Franconello Italian Restaurant
4.0
from - Neighborhood: Beverly/Mt Greenwood
- 10222 S. Western Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60643
- 773-881-4100
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
This traditional Italian features comfort food fare such as baked clams in garlic sauce and eggplant rolls oozing with ricotta and bathed in marinara sauce. The signature dish is 2-inch-thick pork chops prepared one of three ways: broiled, vesuvio or Italian-style with oregano and peppers. Finish your meal with a sorbet served in a fruit cup, or select from choices like chocolate mousse and tiramisu. Mustard walls, indirect lighting and pictures of Italian streetscapes create an inviting backdrop for the hearty fare, and an exhibition kitchen allows you to watch as your meal is prepared.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Western and 103rd
- Parking:
- Free Lot, Street, and Valet. Free lot. Street parking possible. Valet parking: Free - Tuesday through Sunday nights.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: #103 West, 94A South Western. Pace bus: 349.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m- 10 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sat. 3-10:30 p.m.; Sun. 2-9:30 p.m.
the bars stays open about two hours after the kitchen closes
- Cuisine:
- Italian
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch. Dinner. Lunch.
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Emphasis on Italian wines
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Lounge
- Audience:
- Families. Children's menu
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Catering and Free Admission. No buffet
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Upstairs, for 75
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 60
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 165 in the main dining room
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"That's amore!"
By windycity74 from Mt. Greenwood, February 2, 2008
Went with a few friends to local restaurant! Place was packed & we were still accomodated promptly! Service was served with a smile, and mama mia!...
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"best food and service on the southside"
By l2e from beverly, January 13, 2008
took my mother to Her favorite south side restaurant for her b-day there was about 20 of us celebrating. Once again the service was the best on the...
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"thumbs down"
By Shirley from South Loop/Southside Chicago, January 1, 2008
this review is for the new Franconello on Halsted. I've loved the Beverly restaurant for a long time and was so excited when they opened a locatio...
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