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Francesca's Intimo, Lake Forest, IL

Francesca's Intimo

4.6
4.6
1722 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Francesca’s Intimo is located in vibrant downtown Lakeforest. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 735-9235
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Francesca's Intimo offers on and off site catering. Delivery options are available. Please contact our restaurant for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Semi-private area of the restaurant may be booked for functions.
  • Private party contact
    Shiri Nissim: (847) 735-9235 ext. 2
  • Area
    Lake Forest
  • Cross Street
    Western
  • Parking details
    Parking garage located across the street.
  • Public transit
    UP-N Metra Lake Forest
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • Funfetti Cake

    Multiple dates available
    Celebrate your special occasion with Francesca’s with our NEW funfetti cake. you can enjoy a full-size cake (feeds up to 8 people) for the table for $40. All you need to do is add this special menu item to your reservation to let our staff know and enjoy a full-size cake filled with deliciousness! PLEASE NOTE: ONE CAKE FEEDS UP TO 8 PEOPLE. A $40 PAYMENT WILL BE DUE AT THE TIME OF YOUR RESERVATION. ALL CAKES MUST BE ORDERED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE FROM YOUR RESERVATION. PARTIES ABOVE 8 ARE RECOMMENDED TO ORDER TWO OR MORE CAKES.

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Fri - 11:30 - 15:00, 15:00 - 18:00
    Enjoy happy hour at Francesca’s from 3-6 PM on MONDAY-FRIDAYS ONLY. You can now experience Francesca’s favorites for $12 or less! Add this experience to your reservation to let the staff know you are participating in happy hour.

    Happy Hour photo

What 1,722 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • North Suburbs

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's Intimo offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Guests appreciate the "warm, welcoming atmosphere," and the staff's "attentiveness" and ability to accommodate dietary preferences. The menu features a variety of Italian dishes, making it a "favorite Friday night spot" and a "perfect setting to gather."

1,722 Reviews
  1. shelley

    VIP

    Chicago

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best service from waiter Eric. Great food too. Always can count on Francesca’s for a wonderful dining experience.

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  2. carrie

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food . Great service .. table next to the bar where the managers work.. would not sit there again.. had people standing next to me while trying to eat ..but everything was delicious..

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  3. Barb

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner. The menu had some different items than previously. We enjoyed the sausage & peppers, asparagus salad and both pasta dishes. We love this restaurant and its food.

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  4. Peter

    VIP

    Richmond

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal at Francesca's. My wife and I shared two entrees: Rolli alla Francesca and Agnolotti Quattro Formaggi. Both were superb. Angelea was very helpful in choosing these and made the experience all the more pleasant. The meals and a nice bottle of wine were very readonably priced. We dine here a few times a year and never have had a bad meal or a bad experience.

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  5. Sandy

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was rushed. Low value for the price. Way too noisy. Even the server noted how loud. Too many tables crammed into the space. Biggest issue was that entres were served before salads were finished even though server promised to pace the meal.

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  6. Arturo

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nothing exciting, plain food and very noisy. Not a place that I would go back for Italian food.
    Francesca's IntimoResponded on 4 February 2025
    Hi Arturo, please accept my sincere apologies that your recent experience at Francesca's Intimo did not meet your expectations. This is certainly not in line with our goals and standards. I appreciate your feedback and would like to speak with you about your visit. Please reach out to me via email or at the restaurant. Thanks, Daniel

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  7. Shayne

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They are pretty awesome there. Not really good at describing things but if you want a solid place to eat with good staff and a manageable menu then this will be your favorite Friday night spot .

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  8. Bob

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and the prices are low. Portion are very big. Cant go wrong.

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  9. jon

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always enjoy our dining experience at this location. The food is excellent and our server was tremendous.

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  10. Cary

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time for my wife and 2 of our friends at Francescas Intimo. (two of our other friends had been here around 15 years ago). I loved this place for several reasons. First, the service was absolutely outstanding from the moment we sat down. The entire staff from our main server Erick to other servers and personnel were so customer focused. Erick's 27 years of experience that he touted were masterful. He stated from the moment we sat down, how our satisfaction was the most important concern of his and this was demonstrated twice during the meal. The menu has something for everyone, and my vegan wife was able to work with Erick to put together something exactly to meet her health style needs which was not even on the menu, (Linguine with garlic, olive oil, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms and no cheese). I ordered the Rolli Alla Francesca (rolled fresh pasta, spinach, ricotta, pomodoro, four cheese sauce) as did another person at our table. I thought this was a unique dish with a distinct flavor. My friend liked it less likely as there was something in the dish that did not appeal to her. Erick had a list of each ingredient, and it turned out that there was blue cheese in one of the 4 cheeses that she did not like as part of the sauce. Even though she ate half the dish, Erick insisted she get something else and had something else made for her. Wow. Very impressive. Other dishes were enjoyed by the group such as the Nonnas Meatballs, Chicken with pasta, and shrimp with Linguine Agil Scampi. We asked to split salads which was accommodated easily. The restaurant is small in scale, and the ambience is definitely vibrant and a little loud but intimate too. All in all, we would not hesitate to return for a future dinner. Thanks.

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FAQs

Francesca's Intimo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 735-9235.

Francesca's Intimo is rated 4.6 stars by 1722 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Francesca's Intimo

293 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Western
  • Area
    Lake Forest
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking garage located across the street.
  • Public transit
    UP-N Metra Lake Forest
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (847) 735-9235
  • Catering
    Francesca's Intimo offers on and off site catering. Delivery options are available. Please contact our restaurant for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Semi-private area of the restaurant may be booked for functions.
  • Private party contact
    Shiri Nissim: (847) 735-9235 ext. 2
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