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Our Main Dining Room - Francesca's North, Northbrook, IL

Francesca's North

4.4
4.4
1876 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Francesca’s North opened it's doors in 1995 and instantly became the hottest spot on the North Shore. Francesca’s North 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
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 559-0260
  • Website
    https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-northbrook/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We cater to large Carryouts with delivery. Check out our menus online at www.miafrancesca.com
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca's North has two private dining rooms to accommodate all of your private party needs. Please contact Shiri Nissim for more private event information.
  • Private party contact
    Shiri Nissim: (847) 559-0260
  • Location
    1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062
  • Neighborhood
    Northbrook
  • Cross street
    Shermer
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Just two blocks from Metra's Northbrook station.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, 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 - 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.

    Happy Hour Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,876 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's North offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food and service." Known for its excellent pasta dishes and attentive staff, the restaurant regularly impresses with its flavorful menu and pleasant ambiance. While some guests note occasional service lapses, many return for the "great happy hour value" and "excellent overall experience."

1,876 Reviews

  1. Yoony

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The servers were very nice and welcoming. The food is awesome. I used to live in Chicago little Italy area 20 years ago and Francesca was my favorite Italian and was located on Taylor street. I moved out of chicago and missed this place so much. Now I am visiting Chicago and found out Taylor street one is gone. But near my hotel in Northbrook, Francesca’s North reminded me the flavor that I was looking for. Perfect pasta and perfect calamari!!

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  2. Jill

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely evening! Amazing service, and yummy food and cocktails . It was especially nice that the room was not too loud.

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  3. Barbara

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The perfect place to celebrate friendship at the holiday season. Food, service, and atmosphere were all perfect! Our group even remarked on how pleasant and noise was not even a factor. All the Scotts did a wonderful job with service.

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  4. Veronica

    VIP

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very inattentive service. Private party in process and not enough servers to handle the lunch diners. The soup was delicious but a small bowl ; Caesar salad was decent. The food here has gone downhill unfortunately.

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  5. Kevin

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff and experience was great. I noticed the food is not the same as it used to be. It was fine, but not exceptional that I used to know Mia Francesca for. Seems they have made some changes to the quality.

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  6. Scott

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The team at Francesca‘s North was outstanding. We had a small weather condition roll in which delayed our arrival, but Francesca‘s was able to accommodate a 15 minute reschedule for our reservation time while we were on our way. The food was absolutely outstanding. The service was kind and complementary and the GM Scott (52) even stop by the table to make sure everything was wonderful for the evening. Looking forward to going back over the summer so we can sit outside on the patio as that look like a lovely area as well.

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  7. STEFANI

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was decorated lovely for the holidays. Tables are too close together! My dining companion and I made a swift exit because neither one of us could hear the other. Service was friendly and attentive. Food is good, but nothing special. I was brought a plastic container for the leftovers! The restaurant needs to be more mindful about plastic and more mindful about the ingredients used in their food. The restaurant has potential to be fabulous…

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  8. Tom

    VIP

    Chicago

    146 reviews

    2.0

    146 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Host sat us at a table for two and then proceeded to sit people all around us when he had the whole restaurant for seating. Very inconsiderate of the host. Very limited menu for an Italian restaurant. The server, Alberto was very kind and explained the limited menu. The only positive was the server! Once and done!

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  9. Vespagal10

    VIP

    Chicago

    131 reviews

    4.0

    131 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been coming here for almost 30 years. The food is basically very good. They’ve recently changed the menu which is refreshing. I was disappointed to see that with your bread now they have a Parmesan shaker on the table not good. I’m not at Olive Garden. Although our server was great, I really felt rushed..

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  10. Joseph

    VIP

    Chicago

    132 reviews

    4.0

    132 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistent neighborhood place. Had the roasted chicken which I really liked. Wife had salmon, which was a little over cooked for our taste. They do make very good drinks. The sausage and pepper appetizer was really good, almost the best part of dinner.

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FAQs

Francesca's North offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 559-0260.

Francesca's North is rated 4.4 stars by 1876 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Francesca's North

1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Shermer
  • Neighborhood
    Northbrook
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–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
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Just two blocks from Metra's Northbrook station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-northbrook/
  • Phone number
    (847) 559-0260
  • Catering
    We cater to large Carryouts with delivery. Check out our menus online at www.miafrancesca.com
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca's North has two private dining rooms to accommodate all of your private party needs. Please contact Shiri Nissim for more private event information.
  • Private party contact
    Shiri Nissim: (847) 559-0260
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