Our experience was great,food was excellent, service was outstanding. Highly recommend this place for great food. If your in Chicago and not sure where to go this is the place. read more

A very nice quiet place on the edge of the Gold Coast. Friendly, quiet and close. Menu is good with a nice range of selections. Very good to meet friends. read more

We had a family dinner for 18 last evening (August 5, 2022) and everything was amazing. We had a semi-private room and pre-ordered starters before ordering main courses off the menu. Service was prompt and well paced but most important the food was delicious. No complaints from any of the participants. Highly recommend to anyone looking for great Italian cuisine!!! read more

I loved Francesca's on Taylor Street where I quite often went to with my late Italian-Chicago born wife. I had a coupon from that time and thought to use it on Nov. 1., with a friend to try Francesca's on Chestnut since Taylor Street had closed for good. I should have rather the coupon let expire than to go to that unpleasant cold, impersonal place to get frustrated by an annoying waitress who constantly disturbed us with pushing us through to have drinks and meals ordered. She presented the bill at 7:30 pm without that we ask for it, excusing it with shift change which didn't make sense since the restaurant was closing at 9 pm that day. My coupon was quite old and because of not knowing how to check the value on it I assumed that it was the $100 coupon I'd given to my wife. The manager, first trying not have to use the coupon telling me he couldn't check the value either, then came back telling me that there was only $50 on the card. I accepted it without any further discussion just to get out of this unpleasant place. Because of that experience with the waitress who made our stay at the restaurant truly unpleasant I gave only 10% tip instead of the 20% I normally do. The waitress 'fixed this issue' by reading $18.42 instead of the $13.42 I clearly had written on the credit card receipt. Even I would get a coupon for a free dinner from that restaurant I wouldn't go there again just to get frustrated with the cold atmosphere and an unprofessional personal, even that the food was good. read more

Dined here early before a show last night. The service was quite lacking but the food and ambiance were in general very good. Also it was nice they had a little combo (guitar, bass, drums) playing low key sophisticated music after about 6pm. But why is there shockingly no hot tea available? Curiously, when we ordered iced tea, the server told us he'd have to brew it fresh for us. (Ok, but isn't it made from hot tea?) The iced tea came out weak and super late, well after the salads though tea and wine were the very first things we'd ordered, as cocktails. We had to grab hold of the server again to bring the sweetener. (Shouldn't that be a standard thing when one orders an unsweetened beverage like tea or coffee.) Once served the lates we're tepid (like they'd been sitting alone and lonely somewhere in barista-land waiting forlornly. We mentioned this to server but had no time to wait for another and we're not offered an accommodation. While he was very nice, it took our server an INORDINATE length of time after we'd requested it to actually obtain the bill (10-15 minutes) . Unanticipated (cuz, c'mon, how hard is it?) , this annoying delay forced us to rush to our nearby show. And as a further irritation, when the server finally (hallelujah) arrived to close us out, he only then began tabulating what we'd ordered on a hand held device. So it's like, during that delay he'd done nothing to address our request for the bill. All in all, would we return? Time will have to tell. Hopefully, staff will be better trained by then if we do. read more

Food was pretty good and OK ambience. Wouldn't go there again when in a great city like Chicago

Hosted a Family party for Moms 90th birthday in the event space, Di Sotto Enoteca, for 40 people. We worked with "Katherine Woods", on the planning of this special event, she was extremely meticulous with every detail involved. She worked hard to help us create an extremely memorable occasion for my Mom, Family & Friends, bringing us great ideas along with a staff that exceeded all expectations. Now let's talk food.....each course, family style, was beautifully presented and abundant. Each course from Mushroom Polenta - Sausage & Peppers - Salad -4 cheese ravioli- Rigatonni - Chicken Limone - Tiramisu - Mascarpone Cheesecake was done to perfection. We are Italian with great cooks in the Family, so to even come close to our standards in food is remarkable. The party was a grand success!!!!! The Scott Harris Hospitality Group out did themselves from start to finish. We are forever grateful. read more

