Francesca's North

4.4

1915 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

Experiences are available.

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.

Private dining

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Location
1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone number
(847) 559-0260
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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 - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 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.

What 1,915 people are saying

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

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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Francesca's North is a vibrant Italian eatery offering "fantastic" food and "attentive" service in a lively atmosphere. Known for its "amazing" gluten-free options and "authentic" dishes like tiramisu, it caters to varied tastes. While sometimes bustling, the restaurant maintains its charm, making it an ideal spot for families and special occasions.

1,915 Reviews

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Al
VIP
Chicago
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service and ambiance was all great! The Carbonara was excellent 🇮🇹
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Alexa
VIP
Chicago
46 reviews
4.0
46 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant is being renovated so we were seated in their party space which didn't offer a pleasant ambiance. The service was very good and all of us enjoyed the food and drinks.
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MARCY
VIP
Chicago
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was a very busy Saturday night. We got sat in the back room. It’s not very pretty but new paint is nicer. Our waiter was great ! The food was delicious. It was very pricey.
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Amy
VIP
Chicago
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good great Felt rushed by waiter to order Salads came tight away but entrees took at least a half hour which was fine except my pasta was cold and sent back Table next to us was so loud it was annoying and despite our looks at them they did not get it
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barbara
VIP
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant did not rush us to leave. It was a great experience.
Francesca's NorthResponded on February 24, 2025
Thank you for the fantastic rating and review Barbara! We appreciate it and look forward to your next visit!
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Janet
Chicago
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Salad looked old and food was romm temp- not hot-had to wait for new salad and new entrées
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Howard
VIP
Chicago
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
They jacked up the food price! Ordered the following with my noted quality: - Carpaccioo for appetizer: Good, but smaller quantity - Salade Francesca's - So bad I returned - Caramel Fritte - Tried some and returned - Peche Cod and mushroom - Barelly acceptable - Two glasses of red wine I was given full refund for salad, but no refund for Calamari Fritte that waiter Moses said he will Disappointed for the quality and the jacked up price
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Beth
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
On Valentine's Day, a packed house did not cramp Francesca's style. Service was attentive, food arrived hot and in a timely manner. And our meals were delicious!
Francesca's NorthResponded on February 17, 2025
Thank you for the fantastic rating and review Beth! We appreciate it and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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gary
Chicago
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
All great but the waiter seemed inattentive and difficult to get his attention. Never was offered bread or grated cheese with our dinner. Never offered a chance to order a second drink. Other tables turned over twice while we had dinner.
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Daniel
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
crowded and a bit noisy, service and food was good
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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 1915 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

Experiences are available.

1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062

Additional information

Phone number
(847) 559-0260
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Francesca's North

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Funfetti Cake

Offers

Happy Hour

Menu

What 1,915 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Francesca's North offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Francesca's North restaurant rated?

Is Francesca's North currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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