Francesca's Vicinato

4.8

1651 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

12960 South LaGrange Rd., Palos Park, IL 60464

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2 people

Apr 20, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Good for groups

Francesca’s Vicinato is located in vibrant downtown Palos Park. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
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
(708) 671-1600
Website
https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/francescas-vicinato/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Pick-up, delivery and on-site full service catering options available. Contact 708-671-1600 for more information
Private party facilities
Francesca's Vicinato is the perfect place to host your private event! We have rooms that accommodate groups 15-125 for a semi-private or private event or up to 225 with use of the entire restaurant. For inquiries, contact 708-671-1600 or at miafrancesca.com.

Location
12960 South LaGrange Rd., Palos Park, IL 60464
Neighborhood
Palos Hills
Cross street
131st St. and La Grange Rd.
Parking details
Ample parking
Public transit
Pace bus stops at La Grange Road and 131st Metra station Palos Park 127th street and Orland Park 143rd street
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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 experience to your reservation to let our staff know and enjoy a full-size cake filled with deliciousness! PLEASE NOTE: A $40 PAYMENT WILL BE DUE AT THE TIME OF YOUR RESERVATION. ALL CAKES MUST BE ORDERED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE.
Easter Buffet 2025
$17.00 - $58.00 per person
Apr 20, 2025 only
Join us for an unforgettable experience at our Easter Buffet, where a world of flavors awaits! Indulge in a wide array of freshly prepared dishes from savory salads and entrees, to decadent desserts. Gather with friends and family, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, and feast on a limitless selection of delicious options that will keep you coming back for more. We can't wait to welcome you!

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 4:00 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 1,651 people are saying

Francesca's Vicinato 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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Kid-friendly
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Good for groups
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Healthy
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Neighborhood gem
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Great for fine wines
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Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Francesca's Vicinato consistently delights with "excellent food" and "attentive service," making it a "neighborhood gem" for Italian cuisine lovers. Patrons praise its "warm atmosphere" and "friendly staff," enhancing dining experiences. While occasional issues with wait times and seating arise, the restaurant's dedication to "delicious meals" and "accommodating service" shines through.

1,651 Reviews

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Ulrike
Chicago9 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Had a very good experience with the Easter Buffet. Food was outstanding, service was good, noise level a little high.
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Chris
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went there for Easter brunch. What an awesome buffet that they put out. I have eaten there in the past for regular dining and the food and service is always great. I highly recommend this place.
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Mark
Chicago3 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Bad timing on our part as the restaurant was undergoing remodeling while remaining open for business. Food was very good but the service and ambience was below what we’ve come to expect from previous visits.
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Greg
Chicago14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was excellent and our service was great. Very attentive.
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Marianne
Chicago19 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent and service was wonderful. I had brought a cake for a 70th birthday and they were so accommodating. Extremely satisfied with the entire experience!
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Natalie VIP
Chicago33 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We took my husband for a belated birthday dinner with our daughter and her boyfriend. The food was excellent. I had Linguine Agli Scampi, and the others all had Rigatoni alla Vodka--but each with a different meat choice (sausage, chicken, none). The portion size was perfect. Combined with warm bread and splitting two desserts, we left full and happy. My daughter and I both have entre leftovers.
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Linda VIP
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent and attentive from start to finish!! The food was superb. We expect it from Francesca’s. That is why we dine there frequently!!
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Cari
Chicago9 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
They've updated the menu! The Bucatini alla Carbonara was good as was the apple crumble. My only disappointed was "my sangiovese" was out.
Francesca's VicinatoResponded on March 26, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Cari! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the updated menu along with our Carbonara and apple crumble. We're sorry to hear about the sangiovese being out of stock as it will be back in tomorrow. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon. Best, Glenda Barba General Manager
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Pamela
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good experience! Great food, great service.
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Sheila
Chicago5 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about Francesca’s is amazing EXCEPT the HIGH TOP TABLES in the bar area. They rock back and forth something fierce. Two workers tried to “fix” the issue and it was very temporary. They really shouldn’t have to do that. The issue needs to be resolved because it has been going on for quite some time. Too much anxiety wondering if our water or cocktails would be in our laps with one false move.
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FAQs

Francesca's Vicinato offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 671-1600.

Francesca's Vicinato is rated 4.8 stars by 1651 OpenTable diners.

Francesca's Vicinato does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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