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Francesca's on Chestnut, Chicago, IL

Francesca's on Chestnut

4.6
4.6
2794 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Francesca's Family of Restaurants has opened its doors in 2009 on Chestnut Street in Chicago's famous Gold Coast neighborhood. The restaurant brings Mia Francesca's famous rustic, Italian cuisine to the 150-seat space.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please contact Katherine Woods for questions about catering.<br />(773) 281-3310 ext. 21
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca’s on Chestnut proudly offers special events in our private dining room for business, family & social event for group of 10 to 60. Our philosophy of simple, rustic cooking served in a casual sophisticated trattoria setting translates flawlessly to group dining.
  • Area
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Cross Street
    Michigan Ave
  • Parking details
    Valet is offered through The Seneca Boutique Apartments at $16. Metered street parking and parking garages are also available in close proximity.
  • Public transit
    We are accessible via the Chicago red line stop as well as the 151, 145, 146 and 147 Chestnut & Michigan CTA bus stop. The closest L stop is State and Chicago.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 2,794 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's on Chestnut is a delightful dining spot renowned for its "amazing food, service, and ambience." The restaurant offers a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for gatherings and special occasions. Patrons praise the attentive service, especially for large groups, and the menu's standout Italian dishes. It's "highly recommended" for its consistent quality and memorable experiences.
2,794 Reviews
  1. DawnB

    Nashville6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was awesome the meatballs were excellent had a cheese filled homemade pasta dish with mushrooms awesome. We’ll be back

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  2. John

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always. Our server was attentive, helpful and friendly. A wonderful place for dinner after a play at Lookingglass

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    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a find! To think I've been steps away from Francesca's dozens of times and never knew about it. The service was lovely. Professional and precise but warm. Everything we tried was excellent. It was my first visit but won't be our last.

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  4. Ryan VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing. Food, service and ambience are always top tier.

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  5. Julia VIP

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a large party, 15 of us. The service was smooth! Thank you so much. I recommend this place for large groups. The food was good too

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  6. Jared VIP

    Columbus9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Highly recommended for group dinners

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  7. Jeff VIP

    Chicago62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter John went above and beyond. We had our two grandchildren for dinner and he treated them so special, ordered a pizza not on the menu and gave them free deserts. Also gave them each a Pokémon card. Was a perfect meal and the waiter’s performance was excellent.

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  8. Ron

    Portland8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was terrific, service was great. Loved that they gave our large (7) party a round table which was great for interacting. We’d come back in a heartbeat.

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  9. Brett VIP

    Tampa1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    24 person party next to our table was way too loud. People standing and socializing like more of a bar atmosphere.

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  10. Dhimiter VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall a positive experience but I do have an issue with restaurants that try to cut corners. I love cooking and am well aware of the difference between a in-house roasted beet and one out of a can or jar. It felt like the beet appetizer was using jarred beets. Not flavorful because the beets were acidic in taste with zero sweetness.

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FAQs

Francesca's on Chestnut offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 482-8800.

Francesca's on Chestnut is rated 4.6 stars by 2794 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today
Google Map for Francesca's on Chestnut

200 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Michigan Ave
  • Area
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet is offered through The Seneca Boutique Apartments at $16. Metered street parking and parking garages are also available in close proximity.
  • Public transit
    We are accessible via the Chicago red line stop as well as the 151, 145, 146 and 147 Chestnut & Michigan CTA bus stop. The closest L stop is State and Chicago.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please contact Katherine Woods for questions about catering.<br />(773) 281-3310 ext. 21
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca’s on Chestnut proudly offers special events in our private dining room for business, family & social event for group of 10 to 60. Our philosophy of simple, rustic cooking served in a casual sophisticated trattoria setting translates flawlessly to group dining.
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