Francesca - Lincolnwood

4.5 (510)

$30 and under

Italian

4436 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

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2 people

Jul 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Lively

Mia Francesca features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. It was one of the first restaurants in Chicago to encourage the lively art of dining with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, simple, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

Waiting for a table at the beautiful antique bar is part of the charm of Mia Francesca. The plush upstairs dining room and lounge can be reserved for private events, as can the more intimate coach house tucked away behind the restaurant. In the summer, al fresco dining is also available on a charming cobblestone terrace.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 262-4900
Website
https://www.davantienoteca.com/lincolnwood-il/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
4436 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Neighbourhood
Lincolnwood
Cross Street
Enter free garage from Touhy, walk toward Lincoln, turn right to front door
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 510 people are saying

Francesca - Lincolnwood reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Francesca - Lincolnwood dazzles with its "wonderful food" and "exceptional service," creating a delightful dining experience. The ambiance is "lively and modern," making it a great spot for gatherings. While some mention noise and service inconsistencies, the delectable menu and attentive staff, especially manager Paisley, ensure memorable visits.

510 Reviews

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Alan VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding Italian food with superb selections and excellent service
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Bobby VIP
Chicago / Illinois60 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is really nice and pretty decor .. The food was delicious!!
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Paul VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth12 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Meg was our server. She was wonderful. And the rest of the staff was attentive to our every need. It was a wonderful evening. We had appetizers, a main course and blueberry, rhubarb cobbler. Pasta was great. We will be back.
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Darla
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The food was very good. Our server, however, was so hyper, it was hard to even communicate with him. NOT fine dining experience for sure, but not worthy of a diner even. The “music” continues to be merely a pounding sound, not an addition to ambience as it should be.
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John VIP
Chicago / Illinois15 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jeff was a great Server as my five guests were from LA and had never been to a Francescas. They were very impressed with the service, setting and of course the food. We ran into a snag as the wine decanter was of light glass and as it was moved across our table it struck a light fixture on the table and broke and wine went everywhere. Staff was quickly on the accident and replaced our wine at no cost. My guests enjoyed each of their entrees and indicated they wanted to come back and try other Francesca locations.
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scott
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service, food and ambiance was highly rated. Don’t miss this wonderful restaurant with free parking.
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adrienne VIP
Southwest Florida11 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Service was awful! It wasn't that busy, we were outside & the wait staff was slow, we had to find him, uninterested and inefficient! We were handed off to another who wasn't much better. We had to grab someone to clear our appetizers, and then ask for our entrees which were placed on another table while our table was cleared. Dessert was served while bread and some entree dishes were still on the table. Ice cream was melted. Won't go back
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Andree VIP
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, food, ambience. Been here many times. A local favorite
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Judith VIP
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious , ambiance terrific and wait staff professional. Special kudos to Paisley, the assistant manager! She welcomed us with a smile and was so very gracious the entire evening and made us feel so comfortable. We will be back!!!
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Brian
Chicago / Illinois11 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We've been a few times but are often surprised at how uneven the service is. Each time we've been, staff have outnumbered the guests, but for some reason it often takes a while for your drinks or food to arrive. Everyone is exceedingly nice, it's just strange how long it takes to get anything. The food is good, but overall the restaurant doesn't recapture the spirit of the other Francesca's locations we've visited.
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Francesca - Lincolnwood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 262-4900.

Francesca - Lincolnwood is rated 4.5 stars by 510 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 18 times today

4436 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Enter free garage from Touhy, walk toward Lincoln, turn right to front door
Neighbourhood
Lincolnwood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.davantienoteca.com/lincolnwood-il/
Phone number
(847) 262-4900

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