Francesca's North

Francesca's North became part of The Francesca's Restaurant Group in May of 1995. The restaurant features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. Located in Northbrook, it encourages the lively art of dining with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, good, simple cooking, friendly service and fair prices.

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"Reliably solid" for Italian fare "done right", this Chicago-based chain (with a few out-of-state sibs) is a "family favorite" thanks to an "affordable" menu that "continues to change", highlighting "well-prepared" standards alongside some "unexpected dishes"; if doubters dub it merely "fair" and complain some locales are "too noisy", fans single out "prompt", "pleasant" service and say it's...

Francesca offers its guests the unique flavors of Tuscany, Rome, Lazio as well as Umbria. What’s great is that you won’t have to wait at the bar for hours until a table is available. Big groups can start their meal with a tasting, of sorts, till their table is ready. The restaurant also offers catering for occasions and parties.

From OpenTable:

Francesca's North became part of The Francesca's Restaurant Group in May of 1995. The restaurant features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. Located in Northbrook, it encourages the lively art of dining with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, good, simple cooking, friendly service and fair prices.
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Francesca's North opened in May (1995) and instantly became the hottest spot on the North Shore - for good reason. Scott Harris has mastered the art of serving generous portions of good food at low prices in stylishly simple surroundings with friendly service - a winning formula that eludes so many." (Chicago Magazine Great Dining '95)

Francesca's North features the zesty, earthy cuisine of...