Francesca's Famiglia

Name: Francesca's Famiglia
Address: 100 East Station Street, Barrington, IL, United States, 60010
Telephone: (847) 277-1027
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1437 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Francesca's Famiglia, nestled in downtown Barrington's quaint shopping district, features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. Simple rustic cooking, friendly service and fair prices make Francesca's an experience to remember!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 277-1027
Website
http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/francescas-famiglia-barrington
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Full service catering options are available. Please contact our restaurant for more details.
Private party facilities
Our family style menu, “Tavoli di Amici” (Table of Friends), encourages an interactive dining experience for groups of 15 to 280 guests. Family-style dining offers you and your guests an eclectic selection of flavors spanning three to five courses.
Private party contact
Andrea Zama: (847) 277-1027 ext. 2

Location
100 East Station Street, Barrington, IL 60010
Area
Barrington (Township)
Cross Street
Hough Street
Parking details
Indoor Heated parking garage conveniently located below our restaurant. There are ample street parking options and other public parking lots within 1 block of the restaurant.
Public transit
Conveniently located within walking distance from the Barrington Metra train stop. Enjoy a quick bite or coctail or a leisurely meal while you wait for train or friends on the train.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 special menu item to your reservation to let our staff know and enjoy a full-size cake filled with deliciousness! PLEASE NOTE: ONE CAKE FEEDS UP TO 8 PEOPLE. A $40 PAYMENT WILL BE DUE AT THE TIME OF YOUR RESERVATION. ALL CAKES MUST BE ORDERED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE FROM YOUR RESERVATION. PARTIES ABOVE 8 ARE RECOMMENDED TO ORDER TWO OR MORE CAKES.

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm,Fri - Sat - 3:00 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.

Calamari in PadellaUSD 14.75
Sautéed calamari with capers, fresh tomatoes, spinach, chili flakes, garlic, lemon, and olive oil
Spinach Aglio e OlioUSD 6.75
Sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oil
Carpaccio alla Francesca*USD 14.75
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, and parmigiano

Insalate

Insalata alla FrancescaUSD 8.75
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic
Caesar Salad*USD 7.95
Classic Caesar with roasted peppers and shaved parmesan
Insalata di AsparagiUSD 9.25
Fresh asparagus with tomatoes and blue cheese, dressed with lemon and olive oil

Pizze

Additional Ingredients ($1 each): Italian sausage, black olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, broccoli, eggplant, or zucchini

Pizza MargheritaUSD 14.75
Roasted plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella

Paste

Pasta al PomodoroUSD 15.95
Sautéed in a cherry tomato sauce with garlic and fresh herbs
Pasta Alle VerdureUSD 19.95
Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts in in an herb broth
Pasta Aglio e OlioUSD 14.95
Sautéed with olive oil, fresh garlic, diced tomatoes, and spinach
Pasta all'ArlecchinoUSD 26.95
Sautéed with shrimp, sea scallops, manila clams, garlic, and olive oil in a spicy cherry tomato sauce

Secondi

Ask your server for today's gluten friendly specials!

Pollo al LimoneUSD 22.95
Sautéed chicken breast in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach
Pollo SicilianaUSD 20.95
Roasted chicken thighs simmered in garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, Castelvetrano olives, oregano, and dates
Salmone alla FrescaUSD 25.95
Grilled salmon with tomatoes, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil and lemon over grilled asparagus

Dolci

Frutta di SottoboscoUSD 8.95
Fresh mixed berries topped with homemade whipped cream
Gelati e SorbettiUSD 6.95
Ask your server for today's selections

What 1,437 people are saying

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

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Francesca's Famiglia offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "outstanding service." The ambiance is inviting, though the noise level can be high. Patrons appreciate the "lovely patio" for outdoor dining. While some dishes could use more seasoning, the extensive menu, including gluten-free options, and "delicious cocktails" make it a favorite for many.

1,437 Reviews

C
Carla
Chicago
244 reviews
5.0
244 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place to celebrate Christmas season with family.
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Joe
Chicago
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We ordered a bottle of red wine (Pinot noir) which ideally should be lightly chilled somewhere between 50-55 degrees. But this bottle wasn’t even room temp as it came out almost describable as ‘warm’. We had to go so far as to request a bucket of ice to cool the bottle off but I just think that paying $90 for a bottle of wine that you can get for $25 anywhere else should come with some proper techniques while being served— especially at a place trying to be a fancy Italian restaurant.
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Mary
VIP
Naples
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service is consistently excellent . We are long time patrons
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Brian
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Veronica our server was top notch. Party of 10 for a holiday gathering and had a wonderful time. Love the consistency
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Tim
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Too noisy and too crowded. I know for a fact that there are ways to help reduce the level of noise that bounces off all the walls , glass and hard ceiling. Management needs to look into that. I know we won’t be back until something is done about that. Maybe reduce the number of tables and people that are jammed into that place
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Peter
VIP
Chicago
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Francesca’s always reliable dining experience took a step back for us. Service was excellent, but food was just average. Salmon dishes more bland than normal and pasta carbonara really lacking flavor and richness you want in an authentic pasta dish. Maybe an off night, busy holiday crowd, so perhaps a rushed kitchen. Anyway, better options around if this is more than a one off.
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Sara
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Regular and gluten free pastas were delicious. The beet appetizer was great.
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Mark
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent server and the food was amazing!! We will be back soon!!
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Charlie
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Margo was a phenomenal waitress! The service was exceptional, and her welcoming nature settled us right into a delicious meal!
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Donna
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My go to restaurant, very predictable. However, Saturday night was busy and the noice level was high.
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FAQs

Francesca's Famiglia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 277-1027.

Francesca's Famiglia is rated 4.5 stars by 1437 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

22 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

100 East Station Street, Barrington, IL 60010

Additional information

Cross Street
Hough Street
Area
Barrington (Township)
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Indoor Heated parking garage conveniently located below our restaurant. There are ample street parking options and other public parking lots within 1 block of the restaurant.
Public transit
Conveniently located within walking distance from the Barrington Metra train stop. Enjoy a quick bite or coctail or a leisurely meal while you wait for train or friends on the train.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/francescas-famiglia-barrington
Phone number
(847) 277-1027
Catering
Full service catering options are available. Please contact our restaurant for more details.
Private party facilities
Our family style menu, “Tavoli di Amici” (Table of Friends), encourages an interactive dining experience for groups of 15 to 280 guests. Family-style dining offers you and your guests an eclectic selection of flavors spanning three to five courses.
Private party contact
Andrea Zama: (847) 277-1027 ext. 2

Francesca's Famiglia

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Funfetti Cake

Happy Hour

Antipasti

Calamari in PadellaUSD 14.75

Spinach Aglio e OlioUSD 6.75

Carpaccio alla Francesca*USD 14.75

Insalate

Insalata alla FrancescaUSD 8.75

Caesar Salad*USD 7.95

Insalata di AsparagiUSD 9.25

Pizze

Pizza MargheritaUSD 14.75

Paste

Pasta al PomodoroUSD 15.95

Pasta Alle VerdureUSD 19.95

Pasta Aglio e OlioUSD 14.95

Pasta all'ArlecchinoUSD 26.95

Secondi

Pollo al LimoneUSD 22.95

Pollo SicilianaUSD 20.95

Salmone alla FrescaUSD 25.95

Dolci

Frutta di SottoboscoUSD 8.95

Gelati e SorbettiUSD 6.95

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Francesca's Famiglia offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Francesca's Famiglia restaurant rated?

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Order delivery or takeout

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