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“Features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome”
Mia Francesca features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. It was one of the first restaurants in Chicago to encourage the lively art of dining with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, simple, rustic cooking, friendly service and fair prices. The space, which was originally a candy store, was renovated in 1992 with painstaking attention devoted to preserving as many of the original fixtures as possible. Sleek lines are softened by warm woods; the well-lit dining rooms reflect the animation of the diners; striking black and white photographs of rural Italian life by Paul Elledge line the walls to create a comfortable, decidedly urban setting. Waiting for a table at the beautiful antique bar is part of the charm of Mia Francesca. The plush upstairs dining room and lounge can be reserved for private events, as can the more intimate coachhouse tucked away behind the restaurant. The coachhouse is the perfect place to sit down with some friends and a bottle of wine while waiting for your table. In the summer, al fresco dining is also available on a charming cobblestone terrace.
We celebrated Easter at Mia Francesca's. From the moment we walked in, the manager, Paisley, greeted us ( and others) with a warm Happy Easter. She made sure we liked our seating and checked on... Read more
Oxtails pasta was superb and awesome expreso martini and staff Audry was amazing. Great family restaurant and Read more
Only once before in my life have I eaten a meal so delicious that it has ruined all other versions for me. Tonight, that happened a second time as I had Mia Francesca's linguini with scallops,... Read more
Mia Francesca
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- Sun: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Mon - Thu: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Fri, Sat: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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