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Franco's Ristorante, Chicago, IL

Franco's Ristorante

5.0
5
665 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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Franco's Ristorante is the perfect combination of old world Italian classics and your new favorite pasta dishes. We've been around for over 27 years and have perfected our craft. Some of our most famous dishes include whipped ricotta tuffo, sausage and peppers, eggplant parmigiana and gnocchi.

Our great food and atmosphere helped us earn the honor of being named the Chicago Reader's 2016 "best place for a cheap date" and "best local restaurant."

You will be wowed when you step inside our bright, airy and modern restaurant. You can enjoy a drink at our new marble-topped bar or cozy up to tables with bright red-leather chairs and banquettes in the dining room. In the summer we are happy to offer outdoor seating that allows dogs.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

What 665 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Best Overall

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Best Value

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Italian

  • Chicago

    Best Overall

  • Chicago

    Best Service

  • Chicago

    Best Value

  • Chicago

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Chicago

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Franco's Ristorante is a beloved neighborhood gem offering "delicious" traditional Italian cuisine in a cozy setting reminiscent of classic films. Guests appreciate the "attentive" and "friendly" service, with staff accommodating special requests. Regulars cherish the "great value" and "outstanding" food, making it a local favorite and a must-visit for Italian dining enthusiasts.

665 Reviews
  1. MarkusF

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, and service is fantastic ( thanks Monica)!! Best italian in the city!

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  2. Ervin

    VIP

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and delicious food!!! Such a hidden gem! Loved it

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  3. Sunnette

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first visit for my birthday! 🎂🎁🥳 Food 👍🏾

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  4. Kelly

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The meatballs were delicious. I had the chicken giardinera, which is house made and so flavorful.

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  5. Eileen

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose this restaurant because the food is consistently good, reasonably priced and the service is attentive. Free street parking is a bonus

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  6. Veronica

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a neighborhood gem! Very attentive staff and great food!

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  7. Marylou

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wide variety of great menu selections. Enjoyed the meal.

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  8. Marcia

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Catherine was our wait staff and also managing the bar. She was great and gave us special attention. All of the staff worked together- everyone working to make sure we had what we needed and very attentive. The food was delicious and we were able to make some small changes to meet our needs. Overall a very charming restaurant with outstanding service and attention with delicious food.

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  9. Gia

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great local family spot! Always a nice time when we go for dinner

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  10. Paul

    VIP

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Franco’s is like dining an Italian restaurant like in the movie Moonstruck. Awesome corner neighborhood restaurant the food was delicious. We frequent the restaurant several times a year. Outstanding !

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FAQs

Franco's Ristorante offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Franco's Ristorante also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 225-9566.

Franco's Ristorante is rated 5 stars by 665 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 16 times today
Google Map for Franco's Ristorante

300 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616-4963

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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