Mia Francesca

4.6

2577 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood 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
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, 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.

What 2,577 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
4.5Value

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.

2,577 Reviews

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cathleen
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
6 adults 1 child- It was perfect we had a sample of their desserts and not much of dessert kind of people but we all loved everything! The manager came overwhelmed us congratulations to my daughters engagement it was perfect.
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Bill
Charlotte
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, friendly, cozy place to dine. Does not disappoint!
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Chris
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jack N was a great server and provided great recommendations on dishes. Very speedy food and attentive. Would recommend again!
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Abigail
VIP
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a great dinner. Our server, John N was AMAZING and made our whole experience so great. We can’t wait to come back.
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Brett
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was terrific, as always. Our server Jack was on point, friendly, and attentive.
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VICTOR
VIP
Austin
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 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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Mary
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 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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Karen
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 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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Osejalu
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
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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beverly
Chicago
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
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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FAQs

Mia Francesca is rated 4.6 stars by 2577 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 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

3311 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
School Street
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Mia Francesca

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Funfetti Cake

Menu

What 2,577 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Mia Francesca restaurant rated?

Is Mia Francesca currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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