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Francesca - Lincolnwood, Lincolnwood, IL

Francesca - Lincolnwood

4.5
4.5
456 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
4436 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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.

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
  • Neighborhood
    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 456 people are saying

Francesca - Lincolnwood 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca - Lincolnwood offers an "enjoyable experience" with "light and flavorful" food and "generous, refreshing" cocktails. Despite some service hiccups, guests praise the "beautiful ambiance," "attentive staff," and "delicious" Italian dishes. The restaurant is "quickly becoming a favorite" for many, with standout pasta and seafood options.

456 Reviews

  1. Marilyn VIP

    Chicago22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Rigatoni with vodka sauce very good . All staff very efficient and helpful!

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  2. Michele

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was beautiful and the food was outstanding. Parking was a no brainer as it is indoor and you can literally park at the back door. You can count on Francesca’s to have consistently good food and service.

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  3. TJ VIP

    Chicago19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I thought the food was just average and we felt rushed the whole time. It was a Monday night so it wasn’t busy. Also very expensive. We would not go back.

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  4. Sharon

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for Easter lunch and had a wonderful time. Service was good and the specials were very good. The free parking garage is a plus.

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  5. Kathleen

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I’m so thrilled Mia Francesca has opened an outpost in Lincolnwood. Same incredible food. The ambience is great, except that the music for Easter lunch was way too loud and my mom couldn’t hear half of what was being said. Staff is conscientious and very friendly. Well done!

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  6. larry VIP

    Chicago48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go there a lot. The food is usually excellent yesterday. It was so so maybe they had a bad night

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  7. Lee VIP

    Chicago109 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Second time here & it was worth it. Brought a first timer & he loved it, too. The calamari was delicious as was all 3 of our entrees. We will all return.

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  8. JUDY VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely big open room. Lots of windows. Great food, great service. My only beef is that it was kind of noisy, but it was a Saturday night.

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  9. Ronald VIP

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mia Francesca’s in Lincolnwood rivals its original lakeview location . The ambiance is lively and modern , the food is light and flavorful unlike typical Italian restaurants . Their cocktails are generous, refreshing,served in cut glass tumblers. Our server Jeff was very attentive . The overall experience was an enjoyable one .I will definitely return .

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  10. Ramon

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had to return my entree and get a different one

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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 4.5 stars by 456 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. North Suburbs
  5. Lincolnwood

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
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
  • Neighborhood
    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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