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Francesca's Tavola, Arlington Heights, IL

Francesca's Tavola

4.5
4.5
2240 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
Francesca's Tavola is located in Arlington Heights and features a casually sophisticated ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices. The menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 394-3950
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Francesca's Tavola offers large scale and small scale catering options. Please contact our restaurant for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Accommodate up to 200 guests for a buyout.
  • Private party contact
    Shiri Nissim: (847) 394-3950 ext. 2
  • Neighbourhood
    Arlington Heights
  • Cross Street
    Three blocks south of Northwest Highway
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet service offered on the weekends.
  • Public transit
    Just a five minute walk from the Arlington Heights Metro Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, 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 - Sat - 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 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
  • Funfetti Cake

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 3:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.,Fri - Sat - 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
    Celebrate your special occasion with Francesca’s with our NEW funfetti cake! You can enjoy a full-size cake for the table for $40. Add this experience to your reservation to let our staff know and enjoy a slice of deliciousness! PLEASE NOTE: Payment will be due at the restaurant.

What 2,240 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's Tavola offers an exquisite dining experience with "phenomenal food" and attentive service. Guests adore the "authentic and delicious" menu, featuring fresh calamari, pasta, and warm bread. The ambiance is beautiful, and the outdoor patio is "amazing." Despite some noise issues, patrons consistently praise its status as a "culinary jewel" in Arlington Heights.

2,240 Reviews
  1. marsha

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good but the service left a lot to be desired. Our waiter introduced himself and then promptly disappeared (he apparently went home). We asked a female staff member to find our waiter but she did not speak English. When our substitute waiter finally showed up it took him a while to take our orders. My pasta (rigatoni with Vodka sauce) was warm only in the middle…the outer 3 inches were cold. We asked him to split the salad charge equally between the 4 of us, but he refused. And then he incorrectly charged one of the checks. So all in all not a very positive experience and one we will probably not repeat.

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  2. Amber

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    My friend and I decided to try a new place for our Christmas lunch and chose Francesca’s based on the reviews, but unfortunately, our experience was far from what we expected. The food was disappointing—aside from the complimentary bread, nothing stood out as enjoyable. The waiter was unhelpful and seemed uninterested when we asked about the menu. The food lacked flavor, and the salad was particularly bad—limp, greasy greens that were hard to enjoy. Based on our experience, I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant.

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  3. Michael

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there with 2 other couples and we had a great table. Round, so that everyone can talk and see each other. Our dinner was delicious, assorted pasta dishes, pork chop and chicken. All were prepared perfectly. Al dente, and flavorful. Good, consistent and a pleasure always.

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  4. Ryan

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent blackened halibut and tiramisu! Great dinner!

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  5. vianey

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved my experience. The server was incredibly nice & she made it clear that she wanted my husband and I to have a great experience. She certainly lived up to those expectations! The food and drinks were outstanding!

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  6. wanda

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Javier our waiter was excellent, food was delicious, Christmas ambiance was perfect!

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  7. Sarah

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good but nothing to write home about. Our waiter was terrible. It took him 25 minutes to even take our drink order. We ordered a bottle of wine. When it came it was the wrong bottle. Left for another 5 minutes showed us the bottle but then couldn’t get the wax off to open. So he left again with our bottle and came back saying he needed a sharper knife. So waited at least 40 minutes for a drink. Food came right as he was pouring our first glass. Not thought out.

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  8. Laura

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a party of 9 with 4 adults and 5 teenagers. The burrata and suasage w/ pepper appetizers were fantastic. The waiter and chef obliged my vegetarian request for a pasta marinara dish with vegetables even though it wasn't on the menu. Most of our group ordered the rigatoni alla vodka w/ sausage. Everyone enjoyed the food and service.

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  9. Heda

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent and service very good. One of our favorite restaurants.

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  10. efthymia

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The place was nice, but the service was not great even though they were not busy. Had to askfor more bread and cheese which the waiter should have notice they needed more for the table. Ordered coffee when we sat down and did not get it for a good half hour since they said they had to brew it when we asked for it. Not acceptable.

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FAQs

Francesca's Tavola is rated 4.5 stars by 2240 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Francesca's Tavola

208 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Three blocks south of Northwest Highway
  • Neighbourhood
    Arlington Heights
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 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
    Complimentary valet service offered on the weekends.
  • Public transit
    Just a five minute walk from the Arlington Heights Metro Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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