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Franco's Ristorante, Chicago, IL

Franco's Ristorante

4.8
4.8
651 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
If your preferred time is unavailable please call for possible openings.

Franco's Ristorante is the perfect combination of old world Italian classics and your new favorite pasta dishes. We've been around for over 27 years and have perfected our craft. Some of our most famous dishes include whipped ricotta tuffo, sausage and peppers, eggplant parmigiana and gnocchi.

Our great food and atmosphere helped us earn the honor of being named the Chicago Reader's 2016 "best place for a cheap date" and "best local restaurant."

You will be wowed when you step inside our bright, airy and modern restaurant. You can enjoy a drink at our new marble-topped bar or cozy up to tables with bright red-leather chairs and banquettes in the dining room. In the summer we are happy to offer outdoor seating that allows dogs.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Monday - Thursday: 11am - 9pm Friday: 11am-10pm Saturday: 4:00pm-10:00pm Sunday: 3:00pm-9:00pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 225-9566
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Let Franco's Ristorante bring your favorite dishes to you! Contact us to discuss our custom catering packages.
  • Private party facilities
    Franco's Ristorante is the perfect place to host your next private event. Book Franco's for birthdays, anniversary parties, bridal showers, engagement parties, Christenings and holiday parties.
  • Area
    Bridgeport
  • Cross Street
    31st and Princeton Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Redline: Sox/35th<br />Greenline: 35th-Bronzeville-IIT
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

What 651 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Franco's Ristorante in Chicago offers a delightful Italian dining experience that consistently impresses with its "great food" and "excellent service." Known for its charming ambiance and "traditional Italian" dishes, it remains a favorite for both locals and visitors. Guests rave about the specials, friendly staff, and reasonable prices.

651 Reviews
  1. Sean

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVELY! LOVELY! LOVELY! LOVELY! LOVELY! LOVELY! LOVELY!

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  2. Grant

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was great! We had a really good time. Love everything about Franco’s except for one thing. There was a piece of metal wire in one of the entrees we ordered. But the wait staff was very kind to take away that disk and make a new one for us.

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  3. Debra

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite Italian place in Chicago! It's cozy & the food is always great. The service is always quick & friendly. I live in the suburbs, but every time I'm anywhere near Bridgeport, I stop in.

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  4. Katiria

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great !!! I loved the food !! Delicious!! The service is great !! 5 stars to all aspects

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  5. Ella

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been there twice, once for a full meal and once for drinks and an appetizer. Both times the food and service were amazing. I have gone to IIT for 4 years now and wish I went to this place earlier. It is a place where I will go for more of a special occasion considering the budget of a college kid, but it is 100% worth it.

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  6. Polly

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot! We had a reservation and arrived about 30 minutes early. By the time we used the restroom they had a table for us. We are not big eaters so we split a salad and entree. Got to add the yummy chocolate cake that way! Everything was delicious!

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  7. Kat

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our corner back table and appreciated our server’s attentiveness and speed.

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  8. Shane

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant in Bridgeport. We’ll be back.

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  9. David Thomas

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Don’t hesitate to go and experience a true Italian experience. The service was spot on, the food was traditional Italian and the server made the menu flexible for our taste. The prices are perfect for this neighborhood find and I would encourage out of town guest to experience the Franco experience.

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  10. Ross

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This has been our neighborhood spot for many years and it never disappoints. Just an old-school local Italian restaurant with pictures of Bridgeport politicians on the wall and Sinatra playing in the background.

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FAQs

Franco's Ristorante offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Franco's Ristorante also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 225-9566.

Franco's Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 651 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Franco's Ristorante

300 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616-4963

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    31st and Princeton Ave.
  • Area
    Bridgeport
  • Hours of Operation
    Monday - Thursday: 11am - 9pm Friday: 11am-10pm Saturday: 4:00pm-10:00pm Sunday: 3:00pm-9:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Redline: Sox/35thGreenline: 35th-Bronzeville-IIT
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 225-9566
  • Catering
    Let Franco&#39;s Ristorante bring your favorite dishes to you! Contact us to discuss our custom catering packages.
  • Private party facilities
    Franco's Ristorante is the perfect place to host your next private event. Book Franco's for birthdays, anniversary parties, bridal showers, engagement parties, Christenings and holiday parties.
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