Francesca's North

Name: Francesca's North
Address: 1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL, United States, 60062
Telephone: (847) 559-0260
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1908 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

Francesca’s North opened it's doors in 1995 and instantly became the hottest spot on the North Shore. Francesca’s North features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.

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 Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 559-0260
Website
https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-northbrook/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We cater to large Carryouts to pick-up or be delivered (with or without setup). We also do offsite catering functions with full service. Check out our menus online at www.miafrancesca.com
Private party facilities
Francesca's North has two private dining rooms to accommodate all of your private party needs. Please contact Lisa Joyner for more private event information.
Private party contact
Shiri Nissim: (847) 559-0260

Location
1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062
Neighbourhood
Northbrook
Cross Street
Shermer & Church
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Just two blocks from Metra's Northbrook station.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, 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 - Sat - 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 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.

What 1,908 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Francesca's North offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and incredible staff." Guests appreciate the "excellent and prompt service" and "fantastic" Italian classics like shrimp risotto and calamari. The atmosphere is perfect for celebrations or a cozy meal with friends. Consistent quality and attentive service make it a neighborhood favorite.

1,908 Reviews

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Beth
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
On Valentine's Day, a packed house did not cramp Francesca's style. Service was attentive, food arrived hot and in a timely manner. And our meals were delicious!
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gary
Chicago
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
All great but the waiter seemed inattentive and difficult to get his attention. Never was offered bread or grated cheese with our dinner. Never offered a chance to order a second drink. Other tables turned over twice while we had dinner.
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Daniel
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
crowded and a bit noisy, service and food was good
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Jane
VIP
Chicago
71 reviews
5.0
71 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed a booth so we could talk, but it was very quiet. We enjoyed some wine and split a Caesar salad that was good but would have been better with less dressing. My friend really enjoyed her whitefish that was served with many vegetable. I ordered the baked cod with mushrooms and spinach. Our server was attentive but not intrusive.
Francesca's NorthResponded 6 days ago
We greatly appreciate your review and feedback Jane! Hope to see you again soon!
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Andrea
VIP
Chicago
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
It is very loud and hard to have a conversation.
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David
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic and worth the price. The service was slow but they were also very busy, so it was understandable. Will definitely return.
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John
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Came for early ( 5 PM) seating. Pushed from the get- go to turn the table. Plates aggressively cleared before all parties had finished. Must be a management policy, because waiter was pleasant and capable. Probably won’t return.
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Mary Ellen
VIP
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quick, but not rushed service. Cod was perfect and vegetarian dish plentiful and delicious. Will return in the near future.
Francesca's NorthResponded on February 7, 2025
Thanks for the score and great feedback Mary Ellen! We appreciate you taking time to help us keep doing what we do....making people happy and creating delicious food! Hope to see you again soon!
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Gayle
VIP
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great gluten free choices from this ticked away Italian neighborhood restaurant! Great non gluten free choices as well! Highly recommend!!!
Francesca's NorthResponded on February 4, 2025
Thank you so much for this fantastic review Gayle! We appreciate the feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an amazing restaurant with great service, delicious food and a lively atmosphere. Come for the unique starters (warm lentil salad or Francesca salad) and stay for the authentic tiramisu! Ask for Kim’s section- you won’t be disappointed.
Francesca's NorthResponded on February 3, 2025
Thank you so much for this wonderful review and feedback! We will pass the message onto Kim and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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FAQs

Francesca's North offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 559-0260.

Francesca's North is rated 4.4 stars by 1908 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 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062

Additional information

Cross Street
Shermer & Church
Neighbourhood
Northbrook
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–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
Public Lot
Public transit
Just two blocks from Metra's Northbrook station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-northbrook/
Phone number
(847) 559-0260
Catering
We cater to large Carryouts to pick-up or be delivered (with or without setup). We also do offsite catering functions with full service. Check out our menus online at www.miafrancesca.com
Private party facilities
Francesca's North has two private dining rooms to accommodate all of your private party needs. Please contact Lisa Joyner for more private event information.
Private party contact
Shiri Nissim: (847) 559-0260

Francesca's North

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Funfetti Cake

Offers

Happy Hour

Menu

What 1,908 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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

How is Francesca's North restaurant rated?

Is Francesca's North currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information