Franco's Ristorante

Name: Franco's Ristorante
Address: 300 W 31st St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60616-4963
Telephone: (312) 225-9566
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

418 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Franco's Ristorante is the perfect combination of old world Italian classics and your new favorite pasta dishes. We've been around for over 27 years and have perfected our craft. Some of our most famous dishes include whipped ricotta tuffo, sausage and peppers, eggplant parmigiana and gnocchi.

Our great food and atmosphere helped us earn the honor of being named the Chicago Reader's 2016 "best place for a cheap date" and "best local restaurant."

You will be wowed when you step inside our bright, airy and modern restaurant. You can enjoy a drink at our new marble-topped bar or cozy up to tables with bright red-leather chairs and banquettes in the dining room. In the summer we are happy to offer outdoor seating that allows dogs.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2022

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11:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

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Takeout

(312) 225-9566

Delivery

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Monday - Thursday: 11am - 9pm
Friday: 11am-10pm
Saturday: 4:00pm-10:00pm
Sunday: 3:00pm-9:00pm
Phone number
(312) 225-9566
Website
http://www.francoschicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Let Franco's Ristorante bring your favorite dishes to you! Contact us to discuss our custom catering packages.
Private party facilities
Franco's Ristorante is the perfect place to host your next private event. Book Franco's for birthdays, anniversary parties, bridal showers, engagement parties, Christenings and holiday parties.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (855) 436-7721

Location
300 W 31st St Chicago, IL 60616-4963
Neighborhood
Bridgeport
Cross street
31st and Princeton Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Redline: Sox/35th<br />Greenline: 35th-Bronzeville-IIT
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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Popular dishes

Grilled Calamari$14.00
Served with Mixed Greens, Balsamic Drizzle
Fried Calamari$12.00
Bruschetta$7.00
Sausage & Peppers$12.00
With Roasted Potatoes and Onions
Nonna's Meatball$11.00
Marinara, Parmesan
Whipped Ricotta Tuffo$9.00
Ricotta, Orange Marmalade, Honey, Crostinis
Stuffed Peppers$9.00
Sausage, Zesty Tomato Sauce
Salsiccia e Rapini Pizette$9.00
Sausage, Calabrian Chilis, Rapini, Mozzarella
Bruschetta Pizette$8.00
Homemade Bruschetta Mix with Mozzarella and Fresh Basil
Franco's Pizette$10.00
Sausage, Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Mozzarella
Baked Clams$16.00
One dozen per order
Soup of the Day
- Cup$3.50
- Bowl$6.00

Insalata

Caprese$9.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Peppercorn Salad$9.00
Romaine, Tomatoes, Parmesan, Peppercorn Dressing
Roasted Beet Salad$9.00
Mixed Greens, Candied Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$9.00
Romaine, Croutons, Caesar Dressing
House Salad$8.00
Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Onions, Carrots, Balsamic Dressing
Nonna's Meatball Salad$12.00
Romaine, Carrots, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Italian Vinaigrette, Nonna's Meatball
Chopped Salad$11.00
Carrots, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Roasted Peppers, Pasta, Blue Cheese
Mario's Salad$12.00
Romaine, Mixed Field Greens, Olives, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Pepperoncini, Provolone, Salami, Italian Vinaigrette
Arugula Salad$9.00
Shaved Parmigiano Regiano Cheese, Italian Vinaigrette, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion

