Mia Francesca

4.6

2553 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Lively
Good for special occasions

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.
Private party contact
Katherine Woods: (773) 281-3310 ext. 2

Location
3311 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657
Area
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
Bar Dining, 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.

What 2,553 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
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mia Francesca offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "fantastic food" and "exquisite service." The quaint ambiance, reminiscent of a small family restaurant in Italy, is enhanced by a lovely outdoor patio. Despite occasional noise levels and pacing issues, the attentive and knowledgeable staff consistently receive praise. Perfect for a romantic evening or special occasion.

2,553 Reviews

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Jesus
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We were on a date and we were sat on an 8-person table. That’s a miss in hospitality when there was a smaller table available. Service was okay. The bussers there are on it though, they were awesome and attentive. Food is great as well. Really just hospitality lacked and different experience upstairs versus downstairs.
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Meredith
Raleigh
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The service started out strong, then petered out. Our meal, however, was quite good, and we would most likely return.
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Robert
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The food was great! Service was terrible. Not because of the people, but because they were under staffed.
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Howard
Chicago
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best meal we have had in ages. The cod was done perfectly and the broth it was served in was slurp-worthy. (Actually, we asked for a spoon to enjoy every drop.) In addition, the 3-appetizer special was flavorfully delicious.
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Julie
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great Italian place for folks with celiac, very accommodating
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Michelle
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
sat in the coachhouse..very nice and calm and quiet. Server Audrey was awesome, food great and not overpriced!
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Annie
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drink. Definitely recommend the meatballs. It is a little loud and crowded on weekends especially.
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Ryan
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
They were late to our reservation and didn’t seat until 45 min after, way too crowded, food was just okay for the price
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Derek
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My hubby and had given up all hope of a restaurant that still had polite, professional servers, great food, and a comfortable ambience….then we went to Mia Francesca and had an amazing time! We hadn’t been here for about 20 years and realized we needed to see if it was still the great place we used to go to in the 90’s. It was just as great as it ever was! We stopped going out to eat about 8 years ago when we found that either the food at restaurants was awful and overpriced, or the servers were rude, smarmy, and idiots. Mia Francesca has the most professional servers we’ve seen since the 90’s. Our guy Daniel S. was so friendly, attentive without being overbearing, he was always aware of what everyone in his section needed and when they needed it, he knew the menu precisely, and made our evening feel so effortless and relaxing. The busboys and assistant servers were also always there to clear away any dishes or refill your wine. The food was AMAZING, The meatball appetizer was so flavorful, moist and light. We each had perfectly prepared pasta dishes that made us feel satisfied and happy. The desserts were exquisite…seriously! We’re so excited to plan another visit, we love you Mia Francesca!
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Heidi
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had tickets to a show at the Vic and wanted dinner before hand. Mia Francesca fit the bill perfectly. Great service, delicious food, and within walking distance of the theatre. Nonna's meatballs were divine! Would recommend!
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Mia Francesca is rated 4.6 stars by 2553 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

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

3311 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
School Street
Area
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
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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.
Private party contact
Katherine Woods: (773) 281-3310 ext. 2

Mia Francesca

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Funfetti Cake

Menu

What 2,553 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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Dining areas

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