Mia Francesca

4.6

2558 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

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
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 281-3310
Website
http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/mia-francesca-lakeview
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Full Mia Francesca's Catering menu is available on our website. Please call the restaurant for more details.
Private party facilities
Our private rooms are ideal for corporate or social functions, can accommodate up to 75 guests, or for smaller groups of 15. Our extensive wine list is available for private functions and we encourage you to allow our event handlers to help you make selections to compliment your menu and budget.
Private party contact
Katherine Woods: (773) 281-3310 ext. 2

Location
3311 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657
Neighborhood
Lakeview / East Lakeview
Cross street
School Street
Parking details
Street parking is available.
Public transit
CTA Red Line Belmont station 2 blocks west - #22 Clark Street bus in front of restaurant - #8 Halsted, #36 Broadway and #77 Belmont bus lines are within walking distance.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, 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.

What 2,558 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

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mia Francesca offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "fantastic food" and "exquisite service." The quaint ambiance, reminiscent of a small family restaurant in Italy, is enhanced by a lovely outdoor patio. Despite occasional noise levels and pacing issues, the attentive and knowledgeable staff consistently receive praise. Perfect for a romantic evening or special occasion.

2,558 Reviews

D
Donald
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was excellent. Would definitely go back next time I am in Chicago.
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MIchele
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving dinner. The food was all delicious.We ordered from both the regular and special Thanksgiving menu. Our food took longer than expected due to an unexpected glitch, but our server, Audrey, and the management took very good care of us. We had so much fun enjoying the lively atmosphere. I can't wait to return. Thanks for being open on a holidsy.
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Rocco
Chicago
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great Local Lakeview Chicago mainstay - outstanding food, attentive service
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TJ
Denver
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mia Francesca’s was my spot for a few years, back in the mid 90’s when I lived in Wrigleyville until life took me to Colorado. Came in from Denver, CO & normally just stay with family in the south suburbs. This year we decided to stay a night in Chicago so I wanted my wife, son & daughter to experience & taste the BEST ITALIAN food in Chicago for their 1st time. Italian food in Colorado as well as pizza is well below mediocre. Our pasta dishes were amazing. Served hot. Had calamari for an app with 2 salads. Salad portions were perfect to share. Bread/oil was fresh and a perfect size. Pasta dishes were plentiful & if we hadn’t not eaten all day, we probably would have needed to-go boxes but we finished every last bite and then some. SHOUT OUT TO CHARLOTTE, although a packers fan (haha) for the exceptional service and going above and beyond making our experience UN-FORGETTABLE. Super attentive, personable, professional, sweet, fun & friendly. THANK YOU!!! My family couldn’t stop talking about how great the food, staff & restaurant was.
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Frank
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were seated upon arrival. We had some drinks and dinner, both were great. Overall, great food and the waiter was excellent.
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Jesus
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We were on a date and we were sat on an 8-person table. That’s a miss in hospitality when there was a smaller table available. Service was okay. The bussers there are on it though, they were awesome and attentive. Food is great as well. Really just hospitality lacked and different experience upstairs versus downstairs.
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Meredith
Raleigh
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The service started out strong, then petered out. Our meal, however, was quite good, and we would most likely return.
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Robert
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The food was great! Service was terrible. Not because of the people, but because they were under staffed.
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Julie
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great Italian place for folks with celiac, very accommodating
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Howard
Chicago
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best meal we have had in ages. The cod was done perfectly and the broth it was served in was slurp-worthy. (Actually, we asked for a spoon to enjoy every drop.) In addition, the 3-appetizer special was flavorfully delicious.
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FAQs

Mia Francesca is rated 4.6 stars by 2558 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 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

3311 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
School Street
Neighborhood
Lakeview / East Lakeview
Hours of operation
Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is available.
Public transit
CTA Red Line Belmont station 2 blocks west - #22 Clark Street bus in front of restaurant - #8 Halsted, #36 Broadway and #77 Belmont bus lines are within walking distance.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/mia-francesca-lakeview
Phone number
(773) 281-3310
Catering
Full Mia Francesca's Catering menu is available on our website. Please call the restaurant for more details.
Private party facilities
Our private rooms are ideal for corporate or social functions, can accommodate up to 75 guests, or for smaller groups of 15. Our extensive wine list is available for private functions and we encourage you to allow our event handlers to help you make selections to compliment your menu and budget.
Private party contact
Katherine Woods: (773) 281-3310 ext. 2

Mia Francesca

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Funfetti Cake

Menu

What 2,558 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Mia Francesca restaurant rated?

Is Mia Francesca currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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