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Francesca - Lincolnwood, Lincolnwood, IL

Francesca - Lincolnwood

4.5
4.5
462 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
4436 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
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
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 262-4900
  • Website
    https://www.davantienoteca.com/lincolnwood-il/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    4436 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
  • Neighborhood
    Lincolnwood
  • Cross street
    Enter free garage from Touhy, walk toward Lincoln, turn right to front door
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's day Buffet

    $17.00 - $58.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Come join us for our Mother's day buffet. We are excited to be part of your special day with your family.

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 462 people are saying

Francesca - Lincolnwood 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca - Lincolnwood offers a "lively and modern" ambiance with consistently "delicious" Italian cuisine. Guests appreciate the "generous cocktails," attentive staff, and ample parking. While some mention noise and busy nights, most highlight "great service" and "phenomenal" food. Expect a vibrant dining experience with standout dishes like agnolotti and tiramisu.
462 Reviews

  1. cris VIP

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is great! Have thoroughly enjoyed both of my visits very much!

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  2. Elena VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, attractive modern decor - but the parking situation is horrible on a Friday night

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  3. Christopher VIP

    Milwaukee21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful dining experience at Mia Francesca’s in Lincolnwood. Artie was a great server, who timed food and drinks out perfectly and kept the table well maintained. Perfect menu to try a few things and enjoy family-style. Nice wine selection too. Don’t miss the tiramisu at the end!

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  4. Nick

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch experience. Very enjoyable. We'll be back soon!

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  5. sandra VIP

    Chicago30 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chicken dish TOO MUCH garlic. Ambience good: service excellent.

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  6. Marilyn VIP

    Chicago22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Rigatoni with vodka sauce very good . All staff very efficient and helpful!

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  7. Michele

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was beautiful and the food was outstanding. Parking was a no brainer as it is indoor and you can literally park at the back door. You can count on Francesca’s to have consistently good food and service.

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  8. TJ VIP

    Chicago19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I thought the food was just average and we felt rushed the whole time. It was a Monday night so it wasn’t busy. Also very expensive. We would not go back.

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  9. Kate

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Bruschetta was delicious. We ordered the vodka pasta and the ravioli for our main entrees and the sauce was so salty/oily. Had to ask the waitress for the bread, after being there for almost 30 minutes. She said it was in the oven and it still didn’t come out right after. My family said they wouldn’t bother to come back.

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  10. Sharon

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for Easter lunch and had a wonderful time. Service was good and the specials were very good. The free parking garage is a plus.

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FAQs

Francesca - Lincolnwood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 262-4900.

Francesca - Lincolnwood is rated 4.5 stars by 462 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. Lincolnwood

Make a reservation

Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Francesca - Lincolnwood

4436 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Enter free garage from Touhy, walk toward Lincoln, turn right to front door
  • Neighborhood
    Lincolnwood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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