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Francesca - Lincolnwood, Lincolnwood, IL

Francesca - Lincolnwood

4.5 (474)
$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 28 times today

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

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 474 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca - Lincolnwood offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "attentive service." The ambiance is "lively and modern," and the menu features "delicious pasta dishes." Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and free parking. Though some find it "noisy," the overall experience is highly recommended for a memorable meal.
474 Reviews

  1. Raynard

    Chicago3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good if a bit pricey. Decent atmosphere; service was a bit slow but polite

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  2. stephen

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great place to meet friends coming from the North Shore and the city. The food is always great and the tables are space far enough apart that you can actually have an intelligent conversation. Enjoy going here time and time again.

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  3. Terry VIP

    Chicago128 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the second time eating at Mia Francesca in Lincolnwood. We ordered a drink, Caesar salad, Flounder with shrimp, tomatoes and spinach, and a Profiterole for dessert. The meal was very good and a generous portion of food. Our server, Meredith, was excellent. She was personable and friendly and checked on us to make sure our meal was satisfactory. Mia Francesca is a nice addition to Lincolnwood.

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  4. Sue VIP

    Chicago14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The decor is very stylish. The food was delicious, but the spicy marinara is too spicy. The rest of the meal was excellent. The service was terrific (thank you Meredith). The noise level was pretty high when the restaurant was filled but not so high you couldn’t converse. We’ll be back.

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  5. Justine

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful decor and great service! Loved that our food came quickly and it was hot!

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  6. Pam

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. Food was delicious. Table for 6 and we were there having fun for a while. Parking was easy and convenient

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  7. William VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Understaffed - very slow Excellent job with the salads Entrees - mixed views at our table Lasagne not a crowd pleaser, at least at our table

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  8. Roberta VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to the Mother's Day brunch buffet - great! Food was all delicious & choices were extensive. Have also been there for dinner many times. The food and service are always excellent.

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  9. Jane VIP

    Chicago25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great place to meet up with friends. Food was delicous and the service was very attentive to our needs. The only issue we had was the noise level which is pretty much the case in many restaurants that we've been to lately. Other than that we enjoyed a great meal.

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  10. Young VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very salty - pretty much every entree and appetizer. Service was slow. I needed to ask if I needed to order bread since we did not have bread before our appetizers arrived. Restaurant seemed understaffed as dishes were very roughly set on the table. Hopefully, the restaurant is working out their rough edges since the restaurant was pretty full.

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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 474 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
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  5. Lincolnwood

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Booked 28 times today
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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