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Francesca's Amici, Elmhurst, IL

Francesca's Amici

4.6 (1448)
$30 and under
Italian
174 North York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Francesca’s Amici is located in vibrant downtown Elmhurst. The menu features zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please contact our Event Sales Manager for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca’s Amici also offers private and semi-private dining rooms that can accommodate up to 100 guests for seated meals, and 125 guests for cocktail parties.
  • Neighborhood
    Elmhurst
  • Cross street
    York Road and 2nd Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    Francesca's Amici is three blocks away from the Elmhurst Metra Train stop.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 11:30 AM - 3:00 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.

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What 1,448 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's Amici provides a delightful dining experience with "super friendly staff" and "exceptional cocktails." It's perfect for special occasions, with a "super nice atmosphere" and "delicious Italian food." Guests appreciate the variety in the menu, including the standout "Sofia Loren" cocktail and the beloved carrot cake.
1,448 Reviews
  1. JoAnn VIP

    Chicago / Illinois25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Stellar service, and top-notch food. My husband had the flounder and I had the salmon. Both dishes were unique and flavorful. And the bread was delicious too!!
    Francesca's AmiciResponded 3 days ago
    Hello JoAnn, Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our unique dishes and found the service to be top-notch. It's great to know that our flounder and salmon hit the mark for you both. We're also glad to know that you enjoyed the bread as well! We strive to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests, and your feedback is a testament to that. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon. Kindest regards, Keith Puralewski General Manager

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  2. Felicia

    Chicago / Illinois13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food - service is superb, and staff is upbeat and helpful!
    Francesca's AmiciResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Felicia, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Francesca's Amici! It's wonderful to know that our food and service met your expectations. We're also glad that our staff's positivity added to your positive experience. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon. Kindest regards, Keith Puralewski General Manager

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  3. Catherine VIP

    Chicago / Illinois12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Francesca Amici consistently meets our expectations but this lunch meal was exceptional. The calamari appetizer was fried to perfection and the bruschetta with spinach and fresh mozzarella was sprinkled with a delicious oil/balsamic glaze. The Italian chopped salad was very fresh (didn't have that "bagged" lettuce taste or limp consistency). And the entrees of lasagna and rigatoni vodka did not disappoint either. We ended the meal with some gelato filled profiteroles, the shells were freshly made and the gelato tasted homemade...so good! The service, as always, was excellent, the servers very attentive but not obtrusive. Highly recommend Francesca Amici!!
    Francesca's AmiciResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, Catherine! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your lunch at Francesca's Amici. It's great to know that our fried calamari appetizer, bruschetta with spinach and fresh mozzarella, lasagna, and rigatoni vodka hit the mark for you. We're also glad to hear that our Italian salad and lasagna didn't disappoint. We're glad you loved the freshness of our Italian salad and the homemade taste of our gelato. We're glad our service was excellent and our servers were attentive but not overbearing. We appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to serving you again soon! Kindest regards, Keith Puralewski General Manager

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  4. Daniela VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, very nice experience. Super friendly staff, quick service, exceptional cocktails and great food. Great place for special dinners, group celebrations or a happy hour at the bar (super nice atmosphere with a view of downtown Elmhurst).
    Francesca's AmiciResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Daniela, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Francesca's Amici. It's wonderful to know that our cocktails, food, and friendly staff added to your overall satisfaction. We're also glad that you appreciated the atmosphere and found our place for special occasions and happy hours to be a great spot. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience! Kindest regards, Keith Puralewski General Manager

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  5. Mary VIP

    Chicago / Illinois28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious food and great service! It’s one of my favorite restaurants in the area. Love that they change it up with great specials. And you can’t beat Tuesday night 50% off bottles of wine under $75.
    Francesca's AmiciResponded on June 15, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Mary! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy your meals and our service at Francesca's Amici. It's wonderful to know that our variety of offerings keep you coming back. We're also glad you appreciate our Tuesday night specials and happy we could offer your wine discounts. Looking forward to your next visit. Thanks again! Keith R. Puralewski General Manager

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  6. Jo Ann VIP

    Chicago / Illinois33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On the spur of the moment I chose Francesca Amici to meet my daughter for dinner. The restaurant offered outdoor dining that was attractively decorated with potted plants. Inside, the restaurant was cool and inviting. I was able to take in the atmosphere while waiting for my daughter. I was promptly presented with menus and a list of the specials. I ordered a refreshing lemoncello cocktail and was serve warm bread. The menu was well rounded and we order a beet appetizer, chopped Italian salad and roasted rosemary chicken. For dessert we order the blueberry crumble with vanilla gelato ice cream. It was a wonderful meal.

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  7. RONALD VIP

    Chicago / Illinois31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Gave ambiance a very good, only because there was a table of 2 couples next to us who were WAY too loud with schrill voices. Not the restaurant's fault, but the fact remains it did effect our experience. We already ordered our appetizer so it was a little difficult to move or ask the table to quiet down. If we get a similar experience there again, we may have to be more discerning when seated.
    Francesca's AmiciResponded on May 26, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, RONALD! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance at Francesca's Amici. We take your comments about the noise level seriously and will certainly address this with our team. We strive to create a comfortable dining environment for all our guests, and your feedback helps us do that. We hope to welcome you back soon, knowing that you'll have a more enjoyable experience. Best, The Management Team

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  8. Steve VIP

    Chicago / Illinois40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and happy hour menu. Great for date night.
    Francesca's AmiciResponded on May 26, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Steve! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service and happy hour menu at Francesca's Amici. We strive to make date night even more special with our great food and atmosphere. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon! Keith Puralewski General Manager

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  9. Janette

    Chicago / Illinois15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent. The food was delicious. Easy to get a reservation.
    Francesca's AmiciResponded on May 23, 2025
    Hey Janette, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food, the service, and the atmosphere. It's great to know the reservation process was easy and that we could help make your special occasion memorable. We appreciate your feedback on value and will keep it in mind as we continue to improve. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, Francesca's Amici Team

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  10. renee

    Chicago / Illinois11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve been to the restaurant many times and I must say that this time I was totally disappointed. I was there to celebrate my daughter‘s graduation. The waitress walked up to our table and started by saying they’re very understaffed today and they’re out of many things on the menu.  of course two of the entrées that we wanted were not available and the service was so slow. We had to remind the waitress several times about drinks that we ordered. I would’ve thought that the restaurant would’ve offered something for the inconvenience like maybe a free appetizer or a free dessert but was not the case.
    Francesca's AmiciResponded on May 21, 2025
    Hey Renee, Thank you for being a loyal guest and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your recent experience, especially during such an important celebration, fell short of expectations. There’s no excuse for running out of menu items or for the service delays you described. We also regret that we didn’t do more to make it right in the moment. That’s on us. Celebrating your daughter’s graduation should have felt special and seamless, and we’re sorry that it didn’t. We’re actively working on improving staffing and communication with our guests when challenges arise, and your feedback is a powerful reminder of why that matters. Thank you again for your past visits and for helping us get better. Warm regards, Francesca's Amici Team

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Francesca's Amici is rated 4.6 stars by 1448 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. West Suburbs
  5. Elmhurst

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Francesca's Amici

174 North York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Additional information

  • Cross street
    York Road and 2nd Street
  • Neighborhood
    Elmhurst
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    Francesca's Amici is three blocks away from the Elmhurst Metra Train stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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