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Francesca's Amici, Elmhurst, IL

Francesca's Amici

4.5
4.5
1431 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Francesca’s Amici is located in vibrant downtown Elmhurst. The menu features zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is also available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch Buffet

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Join us for Easter! We will have buffet only from 11AM-7PM. Please make your reservations today! More information coming soon

Private dining

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 11:30 am - 3:00 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.

    Happy Hour photo

What 1,431 people are saying

Francesca's Amici 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's Amici offers "great food and excellent service" with standout gluten-free options and a cozy ambiance. The pasta dishes, particularly the vodka pasta with sausage, are highly praised. While some buffet experiences were underwhelming, the à la carte menu consistently delights. The restaurant is perfect for both family gatherings and intimate dinners.

1,431 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful meal with great service, will definitely return!

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  2. Kristen VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent staff! Without anyone telling them, they knew it was my birthday and they sang to me!!

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  3. Lynn VIP

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific anniversary dinner! Fabulous drinks and service!!!

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  4. Frank

    Indiana4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is very good, but we ordered way too much - a mistake we've made in the past. Next time we'll keep in mind the portion sizes. The service is very attentive without being intrusive. This is a place you should definitely check out.

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  5. Richard VIP

    Chicago36 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant was over booked. The staff did the best they could. Service was slow, but friendly.

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  6. Patrick

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Really overbooked for Valentine’s Day. 45 minute wait despite having a reservation, didn’t get seen by a server for 20 minutes, and then another hour for our food. Reservations for 8pm and got food at 10. We took it to go. The servers and kitchen staff were doing the best they can and were nice, but management put them in a tough spot to succeed on a busy day. Food was good once we got home and ate it.

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  7. Jonathan

    Chicago9 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We waited an hour to be seated even with a reservation. After finally getting our table, we sat there for 25 minutes and a waiter never even came to our table. The couple next to us had been waiting over two hours for their food. We decided to leave as to not waste any more of our time. Horrible experience

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  8. chris

    Chicago6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Being Valentine’s Day it was very crowded and not enough staff. Server was way over worked and barely checked on us

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  9. Omar

    Chicago5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    They over booked. Given it was Valentine's Day, crowd was expected but even with reservations ahead of time via Open Table, we had to wait an hour to be seated. Unacceptable.

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  10. David

    Chicago45 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was Valentine's Day so one may expect it to be busy. While the server was very nice, it took 35 minutes to get a drink and awhile more to get 1 appetizer. Meals followed longer than it should have been. Food was solid.

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FAQs

Francesca's Amici is rated 4.5 stars by 1431 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Francesca's Amici

174 North York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is also available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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