Francesca's Fortunato

4.6

1947 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

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 1,947 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Great for brunch
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Healthy
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Neighborhood gem
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Great for fine wines
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions
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Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Francesca's Fortunato is renowned for its "great food" and "excellent service," providing a memorable dining experience. The cozy atmosphere is enhanced by festive decor, perfect for special occasions. While the restaurant is popular and can get noisy, the staff is attentive and accommodating, ensuring a pleasant visit.

1,947 Reviews

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cecil
Chicago
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Went their for Valentine’s Day and was very loud, and tightly packed, should have known better. I guess many restaurants do it. They definitely squeezed more people in. Also, food was just ok. Both of our meals were more like a broth. Ordered something called POLLO AL LIMONE and it was basically served in a bowl of broth and it was supposed to be a chicken breast. Same thing with my wife’s salmon. This place is highly rated, maybe it’s for the pasta, it it’s definitely not for what we ordered. Also, their is pizza in the menu on open table, and their was no such thing on menu.
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Genesis
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great! Loved it all great food and service
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Scott
San Francisco
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Overall, it was ok. Only complaint is that they have WAY too many tables setup. Too crowded to the point you could barely walk to and from your table. This only added to the noise level and you could barely talk to those at your table.
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Jeff
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Calamari was suburb! Food is always good here, good service as well. Thanks!
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Kris
VIP
Chicago
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very busy because of Valentine’s Day but the service was very quick and the food was great.
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Joe
VIP
Chicago
13 reviews
1.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Had to request bread which was cold, pasta was cold. It was early so service was not in full swing.
Francesca's FortunatoResponded 5 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, Joe. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience at Francesca's Fortunato didn't meet your expectations. It's disappointing to hear that the food was not up to par and that the service fell flat as well. We value your feedback and will definitely work on these issues. Please call the restaurant and ask for the General Manager, as I would like to discuss your experience further and hope to make it up to you.
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Richard
VIP
Chicago
58 reviews
4.0
58 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The food was good. The noise level was awful due to a children's party and large family groups.
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Tara
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We took advantage of restaurant week and food options were excellent. Noisy in the back room and service was good but not great. Overall a great meal.
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Sandra
VIP
Chicago
87 reviews
5.0
87 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We always enjoy Francesca’s. Bree Ann (manager) is friendly and on top of things. One of my favorite dishes is the lentil, spinach and goat cheese starters; so good. My husband had the rolli (second time in a month). I had the roasted halibut special which was delicious, but a tad pricey IMHO. Claire did a great job of serving us and the busy bartenders are always friendly.
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pat
VIP
Chicago
33 reviews
2.0
33 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Overall the food was good except 3 of the 5 people in our group had rigatoni vodka and all parties agreed that the rigatoni sauce was watered down . This place is never quiet on a weekend the hardwood floors and metal ceiling make talking difficult . I like Francesca’s overall but this place needs improvement.
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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 1947 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 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

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