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Francesca's North

4.5 (1952)
$30 and under
Italian
1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Francesca’s North opened it's doors in 1995 and instantly became the hottest spot on the North Shore. Francesca’s North features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 559-0260
  • Website
    https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-northbrook/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We cater to large Carryouts to pick-up or be delivered (with or without setup). We also do offsite catering functions with full service. Check out our menus online at www.miafrancesca.com
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca's North has two private dining rooms to accommodate all of your private party needs. Please contact Lisa Joyner for more private event information.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062
  • Neighborhood
    Northbrook
  • Cross street
    Shermer & Church
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Just two blocks from Metra's Northbrook station.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 special menu item to your reservation to let our staff know and enjoy a full-size cake filled with deliciousness! PLEASE NOTE: ONE CAKE FEEDS UP TO 8 PEOPLE. A $40 PAYMENT WILL BE DUE AT THE TIME OF YOUR RESERVATION. ALL CAKES MUST BE ORDERED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE FROM YOUR RESERVATION. PARTIES ABOVE 8 ARE RECOMMENDED TO ORDER TWO OR MORE CAKES.

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 3:00 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

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,952 people are saying

Francesca's North 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's North offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "great service." The lively atmosphere is perfect for gatherings, and "Kim" and "Jorge" receive standout mentions for their attentive service. Despite occasional noise, guests enjoy the "warm herbed bread," "unique starters," and "authentic tiramisu." A must-visit!
1,952 Reviews

  1. paula VIP

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything we ordered was delicious. Our server, Daniel was great and the GM, Chris couldn’t have been nicer. PW

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  2. Gail VIP

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ivan and the team provided us with excellent service. The food was scrumptious, and the wine list was impressive!

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  3. Jean VIP

    Chicago / Illinois84 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We wanted a quieter table and the second room was perfect for that. And cooler to on a hot sunny evening. Service is really great.
    Francesca's NorthResponded on June 23, 2025
    Thank you for the fantastic rating and review Jean! We hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Nicole

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went there for the Happy Hour and had a great time on the patio. The food was delicious, service on point.
    Francesca's NorthResponded on June 23, 2025
    Thank you for the fantastic rating and review Nicole! We're glad you liked our patio, food and service. We hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Linda VIP

    Chicago / Illinois95 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A diners experience in a restaurant is mostly reliant on the waitstaff. Kim, our waitress, and Nick, our busboy, were both exceptional. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and seen. Of course, our dinner was very good, too. We loved the warm herbed bread and the carpaccio avocado appetizer. We also enjoyed a delicious bottle of Sangiovese. I found the menu somewhat limited in choice but we definitely will be back.
    Francesca's NorthResponded on June 16, 2025
    Thank you for your fantastic review and rating Linda! We appreciate your efforts to help us get out the word about our restaurant and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  6. Julie

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    There were only 2 servers. Our server abandoned us half way thru without a word. Due to large party being seated in back room. Kind of ruined our dinner. We had to keep flagging down another waiter for help. How can 2 men cover that many tables. Terrible.

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  7. Beth

    Chicago / Illinois18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always wonderful food and service. A favorite whenever we come back to the area

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  8. Cameron

    Kansas City / Kansas16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Way too loud to have a decent conversation at the table. Food and service were great!

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  9. Lynn VIP

    Chicago / Illinois23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was excellent. Appetizers were delicious - calamari, meatballs, beet salad, and chopped salad. Service was very good - friendly.

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  10. John VIP

    Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful drinks main course.  it was our girls night out and our first time there at the Northbrook location.

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FAQs

Francesca's North offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 559-0260.

Francesca's North is rated 4.5 stars by 1952 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Northbrook

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Francesca's North

1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Shermer & Church
  • Neighborhood
    Northbrook
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–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 Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Just two blocks from Metra's Northbrook station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-northbrook/
  • Phone number
    (847) 559-0260
  • Catering
    We cater to large Carryouts to pick-up or be delivered (with or without setup). We also do offsite catering functions with full service. Check out our menus online at www.miafrancesca.com
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca's North has two private dining rooms to accommodate all of your private party needs. Please contact Lisa Joyner for more private event information.
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