La Sorella di Francesca - Naperville, IL 60540 | Metromix Chicago

La Sorella di Francesca


18 W. Jefferson St.

Naperville, IL 60540
630-961-2706
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:
Washington St. and Jefferson St.
Parking:
Free Lot and Street
Wheelchair Access:
Yes. First floor only.

The Basics

Hours:
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Saturday

Dinner: 4-9 p.m., Sunday; 5-9:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 5-10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday.

Cuisine:
Italian
Meals Served:
Dinner and Lunch
Price Range:
$$$ ($16-$25)
Reservations:
Accepted
Dress Code:
None, though business casual is the norm.
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
No
Audience:
Families

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Live Music:
No
Features:
Catering and Kids Menu. No dancing. No buffet.
Facilities:
Private Party and Banquet Facilities. No on-site store T-shirts and pasta sauce. Capacity: 22-87
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, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
Yes. Capacity: 30
Delivery:
No
Seating :
Capacity: 160

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"Excellent ~ Another to add to our favourites list !!!"

applestrudel from Naperville - June 12, 2008

Great restaurant, excellent level of service. We so enjoyed the food. Only negative is that its very busy and noisy so perhaps not ideal if you wa...

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"Every entree I have gotten..."

K.A. from Lisle, IL - March 3, 2007

Every entree I have gotten here has been fantastic. You can't go wrong. The service is phenominal, our food came out fast and hot. The portions ...

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"Farfalle was undercooked, very chewy..."

Oscar Mayer from Lisle, IL - November 17, 2006

Farfalle was undercooked, very chewy and a small portion. Very noisy atmosphere. Service was irritating. Will never return.

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