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Francesca's on Chestnut, Chicago, IL

Francesca's on Chestnut

4.6
4.6
2816 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
200 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 68 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Francesca's Family of Restaurants has opened its doors in 2009 on Chestnut Street in Chicago's famous Gold Coast neighborhood. The restaurant brings Mia Francesca's famous rustic, Italian cuisine to the 150-seat space.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please contact Katherine Woods for questions about catering.<br />(773) 281-3310 ext. 21
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca’s on Chestnut proudly offers special events in our private dining room for business, family & social event for group of 10 to 60. Our philosophy of simple, rustic cooking served in a casual sophisticated trattoria setting translates flawlessly to group dining.
  • Neighborhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Cross street
    Michigan Ave
  • Parking details
    Valet is offered through The Seneca Boutique Apartments at $16. Metered street parking and parking garages are also available in close proximity.
  • Public transit
    We are accessible via the Chicago red line stop as well as the 151, 145, 146 and 147 Chestnut & Michigan CTA bus stop. The closest L stop is State and Chicago.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,816 people are saying

Francesca's on Chestnut 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's on Chestnut offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic service," consistently delicious Italian cuisine, and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "perfectly cooked pasta" and "wonderful ambiance" that makes it a great spot for family dinners or pre-theater meals. Despite occasional service hiccups, Francesca's remains a "neighborhood favorite" for many.

2,816 Reviews
  1. jerry VIP

    Chicago21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the Francesca restaurants. The food is consistently good. Today, the service was slow. My food was barely warm by the time it was served. It might have been an issue of being understaffed

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  2. Lila

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great to find a place where we could get a reservation on an Easter Sunday. We arrived a few minutes early for our 11 am reservation and the restaurant was not open yet. The folks at the residence/hotel in the same building didn't know the hours of operation were, which seemed quite odd and they were rude, so Francescas may want to communicate their hours to the hotel and ask them not to alienate Francescas patrons. The setting was beautiful, service was great, and the food was adequate. We would eat there again.

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  3. Bridget

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a wonderful dinning out experience from top to bottom. Our server Marcus was fantastic!'

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  4. Dan VIP

    Chicago118 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After a warm welcome, we were taken to our favorite table and got our first look at a new menu. Some of our old favorites were still there, but we went with two new offerings, the ravioli and the rigatoni del Sardi. These will have to be added to our favorites list. The service was top notch, the food hot and excellent, and everyone from greeters to busfolk behaved as if we were the only reason they opened at all (though the tables around us were full of people no doubt experiencing the same thing.) All stars all round!

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  5. nita VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a great time and the food was delicious. Recommend.

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  6. Beth VIP

    Chicago28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was great with helping us order the right amount of food - we didn’t want leftovers as we were going to a show after

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  7. Julia VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They promote happy hour and then don’t honor it unless you’re at the bar. We didn’t get refilled water and they messed up our order and blamed the kitchen

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  8. Quianna

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as expected l! Great service and the meatballs were phenomenal highly recommend and will be back.

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  9. Kevin

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was fantastic and the food was delicious. Drinks were heavy pours, which is great to have one good one😁

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  10. David

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well executed. Very good service. Cocktails spot on. Appreciated the chilled glasses. Ordered the calamari, ceasar, salmon and shrimp scampi. All very good. Salmon was a star. One nit we opted for the calamari to be sauted and it was more lightly fried. Tasty just not what we were expecting. Some might consider the room on the noisy side at a peak hour but I like the vibe. Over all a solid "A."

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FAQs

Francesca's on Chestnut offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 482-8800.

Francesca's on Chestnut is rated 4.6 stars by 2816 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 68 times today
Google Map for Francesca's on Chestnut

200 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Michigan Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet is offered through The Seneca Boutique Apartments at $16. Metered street parking and parking garages are also available in close proximity.
  • Public transit
    We are accessible via the Chicago red line stop as well as the 151, 145, 146 and 147 Chestnut & Michigan CTA bus stop. The closest L stop is State and Chicago.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please contact Katherine Woods for questions about catering.<br />(773) 281-3310 ext. 21
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca’s on Chestnut proudly offers special events in our private dining room for business, family & social event for group of 10 to 60. Our philosophy of simple, rustic cooking served in a casual sophisticated trattoria setting translates flawlessly to group dining.
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