Francesca - Lincolnwood

4.6

327 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

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.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 262-4900
Website
https://www.davantienoteca.com/lincolnwood-il/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
4436 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Neighborhood
Lincolnwood
Cross street
Enter free garage from Touhy, walk toward Lincoln, turn right to front door
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 327 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Francesca - Lincolnwood offers "amazing food" and "gorgeous ambiance," making it a favorite for many. Guests rave about their "terrific ambiance and service" and delicious Italian dishes like fresh pasta and Chicken Milanese. The outdoor patio is a standout feature, and the attentive staff ensures a memorable dining experience.

327 Reviews

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RoxAnn
Chicago
77 reviews
vip
4.0
77 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our plan was to have turkey dinner at this location. Unfortunately when we arrived for our 5:00 PM reservation, we were informed they were out of the special turkey dinner. Disappointed to say the least. We ordered off the menu and overall the dishes we selected all turned out to be good including the appetizers. The restaurant itself is a nice setting. modern chic. Table service was good. Everything came out timely.
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Carl
Chicago
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just excellent and creative Italian cuisine. Super service and comfortably spaced tables.
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Shelly
Chicago
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Friendly service, tasty Francesca food. Convenient place for suburbanites to meet city folk halfway.
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Darla
Chicago
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The service needs work. We waited a long time just to get water, then bread, the same. The music is a pounding sound rather than actual music appropriate to the ambience. My pasta was too Al dente. Other than that, the energy is happy and friendly. I’m sure they’re still ironing out the kinks, but these things shouldn’t happen.
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Lee
Chicago
104 reviews
5.0
104 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time here celebrating my 77th! Great food, service & an opera singer wishing me a Happy Birthday. The server & the manager were very attentive. We will return!
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Marcia
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at this Mia Francesca. Server was great. Food was delicious. Will definitely go again
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Ray
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and hospitality. Enjoyed the food, wine and ambiance. We will definitely be back soon.
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Lauren
Chicago
63 reviews
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific service and delicious food. Our servers were very attentive and accommodating. Portions were more than ample. We will definitely be back.
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Judy
Chicago
42 reviews
vip
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious dinner -- wonderful execution. Pastas and salmon were cooked perfectly. Everything was tasty.
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Christopher
Milwaukee
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic drinks, food and service at this convenient location on the corner of Lincoln & Touhy! Don’t miss the access from the parking garage directly into the restaurant…no need to go out in the rain or snow from your parking spot! Try the focaccia… thin, crispy, full of creamy cheese and topped with spreadable honey… YUM! The filet special and white fish were full of flavor and cooked to perfection. Kaitlyn & Cindy’s service was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Decor is trendy and has a fun vibe with 1/2 an old Fiat sticking out of the wall. Lively atmosphere without being obnoxiously loud. Give it a try!
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Francesca - Lincolnwood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 262-4900.

Francesca - Lincolnwood is rated 4.6 stars by 327 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

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4436 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Enter free garage from Touhy, walk toward Lincoln, turn right to front door
Neighborhood
Lincolnwood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.davantienoteca.com/lincolnwood-il/
Phone number
(847) 262-4900

Francesca - Lincolnwood

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