Mia Francesca

4.6

2616 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 28, 2025

11:00 p.m.

Booked 44 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Mia Francesca features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. It was one of the first restaurants in Chicago to encourage the lively art of dining with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, simple, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

Waiting for a table at the beautiful antique bar is part of the charm of Mia Francesca. The plush upstairs dining room and lounge can be reserved for private events, as can the more intimate coach house tucked away behind the restaurant. In the summer, al fresco dining is also available on a charming cobblestone terrace.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 281-3310
Website
http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/mia-francesca-lakeview
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Full Mia Francesca's Catering menu is available on our website. Please call the restaurant for more details.
Private party facilities
Our private rooms are ideal for corporate or social functions, can accommodate up to 75 guests, or for smaller groups of 15. Our extensive wine list is available for private functions and we encourage you to allow our event handlers to help you make selections to compliment your menu and budget.

Location
3311 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657
Neighbourhood
Lakeview / East Lakeview
Cross Street
School Street
Parking details
Street parking is available.
Public transit
CTA Red Line Belmont station 2 blocks west - #22 Clark Street bus in front of restaurant - #8 Halsted, #36 Broadway and #77 Belmont bus lines are within walking distance.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,616 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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Mia Francesca offers a cozy and lively atmosphere with "friendly" service that is "attentive but unobtrusive." The menu features a delightful array of Italian dishes, like the "rolli alla Francesca," and an extensive drink selection. Patrons praise its "outstanding service" and "fantastic" food, making it a cherished dining experience.

2,616 Reviews

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Michael
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mia Francesca is the classic, small setting for fine dining — cozy but not cluttered, comfortable and quiet in the early evening, becoming livelier in a “friendly” way as the evening progresses. The wait staff moves quickly but unhurriedly, always appearing at precisely the moment they are needed. Service is attentive but unobtrusive, and it is a well-coordinated team effort. Our young waiter was knowlegeable and personal. The red wine my wife and I ordered by the glass was excellent and reasonably priced for generous pours. Our friend’s Old Fashioned was perfect. The drink menu is extensive but not overwhelming in either scope or pricing. The food menu offers variety but doesn’t overwhelm, either. We had an asparagus salad that was the perfectly fresh and light starter. On the other hand, the bruschetta was a large, beautifully prepared tray of four servings that could have been a light meal in itself. It was a perfect blend of flavors and textures! Finally, we had a house prepared Rolli allá Francesca that was rich without being heavy. And it was almost to lovely to eat. My wife and I shared those three courses and had more than enough. Our friends had the same salad, the beef carpaccio — a huge plate of vegetables over thin slices of beef, a large bowl of perfectly fried calamari with a rich red sauce for dipping, and two immense meatballs, all of which they loved and fully consumed. All agreed that it was one of the best meals we’d eaten out in a long time — and we eat out often and well. Don’t miss this gem of a restaurant!
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Ann
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been going to Mia Francesca’s for 25 yrs. It never disappoints!
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Jonny
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The server was really nice and gave us a rundown of all the recommendations and personal favorites. The food was amazing
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Dinora
VIP
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved it! Cozy and delicious. Our favorites were the burrata appetizer, the Italian salad and the rigatoni vodka!
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Riz
VIP
Chicago
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Still a pretty good option, but not what it used to be!
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Bill
Chicago
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Pasta was served warm not hot and not very tasty, tables wsy to close to each other , service charge a big disappointment! Staff was great except for ur cook!
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Raquel
VIP
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot for date night! Server apologized for our food taking long (which we barely noticed) and offered us free deserts. Lovely staff! And great food!
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Kendall
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food we had at Mia Francesca’s was great, but what really set it apart was the service. Ben was a fantastic waiter: extremely kind, personable, and offered stellar menu recommendations! We are very glad we chose Mia Francesca’s for our Valentine’s Day celebration and especially grateful to Ben for going above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. Would recommend to anyone looking for a lovely night out.
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Joe
VIP
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good Italian! The room would get cold when the staff would open the back door but otherwise an excellent time.
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Eric
VIP
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and amazing food as usual! We celebrated Valentine’s Day and they were able to accommodate a special request we made. We also got engaged and married there!
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FAQs

Mia Francesca is rated 4.6 stars by 2616 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 28, 2025

11:00 p.m.

Booked 44 times today

3311 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
School Street
Neighbourhood
Lakeview / East Lakeview
Hours of Operation
Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is available.
Public transit
CTA Red Line Belmont station 2 blocks west - #22 Clark Street bus in front of restaurant - #8 Halsted, #36 Broadway and #77 Belmont bus lines are within walking distance.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/mia-francesca-lakeview
Phone number
(773) 281-3310
Catering
Full Mia Francesca's Catering menu is available on our website. Please call the restaurant for more details.
Private party facilities
Our private rooms are ideal for corporate or social functions, can accommodate up to 75 guests, or for smaller groups of 15. Our extensive wine list is available for private functions and we encourage you to allow our event handlers to help you make selections to compliment your menu and budget.

Mia Francesca

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Private dining

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What 2,616 people are saying

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