Francesca's Bryn Mawr

4.4 (1457)

$30 and under

Italian

1039 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Francesca’s Bryn Mawr became the 8th restaurant added The Francesca's Restaurant Group in 1999. Located in the old Bryn Mawr Apartment Hotel, Francesca's Bryn Mawr brings a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, good rustic cooking, friendly service and fair prices to the Edgewater neighborhood. The menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio.

About the Francesca’s Restaurant Group: Founded in 1992 by Restaurateur Scott Harris, Francesca’s Restaurant Group has grown from a small, welcoming Italian restaurant on Chicago’s North Clark Street to a restaurant group of 5 concepts across 25 locations in 3 states. Based in Chicago, Francesca’s Restaurant Group currently owns and operates 18 Francesca’s Restaurants, 4 Davanti Enoteca's, Disotto, Fat Rosie’s and Hillgrove Tap.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 506-9261
Website
http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/francescas-bryn-mawr-edgewater
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Dante E
Catering
We offer small and large catering orders. Please contact restaurant for more details.
Private party facilities
Francesca's Bryn Mawr offers one private party room that can accommodate up to 60 people for a seated event and up to 75 for a cocktail/appetizer reception. Our entire restaurant is available for up to 165 people for a buyout.

Location
1039 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660
Neighborhood
Chicago
Cross street
Kenmore
Parking details
Metered parking on streets.
Public transit
Just steps from the Red Line's Bryn Mawr Station and from the 147 and 151 bus routes on Sheridan Road.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Calamari in Padella$14.75
Sautéed calamari with capers, fresh tomatoes, spinach, chili flakes, garlic, lemon, and olive oil
Spinach Aglio e Olio$6.75
Sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oil
Carpaccio alla Francesca*$14.75
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, and parmigiano

Insalate

Insalata alla Francesca$8.75
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic
Caesar Salad*$7.95
Classic Caesar with roasted peppers and shaved parmesan
Insalata di Asparagi$9.25
Fresh asparagus with tomatoes and blue cheese, dressed with lemon and olive oil

Pizze

Additional Ingredients ($1 each): Italian sausage, black olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, broccoli, eggplant, or zucchini

Pizza Margherita$14.75
Roasted plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella

Paste

Pasta al Pomodoro$15.95
Sautéed in a cherry tomato sauce with garlic and fresh herbs
Pasta Alle Verdure$19.95
Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts in in an herb broth
Pasta Aglio e Olio$14.95
Sautéed with olive oil, fresh garlic, diced tomatoes, and spinach
Pasta all'Arlecchino$26.95
Sautéed with shrimp, sea scallops, manila clams, garlic, and olive oil in a spicy cherry tomato sauce

Secondi

Ask your server for today's gluten friendly specials!

Pollo al Limone$22.95
Sautéed chicken breast in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach
Pollo Siciliana$20.95
Roasted chicken thighs simmered in garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, Castelvetrano olives, oregano, and dates
Salmone alla Fresca$25.95
Grilled salmon with tomatoes, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil and lemon over grilled asparagus

Dolci

Frutta di Sottobosco$8.95
Fresh mixed berries topped with homemade whipped cream
Gelati e Sorbetti$6.95
Ask your server for today's selections

What 1,457 people are saying

Francesca's Bryn Mawr reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
2.5Value

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1,456 Reviews

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Deniseh
Chicago / Illinois118 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 15, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always good food. Hard to serve when so many large parties around. But still food was great and hot despite all the large parties.
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MW2017
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 15, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious! We had the mussels in marinara for an appetizer and they were cooked just right.
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FunNYFood
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 15, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved visiting. Was there for a holiday dinner with a girlfriend. It was my first time. The service was impeccable.
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Pete
Chicago / Illinois14 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 14, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Reliable, classic Italian food. Attentive service and friendly bartender.
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JenniferF
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on December 14, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing waiter, Victor! Lovely Chianti, great food with an off-menu option for mussels in garlic and wine instead of red sauce, and an all-around celebratory birthday complete with comped profiterole for b-day dessert! Go Francesca's!
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Jojo VIP
Chicago / Illinois21 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 11, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I get together with friends here about 4 times a year. The service always recognizes that we want to just sit and talk and eat along the way. We usually are there until they close, and we always feel welcome to stay. Food is great as well.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago / Illinois23 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 9, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is outstanding in so many ways! I love this place! First, it’s a very charming little restaurant and I am always greeted warmly! I met my daughter and 11 month old grandson for lunch. The waitress was so attentive and kept stopping to make sure all was ok and talk to my grandson! He loved her! When I went to order, I told her of an outstanding dish I had on a prior visit and explained it was not on the menu that day! It was pasta in a light tomato cream sauce with salmon and asparagus. She said she would check with the chef and he said he would make it for me! OMG! To die for! My daughter had the pre fixe menu with salmon and it was outstanding. Our waitress graciously took photos of us by the beautiful tree! This restaurant is one of my favorites in Chicago! I will be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois21 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 8, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was lovely!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 8, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Inattentive, very slow Service.
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HelenL
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on December 8, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the second year our book group has had its holiday dinner at Francesca’s. We enjoyed it last year and again this year. Love the service, food, and ambience. We’ll see you again next year! Thank you.
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FAQs

Francesca's Bryn Mawr offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 506-9261.

Francesca's Bryn Mawr is rated 4.4 stars by 1457 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

1039 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660

Additional information

Cross street
Kenmore
Neighborhood
Chicago
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Metered parking on streets.
Public transit
Just steps from the Red Line's Bryn Mawr Station and from the 147 and 151 bus routes on Sheridan Road.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dante E
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/francescas-bryn-mawr-edgewater
Phone number
(773) 506-9261
Catering
We offer small and large catering orders. Please contact restaurant for more details.
Private party facilities
Francesca's Bryn Mawr offers one private party room that can accommodate up to 60 people for a seated event and up to 75 for a cocktail/appetizer reception. Our entire restaurant is available for up to 165 people for a buyout.

Francesca's Bryn Mawr

About this restaurant

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Menu

Antipasti

Calamari in Padella$14.75

Spinach Aglio e Olio$6.75

Carpaccio alla Francesca*$14.75

Insalate

Insalata alla Francesca$8.75

Caesar Salad*$7.95

Insalata di Asparagi$9.25

Pizze

Pizza Margherita$14.75

Paste

Pasta al Pomodoro$15.95

Pasta Alle Verdure$19.95

Pasta Aglio e Olio$14.95

Pasta all'Arlecchino$26.95

Secondi

Pollo al Limone$22.95

Pollo Siciliana$20.95

Salmone alla Fresca$25.95

Dolci

Frutta di Sottobosco$8.95

Gelati e Sorbetti$6.95

What 1,457 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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