Francesca's on Taylor
- Neighborhood: Little Italy/University Village
- 1400 W. Taylor St.
- Chicago, IL 60607
- 312-829-2828
Part of the popular chain of Francesca restaurants that began in 1992 with the original Mia Francesca in Lake View, the menu here features the same generous portions of Northern Italian food with dishes from Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. The menu changes daily to utilize seasonal ingredients, and there are additional off-the-menu specials. Recent appetizer offerings included the carpaccio arugula, a platter of thinly sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, arugula, olive oil and Parmesan cheese. There are a handful of thin crust pizzas to choose from, with options like the quattro formaggi with mozzarella, mascarpone, blue and Swiss cheeses. Pasta selections may include the linguini frutti del mare, with scallops, clams, calamari and mussels in a spicy marinara sauce. Entrees might include the crispy roast chicken Romana, with a lemon rosemary sauce, shallots and garlic. The reasonably priced wine list features both American and Italian choices with several by the glass options.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Loomis St. and Taylor St.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet. Street Parking Difficult: Zoned areas.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 7 Harrison, 9 Ashland. Blue Line Train: Racine stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Except the bar area.
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Dinner: 5-9 p.m. Monday; 5-10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 4-9 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Italian
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Strongly recommended.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Yes. At the bank next door.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Catering and On-site Merchandise. No dancing. T-shirts and pasta sauce. No children's menu Kid-friendly choices like pasta and pizza. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Two rooms available.
- Worth Noting:
- Critic's choice. Recommended.
- Specialties:
- Hand-made spinach ravioli with four-cheese sauce, roasted salmon, veal medallions with baby artichokes and wild mushrooms, risotto of the day.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 150
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"My favorite restarant..."
agnes04 from agnes04 - June 28, 2008
I love Francesca's on Taylor...whether I dine with my boyfriend or my girlfriends - this place never disappoints...last nite for example I had a ba...
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"Francesca never lets me down..."
Patrick from oak park - June 16, 2008
Our neighborhood was in the throes of a power outage, so we stopped in for our first visit to this Francesca’s for dinner after work. We were not d...
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"Okay food, limited menu"
sdguy from Little Italy - January 14, 2008
The menu was very limited.
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