Francesca's on Chestnut

4.5

2765 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Francesca's Family of Restaurants has opened its doors in 2009 on Chestnut Street in Chicago's famous Gold Coast neighborhood. The restaurant brings Mia Francesca's famous rustic, Italian cuisine to the 150-seat space.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 482-8800
Website
http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/francescas-on-chestnut-gold-coast
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please contact Katherine Woods for questions about catering.<br />(773) 281-3310 ext. 21
Private party facilities
Francesca’s on Chestnut proudly offers special events in our private dining room for business, family & social event for group of 10 to 60. Our philosophy of simple, rustic cooking served in a casual sophisticated trattoria setting translates flawlessly to group dining.
Private party contact
Katherine Woods: (312) 482-8800 ext. 2

Location
200 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Neighborhood
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Cross street
Michigan Ave
Parking details
Valet is offered through The Seneca Boutique Apartments at $16. Metered street parking and parking garages are also available in close proximity.
Public transit
We are accessible via the Chicago red line stop as well as the 151, 145, 146 and 147 Chestnut & Michigan CTA bus stop. The closest L stop is State and Chicago.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Bruschette alla Romana$10.95
Garlic toast with marinated tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
Burrata e Asparagi$15.95
Burrata, grilled asparagus, crispy prosciutto, marcona almonds, and sicilian olive oil
Calamari Fritti$17.75
Crispy calamari with marinara
Carpaccio alla Francesca*$16.95
Thinly-sliced raw NY strip capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, lemon, olive oil, and parmigiano
Prosciutto e Rucola*$14.95
Prosciutto di parma, arugula, aged balsamic, lemon, and parmigiano
Polpette della Nonna$14.95
Homemade beef and pork meatballs in pomodoro sauce, seasoned ricotta, toasted ciabatta
Cozze Rosso o Bianco$17.95
PEI mussels with a choice of marinara & herbs OR white wine sauce, with spinach and tomatoes. Served with ciabatta
Carciofi Fritti$13.95
Crispy artichokes and calabrian chili aioli
Lenticchie e Spinaci$14.95
Braised lentils, wilted spinach, and goat cheese

Insalate

Insalata alla Francesca$12.95
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with peapods, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers with crumbled blue cheese, lemon, and balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata Cesare con Pollo*$18.95
Romaine toasted in classic caesar dressing with grilled chicken breast, garlic croutons and parmigiano
Eggplant Caprese$13.95
Fried eggplant, marinated tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and saba
Insalata della Casa$14.95
Hearts of palm, avocado, lemon, tomatoes, and olive oil
Insalata Tre-Colore con Gamberi$17.95
Sauteed jumbo gulf shrimp, arugula, raddichio, Belgian endive, tomatoes, balsamic, and shaved parmigiano
Pomodoro e Salmone*$16.95
tomatoes, onions, Sicilian cured olives, basil and cucumbers

Paste

Paccheri alla Vodka e Salsiccia$23.95
Fiore's paccheri and crumbled sausage in a vodka sauce with mozzarella and basil
Lumache alla Melanzane$19.95
spicy tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, basil
Spaghetti con Mozzarella$18.95
Spaghetti with pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, and basil
Risotto del Giorno $23.95
Chef's daily preparation

Panini e Piatti

Panino di Pesce*$20.95
Battered cod lemon caper aioli, beefsteak tomato and arugula on a brioche bun
Francesca's Smash Burger*$16.95
Smashed burger patty, crispy pancetta, calabrian aioli, balsamic cippolini onions, fontina, roasted tomatoes and arugula
Panino con Salsiccia$16.95
Roasted italian sausage, red and yellow peppers, basil, garlic herbs, and pomodoro on a french baguette
Panino con Polpette $16.95
Nonna's meatballs, pomodoro, roasted onions, and sweet provolone on French baguette

Contorni

Pasta Aglio e Olio$9.95
with tomatoes and spinach
Sausage and Peppers$9.95
in a tomato sauce
Sautéed Shrimp$10.75
Roasted Potatoes$7.95
Sautéed Mixed Vegetables$8.95
Sautéed Spinach$7.95

What 2,765 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Francesca's on Chestnut offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "great service." Guests appreciate the "cozy setting" and friendly atmosphere. Popular dishes include pasta and seafood, with many praising the "fresh preparation." The restaurant is a "neighborhood standby," perfect for celebrations or a casual meal.

