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Mia Francesca, Chicago, IL

Mia Francesca

4.6 (2639)
$31 to $50
Italian
3311 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 281-3310
  • Website
    http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/mia-francesca-lakeview
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Full Mia Francesca's Catering menu is available on our website. Please call the restaurant for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Our private rooms are ideal for corporate or social functions, can accommodate up to 75 guests, or for smaller groups of 15. Our extensive wine list is available for private functions and we encourage you to allow our event handlers to help you make selections to compliment your menu and budget.
  • Location
    3311 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657
  • Neighborhood
    Lakeview / East Lakeview
  • Cross street
    School Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available.
  • Public transit
    CTA Red Line Belmont station 2 blocks west - #22 Clark Street bus in front of restaurant - #8 Halsted, #36 Broadway and #77 Belmont bus lines are within walking distance.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Please join us for Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-6pm!
    Happy Hour Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 2,639 people are saying

Mia Francesca 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mia Francesca offers a warm, vibrant atmosphere with "fantastic food" and "outstanding service." Known for its "divine, authentic Italian dishes," it boasts attentive staff and a cozy setting reminiscent of Italy. Despite some noise concerns, the restaurant remains a "neighborhood gem" with a menu full of "winners."
2,639 Reviews

  1. Carol VIP

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We had a 5:30PM reservation and ordered ice tea and a salad to split before deciding on entrees. The Caesar salad was served 15 minutes later. The 10-day old Romaine lettuce in my refrigerator is fresher than what was in the salad. The croutons were crumbly. We were later informed that the restaurant had run out of iced tea. We selected the roasted half-chicken and pork chop as entrees. These arrived 40 minutes later and the chicken was either over-cooked or leftover from Saturday night. The potato wedges looked fresh on top and on the sides, but the bottom was greasy and had to be cut with the steak knife. The wait staff apologized for the delay of the entrees, but not for the additional 15 minutes it took to get a check and get out of there.

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  2. Grace

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place — good food, awesome service and beautiful place to gather. They’re accommodating when I had to change my reservation. Staff was very helpful to make sure the dessert was safe for my son who has tree nut allergy. Staff/manager was friendly. Francesca’s is our go to restaurant… for any occasion. We bring our family and friends there. Francesca’s never disappoint.

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  3. Susan VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our outdoor lunch on Father’s Day. Our server, Mike, did everything possible to make sure our dining experience was amazing.

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  4. Caroline VIP

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time celebrating my mom’s birthday! Everyone loved their food and the spritzes were really good

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  5. Boris VIP

    Miami - Dade10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Big disappointment. Used to be our go to restaurant in the neighborhood but something has changed and the food is not what it used to be. The waitress was very good and whole service was fine, but the food was not.

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  6. Matt

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It was good. I do recommend it. Service could have been better. I will be back.

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  7. Lisa

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Mia Francesca is always a great place to go for a vibrant scene. Dinner was good overall. Disappointed that our server was not welcoming or even interested. Came for my birthday and though I overall enjoyed our dinner, took a little of the enjoyment away.

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  8. Andrea

    Kansas City / Kansas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service!! Caesar salad was amazing!

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  9. Beth VIP

    Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an absolutely fantastic dinner. Our server Audrey was delightful and food scrumptious as always. This is a neighborhood gem.

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  10. Sarah VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Server forgot our Caesar salad. He wasn’t very attentive.

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FAQs

Mia Francesca is rated 4.6 stars by 2639 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. Lakeview / East Lakeview

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Mia Francesca

3311 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    School Street
  • Neighborhood
    Lakeview / East Lakeview
  • Hours of operation
    Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available.
  • Public transit
    CTA Red Line Belmont station 2 blocks west - #22 Clark Street bus in front of restaurant - #8 Halsted, #36 Broadway and #77 Belmont bus lines are within walking distance.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/mia-francesca-lakeview
  • Phone number
    (773) 281-3310
  • Catering
    Full Mia Francesca's Catering menu is available on our website. Please call the restaurant for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Our private rooms are ideal for corporate or social functions, can accommodate up to 75 guests, or for smaller groups of 15. Our extensive wine list is available for private functions and we encourage you to allow our event handlers to help you make selections to compliment your menu and budget.
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