Pasta

Gluten free pasta options available

Jumbo Rigatoni$16.00
Nonna's Sunday Gravy
Pipette "Little Pipes" alla Vodka$14.00
Vodka Cream Sauce, Fresh Ricotta
Fettuccine alla Franco$16.00
Mushrooms, Chicken, Pesto Cream Sauce
Orecchiette$16.00
Chicken, Spinach, Tomatoes, White Wine Sauce
Shrimp Fra Diavolo$18.00
Linguini, Shrimp, Zesty Marinara Sauce
Fusilli$14.00
Red Peppers, Peas, Light Tomato Sauce
Pasta Marinara$12.00
Choice of Penne, Rigatoni or Capellini
Penne Buttera$15.00
Sausage, Peas, Tomato Cream Sauce
Housemade Gnocchi$15.00
Fresh Tomato Sauce
Tortellini Carbonara$15.00
Prosciutto, Peas, Cream Sauce
Bucatini$15.00
Calabrian Chilis, Crumbled Sausage, Roasted Garlic, Fresh Tomatoes
Rigatoni Arrabbiata$15.00
Zesty Marinara Sauce, Prosciutto
Cheese Ravioli$14.00
Fresh Tomato Sauce
Spicy Penne Pesto$15.00
Spicy Pesto Cream Sauce, Prosciutto, Capers
Daily Risotto
- MP

Entrata

Chicken Giardiniera$18.00
Breaded Chicken Cutlet, House-Made Giardiniera, Roasted Potatoes
Breaded Veal Cutlet$20.00
Rapini, Fresh Tomatoes, Roasted Potatoes
Salsiccia e Rapini$16.00
Sausage, Calabrian Chilis, Rapini, Roasted Potatoes
Pan Seared Salmon$19.00
Spinach, Tomatoes, Garlic, Roasted Potatoes
Vesuvio
Bone-In, Peas, Roasted Garlic, Vesuvio Potatoes
- Bone-In Chicken$17.00
- Pork Chop$20.00
Marsala
Mushrooms, Sweet Marsala Wine, Served with Pasta
- Chicken$17.00
- Veal$20.00
Parmigiana
Served on a Bed of Pasta
- Eggplant$15.00
- Chicken$17.00
- Veal$20.00
Limone
Lemon Butter Sauce, Served with Pasta
- Chicken$17.00
- Veal$20.00
Milanese
Breaded Cutlet, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Italian Vinaigrette, Served on a Bed of Roasted Potatoes
- Chicken$17.00
- Veal$20.00

Contorni

Sautéed Vegetables$6.00
Choice of Rapini, Spinach, Mushrooms, Broccoli
Sausage$6.00
Pasta Marinara$4.00
Potatoes$6.00
Choice of Roasted or Vesuvio

Pannino

All Sandwiches Served with Italian Fries

Grilled Chicken$9.00
Chicken Breast, Mozzarella, Pesto Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Served on a Ciabatta
Chicken Parmesan$10.00
Breaded Chicken Breast, Mozzarella, Marinara
Meatball$10.00
Nonna's Meatballs, Mozzarella, Marinara
Breaded Pork$11.00
Breaded Pork Cutlet, Rapini, Provolone Cheese, Garlic Aioli
Hamburger$10.00
Half Pound Gourmet Steak Burger, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
Italian Hamburger$12.00
Mozzarella, Garlic Aioli, Sautéed Peppers, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
Caprese Sandwich$8.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto Aioli, Tomatoes, Basil, Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Served on Toasted Focaccia

