Francesca's Vicinato

Name: Francesca's Vicinato
Address: 12960 South LaGrange Rd., Palos Park, IL, United States, 60464
Telephone: (708) 671-1600
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1686)

$30 and under

Italian

12960 South LaGrange Rd., Palos Park, IL 60464

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2 people

Jul 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 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.

Dining areas

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

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.

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What 1,686 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Southwest Suburbs
Best Food
Southwest Suburbs
Great for brunch
Southwest Suburbs
Kid-friendly
Southwest Suburbs
Good for groups
Southwest Suburbs
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Francesca's Vicinato is a beloved Italian eatery celebrated for its "great service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "attentive staff" led by manager Glenda, the "perfectly cooked" dishes, and the "wonderful atmosphere." While the newly remodeled space is visually appealing, some patrons note the noise level could be improved.

1,686 Reviews

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Ken
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We look very this place, food and service are always great. They don't charge to split an entree and don't charge extra to pay with a credit card. Z
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Ammal
Chicago / Illinois12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honestly I had the best experience. I can’t express enough how our server went above and beyond for my dinner party of 13 ladies. I kept on ordering and our server Cullen M and manager Nick M kept on delivering. I just can’t thank them both enough for what they did for me. Food and service was the best. Thank you Cullen M and Nick M for making this the best experience ever.
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Ahmed
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Even got a complimentary shot for our first time there. Half price bottles on Tuesday was great. We really enjoyed it. We will be back.
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Joanne VIP
Chicago / Illinois42 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lauren was an excellent waitress. I like the renovations.
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Cristina VIP
Chicago / Illinois9 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this location. It has gotten even better with the new manager Glenda. they never disappoint.
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Thomas VIP
Chicago / Illinois20 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Appetizers of Roman Artichokes and Bruschetta were very good. A hit and a miss on our main entrees. Sauteed Flounder with Shrimp, Spinach, Tomatoes, Baby Spinach and Capers in a White Wine Sauce was very good. The Cheese Ravioli with Brown Butter Sauce (off-menu) was a miss as the sauce was broken. The vanilla bean panna cotta with cherry sauce and almonds was outstanding. The newly remodeled space is great for visual ambiance but some serious attention is required to address the rock concert noise level of a half-filled restaurant. Please install some sound deadening materials as conversational discussion at the table was pretty much pointless unless you wanted to scream louder than the next table over.
Francesca's VicinatoResponded on June 28, 2025
Thank you for the review, Thomas. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed some of your selections for the evening and we apologize for the miss on ravioli. Your feedback on the noise level is well noted and we'll certainly consider these suggestions as we continue to improve our restaurant experience. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again. Best, Glenda Barba General Manager
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Mary
Chicago / Illinois9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There were four of us that each enjoyed a wonderful dish. The service was great. We were there pretty early so it wasn’t crowded. Very enjoyable.
Francesca's VicinatoResponded on June 28, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Mary! We are happy to hear that you and your friends enjoyed your time at Francesca's and that our service and atmosphere met your expectations. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable dining experience soon. Best regards, Glenda Barba General Manager
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cathy VIP
Chicago / Illinois36 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Three people in my party and we all had different meals. Chicken was great! Pasta perfect and steak fantastic.
Francesca's VicinatoResponded on June 28, 2025
Hi Cathy, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meals, especially the chicken and filet. We strive to deliver the best quality to our guests and it's always rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, Glenda Barba General Manager
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Theresa
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here with a party of 5. Everyone enjoyed their meal, my white fish was exceptional. Service was excellent. Will happily come back here again!
Francesca's VicinatoResponded on June 28, 2025
Hi Theresa, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Glenda Barba General Manager
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Eric VIP
Chicago / Illinois24 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Father’s Day dinner excellent service. Their bread and oil is the best in the business. Great drinks and wine selection.
Francesca's VicinatoResponded on June 28, 2025
Hi Eric, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great Father's Day dinner with us. . We strive to provide the best possible dining experience and your feedback is a testament to that. We look forward to welcoming you back to Francesca's Vicinato soon. Best regards, Glenda Barba General Manager
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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 1686 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.