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Francesca's on Chestnut, Chicago, IL

Francesca's on Chestnut

4.5
4.5
2698 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 72 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Francesca's Family of Restaurants has opened its doors in 2009 on Chestnut Street in Chicago's famous Gold Coast neighborhood. The restaurant brings Mia Francesca's famous rustic, Italian cuisine to the 150-seat space.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 482-8800
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please contact Katherine Woods for questions about catering.<br />(773) 281-3310 ext. 21
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca’s on Chestnut proudly offers special events in our private dining room for business, family & social event for group of 10 to 60. Our philosophy of simple, rustic cooking served in a casual sophisticated trattoria setting translates flawlessly to group dining.
  • Private party contact
    Katherine Woods: (312) 482-8800 ext. 2
  • Neighbourhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Cross Street
    Michigan Ave
  • Parking details
    Valet is offered through The Seneca Boutique Apartments at $16. Metered street parking and parking garages are also available in close proximity.
  • Public transit
    We are accessible via the Chicago red line stop as well as the 151, 145, 146 and 147 Chestnut & Michigan CTA bus stop. <br /><br />The closest L stop is State and Chicago.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,698 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's on Chestnut offers a welcoming atmosphere with "great ambience and food." Guests appreciate the varied menu, "delicious Italian cuisine," and "friendly service." While some note occasional service hiccups, many rave about the memorable dining experiences and "excellent value." It's a "fabulous" choice for both special occasions and casual dining.

2,698 Reviews
  1. sheldon

    Palm Springs

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Francesca‘s is a neighborhood standby. Our party of four enjoyed an excellent meal tonight. We shared Caesar salads followed by four different pasta dishes. I particularly enjoy the calamari with linguine why my partner adored pasta with meatballs and marinara sauce. Francesca’s has always been good but tonight we reached a new level. Actually, I have heard from others at the restaurant has improved dramatically, and I found it to be true tonight.

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  2. Jennifer

    Detroit

    42 reviews

    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Mild noise level. Server was neglectful. Took order and didn’t see him again for an hour and a half. Ran out of water. Dinner took two hours and 15 mins for a meal with no drinks or dessert involved.

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  3. Denise

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was friendly and accommodating. Food was fabulous and ambience was perfect. We were pleasantly greeted by General Manager, Mike and he was very personable and welcoming. We frequently visit the location in St Charles and always same friendly, great experience. Thank you to Daniel for recommending the downtown location for my mother’s birthday celebration. A shout out to our “Francesca Family” there! We will definitely be back. Happy Holidays Denise Zuziak

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  4. Tami

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and wonderful atmosphere. Super nice server

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  5. Alex

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great experience and felt like a great place for a special occasion. The calamari was so melt in your mouth good.

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  6. olga

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Really slow service. our waitress got our drinks and disappeared for 20 min

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  7. Nick

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant with great ambiance and staff. Our meal was outstanding. I definitely recommend the half roasted chicken.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and easy to have a conversation Only issue was we felt more rushed by our se TV er than we had on prior visits

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  9. Margaret

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Francesca's used to be delicious and well worth the investment. We were excited to go there after some years. This time we tried the roasted beets , Caesar salad, meatball starter and scampi/pasta but found all of the dishes were lack luster. I can't imagine going back to any of the locations since the decline was across all the items we tried.

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  10. Luis Fernando

    Guadalajara

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    En general ricos platillos Limonada parecía embotellada de supermercado

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FAQs

Francesca's on Chestnut offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 482-8800.

Francesca's on Chestnut is rated 4.5 stars by 2698 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 72 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Francesca's on Chestnut

200 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Michigan Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet is offered through The Seneca Boutique Apartments at $16. Metered street parking and parking garages are also available in close proximity.
  • Public transit
    We are accessible via the Chicago red line stop as well as the 151, 145, 146 and 147 Chestnut & Michigan CTA bus stop. The closest L stop is State and Chicago.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 482-8800
  • Catering
    Please contact Katherine Woods for questions about catering.<br />(773) 281-3310 ext. 21
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca’s on Chestnut proudly offers special events in our private dining room for business, family & social event for group of 10 to 60. Our philosophy of simple, rustic cooking served in a casual sophisticated trattoria setting translates flawlessly to group dining.
  • Private party contact
    Katherine Woods: (312) 482-8800 ext. 2
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