Francesca's on Chestnut

4.5

2669 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 86 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for business meals

Francesca's Family of Restaurants has opened its doors in 2009 on Chestnut Street in Chicago's famous Gold Coast neighborhood. The restaurant brings Mia Francesca's famous rustic, Italian cuisine to the 150-seat space.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 482-8800
Website
http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/francescas-on-chestnut-gold-coast
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please contact Katherine Woods for questions about catering.<br />(773) 281-3310 ext. 21
Private party facilities
Francesca’s on Chestnut proudly offers special events in our private dining room for business, family & social event for group of 10 to 60. Our philosophy of simple, rustic cooking served in a casual sophisticated trattoria setting translates flawlessly to group dining.
Private party contact
Katherine Woods: (312) 482-8800 ext. 2

Location
200 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Neighborhood
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Cross street
Michigan Ave
Parking details
Valet is offered through The Seneca Boutique Apartments at $16. Metered street parking and parking garages are also available in close proximity.
Public transit
We are accessible via the Chicago red line stop as well as the 151, 145, 146 and 147 Chestnut & Michigan CTA bus stop. <br /><br />The closest L stop is State and Chicago.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Thanksgiving on Chestnut!
Nov 28, 2024 only
This Thanksgiving, let us do the cooking! Join us for a delightful Thanksgiving meal that brings the warmth of home right to your table. 🦃 Thanksgiving Dinner Special Indulge in a traditional feast featuring: Roast Turkey with savory stuffing and whipped potatoes Butternut squash soup Spinach salad Sweet potato ravioli Green bean casserole Roasted brussel sprouts Pumpkin cheesecake

Popular dishes

Bruschette alla Romana$10.95
Garlic toast with marinated tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella
Burrata e Asparagi$15.95
Burrata, grilled asparagus, crispy prosciutto, marcona almonds, and sicilian olive oil
Calamari Fritti$17.75
Crispy calamari with marinara
Carpaccio alla Francesca*$16.95
Thinly-sliced raw NY strip capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, lemon, olive oil, and parmigiano
Prosciutto e Rucola*$14.95
Prosciutto di parma, arugula, aged balsamic, lemon, and parmigiano
Polpette della Nonna$14.95
Homemade beef and pork meatballs in pomodoro sauce, seasoned ricotta, toasted ciabatta
Cozze Rosso o Bianco$17.95
PEI mussels with a choice of marinara & herbs OR white wine sauce, with spinach and tomatoes. Served with ciabatta
Carciofi Fritti$13.95
Crispy artichokes and calabrian chili aioli
Lenticchie e Spinaci$14.95
Braised lentils, wilted spinach, and goat cheese

Insalate

Insalata alla Francesca$12.95
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with peapods, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers with crumbled blue cheese, lemon, and balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata Cesare con Pollo*$18.95
Romaine toasted in classic caesar dressing with grilled chicken breast, garlic croutons and parmigiano
Eggplant Caprese$13.95
Fried eggplant, marinated tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and saba
Insalata della Casa$14.95
Hearts of palm, avocado, lemon, tomatoes, and olive oil
Insalata Tre-Colore con Gamberi$17.95
Sauteed jumbo gulf shrimp, arugula, raddichio, Belgian endive, tomatoes, balsamic, and shaved parmigiano
Pomodoro e Salmone*$16.95
tomatoes, onions, Sicilian cured olives, basil and cucumbers

Paste

Paccheri alla Vodka e Salsiccia$23.95
Fiore's paccheri and crumbled sausage in a vodka sauce with mozzarella and basil
Lumache alla Melanzane$19.95
spicy tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, basil
Spaghetti con Mozzarella$18.95
Spaghetti with pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, and basil
Risotto del Giorno $23.95
Chef's daily preparation

Panini e Piatti

Panino di Pesce*$20.95
Battered cod lemon caper aioli, beefsteak tomato and arugula on a brioche bun
Francesca's Smash Burger*$16.95
Smashed burger patty, crispy pancetta, calabrian aioli, balsamic cippolini onions, fontina, roasted tomatoes and arugula
Panino con Salsiccia$16.95
Roasted italian sausage, red and yellow peppers, basil, garlic herbs, and pomodoro on a french baguette
Panino con Polpette $16.95
Nonna's meatballs, pomodoro, roasted onions, and sweet provolone on French baguette

Contorni

Pasta Aglio e Olio$9.95
with tomatoes and spinach
Sausage and Peppers$9.95
in a tomato sauce
Sautéed Shrimp$10.75
Roasted Potatoes$7.95
Sautéed Mixed Vegetables$8.95
Sautéed Spinach$7.95

What 2,669 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
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Francesca's on Chestnut offers a delightful dining experience with "great food, great service, great ambience," making it a favorite for both locals and visitors. Known for its "delicious" Tuscan cuisine, the restaurant provides a warm, welcoming atmosphere, perfect for any occasion. Despite occasional noise, it's a "neighborhood gem" with attentive staff and memorable meals.

