Francesca's Fiore

4.3 (446)

$30 and under

Italian

7407 West Madison Street, Forest Park, IL 60130

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Francesca’s Fiore is the 10th restaurant in the Francesca's Restaurant Group, bringing the downtown Forest Park area a restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, good, simple cooking, friendly service and fair prices. The menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio.
The restaurant is located in the heart of the revitalized Madison Street area, just four blocks West of Harlem Avenue.

About the Francesca’s Restaurant Group: Founded in 1992 by Restaurateur Scott Harris, Francesca’s Restaurant Group has grown from a small, welcoming Italian restaurant on Chicago’s North Clark Street to a restaurant group of 5 concepts across 25 locations in 3 states. Based in Chicago, Francesca’s Restaurant Group currently owns and operates 18 Francesca’s Restaurants, 4 Davanti Enoteca's, Disotto, Fat Rosie’s and Hillgrove Tap.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/francescas-fiore-forest-park
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jose Luis Lozoya
Catering
Catering options available upon request.
Private party facilities
Francesca's Fiore has three beautiful private dining rooms available.

Location
7407 West Madison Street, Forest Park, IL 60130
Neighborhood
Elmhurst
Cross street
Four blocks west of Harlem
Parking details
Ample street parking available.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Calamari in Padella$14.75
Sautéed calamari with capers, fresh tomatoes, spinach, chili flakes, garlic, lemon, and olive oil
Spinach Aglio e Olio$6.75
Sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oil
Carpaccio alla Francesca*$14.75
Thinly-sliced raw sirloin with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, and parmigiano

Insalate

Insalata alla Francesca$8.75
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic
Caesar Salad*$7.95
Classic Caesar with roasted peppers and shaved parmesan
Insalata di Asparagi$9.25
Fresh asparagus with tomatoes and blue cheese, dressed with lemon and olive oil

Pizze

Additional Ingredients ($1 each): Italian sausage, black olives, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, broccoli, eggplant, or zucchini

Pizza Margherita$14.75
Roasted plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella

Paste

Pasta al Pomodoro$15.95
Sautéed in a cherry tomato sauce with garlic and fresh herbs
Pasta Alle Verdure$19.95
Sautéed with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts in in an herb broth
Pasta Aglio e Olio$14.95
Sautéed with olive oil, fresh garlic, diced tomatoes, and spinach
Pasta all'Arlecchino$26.95
Sautéed with shrimp, sea scallops, manila clams, garlic, and olive oil in a spicy cherry tomato sauce

Secondi

Ask your server for today's gluten friendly specials!

Pollo al Limone$22.95
Sautéed chicken breast in a lemon white wine sauce with capers and spinach
Pollo Siciliana$20.95
Roasted chicken thighs simmered in garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, Castelvetrano olives, oregano, and dates
Salmone alla Fresca$25.95
Grilled salmon with tomatoes, avocado, red onions, olive oil, basil and lemon over grilled asparagus

Dolci

Frutta di Sottobosco$8.95
Fresh mixed berries topped with homemade whipped cream
Gelati e Sorbetti$6.95
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Reviews

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4.3

(446)

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
2.1Value

Noise • Moderate

446 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago3 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 3, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was a great pick for a last minute meal. The food was very well cooked and the service was outstanding.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 26, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for our wedding dinner since we had to postpone our larger celebration to 2021 and the staff made our visit extra special. The food was absolutely amazing as always and the dessert tray was so delicious that even though we were full, we couldn’t bear the thought of letting any go to waste. Thank you and we are already looking forward to our next visit.
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PedroD
Chicago11 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 19, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
excelent food, good proce, good service, nicr place, quiet
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Chefer22
Chicago48 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 18, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a go to place for consistency
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LisaJ Gold
Indiana49 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 11, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Disappointed that they had run out of dish options and the restaurant was not busy. Wasn’t happy with wine selection and was shocked at the quality. Served rancid wine twice and after researching one bottle which was sold for $30 the actual retail price was $4. Hence why it was so bad. I have never had this experience at Francesca. With Covid I know things are difficult and I strive to support our local eating establishments, but this was very disappointing.
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Andy Gold
Chicago86 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 6, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time at this Francesca's. Did not disappoint. Loved the outdoor seating. Food was terrific. But best of all is the service - always the best!
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Kathy Gold
Chicago116 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 5, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We love this place. Unfortunately, the service continues to slip or be inconsistent. After we finish dining - the end of the meal, it has become standard this past year or longer to wait and wait and wait for anyone to ask if you wish dessert or the check. We all sit, waiting. And waiting. Dinner is finished, drinks often finished, sometimes table has been cleared, but no wait staff to be found - they are serving other tables or no where to be seen. Also, when one arrives and is first seated, it is not unusual to wait 10 minutes or longer before anyone comes to the table to ask if you would like to order a drink. Now that Covid-19 is here, I do wish the staff would change their manner of service -- I wish: 1) wait staff would be quick to the table to offer drinks after the hostess seats us, 2) a carafe of water would be on the table so we could help ourselves and limit extra visits to the table by the support staff, 3) wait staff would check on the table (while keeping a little space/distance, 4)they would not forget about us once we've finished. Perhaps they are keeping less staff on. But the professionalism of the staff has been going down for the last couple of years. Why? Note: We like this place. We eat at this restaurant more than any other, by far. We love the food and have been coming here since it first opened. Just saddened that the waiters we tend to get are not great. The managers are great, but what about the wait staff?
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ToddW Gold
Chicago11 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 3, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for Happy Hour
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LatanyaW
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service, food and location was amazing 👏. It was my birthday 🎂 and my aunt loved everything.
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DeniseT
Richmond41 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a pleasure to return to Francesca Fiore, following their hiatus during the coronavirus outbreak. We were welcomed into a restaurant that observed all safety standards. Our dinners were delicious and server was pleasant and courteous. It was like seeing an old friend again. We look forward to many pleasant visits in the future.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/francescas-fiore-forest-park
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jose Luis Lozoya
Catering
Catering options available upon request.
Private party facilities
Francesca's Fiore has three beautiful private dining rooms available.

Location
7407 West Madison Street, Forest Park, IL 60130
Neighborhood
Elmhurst
Cross street
Four blocks west of Harlem
Parking details
Ample street parking available.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Francesca's Fiore

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Menu

Antipasti

Calamari in Padella$14.75

Spinach Aglio e Olio$6.75

Carpaccio alla Francesca*$14.75

Insalate

Insalata alla Francesca$8.75

Caesar Salad*$7.95

Insalata di Asparagi$9.25

Pizze

Pizza Margherita$14.75

Paste

Pasta al Pomodoro$15.95

Pasta Alle Verdure$19.95

Pasta Aglio e Olio$14.95

Pasta all'Arlecchino$26.95

Secondi

Pollo al Limone$22.95

Pollo Siciliana$20.95

Salmone alla Fresca$25.95

Dolci

Frutta di Sottobosco$8.95

Gelati e Sorbetti$6.95

Reviews

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