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Francesca's Vicinato, Palos Park, IL

Francesca's Vicinato

4.8
4.8
1577 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Francesca’s Vicinato is located in vibrant downtown Palos Park. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (708) 671-1600
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Pick-up, delivery and on-site full service catering options available. Contact 708-671-1600 for more information
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca's Vicinato is the perfect place to host your private event! We have rooms that accommodate groups 15-125 for a semi-private or private event or up to 225 with use of the entire restaurant. For inquiries, contact 708-671-1600 or at miafrancesca.com.
  • Private party contact
    Shiri Nissim: (708) 671-1600 ext. 2
  • Area
    Palos Hills
  • Cross Street
    131st St. and La Grange Rd.
  • Parking details
    Ample parking
  • Public transit
    Pace bus stops at La Grange Road and 131st <br />Metra station Palos Park 127th street and Orland Park 143rd street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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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 experience to your reservation to let our staff know and enjoy a full-size cake filled with deliciousness! PLEASE NOTE: A $40 PAYMENT WILL BE DUE AT THE TIME OF YOUR RESERVATION. ALL CAKES MUST BE ORDERED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE.

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 4:00 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.

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What 1,577 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Child-friendly

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's Vicinato offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding service" and consistently delicious food. Known for its warm, friendly staff and delectable menu, it's a neighborhood gem and a top choice for celebrations. While it can get busy and noisy, its varied menu caters to all tastes, making it a must-visit.

1,577 Reviews
  1. Jeffrey

    Chicago

    327 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    327 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant. Chef seems to be pretty talented as preparations always appear well thought out and delicious. Service is great.

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  2. Chuck

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and spectacular food. Great place to celebrate a special meal. We'll be back!

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  3. CAROLYN

    Chicago

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic again! Loved the delicious pasta and fantastic Riesling! Nice Rigatoni Vodka! Miguel P was great and helpful !
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded on 13 November 2024
    Thanks for the feedback, Carolyn! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our pasta and Riesling yet again. It's always a pleasure to serve you, so thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We're glad you found our service helpful and our staff friendly. We look forward to welcoming you back to Francesca's Vicinato soon. Cheers! - The Management Team

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  4. Tina

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal and the service was amazing. The food is delicious and you can tell the restaurant really cares about you having a good experience.
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded on 11 November 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, Tina! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great meal and the service by Faith was amazing. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food and found our efforts to make your experience enjoyable. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon at Francesca's Vicinato.

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  5. CAROLYN

    Chicago

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic staff! Food and cocktails are AMAZING! Loved it all!
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded on 7 November 2024
    Thanks for the review, Carolyn We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and cocktails, and found our staff fantastic. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon! - Vicinato Management

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  6. Robert

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone at Francesca's Vicinato is so friendly and accommodating. especially Glenda the manager, Tacho the waiter and Juan the service attendant, They are all so nice and provide great service. My wife and I go there often and we keep coming back because of the staff and the excellent food.
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded on 7 November 2024
    Thanks for the review, Robert! We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife have consistently enjoyed your visits to Francesca's Vicinato. It's wonderful to know that our friendly and accommodating team has contributed to your frequent visits. We're also glad you enjoyed our food. Your kind words are truly appreciated. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, Glenda General Manager

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  7. George J

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had 2 out of town guests, asked for a special table, and the request was honored by the Reception Staff. This kind gesture began what was a wonderful, memorable evening. Server was excellent, and the food was superb. Thank you ALL for this delightful experience!
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded on 7 November 2024
    Hello George! Thanks for visiting us at Francesca's Vicinato! We're thrilled to hear that you and your guests had a memorable evening. It's great to know that the kind request for a special table by our staff was appreciated. We're glad that the service and food met your expectations. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  8. Leah

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was very accommodating and friendly and the food was excellent.

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  9. Midge

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best waitress I've had anywhere in a long time. Friendly, considerate, thoughtful. Food was ok, had Bruschetta and lemon chicken. We enjoyed and had a nice dinner. Ambiance good. Super crowded by the time we left.
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded on 31 October 2024
    Hi Midge, We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at Francesca's Vicinato! It's great to know that our staff (Lauren B.) made you feel welcomed and appreciated. Sorry to hear that the lemon chicken and bruschetta missed the mark but you feedback is important and will be addressed with the Chef. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team

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  10. Carol

    Chicago

    140 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    140 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cullen took fantastic care of us. We decided to share some appetizers for lunch. We enjoyed Calamari Fritti, Bruschette, Nonna's Meatballs and the Italian chopped salad. We also had a bottle of Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay. Everything was delicious. Cullen brought a great surprise, with a lit candle, to celebrate my friend's birthday. That also was very tasty! We enjoy coming here because the food is delicious, the service is great, and they do not push you out the door. We got to enjoy the meal and chat at our leisure.
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded on 31 October 2024
    Hello Carol, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Francesca's Vicinato. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our diverse menu and found the food delicious. It's always a pleasure to provide a memorable dining experience, and we're glad we could make your friend's birthday special. We appreciate your positive feedback about our service and ambiance. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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FAQs

Francesca's Vicinato offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 671-1600.

Francesca's Vicinato is rated 4.8 stars by 1577 OpenTable diners.

Francesca's Vicinato does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 27 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Francesca's Vicinato

12960 South LaGrange Rd., Palos Park, IL 60464

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    131st St. and La Grange Rd.
  • Area
    Palos Hills
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample parking
  • Public transit
    Pace bus stops at La Grange Road and 131st Metra station Palos Park 127th street and Orland Park 143rd street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (708) 671-1600
  • Catering
    Pick-up, delivery and on-site full service catering options available. Contact 708-671-1600 for more information
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca's Vicinato is the perfect place to host your private event! We have rooms that accommodate groups 15-125 for a semi-private or private event or up to 225 with use of the entire restaurant. For inquiries, contact 708-671-1600 or at miafrancesca.com.
  • Private party contact
    Shiri Nissim: (708) 671-1600 ext. 2
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