Francesca's Forno

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3.7 rating over 5 reviews

1576 N Milwaukee Ave ()

Chicago, IL 60622

(773) 770-0184

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Tags: Italian, Tapas, Takeout, Good For Kids, Online Ordering, Pasta, Pizza, Brunch, Delivery, and Reservations
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  • 66 dishes entered by diners at Francesca's Forno
  • 1 user wants to eat at Francesca's Forno
Tips:
  • Ask to sit by the windows for prime people-watching and to have more elbow room. Center tables, which are set up only inches apart, are more cramped.
  • Want to share some apps? Order four antipasti dishes for $14, or mix and match small plates of meat and cheese--three for $16 or five for $25.
  • Expect to wait 30 minutes or more if you don't have a reservation.

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Located in the Wicker Park neighborhood, home of Chicago’s edgy artistic community, Francesca’s Forno is surrounded by chic clothing boutiques, hip coffee houses and cafes, modish rock clubs and seedy taverns made infamous by local legend Nelson Algren’s novel, “Man with the Golden Arm”.
The dining room at Francesca’s Forno showcases a wood burning oven, glass encased antipasto bar, tin-paneled ceilings and intricate flooring. The uncluttered wooden table tops and mismatched chairs will seat 78 guests, with an additional 15 seats at the bar. Francesca’s Forno encourages the lively art of dining in an unpretentious atmosphere, with good, simple cooking, friendly service and fair prices.
Co-Owner, Terry Alexander, describes the new concept as “small plate dining, which encourages sampling and sharing of the zesty and earthy cuisine of Northern Italy”.

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  • 5 reviews
  • First reviewed by Trace
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I love this restaurant. I've been about three times now....

I love this restaurant. I’ve been about three times now. They have the best insalata caprese! The last time I went (in March) they had a 3-course meal special. You got 3 courses for $20 some. It was a great deal. I forget which days they offer this though.

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Yummy. It was a great birthday lunch, i had the linguine ...

Yummy. It was a great birthday lunch, i had the linguine with spicy shrimp, my cousin had the balsamic glazed pork chop with roasted peaches and broc raab. Open kitchen was nice, love the vibe.

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April 3, 2012

  • 3 star rating
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Used to be much better before they refurbished and changed the menu

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November 10, 2008

  • 5 star rating
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EXCELLENT FOOD - but be willing to wait!

I LOVE Francesca's. Their food is excellent. Their wine is good and very reasonably priced. My fave appetizer - prosciutto di parma. Muah. Wine/Appetizers/Food - all VERY highly recommended. Now the downside: You have to be willing to…

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April 13, 2008

  • 5 star rating
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Great and reasonably priced

It's a little noisy but a great place to come with a group--just make sure to call ahead. Generally, I don't mind waiting at this place though, because the bar is pretty nice and the bartenders are friendly. The food is high-quality and…

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Francesca's Forno is located near the cities of Pilsen, Armour Square, Near South Side, Mc Kinley Park, and Near West Side.
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