Francesca's always goes above and beyond. I can't say enough good things about their food, hospitality, and service. They treat you like family. Their food is consistant and great. The management and staff always go above and beyond. It's a neighborhood gem and we are grateful for it. read more

I found this place on Instagram so I was nervous that the food wouldn't be great, but I really enjoyed it. I was surprised that the restaurant was pretty empty because I would definitely be back even though I wouldn't say it is my absolute favorite brunch place. I had the Arancini Benedict. I loved the incorporation of the crispy risotto, but I wish it had a little bit more of the standard arancini elements (i.e. cheese and peas). Otherwise, great execution of a unique dish. My friend ordered the Davanti Burger and liked it, but he was really blown away by the fries. Death By Rasperry was a good cocktail. I probably could have done without the sour but but I liked the raspberry flavor. Service was standard. Polite and efficient. read more

Francesca's On Chestnut - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Everything I ordered was tasty. White cheese pizza with Alfredo sauce as a base (It was soooo good), spaghetti with meatballs, and tiramisu. Service was good. A little delayed on the entree but we'll worth it. read more

I came for dinner when it wasn't too crowded. Started off with complimentary bread that was hot from the oven. You can ask for butter and there's olive oil on the table for dipping. Service was great. Waiter was very helpful and checked in frequently. I ordered peashooter salad which isn't on the menu (suggestion of the waiter), Quattro Stagioni pizza, and a stuffed pasta with lobster. The portion for the pasta wasn't huge (5 large pieces) but flavor was on point, one of the best pastas I've ever had actually. The pizza was thin crust and had good mix of toppings. The meal with pretty filling, especially because of the bread in the beginning. read more

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Went on a Friday evening an hour before the kitchen closed. Despite it being close to closing the service was great and the food was amazing. I had the half baked chicken and the sauce it was in was so good i left none on the plate , not exaggerating. Definitely recommend this place. read more

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It was so cozy to come in here when the outside world was so cold and bleak. The food was no different. I had the goat cheese lasagna and tiramisu. Both dishes added to the comforting atmosphere. The goat cheese in the lasagna was amazing, I can't believe I never tried it in lasagna before. read more

Francesca's On Chestnut - tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This was a great spot for date night. It was extremely high quality and gives off the ambience of a classy/fancy restaurant, but with reasonable prices, which was phenomenal. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Plus, they were doing a great job of enforcing social distancing and keeping everyone safe. I highly recommend! read more

A reliably great, neighborhood joint, where the bartenders know your name and the servers pay attention to you. We love all their salads, but the Francesca's salad is one of our favorites. The pastas are delicious as they make their own pasta, no pasta out of a box. The chicken and salmon dishes are also really good..we've never had the steak but it looks good. Drinks are great and they have a nice wine list. I threw a party in their downstairs, very cute party room, and it was superb. My only wish is that they would bring back the outdoor seating they had during Covid! read more

Today I had a lovely experience at Francesca's on Chestnut. I was there for a lunch meeting in the basement wine cellar. The atmosphere there is amazing and I would recommend using the space for a party. It is intimate, cozy and very comfortable. We started w yummy bruschetta and salad. Both were delicious. We then had three entrees- lemon chicken, gnocchi and rigatoni. All three were fantastic. We were given a wonderful marscapone cheese cake for desert - double yum! Youth can't go wrong here! read more

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The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. The bussers were busting their tail turning tables beautifully. Food came out hot & fresh! Definitely coming back read more

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Ambiance and service were superb, dinner was delicious. I forgot my take- home bag on the table and the staff accidentally cleared it away before I could get back to fetch it. When I looked crestfallen the hosts actually asked the chef to make me some new 'leftovers', which he did. I'm a BIG fan of Francesca's. read more

Excellent in all the right ways if you want Italian look no further . There are so many choices. IT's home is in little Italy

Pretty lackluster overall. We were expecting something more upscale and it was not. Food was just okay. Service was okay to poor. Kinda made me miss maggianos read more

Tiffany was the server for my friends wedding luncheon and she was great! So funny, friendly, and on the ball.

