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Francesca's North

4.5 (1961)
$30 and under
Italian
1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 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–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

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What 1,961 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's North offers "friendly staff, delicious food" in a lively atmosphere. Guests praise the "excellent service," particularly from servers like Kim and Moises, and enjoy the rotating seasonal menu. While some mention noise levels and pricing, the "scrumptious" meals and "impressive" wine list make it a beloved dining spot for many.
1,961 Reviews
  1. Ida VIP

    Chicago / Illinois49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All of our food was delicious. We had herb chicken, meatball appetizers , ceasar salad, and salmon. Everything was very good.

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  2. Bruce VIP

    Chicago / Illinois53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Moises did a wonderful job taking care of our party of 4. The food was quite good and it was a wonderful evening overall

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  3. Beth VIP

    Chicago / Illinois19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Way too noisy for dinner dining. We could barely hear each other talk.

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  4. lori VIP

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is run so very well! It’s like a well oiled machine! Food is always perfect as is the people watching and the service. It’s our Go-To place! 5 stars!
    Francesca's NorthResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the fantastic rating and review Lori! We appreciate you as a valued guest and look forward to all you future visits!

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  5. Howard VIP

    Chicago / Illinois13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food taste was good but overall presentation was fair and prices are high for what you get.

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  6. Larry VIP

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Normally a great spot to eat...service was not great. They missed items from our order and did not come around to check on us. Will eat there again because food is good and sometimes people have bad nights. Still disappointed in service this time around.
    Francesca's NorthResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Larry, First, let me thank you for taking the time to give a rating and a detailed review. Second, let me apologize for the lack in service you experienced while here yesterday. We take these reviews seriously and use them to celebrate our strengths, but more importantly, coach our weaknesses to be sure all of our guests leave here happy and full. Please reach out to me to discuss or when planning your next visit, I want to make sure your next visit is spectacular. Christopher-GM

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  7. Charles

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff, delicious food. We’ll definitely return. We’ve experienced Francesca’s in Chicago and knew we’d have a similar experience here.

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  8. paula VIP

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything we ordered was delicious. Our server, Daniel was great and the GM, Chris couldn’t have been nicer. PW

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  9. Gail VIP

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ivan and the team provided us with excellent service. The food was scrumptious, and the wine list was impressive!

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  10. Timothy VIP

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food good service noisy a little expensive for Italian

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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 1961 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
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  5. Northbrook

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 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–9:30 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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