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Francesca's North

4.4
4.4
1927 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Francesca’s North opened it's doors in 1995 and instantly became the hottest spot on the North Shore. Francesca’s North features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.

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 Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We cater to large Carryouts to pick-up or be delivered (with or without setup). We also do offsite catering functions with full service. Check out our menus online at www.miafrancesca.com
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca's North has two private dining rooms to accommodate all of your private party needs. Please contact Lisa Joyner for more private event information.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Northbrook
  • Cross street
    Shermer & Church
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Just two blocks from Metra's Northbrook station.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, 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.

    Happy Hour Photo

What 1,927 people are saying

Francesca's North reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's North delights with "phenomenal food" and "excellent service," offering a cozy, lively atmosphere perfect for family gatherings or date nights. While some found the seating a bit cramped, the consistent quality of Italian classics like the Carbonara and tiramisu shines through. Attentive staff, including standout servers like Moses and Kim, enhance the dining experience.
1,927 Reviews
  1. edson VIP

    Chicago147 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and the service was wonderful! A neighborhood gem indeed!
    Francesca's NorthResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review Edson. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  2. Mary Jo VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Welcoming, delicious food, great atmosphere and superb service from Moses.

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  3. Bonnie VIP

    Chicago27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Restaurant was good. Food was excellent service was a little slow.

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  4. Elly

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food and excellent service. Loved our meal and experience !
    Francesca's NorthResponded on April 6, 2025
    Thanks for the excellent review Elly! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the home made ricotta- excellent. Waiter efficient and friendly

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  6. Don VIP

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always enjoy the great service and food. Thank you!
    Francesca's NorthResponded on March 31, 2025
    Thank you for the fantastic ratings and the kind feedback Don! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  7. renee

    Chicago49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meals all around - salmon, pork chop, and cod. Enjoyed them!
    Francesca's NorthResponded on March 31, 2025
    Thank you for the fantastic rating and great feedback Renee! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  8. Julia VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Sat us in the banquet room, basically at the kid’s table on a Friday date night. Read the room please. First pour was old and had to be sent back.

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  9. Penny

    Chicago21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was superior. We went for the Northwest Restaurant Month menu. The variety was expectional. The only problem we incurred was the bus boy and food runner. The bus boy did not clear the appetizer dishes prior to the main course being served. We had to hold the dishes for the food runner to take after he served. The food runner had to ask who had what dish. I think this is deplorable from management not to have the proper food placed in front of the proper person. The bus boy was efficient in clearing the table after the food was finished and had no problem reaching across another person to take the dishes and pile them on the table. Really for the prices this establishment charges the bus boy and food runner should be better trained. The bus boy should not be standing by the table when the customers are leaving. This location would have received a 5 rating but the service was not correct.

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  10. Gemma

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great family restaurant for an early Sunday evening dinner. Great service and food. Old school Italian. Very relaxing.
    Francesca's NorthResponded on March 18, 2025
    Thank you for the fantastic rating and great review Gemma! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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FAQs

Francesca's North offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 559-0260.

Francesca's North is rated 4.4 stars by 1927 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. North Suburbs
  5. Northbrook

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Francesca's North

1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Shermer & Church
  • Neighborhood
    Northbrook
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–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
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Just two blocks from Metra's Northbrook station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We cater to large Carryouts to pick-up or be delivered (with or without setup). We also do offsite catering functions with full service. Check out our menus online at www.miafrancesca.com
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca's North has two private dining rooms to accommodate all of your private party needs. Please contact Lisa Joyner for more private event information.
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