9.25

Pizze

Pizza MargheritaUS$14.75

Paste

Pasta al PomodoroUS$15.95

Pasta Alle VerdureUS$19.95

Pasta Aglio e OlioUS$14.95

Pasta all'ArlecchinoUS$26.95

Secondi

Pollo al LimoneUS$22.95

Pollo SicilianaUS$20.95

Salmone alla FrescaUS$25.95

Dolci

Frutta di SottoboscoUS$8.95

Gelati e SorbettiUS$6.95

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Francesca's Intimo offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Francesca's Intimo restaurant rated?

Is Francesca's Intimo currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information