Mia Francesca

Name: Mia Francesca
Address: 3311 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States, 60657
Telephone: (773) 281-3310
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (2641)

$31 to $50

Italian

3311 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657

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2 people

Jun 27, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Mia Francesca features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. It was one of the first restaurants in Chicago to encourage the lively art of dining with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, simple, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

Waiting for a table at the beautiful antique bar is part of the charm of Mia Francesca. The plush upstairs dining room and lounge can be reserved for private events, as can the more intimate coach house tucked away behind the restaurant. In the summer, al fresco dining is also available on a charming cobblestone terrace.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 281-3310
Website
http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/mia-francesca-lakeview
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Full Mia Francesca's Catering menu is available on our website. Please call the restaurant for more details.
Private party facilities
Our private rooms are ideal for corporate or social functions, can accommodate up to 75 guests, or for smaller groups of 15. Our extensive wine list is available for private functions and we encourage you to allow our event handlers to help you make selections to compliment your menu and budget.

Location
3311 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657
Neighborhood
Lakeview / East Lakeview
Cross street
School Street
Parking details
Street parking is available.
Public transit
CTA Red Line Belmont station 2 blocks west - #22 Clark Street bus in front of restaurant - #8 Halsted, #36 Broadway and #77 Belmont bus lines are within walking distance.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Please join us for Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-6pm!

What 2,641 people are saying

Mia Francesca 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
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mia Francesca offers a warm, vibrant atmosphere with "fantastic food" and "outstanding service." Known for its "divine, authentic Italian dishes," it boasts attentive staff and a cozy setting reminiscent of Italy. Despite some noise concerns, the restaurant remains a "neighborhood gem" with a menu full of "winners."

2,641 Reviews

B
Brian
Chicago / Illinois1 review
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Presentation of food was outstanding. Drinks are really good and I love seeing places with an open kitchen. The service was insanely fast, I received my bread, my pasta which I clearly said was going to be my appetizer, and my main course in a matter of minutes which made my food cold. I tried not to let the temperature of the food get in the way of flavors of the food which were great, but the service was insanely fast. I liked the setting and atmosphere, but the service needs to slow down.
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David
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Impeccable food. Great wine selection. One of my favorites for 25 years.
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Carol VIP
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We had a 5:30PM reservation and ordered ice tea and a salad to split before deciding on entrees. The Caesar salad was served 15 minutes later. The 10-day old Romaine lettuce in my refrigerator is fresher than what was in the salad. The croutons were crumbly. We were later informed that the restaurant had run out of iced tea. We selected the roasted half-chicken and pork chop as entrees. These arrived 40 minutes later and the chicken was either over-cooked or leftover from Saturday night. The potato wedges looked fresh on top and on the sides, but the bottom was greasy and had to be cut with the steak knife. The wait staff apologized for the delay of the entrees, but not for the additional 15 minutes it took to get a check and get out of there.
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Grace
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great place — good food, awesome service and beautiful place to gather. They’re accommodating when I had to change my reservation. Staff was very helpful to make sure the dessert was safe for my son who has tree nut allergy. Staff/manager was friendly. Francesca’s is our go to restaurant… for any occasion. We bring our family and friends there. Francesca’s never disappoint.
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Susan VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our outdoor lunch on Father’s Day. Our server, Mike, did everything possible to make sure our dining experience was amazing.
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Caroline VIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time celebrating my mom’s birthday! Everyone loved their food and the spritzes were really good
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Boris VIP
Miami - Dade10 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Big disappointment. Used to be our go to restaurant in the neighborhood but something has changed and the food is not what it used to be. The waitress was very good and whole service was fine, but the food was not.
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Matt
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
It was good. I do recommend it. Service could have been better. I will be back.
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Lisa
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Mia Francesca is always a great place to go for a vibrant scene. Dinner was good overall. Disappointed that our server was not welcoming or even interested. Came for my birthday and though I overall enjoyed our dinner, took a little of the enjoyment away.
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Andrea
Kansas City / Kansas1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service!! Caesar salad was amazing!
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FAQs

Mia Francesca is rated 4.6 stars by 2641 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 27, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

3311 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
School Street
Neighborhood
Lakeview / East Lakeview
Hours of operation
Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is available.
Public transit
CTA Red Line Belmont station 2 blocks west - #22 Clark Street bus in front of restaurant - #8 Halsted, #36 Broadway and #77 Belmont bus lines are within walking distance.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/mia-francesca-lakeview
Phone number
(773) 281-3310
Catering
Full Mia Francesca's Catering menu is available on our website. Please call the restaurant for more details.
Private party facilities
Our private rooms are ideal for corporate or social functions, can accommodate up to 75 guests, or for smaller groups of 15. Our extensive wine list is available for private functions and we encourage you to allow our event handlers to help you make selections to compliment your menu and budget.

Mia Francesca

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Happy Hour

Menu

What 2,641 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Mia Francesca restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

Dining areas

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