Mia Francesca
3.7
- Neighborhood: Lakeview
- 3311 N. Clark St.
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-281-3310
Always crowded, always noisy, and the there's almost always a wait, even though they now accept reservations. The pasta dishes are enough for two, topped with everything from sausage and peppers to capers and artichokes. Pizzas are also popular. The narrow dining room, decorated with black-and-white photographs, has a few too many tables fighting for space, but for fans that's part of the charm. The north wall features a long bar (coveted space during waits) and the open kitchen. You can also kill time in the back bar with some fresh bread and a bottle of San Pellegrino. A bar and about 80 seats were added upstairs in 2001 to accommdate the bustling restaurant.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Clark St. and School St.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet. Valet Parking: Shared with Platiyo.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 22 Clark, 77 Belmont. Red Line Train: Belmont. Brown Line Train: Belmont. Purple Line Train: Belmont.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. First floor only.
The Basics
- Hours:
-
5-10:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Italian
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Yes. A half block north on Clark St.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise. No catering. No dancing. T-shirts and pasta sauce. No children's menu Kid-friendly choices like pasta and pizza. Can accommodate private parties for 24-220 people. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities
- 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:
- Yes. Eight tables in back courtyard, weather permitting; open back bar.
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Capacity: 220
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"Great food, very good service..."
By Mallory from Chicago, IL, August 26, 2007
Great food, very good service just a bit noisy, but I guess some folks like that. Wonderful calamari, ravioli and tilapia. This was our family's ...
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"Mia is at its heart..."
By JohnD from Chicago, IL, July 21, 2007
Mia is at its heart a very good restaurant that also gives you solid value for your money- tasty, overflowing entrees for $10-15. Most other Italia...
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"The negative here baffle me...."
By M Shapiro from Chicago, IL, June 8, 2007
The negative here baffle me. You actually fault a restaurant that honors their reservations? Bizarre. My wife and I love this place, great food, ...
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