Francesca's Forno
- Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- 1576 N. Milwaukee Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60622
- 773-770-0184
Soul Kitchen may be closed, but there's hope for the southeast corner of Wicker Park's famed six-point intersection with this new outpost in Mia Francesca's ever-growing empire. You'll find Francesca faves like its signature salad and carpaccio, but also more dishes designed to share (bring a date!). Also, look for a lineup of Italian meats and cheeses (like prosciutto di Parma and truffle flavored pecorino tartufato), plus antipasti like Sicilian tuna puttanesca-style and roasted beets with Gorgonzola and hazelnuts. Other choices include jazzed-up pizzas and pasta. The space now features rustic-style tables and chairs, and the floor-to-ceiling windows provide great views of the busy intersection. Brunch features the regular lunch menu plus breakfast fare like a ricotta, spinach and tomato frittata and a cured salmon and chive scrambled egg pizza with mascarpone cheese and shaved red onions.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- North Ave., Damen Ave. and Milwaukee Ave.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 72 North, 50 Damen, 56 Milwaukee. Blue Line Train: Damen stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday; 4-11:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Brunch hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Italian
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Recommended
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Yes. Just north of the entrance.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Kids Menu and On-site Merchandise. No catering. T-shirts; Francesca's sauce. No buffet.
- Specialties:
- Thin crust pizza, contorni, pasta, cured meats, cheese, antipasti.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Capacity: 70 in the dining room and 15 in the bar.
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"Nice for a Date"
BRUCE WAYNE from Logan Square - July 23, 2008
this place is nice to bring a date once or twice, but I dont think that I would frequent it, because I thought that it was a little pricey, and the...
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"Don't go if you like clean dishes"
crazygemini12 from Bucktown - July 20, 2008
Positive things first: I went there for brunch on a Sunday and the pancakes were top-notch. They were light and fluffy, and they dust them with pow...
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"Love this Place"
amwickerpark from Wicker Park - June 10, 2008
We live down the street and so have dinner here a few times a month with our three kids, and are treated like family. The staff is extremely friend...
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