I love La Sorella so much! Dining here was my birthday meal of choice and it did not disappoint. The service is always wonderful and the food is amazing. One of the May specials, a Chicken with Prosciutto, impressed even my hard to impress grandmother. Our food came out fast and they were kind enough to bring out my baby's meal earlier so he could eat right away. High chairs and kids meals are available here! I personally can't help but order the Bolognese almost every time because it's so delicious. We treated ourselves to tiramisu and a strawberry crumble dessert as well, and both were very good. It's the perfect place to celebrate any occasion, nice and classy but not overly fancy that you feel it's stuffy. It's a great atmosphere for family, friends and date nights. read more

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Delicious! Perfectly seasoned dishes, and very large portions! My hubby's appetizer order of calamari came in a big bowl! I ordered baked eggplant, also huge! Cheeses are delicious. The pile of linguine has spinach and diced tomato bits peeking through. Soothing music playing, window seating and courteous service makes sweet ambience. Many shops along Jefferson street have changed. Glad La Sorella has survived. read more

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Food - great; Service - horrendous. Went for dinner here with my wife. Reservation honored and was seated close to time, no complaints there. Packed and loud, tables really close together. Not ideal, but a busy place maximizing the space. I get it. Food was really good too, so you may be asking why only two stars? Service was horrid. One of the worst I've ever experienced. Had to ask for bread when the table next to us (who was sat later) got it right away. Couldn't even find the server to get another glass of wine. Sat for 15 minutes with an empty glass before they finally came by while the table next to us had the manager stop by two times chatting away with them and their sever came by 6 times. I guess unless you know someone they really don't care about you at all. I wanted to rate it lower, but the food really was good. Recommend to-go if you can unless you know the owner apparently. Never going back as they ruined a great night out. read more

If I could give more than five stars, I would. Lots of restaurants in the area within walking distance but this one caught my eye. Interior is definitely old school, Italian feel with a touch of modern. Immediately greeted by Donny, who rolled out the red carper for me. I came solo, sat at the bar. The restaurant has a lot of wood, dim lighting and a nice size bar. Upstairs, they also can hold large parties. My bartender was great, gave free, fresh, warm bread and who doesn't love that? My drink was tasty and I took a recommendation for food. I ordered scallops along with a piece of halibut snd a side of pasta. The fish was buttery and light. The scallops were tender and juicy. This was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. Also had an espresso martini that was to die for. I came the next day because I enjoyed it so much. Highly recommend. Don't miss out on this spot. read more

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La sorella is the BEST spot for great food , ambiance , and service. Donny and his staff do an amazing job creating a family style experience- an absolute must stop ! read more

We booked last minute for Christmas, and sat at the bar at 4 pm. Excellent service, superb food and drinks! I like sitting at the bar here more than the tables (shhh). We had two margaritas (yum), meatballs app, Spinach Ravioli, and a sausage rigatoni. Everything was excellent. And, they offered free bread, and oil for it that was warm. The food tasted very fresh. read more

La Sorella di Francesca - Rigatoni with sausage - Italian Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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Overall (A) It's a great safe bet place for an authentic nicer lunch or dinner. If you are going out with friends or family - you won't go wrong by picking Francesca's in downtown Naperville. Value (A) We paid a bit under $300 for eight individuals including tip tax alcohol appetizers. So around $35 a person. Plan on $40 a person and you will be good. The portion sizes are great and you may have left overs with the pastas Service (A-) Ours was good just not great since we went on a Saturday night and they were busy. Would have been an A but I was not informed of the specials (which I would have ordered) and it took them a while to get us drinks and come by. Overall they were super nice, friendly and food came out in a well paced fashion. They also did a great job with the desserts since we were celebrating 2 birthdays. Honestly if we didn't have people showing up at different times on a busy Saturday night - I'm sure it would have been an A Food (A) Everyone thoroughly enjoyed all the food that they got. We have the bruschetta and calamari for appetizers which I would recommend. The sauce for the calamari is really good. The bruschetta tastes great and the four large pieces are easily shareable. For dinner I got the carpaccio which I am a huge fan of. They do it with avocado. Everyone else got an assortment of pastas and pizzas. It's all great safe bet food. It may not be the best ever but it's really good and you will enjoy your meal. We got some desserts for the birthday treat which was nice of them and those were good also. It was some pastry with ice cream thing. They also have bread service when you arrive which was good If you are looking for a nicer Italian dining experience - try them out. Both Francesca's and Rose Bud do a great job in downtown Naperville and you can't go wrong. Even on a super busy night they kept things moving and the food tasted fresh. Ignore the negative reviews and try them out. read more

