Francesca - Lincolnwood

Name: Francesca - Lincolnwood
Address: 4436 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL, United States, 60712
Telephone: (847) 262-4900
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

460 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

4436 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

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2 people

May 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Good for groups

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
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 262-4900
Website
https://www.davantienoteca.com/lincolnwood-il/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
4436 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Neighborhood
Lincolnwood
Cross street
Enter free garage from Touhy, walk toward Lincoln, turn right to front door
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Mother's day Buffet
$17.00 - $58.00 per person
May 11, 2025 only
Come join us for our Mother's day buffet. We are excited to be part of your special day with your family.

What 460 people are saying

Francesca - Lincolnwood reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Francesca - Lincolnwood offers a "lively and modern" ambiance with consistently "delicious" Italian cuisine. Guests appreciate the "generous cocktails," attentive staff, and ample parking. While some mention noise and busy nights, most highlight "great service" and "phenomenal" food. Expect a vibrant dining experience with standout dishes like agnolotti and tiramisu.

460 Reviews

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Christopher VIP
Milwaukee21 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful dining experience at Mia Francesca’s in Lincolnwood. Artie was a great server, who timed food and drinks out perfectly and kept the table well maintained. Perfect menu to try a few things and enjoy family-style. Nice wine selection too. Don’t miss the tiramisu at the end!
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Nick
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top notch experience. Very enjoyable. We'll be back soon!
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sandra VIP
Chicago30 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chicken dish TOO MUCH garlic. Ambience good: service excellent.
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Marilyn VIP
Chicago22 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Rigatoni with vodka sauce very good . All staff very efficient and helpful!
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Michele
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was beautiful and the food was outstanding. Parking was a no brainer as it is indoor and you can literally park at the back door. You can count on Francesca’s to have consistently good food and service.
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TJ VIP
Chicago19 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I thought the food was just average and we felt rushed the whole time. It was a Monday night so it wasn’t busy. Also very expensive. We would not go back.
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Kate
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Bruschetta was delicious. We ordered the vodka pasta and the ravioli for our main entrees and the sauce was so salty/oily. Had to ask the waitress for the bread, after being there for almost 30 minutes. She said it was in the oven and it still didn’t come out right after. My family said they wouldn’t bother to come back.
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Sharon
Chicago15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for Easter lunch and had a wonderful time. Service was good and the specials were very good. The free parking garage is a plus.
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Kathleen
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I’m so thrilled Mia Francesca has opened an outpost in Lincolnwood. Same incredible food. The ambience is great, except that the music for Easter lunch was way too loud and my mom couldn’t hear half of what was being said. Staff is conscientious and very friendly. Well done!
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larry VIP
Chicago48 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We go there a lot. The food is usually excellent yesterday. It was so so maybe they had a bad night
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FAQs

Francesca - Lincolnwood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 262-4900.

Francesca - Lincolnwood is rated 4.5 stars by 460 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

4436 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Enter free garage from Touhy, walk toward Lincoln, turn right to front door
Neighborhood
Lincolnwood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.davantienoteca.com/lincolnwood-il/
Phone number
(847) 262-4900

Francesca - Lincolnwood

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Mother's day Buffet

Menu

What 460 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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