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Francesca's North

4.4 (1946)
$30 and under
Italian
1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
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.

    Happy Hour Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,946 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

4.4
4.4 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 "delicious food" with standout dishes like pasta bolognese and calamari. The "service is wonderful," with attentive staff like Kim and Jorge. While the atmosphere is lively, it can be "very noisy." Despite some service hiccups, diners appreciate the "great experience" and are eager to return.
1,946 Reviews

  1. Beth

    Chicago / Illinois18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. Cameron

    Kansas City / Kansas16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. Lynn VIP

    Chicago / Illinois23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Barry VIP

    Chicago / Illinois20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Upon entering was escorted to the worst possible table even though restaurant had very few customers at the time and empty tables did not have Reserved signs. Should have realized this place has significantly deteriorated. Service was prompt but unfriendly. Food was just okay and clearly not worth the price . My wife’s chicken dish was mediocre. My bolognese was no more than 5 out of 10. With all that said didn’t know that I would be sitting next to couple who brought their dog which lay down next to our table in position that I couldn’t turn my chair . All in all a dinner to remember not to go to this restaurant again given the multiple choices in the general area that are worth going

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  8. Serkant VIP

    Chicago / Illinois73 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food with ok service but a bit too pricey for the quality. Also, wine selections by the glass need to be reconsidered.

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  9. MARGARET VIP

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was amazing and our waiter Jorge was amazing. Super helpful with the recommendations. He and all the staff really went the extra mile all evening. It was a great night!

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  10. ravi VIP

    Chicago / Illinois72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Terrific food and service for our group of 8 people

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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 4.4 stars by 1946 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. North Suburbs
  5. Northbrook

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Francesca's North

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.
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