What 418 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

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PinotT
Chicago
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Franco's is a solid place. Food is above average for sure. Great place to hit up ib the Bridgeport neighborhood. The service was great, Aida was amazing. I will certainly be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our go to spot in the city for Italian . Food and service were outstanding, as always!
T
Trixie
Chicago
84 reviews
vip
5.0
84 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was awesome. Ralph our server was great!
GM
GMG14
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love the ricotta tuffo appetizer and always get it. I had the special which was a chicken caprese - breaded chicken cutlet with roasted tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Delicious!
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Chops
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great. We had the fried calamari, sausage and peppers for appetizers. For dinner we ordered the salmon risotto, eggplant parmigiano and the giardniera chicken and all three were amazing! You won't be disappointed! 👍👍
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Nolagirl
Dallas
155 reviews
vip
5.0
155 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! Ralph was excellent and always good to see Ieta. Meatball salad good and chicken marsala special had spectacular flavor! Such a great spot
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great time, great food, excellent service!
KS
KarenS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Franco's Ristorante was fantastic, from start to finish. Excellent, attentive service from Ralph, our waiter, a wonderful meal and the perfect ambiance. We were celebrating a special occasion and couldn't have chosen a more perfect place. We'll absolutely be back!
SM
ScottM
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice place to meet friends at.
DM
DonnaM
Chicago
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service-great food!
ER
EdReview
Chicago
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First timer at Franco's. Everything we ate was great, everybody we met was great. Can't do better than that! Definitely coming back and will let all my friends know about this neighborhood jewel! Thank you for a wonderful time.
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LVP312
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Gathering of friends from long ago. Food is delicious and all the workers are super nice and attentive.
BK
BruceK
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food great service. Thanks for making for a very memorable birthday experience
PC
PatriciaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our new favorite place! Very nice hidden little gem! Food was outstanding! Service was fantastic! Very nice ambiance.. very reasonably priced! Ralph was amazing, friendly, knowledgeable, and very attentive!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food at a reasonable price
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Buck
New England
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a wonderful lunch experience at Franco’s. The food was delicious and fresh. The service was outstanding and they were able to custom order a salad which I really appreciated. The ambiance is wonderfully classic and I enjoyed the old pictures on the wall. Would definitely go back again
LM
LaurenM
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious — fresh, and cooked as it should be (medium rare filet was perfect). Large portions. Service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you for letting four ‘old’ neighborhood teachers stay longer and take up table. This is why I patronize neighborhood! (It doesn’t hurt that the food is soooooo good!)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Food was good and they brought out a desert for the table for my wife’s birthday on the house. This was a nice surprise. We haven’t been here for years but will definitely be back.
BS
BerniceS
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service.. Friendly and professional. Will definitely recommend Franco’s to my friends
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tere
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Service was attentive and efficient. Lovely restaurant.
TS
TonyS
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The amount Gluten free pasta options are fantastic!
KG
KellyG
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Franco's can best be described as a quaint neighborhood restaurant. Great food and even better service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
We waited for our meal for over an hour. Reservations were at 5:30 and it was past 630 before our meal was served. As a courtesy, the waiter offered to add dessert on the house. We ordered the cannoli cake (which I love) and tiramisu to go but after arriving home, noticed the cannoli cake was missing. Overall, we enjoyed the food.
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Rose
Chicago
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food is very good and the selection will satisfy all customers. We have never had a bad meal here. The staff is thorough knowledgeable and polite.
JT
JohnT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely experience. Love the Chicken Giardiniera.
CV
CarmenV
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Franco's is the perfect restaurant for a nice, cozy environment on a cold winter evening. The food, drinks and service was terrific. I highly recommend..
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic date night. Great food. Nice atmosphere!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wife’s birthday
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
All the food was excellent
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shelleyl
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is absolutely amazing! Service is ALWAYS exceptional!
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Fireball
Chicago
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the best service and food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, service and vibe for NYE early dinner!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Daughter visiting f
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Service Friendly Help Delicious Food
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RichardG
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service. Food was traditional italian, which means it felt like Nonna was in the kitchen!! Great value.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience5
Almost perfect, everything was outstanding. The only disappointment was the wine list. Not a very good selection of wines. I was hoping for a better selection of Italian wines. Other than that everything else was outstanding. Will definitely re-visit.
KS
KonniS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved loved this adorable quant restaurant! Can’t wait to go back. Waiter was amazing. Food was delicious!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2021
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great food and atmosphere!
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pairleed
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
the food was outstanding, I had the sausage with rapini. I make a version of this dish and wondered if it was better. It was a very different approach and definitely a standout. My two son;s have very different palates, and both enjoyed their meals.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Franco's Ristorante using the Order Online button. Franco's Ristorante also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Franco's Ristorante also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 225-9566.

Franco's Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 418 OpenTable diners.

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