good parking. good addition to elmhurst and easy to get to. i recommend the spicy pasta sauce and the chicken a la romana. excellent service. nice atmosphere. fair prices. read more

I have eaten here several times and the food is always good and the service is usually good too. I'll definitely go back.

Excellent food- I had the chicken with Rosemary and Garlic special- it was delicious. Our waiter was very nice too- he didn't rush us and gave some good suggestions. I would definitely go back :) read more

If your idea of an enjoyable dining experience includes being rushed through a meal as fast as possible and a not so friendly waiter (George) this is the place for you. We were enjoying some warm bread when plates were being removed at lightening speed and then our appetizer arrived quickly followed within 2 minutes of our main meal. The bread is tasty but hold onto your plate and bread if you want some with your main meal. Dessert menus quickly thrown on table and when we told our waiter we were not going to have any he literally rolled his eyes, to the dismay of my entire family (it was that obvious) as we were out celebrating a birthday and a special bakery cake was already waiting at home. Scale of 1-10, food rates a 6.5. Although difficult to mix a bad cocktail where vodka is the main spirit they manage to in the Que Sera Sera. While I understand the fiscal business end of trying to satisfy as many customers as possible, it should be the ultimate goal of every restaurant to offer consistent quality food in a relaxing environment, served with sincerity through exceptional service. NOT let's serve them fast and get them out which was the overall feeling. To be fair, we had Saturday, 6pm dinner reservations. Just my opinion but here are a few customer tips they may benefit from: There is a rhythm to water and wine refills, the restaurant "team" should pay attention that they won't feel make customers feel rushed or intruded upon, Do not ask if someone is finished when others are still eating that course. Do not clear plates until everyone is finished! read more

Service was spotty and inattentive and our order was wrong. The server told us they didn't have something on the regular menu and then we saw many other orders of it coming out of the kitchen, after our food was served, so clearly they had it and our server was misinformed. There are many better Francesca's locations. I wont be coming back to this one. It wasn't busy on a weekend night. That should have been the first sign something was quire wrong. read more

Blegh. Gazpacho tasted like cold spaghetti sauce from a can. Waited over an hour for a togo order and when it appeared it was stone cold. Pizza was like eating day old breadsticks. Salad was good, but just baby arugula out of a bag with some slices of parmesan tossed in for good measure. Really disappointed based on others' reviews. Family was ravenous after traveling/fasting all day but we couldn't finish our small order. Won't be back. read more

Hosted a private room. Everything was great. Food was excellent. We did family style and the food kept on coming. Service was top notch. Highly recommended to anyone. read more

A lovely francesca restaurant. The ambiance is nice....the lighting is perfect. One quibble I have is my pizza order being wrong. THey brought out the wrong pizza and then I had to wait forthe right one. However, when I got the right one, it was delicious. The calamari appetizer is good. Various pastas come out nicely presented and taste good as well. The staff is pretty nice. read more

I came here for a business event and though I didn't have a choice on meal, everything was great. I had the chicken piccata which was cooked perfectly. The waitstaff was attentive and friendly. For dessert, I had the tiramisu and it was awesome. read more

Got the salmon on sautéed spinach with garlic sauce and grilled cherry tomatoes. It was amazing the salmon was on point and the taste was delicious. The waiter took really good care of us. Definitely will go again when i am in Chicago next time. read more

I had been hearing about this place and was really disappointed. I had the mahi mahi with lobster cream sauce and extremely salty. I love salty food but this was not acceptable. My friend had the same dish and her dish was the same way. The risotto appitizer was not good either. The rice was bland and it wasn't cooked properly like risotto. It was more like watery rice. My husband's dish wasn't good either. It was the gnocchi with squash but tasted more like squash ravioli overly seasoned with cinnamon like spices. Really disappointed because i was hoping to find a great Italian restaurant in my new town. read more

