About Francesca's North
Francesca’s North in Northbrook, IL, brings together the warmth of a welcoming neighborhood dining room with the polished experience guests expect from a standout Italian restaurant. Located at 1145 Church St, this popular spot has earned an impressive 4.80 out of 5 rating from 2,267 reviews, a reflection of the consistent quality, attentive service, and memorable meals that keep customers returning. Whether you are planning a relaxed lunch, a refined dinner, or a special evening out, Francesca’s North offers the kind of atmosphere that makes dining feel both comfortable and elevated. Its casual, cozy, romantic, trendy, and upmarket setting gives guests the flexibility to enjoy everything from an easy solo meal to a celebratory dinner with friends, family, or colleagues. What makes Francesca’s North especially appealing is the full dining experience it delivers. The restaurant is known for fast service and a menu that pairs authentic Italian-inspired favorites with crowd-pleasing options, including comfort food, healthy choices, late-night food, and local specialties. Guests can enjoy an excellent selection of beer, cocktails, coffee, wine, and dessert, along with thoughtful service features such as table service, seating, catering, and a private dining room for more intimate gatherings. With lunch and dinner service, plus a bar on site and amenities like restroom access, Wi‑Fi, and free Wi‑Fi, the restaurant is well suited for both everyday meals and special occasions. Its reputation for great beer, cocktails, dessert, and wine list adds even more appeal, making it a destination where guests can unwind, celebrate, and enjoy a well-rounded Italian dining experience. Francesca’s North also makes convenience and accessibility a priority, helping every guest feel welcome from arrival to departure. The restaurant offers kerbside pickup, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in service, giving customers flexible ways to enjoy their meal whether they are on the go or settling in for a leisurely visit. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, ensuring the space is accommodating and inclusive. Planning ahead is simple as well, with dinner reservations recommended and accepted, and payment made easy through credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. For those seeking an Italian restaurant that combines quality, comfort, convenience, and a truly inviting atmosphere, Francesca’s North stands out as a trusted choice in Northbrook. Call +1 847-559-0260 to reserve a table or place your order today.
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Cozy, inviting atmosphere, great Italian dishes, ordered the Chicken Milanese & Linguine with Shrimp scampi. Soft, warm bread at your table. Excellent service. A nice place to take friends and enjoy a flavorful dinner. We'll be back.
Our experience tonight was great!! The food was phenomenal honestly, we’re from out of town and it definitely exceeded our expectations of what Chicago food can be. I got the Rigatoni Alla Vodka and it was AMAZING. The overall vibe and experience was amazing as well, and our waitress was an absolute delight. Her name was Becca, and she was …
Fantastic place. Loved the lobster bisque, salad was chopped fresh, entree pastas for myself and my friend were good, not great. The shrimp was cooked perfectly in the scampi but the sauce ran kind of bland and watery. The crispy chicken vodka dish was also cooked perfectly but again I just feel the sauce kind of ran flat... But I …
First, I’m here. Was meeting here with my friend that I haven’t seen in over 30 years. Food was really good. The place was definitely busy lots of people, great atmosphere, love the setting of the tables. Amazing service. Moises was the best!!! Thank you so much making it a great evening.
We did a full course meal and ended up at $100/person- but it was probably worth it! Everything was top quality, even if some was not to my taste, I can still tell it is done right. I enjoyed the carpaccio and the sorbetto the most honestly. Everything between was good too, but shame on me for getting a steak …
Amazing food, beautiful restaurant, and perfect service, Alberto was our server and he was wonderful, very efficient and friendly! It always makes the experience better with a good server and ours was amazing. The food came out so fast and was some of the best I’ve had, so rich and delectable, one of my new favorite Italian places! We ordered …
We dined at Francesca’s North in Northbrook on Christmas Eve, and despite the place being packed, the service was solid. We started with Sophia’s Sausage & Peppers and Calamari Fritti. The calamari was fresh, tender, and perfectly cooked, not overdone like you sometimes get at other places. The sausage and peppers was just right, with good flavor and a nice …
This team is one of the most dedicated and hardworking teams I’ve seen in the industry. Always welcoming, friendly, and efficient. Food is good…and consistently good. This is a place that you’ll leave happy and full…if you don’t like it, they’re happy to fix or replace it…don’t be shy! Lots of locals have been dedicated to this place the past …
such a fantastic dinner. vibes were amazing and food was incredible! I loved the salmon! Alberto served our table and I was so pleasantly surprised with how accommodating he was. He was so friendly and made me want to come back!
Wonderful event! I helped host a bridal shower luncheon at Francesca's yesterday.... It was lovely! From my first contact with Lisa, to planning a menu, to the actual day, everyone at Francesca's made it seamless and fun. Communication and answers to questions were quick and very thorough. The day of room was pretty, well set and any need we had …