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WHAT A GREAT NIGHT!!!! A shout out to the wonderful team that handle our 50th anniversary celebration last night! Could not have asked for a more perfect night and our family had a wonderful time. The private room upstairs really made the night special and the food was fantastic! read more

Delicious !! restaurant was recommended to us, and now we can recommend to all we know Great food and service Must have the calamari, best we had in Years! read more

Review based on dessert service only. Stopped by on a Sunday evening for a post dinner treat. There were a couple of groups - including a large birthday celebration- but we never felt like our service wavered. Our server, Margeaux, was attentive, offered suggestions and was a pleasure to be around. We ordered the sloppy sundae, sticky toffee carrot cake and tiramisu. All of them were delicious and worthy of recommending. However the sticky toffee carrot cake was stellar. It was definitely a sweet dessert due to the caramel topping and cream cheese frosting. The most interesting element was the pairing of sour cream gelato with this cake. The sour cream was not overly off putting and was very well balanced. Both the cream cheese and sour cream offered a nice sour tang that complemented the sweet cake. This dessert alone would warrant a repeat visit to the restaurant. I recognize that the dessert menu does change but when this is on it, it's a must order! read more

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Our team had the absolute BEST experience at La Sorella di Francesca! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, the food was incredible, and the service was next-level. A huge shoutout to Donny Greco, who went above and beyond to make us feel right at home--like we were dining with family. It's rare to find that kind of genuine hospitality and care these days. If you're looking for authentic Italian cuisine with heartfelt service, this is the place. We can't wait to come back! read more

La Sorella di Francesca - Calamari & Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Walking into Francesca's in Naperville feels like walking into your favorite Italian aunt's house -- the one who kisses you on both cheeks, tells you you're too skinny, and then force‑feeds you enough pasta to put a grown man into a food coma. The place has that warm, bustling, "mangia, mangia!" energy that hits you before you even sit down. The food? Forget about it. The pasta comes out so perfectly al dente you'd swear Nonna herself was in the back threatening the pot with a wooden spoon. And then there's Donny -- the myth, the man with the voice of an angel who definitely sang in church growing up because his mother made him. If Donny ever released an album, half of Naperville would buy it out of loyalty alone. The man could be mid‑Ave Maria and still stop to make sure your table has everything it needs. 6 cannolis outta 5 read more

Has that old "Chicago" feel inside with dark wood and white table cloths. We had various appetizers with the sausage and peppers being a standout. The bread for the table was warm and crusty in the outside and a big chewy on the inside and I could have been happier. I had the bolognese pasta, and the pasta was cooked properly and the sauce was tasty and not overdone. Topping things off, the service was on the mark. Never for want of anything but did not feel like I was hovered over either, Anna took good care of our part of 8. read more

amazing service for our party of 10 with superior attention to detail! Donny Greco is truly ONE of a kind and just has a special knack for customer service! read more

The food was amazing and our service impeccable! It was a quiet evening in the restaurant for a Monday night, but by the end of the night the dining room was filled. It was my birthday dinner and I am so glad I chose La Sorella! It's been about 13 years because we moved out of state. When ever you have the chance, and you want a fine dining experience you won't be disappointed if you choose authentic Delish La Sorella in Naperville! Shout out to the AMAZING manager Mr. Grico probably not spelling it correctly but in my opinion he made the evening for us. He also entertains and sings too! Very experienced restauranteaur and if you ask me are lucky to have him! Enjoy! read more

