Francesca's Famiglia

4.5

1421 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Francesca's Famiglia, nestled in downtown Barrington's quaint shopping district, features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. Simple rustic cooking, friendly service and fair prices make Francesca's an experience to remember!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 277-1027
Website
http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/francescas-famiglia-barrington
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Full service catering options are available. Please contact our restaurant for more details.
Private party facilities
Our family style menu, “Tavoli di Amici” (Table of Friends), encourages an interactive dining experience for groups of 15 to 280 guests. Family-style dining offers you and your guests an eclectic selection of flavors spanning three to five courses.
Private party contact
Andrea Zama: (847) 277-1027 ext. 2

Location
100 East Station Street, Barrington, IL 60010
Neighborhood
Barrington (Township)
Cross street
Hough Street
Parking details
Indoor Heated parking garage conveniently located below our restaurant. There are ample street parking options and other public parking lots within 1 block of the restaurant.
Public transit
Conveniently located within walking distance from the Barrington Metra train stop. Enjoy a quick bite or coctail or a leisurely meal while you wait for train or friends on the train.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Thanksgiving Buffet
Nov 28, 2024 only
Bring your family and join us for a delicious Thanksgiving buffet! From 11am-6pm we will be serving an array of delectable options including turkey, honey glazed spiral ham, artichoke stuffing, Yukon mascarpone mashed potatoes, green beans, brussels sprouts, our signature rigatoni vodka, fresh fruit, a charcuterie board, and a variety of salads. Finish off your meal with our dessert table that includes pumpkin pie and an assortment of pastries. Our Famiglia looks forward to seeing you this Thanksgiving holiday!
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 - Thu - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Fri - 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.

Calamari in Padella$14.75
Sautéed calamari with capers, fresh tomatoes, spinach, chili flakes, garlic, lemon, and olive oil
Spinach Aglio e Olio$6.75
Sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oil
Carpaccio alla Francesca*$14.75
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, and parmigiano

Insalate

Insalata alla Francesca$8.75
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic
Caesar Salad*$7.95
Classic Caesar with roasted peppers and shaved parmesan
Insalata di Asparagi$9.25
Fresh asparagus with tomatoes and blue cheese, dressed with lemon and olive oil

Pizze

Additional Ingredients ($1 each): Italian sausage, black olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, broccoli, eggplant, or zucchini

Pizza Margherita$14.75
Roasted plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella

Paste

Pasta al Pomodoro$15.95
Sautéed in a cherry tomato sauce with garlic and fresh herbs
Pasta Alle Verdure$19.95
Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts in in an herb broth
Pasta Aglio e Olio$14.95
Sautéed with olive oil, fresh garlic, diced tomatoes, and spinach
Pasta all'Arlecchino$26.95
Sautéed with shrimp, sea scallops, manila clams, garlic, and olive oil in a spicy cherry tomato sauce

Secondi

Ask your server for today's gluten friendly specials!

Pollo al Limone$22.95
Sautéed chicken breast in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach
Pollo Siciliana$20.95
Roasted chicken thighs simmered in garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, Castelvetrano olives, oregano, and dates
Salmone alla Fresca$25.95
Grilled salmon with tomatoes, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil and lemon over grilled asparagus

Dolci

Frutta di Sottobosco$8.95
Fresh mixed berries topped with homemade whipped cream
Gelati e Sorbetti$6.95
Ask your server for today's selections

What 1,421 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

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Francesca's Famiglia offers an inviting dining experience with "excellent food and attentive service." The restaurant is praised for its lovely patio seating and delicious brunch options. While some reviews mention noise levels and occasional service delays, the overall ambiance and "delicious meals" make it a valued spot for both everyday dining and special celebrations.

1,421 Reviews

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Michael
Chicago
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Located in downtown Barrington there is plenty of parking but we never found the "underground" parking. Service was excellent and food was great too. We were seated in the "restaurant" area and it is very loud making it difficult to hold a conversation without raised voices. My wife and brother-in-love say that the "bar" area is quieter but I don't know. We will try that next time and there will definitely be a next time.
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rebecca
Chicago
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was great but service was horrible. Received our food all at different times. Multiple requests for simple items.
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Jen
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent overall experience as usual! Great service...amazing food!
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Bev
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Dinner was excellent! Our waiter was attentive but very overworked & restaurant understaffed. He did best he could.
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Barbara
Chicago
236 reviews
vip
4.0
236 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always good food and good service. All our meals were very fresh and great tasting. Joe, our server did not rush us and we had a great visit with friends and lots of wine. A lovely evening.
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Nancy
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Francesca’s never disappoints! Love the variety on the menu!
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linda
Chicago
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was amazing he asked the chef to prepare two of our favorite meals that were not currently on the menu and tolerated our lengthy stay… the food was delicious!
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Diane
Chicago
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We had to go to the bar twice to get drinks. It took over 20 min for waiter to come to our table for the first time. Our food arrived and three of the dishes were lukewarm warm at best. Definitely a disappointment after going there many times.
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Alexis
Chicago
34 reviews
vip
3.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We have dined here before and this time, it was packed (it was a Saturday night at like 6:30pm)! There was little to no room between tables which meant servers and busboys bumping your chair every 2 minutes. It was so loud we could barely hear our server and she couldn’t hear us! I’m happy that they were busy, but removing a few tables to allow walking room for staff would make the experience much better! We will be back, but probably not soon…
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Susan
Chicago
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great service, lively dining room ! Food and drink were fabulous. 🍸🍴
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FAQs

Francesca's Famiglia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 277-1027.

Francesca's Famiglia is rated 4.5 stars by 1421 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

100 East Station Street, Barrington, IL 60010

Additional information

Cross street
Hough Street
Neighborhood
Barrington (Township)
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Indoor Heated parking garage conveniently located below our restaurant. There are ample street parking options and other public parking lots within 1 block of the restaurant.
Public transit
Conveniently located within walking distance from the Barrington Metra train stop. Enjoy a quick bite or coctail or a leisurely meal while you wait for train or friends on the train.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/francescas-famiglia-barrington
Phone number
(847) 277-1027
Catering
Full service catering options are available. Please contact our restaurant for more details.
Private party facilities
Our family style menu, “Tavoli di Amici” (Table of Friends), encourages an interactive dining experience for groups of 15 to 280 guests. Family-style dining offers you and your guests an eclectic selection of flavors spanning three to five courses.
Private party contact
Andrea Zama: (847) 277-1027 ext. 2

Francesca's Famiglia

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Thanksgiving Buffet

Funfetti Cake

Happy Hour

Antipasti

Calamari in Padella$14.75

Spinach Aglio e Olio$6.75

Carpaccio alla Francesca*$14.75

Insalate

Insalata alla Francesca$8.75

Caesar Salad*$7.95

Insalata di Asparagi$9.25

Pizze

Pizza Margherita$14.75

Paste

Pasta al Pomodoro$15.95

Pasta Alle Verdure$19.95

Pasta Aglio e Olio$14.95

Pasta all'Arlecchino$26.95

Secondi

Pollo al Limone$22.95

Pollo Siciliana$20.95

Salmone alla Fresca$25.95

Dolci

Frutta di Sottobosco$8.95

Gelati e Sorbetti$6.95

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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