Francesca's on Chestnut

Name: Francesca's on Chestnut
Address: 200 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL, United States, 60611
Telephone: (312) 482-8800
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2713 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

24 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 80 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Francesca's Family of Restaurants has opened its doors in 2009 on Chestnut Street in Chicago's famous Gold Coast neighborhood. The restaurant brings Mia Francesca's famous rustic, Italian cuisine to the 150-seat space.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 482-8800
Website
http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/francescas-on-chestnut-gold-coast
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please contact Katherine Woods for questions about catering.<br />(773) 281-3310 ext. 21
Private party facilities
Francesca’s on Chestnut proudly offers special events in our private dining room for business, family & social event for group of 10 to 60. Our philosophy of simple, rustic cooking served in a casual sophisticated trattoria setting translates flawlessly to group dining.
Private party contact
Katherine Woods: (312) 482-8800 ext. 2

Location
200 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Area
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Cross Street
Michigan Ave
Parking details
Valet is offered through The Seneca Boutique Apartments at $16. Metered street parking and parking garages are also available in close proximity.
Public transit
We are accessible via the Chicago red line stop as well as the 151, 145, 146 and 147 Chestnut & Michigan CTA bus stop. The closest L stop is State and Chicago.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Bruschette alla RomanaUSD 10.95
Garlic toast with marinated tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
Burrata e AsparagiUSD 15.95
Burrata, grilled asparagus, crispy prosciutto, marcona almonds, and sicilian olive oil
Calamari FrittiUSD 17.75
Crispy calamari with marinara
Carpaccio alla Francesca*USD 16.95
Thinly-sliced raw NY strip capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, lemon, olive oil, and parmigiano
Prosciutto e Rucola*USD 14.95
Prosciutto di parma, arugula, aged balsamic, lemon, and parmigiano
Polpette della NonnaUSD 14.95
Homemade beef and pork meatballs in pomodoro sauce, seasoned ricotta, toasted ciabatta
Cozze Rosso o BiancoUSD 17.95
PEI mussels with a choice of marinara & herbs OR white wine sauce, with spinach and tomatoes. Served with ciabatta
Carciofi FrittiUSD 13.95
Crispy artichokes and calabrian chili aioli
Lenticchie e SpinaciUSD 14.95
Braised lentils, wilted spinach, and goat cheese

Insalate

Insalata alla FrancescaUSD 12.95
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with peapods, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers with crumbled blue cheese, lemon, and balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata Cesare con Pollo*USD 18.95
Romaine toasted in classic caesar dressing with grilled chicken breast, garlic croutons and parmigiano
Eggplant CapreseUSD 13.95
Fried eggplant, marinated tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and saba
Insalata della CasaUSD 14.95
Hearts of palm, avocado, lemon, tomatoes, and olive oil
Insalata Tre-Colore con GamberiUSD 17.95
Sauteed jumbo gulf shrimp, arugula, raddichio, Belgian endive, tomatoes, balsamic, and shaved parmigiano
Pomodoro e Salmone*USD 16.95
tomatoes, onions, Sicilian cured olives, basil and cucumbers

Paste

Paccheri alla Vodka e SalsicciaUSD 23.95
Fiore's paccheri and crumbled sausage in a vodka sauce with mozzarella and basil
Lumache alla MelanzaneUSD 19.95
spicy tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, basil
Spaghetti con MozzarellaUSD 18.95
Spaghetti with pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, and basil
Risotto del Giorno USD 23.95
Chef's daily preparation

Panini e Piatti

Panino di Pesce*USD 20.95
Battered cod lemon caper aioli, beefsteak tomato and arugula on a brioche bun
Francesca's Smash Burger*USD 16.95
Smashed burger patty, crispy pancetta, calabrian aioli, balsamic cippolini onions, fontina, roasted tomatoes and arugula
Panino con SalsicciaUSD 16.95
Roasted italian sausage, red and yellow peppers, basil, garlic herbs, and pomodoro on a french baguette
Panino con Polpette USD 16.95
Nonna's meatballs, pomodoro, roasted onions, and sweet provolone on French baguette

Contorni

Pasta Aglio e OlioUSD 9.95
with tomatoes and spinach
Sausage and PeppersUSD 9.95
in a tomato sauce
Sautéed ShrimpUSD 10.75
Roasted PotatoesUSD 7.95
Sautéed Mixed VegetablesUSD 8.95
Sautéed SpinachUSD 7.95

What 2,713 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

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Francesca's on Chestnut offers a welcoming atmosphere with "great ambience and food." Guests appreciate the varied menu, "delicious Italian cuisine," and "friendly service." While some note occasional service hiccups, many rave about the memorable dining experiences and "excellent value." It's a "fabulous" choice for both special occasions and casual dining.

