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Francesca's Vicinato, Palos Park, IL

Francesca's Vicinato

4.8
4.8
1655 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
12960 South LaGrange Rd., Palos Park, IL 60464

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
    (708) 671-1600
  • Website
    https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/francescas-vicinato/
  • 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.
  • Location
    12960 South LaGrange Rd., Palos Park, IL 60464
  • 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 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

  • Mother's Day Buffet

    $17.00 - $58.00 per person

    Apr 21, 2025 - May 11, 2025
    Mother's Day Buffet BUFFET ONLY | 11AM - 8PM $58 ADULTS | $17 KIDS (12 and under) + beverage, tax and gratuity CARVING STATION featuring prime rib ACTION EGG STATION - Available 11AM - 3PM eggs served your way & accompanied with selected meats, vegetables & cheese ACTION PASTA STATION - Available 4PM - 7PM chef’s selected pasta, served with selected sauces & accoutrements. + so much more!
    Mother's Day Buffet Photo

  • 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 - 4:00 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

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What 1,655 people are saying

Francesca's Vicinato 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's Vicinato offers a consistently delightful dining experience with "great food, great service." Guests rave about the "delicious" pastas and attentive staff, making it a "neighborhood gem." The ambiance is welcoming, and special occasions feel "memorable." Despite some minor issues with table stability, the restaurant remains a favorite for its "awesome buffet" and "friendly place."

1,655 Reviews

  1. BARBARA

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The time at 3:15 pm was a good time. The staff was very nice and very accommodating. They even made the gnocchi dish not on menu. Food delicious!

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  2. Richard

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great!! The server Cullen and the rest of the wait staff was tremendous! The entire staff always gives great personal service.

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  3. Bill VIP

    Chicago214 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice to see interior upgrades and improvements! Food and ambience top quality!

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  4. Ulrike

    Chicago9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a very good experience with the Easter Buffet. Food was outstanding, service was good, noise level a little high.

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  5. Chris

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there for Easter brunch. What an awesome buffet that they put out. I have eaten there in the past for regular dining and the food and service is always great. I highly recommend this place.

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  6. Sheila VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always really enjoy dining at Francesca’s. The food is always top notch as is the service. The menu switches every so often. Always great options.

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  7. Mark

    Chicago3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Bad timing on our part as the restaurant was undergoing remodeling while remaining open for business. Food was very good but the service and ambience was below what we’ve come to expect from previous visits.

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  8. Greg

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent and our service was great. Very attentive.

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  9. Marianne

    Chicago19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and service was wonderful. I had brought a cake for a 70th birthday and they were so accommodating. Extremely satisfied with the entire experience!

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  10. Natalie VIP

    Chicago33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We took my husband for a belated birthday dinner with our daughter and her boyfriend. The food was excellent. I had Linguine Agli Scampi, and the others all had Rigatoni alla Vodka--but each with a different meat choice (sausage, chicken, none). The portion size was perfect. Combined with warm bread and splitting two desserts, we left full and happy. My daughter and I both have entre leftovers.

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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 4.8 stars by 1655 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.

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Southwest Suburbs
  5. Palos Hills

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
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–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 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
  • Website
    https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/francescas-vicinato/
  • 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.
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