Francesca's Intimo

4.5

1680 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Francesca’s Intimo is located in vibrant downtown Lakeforest. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 735-9235
Website
https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-intimo/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Francesca's Intimo offers on and off site catering. Delivery options are available. Please contact our restaurant for more details.
Private party facilities
Semi-private area of the restaurant may be booked for functions.
Private party contact
Shiri Nissim: (847) 735-9235 ext. 2

Location
293 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Neighborhood
Lake Forest
Cross street
Western
Parking details
Parking garage located across the street.
Public transit
UP-N Metra Lake Forest
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, 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 - Fri - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 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 1,680 people are saying

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

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Francesca's Intimo offers a delightful Italian dining experience in Lake Forest, consistently praised for its "excellent food and service." Guests love the fresh pasta and vibrant atmosphere, with standout dishes like the filet mignon and Brazino. Although some service hiccups occur, the overall charm and culinary quality make it a favorite.

1,680 Reviews

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David
Chicago
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We sat in a booth, but it was very tight to get into. Even the thinnest in the group and she is quite thin had trouble getting seated properly.
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Nora
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to Francesca’sfor a business dinner and it was fantastic. Service was great, Food was delicious, wine was excellent.
Francesca's IntimoResponded on November 15, 2024
Thanks for the review, NoraO! We're thrilled to hear that your business dinner at Francesca's Intimo was fantastic. It's wonderful to know that our service, food, and wine impressed you. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for all our guests, and your feedback is a testament to that. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic experience!
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Mary
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently good food and service served in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Francesca's IntimoResponded on November 15, 2024
Hey Mary, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Francesca's Intimo! It's wonderful to know that our food and service met your expectations. We strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all our guests and your feedback tells us we're on the right track. Thank you for your kind words and high ratings. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best wishes, The Management Team
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Amanda
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a party of 7 — our server did a fantastic job of dealing with a large group. The food was wonderful and we were happily surprised with the 50 percent discount on bottles of wine on Tuesdays. We’re looking forward to our next get together here!
Francesca's IntimoResponded on November 15, 2024
Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you and your party had a great time at Francesca's Intimo. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated our service and food. We're also glad to hear that you appreciated the Toasting Tuesday nights. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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Diane
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cozy restaurant with a family vibe. Attentive staff.
Francesca's IntimoResponded on November 15, 2024
Thanks for visiting us, DianeG! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the cozy ambiance at Francesca's Intimo and appreciated our attentive staff. We're always striving to offer the best to our valued customers like you. We look forward to serving you again soon. - The Management Team
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Kristin
Chicago
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent servers! Always predictably solid food. Such an enjoyable meal. Excellent with food allergies. Thank you!
Francesca's IntimoResponded on November 15, 2024
Thanks for the feedback, ChicagoFoodie17! We're thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable meal at Francesca's Intimo. It's wonderful to know that our food and service met your expectations. We're especially glad to hear that you found our service reliable and our food enjoyable with your food allergies. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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Rita
Louisville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Fabulous!! There was a rehearsal dinner that made conversation difficult, but that did not diminish the wonderful food & service.
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Susie
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The place is great. I felt a little badly for our waitress. She seemed overworked. However, I hope she made a lot of money tonight!
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Mary
New York City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Met with some friends at Francesca’s Intimo to catch up after several months. The hospitality, food and drinks were top notch. The staff is kind, attentive and on-point. I highly recommend this restaurant!
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Steve
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great food but the small restaurant is WAY YOO LOUD for our taste. Actually ruined our experience.
Francesca's IntimoResponded on October 28, 2024
Hi Steve, we are very sorry that your recent visit to Francesca's Intimo was below expectations. We appreciate your feedback. Please reach out to me via email or at the restaurant. Thanks, Daniel dscesnewicz@shhospitality.co
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FAQs

Francesca's Intimo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 735-9235.

Francesca's Intimo is rated 4.5 stars by 1680 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

293 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Additional information

Cross street
Western
Neighborhood
Lake Forest
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking garage located across the street.
Public transit
UP-N Metra Lake Forest
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-intimo/
Phone number
(847) 735-9235
Catering
Francesca's Intimo offers on and off site catering. Delivery options are available. Please contact our restaurant for more details.
Private party facilities
Semi-private area of the restaurant may be booked for functions.
Private party contact
Shiri Nissim: (847) 735-9235 ext. 2

Francesca's Intimo

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

Review summary

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