Francesca's on 95th
Anetra Rodgers · 168 Google reviewsFrancesca's on 95th — an Oak Lawn italian mainstay. Intimate atmosphere suited for two. If you drink, start at the bar, and group-friendly. "The pasta was perfectly tender, cradling rich, meaty Bolognese sauce that was both bold and velvety" — Moises Treviño Garcia [$$, patio]
What 1,413 diners keep saying
What 1,413 diners keep saying
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“Came here with my boyfriend, everything was perfect,10/10! Service was amazing, nothing wrong with our orders and we had a server named Ryan. He was very attentive to us and very kind. Definitely one of my new favorites and we will be returning soon! Didn’t get any photos of the main dish, but it was absolutely delicious! Deserts were fresh and rich!”
“The food was delicious and our server Angel provided great service. Definitely will be coming back!”
“We chose Francesca’s to celebrate my son’s graduation, and it couldn’t have been better. The dishes were delicious, fresh, and beautifully prepared. What really stood out, though, was the service. Angel, our server, worked incredibly hard to make sure our visit was smooth, enjoyable, and special. We left happy, full, and grateful for such a great evening.”
“i decided to go to Francesca’s for lunch… the staff is so friendly. great service…. the food is delicious… i recommend Francesca’s”
“Amazing service, kind and attentive staff, and the food was outstanding. We brought the family, and the kids were treated so wonderfully. Truly appreciate the hospitality and can't wait to come back! PS the dessert was the cherry on top (especially the berry medley sorbet) 🍨”
“We went for a quick birthday celebration and it turned into a wonderful experience. The food was amazing we had a chicken, risotto, calamari, and sausage. Our server was great. Just a great local gem!”
“Staff was super friendly, food was great & overall a heartwarming experience celebrating our 30th anniversary.”
“Me and my lady had valentine's day reservations. We were greeted by the most wonderful smiles as soon as we walked through the doors. The service was amazing. We don't dine at too many Italian restaurants so when they brought the bread we were a little confused. Our waiter Gustavo did a great job answering all of our questions. So our meal started off with the bread olive oil and Parmesean cheese. That alone was so delicious. Then we moved on to our appetizer. We ordered the fried calamari. It was exactly what calamari should be. But it was good. Crispy and flavorful. And then the main course. My lady ordered the half chicken. I tasted it and it had like a lemon herb sauce that made me want to keep reaching off of her plate. And I ordered a sea food pasta with calamari. The calamari was so tender and the sauce had so much flavor. We also ordered some mushrooms and some steamed vegetables. The mushrooms were definitely my favorite out of the two. The service was amazing, the food was delicious, and the ambience was perfect for for a date night. I definitely recommend.”
“We had an amazing quinceañera dinner celebration for my daughter at Francesca’s in Oak Lawn. The private room was perfect for our small group of people. The staff was super accommodating and they made the night stress free. They helped our guests with great customer service and the food was amazing. Overall we had the best experience and would highly recommend them for future events.”
“This has been our go to italian restaurant for a long time so much so waiter remembers my order.Friday night we ordered pickup order and it was not good. We order the italian sausage risotto and it looked nothing like we have had several times before it tasted bad and was an oily mess that ended up getting thrown out. I also ordered chicken parm with extra sauce on it and on the side. The chicken was extremely dry and had very little sauce and the side of sauce was missing. We will be exploring other options from now on.”
“We went expecting a nice dinner, but the experience was very disappointing. The service was poor from the start. Our server appeared bored and disengaged, with no energy or enthusiasm. I ordered a $52 steak cooked medium; it arrived well done. The asparagus that was supposed to be sautéed was served raw, which is unacceptable at this price point. My boyfriend ordered a Neapolitan pizza. What we received was nowhere close to a Neapolitan pizza and instead resembled a low-quality frozen pizza from the supermarket. Overall, the food quality and service did not match the restaurant’s prices or the expectations set by the menu. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. Do not waste your money”
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