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    Mia Francesca

    4.1 (919 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    MIA FRANCESCA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Dana's bolognese

    We stopped here last minute, and I'm glad we did. The sausage with peppers were amazing, I'm still thinking about them. We also ordered the pollo allá romana & bolognese, the chicken was phenomenal, bolognese was okay. Would definitely come back.

    A crowded restaurant with many diners seated at tables, decorated with holiday garlands and ornaments, featuring chandeliers and warm lighting.
    Anne-Marie N.

    Sat at the bar, where full service was available. Dinner was brought quickly. Service was great. And the pasta hit the spot. This was a real Caesar salad, anchovies included. Place was hopping on a Monday night. Very busy and totally get why.

    Pinot noir
    Christopher F.

    We chose Mia Francesca for dinner after a celebration of life for a former employee. We started with many appetizers, including the muscles calamari and burrata. All were quite delicious along with the House bread that is served. We then shared a chicken with artichoke hearts and mushrooms entrée and the featured gnocchi was spicy crab. Both were absolutely fantastic. We finished off the night with tiramisu and the lemon olive oil cake. The restaurant space is small and bustling. Always an upbeat experience. Our server was super friendly and very engaging. One of my favorite places for dinner in the city.

    Yining D.

    What a great venue and restaurant! The staff are all super accommodating and friendly. My bf's family had their son's graduation lunch here and it was such a great experience. They chose the lunch option with 2 appetizers, 1 salad, 2 pastas, 1 entree and 1 dessert. Everything was delicious and fresh with generous portions for family style that could feed 6 people per table. You could also order refills of anything. The standouts for me were the sausage rigatoni, the bruschetta, and the spinach ravioli. The ravioli had a 4 cheese sauce that reminded me subtly of blue cheese but it went so well with the spinach filling in the ravioli. There's paid street parking around the area. The only downside to the experience was the pace for the lunch. It started at 1 pm and didn't end until 4 pm because of the pacing of the food. Appetizers started coming out at around 1:30 pm, the salad came at 2 pm, the pasta and entrees came around 2:45 pm. Dessert came at around 3:30 pm so the lunch finished at 4 pm. I do wish that the food came out at a better pace so the meal wouldn't be so long. They definitely check to see if people want refills on wine or more drinks quite often. That's probably where they make the majority of the money. They have an extensive wine list and I really enjoyed the Pinot Grigio. I would definitely recommend coming here for your next large gathering or big event. They are very reasonably priced and the staff are all very professional and helpful. Thanks again for a great meal!

    Lentils n spinach dish
    Tina L.

    This is a cute lil neighborhood spot in Lake View East. The decor is super charming and homey. Service was great - the server was super friendly and the food came out fast. My friends and I were pleased. I tried the lenticchie e spinaci and the veal marsala dish. Unfortunately, I think the veal dish is discontinued? The veal was super tender, however, underseasoned. The lentil spinach dish was good but too salty for my taste. The food here is cooked well and fresh, but there's def a seasoning issue. Would rate this 3.5 stars if I could.

    Costoletta di Maiale Sassi
    Ploy N.

    A local Italian spot in a rather quite neighborhood with some the of most fun staffs I've met. A group of us went in for a birthday dinner, our waitress recognized our energy and occasion and matched it by buying us a round of limoncello as well as buying one for herself! It's delicious and a great, great start to the meal. We shared the Bruschetta and Calamari Fritti as appetizers. The calamari was fresh and perfectly fried while the bruschetta was very refreshing. The mains were also equally pleasing and delicious. I tried the Pork Shoulder, which was a big serving of meat but super tender and flavorful, and the Pasta Special for the day that was full of lemon and very bright. The two dishes went hand-in-hand. Their dessert menu looked amazing as well but we didn't get any (next time pistachio profiteroles...) All around a great spot for a great time!

    Spaghetti - A dish of spaghetti with tomato-based sauce and grated cheese is served on a white plate in a restaurant setting.
    Alice H.

    Excellent service & tasty pasta in this cozy East Lakeview trattoria. From getting WiFi passwords for the kids to the speedy arrival of dishes, service was spot on. Food was equally impressive. The Italian chopped salad boasted a tangy vinaigrette, fat artichoke chunks and crispy bacon. The spaghetti with creamy ragu screamed ultimate comfort food. Rigatoni with spicy sausage was a favorite, too. Kids meal is a steal - $10 for a kids Bev, entree and gelato! Love this neighborhood institution. It gets better with each visit!

    Artichoke hearts
    Sarah M.

    Excellent food selections! This place is bigger than it appears! Ask about the back room - it's great for larger parties or more private and secluded vibe! The food is above and beyond some amazing Italian food! Servers were great!

    Interior - A dining area with tables covered in white tablecloths, chairs, wall-mounted lights, and framed pictures, with some patrons and staff present.

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    So yummy! Ileana was a great server. The food was very good and the setting was great.

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    We'll never NOT go here, but they have to bring back the lasagna. Everyone is awesome. Don't fill up on bread!

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    Ask the Community - Mia Francesca

    Do you have valet parking?

    Good day! Yes we do. Generally it's Thursday through Sunday. I would suggest contacting the store via phone for specific information. Valet hours change depending on Cubs home games.

