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Franco's Ristorante, Chicago, IL

Franco's Ristorante

4.8
4.8
584 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • 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: (312) 225-9566
  • 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

What 584 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Best Value

  • Chicago

    Best Value

  • Chicago

    Italian

584 Reviews
  1. nick

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Maybe the best italian restaurant in the city. The owner was really sweet. You can tell he has a really kind heart

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  2. SherryL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A neighborhood gem with great food, ambiance & friendly knowledgeable staff. Terrific for business meetings or any social gathering. 5 stars

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Authentic Italian and great service. Cozy environment with an old school flair.

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  4. croman

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service. Great atmosphere, quaint but welcoming.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quaint neighborhood feel but a sophisticated operation. Anytime I’m running a race in Chicago, this is my night before pasta ritual but honestly, it’s date night too with my wife as the atmosphere is fantastic.

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  6. StephanieR

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had an amazing experience and most definitely will be back

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  7. mbluvsne

    Chicago

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My husband and I came in for dinner and I had a special pappardelle with veggies and shrimp in white wine sauce, and he had the gnocchi with a side of Nonnie’s meatballs. Both were wonderful, as expected. We weren’t hungry enough for appetizers but the stuffed clams are stellar. This neighborhood place is worth the drive if you don’t live in or near Bridgeport. Welcoming to children too.

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  8. KelliD

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first visit, but it won't be my last! We had a girl's night out dinner, and this was the perfect, intimate setting. The service was excellent. The restaurant is very small, maybe 15 tables and about 8 seats at the bar, so reservations are probably best. There were 4 of us. We shared 2 peppercorn salads(delicious!!), 2 people split the pasta with vodka sauce, one had eggplant parm, and I shared a Flatbread pizza with the table. Everything was delicious! Sharing portions is ideal because the portions are rather large. The food was fresh, hot, and delicious. The red sauce on the Flatbread pizza 👨‍🍳 💋🤌. We are already planning our next dinner there!

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  9. Junior34

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service is amazing! Perfect neighborhood spot

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Good food. Average service. Nice ambiance. Will definitely return

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  11. DeniseM

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing from start to finish. One of the best restaurants around and certainly the best in Bridgeport.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was outstanding. The menu and specials provided great choices. The food is delicious. Great overall experience.

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  13. MichaelB

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Franco's never disappoints. Small cozy restaurant. Excellent service, wine list and drink menu are solid and the dishes are outstanding. They have daily specials that are always excellent and everyone at the table wants to taste. Appetizers, salads, pasta, meat dishes, always an experience. Highly Recommend.

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  14. WayneE

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice small place. Food was good and able to talk without loud ambience.

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  15. Vsoto

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great experience, delicious food and good customer service.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect night! Great service and everyone in our family of 4 was happy with their meal. No complaints!

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  17. AddisonDiner

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite places. I always seem to stop there on my way to another event, so I count on their fast, friendly service & great food.

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  18. Dawnne

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance and service are great. The food and cocktails are even better. We can never go wrong with the baked pork chop.

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  19. DanS

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Very friendly! Favorite Italian restaurant in the city.

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  20. VictoriaS

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Franco’s is a fabulous Italian restaurant. The food is amazing. The cocktails and wine are superb. Also save room for dessert. Book early so that you can get a table. Enjoy!

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  21. JoshR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and fresh. The service was great. Servers were very informative. They have a great selection of wines. We will definitely be back.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great dinner! My food was delicious!! And my husband’s diavolo pasta was the best one!!

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  23. Matt

    Anchorage

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great neighborhood restaurant just south of downtown Chicago. Four of us ordered different dishes and all were good. Waiter was very helpful in recommending dishes and describing what's good.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience at the restaurant was excellent overall! Only issue we had was that we made an online reservation for 9:15 because we were attending the White Sox game. They called us on our way to the game and said we needed to move the time up because they close at 10:00. So why do they offer a 9:15 reservation if they don’t want to have people coming in that late. Only issue we had. But we love the restaurant

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  25. GregL

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoy a great meal when we stop into Franco's.

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  26. BradleyG

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Shrimp fra dia Ali. 🥵 waitress was friendly. Food was served hot.

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  27. MJOakPark03

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    I enjoyed myself there for dinner/lunch. I lucky enough to fine a good sit-in restaurant before gong to a Sox's game yesterday. I heard this place has good reviews and not too far from Guaranteed rate Field.

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  28. Dawnne

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious. We had the braised pork chop and the rigatoni with gorgonzola cream sauce. Cant wait to return.

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  29. MarissaA

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My partner and I love Franco’s! We’ve probably tried everything on their menu and have not been disappointed. The espresso martini’s are incredible, probably my favorite!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    The service was horrible. Wasn’t attentive to us at all, because of the color of our skin. We know they for a fact, because of watching them give way better service to the white patrons around us. I asked for a strawberry lemonade, & she told me they didn’t have that. & it ended there. Meanwhile, a white guest behind me asked about strawberry lemonade, and she explained they didn’t have that, but they had other options and flavors of lemonade. I was upset to see she didn’t give me those same options. They barely came to the table to ask us if we needed anything, and our food had no seasoning. Only our appetizer was delicious, the bruschetta. That was the best part of the entire trip there. Very disappointed otherwise.

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  31. GoodTipsForGoodService

    Chicago

    94 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Italian restaurant in the city. (With the possible exception of their sister restaurant, Il Culaccino.)

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  32. Amanda

    Chicago

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Definitely worth it. Has a meatball salad very fast service.❤️

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  33. dineout

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is truly a neighborhood gem!! NEVER had a bad meal!

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  34. DonnaC

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love going to Franco's before a White Sox game! Love the food and atmosphere!

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  35. PaulaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious. Each of us enjoyed a different dish. So very good. Attentive and friendly staff.

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  36. Busia

    Chicago

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service is always outstanding! Best Marsala whether I get the chicken or veal. Always delicious! Chopped salad was amazing

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful dining experience! We sat outside and enjoyed the ambiance of a neighborhood restaurant. The food was exceptional, the wait staff courteous and helpful, and the the desert with coffee was the perfect end to a fantastic meal!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great lunch with my sister. Waitress was excellent

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service is remarkably and the food is absolutely amazing!!

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  40. LorenS

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Too many excellent dishes on the Franco's menu. Stop!

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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 584 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Franco's Ristorante

300 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616-4963

Additional information

  • Cross street
    31st and Princeton Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Bridgeport
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Thursday: 11am - 9pm Friday: 11am-10pm Saturday: 4:00pm-10:00pm Sunday: 3:00pm-9:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Redline: Sox/35thGreenline: 35th-Bronzeville-IIT
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 225-9566
  • Catering
    Let Franco&#39;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: (312) 225-9566
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