Francesca's Fortunato

4.6

1912 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Francesca’s Fortunato is located in the charming downtown area of Frankfort. The menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(815) 464-1890
Website
https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-fortunato/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Francesca's Fortunato offers a complete catering menu. Call for details.
Private party facilities
Francesca’s Fortunato is the perfect location for all of your special events. Our family style menu, “Tavoli di Amici” (Table of Friends), encourages an interactive dining experience in a sophisticated trattoria setting for groups of 15 to 175 guests.
Private party contact
Shiri Nissim: (815) 464-1890 ext. 2

Location
40 Kansas St., Frankfort, IL 60423
Neighborhood
Frankfort
Cross street
Oak
Parking details
Parking is available on Kansas Street or Oak Street. There is also a large public lot on the corner of Oak Street and Kansas Street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Funfetti Cake
Multiple dates available
Celebrate your special occasion with Francesca’s with our NEW funfetti cake. you can enjoy a full-size cake (feeds up to 8 people) for the table for $40. All you need to do is add this special menu item to your reservation to let our staff know and enjoy a full-size cake filled with deliciousness! PLEASE NOTE: ONE CAKE FEEDS UP TO 8 PEOPLE. A $40 PAYMENT WILL BE DUE AT THE TIME OF YOUR RESERVATION. ALL CAKES MUST BE ORDERED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE FROM YOUR RESERVATION. PARTIES ABOVE 8 ARE RECOMMENDED TO ORDER TWO OR MORE CAKES.

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Enjoy happy hour at Francesca’s from 3-6 PM on MONDAY-FRIDAYS ONLY. You can now experience Francesca’s favorites for $12 or less! Add this experience to your reservation to let the staff know you are participating in happy hour.

Calamari in Padella$14.75
Sautéed calamari with capers, fresh tomatoes, spinach, chili flakes, garlic, lemon, and olive oil
Spinach Aglio e Olio$6.75
Sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oil
Carpaccio alla Francesca*$14.75
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, and parmigiano

Insalate

Insalata alla Francesca$8.75
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic
Caesar Salad*$7.95
Classic Caesar with roasted peppers and shaved parmesan
Insalata di Asparagi$9.25
Fresh asparagus with tomatoes and blue cheese, dressed with lemon and olive oil

Pizze

Additional Ingredients ($1 each): Italian sausage, black olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, broccoli, eggplant, or zucchini

Pizza Margherita$14.75
Roasted plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella

Paste

Pasta al Pomodoro$15.95
Sautéed in a cherry tomato sauce with garlic and fresh herbs
Pasta Alle Verdure$19.95
Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts in in an herb broth
Pasta Aglio e Olio$14.95
Sautéed with olive oil, fresh garlic, diced tomatoes, and spinach
Pasta all'Arlecchino$26.95
Sautéed with shrimp, sea scallops, manila clams, garlic, and olive oil in a spicy cherry tomato sauce

Secondi

Ask your server for today's gluten friendly specials!

Pollo al Limone$22.95
Sautéed chicken breast in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach
Pollo Siciliana$20.95
Roasted chicken thighs simmered in garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, Castelvetrano olives, oregano, and dates
Salmone alla Fresca$25.95
Grilled salmon with tomatoes, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil and lemon over grilled asparagus

Dolci

Frutta di Sottobosco$8.95
Fresh mixed berries topped with homemade whipped cream
Gelati e Sorbetti$6.95
Ask your server for today's selections

What 1,912 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
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Healthy
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Neighborhood gem
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Francesca's Fortunato in Frankfort offers a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "spectacular service," making it an exceptional dining destination. Highlights include the delicious calamari, pasta dishes, and charming outdoor patio. With attentive staff and a delightful ambiance, it's a must-visit spot.

1,912 Reviews

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Kelly
VIP
Chicago
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent ambience with the Christmas decor in of downtown Frankfort and the delicious food and positive vibe from g Francesca’s.
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Jim
Chicago
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Was a very nice lunch they were accommodating to our requests. The Halibut was the special and it was to my liking. The Martini I ordered was perfect just like I remember. I really enjoyed the time we spent there we need to go back soon.
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Nancy
Chicago
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service and outstanding food. The halibut Vesuvio was out of this world!
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David
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was right on point. Space is open so it can be a bit loud. We all loved our food. Everything we had was excellent.
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Alecia
Chicago
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Always a good dining experience at Francesca's -- the fish and pasta are excellent.
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Russ
Indiana
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
First time dining at this restaurant, food and service were good but the seating was terrible. We had a little two top table not next to the service station with the waiters and waitresses but literally in the service station. I haven’t heard one of the waitresses comment that oh boy this is gonna be really tight tonight as she hit my chair with her hip as far value goes it was $100 without any alcohol and that included an appetizer which was fantastic, we ordered the bruschetta. We both ordered an entrée. I ordered the salmon and my wife ordered a pasta dish and then we split a tiramisu. It was great for date night but it’s not going to be on our top five restaurants that we love to go to.
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Denise
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You can’t go wrong with any of the Scott Harris restaurants. This one just happens to be our favorite. I had the halibut Vesuvio for the first time and it was fantastic. I highly recommend it. The service is always spot on and the vibe is always great there.
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Susan
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Restaurant looked beautiful. Our server Nino was fantastic!
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Renee
VIP
Chicago
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent and our server was very nice and kind A bit pricy for pasta
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
We were seated at a bad seat by some back door when there were plenty of tables in the main dining room. I got the roasted beet appetizer…bad. Our drinks were bad, had to send 1 of them back. My entree was not what I ordered. Disappointing experience.
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FAQs

Francesca's Fortunato offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (815) 464-1890.

Francesca's Fortunato is rated 4.6 stars by 1912 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

40 Kansas St., Frankfort, IL 60423

Additional information

Cross street
Oak
Neighborhood
Frankfort
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is available on Kansas Street or Oak Street. There is also a large public lot on the corner of Oak Street and Kansas Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-fortunato/
Phone number
(815) 464-1890
Catering
Francesca's Fortunato offers a complete catering menu. Call for details.
Private party facilities
Francesca’s Fortunato is the perfect location for all of your special events. Our family style menu, “Tavoli di Amici” (Table of Friends), encourages an interactive dining experience in a sophisticated trattoria setting for groups of 15 to 175 guests.
Private party contact
Shiri Nissim: (815) 464-1890 ext. 2

Francesca's Fortunato

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Funfetti Cake

Happy Hour

Antipasti

Calamari in Padella$14.75

Spinach Aglio e Olio$6.75

Carpaccio alla Francesca*$14.75

Insalate

Insalata alla Francesca$8.75

Caesar Salad*$7.95

Insalata di Asparagi$9.25

Pizze

Pizza Margherita$14.75

Paste

Pasta al Pomodoro$15.95

Pasta Alle Verdure$19.95

Pasta Aglio e Olio$14.95

Pasta all'Arlecchino$26.95

Secondi

Pollo al Limone$22.95

Pollo Siciliana$20.95

Salmone alla Fresca$25.95

Dolci

Frutta di Sottobosco$8.95

Gelati e Sorbetti$6.95

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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How is Francesca's Fortunato restaurant rated?

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Order delivery or takeout

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