Francesca's Vicinato

Name: Francesca's Vicinato
Address: 12960 South LaGrange Rd., Palos Park, IL, United States, 60464
Telephone: (708) 671-1600
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

1629 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines

Francesca’s Vicinato is located in vibrant downtown Palos Park. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
(708) 671-1600
Website
https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/francescas-vicinato/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Pick-up, delivery and on-site full service catering options available. Contact 708-671-1600 for more information
Private party facilities
Francesca's Vicinato is the perfect place to host your private event! We have rooms that accommodate groups 15-125 for a semi-private or private event or up to 225 with use of the entire restaurant. For inquiries, contact 708-671-1600 or at miafrancesca.com.
Private party contact
Shiri Nissim: (708) 671-1600 ext. 2

Location
12960 South LaGrange Rd., Palos Park, IL 60464
Neighbourhood
Palos Hills
Cross Street
131st St. and La Grange Rd.
Parking details
Ample parking
Public transit
Pace bus stops at La Grange Road and 131st Metra station Palos Park 127th street and Orland Park 143rd street
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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 experience to your reservation to let our staff know and enjoy a full-size cake filled with deliciousness! PLEASE NOTE: A $40 PAYMENT WILL BE DUE AT THE TIME OF YOUR RESERVATION. ALL CAKES MUST BE ORDERED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE.

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 4:00 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 1,629 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Southwest Suburbs
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambience
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Best Value
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Child-friendly
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Good for groups
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Healthy
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Neighbourhood gem
Southwest Suburbs
Great for fine wines
Southwest Suburbs
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Francesca's Vicinato is celebrated for its "outstanding" food and "exceptional" service, creating an inviting atmosphere perfect for family gatherings or dates. Known for its "remarkable consistency," the restaurant offers a comprehensive menu with standout dishes like whitefish and lentil appetizers. Guests appreciate the "super friendly" staff and "relaxing atmosphere."

1,629 Reviews

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Chris
Omaha
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants I've EVER been to! The food was phenomenal, and our service and server were even better! This is a lovely family-owned restaurant and we were there on a busy Valentine's. Even though we showed up early they worked us in quickly. Wine and cocktail selections were great, their pastas are incredible. I'm just so happy we chose Francesca's. We live in Nebraska but will probably drive back every year just for this place!
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Marty
VIP
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Glenda and her staff, did a WONDERFUL job getting folks in and out without rushing them DESPITE the snow we experienced on Valentine's Day. If you are looking for an awesome dinner, with excellent service, go to Francesca Vicinato. If Tacho (the world's best server) is there, ask for him; your dining experince will be further elevated.
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Anel
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our whole dinning experience was wonderful! Abel was our server and he made sure to go above and beyond the entire evening. The wine he suggested paired perfectly with the dishes we opted for. The fried calamari, meatballs, and filet mignon were fantastic and cooked to perfection! Everything was 100/100
Francesca's VicinatoResponded 5 days ago
Hey Anel, We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience at Francesca's Vicinato! It's fantastic to know that our team made your evening special. We're glad that you enjoyed our fried calamari, meatballs, and filet mignon - they're indeed some of our favorites. We're also glad that the pairing with our wine was a hit! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thanks for the great review! Best, The Management Team
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Jeffrey
Chicago
331 reviews
5.0
331 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Many thanks to superb host and servers who always make it fun.
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Kay
VIP
Chicago
61 reviews
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my favorite restaurant in the Chicago south suburbs. I've been going to this restaurant for 35 years and it never disappoints. The food is delicious, the employees are friendly and the wait staff goes out of their way to make sure you have a great experience. Tacho and Felipe are long time waiters and they make dining fun even when we were in an outdoor tent during Covid! I had the pasta with vodka sauce with sausage. It was very good. The profiteroles were out of this world. I highly recommend it.
Francesca's VicinatoResponded 5 days ago
Hello Kay, We're thrilled to hear that Francesca's Vicinato is your favorite restaurant in the Chicago south suburbs! Your continued patronage over the past 35 years is truly inspiring. We're glad that you enjoyed our pasta with vodka sauce and profiteroles. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you many more great meals in the future. Thanks for choosing us during these challenging times!
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Anita
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience at Francesca’s! Enjoyed a lovely dinner, celebrating my birthday. A favorite restaurant of ours that always delivers!
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Jason
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is great, always consistent and delicious. Would definitely recommend.
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Jason
VIP
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service is great! Prices have risen, but that seems to be happening everywhere. The bar area is energetic and can be noisy at times. We don’t mind it, but others might. Their cocktails are great and the bruschetta is perfect!
Francesca's VicinatoResponded 5 days ago
Thanks for the review, Jason! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service and cocktails at Francesca's Vicinato. Your kind words about our bruschetta have been noted. We understand that our atmosphere can get a bit lively at times, but we hope it doesn't dampen your overall experience. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Kathy
VIP
Pittsburgh
77 reviews
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice dining experience. Food was delicious!
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kevin
VIP
Chicago
114 reviews
5.0
114 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service was great. Highly recommended for dates or family gatherings.
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FAQs

Francesca's Vicinato offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 671-1600.

Francesca's Vicinato is rated 4.9 stars by 1629 OpenTable diners.

Francesca's Vicinato does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 35 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

12960 South LaGrange Rd., Palos Park, IL 60464

Additional information

Cross Street
131st St. and La Grange Rd.
Neighbourhood
Palos Hills
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 Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Ample parking
Public transit
Pace bus stops at La Grange Road and 131st Metra station Palos Park 127th street and Orland Park 143rd street
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/francescas-vicinato/
Phone number
(708) 671-1600
Catering
Pick-up, delivery and on-site full service catering options available. Contact 708-671-1600 for more information
Private party facilities
Francesca's Vicinato is the perfect place to host your private event! We have rooms that accommodate groups 15-125 for a semi-private or private event or up to 225 with use of the entire restaurant. For inquiries, contact 708-671-1600 or at miafrancesca.com.
Private party contact
Shiri Nissim: (708) 671-1600 ext. 2

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

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Francesca's Vicinato

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Funfetti Cake

Offers

Happy Hour

Menu

What 1,629 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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

How is Francesca's Vicinato restaurant rated?

Does Francesca's Vicinato offer gift cards?

Is Francesca's Vicinato currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card