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Francesca's on Chestnut, Chicago, IL

Francesca's on Chestnut

4.6 (2872)
$30 and under
Italian
200 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Francesca's Family of Restaurants has opened its doors in 2009 on Chestnut Street in Chicago's famous Gold Coast neighborhood. The restaurant brings Mia Francesca's famous rustic, Italian cuisine to the 150-seat space.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please contact Katherine Woods for questions about catering.<br />(773) 281-3310 ext. 21
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca’s on Chestnut proudly offers special events in our private dining room for business, family & social event for group of 10 to 60. Our philosophy of simple, rustic cooking served in a casual sophisticated trattoria setting translates flawlessly to group dining.
  • Neighborhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Cross street
    Michigan Ave
  • Parking details
    Valet is offered through The Seneca Boutique Apartments at $16. Metered street parking and parking garages are also available in close proximity.
  • Public transit
    We are accessible via the Chicago red line stop as well as the 151, 145, 146 and 147 Chestnut & Michigan CTA bus stop. The closest L stop is State and Chicago.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,872 people are saying

Francesca's on Chestnut 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's on Chestnut offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "fantastic food" and "professional, friendly service." Guests enjoy the "great ambiance" and extensive wine list. While some mention noise levels, the restaurant's charm and "amazing pastas" make it a favorite spot. Highly recommended for group dinners and special occasions.
2,872 Reviews
  1. Jennifer VIP

    Virginia6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience, good service, food was amazing. We went on a recommendation and it did not disappoint. Reasonably priced, I will go back next time I am in Chicago!

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  2. Frances

    Seattle / Eastern Washington25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was fantastic and the service was good, though our waiter seemed overwhelmed. The other table staff were appropriate and friendly. The restaurant is very loud and could use some baffles. Pet peeve: being served salad when cocktails aren't finished and serving the entree before salad is cleared. I understand the need to turn over tables, but we definitely felt like we were being pressured to finish our meal. We might have sprung for dessert (a loss leader) otherwise. If the food hadn't been so good, this would be a 2 or 3 star rating.

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  3. Allyson VIP

    Wisconsin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly, professional service with delicious pastas. We loved the carpaccio!

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  4. Bruce VIP

    Chicago / Illinois11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were delicious. Service was professional, friendly, and accommodating.

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  5. Elizabeth

    Chicago / Illinois20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Went for lunch on a Saturday. Service was excellent from the moment we arrived. Thank you to our server Jorge. Appreciated they recognized my husband’s birthday.

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  6. Courtney

    San Antonio2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I host a lot of dinners for work, and Francesca’s was so great to work with when I needed to make adjustments. The server was busy with several tables, so at times she was a little slow on our needs. She got the orders all correct, and the food was delicious!!!

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  7. david

    Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Classic setting. White tablecloths. Service was very attentive and accommodating without being overbearing. Good menu selection without being excessive. Good price to quality. Similarly, wine list adequate without being excessive. A little pricey (2x), but not way out of line. Had a nice Barolo. Beet appetizer delicious. Pollo Sassi very nice - great sauce. Would have preferred a little quieter room.

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  8. Jane Cain VIP

    Chicago / Illinois16 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Food and service was great....however, way too loud - could not have a conversation. Rushed through dinner to leave because of the noise.

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  9. Jayne VIP

    Indiana12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a group of friends in town visiting from all over the U.S. and found ourselves with no dinner plans for Saturday night. I remembered how great Francesca's is and took a chance to see if they had availability for our group of 7. Thankfully they did! Everyone dining with us thought the food was amazing from start to finish. While the food did not disappoint, our server, Tiffany, was outstanding! Tiffany made our experience at Francesca's fun and memorable. We all wanted her to sit down and join our party by the end of the night! Service can really make or break a restaurant experience. Tiffany knocked it out of the park for us! I will always ask to be seated in Tiffany's section whenever dining at Francesca's on Chestnut.

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  10. Michael

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michael and the rest of the staff were fantastic and we really enjoyed our night!

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FAQs

Francesca's on Chestnut offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 482-8800.

Francesca's on Chestnut is rated 4.6 stars by 2872 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Google Map for Francesca's on Chestnut

200 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Michigan Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet is offered through The Seneca Boutique Apartments at $16. Metered street parking and parking garages are also available in close proximity.
  • Public transit
    We are accessible via the Chicago red line stop as well as the 151, 145, 146 and 147 Chestnut & Michigan CTA bus stop. The closest L stop is State and Chicago.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please contact Katherine Woods for questions about catering.<br />(773) 281-3310 ext. 21
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca’s on Chestnut proudly offers special events in our private dining room for business, family & social event for group of 10 to 60. Our philosophy of simple, rustic cooking served in a casual sophisticated trattoria setting translates flawlessly to group dining.
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