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Francesca's Vicinato, Palos Park, IL

Francesca's Vicinato

4.7
4.7
1561 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Francesca’s Vicinato is located in vibrant downtown Palos Park. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (708) 671-1600
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Pick-up, delivery and on-site full service catering options available. Contact 708-671-1600 for more information
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca's Vicinato is the perfect place to host your private event! We have rooms that accommodate groups 15-125 for a semi-private or private event or up to 225 with use of the entire restaurant. For inquiries, contact 708-671-1600 or at miafrancesca.com.
  • Private party contact
    Shiri Nissim: (708) 671-1600 ext. 2
  • Neighborhood
    Palos Hills
  • Cross street
    131st St. and La Grange Rd.
  • Parking details
    Ample parking
  • Public transit
    Pace bus stops at La Grange Road and 131st <br />Metra station Palos Park 127th street and Orland Park 143rd street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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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 experience to your reservation to let our staff know and enjoy a full-size cake filled with deliciousness! PLEASE NOTE: A $40 PAYMENT WILL BE DUE AT THE TIME OF YOUR RESERVATION. ALL CAKES MUST BE ORDERED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE.

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:30 AM - 4:00 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 1,561 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's Vicinato is a beloved dining spot known for its "outstanding service" and "delicious food." Patrons rave about the "fantastic" cocktails and diverse menu options, including gluten-free choices. While some note the pricing, the restaurant's atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "neighborhood gem" for special occasions and everyday dining alike.

1,561 Reviews
  1. Jacob

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here and definitely plan on coming back. Food was outstanding along with the service. Ashley was helpful sweet and knowledgeable about the menu. All along our time here was incredible! Nice little gem in Palos park

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  2. Edward

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My dining companion, and I both ordered the same thing which was one of the specials, rookie mistake. They definitely were trying to get rid of what they had. It was a beef pork Bolognese with linguine very greasy flavor was off very bad dish
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Edward, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We strive to provide our guests with high-quality dishes and we apologize for missing the mark on your visit. We appreciate your comments about the Bolognese and we'll definitely take them into consideration as we continuously work on improving our menu. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you and your dining companion again soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  3. Reem

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great waiter. Excellent food and very nice ambiance. A gem in the suburbs.
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded 5 days ago
    Hey Reem, Thank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our ambiance to be great. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated our service as well. We're honored to be a gem in the suburbs and we look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  4. Glenda

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always. Food is tasty and attentive service.
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded on October 1, 2024
    Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience at Francesca's Vicinato. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our tasty food and attentive service. We strive to provide our guests with a memorable dining experience and your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Patricia

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Francesca Vicinato is one of my favorite restaurants. They make the best Lemon Drop Martini. The menu choices are excellent from salad to dessert. They offer a lot of gluten free choices including pasta. Celebrating a birthday there is always nice as the birthday guest receives a profiterole with a candle. The wine menu is very nice too. Our waiter, Tacho, was great too. A fabulous experience as always.
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded on October 1, 2024
    Hey pattiolk, We're thrilled to hear that Francesca's Vicinato is one of your favorite spots! . We're glad that you enjoyed the profiterole with a candle for your birthday celebration. Your kind words about our service and overall experience are greatly appreciated. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team

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  6. Barbara

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Met here for lunch with long-time friends to catch up and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals in a relaxed but elegant atmosphere. Francesca’s pasta dish was outstanding, as always. Paired with a crisp Prosecco, my meal was delicious. Our waitstaff was above and beyond. I have had only excellent experiences when dining here.
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded on September 25, 2024
    Hello Barbara, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends enjoyed your visit with us at Francesca's Vicinato. It's always a pleasure to serve a customer who takes the time to share their experience. We're delighted that our pasta dish hit the spot! We're also pleased to hear that our team made your visit enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best Regards, The Management Team

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  7. Milly

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Not what we expected with the choices on the menu
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded on September 25, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, Milly .We're sorry to hear that our menu didn't meet your expectations. We strive to offer a variety of options that cater to all tastes and preferences, but it seems we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continually work to improve our guests' experiences. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with our menu choices. Best, The Management Team

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  8. Jan

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We usually enjoy Francesca’s very much. This time, however, our waitress messed up our orders twice; we waited a very long time for replacement food and it still wasn’t correct and then charged us $5.00 extra per order for getting a specialized meal. Very disappointed.
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded on September 18, 2024
    Hi Jan, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your recent visit didn't meet the high standards you've come to expect from us. We understand your frustration about the mix-up with your orders and the additional charge. I would really like to hear more about your visit and if you could possibly share a check number so I can review your bill. We strive to provide excellent service here at Vicinato and if you have a moment please give me a call at 708.671.1600 to further discuss. I hope you can give us another chance to provide the quality experience you've come to expect from us. Best regards, Glenda Barba General Manager

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  9. Matthew

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Abel is a fabulous server! Knowledgeable in the menu and wine list, friendly and attentive. Food is always great too!
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded on September 14, 2024
    Hello Matthew, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Francesca's Vicinato. Our team strives to provide the best service and food, so your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  10. Kenneth

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal restaurant. Great service and food. Love the place, will continue to go there.
    Francesca's VicinatoResponded on September 14, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us at Francesca's Vicinato! We're thrilled to hear that you loved our food and service. It's always a pleasure to serve our wonderful customers like you. We're glad you love our place and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thanks again!

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FAQs

Francesca's Vicinato offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 671-1600.

Francesca's Vicinato is rated 4.7 stars by 1561 OpenTable diners.

Francesca's Vicinato does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Francesca's Vicinato

12960 South LaGrange Rd., Palos Park, IL 60464

Additional information

  • Cross street
    131st St. and La Grange Rd.
  • Neighborhood
    Palos Hills
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, 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 Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample parking
  • Public transit
    Pace bus stops at La Grange Road and 131st Metra station Palos Park 127th street and Orland Park 143rd street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (708) 671-1600
  • Catering
    Pick-up, delivery and on-site full service catering options available. Contact 708-671-1600 for more information
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca's Vicinato is the perfect place to host your private event! We have rooms that accommodate groups 15-125 for a semi-private or private event or up to 225 with use of the entire restaurant. For inquiries, contact 708-671-1600 or at miafrancesca.com.
  • Private party contact
    Shiri Nissim: (708) 671-1600 ext. 2
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