2,670 Reviews

M
Maureen
Chicago
86 reviews
vip
5.0
86 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for a Happy Hour on Friday evening. Nice selections on the HH menu. Decent portions. Two of us shared the bruschetta, spaghetti and Caesar salad. And had room left for the chocolate cake. Yum! The place wasn’t crowded when we got there but was filling up by 6:15. I guess the noise level would go up then but it was nice and conversation friendly when we were there.
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Dan
Raleigh
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great pasta, great service and a very fine restaurant.
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Shawn
Chicago
88 reviews
vip
3.0
88 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was a disappointment. Used to love Francesca’s, but won’t be back for a long time, if at all.
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Susan
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent. They make their own pasta on some items. Great prices compared to other restaurants in the area.
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Dan
Chicago
99 reviews
vip
5.0
99 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Welcomed with joy, we were taken to our favorite table. We went with one old favorite and one new choice from the menu (the pork chop) and were pleased with both: the pork chop was large but tender and full of flavor. Service was excellent, with beverage refills right on time and everyone was cheerful from arrival to departure (staff, other diners, and both of us.) All stars all around!
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Cheryl
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Ben on Friday night was the best. Very nice and accommodating. Food is always good at Francesca’s. It was very busy on a Friday night so it was a little noisy but to be expected.
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Noel
Northern MI
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Mia Francesca was noisy, the food was okay but nothing spectacular. Service was solid.
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kelly
Chicago
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My husband and I chose Francesca‘s for our anniversary dinner. It was a delightful evening. Very busy for a Thursday, which is always a good sign. We had an excellent waitress by the name of Titane. A fabulous dinner and a fabulous time.
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ToddP
Greater Boston
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been to the N Clark location of Mia Francesca but hadn’t yet tried this one. It was excellent all around. Ben, our server, knew the menu well and took good care of us. Portion sizes were good and the quality very high. Will definitely return.
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John
Naples
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
High volume/table turn restaurant. Tables are quite close together - our chairs were frequently bumped by servers and other guests. Our server was pleasant and attentive. Food quality was acceptable, but not memorable. The beef carpaccio lacked flavor. Meatballs did not seem homemade. Chicken parm and bolognese were enjoyed by my family. The lemon chicken was fine, but the spinach that came with it was overwhelmingly loaded with garlic. My glass of red wine was clearly from a bottle opened a few days prior. I expect the vast majority of diners are from out of town - tourists, parents visiting college students, etc. Decent food, fair prices, nothing special. And very loud - doesn’t bother me much, but good to be aware.
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FAQs

Francesca's on Chestnut offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 482-8800.

Francesca's on Chestnut is rated 4.5 stars by 2669 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 86 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

200 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

Cross street
Michigan Ave
Neighborhood
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet is offered through The Seneca Boutique Apartments at $16. Metered street parking and parking garages are also available in close proximity.
Public transit
We are accessible via the Chicago red line stop as well as the 151, 145, 146 and 147 Chestnut & Michigan CTA bus stop. The closest L stop is State and Chicago.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/francescas-on-chestnut-gold-coast
Phone number
(312) 482-8800
Catering
Please contact Katherine Woods for questions about catering.<br />(773) 281-3310 ext. 21
Private party facilities
Francesca’s on Chestnut proudly offers special events in our private dining room for business, family & social event for group of 10 to 60. Our philosophy of simple, rustic cooking served in a casual sophisticated trattoria setting translates flawlessly to group dining.
Private party contact
Katherine Woods: (312) 482-8800 ext. 2

Francesca's on Chestnut

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Thanksgiving on Chestnut!

Sautéed Spinach

Spaghetti con Mozzarella

Casarecce alla Boscaiola

Antipasti

Bruschette alla Romana$10.95

Burrata e Asparagi$15.95

Calamari Fritti$17.75

Carpaccio alla Francesca*$16.95

Prosciutto e Rucola*$14.95

Polpette della Nonna$14.95

Cozze Rosso o Bianco$17.95

Carciofi Fritti$13.95

Lenticchie e Spinaci$14.95

Insalate

Insalata alla Francesca$12.95

Insalata Cesare con Pollo*$18.95

Eggplant Caprese$13.95

Insalata della Casa$14.95

Insalata Tre-Colore con Gamberi$17.95

Pomodoro e Salmone*$16.95

Paste

Paccheri alla Vodka e Salsiccia$23.95

Lumache alla Melanzane$19.95

Spaghetti con Mozzarella$18.95

Risotto del Giorno $23.95

Panini e Piatti

Panino di Pesce*$20.95

Francesca's Smash Burger*$16.95

Panino con Salsiccia$16.95

Panino con Polpette $16.95

Contorni

Pasta Aglio e Olio$9.95

Sausage and Peppers$9.95

Sautéed Shrimp$10.75

Roasted Potatoes$7.95

Sautéed Mixed Vegetables$8.95

Sautéed Spinach$7.95

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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