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Francesca's Famiglia, Barrington, IL

Francesca's Famiglia

4.5
4.5
1423 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 25 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • Thanksgiving Buffet

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Bring your family and join us for a delicious Thanksgiving buffet! From 11am-6pm we will be serving an array of delectable options including turkey, honey glazed spiral ham, artichoke stuffing, Yukon mascarpone mashed potatoes, green beans, brussels sprouts, our signature rigatoni vodka, fresh fruit, a charcuterie board, and a variety of salads. Finish off your meal with our dessert table that includes pumpkin pie and an assortment of pastries. Our Famiglia looks forward to seeing you this Thanksgiving holiday!
    Thanksgiving Buffet photo
  • 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 - 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm,Fri - Sat - 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 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.

    Happy Hour photo

What 1,423 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's Famiglia offers an inviting dining experience with "excellent food and attentive service." The restaurant is praised for its lovely patio seating and delicious brunch options. While some reviews mention noise levels and occasional service delays, the overall ambiance and "delicious meals" make it a valued spot for both everyday dining and special celebrations.

1,423 Reviews
  1. Ed

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the space between the tables as it allowed conversation. The server was great. The calamari were amazing. Good restaurant

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  2. Terry

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely neighborhood Italian place that’s reliably fabulous every time we come.

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  3. Michael

    Chicago

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Located in downtown Barrington there is plenty of parking but we never found the "underground" parking. Service was excellent and food was great too. We were seated in the "restaurant" area and it is very loud making it difficult to hold a conversation without raised voices. My wife and brother-in-love say that the "bar" area is quieter but I don't know. We will try that next time and there will definitely be a next time.

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  4. rebecca

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great but service was horrible. Received our food all at different times. Multiple requests for simple items.

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  5. Jen

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent overall experience as usual! Great service...amazing food!

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  6. Bev

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Dinner was excellent! Our waiter was attentive but very overworked & restaurant understaffed. He did best he could.

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  7. Barbara

    Chicago

    236 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    236 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always good food and good service. All our meals were very fresh and great tasting. Joe, our server did not rush us and we had a great visit with friends and lots of wine. A lovely evening.

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  8. Nancy

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Francesca’s never disappoints! Love the variety on the menu!

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  9. linda

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was amazing he asked the chef to prepare two of our favorite meals that were not currently on the menu and tolerated our lengthy stay… the food was delicious!

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  10. Diane

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had to go to the bar twice to get drinks. It took over 20 min for waiter to come to our table for the first time. Our food arrived and three of the dishes were lukewarm warm at best. Definitely a disappointment after going there many times.

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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 1423 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 25 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Francesca's Famiglia

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
  • 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
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