Franconello Italian Restaurant
3.4
from - Neighborhood: Little Italy/University Village
- 1301 S. Halsted St.
- Chicago, IL 60607
- 312-421-1301
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
The family behind Beverly's popular Franconello Italian Restaurant have opened a second location in the old Maxwell Street Market area (now called University Village Marketplace). The menu offers choices like banana peppers stuffed with crumbled sausage, sun-dried tomato and smoked mozzarella pizza, braised short ribs with creamy polenta, and of course, tiramisu. The stylish woody space features deep-burgundy booths, expansive windows and accents of Virginia limestone, plus an open display kitchen.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Halsted and Maxwell
- Parking:
- Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, and Valet. Paid lot: On Maxwell Street. Street parking difficult. Valet parking.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: 8 Halsted. Taxi cabs plentiful.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday; 2:30-11 p.m. Saturday; 2-10 p.m. Sunday (hours subject to change)
- Cuisine:
- Italian
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Yes. Several in the area
- Features:
- No buffet
- Specialties:
- Mini meatballs in marinara sauce; sausage Franconello with roasted peppers and garlic; sausage and sun-dried tomato pizza; braised short ribs; house-made gelato
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. A side patio seats 75.
- Seating :
- Capacity: 185
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"Great Restaurant"
By fidlr4 from North Center, November 6, 2009
I have been to Franconello several times and each time it gets better. The most recent time was just this week. The atmosphere and service are su...
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"Average Italian"
By bigfriendlyturtle from Old Town, May 27, 2009
We are blessed with many great Italian restaurants in the Chicago area. With so many great ones to choose from we found Franconcello to be just OK...
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"Needs alot of help"
By joycemaire from joliet, May 22, 2009
Went to a dinner there on Wednesday evening with a large group. Very tight seating arrangements. Very limited amount of food prepared for a large...
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