Francesca's North

Name: Francesca's North
Address: 1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL, United States, 60062
Telephone: (847) 559-0260
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (1950)

$30 and under

Italian

1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Francesca’s North opened it's doors in 1995 and instantly became the hottest spot on the North Shore. Francesca’s North features the 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
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 559-0260
Website
https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-northbrook/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We cater to large Carryouts to pick-up or be delivered (with or without setup). We also do offsite catering functions with full service. Check out our menus online at www.miafrancesca.com
Private party facilities
Francesca's North has two private dining rooms to accommodate all of your private party needs. Please contact Lisa Joyner for more private event information.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062
Neighborhood
Northbrook
Cross street
Shermer & Church
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Just two blocks from Metra's Northbrook station.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, 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 - Sat - 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.

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What 1,950 people are saying

Francesca's North 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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Francesca's North offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "great service." The lively atmosphere is perfect for gatherings, and "Kim" and "Jorge" receive standout mentions for their attentive service. Despite occasional noise, guests enjoy the "warm herbed bread," "unique starters," and "authentic tiramisu." A must-visit!

1,950 Reviews

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Jean VIP
Chicago / Illinois84 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We wanted a quieter table and the second room was perfect for that. And cooler to on a hot sunny evening. Service is really great.
Francesca's NorthResponded on June 23, 2025
Thank you for the fantastic rating and review Jean! We hope to see you again soon!
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Nicole
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went there for the Happy Hour and had a great time on the patio. The food was delicious, service on point.
Francesca's NorthResponded on June 23, 2025
Thank you for the fantastic rating and review Nicole! We're glad you liked our patio, food and service. We hope to see you again soon!
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Linda VIP
Chicago / Illinois95 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A diners experience in a restaurant is mostly reliant on the waitstaff. Kim, our waitress, and Nick, our busboy, were both exceptional. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and seen. Of course, our dinner was very good, too. We loved the warm herbed bread and the carpaccio avocado appetizer. We also enjoyed a delicious bottle of Sangiovese. I found the menu somewhat limited in choice but we definitely will be back.
Francesca's NorthResponded on June 16, 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review and rating Linda! We appreciate your efforts to help us get out the word about our restaurant and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Julie
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
There were only 2 servers. Our server abandoned us half way thru without a word. Due to large party being seated in back room. Kind of ruined our dinner. We had to keep flagging down another waiter for help. How can 2 men cover that many tables. Terrible.
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Beth
Chicago / Illinois18 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always wonderful food and service. A favorite whenever we come back to the area
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Cameron
Kansas City / Kansas16 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Way too loud to have a decent conversation at the table. Food and service were great!
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Lynn VIP
Chicago / Illinois23 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Dinner was excellent. Appetizers were delicious - calamari, meatballs, beet salad, and chopped salad. Service was very good - friendly.
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John VIP
Chicago / Illinois10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful drinks main course. it was our girls night out and our first time there at the Northbrook location.
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Catherine VIP
Southwest Florida16 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Hosts were accommodating. Service was slow Food was good
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DAvid
Chicago / Illinois7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server, Kim was great. Food was very good, a little overpriced, but that’s Francesca‘s.
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FAQs

Francesca's North offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 559-0260.

Francesca's North is rated 4.5 stars by 1950 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062

Additional information

Cross street
Shermer & Church
Neighborhood
Northbrook
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–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
Public Lot
Public transit
Just two blocks from Metra's Northbrook station.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-northbrook/
Phone number
(847) 559-0260
Catering
We cater to large Carryouts to pick-up or be delivered (with or without setup). We also do offsite catering functions with full service. Check out our menus online at www.miafrancesca.com
Private party facilities
Francesca's North has two private dining rooms to accommodate all of your private party needs. Please contact Lisa Joyner for more private event information.

Francesca's North

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Funfetti Cake

Offers

Happy Hour

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Menu

What 1,950 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Francesca's North offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Francesca's North restaurant rated?

Is Francesca's North currently accepting reservations?

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