2,713 Reviews

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Laura
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant right near Water Tower Place with wonderful food! We will return.
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Rebecca
VIP
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Francesca's was beautifully decorated for the holidays. Food is delicious, and service attentive. Always enjoy a good meal here. The chocolate torte is excellent
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Lovely spot close to the Mile and our hotel but we got stuck by large groups in the lower level which made convo tough. The large groups overshadowed our table of 5 and we had to ask for sweetener 3 times, a server dropped a large plate of glassware by my 10 year old but the spaghetti and meatballs did not disappoint! Pass on the calamari and enjoy Francesca’s on a day when they are not busy.
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Scott
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Our server was terrible. She was extremely inattentive. Her poor service definitely ruined what could’ve been a great birthday celebration for our family.
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Laurie
VIP
Chicago
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our round table in the basement. Very cozy!!
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Jeff
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For a very busy Saturday right before Christmas, service and food was excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was wonderful. Food arrived hot on such a busy night. Even though it was noisy tables are arranged nicely so you can have private conversations.
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Beth
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and loved the ambiance! Very nice dinner!
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Rob
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was impeccable, was a bit disappointed with fried calamari overcooked and hard, the meatballs way too much breading vs meat. Special order of chicken parm. Wife ordered the seafood pasta, too spicy for hee
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Jennifer
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal and ambiance! Loved Jorge & all of the staff!
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FAQs

Francesca's on Chestnut offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 482-8800.

Francesca's on Chestnut is rated 4.5 stars by 2713 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

24 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 80 times today

Order delivery or takeout

200 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

Cross Street
Michigan Ave
Area
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet is offered through The Seneca Boutique Apartments at $16. Metered street parking and parking garages are also available in close proximity.
Public transit
We are accessible via the Chicago red line stop as well as the 151, 145, 146 and 147 Chestnut & Michigan CTA bus stop. The closest L stop is State and Chicago.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/francescas-on-chestnut-gold-coast
Phone number
(312) 482-8800
Catering
Please contact Katherine Woods for questions about catering.<br />(773) 281-3310 ext. 21
Private party facilities
Francesca’s on Chestnut proudly offers special events in our private dining room for business, family & social event for group of 10 to 60. Our philosophy of simple, rustic cooking served in a casual sophisticated trattoria setting translates flawlessly to group dining.
Private party contact
Katherine Woods: (312) 482-8800 ext. 2

Francesca's on Chestnut

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Sautéed Spinach

Spaghetti con Mozzarella

Casarecce alla Boscaiola

Antipasti

Bruschette alla RomanaUSD 10.95

Burrata e AsparagiUSD 15.95

Calamari FrittiUSD 17.75

Carpaccio alla Francesca*USD 16.95

Prosciutto e Rucola*USD 14.95

Polpette della NonnaUSD 14.95

Cozze Rosso o BiancoUSD 17.95

Carciofi FrittiUSD 13.95

Lenticchie e SpinaciUSD 14.95

Insalate

Insalata alla FrancescaUSD 12.95

Insalata Cesare con Pollo*USD 18.95

Eggplant CapreseUSD 13.95

Insalata della CasaUSD 14.95

Insalata Tre-Colore con GamberiUSD 17.95

Pomodoro e Salmone*USD 16.95

Paste

Paccheri alla Vodka e SalsicciaUSD 23.95

Lumache alla MelanzaneUSD 19.95

Spaghetti con MozzarellaUSD 18.95

Risotto del Giorno USD 23.95

Panini e Piatti

Panino di Pesce*USD 20.95

Francesca's Smash Burger*USD 16.95

Panino con SalsicciaUSD 16.95

Panino con Polpette USD 16.95

Contorni

Pasta Aglio e OlioUSD 9.95

Sausage and PeppersUSD 9.95

Sautéed ShrimpUSD 10.75

Roasted PotatoesUSD 7.95

Sautéed Mixed VegetablesUSD 8.95

Sautéed SpinachUSD 7.95

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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