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La Sorella di Francesca, Naperville, IL

La Sorella di Francesca

4.7
4.7
2536 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
La Sorella di Francesca is located in the heart of Downtown Naperville. "YOU CAN’T PICK YOUR FAMILY, BUT YOU CAN JOIN OURS FOR THE NIGHT!" Sit down to the flavors of an authentic trattoria, where the chatter of friends and family welcomes you in, and the warmth of Italian hospitality invites you to stay and indulge.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (630) 961-2706
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    For information on catering and private events, please contact our Event Sales Manager, Mike Wrobel at 708.712.4958.
  • Private party facilities
    La Sorella's philosophy of simple, rustic cooking - served in a casual sophisticated dining atmosphere - is one that we proudly carry over to event planning. We have everything you need to make your party a success.
  • Private party contact
    Shiri Nissim: (630) 961-2706 ext. 2
  • Neighborhood
    Naperville
  • Cross street
    Washington
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available. Recommended to park one block north on Van Buren in the 5 level parking garage. There is also a 3 level garage located on the opposite side of Washington off of Jefferson Ave.
  • Public transit
    Five minute walk from the Downtown Naperville Train Station.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, 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 - Thu - 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.

    Happy Hour Photo

What 2,536 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Sorella di Francesca in Naperville impresses with its "consistently delicious" food and "excellent service." The vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff make it a favorite for special occasions. Guests rave about dishes like the Chilean sea bass, while servers like Aurelio and Liz are celebrated for their warmth. A "Naperville treasure."

2,536 Reviews
  1. Katherine

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and the atmosphere was cozy and comfortable on a very cold night. Staff was attentive as well!

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  2. Rod

    VIP

    Chicago

    688 reviews

    5.0

    688 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat 6:30pm seated promptly, friendly front staff. Delicious specials and attentive service from our waitress Margeaux. Wonderful dining experience.

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  3. Melissa

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love La Sorella di Francesca! We go here often and the food is always amazing! Also the service and atmosphere are always top tier! By far one of our favorite restaurants. Keep up the good work! :)

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  4. Cassie

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been here several times with my family and it has become one of our favorite restaurants! The food is always superb every time we come! Pasta is cooked al dente and the sauces have the best flavor. We also love the Tiramisu. The atmosphere is also really cozy and inviting! Service is also always very good. We usually have the same waitress and she’s very friendly every time. Highly recommend!

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  5. Notcookingtonight

    VIP

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had another great dinner at La Sorella! Got an extra treat this time as the manager scared some of his homemade limoncello with us after our meal!
    La Sorella di FrancescaResponded 7 days ago
    love the Handle!! "Notcookingtonight" we also do the shopping, cook for you... and do the dishes... thats how we roll at La Sorella... Our team really appreciates the recognition for a job well done... thanks for sharing this with others... and Now you are a charter member of the limoncello Love club!! see you again soon Salute!! Donny G GM

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  6. Bill

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    81 reviews

    5.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top favorites in Naperville. Always a great meal and excellent service.
    La Sorella di FrancescaResponded 4 days ago
    Bill, Thank you so very much for taking the time to give La Sorella a Great review... our team appreciates you sharing this with others and your continued loyalty.. we all hope to see you very soon Donny G GM

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  7. David

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had dinner here with our daughter and son-in-law on a Saturday night. The ambience is fantastic in the old brownstone building. Our waitress, Margo, was wonderful. Very attentive without being overbearing. I had the linguine agli scampi. It was flavorful and served at the perfect temperature. All in all a great experience, and we’ll be back soon.
    La Sorella di FrancescaResponded 7 days ago
    David, we would like to thank you on behalf of Margeaux and our La Sorella team for sharing this great experience with others, its our mission to insure our guests leave happy... and Margeaux is one of the Best at this.. we hope to see you soon Donny G GM

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  8. Kristina

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, great ambience, wonderful service.
    La Sorella di FrancescaResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you Kristina, for your positive review and your favorable comments you're the best! we hope we can meet again soon Donny G GM

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  9. Jim

    VIP

    Chicago

    88 reviews

    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was wonderful, service by Liz great! Couldn’t ask for any better. Our favorite restaurant, server, and food!!

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  10. Maureen

    VIP

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great! Food, service, atmosphere! Valet parking would be amazing tho!
    La Sorella di FrancescaResponded 7 days ago
    Maureen, we know you are a loyal SHH customer and its really nice of you to express your sentiments to others... even if we get crazy busy because of it you will always have the VIP seating, we all thank you, and it is a true pleasure to serve you and your husband, we appreciate you! and you are a Charter Member of the Limoncello Love Club!!! Donny G GM and the La Sorella Team

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FAQs

La Sorella di Francesca offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (630) 961-2706.

La Sorella di Francesca is rated 4.7 stars by 2536 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Sorella di Francesca

18 W. Jefferson, Naperville, IL 60540

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Washington
  • Neighborhood
    Naperville
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available. Recommended to park one block north on Van Buren in the 5 level parking garage. There is also a 3 level garage located on the opposite side of Washington off of Jefferson Ave.
  • Public transit
    Five minute walk from the Downtown Naperville Train Station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (630) 961-2706
  • Catering
    For information on catering and private events, please contact our Event Sales Manager, Mike Wrobel at 708.712.4958.
  • Private party facilities
    La Sorella's philosophy of simple, rustic cooking - served in a casual sophisticated dining atmosphere - is one that we proudly carry over to event planning. We have everything you need to make your party a success.
  • Private party contact
    Shiri Nissim: (630) 961-2706 ext. 2
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