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Our Main Dining Room - Francesca's North, Northbrook, IL

Francesca's North

4.4
4.4
1909 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Francesca’s North opened it's doors in 1995 and instantly became the hottest spot on the North Shore. Francesca’s North features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.

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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–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 559-0260
  • Website
    https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-northbrook/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We cater to large Carryouts to pick-up or be delivered (with or without setup). We also do offsite catering functions with full service. Check out our menus online at www.miafrancesca.com
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca's North has two private dining rooms to accommodate all of your private party needs. Please contact Lisa Joyner for more private event information.
  • Private party contact
    Shiri Nissim: (847) 559-0260
  • Location
    1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062
  • Area
    Northbrook
  • Cross Street
    Shermer & Church
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Public transit
    Just two blocks from Metra's Northbrook station.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, 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 - 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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,909 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's North offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and incredible staff." Guests appreciate the "excellent and prompt service" and "fantastic" Italian classics like shrimp risotto and calamari. The atmosphere is perfect for celebrations or a cozy meal with friends. Consistent quality and attentive service make it a neighborhood favorite.

1,909 Reviews

  1. Howard

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They jacked up the food price! Ordered the following with my noted quality: - Carpaccioo for appetizer: Good, but smaller quantity - Salade Francesca's - So bad I returned - Caramel Fritte - Tried some and returned - Peche Cod and mushroom - Barelly acceptable - Two glasses of red wine I was given full refund for salad, but no refund for Calamari Fritte that waiter Moses said he will Disappointed for the quality and the jacked up price

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  2. Beth

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On Valentine's Day, a packed house did not cramp Francesca's style. Service was attentive, food arrived hot and in a timely manner. And our meals were delicious!

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  3. gary

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    All great but the waiter seemed inattentive and difficult to get his attention. Never was offered bread or grated cheese with our dinner. Never offered a chance to order a second drink. Other tables turned over twice while we had dinner.

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  4. Daniel

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    crowded and a bit noisy, service and food was good

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  5. Jane

    VIP

    Chicago

    71 reviews

    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a booth so we could talk, but it was very quiet. We enjoyed some wine and split a Caesar salad that was good but would have been better with less dressing. My friend really enjoyed her whitefish that was served with many vegetable. I ordered the baked cod with mushrooms and spinach. Our server was attentive but not intrusive.
    Francesca's NorthResponded 7 days ago
    We greatly appreciate your review and feedback Jane! Hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Andrea

    VIP

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It is very loud and hard to have a conversation.

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  7. David

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic and worth the price. The service was slow but they were also very busy, so it was understandable. Will definitely return.

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  8. John

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Came for early ( 5 PM) seating. Pushed from the get- go to turn the table. Plates aggressively cleared before all parties had finished. Must be a management policy, because waiter was pleasant and capable. Probably won’t return.

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  9. Mary Ellen

    VIP

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quick, but not rushed service. Cod was perfect and vegetarian dish plentiful and delicious. Will return in the near future.
    Francesca's NorthResponded on 7 February 2025
    Thanks for the score and great feedback Mary Ellen! We appreciate you taking time to help us keep doing what we do....making people happy and creating delicious food! Hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Gayle

    VIP

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great gluten free choices from this ticked away Italian neighborhood restaurant! Great non gluten free choices as well! Highly recommend!!!
    Francesca's NorthResponded on 4 February 2025
    Thank you so much for this fantastic review Gayle! We appreciate the feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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FAQs

Francesca's North offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 559-0260.

Francesca's North is rated 4.4 stars by 1909 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 17 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Francesca's North

1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Shermer & Church
  • Area
    Northbrook
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Public transit
    Just two blocks from Metra's Northbrook station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-northbrook/
  • Phone number
    (847) 559-0260
  • Catering
    We cater to large Carryouts to pick-up or be delivered (with or without setup). We also do offsite catering functions with full service. Check out our menus online at www.miafrancesca.com
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca's North has two private dining rooms to accommodate all of your private party needs. Please contact Lisa Joyner for more private event information.
  • Private party contact
    Shiri Nissim: (847) 559-0260
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