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Our Main Dining Room - Francesca's North, Northbrook, IL

Francesca's North

4.4
4.4
1924 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 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.

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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.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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 - 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.

    Happy Hour photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,924 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
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's North offers "amazing food," "great service," and a lively atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for family or date nights. The Italian classics are "well prepared," and the staff, including standout servers like Moises and Kim, provide attentive and friendly service. Despite noise levels at times, it remains a "consistent neighborhood place" with a "terrific menu" and "delicious" dishes.
1,924 Reviews

  1. Don VIP

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always enjoy the great service and food. Thank you!

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  2. renee VIP

    Chicago49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meals all around - salmon, pork chop, and cod. Enjoyed them!

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  3. Julia VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Sat us in the banquet room, basically at the kid’s table on a Friday date night. Read the room please. First pour was old and had to be sent back.

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  4. Penny

    Chicago21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was superior. We went for the Northwest Restaurant Month menu. The variety was expectional. The only problem we incurred was the bus boy and food runner. The bus boy did not clear the appetizer dishes prior to the main course being served. We had to hold the dishes for the food runner to take after he served. The food runner had to ask who had what dish. I think this is deplorable from management not to have the proper food placed in front of the proper person. The bus boy was efficient in clearing the table after the food was finished and had no problem reaching across another person to take the dishes and pile them on the table. Really for the prices this establishment charges the bus boy and food runner should be better trained. The bus boy should not be standing by the table when the customers are leaving. This location would have received a 5 rating but the service was not correct.

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  5. Gemma

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great family restaurant for an early Sunday evening dinner. Great service and food. Old school Italian. Very relaxing.
    Francesca's NorthResponded on March 18, 2025
    Thank you for the fantastic rating and great review Gemma! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  6. IslandExpat

    Singapore3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant exceed our expectations. Great food and great service. We recommend trying the fish dishes.

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  7. Kathy

    Chicago27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alberto, our waiter was terrific. Attention to detail, great personality, and efficient. Chris assistant manager could not have been more accommodating. We had a wonderful experience and the food was great.
    Francesca's NorthResponded on March 17, 2025
    Hi Kathy! Thank you so much for the fantastic rating and review! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Chris-AGM

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  8. 2ndCity

    Chicago18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great and reasonably priced. Had a nice table and vibe was fine (for northbook). Waiter excellent and good personality with good suggestions, recommendations and flexibility.
    Francesca's NorthResponded on March 17, 2025
    Thank you for the fantastic rating and the review! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  9. Laura VIP

    Philadelphia149 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a party of 6, with most of us having a wonderful meal. We shared a delicious burrata for appetizers and profiteroles for dessert. I had the cod with mushrooms and spinach which was delicious. My husband enjoyed the shrimp scampi which was not really a classic scampi, as it was with a tomato based sauce, but it was very good. The salads had a bit too much dressing, so if you don't like that, be sure to ask for dressing on the side.

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  10. Richard

    Chicago148 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent menu and the food was great! Our table of four had two orders of the Whitefish, one order of the Salmon and one order of the Eggplant Pasta. Considering how crowded the restaurant was at 5:30 on a Saturday evening, service was very good. The restaurant is a little too packed in terms of close proximity of tables, which contributes to an almost deafening noise level, making it hard to carry on a conversation at a smallish table for 4.

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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 1924 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Francesca's North

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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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.
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