One of my favorite restaurants in Chicago, it's very charming and I love the atmosphere. We've eaten here a few times and have also brought friends here and it's always been a delightful experience. We've had Manny as our server almost every time we've come in and he is the absolute best - he's so kind, attentive, and really knows his stuff. My parents and aunt & uncle are coming into town this weekend to see a show and we're taking them here after the show. I expect we will eat here many more times in the future, seems like great potential to a regular dinner spot for my wife and I. read more

Ambience - classic Italian feel Serve time - they were super quick even when they were packed on a wee night Food - The bruschetta was really nice. Zuca pasta was good. I also order veggie pasta which tasted nice. The red sauce feel was little different than the classic marinara Service - she kept checking on if we needed anything and was super quick to react read more

Francesca's On Chestnut - Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Okay the apple dessert was one of the best I've ever had. Worth coming for this alone. Food is also outstanding but that dessert is bonkers.

I was in Chicago on a business trip. I ate here two nights in a row. It's amazing. I loved everything. Go try it you won't be disappointed.

Love this place for pasta and the environment! It's a must stop in Chicago. We will be back more often for sure. read more

My wife and I went in for dinner last night. Didn't have a reservation and we sat at the bar as we normally do. While we were there, the service was very poor. Took forever to get any service whatsoever and when we did, the bartender seem to be annoyed. whlie we were having our appetizer, there was constant yelling between the staff at the end of the bar. Profanity was being used an inappropriate gestures made it became extremely uncomfortable. At that time, I asked to speak to the general manager who did finally come and speak to me. I expressed to him the fact that my wife and I were trying to enjoy our meal and were constantly being interrupted by his staff yelling profanities. He did apologize bought us a glass of wine and took a little off the bill. However, this is not the first time I've had this problem at this particular location. To be honest with you, the food is mediocre at best. Tends to come under season and can definitely be anything but hot when you receive it. It's a shame when you go out to have dinner on a weekend and have it ruined by inconsiderate staff members that are just caught up in their own garbage and not worried about the patrons who actually pay them. At the end of the day, the general manager didn't seem to care too much about our lousy experience. There are a lot of other Italian restaurants in the city. I will not be going back to this location. They have lost me as a customer as I refuse to deal with ridiculous behavior from the staff myself and my wife consistently feeling uncomfortable. And at the end of the day, how do you allow a bartender who obviously has some severe emotional issues to deal with clients. We have had problems with this individual in the past read more

I was at the bar having a glass of wine and an appetizer, I had a very good time the Bartender was amazing he is a very friendly person he made me feel welcome The attention to detail shows how profesional is Sergio Thanks again ! You made my evening better read more

For a city with so many great Italian food options, this was is carried by the legacy more than the present-day quality. We took friends from NYC to this place near us but the food failed to impress. We ordered a combination of pizzas and pastas and had vegetarians and non-vegetarians in our group of 4. The highlight was the flourless chocolate cake and I may return just for the dessert some day! Highlight: flourless chocolate cake with liquid filling P.S. They do have gluten-free pastas and pizzas on the menu. read more

Let me start off by saying the customer service here was exquisite. The staff and hosts were amazing and sat my party down as quickly as possible. The drinks were delicious. I would rate the food a 3.5/5 stars because it was very yummy but nothing too special. This tasted like a regular cooked chicken Alfredo but twice the price. read more

Francesca's On Chestnut - Chicken Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food and service were awful when we dined there on May 24 before going to the theater. The bruschetta appetizer bread was barely toasted, soggy and bland. Then the server showed up with our entrees without our appetizer plates being cleared first. He just stood there holding our entrees when he told us to move our plates. Our pasta entrees were over cooked and my spaghetti was so over done, it was not edible-just one pile of a sticky mess with an excessive amount of mozzarella. Never again. There are too many fine dining restaurant options in Chicago to waste your money here. read more

oh this place was splendid. we came here after spending the day at the art institute and the cocktail was SO good. we also had calamari and me and my sister split the spaghetti. everything was so piquant and appetizing. course after course i was blown away. to top it all off, the tiramisu was so rich and delectable. my sister wanted to come here again because it was truly just THAT good and is now a staple of chicago in my eyes. i can't wait to come here again. best italian food mwah read more