Delicious! Loved my sausage-and-lentil pasta dish, while my mom also really liked her pasta (can't remember exactly what it was, but it involved ricotta-stuffed ravioli of some sort, I think). And the tiramisu was excellent. Wonderful! read more

A friend in Puerto Rico, Trevor Young recommended this restaurant to my husband and I. The food was fantastic, drinks even better! Service was good. Although there was heavy construction in front of the restaurant, most tables were filled on the week night we visited. We will return! Thanks, Trevor!! read more

The decor at Framcesca's was nice, however the whole restaurant had an old dusty smell. The service was average, but they tried. The food was the issue last evening, it was just not good. There was way too much salt in everything, especially the risotto. The menu was limited and there was no beef entree. I have been to other restaurants in the chain and the food has always been just above average, but they make up for it in the service so it evens out. The Elmhurst location needs to improve the food and the service, and please get your airducts cleaned, the stale odor really brings down the whole experience. read more

We were looking for a nice place to have dinner that had a good gluten free menu. The menu selection was good and the food was delicious. Fresh and tasty! read more

The prices are rather high for just average food and service. Appetizers and drinks are very good and this seems to be the local preference. Be sure to get your slacks and a button down when making a trip here. read more

My husband and I go here every chance we get. Love the food and the atmosphere!! I love the vodka sauce!!

Had an amazing experience here recently. Not only was the food delicious, the waitstaff went above and beyond to accommodate my shellfish allergy. It can be difficult for me to eat out because of it, but they made me very comfortable. Will definitely be back. read more

This is a great neighborhood restaurant. My favorite is the linguini Bavosa. TRUST ME! you need to try it. Once you are a regular, the servers treat you like gold. Wonderful place, wonderful people! read more

I work in Elmhurst and this is our regular place we take interviewee's. The food is always good, and not too expensive for a sit down place. read more

When I'm in the mood for pasta, Amici's never let's me down. This great little neighborhood restaurant is welcoming to everyone, the decor is cozy and the wait staff is very attentive. I've been to Amici's a number of times and I'll admit I haven't ventured off their pasta menu, but find absolutely no reason to! They always have great pasta choices, which changes often. read more

by far the best restaraunt i've tried in the downtown elmhurst area. the atmosphere is bustling and busy, but never loud. a good mix of all different people. service and management are top notch. the food is always delicious. if dining alone or in a pair, i recommend eating at the bar. sam or ken will treat you well! read more

I have been to many of the Francesca restaurants and they are always great. I have to say, this might be the best. I recently went for the first time to this Elmhurst location and it was fantastic. The sauteed calamari and the salmon with clams entree were to die for. Everything was very fresh, service was excellent, and the ambiance was very nice. All in all, a really great experience! read more

Food is outstanding as always. Our waitress Jen was great and the wine she recommended was perfect! Great place for a date.

Exceptional service! I rented the room for a baby shower and was beyond satisfied. The staff actually went out of the restaurant and helped our guest coming in with large presents. They were courteous, efficient and the food was great. read more

This place used to be one my favorites in Elmhurst. The food is really good, great atmosphere in the bar. Great cocktails . But the service has been consistently poor so I have been opting for other good Italian places in town. read more

We were visiting from out of town and we were a hungry family with kids. Seated quickly, comfortable table, nice spacing between tables. Very nice menu, something for everyone, even our daughter who has recently returned from her Italian work study. Food was delicious, quickly delivered, but no too quickly. Tiramisu was excellent. I wished I lived closer. read more

Consistently good food. Great Martinis. Service is fast ... sometimes a little too fast ... and could be a touch more friendly. Overall I am a fan. read more

The Francesca's chain of restaurants has been a favorite location for major milestones in our life - anniversary dinners, celebrating pending baby's arrival, a child's birthday, a parent's birthday, etc. When we moved to Elmhurst we were glad to see Francesca's Amici in town... and though there were some mixed reviews in the early days (12 years ago), they have been nothing but excellent and consistent in quality and service for the last 10 years. We dine in and order takeout - the dine in menu changes daily but our favorites are the calamari, carpaccio, risotto of the day, the salmon over asparagus with avocado, the half roasted rosemary chicken, the rigatoni con pollo, and for dessert - gelato or profiteroles. The place is cozy, friendly, and we LOVE that they are now offering Glazed and Infused donuts in the morning (walk in and purchase only) as well. read more

