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Mia Francesca, Chicago, IL

Mia Francesca

4.6
4.6
2572 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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.

Menu

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What 2,572 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mia Francesca offers a delightful Italian dining experience in Chicago with "amazing authentic Italian menu" and "great portions and taste." Patrons commend the "excellent service," particularly from standout staff like Jack and Charlotte. The patio is a popular spot, providing a "beautiful outdoor" setting. Perfect for both locals and visitors.

2,572 Reviews

  1. VICTOR

    VIP

    Austin

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I hadn’t been to Mia Francesca’s in about 15 years and the food was still amazingly delicious. No wonder it’s still in business after 35 years!!

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  2. Mary

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mia Francesca has been our "go to" neighborhood restaurant in the city since we relocated to the 10 years ago. Prior to this, we also dined hundreds of times at the Scott Harris restaurants over the years and have never been disappointed. Service: Daniel S. was our waiter on our recent visit and he was excellent. He was constantly checking with us to see if we needed anything. He said he was graduate student who was working part time and exhibited great people skills. We also met Kristen who we assume was the floor manger and she too was very persobable stopping at all of the tables and talking to guests. Food: Excellent! Our entrees were made with fresh ingredients with just the right seasoning and served piping hot. Kudos to the chefs for keeping up with the pace and delivering such great food. Ambiance: Although a fairly moderate sized restaurant for the city, we really like the vibe because most of the diners appear to be repeat customers. There is also a nice mix of people of all ages which we appreciate.

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  3. Karen

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The calamari appetizer and our pasta entrees were outstanding.

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  4. Osejalu

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Enjoyed our date night at Mia Francesca. The food was very good. We got the burrata and calamari to start, with penne alla vodka and the rolli as our entrees. The service was okay...we could've used a little more attention for drinks and ordering. We also sat at a table near the only walkway through the restaurant which felt too tight and kept getting bumped. Overall great dinner and we will be back!

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  5. beverly

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Excellent food but service was sub par .. staff seemed disorganized and overwhelmed! Never asked for second drinks , left menus etc! Miss the old days no longer the best cosmo in Chicago and the noise level is awful! It’s been a family favorite for 20 yrs but over the last 3 we rarely go back … sorry to see this

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  6. Colleen

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We Enjoyed the meal and Victor was a great server.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had not been to dinner here in 30 years since I moved from Chicago. I returned over a weekend visit and took my daughter. It was even better than I remembered.

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  8. Jed

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and so was the service!! I would come here again.

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  9. Douglas

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Absolutely awful service. 20 minutes for each drink order. Cold food. Nobody bussed the table. Will never go back.

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  10. Greg

    VIP

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Victor was awesome. We wanted for nothing. Excellent food as always

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FAQs

Mia Francesca is rated 4.6 stars by 2572 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 34 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
  • 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
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