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Franco's Ristorante, Chicago, IL

Franco's Ristorante

4.9 (681)
$30 and under
Italian
300 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616-4963

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
If your preferred time is unavailable please call for possible openings.

Franco's Ristorante is the perfect combination of old world Italian classics and your new favorite pasta dishes. We've been around for over 27 years and have perfected our craft. Some of our most famous dishes include whipped ricotta tuffo, sausage and peppers, eggplant parmigiana and gnocchi.

Our great food and atmosphere helped us earn the honor of being named the Chicago Reader's 2016 "best place for a cheap date" and "best local restaurant."

You will be wowed when you step inside our bright, airy and modern restaurant. You can enjoy a drink at our new marble-topped bar or cozy up to tables with bright red-leather chairs and banquettes in the dining room. In the summer we are happy to offer outdoor seating that allows dogs.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Monday - Thursday: 11am - 9pm Friday: 11am-10pm Saturday: 4:00pm-10:00pm Sunday: 3:00pm-9:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Let Franco's Ristorante bring your favorite dishes to you! Contact us to discuss our custom catering packages.
  • Private party facilities
    Franco's Ristorante is the perfect place to host your next private event. Book Franco's for birthdays, anniversary parties, bridal showers, engagement parties, Christenings and holiday parties.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Bridgeport
  • Cross Street
    31st and Princeton Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Redline: Sox/35thGreenline: 35th-Bronzeville-IIT
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

What 681 people are saying

Franco's Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Best Value

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Italian

  • Chicago

    Best Overall

  • Chicago

    Best Value

  • Chicago

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Chicago

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Franco's Ristorante offers an authentic "old Italian feel" with "fantastic food all around." This "neighborhood gem" is celebrated for its "amazing service" and "delicious menu," featuring favorites like sausage and peppers. The atmosphere is "quaint and family feel," making it perfect for casual outings. "Always a great night out" at Franco's!
681 Reviews
  1. Pam

    Pittsburgh / Western PA1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food all around. Great old Italian feel.

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  2. Timothy VIP

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great atmosphere, great service!Loved it!

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  3. Kim VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth174 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Franco's is always spot on. Sausage and peppers are the best there. Love them. Had the gnocchi with Nonna's gravy and a meatball, so delicious. 2 other friends had pasta also! I love, love this neighborhood spot. Staff amazing and friendly. I go as often as I can!

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  4. Eduardo

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great night out at Franco’s. Very attentive staff, easy to talk to and very efficient. Food is amazing. I always feel welcome.

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  5. Robin VIP

    Chicago / Illinois27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Old school Italian. No frills. No pretense. Just amazing food. Great place to have dinner before or after hitting the Bridgeport art scene.

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  6. Oscar VIP

    Chicago / Illinois57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the sausage and Peppers for an appetizer and it is always good. This is a go to dish. We also had an orange chicken that was not too overly flavored or sweet. We also had the lamb chops that came out with about 6 bones and was great with the spinach and potatoes. We were so full from dinner that we didn’t have room for dessert but we will next time. This is a Chicago classic with great service and wine selection! We will be back soon.

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  7. Axel

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New Favorite Spot for Italian Food on the south side of Chicago and of course my local neighborhood. They made a small gesture on my wife’s birthday on short notice which was perfect. 10/10 food and drinks must try tortellini carbonara

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  8. Christopher

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was awesome!! Been here a couple of times and it really has been amazing every time.

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  9. Alan

    Baltimore / Maryland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had four different meals and all were fantastic. One of the specials was swordfish and I loved it. The other three dinners were also great. Waitress was wonderful and the wine list was very good.

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  10. Roseann

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing menu and staff. Great selection of drinks as well. Staff is awesome and we love revisiting!

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FAQs

Franco's Ristorante offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Franco's Ristorante also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 225-9566.

Franco's Ristorante is rated 4.9 stars by 681 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
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Franco's Ristorante

300 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616-4963

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    31st and Princeton Ave.
  • Area
    Bridgeport
  • Hours of Operation
    Monday - Thursday: 11am - 9pm Friday: 11am-10pm Saturday: 4:00pm-10:00pm Sunday: 3:00pm-9:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Redline: Sox/35thGreenline: 35th-Bronzeville-IIT
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Let Franco's Ristorante bring your favorite dishes to you! Contact us to discuss our custom catering packages.
  • Private party facilities
    Franco's Ristorante is the perfect place to host your next private event. Book Franco's for birthdays, anniversary parties, bridal showers, engagement parties, Christenings and holiday parties.
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