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Came here on a Monday night. I was eager to find an Italian restaurant that my part-Italian boyfriend (that has been to Italy and boasts about the food there) would like. Chicago didn't disappoint. There was no wait to get a seat though the restaurant was busy. Our waiter, Andre was very nice and helpful. He happily offered us a second loaf piping hot bread when we scarfed down the first with their delicious olive oil concoction. We had the burrata salad. The mozarella was so soft and melty. It was so delicious. We polished the plate with the complimentary bread. My boyfriend said the wine (pinot noir) was great as well. For the main course we tried the rigatoni del pastore and the napoletana pizza. Both were absolutely scrumptious. The rigatoni had a very flavorful cheese (maybe goat?) and sausage and was very creamy yet the pasta was still aldente. The crust on the pizza was crunchy on the outside and soft at the tips (and of course thin crust). The arugula on the pizza was fresh. We loved the food, the service and the atmosphere so much that we decided to get espresso, tiramisu and Gelato (pistachio and vanilla). I really appreciated that the desserts were not overly sweet. Loved both desserts! Rolled our way out of there $94 poorer but so happy. So very worth it (and I don't usually spend much on food). I would recommend this place highly. read more

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A very nice Italian gem which was walkable from our hotel. The food (Insalada Puselli and Pasta Limone Gamberi) were some of the BEST we've ever had and very reasonably priced for a big city! Make sure you ask to be seated in Tiffany's section as her service snd wine recommendations were top notch. This place will be a regular stop when we are in town. Thank you! read more

Small but delicious menu. Great for business lunches (good acoustics) and great location. One of My favorites.

Penne Vodka is incredible, the bread was old though. Portion size is decent for the price, staff is friendly but sloppy. overall, came 2 x in 1 week for takeout during vacation, while it was a tad expensive it was something i'd recommend trying read more

Terrific pasta, great vibe. Come w friends or on your own - excellent friendly service at the bar.

I have never been here before but I saw it was a block from my hotel Very nice cozy local atmosphere The menu is very reasonable as well as the $15 corkage fee All the food is very good This is a place to go if you want low cost Italian cuisine in a comfortable environment read more

Was unfortunately super disappointed with our experience on Valentine's Day. :/ I lived in Chicago for 8 yrs and Mia Francesca on the north side was one of my favorite restaurants. So when we came for Valentine's Day weekend - stayed at a hotel downtown - I booked reservations here thinking it would be just as good. Spoiler alert: it was bad. Had reservations at 8pm, behind schedule but not bad - sat about 8:15pm. The room downstairs looked like a bunch of card tables squished together with folding chairs, ie not romantic. waited another 10 min to get water and even put in our drink order - by the time we got our drinks and ordered our apps, it was 20 min after we'd sat down. And, even though we asked for bread 3 times, we still didn't have it. Not only was the service terrible, the 2 pasta dishes came out cold and rubbery. It's really though to screw up pasta, especially at an Italian restaurant, but they did. At that point, we just wanted to get out of there. So sad I wasted our special Valentine's Day dinner there when there are so many great Italian spots in the city (like La Scarola.) I won't be going back, but hope Mia Francesca is still good. read more

The ambiance of this restaurant is really beautiful and the service is top-notch. Regarding the food, we got agnolotti and Rigatoni del vodka. I would definitely get the agnolotti as it is absolutely filling, and very cheesy in a delicious sauce. Rigatoni Vodka was also good, but not exceptional and the quantity was not enough for the price. Overall, a great experience and serves authentic Italian food. read more