La Sorella di Francesca - Homemade Limoncello! Yum - Italian Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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The calamari was delicious, there were huge pieces in there all cooked perfectly. The rigatoni alla vodka was delicious. The sloppy sundae had the smoothest gelato I've ever had. Service was quick, the restaurant was clean and casually-upscale. Very happy about our date night experience! read more

Round 2 and it was fabulous!! Honestly I love the fettuccine Limone e gamberi!! It wasn't on the menu but the owner ensured us he could have the kitchen make it. He also remembered us from 5 months ago and chatted with us for a bit. Definitely recommend on a week day visit to talk to the owner and enjoy the vibe. Can't wait to come back! read more

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We had a party of 4 (2 adults + 2 children). We ordered 3 appetizers. Beet salad (bland in flavor), calamari (bland in flavor and not crispy), and meatballs (this was good). Two entrees ordered were eggplant parmesan (delicious but overpriced), chicken in vodka sauce with rigatoni (bland and overpriced), spaghetti with meat sauce (ok, child didn't eat much). 2 alcoholic drinks, and for dessert we got (bread pudding- delicious) and cheesecake (delicious). Total bill was $320. For a prime steakhouse I can understand these prices but for essentially spaghetti sauce and noodles...nope, I won't be coming back. read more

Had lunch here for my wife's birthday. We've done dinner at this location a few times as we live close by. Today the weather was unbelievably perfect and were able to dine outside. Margo took exceptionally good care of us, even taking note of the birthday occasion with a cream puff dessert and candle. I also appreciate the waitstaff boxing up our food for us rather than impersonally handing us a box. I know, kind of stuck up attitude, however, it pushes the service up the scale. Food was fantastic, we loved the smaller lunch menu and the quick service. read more

10/10 hospitality. Thank you Donny and George and rest of the staff. Had a baby shower event here with Michael as the event coordinator. Everything went smooth and wonderful. Our guests loved that the foods were delicious. Will be back for more events and dinners / date nights. Drinks are amazing too. The management genuinely cares about your experience. read more

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We hosted a corporate event for almost 50 people in Francesca's upper section. We even had a last-minute dietary restriction, and their kitchen was still able to accommodate. We got a great value for what we ordered and of course the food was incredible. read more

Came here for a dinner. The ambiance was rustic and historical with Christmas decor around the bar, mirrors, and window. The playlist was also fun and festive! I will say it is a bit pricier Italian food, but I would definitely try if in the area! - Rigatoni Alla Melanzane - fresh tomato taste came through despite all the rigatoni, would have liked to tasted more sauce but the rigatoni was well coated, tasted better with Parmesan topped but was pretty standard pasta overall - Rolli Alla Francesca - in house pasta rolled and stuffed with ricotta and spinach, decadent tasting with cheese being inside and base of sauce, an interesting unique layered pasta - Tiramisu - didn't taste exactly like typical tiramisu, more of a mousse as the ladyfingers were lost and it did come with a layer of chocolate on top but was still very creamy and not overly sweet - Sticky Toffee Carrot cake - most interesting flavor profile, the cake was slightly too sweet but the warmth of it helped and was countered by the cold sour cream gelato on top, came with candied oranges on the side, would recommend this one off the menu! - Sloppy sundae - presentation was beautiful on this one! Huge so recommend getting a small or half portion, comes with vanilla gelato, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, candied pecans, and whipped cream, most of the sauce you eat off the plate but the candied pecans added a nice crunch! What made the night was when Donny came up to our table and offered us all shots of homemade Limoncello after dinner (happy birthday, Donny!!!) - it tasted just like a lemon drop! Roberto did a great job tending to our table throughout the time we were there. I highly recommend La Sorella if you're in the area! read more

