Francesca's Intimo

4.6

1697 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Francesca’s Intimo is located in vibrant downtown Lakeforest. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

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–9:00 pm Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 735-9235
Website
https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-intimo/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Francesca's Intimo offers on and off site catering. Delivery options are available. Please contact our restaurant for more details.
Private party facilities
Semi-private area of the restaurant may be booked for functions.
Private party contact
Shiri Nissim: (847) 735-9235 ext. 2

Location
293 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Neighborhood
Lake Forest
Cross street
Western
Parking details
Parking garage located across the street.
Public transit
UP-N Metra Lake Forest
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 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 - Fri - 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 1,697 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Francesca's Intimo in Lake Forest offers a delightful dining experience with consistently "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the warm, inviting atmosphere and the variety of Italian dishes. While some reviews noted occasional service hiccups and noise levels, the "fantastic meal and service" remain highlights for many patrons.

1,697 Reviews

S
Sharon
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely bday lunch at Francesca's Intimo. Our server was wonderful and explained that we could adapt any of the menu items. We had asked for a round table and request was granted. Also, complimentary bday dessert was provided. Of course we had to order more desserts which were delicious.
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Daniel
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place has excellent food and the service was outstanding. We especially liked the server we had and he kept up with everything on a very busy Christmas evening,
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Michael
VIP
Chicago
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Francesca’s Intimo never disappoints! Christmas Eve Dinner was as yummy and enjoyable as ever! Highly recommend for any occasion or no occasion at all! Bon appetite!
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Amy
VIP
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, very accommodating with dietary restrictions.
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Bern
VIP
Naples
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The venue is very nice and is perfect for a small gathering. The food is delicious, my only knock is that the lunchtime food menu/offering is a bit limited.
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Kris
VIP
Grand Rapids
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Very loud and extremely busy. Service was great food was good. Not a place we will return to for a date night
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Peter
VIP
Chicago
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great, the food and barrata was awesome.
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Doug
VIP
Columbus
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner and experience from the moment we entered until we headed outside. Great food and the service was outstanding. (They even made our 90 year old mother feel special by making sure she could easily get to our seats.)
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KEVIN
Chicago
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
All good as usual..........
Francesca's IntimoResponded on December 11, 2024
Hi Kevin, we appreciate you taking the time to leave a rating and are sorry we did not meet your expectations. Please help us understand what we can do to improve; give us a call us at the restaurant and ask to speak to the General Manager. Thank you.
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Jerry
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cute place with excellent food. Lake Forest is a beautiful spot for us to meet family. We head south and they head north and meet at Francesca’s. I think it will become our go-to spot from now on.
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FAQs

Francesca's Intimo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 735-9235.

Francesca's Intimo is rated 4.6 stars by 1697 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

293 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Additional information

Cross street
Western
Neighborhood
Lake Forest
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking garage located across the street.
Public transit
UP-N Metra Lake Forest
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-intimo/
Phone number
(847) 735-9235
Catering
Francesca's Intimo offers on and off site catering. Delivery options are available. Please contact our restaurant for more details.
Private party facilities
Semi-private area of the restaurant may be booked for functions.
Private party contact
Shiri Nissim: (847) 735-9235 ext. 2

Francesca's Intimo

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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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