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Mia Francesca, Chicago, IL

Mia Francesca

4.6
4.6
2627 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
3311 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Mia Francesca features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. It was one of the first restaurants in Chicago to encourage the lively art of dining with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, simple, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

Waiting for a table at the beautiful antique bar is part of the charm of Mia Francesca. The plush upstairs dining room and lounge can be reserved for private events, as can the more intimate coach house tucked away behind the restaurant. In the summer, al fresco dining is also available on a charming cobblestone terrace.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Full Mia Francesca's Catering menu is available on our website. Please call the restaurant for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Our private rooms are ideal for corporate or social functions, can accommodate up to 75 guests, or for smaller groups of 15. Our extensive wine list is available for private functions and we encourage you to allow our event handlers to help you make selections to compliment your menu and budget.
  • Neighborhood
    Lakeview / East Lakeview
  • Cross street
    School Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available.
  • Public transit
    CTA Red Line Belmont station 2 blocks west - #22 Clark Street bus in front of restaurant - #8 Halsted, #36 Broadway and #77 Belmont bus lines are within walking distance.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,627 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mia Francesca is celebrated for its "outstanding Italian cuisine" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the homemade pasta, gluten-free options, and creative dishes like the Rolli Alla Francesca. While some mention noise levels and seating preferences, the friendly staff and inviting atmosphere make it a Chicago favorite for over 25 years.
2,627 Reviews
  1. David

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great experience. We hit Mia Francesca after a cold Cubs game, sat in the back room that felt like a restaurant in Italy . The service and food were great just great; everyone just raved about their meal.

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  2. Jacqueline

    Chicago17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The mussels in marinara sauce were large and delicious, the best we’ve had. I ordered the spinach ravioli and my husband had the rigatoni alla melanzane, both were delicious. Our waitress was attentive and our dinners arrived shortly after we finished the mussels. The entire staff was friendly and made you feel welcome.

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  3. John

    Greensboro3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent variety of classic Italian dishes with a creative flair. Appreciated the gluten free pasta option. Everything was clearly made from scratch, including the fantastic Italian sausage.

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  4. Toni VIP

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our meal. Service was wonderful! Can’t wait to come back again.

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  5. Morgan

    Cleveland1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was taking shots with the table next to us and charged us for the more expensive bottle of wine when we didn’t specify which Pinot Grigio we wanted. Other than that, atmosphere was great

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  6. Kent

    Minneapolis10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dependable food, nice service in a classic Italian spot. We are regulars when we visit Chicago.

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  7. Janell VIP

    Omaha11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding. Service exceptional. A little noisy but great place!!

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  8. Janet

    Chicago16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, as always. Our server, Mike, was amazing!

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  9. Jill

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner at Mia! Enjoyed the featured Lobster Ravioli.. generously filled and sprinkled with ricotta and fresh lobster. We also shared another of our server’s recommendations for dessert: the chocolate torte…. Paired with black cherries or currants. So delicious. Thank you!!

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  10. Laura

    Chicago2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We were seated in a backroom and not in the main part of the restaurant. The main part has much better ambiance, and the backroom felt more like a garage than a restaurant. Although the server was friendly and attentive, he rushed us through our meal by bringing our entrees shortly after we got the appetizers. Also, the servers had to go outside to get from the backroom to the kitchen and our food arrived barely warm (probably because the food was outside on a chilly night on the way to our table). We would have enjoyed the food a lot more if it were hot. The drinks, wine, and fresh bread were tasty.

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Mia Francesca is rated 4.6 stars by 2627 OpenTable diners.

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3311 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    School Street
  • Neighborhood
    Lakeview / East Lakeview
  • Hours of operation
    Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available.
  • Public transit
    CTA Red Line Belmont station 2 blocks west - #22 Clark Street bus in front of restaurant - #8 Halsted, #36 Broadway and #77 Belmont bus lines are within walking distance.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Full Mia Francesca's Catering menu is available on our website. Please call the restaurant for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Our private rooms are ideal for corporate or social functions, can accommodate up to 75 guests, or for smaller groups of 15. Our extensive wine list is available for private functions and we encourage you to allow our event handlers to help you make selections to compliment your menu and budget.
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