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 (1672)

$30 and under

Italian

12960 South LaGrange Rd., Palos Park, IL 60464

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

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

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.

What 1,672 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Francesca's Vicinato impresses with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "friendly atmosphere," making it a "neighborhood gem." The restaurant excels during special occasions, offering a "wonderful experience" with a "relaxing atmosphere." Consistent quality and attentive staff make it a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers.

1,673 Reviews

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BillJ
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our party of 4 enjoyed a wonderful dinner here Saturday night. Great food Great staff
Francesca's VicinatoResponded on May 28, 2024
Thanks for the feedback, BillJ! We're thrilled to hear that you and your party enjoyed your dinner at Francesca's Vicinato. It's wonderful to know that our staff made your experience even more enjoyable. We strive to provide a wonderful dining experience, and your feedback is a testament to that. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team
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cathy VIP
Chicago / Illinois34 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All of our meals were great! service was outstanding.
Francesca's VicinatoResponded on May 28, 2024
Hi cathy, We're so happy to hear that you had a great experience at Francesca's Vicinato! Your kind words mean a lot to us and we're grateful for your support. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Vicinato Team
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely wonderful. The server and staff were friendly and accommodating. This will be one of our favorite restaurants to go back to.
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peggyc VIP
Chicago / Illinois30 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great meal at Francesca’s. We both had the roasted eggplant and it was spicey as described and delicious
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Mother’s Day brunch! Excellent food from start to finish!
Francesca's VicinatoResponded on May 14, 2024
Hello! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Mother's Day brunch with us at Francesca's Vicinato. It's great to know that our food from start to finish hit the mark! We strive to provide excellent service and value to all our guests, and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. We hope to see you again soon!
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TaraM
Las Vegas8 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was very good, nice variety for the brunch. However, it was rather pricey and didn't include any beverages, not even non-alcoholic. It was also very crowded where they sat us. We had a party of 6 adults and the table was way too small and right the door where the buffet line started so we constantly had people hovering over our table as they waited in line.
Francesca's VicinatoResponded on May 14, 2024
Hi Tara, Thank you for the review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and variety at our brunch. We understand your concerns about the pricing and the seating arrangement. We strive to create a comfortable dining environment for all our guests and we appreciate your feedback on this. We're sorry to hear that our beverage offerings were not up to par during your visit. We'll certainly take your feedback into consideration. We hope to serve you again soon at Francesca's Vicinato.
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pattiolk
Chicago / Illinois25 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, the food and service at Francesca's Vicinato did not disappoint. The restaurant was busy as it was Saturday, but the restaurant is always able to handle a crowd. From the yummy Lemon Drop Martini to the pasta with veal or the chicken with green beans, everything was well prepared. We were celebrating Mother's Day and an anniversary, and we enjoyed our visit so much.
Francesca's VicinatoResponded on May 14, 2024
Hey Patti, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Francesca's Vicinato. It's always a pleasure to accommodate our busy customers on special occasions like Mother's Day. We're glad you enjoyed our menu and drinks. Your compliments about our Lemon Drop Martini and our service mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon! Cheers!
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DanielleM
Chicago / Illinois9 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
In my opinion, the food quality wasn't quite the same this trip to Francesca's Vincinato. Given the hardwood decor, there's not much sound absorption and the restaurant was extra noisy this trip (more than 1 party can cause the noise level to doubly increase). The service and the wine did not disappoint. I'll return to determine if either the kitchen or my taste buds (or both) were having an off day.
Francesca's VicinatoResponded on May 14, 2024
Hello DanielleM, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Francesca's Vicinato. We're pleased to hear that our service met your expectations. We understand that the noise level can sometimes get higher during peak hours, and we appreciate your understanding. We're sorry to hear that your food didn't quite hit the mark this time. Your feedback is valuable to us and we'll certainly pass it along to our culinary team to ensure we continue to meet your expectations in this area. We look forward to welcoming you back and providing you with a more enjoyable dining experience next time. Best, Francesca's Vicinato
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SusieQ
Chicago / Illinois22 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was so perfect ! We loved Isabell our server and food was great!
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TJH77
Chicago / Illinois22 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great place but the prices keep going up and the amount of food you are given keep going down. Calamari is now $18 and they now give you half the amount they used to give you. The same with the salads and the pasta dishes. The amount of food that is given is not a fair amount for the prices you have to pay. If you’re going to charge more(I get it, inflation) don’t make the dishes smaller. I’m not expecting more food than usual because of the higher prices. I’m expecting the same amount that we used to be given. Don’t charge higher prices and then cut the amount of food given in half.
Francesca's VicinatoResponded on May 14, 2024
Hello TJH77, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Francesca's Vicinato. We understand your concerns about pricing and portion sizes. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience, and we're sorry if you felt our offerings didn't meet your expectations. Your comments will be taken into consideration as we continuously work to improve. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, Francesca's Vicinato Management Team
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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 1672 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

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

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.

Gift card

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Francesca's Vicinato

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Funfetti Cake

Offers

Happy Hour

Menu

What 1,672 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Francesca's Vicinato offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Francesca's Vicinato restaurant rated?

Does Francesca's Vicinato offer gift cards?

Is Francesca's Vicinato currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

Gift card