We couldn't have been more disappointed in our dining experience here tonight. We ordered a few things, the salmon, rigatoni alla vodka and chicken tenders and fries for the kids along with spaghetti and a meatball for them. The salmon with completely dry with essentially guacamole on top of it. The rigatoni pasta was absolutely terrible. Undercooked pasta and the crumbled sausage was COLD and chewy, took two bites and just gave it back. The chicken tenders were worse than someone you'd get from costcos frozen section, so hard that the kids didn't even eat them. The worst part was our server. Came to our table TWICE the entire meal, one time for the drinks and the other to take our order, the rest of the time she was just talking with another table that she apparently knew and paid no mind to anyone else. I can't believe even after a comped pasta, we wasted $65 before tip on this place, never ever again. read more

Other than being pricey, we loved the food. I had chicken limone while my family had vodka sauce pasta with sausage. The chicken limone had the perfect balance of lemon, garlic, and wine. I've tried making comparable at home but rarely get the ratios just right. Here they blended these beautifully and did not over or under sauce the chicken. I had a chance to taste the vodka sauce and pasta too. It had great flavor. Next time I might get that dish. Our service was great too. The restaurant is a bit cramped. For example, to get to the restroom you will at some point feel you are squeezing between tables. read more

I love La Sorella Di Francesca. However, what happened to Sinatra? The music tonight was terrible, as was the track lighting that was aimed right at my eyes. Even worse, there is a blinking light coming from the car decoration hanging on the wall. Blinking lights trigger migraines for me - I can't imagine the constant blinking isn't annoying to others. Also, several times now I've asked for Arabiatta sauce and haven't gotten it. I've been served a marinara. Not sure what is going on there - if they don't have it, why is it on the menu? read more

The service was amazing! Michael was extremely friendly and super accommodating to my friends and I. The music? Bangers. Story of my Life by one direction was playing as they served my food which ultimately contributed to my extremely positive experience. I 1000% recommend this restaurant to EVERYBODY who is craving Italian. read more

La Sorella di Francesca - Italian Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Beautiful, comfortable and stylish atmosphere. Great service from Steve and the entire staff. We will be back to try more things. The goat cheese appetizer is really special! read more

La Sorella di Francesca - Artichokes with Calabrian aioli - Italian Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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I went to this restaurant for a business dinner, it was beyond what I expected. Everything from service, ambience, food, and vibes. It was lovely. We ordered the calamari for appetizers, in addition to the flat bread and mushroom risotto. It was ALL delicious. I got the shrimp Scampi which was so good, and got the profiteroles for dessert. It was a great experience and would definitely go there again! read more

La Sorella di Francesca - Profiteroles - Italian Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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This is a charming restaurant. If it's nice outside, I will absolutely choose eating on the sidewalk. When most of the year is grotesquely cold and grey, as soon as it starts getting warm, we're eating outside. End of story. The outdoor eating area is small, but a really lovely area to eat. The last time I ate inside, it was near the bar and facing the television. That's not the least bit charming. I don't allow the TV to be on in my house during dinner and I definitely don't want one on in a restaurant. I have a guest in town and sidewalk dining on a gorgeous day sounded like a great idea. I was right. They loved this place. It didn't disappoint. The complimentary bread was warm and soft. We were starving so it tasted extra good. Loved the whitefish panino. I asked for grilled vegetables on the side instead of fries. A small up-charge, but it was the right choice. Service was very friendly and timely without being annoying and bothersome. read more

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I reserved for 16 people to celebrate my daughter's birthday here. Service was great and Donnie took good care of us. We ordered a lot of great food from appetizers to dinners to drinks. I liked the calamari and bruschetta. I had the linguini which included shrimp, clams. I also tried my daughter's salmon. Everyone liked their food. Prices were about $30 per person. It was fun and worth it. read more

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Food is always excellent here! Portions are generous so we usually split a dish. Great service too! I highly recommend this restaurant!