    We are new to the neighborhood. What night is the best night to dine at Mia Francesca?

    Id say if you want busy crowd then Friday or Saturday night. Not so busy, Tuesday. Anytime really, this place is amazing. Nice little coach houses in back!

    Is it BYOB?

    I don't think so. They do sell alcoholic beverages and wine bottles.

    Would you suggest this restaurant for a party of 10 BEFORE the Jimmy Buffett concert? We might be a tad loud and in a party frame of mind. If not, any suggestions around Wrigley (concert) but must accept reservations.

    Hey Jeff, We would be glad to host your party of 10 before the concert. Historically on the nights… Read more

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    Peanut Park Trattoria - Sausage and Peppers

    Peanut Park Trattoria

    (160 reviews)

    University Village

    Food was fantastic. The special burrata with the prosciutto and apple is a must order. The main…read morecourse of pastas was fantastic. Though fresh parmigiana and red pepper was offered my orrichetta (sp?) and my friends bolognese were both soot in Drinks- wine and mixed drinks were generous and delicious. As good as all that was--. It eas the service that stuck out. Maggie was fantastic. Attentive, pleasant, and consistent in her attention. An incredible dining experience. Ill be back.

    Although I am a new customer, I've been loyal to Peanut Park for the past six months and have…read morerecommended it to many friends and family. Up until tonight, my experiences had always been positive and the food was fantastic. Unfortunately, this visit was more than disappointing. I ordered a salad I've had at least a dozen times before, accept I added grilled chicken on top. I live for this salad and was just there maybe three weeks ago. Unaware that they have changed their menu, I ordered as usual. The name of the salad has not changed on the menu, but apparently the ingredients had been completely altered. When the dish arrived, to my surprise, it was drastically different and not something I enjoyed at all. I politely informed our server, who was kind and accommodating, and offered to replace the dish. However, it was now 6 p.m. we had tickets to see The Wiz at 7 p.m. and didn't have time to wait for another order, which I also informed her. I asked if the salad could be removed from the bill since it was essentially untouched. The server checked with the owner, who refused to remove the $30 salad or offer any kind of discount. When a restaurant changes a dish but keeps the same name, it creates a reasonable expectation for returning customers. When that expectation isn't met, basic customer service should step in. What makes this even more frustrating is that the restaurant was willing to prepare an entirely new dish, but not willing to remove the uneaten one from the bill. That simply isn't logical. If you're prepared to replace an item, it clearly acknowledges there was an issue, so refusing to comp or adjust the original charge is unreasonable. That decision was extremely disappointing. I, in-turn made the decision to eat only the additional grilled chicken on top, leaving the rest of the salad, paying the full bill and promptly getting out of there so we could be on time for our show. The only positive part of the experience was our server, who handled the situation with professionalism and kindness. Sadly, the new menu leaves much to be desired and this experience has cost Peanut Park my business and my referrals going forward.

    Ciccio Mio - Black Truffle Bucatini

    Ciccio Mio

    (632 reviews)

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    River North, Near North Side

    Truly one of the most enjoyable Italian food experiences in Chicago. It's worth the effort to plan…read moreahead and make a reservation. Reservations are released 21 days ahead of time, which I personally find impossible to make. Every time I've checked over the last several years there have been no availability. Yesterday I decided to pop on their website again and was delighted to find that they had released same day dinner reservations for patio only dining. The weather was perfect for outdoor dining so I went ahead and booked a table for Friday night. I felt like I won the dinner lottery. Service was wonderful and I didn't mind sitting outside at all next to the road with cars. I actually never stepped foot in the restaurant so cannot comment on what it's like inside. But do not give up that patio dining reservation if it's available. All of our dishes were delicious. I was really impressed by the meatball appetizers, chicken vesuvio (the potatoes are a must get as a side if you skip this dish), and branzino. The meats and sauces were wonderfully balanced and tender. Nothing tasted overly salted. Ironically, the pasta felt less of a star compared to the other dishes. And of course I had to get the gelato, which was so aesthetically presented and the taste just reminded me of an Italian summer vacation.

    Downgrading bc of the pickup service I had today. (Spoiler: Karen the host is aptly named). I…read moreconsistently order pickup (direct and DD) and it's usually quick and consistent - my order is always ready before the quoted time. Today, I came in and there was no host at the front for long enough that several people just walked straight back (maybe they were meeting someone but didn't seem like it) and several servers walked in and outside without greeting. By the time Karen shows up again, it's me and another person waiting. Instead of asking "who was here first?" She services the white man, why would you assume he's there first?, and I have to listen to him asking if he can sit at the bar, doesn't understand why he can't sit at the bar, needs recommendations nearby where he can drink and wait at, if they'll hold his bags, and his whole life story. She's about to walk away with his bags when I say that I was here first and I'm picking up. She tells me go to the side window outside which I've never been prompted to do. I say so and she asks for the name, if I'm the person it's for and the gets on her walkie to see if anyone can walk it up. No apology and didn't appreciate her tone throughout the exchange. I like the bucatini and spicy rigatoni but if I order next time, will avoid Karen who had terrible vibes.

    Mia Francesca - italian - Updated May 2026

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