Horrible experience from service to food for lunch. Not sure if affiliated with the location in Naperville but either way they are worlds apart. Food was described incorrectly on menu and got an eggplant sandwich described as a plate and it looked as poor as it tasted. Had to beg to put order in and server never stopped by table again. Actually took mis-delivered Pepsi out of desperation. Bus crew collect dishes so violently that they sprayed our table with olive oil from neighbors table and dumped all the excess food from my plate on table. Just awful. read more

Good food - no GREAT food at reasonalble prices. It's a great date place and if you want to host a party - their party room is lovely! It is one of the best Francescas because of the service. The staff is always so friendly and professional. I definitely recommend! read more

Never had a bad meal here. Great bartenders too. Pizza is good, fish is outstaning, veal is excellent and of course the pasta is a hit.

My husband and I lived in Elmhurst for 27 years and once Francesca's opened we went there often. We are away during the winter season now and moved farther west to Wheaton last year. Two weeks ago we went back to enjoy a meal there. What a dis-appointment! We sat up front in the bar area; noisy before, now you can't even hear each other in a conversation...so they added entertainment! Felt rushed by the server and the food was so-so. Won't go back, at least to this location. They need to get back to great food, service and no entertainment in a tiled, all glass area. read more

I also wonder why this average restaurant gets such high ratings. When we go to other restaurants in the area we get better food, a larger menu offering, more value for the money and even the salad and soup come with the meal. And, then when you add in the loud ambience, the number of toddlers and children that sit at the bar coloring the latest contest, and the inconsistent host and hostess staff that see you one day and ignore you the next day - well, you wonder why the good staff still work there. But, the staff is why we go there. They are what keeps us and I suspect others coming back. read more

Lots of seafood of the menu a couple of the times I've been there and I'm not a huge seafood fan. They made an error with our order and it took ended up taking about 1 1/2 from the time we sat down until we ate. They were very friendly and apologetic. read more

Our go-to restaurant in Elmhurst. I love how accommodating they are with their menus and ingredients. Francesca's has the best bread, oil and parmesan and the most awesome wait staff. read more

Wanted to leave a quick review for a job well done this weekend. I hosted a baby shower for 15 guests this weekend at Francesca's and it went great. First, the planning process with Nancy was easy and quick. They had many different meal plan options. Then the day of, they opened their doors early for some out of town guests and let us jam up their bar area for a while while we grabbed drinks and chatted. Everyone loved their food and I was served a separate plate that met my "food issue" requirements, which was delish. The water and wine glasses never went empty yet I felt like the servers were doing it all invisibly! It was just the party I was hoping for. Thank you Francesca's! read more

OMG! Great everything. Food, atmosphere, servers, the bar. Never had a bad experience in 12 years. Love this place. You can use one of two dining rooms, or the bar area which look out onto York Rd. read more

By far one of Chicago's best! Great food, portions are excellent, service outstanding, no over kill trying to sell! The place a gem.

Had dinner here with a large group. The staff put together tables along a wall which felt a bit tight trying to get into a seat. I ordered the roasted chicken which I really liked. The calamari was a bit too chewy for my taste but most restaurants seem to serve it this way. The bread was served warm right out of the oven. Several members of my large group complained that their food was too salty. My dish was seasoned adequately. I ordered a delicious Proseco which I would order again. I thought the waiter was attentive considering our large group. The ambiance was ok and I felt the price for dinner was a bit high. I was however surprised that our waiter had not included a 20% tip to our bill. I typically do not like when restaurants have that policy because you are not guaranteed good service. It's not the best Italian restaurant I've been to but it's good enough that I would eat here again. read more