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Francesca's on Chestnut, Chicago, IL

Francesca's on Chestnut

4.6
4.6
2807 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
200 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Francesca's Family of Restaurants has opened its doors in 2009 on Chestnut Street in Chicago's famous Gold Coast neighborhood. The restaurant brings Mia Francesca's famous rustic, Italian cuisine to the 150-seat space.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please contact Katherine Woods for questions about catering.<br />(773) 281-3310 ext. 21
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca’s on Chestnut proudly offers special events in our private dining room for business, family & social event for group of 10 to 60. Our philosophy of simple, rustic cooking served in a casual sophisticated trattoria setting translates flawlessly to group dining.
  • Neighborhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Cross street
    Michigan Ave
  • Parking details
    Valet is offered through The Seneca Boutique Apartments at $16. Metered street parking and parking garages are also available in close proximity.
  • Public transit
    We are accessible via the Chicago red line stop as well as the 151, 145, 146 and 147 Chestnut & Michigan CTA bus stop. The closest L stop is State and Chicago.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,807 people are saying

Francesca's on Chestnut reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francesca's on Chestnut offers a delightful dining experience with "impeccable food and service" and an inviting ambiance. Perfect for pre-theater meals, it boasts "amazing pasta" and "great Italian dishes." Despite occasional slow service during busy hours, the staff is "attentive and friendly," enhancing the overall experience.
2,807 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was fantastic and the food was delicious. Drinks were heavy pours, which is great to have one good one😁

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  2. David

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well executed. Very good service. Cocktails spot on. Appreciated the chilled glasses. Ordered the calamari, ceasar, salmon and shrimp scampi. All very good. Salmon was a star. One nit we opted for the calamari to be sauted and it was more lightly fried. Tasty just not what we were expecting. Some might consider the room on the noisy side at a peak hour but I like the vibe. Over all a solid "A."

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  3. Nancy VIP

    Houston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were impeccable. Perfect location as we were going to the theater across the street after. The beet salad was the best I ever had

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  4. Scott

    Hawaii4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent for our family dinner. The service was very good, as was the food. The restaurant was quiet making it easy for us to have a conversation without completing with noise.

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  5. Janice VIP

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointed in service. It took 10 min for anyone to come to our table for a drink order. Once the order was placed only 1 drink came and I had to flag down another server to ask for the other drink. We arrived during happy hour and asked but were not told about any of the specials. Very disappointing.

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  6. Angela VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great late lunch after a show. Service was excellent!

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  7. Sarah

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food was great! I recommend to anyone wanting some good Italian food

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  8. Dan VIP

    Chicago117 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Smiles and warm welcomes when we arrived, though the place was packed. All credit to our waitress, who somehow heard us in spite of the crowd. We picked one of our recent reliables and one favorite we hadn't tried for a while: both arrived hot and excellent. The manager dropped by during the meal to add his welcome and give us a head's up on the new menu coming soon. A good time was had by all (especially on OUR side of the table.) All stars all around!

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  9. Susan VIP

    Milwaukee50 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve gone to Francesca restaurants for years. Drink and food selection was good. I wish I was notified how hot the tomato sauce was in my eggplant dish. Waiter was a bit preoccupied by other tables as it was a busy Saturday night. Couple of services took longer than it should have.

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  10. Ralf VIP

    Miami12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food. The waitress was also great. All in all perfect!

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FAQs

Francesca's on Chestnut offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 482-8800.

Francesca's on Chestnut is rated 4.6 stars by 2807 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 63 times today
Google Map for Francesca's on Chestnut

200 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Michigan Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet is offered through The Seneca Boutique Apartments at $16. Metered street parking and parking garages are also available in close proximity.
  • Public transit
    We are accessible via the Chicago red line stop as well as the 151, 145, 146 and 147 Chestnut & Michigan CTA bus stop. The closest L stop is State and Chicago.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please contact Katherine Woods for questions about catering.<br />(773) 281-3310 ext. 21
  • Private party facilities
    Francesca’s on Chestnut proudly offers special events in our private dining room for business, family & social event for group of 10 to 60. Our philosophy of simple, rustic cooking served in a casual sophisticated trattoria setting translates flawlessly to group dining.
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