Francesca's North: Indulge in Authentic Italian Flavors

Me and my boyfriend had an amazing experience here! Very quick service and the food came out right away. Ivan was our server and he was so helpful and made sure our meal was delicious. I would definitely come back here, they were so friendly and the food was so good.

Cozy, inviting atmosphere, great Italian dishes, ordered the Chicken Milanese & Linguine with Shrimp scampi. Soft, warm bread at your table. Excellent service. A nice place to take friends and enjoy a flavorful dinner. We'll be back.

We did a full course meal and ended up at $100/person- but it was probably worth it! Everything was top quality, even if some was not to my taste, I can still tell it is done right. I enjoyed the carpaccio and the sorbetto the most honestly. Everything between was good too, but shame on me for getting a steak at an Italian joint… I had just recently had pasta so was venturing out. Again, I don’t really think you can go wrong here if you’re in the mood for Italian. So enjoy!

such a fantastic dinner. vibes were amazing and food was incredible! I loved the salmon! Alberto served our table and I was so pleasantly surprised with how accommodating he was. He was so friendly and made me want to come back!

This was our first time at Francesca’s and it was phenomenal. We made a reservation for Valentine’s Day as we assumed it would be busy. We got there a bit early and they seated us right away. The service from Daniel G was awesome. He was quick, attentive, and friendly! The manger Chris was also very kind and you can tell everyone cares about your experience here. We will be coming back!

Amazing food, beautiful restaurant, and perfect service, Alberto was our server and he was wonderful, very efficient and friendly! It always makes the experience better with a good server and ours was amazing. The food came out so fast and was some of the best I’ve had, so rich and delectable, one of my new favorite Italian places! We ordered multiple appetizers including the meatballs, calamari, and bruschetta, all so delicious. I ended with their Rigatoni Alla Vodka and Tiramisu for dessert! Both so creamy and rich, the pasta was cooked perfectly, best vodka pasta I’ve ever had, same with the Tiramisu, so so yummy. I recommend this for any type of occasion, even just a night out with family! Thank you Francesca’s and Alberto for the amazing evening!

Fantastic place. Loved the lobster bisque, salad was chopped fresh, entree pastas for myself and my friend were good, not great. The shrimp was cooked perfectly in the scampi but the sauce ran kind of bland and watery. The crispy chicken vodka dish was also cooked perfectly but again I just feel the sauce kind of ran flat... But I definitely want to acknowledge the level of quality ingredients used to prepare our meal, I just like more of a spice kick... Anyway, the service was great. The Francesca's team keep the plates cleared and drinks filled the whole time, without feeling rushed or in any sort of pressure to get you out the door. Good management and passionate staff. I'd like to note that I made a reservation at 6pm for 6:45, was 19 minutes late to that reservation, and in a packed house was still sat at the type of table I requested.... The hostess wasn't snarky or dismissive, she just checked her floor, and found us an opening. Thank you for a wonderful evening! Happy Holidays!

We dined at Francesca’s North in Northbrook on Christmas Eve, and despite the place being packed, the service was solid. We started with Sophia’s Sausage & Peppers and Calamari Fritti. The calamari was fresh, tender, and perfectly cooked, not overdone like you sometimes get at other places. The sausage and peppers was just right, with good flavor and a nice balance. For our mains, I had the Filetto Gorgonzola, which was cooked medium rare and came out perfectly. The gorgonzola sauce added a nice richness without overpowering the steak. My wife had the Pollo Milanese, and she really enjoyed it. It was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and a good portion. They have a decent wine selection, and the Old Fashioned I ordered was well made. Alberto, our server, was on top of everything. He made sure our food came out on time and was always available if we needed anything. All in all, it was a great experience. The food was good, the service was efficient, and the atmosphere was lively but comfortable. We’ll definitely be back.