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Francesca's Tavola, Arlington Heights, IL

Francesca's Tavola

4.6
4.6
2287 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
208 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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.

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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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • EASTER BUFFET 2025

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Join us for an unforgettable Easter brunch experience featuring indulgent carving stations and an array of mouthwatering options to delight your senses. Indulge in our egg station until 3 pm, offering a delightful array of cooked-to-order egg dishes. Later in the afternoon, savor the flavors of Italy with our pasta station, serving up delectable pasta creations crafted with care. Whether you're craving succulent meats from our carving stations or the comforting allure of freshly made pasta, our Easter brunch promises to be a culinary journey you won't soon forget. Reserve your table now and treat yourself to an Easter celebration filled with delicious moments.
    EASTER BUFFET 2025 photo

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 2,287 people are saying

Francesca's Tavola reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's Tavola offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "great service." Patrons rave about the "best calamari" they've ever had and the "wonderful pasta dishes." The atmosphere is welcoming, akin to "a comfortable dining room in a friend's home." Personalized service enhances the experience, with staff accommodating special requests seamlessly.
2,287 Reviews
  1. Shalaka

    Chicago21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was excellent. The calamari was crisp on the outside, tender inside, not at all greasy. Some of the best I've ever had. Lemon chicken was delicious as was the tiramisu for dessert. The restaurant was busy and loud on a Friday night. It could be difficult to hear if someone is hard of hearing. Despite how busy it was the service was fast and attentive.
    Francesca's TavolaResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Shalaka, Thank you so much for your kind words and high ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our calamari, lemon chicken, and tiramisu. We always strive to provide delicious food and excellent service, so your feedback is much appreciated. We understand that it can get quite busy, and we're glad you found our service fast and attentive. We hope to see you again soon for another round of our signature dishes! Best regards, The Management Team at Francesca's Tavola

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  2. susan

    Chicago5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very expensive. Salad was not good, but waiter removed from bill. Entrees were great, but mine was a bit spicy. Gelato was amazing. Latte and Cappucino excellent. We’ll go again, but not frequently.

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  3. Kevin VIP

    Chicago28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service was good limited choices on menu and a bit pricey

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  4. Julie VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Happy hour menu was limited and very different items and prices than what was displayed on opentable and website.

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  5. Dom

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food will certainly come again! 🍻 Francesca’s is great!

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  6. Cathy VIP

    Chicago76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great appetizers and wonderful pasta dishes. The bread is delicious.
    Francesca's TavolaResponded on March 21, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Cathy! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our appetizers and pasta dishes, and that our bread made a lasting impression. We strive to provide delicious food and value to all our guests at Francesca's Tavola. Your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Way too loud to enjoy a meal. Menu very limited for an Italian restaurant

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  8. Jen VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was terrible. Took a few hours to get our food and then longer to get our car from valet because everyone is requested to valet if you dare to find a parking spot on a Saturday night. Not impressed.

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  9. EdieC

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter, Daniel was very attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinners.
    Francesca's TavolaResponded on March 10, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Edie! We're thrilled to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your meals and found our service attentive at Francesca's Tavola. It's always our goal to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was solid till they forgot bout the birthday celebration. Had everyone around getting they birthday celebration but my booth even when I had put on here that it was a birthday so

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Francesca's Tavola is rated 4.6 stars by 2287 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Northwest Suburbs
  5. Arlington Heights

Make a reservation


Booked 18 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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