2,765 Reviews

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Samantha
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Amazing but loud, LOVED our food, our waiter was amazing.
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Travis
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was pretty good. Waited for service for about 15 minutes. Seems it was a miscommunication and there was not wait staff for our table. Music was very loud in the basement, made it hard to carry on conversations. Food was good and service was good once we had waitstaff.
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Joseph
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I had an amazing experience at Francesca’s. They followed all the directions I asked on OpenTable app, the food was beyond good and the service is great. Great experience all around
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
My reservation was made at 5:45 to celebrate Valentine’s Day with my wife. I got there at 6 due to traffic. When I approached to the front to be seated, there were two couples a head in line. I waited in line for a few minutes. When it was my turn, a hostess said the grace time was 15min and it’s too late to honor the reservation. Heartlessly, I was turned down. They firmly said that they won’t honor my reservation. It totally ruined my Valentine’s Day. Unfriendly place.
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Steve
VIP
Chicago
117 reviews
5.0
117 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent. We were treated very well. The vodka rigatoni was excellent. The ceased salad was delicious. My girlfriend enjoyed the salmon. The desert was delicious too. I enjoyed the chocolate mint chip gelato.
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Rebecca
Grand Rapids
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved Francesca’s on Chestnut. Our waiter was top notch, our food was amazing and the ambience was perfect.
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J
VIP
Chicago
89 reviews
5.0
89 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Classy, quiet old school top-of-the-line restaurant with excellent food and service.
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Andy
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We selected Francesca's for a pre-show meal, so it was fairly quiet (also Super Bowl Sunday). But the server was very attentive and the food was top notch. Would definitely return here when on North Michigan Ave.
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Dan
VIP
Chicago
110 reviews
5.0
110 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After a warm welcome at the front desk, we were taken to our favorite table, where we picked out a couple of favorites from the menu. These arrived quickly (though we had ample time to enjoy the warm bread first) and turned out to be hot and flavor-filled. An excellent evening, from welcome to farewell: all stars all round!
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Karen
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated our 25th Anniversary here and we could not have asked for a better experience. The staff was wonderful, food was delicious, and they all made the evening special. Highly recommend.
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FAQs

Francesca's on Chestnut offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 482-8800.

Francesca's on Chestnut is rated 4.5 stars by 2765 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

200 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

Cross street
Michigan Ave
Neighborhood
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet is offered through The Seneca Boutique Apartments at $16. Metered street parking and parking garages are also available in close proximity.
Public transit
We are accessible via the Chicago red line stop as well as the 151, 145, 146 and 147 Chestnut & Michigan CTA bus stop. The closest L stop is State and Chicago.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/francescas-on-chestnut-gold-coast
Phone number
(312) 482-8800
Catering
Please contact Katherine Woods for questions about catering.<br />(773) 281-3310 ext. 21
Private party facilities
Francesca’s on Chestnut proudly offers special events in our private dining room for business, family & social event for group of 10 to 60. Our philosophy of simple, rustic cooking served in a casual sophisticated trattoria setting translates flawlessly to group dining.
Private party contact
Katherine Woods: (312) 482-8800 ext. 2

Francesca's on Chestnut

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Sautéed Spinach

Spaghetti con Mozzarella

Casarecce alla Boscaiola

Antipasti

Bruschette alla Romana$10.95

Burrata e Asparagi$15.95

Calamari Fritti$17.75

Carpaccio alla Francesca*$16.95

Prosciutto e Rucola*$14.95

Polpette della Nonna$14.95

Cozze Rosso o Bianco$17.95

Carciofi Fritti$13.95

Lenticchie e Spinaci$14.95

Insalate

Insalata alla Francesca$12.95

Insalata Cesare con Pollo*$18.95

Eggplant Caprese$13.95

Insalata della Casa$14.95

Insalata Tre-Colore con Gamberi$17.95

Pomodoro e Salmone*$16.95

Paste

Paccheri alla Vodka e Salsiccia$23.95

Lumache alla Melanzane$19.95

Spaghetti con Mozzarella$18.95

Risotto del Giorno $23.95

Panini e Piatti

Panino di Pesce*$20.95

Francesca's Smash Burger*$16.95

Panino con Salsiccia$16.95

Panino con Polpette $16.95

Contorni

Pasta Aglio e Olio$9.95

Sausage and Peppers$9.95

Sautéed Shrimp$10.75

Roasted Potatoes$7.95

Sautéed Mixed Vegetables$8.95

Sautéed Spinach$7.95

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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