Francesca's Intimo

4.5

1688 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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
Website
https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-intimo/
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

Location
293 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Neighborhood
Lake Forest
Cross street
Western
Parking details
Parking garage located across the street.
Public transit
UP-N Metra Lake Forest
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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.

Calamari in Padella$14.75
Sautéed calamari with capers, fresh tomatoes, spinach, chili flakes, garlic, lemon, and olive oil
Spinach Aglio e Olio$6.75
Sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oil
Carpaccio alla Francesca*$14.75
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, and parmigiano

Insalate

Insalata alla Francesca$8.75
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic
Caesar Salad*$7.95
Classic Caesar with roasted peppers and shaved parmesan
Insalata di Asparagi$9.25
Fresh asparagus with tomatoes and blue cheese, dressed with lemon and olive oil

Pizze

Additional Ingredients ($1 each): Italian sausage, black olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, broccoli, eggplant, or zucchini

Pizza Margherita$14.75
Roasted plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella

Paste

Pasta al Pomodoro$15.95
Sautéed in a cherry tomato sauce with garlic and fresh herbs
Pasta Alle Verdure$19.95
Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts in in an herb broth
Pasta Aglio e Olio$14.95
Sautéed with olive oil, fresh garlic, diced tomatoes, and spinach
Pasta all'Arlecchino$26.95
Sautéed with shrimp, sea scallops, manila clams, garlic, and olive oil in a spicy cherry tomato sauce

Secondi

Ask your server for today's gluten friendly specials!

Pollo al Limone$22.95
Sautéed chicken breast in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach
Pollo Siciliana$20.95
Roasted chicken thighs simmered in garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, Castelvetrano olives, oregano, and dates
Salmone alla Fresca$25.95
Grilled salmon with tomatoes, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil and lemon over grilled asparagus

Dolci

Frutta di Sottobosco$8.95
Fresh mixed berries topped with homemade whipped cream
Gelati e Sorbetti$6.95
Ask your server for today's selections

What 1,688 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Francesca's Intimo in Lake Forest offers a delightful dining experience with consistently "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the warm, inviting atmosphere and the variety of Italian dishes. While some reviews noted occasional service hiccups and noise levels, the "fantastic meal and service" remain highlights for many patrons.

1,688 Reviews

K
KEVIN
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
All good as usual..........
Francesca's IntimoResponded 1 day ago
Hi Kevin, we appreciate you taking the time to leave a rating and are sorry we did not meet your expectations. Please help us understand what we can do to improve; give us a call us at the restaurant and ask to speak to the General Manager. Thank you.
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Jerry
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cute place with excellent food. Lake Forest is a beautiful spot for us to meet family. We head south and they head north and meet at Francesca’s. I think it will become our go-to spot from now on.
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KATHRYN
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, excellent food. It is one of my most favorite places to dine.
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Florence
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service! Food was fantastic. Lovely atmosphere. Also, we went to celebrate our son’s Navy Boot Camp graduation and they surprised him with a special dessert. Definitely recommend this restaurant!!
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sally
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly enjoyed the atmosphere and the food was amazing.
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Marvin
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food and attentive service . Noise level was a little high Seated promptly
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Jeffrey
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We always found it very tight while waiting and even with table spacing and nothing really has changed. Very loud so if anyone has hearing issue this is not the place for you. Food is excellent !!
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David
Chicago
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We sat in a booth, but it was very tight to get into. Even the thinnest in the group and she is quite thin had trouble getting seated properly.
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Nora
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to Francesca’sfor a business dinner and it was fantastic. Service was great, Food was delicious, wine was excellent.
Francesca's IntimoResponded on November 15, 2024
Thanks for the review, NoraO! We're thrilled to hear that your business dinner at Francesca's Intimo was fantastic. It's wonderful to know that our service, food, and wine impressed you. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for all our guests, and your feedback is a testament to that. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic experience!
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Mary
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently good food and service served in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Francesca's IntimoResponded on November 15, 2024
Hey Mary, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Francesca's Intimo! It's wonderful to know that our food and service met your expectations. We strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all our guests and your feedback tells us we're on the right track. Thank you for your kind words and high ratings. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best wishes, The Management Team
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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 4.5 stars by 1688 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

293 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Additional information

Cross street
Western
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.miafrancesca.com/location/mia-francesca-intimo/
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

Francesca's Intimo

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Funfetti Cake

Happy Hour

Antipasti

Calamari in Padella$14.75

Spinach Aglio e Olio$6.75

Carpaccio alla Francesca*$14.75

Insalate

Insalata alla Francesca$8.75

Caesar Salad*$7.95

Insalata di Asparagi$9.25

Pizze

Pizza Margherita$14.75

Paste

Pasta al Pomodoro$15.95

Pasta Alle Verdure$19.95

Pasta Aglio e Olio$14.95

Pasta all'Arlecchino$26.95

Secondi

Pollo al Limone$22.95

Pollo Siciliana$20.95

Salmone alla Fresca$25.95

Dolci

Frutta di Sottobosco$8.95

Gelati e Sorbetti$6.95

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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