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Francesca's on Chestnut

Italian Restaurant$$$$

Streeterville, Chicago

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8.5^/10

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Ranked #10 for Italian restaurants in Near North Side
"beef Carpaccio and the pastas are always a delight"(2 Tips)
"Best happy hour in Chicago."(2 Tips)
"It's like a Caprese Salad on bread."(2 Tips)
"Doc at the bar may be Chicago's best bartender!!"(5 Tips)

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spicy food
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spicy red sauce
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O. K.February 15, 2015
The beef Carpaccio and the pastas are always a delight, and everything else is absolutely delicious. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago.
troy voAugust 30, 2012
Great food but don't be on a timeline. Took over 2 hours for two of us to eat on a wednesday and we ended up skipping dessert cause we ran out of time.
AYHJAOctober 9, 2012
I had the ravioli with sausage. It was creamy, delicious and full of fresh ingredients. Used my bread to sop my plate!
Time Out ChicagoMay 4, 2012
The toughest part of Mom's brunch here will be choosing between the smoked salmon omelette, the eggs Benedict and the fried eggs with spicy pesto.
Pamela CarpenterApril 23, 2012
The lava cake is worth every calorie. Be sure to check out disotto enoteca downstairs for drinks....a hidden gem.
Jeff FisherFebruary 17, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Doc at the bar may be Chicago's best bartender!! All food is great! Luv the calamari & beef carpaccio to start.
TaraDecember 10, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Some of the best mussels in Chicago here! Spicy red sauce is to die for.
Stephen LawrenceFebruary 9, 2013
Get the fried calamari, frutti de mare and of course the tiramisu!!!!
Herbert HendersonNovember 19, 2018
Great time at the bar. Excellent drinks and appetizers.
Geoff TrimpolMarch 9, 2013
$5 Happy Hour food menu in bar 3-6:30 daily. Huge plates!
Todd CarpenterApril 23, 2012
Get the Bruschetta alla Romana. It's like a Caprese Salad on bread.
Kay BurnettJanuary 9, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Go early for the delicious $5 bar snacks.
Shannon LindellJune 25, 2016
The garlic spinach shrimp appetizer.
Kraig ThelenAugust 18, 2013
Makes to thank youe hostess Aga and Ask Ethan he is fabulous waiter!
Jon GarinnJune 3, 2012
Forget about Dougie: he's gone. Billy is the new Dougie: all personality and great personal service!
Liz TietzAugust 6, 2013
Carpaccio a la Francesca...outstanding .$5 @ happy hour...seriously!
stephanie topolgusJune 21, 2015
Service, salad, spaghetti & meatballs
Gary BeckmanMarch 29, 2013
Best happy hour in Chicago.
Amy N.January 12, 2013
Juan is excellent!
ColleenFebruary 19, 2014
love, love, love
Raymond RamzyMarch 28, 2013
Delicious!
A AkhtarFebruary 20, 2012
Douggie is the best waiter!
Adolfo AlvarezApril 6, 2012
La mejor atencion de Chicago en un restaurante. "Se habla espagnol!"

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