Francesca's Fortunato

4.6

1917 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Francesca’s Fortunato is located in the charming downtown area of Frankfort. The menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(815) 464-1890
Website
https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-fortunato/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Francesca's Fortunato offers a complete catering menu. Call for details.
Private party facilities
Francesca’s Fortunato is the perfect location for all of your special events. Our family style menu, “Tavoli di Amici” (Table of Friends), encourages an interactive dining experience in a sophisticated trattoria setting for groups of 15 to 175 guests.
Private party contact
Shiri Nissim: (815) 464-1890 ext. 2

Location
40 Kansas St., Frankfort, IL 60423
Neighborhood
Frankfort
Cross street
Oak
Parking details
Parking is available on Kansas Street or Oak Street. There is also a large public lot on the corner of Oak Street and Kansas Street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, 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.

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Enjoy happy hour at Francesca’s from 3-6 PM on MONDAY-FRIDAYS ONLY. You can now experience Francesca’s favorites for $12 or less! Add this experience to your reservation to let the staff know you are participating in happy hour.

Calamari in Padella$14.75
Sautéed calamari with capers, fresh tomatoes, spinach, chili flakes, garlic, lemon, and olive oil
Spinach Aglio e Olio$6.75
Sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oil
Carpaccio alla Francesca*$14.75
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, and parmigiano

Insalate

Insalata alla Francesca$8.75
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic
Caesar Salad*$7.95
Classic Caesar with roasted peppers and shaved parmesan
Insalata di Asparagi$9.25
Fresh asparagus with tomatoes and blue cheese, dressed with lemon and olive oil

Pizze

Additional Ingredients ($1 each): Italian sausage, black olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, broccoli, eggplant, or zucchini

Pizza Margherita$14.75
Roasted plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella

Paste

Pasta al Pomodoro$15.95
Sautéed in a cherry tomato sauce with garlic and fresh herbs
Pasta Alle Verdure$19.95
Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts in in an herb broth
Pasta Aglio e Olio$14.95
Sautéed with olive oil, fresh garlic, diced tomatoes, and spinach
Pasta all'Arlecchino$26.95
Sautéed with shrimp, sea scallops, manila clams, garlic, and olive oil in a spicy cherry tomato sauce

Secondi

Ask your server for today's gluten friendly specials!

Pollo al Limone$22.95
Sautéed chicken breast in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach
Pollo Siciliana$20.95
Roasted chicken thighs simmered in garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, Castelvetrano olives, oregano, and dates
Salmone alla Fresca$25.95
Grilled salmon with tomatoes, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil and lemon over grilled asparagus

Dolci

Frutta di Sottobosco$8.95
Fresh mixed berries topped with homemade whipped cream
Gelati e Sorbetti$6.95
Ask your server for today's selections

What 1,917 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Healthy
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Neighborhood gem
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions
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Review summary

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Francesca's Fortunato in Frankfort offers a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "spectacular service," making it an exceptional dining destination. Highlights include the delicious calamari, pasta dishes, and charming outdoor patio. With attentive staff and a delightful ambiance, it's a must-visit spot.

1,917 Reviews

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Cindy
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I enjoyed the Lemon chicken with spinach and capers. Also the holiday drink menu was fun and delicious! Others, at my table enjoyed their pasta dishes and fun cocktails. Was a bit loud and hard to talk but enjoyed the evening. Food is always good here!
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Dawna
Orlando
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
I had the worst food experience last night at Francesca’s. They served me over cooked mush except the Salmon that was barely 4oz. I have eaten here several times and I used to enjoy it and recommend it but not anymore and I will not spend another penny in that place. The manager came over and when I stated the topping and asparagus was mushy and limp and overcooked she said she would check with the kitchen and she never returned. I am not sure what she was checking with the kitchen for. Too much money for poor quality food. Service was fair considering the server recommended this particular dish.
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Jeanette
VIP
Chicago
98 reviews
5.0
98 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to Francesca Fortunato, although our family is very familiar with the Mia Francesca brand. Before relocating to the East Coast, we lived in Chicago's West Loop, walking distance to the Mia Francesca West Loop location. We were frequent diners and hosted several events in the private dining space: wedding anniversary, college graduation, law school graduation celebrations and ladies' luncheons. We recently hosted our dad's memorial luncheon at Francesca's Vicinato in Tinley Park. Francesca's Fortunato lived up to Mia Francesca's exquisite brand. The restaurant is located in a lovely section of Frankfort, and was beautifully decorated for the holidays. The staff was attentive, friendly, and the food was delicious. We had a lovely holiday dinner and are grateful that we "tried something new" for the holidays. Highly recommend this neighborhood gem.
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brian
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Our experience was ruined by the deafening noise in the room where we were seated. There were five of us, you could only talk to the person next to you , and you had to lean into their ear to be heard. What a waste of almost $500.
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Mark
Las Vegas
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Three of our group had fish and it was off the chain delicious.
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Kelly
VIP
Chicago
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent ambience with the Christmas decor in of downtown Frankfort and the delicious food and positive vibe from g Francesca’s.
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Jim
Chicago
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Was a very nice lunch they were accommodating to our requests. The Halibut was the special and it was to my liking. The Martini I ordered was perfect just like I remember. I really enjoyed the time we spent there we need to go back soon.
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Nancy
Chicago
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service and outstanding food. The halibut Vesuvio was out of this world!
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David
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was right on point. Space is open so it can be a bit loud. We all loved our food. Everything we had was excellent.
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Alecia
Chicago
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Always a good dining experience at Francesca's -- the fish and pasta are excellent.
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FAQs

Francesca's Fortunato offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (815) 464-1890.

Francesca's Fortunato is rated 4.6 stars by 1917 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

40 Kansas St., Frankfort, IL 60423

Additional information

Cross street
Oak
Neighborhood
Frankfort
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is available on Kansas Street or Oak Street. There is also a large public lot on the corner of Oak Street and Kansas Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-fortunato/
Phone number
(815) 464-1890
Catering
Francesca's Fortunato offers a complete catering menu. Call for details.
Private party facilities
Francesca’s Fortunato is the perfect location for all of your special events. Our family style menu, “Tavoli di Amici” (Table of Friends), encourages an interactive dining experience in a sophisticated trattoria setting for groups of 15 to 175 guests.
Private party contact
Shiri Nissim: (815) 464-1890 ext. 2

Francesca's Fortunato

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Funfetti Cake

Happy Hour

Antipasti

Calamari in Padella$14.75

Spinach Aglio e Olio$6.75

Carpaccio alla Francesca*$14.75

Insalate

Insalata alla Francesca$8.75

Caesar Salad*$7.95

Insalata di Asparagi$9.25

Pizze

Pizza Margherita$14.75

Paste

Pasta al Pomodoro$15.95

Pasta Alle Verdure$19.95

Pasta Aglio e Olio$14.95

Pasta all'Arlecchino$26.95

Secondi

Pollo al Limone$22.95

Pollo Siciliana$20.95

Salmone alla Fresca$25.95

Dolci

Frutta di Sottobosco$8.95

Gelati e Sorbetti$6.95

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