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Francesca - Lincolnwood, Lincolnwood, IL

Francesca - Lincolnwood

4.6
4.6
419 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
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 areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 262-4900
  • Website
    https://www.davantienoteca.com/lincolnwood-il/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    4436 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
  • Neighbourhood
    Lincolnwood
  • Cross Street
    Enter free garage from Touhy, walk toward Lincoln, turn right to front door
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 419 people are saying

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca - Lincolnwood offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "impeccable cuisine" and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Diners rave about the "wonderful food and amazing service," highlighting standout dishes like the chicken Milanese and the ricotta flatbread. The attentive staff and ample parking add to the charm, making it a must-visit.

419 Reviews

  1. Cynthia

    VIP

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Had high hopes. The space is very nice - new, high ceilings. Asked ahead of time for a high top, they brought us to a regular table squished between 2 other tables even though there were high tops available so decided to eat at the bar. Calamari was terrible - tasted fishy. Seemed like I could have gotten better In The frozen section a grocery store. Ordered the bolognese and the server forgot to put the order in. Half hour later, asked about it, she admitted she forgot. Once it came it was very good. Served ended up comping the pasta, which was nice. But service in general was slow and onerous. No one ever cleaned up the bar area after people got up to leave and next people sat. Serving items, napkins and food were just left sitting there for the entire time we were there. We will not be back.

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  2. Joyce

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were in the small private room with friends so it a pleasure to be able to talk and hear one another. Our service was attentive and the food was great. The evening was relaxing and enjoyable. We will be back!!

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  3. Jeremy

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great drinks and apps at the bar. Fantastic bartender!!!

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  4. Michael

    VIP

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great apps, salads, pastas and salmon. All delicious. Excellent server.

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  5. Denise

    VIP

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the Mia Francesca brand. We decided to try the new location in Lincolnwood since it’s the closest to our house. It did not disappoint. Service was outstanding!!! Cocktails were amazing! Italian chopped salad, salmon, and whitefish were delicious! We will definitely be back! Beautiful bar!!

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  6. Karin

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. Love the ambience. Attentive but not intrusive service. What a lovely addition to the neighborhood!

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  7. Lance

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing experience. Jeff, our server, was extremely kind and helpful; very accommodating and friendly. Would go back again just for that guy.

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  8. Marley

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
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  9. Joan

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved everything, especially the rigatoni with sausage. I would love to see a grilled calamari option on the menu and happy hour specials. I also enjoyed the Tiramisu. Service was great, considering it was a very busy Valentine’s Day evening. We will definitely be back!

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  10. Domarina

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great but the menu was pretty minimal, unfortunately. I wish there were more side options

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FAQs

Francesca - Lincolnwood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 262-4900.

Francesca - Lincolnwood is rated 4.6 stars by 419 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 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Francesca - Lincolnwood

4436 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Enter free garage from Touhy, walk toward Lincoln, turn right to front door
  • Neighbourhood
    Lincolnwood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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