Mia Francesca: User Reviews

I would say that Mia...
By TIFFANY from Chicago, il, April 8, 2007

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I would say that Mia has gone down hill but it isn't even close to the hill anymore. Would someone please explain why at 8:50, 10 tables are held open for 9:00 reservations when there is a table of 2 standing in front of you hungry and thirsty on the Saturday night before Easter? Obviously a table of 2 without a reservations should be seated immediately especially when at least 4 tables in plain view of the host-stand are paying their bills. Worse was the tone of the "host's" voice explaining that he would rather have the tables open for the reservations than to seat 2 hungry and thirsty patrons. Mia - you're not all that and a bag of chips anymore. There are plenty of really good italian restaurants in this City.

Great food, excellent staff and...
By m watson from Chicago, IL, April 6, 2007

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Great food, excellent staff and a fun atmosphere tho maybe a bit noisy at times. I always take out of town guests here. Not like any other Italian restaurant in Chicago.

Atmosphere and service were great,...
By pdk from Chicago, IL, March 16, 2007

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Atmosphere and service were great, food left much to be desired. So many good Italian restaurants in the city, this is definitely not one of them.

I positively LOVE this place....
By MS from Evanston, IL, January 13, 2007

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I positively LOVE this place. As has previously been said, anyone who had a bad meal must have had a bit of tough luck, because everything I've tried here has been fantastic. Yes, it is a bit too loud, and yes, it is rather crowded, but if they had bad food, why would they be so crowded all the time?

I was very disappointed in...
By Beth from Chicago , IL, January 10, 2007

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I was very disappointed in this restaurant. We started with the calamari, which was, at best, ok. I had the sea scallop dinner which was burnt. My boyfriend had a spaghetti dish that was not very good either. The pasta was over cooked and the seafood in it was 'eh'. I will not return and cannot recommend.

Mia'a the the best place...
By Amanda from Chicago, IL, December 31, 2006

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Mia'a the the best place ever!!! I have been back again and again and have always had a great meal. We had a good bottle of wine and great food. I will keep coming back!!!

My husband and I finally...
By Melissa from Chicago, IL, October 17, 2006

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My husband and I finally decided to try Mia since a lot of hype surrounds this establishment. I must admit I don't understand all the praise it gets. The service was ok, the music was way too loud, and the tables are so close together that I had to constantly try to block out the conversations around me so I could hear my husband. The most disappointing aspect was the food. Bland....puts the nail on the head. After taking the first bite, I wanted to ask what sort of jar the sauce came out of. Sorry loyal Chicagoans, there are plenty of better Italian restaurants in the city!

I have no idea why...
By Nadine from Chicago, IL, September 30, 2006

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I have no idea why people like this place-It is so small, crowded, loud and the food is nothing spectacular-Menu is small as well-I was ready to leave when I sat down, but decided to give it a try, and will never eat here again-

I love this restaurant, the...
By Jennell from Chicago, IL, September 26, 2006

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I love this restaurant, the food and atmostphere remind me of being in Italy. The food is awesome, best calamari in Chicago.