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Francesca's Intimo, Lake Forest, IL
Francesca's Intimo, Lake Forest, IL
Francesca's Intimo, Lake Forest, IL
Francesca's Intimo, Lake Forest, IL
Francesca's Intimo, Lake Forest, IL

Francesca's Intimo

4.7
4.7
1738 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
293 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:30 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Francesca’s Intimo is located in vibrant downtown Lakeforest. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Francesca's Intimo offers on and off site catering. Delivery options are available. Please contact our restaurant for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Semi-private area of the restaurant may be booked for functions.
  • Neighborhood
    Lake Forest
  • Cross street
    Western
  • Parking details
    Parking garage located across the street.
  • Public transit
    UP-N Metra Lake Forest
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, 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 - Thu - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Fri - 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.

    Happy Hour Photo

What 1,738 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's Intimo is a cherished neighborhood gem with "excellent food" and "terrific service." Diners rave about the "outstanding" pasta dishes and "extraordinary" risotto specials. The intimate setting is perfect for family gatherings, while the attentive staff ensures a memorable dining experience. Regulars highlight it as a "favorite spot" for Italian cuisine.
1,738 Reviews
  1. Audrey

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around. Food, service and experience.

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  2. Gerard VIP

    Chicago172 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always ordered the rigatoni with vodka, never a failure - a sure thing. Table enjoyed their chopped salad for lunch. Risotto also very good. Serve friendly & attentive.
    Francesca's IntimoResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Gerard! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our rigatoni with vodka and the chopped salad. It's wonderful to know that our table-side service added to your dining experience. We're also glad you found our risotto to be very good. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we look forward to welcoming you back to Francesca's Intimo for another delightful meal soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  3. Doug VIP

    Central Coast13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A neighborhood gem for many years. Great food and setting. Omar and the rest of the staff are the best.
    Francesca's IntimoResponded on March 30, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Doug! We're thrilled to hear that you've enjoyed your visits to Francesca's Intimo over the years. We take pride in our food and setting, and it's wonderful to know that you appreciated them. Your kind words about our staff are greatly appreciated too! We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, Francesca's Intimo Management Team.

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  4. Ronald

    Chicago3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent. Server Nia was very attentive. Second time here. Get the Whitefish!
    Francesca's IntimoResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Ronald! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and found our service to be attentive. It's great to know that our Whitefish dish was a hit! We strive to provide the best experience for our guests at Francesca's Intimo, and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. - The Management Team

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was piping hot and servers were good and fast
    Francesca's IntimoResponded 4 days ago
    Hi, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and found our service to be good and fast. We always strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience possible. We appreciate your feedback on the value and will continue to work on it. We look forward to serving you again soon at Francesca's Intimo. Best regards, The Management Team

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  6. SUSAN

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, and terrific service! Would recommend for happy hour and dinner.
    Francesca's IntimoResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Susan, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time at Francesca's Intimo and found our service to be terrific. We strive to provide our guests with a memorable dining experience and your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for happy hour and dinner for more great food and service. Best regards, The Management Team

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  7. Phyllis VIP

    Cincinnati189 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice neighborhood spot, lovely servers and pasta pillows delicious!
    Francesca's IntimoResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Phyllis! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Francesca's Intimo. It's wonderful to know that our pasta pillows and servers made a positive impression on you. We strive to provide a unique and enjoyable dining experience for all our guests. We noticed your rating on value and we appreciate your honesty. We're always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is invaluable. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  8. Artie

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It is too loud for me but everything else is great so we keep going back

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  9. gerry VIP

    Chicago49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a risotto special with salmon, shrimp, chives. extraordinary dish. My friend ordered the shrimp scampi linguine, also superb. House salad with lemon vinaigrette was exceptional. Great bread. Most importantly, terrific service; waitstaff attentive and knowledgeable. Terrific dining experience.

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  10. Neil

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, delicious food and relaxing atmosphere.
    Francesca's IntimoResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Neil! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service, food, and atmosphere at Francesca's Intimo. We strive to provide a unique and relaxing dining experience for all our guests. Your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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FAQs

Francesca's Intimo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 735-9235.

Francesca's Intimo is rated 4.7 stars by 1738 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. North Suburbs
  5. Lake Forest

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Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Francesca's Intimo

293 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Western
  • Neighborhood
    Lake Forest
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking garage located across the street.
  • Public transit
    UP-N Metra Lake Forest
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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