If you're looking for one of the best Italian restaurants in Naperville, THIS IS IT!!! Went on a date night last week for the first time to La Sorella Di Francesca. We were actually running 25 minutes late and I called the restaurant to let them know. They were SO accommodating and had a table ready for us the second we walked in! The service is absolutely impeccable from the moment you're greeted until you leave. They're efficient, kind, considerate, and the absolute sweetest! Every single staff member had a smile on their face and were always so welcoming and warm! The food is just the best Italian I've had in the area. The bread served is so light and soft yet crispy. Lasagna was a perfect blend of sauce, cheese, and herbs! The lasagna was cooked absolutely perfectly and was the perfect size! The lemon sauce chicken was such a delight! The sauce was tangy yet salty and so well seasoned! The chicken was tender and juicy and just went so well with the sauce and the green beans. LOVED IT! The tiramisu was just the the cherry on top... I will say that I'm not a fan of tiramisu but this one stole my heart!!!! It had a layer of chocolate on top which completely CHANGED THE GAME! It was unbelievable! I'm still thinking about it until this day!!!! I cannot wait to go back and take my friends and family with me! 10/10 experience with food, service, and vibes!! If you have yet to go, GO GO GO!!!! read more

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I had lunch at La Sorella in Naperville today with four ladies. It was absolutely delicious. The Chicken dish we chose and the Fish dish were an 11. The staff and Manager were first rate, our every request was met, the different desserts we had were excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant when visiting Naperville. The Manager Danny also sings on occasion upstairs in the bar area, on Oct. 23 he will entertain. read more

The food is delicious , service is great . It's a cute little place and it's in downtown Naperville .

Went to a birthday party yesterday in the private room upstairs. The food (A+ Caesar's salad, sausage and peppers app, pasta bolognese, Vesuvio chicken) was nothing short of spectacular. Bartender John kept everyone's glass or bottle filled. Would have liked them to have valet parking, but there's a City lot in next block. Will definitely be back. read more

I was very surprised with my linguini it was very well executed it Al dente I was very delighted to see that the plate it had huge scallops too. The shrimps were grilled and added to the dish. The son order steak he loved it. Medallion skewers. With with onions and Mushrooms The chocolate cake was pretty dry did not care for it I did not Risk eating it I did not want to choke from eating it my son did like it with the ice cream on top. We had a good server. The ambiance was so nice this place is really nice for a nice romantic date Heads up they removed the pizzas from the menu. Bummer be used I loved their margherita pizza We had plenty of warm bread with olive oil and herbs yum The cappuccino was very tasty too read more

La Sorella di Francesca - Italian Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Held a bridal shower is the small party room On the second floor and it was the perfect size and ambiance for our small gathering of 14 people. The staff was wonderful and attentive-especially Margo, Griffith and Bianca. The event manager Michael was wonderful to work with and kept in contact with me through emails during the planning process. I chose the Primo Lunch Package and everything was delicious. The dessert platter had a nice variety and my daughter enjoyed the matcha cookies. Donnie checked in on us regularly and made us feel at home. It was a great afternoon! read more

Haven't been to a Francesca in a while so decided to try the Naperville location. Love the historic grey stone building. Enjoyed the Bruschetta appetizer with asparagus, pancetta and Marconi almonds. So good with their warm bread. For lunch we had the Francesca smash burger with fontina, roasted cippolini onions and tomato, pancetta and fresh arugula. Had the chicken Caesar salad, and Margo (our server, who was phenomenal) suggested adding peapods and tomatoes. We'll be back for the burger as it's a $12 special on their weekday happy hour. read more

La Sorella di Francesca - Francesca smash burger - Italian Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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Food is overpriced. Never eat here Christmas Eve. We had a 6:00 reservation and were finally seated at 6:45! NEVER AGAIN!!

We hosted a business dinner at La Sorella and rented out one of the private rooms upstairs. It was the perfect setting to socialize over cocktails before sitting down for dinner. The process of booking the room was very simple and they even put our company logos on the personalized menu. The food and wine were fantastic. The service was absolutely incredible, they went above and beyond to make it a great experience. They were very accommodating and brought the aps out early because we arrived earlier than anticipated. Donny, the owner was continuously checking in on us as well. Great experience overall! read more