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Francesca's North

4.4
4.4
1930 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062

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

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Francesca’s North opened it's doors in 1995 and instantly became the hottest spot on the North Shore. Francesca’s North features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.

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 Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We cater to large Carryouts to pick-up or be delivered (with or without setup). We also do offsite catering functions with full service. Check out our menus online at www.miafrancesca.com
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca's North has two private dining rooms to accommodate all of your private party needs. Please contact Lisa Joyner for more private event information.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Northbrook
  • Cross Street
    Shermer & Church
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Just two blocks from Metra's Northbrook station.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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 - Sat - 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 1,930 people are saying

Francesca's North 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's North is a charming neighborhood gem known for its "excellent food" and "wonderful service." Diners rave about its "delicious meals" with standout dishes like homemade ricotta, salmon, and pasta. The atmosphere is "welcoming," and the staff, including waiters like Moses and Alberto, are praised for their friendliness and efficiency. Despite occasional noise, the restaurant consistently delivers a delightful dining experience.

1,930 Reviews
  1. Al VIP

    Chicago14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at Francesca’s North is was fantastic. Kim M. was our server and she did a great job taking care of us. Our glasses were always full and she made sure we had everything we need. The food was excellent and we tried a some new items from the updated menu. We will definitely be back!

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  2. Marc VIP

    Las Vegas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easter brunch was delightful. Great food. Attentive staff. Comfortable atmosphere.

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  3. Jeffrey VIP

    Chicago48 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had to wait to get seated well beyond the time of our reservation and then were rushed through dinner. That was a very unfortunate and frustrating combination.

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  4. edson VIP

    Chicago147 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and the service was wonderful! A neighborhood gem indeed!
    Francesca's NorthResponded on 14 April 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful review Edson. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  5. Mary Jo VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Welcoming, delicious food, great atmosphere and superb service from Moses.

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  6. Bonnie

    Chicago27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Restaurant was good. Food was excellent service was a little slow.

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  7. Elly

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food and excellent service. Loved our meal and experience !
    Francesca's NorthResponded on 6 April 2025
    Thanks for the excellent review Elly! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the home made ricotta- excellent. Waiter efficient and friendly

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  9. Don VIP

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always enjoy the great service and food. Thank you!
    Francesca's NorthResponded on 31 March 2025
    Thank you for the fantastic ratings and the kind feedback Don! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  10. renee

    Chicago49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meals all around - salmon, pork chop, and cod. Enjoyed them!
    Francesca's NorthResponded on 31 March 2025
    Thank you for the fantastic rating and great feedback Renee! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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FAQs

Francesca's North offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 559-0260.

Francesca's North is rated 4.4 stars by 1930 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Francesca's North

1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Shermer & Church
  • Area
    Northbrook
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–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
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Just two blocks from Metra's Northbrook station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We cater to large Carryouts to pick-up or be delivered (with or without setup). We also do offsite catering functions with full service. Check out our menus online at www.miafrancesca.com
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca's North has two private dining rooms to accommodate all of your private party needs. Please contact Lisa Joyner for more private event information.
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