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Francesca's Intimo, Lake Forest, IL
Francesca's Intimo, Lake Forest, IL
Francesca's Intimo, Lake Forest, IL
Francesca's Intimo, Lake Forest, IL
Francesca's Intimo, Lake Forest, IL

Francesca's Intimo

4.7
4.7
1735 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

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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
  • 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.
  • 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 - Thu - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Fri - 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.

    Happy Hour Photo

What 1,735 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's Intimo offers a "terrific dining experience" with "delicious" Italian fare and "exceptional" service. Known for its "pasta pillows" and "extraordinary" dishes, it's a favorite spot for many. While it can be "a little loud," the "cozy" atmosphere and "knowledgeable" staff make it a top choice for diners.
1,735 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was piping hot and servers were good and fast

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  2. SUSAN

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, and terrific service! Would recommend for happy hour and dinner.

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  3. Phyllis VIP

    Cincinnati188 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice neighborhood spot, lovely servers and pasta pillows delicious!

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  4. Artie

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It is too loud for me but everything else is great so we keep going back

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  5. gerry VIP

    Chicago48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a risotto special with salmon, shrimp, chives. extraordinary dish. My friend ordered the shrimp scampi linguine, also superb. House salad with lemon vinaigrette was exceptional. Great bread. Most importantly, terrific service; waitstaff attentive and knowledgeable. Terrific dining experience.

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  6. Neil

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, delicious food and relaxing atmosphere.

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  7. Brian VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. The first time in vince, the manager was awesome. He helped me pick a great whiskey for my dinner. Overall, I had an amazing time.

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  8. Ruth VIP

    Chicago10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food with nicely layered flavors. One of the best Bolognese sauces I've had. And the profiteroles with pistachio gelato were so good. Service was great, never felt rushed.

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  9. Stan VIP

    Chicago54 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    One of my go to places in Lake Forest. Food and Vibe is excellent. I was disappointed with getting my appetizer salad and main course at the same time. It was embarrassing to be served two courses at once but I did not want to send the salad back.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, nice table, attentive waitress, Irene. Will come back.

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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 4.7 stars by 1735 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Francesca's Intimo

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
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